Description: SNF! Main Event! Kain takes on Igniz /and/ Vega for a shot at the title of his belt. It should be an epic event, to be sure! (Winner: Vega)
Saturday Night Fights.
What he's doing here, well - Vega's here for a reason. Geese Howard is kind enough to pull the kind of strings that are needed to keep Vega from being ambushed by the national guard the second he walks into the area. Admittedly, were he to be attacked in such a fashion, he'd certainly be more than they could handle. It's part of being a megalomaniacal dictator, and a badge he wears proudly. Warrior to the extreme, and a force of almost elemental fury. He's chomping at the bit, the tin-plated Mussolini finding it harder and harder to remain 'undercover' - after the showing a few weeks ago, he's decided that he will not loom in the dark anymore, and instead step into the bright lights of Howard Arena.
He's certain to not be alone, two of his elite fighting force, the 'Dolls', accompanying him. They vanish after walking with him to the arena's floor, boos and hisses from the audience ignored outwardly, cherished inwardly for the power they offer him. With a simple leap, he hops onto the slate, flipping his cape behind him, and looking out. There's been an effort to preserver his 'original' look - those that saw Mori a few weeks ago would be hard pressed to correlate the two. However, at least one of the fighters tonight will know of that man.. And the consequences for Vega may be most dire. He can't afford to think about that, however - right now, there's a challenge to be won.
Ah, the Saturday Night Fight! A practice that is tride and true, one where foes and compatriots get together to test their might. And Geese, after it all, entirely a realiable man. For the last time this mysterious fighter known only as 'Igniz' had entered, he had left two fighters that knew him, their lives effected by his whims, and their chance for revenger disappearing in the blackness where they fought.
Now, it was entirely different. The god of NESTS simply strolled out of his own corner, hovering about the ground as he moved, even to float upon the stage with barely movement. He now takes his place upon his own space, looking about. One not to join Saturday Night Live, his figure is still masked in obscurity. The only news others had got upon the man was that he had won the last, his looks disappearing underneath his cloak.
But today, his cape was flared about, as was his hair swaying here and there as he float above the ground. He smiles broadly from eat to ear, looking about at the crowd as his eyes simply fell upon Vega in no time at all. And he smiled. And for now, said nothing.
As far as Saturday Night Fight goes, Kain is quite well known. One of the more dangerous regular competitors, and holder of the Champion's Belt for quite some time, Kain has become quite recognizable to the audience. But why does he participate in an event run by a man he utterly despises? That's for Kain to know, and for Geese to find out.
But whatever that reason might be, tonight is not the night to find out. No, tonight is the night that someone finally attempts to strip Kain of his title. Two someones, in fact. Of course, Kain cares little about the title itself. The belt is merely a trinket. But the fights, oh the fights... Now those are usually worthwhile. And fighting with two opponents of this caliber... Well, what better way for Kain to test his skills?
Kain walks out into the arena to a rising roar from the audience. It mostly consists of cheers. It has become abundantly clear over time that Kain is not the nicest of the fighters participating in SNF, but that has had relatively little effect on his popularity. His appearance certainly doesn't hurt things, it's true.
For the moment, Kain has nothing to say to his opponents. He simply takes his position, leaning back slightly, one hand in his pocket, looking deceptively casual. His gazes moves from Igniz to Vega, watching them carefully. Do they have any tricks up their sleeves tonight?
So much silence from the arena. Sooo much silence. Words not said, but the volume and undercurrent of what is /not/ said could be as loud as a shout. Muscles tensing, subtle twitches and tics of Vega's eyes show an eagerness to begin, to launch straight in at his opponents. The time for subtlety has been long gone, given up as soon as he agreed to this challenge, this bar to be raised in front of him. Towards Igniz, a nod of his head - acknowledgement of the man, a brief forethought - then letting things go. Time enough later to deal with past business, and the reprecussions of his 'education' of one of Igniz' minions. His true opponent, much like Igniz, is Kain.
