Description: Just how much bishounen can one hobo handle? An attempt at overload leads to brutal, if very very pretty, battle.
Lately, the Masters Stadium has been hosting its fair share of high-profile fights. Maybe not as big-time glamorous as SNF, but hey... Ken just doesn't have that kind of attention span, now does he? Still, owning one's own arena is dang useful when it comes time for intensive training, and that's just what Ken and Ryu have been using the facility, and the Masters fortune for of late. There's a cash prize involved, of course... several thousand dollars just for showing up. Hey, ad revenue alone generated thanks to the numerous cameras strategically positioned around the arena see to that. Mm, rough and tumble American television.
Tonight's matchup is Ryu in a solo bout, and after his performance the previous evening, well... it's not hard to see why he might want to sharpen his skills a bit more. What better way than with a fight that's stacked against him? The best that the arena's signups had to offer tonight were a familiar face, and a wildcard... shootfighter and ninja. The nomad studies each as he prepares himself on the arena's faux shore, tugging the knot in his kanji-etched blackbelt tighter as he considers his opponents, nodding to each in turn. A warrior's nod, indicative of respect... there's power in each, even if Duo Lon's own chi radiates no more hospitably to Ryu now than it did when he came upon the Hizoku in the forest.
Benimaru wasn't exactly hard-up for money, but there were a few reasons in particular that he had decided to show up and take his chance in this match. One, he actually hadn't seen Ryu in quite some time, and while that wasn't any skin off his back, there was always that little voice in the back of his head that made him wonder how he'd fare against the World Warrior these days.
Two, fighting alongside Duolon was an opportunity he hadn't gotten a chance to explore yet. Fighting each other was good, but fighting side-by-side was even better 'training' of sorts for a newly forming team.
And then finally, his latest obsession lately had been making sure he could kick Ash's ass. But that one is a secret reason, "Ryu, long time no see," coos the blonde in his usual gentle tone, not wearing anything out of the ordinary, black jeans and a navy blue sleeveless turtleneck, and after looking the man over, just shakes his head, "I've been out changing, and look at you. I don't see an ounce of evolution on you. Just what are you doing on your spare time these days?" an almost playful smile is given, stretching out his arms to tighten his fingerless gloves.
A flip of hair, and a quick shake of his head, Duo's in a casual mood. Business and pleasure were two hugely different things in his life; when not on the job, the assassin's personality is almost impossible to connect to him otherwise. As a matter of fact, dressed as he is... he almost looks like your typical metrosexual fop. Hair styled so as to keep his bangs rakish, straight lines that cross perpendicular to the slant of his eyes, ponytail kept in that paper-wrap with the heavy hairpiece at the end... a pair of holey, worn blue jeans and a white undershirt, with a long-sleeved, silky-looking black shirt worn over it.
Surprisingly enough, he's not entirely unattractive like this, the billowy sleeves of said shirt making up for the lack of size to his arms. He wasn't here for business, or even to make money... or even to fight Ryu. He just wanted to work out some fighting technique with Benimaru, see what worked best for the duo. A step back brings Duo into a lazy looking fighting stance, long-nailed hand resting on his thigh, the other in his back pocket.
"Beni, you ready? I don't know how we'll do against him, but he's big on restraining himself, from what I can tell. Gives us an advantage."
"All I see is a change of clothes." Ryu answers back steadily, tone utterly dry, though a bit of a smile does spread on his face, belying an undertone of amusement to the response. Bait and taunt... it's common fare with Benimaru, but there's no reason it can't be played into now and then, right? He knows better than to judge either fighter on their somewhat... androgenous looks, but he's not exactly insecure in his own (lack of) style. The announcer runs down the vital statistics for the fight. As he gets to the all-important countdown, the World Warrior drops into his own heavily practiced ready stance... left fist hovering out before him, while the right hangs back, defending... of course, either fist can lash out with a moment's notice, something he demonstrates as the announcer begins the bout.
All but launching from his starting place, Ryu crosses the distance between himself and Duo Lon in the blink of an eye, descending with surprising force at the Hizoku. As his feet touch down, the instant might as well hang in the air for the sudden acceleration of his fist timed with that final approach, slamming downward in a triphammer overhead strike that aligns itself squarely with the ninja's solar plexus, focused by a fervent, "Haaaaaaaah!!!" Restraint? Oh yes. But likely not in the way Duo Lon is expecting...
