Family Problems and Sour Wanderings. (Hunt W/ Nyx GMed by generalarin)

Puer frowned at the meeting he’d just had. He’d been hoping to patch things up with his parents, only for them to end up snapping at him over some stupid nonsense. It was as if they both wanted him to act his own age, while also wanting to treat him as his apparent age. It wasn’t surprising why they tended to become overprotective, as he was much more fragile than someone else his age, even with his unlocked aura he wasn’t exactly durable compared to many other huntsmen and huntresses from what he had seen in the training area.

Still he didn’t like how much they tried to coddle him, treating him like he was made of glass, but at the same time expecting him to act like any normal person, as if he wasn’t as he was. It was a contradiction really, he couldn’t act like both how he wanted and how his parents wanted him to, especially given their treatment of him. The whole thing made his relationship with them, and to a lesser extent the rest of his family…difficult and as such his mood was rather soured by the meeting and following feud with his parents.

Springwood. A City Nyx had been in on various occasions. On this particular occasion, Nyx had decided to take a day off from both being a huntress and an assassin. Nyx had been having a lot of success on both fronts so she decided to take a day off. As part of her plans for the day, Nyx had decided to hang out with her childhood friend, Sakura, who she had reconnected with weeks earlier. They had planned to hang out in Central Bellmuse in the afternoon. In the meantime, Nyx decided to go explore Springwood with her trusty sniper rifle in tow.

After exploring the city for a bit, Nyx soon found herself encounter a rather familiar face. This familiar face was a young kid when she meet some time back. The kid looked exactly like a kid. However, according to the note which she still had in her pocket, Nyx learned that the kids was two years older than her which was a shocker. As she approached the kid, whom she dubbed "Pipsqueak", she greeted him with a smile.

"Hey there, Pipsqueak. Looks like we meet again." Nyx greeted with a smile as she approached the kid. As she did so, Nyx looked at the kid. It looks like he had had a bad day or something like that. Nyx couldn't be sure but she decided to wait and see how the kid would respond.

At the edge of town, two deathstalkers were lurking. One cautiously continued along, poking around for any wayward people to devour. (Preferably ones without grimm-massacring defences.) It carefully crawled over a short wall further into town.
Its companion was much less careful and paused to smash the fence with its scarred claws, then walked through the opening.
The scarred deathstalker spotted two people nearby, one smaller than the other. It eagerly charged forward, both claws and tail raised. It jabbed at the smaller one with its stinger tail.
The more cautious deathstalker followed as soon as it heard its companion found prey. It didn’t attack immediately, but waited for an opening, circling the pair of people as its partner attacked.

1 stinger attack, 20 damage without defenses

Scarred Stalker: 115
Scaredy Stalker: 90

Puer recognized the nickname, drawn out of his introspection of his current situation by the girl from the forest, the one he’d met the same day he’d met his roommate Gareth. A person that was a complex mix of amusing and annoying. He didn’t really have a lot of experience with the girl outside their brief interaction and as such didn’t know much of what to think of her. He gave a wave in greeting instead, since he didn’t have a nickname her yet, nor a normal name.

Before any other interaction could happen though, the sound of a fence being smashed through drew attention, and Puer saw two deathstalkers had appeared, and the more eager of the two, a scarred one specifically charged forward and lashed out with its tail at the eternal child. Puer wasn’t about to let that hit him though, and used the opportunity given by the advanced warning to dodge to the left, one of his yo-yo being pulled out of his bag at the same time to attempt to hit the creature’s stinger as he dodged to the left. Regardless of whether this attack hit, the short boy would use his other hand to pull out another Yo-yo, charging it with a dust crystal at the same time. A second strike was made at the unarmored arm of the scorpion, between where the claw was, and the main body.

Then his dust yoyo would come out, and whether the scorpion’s movements followed his, making it turn to face him, or if it was still facing where he had been, the wind dust charged yoyo was sent out this time, aimed for a spot below the deathstalker where the attack wouldn’t be hindered by armor. From this a small cyclone below it that was likely to cause damage, though Puer doubted it would move the Grimm much. Pressurized winds swirling below you at high speeds were still likely to cause some damage.

A second dust attack would follow, Puer swinging his arm as if he were making another move with the weaponized toy, only not to release it and a blast of high speed wind to be sent out, meant to stagger the scorpion.

Hp: 100/100 aura: 200/200

Actions taken, two normal armed attacks 25 damage each before defenses.
Two wind dust attacks 35 each before defenses. Targeted scarred scorpion exclusively.

