Trial By Fire (1 on 1)

OoC : This will be my first battle using my character, Arryth. The link to him is in my sig.
This battle will take place in the Dragon Roost Cavern.

BiC:

It had been months since Arryth had been back on Dragon Roost. He gazed out to sea as the foamy waves crashed onto the shore. He smelt the salty sea air and took flight. He flew up towards the enterance of the Dragon Roost Cavern. He stood outside, and looked back. He felt tears fill his eyes as he thought of his parents, but he wiped them off on his sleeve and stepped inside.

Memories swept past him of his childhood as he gazed at the familiar sights. He watched as the lava below him erupted and shot into the air. As he looked ahead of himself he saw a figure walking towards him...

OoC: Okay, someone can enter now.

OoC: So, Arryth returns to Dragon Roost? Interesting twist...check out Zeliro in my sig: I'm using him for this battle.

BiC: Zeliro walked into the cavern, having heard of this turn of events. He, being a killer himself, could associate with this boy. Of course, that wasn't the reason he came: the boy had something he wanted. He could use this necklace of Arryth to overpower Wolver and get to Ubechok.

Grinning, he stepped towards Arryth. "Well, boy," he began. "Have you heard of me?" Chest heaving, eyes watery, Arryth shook his head. This seemed to only improve Zeliro's rare good mood. "You should, after all, we are practically the same!" When getting no response, Zeliro continued, "I am a killer as well. It took me a long while to get from Ireland to Hyrule, and I did it just...for...YOU!"

Without warning, he struck Arryth in the chest. The young Rito, terrified, spread his wings. Zeliro grinned. "Want to fly away? You have my permission. Of course, you won't escape..." Zeliro opened his arms to reveal bat-wings. "Come on," he taunted. "Show me your moves!" This was the last straw. Arryth curled a hand up and smashed Zeliro in the chest. The surprised vampire tumbled back and into the lava. Without warning, he flew back out, claws bared. Arryth jumped out of the way just in time. Zeliro snarled. "Think you're something special, eh?" he spat. "Well, we'll soon fix that." Zeliro lifted his fist, and...

OoC: I hope I did Arryth justice. I might have used him a bit much, but I couldn't see any other way. Well, your turn!

OoC:Awsome, I feel this is going to be an incredible battle

BiC: Zeliro lifted his fist, and swung towards Arryth. The punch struck Arryth in his shoulder, knocking him over. Arryth felt the blood pour from the deep cut. He looked up with both admiration and hatred at his opponent. Arryth felt the blood pounding in the back of his head his eyes started to cloud over. He knew he wasnt going to remember what was going to happen...he wasnt sure if he would like it, but it might give him the edge to win the battle.

Zeliro watched as the bright green eyes of the young Rito turned into a blood red colour. He smiled and said "Yes..give in..let the darkness flow through you!" He closed his eyes and chuckled. Arryth stood up and removed the quiver and bow from his back and tossed them aside. Arryth jumped and took a swing at Zeliro the punch connected with the murdurous vampires face. The smile vanished from Zeliros face."You know what I want, give it to me...and I'll make your death a quick one.." Zeliro said. Arryth swung again but Zeliro caught his punch and kicked him back. Arryth slammed into the wall and hit the floor, he howled in pain.

Arryth stood up slowly and unsheathed his dagger and charged towards his enemy and threw his dagger at the slowly burning lamp, extinguishing the flame. Zeliro looked around for his prey, he knew he was close by...he could smell his stench. He heard the sound of a footstep behind him and lashed out but found nothing. He sniffed the air frantically.

Arryth was less then a foot away from his enemy. He picked up his dagger as silently as possible and ran up and stabbed his enemy in the back. Zeliro screamed in pain and....

OoC: Your turn, this battle is shaping up pretty good.

OoC: This is getting interesting, is it not?

BiC: Zeliro screamed in pain and blood dripped from his back. A drop reached his tongue, which he eagerly lapped up. The wound in his back grew smaller, and the look of terror on his face became one of ecstasy. He spread his wings and flew into the air. Arryth expected to be attacked, but Zeliro's next movement was even more shocking: he plunged his long claws into his own arm and put his mouth to the wound. Color returned to his face and his muscles bulged.

"My power is absolute!" he crowed. "I don't care if that necklace possesses you: as long as I have access to blood, I am invincible!" Arryth opened his mouth and began speaking: not in his usual soft tones, but in a low rumble. "You think so?" He began chuckling. "However weak this body is, I still have power greater." Zeliro's eyes glittered, as a new plan came to him. "We both know I am stronger than this boy: why continue to possess him if you can have me?" Arryth, or rather the necklace controlling him, appeared to ponder this. "Good question; come here and take it." Zeliro swooped down to the ground, walking towards the necklace, knowing his victory was imminent.

All of a sudden, Arryth woke up, no control over anything. How did I do that? he wondered. But before he could ponder much, he felt his mouth move, and a voice from him say "Come already! Grab the necklace!" Zeliro responded "You have no sense of drama." All of a sudden, it was clear: Zeliro was going to take the necklace and kill him with it! Arryth focused as hard as he could...

Zeliro, grinning, grabbed the necklace. All of a sudden, a cry: "I WON'T!" Zeliro looked down to see that Arryth's eyes were green. "What the..." Arryth stabbed him in the face. "ARRGGH!" Zeliro stumbled back, screaming. To Arryth's surprise, a huge fireball emitted from Zeliro's mouth, striking the Rito boy. It tossed him around like a bowling pin, smashing him into the floor. Zeliro collapsed. The flames licked at Arryth's body, reducing his feathers to ashes. He...

