Clash in the Satrap Amphitheater (2 vs. 2) (Puck, Avyuir and Wolf_Goddess)

OoC: This should be most interesting. Let us have fun with this, and to anyone who noticed something familiar from that title, references are awesome. Oh yeah, Using Zorlo, link in Sig.

BiC: "Where is he," the fencer grunted as he rested upon the outer wall of the colosseum, looking around into the crowd. "I told him to meet me here three hours again, what could he have possibly become so caught up in that he isn't here yet," the fencer barked quietly to himself as he awaited the arrival of his friend and ally Aegis. The fencer was most agitated, and he had a right to be, mostly considering what was after both himself and Aegis, but he knew the part metal man had stuff to do here, and he would not interfere with what he had to do. The fencer's right hand was upon the hilt of his rapier, his index finger tapping the hand-guard, his right foot tapping the ground in a quick pace, and the fact the man the fencer was waiting for was a semi-metallic giant didn't make his waiting any more fun.

The city of Darius, where Zorlo and Aegis had escaped to, was a massive city in the East, a place that truly bustled with trade and sports of all kind. The most prized by the city dwellers was the combat in the Satrap Amphitheater, a place where they pitted combatant against each-other and learned which warrior had the better metal in combat. Today was different though, today was a special event for the city. Today was the multi-fighter day of this month, and the line of combatants was short, most had left on war and other reasons. The colosseum dwellers wanted a battle, anyone to battle, and they would pay good money for it. The fencer could hear the roars of the crowd as the battle currently in session was nigh over, and this meant that the scouts would be looking for new warriors to enter the arena.

I need something to do, he thought to himself, perhaps I'll enter and get a good round of combat in whilst I wait for Aegis. Yeah, why not, the fencer told himself as a man with a strange brown veil walked up to him and began looking at him.

"You know boy," the man said, "You've got the look of a fighter about you, what do you say you head into the arena and test your mettle?" The man examined the green clothed fencer from head to toe, awaiting a response from him, but the fencer merely stood up and began moving.

Waving his hand, the green haired man said, "Thats what I was just about to go do," he reassured the strange man. The youth approached the battles desk and signed in, getting ready to battle. He looked upon the receptionist, who held out her hand and told him what to do next.

"Okay! You are in round two, which will start shortly. You'll be given a partner to work with, are you okay with that?!" The brown haired woman behind the reception counter asked. "If so, head through that door," she added pointing towards the far left door.

"Thank you, and I shall be fine with a partner," the fencer told her with a smile as he headed out onto the arena, looking about at the battlefield that had been chosen to be used. The battlefield was about the size of a football field, perhaps slightly larger, and the ground was a mix of dirt and sand, making the fencer recall in the past when he had battled in such a setting. He looked around at the crowd, the rich towards the bottom, the poor towards the top, all cheering, the noise level was most annoying to him, but it was here he would await his ally and his foes.

OoC: Okay, this battle is up. I'd like to ask everyone to end their post with their character entering the arena and looking around. Hope no one minds.

OoC: YAY for bible references just like my main metal man. Using Devin & Cari link in teh siggers.

BiC:
The crowded streets bussed with excitement, for it was the day of the multi man battle in the tournament. This was without a shadow of a doubt the most popular of all events. Children ran through the streets trying to re locate there lost families in the midst of this ordered chaos. Of course as all children did they easily found there parents ever so relieved when the familiar face shown down upon them once again. Devin looked at these children with a sort of envy. He had no parents his family stolen from him. In many ways he blamed himself for what had happened, if only he was bigger stronger then it would be better, he thought. In any case he stared intently watching wondering what it would be like for him when he was finally reunited, if he was ever reunited. “Huh Devin what are you looking at?” A sweet voice called from his side. Cari smiled her innocent, charming smile that despite the circumstances made Devin feel that much better.

“Oh nothing just day dreaming I guess,”

“You do that to much,”

“I know,” he sighed wandering for another second to the sanctum inside his head.

“So what’cha thinking about?”

“Nothing in particular,”

“Fine don’t tell me,”

“Seriously nothing,”

“Whatever, anyways where are we going? There are so many people here, you would think there was a tournament going on,”

“There is,” Devin face shown with mischief.

“Please tell me you aren’t thinking of entering us in it,”

“Well…” His voice was cut off by the sharp words of his best friend.

“Devin why do you do this to us, remember what happened last time you where almost killed!”

“But this is different we are going to have a partner today so we get him to do all the work while we watch,” Cari looked at him thoughtfully like she was trying to make an important decision.

“Fine it is not like I was going to change your mind anyways,” She threw her hands behind her head and laugh half-heartedly.

“I knew you would see it my way,” Devin teased a little bit.

“Of course who is to say anything about your amazing judgment.” She laughed a little more, she always enjoyed talking with Devin no matter what they where talking about he never seized to amaze her,” So I guess we have to go sign up,” She said walking briskly forward causing Devin to lose a little ground. He caught up, and walked side by side he couldn’t help, but smile. They walk wordlessly through the intense crowd pushing there way through the hordes. Finally it seemed they made it up to the check in table.

“A little small aren’t you kid,” The check out lady said peering over the table.

