School House Rumble, Part 1: Arcadia, school of Old

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

The fire breathe pushed Doron back, but another Thunder clap blew Hunter away and out of the arena.


As he lay there, being counted out, a voice in his head spoke to him.


You can beat him.

Hunter shuck his head.

No, I can't. He's too strong.


You know that's not true. In your current condition, maybe, but you know that you can easily win if you just call Them.

Hunter hesitated.

But they hurt Natalie. If I call them back, they could hurt her, again, or someone else.

Fool boy. They represent yourself. If you truely desire to protect those aroudn you, then they shall do as you bid. Put away your childish fear and Command THEM!


Hunter, eyes popping open, suddenly got up and flipped bak into the arena just in time.

"Time to end this. Now, I summon you!"

With a bang, a portal to hell opened up, searing flames scorching the arena floor. From said portal, two objects screached and landed in Hunter's hands.


His guns.

The portal snapped closed as Hunter suddenly grinned.

"Hey Doron! Dodge this, Void Bullet!"


The bullet struck Doron and blew him back, negating his half-ogre healing factor that would have prevented him from being knocked unconscious.


"The winner, Hunter!"


Hunter stood, twirled his guns, and smirked.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

I would liek to get a fight by Saturday. Because SUnday, then I will not be psoting for a good 3 weeks.

Don't worry man. I promised you'ld fight before then, and you will.


I got a good one for you.:)

[Silver Knight]

Iron Cross approached the downed clone, the silver eyes never leaving the body.


"Tell you master that as long as I draw breath, he and his plans shall never come to fruition. And if I ever, EVER, find out that he's trying to mess up Alexia even more then she already is, then by all the stars in the sky, we WILL have words. Understand?"


The clone, barely conscious, nodded.

"Good. Away with you then."


With that, Iron Cross waved his hand over the clone, translocating him back to wherever it was he came from. Jericho, his eyes slowly shifting back to their normal color, turned to Kiran and the queen and bowed his head slightly to them.

OOC: Sorry retconning a bit, so sue me I wanna be apart of the crazy plot.

After checking the stadium Kekowa got a call on his cell. The manager at the hotel told him something was up back at the hotel and that he should return. So Kekowa got back in time to hear Xelloes on the P.A> say to get to a certian floor. and then he got up just in time to see Jericho smoke a Alex clone.

"Wow that was impressive Master Jericho. Who else ass needs kicking?"

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Damn, Cleric, you really took my advice about saying stuff before doing named attacks to heart!:D

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: Why, he IS badass!:)

BTC:
Xellos lifted the lockdown, allowing various annoyed specatators and employees to pour out.

He accessed the PA system once again, his tone equal parts jovial and impressed,

"Good show, Mr Mourn. Though if you don't mind, I'd prefer to take someone like him in for interrogation should we have the oppurtunity again. If the school doesn't handle such matters, my company will be happy to."

Jericho's eyes turned to the PA voice box in the celing.


"Point, Mr. Raveneye. I'll do that next time."

[Chou Blaster]

Don't worry man. I promised you'ld fight before then, and you will.


I got a good one for you.:)

Cool. mgiht as wlel make it a Rmaon/Daichi tag team match I guess.

[Miburohunter929]

Don't worry man. I promised you'ld fight before then, and you will.


I got a good one for you.:)

OOC: All I know is when I fight, my opponent better be awesome.

I'm not going through all this trouble to RP a powerup, just to not use it, because they fail, damnit!

[Yun Lao]

The fire breathe pushed Doron back, but another Thunder clap blew Hunter away and out of the arena.


As he lay there, being counted out, a voice in his head spoke to him.


You can beat him.

Hunter shuck his head.

No, I can't. He's too strong.


You know that's not true. In your current condition, maybe, but you know that you can easily win if you just call Them.

Hunter hesitated.

But they hurt Natalie. If I call them back, they could hurt her, again, or someone else.

Fool boy. They represent yourself. If you truely desire to protect those aroudn you, then they shall do as you bid. Put away your childish fear and Command THEM!


Hunter, eyes popping open, suddenly got up and flipped bak into the arena just in time.

"Time to end this. Now, I summon you!"

With a bang, a portal to hell opened up, searing flames scorching the arena floor. From said portal, two objects screached and landed in Hunter's hands.


His guns.

The portal snapped closed as Hunter suddenly grinned.

"Hey Doron! Dodge this, Void Bullet!"


The bullet struck Doron and blew him back, negating his half-ogre healing factor that would have prevented him from being knocked unconscious.


"The winner, Hunter!"


Hunter stood, twirled his guns, and smirked.

"Sugoi! Was that magic?" Tomoe asked Levi, her eyes widened some. "Yes, there are magic users, chi and ki users, psychics, and those who need no such things here."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: Sorry retconning a bit, so sue me I wanna be apart of the crazy plot.

After checking the stadium Kekowa got a call on his cell. The manager at the hotel told him something was up back at the hotel and that he should return. So Kekowa got back in time to hear Xelloes on the P.A> say to get to a certian floor. and then he got up just in time to see Jericho smoke a Alex clone.

"Wow that was impressive Master Jericho. Who else ass needs kicking?"

"Ah, Mr. Kekowa, thank you. However, it seems the 'Red Alert' status has been lifted. You should probably return to the arena now. Never know when your name will be called."

[Chrosis]

OOC: Do I get to continue, since I was on the winning side of the 3 on 1, or am I not allowed to move on because I was knocked unconscious?

[Kholdhearted]

I don't suppose I can get you to PM me what I would've gotten had you remembered that 5 intelligence granted an ability back when I had it? :)

ICTGL


Don't wanna seem pushy, just asking before you go :)

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Do I get to continue, since I was on the winning side of the 3 on 1, or am I not allowed to move on because I was knocked unconscious?

OOC: I believe it resets after each Dorm round.

I hope.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: Do I get to continue, since I was on the winning side of the 3 on 1, or am I not allowed to move on because I was knocked unconscious?

Rules changed after the fight. Randomly, a card will be drawn that states the nature and contenders of the fight. The card after peter's fight said a new set of fighters was needed, thus, you fought and moved on.


That, and you were unconscious, meaning you'ld of been left out anmyway.

[Kevin M.]

"Ah, Mr. Kekowa, thank you. However, it seems the 'Red Alert' status has been lifted. You should probably return to the arena now. Never know when your name will be called."



"What the hell is going on here?" Jason asked.

"Yeah, strange stuff has been going on since yesterday" Wilks said as he looked down to the victorious Hunter. "Well, at least he won"

"Just shut up" Willy said. "Stuff been going like this ever since we went to this school" he said.

"Ture, but nothing with Solarious" Robert reminded his friend.

Matsumoto nodded at what Robert said.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

ICTGL


Don't wanna seem pushy, just asking before you go :)

I'll tell you once I find the answer (I had it somewhere...........).:confused:

[Silver Knight]

"Ah, Mr. Kekowa, thank you. However, it seems the 'Red Alert' status has been lifted. You should probably return to the arena now. Never know when your name will be called."

"Actually, I have something to talk to you about."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Actually, I have something to talk to you about."

"Go ahead, Mr. Kekowa."

[Kholdhearted]

I'll tell you once I find the answer (I had it somewhere...........).:confused:

You don't have to post it if you still want to keep it a secret.

I'd just like to know for myself what I would've gotten so you could PM it to me.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

And now my eyes are starting to bleed (bad sleep/not alot of rest for three days, combined with two 8 hour work days). I do beleive that's a bad sign.




I'm heading off now. Sorry about being on for such a short time. Tomorrow will be different, however, as I'll be available most of the day.



Until then, may you all have a restful night of slumber.:)

[Chrosis]

Rules changed after the fight. Randomly, a card will be drawn that states the nature and contenders of the fight. The card after peter's fight said a new set of fighters was needed, thus, you fought and moved on.


That, and you were unconscious, meaning you'ld of been left out anmyway.

OOC: Ah, thanks.

I volunteered to go after ET...


;)

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

You don't have to post it if you still want to keep it a secret.

I'd just like to know for myself what I would've gotten so you could PM it to me.

I'd tell you if I could honestly remember.


Seriously, I'm drawing a blank here on what it was supposed to be.:confused:



Dang, must be more tired then I previously thought.........

[Chou Blaster]

I'd tell you if I could honestly remember.


Seriously, I'm drawing a blank here on what it was supposed to be.:confused:



Dang, must be more tired then I previously thought.........


he yman your eyes are bleeidn.g. Your EYES are BLEEDING.

Relax and sleep.. Give those puppies a break. Health coems before the show bud.

[Silver Knight]

"Go ahead, Mr. Kekowa."

"I need teleportation magic to bring a villian here so I can punish him. And get him away from my home to prevent loss of life."

[Tami]

Chiaki leaned down so she was face to face with Tamiko. If she was wearing a eye patch on her right eye. She'd be looking into both of Tamiko's. Giving hera serious look. Then simply smiled. "Thats fine, its normal for someone to feel that way" she said. Rubbing her head with her right hand.

Giving her a smile, at first, Tamiko's smile faded slightly when it was replaced with concern. "Are you allright, Ms. Chaiki? Do you have a headache or something?"

[kain5252]

Giving her a smile, at first, Tamiko's smile faded slightly when it was replaced with concern. "Are you allright, Ms. Chaiki? Do you have a headache or something?"

Chiaki gave her a confused look. "I feel fine, why do you ask?".

[Miburohunter929]

"Hey, no one every said it was easy." Sabin said, raising his arm, whip in hand.

Dean was hating his little training session, more and more. In what seemed like less than two hours, he had been mauled by a bear, and whipped repeatedly.

Under a boiling hot waterfall. Luckily, Sabin was kind enough to give Dean time to rest.

God damnit, I hate this. Dean thought, refusing to lay on his tenderized back.

This better be worth it.

"Hey, Runt!" Sabin yelled, getting up from his resting place, after finally cleaning the blood of his chain whip. "Time for training."

What the fuck??

"What? We just called it quits not 10 minutes ago?!" Dean shouted "I thought it was break time!"

"You did have a break. Ten minutes is enough time for me to clean off my whip, it should be more than enough time for you to recover. Besides, you're a fast healer, It seems. Five minutes ago, you didnt even feel like bitching."

Sabin was chuckling as he responded. "Besides, the quicker we do this, the quicker you can get back to your tournament."

"Fine, Fine" Dean grumbled "What's next?"

"More disipline training, obviously." Sabin said with a laugh. "You've spent the last two minutes bitching, so obviously, You're not prepared for the next step of the training."

"You know, I think this training is nothing more than you finding something to use as a punching bag." Dean grumbled.

[Tami]

Chiaki gave her a confused look. "I feel fine, why do you ask?".

"When I saw you rub your head, you looked like you were in pain. I must have mis-read it." Tamiko, giving her a slightly embarrased smile.

[Ghost]

OOC: Aaargh. Oversleeping! ><

I hope I didn't miss my fight or anything.

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Aaargh. Oversleeping! ><

I hope I didn't miss my fight or anything.

OOC: You missed everything. Dean has Regen+Shingan, and already finished his training arc.

Oh, Team Slyph got super owned. We are all chilling. ;)

[Kholdhearted]

OOC: Aaargh. Oversleeping! ><

I hope I didn't miss my fight or anything.

OC: No your good :D

[kain5252]

"When I saw you rub your head, you looked like you were in pain. I must have mis-read it." Tamiko, giving her a slightly embarrased smile.

"Oh, that, no it was nothing important" Chiaki said. She didnt know if Tamiko had noticed Chiaki, out of the time she had seen her. Never used her left arm.

[Froggy]

OOC: where's everyone at?

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: where's everyone at?

OOC: Dean got mauled by a magic bear, which turned out to basically be a ghost of a Old Nevadian battle master.

He severed Deans Spirit from his body, and they are currently in another Realm, training Dean to gain the Shingan.

....By training, I mean beating him near the point of death.

[Froggy]

OOC: Dean got mauled by a magic bear, which turned out to basically be a ghost of a Old Nevadian battle master.

He severed Deans Spirit from his body, and they are currently in another Realm, training Dean to gain the Shingan.

....By training, I mean beating him near the point of death.

OOC: damn.....anyone around to talk to?

[GrampaGen]

As Selma and Natalie made it to the front of the Galaxy Hotel, they were confronted by Professor Bloodmoon, who relayed that Henry and Sirius were in capable hands. Uncertain as to what befell them, Natalie looked back to Selma, and sighed.

"I suppose we should head back then, ja? You could be up next!"


"Time to end this. Now, I summon you!"

With a bang, a portal to hell opened up, searing flames scorching the arena floor. From said portal, two objects screached and landed in Hunter's hands.

His guns.

The portal snapped closed as Hunter suddenly grinned.

"Hey Doron! Dodge this, Void Bullet!"


The bullet struck Doron and blew him back, negating his half-ogre healing factor that would have prevented him from being knocked unconscious.


"The winner, Hunter!"


Hunter stood, twirled his guns, and smirked.

Natalie was truly afraid for Hunter, for he had been looking pale and sickly since the previous day. With every hit Doron landed, she winced and squeezed her hand together, as though somehow that might alleviate her friend.

Then they appeared. Somehow seeming different, bathed in the aura of a million damned souls, as Hunter drew the gun and fired the Void Shell at Doron, it sent a ripple across the astral plane, leaving her short of breath.

However, more for Hunter's health and vigor than for the victory, Natalie beamed, and clapped for him as he ended the fight in one shot.

"Wunderbar...his strength and control have returned," she said to Selma.

She meant to check up on Hunter, but circumstances had prevented her from seeing him. As soon as his next match was over - and she hoped it would be favorable - she would talk to him about that incident.

OOC: And I'll be gone till tomorrow, just popping in for an update.

[Silver Knight]

OOC: good night all.

[Froggy]

Ramus tied the 400 pound weights to his legs and began slowly jogging, then running aroudn the ring

[Ghost]

OOC: IS EVERYBODY ignoring what Xellos is doing?

More or less, yeah. :p

He's just too effective, that's all. Don't feel bad about it. :D

OOC: That's sweet. I HATE sweet! I need more screentime, screentime for Alex!

"Errr....Your highnesses? I'm sorry, but I have to interrupt for a second..."

Clone Alex walked in.

"You see, I don't think that you understood his proposition earlier. That wasn't a request."

He fidgeted nervously.

"Umm....I think everybody except you two should clear out. I really don't want to make a scene or anything...."

Clone Alex took a quick peek out of the room.

"....but we better discuss this quickly, before he decides that talking is no longer necessary."


OOC: Clone Alex has the worst sense of timing in the universe.

IC: Raksha broke the kiss. "Want me to punch him out as well?"

Kiran chuckled. "Oh, I don't think that's going to be necessary..."

OOC: Great, now I have to come up with stats for the clone.

Clone Alex
Strength: 11
Speed: 11
Intelligence: 0
Agility: 5
Durability: 12
Stamina: 5
Weapons Mastery/Fighting Skill: 5
Ki/Chi: 11
Magic: 0
Psychic: 0

You do realise that if this is a 1% clone, that would put Real Alex' total stat points at 6000?

Vegeta. SIX THOUSAAAAAAAND!

Nappa: What? Six thousand?

"Oh, damn it. Your highnesses, I'll have to make this brief. The offer that my counterpart made earlier still stands. I'm sorry that he had to resort to such crude tactics, but he died for his failure. Believe me when I say that letting the Ring get into his hands is better than letting Clockworks taking it."

"You would be able to safeguard the artifact after he uses it to bring his wife back. If you refused, they would have to form their own team, and those other two scumbags would use it to control the world or something."

OC: You know, it would be easier to talk to this guy if he wasn't so damn confusing. :confused:

Iron Cross approached the downed clone, the silver eyes never leaving the body.

"Tell you master that as long as I draw breath, he and his plans shall never come to fruition. And if I ever, EVER, find out that he's trying to mess up Alexia even more then she already is, then by all the stars in the sky, we WILL have words. Understand?"

The clone, barely conscious, nodded.

"Good. Away with you then."

With that, Iron Cross waved his hand over the clone, translocating him back to wherever it was he came from. Jericho, his eyes slowly shifting back to their normal color, turned to Kiran and the queen and bowed his head slightly to them.

"Nice shot," Raksha smiled. "Saved me the trouble, anyway."

"Good old Iron Cross," Kiran smiled.

"Come on," Raksha said, supporing him. "Let's get you healed up before it's time for Rhia to fight."

[Miburohunter929]

"You know, I think this training is nothing more than you finding something to use as a punching bag." Dean grumbled.

"You know" Dean said, as he swung upside down, hanging from a rope "I'm not sure how this is "Disiplining" me."

After a fifteen minutes of swinging upside down, and feeling the blood rushing to his head, he added. "Although, this is annoying as hell."

"Well, that is the whole point of this." Sabin responded. "Now, shut the hell up and focus!"

Bastard.

After 10 minutes, Dean spoke. "Question." He stated simply.

Sabin Sighed. "What?"

"What exactly am I learning?"

"There are ways to enhance certain senses through training. Hearing, Eyesight, Smell, so on and so forth."

"And this is useful how?" Dean asked, ignoring the strain on his skull from all the blood flowing to his head.

"It's one of those things you'll understand, once you get it."

Another ten minutes passed, before Dean spoke again.

"So I'll have super everything? And I doubt super tasting, would be useful."

