aphanon_meme | part 359 survival horror tropes

part 359 survival horror tropes

Hello again meme! Can you believe all these new updates? I love it! I hope we see more historical stuff, though ~~and not just emperors~~. Also more of that Denmark, whatta guy.

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[He's been heading for the waterfall with Japan, but he's temporarily alone when he hears the announcement. Neither of those things does much to calm his nerves--animals he expected, but poisonous berries? Right, so he won't eat anything from the forest. Maybe they design it so you have to kill people and eat the food they leave behind, which is unfortunate.]

[The news about Germania also shakes him. They never knew each other well, but he thought of him as another great power. Hearing someone broke his neck must mean there's someone even more dangerous out there, and he does not want to run into them.]

[He's still up in the tree when he hears the noise down below, and as soon as he does he pauses. From the noise he can't guess who it is, and it makes him a little nervous. Maybe if he can get a light source somehow he can make out more than just the shape of someone. Very slowly he moves to take his torch out of his bag, taking his time and trying to prevent any more noise.]

[Once he's got the torch out he moves to turn it on, which probably isn't the smartest move but he needs to know and he keeps his blowgun ready, right before the torch slides out of his hand and drops it down onto the shape.]

Oh shit.

[He really hopes it's someone friendly and with a crap weapon that won't kill him for that.]

[He's still thinking about who and what might be out there when something hard and heavy for its size falls onto his head. He winces involuntarily and makes a soft noise before he can think to stop himself, seeing that it's a flashlight once it's hit the ground. Normally he'd pick it up out of habit but it being here means someone else is around too, and that puts him on high alert.]

[As carefully and quietly as he can he gets the taser out of his bag, making sure it's loaded before looking at the tree above him. His eyes are cold as he looks for someone hiding up there, but it's dark and he can't see much. The thought that they know where he is but he doesn't know the same about them is not a comforting thought.]

Edited 2015-01-31 14:22 (UTC)

[Something about that noise sounds familiar, very familiar, and even without the torch he's got a good guess who it is. As quietly as he can he climbs down the tree, keeping his weapon close by in case they're not friendly. Hopefully their weapon sucks, and if they kill him, well, that's the breaks.]

[Once he's down on the ground he tries to be quiet, and if he was thinking about it he wouldn't have approached it like this but he's not thinking. Instead he whistles quietly, trying to identify who he is.]

Lithuania...

[He'd definitely not do this if he knew there was a taser involved. Those things hurt.]

Edited 2015-01-31 14:31 (UTC)

[Unfortunately for Australia the darkness isn't working in his favor, and even though he hears his name through the dark he would recognize the voice much faster if he was louder.]

[As soon as he sees the shape of whoever-it-is coming closer and hears that whistle he pulls the trigger on the taser. Hopefully his aim is good; this guy looks at least as big as he is, and he doesn't want to take any chances in the dark.]

[It's only after the electrodes have fired that his brain processes that voice and he's horrified with himself. Apparently neither of them is very good at trusting the other during these kinds of things, but if Australia does go down there's going to be so much apologizing when he wakes up.]

[He didn't want to startle him! Which has completely backfired on him and really he should know better than to sneak up on someone in a death match.]

[As soon as the taser hits him -- Lithuania's got a good aim -- he lets out a noise of pain and he hits the ground with a groan. He's not unconscious, just, but he's in a lot of pain and he's not going to be getting up soon. He's not sure who it was, considering Lithuania...probably wouldn't taser him, and right now he's kind of expecting to be killed for his stupidity. Serves him right even if it's less stupid than some ways he's gone.]

Get it...over with.

[Yes, he really should know better. But he should probably know better than to expect sense out of Australia. When he's sure the weapon has discharged completely he goes over to where Australia fell, carefully pulling the electrodes out of his shirt and tucking the taser back into his pack.]

I'm not killing you, you ass.

