Description: Its student verses student as the Strolheim Tournament gets underway! The two beginners square off and set the bar high for tension. This is a close one folks, down to the line and maybe a little over as Kentou begs the question, What does it take to bring Tyler down?! (Winner: Tyler)
Chinatown. The home neighborhood of one Kentou Ondori and he couldn't be more excited that Strolheim chose this location for his first match of the tournament. The street has been partitioned off, the camera crews set up in subtle locations throughout the streets to keep out of the impending battle's way. A good number of onlookers have filed to the periphery of the cordoned zone, watching the proceedings. Their cheers growing in volume as the start of the match grows nearer.
Of course, the crowds aren't nearly so thick as they would be if this was a Master's matchup. Regardless, any tournament going down in Southtown will draw a healthy crowd. Its a town of fighters, after all. Not to mention, the locals have turned out in force to watch one of their own participate in his first public tournament.
Kentou is already there. Standing in the middle of the freshly swept streets. Bouncing on his bare feet as adrenaline and anticipation work in concert to keep him in perpetual motion. A light sheen of sweat clings to his frame from his pre-fight work out. His dark eyes staring into the far distance past the buildings and the people, putting his head in the game and keeping his thoughts focused as his Sensei taught him.
Its taking every iota of training to keep himself from giggling like an idiot. His expression vacillating amongst glee, determination and terror in equal measure. No, he can't let his joy get in the way of the fight! He needs to keep his mind on his opponent. He can savor the moment afterwards. And right now he's up against..
...A complete unknown to the boy. Kentou can't say he's heard of this 'Tyler' before. It must be a new kid on the block, much like himself! In this, Kentou finds himself completely curious. Fighting and gauging himself against the students of other worthy masters is something he's wanted to do for awhile now. The boy has spent most of his time fighting masters and measuring himself against the true greats of the world. Sakura, Acacia, Zaki. He really hasn't fought many individuals who're beginners or students like himself. He.. really hasn't done that before.
Will he be ahead of the game? Or is he still behind the curve? Only one way to find out!
"HUT!" With a sharp kiai, the boy's kick sweeps up and over his head. Followed by a rapid flurry of strikes and a finishing thrust of his palm. One final outlet of his anxieties as his body goes rock steady.
Kentou is ready.
With a peice of paper in his hand detailing the time and place for his first match, Tyler finally arrives to the show -- perhaps a minute or two late. He looks around, he starts asking spectators and camera crew if this is the right place to be,"Hello! Is there a Kentou uh.. Ondori here?"
The young german american's attention is finally drawn toward the one warming up for a fight it would seem. He smirks a bit, reaching up and placing his thumb to his nostril to hold it closed while he breaths out heavily through the other rather arrogantly as he moves out into the street -- the one place where no one else is occupying to make himself apparant at that point. He drops his backpack off at the side of the 'zone', pulling out a pair of MMA gloves, sliding them over his hands. He rolls his head from one side to the other, a few sickly pops are heard, and then he cracks his knuckles, bounces up and down on each leg a couple times, throwing a few demonstrating punches.
While warming up a very little bit, Tyler calls out to his opponent,"Kentou? I suggest you stop fooling around and prepare yourself for a fight. Cause here I come."
Not much of a warning from the german american, but he gives his opponent ample time to make himself aware of the situation before he suddenly kicks into a jump start. A dead sprint toward Kentou and as soon as he is close enough, he raises a knee into the air, jumping off the ground and barreling trough the air about a foot or so at Kentou with a pretty simple knee attack. Nothing terribly flashy, he just makes it appear pretty straight to the point from the start.
COMBATSYS: Tyler has started a fight here.
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Tyler 0/-------/-------|
COMBATSYS: Kentou has joined the fight here.
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Tyler 0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0 Kentou
COMBATSYS: Kentou dodges Tyler's Running Knee Slam.
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Tyler 0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0 Kentou
A small commotion from a nearby crowd catches the boy's attention. By the increased volume of the cheering, it sounds like his competitor arrived!
The youth lowers his stance a moment to turn and face this arrival with wide, curious eyes and...
Holy Crap he's tall. The short, younger boy's eyes slowly pan upwards and widen to encompass this powerful looking youth.
If they could, his braids would droop lower.
So much for being in the same weight class.. Gulp.
