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My ranking: 673/50099. 1209. How's that for you? I've established a good team, and I've been steadily climbing up the ladder. Now I'm *cough cough* almost as high as you! My goal is 1400. I've jumped from 900 to 1200 in a couple days, I wonder how long it will take for me to catch up to you!
It your goal is to spy on Marik, how about Venipede attack Snivy?
Venipede will win, but will be badly roughed up. This will allow Ashi to take note of Marik's inner potential and will allow Venepede to evolve at the end of the battle. Marik will then make her his Mini-rival.
With or without Severus' help? Since before it was prophecized that Jakob would need help. Unless you've ditched that plot line (either way is cool with me).
PS: Should Severus catch Jakob with Telekinesis? Or will Jakob be fine?
So is the Shadow attacking Jakob? Or is it something else? And will Severus be able to repell the Shadow (assuming thats what it is), or do want Jakob to fall to its power?