September 2, 2010
A few days, I thought. It's going to be quick, I thought. Well, that's on me for thinking. Two weeks. Fucking 14 days to finally max out Martial Arts. Well, I at least also finished FNaF 2 and the two cooking challenges. I ended up making 56 salads and doing a mass donation to a soup kitchen. I roped Lonnie Lincoln to help with transporting all the meals. The guy who will one day be Tombstone was shockingly chill. All he wanted was some of my cooking to take home. So I made him some spaghetti and spicy meatballs… I hope I didn't just burn his house down by accident. For whatever dumb Sims 3 reason, spicy food could make you breathe fire for a minute after consumption. Well, that's how it affected me at least. Maxing out my Martial Arts skill only got me to level 6 Athletics skill.
"Okay, let's check out what I got this time. Let's finish off the cooking challenge pulls first."
[Star Chef Challenge Complete]
[Reward: Executioner's Gloves (Bloodborne Hunters Tool Set)]
The golden gloves appeared in my hand. I knew if I squeezed them, I would cast their spell. The gloves had an odd, wispy quality. It was like I was holding mist or flames. Welp let's put these into the inventory to see the description.
Executioner's Gloves
One of the secret treasures hidden in Cainhurst. The gloves of an executioner from a faraway land.
Passed from executioner father to executioner son, these gloves can be used to summon wrathful spirits of the past by smearing them with blood.
It is said that the nobles found immeasurable delight in the dances of these vengeful spectres.
"I wonder if Ghost Rider would have an issue with these. I really don't know much of anything of Ghost Rider. No movies… I think he may have shown up in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, but I never watch that show or Agent Carter. And I don't remember my older sis talking about him. She was always more into the Avengers and X-Men comics. Let's check the last cooking challenge reward."
[World-Class Chef Challenge Complete]
[Reward: A Call Beyond (Bloodborne Hunters Tool Set)]
… It looks like as if a cosmic slug and a reindeer had some weird love child. Welp, into my inventory you go.
A Call Beyond
One of the secret rites of the Choir.
Long ago, the Healing church used phantasms to reach a lofty plane of darkness, but failed to make contact with the outer reaches of the cosmos.
The rite failed to achieve its intended purpose, but instead created a small exploding star, now a powerful part of the Choir's arsenal.
At times, failure is the mother of invention.
"Well, I could cosplay as Micolash for fun if I wanted to. Or should I say Kos-play, maybe Kosm-play. I feel bad for even trying. Okay, let's see what I got for maxing out the Martial Arts Skill."
[Martial Arts Skill has been maxed out! Rolling for rewards across video game worlds]
[Reward: Chi Bocking (Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance)]
[You can now complete Martial Arts Skill-related challenges for additional pulls from (Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance)]
"Oww ow please stop."
I felt as the knowledge of chi blocking was poured into my brain and muscle memory. "Fuck, why does it hurt so fucking much? I would have just taken a scroll to practice the technique. Nope, got to rewire your body and mind to use this new thing. Well, great I have a way to disable magic users and mutants if I can get close enough to be in punching range. Okay, let's see the challenges for Martial Arts."
Grand Master
Reach tournament level 5 to attain the title of "Grand Master" and help other Sims improve their Martial Arts skills much more quickly.
Master of Meditation
After 150 hours of meditation, your Sims can learn Tranquil Transference.
Sim Fu King
After 75 sparring matches your Sim will be better at sparring and matches than usual.
Timber Terminator
After breaking 150 boards of oak level or higher, your Sim will be able to obtain gems after breaking space rocks.
"Four challenges, four elements. Coincidence, I think not! Ha! Wait, actually, maybe. I got Chi Blocking for the first reward. I might draw Sokka's weapons or Iroh's tea. Maybe a fire nation tank. It doesn't help that I currently don't have anyone to spar with."
"You know, I could just digivolve to Meicrackmon and spar you." Meicoomon
"If you're comfortable with doing that, sure. But for now, the only challenge I'm interested in doing is Timber Terminator. I should be able to finish that in a day or two."
"You know the last time you thought that something would only take a day or two, it took 2 weeks." Meicoomon
"Okay, I won't put a final date to finish the challenge."
"So is that challenge the only thing you're going to do?" Meicoomon
"Um… I might also max out athletics skill. I mean, I only have three levels of that left."
[5 days and 150 broken oak boards later]
September 7, 2010
"Keep going Chiaki, you're almost there, just one more second!" Meicoomon cheered from the side of the rapidly moving treadmill.
"AHHHHHHHH!"
I had done it; my lungs were on fire. The Timber Terminator challenge had gotten me to level 8 in Athletics skill. So I had been pushing through the pain to get the final two levels of Athletics. I'm just glad I didn't end up with the frame of Sakura Ogami or Moko Mojiro. I wasn't aiming to become Donkey Kong. I ended up with a six-pack of abs and legs with some great muscle definition. If I had to give an example of my build, think of Miriko from MHA. Except I was no wear near as tan. I haven't been in the sun like at all. After dragging myself to the shower and getting cleaned off I wobbled my way to my bed.
"I'm shocked I have yet to get a single healing ability yet. Combat stuff out the wazoo. No real healing options. Okay let's check what I get for running my but off."
