The Namekian announcer stepped forward onto the arena, giving the crowd a short wave before bowing. "Alright everyone, welcome back to the land of the wildcard, where they can prove their mettle with a second chance!" The crowd cheered, more than ready to see who would be up to the plate first out of all of those exciting fighters!
"We haven't seen these two in a while, but lets give it up for Erbia and Kabe! What will they have to show for us today?! Well, we'll just have to find out, won't we?!" The crowd had been waiting for quite a while since these two were in the ring, and were curious to see if they had any new tricks up their sleeves!
The announcer then took a step back, and addressed the two fighters directly before clearing the arena. "Okay! 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 first rounds of the Loser's Bracket begin! This fight will end and be judged on Monday, May 22nd if a winner has not yet been decided by either ring-out or knockout by then!
Post by Captain Kabe on May 9, 2023 1:49:25 GMT -5
It had been a few rounds since Kabe had fought Nero, and spectacularly lost to him in the main league of the tournament of dreams. He hadn't been up to too much since then. He'd stuck around and watched some matches, and anyone with half an eye or ear would have seen him going absolutely ballistic, scraming up a storm in support of Zhalla, and Nero, in their matches. And he nearly blew his lid and had to be escorted from the stands when he rioted at the announcement that Zhalla had lost her match.
But even though he wasn't sure at all if that's how the loser's bracket worked, Kabe had promised Nero at the close of their fight that he'd win it and come back to fight Nero in the finals. He'd asked a few questions but hadn't cleared it up, but it really didn't matter. All that mattered was that he fought as hard as he could, as if he did have a chance to do just that.
Finally, after a round of bouts between other losers who'd flunked out of the main tournament, it was Kabe's time to shine. His opponent was Erbia. He'd caught the first match, because Kabe had refused to miss any of Zhalla's, almost not showing up on time for his fight with Nero as a result. He'd learned three things watching that first fight with Zhalla. First, he was a Heran. That much would be obvious once he got out there. Second, was that he was strong. But Kabe felt confident that he was stronger. Third, was that he'd been beaten by Zhalla. That was something Kabe had always managed to avoid. By that transative property, Kabe was assured victory, because if he could avoid being beaten by Zhalla, he could surely beat someone who hadn't.
Stepping out onto the platform where the match would take place, Kabe spared himself on the spectacle this time. He was in his first bout of the losers bracket. It wasn't nearly as much of an event as his last fight, with beloved Guru of the planet. "Hey you!" Kabe shouted, pointing to his opponent. "I hope you've got a few tricks up your sleeve, because I don't want this fight to be over too quickly! Let's have a good match!"
As soon as the match started, Kabe came out swinging. He'd pace himself, and shoot of a small blast of energy to get a better gauge on how strong Erbia was. "Let's get this party started!"
Power Level: 90,000 KP: 5/6 (-1) MP: 2/6 (+2)
Kabe doesn't transform to begin with, and he uses [Light] Nuclear Knockout for 18,000!
Items: Senzu Bean, Hetap (these are useless!)
TWC: 422
Last Edit: May 9, 2023 1:49:43 GMT -5 by Captain Kabe
The Heran rolled his shoulders as he stepped up into the arena, rubbing the back of his neck with an almost grumbling look on his face. The losers bracket... Even though the fight with Zhalla had been hard fought and well earned on the Saiyan womans part, the name for this runners up section of the whole thing left a bitter taste in Erbia's mouth. That and the damned headache he was feeling right now wasn't helping matters none either. This always happened whenever he was on a world with more than one sun...
And of course his next opponent was another Saiyan... Kabe, Kabe, Kabe... where did he know that name from? Erbia rubbed a finger in his ear as the Saiyan shouted something over to him, but he was a little distracted trying to recall where he knew the Saiyan vaguely from to pay much attention to his words. The energy blast coming towards him though, that got his attention as it meant the fight was starting!
Erbia's body rippled for a moment as he unleashed his first form, before he backhanded the energy blast away into what would have been the distance if not for the shield around the arena. With the other hand he sent forth several strings of energy towards the Saiyan warrior, attempting to bind and restrain his opponent. "I love a good fight as much as the next guy, but I'm feeling a little off so I'm just gonna end this quick!" he declared as he then tried to swing Kabe out towards the rings edge and potentially going for a ring out already!
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Used "Gotcha!" to stop Kabe's Nuclear Knockout (Gotcha PL: 44,800 VS 18,000) Then used "Psycho Thread" to try and grab Kabe and go for a ring out! Psycho Thread PL: 44,800, Homing
Description: Erbia catches the opponents attack, whether it be energy or physical, in his hand!
Power: 20% KP Cost: 1 KP Variants: N/A
Light Attack Technique || Psycho Thread
Description: The user points his hand at his opponent and traps them with thin strings of purple energy. Handy for when you want to prevent a target from escaping.