As she was about to walk up to the kid named Puer, Nyx caught a glance of two Deathstalkers smashing through a fence nearby. Nyx quickly stopped then in her tracks before quickly grabbing her Sniper Rifle which she had slung over her shoulder. Nyx then looked through her scope while one of the Deathstalkers charged at the kid. Nyx was not concerned with this as Puer was short enough to dodge the incoming attack.

"I am getting really tired of seeing Deathstalkers. Can I get another Grimm besides a Deathstalker for a change." Nyx thought irritably to herself as she took aim at the stinger of the Deathstalker that was charging Puer. After waiting for a bit, Nyx used her semblance to boost the damage of her shot before shooting at the joint where the stinger and the tail met. Her previous experiences in the field and the lessons she learned in Grimm Anatomy told Nyx that this was a weak point.

Soon after, Nyx fired a bullet at the front leg on the side of the Deathstalker which was facing her. After cycling the bolt action of her sniper rifle, Nyx then aimed for the stinger of the 2nd Deathstalker. After this, Nyx then adjusted her scope so that the Deathstalker's face was in her crosshairs. Nyx then fire a fourth shot before quickly moving ro and taking cover behind a bus stop.

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Current Status
HP: 100/100
AP: 190/200 (-10 AP to use the STR Buff of her Semblance)

Actions Taken
1. Use STR Buff of her Semblance
2. Reposition to cover (Bus Stop)

Attacks Done
1st Shot (Stinger Shot on Deathstalker A) - 30 (Base) + 10 (Tier 1 Weapon) + 10 (Buff) = 50 Damage
2nd Shot (Front Leg Shot "Left Side" on Deathstalker A) - 30 (Base) + 10 (Tier 1 Weapon) + 10 (Buff) = 50 Damage
3rd Shot (Stinger Shot on Deathstalker B) - 30 (Base) + 10 (Tier 1 Weapon) + 10 (Buff) = 50 Damage
4th Shot (Face Shot on Deathstalker B) - 30 (Base) + 10 (Tier 1 Weapon) + 10 (Buff) = 50 Damage

Total Damage Done
200 (Defense not Included)

The scarred deathstalker staggered to the side when it was hit with the first attack, making the next attack and leg shot miss. The small weapon its target possessed had a surprising amount of force behind it. And he was very slippery. It snapped at the small human with both claws, determined to catch him so its next attack wouldn’t miss. Its stinger was pierced by a bullet, severely damaging it.

The more cautious deathstalker reeled in pain as it was shot in the face. It had hardly noticed the second human, since it had come up second. It certainly hadn’t expected it to do so much damage. It lashed its tail back and forth, shaking off the pain and making the other shot miss. It charged at the shooter, whipping its tail at her and readying itself to strike again. Using its tail over its claws could give it more distance to react and fight the taller prey.


Scarface (Stalker A): Defence: 5, -75…. HP: 40/115
Two claw attacks: 20 each, both at Puer

Scaredy (Stalker B): Defence 5, -45…... HP: 45/90
One stinger attack: 20, at Nyx

Puer saw the deathstalker preparing to attempt grabbing him, but he knew he would rather not let that happen, using wind dust to both attack and defend by sending a strong gust at the scarred deathstalker that would probably make a strong impact against the creature, it would have hit the plating, but the attack pushed both himself, and hopefully the scorpion back. After this, he followed it up with a second attack with his yo-yos, moving at the creature’s side to hit the thing. The first attack was meant to go under the creature and hit the underside, while his other attack moved in a horizontal strike to hit the creatures already wounded tail.

Finally, Puer charged another one his yoyos, whether any of his other attacks hit or not, he hoped this would finish it. The yoyo would repeat one of his previous attack attempts, meant to hit either the underside, or to hit the legs should it move to either side. A small pressurized cyclone would form under the creature, tearing at the Grimm from underneath with powerful winds. Hopefully the attack would finish the job, if it hit.


HP 100/100 Aura: 200/200

Attacks. Two wind dust attacks, first and final attacks. 35 damage each without defenses. First attack his plating (First attack only would have done 15 including defense due to hitting Grimm armor)

Two physical attacks, one aimed at underside of creature one at stinger. 25 damage each without defenses

Soon after taking cover on the side of the bus stop stand, the Deathstalker then charged towards her location. As the Deathstalker approached, it began whipping its tail around in an attempt to hit her. However, the Deathstalker didn't take into account the fact that there was an obstacle in its way. The Deathstalker's tail then slammed into the bus stop stand with a loud crunch. As the Deathstalker prepared for another attack on Nyx, Nyx quickly got down prone before taking aim at the Deathstalker's face which was visible from underneath the bottom of the bus stand.

