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Post by Makaidos on Mar 30, 2011 12:37:46 GMT -8
Makaidos followed Legault's gaze and noticed the circling hawk just before being briefly blinded by Legault's transition into his werewolf form. Makaidos saw Legault's signal and nodded, glancing back at Xanatos; it wouldn't be much longer before he caught up to them. Hopefully Legault had an effective escape route in time. Racing over the rooftops, his robes fluttering around his feet he wished that he could remove the cloak and gain the freedom of the skies which would hasten his departure, but with many civilians around, coupled with the thugs terrorizing the crowd, it would draw too much attention to himself, rallying the public to attack him out of fear and ignorance. Leaping the final rooftop between himself, and Legault, he rolled and came to a stop facing the opposite direction, alert for danger. Makaidos turned his head slightly when Legault began speaking. His face unseen under the hood, he smirked. "I'm not afraid of flight, but just make sure your friend doesn't land too hard. And get away before he catches up to you." He gestured toward Xanatos, "He's not after you, but he won't hesitate to kill you since you decided to aid me."
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Post by Xanatos on Mar 30, 2011 18:56:33 GMT -8
Xanatos sped up when Makaidos joined up with the shape changer and another woman, leaping across the rooftops at a breakneck speed, his sword in one hand and armor clanking together underneath his clothing slowing him somewhat. He couldn't let Makaidos reach the edge of the city; once he was out of public view he would be free to reveal his true demon self and take flight. If he was close he knew several ways to fight a flying opponent and get them earthbound very quickly, and because the slayers all knew these tactics the dragons would very rarely take to the air in combat. Now, only a few roof tops separated him from the demon, but they were near the city walls as this point, and fewer eyes were available to keep Makaidos earthbound. He was running out of time.
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Post by Legault on Apr 9, 2011 10:23:19 GMT -8
Legault pulls out his bow and knocks an arrow. He imbues it with wind and starts explaining the plan. "The two of you stand here and hold hands. I'll fire this arrow straight up between the two of you and when it lands, a cyclone will erupt from the arrow. Both of you must jump before it hits the ground to get lifted into the air. When you're high enough, I'll fire another arrow to push you two onto the top. Fawkes has enough strength to at least make Andrea land at the top of the wall. He'll lead her to a village, an elven village that is decently hidden, so you can follow if you like. Ask for my sister Zoe. She will keep you two safe. Alright now, on the count of three, jump." Legault watches Andrea grab for the hooded man's hands. "One." Legault fires the arrow straight into the air. " Two... and three"
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Post by Xanatos on Apr 10, 2011 19:37:55 GMT -8
Xanatos narrowed his eyes when he saw the obviously magic imbued arrow fly straight into the air. After watching Legault send thugs flying off a rooftop with a blast of wind, he assumed he would attempt to send Makaidos and the girl over the wall and to safety. If that happened Makaidos would escape his grasp again. Pulling a dagger from his belt he threw it with unerring accuracy and knocked the arrow off course and disrupting its intended purpose. Leaping the final gap, he rolled and pulled out his sword, coming to his feet and thrust his sword at Makaidos' chest. Behind him two of the slayers had caught up to their leader and climbed up onto the building, weapons at the ready.
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Post by Makaidos on Apr 10, 2011 19:43:28 GMT -8
Makaidos nodded his understanding and grasped Andrea's hand preparing himself for the jump, watching the arrow fly into the air, then get struck by a dagger. Quickly he spun towards Xanatos who was already leaping the gap between them and unsheathing his sword. Throwing Andrea away from Xanatos and himself and towards Legault while yanking out one of his katana and twirling away from the out-thrust sword, ending with his blade at the ready before him, cautiously watching his long time enemy, and kept himself between Legault and Andrea.
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Post by Legault on Apr 17, 2011 8:16:44 GMT -8
Legault looked back in time to catch Andrea, and noticed the slayers now on the same roof as them. He pulled out his sword and a dagger, and infused the tips of both. He handed the dagger to Andrea, told her to count to ten, then stab the ground with the dagger. He waited for her to understand them moved beside the hooded figure, infusing his katana with wind. Legault whispered to him, "Close your eyes, count to five, then slash forward." Legault then heard the dagger clash with the roof and turned to see Andrea launch into the air. He turned back to face the slayers and threw his sword high in the air. The next second a blinding flash of light filled the rooftop as he transformed from celestial to werewolf, then back again. He yelled out "NOW!", caught his blade, and readied himself to stab the rooftop.
