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 Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:47 pm
Noah ran away from the two swordsmen at full speed. They were most likely bounty hunters trying to capitalize on his presence. Being out numbered he didn't care to stick around and wait for them to team up on him. They were probably searching for him now. He wasn't very fast but he had strategically planned his escape when they were both preoccupied and so he was able to get out of there safely. He hoped he wouldn't run into them again.
1/7 1 Sword Slicer
Night was beginning to fall and he was wondering if the two swordsmen had given up searching for him, he was completely lost in the West Blue and wasn't really sure where to find a decent inn to rest in. So he simply lay on the sidewalk. It was possibly the men after him had already left the West Blue it seemed to be an uneventful place and he saw no reason why two decently powerful bounty hunters would stay in this place. Strong pirates probably weren't attracted to the West Blue as they were to the other blues, it was too dull.
2/7
There was no coziness in the West Blue, the winds seemed colder and the buildings seemed more spaced out. It was in complete contrast to the small villages in the East. However compared to his birth place in this North the West Blue was far cleaner and seemingly safer. This blue just seemed dead, it became too cold for him to sleep outside and so he continued to walk until he found himself in front of a small tavern, which was glowing with life. Inside he could here people talking, possibly fellow pirates or at least fellow men.
3/7
The tavern was noisy, filled with pirates, the annoying kind. The poser type, the ones that acted extremely tough however in reality they were nothing special. He felt as though he might want to start a fight with some of them. But alas, he restrained himself, causing a scene alone was never a good idea and a real gentleman could uphold composure in any situation. He sat on a bar stool and over heard two arrogant men, no doubt lower pirates talking, almost disgraceful for them to even talk. They spoke of their vast power and wealth that they had acquired while sailing the blues.
4/7
They spoke of rookie pirates such as Noah himself, according to them they were easily killed. Noah just sat and drank from his mug quietly hearing people converse was very interesting, they often told one another what they wanted to hear. They were all actors who didn't speak the truth. It would be interesting if they actually had the courage to do something. One of them abruptly stood up and removed his katana from its sheath, he then pointed it at Noah who proceeded to look up at him.
5/7
“YOU!” shouted Noah astonished, it was them the swordsmen, they weren’t pirates at all but just the opposite bounty hunters, rogues. Noah stood up and removed his sword from its sheath. He thought about fighting for a second but then abandoned the thought, he couldn't take them both on; “Can you teach me?” asked Noah. The man nodded, “Not unless you can learn by example. I don’t help pirates” he said as he jumped into the air and pointed his sword down at Noah hoping to strike him. Noah quickly dodged. “I never said I was a pirate!” he then though for a moment since he was in the heat of battle over thinking could ruin him
6/7
He could easily learn by example provided the attacks remained that simple. He proceeded to copy the man doing the attack perfectly, it was almost too simple, being able to learn a move like that so quickly and so easily. The man was shocked, he hadn’t expected Noah to learn one of his moves at such a pace, he put his blade and bowed, “Wait, you're not a pirate? Then what are you?” Noah wasn't sure how to respond, "Um, I too am a bounty hunter, just looking for bounties and such..." he tried to sound like one but it wasn't working too well.
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:09 pm
 Technique Name: 1 Sword Style
Description: The basics of the 1-sword style. Blocking, attacking, etc.
Requirements: Must have at least one sword.
Post Length: 4 posts
1/4
Ariana walked into the Ridus Village looking around at the civilians searching for someone who looked tough and could help her but she didn't seem to find one. As she was approaching a park she unleashed the beauty of her sword holding it with both hands. People looked to her for a moment as she went into the park. A guy was there already slashing low tree branches at a rapid pace. Ariana smiled then approached the guy carefully so she wouldnt startle him.
"Excuse me..."
Ariana said politely to the man known as, "Johnny." Johnny turned around and looked at Ariana holding his blade still.
"How may I help you?"
Ariana smiled slightly then replied
"I need help learning to be a swordsman..."
Ariana was hoping he'd be of assistance. Johnny smiled looking down at Ariana.
"Sure I guess but I only know basics. Kind of learning myself I guess"
2/4
Ariana didnt seem to mind at all seeing how what ever she could learn would be enough.
"Its ok I don't mind if anything thats better. Its fresh in your head now."
Johnny smiled then held his blade out with both hands
"Okay this is an offensive way to hold your blade for when you are about to attack."