“Don’t worry about me,”

“I suppose you want your lady friend to battle with you,”

“Uh yeah,”

“Fine then,” She scowled one would guess she didn’t know how to smile properly, ”I will pair you to up with someone else just to make it fair,”

“Fine!” his fake scowl was a work of art. Combined with his natural charisma was his need to fake emotions any person save Cari would think he was generally upset. The check out lady did not say another word only starred at the odd couple. They couldn’t be more then fourteen, the girl she though must had been older based on the fact she was taller. The lady shrugged her shoulders, flicked her wrist to show where they were to go.


They followed wordlessly through the neatly carved door. The two stood silently listening to the roar of the crowd as the first combatant entered. Footsteps where heard right outside so one would assume it was there partner, hopefully this man was a great warrior. Devin, and Cari walked out adrenalin pumping threw their veins. As much as they or he hated to admit it Devin loved the thrill of battle, the roar of the crowd, but most of all he loved the attention he got.

The crowd stood on there feet amazed at the small stature of the next two entrants. The look of shock, and surprise on their faces turned too ones of joy when they saw the sword at the young boys hip. Height does not always matter in the field of battle; all that really matters is how you handle the pressure.

OoC: Using Emir my first BA character. Link in siggy! She will be using her twin blades and dagger. And aromour will be blue wolf!

BiC: 'Where is she?? She was supposed to be here more than a hour ago.' The warlord thought angrily. 'Yea Emir I'll meet you there 2 hours before the battle' Emir snorted, "Two hours my ass." The town bustled with people eagerily awaiting the tournament. Emir twitched angrily 'Don't these people have anything better to do??' Emir sighed, where was she! Finally she heard a certain noise that could only be her.

"Maya, you said that you would be here more than a hour ago."

"Yea, I know. Just give me a break would ya"


"Calm down. Focuse your energy on the battle and not me. Just remember who are opponents are. One is supposed to be a fencer of somesort. I'll focuse on him mainly. There are 2 others occopaning him. A boy from the looks of it. He carries a rapier. I'll try and keep him off you. The other is a female. Apparently she has a bow. Keep your wits about you, I've heard she likes to fool the opponent."

"Alright, let's do our best Emir!"

"Right, we should head to the colloseum now."

Maya nodded and followed Emir. When they got to the colloseum, they entered. Emir had never thought of fitting for a sport but this time, it sounded interesting. The crowd roared as both her and Maya entered. This was when they saw there opponents.

OoC: I'm using Maya, my first BA character. Hoepfully, I'll do this right.

BiC: Maya faced Zorlo, and looked him in the eyes. Zorolo stuided her eyes, and whispered to himself, "No fear in her eyes. She looks as if though she's doing nothing at all...." Maya heard every thing he said, even if he was talking under his breath. Maya glaced at Emir, and saw her aura. "Hmm, nervous.....She seems fine, though...." Maya nodded at Emir, saying she was ready to fight.

Maya froze as soon as she turned back to face Zorlo. "Wha-what the-"

Maya saw she wasn't in the arena. "Uuhh, what happened?" Maya looked around. "This place is....familar....." Everything was white. In the distance she could see a black hole, or wall. She saw she was in a white forest, nothing but white. Even the animals were white. White wolf cubs were playing. She saw white birds fly by. The only thing that wasn't white, was that black wall. Maya walked, looking for some thing. She didn't know what, maybe a way out. "Huh? Murdoc?" Maya stared hard at the figure staning in darkness. The only darkness in this world. Maya felt her self felling down. She looked up to see the figure looking at her. "Mur-murdoc?!" Maya fell through darkness, until she was back.

Maya wasn't startled at all. Maya saw fire cicrling her. "No, not yet." The small fire went away, and Maya's red eyes, which turned red while she was in the strange forest of white, went back to blue. She looked at Emir, who was giving her a weird look. Maya nodded, to say she was ready.

The warriors all stood in the arena, the distance between the two sides was fairly large. The swordsman looked into the youthful girl's eyes, seeing no fear. "No fear in her eyes," he said low as she watched him. He slid over towards the two young warriors who were talking amongst themselves. He looked at them, and then looked over at the blue armored, female warlord. This whole battle had become a bad idea in no more then after his foes and allies entered in the arena. Dammit, three of these combatants are women, this is troubling. Unless they attack, I can't fight... He was cut off as a loud roar from the crowd ended his thought process. The green eyed man looked up towards very vibrantly robed man that was stepping onto the platform just above the arena. Above his spectator area, a strange man dressed like a jester jumped out and looked around at the massive crowd. The roars of the crowd prevented the fencer from properly strategizing with his allies.

"Welcome," the jester said aloud, the crowd quieted down as the man spoke. "Today is a most grand day indeed, for today is the big double battle event. First, I'd like everyone here to properly greet our great king, the one and only, King Daniel."

The crowd exploded into cheering and chanting, "Oh great king, live forever," the great voices of thousands of people roared. The king stood up, his navy blue robes flowing as he moved, his vibrant appearance made him the apple of the kingdom's eye.

