Soldiers of Light, ch. 1: "Here we go again" - Page 7

Dracorion · 05-25-2010, 12:05 AM

Yoshiro dodged Ichirou's flailing arms and jumped back a few feet, surveying the area. The crowd was still asleep. He was being assailed by a superstrong giant. And a shadowy figure had appeared from nowhere and rushed him. Very very bad. And if he kept fighting here, there was a good chance he would burn down the whole village.

This next trick would take some effort. Luckily, Yoshiro was feeling refreshed like he just woke from a good night's sleep. He closed his eyes for a second, concentrating, then swung Tetsukaki at nothing in particular. At once, walls of fire shot up all around him and his two opponents. Ichirou and Motou found themselves in separate parts of a maze made out of a flames. A simple, short maze leading to a forest outside the village, with arrows captioned "COME AND GET ME" pointing the right way.

At the end of the maze, inside the forest, waited Yoshiro. Hopefully, the enemies would follow him, and he could hopefully get them to surrender, or failing that confront them here away from innocents.

Geminex · 05-25-2010, 12:45 AM

Tensuo had got word of battle taking place several miles south of his current hideout, and hadn't hesitated. He knew that the time had come that they had prepared for, and he had already set things in motion. Mercenaries were gathering, scouts were riding out... and assassins should, hopefully start converging soon. Nothing high-quality yet, but the skilled ones had long waiting lists. It'd take some time until he got a response from them, but they'd respond eventually. For now, he would wait, and coordinate, and maybe lend a hand himself.

He'd arrived on the outskirts of the village quickly enough, but the afternoon sunlight limited what he could do quite strongly. Scouts reported a variety of engagements, word was that even the Vile Blade-bearer himself was involved!
But alas, shadows were his territory. Not the light of day.

Though now one of their foes, a fire-wielding half-demon had entered the forest. And if there was one thing forests had in abundance, other than trees, it was convenient shadows. He felt himself meld with them as he entered the forest, felt himself becoming immaterial, unseeable, and very, very quick. And now, where was that half-demon?

Bard The 5th LW · 05-25-2010, 01:11 AM

"Ahh hey there pal," Ichirou said to Motou during his attack on Yoshiro. "Good to see you, don't worry, I'm in a good mood. Willing to share some of the bloodshed. That's just assuming it lasts long enough however.."

The battle was likely approaching its end. The man obviously wanted to move the battlefield, and Ichirou frankly never cared for that. He was simply going to charge and take him out.

"Just get a medic on hold," Ichirou said to Motou as he patted the flames off his shoulder and chest. He couldn't let Yoshiro get too far away, so he had to act quickly.

"AHHH AHHHH AHAHAHHA," was the noise that resounded as Ichirou made a mad rush through the fire labyrinth. He wasn't taking any turns nor was he stopping, he was taking the brunt of the fires as he charged through. He apparently had a thing for self-immolation. He didn't show it through his actions, but he was in bad shape. The lack of pain was all that was keeping him forwards, seeing as how small fires were starting on his back and shoulders. His gauntlets were increasing in heat to, and his hair was singed with embers.

When Ichirou finally broke through the walls of fire, he looked like something straight outta Hell. He was on fire and giggling like a maniac when he rushed at Yoshiro, raising a burnt arm to deliver a punch. He could slowly feel Resilience running out, and his injuries would catch up within the hour. It was Yoshiro or Ichirou at this point, do or die.

Astral Harmony · 05-25-2010, 01:34 AM

Tsubasa shrugged. There was just too much commotion and nothing was going to be resolved on either side. So, with only a small sigh, Tsubasa made her exit. "When you're done with that one, feel free to join me, would you?" she called down to the other Team Rocket members. "I'm going to go keep an eye on Dai-sama."

Know your enemy. Daisuke Kurama had allies for sure. Tsubasa was eager to learn who they all were. So, not willing to add to combat that already seemed one-sided and a certain victory, the demon kunoichi in the white kimono exited the village, not exactly keeping Kurama in her sight, but tracking him from a distance. There just wasn't enough hiding places to track him from a closer distance.

