Julin's attack found nothing but air at first, with Julin completely shocked as he looked above, seeing Garret flying overhead from the pole-vault. His pommel strike on the other hand, ended up slamming into the chest of Nachtaut and he felt the hands grab ahold of his arm, keeping him firmly in place. But Julin's head moved to look at Nachtaut, to him he could see the baggy head lunging his body towards Julin and he had to pick. 'Waste it now? Use it?! I can't pull away with him here.... Dammit!' His mind settled on an action, he couldn't see Garret anymore, but he could hear something behind him, the feet landing behind him. He thrusts his left hand out, meeting Heir perfectly as the aura countered. The force of Heir's thrust, Nachtaut thrusting his body at him, it was all stopped. Immediately, the force of the aura would not only jettison Heir out of Nachtaut and send it flying out of the arena, by proxy as apart of the Melee strike, but Nachtaut's body would also be pushed back. Nachtaut's grip remained strong however, as if an immovable force was met with an unstoppable object to the point that Julin's forearm cover crumpled and was torn clean off the leather to fully open up Nachtaut.
His armor was the only thing defending him now and with the need to capitalize, Julin's body felt heavy. Before the full effect of the dust that slammed into his beck took effect, he threw an ever growing heavy left hook to the covered jaw of Nachtaut to try and launch him back. If the attack landed or not, Julin's body would fall to a knee, unable to really move as the greatsword clattered to the ground. "Gu-nngh!" He struggled to get back to his feet as he growled. "What.... nnngh manner of black magic is this?!" He shouted towards Garret as he could barely bring his right hand up, grabbing at the Earth shard in the pocket before his hand dropped back to the ground.
Equipment: Full Suit of Plate Armor(Helmetless) & Blood of Yore(Shot), 2 Large Crystals(Earth, Fire), 6 Crystal Shards(All Fire)(1/3)|| Location: Tournament of Flames: Stone Arena|| Company: Garret, Nachtaut, and Lilli pc: 9
Ghost254
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Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:58 am
"The Twin Spears of Old"
✘ Profile ▄ ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄ ▄ His plan had been executed almost perfectly; one thing he had not expected was for Julin to send his spear flying away. Before it could land, Garret would summon it back to him. He was not letting his family heirloom have the risk of being taken. Given he was behind, he had not seen the exact thing that happened between Julin and Onyx that sent the spear flying; he did, however, see the two locked in combat in close quarters shortly after. 'No matter, the fight shall end soon,' he thought to himself. It occurred to him he hadn't seen anyone use a semblance thus far, as much as he was aware. It felt off...but he could not elucidate the truth till the battle was over. As the dust took hold of Julin, he would see him be brought down to a knee and his great-sword leave his grasp. As Heir would return to him, Garret would advance forward; unsure what Onyx's plans would be now. As Julin struggled to get back to his feet, he would speak aloud now; asking what manner of black magic this was. Garret remained silent, face serious, as he would change Heir to shotgun mode. He only had one round left and it was with that spear. Not wanting to take any chances here, as he wanted to finish this fight as fast as he could now he would load it with a pale blue dust round (small), take aim, and fire it at Onyx's direction. As it was unleashed, a ice "net" of sorts was made from the shotgun shell as it spread. It was meant to bludgeon/ensnare Onyx and perhaps bring him to the ground. Or, at the very least if it did hit, buy time.
Looking between him and Julin now, regardless of if his attack hit, Garret would speak. "It is the end; one strike is all it would take. Yield, Julin, your fight is over," Garret would say loudly as he had the spearpoint of Virtue aimed right behind his head. He knew he could not kill for this match; but at the moment he had him, in his eyes, defenseless and one strike away from death. While normally a fight like this would be something he desired to push to the end, there was yet another opponent if Onyx was not defeated. He needed to conserve aura, energy, and end this. So he was attempting to have Julin removed from the bout as he could have potentially dealt a killing blow. While doing this, as he would be behind Julin, he would still keep his eyes open and alert. Onyx was still a potential threat, even if he had to go over Julin to get to him, and he did not want this move to switch to his own defeat.
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The fight started off quickly compared to the earlier matches, with Julin initiating the first attack towards Garret. Lilli had been announcing every moment during their combat but these trained warriors were able to deafen her voice out in favor of focusing on combat. Everyword she shouted out fell on their deaf ears and grew the crowd's favor to watch and see! Julin's blade seemed parried, and blood was quick to be drawn by the tip of Heir at Julin's cost. With Julin backing away and Nachtaut getting between them. A momentary standstill before Julin came in with a quick strike to the head while Garret kited around to be at Julin's side after Julin landed the flat-edge strike. But it caught the beast's attention who advanced while Garret started his assault, alternating thrusts with his spears as Julin before a flash from one of the spears-turned-shotgun's muzzle stunned and staggered Julin enjoy to get out of range. But it led to another assault as Nachtaut had rammed into Julin's body, striking the armor with a well-aimed right hook and even getting Julin almost to the edge as he swings wide and missed.
