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Gameplay => In-Game Roleplay Events => Topic started by: Shangshi on August 07, 2008, 01:36:51 pm
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[I wrote this thing from Shangshi's perspective, as, well, thats me. For those of you who can't be bothered to read the whole thing, too bad, youll have to as im not tell you what happens here.]
Shangshi stands at the top of a ramp leading down into the Hydlaa Plaza, a couple of kids brush past him one shouting “Sorry mister.” as they run up towards the north gate. He watches them until they vanish up the stairs and starts to head out in to the plaza heading towards East Hydlaa, his final destination being Trasok's shop. As he heads under the building leading to Hydlaa East Kaiman is there as always trying to sell things shouting to try and get Shansghi's attention he just ignores him.
Walking past the entrance to the library grounds he realises that the Jeyarp and Gayla are no where to be seen. Not giving it a second thought he continues on his way as a voice says “Shangshi.”
A shiver runs through Shangshi as he stops dead in his tacks and turns to try and find the source of the voice he recognises so clearly. A figure steps out from the shadows and walks towards him, he seems to be an old man, hunched over and wrapped in a hooded cloak. As he stops a smirk appears on his face which is just about visible under his hood.
"I'm a little shocked. I've not seen you in a while." Says Xeonart turning his head slightly looking in the direction of Taulim.
Shangshi turns slowly to fully face Xeonart “Shocked, really? What do you think could have happened to me, you know what I don’t care. I’ve just been quite glad I haven’t seen you since out last encounter. I am actually a little surprised that Thidin hasn’t chased you down yet.”
Xeonart returns his attention to Shangshi and with a smile on his face he shrugs. "I doubt she'd fight me. I doubt even more she'd win."
“Yes, well, I’d be careful with any misplaced confidence that you might have.” Shangshi snaps his response.
The smirk reappears under Xeonart’s hood “Why, you think she could?”
Shangshi lets a small smile spear on his face "I’ve never need to fight her. I don’t know what she is capable of, but I do have a good idea. There is something inside her I would be careful of."
Xeonart rolls his eyes and raises a finger pointing it at Shangshi and says "It doesn't matter. She's not strong enough, not now not ever..." in a slightly aggressive tone.
Shangshi scoffs "Yes fine. Believe what you want."
Xeonart lowers his hand a slight smile on his face. “Still not convinced? I hope you don't think you can beat me as well.”
Shangshi smiles, only for a second before a harden look crosses his face "I have already warned you about misplaced confidence. You should not group me with the likes of Thidin. I know what I am capable of."
Xeonart already bored by Shangshi sighs and in a monotone fed up voice says "Fine, a fight then.” His voice stiffens as he continues “If you really think you pose any sort of a threat to me then I dare you to defeat me."
Shangshi folds his arms, his hands in his arm pits scowling at Xeonart in a perhaps to confident manner says "I have no desire too fight you, you'll get what you deserve." Looking down the road towards the East gate says “I have some where else I need to be, I've no time to waste massaging your ego.”
A grin spreads across Xeonart's face "So weak...Do you fear fighting? I may just go and search out Thidin." He pauses for a second “And I hear she has Leei at the moment.”
Shangshi lets his arms fall by his sides, one of his hands fingers the butt of his crystal sabre "Fear, of fighting, no. Of you…..No.” and angrily says “And you can wipe any idea of getting any where near my daughter from that twisted head of yours.”
“Good.” Xeonart says “Then do it. Fight me, and we'll see just how strong you are.”
Shangshi tilts his head to one side and concerned about the mention of his daughter says confidently "If you really want me to prove my self right, ill be happy too."
Xeonart smiles and nods his head saying “Then come on. The city won't be a suitable place anyway....” He heads off towards the east gate. "Outside will be better."
Shangshi takes a tight hold of his sabre. “On that I can agree.” Shangshi says as a worried look spreads across his face as he realises what he has just got him self into. He then heads off after Xeonart.
A smile crosses Xeonart’s face as he senses Shangshi’s hesitation.