"No. It usually manifests itself in one sense, not all five. It's just the way it works."

"Which one will I get?" Dean was beginning to feel faint from the blood loss.

"It's Hard to tell. The results are somewhat random, although there are ways to limit the choices. Still, I wont be certain until you gain it."

No response.

"Dean?"

Silence.

Sabin took out his watch, and looked at the time. "Whoops. Thirty minutes too long. Well, looks like we can moveon to the next step."

With a flick of his fingers, Sabin created a small cutting wave of air, slicing the rope in twain, causing Deans body to collapse onto the ground.

"Damnit, I didnt even get to use him as a punching bag." Sabin said in a dejected tone.

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Shit, I was gonna do some RP with Jon, who's somewhere watching the matches, but He has no one to RP with!:(

[Kholdhearted]

OOC: Shit, I was gonna do some RP with Jon, who's somewhere watching the matches, but He has no one to RP with!:(

Sadly, Henry and Sirus are still in bad condition and can't pop up at the arena to RP with Jon :(

EDIT: In the meantime give me some feedback on my Stat System Thread... Bitch :p

[FalconX2000]

More or less, yeah. :p

He's just too effective, that's all. Don't feel bad about it. :D

Nice to hear. He didn't stand a chance fighting those monsters, so he just gave his side every advantage he could from behind the scenes. :D





You do realise that if this is a 1% clone, that would put Real Alex' total stat points at 6000?

Vegeta. SIX THOUSAAAAAAAND!

Nappa: What? Six thousand?

It probably means Alex at full capacity is able to draw fighting 100 such clones at once.

It makes more sense to me, anyway.

[Miburohunter929]

Sadly, Henry and Sirus are still in bad condition and can't pop up at the arena to RP with Jon :(

EDIT: In the meantime give me some feedback on my Stat System Thread... Bitch :p

OOC: It's a shame that Henry didnt have the foresight to invest in some Stamina.

Who's laughing now?!?! You all thought Stamina was useless, but look at Dean!

He takes a lickin, and keeps on tickin, *and* he can heal!

Sure, I wont be deadpooling (Note to self, Request a Manji/Deadpool esq high level regen opponent) But I'm not complaining.

(Note: Find limits of healing)

Also: Fine, one second.

[Miburohunter929]

WORDS.

OOC: I demand you scroll back, and give me input on if Dean is going to arrive in time to fight or not.

Secondly...Umm...Shit! I forgot.

[Kholdhearted]

OOC: It's a shame that Henry didnt have the foresight to invest in some Stamina.

Who's laughing now?!?! You all thought Stamina was useless, but look at Dean!

He takes a lickin, and keeps on tickin, *and* he can heal!

Sure, I wont be deadpooling (Note to self, Request a Manji/Deadpool esq high level regen opponent) But I'm not complaining.

(Note: Find limits of healing)

Also: Fine, one second.

Bzuh?


Strength: 0
Speed: 0
Intelligence: 0] (Maxes out at 5)
Agility: (Maxes out at 5)
Durability: 9+1= 10
Stamina: 0+2 = 2
Weapons Mastery/Fighting Skill: (Maxes out at 5)
Ki/Chi: 0
Magic: 0
Psychic: 15+1= 16


:p

[Miburohunter929]

Bzuh?



:p

OOC: .....

Okay, what about Sirus? And I must confess, I totally want to know what 5 INT gets also.

I doubt I'd ever max it, but still.

[The Dog]

As Selma and Natalie made it to the front of the Galaxy Hotel, they were confronted by Professor Bloodmoon, who relayed that Henry and Sirius were in capable hands. Uncertain as to what befell them, Natalie looked back to Selma, and sighed.

"I suppose we should head back then, ja? You could be up next!"

"I certainly hope not. I'm still sore from my fight yesterday AND there's that psychic asshole. He might try to do something to me, or even worse, you during the fight out of revenge for what you did to him psychically." Selma said with a small chuckle, patting Natalie gently on the shoulder as she did so.

"And all we can do is hope that you don't have to fight again today."

[Kholdhearted]

OOC: .....

Okay, what about Sirus? And I must confess, I totally want to know what 5 INT gets also.

I doubt I'd ever max it, but still.

Sirus has 3 Stamina and recently gained 2 Durability.

Also, I'm kinda peeved about that. I mean, if I had known that could've swayed my decision about relocating those intel points in the first place. I'm not particularly angry at Cleric or anything because I'm not really complaining about having 10 durability and 16 psychic but now I have to add point into intell again now that I know it is worthwhile and not just a waste of points.

I just hope we gain enough points after Slyph for me to do so. :D

[Miburohunter929]

Sirus has 3 Stamina and recently gained 2 Durability.

Also, I'm kinda peeved about that. I mean, if I had known that could've swayed my decision about relocating those intel points in the first place. I'm not particularly angry at Cleric or anything because I'm not really complaining about having 10 durability and 16 psychic but now I have to add point into intell again now that I know it is worthwhile and not just a waste of points.

I just hope we gain enough points after Slyph for me to do so. :D

OOC: The moral of the story is obviously to stick with your guns, no matter what. ;) Or your intelligence, as it may be.

Either way, It's possible that the extra skill totally sucks. We dont know what it is, after all.

It could be something totally awesome, or made of gigantic fail.

Unless you get to design the skill, or something. Either way, Psychic muscle, and Physical endurance are good also :P

[Kholdhearted]

OOC: The moral of the story is obviously to stick with your guns, no matter what. ;) Or your intelligence, as it may be.

Either way, It's possible that the extra skill totally sucks. We dont know what it is, after all.

It could be something totally awesome, or made of gigantic fail.

Unless you get to design the skill, or something. Either way, Psychic muscle, and Physical endurance are good also :P

I will freak if I spent 5 points to get an ability which is crap. Hopefully we will just get a general idea on what the skill is supposed to do but we can define it ourselves.

[Miburohunter929]

I will freak if I spent 5 points to get an ability which is crap. Hopefully we will just get a general idea on what the skill is supposed to do but we can define it ourselves.

OOC: You're my buddy Khold, but I'd still laugh my ass off if it sucked..

Honestly, I'm not seeing the ability to type at 300 words per minute, helping in a pinch, unless it's to write a will or email the cops.

Also, I'm trying to come up with a concept for Deans regen, but I cant find one thats not totally haxx, like Manji/Wolvie/Deadpool.

[FalconX2000]

OOC: I demand you scroll back, and give me input on if Dean is going to arrive in time to fight or not.

Secondly...Umm...Shit! I forgot.

You mean the fight with the Khanda royals, Trent, Alex clone and Jericho Mourn? Over.

[Kholdhearted]

OOC: You're my buddy Khold, but I'd still laugh my ass off if it sucked..

Honestly, I'm not seeing the ability to type at 300 words per minute, helping in a pinch, unless it's to write a will or email the cops.

Also, I'm trying to come up with a concept for Deans regen, but I cant find one thats not totally haxx, like Manji/Wolvie/Deadpool.

Well Cleric said he'll tell what I would've gotten had I not switched seeing as how he forgot to tell me when I actually had it anyway.

Also Dean's regen could be the result of having the inner power of the Old Nevadians. It could also save him from going blind with the Shingan unless it damages more that Dean can heal.

[Miburohunter929]

You mean the fight with the Khanda royals, Trent, Alex clone and Jericho Mourn? Over.

OOC: What? No. I was talking about Dean being stuck into a spirit realm, for training, and how if he'll make it during, or after the tournament.

I like to keep the fanbase happy :P

[FalconX2000]

OOC: What? No. I was talking about Dean being stuck into a spirit realm, for training, and how if he'll make it during, or after the tournament.

I like to keep the fanbase happy :P

Given that Dean got his ass kicked the previous time, then missed this tournament round, his record would look abysmal. People would dismiss him as a showboater with nothing to back it up.

Its up to you whether you prefer to fight now or if you think you can make the wait worth it by proving all the detractors wrong in round 3. Of course, if you choose to go with the more unconventional story route of missing the tournament round, then you'll have to ensure that there are detractors. Otherwise, all the detractors will be imaginary ons in Dean's mind...which doesn't sound far fetched either, come to think of it.

[Miburohunter929]

Given that Dean got his ass kicked the previous time, then missed this tournament round, his record would look abysmal. People would dismiss him as a showboater with nothing to back it up.

Its up to you whether you prefer to fight now or if you think you can make the wait worth it by proving all the detractors wrong in round 3. Of course, if you choose to go with the more unconventional story route of missing the tournament round, then you'll have to ensure that there are detractors. Otherwise, all the detractors will be imaginary ons in Dean's mind...which doesn't sound far fetched either, come to think of it.

OOC: *Ponders* I would have to whip out all kinds of crazy ass techniques in round three then, wouldnt I?

While that *does* sound awesome, Now that I think about it, unless I made Getting the Shingan, and Dean's regen both plot points, I dont think the training arc that long on Shingan aloen.

I suppose it would be less troublesome to go for A round two battle.

Although having everyone hating on Dean, and doubting his power, would be ten kinds of awesome.

[Ghost]

OOC So, been sleeping all morning, since I decided I probably gain more by staying up all night, in light of the fact that I still keep missing Cleric, ET and most of the others despite getting up mad early. Which was sort of the point to begin with. ><

[KamenRaida]

OOC: Well, as I'm skipping school tomorrow due to it only being a halfday, I'm pretty sure I can get my fight rolling in 16 hours or so. In the meantime....

BIC:

Xing sat by a great tree in the nearby clearing, feeling breathing hard as he wiped a hand over his forehead. He could hear the cheers over in the arena, and knew that whether it was one of his comrades, or one of the Sylph Dorm, someone was definately in for a beating.

Turning his eyes away from the Stadium, Xing looked to the bloody fields in front of him. He'd been vommiting out blood yet again, hence the reason why he decided to take a momentary rest from his training.

At least... I mastered... that.... technique.... Grunting, Xing tried to push himself up to his feet, Not going to much use if I can't even stand up to do it though.

Once on his feet, Xing held his Dao over his head, "Let's see if I can do it a second time....."

Xing felt the chi within him build up to enormous amounts, feeling it seep right out of his skin. Though invisible to the naked eye, it's power was clear as the ground around Xing broke apart. The tree which Xing had used as a resting post became slightly charred as the chi surrounded Xing's body like some poisonous coating.

"Good..... Guess that first time wasn't luck then...." Xing swept his Dao across the ground causing a slight rift on the earth to appear, and following that dispelling the chi that'd surrounded him.

"Very impressive, Xing." A voice laughed as a clap followed.

Swinging his head to the direction of the voice, Xing frowned as he saw a man, cloaked from head to two approach him.

"Forgive me for sounding blunt, but who are you?"

"My child, I'm afraid I cannot answer that question to you." The figure laughed again, "However, I can do something else for you."

Xing had far too little time to react as he felt a palm slam against his bare chest, knocking Xing back a few feet away. Swinging his Dao in a vain attempt to strike at the stranger, Xing found that the figure was nowhere in sight.

"I've temporarily corrected the flaws in your DNA for you. You should be able to show me your full capabilities now, Xing. Until then, farewell!"

The echo slightly unhinged Xing, as he brought a hand up to his chest, "Corrected my DNA...? How does he know about me?"

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: If that guy didnt patch xing up, I way things were going, I would have thought him to be dead by the time Dean returned.;)

[KamenRaida]

OOC: If that guy didnt patch xing up, I way things were going, I would have thought him to be dead by the time Dean returned.;)

OOC: Well, if he were dead, that'd mean Xing would be denied the lovely tale of the 'Old Nevadian Gravekeeper' and how could you ever deny such an Old Nevadian enthusiast such a pleasure? For shame, if you would without the slightest hint of guilt!

And at this point, I really I think I'm going to off Xing in sometime in the next few storylines or so. Of course, this will call for a moment of badass-ness, from him, and I quite luckily have it more or less mapped-out. Sadly, it calls for another 'Arcadia-hate' NPC villain somewhere down the line, methinks. :rolleyes:

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Well, if he were dead, that'd mean Xing would be denied the lovely tale of the 'Old Nevadian Gravekeeper' and how could you ever deny such an Old Nevadian enthusiast such a pleasure? For shame, if you would without the slightest hint of guilt!

And at this point, I really I think I'm going to off Xing in sometime in the next few storylines or so. Of course, this will call for a moment of badass-ness, from him, and I quite luckily have it more or less mapped-out. Sadly, it calls for another 'Arcadia-hate' NPC villain somewhere down the line, methinks. :rolleyes:

OOC: So is that gonna be your final post or something? Are will you be a full time NPC, or something else nifty.

Also, Is Dean going to have to make a Blood Oath, To avenge Xing? Assuming he falls in battle to an opponent, anyways.

[FalconX2000]

OOC: *Ponders* I would have to whip out all kinds of crazy ass techniques in round three then, wouldnt I?

While that *does* sound awesome, Now that I think about it, unless I made Getting the Shingan, and Dean's regen both plot points, I dont think the training arc that long on Shingan aloen.

I suppose it would be less troublesome to go for A round two battle.

Although having everyone hating on Dean, and doubting his power, would be ten kinds of awesome.

You'd have to take the 'e' out of Dean. Then change your family name to Hibiki.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"The next fight has been called. This means that Hunter will no longer be fighting. The next match is Xing of Dragon vs Ginx of Slyph!"

[Ghost]

"The next fight has been called. This means that Hunter will no longer be fighting. The next match is Xing of Dragon vs Ginx of Slyph!"

OOC: Hey, Cleric, any idea when Rhia can be schedualed to fight? I'd like to know ahead of time if possible.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: Hey, Cleric, any idea when Rhia can be schedualed to fight? I'd like to know ahead of time if possible.

How about a tag team match featuring Rhia and Django after Xing's fight (which will, hopefully, be concluded tonight)?

[Ghost]

How about a tag team match featuring Rhia and Django after Xing's fight (which will, hopefully, be concluded tonight)?

You mean they fight one opponent each?

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

You mean they fight one opponent each?

Yep.

In fact, I have a pair of Twins waiting for them to fight against.

[Ghost]

Yep.

In fact, I have a pair of Twins waiting for them to fight against.

Cool. :cool:

[Gladiaria_Alata]

OOC: Well, if he were dead, that'd mean Xing would be denied the lovely tale of the 'Old Nevadian Gravekeeper' and how could you ever deny such an Old Nevadian enthusiast such a pleasure? For shame, if you would without the slightest hint of guilt!

And at this point, I really I think I'm going to off Xing in sometime in the next few storylines or so. Of course, this will call for a moment of badass-ness, from him, and I quite luckily have it more or less mapped-out. Sadly, it calls for another 'Arcadia-hate' NPC villain somewhere down the line, methinks. :rolleyes:

OOC: I'd better make Kagura's parents to balance to even out the villains. oO

But not now, I tired.

[Silver Knight]

"The next fight has been called. This means that Hunter will no longer be fighting. The next match is Xing of Dragon vs Ginx of Slyph!"

OOC: Kinda a cheat is it Cleric?;)

[Ghost]

OOC: Kinda a cheat is it Cleric?;)

If Rhia gets to kick ass sooner, I'm all for it.

(I so hope one of them is a mage... :evilsmile )

[Eternal Torment]

You do realise that if this is a 1% clone, that would put Real Alex' total stat points at 6000?

Vegeta. SIX THOUSAAAAAAAND!

Nappa: What? Six thousand?

OC: You know, it would be easier to talk to this guy if he wasn't so damn confusing. :confused:

OOC: Oh, sorry. I meant to say 0.6%. :evilsmile

But don't worry, Cleric. Ultimate Real Alex will never be used to fight anybody except my NPCs. Well, unless somebody wants to face URA, which is nothing short of suicidal (or if the restriction has been lifted; see below). Seriously, his power level is over 10,000. 10,100 to be exact. (He's gotten stronger than before.)

Lucky for everybody that he doesn't have any points in psychic or magic. But his insane will and resistance mean that those two are pretty much useless against him. In short, he's the fanfiction Ranma/Internet Aizen/authorwanked Sasuke of this RP. But I've taken a solemn oath not to use him except on those who deserve it. (ie: People who want to fight URA.)

Also, Jobberlex (you know instantly what that'll mean) will be taking Ultimate Real Alex's place for now. *whisks URA away* He's the same, but you know the difference.

Now that I've vented my hideous fanboyism, here's what Clone Alex meant: the first three "he"s are referring to 2nd Clone Alex, and the rest are referring to Real Alex.

And one last note: I'm totally serious about this. Cleric is definitely going to bar URA from existence, and will barely tolerate Jobberlex's existence. so I'll never use him except for two circumstances (1st one is somebody wants to fight him, and 2nd is described in the next sentence). The restriction will be lifted after he turns from outright villain to mushy anti-hero, which is the end or close to the end of the game anyways. Oh, and I'll keep a very tight leash on Jobberlex as well. Can't have him killing people willy-nilly here.

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Who the hell would want to fight him? Not much drama in fighting a guy who can kill you by tossing a spoon full of his piss at you.


....Wait. Did you just say he had 10,000 stats, or was that the vegeta meme?

Either way, unless someone feels like killing of every high powered NPC/char that's ever been, Alex aint getting many fights.

Atleast, not many dramatic fights.

Something about Jericho and the teachers going all out, while Alex reads the overlords guide to world domination, is not exactly dramatic.