Ariana held her katana up and repeated the stance with her knees bent
"okay now when you attack you wanna be light on your feet, think light, and strike as fast as light but be light with your arms. Its not about strength its about speed and physics dynamics. Understand the blade is blade a certain way not just for cutting through humans but through air as well. How you do it is what determines power not how much physical strength you build though that would help considerably in a fight you watch a skilled swordsman with strength face a skilled swords man with no strength. One has learned not to be reliant on strength and so thye do with out. The other is overpowered one day and doesnt know what to do then. "
3/4
Ariana nodded to Johnny totally agreeing especially since she was weak. His words motivated her a bit firing her up for his training. Johnny could see her determination and decided to move on with the next lesson of basic swords man skills.
"As a swords man you need to adjust to every movement with your body, head, eyes, hands, feet, arms, and legs. Your body position allows you to dodge, build power in movements of the sword, and efficiently block. Sometimes even throw your opponent off greatly. Your head influences the direction and accuracy of everything you do. Your eyes need to keep sight of the prize yet be aware of whats around you so your mind is wide open to possibilities as a swords man. Your hands must adjust so you can hold the sword correctly for each strike for each strike is different and requires a different type of grip to secure that the blade is kept in hand. Your feet do what your hands do. They must change position to prepare for different movements that might need to be done in order to move quickly or to brace properly when striking or being struck. We do agree that standing with your feet together while parrying a sword is much more difficult then both feet spread apart and blocking a strike right?"
Ariana nodded slightly once then Johnny continued to speak
"Good, your arms need to be positioned. Longer extensions allowing in dept strikes and weaker blocks. More bent arms will give a stronger strike block but a disadvantage in reach. These differences are brought by the muscles use. The muscles are tightly together there for less range of movement. How far your arms extend varies on what you are doing. This also applies to the legs as they too control how your reach works and how stabile you are. Something that can be taught but is better learned through experience."
Johnny was done explaining and thought Ariana was quite ready to learn hands on now.
4/4
"Well I think thats all I can really say to you about this. The rest is mostly hands on and eying things."
Johnny turned to Ariana still holding his blade offensively towards her.
"Ready?"
Ariana nodded once slightly looking to him. She already knew this stuff he was telling her its just she never got the experience to test and learn how to use her blade in a real situation. They faced off against each other for awhile with Ariana being on his level it made good practice for them both. After a long period of battle they both sat down and rested on a bench. Most of the things in the park destroyed. Ariana sighed knowing the police would show soon since this usually happened to her. She got up and thanked Johnny then ran off in search of a new instructor
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:58 pm
Technique Name: Rapier Style
Description: The user learns the art of fencing, which is a weak offense but a great defensive art.
Requirements: The user must have a sword.
Post Length: 6 posts
1/6
Ariana stops running a bit further down by a vacant open lot of land and rests panting and breathing heavily. She lacked good stamina since she never really required it until now. She felt weird for a slight moment as she bent over with hands on knees panting. She decided to look over her shoulders for a moment to find a guy with a fencing sword directly behind her. She turned to him with an eyebrow risen giving him an awkward look that would require some explanation on his half.
"um...can I help you?"
The guy laughed removing his fencing helmet
"I am Pin. I noticed you jogging and figured I'd join in but then you stopped and yeah..."
Ariana began to breath regularly now catching her breath.
"I wasnt jogging I was running my a** off"
The guy laughed then replied
"Ah I see. Well I jog a good 6 miles in the morning then train"
Ariana tilted her head aside and looked at his blade
"uh...fencing?"
Pin nodded once slightly then put his helmet back on
"I think I should finish up. Sorry to be a bother"
2/6
He then jogged off leaving Ariana to think for a moment. Soon he'd find her behind him running while he jogged.
"tagging along I see?"
Pin said seeing Ariana at the corner of his eye noticing her struggle he slowed the pace to something comfortable for her. She felt so releieved he had done that then spoke to him as they jogged
"Well I need training in fighting styles moves exercise and etc. I was hoping I could shadow you today"
Pin smiled under his helmet then nodded. They jogged for a good 55 minutes completing 6 mile jog. Normally for Pin its take around a half an hour but with Ariana he had to slow down and take breaks.
3/6
At the end of the six miles they'd end up at a training spot where Pin attended often. They walked inside a dojo like area with polished wooden floors, mirrored walls, and plenty of room along with equipment.