COMBATSYS: Ryu has started a fight here on the right meter side.
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COMBATSYS: Duolon has joined the fight here on the left meter side.
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Duolon 0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0 Ryu
COMBATSYS: Benimaru has joined the fight here on the left meter side.
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COMBATSYS: Benimaru has left the fight here.
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Duolon 0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0 Ryu
COMBATSYS: Benimaru has joined the fight here on the left meter side.
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Benimaru's baby-blue eyes shift to Ryu and frowns a bit, "We're going to do well, of course," he replies with a shrug, as if someone had just asked him what two plus two exqualed, "Just keep your guard up and you'll be all right, lets go," he reaches out a fist to tap Duolons... If he even does that sort of thing, he doesn't know how those crazy chinese people work. As Ryu moves in toward Duo, the model steps off to the side and then moves to circle behind him- Hopefully his partner isn't going to get too messed up, he starts with an attack from the side, a small ball of electricity forming in his right palm which the attempts to slam into Ryus side and deliver a good ol' fashioned electric jolt- This at least be a decent set-up for whatever the asassin may have.
So long as he doesn't die first.
COMBATSYS: Ryu successfully hits Duolon with Sakotsu Wari.
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COMBATSYS: Ryu blocks Benimaru's Benimaru Collider.
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Duolon 0/-------/--=====|==-----\-------\0 Ryu
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As the Ansatsuken master lands, and delivers the punishing strike to Duo Lon's chest, his fist snaps back as quickly as it launched out, and he twists slightly to align arm and shoulder with the shock of chi, the impact dissipating against his own centered energy and hardened muscle, and he's still right in where he landed... doesn't look like he's going to be dissuaded that easily. Definitely not the sort of restraint one might have expected from the man.
The fistpound is returned, and quite immediately after that, Duo's chest meets Ryu's ridiculously fast fist, and the result is a pained, hurting Duo Lon. The Hizoku actually falls to the ground as Benimaru's own attack is launched, Duo needing to take a quick moment to regain his senses, and more importantly, his breath.
"Ggh.." A look to Benimaru. "...Don't," a hack. "Let him touch you."
Even though Ryu's blocked that first attack, Duo stands as the nomad recoils in the slightest, his own energies broiling around him, a flurry of negative power that Ryu would certainly be able to detect. "If you want to play that game.." A dozen or so strands of darkness leave the small aura around Duo, seeking out Ryu's body and face. The chill inherent in his chi is merely indicative of it's nature, pure negativity.
COMBATSYS: Ryu dodges Duolon's Shiryou Hatsu Seikin.
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Pushing off the energy released at the point Benimaru's attack collided with his guard, Ryu sidesteps quickly, darting into a quick weave away that sends those tendrils of dark chi shooting through empty air, the nomad ducking around and under the released surge, and then he's right back in, point-blank on the ninja once more, looking to capitalize on his initial momentum by delivering an efficient pop to Duo Lon's face, courtesy of a quick left straight, "Hyaaah!!!" he enunciates, focusing the strike's force with a half-twist of his body, bringing some weight in behind it as his dark eyes dart from Duo Lon to Benimaru, keeping track of his opponents, eyes holding a rather intense alertness, and even enjoyment of the fight... he certainly doesn't /fight/ like he's holding back.
"Yeah, been there done that," he mutters back to Duolon, but even if it looks like he's keeping his cool, inside he's wincing from that blow. That didn't look fun. So the start was a little bumpy, but it wasn't any time to panic just yet,
For now it just seems a good idea to keep somewhat a bit of distance between himself and Duolon, once the big moves start slamming down on Ryu, it'll add up, he thinks. Just have to set up for it. A good start may be in slowing the big man down, even if it's just for a little bit and his right hand snaps back, crackling with electrical power that he then attempts to slug Ryu from the side, although he's starting to edge toward the mans back, "Raijin ken!!"
COMBATSYS: Ryu overcomes Raijin Ken from Benimaru with Hadouken.
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Duolon 0/-------/---====|==-----\-------\0 Ryu
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Benimaru 0/-------/-------|
COMBATSYS: Ryu successfully hits Duolon with Medium Punch.