[Ghost]

OOC: Oh, sorry. I meant to say 0.6%. :evilsmile

But don't worry, Cleric. Ultimate Real Alex will never be used to fight anybody except my NPCs. Well, unless somebody wants to face URA, which is nothing short of suicidal (or if the restriction has been lifted; see below). Seriously, his power level is over 10,000. 10,100 to be exact. (He's gotten stronger than before.)

Yeah, I'm using Shamra the same way; dude is basically a McGuffin who's not supposed to be used as a real character.

Still, at least if you are to belive Clone Alex, URA does have some limitations...

Now that I've vented my hideous fanboyism, here's what Clone Alex meant: the first three "he"s are referring to 2nd Clone Alex, and the rest are referring to Real Alex.

I got that, but he also talked about what sounded like rival elements within Clockworks. That's where I got a bit confused.

[Silver Knight]

Yeah, I'm using Shamra the same way; dude is basically a McGuffin who's not supposed to be used as a real character.

Still, at least if you are to belive Clone Alex, URA does have some limitations...



I got that, but he also talked about what sounded like rival elements within Clockworks. That's where I got a bit confused.

OOC: What are Clone Alex's stats again, I um have an Idea:evilsmile

[Eternal Torment]

Yeah, I'm using Shamra the same way; dude is basically a McGuffin who's not supposed to be used as a real character.

Still, at least if you are to belive Clone Alex, URA does have some limitations...

I got that, but he also talked about what sounded like rival elements within Clockworks. That's where I got a bit confused.

Think of it this way: Clockworks is led by a triumvirate. Alex is part of it, meaning that Clone was talking about the other two. And they are scary in their own right.

URA can do a lot of stuff, but his options are pretty limited when you think about it. None of his attacks have a 100% chance of hitting, he can't use magic or psychic powers, and he doesn't do all that well in long-range fights.

On the other hand, fighting him in HTH means that you are undeniably screwed, soaking his attacks aren't an option, and the chances of you escaping without using powers is nil, unless he decides to let you go.

So the best way to take him on is at a distance he can't reach, while blasting away with magic and psychic powers. Otherwise, you are almost guaranteed to lose the battle. Even if you did so, you can't be sure that he'll lose, either.

But the point is moot, anyways. Jobberlex has replaced Ultimate Real Alex for now. Pray that you never fight the latter. JL will be a monster, but nowhere near the level of URA. In fact, it's possible for Shamra to take Jobberlex down, if he had the help of Dragon Dorm.....*hint, hint*

[Chrosis]

OOC: Oh, sorry. I meant to say 0.6%. :evilsmile

But don't worry, Cleric. Ultimate Real Alex will never be used to fight anybody except my NPCs. Well, unless somebody wants to face URA, which is nothing short of suicidal (or if the restriction has been lifted; see below). Seriously, his power level is over 10,000. 10,100 to be exact. (He's gotten stronger than before.)

Lucky for everybody that he doesn't have any points in psychic or magic. But his insane will and resistance mean that those two are pretty much useless against him. In short, he's the fanfiction Ranma/Internet Aizen/authorwanked Sasuke of this RP. But I've taken a solemn oath not to use him except on those who deserve it. (ie: People who want to fight URA.)

Also, Jobberlex (you know instantly what that'll mean) will be taking Ultimate Real Alex's place for now. *whisks URA away* He's the same, but you know the difference.

Now that I've vented my hideous fanboyism, here's what Clone Alex meant: the first three "he"s are referring to 2nd Clone Alex, and the rest are referring to Real Alex.

And one last note: I'm totally serious about this. Cleric is definitely going to bar URA from existence, and will barely tolerate Jobberlex's existence. so I'll never use him except for two circumstances (1st one is somebody wants to fight him, and 2nd is described in the next sentence). The restriction will be lifted after he turns from outright villain to mushy anti-hero, which is the end or close to the end of the game anyways. Oh, and I'll keep a very tight leash on Jobberlex as well. Can't have him killing people willy-nilly here.

OOC: How about we have my NPC, whom I haven't posted anything about yet, against your NPC? ;)

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: How about we have my NPC, whom I haven't posted anything about yet, against your NPC? ;)

OOC: Then, I'll put my NPC against yours! And not the two, Dean level NPCS :p

[Eternal Torment]

OOC: How about we have my NPC, whom I haven't posted anything about yet, against your NPC? ;)

OOC: That'd be useless. We all know that Ultimate Real Alex would win. :D

[Ghost]

Think of it this way: Clockworks is led by a triumvirate. Alex is part of it, meaning that Clone was talking about the other two. And they are scary in their own right.

URA can do a lot of stuff, but his options are pretty limited when you think about it. None of his attacks have a 100% chance of hitting, he can't use magic or psychic powers, and he doesn't do all that well in long-range fights.

On the other hand, fighting him in HTH means that you are undeniably screwed, soaking his attacks aren't an option, and the chances of you escaping without using powers is nil, unless he decides to let you go.

So the best way to take him on is at a distance he can't reach, while blasting away with magic and psychic powers. Otherwise, you are almost guaranteed to lose the battle. Even if you did so, you can't be sure that he'll lose, either.

Curiously, Shamra is a very competent blaster-type fighter who excells at long to mid-range. He's also very tricky to hit in close combat. (No, I'm not making this up now to make him more dangerous to Alex. Just one of those funny coincidences.)

But the point is moot, anyways. Jobberlex has replaced Ultimate Real Alex for now. Pray that you never fight the latter. JL will be a monster, but nowhere near the level of URA. In fact, it's possible for Shamra to take Jobberlex down, if he had the help of Dragon Dorm.....*hint, hint*

Eh, Shamra will avoid confrontations during the Tournament for various reasons. And other then that, he's unlikely to show up again before the very end.

Anyway, I don't suppose you're up for some more Rhia and Alexia roleplaying?

[Kevin M.]

Think of it this way: Clockworks is led by a triumvirate. Alex is part of it, meaning that Clone was talking about the other two. And they are scary in their own right.

URA can do a lot of stuff, but his options are pretty limited when you think about it. None of his attacks have a 100% chance of hitting, he can't use magic or psychic powers, and he doesn't do all that well in long-range fights.

On the other hand, fighting him in HTH means that you are undeniably screwed, soaking his attacks aren't an option, and the chances of you escaping without using powers is nil, unless he decides to let you go.

So the best way to take him on is at a distance he can't reach, while blasting away with magic and psychic powers. Otherwise, you are almost guaranteed to lose the battle. Even if you did so, you can't be sure that he'll lose, either.

But the point is moot, anyways. Jobberlex has replaced Ultimate Real Alex for now. Pray that you never fight the latter. JL will be a monster, but nowhere near the level of URA. In fact, it's possible for Shamra to take Jobberlex down, if he had the help of Dragon Dorm.....*hint, hint*


Either Cleric will put the Kaibosh on this guy, or he is going to let you use him in only special occasions.

[KamenRaida]

OOC: So is that gonna be your final post or something? Are will you be a full time NPC, or something else nifty.

Also, Is Dean going to have to make a Blood Oath, To avenge Xing? Assuming he falls in battle to an opponent, anyways.

OOC: Bleh, sorry. Was Prom Night the other night, so I had to pretty much disappear without replying.

Anyway, I'm thinking that whatever circumstances lead to Xing's death, it will inevitably involve the Beast Fist School, and I'm thinking that the Beast Fist School may end up making a formal alliance with Arcadia at some point, where I'll potray the NPCs from there on.

And a Blood Oath on Dean's part would be something interesting to see anyway. And yup, he most likely will fall against an opponent (whether said opponent dies or lives to make a furthur nuisance of himself is subject to question though).

"The next fight has been called. This means that Hunter will no longer be fighting. The next match is Xing of Dragon vs Ginx of Slyph!"

Xing made his way onto the Arena, his head held high despite what had transpired just now. Actually, it might have been because of what transpired just now that Xing was able to feel so in control. He felt.... stronger, in a way. Actually, the case was, he felt as if things seemed more clear for some reason. It was as if nothing in the forseeable future could have the ability to stop him.

What did that man do just now? Mmmh, best not to think about it now. Not when the match is beggining.

[Silver Knight]

Yall are just lucky I have got Jericho to teleport my nemisis from japan. He has simualr skills, I'd write a great fight, then I gain domnion over him and he becomes my henchman:evilsmile

[Chrosis]

OOC: That'd be useless. We all know that Ultimate Real Alex would win. :D

OOC: Actually, there are four of them. Only one of them poses any threat to Alex. But believe me, he poses a significant threat to Alex.

I'll give you a hint once I find a good picture of him. ;)

[Eternal Torment]

Curiously, Shamra is a very competent blaster-type fighter who excells at long to mid-range. He's also very tricky to hit in close combat. (No, I'm not making this up now to make him more dangerous to Alex. Just one of those funny coincidences.)

Eh, Shamra will avoid confrontations during the Tournament for various reasons. And other then that, he's unlikely to show up again before the very end.

Anyway, I don't suppose you're up for some more Rhia and Alexia roleplaying?

OOC: The 2nd coincidence of the day. I was planning to let them defeat Jobberlex just before the very end of the game.

And yeah, let's continue. Alexia was knocked out by that giant man with a sonic clap.

[Eternal Torment]

Either Cleric will put the Kaibosh on this guy, or he is going to let you use him in only special occasions.

OOC: Yeah, I already specified that I won't use URA unless someone wants to fight him (it'll never happen, but just in case), or in the end when it's just mopping up the last villains.

[Ghost]

OOC: The 2nd coincidence of the day. I was planning to let them defeat Jobberlex just before the very end of the game.

And yeah, let's continue. Alexia was knocked out by that giant man with a sonic clap.

She wasn't badly hurt, I trust? She'd still be recoperating on the sidelines then?

OOC: Yeah, I already specified that I won't use URA unless someone wants to fight him (it'll never happen, but just in case),

You do realise that the more you hype Alex up, the more one feels like taking him on, right? ;) :p

[Kevin M.]

OOC: Yeah, I already specified that I won't use URA unless someone wants to fight him (it'll never happen, but just in case), or in the end when it's just mopping up the last villains.


OOC: That would work.

[Eternal Torment]

She wasn't badly hurt, I trust? She'd still be recoperating on the sidelines then?

Her right arm was broken, her left arm was stabbed clean through by a Sun Arrow, and her legs were pretty messed up. Also, she was exhausted from overusing her ki attack. Maybe a visit from Ruman, but I don't think it might have been too bad.

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Cant you just call him "True Alex" or "Final Alex" or "Alex Unlimited"?

Or somthing more pleasing to the tongue? I'm not trying to tell you how to name your character, but do this:

Say "Real Ultimate Alex" Outloud, and tell me it dosnt sound slightly akward.;)

[Ghost]

Her right arm was broken, her left arm was stabbed clean through by a Sun Arrow, and her legs were pretty messed up. Also, she was exhausted from overusing her ki attack. Maybe a visit from Ruman, but I don't think it might have been too bad.

OOC: I'll just let you decide how badly wounded she is.

IC: Rhia walked up to Alexia, offering a comforting smile. "Hey there. How are you holding up?"

[Eternal Torment]

OOC: Cant you just call him "True Alex" or "Final Alex" or "Alex Unlimited"?

Or somthing more pleasing to the tongue? I'm not trying to tell you how to name your character, but do this:

Say "Real Ultimate Alex" Outloud, and tell me it dosnt sound slightly akward.;)

OOC: Terminator Mode Alex? Deadly Overlord Alex? Grand Killer Alex? What are you asking for?

[Eternal Torment]

OOC: I'll just let you decide how badly wounded she is.

IC: Rhia walked up to Alexia, offering a comforting smile. "Hey there. How are you holding up?"

Alexia struggled to sit up. "Oh...hey, Rhia." She put her hand to her side. "I took a beating out there, didn't I?"

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Terminator Mode Alex? Deadly Overlord Alex? Grand Killer Alex? What are you asking for?

OOC: Any of those would be better than Real Ultimate Alex, honestly.

Maybe it's the use of the words, real and ultimate together, that gets me. If the clones are all weaker than the real alex, and this is Real Alex, it's a safe bet, that he is, already the Ultimate Alex.

So, calling him "Real" or "True" Alex, should already make it clear he's the greatest.

"Ultimate Alex" Also works equally well. I just think Real Ultimate Alex to be too....Something...

Anyways, it's nothing more than a matter of semantics, so dont change anything because I happen to enjoy bitching.

[Gladiaria_Alata]

Alexia struggled to sit up. "Oh...hey, Rhia." She put her hand to her side. "I took a beating out there, didn't I?"

"Indeed," came Kagura's solemn voice, "You did very well, though."

[Ghost]

Alexia struggled to sit up. "Oh...hey, Rhia." She put her hand to her side. "I took a beating out there, didn't I?"

"Eh, that big oaf cheap-shotted you," Rhia said. "Hardly a gentleman, was he? But you did great, Lex, you really did." Rhia smiled. "I just hope you'll be back on your feet in time to see me fight."

[Eternal Torment]

OOC: Any of those would be better than Real Ultimate Alex, honeStly.

Maybe it's the use of the words, real and ultimate together, that gets me. If the clones are all weaker than the real alex, and this is Real Alex, it's a safe bet, that he is, already the Ultimate Alex.

So, calling him "Real" or "True" Alex, should already make it clear he's the greatest.

Anyways, it's nothing more than a matter of semantics, so dont change anything because I happen to enjoy bitching.

OOC: Ultimate Real Alex is when he gets serious and uses his full power. Real Alex is when he's just playing around. Jobberlex is when he's sealed most of his power away. The first two versions transcend stats. The last one actually has stats (although it's pretty much maxed out, so that's why he'll only be defeated at the end).

[Yun Lao]

Alexia struggled to sit up. "Oh...hey, Rhia." She put her hand to her side. "I took a beating out there, didn't I?"

"Good to see you're awake, Alexia." Levi said as he approached with Tomoe still clinging to his arm, "You fought very well." "I can't believe they let guys like that here." Tomoe muttered, unaware of just how lax the rules were so far.

[Eternal Torment]

"Eh, that big oaf cheap-shotted you," Rhia said. "Hardly a gentleman, was he? But you did great, Lex, you really did." Rhia smiled. "I just hope you'll be back on your feet in time to see me fight."

"Yeah, I guess I did." She managed to sit up. "But I screwed up when I faced the first guy. I could have shot his wings out earlier if I was focusing. Then maybe I could have put up a better fight against that giant." Alexia tried to stand again, but her legs gave out.

[Eternal Torment]

"Good to see you're awake, Alexia." Levi said as he approached with Tomoe still clinging to his arm, "You fought very well." "I can't believe they let guys like that here." Tomoe muttered, unaware of just how lax the rules were so far.

"...thank you, Levi." Alexia said. "I'm...grateful."

[Chrosis]

OOC: Okay ET, here are two pics of the group. I might show a picture of just him, later.

Can you guess who he is? ;)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f219/bearstock5/still81d.jpg

http://www.coldfusionvideo.com/s/sixstringsamurai-b.jpg

[Ghost]

"Yeah, I guess I did." She managed to sit up. "But I screwed up when I faced the first guy. I could have shot his wings out earlier if I was focusing. Then maybe I could have put up a better fight against that giant." Alexia tried to stand again, but her legs gave out.

"Careful," Rhia said, quicly sitting down on Alexia's beside, putting a hand on her shoulder. "I didn't mean now, silly. Xing will fight first, so there's no need to rush."

She sighed. "It's been a pretty intense day, actually. Mom and dad even got into a fight with an old enemy and destroyed part of the building. Oh, and Henry and Sirus were attacked, did you hear?"

[Gladiaria_Alata]

OOC: And so, Kagura is back to being invisible.

[Eternal Torment]

"Careful," Rhia said, quicly sitting down on Alexia's beside, putting a hand on her shoulder. "I didn't mean now, silly. Xing will fight first, so there's no need to rush."

She sighed. "It's been a pretty intense day, actually. Mom and dad even got into a fight with an old enemy and destroyed part of the building. Oh, and Henry and Sirus were attacked, did you hear?"

"No...I didn't even know about it until now!" Alexia was a bit shocked at the events that went on while she was unconscious. She made another effort to stand up, and did so this time. However, her legs were shaky, and she could barely move without feeling like she'd tip over. "It's okay....I'm alright."

Alexia tried to take another step, but her leg couldn't handle the weight and she fell backwards. She managed to grab Rhia with her right hand, but the arm wasn't healed yet. A spike of pain shot through the damaged limb, but she didn't pay any heed to it. "Let's...go. I think I can get out of here now."

[Ghost]

OOC: And so, Kagura is back to being invisible.

OOC: Be honest now, she doesn't really stand out much in the first place, does she?

Maybe if she spoke more then one sentence per post... :p

[kain5252]

Justin walking up to Alexia, Kagura, and Rhia. "Hey, how are you feeling Alexia?".

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: And so, Kagura is back to being invisible.

OOC: Hey, Deans to busy being souless, to go hit on her. ;)

Jon dosnt know her, so unless she wanted to go bitch at him for kicking Deans ass.....

[Ghost]

"No...I didn't even know about it until now!" Alexia was a bit shocked at the events that went on while she was unconscious. She made another effort to stand up, and did so this time. However, her legs were shaky, and she could barely move without feeling like she'd tip over. "It's okay....I'm alright."