Quickly regaining his determination, the vastly smaller boy squares his shoulders as he's noticed by this young giant. "Ondori Kentou!" The boy announces proudly as he's regarded. Bowing at the waist and pounding his fist to his open palm before him in Shaolin salute, "Student of Futaba Hotaru. It is my honor t-" The youth cut off as the massive Tyler gives him fair warning. The command to stop 'fooling' is met with a small pout-like frown. Hey! Formalities you-.. EEK
Dark eyes widen as the stronger youth closes the distance between them like a freight-train. Deciding he wants nothing of that frontal assault, the boy promptly springs into motion. His hands whirling in a complex pattern as he bounces on his bare feet, taking two floating steps back to give himself just a fraction more reaction-time and quickly side-steps and whirls. The force of that knee whipping the air past him, forcing his long braids to flail in the breeze.
...He's glad that missed!
It is, however, now -on-.
"HUP!" Kentou whirls into motion. Rotating counter-clockwise, the opposite direction he spun from Tyler to meet the mammoth youth head on. Unleashing a simple, spinning backhand with the full-body tilt. Conservative yet authoritative. Not willing to engage with too much conviction just yet until he gets a feel for this boy's strength..
COMBATSYS: Tyler blocks Kentou's Medium Punch.
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Tyler 0/-------/------=|-------\-------\0 Kentou
Tyler quickly turns to face Kentou just as that backfist comes flying in, he throws his boxing guard immediately, the smaller boy's fist and arm meeting both of his forearms with what seems like ease of resistance. He doesn't budge even an inch after the attack, instead he just stands there grinning a bit crookedly, like he just stole a peice of candy from a baby.
He pushes his forearms out, shoving the kid's arm away and says,"Is that it? I hope you got something better than that or this is going to be one short fight." He shrugs his shoulders,"And I'm sorry I cut your formal introduction quite short. But to be honest? I haven't time for any of that. I'm just here to fight."
Tyler turns to square up his shoulders with the other youth, facing him directly now at this point. "The name's Tyler James, you can call me TJ if you like. You from around here?" Casual conversation from the opposing youth as he throws a few quick jabs at his opponent. He takes a few steps toward Kentou, trying to press that advantage of height and reach. Those jabs are lightning fast and precise -- showing his prominent experience as a boxer.
COMBATSYS: Kentou endures Tyler's Lightning Jabs.
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Tyler 0/-------/------=|==-----\-------\0 Kentou
Feeling his fist strike Tyler's defenses as uselessly as punching a brick wall. Mousy eyes hardening with the realization as he quickly whirls back into his stance, recovering from the spinning motion and squaring off with the German-American's boxing stance. His own Chinese boxing stance similar in a few respects-Footwork being key for example. The boy's feet hop endlessly, always in motion and always supremely mobile. The stance is different, however, in that his arms are spread widely. One fist leading half-arm's length with the other held up parallel to his shoulder, elbow pointed straight outwards. Close-fisted.
At the curt, arrogant apology, Kentou's frown deepens. One of those huh? He was hoping for someone a little more.. Nice. Fighting jerks is always a chore. Ahwell, at least this is proving to be a challenge!
"So then.. Tyler James.." Kentou repeats, "Why DO you fight?" His young tone somewhat accusational, his eyes never stray from battle.
As Tyler now attempts more measured, surgical blows at the smaller boy, Kentou decides to take a risk. Impulsively, the boy's guard drops a fraction. Just enough to allow Tyler's fast rain of blows to strike home. Taking each punch on the chin and bodily shuddering with every blow.
In Tyler's experience, any kid this small getting rocked THAT hard does not stay on his feet. Kentou can only hope the smug satisfaction blinds him as he seems to stagger...
...Only to suddenly sweep about in a circling motion. One hand moving up to catch a trailing fist and spin inwards, -SLAMMING- his shoulder right under Tyler's chest and rushing against him, hoping to shove the taller man off-balance. More than one way to topple a giant!
"Nice Hit!" Kentou compliments, a few flecks of blood flying from his lip as he grins eagerly!
COMBATSYS: Tyler Toughs Out Kentou's Strong Throw!
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Tyler 0/-------/--=====|===----\-------\0 Kentou
At this point, Tyler has built up a bit of confidence against the smaller opponent, perhaps too much. The massive youth is taken offguard by his opponent's sudden surge inside and attempt to knock him off of his feet, which he does successfully because Tyler was expecting to trade punches so he was just going to stand there and take it as per usual, but in allowing Kentou to attack him freely, he ends up on his back but before Kentou can pull away, Tyler tries to grab the boy by his head and pull him down onto his knees moments after being taken off of his feet.