As the pair pass by Aldaaren he points at them shouting his usual speech about the forth coming doom. Both of the pair look at him. Xeonart glances back at Shangshi smiling. The words hang with Shangshi, looking back at Xeonart he sees his head turning away from him. Xeonart pulls his hood forward ensuring his face is covered before approaching the guards at the East gate. As he gets closer he hunches his back over making sure that he isn’t recognised. He quickly passes the guards and picks up his pace once out of the city bounds. As Shangshi approaches the gate he smiles and nods at each of the guards. Standing within the gateway he pauses looking back over his shoulder knowing that he can still go back. But he doesn’t, he follows Xeonart.
As they start along the road to Ojaveda, Xeonart quickly leaves the trail and heads up to a small plateau which over looks the fallen lovers, he says almost to him self “I don’t want to be disturbed.” By the time they reach the top of the plateau the light, though still present, has faded as the night starts to take control. A light breeze blows and ruffles the grass as the two stand facing each other, not 10 paces apart.
Xeonart pulls his hood back and then moves his arm over to his broad sword he takes hold of the sword handle "Guess its time." He says as he unsheathes his single blade
Shangshi nods at Xeonart and tilts his head forward his eyes not daring leave Xeonart for a second. Reaching both hands up behind his head he takes hold of two short swords and unsheathes them ready for use. Shangshi swirls one of the blades while taking a small step back.
Holding his broad sword small fires start to ignite all over his cloak, with a flash his whole cloak is ablaze. Pointing his sword at Shangshi he says “Show me everything you’ve got.” His expression becoming enraged and almost shouts “As I tear you to pieces.” Rushing at Shangshi flames trail behind him as he swings the blade round slamming it downwards at Shangshi.
As Xeonart starts rushing at Shangshi he flicks his wrists causing energy to crackle out of his fingers and up the blades in both hands. Shangshi raises his blades crossing them to block Xeonart’s attack. A small smiles appears on his face as he takes a half step back, raising his front foot up slams it into Xeonart chest knocking him backwards
Xeonart frowns as he staggers backward, pushing his weight forwards he manages to keep his footing. The blade in his right hand suddenly sets its self ablaze with a roaring black flame. As the blade ignites Shangshi starts moving to his right circling Xeonart, he increases the energy flowing through his blades and they start to glow slightly as a spark jumps between them.
As Shangshi moves to Xeonart’s left he spins right holding his sword out releasing an arm of black flame at Shangshi. He continues to move as the flame approaches him. Holding one of his own blades out swirling the tip of it a small area becomes filled with his energy and drives the fire away. Saying “Tit for tat Xeonart.” Shangshi thrusts his other blade out at him releasing a burst of lightning at him. Xeonart turns, brining his blade up which slices through the energy. Jumping back he holds out his left hand releasing more black flames at Shangshi.
Shangshi still continues to circles Xeonart. As the flames burn through the air scorching some of the taller grasses, Shangshi throws one of his charged swords at Xeonart, freeing up one of his hands. Now reaching out with it he gathers the flames in the palm of his hand. They start to creep up his arm so Shangshi quickly reaches up to a near by tree releasing the fire into. The flames quickly spread along the branches setting the tree ablaze, the light given off illuminating the plateau.
Xeonart swings his blade hard at the sword coming at him, they collide and Shangshi’s is knocked away, spinning as it flies off and it digs hard into the ground. Holding his blade at Shangshi the black fire on the blade starts to crackle as black electricity runs over the blade and the fire is replaces by it. The electricity suddenly blasts from his sword at him. Shangshi bring his own sword up at Xeonart releasing his own electricity at him. In his left hand he forms a small arrow and infusing it with crystal energy releases it at Xeonart at the same time.
As the electricity crackles through the air they collide with each other and with a blast of heat they dissipate. Xeonart scowls as his attack doesn’t even reach Shangshi, his attention else were the arrow hits him in his chest knocking him backwards. Xeonart grabs at his chest letting out a cry of pain as the Crystal energy passes into him.
Glaring at Shangshi he says “Good, you’re serious…. As I’ve still got plenty of strength to force out!” He then surrounds his broadsword with black flame and throws it at Shangshi. Shangshi swings his blade at Xeonart’s deflecting it, but not enough, as it spins off to his left the blade carves a slice in the side of his neck. He takes a few steps back steadying him self. Shangshi grabs at his neck and looks at the blood on his hand before staring at Xeonart. In retort Shangshi says “I’ve not even started.”
