S3, 09 The Games: Jaze (September 1, 2015)

My entry to the Collective Games challenge in The Insurgency.

Jakor and Jaze were walking on the surface of Zarus to go to training.

But then, a portal appeared!

Collective Wrangler: "Jaze of Aurelia, you have been chosen to take part in the Games."

Jakor: "I don’t think so!" \*pew\*

CW: (opens portal which laser goes through)

CW: "So, you must be the famous Jakor."

Jakor: "The Collective knows of me?"

CW: "You are known and popular in my region of Collective rule. Because of that-"

CW: "-I have come prepared."

Jaze had been captured, and, as far as he could tell in the small, dark place he was in, was being stored for the Games.

Then, Jaze found himself in the arena.

He immediately noticed the large competitor on the other side of the area.

Games master: "(crazy voice){Welcome all to the Games!}"

( { }=translation )

GM: "{These competitors, besides honoring Deja, will also provide our entertainment today! The winner will receive freedom, as well as gain great power! And now, we shall have the introduction of the competitors-}"

GM: "{-Ghrms of Aarvyara-}"

GM: "{-Lashren of Jinogan-}"

GM: "{Wartrog, arena fighter of Amcih-}"

GM: "{-Kren, soldier of the Galactic Imperium-}"

[As the wrangler stated, the denizens of this Collective sect are aware of System 54 and their factions.]

GM: "{-Zack, Marauder crime leader; and finally, Jaze, hero of Aurelia and friend of Jakor.}"

GM: "{And now, let the Games begin!}"

GM: "{But remember, only one can remain!}"

[imagine jazzy battle royele music]

Weapons appeared in Jaze’s hands, along with the other competitors.

The other competitors picked fights with each other.

Nobody went for Jaze, so he, opposite of what Jakor would do, stepped back to analyze the situation.

Jaze: "*It appears the wolf-thing and the thing that looks like an aardvark must not like each other*\*."

\*In fact, these two species have long been enemies and rivals.

GM: "{This is boring. Nobody has died yet. Though it is early in the Game.}"

GM: "{Why is this Jaze hanging in the sidelines? He should get into the action.}"

GM: (presses button) "{Button!}"

A laser turret appeared on the wall and shot in Jaze’s general direction, causing him to step back.

Then the terrain launched Jaze into the air.

He landed on Lashren.

Lashren: "Hssss!"

\*spit\*

Lashren’s hallucinogenic venom started to take effect.

Jaze: "That’s weird, but it’s not so ba-"

Jaze: "Aughh, a Gungan!!"

GM: "{Hee hee. This is more interesting. On to the next stage!}"

The competitors’ bladed weapons were replaced with silly ones. They momentarily paused-

-before they began again.

Jaze: *"Agh, not that way!"*

Jaze: "Woah!"

Jaze: "Oof."

???: "Hey!"

Zack: "You dare call me a Gungan?!?"

Having no choice, Jaze had to start fighting.

Jaze’s fight led him up the rock.

Then the rock started to tilt.

Jaze: "Woah!"

\*splat\*

GM: "{Fatality! At last! Let’s ramp things up, shall we?}"

The competitors then got energy weapons.

With that, the action kicked up.

Zack scored the next kill, while Ghrms discovered his weapon’s power.

Zack then went for Jaze, as the ability of Wartrog’s weapon was realized.

Then, Zack went for Kren’s weapon.

As the weapon was retrieved, Ghrms and Wartrog’s weapons started causing damage to the surroundings.

Jaze prepared As Zack came at him again, with another weapon and greater force.

GM: "{Let’s make things even more interesting. (push) Button!}"

Guns came out on the walls and started firing.

Laser bolts landed across the arena; one of them hit Ghrms. Wartrog went in for the kill, as Jaze was trying to get away from Zack.

But then, the power of Wartrog’s weapon became too great, and both he and Ghrms were consumed. Jaze got on the rock.

The fire started to spread as laser bolts continued to pelt areas of the ground. Realizing Jaze had the high ground, Zack went toward the rock. Jaze prepared to fight for his survival.

But then Zack took a laser to the knee.

The fire spread more. Unlike how Jakor would be in his position, Jaze felt some remorse for the other fighters. But for now, he wondered about his own survival as the area became hotter.

Then Jaze was teleported to the Games master.

GM: "Congratulations ,Jaze of Aurelia! You have become the only one remaining, and have won the Game, as well as given us entertainment!"

Jaze questioned in his mind these people’s idea of entertainment.

GM: "Let’s give it up for Jaze!"

Crowd cheer

Jaze: "OK,I won. Now how about the power you offered?"

GM: "Well, about that: the power was a lie, contrived to make you fight harder!"

GM: "However, it was only a half-lie, because you get your choice of weapon to bring home with you!"

Jaze considered his choices among the weapons that had been used in the arena. He didn’t feel sure about the fire weapon that had caused mass destruction during the fight.

GM: "So, mass destruction isn’t your thing, huh? Well, if you want to be that way, I have another choice that was reserved for the player who died before the third stage."

GM: "I have this fancy sword here, made up of a solid blade of lightning! In addition, it also shoots lighting for a nice range attack. Less destructive, but quite effective!"

Jaze: "I think I will take that one."

GM: "Excellent choice!"

Jaze: "I will be given my freedom and transport home, right?"

GM: "But of course! Just tap your boots together and wish you were home!"

Jaze: "Really?"

GM: "Really. I have taken an interest in some of your Earth movies."

Jaze: "\*sigh\*(taps)There’s no place like home."

Meanwhile, back at Jaze’s home base.

Jera: "How do you think Jaze is doing?"

Jakor: "I have hope of him surviving. He can defend himself."

Jera: "But who knows what he is facing-or did face?"

…

Jera: "… It would really be a shame if we lost Jaze. Good friends don’t just fall from the sky."

WUMP

Jakor: "Jaze?? We were just talking about you."

Jera: "\*groan\*"

Jakor: "You survived!?"

Jaze: "I sure did."

Jera: "I was just saying that good friends don’t just fall from the sky. That’s the first instance that I have experienced comedic cartoon timing."

(laughing)

Jakor: "What’s that?"

Jaze: (activates sword) "I got to bring home one of the weapons used in the fight. It’s a lighting sword."

Jakor: "Nice!"

Jera: "Cool, we all have our own special swords now!We could be like the Three Musketeers or something!"

Jaze: "Or something."

Explanation for Jera’s weapon whenever I write about his first battle.

Aardvark-like competitor

Teddy bear.

Some of the crowd members. Up front is an attempt at making a sig-fig for Kermunklin the Giant Evil House Head, one of my top supporters.

Phew, that was a long one, and I was doubtful it would get in in time when MOCpages temporarily crashed. As far as I know, I included all the things from my bonus checklist. Hope you enjoyed!