Nyx then lined up the crosshair of her sniper scope so that it was pointed dead center of the Deathstalker's face. After doing this, Nyx used her Semblance to boost the damage of her sniper rifle. Nyx then used combat breathing to control her heart rate. After a few moments, Nyx's breathing and heart rate stabilized. Soon after, Nyx then fired her 1st shot into the Deathstalker's face. After cycling the bolt action of her sniper rifle, Nyx loaded another .408 Cheytac round into the chamber before closing the bolt action. Nyx then fired another shot into the same area. After this, she then fired another shot into the Deathstalker's face before waiting to see the effect her shots had on her target.

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Current Status
HP: 100/100
AP: 180/200 (-10 AP to use the STR Buff of her Semblance)

Actions Taken
1. Use STR Buff of her Semblance
2. Reposition to cover (Bus Stop)

Attacks Done
1st Shot (Face Shot on Deathstalker B) - 30 (Base) + 10 (Tier 1 Weapon) + 10 (Buff) = 50 Damage
2nd Shot (Face Shot on Deathstalker B) - 30 (Base) + 10 (Tier 1 Weapon) + 10 (Buff) = 50 Damage
3rd Shot (Face Shot on Deathstalker B) - 30 (Base) + 10 (Tier 1 Weapon) + 10 (Buff) = 50 Damage


Total Damage Done
150 (Defense not Included)

The scarred stalker was abruptly thrown off balance by a massive force of wind, which was utterly bewildering to the injured deathstalker. Spontaneous storms weren’t common, nevermind such a localized one strong enough to knock something as large as it was off its feet. It was hit by the small weapon’s strikes, stealing the last bits of its remaining strength, killing the startled scarred scorpion.
The other scorpion fared no better, having missed its assault due to a surprisingly durable construction. It shook itself and backed up, trying to find a better way to attack the human that hid from it. The human didn’t give it a chance to recover, however, firing many shots directly into its face. It was heavily armored there, but the sheer amount of the injuries broke through. The cautious scorpion collapsed, its careful approach not having saved it from the bullets.
The Grimms’ corpses started to disintegrate.


[All attacks hit, both deathstalkers dead. ]

Puer let out a breath as the fight ended, he'd been worried when the Grimm had shown up, especially given they were deathstalkers, not always the easiest to fight given their armoring and sheer size. But it turned out, that the Grimm weren’t nearly as strong as they typically were supposed to be. He didn’t have any illusions of being a good fighter after all.

He looked in the direction he’d heard shooting, looking for the girl whom had been with him just before the Grimm attack for a few seconds. After all, if she’d gotten hurt he’d need to treat any injuries. The fight had required him to focus on that rather than her fight with the other Grimm except for a few glances. The bus stop was a bit damaged, he recognized, but aside from that and the fence, the damage was rather minor.  Which was fortunate, as Puer didn’t like having to deal with large amounts of collateral damage.   “Hey are you ok?” He called out as he spotted the sniper girl.

After watching the Deathstalker dissolve into the ground, Nyx looked through her scope for a little while longer before hearing a voice call out to her. Nyx then stood up before looking at the kid whom she saw earlier. As she did so, Nyx then answered the question that the kid had asked her as he was approaching. He had asked her “Hey are you ok?” As she answered, Nyx then took a look at the damage that has been done to the bus stop stand she was hiding behind. It was badly crushed in but still standing.

"I am unhurt. I really appreciate your concern." Nyx replied in a calm fashion as she walked up to the kid. Nyx was not sure about this, but she had to guess that the kid was one the one behind that wind draft she felt a bit earlier before she had killed the Deathstalker. Nyx was somewhat surprised to see this as the kid actually knew how to fight.

[Griffon: LVL2: 20 defense: 115 HP]


The griffon winged closer to the edge of the small town, looking for prey. In the midst of some damaged scenery, there was a pair of humans, one taller and one shorter. It targeted the smaller one, deciding it would be more likely to land a hit and potentially snatching it up. (Especially since it was fairly small for its kind. This would be one of the best opportunities for it to land prey.)  It tucked in its wings and dove down, building up speed. It unfurled its wings at the last moment to redirect its momentum, snatching at the smaller human with both claws trying to grab it and at least drag it or knock it off balance.
It flapped its wings to get back airborne once again, regaining altitude and preparing to wheel around for a second strike. It figured its best bet was sticking to its aerial advantage and picking them off with its speed and power.

[Two Claw attacks at Puer, 20 damage each, not counting defenses]
[HP:115/115]

Puer was relieved at finding nobody hurt, though he did hope he didn’t get blamed for all the damage. To the short boy it had looked like that had been the last of the grimm, leaving him alone with the girl. He still didn’t know her name. “Er…so what was your name aga-“ His question was interrupted by the Griffin’s assault, as he had not had any reason to suspect it would appear. The short boy had never really seen a griffon either, and as such he had not expected the aerial assault.