"You've held this belt far too long, Heinlein. I expect today will see it change hands." Vega's hands clutch in brief exercise, a slight wash of blue and purple flickering over them, barely held in power that barks and strains at the iron control he exhibits. It's certainly not held in well - and as he begins to walk towards the ring's center, he beckons the pair on. "Come on then - show me what 'warriors' have to offer!" He has to act bold - it's expected. Inside his mind, he knows that he will win. After all, he /is/ Vega.
COMBATSYS: Vega has started a fight here.
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Vega 0/-------/-------|
Even as Vega stads and Kain does not approach, Igniz stands looking about. Now all three of them stand upon the stage. It is a very important fight for all three of them, where their limits will be testing and their strength given in for a simple belt. Even as Kain moves upon the stage, Igniz's vision trails about him. He is a very power man. All of them were, so it will make sure that the fight will be most impressive.
As he waits at first, the god of NESTS makes no palpable action, save for awaiting who is to move first. And Vega surely does, even as Kain holds back and awaits for them to move instead. But Vega seems to make himself known to all, walking forward in strides, a simply walk and talk that exclaim that he is open to all. Igniz, in turn, strides towards him, his capes flowing as he does.
"I have to say, Kula was impressively hurt. We had to retrieve her quickly." The god of NESTS states, his capes flowing, his arms at his side. "But the data extracted will pay for more than enough medical expenses that we had to expend for Kula. Let me.. thank you." Igniz states with a smile as he simply raises his hand, the air itself twisting and turning as a searing, hot wall of white chi errupts in the same place that Vega stands.
It, if anything, is friendly.
COMBATSYS: Igniz has joined the fight here.
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Igniz 0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0 Vega
Kain tenses ever so slightly as Igniz springs into motion; most people would be unable to notice it. But when it becomes clear that the NESTS leader is moving toward Vega, Kain allows himself to relax slightly. He'd been expecting both of them to turn on him at once... but if they have their own problems with one another this could work in Kain's favor.
Rather than trying to join Igniz on the attack, or try to strike him while his attention is diverted, Kain simply stands back for the moment. There's more to victory than simply hitting someone until they stop moving, so why should Kain get his hands dirty if his opponents might do it for him? Eventually he'll need to strike, but given the chance he waits, watching Vega and Igniz for an opportune moment to strike.
COMBATSYS: Kain has joined the fight here.
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Vega 0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/-------|
COMBATSYS: Kain focuses on his next action.
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Vega 0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/-------|
COMBATSYS: Vega blocks Igniz's Nega Genesis.
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Vega 0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/-------|
Of course, Igniz would choose to attack him. Vega's eyes glare at the speech, the petty thought easily caught in those so-called 'windows to the soul'. It doesn't help that he's using that inner voice to 'speak' to Igniz at the same time, a shared communication for them both, but only due to the fact that one of them is the most powerful psychic force on the planet.
<<Your 'thanks' are unneccessary.>> Vega states, mind-to-mind, as he throws his hand up into the wall, catching the brunt of it on a purple-shrouded hand. The wave curves around him, singes and sears, but does not send him away. Within the blaze, he still stands. <<Save your attacks for later - unless you wish to see Kain lord about while we bicker like schoolchildren.>> With that, he deliberately turns his back on Igniz, to face Kain as he prepares himself.
"It's been quite some time since I'd seen your power against any worthwhile, Kain. Show me what you can do when you're not being attacked by callow youths and mere striplings." Vega says this out loud, for Kain and the crowd's pleasure, and then launches himself forwards. At the last second, he blurs, and seems to fade immaterial. If he's able, he're reappear behind Kain, his psycho-power wreathed elbow intent on slamming into Kain's back.
Even as Vega speaks into his mind, Igniz doesn't seem surprised, merely interested at this power that he hasn't been able to harness yet. It is entirely impressive, something that Igniz himself may try to replicate in time and time again on the different psi users that have been about. Science must march on, as does the NESTS group.
