The Namekian announcer stepped forward onto the arena, waving gladly at the excited crowd as they cheered in excitement for the coming battle. "Welcome everyone, to the second round of the Trial of Peace! Now we have our top eight, so the question remains who will become our top two!?" Once the crowd had settled down— which took a fair bit longer than usual— he reached into his pocket and pulled out a card with the names of this bout's fighters.
"Our first contestant has weathered blinding purple goo, and overcome zealous claims from beyond this realm, give it up for Jackie!" The crowd of course did indeed do so, cheering and chanting Jackie's name. "Facing off against the Guardian of Earth we have another fellow who overcame similarly zealous claims from beyond this realm— Verst!" The crowd also cheered for Verst and there would be several more Arcosians in the stands as well, wanting to see just how far the "Sun Raider" would go!
The announcer then took a step back, and addressed the two fighters directly before clearing the arena. "Okay, you two! The winner of this fight will be decided by either knockout or ring-out. If the match has not naturally concluded by the time limit, then our panel of judges will independently determine a winner. The only other rule is that no form of flight may be used in the bout. If I am understood, then... Let the battle begin!"
The second round of the Trial of Peace begins! This fight will end and be judged on Monday, April 10th if a winner has not yet been decided by either ring-out or knockout by then!
The crowd came out to cheer for the participants again, and Jackie took to her position in the arena again. A little deflated after her first pair of fights, she still kept up a good face. Waving and smiling to the crowd. So long as they were enjoying her presence out here, this little test would be worth it in some way. Gotta see things in the positive despite everything wrong going on. Her next opponent would be an Arcosian, and Jackie noticed more Imperials in the stands cheering for him as he took center stage as well. She waited for the Namekian announcer to finish his usual spiel before lowering her gaze to Verst with that same smile.
"Got a popular one, huh? Nice to meet ya." She would clasp her hands together and give a polite bow at the hips before pulling herself back into a guarded stance. Knees bent, with arms raised into fists. At standing, her power seemed insignificant... But people were plenty away now that she just rested at such power and could rise to meet the occasion very quickly. "Have a feeling you'll be more of a test than the last two. Ready when you are." Coupled with her stance, a bit of air is blown back in a sharp, sudden change in her aura. Clear energy sprouted and dispersed within a moment as the Earthling rose to heights of fifty thousand units of power. Still hardly her limit.
"Give me your all!"
Jackie gives proper respect to her opponent before readying herself into position!
Post by Captain Verst on Mar 30, 2023 10:24:29 GMT -5
Relaxation was for later, for now, another fight awaited. He felt that he was lucky to have made it past the pseudo God and was thankful that it boiled down to a sparring match. He also had maintained his large brutish and horned form, he made his way into the ring, the sounds of cheering were louder this time and he saw some of his own kind. He gave them a purposeful look and nodded in their direction, the travel was worth recognition.
Then he turned to his opponent, a red haired Earthling with a brimming smile. He matched her respectable bow and pulled into a similar stance, but with his fists at his hips, baring his chest. “I plan to be a challenge to all I fight. You are no exception, Jackie.” Verst proclaimed as he narrowed his eyes and the mouth guard raised into place.
A wave of harmless energy washed over the battlefield. Intimidation would get her nowhere, and such grandstanding would be wasted on Verst. He started marching towards his opponent, but if she remained at her start position, he would kick off the ground towards her in a leap, aiming to get a Sun behind him, and from this position dive down towards Jackie with a high knee.
Thread PL: 26500 * 2 = 53000 [Brute form active] KP: 6 MP: 0 Damage: 0/250% Resources: Supremacy, Durability, Die by my Hand, Restrained Might (Active), Avenger WC:213
It was hardly grandstanding, such was the way she preferred walking around without seeming like a threat to the average man who talked with her. Verst would be hard-pressed to consider it in any other way; But she wasn't his mom, so she couldn't read minds or tell him how to think. Her fingers would relax and tense back into fists a few times as she watch Verst ready with a sort of pseudo mask. In the large form he took, he towered over the average-looking human that stood before her today.
"That's good to hear!" She'd ready herself for the leap, staying in place and watching him lunge forth. Up in the air and suspended under a Namekian sun, if his hope was to obscure his attack coming in he'd be mistaken. Stuff like this was the oldest trick in the book, and the Sun Monk, of all people, didn't need sight to track where the man was headed. With focus and an aversion of the eyes, she threw hands up into the defensive. Bracing against the thrown knee and using her sense of ki to position herself back just enough to not get crushed by weight alone. At their standing powers, they were roughly equals. So her block would shove her back a little, keeping her balance under the pressure.
"Neat. My turn!" Stomping back into proper form, she pulled her fists down. One at her right caught a very quick and sudden flame as orange fiery ki wreathed around it. From knuckle to halfway up the forearm, the Earthling grit her teeth and stepped forwards. Ducking to get under his guard and try planting a good smack into his gut!