Alexia tried to take another step, but her leg couldn't handle the weight and she fell backwards. She managed to grab Rhia with her right hand, but the arm wasn't healed yet. A spike of pain shot through the damaged limb, but she didn't pay any heed to it. "Let's...go. I think I can get out of here now."

Rhia caught Alexia and did her best to support her. She frowned. "I told you, it's no hurry. You should really sit down a while longer; you can hardly even walk. Maybe we can get Ruman to heal you some more first?"

[Tami]

OOC: And so, Kagura is back to being invisible.

OOC: Tamiko seems to have her invisable moments as well, if that's any comfort to you. :)

[Gladiaria_Alata]

OOC: Be honest now, she doesn't really stand out much in the first place, does she?

Maybe if she spoke more then one sentence per post... :p

OOC: Curse my uber-conciseness! T-T

OOC: Hey, Deans to busy being souless, to go hit on her. ;)

Jon dosnt know her, so unless she wanted to go bitch at him for kicking Deans ass.....

OOC: Yeah, yeah. :rolleyes:

OOC: Tamiko seems to have her invisable moments as well, if that's any comfort to you. :)

OOC: True, true, you must be far more patient person than I. ^^;

[GrampaGen]

"Yeah, I guess I did." She managed to sit up. "But I screwed up when I faced the first guy. I could have shot his wings out earlier if I was focusing. Then maybe I could have put up a better fight against that giant." Alexia tried to stand again, but her legs gave out.

OOC: Cripple buddies! :D :p

Natalie pushed herself over to check on Alexia, Hunter having gone off elsewhere between rounds.

"I don't know, ja? People have struggled for generations to even see faeries. That you not only managed to catch one, but actually touch it and rend its flight moot, that speaks volumes!"

She looked over Alexia's injuries, the flesh seared where the last Sun Arrow pierced her arm, and it would likewise seem that she was drained of chi. Natalie was in awe.

"Such perseverance...you did well out there," she smiled,"Surely if that faerie hadn't got you, the giant would have been no match!"

[Eternal Torment]

Rhia caught Alexia and did her best to support her. She frowned. "I told you, it's no hurry. You should really sit down a while longer; you can hardly even walk. Maybe we can get Ruman to heal you some more first?"

Alexia started to protest, but realized it was useless. "You're right, Rhia. I need some more healing before I can go out properly." She looked at her right arm, which was starting to swell up. "I think I'll need to get this fixed first."

[Chrosis]

Alexia started to protest, but realized it was useless. "You're right, Rhia. I need some more healing before I can go out properly." She looked at her right arm, which was starting to swell up. "I think I'll need to get this fixed first."

OOC: Fine, don't guess who it is. See if I care! :D

[kain5252]

OOC: And so, Kagura is back to being invisible.

No worries, she's alot more popular then Justin.

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Cripple buddies! :D :p


OOC: If Natalie has to do battle as what is essentially a powerless cripple, I'd have a stroke from laughter.

[Eternal Torment]

OOC: Cripple buddies! :D :p

Natalie pushed herself over to check on Alexia, Hunter having gone off elsewhere between rounds.

"I don't know, ja? People have struggled for generations to even see faeries. That you not only managed to catch one, but actually touch it and rend its flight moot, that speaks volumes!"

She looked over Alexia's injuries, the flesh seared where the last Sun Arrow pierced her arm, and it would likewise seem that she was drained of chi. Natalie was in awe.

"Such perseverance...you did well out there," she smiled,"Surely if that faerie hadn't got you, the giant would have been no match!"

"Faerie? That would explain his wings and charisma." Alexia thought for a second. "What happened? Really, what happened at the end of that match? All I remember is being blasted out of the ring. Then I wake up and hear that I win the match. Did...did I do something?"

[GrampaGen]

OOC: If Natalie has to do battle as what is essentially a powerless cripple, I'd have a stroke from laughter.

OOC: I wasn't aware that this combat arena was wheelchair accessible. What a world the Arcadians live in :D

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: I wasn't aware that this combat arena was wheelchair accessible. What a world the Arcadians live in :D

OOC: Naw, you'll have to crawl into battle. Someone will toss you into the arena, but then, your on your own.

[Chou Blaster]

OOC: I wasn't aware that this combat arena was wheelchair accessible. What a world the Arcadians live in :D

OOC: Wlel the have Fae, adn Udnead summonnig eivl people, and Dream assaisns and othe rstuff, so why not Wheel Chair accessable?

[Ghost]

"Faerie? That would explain his wings and charisma." Alexia thought for a second. "What happened? Really, what happened at the end of that match? All I remember is being blasted out of the ring. Then I wake up and hear that I win the match. Did...did I do something?"

"You..." Rhia hesitated. "...you kinda went berserk."

[The Dog]

OOC: I wasn't aware that this combat arena was wheelchair accessible. What a world the Arcadians live in :D

OOC: Nah, Selma would strap Natalie to her back and they would work like Master Blaster from Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. Only, you know, Selma's not a giant retard and Natalie's not a mean midget.

[Eternal Torment]

"You..." Rhia hesitated. "...you kinda went berserk."

Alexia's legs couldn't hold her weight up anymore. She fell on her behind, and started shaking. "No....that's impossible. I...I could't...but...she's sealed...did she...how..." This news had hit her pretty hard. "...how could she have gotten out?" She looked at Rhia. "How could have that monster escaped from the seal? That...that isn't possible..."

[Ghost]

OOC: Nah, Selma would strap Natalie to her back and they would work like Master Blaster from Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. Only, you know, Selma's not a giant retard and Natalie's not a mean midget.

OOC: "Natalie Selma rules Arcadia!" XD

[GrampaGen]

OOC: Naw, you'll have to crawl into battle. Someone will toss you into the arena, but then, your on your own.

OOC: I'm sure Professor Kelly would be happy to oblige her.

Natalie: Mein Gott, I'm in no condition to~

Kelly: Then you're in no condition to live in the REAL WORLD!

Natalie: But the bench is full of fresh fighters and those two haven't even fought ye~

Kelly: PROBLEMS BEYOND YOUR COMPREHENSION! TIP OF THE ICEBERG! REAL! WORLD!

Natalie:...well scheisse...

[GrampaGen]

"You..." Rhia hesitated. "...you kinda went berserk."

Natalie exchanged looks with Rhia, herself unsure how to answer Alexia's query at the time.

Should we tell her everything?

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: I'm sure Professor Kelly would be happy to oblige her.

Natalie: Mein Gott, I'm in no condition to~

Kelly: Then you're in no condition to live in the REAL WORLD!

Natalie: But the bench is full of fresh fighters and those two haven't even fought ye~

Kelly: PROBLEMS BEYOND YOUR COMPREHENSION! TIP OF THE ICEBERG! REAL! WORLD!

Natalie:...well scheisse...


OOC: God, I love the Abridged School House Rumble.

[Kevin M.]

OOC: I'm sure Professor Kelly would be happy to oblige her.

Natalie: Mein Gott, I'm in no condition to~

Kelly: Then you're in no condition to live in the REAL WORLD!

Natalie: But the bench is full of fresh fighters and those two haven't even fought ye~

Kelly: PROBLEMS BEYOND YOUR COMPREHENSION! TIP OF THE ICEBERG! REAL! WORLD!

Natalie:...well scheisse...


That is great man. LMMFAO:)

[Ghost]

Alexia's legs couldn't hold her weight up anymore. She fell on her behind, and started shaking. "No....that's impossible. I...I could't...but...she's sealed...did she...how..." This news had hit her pretty hard. "...how could she have gotten out?" She looked at Rhia. "How could have that monster escaped from the seal? That...that isn't possible..."

"I... I don't know," Rhia said shaking her head slightly. "I really don't. ...Lex, is Ike still awake?"

[Gladiaria_Alata]

No worries, she's alot more popular then Justin.

:(

"You..." Rhia hesitated. "...you kinda went berserk."

Kagura's face turned grim, "Maybe we should have the teachers check the seal?"

"And I thought my addition would strengthen it...." she added quietly.

[Tami]

"Oh, that, no it was nothing important" Chiaki said. She didnt know if Tamiko had noticed Chiaki, out of the time she had seen her. Never used her left arm.

Alexia's legs couldn't hold her weight up anymore. She fell on her behind, and started shaking. "No....that's impossible. I...I could't...but...she's sealed...did she...how..." This news had hit her pretty hard. "...how could she have gotten out?" She looked at Rhia. "How could have that monster escaped from the seal? That...that isn't possible..."

Noticing the others gathered around Alexia, Tamiko turned to Chiaki, "Excuse me, but I'd like to go over and see how Alexia is doing." She gave Chaiki a polite bow, then turned to walk over there.

[GrampaGen]

OOC: God, I love the Abridged School House Rumble.

That is great man. LMMFAO:)

OOC: Heck, it practically writes itself :D

IC:
Watching Alexia recoil from fear, Natalie immediately tried to move forward to assist. Clutching her hand, she hushed, trying to ease her out of the panic.

"Shh...shh...what are you afraid of? There were no others that I could see...

However, upon contact an immediate sense of dread flooded Natalie's mind.

[Eternal Torment]

"I... I don't know," Rhia said shaking her head slightly. "I really don't. ...Lex, is Ike still awake?"

"Yeah, but she's not saying anything. All I hear is her struggling, like she's keeping a door shut with all her might."

[kain5252]

Kagura's face turned grim, "Maybe we should have the teachers check the seal?"

"And I thought my addition would strengthen it...." she added quietly.

Justin sighed, a little irritated. Turning to Kagura. "Anyway, excited to begin your next match?" he asked Kagura.

[Chrosis]

"Yeah, but she's not saying anything. All I hear is her struggling, like she's keeping a door shut with all her might."

OOC: You're not going to guess, are you? :(

[Ghost]

"Yeah, but she's not saying anything. All I hear is her struggling, like she's keeping a door shut with all her might."

I was afraid of something like that, Rhia thought. The seal is definitely weakening.

"Don't worry," she said, putting her arm around Alexia's shoulders and giving them a gentle hug. "Lex, we'll figure something out."

[Gladiaria_Alata]

"Yeah, but she's not saying anything. All I hear is her struggling, like she's keeping a door shut with all her might."

Kagura pulled out one her ever present ofuda and handed wordlessly to Alexia

Justin sighed, a little irritated. Turning to Kagura. "Anyway, excited to begin your next match?" he asked Kagura.

She looked up at Justin, "More resigned than excited really."

[Eternal Torment]

OOC: You're not going to guess, are you? :(

OOC: All I see are 4 midgets in the desert. I don't think I've ever seen a movie that involved short people and lots of sand.

[Eternal Torment]

Kagura pulled out one her ever present ofuda and handed wordlessly to Alexia.

"Thank you, Kagura." She took the ofuda. "What am I supposed to do with it?"

[The Dog]

Selma listened to the conversation with no small amount of concern for her classmate. Whatever was being talked about, it sounded like it could be bad for Alexia.

[Eternal Torment]

I was afraid of something like that, Rhia thought. The seal is definitely weakening.

"Don't worry," she said, putting her arm around Alexia's shoulders and giving them a gentle hug. "Lex, we'll figure something out."

Alexia gently returned the hug, holding the ofuda behind her friend's back as she did. "I know we will. We won't let that monster win."

[Chrosis]

OOC: All I see are 4 midgets in the desert. I don't think I've ever seen a movie that involved short people and lots of sand.

OOC: ...you have a really small monitor, don't you?


Anyway, here's a third picture. I hope this might clear things up. I also mentioned him a while back in the RPG. ;)

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/protectedimage.php?image=KevinGilvear/sixstring4.jpg

[kain5252]

She looked up at Justin, "More resigned than excited really."

"Your giving up?" Justin asked curiously and surprised.

[Gladiaria_Alata]

"Thank you, Kagura." She took the ofuda. "What am I supposed to do with it?"

"Just keep it close, hopefully it should help until the teachers take a closer look."

"Your giving up?" Justin asked curiously and surprised.

She frowned severely at him, "For course not!"

OOC: Seriously, this is me signing out now.

[GrampaGen]

Alexia gently returned the hug, holding the ofuda behind her friend's back as she did. "I know we will. We won't let that monster win."

Natalie made way for the two as they embraced, her hand still shaken from what little she had psionically seen.

So that is the reason. What lies beneath is both her strength and her pain...the origins of those scars perhaps. Mein gottin, what a terrible burden to carry.

She then pushed herself over to Selma and looked over to the arena. It seemed the next match was being delayed, even as Xing stood ready on the platform.

"Let's go talk to him," she suggested,"Just to get him psyched up, ja?"

"Hey! Xing!" She called out as she waved to his corner.

[Ghost]

Alexia gently returned the hug, holding the ofuda behind her friend's back as she did. "I know we will. We won't let that monster win."

"Of course," Rhia said. She winked. "And hey, even if she does get out, we still have the promise I made you, right?"

"Your giving up?" Justin asked curiously and surprised.

"She frowned severely at him, "For course not!"

"Of course she isn't!" Rhia said. "We're Dragon Dorm; we win, or we go down fighting! Am I right?"

[kain5252]

"Just keep it close, hopefully it should help until the teachers take a closer look."

She frowned severely at him, "For course not!"

OOC: Seriously, this is me signing out now.

"Okay, okay!" Justin said. "It just sounded that you were saying that, sorry".

[kain5252]

Noticing the others gathered around Alexia, Tamiko turned to Chiaki, "Excuse me, but I'd like to go over and see how Alexia is doing." She gave Chaiki a polite bow, then turned to walk over there.

Chiaki nodded goodbye to Tamiko.

[Tami]

Alexia gently returned the hug, holding the ofuda behind her friend's back as she did. "I know we will. We won't let that monster win."

Chiaki nodded goodbye to Tamiko.

Walking over to where the others were gathered, Tamiko asked, "Is Alexia going to be allright?"

[The Dog]

She then pushed herself over to Selma and looked over to the arena. It seemed the next match was being delayed, even as Xing stood ready on the platform.

"Let's go talk to him," she suggested,"Just to get him psyched up, ja?"

"Hey! Xing!" She called out as she waved to his corner.

Selma smiled and nodded, pushing Natalie over toward the platform, waving to Xing as she said "Good luck Xing! Show him what Dragon Dorm's made of!" and flashed him two thumbs up.

But her smile fell as a voice in her mind said Hello, Selma, how are you doing? I do pray that you're doing well. Hate for such a fun toy to be broken at the hands of another.

Frowning, she thought 'Who is this? Who do you think you are?'

A chuckle filled her mind as the voice said That, dear Selma, is what many would call "none of your business". Just know that I hold no grudge against you. However, I do hold a grudge against the cripple you care about so dearly.

"Natalie?" Selma asked, clenching her teeth as she thought 'Don't you dare harm Natalie! If you do, I'll... I'll...'

You'll try to get some rage-fueled revenge, and you may or you may not succeed in it. You don't succeed, then that'll prove how weak and pathetic you truly are. You succeed, and you will be wanted with two deaths.

'Two?' Selma questioned, the voice saying Yes, two. Mine, and Natalie's. Because how hard will it be for people to believe that an emotionally unstable, rage-filled girl killed the woman who had slighted her in love and the poor Pheonix boy who heroically gave up his life to protect the helpless, wheelchair-bound girl. Even if you manage to get revenge against me, it will be a pyrric victory at best.

Selma's jaw slackened, and the voice merely laughed as it disappeared from her mind.

[KamenRaida]

OOC: Grayrgh, of all the darn luck! My Mom just told me we're leaving for the capital in one and a half hours, and while I'm sure the battle can be finished in that time, the fact that Cleric isn't here worries me. In case, he doesn't end up appearing, could someone either ghost-write Xing for me, or tell Cleric to retcon the match? Much thanks beforehand.

Natalie made way for the two as they embraced, her hand still shaken from what little she had psionically seen.

So that is the reason. What lies beneath is both her strength and her pain...the origins of those scars perhaps. Mein gottin, what a terrible burden to carry.

She then pushed herself over to Selma and looked over to the arena. It seemed the next match was being delayed, even as Xing stood ready on the platform.

"Let's go talk to him," she suggested,"Just to get him psyched up, ja?"

"Hey! Xing!" She called out as she waved to his corner.

Xing turned his head to the voice, and found Natalie waving at him. At once he felt guilt shoot through him, having not given his full support to Natalie during her fight, and furthermore not even having the decency to visit her during her loss. Yet, here she was, cheering for him as any good friend would.

"Natalie...! I... Er..." Hanging his head in shame, Xing apoligized, "I'm sorry for not visiting you last night to see if you were well. As your friend, I find my lack of action inexcusable and beg for your forgiveness."

[kain5252]

Walking over to where the others were gathered, Tamiko asked, "Is Alexia going to be allright?"

"I guess, she wouldnt really talk to me" Justin said, shrugging.

[GrampaGen]

OOC: Grayrgh, of all the darn luck! My Mom just told me we're leaving for the capital in one and a half hours, and while I'm sure the battle can be finished in that time, the fact that Cleric isn't here worries me. In case, he doesn't end up appearing, could someone either ghost-write Xing for me, or tell Cleric to retcon the match? Much thanks beforehand.



Xing turned his head to the voice, and found Natalie waving at him. At once he felt guilt shoot through him, having not given his full support to Natalie during her fight, and furthermore not even having the decency to visit her during her loss. Yet, here she was, cheering for him as any good friend would.

