Mecha Show Expo! (Open)

For the love of.
Sandy began to slash her way through the Earth spikes  when she got a clear shot she released a round of missiles on the robots hind leg finishing with a slash of her sword to the leg. Before driving the tank to the giant robot back watching ever other robots attack.

Alpha spent extra time learning how to reoad the oversized weapon. But as soon as he figured it out, he loaded up another shell and took aim at the same target, this time aiming for it's legs. "How do you like this, you big monster?!" He taunts

Although not all were attacking at once, most was enough to once more keep the large foe in place. Lagnia's desperation attack would finally shift the tide in the allied group's favor as the Yokai-Minocentaur could barely keep up with the fast attacks as the armor tanked the cuts, but gave way little by little. 'Death by 1000 Papercuts' had some merit to it for good reason. "CHILD!? Typical demon arrogance! You know nothing about who or what I am!!" The female was becoming increasingly more frustrated, and more commanding yet distracted in turn.

"Stop it, you're losing yourself!" warned the usually silent pilot from earlier.

"I'm a big girl! I can do what I want!!"

"Boss, I'm scared..."

"Everything's going dark...!"

"T-This is the p-price of power, you two! Sh-Sh-Show some b-backbone...!"

Lagnia's de-powered mech was then about to be struck more harshly as it slowed down again, but between the Tetsujin, Indicus, Sandy and Sky coming back for more, and discord spreading among the crew of the giant opponent, the attack was avoided as they bashed against the mech with might and stone as a team. Sky was about to be struck with the blow meant for Lagnia instead, but at that moment the Yokai-Minocentaur's left arm would be broken as the second rocket punch from the Bolt Lion-V hit the elbow join dead center with a fierce blow and flew off again in return to the sender, leaving the arm limp as it tried to repair itself rapidly and the giant enemy roaring intimidatingly. It was about to power up further and expel all away by force but the combined shots from Alpha's Giant Bazooka and Dusty's EMP cannon broke further into the armor from behind and actually managed to affect it more directly as the systems began to go haywire and the giant mech moved more frantically instead.

Amphere then spoke up again from her position along with her crew. "Did you fix the systems yet?"

"Enough to keep a stable output! We can move in now!"

(("All for One...!"))

"Alright! Ba ba baaam! Full steam ahead!" soon after making the proclamation, energy sparked brightly off the top of the ladybug antennae over the Lion's head, and properly controlled the return of the rocket fists more swiftly from a distance as the threads on the thick legs began to accelerate the other behemoth mech towards the frontlines, a bullet train's horn sounding along with it.

The Yokai-Minocentaur attempted to stop the advance of the Bolt Lion-V with another flame wave, but as the flames came close by, one of the mighty fists had returned, and covered the front with its arm alone as the flames hit and became engulfed. Afterwards, a mighty roar came from within the flames and energy burst the flames aside as a light barrier prevented more direct damage from the front. The Bolt Lion-V was starting to glow red in the outlines of its figure as steam poured out random areas.

"Professor! Output is now rising too much! Now we can't stabilize it back down!" said a concerned co-pilot.

"Perfect! We got even more of a fighting chance now!" proclaimed Amphere with no hesitation whatsoever.

"A-Are you trying to get us killed, Ma'am!?" panicked a younger student.

"I'm trying to help the others up ahead, so do this for me, and I'll grade the lot of you Interns with an A+!"

"Y-Yes Ma'am!" cheered a good number of the crew at the promise of Academic prowess in exchange for some field testing; All in the name of Science, of course. The dragon claws on the legs then seemed to multiply as they were both integrated into the threads and numerous more claws like it protruded from the threads for superior traction, followed by rockets going off in the back to force their way in.

During the skirmishing, Sandy's tank was about to be trampled by one of the frantic legs, but they were then semi-locked in place when the other rocket fist holding the Double-Axe impaled both knees and made its return to the Bolt Lion-V. Once both arms had been retrieved, they both reached up and grabbed the antennae like handles, and pulled them up to form a chain-link of electromagnetic properties, spinning it like nunchaku as they kept advancing though sheer momentum while the flickering barrier split the flames apart. Just before reaching their target, the left arm spun the Spark Nunchaku while the right one reeled back for a swing... and punched a hole through the side of the Yokai-Minocentaur with the full weight of its strike and momentum behind sharp claws, unable to dodge thanks to all the damages and suppression caused by the friendly alliance till that point. The flames stopped for now, and then the nunchaku were swung around the giant foe to wrap around the wings and hold them down for now; The wings began to struggle, but then the torso and other arm of the Yokai-Minocentaur was being wrestled against by the full might of the Bolt Lion-V, both roaring for control amidst the chaos.

