Description: Xiangfei gives Sakura call, to talk about one thing or another... and it turns into a medal fight! (Winner: Xiangfei)
Chinatown Southtown, as always, is WHERE IT'S AT when you're the Heavenly Hip-Hop Honey of Southtown. She's lived in the area for who knows how long, and knows the layout like the back of her hand. You'd think that it'd leave her with nothing to do at some point, but it is not so!
In Downtown Chinatown, the place is bustling with people who are doing grocery shopping- But Xiangfei is actually standing in front of a martial arts store, looking rather interested in some of the things on display in the window. She had called up Sakura earlier on her N-GAGE, asking to meet her down here, not only to help with some 'weapon' ideas, but also wanted to talk to her about Karin Kanzuki, and IF SHE'S LUCKY, her dinner with Chun-Li.
She didn't sound overly serious, so it probable wasn't much to worry about. LiX is currently dressed in her more traditional chinese ensamble, loose pants and all, and the dirty rebel she is, has her medal on her pants hip rather than her chest.
Sakura wasn't too far away when she got the call -- it was about the time of day for her to be walking home anyway. Family visitors aren't at the house any more, and she -had- wanted to speak with Xiangfei anyway, so it's just a happy coincidence that the busy-scheduled Kasugano could make the meeting!
As she steps into Chinatown, the shimmering of the gold medal upon her right shoulder sleeve is nowhere near as bright as the schoolgirl's smile. Striding briskly through the shoppers lining the city streets, it's not long at all before Sakura spots her rival for Chun-Li's attention. Waving cheerfully, she calls out a half-block before meeting the Hip Hop Honey: "Xiangfeeeeei!" Mind, she doesn't have anything as cool or bulky as an N-Gage, just a small rugged cellphone clipped to the back of her uniform skirt. Slowing to a halt by the window, Sakura peers inside. "So... what's up?"
Well at least -Sakura- thought it was cool! Dan had to go and diss it- But then again maybe he wasn't serious about it... Who knows? Her attention is drawn away from the window when she hears her friends voice, head turning quickly and then a big grin of her own is given back to the bite-sized Ryu, "Saku!" is pipes, followed with a wave, and she jerks her thumb to the window, "Man! I saw the -coolest- guy fighting Kensou the other day, I think it was his master. I'm thinking about buying a drinking gourd! Though it'd be a bit of a pain to lug around.. Does Ryu carry one, do you know?"
Turning back to Xiangfei, Sakura gives a slow shake in reply. "N....no, not really. He drinks, every once in a while, but if anything it's usually like one of those little metal flasks or something that he can tuck into his bag..." She mimes the size of a small 6"x6" square flask, like apologetic alcoholics carry around. "... Wait, d'ya mean Chin Gentsai? Those gourds are -huge!- Why wouldja wanna get one fo those?"
Xiangfei looks a little disappointed at first, but then realizes she really shouldn't be that suprised- She just assumed, you know, since he kinda looked like a hobo he drank a lot, "Yeah, him!" she replies, bopping a fist lightly into her palm, "And are you serious? It's because I'm going to learn to spit fire, of course!" she says, as its, like, the everyday thing to do, "Haha, and when I do, it's going to be -awesome-, you better belie- Oh hey!" as if having been snapped out of a distraction, she points a finger to the other girls sleeve, "I should have known you would be in the medal tournament, and I was looking for an opponent lately..."
Ker-blink. "Wh-what? Just that, like... spit fire? C'mon, Xiang, how does -that- fit with your style? I mean... shoulder ram, palm strike, oh snap it's a circus trick!" She's clearly kidding around, from the way she nonchalantly leans her other shoulder against the store window. And that whole 'grinning like an idiot' look, naturally.
"And... yeah, you wanna rumble? I mean... sure, if you wanna go for it. I mean, you floored my butt -last- time we fought, right?" Pushing away, she clenches her fists. Didn't even bother to take off her handguards! Mind, she's heading sideways to an alley with less glass.
Xiangfei sets her hands on her hips, blinking a couple of times to her friend, then gives a bit of a nervous chuckle to the first response, "Well Sakura, you've been paying attention to my fights, but you still don't understand my style, but that's ok!" she takes a couple steps back, reaching up to adjust her bells, "You bet I do! Nothing's gonna stop me from reaching Chun-Li in the finals, just a fair warning; you're still ahead of me in wins for our fights- But as I was sayin', drunken boxing is a part of my technique as well; and it was something I ignored from my former sensei. So yeah! That'd be -awesome-, just, like.. Spitting fire! I'm all pumped about it now, lets fight!"