DanteFalcon · 05-25-2010, 01:43 AM

Motou flinched with the fire and actually did take the turns, not being the berserker that Ichirou was but also was not backing down. He ran through the rather simple maze and followed Ichirou out towards the forest.

"You're going to get us both killed at this rate." Despite saying this he was clearly undaunted and was more than ready to enjoy this fight. And if Ichirou got too close to death he'd serve as a nice blood font for Motou.

Dracorion · 05-25-2010, 02:11 AM

Yoshiro easily dodged Ichirou's half-assed punch, and jumped back a few paces, setting a distance between himself and his attackers. "That is enough." He said angrily, and suddenly the flames on Ichirou engulfed him completely. But they extinguished just as quickly as they had spread, as Yoshiro caught his temper. "Leave this place. And leave me alone." He said calmly, now holding Tetsukaki perpendicular to the ground.

Geminex · 05-25-2010, 03:52 AM

"Leave this place. And leave me alone."

Tensuo smiled. However steely his voice, and threatening his manner had been, he really didn't feel like it. And now he had extinguished his fires, inviting the shadows back, and turned his back to him. Tensuo was all for picking his battles, and not being hasty, but this was about as good an opportunity as he was going to get. Still, no need to be hasty... the dagger could wait. For now...

His crossbow was already drawn, and, as he sped from shadow to shadow, he stopped a few meters away, just momentarily, took brief aim, and fired off the steel bolt, disappearing in the darkness again, already reloading, before he it had even struck.

Menarker · 05-25-2010, 11:55 AM

Erayo sighed as everyone left town. And another figure jumped in. At this rate, it would never finish.

The flames had been snuffed out by the user's own will, so the tall broad humanoid demon, who could easily resemble a bear, picked himself from his resting place, yawned heavily with a large stretching motion and charged toward the forest, his body never getting fatigued or weak as the Demon of Slumber and thus of rest. He disliked getting personally involved, but he hated destructive demons and busy-bodies even more. He'd never get any sleep.

Erayo radiated his aura outwardly so that himself and the spear user got the benefits and everything and everyone else felt tired and drained. Selecting out of all the targets involved, he focused on Motou as he dashed with impressive base speed and power, swiping his large powerful arms toward the demon's chest with the force of the bear, his favorite animal. Typical for someone who loves hibernating, really.

DanteFalcon · 05-25-2010, 01:34 PM

Motou felt a sudden state of lethargy, eyes closing slightly and movements slowing. Very atypical of him. Possibly some other effect at work. He didn't really have time to consider though as apparently a rather large and mostly hairless bear was attacking him.

Correction: A rather large and very stupid hairless bear.

Who or whatever it was had taken swipes at his chest. The area he was currently protecting with metal, spiked gauntlets. He didn't need to be fully awake or aware to slightly reposition his arms so the spikes would block and injure his opponents arms or hands.

Dauntasa · 05-25-2010, 02:02 PM

Katashi was annoyed. Generally, he hit people and then they died. This was not the case with his current opponent. And there was Kurama. From what he had been told about the man, that was a fight he could only win one on one. That not being an option, it was time to beat a retreat. As he turned to find an opening, he noticed a large metal object attached to a chain coming for him. Catching it in one hand, he swung it around at Yojimbo, who dived flat to avoid it. Then he sent it flying back at Izuko, and, sensing an oppurtunity, took off the way he came.