Post by Captain Verst on Apr 2, 2023 4:42:14 GMT -5
His hit had connected well, which was a good sign, what was not quite expected was the recovery and counterattack. The massive size of Verst’s Brutish form was normally enough to send most regular-sized Earthlings fleeing, or flying across the landscape, but this one resisted the force well and could now throw a substantial blow to his gut.
He was gassed, a great *PAH* followed by a strained cough. However, he grabbed at her wrist. “You’re not going to get away with that one so easily, Earthling.” Channelling his strength into his arms, Verst would try to throw Jackie into the centre of the arena, then aiming his finger towards her, aiming a Finger Beam of red and yellow ki at her.
He was not about to allow a mere blow to his gut disable him, nor was this battle over. The tactic clearly had not worked as intended, or perhaps his opponent was lucky. But from his vast experience, luck typically only played a small part in any battle. Let alone one where the forces are matched. The field was flat, the fighters having exchanged their first blows. The crowd was waiting for the next decisive blow.
The simple counter was enough to get the Arcosian to think twice about his advancement, halting in motion as the strike rendered air for a moment. She'd find her wrist restrained. Jackie was already mid-pull when she felt the grasp lock her in, the redhead tugging once before shooting the man a quick look.
"I better not just get away with it!-" As to be expected, comeuppance was in order. She was expecting something a little more physical and intimate, so a simple toss would catch her off guard. The Earthling would be thrown with ease back to enter the field, catching herself on her feet before some bad tumbling could ensue. Planting herself back into stance, she straightened up just in time to see this pinpoint blast of yellow and red energy pointed her way. Such dangerous techniques, even evenly matched as they were, were foolish to take head-on. Especially with any sort of physical defense or bracing. Instead, her hair would whoosh to the side as the air came in after her, a small flicker of light appearing where she stood once. If the man had any sense of energy around him, he'd notice her presence at his side, about as far away from him as she was while she stood at the center.
"But you're gonna have to wake up pretty early to catch me with that one!" Pulling a hand back, she held it palm-up over her shoulder and drew in some light and ki. Swirling it into a mote of radiance she holds over her hand. With a strong tug into a fist, she ignited that light and tossed the white-clear flame at Verst from range, not entirely expecting to blindside him with her previous coy comment but enjoying the moment where she got a proper friendly fight.
Jackie will vanish using her Lightspeed Dash (2KP 60%70% EVASIVE | 35,000) to avoid the incoming Finger Beam (26,500)! She dodges!
Jackie will retaliate with a proper Radiant Bolt (1KP 20%30% | 15,000) @ Verst!
Post by Captain Verst on Apr 11, 2023 5:02:58 GMT -5
Verst was glad that he had sent the relatively small Earthling woman flying across the arena but equally dismayed as his blast was sent through nothingness as she dodged. A grunt escaped his lips and he had to quickly re-assess as she drew power to her. Bright lights swirled and were cast into a form that was projected towards Verst in a dangerous form.
If the last blast was anything to go by, this would hurt but required no true response. He surged towards the side of the arena where the opponent now stood. His aura glowed a brilliant red and yellow, each colour was separated by jagged lines akin to lightning. Streaking through the form to the edge of the flare.
“Hope you are awake for this one! I will find your weakness! Then, you shall know the strength of the Empire!” He barked as the white flame wrapped around his charging form, the singe marks formed and caused him to halt his charge before reforming and driving towards his target.
He could feel the pain he had suffered begin to take its toll, his breath had become ragged, his pace increased and his aura started to flare out, beginning to lose control of its mesmerising form. The was absorbed back into the large form and flowed back with an eruption out of each of his limbs, wreathing them in the imperfect flame.
He took two large swings with his arms aiming towards Jackie’s head, followed by a sudden drop and spin aiming to sweep her legs, then a somersault around to aim a strike at her head. If she dodged again he would be infuriated. But it wouldn’t be a surprise for a weaker race not to face him head-on.
Thread PL: 26500 * 2 = 53000 [Brute form active] KP: 4 - 4 = 0 MP: 2 + 2 = 4 (post, skill used) Damage: 56/250% (28% taken from Radiant bolt 2) Resources: Supremacy, Durability, Die by my Hand, Restrained Might (Active), Avenger WC: 413+293= 706 Note: Sorry about the delay, last week I was getting anywhere from 0-4 hours of consistent sleep with my Son’s sleep schedule atm. Happy to concede and go to the losers' bracket.
Of course, the Arcosian wouldn't go down so easily. Even with the wakeup blast she sent down range, she knew any fighter worth their salt knew how to either avoid or barrel through and counter. The man was the latter kind of guy, she could tell immediately as he flared his power and rushed forth. She tensed up in anticipation as he basically shrugged off the blow and lunged into place to retaliate. Wreathed in his own sort of flame, these empowered attacks would have Jackie struggle at her current level.