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Duolon 1/------=/=======|===----\-------\0 Ryu
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Benimaru 0/-------/-------|
This was not his day at all. As a matter of fact, watching Ryu simply dodge his last attack brings the ninja's lips downward in the slightest. A quick shake of his head, and Duo's looking for Ryu agai-Oh, there he i-*SMACK*
For the first time in his life, Duo Lon is quite comically lifted into the air, full-body style, and simply falls onto his back, eyes closed. His breathing is hard enough to be heard by anybody in the ring, now, harsh, ragged stuff. He was /not/ having a good time. And seeing Ryu just twirl around and Hadouken Benimaru's next attack... it brings a roll of the eyes.
"I think we've got a little more than we bargained for."
Not that this stops him from doing this. Duo's foot lashes out in a quick kick, the kick itself falling short of the mark, but the plume of dark energy flying up around Ryu's feet seems to be dead on.
COMBATSYS: Ryu dodges Duolon's Genmu Kyaku Uchikiba.
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Benimaru 0/-------/-------|
A side-effect to the flanking continued assault on Duo Lon is that Ryu gets a much better view of what Benimaru is planning. He's not dismissing Mr. Hairgel like he did the first few times they met, and this time the electrified blast is met by Ryu's own powerful chi, his hands sweeping forward from his sides, palms alight with a volatile outpouring of blue-white chi, the wild torrent rushing together and swirling into a rampantly gusting orb that blasts forth from his palms as the heels of his hands meet before him.
"Hadooouken!!" comes the trademarked call, and as it comes out, Ryu springs backwards, the blast of chi released at his flank slicing harmlessly through the air below him as he sails gracefully backwards, landing in a ready position a short distance away from the other two fighters. It's not a teleport, and it's not the world's flashiest move, but the grim efficiency is certainly impressive, as is the calm clarity Ryu seems to retain despite the fervent approach to the fight thus far, "You chose to turn your nose up at my words the other day, to judge me on my ideals." Ryu observes towards Duo Lon, steadily, "Perhaps now you'll hear." Not necessarily change his ways, but... Ryu hardly sees himself as crippled by his perspective.
COMBATSYS: Ryu successfully hits Benimaru with Hadouken.
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Duolon 1/------=/=======|=====--\-------\0 Ryu
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Benimaru 0/-------/----===|
Benimaru's eyes remain focused on Ryu, studying his quick movements- And for once, he isn't going the 'predictable' route of trying to overpower someone elses fireball. This may be because he's noticing that his partner is having trouble trying to overtake the ansatsuken fighter.
... Annoying.
"Don't be rediculous!" he shoots back to Duolon, he can't even get his guard up in time to block the powerful fireball and he groans, staggering backward and holds his gut. He then snickers, albeit weakly, toward Duolon, ".. So you did that too, hm? Don't worry, he's still a square.. Concentrate on him for a moment, I have you covered," and with that said he skips toward Ryu and with a, "Hoof!" he gets close enough to deliver a swift knee toward Ryus gut, which raises into a side kick if it connect.
COMBATSYS: Ryu blocks Benimaru's Iai Geri.
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Duolon 1/------=/=======|=====--\-------\0 Ryu
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This was getting ridiculous. Abso-friggin'-loutely. Duo Lon, despite having a certain amount of pride in having /accurate/ attacks, failed to hit Ryu once. Once! The ninja is already attributing it to his choice in clothes, clearly traditional wins the day. As Benimaru tells him to wise up, he shakes his head, already marshalling more energy to himself. For the next attack. And Ryu's words, stupid words, hit him. Like a fly. He still swats at it.
"So you're backing them up with strength? It's one thing to tell me you're right and prove it, it's another to think showing a high level of talent is going to convince me of anything. You're one of the most famous fighters in the world, if I'm not mistaken. Of course I don't stand a chance. But it doesn't mean you're right."
With that, /again/, tendrils seek out Ryu, a quick attempt to maybe kind of make this even again.
COMBATSYS: Ryu parries Duolon's Shiryou Hatsu Seikin!