What Vega states as he repells Igniz's own shield is entirely correct. There isn't a nod or a word given, Igniz simply turns towards Kain as Vega strikes. For now, the man is entirely correct, as Kain is entirely powerful. The world knows this, and most certainly, Vega and Igniz.
His strike fails to land cleanly, but it opens different avenues that could easily be taken. Ones that Igniz may capitalize on later. But for now, as he floats towards Kain in a simple manner, the other side of Kain that Vega chooses not to struck, firing out a fist akin to a blur, aimed directly at Kain's chest.
"I have no ill will towards any. I merely wish to see how my skills stack against all." Igniz exclaims, "For this belt is simply a trinket."
COMBATSYS: Vega successfully hits Kain with Psycho Vanish.
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Vega 0/-------/-----==|-------\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/-----==|
COMBATSYS: Kain dodges Igniz's Medium Punch.
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Vega 0/-------/-----==|-------\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/-----==|
Kain smiles thinly at the challenge from Vega. "You needn't worry that my skills are getting rusty." Although perhaps Kain speaks a bit too soon. Although Kain doesn't display any surprise when Vega seemingly vanishes, and quickly begins swinging around toward the spot where the dictator comes back into view, he's not quite fast enough. Vega's elbow connects with Kain just before Heinlein can deflect it with his arm, sending the blond man staggering toward the approaching Igniz.
Staggering, but apparently not out of control. As Igniz lashes out, Kain suddenly shifts all his weight to one leg, leaning to the side and sliding past the NESTS leader. Although this serves to avoid that attack, it's a dangerous position to be in, particularly with the threat posed by the battle suit. That in mind, Kain immediately lashes out with his own attack. He snaps up one foot at a sharp angle in an attempt to drive a fiery kick into Igniz's back and launch the man into the air on an explosion of black flame.
Bah. Bah! 'The belt is but a trinket'. Vega knows that - how can Igniz so concisely proffer Vega's own opinion better than the Lord of Shadaloo himself? Never a profound talker, Vega seethes a bit at the simple delivery of Igniz' words, and settles for the simple delivery of his elbow to Kain's back. Watching the way Kain allows the momentum to throw himself forwards into a new attack, he admires his opponents - not rusty, after all.
"Not rusty in the least, Kain - but still, there's so much more to go." With that, he laughs deep and dark, and follows Kain's attack on Igniz, leaping at his opponent's back. For now, he won't rush Igniz - though there's a side of him that dealy wants to. No, for now, he throws kick after kick at Kain's spine, lashing light kicks that blur in that strange way Vega moves. He'll bide his time, and strike at Igniz soon enough - after all, there is still so much more time to go before things are over..
COMBATSYS: Igniz blocks Kain's Schwarze Lanze.
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Vega 0/-------/-----==|-------\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/----===|
Even as the God of NESTS's fist simply misses its target, Igniz can already see Kain moving in towards his momentary weakness where he recoils. Its that moment that seems to put the God in the defensive against Kain, a man that many respect due to his overwhelming power. Even as Kain lashes out, Igniz finds exactly how fast the man is.
The foot snaps out, striking against Igniz's... shield. With a wave of the hand, four barriers appear, covering the front of the man's figure, slowing the kick down enourmously, the energy dispersing in the time. As it strikes, it still pains the armor, but much of the blow has been already dispersed. But Igniz stands, both opponents infront of him. Why, would it be insane for the God of NESTS to simply crush a man, or put two out at the same time? Obviously this is quite impossible, both are as strong as he. But, are they strong as a god? He will soon find out.
A sword appears in his hand, taken from the very air itself. "Ah! Impressive." Igniz will have much data from this fight. A learning experience to be sure. But he simply doesn't prey upon the man named Kain. Instead, as he strikes out, the sword cutting through the air towards Vega's exposed back as it strikes out, revealing its true chain sword origins towards the man, aiming to cut, snag, and slice.
COMBATSYS: Vega successfully hits Kain with Light Kick.