05-25-2010, 12:05 AM	#61
Dracorion Moves Like Jagger, Kupo! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: To the south, a little to the left... Or to the right. Posts: 4,910	Yoshiro dodged Ichirou's flailing arms and jumped back a few feet, surveying the area. The crowd was still asleep. He was being assailed by a superstrong giant. And a shadowy figure had appeared from nowhere and rushed him. Very very bad. And if he kept fighting here, there was a good chance he would burn down the whole village. This next trick would take some effort. Luckily, Yoshiro was feeling refreshed like he just woke from a good night's sleep. He closed his eyes for a second, concentrating, then swung Tetsukaki at nothing in particular. At once, walls of fire shot up all around him and his two opponents. Ichirou and Motou found themselves in separate parts of a maze made out of a flames. A simple, short maze leading to a forest outside the village, with arrows captioned "COME AND GET ME" pointing the right way. At the end of the maze, inside the forest, waited Yoshiro. Hopefully, the enemies would follow him, and he could hopefully get them to surrender, or failing that confront them here away from innocents. __________________ Dracorion's dumbass color is Royal Blue. If you see that color, you better run the fuck away.

05-25-2010, 02:11 AM	#66
Dracorion Moves Like Jagger, Kupo! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: To the south, a little to the left... Or to the right. Posts: 4,910	Yoshiro easily dodged Ichirou's half-assed punch, and jumped back a few paces, setting a distance between himself and his attackers. "That is enough." He said angrily, and suddenly the flames on Ichirou engulfed him completely. But they extinguished just as quickly as they had spread, as Yoshiro caught his temper. "Leave this place. And leave me alone." He said calmly, now holding Tetsukaki perpendicular to the ground. __________________ Dracorion's dumbass color is Royal Blue. If you see that color, you better run the fuck away.

05-25-2010, 11:55 AM	#68
Menarker OMG! WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,802	Erayo sighed as everyone left town. And another figure jumped in. At this rate, it would never finish. The flames had been snuffed out by the user's own will, so the tall broad humanoid demon, who could easily resemble a bear, picked himself from his resting place, yawned heavily with a large stretching motion and charged toward the forest, his body never getting fatigued or weak as the Demon of Slumber and thus of rest. He disliked getting personally involved, but he hated destructive demons and busy-bodies even more. He'd never get any sleep. Erayo radiated his aura outwardly so that himself and the spear user got the benefits and everything and everyone else felt tired and drained. Selecting out of all the targets involved, he focused on Motou as he dashed with impressive base speed and power, swiping his large powerful arms toward the demon's chest with the force of the bear, his favorite animal. Typical for someone who loves hibernating, really. __________________ THE BIO OF RENNY TRESSERHORN THE BIOs OF POKEMON UMBRAL!

05-25-2010, 12:45 AM	#62
Geminex SOM3WH3R3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,606	Tensuo had got word of battle taking place several miles south of his current hideout, and hadn't hesitated. He knew that the time had come that they had prepared for, and he had already set things in motion. Mercenaries were gathering, scouts were riding out... and assassins should, hopefully start converging soon. Nothing high-quality yet, but the skilled ones had long waiting lists. It'd take some time until he got a response from them, but they'd respond eventually. For now, he would wait, and coordinate, and maybe lend a hand himself. He'd arrived on the outskirts of the village quickly enough, but the afternoon sunlight limited what he could do quite strongly. Scouts reported a variety of engagements, word was that even the Vile Blade-bearer himself was involved! But alas, shadows were his territory. Not the light of day. Though now one of their foes, a fire-wielding half-demon had entered the forest. And if there was one thing forests had in abundance, other than trees, it was convenient shadows. He felt himself meld with them as he entered the forest, felt himself becoming immaterial, unseeable, and very, very quick. And now, where was that half-demon?

