Description: Zach and Elias mix it up in Neo League action. It is another David vs Goliath encounter, which illustrates the one thing that people tend to forget about that story: All the Isrealis that Goliath crushed before meeting David. (Winner: Elias)
Rose arrives from elsewhere.
Africa is the one continent that Elias has never experienced before in his travels. Usually his business kept him in the Americas and rarely he got to travel to other places. Alas he is just one priest and trying to help everyone out can wear down even the most well conditioned men of resolve. Even so he finds himself getting to see Victoria Falls close up and he has to admit it is a lovely sight to see. It is almost enough to where he would crack a smile upon viewing it....almost.
In a strange turn of events this visit was in part to take in the sights and to see what help he could offer, but he also found himself fighting in his first match for the Neo League. He isn't sure what the purse is for such a fight or if there even is one at all. If anything if he manages to earn something through this victory he knows there are plenty of places nearby that could benefit from any sort of help offered to them. Elias stands straight with his hands clasped behind his back. He is almost like a statue as he awaits for things start and his vestments lightly flutter in the wind.
Zach Glen is not really in the League for the money either. It does, however, go a long way toward paying for the globe-trotting journey he has set himself on. He arrives on the Victoria Falls Bridge, which is the designated site for his next bout. He looks around as he hands a longish bundle and a metal gauntlet to one of the stagehands.
Definitely the /place/ for the fight, he thinks to himself. But he doesn't think he see his opponent. He frowns, and looks at the slip of paper. 'Elias Patrick', is all it says. He scratches the back of his head, upseting the long pony tail. "Excuse me, Father," Zach says politely. "I'm... not sure if you noticed, but there's about to be a fight here." Zach glances around to indicate the camera crews and growing crowd. "It may be safer if you headed into the crowd." The young man, who is recognizable from several... explosive fights, sounds completely honest. And concerned; see the previous statement about explosive fights.
Zach is someone that the priest has heard of at least through some news, but has actually never seen a fight involving the young man. His attention is turned towards the younger fighter that speaks up and he turns about to face him as he glances downwards. He seems to study him as he gives a slow nod. "I am aware. I suppose this means you must be my opponent for the afternoon." he replies.
He unclasps his hands and he sweeps one arm forward as he gives a bow. "Father Elias Patrick." he says before straightening back up and reclasping his hands. His expression hasn't even changed the entire time, remaining almost emotionless despite the fact of being very polite from the looks of it. "I do hope I can provide you with a proper challenge, my son."
COMBATSYS: Elias has started a fight here.
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Zach looks taken aback. "I, uh... guess you are, Father," he says, slightly embarrassed. "My apologies for the mistake.. He bows his head briefly. "Zach Glen. Let's have a good fight." He settles into a loose stance, violet psychic energy rippling up and down his arms as if in preperation.
Zach rushes forward as soon as the starting horn is called. A droning buzz starts up, grating on the ears of the younger American. Damned vuvuzelas, he thinks as he leans into an elbow strike. That energy of his solidifies into a plate mail gauntlet and arm piece that somehow adds more impact to the strike!
COMBATSYS: Zach has joined the fight here.
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Zach 0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0 Elias
COMBATSYS: Elias blocks Zach's Aggressive Strike.
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Zach 0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0 Elias
There is only a slight hmm that comes from the priest as that enegy begins to flare about the arms of the younger fighter. This should be an interesting fight indeed if what he read was true. Once it looks like Zach is ready to fight the priest begins to take up a fighting stance as well. He brings his arms up and spread his legs slightly to take on a stance that is somewhat like that of a boxer. He then lets the man charge in and he extents a hand open palmed to let the elbow slam into it. There isn't even so much a grunt despite the force pushes the priest back a few inches and his soles drag across the ground.
He pulls his hand away and quickly he too steps forward, the larger man lowering his shoulder as he goes to slam it into Zach in an attempt to throw him off balance. There is a quick followup to that ram as he brings a closed fist forward to attempt a solid punch right in the middle of Zach's chest with quite a bit of force.
