Regimental Samurai vs. Jonquil Shadow

[Sado Ikaru]

Masashige was scanning the «Challenge List», trying to decide whom he should challenge. He settles on «Jonquil Shadow». He was sure he had seen the name somewhere, but he couldn't quite place it. He quickly hits «Challenge» and begins to transform into «Regimental Samurai».

He closes his eyes as his transformation finishes. He looks around, unsure which «Field» he was thrown into. He quickly equips his new «Armament» - «Steel Shoulder Guards» - and his «Regimental Katana».

«FIGHT!»

As soon as the «Duel» begins, «Samurai» feels a tingling in his left foot as his Health begins to decrease. He looks down and pulls his foot out of the pool of what seemed to be acid or some sort of poison. Dammit. Already losing Health.

(95%/4%)

(You technically have the first move.)

[R4yleonard]

It was a boring afternoon for Thermidor. There's nothing he can think of to liven up the mood. Suddenly, the world around him become blue, a ring of light enveloped his body, and his body change into a metalic humanoid body wearing a black robe.

<<YOU HAVE BEEN CHALLENGED!>>

So, someone challenged me, huh?

He looked around and checked the area. Rotten Forest, a forest area with pools of poisonous liquids scattered around. Not to dangerous to him, since he can just pass through them with ease with the power of his robe, but it will become an annoyance in the heat of battle. The forest itself is covered with enough shadow to make himself invisible while using his robe's ability, a perfect stage for him.

Just when he checked the UI, he can see a familiar name. Regimental Samurai, ex-king of Infinity Aegis, a veteran like himself. He lets out a grin

A duel between veterans? This would be fun. But, I should greet him first. BB veterans are scarce nowadays

With this in mind, he calmly walks to the direction the compass pointed

[Sado Ikaru]

«Shadow» didn't appear to be in the immediate vicinity, so «Samurai» relaxes a bit. He follows the «Compass», taking care not to step in the pools. He still couldn't quite place the name of his opponent. He slashes at trees as he passes them, filling up his «Special Gauge».

(95%/9%)

[R4yleonard]

After walking a bit, Shadow suddenly stopped and manipulated his UI

"How could I forgot about that new EA I got from that weird battle?"

EA equipped : Steel Shoulder Guard
AMR +30, Slash/Cut Resistance

New stat :

Spoiler:

With the EA equipped, he continues walking toward Regimental Samurai

[Sado Ikaru]

(Sorry 'bout the wait. Been a bit busy.)

It didn't take too long before the «Compass» disappeared. At least this guy is making it easy. «Samurai» cuts down a couple of the nearby trees and re-sheathes his katana.

He sees a black-robed figure walking towards him and stops. Well, well. I thought I recognized your name. You were that one player from that «Sephiroth» fight. «Samurai» gets into his stance, ready to defend whenever his opponent attacked. Sadly, he didn't quite pay enough attention to his back foot. He stepped into a pool of that toxic substance and quickly pulled it back out. Dammit. I don't like this place much.

93%/14.8%

[R4yleonard]

Shadow grins, as he sees Samurai's laid back attitude as he accidentally stepped on a puddle filled with toxics.

"You should be careful around here, puddles like this are everywhere"

"Well, we certainly meet when Sephiroth attacked us. At that time, I can't talk to you due to the circumstance. But now, we have the time. Good to see you're alright, Regimental Samurai, King of Infinity Aegis"

[Sado Ikaru]

You should be careful around here, puddles like this are everywhere. «Samurai» merely looked at «Jonquil Shadow». Yeah, I've noticed.

Well, we certainly meet when «Sephiroth» attacked us. At that time, I couldn't talk to you due to the circumstance. But now, we have the time. Good to see you're alright, «Regimental Samurai», King of «Infinity Ægis». He was surprised that «Shadow» knew about his «Legion». I see. I remember now. «Jonquil Shadow», King of «Leonids». So you survived being deleted, huh? This shall be interesting, no?

[R4yleonard]

"It won't be as interesting as before, when we're at full power. But, at least it'll be fun"

After a slight pause, Shadow speaks with a heavy voice

"However, I also bring some bad news. I met Copper Spear when watching a fight and he reported there's some sighting of her lackeys, Valkyria and Sorceress"

[Sado Ikaru]

Theme Song: Vergil's Theme - UMvCIII

Damn. So they survived too? I should've known. Any rumors of their levels? I've located some of the members of my «Legion», but most of them are still Level One. Any luck with yours?