It wasn't a decisive strike however, as even the heavily damaged foe was still struggling and starting to recover the armor, and the giant ally's output was unstable as it kept glowing a brighter shade of red with steam coming out of more seemingly random areas. "Okay, everyone! Once more, with feeling! Heaaave! Hooooo!!" At that moment, the Bolt Lion-V began to strain itself as it used raw Mecha muscle to begin lifting the Yokai-Minocentaur off the ground. The giant ally got hit time and again by other various auxiliary weapons, but it was fresh for battle and could handle a few blows as well as take more of the hits in place of the others. Now was the best chance they would all get to give one last push, the giant ally glowing even brighter still from the chest...

((Here it is! The decisive point of the battle! Make another assault, give a cool one-liner, or do the Cha Cha if you feel like. I hope this moment has been worth the wait.))

Elsewhere, Lagnia may or may not get a good view of the results of his own relentless onslaught while the others fought on, but at the very least a decent number of Turtle Bots with pillows over their heads were moving on their little wheels to keep up with his mech to make sure it got a safe-ish landing.

lightnings isolation in her stone tome was very good or for the mechataur very bad with a few moments of focus she created 3 rings of runic text, the center one looking different and slightly larger that the others, wielding the two smaller ones like magic cannons, the large one floated independent but controlled mentally by lightning. the tenter one shon and with a single huge beam she cleft a hole through her tome to the outside. she soared out swiftly focused on the mech. "i cant wait to experiment on you all!" she muttered to herself before raising her hands "Remember.. short, controlled bursts!" she shouted as all at once she fired via each runic circle the larger ring with the most powerful of the beams.

sky assaulted the mech using her size speed and enhanced reaction time to somewhat safely transverse up the mech the whole time charging her runic relic gauntlet, magic being drawn in as she got to the head of the mech and with all her might and all the suits bonuses, and finally with her relic apparatus she punched with full force into the head.

Indicus started firing all he had into the minocentaur enhancing the momentum of his ballistics with magic and enhancing his heat sinks to use the heat to further power the plasma PPC's "Plasma Cutter will fucking kill me later I just know it." Indicus muttered to himself

Nightwing observed the battle going on and quickly assesed that what was going down was essentially not a place his mech was like to be, especially with partially melted leg armor and broken thrusters. Adopting the 'cool guys don't look at explosions' approach, he decided to have his mech walk away from what very much so looked like the impending explosive end of the bot-tastrophe.

Lagnia crashed to the ground, the turtle bots managing to save him from more broken bones than necessary. He looked back at the battle, smirking through half-closed eyes. "Ha....they're really that stupid. Mmm..their radiator should be shot soon..." He relaxed, pulling out his phone right before it made a loud noise. Vanguard Overboost almost depleted, prepare for standard combat maneuvers He knew exactly what that meant. He turned on the signal beacon as a helicopter came into view.

A pair of LYNX units rocketed into the fray, wearing Vanguard Overboost packs on the backs of their units. Both of them ejected their overboost packs, and going into normal combat maneuvers. The 1st LYNX spoke first as it immediately began shooting relentlessly at the giant mech. "Collared rank 14, Gilded Bat in the field." The 2nd LYNX assumed an aerial position, firing lasers and HEAT rounds onto the giant mech. This voice was distinctly feminine. "This is Collared rank 17, Burning Moth in the field."

The helicopter circled around, and a kirin opened the bay doors. He had a golden mane and dark yellow fur that contrasted against his black suit. "This is Golden Claw, I read you Gilded Bat and Burning Moth." He turned towards the giant mech. "You have damaged property of Gilded Empire ltd. and hurt the son of the founder and current CEO. As much as I occasionally appreciate knocking some sense into him, it is clear that you've violated international law and upset an official expo." He hoisted up an Excidium 70mm Anti-SuperLYNX cannon and let loose 8 shots from the behemoth of a gun. "Those are your warning shots. They cost around 79,000 Company Assured Credits each, savor them ya filthy animals."