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei has started a fight here.
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"Finals?" Sakura grins a bit, at that. "So what'cha think, it'll just be you, Ryu, and Chun-Li, then?" Balling her fists again, Sakura snaps a quick punch, woefully short, as she steps into position. "But yeah... drunken boxing? Don'tcha hafta kinda, y'know, be -drunk- for that?" Shrugging her shoulders, she widens her stance, bobbing lightly upon her toes. "C'mon, then, show me your fire!"
COMBATSYS: Sakura has joined the fight here.
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Sakura 0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0 Xiangfei
Xiangfei simply laughs, "Ryu? Nah, I don't think he's going to make it -this- year, just call it a hunch. There are some big fighters in this one, and I think he may get taken down early, it's like, strategy! So whoever is in third is anyones guess," a roll of her shoulders, and then she brings her fingertips togeather, closing one eye as she mumbles something under her breath, "....... HAH!"
A golden pillar of chi proceeds to streak around her small frame, upwind tossing up her braids, "As for the set-up of that style, that's a secret!" she grins broadly, showing Sakura not her fire, but her chi!
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei gathers her will.
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Sakura 0/-------/-------|====---\-------\0 Xiangfei
Oh, sure. =Third=, Xiangfei says. "Psh... =third?= Don'tcha mean =first?= Cuz I know Chun-Li's strong and all... but I don't think she's beaten my master yet!" Winking back at Xiangfei, Sakura turns to her side. Why? Well, it's pretty plain to see the bloom of sky-blue energy rippling into existence between her palms. Side-striding towards Xiangfei as the chi energy blossoms, Sakura offers a brief smile. "And third... is gonna be me!" And just to put an exclamation point on that sentence, Sakura whips her hands forward, unleashing the whirling mass of energy that's at least as large as the schoolgirl itself. "HADOOOOUKEN!"
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei blocks Sakura's Large Hadouken.
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Sakura 0/-------/------=|======-\-------\0 Xiangfei
Xiangfei smirks, "Maybe not yet, but it's inevitable!" she shoots back, raising her hands with her palms held outward, oh she knew it was coming before Sakura even brought her hands back! These two fighters, they probably know each other way too well!
She gives another powerful yell as the large fireball slams into her hands, which cuts off her little power-up and causes her feet to drag a bit across the sidewalk until it fizzles out, "... nngh." she shakes out her hands afterward, and then slips a hand into her pocket, "Third huh? You're going to have to work extra hard when I win your medal then!" hand withdrawn reveals a big yen-coin between her pointer and middle fingers, which she whips like a little discus, hoping to hit her right between the eyes, "Ha! Oh, right, so I fought your friend Karin the other day!"
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei successfully hits Sakura with Thrown Object.
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Sakura 0/-------/-----==|=======\-------\0 Xiangfei
Grinning as her concussive wave slams into Xiangfei's guard, Sakura seems a bit confused by the yen coin. "Yeah... =if= you beat me!" she quips back... well, just before she gets a really close look at the yen coin.
Just before it slams into the bridge of her nose, her head ratchetin back from the sudden impact. When her head lolls forward again, it's got a rather bright red oval upon the site of impact. "... nnngh. ... Karin, huh? How'd that go?" Mind... Sakura's also dashing forward by this point, thrusting herself into a rushing elbow smash. And then stepping forward to deliver an elbow smash with her trailing right elbow as a follow up! "Hyaaaa-HAAAAAH!"
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei blocks Sakura's Medium Punch.
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Sakura 0/-------/-----==|=======\-------\1 Xiangfei
Xiangfei.. Snickers to Sakura when the coin hits, as not long after throwing it, she was running forward herself- But Sakura recovers much quicker than she had anticipated, and her slippers skid along the sidewalk in a halt, "Erk!" her hand snaps up to catch the first elbow, pushes it aside, and then her opposite arm snaps up to deflect with her wrist, "Hup! Hah! Well it ended up all right in the end, I guess," she says, suddenly crouching and hooking her thumb onto a loose string in her pocket, "She was -really- mad at me, you could probably suspect why, but.. I think I threw off her suspicions for now.. You have some -really- serious rivals, Sakura," her hand snaps up, and taa-daa!