COMBATSYS: Elias successfully hits Zach with Heart Punch.
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Zach 0/-------/--=====|==-----\-------\0 Elias
Zach's eyes go wide as Elias simply /catches/ his elbow strike. That worries him quite a bit; there are not too many people out there who can catch his strikes in one hand and take it as well as Elias apparently has. The /last/ it happened, he got his arm broken in the exchange.
This time however, he simply gets sent flying with what feels like the start of a massive bruise just to the left of his sternum. He bounces off of the contrete once, then twice before sliding in a low crouch. He simply regards the much larger man for a moment before pulling himself to his feet while he tries to stabilize his breathing.
"H'okay," he says quietly. "This is gonna be one of those kind of fights." Zach decides to see how well the priest handles ranged combat, bringing his right hand up. The palm glows purple for a moment before launching a basketball sized sphere of that violet energy he throws around.
COMBATSYS: Elias endures Zach's Warning Shot.
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Zach 0/-------/-======|====---\-------\0 Elias
The priest straightens up and he seems intent on watching Zach for a moment to see what the fighter might do next. He doesn't need to wait long since it seems Zach is more than fine with being able to attack from afar if need be. There is no getting out of the way for the priest and Elias doesn't even seem concerned about blocking that ball of energy as he steps forward and runs straight for the other fighter. There is a grunt that is emitted from the larger fighter as he barrels through and soon he is upon the other fighter once again.
"An interesting energy you have." he says while once again bringing a fist around for another strike. This time there is no attempts to throw Zach off Balance. The priest's hand instead just aim's to come across with a sharp right aimed at the jaw of the other fighter.
COMBATSYS: Zach fails to interrupt Strong Punch from Elias with Third Stance.
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Zach 1/----===/=======|=====--\-------\0 Elias
Still getting a feel for his opponent, Zach steps in towards Elias. The shorter man pulls back his left hand, low and behind him before sweeping it upward diagonally as if trying to underhand throw something heavy.
Elias' punch catches the smaller man cleanly, sending him sprawling as a broad lance of psycho power lances upward toward the priest. The blast goes wide, doing nothing but look pretty.
Glen picks himself up, rubbing at his jaw. "Nothing quite like it on earth," Zach says agreeably. He is going to /feel/ this in the morning, he is certain. Meanwhile, he hops away from the large man, trying to get some distance between the two of them.
There is alot of power in the young man. It is just something that looks like it needs more refined control. Of course Zach has several years to full get in tune with that energy. Elias himself didn't exactly perfect his art quickly. Granted his loss of faith for a time set him back a few years he still has managed to be close to mastering his full potential he feels. Only time will tell for him.
He just nods as he seems to relent in his assault, but his guard does not drop. "I can tend to believe you. I know it is not like one I have felt before." Granted the priest has not run into many psions at all. He does know there are just certain people that give off a different vibe when he is around them. After a moment he then steps forward, as he goes to bring his left arm in an uppercut motion. He is striking at air of course, but it is the ref flame that bursts out from the ground and sails right for Zach that is the true attack the fighter should worry about.
COMBATSYS: Zach blocks Elias' Magnus.
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Zach 1/----===/=======|====---\-------\0 Elias
Zach thrusts his hands forward, towards the flames as he recalls one piece of instruction he had received many moons ago. A sheet of purple energy ripples into view in front of him, cacthing most of the chi-based flames. His armed look a bit singed, however, as the energy fades. He is breathing heavily.
"There are others like it," Zach says as he settles into a wide stance. "But this power is mine." Said power bursts into full view, seemingly erupting from the ground in a classic 'surging battle aura' fashion!
COMBATSYS: Zach gathers his will.
