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Modi smiled. "Well, I hope you have another chain, otherwise this battle is over." Coming down, he swung his fist, connecting with Musa's chain. A violent explosion of energy engulfed the chain, destroying almost all of it, with the only part left being what Musa was holding.

With the strength of the explosion, Modi was propelled to the other side of Musa, right next to his Demon Knife, which was buried in a tree. With his left hand, Modi pulled it out. Turning to face Musa, he pointed the tip of his blade right at him. "Any other tricks? You got rid of my Demon Arm, which is very impressive. Very few people have done that without getting hurt. But I can only use that safely a few times, and I must wait now, till I can again. But I'm not going to use my taint during the rest of our battle. Too dangerous."

Modi grinned. "Good. Lets see what you can do." Shoving his sword point into the ground, Modi walked till he was a few feet in front of Musa. He adopted a loose fighting stance. "Ready?" He moved, his foot a blur as it shot towards Musa's right side.

Ducking the blow, Modi smiled back. "Of course. I gamble all the time."

Suddenly, the two of them started a furious exchanging of blows. None landed on the other, and neither moved back one inch. Modi saw Musa swinging his right fist again, but faster than his other punches. Modi swung his own as well, and both blows landed on the others chest. The blows sent both of them flying backwards, and landing on their backs. They flipped themselves back up onto their feet. "Nice. I liked that blow. Your good, no doubts there. First guy to say your not I'll beat him down." Modi grinned. "I'm actually considering asking you to join me. Two freelancers like ourselves could make more money than one alone."

"I never said it was set in stone. Lets go." Lunging forward, he kicked dirt into Musa's face, followed by his other foot aimed to trip him.

"And your point is...What?" Modi smiled demonicly. "Mercenary code: Be ready for anything. In a real fight, do anything to win. Now, I think I'll show you another trick up my sleeve." Jumping backwards, he landed about ten feet away from Musa. Holding up his right arm, and dropping into a fighting stance, he smiled. Musa noticed a strange armband, with a orange stone in it. "Come, Musa. Attack me."

Modi smiled. The gem glowed brightly. "Haste."

The lightening struck right where Modi had been standing. Musa felt a tap on his shoulder. Turning, his face was connected with a fist. As he went flying back, Modi readopted his loose stance. "Come now, don't tell me you've never fought someone using Haste materia. You know how it works, right? I gain superhuman speed and reflexes, for a short time, and afterwards, all my abilities fall though the floor. Very dangerous."

"If you think you can. Who said anything about me waiting tho?" Moving again, Modi appeared behind Musa again. He swung his foot, connecting with the small of his back. Musa flew forward. Modi raced in front of him, and clothlined him as he went by. Suddenly, he felt it. His left leg was starting to twitch, as was his right arm. Crap, this is too soon. Wait, of course. Because I used my taint, my body's resistance has fallen.

Modi flew back, hit by Musa's attack. "Nice shot." Modi said. "Guess I'll end this now." Damn, I managed to avoid a direct hit, but I took it all with my left arm. I can't use it.... He grinned.

Moving at his high speed, he snatched his sword out of the ground, and appeared right behind Musa. "Die." Swinging his sword, Modi prepared to deliver the final blow.

Suddenly, his right arm and left leg muscles tore. The pain flaired though his body, causing his swing to lose all force, and the blade fell next to Musa, who was stunned. Modi's body began to twitch, as all the muscles in his body were on the edge of ripping apart. He gave a small laugh.

"Guess you win. I am in no condition to fight anymore. Your move."