Shangshi reached his bloodied hand out at the ground off to the side. The ground starts to shake slightly as a hand of soil and stone frees its self from the surface. Shangshi clenches his fist and the hand does the same as it starts to fuse into a single piece, he punches at Xeonart and the fist flies at him.
Xeonart frowns holding his hand up black flame erupts from it and engulfs the stone fist, unable to make it to Xeonart the fist breaks apart. Xeonart tries to dodge as many of the pieces as he can but a good many hit him forcing him backwards. While evading the rest of the fist he sends some black fire balls at Shangshi.
Shangshi slaps away the only ball that could have hit him, doing so coats his hand in flames. He winches at he pain before the flames go out. He tosses his sword to his other hand. Forming a claw with the fingers in his free hand sparks jumps between them until they seemed linked by the energy, taking a few steps at Xeonart lifts his arm up and releases the electricity at him.
Xeonart brings his arm up creating a weak energy barrier, which the lightning flies into it. The barrier absorbs some the energy but that which gets thought singes his body. Xeonart drops the barrier and opens his mouth releasing a bolt of black lightning at Shangshi. Surprised by the source of the attack Shangshi quickly raises his arm to try and dissipate the energy, the lightning circles up and round his arm discharging into his shoulder knocking him backwards off his feet. Xeonart takes a deep breath in, lightning now at his finger tips, moving his arms slowly till pointing them out at Shangshi he releasing two more bolts. After a few moments Shangshi is quickly up on one knee and then standing. His sword, still infused with energy slashes at the lightning. The two energies mixing and fight against each other before both fade. With his free hand he summons and releases three energy arrows at Xeonart in quick succession. Xeonart opens his eyes wide he reaches his arms out holding them still as his own shadow rises from the floor like a wall. All three arrows fly into it before being able to reach Xeonart.
A dark smile spreads across Xeonart’s face and he says from behind his wall. "You picked a bad time to fight...The shadows are with me." The shadow suddenly swirls round behind Xeonart taking the form of a black hooded robe, the shadows hand reaching out creating a scythe of black lightning
Shangshi glancing down reaches his arm out at a stone on the ground which immediately bursts into flames as do half a dozen stones round it. Twisting his hand towards Xeonart they all launch themselves at him, at the same time he flick his sword at him with energy erupting from the tip of the blade as it flies towards Xeonart. Xeonart is blasted backwards by the sudden attack. His eyes fill with rage as black lightning swirls around his body. As he looks up Shangshi’s sword whistles through the air and slams into his chest plunging in up to its hilt. The energy which discharged from the sword brings Xeonart down onto all fours as the shadowy robe and lightning scythe disappear.
Xeonart stands, and talking hold of the sword slowly slides the bloodless blade out of his chest. Part of his leather armour damaged by the sword reveals his corpse like chest. Blade in hand he rushes towards Shangshi, shadowy robe reappearing. Shangshi lowers himself slamming his fist into the ground, for a moment nothing happens. The ground then starts to rumble and a wave appears in the soil emanating away from him like a stone thrown into a pond. Xeonart raising his sword releases more black flame at Shangshi, and as the wave reaches him jumps clear over it. Shangshi unsheathes his crystal steel sabre and releases another two energy arrows. The arrows and flame meet in mid air and explode leaving a cloud of smoke. As Xeonart rushes through the smoke he creates his lightning scythe again and brings it down upon Shangshi. As Shangshi raises his sabre the two weapons crackle as they bite into each other
Shangshi holding his fist above him releases a sudden bright burst of light which explodes from his fist. Xeonart is blasted backwards by the light, the shadows around him and the scythe once again turning to nothing. Breathing deeply Xeonart struggles to keep his footing but doesn’t loose his balance. Shangshi lowers his arm, fist still glowing slightly and rushes Xeonart. He swings his blade at him which ignites in a furious flame as he swings. Xeonart tries to react but can't as the flaming blade cuts through his armour burning his flesh knocking him to the ground. Shangshi recoils slightly as the smell of burned flesh reaches him
Xeonart laughs darkly. The bandages on his right hand fall away revealing his decayed hand. As he laughs he says "Are you ready to die Shangshi?"