"Natalie...! I... Er..." Hanging his head in shame, Xing apoligized, "I'm sorry for not visiting you last night to see if you were well. As your friend, I find my lack of action inexcusable and beg for your forgiveness."

OOC: Damn :( unfortunately I don't have the...energy to ghost for you, but I suppose he'd understand and swap the match layout around if noone steps up.

IC:
Natalie pouted her lips.

"Aww...well, that's okay, Xing, things happen, don't they? Fate brings up many unexpected circumstance, ja?"

She smiled as she reached up to take his hand.

"By the way, it would seem Sylph dorm has students of...unique heritage. All of them may have some remnant of magical ability, though with your senses, I'm sure you don't need me to tell you this!"

OOC: headin' off for a while

[kain5252]

"Of course she isn't!" Rhia said. "We're Dragon Dorm; we win, or we go down fighting! Am I right?"

"Yeah, your right princess" Justin said. "It just sounded like she wasnt into fighting again".

[FalconX2000]

OOC: Oh, sorry. I meant to say 0.6%. :evilsmile

But don't worry, Cleric. Ultimate Real Alex will never be used to fight anybody except my NPCs. Well, unless somebody wants to face URA, which is nothing short of suicidal (or if the restriction has been lifted; see below). Seriously, his power level is over 10,000. 10,100 to be exact. (He's gotten stronger than before.)

Lucky for everybody that he doesn't have any points in psychic or magic. But his insane will and resistance mean that those two are pretty much useless against him. In short, he's the fanfiction Ranma/Internet Aizen/authorwanked Sasuke of this RP. But I've taken a solemn oath not to use him except on those who deserve it. (ie: People who want to fight URA.)

Also, Jobberlex (you know instantly what that'll mean) will be taking Ultimate Real Alex's place for now. *whisks URA away* He's the same, but you know the difference.

Now that I've vented my hideous fanboyism, here's what Clone Alex meant: the first three "he"s are referring to 2nd Clone Alex, and the rest are referring to Real Alex.

And one last note: I'm totally serious about this. Cleric is definitely going to bar URA from existence, and will barely tolerate Jobberlex's existence. so I'll never use him except for two circumstances (1st one is somebody wants to fight him, and 2nd is described in the next sentence). The restriction will be lifted after he turns from outright villain to mushy anti-hero, which is the end or close to the end of the game anyways. Oh, and I'll keep a very tight leash on Jobberlex as well. Can't have him killing people willy-nilly here.

I'd like to add that I coined the term Jobberlex during my PM sessions with Eternal Torment on this subject.:D

[KamenRaida]

OOC: Damn :( unfortunately I don't have the...energy to ghost for you, but I suppose he'd understand and swap the match layout around if noone steps up.

IC:
Natalie pouted her lips.

"Aww...well, that's okay, Xing, things happen, don't they? Fate brings up many unexpected circumstance, ja?"

She smiled as she reached up to take his hand.

"By the way, it would seem Sylph dorm has students of...unique heritage. All of them may have some remnant of magical ability, though with your senses, I'm sure you don't need me to tell you this!"

OOC: Hopefully, cause I won't be around for today, Saturday and most of Sunday from the looks of things. Regardless, please do send my apoligies to Cleric for this unexpected event. It honestly does piss me off that I only got told about this at the last minute. :mad:

IC:

"Yes, I have noticed that in the battle which Alexia and Hunter partook in." Xing nodded, "To be sure, they are powerful foes which may take all of our effort to best. However, they do not seem to possess the same brutality which those from the Wolf Dorm had. That pleases me somewhat. A fight against someone who is both strong and good-hearted is something that should be considered with the greatest appreciation."

Xing then tilted his head as he observed Selma. Now, Xing would not claim to be that good at reading the emotions of others. Empathy was not a skill which he believed he possessed. Nonetheless, the added clarity he had received seemed to make Xing notice certain things. It was more of a gut instinct that something was wrong with his classmate actually, but nonetheless, Xing decided to ask.

"Selma, is something troubling you?"

[The Dog]

Xing then tilted his head as he observed Selma. Now, Xing would not claim to be that good at reading the emotions of others. Empathy was not a skill which he believed he possessed. Nonetheless, the added clarity he had received seemed to make Xing notice certain things. It was more of a gut instinct that something was wrong with his classmate actually, but nonetheless, Xing decided to ask.

"Selma, is something troubling you?"

Selma looked up to Xing, eyes widening in surprise. She opened her mouth slightly, but closed it as the wheels in her mind began turning. Fear filled her as she began thinking. She didn't know if the mysterious psychic was passively reading her mind, seeing if she went to a teacher or someone, or what the person could possibly be doing. And if they found out Selma had spoken to someone, then the person would find a way to hurt, even kill Natalie.

"No Xing, I'm fine." Selma said, clenching her fist, feeling her heart break as she was forced to lie.

[FalconX2000]

After accepting the applause from the control room personnel, Xellos headed back to the arena.

[KamenRaida]

Selma looked up to Xing, eyes widening in surprise. She opened her mouth slightly, but closed it as the wheels in her mind began turning. Fear filled her as she began thinking. She didn't know if the mysterious psychic was passively reading her mind, seeing if she went to a teacher or someone, or what the person could possibly be doing. And if they found out Selma had spoken to someone, then the person would find a way to hurt, even kill Natalie.

"No Xing, I'm fine." Selma said, clenching her fist, feeling her heart break as she was forced to lie.

Xing, of course, was no fool. The presumption he had that Selma was lying about her condition could be based on her body language. One could suprisingly learn alot simply by observing the body, Xing discovered. It certainly helped him alot in the numerous sparring matches back in the Beast Fist School.

Not wanting to push Selma too much however, Xing decided to choose his words carefully, "Are you sure? Pardon me if I'm being rude, but you do not look too well."

[The Dog]

Xing, of course, was no fool. The presumption he had that Selma was lying about her condition could be based on her body language. One could suprisingly learn alot simply by observing the body, Xing discovered. It certainly helped him alot in the numerous sparring matches back in the Beast Fist School.

Not wanting to push Selma too much however, Xing decided to choose his words carefully, "Are you sure? Pardon me if I'm being rude, but you do not look too well."

Selma nodded with a small smile and said "I just didn't sleep well last night, that's all it is Xing." As she spoke, she placed a gentle hand on Natalie's shoulder, hoping to gain a small measure of strength from the girl.

[KamenRaida]

Selma nodded with a small smile and said "I just didn't sleep well last night, that's all it is Xing." As she spoke, she placed a gentle hand on Natalie's shoulder, hoping to gain a small measure of strength from the girl.

Though Xing wasn't quite sure she was honest, he wasn't sure if she was lying either. Nonetheless, regardless of whether she was lying it seemed as if for now, she was not comfortable with sharing her thoughts.

"If you say so, Selma." Xing said, nodding hesistantly, "Just don't try to exert yourself too much."

[GrampaGen]

"Yes, I have noticed that in the battle which Alexia and Hunter partook in." Xing nodded, "To be sure, they are powerful foes which may take all of our effort to best. However, they do not seem to possess the same brutality which those from the Wolf Dorm had. That pleases me somewhat. A fight against someone who is both strong and good-hearted is something that should be considered with the greatest appreciation."


Natalie tilted her head back to look at Selma briefly, then turned back to Xing.

"Ja, hopefully there won't be anything like dhampirs or lunar-curse children or anything like that," she said, shaking her head rapidly at the prospect,"Although I would say you have an advantage that only some others have, ja?"

She pointed to the dao Xing held against his shoulder (?)

"Cold steel! Since humans had discovered it, steel was a means to repel spirits of animosity! Creatures like imps, brownies and gremlins," she smiled.

"Though not quite a silver-alloy blade, I am sure that a combination of steel with the flow of your life energy will be able to pierce through the most hardy half-breed!"

She paused for a moment.

"Ah, in essence, you may be able to cut both their physical and astral composition!"

[Silver Knight]

OOC: Oh Cleeeeerrrrriiiiiic, im geting bored. after the next/current fight I want a fight. And dont make it a easy one, but make it one I CAN win. I'll give Kekowa a chance to flex his brains.

[Eternal Torment]

"Of course," Rhia said. She winked. "And hey, even if she does get out, we still have the promise I made you, right?"

"Hey, let's go stay by Natalie's side. We know that she needs support, too." Alexia hobbled over to her injured friend with Rhia's help. "Nat! What's up?"

[The Dog]

Selma nodded to Xing with a small smile, glad he was letting the subject rest as she said "I'll try not to Xing." She gave Natalie's shoulder a squeeze as her smile fell.

'I must appear to be a horrible hypocrite, decrying those who lie no matter the reason, and then turning around and doing the exact same thing.' Selma thought with a sad sigh.

[GrampaGen]

"Hey, let's go stay by Natalie's side. We know that she needs support, too." Alexia hobbled over to her injured friend with Rhia's help. "Nat! What's up?"

Natalie turned and wished Xing good luck as she made her way over.

"Oh, not much, ja? Just talking to Xing and making sure he is ready. You know, I think his chances are extremely favorable!"

[Chrosis]

OOC: Oh Cleeeeerrrrriiiiiic, im geting bored. after the next/current fight I want a fight. And dont make it a easy one, but make it one I CAN win. I'll give Kekowa a chance to flex his brains.

OOC: This looks like a job for... a random encounter!

Your opponent is...

Cthulu!

Ready... fight!

[Eternal Torment]

Natalie turned and wished Xing good luck as she made her way over.

"Oh, not much, ja? Just talking to Xing and making sure he is ready. You know, I think his chances are extremely favorable!"

"That's kind of you, Natalie. I feel that he has a great chance at beating his opponent."

She stood by her friend's side, held up by Rhia.

"Well, everybody needs support. And since I do feel sort of bad for not being with you earlier, I'll stick by your side for now. And I think that I can keep up with a wheelchair, even if Rhia isn't here and my legs are busted."

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Worse. Friends. Ever.

Dean is passed out on the beach, unconcious, high tide is kicking in , and dean has sand in his undies.

WILL NO ONE CHANGE HIS UNDIES?!?!

....I'm so lonely. And bored.

Oh wells. I just wish I had a fight to watch, to motivate me to finish up my trainins RP :P

[GrampaGen]

OOC: Worse. Friends. Ever.

Dean is passed out on the beach, unconcious, high tide is kicking in , and dean has sand in his undies.

WILL NO ONE CHANGE HIS UNDIES?!?!

....I'm so lonely. And bored.

Oh wells. I just wish I had a fight to watch, to motivate me to finish up my trainins RP :P

OOC: But...aw man, the beach is all the way over there...and those muscles weigh as much as a thousand bricks...

[GrampaGen]

"That's kind of you, Natalie. I feel that he has a great chance at beating his opponent."

She stood by her friend's side, held up by Rhia.

"Well, everybody needs support. And since I do feel sort of bad for not being with you earlier, I'll stick by your side for now. And I think that I can keep up with a wheelchair, even if Rhia isn't here and my legs are busted."

"You seem in high spirits, ja? See, I told you there is no reason to be so shy, you were great out there! I wouldn't know the first thing to do against a flier."

As she rolled forward, she leaned in close to ask something in a whisper.

"Are you feeling all right, Alexia?"

Hoping it would come of casually, Natalie's tone seemed oddly diagnostic out of concern for the last few minutes of the fight.

[Chrosis]

OOC: Worse. Friends. Ever.

Dean is passed out on the beach, unconcious, high tide is kicking in , and dean has sand in his undies.

WILL NO ONE CHANGE HIS UNDIES?!?!

....I'm so lonely. And bored.

Oh wells. I just wish I had a fight to watch, to motivate me to finish up my trainins RP :P

OOC: We can't help you, because we're busy with our random encounter...

Cosmic Larva!
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/6131/larvascosmicasjy7.jpg

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: But...aw man, the beach is all the way over there...and those muscles weigh as much as a thousand bricks...

OOC: Dean didnt complain when he tossed your lightweight female ass at Anselm, so you haul your crippled, wheelchair bound ass to the beach, and haul my heavy, lifeless body back to the hotel, damnit.

And if the wheelchair collapses beneath my weight, you'll carry me in your teeth!

That's how we do things in Old Nevada, god damnit!

[GrampaGen]

OOC: Dean didnt complain when he tossed your lightweight female ass at Anselm, so you haul your crippled, wheelchair bound ass to the beach, and haul my heavy, lifeless body back to the hotel, damnit.

And if the wheelchair collapses beneath my weight, you'll carry me in your teeth!

That's how we do things in Old Nevada, god damnit!

OOC: With her mighty strength stat of...zero, Natalie will use all 3 stamina to do so!...after more of that bear montage, natch ;) I demand it!

[Chrosis]

OOC: With her mighty strength stat of...zero, Natalie will use all 3 stamina to do so!...after more of that bear montage, natch ;) I demand it!

OOC: I'd use my gravity magic to make him lighter, but I'm too busy fighting off a cosmic larva.

...and it sounds like it might take effort.

[GrampaGen]

OOC: I'd use my gravity magic to make him lighter, but I'm too busy fighting off a cosmic larva.

...and it sounds like it might take effort.

OOC: Maybe we could get the larva to do it?

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: With her mighty strength stat of...zero, Natalie will use all 3 stamina to do so!...after more of that bear montage, natch ;) I demand it!

OOC: It's nice to know people appricate Dean being toutured-err...trained, to the point of near death.

Honestly, I've been sitting down, pondering insane training for Dean. This way, not only do I get to give Dean more feats, but I get to satisify my inner Torturer. ;)

[Silver Knight]

OOC: This looks like a job for... a random encounter!

Your opponent is...

Cthulu!

Ready... fight!

OOC: Cthulu takes a goo look at my sher badassery and cringes "Yeah what youu gonndo you reject fro a band tenticle hentai? WHAT YOU GONNA DO BROTHER WHEN HULKAMANINA RUNS WILD ON YOU?!" Cthulu turns and runs.

"Who's next?"

[Eternal Torment]

"You seem in high spirits, ja? See, I told you there is no reason to be so shy, you were great out there! I wouldn't know the first thing to do against a flier."

As she rolled forward, she leaned in close to ask something in a whisper.

"Are you feeling all right, Alexia?"

Hoping it would come of casually, Natalie's tone seemed oddly diagnostic out of concern for the last few minutes of the fight.

OOC: Need sleeep. Goodnight. Will continue tomorrow.

"Yeah, except for the part where I found out that my dark side was unleashed. Why was Rhia so hesitant about telling me? It's important that I stop her activities and make sure nobody gets hurt if she does get out."

[GrampaGen]

OOC: Need sleeep. Goodnight. Will continue tomorrow.

"Yeah, except for the part where I found out that my dark side was unleashed. Why was Rhia so hesitant about telling me? It's important that I stop her activities and make sure nobody gets hurt if she does get out."

Natalie set her eyes down.

"I'm sorry to hear that...truthfully, I thought that you were just caught in the moment. But if this is true..."

Nein, I can't tell her. The human psyche wasn't meant to be divided into half-persons, that in itself is a risk. Science, even magic, can only do so much to keep apart what is naturally coming together.

"...I know if the time comes, you won't be alone."

OOC: No prob, seeya tomorrow

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: Bleh, sorry. Was Prom Night the other night, so I had to pretty much disappear without replying.

Anyway, I'm thinking that whatever circumstances lead to Xing's death, it will inevitably involve the Beast Fist School, and I'm thinking that the Beast Fist School may end up making a formal alliance with Arcadia at some point, where I'll potray the NPCs from there on.

And a Blood Oath on Dean's part would be something interesting to see anyway. And yup, he most likely will fall against an opponent (whether said opponent dies or lives to make a furthur nuisance of himself is subject to question though).



Xing made his way onto the Arena, his head held high despite what had transpired just now. Actually, it might have been because of what transpired just now that Xing was able to feel so in control. He felt.... stronger, in a way. Actually, the case was, he felt as if things seemed more clear for some reason. It was as if nothing in the forseeable future could have the ability to stop him.

What did that man do just now? Mmmh, best not to think about it now. Not when the match is beggining.



"Fight!"

Xing stood in the arena, alone.


Where was Ginx?


A massive blow across the face took Xing off his feet and sent him flying to the edge of the arena.


Still, no one else was in the arena.

[GrampaGen]

"Fight!"

Xind stood in the arena, alone.


Where was Ginx?


A massive blow across the face took Xing off his feet and sent him flying to the edge of the arena.


Still, no one else was in the arena.

OOC: HAX! I call shenanigans! I'll ghost for KamenRaida out of principle Just give me a minute :D

IC (Xing):

His thoughts being elsewhere for the moment, it was as if a foot had materialized out of thing air and blasted him across the chin. Xing fell hard, but was merely dazed.

"Gotta get my focus up...,"he muttered to himself, shaking the haze from his mind.

Unsheathing his dao, he drew it forward and set himself in the Beast Fist's defensive posture, as he drew his eyes across the arena, sensing of chi.

"Where are you..."

[FalconX2000]

"That's kind of you, Natalie. I feel that he has a great chance at beating his opponent."

She stood by her friend's side, held up by Rhia.

"Well, everybody needs support. And since I do feel sort of bad for not being with you earlier, I'll stick by your side for now. And I think that I can keep up with a wheelchair, even if Rhia isn't here and my legs are busted."