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Vega 0/-------/-----==|-------\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/-======|
Once again Kain finds himself lacking when it comes to the swift reactions needed to deal with a flank attack from Vega. He's still in the process of turning when the first kick strikes and it's all he can do to attempt to roll with the blows as the flurry of strikes rains down on his back. After a few moments, however, Kain is able to square his feet on the ground and lunge forward, pulling out of the range of Vega's legs. That may not be the case for long, but Kain is quick to spin around, facing both of his opponents now.
Kain rolls his shoulders as he straightens back up, not wincing despite the pain that can still be felt in his back. Things aren't going too well so far... Perhaps Vega does have a point about fighting those who do not, individually, have the power to challenge him. The rules of battle change drastically when facing two opponents who are both dangerous in their own right. It seems Kain may need to come up with a plan, and the first step of that is hanging back for a moment to let Igniz and Vega beat on one another, or at least force them to come to him.
COMBATSYS: Kain gains composure.
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Vega 0/-------/-----==|-------\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/---====|
COMBATSYS: Vega blocks Igniz's Trans-Axial Slice.
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Vega 0/-------/-----==|-------\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/---====|
In the midst of impacts hitting against Kain's unguarded side, Vega notices Igniz' intense focus. The sudden appearrance of a weapon would not normally surprise the Shadaloo Lord, nor worry him. The hands it is in, however, give rise to caution, causing the hackles on his neck to raise. As it slices in, he manages to adjust his position enough that it lashes around both his neck and one of his pauldrons, slicing a line into his flesh but unable to choke or collapse his windpipe. The anger shows easily through now, careful planning in definite danger of being thrown through the window.
"Fine. If that is the way you wish to act, Igniz - let me give you something to test..!" With that, he drops his focus on Kain, giving the man a chance to catch his guard and readjust to the fighting styles of his other opponents. Instead, he turns and wheels towards Igniz, attempting to clutch the man with a giant hand, to blast him with that pure evil psychopower and chuck him to the ground.
COMBATSYS: Igniz fails to counter Psycho Fall from Vega with Void Genocide.
- Power fail! -
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Vega 0/-------/---====|===----\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/---====|
Igniz surely had found something out there, even as Kain recoils and simply sits behind his wall of force, Vega moves to test Igniz's own skill. Even as Vega's hand comes out towards the god of NESTS, Igniz raises his own hand towards Vega's oncoming figure. He knows fully well what he is to do, and what he is doing. But, surely he can still fail?
A critical error appears to have happened, simply breaking the god of NESTS in a moment, freezing him up as the process is entirely too late. Much to late to even answer towards Vega's strike. In turn, Veg blasts forward, the giant hand striking and blasting him towards the ground in a quick, methodical power.
Igniz, struck powerfully with the strike, simply moves to keep himself at rest. A mistake, but nothing to entirely worry about. There is much more to simply deal with than a single err.
Well, now this is working a bit more in Kain's favor, with Igniz and Vega turning on one another. One of the risks of this kind of lifestyle is making a lot of enemies. One of the perks is that many of those enemies are each other's enemies. Kain watches for a moment as Igniz and Vega clash, waiting until Vega is actually within range of Igniz. Once that happens Kain is suddenly in motion.
The time frame in which Vega leaves himself open is brief, but Kain is fast. While Igniz is being flung to the ground, Kain comes up from behind Vega. He slams right up against the psycho power wielder's back, attempting to wrap his right arm around Vega's throat. If Kain succeeds he squeezes down hard, while black flame springs out from his arm to engulf Vega's head.
COMBATSYS: Vega interrupts Schwarze Schleife from Kain with Psycho Wave.
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Vega 0/-------/--=====|===----\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 1/-------/=======|
Thus, Vega towers (briefly) over Igniz. The battering hand that smushes against Igniz' attempt at a shield knocks him down, and the despot allows himself a small feral grin, pleased to take down a 'god', to bring him to the arena floor. It's short lived, though - far too intent and focused on one opponent, interested in finishing what he started, letting the blood boil and just laying into Igniz and giving him 'data' until his hands were red with the man's blood...
