The plateau had become another battlefield for the halfbreed. Just another place to fight, another place to kill, another place to die. It was almost symbolic of sorts. A battlefield is a sort of sanctuary to some, a fear to others. Most don't enjoy the scene of battle, others are desperate for its taste, relish in it. It's call drove most away, yet beckoned some.

Ciaran was between the lines that divided the bloodthirsty-savages from the reluctant warriors. He had longed to fight a mortal to fight, to test himself against their best and to see what they're best was. Plus he had especially longed to kick Kellson to where some shamed individual such as him belonged- Hell. Then to go against Zorlo, whom he wanted to fight from a long time ago.

Yet something stood in his way, something he was reluctant to remove. Roery, it was wrong got him to willingly fight a woman, yet she was a truly challenging opponent. Oh well, he'd have to go easy on her and didn't want to use his best moves he was saving for Kellson on her either. A troubling predicament he was in.

While he was busy pondering, Roery had struck him with the back of her hand and he nearly slammed to the ground, but caught himself on his hand. Perhaps a trick would help immobilize Roery long enough for a shot at Kellson. Ciaran stood up and charged at Roery and quickly pole vaulted over several incoming plasma disks and caught a breeze of wind to soar over Roery's head. She took the bait and rocketed upward toward him, pulling back a fist.

Ciaran quickly absorbed a piece of a boulder from the plateau and it flew straight at Roery. While they were in the air, he sent a powerful gust of wind at her, merely blowing her back, but distracting her long enough. The rock struck Roery in the back and she fell forward, stunned. She headed for the ground and Ciaran shot another wind gale at her, sending her over the edge of the plateau.

Good thing Roery could fly. Ciaran turned around and prepared for one of his more powerful techniques. This would be sure to get Roery away and have enough time for a shot at Kellson. Unfortunately, Roery's rockets kicked in and she rose to the top of the rocky plateau, firing numerous plasma disks at Ciaran. Dammit, it was too early for Ciaran to unleash a transformation technique.

Roery deactivated her guns and started to swing at Ciaran, fist on fist, hand to hand. Ciaran nimbly dodged and blocked, but she was surprisingly stronger than an average female human. How strange.

"You're... fairly strong m'lady," Ciaran said, ducking an incoming kick.

"Yeah, I train a lot," Roery replied, blocking Ciaran's roundhouse.

"You're as agile and strong as one of my species' women," Ciaran commented.

"Well... thanks," she returned, delivering numerous jabs and a flying front kick.

Ciaran rolled out of the way before Roery flew through the air again. This was going to be another challenging fight. Hopefully he didn't have to waste too much energy on Roery before Kellson.

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Did you just... double post?
Ciaran ~ Drake Serra & Sam Salis Ralis