"Does Alexia know about what happened just now?"

Xellos asked, emerging from a hallway.

[Silver Knight]

Good night all till tomorrow after noon.

[The Dog]

Selma sighed and rubbed her temples, looking around for anything to take her mind off her troubles, of which there were many. However, she saw something in a corner that caused her eyebrows to furrow in surprise. It seemed some shadows nearby were... moving.

"Natalie, tell me... Do you see that?" Selma whispered, pointing toward the corner.

However, before Natalie could answer, long, pitch-black tendrils stretched forward, ensnaring Selma and Natalie. Selma barely managed a surprised squeak before the tendrils retracted, rapidly pulling the two into its inky blackness.

And like that, they and the shadows were...

Gone.

[GrampaGen]

"Does Alexia know about what happened just now?"

Xellos asked, emerging from a hallway.

Natalie perked up and turned around.

"Xellos? Where have you been all mornin-"

Selma sighed and rubbed her temples, looking around for anything to take her mind off her troubles, of which there were many. However, she saw something in a corner that caused her eyebrows to furrow in surprise. It seemed some shadows nearby were... moving.

"Natalie, tell me... Do you see that?" Selma whispered, pointing toward the corner.

However, before Natalie could answer, long, pitch-black tendrils stretched forward, ensnaring Selma and Natalie. Selma barely managed a surprised squeak before the tendrils retracted, rapidly pulling the two into its inky blackness.

And like that, they and the shadows were...

Gone.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: HAX! I call shenanigans! I'll ghost for KamenRaida out of principle Just give me a minute :D

IC (Xing):

His thoughts being elsewhere for the moment, it was as if a foot had materialized out of thing air and blasted him across the chin. Xing fell hard, but was merely dazed.

"Gotta get my focus up...,"he muttered to himself, shaking the haze from his mind.

Unsheathing his dao, he drew it forward and set himself in the Beast Fist's defensive posture, as he drew his eyes across the arena, sensing of chi.

"Where are you..."

A faint whisp of something flashed across Xing's senses. However, another blow rained down on him, striking him right under the chin. The blow lifted him several feet off the ground.

[FalconX2000]

Selma sighed and rubbed her temples, looking around for anything to take her mind off her troubles, of which there were many. However, she saw something in a corner that caused her eyebrows to furrow in surprise. It seemed some shadows nearby were... moving.

"Natalie, tell me... Do you see that?" Selma whispered, pointing toward the corner.

However, before Natalie could answer, long, pitch-black tendrils stretched forward, ensnaring Selma and Natalie. Selma barely managed a surprised squeak before the tendrils retracted, rapidly pulling the two into its inky blackness.

And like that, they and the shadows were...

Gone.

OOC: Yay! Natalie perked up!

Well thank you Dog for pulling this stunt as I was stating a convo with the group;) ...though it is awesome for spontaneity to have something like this happen.:D

Xellos jump kicked Alexia out of the way, using her as a springboard to grab onto Selma's trailing leg as they were sucked towards the mysterious entity.

He twisted his head around, intending to tell her to get help, but all he saw was darkness.

[GrampaGen]

A faint whisp of something flashed across Xing's senses. However, another blow rained down on him, striking him right under the chin. The blow lifted him several feet off the ground.

His eyes rolled back and the world suddenly lost its color.

This must be what they call a grey-out...

As he hung in the air, as dizzy as he was, Xing turned himself and righted his feet on the ground. Before he landed, he looked over to where he was uppercut, and clenched his fist.

Immediately a hole was blown out of the edge of the arena in an area about five meters across with frightening speed and potency.

"Bian Fu Quan! Qi Zha Dan (Bat Fist! Chi Bomb)"

I can see him clearly...I do not know whether it is speed that assails me, but surely we will find out.

Fluorishing with some defensive sword forms, as Xing spun - partially exhibition, partially to get himself loosened - he scattered four more invisible Chi Bombs across the arena. As they were a part of him, it was much like having four eyes scattered across the area.

[Miburohunter929]

"I see you've finally awakened." Sabin said, sitting on a massive stone chair.

He looked towards Dean, who was slowly beginning to open his eyes.

As Dean looked around, he realized he was no longer near the waterfall, but was in a large stone building. It was probally one of the towers, Dean guessed.

Skulls, just as many belonging to humans, as to beasts Dean had never seen before, littered the floor. Several of the skulls had been aranged in a circle, with an erie purple flame burning in the center.

"Eh?" Dean asked, wiping the crust from his eyes. "When did I fall asleep?"

If one had been able to see beneath the large hood Sabin wore, they would have saw a sheepish grin.

"Well, We were training, and you kept talking, and....Well, I lost track of time." Sabin responded. "Either way, you didnt bitch the whole time, and you were able to focus past your suffering so I'd say we've accomplished step one of the training."

"Step one?" Dean asked, as he stood on his feet, yawning widely. "How many steps are there?"

"That does not matter." Sabin responded simply. "All that matters is that we complete it."

Dean glared at Sabin, before sighing in resignation. "You're a real bastard, you know that. Arnt instructors supposed to be all nice, and informative?"

Sabin snorted before responding: "Maybe in that little school of yours but back where I trained? It was "Do this" and "Kill that" and "Skin" this. And if you were insane enough to question the order, someone would be ordered to kill you, assuming you were not man enough to do it yourself.God, I miss the old days."

Yeah, Yeah, Dean thought to himself. He didnt need a lecture on the old ways,from old men. He had books for that. What he needed, was to finish his task, and get back in time for the tournament. People were probally begining to wonder what the hell happened to him.

Besides, Sabin was an asshole. Not exactly someone Dean would enjoy spending quality time with.

"So. What now?" Dean asked, cracking his knuckles, as he looked out a window. "Seems I was out for quite some time."

"You were. About an five hours. I was getting tired of waiting for you to awaken near the waterfall, so I thought if I kicked you around for a while, you'd wake up."

Sabins thoughts went back to Dean, passed out after the training. After a moment of contemplation, Sabin kicked Dean throw several trees, before picking him up, and tossing him into a large boulder, shattering it.

Sabin laughed for a moment. "Okay, actually, I just wanted to keep you out as long as possible. Your voice was giving me a headache."

Dean looked at Sabin, Dumbfounded. Is this guy trying to help me, or kill me?!?!

"Anyways, You've awakened, so let's continue the next step of your training outside." Sabin arose from his seat, and headed down the stairs.

"What? It's pitch black out!" Dean said in protest, looking out the window. "How am I supposed to do anything out there?"

Sabin headed towards the stairs before replying: "I prefer to show, rather than to tell." And with that, descended down the stairs, to the lower levels.

Dean sighed in annoyance, gathering his equipment and began quickly following after the man, crushing a skull underneath his foot, as he walked.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

His eyes rolled back and the world suddenly lost its color.

This must be what they call a grey-out...

As he hung in the air, as dizzy as he was, Xing turned himself and righted his feet on the ground. Before he landed, he looked over to where he was uppercut, and clenched his fist.

Immediately a hole was blown out of the edge of the arena in an area about five meters across with frightening speed and potency.

"Bian Fu Quan! Qi Zha Dan (Bat Fist! Chi Bomb)"

I can see him clearly...I do not know whether it is speed that assails me, but surely we will find out.

Fluorishing with some defensive sword forms, as Xing spun - partially exhibition, partially to get himself loosened - he scattered four more invisible Chi Bombs across the arena. As they were a part of him, it was much like having four eyes scattered across the area.

A strong wind blew the invisible chi bombs out of the arena. Then, a shift in the air showed a slightly shimmering form floating in mid air. A very female form, with long white hair and a whispy form.


This was Ginx, a half-breed Slyph (air spirit).

[GrampaGen]

A strong wind blew the invisible chi bombs out of the arena. Then, a shift in the air showed a slightly shimmering form floating in mid air. A very female form, with long white hair and a whispy form.

This was Ginx, a half-breed Slyph (air spirit).

Xing wore a very confused expression on his face.

"A ghost?! By heaven, is this some sort of omen?!"

The crisis that had struck him these past few days and now what appeared to be a rather beautiful sort of Grim Reaper stood before him. All this mention of defectiveness and death was rather disconnecting to say the least.

Nonetheless, he quickly righted his posture and bowed.

"Excuse me. I am Xing from Dragon Dorm! I was under the impression that we were to engage in honourable hand to hand combat, but it seems you afford every advantage, even if rather tactless."

Then swiftly, he jumped and planted his feet into the stone of the arena floor.

"If you control the air, well..."

Then he fell silent, welling the chi in the air about him, deepening his stance, holding his sword, and waiting.

[Tami]

His eyes rolled back and the world suddenly lost its color.

This must be what they call a grey-out...

As he hung in the air, as dizzy as he was, Xing turned himself and righted his feet on the ground. Before he landed, he looked over to where he was uppercut, and clenched his fist.

Immediately a hole was blown out of the edge of the arena in an area about five meters across with frightening speed and potency.

"Bian Fu Quan! Qi Zha Dan (Bat Fist! Chi Bomb)"

I can see him clearly...I do not know whether it is speed that assails me, but surely we will find out.

Fluorishing with some defensive sword forms, as Xing spun - partially exhibition, partially to get himself loosened - he scattered four more invisible Chi Bombs across the arena. As they were a part of him, it was much like having four eyes scattered across the area.

A strong wind blew the invisible chi bombs out of the arena. Then, a shift in the air showed a slightly shimmering form floating in mid air. A very female form, with long white hair and a whispy form.


This was Ginx, a half-breed Slyph (air spirit).

Tamiko watched the match with intense interest. Wondering to herself if Xing has the strength of spirit to not only win this match, but also to overcome his other problems. "If he truely believes in fate, then his fears will become reality. If he truely believes in himself, then not even death can stop him." she thought to herself.

OT: Good night.

[The Dog]

Xellos jump kicked Alexia out of the way, using her as a springboard to grab onto Selma's trailing leg as they were sucked towards the mysterious entity.

He twisted his head around, intending to tell her to get help, but all he saw was darkness.

OOC: Oh, that's nice. Kick the highly-injured girl out of the way to get to the girl you like. That'll win her over.:p

IC: As the now-trio were dragged into the darkness, more shadowy tendrils attacked, gripping and pulling at Xellos, forcing him to release Selma. He was forced to watch as Selma and Natalie disappeared into the darkness, Xellos going a different way.

Xellos was dropped off outside the arena, a voice in his mind saying Uh uh uh. Naughty Xellos, trying to shove yourself into the middle of something that definitely doesn't involve you.

- - - - - - - - -

Selma groaned loudly as she pushed herself off the cold ground, blinking her eyes to get them used to the sudden light. Shaking her head to clear the cobwebs, she looked around for Natalie.

Her eyes widened as she saw a boy barely older than her sitting before her in a chair, elbows resting on his knees, hands steepled before him as he smiled at her.

And next to him was Natalie, a sixteen year old girl standing behind her, hands resting on Natalie's head.

The boy smile turned into a dark smirk as he said "Hello Selma dear girl. It's a pleasure to see you again. And I would suggest that you..." Turning to Natalie he continued "... Both of you, not to try anything 'funny', lest you wish for Natalie to suffer a most gruesome death at the hands of my friend here."

Standing, he stretched as he said "Before we begin, have proper introductions. Since we already know the both of you, we'll skip you and move to us. I am Maxwell Bernadotte, and the lovely girl with me is Yubari Ishii."

Selma growled, but didn't move as Samuel began strolling toward her and said "Now, shall we begin?"

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: LOL, I loved how Xellos casually jumpkicked Alexia.

Natalie+Selma: AUUUGHGH! *Get attacked by darkness.

Xellos: DYNAMIC ENTRY! *Kicks Alexia, and grabs onto natalie*

N+S+X: AHHHHH!!!!! *Get engulfed by darkness.

Alexia is gonna be pissed probally, logic be damned.

[Kholdhearted]

OOC: LOL, I loved how Xellos casually jumpkicked Alexia.

Natalie+Selma: AUUUGHGH! *Get attacked by darkness.

Xellos: DYNAMIC ENTRY! *Kicks Alexia, and grabs onto natalie*

N+S+X: AHHHHH!!!!! *Get engulfed by darkness.

Alexia is gonna be pissed probally, logic be damned.
See? And everyone doubted me when I nominated Xellos for dick of the year :D

[GrampaGen]

OOC: LOL, I loved how Xellos casually jumpkicked Alexia.

Natalie+Selma: AUUUGHGH! *Get attacked by darkness.

Xellos: DYNAMIC ENTRY! *Kicks Alexia, and grabs onto natalie*

N+S+X: AHHHHH!!!!! *Get engulfed by darkness.

Alexia is gonna be pissed probally, logic be damned.

OOC: Seriously. Doesn't one of her arms have a hole drilled into it as well? :D

Oh, that Xellos.

Meanwhile, Natalie can faintly make out the sound of a fridge being opened :p

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Xing wore a very confused expression on his face.

"A ghost?! By heaven, is this some sort of omen?!"

The crisis that had struck him these past few days and now what appeared to be a rather beautiful sort of Grim Reaper stood before him. All this mention of defectiveness and death was rather disconnecting to say the least.

Nonetheless, he quickly righted his posture and bowed.

"Excuse me. I am Xing from Dragon Dorm! I was under the impression that we were to engage in honourable hand to hand combat, but it seems you afford every advantage, even if rather tactless."

Then swiftly, he jumped and planted his feet into the stone of the arena floor.

"If you control the air, well..."

Then he fell silent, welling the chi in the air about him, deepening his stance, holding his sword, and waiting.

"I am Ginx, of Slyph Dorm. An honor to meet such a noble warrior as yourself. As you may see, I am a half-breed, like all the students in my dorm. My mother was an air spirit, or slyph. Thus, why you see me as I am. I woudl fight you, if I could, in my normal form, but I am near powerless then. Only in this form can I hope to defeat you and bring my dorm, and family, honor."

[Kholdhearted]

Hey Cleric did you remember? :p

[Yun Lao]

"Nani?! What is that, Levi?" Tomoe asked as they both got a glimpse of the being Xing fought. "The Slyph dorm consists of half-fae breeds. From the looks of it, Ginx is part air elemental." Blinking, Tomoe looked from where Ginx was to Levi, "Is that fair?" "It seems any power or skill is accepted here so far..."

[GrampaGen]

"I am Ginx, of Slyph Dorm. An honor to meet such a noble warrior as yourself. As you may see, I am a half-breed, like all the students in my dorm. My mother was an air spirit, or slyph. Thus, why you see me as I am. I woudl fight you, if I could, in my normal form, but I am near powerless then. Only in this form can I hope to defeat you and bring my dorm, and family, honor."

Xing's face brightened with a boyish glee.

"Oh, yes! Of course! Do you hope to make it to the table of the Old Nevadians as well sometime? Ah...well, let's consider this a proper beginning then."

Waiting a few moments for Ginx to ready herself, Xing then paced around her in a circle, then rushed forward with a sword thrust.

[GrampaGen]

Selma groaned loudly as she pushed herself off the cold ground, blinking her eyes to get them used to the sudden light. Shaking her head to clear the cobwebs, she looked around for Natalie.

Her eyes widened as she saw a boy barely older than her sitting before her in a chair, elbows resting on his knees, hands steepled before him as he smiled at her.

And next to him was Natalie, a sixteen year old girl standing behind her, hands resting on Natalie's head.

The boy smile turned into a dark smirk as he said "Hello Selma dear girl. It's a pleasure to see you again. And I would suggest that you..." Turning to Natalie he continued "... Both of you, not to try anything 'funny', lest you wish for Natalie to suffer a most gruesome death at the hands of my friend here."

Standing, he stretched as he said "Before we begin, have proper introductions. Since we already know the both of you, we'll skip you and move to us. I am Maxwell Bernadotte, and the lovely girl with me is Yubari Ishii."

Selma growled, but didn't move as Samuel began strolling toward her and said "Now, shall we begin?"

Natalie stood still in rather extensive pain. Unable to support herself on her own two feet, the entire weight of her body rest on her neck, between the hands of Ishii Yubari. About the only thing she could do was look straight at Selma, rather helplessly.

Defeat him...and you can defeat her rather easily she thought silently to herself.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Xing's face brightened with a boyish glee.

"Oh, yes! Of course! Do you hope to make it to the table of the Old Nevadians as well sometime? Ah...well, let's consider this a proper beginning then."

Waiting a few moments for Ginx to ready herself, Xing then paced around her in a circle, then rushed forward with a sword thrust.

The sword went right through her and out her back.


"Oh my, it seems I forgot to mention that while in this form, physical attacks have no effect on me."

A heavy wind picked Xing up and threw him across the arena.

[The Dog]

Natalie stood still in rather extensive pain. Unable to support herself on her own two feet, the entire weight of her body rest on her neck, between the hands of Ishii Yubari. About the only thing she could do was look straight at Selma, rather helplessly.

Defeat him...and you can defeat her rather easily she thought silently to herself.

A voice filled Natalie's head, saying Aren't you being rather optimistic? I must admit that you did take me by surprise earlier Natalie. But you also gave me the perfect way to gain revenge: All I have to do is emotionally break Selma, to break the girl you've been fighting so hard to heal, forcing you to watch the whole thing.

Selma looked to Maxwell and tensed up, as if ready to strike, but stopped as Maxwell smirked and Ishii began to squeeze Natalie's head.