"Greetings," the king roared, his voice piercing the ears of everyone that heard him, drawing their attention to him. "Today, we have great warriors fighting in groups, so I want you to cheer for them as you cheer for me. This once small trade town is known throughout the land for its great battles, so let us see the power these warriors have," King Daniel told the people, who cheered and screamed out compliments of all kinds to him.

"And with that," the jester said, quieting the crowd again. "I introduce our combatants. On the left side of the battlefield, we have the fencer, Zorlo. His partners are a pair of young children, their names are Devin and Cari. This team looks quite fierce, so I'd keep my eyes on them. To my right, the equally fierce team of a young woman, she is quite skilled in martial arts from what we hear, Maya. Finally, the woman in the blue, the warlord that looks to be the strongest warrior down there, Emir." The jester took a quick breath, the screaming was taking its toll on his voice, he knew the people loved this idea of battle. With one last roar from the crowd, the arena quieted down slightly, giving the warriors time to discuss strategies.

The three warriors moved into a circle, the fencer wanted to see what they came up with. "Alright young ones, this should be most fun, I just have one ethical dilemma."

"And that is?!" The young girl inquired.

"I can't fight women unless they attack me."

"I see," the children both said as they looked at each-other, almost about to laugh. "I think we'll leave you here and take em ourselves," Devin muttered.

"Not a good idea," Zorlo told them pointing at the warlord. "She could probably beat you both by herself. Now, I'll battle her, and you can handle the other woman."

"Okay, but how can you fight her?" Cari asked, nearly confused.

"Once she strikes, I can fight her, so I just need to wait," the fencer assured as he drew his blade, stepping towards his foes, leaving the young ones to battle with the other woman. "I'll warn you once, miss. Fighting me is no picnic," he told her as he pointed his rapier at her. "But on that note, lets have fun," he said as he readied to counter attack.

OoC: Now, in the words of several people, let the games begin.

OoC: Sorry for the wait, but I guess you are lucky I can procrastinate mush longer then this just ask Zorolo.

BiC:
Emir decided to take the offensive, for she charged forward dagger in hand. Yet Zorlo did not budge he was waiting for something, but what they did not know. She was about three feet when she swung her dagger at the chest of the green haired fencer who still refused to move. The blade swiped across his chest cutting his shirt to reveal chain mail. The first attack was all Zorlo needed with that he lunged forward the tip of his blade ending just an inch from Emir’s neck. This took her a little, as she stepped back away from its deadly tip. “The first attack is all I need” Zorlo said half to her half to him self.

Else where on the battle field Devin stood watching the man with great respect, yet his attention turn when he heard Cari cry out, not in pain, but from shock. He turned, and all in one swift motion garbed his dagger from his boot and tossed it at the beast attacking Cari. The blade twirled in air, but still its tip rammed into the wolf’s chest causing not death, but pain. “You ok!” he said rushing to the young warriors aid.

“Ye…ah…Yeah I’m fine just taken by surprise,” She said as her hand quickly grabbed the Bo staff at her waist. With a push of a button the staff extended to its full size,” Let do this,”

“Yeah,” He spoke quietly grabbing the whip at his wait. The injured wolf wasted no time to attack, for it lunged into the air aiming for the kill zone, Cari’s neck. This time however she was ready for the attack as she sent the beast away with a crack of her staff. The wolf rolled a single time, but managed to end up on its feet. It got into an attack position growling at the one who dared attack him. The wolf’s attention got turned away when it felt a stinging sensation on its face as Devin’s whip dug into its skin. A few drops of blood left the wolf’s new injury, by now it was weak the dagger from the beginning almost killed it, but the beast continued it useless fight when it should have ran.

This time the beast jumped for Devin, but again its attempt was useless. Devin grabbed his shield from his back bashing it against the skull of the hairy monster sending it flying. It hit the ground with a thud nothing moving, dead or knocked out, either way it was no longer a problem for the two small warriors. Devin smiled at Cari, as she smiled back, then at once they both turned to look at Maya who was watching the events unfold with her cold blue eyes. “That was fun, but have you got anything harder,” Devin mocked as Cari giggled at the joke.

Her cold blue eyes just stared not really knowing what to make of the two who stood before her. She looked down shaking her head either is disbelief or for being unimpressed, but no matter the case this caused the two warriors to giggle at the display. She looked up sharply this time her eyes showed a glimpse of anger, or hatred. This look caused the two to shut up, but did not stop them from taking out there weapons preparing for the wolf girls attack.

OoC: Yea, my turn!!

BiC: Emir's dagger clashed against Zorlo's sword. He was tougher than she thought.

"Your tough fencer. We should make this interesting!"

Emir jumped back and at the same moment, returned her dagger and pulled out her duel blades! She rushed Zorlo once again, but he easily evaded. 'He's fast too' she thought to herself. At the moment he lunged out, giving Emir a small cut on her waist.

"Your going to have to be faster than that Warlord."

"Don't worry fencer, you haven't seen anything yet!"

Emir glanced quickly over to Maya, it appered that she had caught the young girl off guard. 'She should be able to handle herself' Emir twisted around, kicking Zorlo in the stomache, he only flinched. 'This is going to be much harder than I thought'

"Is that all Warlord?"