"Tch!" Her arms rose to block the two initial swings to the head, forcing her to the side from sheer force and nearly throwing her to the ground. She held firm though, throwing away her sense of balance but maintaining footing enough to hop over the sweeping tail. Pulling flames around one of her fists again to catch the Arcosian just as he caught her with another strike to the face. Exchanging blows simultaneously as quick as she could muster. Stinging was an understatement, but she had felt worse done by monsters before. A little cracking and bruising wouldn't hurt. Verst would watch her recoil back and slide onto her knees as she fell from that force.
"Hah... Nice one..." She complimented while gripping the tiled floor to stop herself from falling all the way down. Pushing a knee up to slowly pull herself into a stand. A good mark is left on her face, but no doubt he wasn't feeling great either. "Nice use of pressure. Just need more 'oomph' behind it!" She had to catch her breath. If that hit was to her stomach, she'd probably be hacking up a lung having the air forced out of her, but a mere daze? She could fight if she needed.
Jackie will Shrug Off (1KP 30%40% MA | 20,000) the incoming Inspiring Strikes (31,800). She takes the remaining 11,800 (24%)!
Jackie will retaliate at the same time with a Blazing Strike (1KP 20%30% | 15,000) @ Verst!
The fight began, and the warriors in the ring did their best, but ultimately "Time!" Had run out. The announcer jogged back onto the arena bravely, getting between the two that were participating. "Well done you two, but we'll need to hand this over to our judges."
After a short while of deliberation, the announcer was informed of the victor, and returned to the arena to address everyone. "Our judges have deliberated and now we have our winner!" The announcer excitedly gestured towards the winner of the match. "Which would be Jackie!"
Looking over to Verst, the announcer stated; "Lets have a round of applause for Verst getting this far. Perhaps we shall see him rise back up through the losers bracket? The only way to know is to tune in, because that'll begin soon! Please look forward to the next matches of the Trial of Peace!"
Jackie is the official the winner of this match, and will move on to round three, the semi-finals! Verst has been eliminated, but may choose to return in the losers bracket for a second chance later on!
Post by Captain Verst on Apr 15, 2023 7:51:22 GMT -5
Verst had had enough of the fire, the heat of Namek and this fight. He didn’t have enough in the tank to finish this fight outright, nor did he wish to reveal his stronger forms this early into the tournament. As she struck towards him, trying to equally exchange blows he would rely on his brutish form and Arcosian bloodline to resist it. He let out a grumble close to a growl as the flames washed over his form.
[DURABILITY used, damage reduced to 0]
She had returned to her stance, slower this time, he had finally made a lasting connection. “Not so bad yourself, Earthling.” He let out a small grin he was on the verge of becoming infuriated after his attacks apparently required more ‘oomph’. He was just about to re-engage with his foe when the fight was interrupted, Jackie being declared the winner.
“Well done, I’ll make my way through the loser’s bracket, and I’ll see you later. Guardian of Earth, we WILL meet again.” He emphasised the promise of a challenge later, if Verst had not taken so many hits during this round he may have passed as the winner, but Jackie had fought well and deserved the applause that now appeared. The Arcosians began chanting Verst’s name and repeating an Arocisian phrase. It cut through the uproar and made its way to the Sun Raider’s ears. It was good to hear he had not lost their support yet. He gave them a brief wave before heading down the tunnel he arrived in.
Just past the threshold, he punched a wall leaving a crack. Letting out his hidden frustration. The tournament was not over, and he was not going to let this loss get to him.
And just like that, it was done. What felt like just the start ended, and she felt her connect punch throw the two of them away from each other. And unlike the Arcosian she wasn't all that damaged by the exchange. A bruise would be what she earned this fight as she stumbled back into a straightened stance moments before the time was called. The kami blinked a few times and glanced over with a sense of confusion washing over her. She should feel relief at the call of her victory again... But she can't say she's been doing anything but breezing through these matches. Despite holding back by a good margin.
"Shoot..." Verst was as good of a sport about it as one with their ego intact could be. Garnering her sight again as she was complimented on her own technique and win. The eventual promise of returning again to face her was one she would probably get, timeout or not. Honestly? She just smiled and lifted herself up from the fighting stance. Scratching her nose and nodding at the alien. She didn't make it a habit to lose on purpose, so either this guy was confident enough to rise out of the Loser's bracket or... he wanted a show after the Tourney.
"Thank ya, you didn't do bad yourself. Just... make sure ya catch me quickly. I'm a busy girl, and this tournament's akin to a vacation for me." She had picked up her own Namekian base here who cheered her on as she stepped away from the Arena. "Peace!~" Making room for the next pair of contestants. She walked off with her arms folded behind her head, aiming to seek out the next middle-of-game thrill in conversation or sport she could partake in before the next match.
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