As such Puer was woefully unprepared for the attack, and the claws dug into his shoulders painfully as he was lifted off the ground roughly and finding himself off the ground suddenly. There was a brief moment of panic before he made to grab one of the talons, activating his semblance and draining the Grimm’s strength. His other hand reaching into his bag and getting out one of his yoyo’s. Puer threw the toy hopping for the yo-yo to hit the griffon’s flank.

Whether he hit or not he would try to repeat the action again, trying to get free from the creature before deciding falling might not be the best thing for his health.


HP: 90/100 Aura 190/200

Actions taken. Semblance activated -2 strength debuff. Two attacks taken. 25 damage without defenses.

"Curses." Nyx cursed to herself as she watched Puer get grabbed by the shoulder by an a Griffon. The Griffon had waited until Puer was distracted before focusing on him. Soon after, the Griffon flew back into the air once more with Puer in tow. Nyx quickly loaded another .408 Cheytac round into her sniper rifle before taking aim at the flying Griffon. Nyx was not a totally happy camper with the current situation as she never really liked firing on flying targets all that much.

Nyx then took some time to carefully aim slightly ahead of the flying Griffon so that the bullet could intercept its current flight path. Nyx decided against buffing the damage of her shot this time as she would be wasting Aura at this point. Soon after, Nyx fired a round into the spot where the Griffon's right wing connected to its body. Nyx hoped that this shot did enough damage to force the Griffon to land.

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Current Status
HP: 100/100
AP: 180/200

Attacks Done
1st Shot (Face Shot on Deathstalker B) - 30 (Base) + 10 (Tier 1 Weapon) = 40 Damage

Total Damage Done
40 (Defense not included)

The griffon had its prey, but it shuddered as a ripple of weakness went through it. It shook itself and kept flying. Or at least it tried to, but its prey struggled in its grip, lashing something out a couple times at its flank. It only hit once, but it was plenty annoying.
The annoying turned painful when a gunshot pierced its wing.
It squacked, dropping its catch in reflex and beating its wings to back up. Then it realized it dropped its catch, then dove to snatch it up again, aiming a claw attack and a bite at the smaller human.
Regardless of whether it managed to recover the catch or not, it pulled back up, sweeping back upwards into the sky. It didn’t want to hit the ground itself. It figured it could dive for the humans again once it recovered its height. Even if it wasn’t a sneak attack anymore, falling from excessive heights stunned most creatures pretty effectively.

Griff gets hit by one shot and one yo-yo. It is also debuffed. Total 25 damage taken.
HP: 90/115

Claw and bite against Puer: 10 each (after debuff)

Puer’s eyes widened as he suddenly found himself in freefall, the ground moving closer and closer within seconds. The short boy knew that he’d probably survive the fall, but there was a good chance he could still be injured considering the height he was falling from, as well as the simple fact he wasn’t falling correctly to avoid injury. When the griffin swooped in he wasn’t exactly able to defend himself either, not having any real way to avoid he attacks nor did he have the ability block, as his weapons were not meant for such.

Instead Puer decided to release a couple attack with his yo-yos. One meant to hit the creature’s belly and the other aimed to hit its flank. Still he couldn’t really avoid either of the bird’s attack and ended up hanging once again being dragged through the air by the Grimm. He reached into his bag and pulled out a wind dust crystal. Using it to create fierce winds on either side of the griffin to batter it either way. Hoping to encourage the creature to land rather than continue flying off.


HP 80/100 Aura 180/200 (-10 for continuing debuff)

Actions. Two physical attacks 25 damage each. Two dust attacks. 35 damage each,

"Looks like I managed to hit my target's wing." Nyx thought quietly to herself as she cycled the bolt action of her sniper rifle and loaded another round into the chamber before looking through her sniper scope and placing the cross hair onto the Griffon. However, the Griffon soon dropped down so that it was below the cross hair of her sniper rifle. Nyx was not sure what happened, but she guessed that it might have something to do with Puer. Nyx then moved her sniper rifle until that the cross hair was a couple of mil dots forward and above where the Griffon was. This should allow Nyx to hit the target when it flew back to its original altitude.

Soon after Nyx had her plan of attack planned out, she then began using combat breathing to stabilize her heart rate. As soon as her heart rate was stabilized, Nyx fired. After firing, Nyx then loaded another round into her sniper rifle before taking aim at the Griffon.

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Current Status
HP: 100/100
AP: 180/200

Attacks Done
1st Shot (Griffon) - 30 (Base) + 10 (Tier 1 Weapon) = 40 Damage

Total Damage Done
40 (Defense not included)