With a look of defeat, Selma looked to Maxwell, clenching her teeth in aggrivation as Ishii relieved her hold. Moments later, Selma's face slackened, her eyes widening, tears flowing down her face.

Maxwell turned to Natalie as choked sobs and cries of pain filled the room. Motioning to Selma, who was sobbing and crying, curled into a ball, tears flowing down unseeing eyes, he gave Natalie a small smile as he asked "Isn't it glorious?"

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

You know, I should have Bloodmoon appear and psychically bitch slap them both around.

[Chou Blaster]

Daichi: What the hell is oging on!! :Daichi use ssenses ot detect three of his clas smates an dhead son that wa,y runnig along.:

Rmaon; I will come along with you!!


:Cue the Theme to Bat Man playing.:

[GrampaGen]

The sword went right through her and out her back.


"Oh my, it seems I forgot to mention that while in this form, physical attacks have no effect on me."

A heavy wind picked Xing up and threw him across the arena.

Xing was launched back, but managed to land, although crouched and skidding. He smiled back at his opponent.

"So I see! Sylph Dorm certainly is formidable," he remarked, standing up and dusting himself off.

"But as I can see you, clearly we're both on the same page!...or was that plane?"

Xing brought back his left arm, then tossed his body forward, expelling a wave of chi through it as he sent a wide-arc slicing projectile from it, speeding toward Ginx.

"Bian Fu Quan! Yi Qie (Bat Fist: Wing Cut)"

[GrampaGen]

A voice filled Natalie's head, saying Aren't you being rather optimistic? I must admit that you did take me by surprise earlier Natalie. But you also gave me the perfect way to gain revenge: All I have to do is emotionally break Selma, to break the girl you've been fighting so hard to heal, forcing you to watch the whole thing.

Selma looked to Maxwell and tensed up, as if ready to strike, but stopped as Maxwell smirked and Ishii began to squeeze Natalie's head.

With a look of defeat, Selma looked to Maxwell, clenching her teeth in aggrivation as Ishii relieved her hold. Moments later, Selma's face slackened, her eyes widening, tears flowing down her face.

Maxwell turned to Natalie as choked sobs and cries of pain filled the room. Motioning to Selma, who was sobbing and crying, curled into a ball, tears flowing down unseeing eyes, he gave Natalie a small smile as he asked "Isn't it glorious?"

Natalie winced, but managed a snicker.

"I do not think we've been inside the same head, ja? That is but a temporary reprieve, becau- sssstt..."

Ishii had increased her grip on her head.

"-you have no idea what it's like when Selma gets mad. The rainfall always comes before the storm!"

She was bluffing, of course, but with her mental defenses Maxwell wouldn't know. In the meantime, Natalie hoped Selma would remember what they had discussed earlier, about strength in the present, the past forgone.

And as she did this, reflexively, Natalie wiggled her toes. Obscured from view by her large boots, if she could buy enough time there might be an easier way out of this after all.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Xing was launched back, but managed to land, although crouched and skidding. He smiled back at his opponent.

"So I see! Sylph Dorm certainly is formidable," he remarked, standing up and dusting himself off.

"But as I can see you, clearly we're both on the same page!...or was that plane?"

Xing brought back his left arm, then tossed his body forward, expelling a wave of chi through it as he sent a wide-arc slicing projectile from it, speeding toward Ginx.

"Bian Fu Quan! Yi Qie (Bat Fist: Wing Cut)"


Ginx was pushed back, and her form flickered back to that of a normal looking, white haired girl, before shifting back to her elemental form.

"Clever, trying to disrupt my form."

A gale wind formed and began pushing Xing out of the arena, never relenting.

[GrampaGen]

Ginx was pushed back, and her form flickered back to that of a normal looking, white haired girl, before shifting back to her elemental form.

"Clever, trying to disrupt my form."

A gale wind formed and began pushing Xing out of the arena, never relenting.

Quickly recovering from his chi shot, Xing nevertheless lost his footing. Every second brought him closer to the edge of the arena.

"Kind of hard for me to win when everything is your weapon, isn't it?" he called out,"Well, I was taught to fight like a beast. WHOOOAAARGH!"

With the chi still coursing through his left hand, Xing brought it down hard into the stone floor, burying his left arm up to the elbow as a makeshift brace. The wind continued to howl.

In what seemed like a clumsy struggle against the air and the edge, Xing seemed to flap around wildly, swatting the air and slapping his feet against the arena in wild, flailing movements.

Well, this is unfortunate

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Quickly recovering from his chi shot, Xing nevertheless lost his footing. Every second brought him closer to the edge of the arena.

"Kind of hard for me to win when everything is your weapon, isn't it?" he called out,"Well, I was taught to fight like a beast. WHOOOAAARGH!"

With the chi still coursing through his left hand, Xing brought it down hard into the stone floor, burying his left arm up to the elbow as a makeshift brace. The wind continued to howl.

In what seemed like a clumsy struggle against the air and the edge, Xing seemed to flap around wildly, swatting the air and slapping his feet against the arena in wild, flailing movements.

Well, this is unfortunate


The wind began to die down as Ginx's form shifted back to her human look, then back into her elemental form.

She was losing power.

[FalconX2000]

OOC: Oh, that's nice. Kick the highly-injured girl out of the way to get to the girl you like. That'll win her over.:p

IC: As the now-trio were dragged into the darkness, more shadowy tendrils attacked, gripping and pulling at Xellos, forcing him to release Selma. He was forced to watch as Selma and Natalie disappeared into the darkness, Xellos going a different way.

Xellos was dropped off outside the arena, a voice in his mind saying Uh uh uh. Naughty Xellos, trying to shove yourself into the middle of something that definitely doesn't involve you.

OOC: Hey, you guys were getting blitzed. Xellos isn't fast enough to gently deposit her at a safe distance, then flash back to grab Selma's ankle.:D

BTC:

Anger was a selfish emotion, even among its own kind. It strained to wipe out all other feelings. Happiness, annoyance, contentment...love, all had to fend for their existence while anger rampaged.

Yet, within Xellos, they had an unusually powerful ally: the ice and steel of the mind. He had long discovered that anger hindered him in almost every way. Diplomacy skills became non-existent, fighting moves could be telegraphed way in advance, thinking capacity was vastly reduced...the andrenaline boost just wasn't worth it. The angrier he became, the calmer he would be. So now, as always, he clamped down on his fury, letting himself think.

Natalie and Selma have been sucked in and I've been kicked out. The logical course of action is therefore to inform the teachers.

He sped off, looking for the closest one he could find.

[Froggy]

OOC: what's happeend? sorry finals is killing me

[GrampaGen]

The wind began to die down as Ginx's form shifted back to her human look, then back into her elemental form.

She was losing power.

For what seemed like hours Xing held onto the arena hanging by his joint. When the wind died, he thought he had become delusional. Then his sixth sense kicked in; Ginx's chi had begun to waver. He speculated as powerful as she was, her hybrid nature made things too easy on her, and a lack of endurance was her downfall

As the hurricane winds settled down to a breeze, Xing managed to get his feet back to the arena, but kept his arm planted in. Dao in hand, he began to focus his chi into every facet of his body and extend it even to the tip of his sword.

Most amazing. I will remember that name, Ginx of Sylph Dorm!

With a roar, Xing managed to stomp his feet into the ground, holding himself up by the imprint impacts they left. Then, channeling the course into his arm, he ripped it out of the floor and charged towards Ginx. bringing his sword in a sweeping upward arc, he cut through Ginx's ghostly form from bottom to top, forcing her to remain solid. Then with his free hand, he grabbed her by the arm, twist about, and threw her where he was held into the ground.

"Bian Fu Quan! Fei Xiang Zhan (Bat Fist: Flying Death)"

And to finish the fight before she could go intangible again, he clenched his fist, and the impact of another chi bomb blew a chunk out of the arena where Ginx lay.

[FalconX2000]

OOC: Ahh, I see Cleric's preference. Was posting just based on page 597 info at the time.

BTC:

"Miss Bloodmoon,"

Xellos called out, spotting her. His brow was furrowed and his eyes intense, the only sign of his stress .

"Natalie and Selma got sucked in by a dimensional trap. I'll show you the location if you come with me."

[GrampaGen]

OOC: Ahh, I see Cleric's preference. Was posting just based on page 597 info at the time.

BTC:

"Miss Bloodmoon,"

Xellos called out, spotting her. His brow was furrowed and his eyes intense, the only sign of his stress .

"Natalie and Selma got sucked in by a dimensional trap. I'll show you the location if you come with me."

OOC: I think we should wait till The_Dog gets back. Seems he was planning for this to be grounds for a big development scene.

[FalconX2000]

OOC: Glad I got such a fun reaction from kicking the heavily injured Alexia.:D

*Accepts a golden phallus from Froggy*

"Thank you, thank you..."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

For what seemed like hours Xing held onto the arena hanging by his joint. When the wind died, he thought he had become delusional. Then his sixth sense kicked in; Ginx's chi had begun to waver. He speculated as powerful as she was, her hybrid nature made things too easy on her, and a lack of endurance was her downfall

As the hurricane winds settled down to a breeze, Xing managed to get his feet back to the arena, but kept his arm planted in. Dao in hand, he began to focus his chi into every facet of his body and extend it even to the tip of his sword.

Most amazing. I will remember that name, Ginx of Sylph Dorm!

With a roar, Xing managed to stomp his feet into the ground, holding himself up by the imprint impacts they left. Then, channeling the course into his arm, he ripped it out of the floor and charged towards Ginx. bringing his sword in a sweeping upward arc, he cut through Ginx's ghostly form from bottom to top, forcing her to remain solid. Then with his free hand, he grabbed her by the arm, twist about, and threw her where he was held into the ground.

"Bian Fu Quan! Fei Xiang Zhan (Bat Fist: Flying Death)"

And to finish the fight before she could go intangible again, he clenched his fist, and the impact of another chi bomb blew a chunk out of the arena where Ginx lay.


OT: Well played.

IC: Ginx had just enough time to gasp as she was flung onto the arena floor. She had even less tiem to react to the chi bomb exploding on top of her.


After the dust settled, Ginx's body coudl be seen, slightly battered but still in good condition. She was, however, unconscious.


"The winner is Xing of Dragon Dorm! The next match has been called a Tag Team match, so Xing, Rhia, and Django will go up against the twins Sariah and Gwen Longlake."



OT: I'm out. It's my last day at my old job tomorrow (just got a new one that I start monday. It's way closer to home, pays more, and I'll have more time to use the computer because I'll be getting home earlier to boot.) and I need to rest up.


Night all, and well played GG.:)

[FalconX2000]

OOC: I think we should wait till The_Dog gets back. Seems he was planning for this to be grounds for a big development scene.

OOC: Sure. Didn't know he was offline. We can have Bloodmoon take some time to break through, or have the portal moving to keep it from being found by the duo.

Night Cleric.

[Froggy]

OOC: Glad I got such a fun reaction from kicking the heavily injured Alexia.:D

*Accepts a golden phallus from Froggy*

"Thank you, thank you..."

OOC: slyph dorm fihts started arleady? and why is GG XIng?

[Kholdhearted]

Trent smiled cracking his neck as he sit back in his chair. "Only a few more books before I fully understand the artifacts power and remake Arcadia is my image. That fool Kiran and his stupid wife will get whats coming to them, as will Jericho Mourn!"

"Don't work yourself so hard daddy."

"Don't worry pumpkin, All my healed my wounds have healed since that fight. I'll be fine."

"You should let us go back, no one saw us with you so won't figure that we're working with you. Then we can finish off Henry and Sirus." Wolf said as he entered the room.

"They aren't dead?" Trent said, sounding slightly annoyed

"No, unfortunately a mage called Xellos kept them alive until Ruman healed them." Jessica said "It happened when we were leaving and I didn't find out until after when I realized I could still sense Henry's mental energy."

"Hmmm. No worries my children. We will get them when we return to Arcadia. Them, and everyone else."

"Your the best dad!" the two kids said in unison

"I know, hehe, I know."

[Kholdhearted]

OOC: slyph dorm fihts started arleady? and why is GG XIng?

KamenRaida quit unfortunately :(

[GrampaGen]

OT: Well played.

IC: Ginx had just enough time to gasp as she was flung onto the arena floor. She had even less tiem to react to the chi bomb exploding on top of her.


After the dust settled, Ginx's body coudl be seen, slightly battered but still in good condition. She was, however, unconscious.


"The winner is Xing of Dragon Dorm! The next match has been called a Tag Team match, so Xing, Rhia, and Django will go up against the twins Sariah and Gwen Longlake."



OT: I'm out. It's my last day at my old job tomorrow (just got a new one that I start monday. It's way closer to home, pays more, and I'll have more time to use the computer because I'll be getting home earlier to boot.) and I need to rest up.


Night all, and well played GG.:)

Xing wiped the sweat from his brow, wiggling his limbs and sauntering from side to side.

I won...I won!

"I did it! I won!", he shouted, to a mix of applause and jeers.

Looking over to his fallen opponent, Xing let the moment pass quickly. Stooping over, he picked Ginx up and draped her down over his shoulders. He walked over to the Sylph Dorm medic, and laid her down gently.

"Truly, I have been blessed to meet one such as her in combat! Xie xie nin men!" he proclaimed with a bow, then headed back to meet his fellows on the opposite side of the field. When he got there he couldn't help but notice someone was missing.

"Wait a minute, where's Dean?!"

OOC: Good night, Cleric. Congrats on the job :)

[GrampaGen]

KamenRaida quit unfortunately :(

OOC: he didn't quit, he's just gonna be MIA for the next few days, and didn't see it coming, apparently.

[Kholdhearted]

OOC: he didn't quit, he's just gonna be MIA for the next few days, and didn't see it coming, apparently.

I know, I was just trying to yank Froggy's chain.

I was hoping no one would reply before he did lol :D

[GrampaGen]

I know, I was just trying to yank Froggy's chain.

I was hoping no one would reply before he did lol :D

Haha, Lieutenant Dickery, you've earned that title ;)

[Froggy]

KamenRaida quit unfortunately :(

OOC: he didn't quit, he's just gonna be MIA for the next few days, and didn't see it coming, apparently.

I know, I was just trying to yank Froggy's chain.

I was hoping no one would reply before he did lol :D
That's nto cooL!

:(

you GUYZ IS MEEN!

[Kholdhearted]

Haha, Lieutenant Dickery, you've earned that title ;)

Muahahahaha! Yet another victory for Khold!

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n194/Khold_2006/GIFs/1197537916672.gif

:D

[GrampaGen]

Man, and I've been looking for a Chairman Kaga gif for the longest time too XD

Double win for Khold!

[Froggy]

Ramus got back to his training, goign up and down the stairs, before rarriving at the arena. "Another day another match"

[Kholdhearted]

Man, and I've been looking for a Chairman Kaga gif for the longest time too XD

Double win for Khold!

Awesome! This calls for more celebration!

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n194/Khold_2006/GIFs/1197571640609.gif

Crap, wrong apple >.<

[Miburohunter929]

"Wait a minute, where's Dean?!"

"You want me to do what?!?!" Dean shouted at Sabin. Dean attempted to point a finger at his face, but the extremely heavy wrist weights made it a chore for Dean to do too much of anything.

While the weights appeared to be nothing more than jewerly, thick silver bracelets on his wrists and ankles, if one had decided to look closer, they would discover tiny Old Nevadian runes engraved upon them, enhancing there weight by several times.

"You're taking this far to seriously, child." Sabin said, leaning up against a large boulder. "This is not as hard as it looks."

Dean disagreed. He didnt find going all the way to the bottom of the tower hard. He found that annoying. He didnt find being forced to wear the extremely heavy, yet surprisingly stylish weights. Training was training, and he used such methods at home.

What he did find hard-If not insanely difficult- was treking out in the middle of the night, into the woods, stopping just short of a massive crevice. completely weighted, and unable to see.

The explanation of what Dean was expected to do next, was nothing short of madness.

"I'm supposed to JUMP?!" Dean shouted at Sabin, furious. "What the fuck do you think this is, Sparta?"

"Look, you jump, and then you climb your way all the way up, one handed. It's simple." Sabin said.

"And this proves....what?" Dean asked. He just didnt see the point in doing something blatantly suicidal. Dean looked down into the Crevice. He saw nothing but darkness.

"Well, It proves you- hey, is that Garthin?" Sabin asked pointing towards the other side of the crevice.

"What? Where?" Dean said, looking towards the other side. "All I see is-AHH!"

Deans ubrupt outburst was caused by Sabin gettin behind Dean, and issuing a mighty sidekick to Deans back, sending him flying into the crevice.

"If you survive, You know where to find me!" Sabin shouted, before walking back towards his tower, humming a janty tune.

"YOU FUCKER!!!!!!" Dean shouted at the top of his lungs. After several moments of freefall, Dean closed his eyes, Bracing for the impact.

This is going to be quite painful.

Dean fell forever.

OOC: Will Dean survive? How? What was the purpose of this excercise? Will Sabin stop being such a dick? Find out next post!

[The Dog]

And as she did this, reflexively, Natalie wiggled her toes. Obscured from view by her large boots, if she could buy enough time there might be an easier way out of this after all.