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"Here I thought..." Thwump! Benimaru's knee slams in to connect with a solid opposing forearm, the nomad deflecting the strike aside with a quick twist, "We had bonded." The retort isn't exactly serious, but the follow-through motion is, the World Warrior twisting around to meet the tendrils of chi with his palms, slapping them aside one after another, flashes of luminescent blue accompanying each point of contact, the raw energy released from the exercise astounding, though unnervingly... most of that power is surging right up the World Warrior's muscular arms, as if the resonating force meeting the dark chi were somehow replenishing him, fueling him onward, "Considering our debate was on paths to strength..." The nomad remenisces, as he continues that spin through one more cycle, throwing himself up and in at Benimaru in a quick midair rotation, right foot lashing out with rotorblade force as he's carried forward with alarming velocity, "I'd say it proves a lot. Tatsumaki Senpuuuuu Kyaku!!!!"
COMBATSYS: Benimaru blocks Ryu's Tatsumaki Senpuu Kyaku EX.
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Duolon 1/-------/=======|======-\-------\0 Ryu
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"Well, Ryu, bonded or not, it doesn't change the fact you're a boring old biddy, you know?" he replies with a smirk, though there's a slight twitch of annoyance sent toward Duolon as he attempts to strike the man again..
Though really it isn't that suprising, and he suspects Duolon is panicing even if it doesn't show. "Rrgh," his arms shoot up in time this time to meet Ryus shin, shoes sliding against the ground from the impact and hops backward shaking his arms out, "Do it," he shoots toward Duolon calmly, "If you're not hitting him, you're wasting /both/ of our time," and then he hops forward again, shooting another swift knee toward Ryus gut, clearly intending on keeping the World Warrior busy, intending on breaking his guard at some point, "HOOF!"
COMBATSYS: Benimaru successfully hits Ryu with Iai Geri.
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Duolon 1/-------/=======|=======\-------\0 Ryu
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A nod to Benimaru, and Duo's clambering into a much more confident position, despite Ryu's seemingly... unearthly absorption of his power. At this point, the Hizoku understood his opponent was much, much stronger than he. But maybe as a team... right? That's what this whole mess was about. Learning to work together. Somebody, please. Cue the montage.
In any case, Duo's holding a hand out, eyes narrowed, hair already starting to whip about his face. "Right, Beni. Stop worrying about it and do it." In that outstretched hand, a single ball of almost solid, grey chi coalesces, the energy toiling, almost /bubbling/ between his fingers. "And Ryu. It was on paths to power. You started before me... and probably walk a lot faster. The means to an end doesn't matter if you've got innate talent, does it?"
With that, the greyish ball leaves Duo's hand, arcing straight for the World Warrior.
COMBATSYS: Ryu negates Hiden Genmu Juu Onshii Kon from Duolon with Shakunetsu Hadouken.
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"Of course it matters..." Is really all that Ryu has to say to that. He didn't really expect Duo Lon to see it his way, but... it doesn't look like he's inclined to satisfy the debate too much further, either. At least aside from his actions. Dark eyes narrow on the coalescence of dark chi, analytically considering it in the moments it takes to form, and as the dangerous sphere rushes in for him, his hands once more sweep forward, this time trailing a vibrant wave of fiery red chi, the rampant fires swirling into an inferno in short order, and with a cry of, "Hadooouken!!!!" blasting out with flaring intensity straight into the dark sphere, the Scorching Surge Fist orbitted by its own flames as it crashes into the center of Duo Lon's attack, the opposing waves of energy rupturing violently and erupting outwards in a tremendous shockwave of dissipating force, both blasts offering the entirety of their impressive force to one another.
This time, Benimaru's quick knee finds its mark, and before Ryu can recover from the blocked hurricane kick, he's knocked back. Quickly righting himself from the lapse in defense, Duo Lon's words reach his ears.
"Of course it matters..." Is really all that Ryu has to say to that. He didn't really expect Duo Lon to see it his way, but... it doesn't look like he's inclined to satisfy the debate too much further, either. At least aside from his actions. Dark eyes narrow on the coalescence of dark chi, analytically considering it in the moments it takes to form, and as the dangerous sphere rushes in for him, his hands once more sweep forward, this time trailing a vibrant wave of fiery red chi, the rampant fires swirling into an inferno in short order, and with a cry of, "Hadooouken!!!!" blasting out with flaring intensity straight into the dark sphere, the Scorching Surge Fist orbitted by its own flames as it crashes into the center of Duo Lon's attack, the opposing waves of energy rupturing violently and erupting outwards in a tremendous shockwave of dissipating force, both blasts offering the entirety of their impressive force to one another.