COMBATSYS: Tyler successfully hits Kentou with Tenacious Knees.
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Tyler 0/-------/-======|=====--\-------\0 Kentou
Or perhaps not confident enough!
At first, it felt like Kentou's gambit was paying off. Managing to connect and just beginning to step away from the toppled boy. Only to suddenly feel a giant hand grab the back of his diminutive head, "ERK!" Eyes bulging as the youth is taken by surprise as the giant.. Seemed largely unfazed by the hard throw.
How tough IS this guy?!
The youth, completely caught off-guard, flails his arms uselessly as his head is quickly yanked down and introduced to Mr. Kneecap.
CRACK!
The impact is definitely not one the boy is shrugging off this time, the youth sent skyward. Helplessly turning one full revolution in mid-air before collapsing back onto the hard street.
Crawling on hands and knees a few feet, the boy manages to shamble away quickly. Stumbling back up to his feet and regaining a semblance of a stance. Eyes blinking out of sequence as he shakes his head violently, trying to clear the cobwebs of the hard hit. Instead of pursuing the rising Tyler, the boy takes quick mental inventory. What can he do that'll even HURT this guy? The puzzle holds the youth at bay for a moment, studying his foe with some intrepidation.
COMBATSYS: Kentou focuses on his next action.
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Tyler 0/-------/-======|=====--\-------\0 Kentou
Tyler doesn't waste any time in getting back up to his feet, kipping up quickly. The german-american stands there, he doesn't pursuit Kentou, instead he just stands back, watching him intently,"Getting any ideas yet? Let's see what you've got." He smirks a bit at the boy, he seems pretty relaxed at this point, his moment of heavy panting beginning to slow down as he catches his breath. Is he .. resting? Yes, yes he is. Since his opponent is hanging back and keeping their distance, he's going to take a short break. Tyler places his hands on his hips,"Well, you going to stand there all day or are you going to come at me?"
COMBATSYS: Tyler drops his guard to recover.
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Tyler 0/-------/-======|=====--\-------\0 Kentou
Hanging back, but not that far back. As Tyler actually.. drops his guard completely unconcernedly, Kentou's brow furrows.
Is he.. He's completely disrespecting him now. Its one thing to be arrogant, but now to do the fighting equivalent of mooning your opponent? To insult Kentou so completely by basically stepping out of the fight because the boy isn't worth it?
Now Kentou is Mad.
If the bully's intent was to goad the youth into the offensive, he succeeds wildly. "HA-HUT!" The boy bends forwards deeply, like a sprinter starting out of the gate. Hanging there for an instant...
Before he all but -disappears-. Darting forth with incredible speed. Closing the distance between them as fast as a bolt from a crossbow. With a single step, the boy's arms pinwheel about, building momentum as he twists, "SOUSHOU-"
And completes the strike, thrusting a palm forward with all the momentum built up from the rushed strike, "-SHIN!"
COMBATSYS: Kentou successfully hits Tyler with Soushou Shin.
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Tyler 1/------=/=======|======-\-------\0 Kentou
And the giant is chopped down again, sort of. Tyler doesn't actually fall over, but instead he is pushed back from the impact of the attack. He grits his teeth just as the attack strikes, he slides back a few feet but he doesn't faulter in his stance, instead he just kind of grins, reaching up to wipe a spot of blood off the corner of his lip. "Ohh, I see. Well, at least you're actually fighting now." Tyler chuckles, shaking his head. "Okay. Playtime is over, now it's time for the real fun!" A broad grin crosses the bigger youth's face -- and about the same time, his chi is visibly building around him in a bright, fiery red contrast to the dark night.
"That was pretty sweet actually, and you remember asking me about why I fight? Well, at first it was to survive... Now it's to be the best." Plain and simple, that's how TJ likes it.