05-25-2010, 01:11 AM	#63
Bard The 5th LW Feelin' Super! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,191	"Ahh hey there pal," Ichirou said to Motou during his attack on Yoshiro. "Good to see you, don't worry, I'm in a good mood. Willing to share some of the bloodshed. That's just assuming it lasts long enough however.." The battle was likely approaching its end. The man obviously wanted to move the battlefield, and Ichirou frankly never cared for that. He was simply going to charge and take him out. "Just get a medic on hold," Ichirou said to Motou as he patted the flames off his shoulder and chest. He couldn't let Yoshiro get too far away, so he had to act quickly. "AHHH AHHHH AHAHAHHA," was the noise that resounded as Ichirou made a mad rush through the fire labyrinth. He wasn't taking any turns nor was he stopping, he was taking the brunt of the fires as he charged through. He apparently had a thing for self-immolation. He didn't show it through his actions, but he was in bad shape. The lack of pain was all that was keeping him forwards, seeing as how small fires were starting on his back and shoulders. His gauntlets were increasing in heat to, and his hair was singed with embers. When Ichirou finally broke through the walls of fire, he looked like something straight outta Hell. He was on fire and giggling like a maniac when he rushed at Yoshiro, raising a burnt arm to deliver a punch. He could slowly feel Resilience running out, and his injuries would catch up within the hour. It was Yoshiro or Ichirou at this point, do or die.

05-25-2010, 01:34 AM	#64
Astral Harmony Don't Hate Me 'Cause I'm Moe Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Harmonial Sanctum Posts: 6,798	Tsubasa shrugged. There was just too much commotion and nothing was going to be resolved on either side. So, with only a small sigh, Tsubasa made her exit. "When you're done with that one, feel free to join me, would you?" she called down to the other Team Rocket members. "I'm going to go keep an eye on Dai-sama." Know your enemy. Daisuke Kurama had allies for sure. Tsubasa was eager to learn who they all were. So, not willing to add to combat that already seemed one-sided and a certain victory, the demon kunoichi in the white kimono exited the village, not exactly keeping Kurama in her sight, but tracking him from a distance. There just wasn't enough hiding places to track him from a closer distance.

05-25-2010, 01:43 AM	#65
DanteFalcon Birdy Bard Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Japanland Posts: 501	Motou flinched with the fire and actually did take the turns, not being the berserker that Ichirou was but also was not backing down. He ran through the rather simple maze and followed Ichirou out towards the forest. "You're going to get us both killed at this rate." Despite saying this he was clearly undaunted and was more than ready to enjoy this fight. And if Ichirou got too close to death he'd serve as a nice blood font for Motou.

05-25-2010, 03:52 AM	#67
Geminex SOM3WH3R3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,606	"Leave this place. And leave me alone." Tensuo smiled. However steely his voice, and threatening his manner had been, he really didn't feel like it. And now he had extinguished his fires, inviting the shadows back, and turned his back to him. Tensuo was all for picking his battles, and not being hasty, but this was about as good an opportunity as he was going to get. Still, no need to be hasty... the dagger could wait. For now... His crossbow was already drawn, and, as he sped from shadow to shadow, he stopped a few meters away, just momentarily, took brief aim, and fired off the steel bolt, disappearing in the darkness again, already reloading, before he it had even struck.

05-25-2010, 01:34 PM	#69
DanteFalcon Birdy Bard Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Japanland Posts: 501	Motou felt a sudden state of lethargy, eyes closing slightly and movements slowing. Very atypical of him. Possibly some other effect at work. He didn't really have time to consider though as apparently a rather large and mostly hairless bear was attacking him. Correction: A rather large and very stupid hairless bear. Who or whatever it was had taken swipes at his chest. The area he was currently protecting with metal, spiked gauntlets. He didn't need to be fully awake or aware to slightly reposition his arms so the spikes would block and injure his opponents arms or hands.

05-25-2010, 02:02 PM	#70
Dauntasa Goddamn Commie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Riding the Midnight Express to Slate City Posts: 492	Katashi was annoyed. Generally, he hit people and then they died. This was not the case with his current opponent. And there was Kurama. From what he had been told about the man, that was a fight he could only win one on one. That not being an option, it was time to beat a retreat. As he turned to find an opening, he noticed a large metal object attached to a chain coming for him. Catching it in one hand, he swung it around at Yojimbo, who dived flat to avoid it. Then he sent it flying back at Izuko, and, sensing an oppurtunity, took off the way he came.