Benimaru is definatly suprised with how deftly Ryu deals with Duo Lons spirit.. ghost.. Whatever the hell that thing is, he was barely able to handle it himself. And to witness it is a bit intimidating. Another glance is given to his partner, not so much annoyed this time, but frustrated as they can't seem to be on their game plan at the same time.
One at a time definatly wasn't going to cut it, and now he's forced to start taking some gambles, "Just great," he mutters to himself, breaking out into a sprint then to start circling both Ryu and Duolon.. Maybe he'll be able to confuse Ryu then and provide an opening of attack.
COMBATSYS: Benimaru focuses on his next action.
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A twist of Duo's lips at the skilled negation of his spiritual attack, but Duo's beyond caring at the moment. He had a job to do, and he'd be damned if Ryu was going to make a mockery of himself and Benimaru. Sprinting forward, /through/ the shockwaves of dissipating force left over from his attack and Ryu's colliding(yes it's that immediate), Duo launches his next attack at the nomad.
This time, it's an abject lunge, Duo's goal is to catch Ryu by the head and neck, and, if possible, throw him into the wall of the arena.
COMBATSYS: Ryu interrupts Suishu Ransaiki from Duolon with Joudan Sokutou Geri.
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The moment Benimaru takes to regroup may prove to be trouble for Ryu in a moment, but at this moment? It's mostly trouble for Duo Lon. Ryu's head is snagged, and he's even shoved backwards, but instead of slamming violently off the wall, his palm presses back to it, arm tensing just enough to absorb most of the shock, leaving the impact much more subdued as he twists and pushes right back off, snapping his right foot up and in, a battering ram to the Hizoku's ribcage. The sidethrust is thrown timed to coincide with his other motions, a lean back accompanying the anchoring of his left foot as he brings the counterattack in on Duo Lon, "Haaaaah!!"
Ah, interrupting techniques, the bane of his existance. He has to flinch at kick to the ribs, ".. Damn," But then he thinks he sees an opening, and just hopes that Duolon has enough sense to jump- Or at least is in the middle of flying back or something after that blow.
"HaaaAAAA!" he drops to a slide, then pushes up onto one arm as if going for a foot sweep at Ryu- Only it's a full-body sweep, Benimaru spinning so quickly he'd strike at Ryus shins quite a few times before he even hit the ground, "Shinkuu katategoma!!"
Ah, interrupting techniques, the bane of his existance. He has to flinch at kick to the ribs, ".. Damn," But then he thinks he sees an opening, and just hopes that Duolon has enough sense to jump- Or at least is in the middle of flying back or something after that blow.
"HaaaAAAA!" he drops to a slide, then pushes up onto one arm as if going for a foot sweep at Ryu- Only it's a full-body sweep, Benimaru spinning so quickly he'd strike at Ryus shins quite a few times before he even hit the ground, "Shinkuu katategoma!!"
Duo, on the other hand, is entirely less fight-ready. The ninja is bleeding from the mouth, unable to really stand up at this point. His legs are shaking, his arms are quivering, and he's just... well. Entirely out of it. Ryu's attack leaves him almost entirely immobile, though... in an interesting twist, Ryu would likely be able to detect the sudden upsurge of energy around the Hizoku. STUFF IS AFOOT
COMBATSYS: Duolon gathers his will.
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COMBATSYS: Ryu blocks Benimaru's Shinkuu Katategoma.
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As Benimaru hurtles in, Ryu drops low, snapping up his forearms in the way of those swinging legs, the first and second sweeps batted along before the nomad springs up and away from the twister of strike altogether, making a beeling through the air for the source of that spike of chi, that shadowy energy not one he's willing to discount despite his success in defending against it thus far. Instead, his leap away from Benimaru takes him in sidelong at Duo Lon, his left foot shooting at as he descends, an airborne, snapping thrust-kick this time aligned for the bridge of the Hizoku's nose. No rest for the wicked, it seems. That, or those behind the wicked might need rest.