'Lord Vega, behind you!'
Spoken quietly into a small transciever in his ear, Vega's Dolls that watch from the shadows snap him free of the rising psychotic rage he battles with, bringing him back to the realization that he is not fighting Igniz alone. He spins about, his hands whipping to the side and up, a blazing rush of blue and purple psychopower engulfing Kain as the warrior attempts to wrap Vega up. The rushed impact knocks Vega back a few steps, and he's wheezing with the exertion as he recovers his footing, eyes pure white, narrowed as he assesses his situataion. "I always watch my back anymore, Kain.. Those tricks won't work on me." he hisses, angrily.
Igniz manuevers himself up slowly, the battlesuit doing much of the work itself, admitedly. Even with his failure, it was more than enough for Igniz to find out that not only one, but both opponents strike upon his defenses powerfully. A simple blow towards his figure had left him in momentary tatters, but it was enough for Igniz to learn that he should not simply count other out.
Floating straight, Igniz looks towards both of his opponents. Each of them under fire from battle. Vega had, as of late, shown to be more fluid. Kain in the same predicament of striking towards Vega. Maybe it was not Kain that needed to be dealt with, but Vega? Otherwise, Igniz simply cannot tell offhand. He can, however, begin to wear down his opponents strength in turn.
Almost as if planned, the god of NESTS begins with a wave of his hand, a powerful light gleaming as he holds it high. It sparkles, white, beautiful like a star. But unlike one, when put into motion, Igniz simply allows it to make its way towards Vega in a moment, hurling it across the ground as it aims to crash directly into him, and sizzle if it strikes.
"I must admit, I had not expected such strength at a given time." Igniz exclaims, "I must be more thoughtful." Looking towards Kain now and then, the man should rest, but with his suit, he has other ideas.
The explosion of psycho power in his face sends Kain flying back, crashing down on his back. He managed to at least briefly get in contact with Vega, but that's little comfort when weighed against his back impacting with the stone floor and the stinging in his face. Kain heaves himself back to his feet with a grunt, then rises back up to a standing position. "Still, I make no apologies for the attempt."
But, it seems that Kain is going to be a bit more straightforward for the moment. He pauses long enough for Igniz's attack to get a good head start so he won't be caught up in the blast, then races toward Vega. As he draws near, Kain pivots on his left foot, sweeping his right leg up high in an attempt to connect with the side of Vega's head. His foot begins to burn as it rises, but there's no immediate explosion upon impact. Instead, Kain attempts to follow through, knocking Vega off his feet and bringing the kick all the way down to drive the dictator's head into the floor... and /then/ there's the explosion.
COMBATSYS: Igniz successfully hits Vega with Divine Arrow - Ground.
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Vega 1/-------/=======|====---\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 1/-------/=======|
COMBATSYS: Vega fails to interrupt Strong Kick from Kain with Psycho Crusher.
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Vega 0/-------/----===|====---\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 1/------=/=======|
Of course you shouldn't make apologies, Kain - after all, Vega probably would do the same, in other situations. He's been known to go all out and declare that fights should be fair, then lash out when they don't expect it. He's used to fighting people one-on-one, and as the battle rages on, his defenses are hammered to the point of nonexistence. Hands come up to batter at the sparks of energy that slash around the ground, the wave of chi washing over him, searing him /again/, but this time without any chance to deflect or blunt the impact.
One might ask 'why would Vega not focus on the attack coming in?' - the answer is probably obvious only to those watching very closely, the two fighters that work against him in the arena. He's gathering power, quickly throwing it towards where Kain stands, preparing to launch himself forwards - but too slow, too slow indeed. He's lashed by the kick, caught in the black energy, and set skidding away along the slate of the arena floor, battered, bruised, and seething in anger. As he starts to struggle to his feet, his voice is detatched, dissonant from the anger in his frame that trembles with every movement. "That was a costly mistake - allowing me to stay concious."