On the other end is her N-Gage, in a sleek, metal case which is whipped up to try and smack Sakura but good in the chin. and then flips back to hang off her shoulder.
COMBATSYS: Sakura blocks Xiangfei's Esaka.
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Sakura 0/-------/----===|=======\-------\1 Xiangfei
Kasugano has to think on that for a moment, the pensiveness clear on her face as she withdraws from her elbow strike - one of Karin's moves, so it's not like Sakura was initially ignoring Xiangfei's comment or anything. "... yeah, well... I'd be mad at you too. Was, still am, but hey..."
Ducking low as the N-Gage whirls close, Sakura fluidly whips her left arm up to fend off the attack with her handguard with a small 'whuff.'
"Threw off her suspicions, though?" she asks, uncoiling from her downward position like a spring. Her hands, though, come chopping down at Xiangfei's shoulders -- "Were you -lying- or something?!" she asks -- though her slight frown is likely whizzing by a bit too fast to identify!
Mind, if she lands with the shoulders, she'd use the momentum to whip into a tight somersault, before kicking Xiangfei again in the back!
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei dodges Sakura's Sakura Otoshi.
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Sakura 0/-------/----===|=======\-------\1 Xiangfei
Xiangfei laughs nervously, and shakes her head, "Er.. Well.. Yeah, I mean it's different in your case," she replies, suddenly feeling a bit awkward- With a snap of her wrist, the handheld is back in her hand and she slips it back into her pocket- Still crouched! Sakura hops upward, which is Xiangs instant sign to roll under her in an athletic tumble, and holds her arms out like airplane wings when she's back on her feet, "Uh... I think 'suggested she'd never seen me before' would be more accurate," she replies with an embarassed laugh, but then an exasperated sigh, ".. Maybe it isn't worth all the trouble after all... But I've never left what I've started unfinished.." a ring of dust blows out from under her, and with a bit of effort seems to blast forward toward Sakura a little faster than usual, "HAH!" hoping to catch Sakura with her shoulder as she soars upward.
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei successfully hits Sakura with Tenpou Zan EX.
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Sakura 0/-------/-======|=======\-------\1 Xiangfei
Well. Sakura's not -entirely- sure what Xiangfei means by that. "W... huh?" Confused as she lands in a light crouch, rising to whip back around to ask Xiangfei for clarification, and bringing her left arm and shoulder around as a brace against the attack. She's subsequenlty bowled over by the sudden onrush of Xiangfei's own shoulder, taking it full in the shoulderblade! "Kyuh!" spits Sakura as she's blasted backwards, feet tripping over one another as she struggles for stability.
Catching herself, she pushes back and charges once more. This time though... it's with both hands punching! One, two, three punches come whipping out, and then, mercifully, a reverse palm strike! "YA! YA! YA! HAAAAYAAAAA!" Guren Ken, anyone?
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei endures Sakura's Medium Punch.
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Sakura 0/-------/=======|=======\====---\1 Xiangfei
Xiangfei just sort of sweatdrops to Sakura, and finally she has to ask, completely perplexed, ".... Sakura, what are you -doing-?? Your techniques are all -weird-.." though she.. Seems to recall them for some reason, but she's not certain why. Landing on her feet again, she twists this way and that, the palms striking true, but not seeming to knock her back very far, "Hnngh! Well for example, if I'm going to learn to play the guitar," her right hand then whips out and slams into Sakuras gut, with a bit more force than one might expect, "I'm not going to stop halfway just because someone says I look stupid with a guitar. I'll keep trying until, HA!" she takes a step forward, this time driving both palms into teh same spot, "I know how to play. I have not left any goal unfinished!" finally she twirls around and with a small leap, throws a shoulder tackle to the girl, "KAAAAAH!"
COMBATSYS: Sakura fails to interrupt Chou Pai-Long from Xiangfei with Shou'ou Ken.
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Sakura 1/------=/=======|====---\-------\0 Xiangfei
Good to know! Sakura steps backward, having every intention of following through to try and stop Xiangfei's charge before it even gets started! Though... she seems to have trouble uppercutting Xiangfei when the other girl's arms are both coming towards her in a palm strike, slamming her in the chest before she can close to the proper attack range.
Slammed backward, Sakura falls ungracefully to her duff, staring up at Xiangfei with incredulity. "I... geez. Have you been practicing with Rock or somethin'?"