The Ahmazeke drifted all the way back to the ground, landing safely away from combat using its built-in guidance thrusters.

Sandy breath a sign of relief as the leg didn't crush her. Once she was behind the giant mecha she spun around and open fire with both missiles and guns on the back side of the mecha. "HOW MUCH PUNISHMENT CAN ONE THING TAKE?"

((... One for All!))

Lightning and Sky would have no trouble executing their spell and further crack away at the tough armor till it pierced and broke under pressure under their pounding. Indicus' and Sandy's remaining firepower did an excellent job suppressing and damaging the auxiliary weapons of the Yokai-Minocentaur as well as more of the armor giving away. And while unexpected, Lagnia's backup would also have no trouble landing further hits from a distance against a madly roaring foe that tried to break away but barely had a chance.

It then looked like it was about to shift out of the Bolt Lion-V's grasp as dark energies surrounded it and began to envelop them, but Amphere and her crew weren't letting go so easily as their Mech opened its jaws wide and crunched down on their prey, sending through a mix of Magiteck and disruptive energy to thwart the void shift as the attack pressed on. "Ha! How do you like that!?" Amphere was rather excited at how things were going, but then problems began to arise.

"Professor! Our output is at 135% and rising unstably still! Agh, my console just sparked!"

"Just got another reading over here! Enemy mech shows a power spike of 300%! I think they're going into meltdown soon!"

"Oooh, that's bad then. Dearies, it's time we used our Trump Card!" Amphere cheered confidently. "We'll get rid of it and blow it sky high...! Or go down in a blaze of glory... Either or at this point... To the others right outside, you miiight wanna steer clear!" There was a fair bit more panicking and pleading from most of the younger ones of her crew, but ultimately they just went ahead with the plan as the Mech further lifted the foe up as the rocket fists began to wind up, letting the others get in more hits with ease if they were still feeling gutsy. "3! 2! 1! Blastoff!!" Both arms furiously rocketed up and away along with the foe who was still entangled at its wings. Soon after, the chest of the Bolt Lion-V began to glow a much MUCH brighter red... before it then shone a mix of starlight white and blue as well. The harsh energy that had been building up on the outlines of the mech all focused upon the broad star-like crest of the chest. "Star Collider!" In a moment, the chest then blasted away as a stream of energy shot upwards like a furious sparkling aurora towards the target.

As the Yokai-Minocentaur rose into the sky and saw what was coming, there was another feminine scream coming from it. "Accursed pests! Enjoy your victory while it lasts! GRRAAAAH!!" It was then that the rocket fists fired their powerful afterburners and teared through the armor to fly by, both of them then grabbing the now deactivated Spark Nunchaku to safety, before the beam hit the body head on as if being bombarded by miniature stars. By then, all the damage it had taken between all the allied mechs had been extremely severe, and the mech then exploded tremendously in great flashy fashion up in the sky... But then the head part was seen flying away up higher and smoking terribly followed by two shadowy figures before a dark hole opened up and a large hand that seemed metallic plucked it from the sky into it, the screams of three certain goons being heard briefly before swallowed whole into who knows where, and the shadows went in for good before it closed up again...

Back on he ground, the Bolt Lion-V had its arms return to it fully along with the antennae from earlier, lightly catching fire here and there, but otherwise standing proudly in the aftermath while most of the crew got to making emergency repairs in and out and around. On the top of the snout, Amphere and her husband Ford just calmly watched what they had managed to do with the fruit of their labor, discussing plans for improvements. The rest of the Expo was safe of course, mostly since only one area was left to the fight, while most everywhere else kept busily with pleasing the crowd.

Eventually, a certain other familiar voice would be heard all around the Expo. "Uh..... Well, there you have it, folks! Our Mecha showcase, (though improvised), was a startling success! We apologize to those who were unable to participate, but have no worry as you'll all be getting proper notifications in the coming week for a secondary testing in another location! As for those in the frontlines? Congratulations for all your hard work and bravery! I bear a message from my Manager for you all by telegram as follows: 'Alpha, Dusty, Indicus, Lagnia, and Amphere, you will be receiving compensation via mail for your efforts in the following month, as well as offers for work and contract from some of the esteemed guests. Sandy, you will be getting a contract offer for further work with Anaheim starting tomorrow; As for the tank, it just needs to be brought back as is from where you got it as all expenses have been covered for. Nightwing... please return the remote control to the Turtle Bot by your side; The Tetsujin 28 is priceless and irreplaceable, but we'll take care of it. You too will be getting compensation eventually. Lightning and Sky, your might is unquestionably welcome. You two shall also be given compensation for your aid with security... That is all, have a nice day! With regards: Mr. N."

