Description: The Trial of the Dragon continues as Proud Punchy Warrior Rick Strowd, Vicious, Virulent Grappler Vyle, and Athena's Biggest Fan Kensou trade barbs about musical taste amidst trying to smash each other in the face. The results are cacophonic. (Winner: Rick)
Saturday Night. Noise Factory. 8 PM.
Fight Night.
The nightclub is packed to the gills, the floor set for the Trial of the Dragon. Tonight's entertainment would be a fight; with the cover charge going right to the good city of Sunshine City as part of the charity efforts. Certainly the rest of Sunshine City was a riot center. But here in the Noise Factory? It would be a time to forget the troubles of the world. Certainly there would be music as well, with a band lurking in the background of the main fighting stage. There, a young, chinese teenager in gym shorts and a jean jacket just leans over, staring at the band.
Kensou just can't believe they would have an Athena Cover Band!
Looking at the woman dressed up in a red cocktail dress, blue spandex shorts, and purple hair, Kensou just shakes his head, hands on his hips. It was just a splitting image of Athena! Well, except for the large hands. And the pronounced adams apple. But otherwise? Utterly uncanny. Standing up on the stage, Kensou seems to have become the first fighter up on the wood and metal fixture. THe lights fill the floor from overhead, as the sound engineer begins to tune and test. As the judge stands by the stage, the crowd still rumbles, rustles, and dances. Kensou didn't like nightclubs. They were too grody. But this was good work. Heroic work, even. And who knows, maybe Athena will stop by to see him!
But where were the other fighters?
Time to get pumped and party. It is late night, there is a kicking club going on and right now Rick is in a rowdy mood because he knows there is going to be a fight going down and he gets to be in it. The Native American wandered towards Sunshine the moment he heard of Johann and his request for help. If he can clean the streets of a few thugs while getting to enjoy a good old fashioned tournament then he is all about liking this city. He spent alot of time in Metro and so far it hasn't felt too much different. Those gangers so far haven't given him too much trouble. Then there was that woman.....one he is rather glad not to have run into again.
He idly taps a foot while sitting at the bar and waiting for things to get started. The shirt has long been lost and the war paint applied. The gloves are on and the hair is up. He is more than ready to throw down the moment it looks like things are about to get started. Right now it seems like everyone is just payiing attention to the band and there is that one guy just kinda standing there where the fight is supposed to be. About five minutes later Rick finds out why. "Ya kiddin' me?" he says with a raised brow. Then again he should stop being so surprised these days. Anyone can be a fighter it seems like no matter even if they look like a goober.
Getting off the stool, Rick downs the rest of his beer and then drops some money on the table. "I'll be back." he tells the tender as he adjusts those fingerless gloves of his and he makes his way towards where Kensou is. "Hey, here I was waiting for my opponents and didn't even know you were one." he says while grinning. He looks about while cracking his knuckles and he lightly clucks his tongue. "We got a third dance partner too, right? Where is he at?"
That's when the sound system suddenly cuts off for some reason. The cover band would find their music suddenly silenced (or at least no longer amplified by the club's system. Instead, replacing the J-Pop, a rather...aggressive electronic sound comes instead, likely confusing the club goers even more (especially Manthena)!
o/` Get Ready. Get Ready, get set, lets roll. Get ready, get set, lets roll. Road warrior in a bit of petrol. Red yellow, hit green and go, breathe it slow o/` (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6I0Ov1YGgY)
From the usual DJ booth, a rather...brightly colored looking man in neon purple and green pops up. "FINALLY! God, that crap was getting old. Lets get some real music going here," he shrieks, laughing before he leaps up over the booth toward the stage. "Come on, you expected anyone to fight with that crap going on?" he asks, thumbing toward the band before he looks between Rick (who is obviously one of his opponents) and Kensou (who is....not obviously the other). "Wait...so where's the third guy? And why hasn't fanboy here beat the street?"
No respect.
When Rick comes up, Kensou drops into his fighting stance.... just a bit prematurely. "Whoa! I mean, hey! Hello! I mean, how can you miss me? I've been up on the stage-" Kensou is interrupted as the music STOPS, as Vyle makes his entrance. The teenager winces, covering his ears. When the HIDEOUS clown appears, Kensou just recoils. "Whoa! I- wow! You both are painted up. I mean, well..." And then, Vyle points at him. And it clicks
Were they actually not taking him seriously?