"Well as a fencer you really dont need much strength, its all foot work, wits, and reaction. The must of being a swords man but beyond this there is more and without it there is less. You see as your friend was explaining the foundations of the body really determine the out come of every motion and ultimately your fight. Well it seemed you picked it up but you need some training. He did part of the teaching for me I guess but training with someone of a low level wont get you as far as training with a pro. So lets go."
Pin took out his blade and held it with one hand to Ariana
"See in fencing we use a lighter blade, requiring only one hand, swift wrist movement, swift arm movement, and pretty much the whole body. Also there is no side stepping. Its only back and forth movement which is why you'll notice fencers outside of fencing feel privileged to be able to move freely."
4/6
Ariana took out her sword holding it with both hands out to Pin. Pin laughed placing his free hand on the tip of her blade pushing it down.
"No no thats a big dis advantage on my part and in away yours. Here take this"
Pin said walking away and returning with a fencing sword for Ariana to use. Ariana took the rather light blade holding it up to her face and staring at it.
"Kind of slim but the handle is nice and it is a nice change from a katana."
She said pointing it out at Pin with one hand on the handle. Pin smirked doing the same as he spoke
"now remember everything light and swift also continuous movement. This sword wasnt meant for power but for swiftness and pokes of death."
Ariana's eyes focused on the point of the sword and she gulped
5/6
"um dont you think I might need a fencing outfit to protect myself?"
Pin looked at her from head to toe noticing she need an outfit period she was practically naked.
"Don't worry about it my control is great, but if you'd like so you feel more comfortable then sure"
Ariana didnt want to take his word for it knowing even experts slip up sometimes
"yeah I'd feel much better with a suit to protect."
Pin took his suit off and handed it to Ariana watching her put it on along with the helmet. After wards they both took a stance and Ariana went at him after a long period of no movement
6/6
Ariana was a bit vicious for this style and ended up getting stuck in the chest after her first strike. Pin smiled then backed up looking at her
"Remember be graceful. Think of it as art and you cant lose"
Ariana took her sword and began swinging quickly but lightly with quick foot work she got closer and closer to landing a hit but his level was too high. By the end of the day when they were done Ariana hadnt land a single strike but had grown so much from the experience.
"very nice Ariana"
Pin said to her though she was nowhere near him she was decent for a rookie. Ariana smiled slightly not taking him serious when he said that
"yeah right I suck"
Ariana began to slip out of the fencing uniform siiting on the ground looking up to Pin as he spoke
"Well you didnt think you'd be as good as me after one day did you?"
Ariana smiled uneasy then replied
"I guess not..."
She stood up and looked to him
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:47 pm
Technique Name: Joker Illusion
Description: The user can seemingly disappear and reappear in the eyes of the opponent. In reality, the user has just escaped the opponent's attention for a second. Note: This is not a Stealth Walk related move.
Requirements: None
Post Length: 7 posts
1/7
"Well thanks for the help but fencing really isnt my thing. Do you know anything that'd help me in the pirate world. Something unique"
Ariana requested not too thrilled about fencing but seeing how itd help her in the long run.
"actually I have just the thing. What do you think about being able to disappear and reappear before your opponent?"
Ariana thought about it for a split second then lost track of Pin herself.
"what the...?"
She said a bit confused looking around. WHen she looked back in front of her there stood Pin himself with a wide smile on his face
"so whats your answer?"
Ariana scratched her head clueless to what just happened"eh...howd you do that?"
She asked in a puzzled voice
2/7
"Well theres numerous ways of doing it. One can be to simply create a diversion with something simple or for our stubborn and paranoid people a complicated distraction or something so simple that it isnt being thought of too much. Then there s away to perform this strictly in a fight for no ones taking their eye off you in a battle unless its something good which you really wont have time to pull off. So there has to be a time where you can seize the moment and move quickly. Its like fencing without rules. Stay light on your feet with out sound and moving rapidly but anywhere you want rather than back and forth."
Pin bent over to pick up his outfit and Ariana began thinking about what was being said.
"So do you want to learn how to do this?"
Pin said from behind Ariana. She turned around startled
"can you not do that?"
Ariana asked a bit annoyed by that not liking to be scared.