He struck out once again, but this time, Emir was ready. She swung out with her right blade and as she suspected, he jumped to the left. Instantly, she swung her left blade wounding the fencer.

"Your good Warlord."

"First of all, my name isn't Warlord, it's Emir."

"Well than Emir, it's nice to meet someone that is almost as fast as me. I'm Zorlo!"

"Well than Zorlo, hope you're ready to lose!"

OoC: *SIghs* Ok, my turn.

BiC: Maya noticed she was wearing a long sleeves shirt. She looked up at her wolf, and called him.

"That's enough, Wolfen," Maya whispered."I'll take care of things..."

Wolfen bowed, and ran into the shadows. Maya looked up at the two oppoents. Maya started walking towards them. Then her pace became faster. Then she ran towards Devin, ran behind him, and striked him on his back a few times. Devin then fall on the floor, and couldn't move.

"Wha-what the-?" Maya looked down at Devin, then looked up at Cari. Cari jumped with surprise. Cari got her staff ready. Maya walked towards Cari. Cari held her staff tightly. Maya ran, but this time, jupmed in the air, and landed on Cari. Cari fell on her back, and couldn't move.

"Get off me! Cari yelled as she tried to push Maya off. Maya shifted her weight, so Cari couldn't move.

"You were light before. What's going on? Devin! Devin, get up!" Cari yelled.

"UH, I'm tring! I can't move!" Devin tried moving one of his arms. With all his might, he manged to move it an inch.

Maya's ears dissapeared, and were replaced with black wolf ears. Maya's wolf ears shifted, listening to Devin's sounds carefully. Waiting for him to attack. Since she was on Cari, he would attack. But she was ready. She listened hard, Devin's sturggling sounds came, as he tried to get up. Maya waited, and stayed on top of Cari. Waiting for him, so she could attack.

OoC: First, Avyiur, general respect dictates you don't read your foes character's mind. Second, what happened to your character WG, cuz I have zero clue. Oh and Puck is right, he made me wait like three weeks once.

BiC: The fencer stared at this Emir person, she was pretty strong, even for him, who was a practiced warrior. The time had come to test the woman, and the fencer would fight with everything he needed to. Sliding his right hand into his buckler, the fencer readied himself for his first style of combat, and see how his foe responded to his oncoming attacks. the woman grew tired of waiting for him to do something as she charged with her twin swords ready and began swinging at the left handed swordsman. Her swings were fast and accurate, but the fencer moved his right arm, easily deflecting the woman's left blade as he moved his body in fluid motions to evade her right hand sword when he wasn't deflecting with his sword. This woman was fast and strong, but he could easily use his speed to match her.

Not bad, but time to show her some real speed, the fencer told himself with a smile as he turned his right foot back as he took a step back and blocked her left blade with his buckler. She swung her dual blade quickly after it, in a low arch towards him, but he absorbed it with his sword and the two stood weapon locked. His right arm up, fending off her sword, his left arm low, blocking her other weapon. "Not bad," he told her as he spun his arms, making her do the same thing as he slipped back and kicked her in the chest-plate of her armor and threw her back slightly as he did a swift backflip. "Perhaps you could be a fun fight," he told her as he landed on his feet and gawked at her.

The woman, Emir, spun her blades in her hands, watching the swordsman closely, gauging his power as best she could. For him, she would prove most entertaining, and he turned his left foot out quickly and burst forwards at her, quickly moving in to encircle her. He moved in a circle around the young woman who watched him closely, awaiting his next attack, but when he finally did strike, she was wholly ready with a defense. He swung his sword down at her and she turned quickly and absorbed his blade's force with her twin blades as he his eyes met hers as they crossed weapons. She repelled his blade with a quick move, throwing him off balance slightly, but he quickly ducked down and kicked at the woman's legs and made her fall on her rear. The fencer slid back on his heels as he used his shielded hand to slow himself down. He faced down the warlord that was fighting him with a good deal of both power and skill. Turning his head slightly, he saw that the young ones were having trouble with the woman dressed in black, the girl Maya.

I'll have to defeat this woman before I can help them, but something is unnatural about that girl, the fencer told himself as he returned his gaze to the warlord, Emir. "Having fun yet?!" He asked her with a hint of excitement at the battle. "Do not underestimate the power of those children," the fencer turned his head and yelled to Maya. "They may yet surprise you yet!"

OoC: WG I would ask you not to downplay my characters again.

BiC:
“We will see” The girl in black whispered to herself, it was quite obvious she thought little if anything of the two warriors who apposed her, but as all lesson do it will hit her hard. Meanwhile Devin laid on the ground apparently paralyzed, but little to the knowledge of anyone else he was fine, the attack from the girl in black did little but bounce off the shield present on his back. Quickly, and quietly he removed a small shuriukin from the pouch on his side. With a flick of his wrist the weapon flew through the air silently, so much that not even Maya’s keen ears could detect the small missile aiming for her. Maya let out a small yelp as the metallic object pierced her skin, her eyes flared with anger as she turned to face a rather content looking boy.