"AYA!" He exclaims. "H-h-hey! What are you two getting at? I'm Sie Kensou! Backup Guitarest to Athena, and a fellow Psycho Soldier! Come on, guys, be serious." Kensou puffs out his chest, trying hard to look as tough and serious as he can be. "And what was that horrible noise? I thought the sound guys got set up. Here, just a second guys." Sie Kensou looks back over, heading to the edge of the stage. He crouches down, bending over to the band. Catching the purple-haired lead singer, he waves. "Ora Ora! 'Athena!' Can you start playing "The Love Will Conquer Your Heart!"
And the singer replies in a deep baritone.
"Shore ting, sweethart."
"Tee Hee."
It seems his real chance at an introduction is cut off when Vyle starts to make some noise. Rick sort of covers his ears for a moment as well, but the wrestler certainly has his attention. Jesus, does no one in this place have good musical taste? Truth be told it is probably best Rick isn't the one in charge of music right now. He is about to say something again, this time to Vyle when Kensou shouts and it makes Rick jump a bit in surprise. "What the hell? I just thought you were part of the band was all. A roadie or something." he says in response while rubbing at the back of his neck.
Well things are already kind of getting off to a bad start, but it won't matter soon. The punches will start to fly and they will make everything better in the long run. He looks between the other two fighters and he shakes his head as Kensou makes a request for 'Athena' to sing. At least the music is easy enough to kinda tune out when he is in a fight. "As long as you can fight that is all I care about. Lets get this party started!"
He claps his hands together then rubs them a few times before balling his hands up into fists. The boxer shifts his stane as he tries to get himself in the zone. He has two guys to concentrate on this time around. It will be interesting to see how this developes. Not to mention just how good are these crazy cats? He starts to bounce lightly on his feet as he begins to bob and weave already. Looks like the punching shall start soon.
COMBATSYS: Rick has started a fight here.
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Vyle scowls as his music is cut off, and the bands mics put back on. "Oh, good god, man, what the hell. This is like asking William Hung to cover Celine Dion with tone deafness, what's wrong with you?!" he shouts to Kensou, rubbing over the purple fuzz that is apparently his hair. "And 'her'!" he shouts, making sure to make air-quotes on 'her'. "I...nevermind, nevermind!" he shouts, unusually manic right now. Maybe he just has issues without making his proper entrance.
With his mood already hitting bottom, he looks over to the rather...buff war-painted guy. "I'd rather hear some chin music than this crap, seriously..." he groans, shaking his head before he lurches down into his usual stance. Legs wide, body hunched over, one hand low to the ground and one hand high...unusual wrestilng stance for an unusual wrestler. "Come on, you bastards. Anything to get this crap out of my ears."
COMBATSYS: Vyle has joined the fight here.
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Vyle 0/-------/-------|=------\-------\0 Rick
Kensou's jaw drops.
He just stares, oblivious to the other two men for a moment. This... was VERY different from Athena. And as the song comes, it is very, very obvious on the depth of difference. Leaning back, Kensou falls flat on his butt, sitting down on the stage. "... Okay then!" He exclaims finally. "Yeah! That's right!" Before rising back up again. Turning back to the others, he just glowers. Face bright red, Kensou was blushing hard. He... he was just going to to pretend that didn't happen. Looking at the others, fists tense, he finally yells out.
"WHAT!?"
Rick opens up with the punches, as the judge looks over the others. WIth all three players up, he finally gives the sign. The fight was live. Kensou responds to Rick's shadow boxing with some wild kicks of his own. Finishing a flip kick, he lowers himself down, arms apart. He passes a glance from Rick to Vyle, inspecting the duo. "And watch your language, you strange clown-haired guy! This is no time to be silly!" He belts out. "OKay! I'm ready!" He announces, motioning her forward hand, beckoning with his fingers.
"ORA ORA!"
"BRING IT!"
COMBATSYS: Kensou has joined the fight here.
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Vyle 0/-------/-------|=------\-------\0 Rick
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Kensou 0/-------/------=|
COMBATSYS: Kensou has joined the fight here in the center.
