In which Axel fights his demons

<yzabtech> ==START==
<yzabtech> Your shadow-self looks at you, but does not attack.
<fusionbolt200> I try and use my new found god powers to attack the shadow
<yzabtech> The shadow-self raises his hand, and points two fingers at your spreading doom powers. He brings the same hand to the foggy gray sky, redirecting your powers in an arc around him.
<yzabtech> "You can't wave your feelings away," he says.
<yzabtech> He sounds like you.
<fusionbolt200> "well that went well"
<fusionbolt200> "what are you trying to do?"
<yzabtech> "What are you trying to do?"
<fusionbolt200> "You're obviously a distraction, something in my way.."
<yzabtech> "I guess you can call me something in your way."
<fusionbolt200> "But you're me? Can we talk this out?"
<yzabtech> "Correct. In a way, I am you, Axel."
<fusionbolt200> "But only in a way.. Do you have all my memories?"
<yzabtech> "Of course. Why do you ask?"
<fusionbolt200> "I don't really know. I mean normally I wouldn't believe this but after everything that's happened..."
<yzabtech> "Correct, a lot of things have happened."
<yzabtech> "All part of the show."
<fusionbolt200> "Are you gonna fight me then?"
<yzabtech> "I'd love to."
<yzabtech> ((do you have the weapon stats for the sword i gave you))
<yzabtech> ((the one called the Fusionbolt 200))
<fusionbolt200> ((1 sec))
<fusionbolt200> ((Yep, this:" 7d8 damage, and if you roll a natural 18, 19, or 20 in a strife, your blade shoots lightning, giving you an extra damage dice which means you're rolling 8d8! Lightning also chains to one extra enemy, giving them 4d8 damage." right?
<yzabtech> ((yes))
<yzabtech> ((what's your AC? are you wearing any armor?))
<fusionbolt200> ((God it's been long since I've done this, what do I roll?
<fusionbolt200> ))
<fusionbolt200> ((Don't think I have any armour))
<yzabtech> ((1d20+str))
<yzabtech> ((wait hold on))
<yzabtech> ((1d20+dex))
<fusionbolt200> ((so d20+2))
<yzabtech> ((your AC is 10+dex+armor, if it's above the enemies AC (this time if it's above your AC because your enemy is yourself) then you roll for damage))
<yzabtech> ((which is 7d8 usually, unless that first d20 you rolled is an 18, 19, or 20 without adding the +2, then you're rolling 8d8 plus chain lighting to another enemy for 4d8))
<fusionbolt200> ((so to start I just roll a d20 + 2, sorry, bit confused))
<yzabtech> ((yes))
<fusionbolt200> !roll 1d20+2
<NOTTyche[Dice]> rolled 1d20+2 --> [ 1d20=1 ] | {3}
<fusionbolt200> ((ahaha))
<yzabtech> "You tried."
<yzabtech> !roll 1d20+2
<NOTTyche[Dice]> rolled 1d20+2 --> [ 1d20=5 ] | {7}
<yzabtech> The shadow attempts to stab you with his own sword but then he remembers he's just a shadow and the sword passes through you without any damage.
<fusionbolt200> "Well that's convenient! Thanks, whoever created you!"
<yzabtech> "The same man who ascended you."
<fusionbolt200> "So you are one of his "creations"?"
<yzabtech> "Technically, yes."
<yzabtech> "Not in the same way the ones you saw were."
<fusionbolt200> "Ok... So what is your purpose?"
<yzabtech> "That depends."
<fusionbolt200> "Of course you're secretive... Let's try a different approach" I attempt to hit him with my sword
<fusionbolt200> !roll 1d20+2
<NOTTyche[Dice]> rolled 1d20+2 --> [ 1d20=13 ] | {15}
<yzabtech> ((roll damage))
<yzabtech> ((your AC is 12, and so is your shadow-self's AC))
<fusionbolt200> !roll 7d8
<NOTTyche[Dice]> rolled 7d8 --> [ 7d8=30 ] | {30}
<fusionbolt200> ((is that right?))
<yzabtech> ((yes))
<yzabtech> Your shadow-self lets out a noise of agony, as you slice off his head.
<yzabtech> Smoke comes out of his neck, which reconstitutes into a head.
<yzabtech> !roll 1d20+2
<NOTTyche[Dice]> rolled 1d20+2 --> [ 1d20=20 ] | {22}
<fusionbolt200> "Ha! How does that fee- oh you just regenerated"
<yzabtech> !roll 8d8
<NOTTyche[Dice]> rolled 8d8 --> [ 8d8=40 ] | {40}
<yzabtech> Your shadow-self stabs you, and you feel an electric shock pulsing through you.
<yzabtech> "That's how it feels!"
<fusionbolt200> "Well played."
<fusionbolt200> "Wait. So now you can hit me?"
<yzabtech> "You've always liked video games."
<yzabtech> "Now you're in one. Do you feel the pain consuming you?"
<yzabtech> "The cruel irony, as you realize your situation?"
<fusionbolt200> "Oh yeah, this is a video game"
<fusionbolt200> "Well, I'll tell this about me"
<fusionbolt200> "I will not give up. I won't lose to you. I won't give into to this."
<yzabtech> "Or will you?"
<fusionbolt200> "NEVER"
<fusionbolt200> I attempt another strike
<fusionbolt200> !roll 1d20+2
<NOTTyche[Dice]> rolled 1d20+2 --> [ 1d20=9 ] | {11}
<yzabtech> ((your speech was so motivational I'll DM-fiat it and add a point to that. roll for damage.))
<fusionbolt200> ((Hooray for determination))
<fusionbolt200> !roll 7d8
<NOTTyche[Dice]> rolled 7d8 --> [ 7d8=42 ] | {42}
<yzabtech> "But thoughts can consume you easier than you think, Axel. You'll never be able to truly get rid of me."
<yzabtech> The shadow takes a stab to where his heart is supposed to be, smoke coming out of where you wounded him.
<fusionbolt200> "But for now I can stay determined"
<yzabtech> "This...sheer...determination...."
<yzabtech> The shadow explodes into a thousand fragments, which dissolve into thin air.
<yzabtech> The fog seems to lighten, and you see other players fighting their own fights.
<yzabtech> Jonah seems to be humming his own victory tune to the side, though.
<yzabtech> But part of you can tell that the battle is far from over.
<yzabtech> There's still so much to be done.
<yzabtech> ==END==