Maxwell turned to Natalie, eyebrows furrowing in surprise before a smirk crossed his face. The smirk turned into a sneer as he asked "So Natalie, you believe that Selma will raise up and save you from the "Bad People" that are threatening you."

Turning, he used more tendrils of darkness to grab hold of the still-sobbing Selma and lift her up, her feet barely touching the ground.

"You believe that this... this pathetic creature will protect you?" Maxwell asked, before flicking his wrist, sending Selma flying backward to slam into a wall before grabbing hold of her again.

"I don't know what's sadder: Selma, or the fact you believe she will help you." Maxwell said, walking over to Selma to look her in the face.

"You know Selma, I believe you need to be told a truth... A horrible, horrible truth." Maxwell said, Selma blinking and looking up to her, eyes red from tears.

"The truth is that Natalie, the girl you believe cares for you and that you love... doesn't hate you. No, she doesn't hate you, because she can't bring herself to actually hate you. And do you know why?" Maxwell asked, and Selma shook her head.

"Because she can see the pathetic, worthless thing you really are. She doesn't hate you, can't because you are so sad, so... so pathetic that you aren't even worth hating. Hell, she can barely bring herself to pity you, the hopeless, useless piece of trash you are." Maxwell said.

"Every time you force your lips against hers, its all she can do to not vomit, being forced to do such an intimate thing with someone as unworthy of love as you. You taint her lips with yours, force her to endure being as close to you as that, having to take in your retched scent."

Selma glared at him, but he stood before her and said "Selma, do me a favor and look into my eyes, and tell me if I'm lying. Tell me If I'm not telling the truth to you. Tell me that I'm not being totally honest to you."

Selma's eyes searched every inch of his face, studied his eyes intently, looking for any hint, any indication of untruth. However, she finally allowed her head to slump to her chest, staring at the floor, tears dripping from her eyes to the floor.

"Poor Selma, I know it must hurt to find out the truth about someone you love." Maxwell said, patting her back as he smirked at Natalie.

[GrampaGen]

Xing looked up and around. Damage to the arena was enough to warrant repair, so he had some time. Without waiting to ask or check on anything, he got up and ran back to the hotel as quickly as his legs could carry him.

"Dean? Dean! Dean where are you?"

As he ran out of breath he slowed, and felt around for Dean's chi aura.

"The beach? What could he have been doing there?"

Following the chi trails, he went off the beaten path to the shoreline. A salt tang swept into his face as he looked around. He looked around, skipping off of rocks that appeared to have been shattered or sliced, then found Dean face down in the surf.

Quickly Xing bounded over and dragged Dean out from the water and lay him on his back on the dry sand. Looking into his face, his eyes stared ahead blankly, and were infused with a blood red color.

"Oh heavens...I should get Doctor Ruman...or somebody to take a look at this...?"

Then he heard Dean whisper faintly about torture and an old man.

"Is he delirious...of course...this is a...Old Nevadian trance! Hold on, my friend! I will meet you there!"

Sitting next to him, Xing slowed his breathing as he entered a meditative state, attempting to find the old Spirit of Nevada to guide his friend back.

[Yun Lao]

"That guy was pretty good." Tomoe said as the fight between Xing and Ginx came to a conclusion. Stretching out her arms, she plopped onto the Dragon dorm bench, "When are you fighting Levi-sama? I cam here to see how storng you've gotten, or are you the towel boy now?" She replied, the last bit ending with a teasing smirk. Levi, having regained his usually calm demeanor simply replied, "I believe with this round, the judges draw the names of those fighting. As to when I fight...well I'll up to the luck of the draw, no?"

[Yun Lao]

Xing looked up and around. Damage to the arena was enough to warrant repair, so he had some time. Without waiting to ask or check on anything, he got up and ran back to the hotel as quickly as his legs could carry him.

"Dean? Dean! Dean where are you?"

As he ran out of breath he slowed, and felt around for Dean's chi aura.

"The beach? What could he have been doing there?"

Following the chi trails, he went off the beaten path to the shoreline. A salt tang swept into his face as he looked around. He looked around, skipping off of rocks that appeared to have been shattered or sliced, then found Dean face down in the surf.

Quickly Xing bounded over and dragged Dean out from the water and lay him on his back on the dry sand. Looking into his face, his eyes stared ahead blankly, and were infused with a blood red color.

"Oh heavens...I should get Doctor Ruman...or somebody to take a look at this...?"

Then he heard Dean whisper faintly about torture and an old man.

"Is he delirious...of course...this is a...Old Nevadian trance! Hold on, my friend! I will meet you there!"

Sitting next to him, Xing slowed his breathing as he entered a meditative state, attempting to find the old Spirit of Nevada to guide his friend back.

OOC: Oh boy, I can only imagine how Dean is gonna act once Xing shows up during his training.

Xing: *Tear stream* "You did it Dean! You're learning the ways of Old Nevada!"

Dean: "What the fuck!?" *Loses his grip, falling back into the pit* "Sonofabitch!"

[Froggy]

OOC: sucsk to be dean!

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Oh boy, I can only imagine how Dean is gonna act once Xing shows up during his training.

Xing: *Tear stream* "You did it Dean! You're learning the ways of Old Nevada!"

Dean: "What the fuck!?" *Loses his grip, falling back into the pit* "Sonofabitch!"

OOC: I've decided to have Xing meet Sabin upon his return to the tower.

Unless Xing would like to crash and burn with Dean.

Not that I'm complaining. Dean was getting lonely.

EDIT: Although... Meeting Dean at the bottom would work out fine, no?

[Kholdhearted]

Maxwell turned to Natalie, eyebrows furrowing in surprise before a smirk crossed his face. The smirk turned into a sneer as he asked "So Natalie, you believe that Selma will raise up and save you from the "Bad People" that are threatening you."

Turning, he used more tendrils of darkness to grab hold of the still-sobbing Selma and lift her up, her feet barely touching the ground.

OC: Chrosis was right. That girl has some fuggin fountains for tear glands :D

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Coincidently, what does everyone think of the montage so far?

To long? Too short? Not enough toture?


Cause I can upgrade!

[Yun Lao]

OOC: Coincidently, what does everyone think of the montage so far?

To long? Too short? Not enough toture?


Cause I can upgrade!

OOC: I find it pretty frickin' awesome as it is currently

[Kholdhearted]

OOC: Coincidently, what does everyone think of the montage so far?

To long? Too short? Not enough toture?


Cause I can upgrade!

Sabin isn't dickish enough. He seems only at Chrosis' level :p

[GrampaGen]

Maxwell turned to Natalie, eyebrows furrowing in surprise before a smirk crossed his face. The smirk turned into a sneer as he asked "So Natalie, you believe that Selma will raise up and save you from the "Bad People" that are threatening you."

Turning, he used more tendrils of darkness to grab hold of the still-sobbing Selma and lift her up, her feet barely touching the ground.

"You believe that this... this pathetic creature will protect you?" Maxwell asked, before flicking his wrist, sending Selma flying backward to slam into a wall before grabbing hold of her again.

"I don't know what's sadder: Selma, or the fact you believe she will help you." Maxwell said, walking over to Selma to look her in the face.

"You know Selma, I believe you need to be told a truth... A horrible, horrible truth." Maxwell said, Selma blinking and looking up to her, eyes red from tears.

"The truth is that Natalie, the girl you believe cares for you and that you love... doesn't hate you. No, she doesn't hate you, because she can't bring herself to actually hate you. And do you know why?" Maxwell asked, and Selma shook her head.

"Because she can see the pathetic, worthless thing you really are. She doesn't hate you, can't because you are so sad, so... so pathetic that you aren't even worth hating. Hell, she can barely bring herself to pity you, the hopeless, useless piece of trash you are." Maxwell said.

"Every time you force your lips against hers, its all she can do to not vomit, being forced to do such an intimate thing with someone as unworthy of love as you. You taint her lips with yours, force her to endure being as close to you as that, having to take in your retched scent."

Selma glared at him, but he stood before her and said "Selma, do me a favor and look into my eyes, and tell me if I'm lying. Tell me If I'm not telling the truth to you. Tell me that I'm not being totally honest to you."

Selma's eyes searched every inch of his face, studied his eyes intently, looking for any hint, any indication of untruth. However, she finally allowed her head to slump to her chest, staring at the floor, tears dripping from her eyes to the floor.

"Poor Selma, I know it must hurt to find out the truth about someone you love." Maxwell said, patting her back as he smirked at Natalie.

I must be strong. For Selma.

That's what she thought to herself, but the hands of the girl clenching her hands about her, especially around her jaw, brought tears to her eyes. Still, Natalie was willing to bluff as she felt her chi slowly returning. So long as she could keep her thoughts hidden, she had an out.

What was it that Xellos said, never show all your cards, ja?

"Selma," she replied cooly,"Listen carefully. Who is saying these words, me, or him?"

Though the realm about them was a construct created by Maxwell, Natalie's psionic prowess dwarfed his own; unfortunately, she wasn't sure Selma knew about this, so she would have to convince her.

"Sad creatures, poor Selma, ja? I am not so sure. Men prey on the greatest beasts through deception and advantage."

She grit her teeth, and mustered up the courage to talk to Ishii.

"What are you getting out of this, Yubari-san? You two aren't even in the same dormitory. Have you no pride?"

Maxwell wasn't very precise in his zeal to taunt Selma. He had brought an X-factor into the equation.

"I know Shadow Dorm is less that upfront, so it seems, but really, I know what you crave. The power of competition. Rather than ducking in the shadows, you grew hot and excited when you saw her fire, ja? Selma's flames stirred something inside you, an obsession. You want nothing more than to engage her in a duel of unarmed combat to the death, to have that ember burn you then to smother it."

She felt the grip tightening on her head. She yelped at first then began to laugh.

"What? I know I'm right, you know I'm right..."

[Froggy]

OOC: Coincidently, what does everyone think of the montage so far?

To long? Too short? Not enough toture?


Cause I can upgrade!

insane. sabin has made you a half man half ostrich

[GrampaGen]

OOC: Coincidently, what does everyone think of the montage so far?

To long? Too short? Not enough toture?


Cause I can upgrade!

OOC: Lovin' it. It's like The Matrix meets...Saw? With a dash of Looney Tunes

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Lovin' it. It's like The Matrix meets...Saw? With a dash of Looney Tunes

Ahahahaha.

Sabin isn't dickish enough. He seems only at Chrosis' level :p

OOC: Hah. Wait till you see the final trial. It is insane :P It's half impossible, and half amazing.

But I suppose your right. Sabin is supposed to be a high ranking Old Nevadian, who, as you've probally noticed, have a large Dickery streak.

[Kholdhearted]

OOC: Hah. Wait till you see the final trial. It is insane :P It's half impossible, and half amazing.

But I suppose your right. Sabin is supposed to be a high ranking Old Nevadian, who, as you've probally noticed, have a large Dickery streak.

I'll send you a PM on how I expect Sabin to treat Dean. Sadly I fear its not fit to post right here :p

[Kevin M.]

"So far, so good" Kelly said with a smirk.

Dragon Dorm was up on there opponets, and their strongest fighters were up next. Everything was going there way....in so far that no one on Dragon's dorm team did not mess anything up.

"It seems that Jericho knew what he was doing with you after all" he said. "Well, I would expect nothing less from the "Iron Cross" he said as he went back to his seat.



"Man, that was a great fight" Jason exclaimed. "They are winning" he said happily.

"Yeah, just hope those bastards don't fuck it up" Willy yelled.

"I have to call my bookie latter, put some money on these kids" Wilks said.

"These kids have some great futures" Robert noted.

Matsumoto continued to watch the fight intently.

[The Dog]

She felt the grip tightening on her head. She yelped at first then began to laugh.

"What? I know I'm right, you know I'm right..."

Ishii thought for a few moments before she said "What I get out of it? I will get what I want most. I will get revenge for the humiliation I recieved at the hands of Norn."

"Maxwell has told me himself that he has a way for me to get my much craved revenge. Told me of an association he made with a man named Alex from an organization called 'Clockworks'."

"And all I have to do is enjoy the little show Maxwell is putting on and assist him. If that means I get to crush your pretty little head between my hands, well..."

Ishii increased her grip for a few moments before releasing it as she said "What's a little bloodshed in the name of revenge?"

Selma took deep breaths, clenching her fist as flame began engulfing her hands. Light at first, but slowly increasing in strength and brightness as Selma looked up to Maxwell with a smirk and said "Y-you al-almost had me... Bu-but the-then yo-you had to bri-bring Nat-Natalie into it..."

Maxwell raised an eyebrow as black tendrils wrapped around Selma's neck. Gasping for air, Selma began chuckling as she said "Ev... even i-if Na-Natalie nev-never lo-loves me... I-I know sh-she cares fo-for me..."

"I see." Maxwell said, then shrugged as he said "Oh well, that just means that I'll have to crush you phyiscally instead of emotionally."

Selma began struggling as more of the black tendrils attached to her, attempting to rip her apart piece by piece. As she struggled, the flames became brighter and hotter, the fire forcing the black tendrils to retreat.

Gasping and coughing, Selma took a deep breath and turned her head before releasing it, burning away the tendrils holding her arm. Arm free, she began ripping and tearing at the tendrils, forcibly freeing herself from the tendrils.

Maxwell clenched his teeth as he forced more tendrils around her, attempting to crush her. But as he tried to crush her, a gout of flame erupted from Selma's mouth, engulfing Maxwell, sending him collapsing, howling in pain.

The tendrils released Selma and she turned to Ishii and Natalie, falling to her knees, placing her forehead to the ground as she said "Please let Natalie. You can kill me in her place, but please, I beg of you, just don't hurt Natalie anymore. Please."

Ishii looked from Selma to Natalie, then back to Natalie before saying "If you wish." She released Natalie, allowing her to crumple to the ground as she moved toward Selma, ki flaring around her right hand.

"As long as Natalie's OK, I will gladly give up my life... Just know that." Selma said, and Ishii merely began giggling like a schoolgirl as she reared back a fist, preparing to kill Selma.

[Miburohunter929]

Dean fell forever.

Or for atleast a good ten minutes. About three minutes into his rapid freefall, Dean opened his eyes.

Oh, for fucks sake. This is getting redicilous. As Dean rapidly descented towards the bottom of the gourge, he had several thoughts. Many of these thoughts varied from things such as the status of his Dorm, to the fact that he never got to ask Selma and Natalie the color of thier panties. And a few flashbacks involving Jon kicking him into a crater. If he didnt die, he was going to have a rematch.

During the fifth minute, Something had occured to Dean. If it was taking this long to fall, then it was indeed possible, -nay, probable- that the impact at the end of this little trip, would be painful, if not fatal.

Think, Dean, Think. There has to be a way out of this. Dean thought for a moment, forgetting the urgency of the situation, and the fact that impact was rapidly approaching.

On the seventh minute, Dean had an Idea. If was brillant, atleast in his own mind, and also equally insane.

This is going to be quite painful.

Dean raised both his hands into the air, and swung them, causing his weight to shift. He did this repedtedly, for a minute, until he was able to see the crevice walls.

Dean quickly curled himself into a ball, and with a grunt, collided into the crevice walls. The impact created a great crater in the wall, and sent Dean bouncing back thirty feet into the wall on the other end of the cave.

This repeated for several moments, Dean bouncing from one side of the Crevice to the other, creating massive craters on both sides of the walls. Dean could feel several of his ribs breaking as he did this, and the rest of them being badly bruised. He was almost certain that he was bleeding internally as well.

Finally, after three minutes of bouning painfully, from wall to wall, at break neck speeds, Dean reached the bottom, as gracefully as a man like him could.

He collided into the Crevice floor, with such force, the impact sounded as though a cannon was fired. Deans body caused a trench several meters long, as his body slid onto the floor until Dean finally came to a stop.

Dean had made it, alive, although just barely.

Dean sadly, was not concious to commend himself on a job well done.

[GrampaGen]

Maxwell clenched his teeth as he forced more tendrils around her, attempting to crush her. But as he tried to crush her, a gout of flame erupted from Selma's mouth, engulfing Maxwell, sending him collapsing, howling in pain.

The tendrils released Selma and she turned to Ishii and Natalie, falling to her knees, placing her forehead to the ground as she said "Please let Natalie. You can kill me in her place, but please, I beg of you, just don't hurt Natalie anymore. Please."

Ishii looked from Selma to Natalie, then back to Natalie before saying "If you wish." She released Natalie, allowing her to crumple to the ground as she moved toward Selma, ki flaring around her right hand.

"As long as Natalie's OK, I will gladly give up my life... Just know that." Selma said, and Ishii merely began giggling like a schoolgirl as she reared back a fist, preparing to kill Selma.

Suddenly, invisible hands wrapped around Ishii, binding her four limbs with boulder crushing force. In the darkness of Maxwell's shadow plane, a faint luminescence could be made out. Natalie's Astral Avatar.

Natalie herself still couldn't quite move her legs, but she lay facing Maxwell, who was balled up in pain, her ring finger pointed at him gathering polarized magical energies into a fine point.

"That's right, Selma. That's right," she smiled,"But remember what I told you before. Nothing is worth a sacrifice that great!"

Keeping her aim on Maxwell, she winced as Ishii struggled against the grip of her spiritual energy.

"If you don't mind, please render her comatose or something, ja? I may need help here."

OOC: Headin' off. Let's pick this up tomorrow if you don't mind :)