3/7
Pin laughed a bit looking to Ariana then hung up his fencing suit. Ariana sighed then finally gave her reply
"yes I want to learn how to do that...what is it called?"
Pin smiled then turned back to Ariana and began walking towards her
"It's known as joker illusion. It's nothing special kind of like the name its an illusion of the mind. Your really just slipping the human mind for a moment through simple movements and distractions, watch. I'm going to punch you in the face and that should be good enough for me to slip you for a while"
Ariana looked at him strange not sure if she heard him right and calmly said
"Wah?"
Pin threw a punch to Ariana's face and she flinched holding her arms up but not feeling a punch. She opened an eye and looked to find he was gone
4/7
"haha okay I see."
Ariana laughed a bit as she spoke turning around expecting Pin to be there
"You may notice but theres so much you can do in a mere 2-3 secs then you forget the mind has to catch on then send signals the right signals which if your smart you'll plan and theyll have reacted but you'll be a step ahead then they'll have to react again. Of course you have to think strategic but there will be those moments you fail. Either way at this point you have an advantage. SOmetimes even to the point that itll be too late for your opponent to prevent certain things from occurring."
Ariana smiled understanding from the previous little stunt he pulled on her. The sad part was she was the victim of this for when she turned around he wasnt there and she had no clue where this voice was coming from.
5/7
"Ah cool...so can you stop hiding? It's kind of hard to learn with out the instructor being here."
Ariana said looking around but not spotting him at all. The suit hanging on the wall began to move then hopped down. Ariana rubbed her eyes and took another look. Pin laughed at Ariana's reaction and took the suit off and hung it up again.
"sorry you have to be a constant victim of this technique but I just want to make sure you understand what it really is.
Ariana started laughing hysterically not believing she actually missed that. Pin laughed with her for a moment then reappeared behind her and spoke
"Okay, in order to this you must observe potential and realistic possibilities. Like one of these mirrors falling off the wall"
Ariana turned around and thought about the mirrors actually falling
6/7
"Now do you know how'd you convince some one of this?"
Pin asked waiting for reply. Ariana stayed quiet for a moment
"uh...no?"
Pin laughed then kicked one foot back shattering the mirror behind him.
"Well something like that would work. Sometimes you have to make things happen to trick someone into thinking it happened. Anything to grab that attention. How distracted do you think the owner of this place would be by that? I'd have killed them by then and simply tipy toed or walked away without sound."
Ariana shrugged in reply not having much to say
"Okay then show me how else you'd create a distraction based off what I just showed you"
7/7
Ariana looked around for a moment seeing a few people. Her mind started thinking bizarre thoughts of distractions but non appropriate for the situation. Ariana sighed thinking of something else but it didnt seem worth it either but she did it any. Pin waited seeing she had a bit of trouble thinking this through. As he went to speak and give a suggestion Ariana pulled the string to her bikini causing him to freeze up for a moment. Ariana then ran off into the bathroom with her clothes and dressed. When Ariana came back in it seemed he was still frozen in place.
"um...I have to go...bye"
Ariana said in an uneasy voice then ran off
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:30 pm
Technique Name: Spiritual Calm
Description: The user cannot attack on the turn that this technique was used. The user prepares and puts themselves in a "meditative" mode. In the following post, the user cannot be knocked out or die. Although, the user will still feel any pain afflicted on them and can still receive wounds. This attack can only be used once per battle
Requirements:none
Post Length: 6 posts
1/6
Ariana felt really awkward after what she had just done. She started to joke about it then took it a bit farther and stepped into a church. She saw a priestess getting beat up by a group of men but she wasn't fighting back. Ariana's mouth opened a bit as she watched them beat the crap out of her and when they finally found the money from collection they stabbed her in the stomach. Ariana took her blade out and ran down the path to the front of the church passing pews rapidly. She slashed their throats cutting their heads off clean. She then rushed over to the girl and held her up seeing her harmed but it seemed she'd make it. Ariana took care of the wound her self being a junior doctor.
2/6
During the process the priestess came to and looked at Ariana and ll the dead bodies. She started to go out again but Ariana slapped her cheeks a bit dipped her in the holy water where people were baptized to awaken her. SHe coughed to an awakening seeing Ariana noticing she had been dipped. She freaked out a bit
"Omg you didnt just dip me in the holy water did you!?"
Ariana smiled uneasily and replied in a soft tone
"um...yes?"