Duolon appears to be trying some something big! And who would Benimaru to be not to try and provide a chance for whatever's being set up to hit? Rushing after Ryu, and trying to time about when Ryus thrusting kick does or does not connect, He hops in front of Ryu, attempts to grab his shoulders and then draw him down to slam one, and then a second knee to his gut. Afterward, he then leaps up and does a handstand on the World Warriors shoulders. Sup?
COMBATSYS: Duolon interrupts Light Kick from Ryu with Ouji Tajiuu Genmu Ankei.
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COMBATSYS: Duolon can no longer fight.
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Now that Duo was able to get a moment to himself, the Hizoku had a well of energy to draw from. As a matter of fact, as Ryu comes down with a kick aimed for his nose*which is rather prominent*, Duo Lon leaps /upward/, body splitting into three mirror images of himself, as well as the more substantial original. Yeah, he takes damage, and the orignal Duo falls to the ground, quite unconscious... but he'd be damned if those simulacrums didn't scratch, scrape, and gouge at Ryu's flesh and defenses, ideally taking a large chunk of his endurance away.
COMBATSYS: Ryu dodges Benimaru's Catch and Shoot.
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There's no getting out of the way of that. Ryu had counted on one soon to be unconscious Duo Lon, not three nasty, scratchy, bitey Hizoku chiclones, which do quite a number on him indeed, the dark energy ripping through him back and forth in the air as he falls to the ground on his knees, grunting more at the lingering ache than the impact itself, "Not bad." He murmurs quietly, and while Duo Lon may have fallen away, Benimaru's still rushing in. The World Warrior's answer to that is to leap straight back, to the other side of the arena, drawing himself up into a ready stance and eyeing the model-turned-fighter evenly, "You've been training, I can see that much. Now it's down to just you and me again, Nikaido." It doesn't seem like a threat, exactly... but it's a sure bet he's not planning a tea party.
COMBATSYS: Ryu focuses on his next action.
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Benimaru nearly falls over from his missed grab, but straightens up quickly enough, his eyes narrowing to Ryu, but a small smile playing at his lips anyway. Wih Duolon out of the picture, things were going to get tougher- A lot tougher, but for the moment he was at the advantage.
A bead of sweat falls down his forehead, and the two standing fighters have a bit of a face off, "For the first time, again," he murmurs with a chuckle. Both fighters seeming to be waiting for the other to make some sort of mistake, or lower their guard for even an instant.
COMBATSYS: Benimaru focuses on his next action.
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While waiting for some sort of mistake might have been one option, Ryu doesn't waste any time when Benimaru hesitates to get his own bearings. The Ansatsuken master is on the shootfighter in an instant, levelling a quick pop towards the blonde's face, and following it up with a ferocious right cross. The two skull-shots aren't the only threat, however, as the Ansatsuken master reverses his twist and spins about, snapping his right leg up and bringing it around in a finalizing roundhouse that aligns his heel with the top of Nikaido's head, the World Warrior's voice intoning a fervent, determined, "Kyaaaaaaaaah!!!!" It may not be everything he's got just yet, but it's certainly one hell of a start. He's looking to put Benimaru to the mat, and hard.
COMBATSYS: Ryu successfully hits Benimaru with Random Weapon.
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Benimaru was well aware that he was in trouble- How much trouble he was in exactly remained to be seen. He takes in a short breath, and that's about all the time he gets to have, for the first two blows connect, and everything else is just a sudden blurr. The model goes crashing to the ground and rolls to the side, holding the side of his head with a groan. He pushes himself up to his feet however, blood dripping down his mouth and looking a little dizzy, "... Well that didn't go well," he mumbles to himself, it doesn't seem to have effected his speed too much though, light blue sparks start to dance around his body, and he growls deeply, "Haauuuugh," he crouches and dashes not just at Ryu, but right past him, a hand snapping outward to strike Ryu and stun him.
It's supposed to have a bit of a 'samurai' feel. For then he stands up, and it's noted that the sparks were still dancing about where he last stood, which take the form of a large spear. And with a pop like a blown fuse, would slam into the Ansatsuken fighter.
COMBATSYS: Benimaru successfully hits Ryu with Denei Spark.