But the battle shifted as Julin charged at Garret once more, escaping Nachtaut's defensive stance and broke from a straight run into an unpleasant sounding scrape of metal and stone as he goes for a short-lived baseball slide. Evading a thrust from Garret whom had charged at him for the assault. But as Julin retaliated, Garret's other spear came into play along with his skills, to use the moving sword as leverage while throwing himself up and over Julin with relative ease. Garret landed between the two while Nachtaut ignored Garret to charge at Julin who was in the process of getting up in a turn. An attempt at a grapple by Nachtaut had failed when Julin launched a low elbow into the man's gut, and effortlessly thrown up and to the side as Nachtaut reacted like an animal, a missed kick that led to landing on all fours instead of on his back. Nachtaut viciously tackled Julin, lifting his weight up slightly and carrying him in the direction of Garret before Julin lodged his sword to prevent further movements. Then it became a contest of raw strength between a man of steel and a man of flesh, both trying to get the edge in their manly contest before Garret reminded everyone that he was still here! With Garret's weapons loaded with fire and lightning, he strikes, impaling the side of Nachtaut as more blood was spilt, even catching the crowd in a shocked gasp. Meanwhile, Julin took a brunt end of a taser before being thrown towards Garret as both men took a tumble before they both got up, with Julin weaponless and Garret re-brandishing both of his spears.
As Julin charged the man once more, with Nachtaut following in behind, something strange occurred to the sight of the crowd and Lilli when Garret attacked. Julin moved effortlessly, avoiding the first thrust from Virtue via adjusting his stance as he blocked the follow up and dodged the final attack all while dropping Nachtaut to a knee to help him avoid the attack as well. With Julin's initial charge failing from Garret's immediate movement away while Nachtaut struck the ground, fracturing the stone and kicking up some dust. A small verbal exchange from Garret and Julin was then interrupted as Julin pulled out a yellow stone, using his own dust to instead flashbang both of his opponents, and even Lilli who cried out and was rubbing her eyes. Julin had gotten back to his weapon as the crowd watched the aftermath of Julin's sudden game-changing move with Nachtaut swinging wildly now. Garret himself was recovering as Julin re-equipped his greatsword and loaded up a flame shard into the Shott's slot. A fire arrow was released with a small twang that managed to hit the aura-covered knee of Garret who revealed his trump card.
The flash of aura, his hair turning blue, and his eyes a bright crimson had everyone on the edge of their seats as the Huntsman showed his power with an indicative statement of ending the fight. What a sign to behold as he throws both of his spears afterward and began to quickly approach Julin. Heir's burning spear landed another impalement into Nachtaut, who's beastial instincts served to bring him towards the running Garret while Julin knocked Virtue sky-high, only for the spear to easily return back to Garret. The climax of the battle was about to occur as Julin's left hand glowed with black and red aura. Nachtaut's animalistic nature was definitely a threat to himself and others for the moment as before they all could clash.... Garret's Virtue stabbed the ground and with a free-hand in the air, he unveiled his endgoal and as Julin was now faced with Nachtaut following before him and Garret behind him while Julin's Pommel strike hit Nachtaut's ribs, possibly breaking one of them. But the beast had no issue to grab ahold of Julin's arm and effectively pinning Julin there. Nachtaut thrust's the impaled weapon of Heir towards Julin, but a loud clang could be heard echoing in the arena as Julin's arm intercepted it. The very force of the counter had Nachtaut's grip tear off a piece of Julin's armor just as he was struck by something from behind.
Black dust had started to coat over Julin's body as in one last ditch effort, he took a firm step and threw a left hook towards Nachtaut. The attack had Nachtaut's head snap to the side, not breaking the neck but there was likely some jaw damage. Yet as Nachtaut's body was stumbling, still wanting to continue to put up a fight, his body slowly went limp and he fell to the ground... unconscious. Meanwhile Julin was left at a critical point. He had his back to Garret, an Earth Crystal in his right hand, and his aura was temporarily gone from the use. Lilli had to go silent after the climactic point, waiting to see what happened as the audience were on the edge of their seats especially after Nachtaut's unconscious body was covered in ice for the moment.
[Continued in Julin's Post]
Ghost254
LS95
Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2021 10:07 pm
Julin's attack managed to hit home as he watched Nachtaut stumble back from the surprise hit. But he gritted his teeth as he watched the man slowly raise his arms, ready to come for more before his arms fell to his side and he fell backwards, landing down hard with a loud thud. Nachtaut had fallen unconscious as Julin turned his head slowly to see Virtue pointed at him. The man was still struggling, but now he fell silent, his head tilting down to have his hair hide his eyes while the words came from Garret, ordering him to Yield and even used his name. For a solid moment... Julin remained quiet... he could continue... if he managed to have a plan or something but nothing really came to mind as he grunted and lifted his head to look at him. "You're right... this is the end. If you struck me here you'd be disqualified and I'd be dead... but that wouldn't be a fair end for either of us." His midnight black eyes stared up into the Crimson eyes of Garret as a life-light shone through it, a smile on his face before he slowly brought up an Earth Crystal to Garret. "Give him hell for me, I really was looking forward to the Ten Million Lien but I guess I'll settle for second place. I yield." He was intent to give Garret the Earth Crystal to at least give him something to take to the final match as the crowd actively cheered.
Lilli, who had been at the edge of her aerial swing shouted upon into the mic. "AAAAAAND The winner and chosen warrior of Vale to challenge the might of Heiroken is. GARRET. REVELEY!!!!!" She shouted as the crowd was definitely on the loudside but at the time, Lilli slowly moved down and got off of her swing from the Drones as she looked to Garret, her eyes staring at him before she turned off the mic and spoke. "So you will be his opponent... better make sure you're prepared for a big fight because I don't think your spears will help you in this regard." She warned him while beginning to walk away and addressed him one last time. "Your fight with Heiroken begins tomorrow at Dawn at this arena. Enjoy the rest of the festival." She warned him before fading in a strange mist.
Equipment: Full Suit of Plate Armor(Helmetless) & Blood of Yore(Shot), 2 Large Crystals(Earth, Fire), 6 Crystal Shards(All Fire)(1/3)|| Location: Tournament of Flames: Stone Arena|| Company: Garret, Nachtaut, and Lilli pc: 9
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