And with that out of the way, Tyler lunges into actually almost immediately, and he doesn't waste time closing the distance between himself and Kentou.. what's he going to do? Well, it might not appear too obvious right away, but it becomes apparantly obvious once he is within close range of Kentou what his intentions are. He lowers that shoulder, bending slightly at the knees as he compacts his massive frame enough so he can stoop down and shoulder rush Kentou. It's not just a simple shoulder block, he's going to try to pick the boy up and carry him down the street -- and for the sake of the scenery, we're going to say he aims to drive the boy into a parked vehicle, which is one of those funny looking small white oriental business trucks. His intentions are certainly very clear at this point as he attempts to drive forward his opponent into the grill and front end of a vehicle with as much force as he can muster.
While he does this, he let's out a bit of a warrior's grunt, no HA or HUP or whatever Karate-cry, just a manly 'ARGH!' is let out from Tyler as his attitude suddenly changes from laid-back to total aggressiveness. Oh yeah, the adrenaline is pumping now! This young man is full of testosterone and that is abundantly clear from the get-go, if not, then it should be now.
COMBATSYS: Kentou blocks Tyler's Raging Rush.
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Tyler 0/-------/-------|=======\-------\1 Kentou
It is definitely gametime now in Chinatown.
Kentou stands solidly in the wake of that thrusting attack, his stance wide with his palm outstretched. Glaring at the taller boy without an iota of fear or intimidation now. Kentou has fought bigger men than this guy and being dishonored from a 'peer' has him majorly torqued off. No smiles on his lips, nor does he retort or comment in reply. His grim demeanor would be comical for such a short boy.. If it wasn't for the fact that he did nearly bowl the young man twice his size over.
However, the enthusiastic grin and honest reply does placate the tiny youth's anger somewhat. The deep frown replaced with an indetermined press of lips as he steps back and returns to his mobile stance. Maybe he thought Kentou was just messing with him? Maybe Tyler was being insulted inadvertently? Maybe he doesn't really deserve that level of ire.
Though, as that chi flares to life and the massive linebacker-like teen forms a rushing stance, Kentou doesn't have any time at all as the youth is put on high-alert. Taking a deep, sharp breath as time itself seems to slow. Adrenaline coursing through his veins as he stares at the boy rampaging for him like a meteor. Knowing that leaping out of the way is a dicey proposition at best.. The youth takes a somewhat less chancey risk. Instead, timing the blow as he makes a short hop, thrusting his hands forth at just the right moment.
Tyler completely sweeps the boy off his feet, but not out of control. Slight hands slam hard on Tyler's shoulders, held at arm length as the youth is -shoved- across the street. Still on a collision course for the parked vehicle.
A quick glance. A mental count. Three. Two..
At the last possible moment, Kentou's scraping feet bounce off the ground. Running backwards, up the grill of the vehicle in an incredible rush of motion. Flipping completely over Tyler's shoulders and using the man's momentum against him as there's nothing now between him and the hard steel of that tall car, "HUTTAH!"
COMBATSYS: Kentou successfully hits Tyler with Strong Throw.
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Tyler 0/-------/---====|=======\=------\1 Kentou
Tyler is somewhat caught off guard by the flipping over tactic and he goes head first into the grill of the truck! *THUNK!*
Tyler slowly pulls himself away, he stumbles a little dazedly, then he shakes his head to try and shake away the effects of the resulting actions. Once his blurred vision dissappates and his focus is on Kentou again, he snarls just slightly. So far, Tyler has been antagonizing the other youth, but now he has slipped from that laid-back attitude to adrenaline pumping testerosteroned freak mode so comments are now out of the question. The german-american now just wants to pummel the smaller kid into the ground, and that's what he intends to do or at least attempt to.
Tyler puts his hands into the air again, resuming that boxing stance as he moves toward Kentou and throws a heavy punch in his direction.
COMBATSYS: Kentou dodges Tyler's Strong Punch.
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Tyler 0/-------/---====|=======\=------\1 Kentou
Kentou's amusement has yet to return. By the time Tyler turns from the hugely dented truck and face the boy, the youth is already there. The small youth is determined, but he'd never strike an opponent from behind. No words, no taunts, no colorful commentary about theoried heritage or romantic preference. Tyler just wanted a fight out of Kentou, then the young boy is willing to oblige. Unlike the dizzy rancor his foe displays, Kentou doesn't lose his focus. Always determined, always alert.
Their actions enter a different level. Every moment stretching into a small infinity of choices and rage. The sound and the fury. The boxer's swinging fist misses Kentou's weaving head by inches. Batting away a few droplets of blood from the corner of the youth's mouth. A grimace of effort is etched in the young boy's face now, knowing one false move and this leviathan could break him in half.