Power: 20% KP Cost: 2 KP Variants: Homing
Stats: Base PL: 56,000 Current PL: 224,000 KP: 3/6 MP: 2/6 Damage: 0/250
Post by Captain Kabe on May 14, 2023 7:20:06 GMT -5
Kabe's scouter retina lit up like a Vegas strip, blinding him momentarily as his opponent's power exploded fourfold. The display was mesmerizing - a dazzling, rippling display that shot up to an impressive 224,000 battle power. Kabe cursed inwardly at the realization that he'd have to tap into his golden reserve of power much earlier than he had anticipated. But he wasn't one to shy away from a challenge.
As his energy blast was effortlessly deflected by his foe, Kabe's primal instincts kicked in. He knew that his opponent would show no mercy, and that he was in for a quick and brutal end if he didn't prepare himself. Erbia spoke, confident and eager to end things quickly as he looped strings of energy around him. He braced himself for what was to come.
"Oh don't end things so quickly! Let's try to have a little fun, before I break a few bones and toss you overboard." Kabe said nonchalantly as his body swelled with a dull golden light, and he propelled himself forward, feeling the energy strings tighten around him. Drawing from the transdimensional hub in his gullet, he summoned a thick iron knuckleduster and drew his fist back, aiming to deliver the nastiest knuckle sandwich Erbia had ever tasted. It was time to show him what he was made of.
Power Level:90,000 400,000 (capped out) KP: 4/6 (-1) MP: 0/6 (-2, set 0) DMG: 11
Kabe spends 2 MP on a 10% boost to his next technique. Kabe transforms! He takes the damage from Psycho Thread (11%) and he uses [Light] Nuclear Knockout again, this time for 120,000!
Items: Senzu Bean, Hetap (these are useless!)
TWC: 644 (+222)
Last Edit: May 14, 2023 7:22:01 GMT -5 by Captain Kabe
Erbia groaned as the Saiyan powered up, his energy hitting the maximum imposed on the contestants in this tournament. But whilst Kabe had indeed grown stronger, he didn't sense the same level of power that either Nasu or Zhalla had... He was close, but not quite there yet. "Why did Namek have to have more than one bloody sun..." he grumbled to himself, cursing the magnetic solar headache for kicking in now of all times, before blinking as the Saiyan appeared to be reaching a hand down his throat... and pulled out a knuckleduster?!
"...Okay, I know Saiyans have a perpetually empty stomach and eat anything.." he said before hearing the soft tink of a can being hurled towards the barrier by a certain irate female Saiyan crewmember of his, "What? It's true!" Erbia retorted with a playful smirk towards Rassica, returning his focus back to his opponent. "But even I'm sure that that ain't normal. I feel sorry for whoever your cook is!" the Heran quipped, finally starting to feel his groove for the fight returning at the prospect of this very strange Saiyan and their magic tricks. And so he unleashed his own full power, his energy rising up to nearly meet that of Kabe's own! He wasn't anywhere near the limit imposed by the tournament, but that meant he was at least fighting without any restraints.
As the knuckleduster covered fist came his way, he did wonder briefly if it was just a little magic trick like those sword swallowers over on Hoo Dani 3... But the iron tang of reality slammed home to confirm that it was indeed the genuine article! Erbia rubbed his jaw after the impact, licking his split lips... and an old familiar grin started to come across his features. "Thanks. That's helped me ignore this damned solar headache for the time being~" he said with a chuckle.
Word Count: 315 Total Word Count So Far: 586
TLDR: Erbia transforms into Rising Rage, takes the hit from Nuclear Knockout taking 35.714285714285715% = 36% Damage!
"And time!" declared the Namekian announcer as he rushed onto the stage, a loud gong also simultaneously ringing out from the other end of the arena. The battle had lingered on up through the time limit, and now it was time for the victor to be chosen through decision. "Please allow our judges to deliberate on the match for a few moments while they determine who the winner shall be."
A few moments passed, and, eventually, a slip of paper was delivered up to the announcer to be read to the crowd and contestants alike. He perused it for a moment, then nodded. "I see! Well, then! After much careful consideration, I would like to announce that the winner of this match shall be..."
He raised his hand and pointed towards Erbia. "The Heran contender, Erbia!" The crowd erupted in a massively loud cheer, and the Namekian offered Erbia a smile. "Well done, sir! And, of course, everybody please provide a hand for our other contender, Kabe, who fought well and hard to have gotten to this point." Again, the crowd cheered for Kabe, with many having enjoyed his unique fighting style throughout the tournament rounds he had particpated in.
"That is all for this battle, but please do not go anywhere, as the next round shall commence shortly!"
Last Edit: May 29, 2023 13:41:16 GMT -5 by Staffbot