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Post by Makaidos on Apr 25, 2011 10:58:30 GMT -8
Makaidos nodded and moved his sword in to position, but closing his eyes while facing his long time adversary seemed like a really bad idea. Instead he kept his eyes open until he reached 3, then shut his eyes, confident that they would be unable to do anything before Legault's plan was complete. He noticed that his sword was infused with magic of some kind, and guessed from the way Legault used wind in the past that was what he had enchanted his blade with. Guessing Legault's plan, he reached 5 and spun around and slashed his katana in a wide arc in the slayer's direction, ending in a crouch, waiting to see the results of Legault's actions.
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Post by Xanatos on Jun 26, 2011 4:46:44 GMT -8
Xanatos quickly figured out what they were attempting to do and rushed forward, rage at seeing the demon escape him once more fueling his speed. As Makaidos slashed forward Xanatos leaped over the deadly, magic infused blade and tackled Makaidos sending them both rolling across the rooftop and over the edge. Both fell together, each attempting to gain the advantage over the other, but Xanatos managed to stay on top of Makaidos when they hit the ground, using him to protect him from the long fall. Rolling off his enemy, he picked up his sword that had fallen nearby and held himself up against a wall as he recovered.
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Post by Makaidos on Jun 27, 2011 9:24:37 GMT -8
As Makaidos finished his swing, he grunted as Xanatos caught him by surprise and sent them both tumbling off the rooftop to the ground below. Realizing that Xanatos was attempting to himself to soften his landing, Makaidos fought wildly to attempt to get out from below the slayer, but failed. Makaidos landed hard enough to break the cobblestone beneath him, and heard a crack come from behind him as well as pain enveloped his senses. He probably wouldn't be able to fly away now even if he wanted to: It felt as if the landing broke at least one of his wings. Makaidos turned onto his stomach and slowly brought himself up, his body protesting every movement. Picking up his katana he turned towards the slayer, who appeared to be shaken from the fall, but in better condition than he was. He needed an escape, fast. In his condition now, he probably wouldn't be able to stand his ground in a fight with Xanatos' lackeys, much less Xanatos himself.
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Post by The Craze on Jun 28, 2011 17:19:03 GMT -8
As hell started to break loose in the festival, craze couldn't help but smile. The crowds were finally realizing what they caught into. The demented man glanced around, just in time to see the royal xanatos crash to the ground with another man. He cocked his head. There were a few guards behind him, he told them to fan out an cause havoc. Craze began sprinting toward the fight, his hood flying his head. He tore the cloak off, ran behind a stand near where xanatos was standing. A perfect message to to the land of Aragohm would be the death of their king. Craze stopped as the king leaned against a wall, readying himself for the fight with the other man. The killer wouldn't even lay a finger on him as he was no one important. Craze cracked his neck, and ran forward closing the distance on xanatos. He was only a few feet away, and then allowed his elbow to smack the king in the face. Harshly. Before he had a time to react, Craze rammed the butt of his knife into his stomach. "I'm wondering if your aware of who I am? If not, you aren't doing a very good job ruling your kingdom."
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Post by Xanatos on Jun 28, 2011 17:33:19 GMT -8
Xanatos watched Makaidos rise and readied himself to fight. Suddenly pain enveloped his senses as an unseen assailant's arm struck his face, followed by a swift strike to his stomach. He doubled over, and looked up at his attacker. "Craze...You were to be imprisoned for life! How dare you attack me!" Xanatos raised himself to his full height and readied his sword. Behind him, his two slayer allies finished descending the building and took places on either side of the madman, standing too far apart for them to be attacked at the same time. Xanatos glanced at Makaidos, who seemed to be in poor shape from the fall, and judging by the way he had struck the ground he assumed at least one of his wings were injured badly enough to prevent him from flying. However the dragon was in a posture suggesting that he was prepared to bolt at a moments notice. Especially now that Craze had decided to confront him. However, he might be able to use this to his advantage. "Your timing couldn't have been worse madman, the late dragon king's son stands behind you and I was about to send him to meet his father. But you will not stop me from killing the demon. Attack me, and it will be your last mistake." Xanatos brought his sword to position and sidestepped to prevent Makaidos' escape down one side of the alleyway, while another slayer blocked the path on the other side.