[R4yleonard]

"Unfortunately no. There's no info about them, everyone of them. But that doesn't really matter now, since we're all level 1. It will be a long time until we restore our legion. In the meantime, I suggest we prepare if she survived. Her lackeys did, so I predict she will. There's no telling what will happen later. For now, Spear is already gathering some people"

[Sado Ikaru]

Theme Song: Vergil's Theme - UMvCIII

«Copper Spear»? The punching bag? That I did not expect. «Samurai» mills «Shadow»'s information over. I agree that there's a high possibility for her to still be around. I doubt she would be taken down like that. Meanwhile, you wouldn't happen to be running the time down while you're ahead, would you? «Samurai» chuckles and grins. He and «Shadow» weren't necessarily friends, but they weren't enemies, either. «Samurai» appeared to be relaxed, but he knew better than to completely trust a «Yellow» - he was ready to guard or dodge, hoping that he didn't appear to be as "on guard" as he was.

[R4yleonard]

"I don't have things like that in mind. It's just that as fellow kings, or maybe the only surviving kings, I feel compelled to greet. Also, I have to relay the information Spear told me. Since if she really comes back, it will be a huge disaster"

[Sado Ikaru]

Theme Song: Vergil's Theme - UMvCIII

I don't have things like that in mind. It's just that as fellow kings, or maybe the only surviving kings, I feel compelled to greet. Also, I have to relay the information «Spear» told me. Since if she really comes back, it will be a huge disaster.

I can imagine. I wanna know how she managed to reset the game. «Samurai» grips his katana. It's been good to see you again. We should find a way to talk outside of a «Duel», though. It's not really worth the «Burst Points» to just converse.

By the way: I know it's a long way off, but once I reach Level Five, I'm reclaiming the Kōtō Ward for «Infinity Ægis». Any idea which Ward you'll be claiming?

[R4yleonard]

"Unfortunately I haven't think of the details of my legion. I'm more concerned that when we reach level 4, she will strike again."

Shadow pauses a bit and flexes his body

"I see you're itching to fight. Let us start this Duel Between Kings"

With this said, Shadow let himself fall and 'dives' to the ground. The shadows provided by the forest render him invisible

[Sado Ikaru]

Theme Song: Vergil's Theme - UMvCIII

«Samurai» was already at a disadvantage. «Shadow» could just hide in the shadows until «Time Out». I should have paid more attention to the «Field». I'll know better next time. He stands still, waiting for «Shadow» to attack. If he even decided to.

93%/14.8%

[R4yleonard]

Unbeknownst to Samurai, Shadow is already beneath him. Of course, a chance to do a surprise attack like this wouldn't be missed by him. His plan is simple, grab his leg and pull him down. When he falls, his right leg will kick Samurai's weapon, disarming him. After he has fallen, the other arm will hold the other leg while he can stomp him with both leg. The plan is easy to execute, and since it's a grabbing move, he won't be able to escape at all.

With the plan already finalized, he finally put it into action.

[Sado Ikaru]

Theme Song: Vergil's Theme - UMvCIII

What the hell?! His opponent's attack caught «Samurai» completely off guard. «Shadow» pulled him down and knocked his «Regimental Katana» away. After that, «Samurai» knew what to expect since he had seen it against «U.N., Sephiroth». Oh, no you don't! «Samurai» attempts to block the kick, but he had expected it too soon. He falls forward as «Shadow» grabs his other leg and kicks. Dammit. Sneaky-ass Yellow.

86%/21.1%

[R4yleonard]

Now, what should he do? Chase after the sword and use it or kick it to a puddle of poison? or Simply keeps kicking Samurai?

While it is a confusing to choose between the options he has right now, he choose to continue kicking Samurai without any hesitation. After all, it's his chance to deal more damage since he can't counter with his katana. And so, Shadow lashed out his feet and tries to kick Samurai, again... and again.... and again....

[Sado Ikaru]

Theme Song: Vergil's Theme - UMvCIII

«Samurai», like all guys, couldn't do much after getting kicked between the legs. He just lied on the ground, groaning as «Shadow» kicked him twice more. On the third kick, «Samurai» reached down and weakly grabbed his opponent's foot. That's enough of that, dammit. He used his other hand to equip his other katana, «Fuujin-no-ken», and use it to slash at the hands grabbing his legs.