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Vyle 0/-------/-------|=------\-------\0 Rick
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Kensou 0|-------|------=
Watching both his opponents warily, Vyle finds himself a little...edgy to attack. A small twitch appears along his eyes. One might attribute it to a little run in he got into upon arriving in Sunshine...but judging by just how...rhythmic the twitching was, it was more likely the cover band getting to him still. Getting to him enough that he almost jumps the gun before the tournament referee finally gives them all the sign to go.
Luckily, by the time he leaps for Rick, the signal had JUST been given a milisecond earlier. "IRRRYAAAAAA!" he shrieks, a high enzuigiri kick aimed for the back of the warpainted boxer's head. Kensou...he still seems to be underestimating perhaps. What's obvious is that he's definitely perceiving Rick as the more immediate threat.
COMBATSYS: Vyle successfully hits Rick with Light Kick.
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Vyle 0/-------/-------|===----\-------\0 Rick
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Kensou 0|-------|------=
In all honesty it looks like Rick is sizing both up. He may have mistaken Kensou for just a fan of the band earlier, but if the guy made it into the tournament he has to have some skill. He isn't really familiar with either fighter's style as well so that is another challenge he will have to overcome if he hopes to win. He has to just stay sharp and focused. He can't allow one to distract him more than the other. He needs to really get out of the way of the kick coming at him.
He shifts and starts to weave away, but the kick seems to find it's mark and it slaps against the back of the head of Rick which causes him to stagger forward a few steps before he regains his balance. That was a bit foolish to be caught off guard so easily. He will have to be more careful next time. Even worse is he kinda ended up right between the other two fighters which isn't a fun place to be at all. A quick glance back and forth is made before he decides to turn back to Vyle and give a powerful swing. Afterall he just kicked him! Today he is going to prove Dudley isn't the only boxer to be worried about in this tournament.
Oh, Kensou was STOKED.
The hot-blooded teenager runs through the fight in his head. It was almost certain that the mohawked evil clown would go for him. Leaping for the head. But the boxer? He might go for Vyle.... or they might double gang Kensou! THen the Psycho Soldier would, using the secret techniques that Master Chin had taught him, could leap clear out of the way, using the fixtures overhead to get in position. Once he gets up, then he could launch right back down, and with a spinning kick, could knock them ALL down. Athena, the real one, would then CHEER for him, and Kensou, smiling, could just give them all a thumbs up-
.... H-h-hey, why weren't they going for him?
Kensou cannot believe this. He was being ignored AGAIN! This was just like the Vice vs Kensou fight all over again. The young man's temper was surging to the surface! Body tensing, he stomps down a foot. It was going to be dishonorable, but Kensou was here to fight. If they wanted to ignore him... well, it was their mistake! Of the two... he decides to start with Rick. Because frankly, he was shooting in towards Vyle. As the boxer unleashes the jab, Kensou comes exploding in. Lunging straight for the boxer, he leads with a straight, driving elbow, before shifting it up with a kick with his other leg. Attempting to overwhelm the boxer, he finishes the blazing combo with a third, aerial roundhouse kick.
"EE-YAH!"
COMBATSYS: Rick successfully hits Vyle with Medium Punch.
- Power hit! -
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Vyle 0/-------/---====|===----\-------\0 Rick
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Kensou 0|-------|-------
Pushing himself back up from the leaping kick, Vyle tried to get back to his feet, lest...well, he get double teamed. Unfortunately, getting single-teamed apparently is enough, as the heavy right hand that Rick lays on him is enough to send the rudo's head spinning, not prepared at ALL for how fast OR how powerful the punch was. "GUHHhhhhh..."
Stumbling over, the wrestler is forced to push himself back up by his hands lest he completely pitch over and out cold. "The hell...you packing hamhocks in there, Tonto?" he groans. Looking around, he finds Kensou finally making his move leaping after Rick. Regardless of how serious he's taking Kensou, he felt...well, Rick was still the bigger threat. Diving in, he waits for Kensou to finish up his combo, before charging in, trying to add in his 2 cents with a swift back body drop of his own.
COMBATSYS: Vyle successfully hits Rick with Medium Throw.