“Gotcha,” he said lying on his back, hands behind his head. With a swift motion he jumped to his feet still smiling as Cari got up from behind Maya. “Seriously though what do you take me for a wimp? You barley grazed my shield yet think I am paralyzed a little overconfident aren’t you?” he said laughing to himself, “Oh well On Guard then,” he said drawing his rapier from it sheath, and pointing it at the weaponless girl.

The black clothed warrior took exception to that, and charged forward claws shinning in the bright daylight. From all around the crowd jeered screaming things inaudible due to the intense noise. Devin let her get close enough for her to attempt an attack, but it fell short after being blocked by the youngest of the warriors’ shield. He kicked her away with a relative ease, but she stayed on her feet. She began to run forward as Devin’s gloved hand tightened around the handle of his weapon. He lunged forward, but the wolf warrior spun around the other side, in retaliation he spun around the opposite direction, sheathing his blade as he did. The girl was facing the right way first, and attempted to swipe at Devin who was still turning, it would have worked if he hadn’t have suspected the attack, and ducked. While down he tightened his grip and threw it out as fast as he could, razor edges coming out of his black gloves. He raised to his feet seemingly faster then the wind itself slashing at Maya’s face. Of course such an attack she was not expecting, and the attack hit with great precision creating four small gashes on her cheeks. A couple drops of blood fell to the ground this only made the already roaring crowd call louder then before.

Devin jumped back a odd smile on his face as he saw Cari watching with approval, and admiration, “Keep trying you’ll get better,” He mocked only adding to the girl in black ire.

“Your time will come,”

“Maybe so, but today is not that day, now if you would be so kind and try, and fail again we can get this over with,” he said rolling his hand nonchalantly.

OoC: Sweetness, my turn once again!!!

BiC: What is Maya doing? That kid is gonna attack her if she doesn't move. Emir then returned her focused her back onto Zorlo. Their swords clashing together and showering sparks on the ground. This guy, he's strong. This is really going to be difficult! Emir brought her leg up and kicked Zorlo on the back of the knee, making in feighn a little.

"Heh, trying that isn't going to work Emir."

Emir then brought her right sword down, if she could get her whirlwind right, Zorlo would be sliced. Lets see if this works! Emir jumped up, and started spinning. But something happened. A wound from a previous battle had reopened and was bleeding heavily. She got dizzy, and she couldn't use whirlwind if she was dizzy. The wound throbbed, its pain corsing through her body. Why, why now did it have to reopen?!? She hit the ground hard, a knee on the ground. A lot of blood spilled when she landed. The pain wanted to make her throw up.She wanted to cry out but she didn't want to look weak infront of a huge crowd. She couldn't go on with a wound bleeding this heavily. Her mind replayed what had happened to her!

***She had returned to Aden to see it destroyed. Antharas! The Devil Land Dragon had returned. Emir knew where its den was. She got on Valakas and flew to the city of Giran. Here, she traveled to Dragon Valley, home of Antharas. She easily found the den of the giant dragon feind. Emir prepared herself, the huge dragon would be nearly impossible to defeat. When she entered, she noticed an entire army trying to kill the dragon. Many of them though, were dead. She suddenly saw a particulay Dark Elf fighting! Ryoko!! Emir ran down as quickly as she could unsheathing her spear. As she ran, she flung the spear into the left eye of the dragon. It struck perfectly. Antharas flew in and started clawing the great dragon but even he was wasn't much help. She then drew out her bow and launched a silver arrow and struck Antharas' right eye. She put her bow away and retrieved her spear and put that away aswell. Emir then drew out her duel blades.

"Emir, but how is it possible!!" Ryoko spoke sounding shocked

Emir ran down to her and nodded. Emir and Ryoko had a killing move together. They could finally defeat Antharas with it!! They put both of there backs together and jumped. Both of them started to spin, four blades spinning aswell. They stabbed through Antharas chest, and struck its heart. But before he died, he brought one giant claw down and stabbed Emir almost all the way through the stomach. Emir's wind was knocked out of her. Antharas died with it's claw still in Emir. Emir blacked out aswell. It took her nearly a week to finally regain consciousness. Her wound hadn't fully healed when she signed up for this tournament thing. She didn't think that it would reopen during the fight!***

She brought herself back into reality. She needed to fight. But her energy was running out.She had to think of something! If Zorlo rushes me now, I'm done for!

OoC: yea its short but this should be a good little plot twist!!!

OoC: Gee Puck, sore loser much? J/K! Any who, it's my turn now!

BiC: Maya stood up, and stared at Devin.

"Don't under esitmate me. I may be 14, but I can prove to be a strong warrior." Maya calming said. Maya then looked at the corner of her eye, and saw Emir. She looked back at the two warriors, then back at Emir. She saw Zorlo, and thought. With out knowing it, Maya ran in front of Emir, and took the blow from Zorlo. She just looked at Zorlo.

"What the-?" Zorlo's face was in awe. Maya looked like nothing had happened to her. As if though a gust of wind just passed on by. Maya was bleeding badly on her stomach. Then a circle of fire swilred around her. When the fire disaperaed, her whole body was black wolf fur, her ears, and nose were a wolf's, she had four tails as well. She then sank in the shadow below her, and reappeared in front of Cari, and smacked her down. Cari got up and wacked Maya with her staff. But Maya caught it, and shoved her. Devin ran towrads Maya, but she jumped in the air, and landed on his back.