Both Vega and Kain are impressive fighters. But, in his moment to regain his footing, he finds to stay farther away is entirely important. Both Kain and Vega still stand, others better off than others. Even the psycho crusher barely finds itself between Kain, Heinlein dodging a bullet through Igniz's eyes, and even the suit he wears mimics the same reading.
"Bravo, bravo. Both of you are doing wonderfully! The data this will provide will be very important in the future." The god exclaims, a smile gracing his face even as the wounds on his body and suit throb. As painful as it is, the god of NESTS will endure for science.
Should not all?
His moves towards Kain as very obvious, but graceful none the less, moving his hand directly towards Kain's neck while his cape crawls about his legs, aiming to catch him at both sides of the attack, and hurl him into the ground at rapid speeds, away from his figure in turn.
COMBATSYS: Kain blocks Igniz's Medium Throw.
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Vega 0/-------/----===|====---\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 1/-----==/=======|
Kain feels the swell of power from Vega, but it's far too late to stop at that point. It's only by pressing forward that he manges to avoid, at least for the moment, a painful fate. The fact that Vega remains concious will likely be a problem shortly, but right /now/ the biggest issue is the rapid approach of Igniz. Most people are limited in combat by the number of their limbs, but Igniz has found technological means around that. Thus, he can be standing firmly on the ground, and yet still reach out for Kain with three 'limbs' at the same time. But although the cape wraps around his legs, Kain is ready for it, and he's also ready for Igniz's hand. The NESTS leader finds himself gripping Kain's arm, and although he's able to pull it in the direction of the intended throw, Kain manages to hold his ground.
And smile. The cape has both offensive and defensive capabilities... but when stretched out for an attack, at this close a range... can Igniz manage to use it defensively? True, Kain may only have one limb free, but that's a minor concern. As evidenced by the spark of blue light that simply appears in the air about halfway between Kain and Igniz, at chest level. "I trust you'll find this data enlightening." And then there's the explosion of raw energy, blasting out from that point between the two men... and very much focused in one direction. It doesn't even disturb Kain's hair, but Igniz will most likely not get off so lightly.
And thus, Vega is left to his own devices. He's back on his feet, watching the pair battle in their own world. His hands glow with power, and he almost, /almost/ lunges in, full of wild fury. One step, two - and then his earpiece rattles out again, the feminine voice warning him in complacent calm, to stand down, and regain his reserves. The voice is cursed, and then heeded, Vega's body tense as he gathers in heaping lungfuls of air, focusing his power into the battered and burned form of his body. This time, he'll hold off.
/Only/ this time. The warning will be punished afterwards, of course. The temerity of telling Vega his limits, well.. That's difficult to not punish.
COMBATSYS: Vega gains composure.
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Vega 0/-------/------=|====---\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/------=|
COMBATSYS: Igniz fails to reflect Himmlische Seele from Kain with Nega Genesis.
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Vega 0/-------/------=|=====--\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/------=|
The energy that Kain fires off lurching towards him. He must fight it head on. He could simply stop it through the shields, absorb and be in an even greater position then he's already been in, but it calls to him. He must find out for himself how powerful the strike is, and sure enough, Igniz finds out that the strike itself is not a simply one. It's powerful in so many different ways.
Bolstering his fields in an incredible way, it simply powers through before Igniz could even simply get it through. He watching it from every angle as it powers through the simple strike and immediately ends up detonating on him, his suit pained and preforated from it.
But even so, the data is importantly kept in the suit. Even if Igniz does not seem to be entirely impressive in this battle, it does not matter. A gods true form shall be shown when he chooses it. "Very good show!" Igniz announces as he bleeds.
As the blast fades off into wisps of blue vapor, Kain drops the arm that Igniz had been grabbing onto. Things were a little rough at the start of this battle, but Kain is tough to rattle. And thanks to this, it seems things are starting to turn around. That's no reason to become complacent, though. There are still two very dangerous men standing, both of whom are surely quite aware that the tide has turned in Kain's favor and will want to do something about it.