Feeling an advantage in his disorientation, the boy works on expounding upon his confusion. Ducking inside of that return swing and thrusting his hands forth. Palms cupped as a parabola, fingers spread. Within which a hand-held sun is born. Emerald chi burns into existence then -explodes- in a loud flash of light at point-blank. Effectively, a chi-flash bang. Hopefully clouding the mammoth's vision further with dark and bright spots.
"HIZASHI!"
COMBATSYS: Tyler interrupts Hizashi from Kentou with The Showstopper.
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Tyler 0/-------/-======|=======\===----\1 Kentou
Tyler might seem a little bedazzled but he quickly comes out of it after his punch missed the youth. As soon as Kentou starts to manuever inside, Tyler simply leans forward and BAM! Extending a pointed, hard elbow into Kentou's face to disrupt his counter attack. The first strike might have missed, but the immediate follow up did not. Despite his raging actions, Tyler never loses track of the peices on the board -- in other words, like a good fighter he never stops considering strategy and tactics even when he's going all out.
It seems it was Kentou who fell into Tyler's trap! Underestimating Tyler's strategy, assuming the young man would be slow to mount an effective counter-offense, Kentou commits right into Tyler's waiting elbow. "ERF!"
The youth is sent skyward from the hard strike, arching backwards through the air as he's hurtled skyward. This would be the 'breaking in half' thing he was worried about! The boy realizes he can't take another hit like that.. And all cards need to be put down on the table. Now or nothing!
While still in mid-air, the youth regains control. Throwing his arms outwards and twisting with all his worth, the boy hurls himself into a tight spin. His descent seeming to slow, even as his spinning continues to gain momentum. Faster and faster...
Until his feet contact the pavement once again. All momentum suddenly -stops- as he alights in a low crouch. Pebbles and debris jumping a short distance around him, jolted by the raw kinetic force built up.. "TENCHI"
And RELEASED.
In one eye-blink, Kentou is crouched low. In the next.. His fist is inches from Tyler's head. Like a bolt of lightning, the boy's speed is practically instant. A wake of force spreads outwards a single moment afterwards, carrying the small bits and pieces of the street under him away. A thunderclap rings out a half-second after. Everything Kentou's got!
"SHUUEN!"
COMBATSYS: Tyler endures Kentou's Tenchi Shuuen.
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Tyler 1/-----==/=======|-------\-------\0 Kentou
"Hello..."
That's the only thing heard other than the deafening thunderclap from the attack. Tyler is not only surprised, he's amazed at how fast this kid can move. Now, Tyler might be a powerhouse, but he could never hold a candle to that kind of speed right now. Perhaps that's something he should work on in the future, being the physical specimen that he is and all, having speed coupled with power would certainly put him in the plus category.
However, after an attack like that, Tyler is sent tumbling backwards several feet. He lays there on the ground sprawled out for a moment -- the 'officials' are about to call the match, but then the behemoth starts to stir and he sits up, flashing a bloody grin at Kentou,"That's the best you got? That was pretty damn good." He says exhaling deeply. He slowly pushes off the ground and to his feet again,"I'll definately have to give you some credit for that one there, Ken-boy." He reaches up to rub his chin and cheek with his hand. "That'll certainly leave a mark."
How the hell is he even standing after an attack like that? Only god knows, but like many, Tyler is full of suprises himself and he certainly has no lack of resolve when it comes to fighting. He just keeps getting right back up and he just keeps coming right at his opponents with everything he has and he obviously expects the same from his opponents, although some, if not alot of them certainly do not act in such a fashion like he does.
Tyler begins to approach Kentou, raising a half-lazy boxing guard as he gets closer to the other boy. He just grins and winks at him and then he cocks his fist back, lowering it down by his waist -- that same bright fiery red chi building up around his clenched fist, and like a rocket it fires out of it's held position and is aimed straight for Kentou's jawline and chin.
COMBATSYS: Tyler successfully hits Kentou with One-Hit Wonder.
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Tyler 0/-------/--=====|====---\-------\0 Kentou
Once more, Kentou stands with his fist outstretched. Fully committed to his greatest technique as he sets in rigid stance. Fist vibrating faintly in the aftermath of that supremely fast blow. The dust settling about his feet as the thunderclap faintly echos off far away windows.