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Post by Makaidos on Jun 28, 2011 17:39:54 GMT -8
Makaidos readied himself to escape the slayer just as Craze made his move on Xanatos. Paying only slight attention to their exchange of words, he noticed the other two slayers took up positions to protect their leader, and prevent him from escaping. Pushing his back up against the wall, he held his sword loosely in his grip. Escape was not feasible at the time. He would have to wait out events and wait for an opening.
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Post by The Craze on Jun 28, 2011 17:45:13 GMT -8
Craze snorted, then doubled over from laughter. "If I had a copper for every time I've heard those words said to me, why I'd be more wealthy then you could dream!" He pulled out two small balls, and threw one to each of the guards. They instinctively caught them, and the guard in front of the alley way happened to catch the wrong one. The spikes sheared through his hands, and the guard screamed as the poison entered his body and finished off his life. Craze looked toward the over slayer, "You can drop that one, its just a child's toy." He glanced towards Makaidos "you can go." And waved him off. He returned his gaze towards Xanatos. "Him. I don't care about. If I killed him, who would care? The world wouldn't be impacted at all by his death! He's only a common merc. YOU, however, imagine the possibilities!" He took a step towards the king, "Lets do this."
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Post by Xanatos on Jun 28, 2011 17:54:49 GMT -8
The slayer angrily threw the ball to the side and moved to attack Craze, but Xanatos held out his hand. "This madman is nothing but a nuisance, do not forget that the demon's death is all that matters now. Kill him while I take care of this clown." The slayer nodded and lunged at Makaidos. Xanatos frowned and took a step towards Craze. "You are interfering with Dragon Slayer business, and threatening your king. You life is hereby forfeit, and since you are so eager to lose it, I will oblige you." Xanatos made a quick lunge at Craze and spun around, sweeping his sword towards his legs, but kept on the defensive to ready himself for anything the madman would throw at him.
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Post by The Craze on Jun 28, 2011 18:00:44 GMT -8
Craze instantly jumped back, and jumped up to avoid the blade. "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, Are you REALLY giving my this little speech?!" He ran forward, and made a fake stab towards xanato's face, knowing he'd deflect that, in a swift movement, he rolled and kicked the king in his right shin, pushing it out from under him, forcing him to the ground, Craze rolled away. "You Can't reason with me! Look around you, your "people" need you." He maniacally laughed, and swung a punch towards the kings gut.
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Post by Makaidos on Jun 28, 2011 18:01:51 GMT -8
Makaidos watched one of the slayers fall to the ground lifeless. This man who advanced on the slayer must be the one who instigated the chaos on the streets, but there was nothing that he could do to stop him. Xanatos would stand a better chance against him, and would distract him from attacking himself. Makaidos suddenly jerked to full attention as the other slayer attacked him and threw himself to the side, grunting as he landed on his hidden injured wing, and rolled to his feet. Both katana held out in readiness he cautiously moved forward and made a quick swipe at the slayer, not intending to harm but gauging his skill instead. Escape was no longer an option at this point. If he dispatched the slayer before the fight between Xanatos and Craze was over he could make a run for it.
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Post by Xanatos on Jun 28, 2011 18:07:34 GMT -8
Xanatos brought up his arm to block the attack to his face, the blade harmlessly glancing off his bracer. As Craze rolled, his leg buckled and he fell to one knee. "And once I dispose of you, there will be one less threat to my kingdom!" Xanatos shouted in response to Crazes' words. Grabbing Crazes wrist, he quickly twisted and expertly flipped Craze so he landed on his back heavily. Without hesitation, he stabbed towards his fallen enemy.
The other slayer deftly blocked the strike and moved forward in a complex series of slashes attempting to breach Makaidos' defense, finishing with a quick spin and a kick to the dragon's torso sending him stumbling back towards the wall behind him.
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Post by The Craze on Jun 28, 2011 18:12:24 GMT -8
Craze rolled to his side, and winced from the pain in his wrist. "Case you haven't noticed, there are many of YOUR people in this oh so joyous festival. Your welcome!" Craze jumped up and swung his fist down towards Xanato's face an made contact, he swung his wicked dagger towards his left elbow, and raised his own knee to connect with the royal one's stomach.
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Post by Makaidos on Jun 28, 2011 18:14:19 GMT -8
Makaidos grunted as he blocked or dodged the slayers attacks, before being caught by surprise by the kick. Holding his chest in pain, he leaned his shoulder on the wall. He was in worse shape than he originally thought, and the slayer was no novice. But he did tend to over swing on some of the more powerful attacks, providing a possible opening...if he could survive long enough to take advantage of it.