"This well be more interesting..." Maya whispered to her self.

The fencer had seen the black attired woman take his attack and then walk away as if nothing had happened, but he moved to check upon Emir, who was bleeding rather badly. The fencer placed his sword on the ground and looked at the woman's wound, trying to gauge just how bad it was. The wound was very bad, and the fencer would need to act quickly to save this woman's life. He reached his hand into his others pocked and pulled out medical tape and looked at the woman with a smile.

"Thats not a very clean looking wound. Let me bandage it up for you to help you heal faster. You are in no state to fight, so let me help you and you can rest," the green haired man told her with a smile as he began to bandage the wound slowly, trying to prevent from harming her further. It was a short process, and in almost no time, he had managed to bandage her wound enough to stop the bleeding. "What are you thinking fighting with such a bad wound, you could have died," he said in a worried voice as he looked at the wound again. I wonder what happened to give her such a bad wound though? His thoughts wondered shortly as he picked up his sword and looked at the wolf girl attacking the young boy. The fencer had respect for the boy and wondered if the boy would let the fencer train him after this battle was done. That was of little concern to the green haired man now as he knew that he would have to face down this threat and assist the boy as best he could.

The boy was using his rapier to fend off the black furred creature's claws as she swung wildly at him. The girl with the staff would rise from time to time and swing her staff, but the wolf creature would easily block it or deflect it and then smack the girl away. The boy was both brave and fierce as he protected the girl he traveled with by putting his life on the line by fending off the wolf girl. The fencer had no choice, he would need to step in to aid the children, mostly since it seemed his foe was to wounded to fight on. He would need to act fast to even out the battlefield for the kids against the wolf girl, and subduing this person seemed to be a most difficult task. Suddenly, the fencer caught site of the wolf creature getting a small cut on its hand, but then quickly backhanding the youth in the face. With this, the swordsman burst towards the wolf girl, he would aid these kids and save their lives, as he hoped they would do for him.

The wolf woman raised her right claw above her head, about to swing it upon the young boy. With a quick motion, she struck, but found the blade of the fencer holding her claws from drawing near the boy, he would not let this youth die so easily. Her power was astounding, but he could easily balance it out as he braced his sword with his buckler and pushed against it, throwing his foe's hand back, making her stumble, and he slashed quickly at her, but she jumped back to avoid any real damage. She stepped back and brought her claws down, near the ground, and charged at him on all fours, quickly jumping it and swiping at the swordsman's head, but he stepped back slightly and dodged the attack. As he fell back, the fencer used his right hand to stop his fall and spun himself around and kicked the woman in the chest, throwing her onto her back a few feet away. The youth stood up and looked at the wolf woman, he knew she was strong, but he was for certain stronger.

"Devin, are you okay," the swordsman asked as he glanced back slightly at the boy as he stood up.

"I'm fine," the boy said as he rose slowly. The girl, slightly behind the younger fencer began to get up.

"What about me?" Cari asked him slightly upset she was ignored.

"Sorry," the fencer said as he rubbed his head with his right hand. "How are you doing, little lady?"

"Fine," she groaned as she got ready for battle.

"You two should know that this foe is not a normal person, she has some odd wolf powers. Be careful," the green haired man warned as he kept his eyes on his rising foe.

"Like we didn't know that," Cari sneered at the fencer.

Zorlo smiled as Maya rose and rushed him again, and he readily used his buckler to absorb the force of her claws, but he stepped back as she began slashing at his shield with each hand, alternating every few seconds. She's pretty good, the fencer told himself with a great smile, Let's see how good, he added as he thrust his sword at the what had been a young woman, who merely moved her head and began dodging as he mixed up slashes and thrusts at her until the two kids charged in a pincer, trying to catch her off guard, but he wolf woman pushed backwards and went to her allies side. The three warriors had taken that victory, but barely. "We must be careful young ones. She is not weak, and if her ally recovers enough to fight, we could be in trouble," he told the two of them grimly.

By then the crowd was on its feet, they where witnessing an epic in the making. King Daniel on the other hand did not look as impressed, for he did not want the children to die. He hated seeing death of innocence, and this battle did not sit well with him. He whispered an order in a guard’s ear, and the guard nodded and went off silently.

“Not a problem she just caught us off our guard,” Devin scoffed,

“That’s right we can handle her,” Cari said approvingly taking out her bow for the first time in the battle.

“I’m not sure you kids know what you are getting yourselves into,”

“We never do,” Cari laughed as she too an arrow from her quiver, and placing it on the delicate string of her bow.

“Now go Zorlo we can handle ourselves here, I’ve got a plan” He said standing directly in front of Cari. Zorlo look confused for a second, but nodded he knew the kids had to fight the battle on their own to prove to themselves that they can take on any challenge. He walked away towards the recuperating warrior while Devin waited sword in hand for the odd girl to attack.

As he had hopped the girl obliged running forward at a blistering speed towards Devin. She came closer, and closer, but as she did he only muttered to himself ”Wait for it,” she was almost an arms length away when he set his plan into action. Quickly he dropped to the ground, and the arrow Cari had kept had been let go, and sent flying towards the odd wolf warrior. Unfortunately the beast named Maya was too fast, as she jumped over the arrow completely.