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Vyle 0/-------/---====|=====--\-------\0 Rick
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Kensou 0|-------|-------
COMBATSYS: Kensou successfully hits Rick with Ryuu Renga.
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Vyle 0/-------/---====|=======\=------\1 Rick
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Kensou 0|-------|----===
It looks like the war paint and such also makes Rick a target. The two other fighters seem to find that with him stuck in the middle he is a bit of a sitting duck. Even more so when Kensou closes in and the boxer is soon left with little room to move. Trying to move out of the way of the grasp of Vyle he is bringing an arm up to try and block Kensou's initial strike. He doesn't move quick enough in the end and he finds himself hit by the trio of attacks before getting hefted up and tossed over the head of Vyle as he lands hard on his back.
This is not exactly how he pictured things starting, but apparently he seems to be the intimidating one so he supposes it makes sense they would want to get rid of him quick and early. He gets back to his feet and he rubs at his lower back a bit from where he landed. At least getting thrown took him away from being caught in between the other two fighters. It gives him a moment to recover and prepare for another attack if the pair come after him again.
He grins some despite the fact he got roughed up pretty good. He isn't ready to go down just yet afterall. There is plenty of fight left in the boxer. He is just taking a moment to hold back and see what the other two do for now. If they want him they will have to come running right at him. A bad move indeed.
COMBATSYS: Rick gains composure.
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Vyle 0/-------/---====|=======\-------\1 Rick
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Kensou 0|-------|----===
Now that was a good double team. Sure, the big guy was a chore to toss over, but Vyle's a professional, aint' he? Of course, he's still a little woozy from that big right, finding himself stumbling after the back body drop. "Guhhn....." He's not about to let that stop him, though. He looks back to Kensou, smirking to the groupie.
"Nice job, kid," he says, smiling....
Before trying to drop to his knees and uppercut him in the junk....hey, he IS a heel! He has to take every advantage he gets!
COMBATSYS: Kensou blocks Vyle's Fierce Punch.
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Vyle 0/-------/---====|=======\-------\1 Rick
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Kensou 0|-------|----===
Kensou was serious business!
After the trio of attacks nearly blow Rick over, the Chinese Martial Artist lands beside Vyle, landing on both legs. He wasn't turned towards Rick, though. His attention was on Vyle. After all, this was a free for all. It wouldn't be like Kensou to gang up on the same guy. It was just unfair. "ORA ORA!" He belts out, as Vyle moves with... praise? Maybe, behind that hideous exterior, deep down, Vyle was just a pussycat-
And then he tries to punch him in the groin.
Not his junk!
He is saving that for Ath-
For-
They are very tender!
"AYA!" Kensou suddenly exclaims, throwing his palms down as Vyle unleashes the uppercut to his loins. When Vyle throws that punch, the surge-back from Kensou is almost overwhelming. It seems that Kensou was more than just punk kid. Using Vyle's momentum, Kensou pushes off of the rudo's fist, flipping high into the air. Reaching the apex, his arm becomes aflame with psycho energy, the dreaded psionic energy of the Psycho Soldier. "EEEEEYAAAA!" Kensou roars as he shoots right back down to heaven, attempting to drive that chi fist down into Vyle.
Pounding him into the stage.
It looks like the boxer is at least forgotten momentarily. That allows him a moment at least to rethink his strategy and also gives him a chance to see the other two fighters go at it. Vyle is the one he might have to watch out for after he notices the attempted cheapshot aimed for Kensou's crotch. Seems like the guy has some talent, though. He seems to handle things well enough and manages to save his manhood for another day. With the two distracted it may also give him an opening he wouldn't have got before he got tossed away.
He slowly closes in on the pair as he circles about. Just how much attention are they paying to him? He is about to find out because soon he thinks he sees a bit of an opening in Kensou's defenses. While he is going to strike for Vyle, the Native American comes in quick. He pulls back his left hand and then dashes right in as he thrusts that mighty fist forward, a dashing straight aimed to slam right into the back of Kensou. A bit of a cheap shot made as well, but at least he isn't going for the dude's pride. Maybe just his kidneys. He doesn't need those anyways.