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Benimaru 0/-------/-------|=======\======-\1 Ryu
Snap crackle pop! Benimaru may have gone down hard, but he comes back with a vengeance, and as Ryu's throwing himself away from the electrified path he cuts along the arena, the lighting crashes into him, shocking him violently and sending him crashing back to the ground. The nomad quickly kicks back to his feet, however, locking his gaze back on Benimaru and rejoining the fray in a flash, his left fist snapping up and under as he launches himself in at Nikaido, aiming to crash a potent blow into the model-turned-fighter's ribcage, and to follow it up?
The World Warrior drops low, shifting his right side in towards Benimaru as his inner chi skyrockets, an overflow of blurring blue trailing his form as he lashes upwards with his right fist, sending a fierce rising uppercut in at Nikaido's chest and jaw, one so powerful it carries the rest of Ryu with it, his entire form blasting forward and upwards, with an echoing shout of, "Shooooryuuuuken!!!!!"
COMBATSYS: Ryu successfully hits Benimaru with Shin Shoryuken.
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Benimaru 0/-------/=======|=====--\-------\0 Ryu
Benimaru cricks his head from side to side, and then looks over his shoulder back to Ryu, wiping off his mouth with the back of his hand. He was definatly going to need an Advil after this. He already knows that even though he's feeling fine, the next blow could end it, and frankly, that leaves him with two options, one that he does not like, and one he likes even less. Attempting to evade the dragon punch somehow, he doesn't do too well on that- The crushing blow to his chest makes him double over, the follow up to the jaw sends the model flying, upward, and then crashing most ungracefully with a weak groan.
Wasn't getting up after that was he...
Or was he? Body racked with pain, the model slowly sits up, coughing a few times, and shoulders heaving, "Such.. Power... It looks like this is the end.."
But then he brushes his hair from his face, a red-smeared grin on his lips, ".. Well not really," a page stolen from the Book of Kusanagi. His fists tighten as he stands up straight, baby-blue eyes widening as that electrical power circles his form again, shoulders heaving and the lights within the stadium starting to flicker, "I'm sure you've heard this plenty of times!" A slender bolt snaps down from the roof onto the model, and with the last of his energy, a with a little -jump start he sprints at Ryu and leaps attempting to clothesline him with one arm. A clothesline that would quickly lock into a sleeper hold-
Ok, that was a lie. What he actually does is not clothesline Ryu but instead sends an electrically charged fist his way.. There's a small orb in his hand again, but this time his pops it moments before impact, an explosion of electrical energy following. It's like a 4th of July fireworks show! ... Only one that's totally blown up in your face.
And then that's about all he has. But he's fairly convinced that should be enough to take down Ryu as well, dropping to one knee and groaning in agony.
COMBATSYS: Benimaru can no longer fight.
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COMBATSYS: Ryu slows Raikou Ken from Benimaru with Shakunetsu Hadouken.
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Benimaru's last-ditch energy blast doesn't lack any power or spark, and the flames that Ryu conjures aren't quite enough to cope with this one. The massive charge of fiery red chi is rushed out against the crackling coalescence, the flaming sphere crashing in and digging a nice big gouge in the electrified mass, its arcing force eventually consuming the Shakunetsu Hadouken in a blast of reds and whites, the remnants of force washing backwards over Ryu, diminished lighting bolts crackling over his face and chest, setting his hair on end a bit as he braces himself against the shockwave, and draws a deep breath. It looks like he came out on top, tonight, and he's certainly winded /now/. Dropping his guard, the nomad takes a moment to regain his own composure, before walking over to check up on Benimaru, and maybe give the guy a hand up. That Shoryuken can be nasty, after all.
COMBATSYS: Ryu has ended the fight here.
Benimaru closes his eyes, taking some time to regulate his breathing, and keeping a hand at his mouth to keep from bleeding all over the place. At least this time around wasn't nearly as bad as his rounds in the past, so that was somewhat promising. He sits down, greeting Ryu with a glower, ".. You aren't supposed to still be standing," just in case the world warrior didn't know, and if he was looking to correct that, it wasn't too late, "Looks like you're still the man for now.. That's really annoying." Ryu perhaps already knows at this point it'd be a waste of time to offer helping him up. Though the blonde was a bit more annoyed with Duolon rather than the Ansatsuken fighter.
Megumi goes home.
Log created on 01:03:17 10/04/2005 by Ryu, and last modified on 21:24:19 10/10/2008.