Maya landed on top of Devin best friend pinning her shoulders down with the beast’s large wolf like feet. It raised it’s claw high in the air, but still the blood thirsty crowd cheered it mattered not the age only the fact they got to see death. Cari closed her eyes tight waiting for death as she whispered something inaudible to her self, which seemed to give her a type of peace. The claw started its deadly decent when a voice called from behind. “If you hurt her so help me God I will tear your head from your shoulders myself” Devin’s voice no longer sounded innocent, but harsh, and brutal, but for some it sounded just right.

“And just what do you plan to do about it,” The one who was one known as the girl is black barked through her sharp teeth, “She will die then you will,”

But Devin only repeated himself, “If you hurt her so help me God I will tear your head from your shoulders myself,” the beast turned around at him he looked older that second then any before it, he looked as though he would have killed Maya right there. His blade was pointed at her straight as an arrow, and showed no signs of mercy in its tip. Yet the beast named Maya engaged her attack anyways, Cari saw the claw move in slow motion at her head, but a millisecond before contact the beast was sent flying. Cari saw Devin’s smiling face as he shoulder bashed the black wolf like creature away. “Cari are you ok,” He said dropping to one knee to tend to her wounds.

“Don’t worry I am fine,” She said blushing, “ Devin I….WATCH OUT!” her screamed was enough for Devin to know to move. Lucky he did as a claw-swiped right where his head was. It was back running the moment for them, and it was angrier then ever. Her seemingly red eyes flashed at the young fencer who was picking himself out of the dust.

“Enough is enough,” He said half to himself half to the odd opponent he faced.

“Fool you have no idea the power you face,”

“Then show me,” he said looking towards the fallen Cari, “I…We will take everything you’ve got so show us the best,”

“You will die soon…” She started but was interrupted by the black haired fencer.

“No it will be you,” His words where harsher then he wanted, but the massage was as clear as freshly fallen snow, but his actions spoke louder as he tossed his dagger, which he found on the ground a few seconds earlier, at the beast name Maya. Its tip spun through the air it was a sword piercing the finest armor, it was a knife plunged into the heart of a king, it was love piercing into the soul.

OoC: The last sentance is a metaphor in case you didn't realize. And i enjoyed writing this post.

Emir let the world around her slip away. For what seemed like only moments, felt like an eternity to her. She then felt the pressence of another person. It was Zorlo. For some reason as to which she could not understand, he was helping her. Hmp, if he thinks that I am going to die because of this wound. he is wrong! Still, he worked quickly bandaging her. He then got up and left, and she knew why. Those kids must still be fighting Maya. . . . . . . MAYA! She sat up, pain corsong through her once again. She got up, shaking at first but soon her body stomped. She ran foward. I have enough energy to stop her from destroying them, they are only kids! She put her left blade away but still held her right blade in her hand. Emir then deflected the dagger fling towards Maya.

"Enough, no one is to die here. This was a battle to prove who is the strongest. Not for others to kill each other. Maya, please enough is enough. We all have wounds, some are worse than others, but if we let this continue, we will all be killed! Stand down, all of you!!!"

The others just looked at her. Maya growled and the children dared not to stand down. Emir would not let innocent children be killed by Maya or the other way around. Finally the children lowed there weapons, but Maya still stood her ground.

"Maya, stand down, or face the consequences"

Maya growled, and growled, and growled.

"I-I-I can't- My demon side- Won't let me!" Maya cried out. The crowd was slient for a moment. Maya starting jumping up and down. Swishing her head side to side. Maya was out of control.

"Stop it, stop it, stop it, stop it, stop it!!" Maya cried. Tring to control her demon half, she tried staing clear of every one. Her demon side was angry. He wasn't going to let Maya transform bcak, untill every one diied that had harmed her.

She pleaded to the wolf demon with in her, "Stop, please! No more, no more!" Maya ran into the wall, and couldn't controll herself. Then she thought to herself. He doesn't want me hurt any more. I'll just keep tring to transform back, until he sees I'm hurt. Maya keep tring, and tring. Her demon half saw scratch marks on her.

"Maya! Stop Maya! You're hurting yourself!" Her demon screamed inside her heart. Maya then saw a fire circle around her. She said to her self, Yes! It worked! When the circle disappearded, Maya was back to her human self. She had scratches all over her body. But she looked like nothing had happened, with that same face she always had.

OoC: Wow, it looks pretty long.

The fencer, the least wounded of all the warriors, walked behind the children and placed his hands upon their heads. The two children looked up at the swordsman, both were slightly confused as to what was going on, but all the green haired man did was smile. The fencer then looked upon the foes that he and the children were facing, the two women that had been proving a most interesting fight. The two women were, or at least appeared, to be in no shape or form to fight any longer. The fencer was uncertain of what to do as he looked upon the two wounded female warriors.