COMBATSYS: Kensou successfully hits Vyle with Ryuu Sohgeki EX.
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Vyle 1/-----==/=======|=======\-------\0 Rick
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Kensou 0|-------|-======
What goes around comes around. The sneaky low blow might have gotten all the way, but Kensou's reaction...whoo boy. The Psi-powered punch ends up slamming straight into Vyle's back, the flip over sending the rudo stumbling enough to leave him wide open for it. "GUAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!" he screams out, send flying into one of the speakers on stage and crashing into it rather....painfully.
It's a few seconds before some signs of life come from Vyle, extracting himself from the wrecked speaker, somehow not electrocuted, and dropping to a knee. "What...guhh...guhaahhh...the hell... " he groans. He's just going to...be back here. Picking up his spleen, is all....
COMBATSYS: Vyle gains composure.
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Vyle 1/-------/=======|=======\-------\0 Rick
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Kensou 0|-------|-======
COMBATSYS: Rick successfully hits Kensou with Punisher.
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Vyle 1/-------/=======|=======\-------\1 Rick
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Kensou 1|------=|=======
Maybe it was time to take Kensou seriously.
The teenager did lose track of Rick. As he drives down hard unto the rudo, the fiery Psycho Soldier recovers. "Watch your language!" He belts at Vyle. He suddenly perks up. His Psycho Senses.... the other fighter! Kensou only has time to turn around, when the punch comes for his spleen. Unable to stop the lightning fast assault in time, he just takes it clean, the blow hammering into his abdomen.
And suddenly, it goes squish.
Brown'd flesh oozes out from his jacket, falling to the ground. Kensou clutches his side in agony. That look of despair was not from pain. It was from loss. "Mm-my BUNS!" He screams, the remains of his meat buns falling from his jacket to the floor. "You just wrecked my buns!" The hot-blooded youth falls to his knees, helplessly poking the corpse of the delicious treat. "Why you.... You!" He exclaims, looking furious in every sense of the word. Hand clutched into a fist, it begins to glow hot and bright with Psycho Energy. Trembling with anguish, he turns to the boxer, raising the hand in the air. Side stepping forward towards Rick, his foot thunders down on the stage as he releases the ball forward, attempting to fire it straight into the Native American's chest.
"Choukyuu Dan!!!"
COMBATSYS: Rick blocks Kensou's Choukyuu Dan.
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Vyle 1/-------/=======|=======\==-----\1 Rick
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Kensou 1|-----==|=======
Squish? He didn't expect a squish when he went to slam his fist into Kensou. Then the result is even more confusing. That is until Kensou clears it up what the hell is going on. That just makes Rick stare at the guy for a few long moments. "You are carrying food with you in a fight?" He just shakes his head. This guy may be tough, but he is also one weird dude so far. Maybe not so much weird, but almost oblivious to reality in a way. He isn't quite sure what to make of him. He thinks he likes him. For some reason he is reminded of Rust in a way and he isn't sure why.
He is a bit more ready for Kensou this time around. He isn't having to worry about Vyle grappling for him right now. It allows him to time to back away after that strike and as that ball of energy soars towards him he decides to play it safe as he brings up his arms to take the brunt of the blast that still staggers him back a few steps. "Ey, not bad." he says as he shakes his arms a few time to get the burning sensation to fade.
It seems Kensou has his full attention right now at least. That is what he wanted, right? The distance between himself and Kensou is soon closed in on and he comes forward with a quick stinging jab aimed at Kensou's jaw. Of course Vyle is still around so he makes sure to try and keep himself well positioned in case the wrestler comes in to attack him.
Oh yeah....Vyle's definitely not taking Kensou lightly now. Not anymore. It's a good thing though that the big guy and the groupie are slugging it out now. That's a relief for the rudo, who gets his break uninterrupted. Sure, he's still damn shaky, but he has a chance to make good now.
Of course, he has to wait for his chance. Slowly, the slightly recovered rudo slinks around, trying to work around the edges of the stage. Then...when Rick comes in for that jab, that's when Vyle strikes. Hit or not, the wrestler tries to grab Kensou from behind, hoping to lock in a classic sleeper hold before the psi can react. No words, no taunts, no nothing right now. That manic character from before is gone: Vyle just wants his pound of flesh now.