And as the Turtle Bots by Lagnia's mech let it be on the ground safely, some of them lingered to help repair it, while the rest moved about to do whatever it was they were made for at the Expo. Those remaining with the pilots eventually left on their own as well, including the one next to Nightwing once he got the controller to fly the Tetsujin back to the center as things slowly began to return to normal...

((Welp, the main fight is over. From this point on, I will not be bringing in any further conflicts or specific events as many have already shown what they might do with their own mechs. It's now back to being an awkwardly social thread about nerding with nerd things for a while longer till I decide to end it eventually, so now's as good a chance as any to talk among yourselves. I maayy post more, but do not expect me to unless someone feels like chatting with my characters specifically. o3o~* As an aside, writing yourselves out will help me greatly in telling how soon I end it if interest dwindles as the days go by.))

Indicus steadied his breathing trying to calm the adrenaline in his system and did a check over his mech's systems and had to say that it held quite well with moderate to minor damages from the battle thanks to the auto repair system. He was a bit peeved that it was staged but glad that they would be compensated and possible contracts were heading their way. He walked the mech to the bay and got out to immediately be met with a slap to the face.

"Damn it Indicus! First you go out in the battle armor and get it destroyed then you take out a damn prototype to fight in a live battle! Do you know the cost of the battle armor and the repairs on the Star Adder before Metal Bolt can continue on the upgrades. You almost get yourself killed to boot, you being one of the most qualified Mechwarriors I could find not already employed. Your not exactly easy to replace you know!"

Indicus just rubbed his face a bit before placing a hand on her sholder, "Plasma I'm fine, we are getting full compensation and then some and many contract possibilities that we will be swimming in credits to continue the search for the cores and development of the Star Adder and maybe other prototypes. As it stands there is nothing to worry about."

Plasma Cutter sighed, "Your right everything is fine so how about a drink to our future as a team."

Indicus nodded and Metal Bolt watched the exchange shaking his head, "No relationship my ass." he muttered

"Well. it has been a long bucking day, ugg." sandy mumbled as she left the area and went back to the professor. "Okay, professor here's the mecha back.*tosses the keys back to anaheim*.
" I'll just walk around the expo get some peace and quite for a bit or grab some scrap pieces , And we catch up later to discuss contracts," Sandy said to anaheim, before walking away to other vendors.
(Rather someone interacts with her or close out the thread. Does not matter to me.)

Dust noted that there had been debris launched into the air by the cannon, much like the head had been. The other mechs seemed to not have noticed them, however. Aiming her missile bank upwards, she fired up a bunch of homing missiles on the larger debris, her autocannon turning the smaller debris into a fine powder. She quickly reloaded and fired again. Seeing a very very large piece of debris incoming, she expelled more plasma towards it, vaporizing it.

((Closing OST.))

Many in the Expo were enjoying their time in peace again; Well, sort of, given sales were strong left and right for some stalls still. At the very least, those who acted at a critical moment got their just desserts as promised. Dusty in particular would also eventually be given a commemorative Expo plaque for showing exceptional skill in breaking up debris at the last minute as the regular challenges were cancelled by then. It also served to make a stronger impression for when she got eventually chatted up by officials seeking to make a contract with her.

For everyone else, the day would go by as well as could be. Those who fought had earned their rest well, and those who sought something to look at would not lack in innovative, if dangerous or questionable ideas to admire, or avoid...

Eventually, the Expo would have to close for the day, sun setting as twilight set in. Not much was happening aside from stalls closing and the clean up crews doing their part. Meanwhile, in the center of it all, the Tetsujin 28 was being given maintenance by a crowd of Turtle Bots until its hull armor shone good and clean. Shortly after, they clapped at their success when the iron giant roused from its usual quiet state, and its rockets began to fire off, taking to the skies; The Turtle Bots, their technology as unusual as ever, imitated the giant and rocketed off along with it as well towards the horizon. Where did they come from? Where will they go? In a land of magic and mysticism, no answer was too absurd to ponder...

[The End.]