Vega seems to be gearing himself up for a renewed assault... so Kain continues to keep his focus on Igniz. He's not content with simply letting Igniz fly back from the blast, oh no. Kain chases after the NESTS leader, attempting to catch up with him before he can hit the ground and then drive a flaming punch into his stomach. He follows it up by swinging his arm up to deliver a burning backhand at a downward angle, /then/ allowing Igniz to hit the floor.
Good show. Good show.
Each and every one has their own reason for fighting. Vega knows Igniz' now, hasn't sussed Kain's out yet, but he knows his own without a shadow of a doubt. To win. To prove himself against strong warriors, to throw them down and feel them crushed before him. It's a challenging life, and one, here, that may not be possible.
He won't attempt to walk away while the two fighters throw down. No, no, he's planning on just offering more pain, that unique brand of power that he claims as his own. He sights up at Kain as the man charges igniz, and in his hands, a ball of energy forms. He hurls it towards Kain's back from the arena's edge, and then starts to run in behind it, fury bright in his eyes.
COMBATSYS: Kain successfully hits Igniz with Fierce Punch.
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Vega 0/-------/------=|=======\-------\1 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/------=|
For a moment, Igniz can see that Kain is attempting to finish him off. It's almost too easy. Igniz move to raise up his forcefields, but once more, they do not succeed. Instead, Igniz is powerfully struck by Kain's strike, a single strike to his stomach, and then a backhand to his chest striking him down. The god of NESTS is almost finished. Almost. But he still stands, eyes lit up towards Kain.
"Wonderful... wonderful!" Igniz cries, feeling each and all of Kain's strikes as he crashing into the man. The blows are entirely bonecrushing, the chi behind them none too better.
But the god of NESTS simply does not go down so easily. Standing tall, slowly but surely, the god of NESTS has had enough, and here and now, Kain will have to deal with Igniz's own powers to win this event.
Even as Kain is busy dealing with Vega, the god of NESTS lurches forward, his hand aiming for Kain's neck, speeding across the ground in a hurried manner, aiming to chokeslam Kain against the wall of Geese's arena, and do terrible things to that arena wall.
Terrible, terrible things.
COMBATSYS: Vega successfully hits Kain with Psycho Shot.
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Vega 0/-------/----===|-------\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 0/-------/---====|
COMBATSYS: Igniz successfully hits Kain with Brutal God Project.
- Power hit! -
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Vega 0/-------/----===|-------\-------\0 Igniz
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Kain 1/----===/=======|
Even as Kain's throat is grabbed, he might find a terrible power exerted upon him. Driving him into the wall, thrusting him against it as one could only imagine. A simple, easy path for Igniz to take. Easy enough for a god, however powerhungry said god may be.
Once against the wall, Igniz hurls back, his chainsword appearing in hand. "Kain, you are the strongest man I've seen in a great deal, but I have no yet found how you react to such power at once." The god exclaims, cutting out across Kain's figure in a powerful slash, the small barbs ripping into the man even as Igniz retracts.
It barely finishes anything, the edges of Igniz's cape rushing past him in barbs, cutting forward in a move to strike into the man, piercing. Powerful needles of cloth making sure Kain is feeling it entirely. "But I will see it first hand, Kain!"
Even as Kain may return from the dizzying blow, this strike is from from over, four spheres lifting up on the edge of Igniz's cape, the four chi amplifiers bursting the spheres directly into Kain, cutting out in a dizzying blow. "But now, you yourself shall even experience it!" Igniz calls.
Lifting his hand up high, a white light rains down upon him from nowhere, the sphere growing intensely as the seconds pass.
And then, at the climax of it all. Igniz lurches forward, forcing all of the ball of chi into the man's figure at once, the orb growing immensely as it expands, encompasing Kain's entire figure. "The power of a GOD!" Igniz cries, bearing the strike down upon Kain, the white chi dancing about Kain's figure in turn. Forced into him like too a ballon about to burst.