Only then does Kentou collapse down on one knee. Gasping for air in recovery. A hand over his heart, trying to get some kind of breather in. He put everything he got into that strike.. He can only pray it was enough as he weakly looks upwards.
At first, the prone Tyler begins to fill his heart with hope... And then that hope is dashed as the impossibly tough youth stirs. Sitting back up and actually smiling.
Kentou's hands press to the pavement, balancing him as he stares hard at the not-quite-fallen opponent. "..M..Matter of fact.. it.. k..kinda was.." the small youth slowly admits.
As the incredibly tough foe begrudgedly complements the Tenchi Shuuen, the boy heartens. His determined frown evolving into a faint, wearied smile.
All that's left now is to end it!
To his credit, the boy doesn't give up! Though he has little left to him, he doesn't just concede the match then and there. Instead, he clambers slowly to his feet. His speed evident no longer, barely able to get fully to his feet in time as Tyler approaches. With a determined grit, the boy tries to put up a defense. Almost managing to regain his mobility.. Almost.
Until that punch -SLAMS- directly to Kentou's head. The blow all but doubling the boy backwards. Reeling in a half-twisted arc as a rivulet of blood flies from his lips, his face scrunched in the impact as his braid goes flailing.
For a moment, it would seem that's all she wrote. Until at the furthest arc.. Kentou's eye gains a determined gleam.
"Not..Done..." His voice a muffled, weak thing from his bruised jaw. His hand thrust back and slamming to the ground, keeping him from falling over completely.
"TEKKOU-" Barking the word as he uses the remainder of the momentum Tyler supplied him with, twisting fully and slamming his other fist directly into the ground. The rebounding impact actually -shoving- the youth back upwards. Reversing his movement and sending him back up at the massive youth like the most stubborn punching bag ever, "-DAN!"
Completing the full revolution, the youth's fists thrust forwards. Parallel to the ground, directly for Tyler's chest. The kid's digging deep..
COMBATSYS: Tyler blocks Kentou's Tekkoudan.
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Tyler 0/-------/=======|===----\-------\0 Kentou
Although Tyler's guard seem a bit laxed at the moment, it's still up -- and it's up enough so that he can block Kentou's next incoming attack with both arms shielding him from any devastating blow. He continues to grin at Kentou a bit arrogantly, shaking his head rather dissappointingly and states rather flatly to his opposition,"That's not going to do it." Pretty blunt there, but at least he's being modest and truthful about it.
Tyler takes a step back, and then another and another, creating some distance between him and Kentou,"You're probably getting frustrated right about now, to be truthful, so am I. I had the opportunity to try and end this, but I did not. Stupid, stupid mistake." Tyler sighs, shaking his head again. "Well, I guess .. I don't know. This is dragging on to long, one of us need to finish this fight and we need to finish it now. I'll give you the first opportunity, and if you don't do it this time, then it's my turn, and I /will/ do it. No offense, but you better make this next attack a good one or else."
Tyler waves Kentou on and then he drops his guard.... What is he doing? Is actually going to let the youth have a free shot at him? It must be a trick ... or something! What is he planning? And if that's what he really is planning, then why would he tell his opponent his strategy? That's kinda dumb, honestly. Who knows what is going on in this Gedo student's mind right now, he's probably had a few screws knocked lose at some point during the fight. That's it! A few missing screws...
COMBATSYS: Tyler drops his guard to recover.
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Tyler 0/-------/=======|===----\-------\0 Kentou
"The best.." Kentou weakly mumbles as his fists jarringly rebuff off of Tyler's folded arms. The impact sending the boy stumbling backwards. His haggard movements ranging in a wide semi-circle around the massive youth. His world a mixture of flashing lights and dancing darkness, the familiar edge of consciousness as blood runs freely down his chin. Knocked for a loop he might be, he's still conscious enough to be puzzled..
..Why isn't the juggernaut finishing him off?
"..Don't get..."
The youth sees Tyler drop his guard. In-between the high-pitched ringing in his ears he hears something about an ultimatum and frustration. Ooooh there's a lecture brewing in the back of his head at that one. This guy has a lot to learn about the fight!
But then, so does Kentou.
He should be -thrilled- that he's fighting someone who's pushed him to his limits! There is no greater purpose than this very moment. To show his best and to display his measure! Can't he see how Kentou is honoring him? Giving him his all? And the boy is repaid with.. disappointment?