Xiangfei curls in her fingertips, throwing a couple of quick jabs in the air after her technique, and gives an apologetic grin to Sakura. But at the same time she looks impressed, as Xiang would have considered that a page out of her own book, "Er.. You uh, know who my current teacher is; heads up!" she replies sheepishly, and then races forward again to try and keep the pressure on, twirling to give a quick chop across the other girls chest. This is then followed by a palmstrike with her opposite hand, "Hup-Hai!"
COMBATSYS: Sakura dodges Xiangfei's Quick Punch.
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Sakura 1/------=/=======|====---\-------\0 Xiangfei
While she bunny-hops backwards, Sakura's headband snaps back at Xiangfei's eyes. Not that it -does- anything, but perhaps it allows for a brief distraction while Sakura drops to the ground. With both hands snapping out to her sides for balance, palms outstretched for a moment, Sakura grins back. "Yeah, in fact, I do!"
The moment of respite is fleeting, though... for Sakura suddenly leaps backwards and away, clenching her fists by her side as she does one quick backflip, landing gracefully a fair distance away.
Never mind the crowd appeal of seeing a schoolgirl backflip, with her skirt lagging one second behind the motion. She seems to enjoy the catcalls for a moment, though. "What'cha think, was that a good impression of her?" Is she -trying- to bait Xiangfei?
COMBATSYS: Sakura gathers her will.
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Sakura 1/--=====/=======|====---\-------\0 Xiangfei
Xiangfei eyetwitches slightly, "... Uh. Well, to be honest, it's a little annoying," Xiangfei replies to the street fighters question, and.. She's actually a little suprised by her own response.
But she has been feeling a little more irritable lately overall, stress isn't something she has to deal with often, "But I wont let that give you the psychological advantage!"
If it is a bait? Xiangfei takes it hook, line, and sinker, because she closes the distance once more to try and get a hold of Sakuras blouse. If she can, she pulls backward, hoping to make the girl stumble past her. And should that happen, "HAH!" a stomp as she drives her elbow into Sakuras spine.
COMBATSYS: Sakura blocks Xiangfei's Ryokuchi Kou'en.
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Sakura 1/=======/=======|====---\-------\0 Xiangfei
Well... not so much a feint in this case, as Sakura legitimately needing a breather of some kind. The cheers from the crowd provide at least -some- respite, at least.
Sakura crouches down once more, jerking her arm out of Xiangfei's grasp. "Annoying?" The followup elbow is met on the side of Sakura's raised left arm, though... Sakura actually gives way to the strike. Why is that? "Well..." It's not like the blow's going to hit her after that block, but she's using Xiangfei's leverage to -her- advantage, whirling around counter-clockwise while still low to the ground. It's a low sweep, plain and simple... well, except for the fact that Sakura's extended foot is glowing a brilliant blue. And if it connects, the Taiyo student will keep spinning for four complete revolutions before standing to plant that same foot right into Xiangfei's chest. "HA! HA! HA! HA! HAAAAA!"
COMBATSYS: Sakura successfully hits Xiangfei with Haru Ichiban.
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Sakura 0/-------/=======|=======\-------\1 Xiangfei
"Well, not so much annoying as it's -weird-," she says, "I'm having trouble anticipating your moves when you- Ack!" Well dang.. In her position, it would seem like it'd be impossible to pull off a decent guard, but tries to get into a ducking position anyway. but just ends up staggering, flailing her arms as each kick connect and then finally crashes into her back when the final kick connects. Oh boy, and OUCH.
She grunts as she then kip-ups to her feet again, though this time with a bit of a stagger, ".. Oi.." she slaps her cheeks and then swings at Sakura once more, though this time with just one strong blow toward Sakuras sternum, "HA!"
COMBATSYS: Sakura interrupts Quick Punch from Xiangfei with Shou'ou Ken.
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Sakura 1/------=/=======|=======\=====--\1 Xiangfei
Well... just to make sure Xiangfei didn't have too much to anticipate, Sakura continues whirling after her roundhouse, scuffing her shoe against the pavement for one brief moment just before darting into a light jog to follow the kung-fu fighter. "Well, isn't that the whole point? If you could read me like a book..."
And with a brief flicker of insight darting across Sakura's eyes, the schoolgirl drops once more as the punch comes darting in. But just when Xiangfei might be expecting a raised guard to defend it, Sakura instead pivots sharply to Xiangfei's left. Objective -- take the punch on the shoulder and continue charging forward!
