And just like that the fight is on. The Marsbot shoots an arrow, which the real one turns aside with a shot of her own, the projectiles caroming off into the night. A gout of fire tears a furrow in the roof, the real Mars rolling aside and trying to line up a second shot.
Marsbot lobs a fireball, Mars deflects it, and then two more come, exploding underneath Mars's feet, flinging her into the air with a shout. She floats there, wind kicking up her skirt and hair, but her hands are already glowing with more flame.]
[ oh god SO MUCH ACTION athena is definitely covering her eyes with her arm, though she closes her eyes at the same time. she can't tell what's happening but of course she hopes that the real rei is okay. ]
[The reason for that is the absolutely blinding light that erupts from Mars fingertips. There's a shout of pain from one of the Mars, several explosions, and Athena will hear a battle-cry.]
In the name of the holy planet of Mars, I cast you down! Go back to whereever you came from!
[Followed by a final explosion, showers of building-dust spraying everywhere, and a cry as...someone dies.
A presence looms beside Athena then...a heartbeat hammering from adrenaline the only audible sound on the rooftop.]
[There's a release of pressure in the air, the spiritual form of Mars receding and being replaced by Rei. The smaller, slighter girl is no less ferocious in her hug, stroking Athena's back.]
I am so sorry I didn't find you sooner. She didn't hurt you or do anything to you did she?
Well, I certainly showed her who was superior. A fight was probably inevitable though, yes. I can't just allow a machine to try and steal away one of my most important people.
[She means that, rubbing Athena's arm gently, trying to sound positive and kind.]
CERES was just trying to divide us again, you know.
Athena, don't worry so much. I love you, you're my friend, and it's my fault this robot activated in the first place.
Now, why don't we get you home? Ai-chan is probably worried sick. I'll drop you off, and then go get some soup and tequila, and we can have a sleep over. How's that?
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I'm going to get hurt?
[The real Mars blinks in slight confusion at that.]
Have a little faith...
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I don't want anything to happen to you, Rei!
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[Mars narrows her focus towards her machine double.]
I'll be fine. This isn't the first time I've fought a double, and this one isn't even my equal.
[The Mars Arrow creaks as she holds the bow up.]
Stand clear, please. I'm not going to let her take you away.
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I believe in you!
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[Stupid robot.
And just like that the fight is on. The Marsbot shoots an arrow, which the real one turns aside with a shot of her own, the projectiles caroming off into the night. A gout of fire tears a furrow in the roof, the real Mars rolling aside and trying to line up a second shot.
Marsbot lobs a fireball, Mars deflects it, and then two more come, exploding underneath Mars's feet, flinging her into the air with a shout. She floats there, wind kicking up her skirt and hair, but her hands are already glowing with more flame.]
Athena! Cover your eyes!
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In the name of the holy planet of Mars, I cast you down! Go back to whereever you came from!
[Followed by a final explosion, showers of building-dust spraying everywhere, and a cry as...someone dies.
A presence looms beside Athena then...a heartbeat hammering from adrenaline the only audible sound on the rooftop.]
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Is it over?
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She wraps her arms around Athena, pulling her tight against her, unyielding.]
It's over. You are safe now.
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You're safe, too... I'm so happy.
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I am so sorry I didn't find you sooner. She didn't hurt you or do anything to you did she?
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There's nothing to apologise for. And she didn't do anything... not to me.
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[It was her robot. She was an idiot and turned it on...]
Did she do something to anyone else? I don't feel any other presences in the building...
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[She means that, rubbing Athena's arm gently, trying to sound positive and kind.]
CERES was just trying to divide us again, you know.
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[ GUESS WHO'S CRYING ]
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Athena...I'm just fine. Were you really that worried about me?
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[And still crying.]
Athena, it's alright. You can trust me to always, always come for you, okay?
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Y- Yeah, thank you so much, Rei.
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Now, why don't we get you home? Ai-chan is probably worried sick. I'll drop you off, and then go get some soup and tequila, and we can have a sleep over. How's that?
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Let's do that.
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[And away we go.]