COMBATSYS: Kensou blocks Rick's Light Punch.
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Vyle 1/-------/=======|=======\==-----\1 Rick
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Kensou 1|----===|=======
COMBATSYS: Vyle successfully hits Kensou with Choke Hold.
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Vyle 1/------=/=======|=======\==-----\1 Rick
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Kensou 1|---====|=======
Double-teamed?
Well, at least Kensou was being taken seriously. As the blast of energy is deflected. But why did he bring food? "Wh-wh-what if I get hungry in a fight? Meat Buns are very, very serious business!" He exclaims. His attention was on Rick now... leaving his back for the rudo to make merry with. As the boxer surges with a punch to the jaw, he deflects in tandem. "AYA AYA!" He belts out. "Great work! You are an excellent boxer!"
"But well does it hold up to Chinese Box-"
"URGHAURGHAURGHA!"
Kensou begins to choke loudly, as Vyle takes the sleeper hold. And then, the psionic energy surges around the boy. Attempting to grab the wrestler, a numbing aura seems to be filling the air around him. Should Kensou get a grip.... He would just unload an explosive torrent of purple psionic energy straight into the rudo.
"SENKI HAAAAAAAAAKKI!"
Hey not bad. Kensou seems to do well under the pressure and manages to even stop that incoming punch with relative ease. It just means he took his eyes off Vyle a bit too long and the wrestler this time gets the drop on the Chinese fighter. That is always the dangerous part about these fights. You never know when someone is going to come back and get you. He winces some as he watches Kensou get choked out, but he decides to back up for a moment and stay out of flailing range of Kensou.
It seems he gets a moment to plan things and in return he finds relief that he didn't press things too much. That release of energy just makes Rick glad he decided to hold back and stay out of range. Vyle on the other hand is someone he would not want to be in the shoes of right now. He can't be in the best of spots at the moment. Watching the exchange it seems Rick decides to take another moment to rethink his strategy some more. Let the two fighters wear one another down while debating his next move. Those eyes intently watch both Kensou and Vyle as the boxer debates where to strike next.
COMBATSYS: Rick focuses on his next action.
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Vyle 1/------=/=======|=======\==-----\1 Rick
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Kensou 0|-------|----===
COMBATSYS: Kensou successfully hits Vyle with Senki Hakki.
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Vyle 2/<<<<<<</<<<<<<<|=======\==-----\1 Rick
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Kensou 0|-------|----===
Vyle was...not one to play terribly fair. The low blow earlier was somewhat of a hint. So it shouldn't be surprsied that he tries to lock the hold in as tight as possible to hopefully stave off any sort of response from the groupie kid. "Say goodnight..." he growls...until he feels that numbing feeling suddenly surround both he and Kensou. Just enough to loosen the hold and let Kensou call out that cry.
The result is...explosive. Vyle, for his part, tried to dive away before he got blasted, but being at ground zero, that just meant instead of simply psychically combusting, he ends up flung mightily by the force into the cover band, crashing ignominiously into the drums. It's a brutal wreckage, and the drums don't look too good either.
Of course, Vyle, being the cockroach-like serpintine fellow that he is, just doesn't die very easily. As he slowly rises out of the wreckage, the bass drumb rises with him as well, flung forcefully toward Kensou, despite looking absolutely dead on his feet. Only time will tell if he can STAY on his feet.
COMBATSYS: Vyle can no longer fight.
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Kensou 0|-------|----===
COMBATSYS: Kensou dodges Vyle's Huge Thrown Object.
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Kensou 0|-------|----===
Oh, that's some recoil.
Blasting Vyle's everything off, Kensou gags, gasping for air. "WAAAGH. ACKHEM. Okay! Okay! I'm okay!" He exclaims, rising back up. Sweat was pouring off his brow. He was exhausted, but deathly alert. Gaze fixed on the wrestler coming back at him, a drum is brought out. "Hey! That's the Sunshine Cover Band! Knock that off!" He roars, as the drum comes crashing down... just short of Kensou. Having leapt away, he lands on his feet, turning sharply as Vyle doesn't go anywhere.
And that leaves a fight between him and Rick.