Shangshi backs away as Xeonart stands slowly, his other hand slowly starting to decaying, his legs and chest turning black and old like that of a corpse, his face being consumed with death leaving only his right eye and a bit of the area around it the same. Xeonart reaches his feet. Shangshi stops edging back and watches as Xeonart decays not believing what he is seeing. At this point, he decides he has to win. Swirling his sabre as the point moves down he thrusts his other hand forward and energy arrows erupt from both.
Xeonart slashes his right hand at the arrows, turning them to nothing. He points to his right eye and says "You've lost. I've pushed myself to the limit. From here on, I've surpassed the strength of mortality."
Shangshi scowls as he listens to Xeonart and clenching his fist again releases another burst of light from his out stretched hand. Xeonart breaks into and run, ignoring the wall of light which leaves his body smoking slightly and reaches out at Shangshi as he gets closer. As the hand is about to touch him Shangshi falls backward rolling away, as he does so he builds up energy in his hand. He comes to his feet as soon as the roll is finished, by which point the energy building up in his glove is causing it to glow and immediately releases the lightning at Xeonart.
As the lightning reaches Xeonart he simply smacks it aside, it ends up hitting the ground destroying the grass round the impact point. Between Xeonart’s hands he creates a large ball of black flame and throws it at Shangshi. Shangshi thrusts his left hand at the oncoming fire ball and releases his own column of flame to deflect the ball, at the same time lowers himself and dives off to the right. He is quickly back on his feet and releases a volley of energy arrows back at Xeonart. Xeonart opens his mouth and releases more lightning, starting to spin he uses it to slash through the arrows destroying them all.
Xeonart stands still and faces Shangshi. Holding out his right hand energy starts to gather in it and he says "It’s over Shangshi, your finished.” a small smile appears on his face “I've spent a long time mastering this next attack. It will crush you..." His still out stretch hand seems to become heavy with dark energy, being consumed by it.
Shangshi's heart starts to race. He lowers himself preparing for what ever is about to come. His sword arm is held just behind him, sabre pointing to the ground not far from him. His left arm palm first, points towards Xeonart. Xeonart stretches his right hand all the way out, the darkness around it seeming unstable, and alive as Xeonart’s lips curl up into a dark smile "Time to face Dakkru. Hand of Dar-" Then he suddenly freezes, his eyes filled with fear as he spots the shinning of the Azure Sun. His body starts to steam as if burning, the energy around his hand fading away as his eyes widen, starring at the sunrise, his body suddenly becoming weak and useless.
Shangshi glances down seeing the faintest of shadows forming as the light starts to beat back the darkness. As the virgin light catches his blade it starts to glow seemingly lighting the whole of the plateau where they stand. As the energy Xeonart was mustering fades and he freezes Shangshi takes the chance before it passes and leaps forwards and brings his blade up into Xeonart, piercing just below and going up under his ribcage. Xeonart doesn't even realize when it happens, turning his head to look at Shangshi and then down at the blade in his chest, before letting out a savage cry of pain, loud and long, his eyes slowly closing. Shangshi pulls his sword out before he falls. Xeonart manages to open his eyes, quickly letting out one last bolt of black lightning from his mouth and jabbing at Shangshi with his left arm. Shangshi brings his arm up, but too slowly to block the attack and the bolt hits him in the top of his chest, the lightning tears through his armour sending him careering backwards and lands heavily on the ground his armour digging into the dirt as he does. As Xeonart reaches forward he pauses, the steam coming from his body increasing then suddenly fading as his arm drops and he falls to the ground, his body still, lifeless. Shangshi lying face down in the dirt the incredible pain in his chest mixed with having the wind knocked out him leaves him gasping for air. He manages to turn onto his back before the pain becomes too much to move and he passes out.
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[Thidin would have been dead in 5 secounds if she fought Xeonart. But dang, that was epic.]
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[OH-EM-GEE.
This would be the most epicawesome Flash fight scene ever... If they were stick figures. o__o Zombielord vs. Elfguy... Ultimate win.]