[Athletics Skill has been maxed out! Rolling for rewards across video game worlds]
[Reward: Pearl Jam (Jojo All Star Battle R)]
[You can now complete Athletics Skill-related challenges for additional pulls from (Jojo All Star Battle R)]
"Why wasn't this the thing I got from maxing out cooking? It would of made a bit more sense. Well, ask and you shall receive, I guess. Still don't have an active healing option for combat. Pearl Jam relies on cooking and being out of combat to be effective. Also, the healing process of Pearl Jam always looked painful as fuck to me. Yeah, no, not using it on my exhaustion. Alright, let's see what I got for breaking all that wood."
[Timber Terminator Challenge Complete]
[Reward: Earth Bending (ATLAQB)]
(AN: Yeah, I'm not writing out the full name of that bad game again.)
"Well, that will be useful when I work with the Gardening skill. I'm just glad this time I didn't get the whole thing shoved down my throat all at once. I'll take a look at challenges and then pass the fuck out. I'm zonked."
Body Builder
Body Builders have dedicated at least 60 hours to strength workouts. This dedication pays off, because they are never fatigued after strength workouts. Also unlocks 'Flex' social.
Marathon Runner
Marathon Runners must run at least 500 kilometers before they earn the title. However, accomplishing this incredible feat guarantees them a longer, healthier life.
Fitness Nut
Fitness Nuts have spent 75 hours focusing on cardio workouts. All that time experiencing the burn means they are no longer fatigued after cardio workouts.
"Nope, I'm not dealing with any of that any time soon. *Buzz-buzz* oh someone is texting me."
Gwen: Hey Chi, I'm planning on going to Connie Island for the last day of summer vacation tomorrow. So, you interested in some fun on the beach? I already got a thumbs up from Preal and Jubilee.
Chiaki: You know what, that sounds fun. I can finally try my hand at sand sculpting or some volleyball. I've been cooped up inside all summer long. The only other place I have been besides that one trip to the mall is the library. I'd better bring sunscreen for tomorrow. I don't want to catch on fire from the sun's deadly rays.
Gwen: I get it. I have been getting used to things and helping Dr.Calra, trying to salvage what I can from the corrupted data from Oscorp. And Jubilee is just happy to get away from the "Robo Bears that have been unbearable." Maybe I should take a crack at that Five Nights at Fanny's game, Jubilee has been going on about.
Chiaki: You might as well wait for Matpat to do a full lore breakdown of the frist two games.
Gwen: Matpat?
Chiaki: Matpat, you know Mr.Gametheory guy. His last video was on if Mario is a Communist.
Gwen: Nope, never seen that guy. What's he on?
Chiaki: YouTube
Gwen: I'll check him out later. See ya tomorrow at 8:30 at the beach.
Chiaki: See ya there when I get there.
"Okay, time for me to catch some zs."
September 8, 2010
When I got to the beach, it was still relatively peaceful. It had yet to get the full influx of tourists and kids playing on the beach.
"Hey Chiaki, over here!" Gwen
"Damit, Gwen, why did I have to wake up so early?" Jubilee
"Oh, come on I want to get a jump on the day before the crowds get here. Now let's ge- wow. Chi, how much have you been working out?" Gwen
"Dam game gal. You could grind cheese on those things. And your top is barely holding what you have going on. I need to start working out." Jubilee
"I've got to say if we're comparing swimwear. I look the beast." Pearl
I turned around to see Pearl wearing a red infinity top and a black thong. I was wearing a pink two-piece that had a frilly skirt. Jubilee was wearing a pink and yellow polka dot bikini. And Gwen had a black and white actens one-piece swimsuit.
"MMM debatable." Jubilee
"Hi Preal, it's different seeing you out of school. And without Lonni to boot."
"Well, we're going to see each other tomorrow for school anyways. And Lonni is getting some practice for the next game with John Walker." Pearl
"The Captain America rip-off, John Walker?"
"Hey John, doesn't look that much like a rip off of Steve Rodgers. I did hear he is planning on joining the military when he is done with senior year." Gwen
"Enough about US Agent. It's time for me to get down to some sand castle building!"
Okay, fun fact I found out making sand castles does not fall under the painting skill. It falls under the sculpting skill. Even using earthbending bending I was barely able to get a cube with a moat. The moment I tried making an archway, the whole thing came crumbling down. Well, there goes 2 hours of my life. At least I got a skill level out of it. Gwen and Preal worked together on making the Empire State Building. Using seashells as the windows. Jubilee tried for 10 minutes, got bored, and got herself buried in sand up to her neck. By a few kids who were on the beach. After that, we got into the water. Swimming, splashing, having fun. Dodging a kid who brought a Super Soaker.
We left the beach to walk the boardwalk. Got some street market food. I got a hot pretzel and a drink. Gwen got a snow cone. Jubilee was teasing us with her chocolate banana. Preal had an orange creamsicle. We went on the the frais wheel, roller coaster, tea cups and then Jubilee schooled me on a DDR machine. It was over all a nice day. We ended up sitting, watching the sunset on the pier.
"Do you think we're going to be able to do this again when we graduate?" Gwen
"Maybe the week after, but after that, I doubt we could do this for a few years. Going to college, finding a job. Running your own business. Maybe a class reunion. But I get the feeling we just won't have the time." Pearl
"Hey, don't have to be a downer, maybe we will work together in the future." Jubilee
"I doubt it. I'm going to law school, and Gwen is working with genetic research. Chiaki is already game publishing. Jubilee you… What are you thinking of doing?" Pearl
"Teacher or secret agent. Que sera sera, whatever will be will be." Jubilee
"Hey, let's get a picture."
"Cool. Here we go." Gwen
And with that picture, my summer vacation ended.