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Zach 1/=======/=======|====---\-------\0 Elias
The priest gives no follow up to that strike. There is no running in for another quick jab at the fighter or the like. Instead Elias is more intent on watching as Zach manages to stop his strike for the most part without any real damage. It seemed only fair to allow the younger fighter experience the energy Elias holds since Zach is apparently going all out and showing off what he can do with it.
The priest briefly ponders and he gives a nod to Zach. "Then show me just what you can do, my son." he straightens posture somewhat and remains in a mostly defensive stance. His gaze is locked on the other fighter and watching as that energy surges around him. For now he takes a moment to prepare for whatever Zach might do next.
COMBATSYS: Elias gains composure.
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Zach 1/=======/=======|===----\-------\0 Elias
"Fair enough," Zach says. He doesn't, for once, seem too worried about his opponent's ability to withstand his 'techniques.' The younger man rushes in, getting farther inside Elias' range than may seem advisable. That purple energy rolls off of him like fog off of dry ice.
And then the aura explodes, rushing towards the priest. The energy seems wild, but held in a perfect hemisphere around the smaller man. The air ripples around him when the blast fades. He doesn't smirk, does not look smug.
He just hopes the move /worked/.
COMBATSYS: Zach successfully hits Elias with Storm Flare EX.
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Zach 0/-------/---====|=======\-------\1 Elias
The fact Zach looks able to gather so much energy and control it into a sphere like that for a few moments is impressive unto itself. Of course even more impressive is the speed that it comes in towards the priest makes Elias realize he has to think fast. There is no real getting away from it and he starts to step forward as he raises his arms up to mostly cover up his face. The force that the wave hits breaks that guard with ease and the priest is knocked back several steps where he staggers and falls to one knee. "Quite amazing."
Elias stands back up straight and he smoothes out his vestments that had been whipped about and wrinkled from such a powerful blast. He then rushes forward with surprising speed as he goes to grab right for Zach. That face still hasn't shown any real emotion despite his body feeling a bit pained by the punishment it is taking. Even the years of conditioning haven't fully prepared him from taking so much punishment at once. He looks to lift up Zach by his shirt as his hand ignites with holy fire and while it does not really burn it makes Zach's body start to feel weak if the flames touch him too long. He will hold him up for only a few moments before tossing him to the side.
COMBATSYS: Elias successfully hits Zach with Maximum Delirium EX.
- Power hit! -
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Zach 1/---====/=======|-------\-------\0 Elias
Zach roars as the flames rip across his body. A small, crimson spot on his chest emerges, slowly growing larger. The shirt seems to contain it somewhat. The smaller man is in obvious pain from just the energy.
The roar changes tone, shifting from pain to rage as Zach simply looses a second blast much like the previous one in an attempt to get himself loose of Elias' grip.
The blast, combined with Elias' toss, serve to send the psychic flying a surprising distance away before he crashes to the floor of the bridge. He doesn't move, and the referee quickly calls the end of the match.
COMBATSYS: Zach can no longer fight.
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COMBATSYS: Zach successfully hits Elias with Storm Flare.
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Elias 0/-------/---====|
The close proximity of the blast makes it hard for Elias to do much in response. He does try to move out of the way of this one, but finds himself having to tense up as his footwork isn't quick enough to let him get out of the way. The priest is staggered again from the power of the blow and he is knocked back once more and barely manages to keep from landing right on his back. He is downed to a knee again and he leans forward while slamming a fist into the ground to keep him somewhat upright.
He did not expect Zach to be able to gather that much energy again so quickly. His body is screaming at him right now for a break. It is something he will do once he is out of the public eye. A priest should remain composed as best as he can when in the public eye. He finally gets back to his feet after a few moments to catch his breath and he notices Zach out and being tended to by officials. "He should be an interesting one to watch." he tells himself while clasping his hands behind his back once again. Medical attention is refused as the priest prefers to let his body heal itself properly.
COMBATSYS: Elias has ended the fight here.
Log created on 11:48:55 11/17/2010 by Zach, and last modified on 01:54:42 12/28/2010.