Kain's throat is seized, which in and of itself doesn't do a whole lot. Even then, he might be able to defend against the rest of the attack, except that as Igniz runs along, Kain's back is forced right into the burst of psycho power from Vega. Kain's head snaps back in pain, but the whole thing doesn't even seem to slow Igniz down. There's still purple energy fading around Kain as he's slammed into the wall with enough force to send small pieces of it flying out.
And that's before Igniz even really gets started. The beating continues on, until finally Kain is engulfed in the blast of blinding white chi. As it fades, Kain slowly sinks to his knees. Black fire flickers on and off about his hands and arms for a few moments as he remains upright, and he actually gets as far as managing to summong a ball of flame into his hand, but it winks out as Kain slumps over on his side amongst the cracked bits of stone that used to be a smooth floor.
COMBATSYS: Kain takes no action.
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Igniz 0/-------/------=|===----\-------\0 Vega
COMBATSYS: Kain can no longer fight.
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Igniz 0/-------/------=|===----\-------\0 Vega
"The power of a God?"
Vega claps from the sidelines as Kain falls. The sheer intensity of the power could make most mortal men quail - but for Vega, it's just another impressive display. He now knows the true measure of the man - and in the end, it may be more than he can bear. He claps steadily, almost monotonous, using the beat to calm the rage that spins through him. He's focused now, more recuperated - more dangerous.
"Are you ready to finish this?" he asks curiously, and then does not allow time for a response. Instead, he lashes out with his feet, a crouch, then flipping upwards into the air, intent on bringing his feet down on top of Igniz' crown. He's been a god before, Vega has. He's stepped away from that delusion - it's time to share that 'wisdom' with the man before him.
COMBATSYS: Vega successfully hits Igniz with Somersault Skull Diver.
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Igniz 0/-------/-----==|==-----\-------\0 Vega
Even as Vega comes down as Kain falls, Igniz watches intently. Perhaps he is found that he no longer cares about the fight itself, due to the single fact that he has taken down Kain, and learned his limits. A very important thing as Vega turns about towards Igniz. Now, simply put, the god of NESTS no longer is able to stop him. His shield raises up, only to be crushed through, his head fitting for Vega to stamp upon it and crush it in.
Igniz still stands, woozily, even as Vega powers him back. But not for long. "An excellent strike... but two can play at such a game." Igniz announces, and, with all the strength he can muster, powers forward a simple sphere of immaculate white chi that zips through the air, almost as if Igniz has barely fallen.
But Igniz does indeed rest after, his battlesuit shutting down and putting him out of the fight due to its heavy frame, pinning him to the ground.
However, the white ball of chi was manifested quickly. And quickly it goes, zipping towards Vega to once more bring NO ONE A CROWN. But for data!
COMBATSYS: Igniz can no longer fight.
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COMBATSYS: Vega blocks Igniz's Divine Arrow - Air.
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IAs he lands, he prepares for Igniz' strike. He knows the man would not simply allow himself to be taken down without a last gasp. He knows /he/ would not. With that decision made, he already has drawn power into his hands as he lands. The arrow of Igniz' meets its mark, the center of Vega's hand - the 'barb' digs into flesh, but the power is blunted and knocked aside, as he catches the 'bolt' in his grip, and crushes it. The effort taxes him, something Igniz can easily see - but Vega still stands. At the end, he breathes in heavily - and then stares down at the man.
"I'll see you soon - we have many things to speak of - but not here. My best to Kula." With that, he turns on his heel and starts to walk out of the arena, to be gathered up by the Dolls and taken to Shadaloo's base. To be tended to, and to prepare. He doesn't need the belt now - Geese will know how to get it to him, quite probably.
COMBATSYS: Vega has ended the fight here.
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Log created on 10:29:42 07/28/2008 by Vega, and last modified on 17:11:34 08/14/2008.