Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-25924729-20151229011006/@comment-25924729-20160118090024

"White. Definitely. First move is the best advantage. Move the right peice and you block the other guy's options. Control the board." Dawn gave a simple reasoning.

"I prefer black, by waiting and observing you can tell the opponent's strategy, and adapt to it wthout revealing your own." Zhu-li suggested a more deceptive tactic.

"In a war if you let the enemy attack first, you'll be weakened! And you'll just let your army die?"

"They're not real soldiers. And it's a smarter tactic in the long run."

Their argument continued for a time, and it seemed Kinaver's plan worked. Imminent death was the last thing on their minds now, as Zhu-li struggled to explain manipulation and strategies to the stubborn Dawn.

The debate ended with both girls looking weirdly at Amilanthior as he explained his choice. "Thats... deep." she commented uncertainly, and just like that, conversation died.

Just in time too. A small clearing came into sight ahead, with a temple structure dominating the space. Crumbling stone pillars supported a circular structure, probably an altar or ritual area of sorts in the past. Beneath the pillars were a ring of pedestals, each containing a chess peice.

There also appeared to be signs of struggle nearby. A row of oversized feathers lodged in the ground, one with bits of red fabric on it. A shattered ice block beside it. A dead Ursa with a scorched back near the clearing's edge...

Ignoring all that, the releif on their faces was apparent. The objective was just up ahead, and the four eagerly approached to claim their prize. The feminist she was, Dawn immediately went for the White Queen, holding it up triumphantly.

As Zhu-li thought deeply about which peices to take, a rustle and deep growl came from behind. She turned, and made eye contact with the beast. It regarded them with malicious, intelligent eyes for a moment. As if beholding it's prey with the satisfying confidence that it had won. Then it's body rippled with red light, and the Eddie roared.

With no more need for stealth, it charged head-on to the four teenagers, tail whipping in anticipation to rip and tear. Zhu-li hastily grabbed the nearest chess piece, the White King before sprinting for cover.