"ORA ORA!" He belts out. "It looks like it is just us now! Lets make it a real fight! Western Boxing vs Eastern Boxing! I'll show you the real strength of my Kung Fu!" Sweeping his palms forward, he pushes forward, and then draws back. With a final push, the Psycho Soldier hurls himself into the air. Firing forward he winds back his own fist, unleashing the launching punch like what he brought to Vyle... without the additional psycho energy.
"AYA!"
COMBATSYS: Kensou successfully hits Rick with Aggressive Strike.
- Power hit! -
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Eastern Boxing? Is that really a thing? It seems Rick is about to find out if that is the truth or not really quick given that Kensou wastes no time on coming right at him to attack. Vyle seems down and out so at least that factor is eliminated from the fight. It allows for Rick's concentration to focus soley on Kensou. It doesn't work as well as one would think either. He looks ready to start bobbing and weaving while raising his arms up in an attempt to deflect most of the blows thrown his way while avoiding others, instead those strikes come in so fast they actually overwhelm the defense he had prepped and he finds himself knocked right on his ass by the time Kensou is done.
"So that is Eastern boxing, huh?" he says while breathing a bit heavily. He gets back to his feet then he chuckles. "I like it!" Yeah, he has decided he likes this guy rather well. This could be a good or a bad thing in the long run. Those he gets friendly with tend to find themselves getting dragged along to do some weird things. Is Kensou likely to suffer from the same fate Rust has been dealing with for a few years now? Time will tell.
He clenches those fists once more and he gives a nod. "All right! Lets do this!" he says and he fistpumps a few times before he rears back then launches himself forward. He comes in full speed as he then comes upwards with a shoulder rush followed by a powerful uppercut as his hand ignites with yellowish energy as he rockets upwards. It is time to get serious or go home. He ain't ready to go home just yet.
COMBATSYS: Rick successfully hits Kensou with Shooting Star EX.
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And neither was Kensou.
But in all honesty, Kensou was likely to stay around town for a while. After all, if Kensou lost... there was still Athena! And Kensou would never abandon Athena. It was his duty to help her! And maybe, if he showed off enough... she might start developing feelings for him! And would start giving subtle hints. Like giving him gifts, talking with him, and giggling to him. Perhaps, she would even ask him... ask him...
But then the thought is interreupted by Rick getting damn quick.
The kid at least tries to guard against the onslaught. But the boxer was in full force now. Blow after blow, it was tearing into the Chinese. The audience winces with every hit. When the final, finishing uppercut, a splash of blood scatters in the air, Kensou's face swollen up. Landing with a crash, the teenager goes prone. The audience cries out. "STAY DOWN! STAY DOWN!" Kensou rolls over a bit, blood dribbling down his chin.
And then, Kensou rises.
"Okay, you are good." Kensou begins, wiping the blood from his lip. "But no more fun and games! I got to win this! Not for me, not for the tournament. Why, in the end, it doesn't matter who wins, because the good people of Sunshine City will get the help! But I need to win this for a friend. To impress her! To prove my worth! I will do this for her! I will do this for Attttttth-fffffff-riend!" Kensou's eyes shift around a bit.
And with that, Kensou fires forward.
Blazing with absolute speed, Sie Kensou roars back towards Rick, the teenager looking downright serious now. Leading with a punch, the martial artist drops low for a kick.. before rolling on his palm. Going to a handstand, the Kung Fu artist rockets straight up in the air with a wild kick, attempting to sweep up Rick straight into the air.
"AYA!"
COMBATSYS: Kensou successfully hits Rick with Ryuu Gakusai EX.
- Power hit! -
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Tough little bastard at that too it would seem. Rick isn't exactly pulling punches in dealing with the fighter. It is kind of an insult he feels if he slacked off. This is also not the time and the place to try and be a nice guy. This is a tournament and if you aren't going to put your all into it then you are probably going home early. He rather stick around for awhile so that means many a punches are going to be thrown as long as he stands. Kensou is proving to be alot stronger than Rick would have thought, though. Advancing is looking harder and harder as this fight goes on.