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Post by Draykos on Jun 28, 2011 19:48:22 GMT -8
Draykos entered the city gates only to be introduced to devastation and chaos. Fighting had erupted in the streets, yet nobody seemed to know who was fighting who, yet to his practiced eye, he noticed a certain uniform look to several people who seemed to be instigating the most chaos and attacking innocents. Within moments, he took in every detail and began barking out orders. "Tobias, get onto the rooftops, start taking out those who are killing civilians! Aragohm, start leading people to safety, but away from the gates!" To emphasize his point he spun around and quickly slew an attacker who had attempted to take him by surprise. "They seem to be trying to prevent people from leaving. Eliora, come with me. We're going to try to find the ringleader. This chaos bears the stench of a certain madman named Craze. Kill him, and his dogs will scatter." Without another word, Draykos expertly made his way through the crowd, quickly scanning faces for their leader. He paused for a brief moment as he recognized a slayer's uniform. Why were they here? Why now? Perhaps... He shook his head. Protecting the people was his focus right now, but he needed to be sure to stay away from the slayers, lest they recognize him. He continued through the crowd and made his way to the alleyways where the fighting was least focused and crowds of people less dense. Speed was of the essence here.
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Post by Tobias on Jun 28, 2011 19:55:09 GMT -8
Tobias quickly nodded and ran for the nearest building. Expertly scaling the walls, he quickly reached the top and jumped to the top of the small wall on the edge of the building. Drawing his bow and knocking an arrow in a single fluid movement, he sighted down the shaft and let loose. His aim was true, the arrow instantly slaying a man just about to murder a cowering woman. Drawing another, he shot arrow after arrow into the crowd, his aim unerring.
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Post by Xanatos on Jun 28, 2011 19:59:32 GMT -8
Xanatos stumbled back from the first strike, but was able to move his arm down to block the blade coming at his elbow with his bracer. Seeing Craze's knee coming towards him, he was unable to move out of the way, but moved with the strike, negating some of it's impact. Lunging forward, he struck Craze's throat with the butt of his sword, and elbowed him in the stomach. Grabbing the back of the madman's head, he thrust downward, and brought his knee up, solidly connecting with Craze's face. Spinning, he threw him towards a wall and stabbed towards Craze's stomach.
The other slayer grinned as he saw Makaidos' obvious pain and weakness. But still wary after hearing the stories of his ferocity and skill, especially when cornered. He brought his blade into a defensive position and moved towards Makaidos.
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Post by Makaidos on Jun 28, 2011 20:00:18 GMT -8
Makaidos gritted his teeth and pushed himself from the wall. He might be able to use his weakness to lull the slayer into error, but he couldn't overdo it...but not much he was doing was from acting. Feigning a sudden burst of weakness, he fell back towards the wall again, then quickly leaped forward slashing his sword at the slayer.
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Post by Aragohm on Jun 28, 2011 20:05:19 GMT -8
Without a word, Aragohm ran into the crowd, heading towards the first group of harried civilians. He jumped onto the back of one of their assailants and knocked him to the ground. Bending his legs, he absorbed the shock and rebounded, turning his momentum into a flip and grabbed another attacker. Using him to swing around, he kicked another in the face and threw the first at the final attacker. "Follow me if you want to live!" He shouted at the civilians. Running to a house, he attempted to open the door. Locked. Without another thought, he kicked the door in amidst a shower of splinters. "Quickly, inside! Block the door, and allow nobody but myself access! I'll be back with more innocents." He moved to leave but paused. Picking up a fallen sword he threw it to one of the men. "Use this to defend yourselves if need be." He ran back into the streets looking to help others.
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Post by The Craze on Jun 28, 2011 20:07:01 GMT -8
Craze coughed from the blow to his throat, and held his head after it made contact with xanato's knee. He shook his head and recovered just in time to see the tip of the deadly sword. He ducked, the sword stuck into the wall. Craze wouldn't pass up this quick advantage. He twirled behind his opponent, and wrenched up a piece of armor guarding the thigh and shoved his knife in, twisting it inside, then ripped out. Craze jumped back, and pulled out his sword strapped on his back, twirled it in his hand, blinked repeatedly to block out the pain from the damaging head blows.
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