And it seems her objective is complete, as Sakura's dashing uppercut rockets right underneath Xiangfei's swing, connecting with its target -- Li's midsection -- just before Sakura leaves the ground with the force of her leap! "SHOOOOU'OOOOU KEN!"
Er, oops.. Xiang didn't exactly see that one coming, obviously, and immedietly wishes she didn't sacrifice putting so much power into one blow, "E-" again the girl staggers back from the blow, and takes a momentary sailing in the air- Her knees tuck in, flips and she crashes onto the sidewalk with a fairly ungraceful crouch, "..... Crap.." she grumbles, and she goes for broke, closing her eyes a moment as she can't seem to get immedietly into standing position. A large cloud of dust explodes behind her, and suddenly Xiangfei races forward again, going for one more shoulder tackle to take Sakura down.. But can she do it??
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei has reached second wind!
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Sakura 1/------=/=======|=====--\-------\0 Xiangfei
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei successfully hits Sakura with Dai Tetsujin.
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Sakura 1/--=====/=======|=====--\-------\0 Xiangfei
Uh ok, so that -isn't- her 'one more shoulder-tackle'.. For Sakura has woken the spirit within the Heavenly Hip-Hop Honey... After screeching to a halt, she suddenly throws her fists in the air, and jerks them back to her sides with a powerful, "HAAAAA!!!"
Uh ok, so that -isn't- her 'one more shoulder-tackle'.. For Sakura has woken the spirit within the Heavenly Hip-Hop Honey... After screeching to a halt, she suddenly throws her fists in the air, and jerks them back to her sides with a powerful, "HAAAAA!!!"
Well... shoulder tackle or what, Sakura actually thinks she has a ghost of a chance to get out of the way of this one, considering Xiangfei's current level of fatigue.
She'd be wrong about that, and gets NAILED in the process, exploding backward from the impact.
Flailing wildly in midair, Sakura miraculously ends up with her feet on the ground, collapsing to a tight crouch as she glares back at Xiangfei. Normally... she might be a bit more friendly about this... but there's a medal on the line here!
And that's why Sakura stumbles back to her feet, shakily, as her hands sweep by her side. "I'm... I'm not done yet!" she stammers, the bloom of blue flame growing bright at her side. It's not much... but it'll have to do! Thrusting her hands forward with another stumble, Sakura shouts through tightly-grit teeth, "HADOOOOUKEN!"
COMBATSYS: Sakura has reached second wind!
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Sakura 0/-------/-======|=====--\-------\0 Xiangfei
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei blocks Sakura's Medium Hadouken EX.
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Sakura 0/-------/-======|======-\-------\0 Xiangfei
Xiangfei's expression gets a little more serious as well- And she looks suprised when Sakura shoots back.. And shoots back with a vengeance!! When the fireball goes flying her way, she pales slightly, not exactly sure what to do:
And just decides that taking it head on would be the best choice given the circumstances, "HNGH!" She staggers back a little, and then with a shake of her head, claps her hands togeather again. This time she balls one hand into her palm, taking a couple steps back mumbling a chant under her breath.
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei focuses on her next action.
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Sakura 0/-------/-======|======-\-------\0 Xiangfei
And with Xiangfei taking a moment to catch her breath, Sakura likewise takes a moment to steady herself. She's shaking quite visibly at this point, clutching her left side as she takes one staggering step forward, absolutely =determined= not to fall over in the middle of this fight. Well... it's the middle as far as =Sakura= is concerned, anyways.
"Come on, Xiangfei... we're both at the limit here... let's take it to the next level!" shouts the schoolgirl, defiant to the last. Rising to her full height, she throws both hands to either side, a whirlwind of blue energy surging into force around her. "HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
Girl's been watching too much anime, clearly!
COMBATSYS: Sakura gathers her will.
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Sakura 1/----===/=======|======-\-------\0 Xiangfei
Everybody to the limit Xiangfei is TO THE LIMIT, EVERYBO-
Sorry. Xiangfei keeps her eyes locked on Sakura for a moment, swallowing hard and not exactly sure what to do at this point.. Sakura was right, it could be anyones ball-game at this point, unless only the most awesome of strategy was executed. She grumbles a little to herself, and then sprints toward her opponent, her left hand drawn back, "HERE I COME!" She couldn't afford to stall, and she claps her hands and releases a blast of her own chi at Sakura this time, with a powerful, "HAH!!"
COMBATSYS: Sakura blocks Xiangfei's Nanpa.