The fencer walked around the two young fighters as he sheathed his sword and removed his buckler. He smiled widely at the two female warriors as he crossed his arms and looked at the ground, lost in thought. The crowd had gone completely quiet, not a sound was heard from anyone in the crowd as the fencer sat in silent thought. The masses began to grow impatient at the concept of needing to wait for the battle to resume and began to scream things such as, "Continue," or, "Fight already, we haven't got all day." All the masses did was anger the fencer as he thought. The green haired youth could not decide to end the battle for all of the warriors, but he would see what they wanted. If any of them opposed, battle would be inevitable. He would need to decide what he wanted to do first, because despite the fact he had been enjoying the battle, to continue would be dangerous for everyone in the battle.

What should I say?! He wondered as he still looked at the ground. This is so hard, I don't know if I wish to battle on or to leave and go find Aegis. Tis his fault I'm in this arena to begin with, if he wasn't so incredibly late, then I wouldn't have gotten bored and decided to sign up for this battle. What to do?

The other warriors were still watching him, the crowd was now throwing trash and yelling obscenities at the group, trying to get them to fight on. The fencer finally lifted his head up and began to speak. "This has been a hard battle my new comrades, but I do not think we can continue any further. You, my foes, are far to hurt to fight effectively, heal up and we shall battle you again. I have enjoyed this battle, and I hope to see you on the battle field again." The crowd booed and hissed at the fencer as he spoke and threw whatever they could at him. The fencer would wait to see what the others decided to do now.

The crowd was not happy with the fencer’s words. They booed, and hissed at the five warriors who fought their hearts out for there entertainment. They started chanting over, and over again “We want blood, we want blood” There ravings where disturbing to the younger of the warriors, but for the older it seemed almost normal for them. The crowd was shut up however by the roar of a trumpet and the sight of their king.

The large gates opened, and king Daniel in all his glory rode onto the battlefield on top of his pure white stallion. Behind him several dozen of his finest guards rushed the arena surrounding the warriors with the blades drawn. The armored warriors surrounded the five combatants, for the five huddled in each facing a different direct, but all with weapons drawn. The great guards of king Daniel pointed their great swords at the five waiting for the king’s command.

The king himself drew his blade, and pointed it at the five. Then wordlessly he brought his sword straight up in front of his face. Slowly he brought it forward an inch or two, then down to his side. The many men of the king did the same. Zorlo was the first to return the salute bringing his rapier up then down again, catching the idea Devin did it as well then slowly the rest of the combatants. “Ladies and gentlemen of my kingdom, these men and women have risked there live to please you, yet still you boo them. There has been enough bloodshed for today, no child will die in this arena. Give gratitude for these men women boys and girls who fought there hearts out, for it is me your king asking you to,” The kind pleaded with the crowd, slowly at first the crowd started clapping. Then it got faster, and faster till everybody was on there feet.

Through the din Daniel rode up to the five who had shown bravery” You will each be paid as if you won, you have shown true bravery and I salute you,” One last time the king saluted, Devin, Cari, Zorlo, Emir, and even Maya saluted back.

* * * * *

“A thousand gold pieces Devin where rich!”

“Yeah,” Devin smiled a big smile as they counted there winning outside the large amphitheater.

“What are we going to do first!” Cari asked excitingly it had been a long time before they could afford anything.

“First..” Devin started, but stopped for a second then regained his thoughts, “ First we have dinner, we need to celebrate,”

“What about after that I think we should…” Cari started to say, but was caught off by a familiar voice.

“Maybe after that you would come with us,” Zorlo said walking towards the young warriors, “And me, and my friend could help you hone your skills. You are skilled but there is room for improvement,” Aegis Irona who was standing silently beside him nodded.

“Dude really!” Devin look up at amazement at Zorlo, he couldn’t believe that such a great warrior would want him as an apprentice.

“Of course young Devin it would be my pleasure to help the future warriors of the world,” Devin looked at Cari who was now sitting silently beside him. Cari sighed, and nodded.

“Not like I could stop you,”

“Thanks,” Devin felt himself hug his friend then look at his new master, “Ok,”

“Just call us when your ready, I’m sure you kids have plenty to talk about,” Aegis still stood silently watching the actions of the kids, he had never had an apprentice, and wasn’t sure he wanted one, but it was for the best he guessed.

Devin, and Cari walked side by side into the fading sunlight, happier then before. They had money, they had masters, but best of all they still had each other.

Ooc: This post owns.

Good job young ones I hope you had enjoyed this battle and learned much from it. For now this battle has come to a close, but I can see many more in your future. Welcome to the Amphitheater, and please enjoy your stay.

Well, what will I do with this. I should probly buy somethings to help me heal faster. Emir continued walking. Her wound still hurt but was no longer bleeding. The kids and that fencer have probly left and Maya told me good-bye after the tournament. I guess after what happened must have given her a scare. Emir continued walking, the sun had started to set. Perhaps some day i'll see them all again! With the sun behind her, she kept walking. Walking off into the distance , heading for home!

Maya looked down at the ground. I can't believe that happened. At least I was able to change back... Maya looked up at the setting sun, and just stared.

"Well, tomorrow's a new day. With new surprises. Though my life hasn't changed. I'm still the loner that I've always been..." Maya walked towards the sunset, only looking back once at the warriors, and smiled for the first time.