OoC: Well, I managed to maim and mortally injure them both. Interesting, eh? Arryth getting control back?

OoC: Hmmm...im not sure how im going to get out of this one. Also, I need to know is the knife still stabbed into Zeliro's face? or was he only stabbed and the blade dropped?

OoC: Still stuck in his face. Right between his eyes, if you must know. I could go on, but it's common courtesy to let you have a bite of the story first. Just so that the story doesn't die, I'll let you in on a little secret:

There's an underground spring in the immediate vicinity. Just try to find it in a cool fashion, not "stand up, jump in, happy ever after".

OoC:Okay, stuck between the eyes, got it.

BiC: Arryth was trying to remember what he was doing and how he got there...but he couldnt, he was in to much pain. He saw the vampire in front of him, with blood pouring all over the stone floor. The vampire was rolling back and forth slightly. He was apparently in great pain. Then it all came back to him. He remembered everything that had happend. He stood up slowly, feeling his burnt feathers down his chest and left arm.

We glanced at Zeliro and and walked away slowly, he had to find help. We walked towards the nearest door but stumbled and fell off the ledge. Lucky for Arryth, it wasnt a long fall to the bottom. He hit the ground with a thud and stood up. He checked his surroundings and noticed a plank near the roof. He took out his grappling hook and swung it around and around. he realesed it and let it fly. It connected and wrpped around the plank. Arryth pulled tight to make sure it did not come loose on him.

He swung across the lava onto the other side. His grappling hook detatched and came back to him. He sat for a minute and thought about what he was going to do. He was almost sure he was going to die, but he did not give up hope. As he thought he noticed a long crack in the floor, he stared at it for a moment. He stood up and stomped his foot on the cracked ground. To his surprise, his foot went right threw. He pulled his foot out and stomped again. This time the entire spot he was standing collapsed.

Arryth fell down the hole he had created, but to his surprise, he fell slowly. Almost as if he was drifting down towards the bottom. He land in a cool spring of water. He glanced up and saw a fairy fountain before him. He thought that his eyes were playing tricks on him at first, but he rubbed them and the fountain did not go away. He stood up abruptly and dashed towards the nearest fairy. he reached out and grabbed it.

The fairies devine magic began to heal him right away. Arryth could feel his cuts healing, his bruises fading, and his feathers regrowing. Once the healing process was over, he bowed and said a quick Rito pray. He ran towards the enterance of the hole and took flight.

Once his talons reached solid ground again he glanced around quickly for Zeliro. He found nothing but his dagger laying on the ground. The stone floor was stained red, it looked like the blood was licked right up off of the floor.

The young Rito turned around and headed towards the exit but...

OoC: Sorry that I focused on my character, I wasnt sure how to tie in Zeliro. Im sure you will do a wonderful job.

OoC: No problem. Besides, now I don't have to explain how Zeliro was healed.

BiC: Zeliro stood in the doorway, face contorted in disgust and anger. There are no appropriate words to describe his pure, vindictive fury as he looked upon Arryth in rage. "GIVE ME THAT NECKLACE!" he roared, lashing out. Arryth ducked easily, unaffected by anger that so easily polluted Zeliro's soul. The hand struck thin air. Zeliro slashed again, and again, and again, until Arryth missed a beat. Claws dug into his shoulders. Arryth stumbled, and Zeliro attacked again.

Arryth backflipped, deciding a change of weapons was in order. He pulled out a piece of rope with a weight on the end for maneuverability. The Rito called it the Grappling Hook. Arryth easily flicked it, sending it plummeting at Zeliro. It conked him on the noggin, then wrapped around his arm. Sadly for Arryth, this was a bad decision. Zeliro flicked his wrist, sending Arryth spinning. His flight path ended at a wall. Zeliro, grinning, waved his hand. About 8 icicles appeared above his head, and with another motion, they flew right into Arryth. Zeliro leered "What now, boy?" Arryth spread his wings and...

OoC: Hope I did Arryth justice. I might have used him a bit too much. Your turn!

Zeliro, grinning, waved his hand. About 8 icicles appeared above his head, and with another motion, they flew right into Arryth. Zeliro leered "What now, boy?" Arryth spread his wings and took flight. The icicles slammed into the ground and shattered. Arryth flapped his wings in a mad like fashion blowing strong gusts of wind at his opponent.

Zeliro lost his balance and fell over. Arryth didnt wait another moment he threw his dagger at Zeliro. Zeliro didnt even see the blade coming. The dagger struck him in the throat and went right though into the stone. Arryth stood over his the limp body of his enemy. He stared into the cold dead eyes of his enemy. He walked out of the enterance and watched the sun go down. He took one look back and flew away.

Zelrios body laid still on the cold stone. His blood trickled down his throat and life slowly coursed through his body. He stood up, he was very weak, he knew he was going to die soon. He coughed up blood, and pulled out the blade slowly. He strapped it to his waist, "It may be useful in the future..." thought Zeliro. He glanced ahead and saw a soft glowing of light. It was a fairy. He grabbed it and crushed its frail body. He felt the life pulse throughout his body. His wounds healed. He laughed, he promised himself he would get that SOB Rito's necklace if it was the last thing he did.

OoC: Well it was a good battle, and I kinda won. But maybe not, our characters will meet again some day.

OoC: Oh, come on! Over already? Well, I won't argue. Arryth was a nice challenge, and a worthy first match for Zeliro. We will meet again. But until then, goodbye.

EDIT: I now realize, without that "fairy fountain" remark, I would've won during the dead-time. Oh well, at least I'm a noble opponent.