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Sakura 1/---====/=======|=======\-------\0 Xiangfei
Grinning faintly, Sakura shakes her head at Xiangfei's charge. With the vortex of chi swirling around her, Sakura... really doesn't see any other option as she sees the blast of chi crashing towards her. Stepping back, Sakura grins and raises her arm -- the chi swirling around her hand and helping her brush the chi wave aside. "Nice try!" she chirps, taking another step back as she raises her hands in a defensive position.
But... she doesn't press the attack immediately, keeping her distance and sidestepping away from Xiangfei. "I don't think you've managed to knock me out yet though..." she hints with a chuckle. What the heck is this girl up to?
COMBATSYS: Sakura focuses on her next action.
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Sakura 1/---====/=======|=======\-------\0 Xiangfei
Xiangfei.... Actually doesn't have the slightest clue herself.. Which Xiang herself finds very perplexing. Usually she's the one who's being a bit technical so she's thrown for a bit of a loop. When Sakura doesn't respond to the fireball immedietly, she blinks a couple of times, and then backs off a little herself. bringing her fists to her sides again and furrows her brows, shoulders heaving as she nods her head, "... You're.. Probably right," she sputters back, "HAAAH!!" the golden pillar swirls about her form one more 'gain! It's... Almost like they're at a stalemate, isn't it?
.. Though that can't be true.
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei gathers her will.
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Sakura 1/---====/=======|=======\===----\1 Xiangfei
Smirking faintly as Xiangfei gathers herself for an attack, Sakura seems to think she's gotten somewhere on the psychological front. Terrorizing the known terrorist? Even though the little girl is barely able to stand? There's a point to be made there, but Sakura's too busy rushing forward to notice it. In this case... she gathers another bloom of energy in her hands. "Probably? You mean =definitely!=" chirps the prideful girl, even as the energy surges within her palms. And she takes one more stride forward, unleashing the furious nexus of blue flame at Xiangfei with a cry of "HADOOOUKEN!"
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei blocks Sakura's Large Hadouken.
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Sakura 1/--=====/=======|=======\======-\1 Xiangfei
Oh.. Well.. Crap. Xiangfei's eyes widen a bit when the street fighter sends yet another fireball her way, and she grits her teeth lightly.. She.. Didn't want to have to deal with that, but, not much choice in dealing with the matter now, was there? The chinese fighter crosses her arms in front of her this time, grunting as the ball slams into her, and sends her skidding back on her feet a little, "Rrgh!" And then another cloud of smoke bursts behind her, sending the chinese fighter zooming forward yet again- Whether the fireball played any part of messing with the girls speed of execution, remains to be seen, "HAAAAH!" she cries, blazing shoulder-first once more.
COMBATSYS: Sakura fails to interrupt Dai Tetsujin from Xiangfei with Flower Kick EX.
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COMBATSYS: Sakura can no longer fight.
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Xiangfei 0/-------/-======|
Well. The concussive force of an energy ball that could easily blast out a brick wall is nothing to be shrugging off, and Sakura knows it.
Yet, somehow Xiangfei does. And she charges right into Sakura, shoulder-first... and while the schoolgirl starts to make the motion of whipping her foot around to intercept, the girl is instead slammed sideways against a brick wall.
Sakura's head rolls forward after impact... but by this point her eyes are closed, and she collapses into a heap. So much for talk.
Xiangfei's eyes widen a bit, even at the speed she's travelling, she sees that Sakura is about to break out into some sort of technique, and she's helpless defense-wise.
And then POW!
Xiangfei's still on her feet, blinking in suprise, shoulders slumped and breathing heavier than before. Riding on that adrenaline rush though, she doesn't act as tired as her body really is, and she pales slightly to the sight of her friend just laid out as if she'd gotten beaten by a bunch of thugs, "S.. Sakura!"
Xiangfei staggers toward the schoolgirl, and has to put some effort in getting the girl up and onto her back piggyback style, teeth grit to move onward herself. Her house wasn't far, she'd just carry her back to her place to rest for a bit.
Finally from afar, a sewercover raises, and two people peek their heads up, one with a camcorder, and the other with a microphone, "And there you have it, the results of what started off as a friendly match, ending with such intensity, I thought I was going to choke to death! This is Mary-Adda, signing off."
COMBATSYS: Xiangfei has ended the fight here.
Log created by Sakura, and last modified on 02:58:10 11/08/2005.