72%/33.7%

(Hurrah for having 2 weapons in my inventory! Does «Regimental Katana» disappear now or is it still in the pool?)

[R4yleonard]

The sword manages to slash Shadow's hand and while the wound is not really deep, it is really painful. Shadow wanted to scream and let go of his hand, but he insisted on keeping this 'damage race' since he has more advantages if it's like this. The pain, however, makes him kicks wilder than before. He's trying to hit his opponent's EA, but with the pain hindering his focus, it doesn't seem like it'll really hit the EA or his arm holding the EA

HP : 100% - 7% = 93%
KG : 21 * 0.9 + 7 * 0.9 = 23.31%

[Sado Ikaru]

Theme Song: Vergil's Theme - UMvCIII

72%/40%

Like I said. That's enough of that. He stabs «Fuujin-no-ken» into the ground in front of him and grabs his opponent's other foot. Using his superior strength, «Samurai» stands up and attempts to pull «Shadow» out of the ground to kick him in the face a couple times.

72%/41%

[R4yleonard]

In retaliation to Samurai's move, Shadow stopped grabbing Samurai's leg and deactivates his ability, letting himself hanging by the legs thanks to Samurai who hold his legs. He got kicked in the face. However, it doesn't mean he surrenders. After the first kick, he holds Samurai's leg that is planning to kick him again and He does a chop at the Samurai's vulnerable crotch. The pain should incapacitate him for a while

HP : 93% - 10% = 83%
KG : 23.31 + 10*0.9 = 32.31%

(Sry, wrote that in a rush)

[Sado Ikaru]

Theme Song: Vergil's Theme - UMvCIII

72%/50%

His first kick connected with ease, but «Shadow» grabbed it as it did and karate chopped «Samurai» in the crotch. Will you stop that?!

«Samurai» pulled his leg out of his opponent's grasp, let go of his ankles, and kicked him in the side, propelling him a few feet away, before keeling over. Using his left hand, he cups his crotch. His right hand stumbles out, awkwardly reaching for «Fuujin-no-ken».  You have any idea how painful that is?

65%/54.5%

[R4yleonard]

The kick makes him tumbles a bit, but even though it hurts him, it gives him the distance he needed to prepare. He stands up normally as if he wasn't hurt at all and tries to clean his robe from the dust accumulated while he tumbled on the ground. A smiling face, somewhat devilish, glowing in a dark red color appears in place of his face

"I just attacked the most vulnerable spot. It's common sense." said Shadow with the somewhat devilish smile still in his face.

Then, with a whisper-like voice, he utters a word

"[Anonymous]...."

KG : 32.31 + 10*0.9 = 41.31% - 30% = 11.31%

At this point, his KG bar decreases and he falls to the ground, diving again. But this time, something is different. There's not only 1 silhouette, but 11 silhouette circling Samurai

He utters a command silently
Use hit and run tactic. Attack, dive, repeat. One of you, go fetch that katana. Use it to attack Samurai
And as commanded, one clone jumps out and tries to punch Samurai from behind while another one tried to use the jumping uppercut below him. Shadow and the other clones stand still in, waiting for the moment he will dodge to follow up the attack.

HP : 83% -10% = 73%
KG : 11.31%

[Sado Ikaru]

Theme Song: Vergil's Theme - UMvCIII

As «Shadow»'s shadow seems to divide, «Samurai» tenses up. Having never really fought him, «Samurai» wasn't entirely sure what was happening to his opponent. As the shadows began to surround him and take form, he realized that they were shadow clones. So "Shadow" doesn't just refer to your movement? Quaint.

As the clones surrounded him, «Samurai» was suddenly nervous. The last time he had been surrounded and outnumbered like this was in the fight after his dad lost the dojo. He takes a couple deep breaths before two of the clones charge in. One melts into the ground in front of him, so «Samurai» expected it to attack him with that rising punch that «Shadow» seemed to enjoy. The one behind him jumped, apparently trying to sneak up on him. What they didn't know was that two was an easy number for «Samurai». He jumps backwards and turns around, slashing at the clone behind him and causing the shadow to miss its mark.

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