Rick is also starting to think he sees why Kensou joined up. Looks like the lil guy is trying to impress someone. Someone that doesn't apparently look to be here. A shame because ole Rick could give him some proper tips after the fight. That is if both he and Kensou are concious. Right now that is easier said than done. Kensou comes in and that powerful kick slams into Rick's jaw and almost knocks him out right then and there. The force drives him upwards into the air and he struggles to try to regain his balance. It ends with him landing in a heap and almost getting the damn air knocked out of him.
"Hnnng, tough one." he mutters as he wipes at his chin, the skin there busted from the strike to where he is bleeding some as well now. "Just....stay....down, kid." he says before coming forward once more. For looking almost out on his feet he moves quick as he aims to assault Kensou with several punches. His fists turning into a flurry of jabs and left crosses before he rears back with his mighty left hand and he drives it forward as hard as he can to slam it into the face of Kensou. "ORA THAT!" he shouts as the fist ignites with energy right before impact.
COMBATSYS: Rick dazes Kensou with Howling Bull!
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Oooh boy that was a doozy.
As Kensou hurls in, the attack rips hard and fast. But unfortunately as he comes back down, he lands with a crunch. Struggling to recover, he is off-balanced. A dangerous place, especially when the boxer doesn't go down. As Kensou stands up again.... And the threat comes. When the flurry of punches come. Kensou tries to hold up his guard to the onslaught... but Rick was fast. He hit hard. Very hard. In Kensou's head. Blow after blow comes, Kensou's head looking more and more like a broken Meat Bun. Finally, the onslaught comes to a hold....
Was Kensou okay?
"~OH ATHENA I MADE THE BABBY IN THE SCHOONER PANDA PANDA PANDA~"
I'm sure Kensou is fine.
The Chinese Kung Fu fighter rolls and stumbles, drunch punk. Rolling his head around, he stumbles forward, his elbow thrusting forward hard. Continuing to stumble drunkenly, Kensou doesn't seem to be even able to see. Eyes crossed, he hurls a wide, wild punch, before tumbling to the ground... and his body erupting in psycho energy. Another handstand. Another explosion upwards. Attempting to shoot feet first towards Rick, to take the pair off the stage, Kensou will shortly afterwards land by the bar. Looking up at the audience. And briefly, reflect on his fighting experience.
"~PANDA~"
"~PANDA~"
And then Kensou falls facefirst to the ground.
COMBATSYS: Kensou can no longer fight.
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And somewhere during the middle of this all, Vyle is....still standing. Except the band is amusing themselves waving their hands in front of his face, and even drawing lines over his face with makeup. Did he really pass out standing up?
COMBATSYS: Rick dodges Kensou's Shinryuu Seioh Rekkyaku.
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Is he ever going to stop punching? Well as much as he would like to keep it up it isn't exactly easy to continue with such ferocity for a long time when he is already feeling rather out of it. He is huffing and puffing a bit once done and he staggers backa few steps. He is a bit punch drunk himself, but well. At least he is somewhat coherent. He isn't sure the same can be said for Kensou. "Panda? You might want to stay, oh shi-" The boxer has to think fast in this case and he manages to stumble back out of the way of Kensou when he goes into that frenzy of strikes. Thankfully the kid being rather out of it made it a bit easier to avoid. That was not something he wanted to get caught by.
He keeps his balance and remains standing where Kensou seems to join Vyle in the realm of unconcious. There is a few moments where Rick keeps his guard up in case Kensou gets one more burst of energy. It seems it isn't the case and he stays down. Soon the announcement comes from the officials. Tonight's winner is Rick Strowd. With a sigh of relief he relaxes and his shoulders slump as he leans over. "If this is the start it is going to be a long way to the finals." he murmurs to himself. He can do it, though. Hopefully next time it will just be one on one. These three way deals take alot out of you.
He raises an arm finally to the cheers of the crowd and he takes a small bow. "Thank ya, thank ya. I'm here all night." Which is true. He has not yet begun to defile himself tonight. There is plenty of booze to be had. Now he has even more of a reason to stick around. There is always a time for a good celebration after a win. Hey, if the other guys still get up instead of being carted off to be treated they might even get to be treated t a drink.
COMBATSYS: Rick has ended the fight here.
Log created on 19:01:45 06/15/2012 by Vyle, and last modified on 09:20:20 06/18/2012.