[He doesn't actually intend to criticize considering Australia just got hit with who knows how many volts, but if he's still talking it's probably not fatal. That was a really stupid move sneaking up on an unknown person with an unknown weapon. Without thinking he smooths Australia's hair back from his forehead, his face still stern except for the obvious worry in his eyes.]

Will you be okay if I move you somewhere safer?

[Hey, he's survived the first two days! Possibly because he didn't encounter anyone else, but he didn't accidentally drown or fall out of a tree or anything!]

Thanks...

[It's a little sarcastic but he's also relieved to see it is Lithuania. Once the pain stops he'll be really pleased, especially if Lithuania has food. It brings a small, strained smile on his face.]

Yeah, long as ya don't taser me again.

[Safer is good, and two eyes are better than one. Especially a tasered one.]

[So impressive, especially for Mr. My House is Trying to Kill Me. He notices the sarcasm but doesn't comment since he probably deserves it.]

Wasn't planning on it.

[With that he carefully hoists Australia onto his shoulders, trying not to protest against the weight as he stands up. Australia is heavier than he is, so this is pretty much the only way he can carry him for any significant distance. Unfortunately that'll make them a target if anyone notices.]

[Remember the first time they met and they almost got eaten by a crocodile? Lithuania should be used to that by now. Especially since he hasn't gone nuts this time around.]

[Before Lithuania picks him up he scrambles for his torch on the ground, which hurts, surprisingly -- he might have bruised it in that fall -- and he checks he has his weapon too. It all seems okay and he lets out a sigh of relief which turns into a grunt of pain as Lithuania lifts him.]

Got a blowgun with...paralysing poison in it. I'll keep an eye out.

[Now he's been stunned and he's with someone he trusts he's more focused on the survival thing. Well, that and he can't talk Lithuania's ear off while recovering like he wants to after two days of silence.]

[Yeah, well, he thought he was a good influence or something. But alas, here they are.]

[That grunt doesn't sound good, and he tries to resist the urge to ask if Australia is okay. A quick once-over didn't show anything obviously wrong, and at this point it's probably just lingering pain from the shock. He didn't break anything or hit his head too hard, so hopefully it's not anything to worry about.]

Thanks.

[He's a little bit relieved that Australia doesn't have anything that would kill someone right away. After the excitement they just had he's not sure he could take it. He starts moving back toward where he and Japan were staying--there's a lot more shelter near the waterfall, and maybe he'll be able to let Australia rest and recover without having to watch from so many sides.]

[ Unfortunately for Lithuania and Australia, whenever they reach the waterfall, they'll find that Japan has (long before) already up and fled -- leaving behind his old scratchy blanket that he took earlier from the western town, in apology. Perhaps it can be of some use to them later, at least. (Though now, he's without a blanket of his own...) ]

[ It was fine to travel with Lithuania for that short time, but he's too on edge to remain in one place for long, hence his fleeing and continued moving. So he won't get to meet Australia here, though it might be for the better -- the larger such a group is, the more they'd probably attract others to their location. ]

[It's not their fault they ended up here again, at least. And Lithuania didn't kill him so that's a plus.]

[He's had much worse injuries before and recovered, and while being tasered really hurts, it's not lethal. It might be useful to know how well it works on nations too, it's a silver lining.]

[As Lithuania carries him, he forces himself to stay alert, only stopping Lithuania at one point with a hand on his chest when he hears some noises. If someone else was carrying him he'd be more concerned about where they were going, but he trusts Lithuania and he looks like he has a location in mind. It's a lot easier to do this as a pair.]

[He's not about to tell Australia about it now, but he kind of already knew how well it works on nations. He used his taser on Norway earlier in the day before he met Japan.]

[As they head toward the waterfall he pays careful attention to Australia, both how he's feeling and his reactions to the environment. It's going to be important for both of them to pay attention if they want to stay safe. Unfortunately, when they get to the place he was staying with Japan, he finds that Japan has already left. At least he left a blanket? That might actually be useful for getting Australia back to normal.]