If Tyler was trying to get the boy to dig even deeper .. He continues to succeed!
The youth completes his wandering circuit, building up momentum before stumbling towards the open Tyler, punch-drunk. "HaaAAAAA!" Letting out a roar as he builds speed and -vaulting- forth. The rushing movement is extremely sloppy if buoyed by raw determination. If the massive youth wants to give the smaller competitor another chance? Kentou will oblige! "SHIN-JOU-"
Leaping into the air a short distance, Kentou vaults upon the taller youth. Running along his powerful frame in a series of fast kicks, racing upwards before finishing the fast strike with a flipping blow.. Inelegantly collapsing to the floor, regardless of how well the attack is received.
"..Tai.." Is blurted weakly from him as he crashes to the ground on his back, limbs akimbo.
COMBATSYS: Tyler endures Kentou's Shin-Jou Tai.
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Tyler 1/-----==/=======|====---\-------\0 Kentou
After that attack, Tyler is knocked to the ground as well. Tumbling back a few feet again. Did Kentou do it this time? Did he actually beat the bigger youth? And again, all hope diminishing as Tyler suddenly comes to life, kipping up to his feet again in an instant. How the hell?
At this point, Tyler's chi is like the blazing sun as he stands there, and suddenly it goes from surrounding his entire body and down into two places -- his clenched fists. "Now, it's my turn." His nostrils flare as he breaths heavily through them, and with only giving Kentou just enough time to get back up to his feet, Tyler is on the go again. Barreling straight at the smaller youth full speed.
Fists raised into the air only as he gets close enough to start throughing those heavy punches at his opponent. Each strike laced with that fiery red chi, like a meteor shower raining down upon Kentou from every direction -- leaving hardly any room, almost none, to manuever around the oncoming onslaught. Tyler's throwing everything he has at the other youth now, every punch with as much force as he can muster! He doesn't scream or grunt, or let out any kind of warrior like howls. The only sound that comes from him is the whisps of his fists flying through the air next to Kentou's head.
Tyler continues to march forward while throwing the punches too, not only leaving very little room to move side to side, but continuously forcing his opponent backwards. Like a blazing red flurry.
COMBATSYS: Tyler successfully hits Kentou with Storm of Fists.
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Tyler 0/-------/-----==|=======\=------\1 Kentou
For a moment, it doesn't look like the shorter youth is going to be able to get back up. He was running on fumes before that last attack. Now he's.. Just got nothing. He used everything he had and it just wasn't enough. The boy, staring skywards now, doesn't regret. No.. Not really. This only confirms that he still has a lot to learn, he should be grateful to Tyler for showing him his weaknesses! Proving that, as much training as the boy has had, its still not nearly enough. He needs to work harder yet.
..If only he wasn't a jerk! Ugh, losing to jerks is always so depressing. Well, credit where credit is due, this guy was -incredibly- tough. Took everything Kentou had to dish out and.. By the sounds of stirring.. Is still coming back for more. He may yet actually succeed in his dream if he keeps that up..
...Only one thing to do now.
For Kentou.. Its a struggle just to get to his feet. Even now he doesn't completely give up. Trying to blink past the fog over his vision, maybe work a last second dodge out of the way.. Pull some kind of trick.. But eventually, luck just runs out.
he youth all but disappears within the rocking explosions of red energy. The impacts striking him like a shower of hatred, completely pummeling his form until at the apex the youth is thrown high and faaaaaar away. Crashing down upon the hood of the truck, right over the dent earlier.
His unconscious form slowly sliding down the hood before flopping like a rag-doll to the ground. Completely out cold.
And we have a winner!
COMBATSYS: Kentou takes no action.
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Tyler 0/-------/-----==|
COMBATSYS: Kentou can no longer fight.
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Tyler 0/-------/-----==|
Tyler continues to push forth with his attack, blinded by his rampage momentarily until he realizes that the other youth is not even there anymore, but knocked some distance away by his attack. Finally Tyler relaxes again and let's out a deep sigh. He then grins a little and moves over to where Kentou fell, he reaches down to the other youth and picks him up, placing one arm around his neck and shoulders,"Come on, buddy. Let's get you home." And with that, no celebration or any such thing. Despite being a jerk, Tyler still has some heart and respect it seems.
The End.
Log created on 20:51:41 09/26/2008 by Kentou, and last modified on 02:12:57 09/28/2008.