...Well. Japan was here with me, but I guess he's gone now.

[Very carefully he sets Australia down, trying to get him comfortable and spreading the blanket out over him. It seems like the least he can do.]

[Oh way to undermine his sacrifice, Lithuania! Now tasering him really was pointless. He still doesn't know about Norway though, and he's not about to ask.]

[The sound of flowing water perks him up slightly, a fresh water source and the potential for fishing sounds promising for when he's recovered. He's about to ask how Lithuania found it when he mentions Japan was here. It's a shame to have missed him and he'd almost prefer a larger group, but he can understand the urge to keep moving.]

He's alright too?

[Since Japan is a friend of his too, he'd hope he's doing the best he can in this situation. He pulls his duffel bag under his head as a makeshift pillow while Lithuania arranges the blanket, and settles in for a while. He'd feel a little guilty about making Lithuania take care of him in a life or death situation, if it wasn't for it partly being Lithuania's fault he's currently hurt.]

And how are ya doin' too?

[Also a genuine question, because if Lithuania is injuried or about to flip he'll try to do his best to take care of him.]

More or less.

[Japan seemed more nervous than usual, but he did have at least one grenade. Most likely more. While Australia is getting settled he sets up too, getting the taser back out and putting it nearby and hesitating before taking the sword out too. Might as well be prepared, and showing his hand to Australia probably won't backfire on him.]

I'm fine.

[Or as fine as he can be in this kind of situation. He has his choice of weapons, a source of water, and an ally. Even if that ally is down for the count by his own hand for right now. ...Oops. Maybe he's a little low on sleep, but that's pretty much his usual.]

Edited 2015-01-31 21:44 (UTC)

[That response is about what he'd expect with things like this and he nods in response, watching Lithuania taking out his stu-- is that a sword??? His eyes widen at that but it's in admiration more than anything else. Lithuania's done much better with weapons than he'd expect.]

Sword huh? Figures you'd acquire one. Is it any good?

[If he didn't have a decent weapon he'd be a little envious but his isn't too bad. Plus he knows his flashlight might work too as one at pinch now. Beside, he's never been a swordsman. Too young. That's much better for both of them in Lithuania's hands.]

Edited 2015-01-31 22:40 (UTC)

[Seeing Australia's eyes widen like that feels kind of good after the day he's had. After all the trouble he had last time he's trying not to be stupid about weapons. Pastries are delicious, but no matter how good a shot he is with them they don't count.]

It's a little old-fashioned compared to what I'm used to, but it works.

[He wouldn't expect Australia to know what to do with a sword, but if they did ever get separated for some reason he'd feel pretty good about leaving him with the taser. Not that he needs it with the darts, but it's an option. He's been using swords just about since he formed.]

[He could really go for some pastries right now. Or anything that isn't trail mix. They do suck as weapons though.]

Shame there wasn't any armour. Probably too noisy though.

[He's not actively avoiding asking but he's not that interested in how Lithuania gained the sword or taser. What matters is he has it and even if they get split they've both got decent chances with their weapons. As long as he doesn't do anything stupid. Instead of worrying about that though he lets out a sigh and shuts his eyes. He's exhausted from both the shock and not sleeping properly, and as much as he wants to keep talking he should probably take advantage of this chance to sleep. He'll have to do the same for Lithuania later after all.]

And too heavy.

[As long as Australia doesn't ask, he's not going to volunteer the information. He's not actively hiding it, but he's not exactly proud of resorting to stealing from unconscious teenagers (preteens? that's even worse).]

[Australia sighing like that draws his attention and he looks over to make sure hes comfortable before turning back to his guard duties. Normally he'd be doting more, especially with Australia hurt like he is, but they just don't have that luxury. Maybe when this is all over he can make it up to him.]

Sleep well.

[He's not sure how possible that's going to be for either of them in this situation, but maybe it'll be just a little better with them watching out for each other.]

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