The girl hopped up and began yelling
"I've already been baptized omg im not supposed to be in the water unless I'm baptizing people!!!"
Ariana shrugged then decided to apologize not realizing it was that serious
"SorryI just wanted to help I didnt know it was so serious"
3/6
The girl sighed just happy to be alive and not losing the money.
"Well what am I going to do now? You just committed man slaughter and I can't just ignore what happened. I was stabbed, my church has been ruined, and it wouldnt make sense to lie for your sake but I'd feel guilty calling the cops. I'll wait till you leave...go!"
She told her but Ariana stayed receiving a strange look
"Are you trying to get arrested?"
Ariana smiled slightly then replied
"No its just I wanted to know how you were able to take that strike. Besides the police never had luck catching me anyway. Also you never told me your name itd be nice if you did. I did save you"
Maya sighed then replied
"my name is maya and I'm a strong believer in god. He is why I lived through that. By believing in him I'm able to calm my nerves remain peaceful and try coping with the situation.
4/6
Ariana rose an eyebrow looking at Maya then said
"Well my names Ariana and I think you would've died if I hadnt come in"
Maya was insulted by Ariana's statement it made feel as if Ariana was saying god wasnt the one who saved her
"well you dont look like someone who'd normally go to church whats your explanation for your appearance at this church?"
Ariana was quiet knowing it was mere luck she had come.
"I didnt think so"
Maya said simply opening a back door
"Now hurry and go before the police come. I'm saving you because god would want me to do that.
Ariana looked to Maya with a face showing some sign of sadness and depression
5/6
Maya closed the door and sighed looking at Ariana walking over to her.
"Whats wrong?"
Maya asked sitting next to Ariana. Ariana looked to Maya and sighed
"Well I just figured maybe you were right. Like I came in here to make a joke but then I saw this and I guess that was too out of the ordinary to not be god. Maya smiled seeing Ariana become a believer but was still confused to as why she was depressed
"Whats wrong though? I'm perfectly fine but id be better if u left before I have to call the police"
Ariana shook her head laughing feeling unsure about asking maya her upcoming question
"well I am glad I believe now, I'm glad you're okay, and I'm not worried about police but I wanted to know how to do what you did. That meditation seemed very powerful and effective and I want to learn."
6/6
Maya smiled warmly to Ariana and stood up then took Ariana's hand helping her up.
"I guess I can teach you. It is my duty as a priestess to help others positively and what better way. Especially after the big step you took today it'd seem like the right thing to do."
Ariana smiled then awaited directions
"Well its a spiritual calm so you have to have complete faith that god will protect you even when things get out of hand. Also you cant be a wreck you have to maintain your composure. It is basically a meditation of clearing your mind of everything but god"
Ariana had meditated before so she understood the basis of the idea. The police came in and saw Ariana and Maya together
"Freeze!"
They yelled Ariana looked back at the mess then the police then to Maya then to the police again. Maya froze then whispered to Ariana
"keep the faith and you should be fine. With that Ariana turned to Maya and held her katana to her throat. The police began yelling trying to convince Ariana to stop. Ariana winked at Maya and ran out the back door escaping.
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:31 pm
Technique Name: Something Left To Gain
Description: The user puts his/herself in a certain mindset, which causes the user to believe that there is still a reason to continue. The pain the user takes will be greatly reduced by their body will still be as brittle as they get wounded making this technique dangerous.
Requirements: The user must know Spiritual Calm.
Post Length: 7 posts
1/7
Later on that night Ariana returned to the church to check up on Maya. She looked into the church seeing the police still there with Maya questioning her. Maya was telling the truth until it got to the part about knowing Arian and having anything to do with her. Ariana didn't blame her though knowing it wouldve been a problem later down the road for her. The church was closed down and chalk marks were placed. Maya then walked home and Ariana stalked waiting for her to open her door
"hi maya"
Ariana said startling Maya causing her to drop her keys. She looked to Ariana and sighed a sigh of relief picking up her keys and opening the door then waited with the dor open staring aat Ariana
"well you get in"
Ariana smiled then walked inside and Maya came in after locking the door. They took off their shoes and went upstairs into Maya's room.
2/7
"Give me a minute I want to shower before we sit and chat. I'm kind of still blood and smell sweaty from the struggle."
Ariana nodded as Maya went out the room after turning the tv on for Ariana to view. Ariana knew she stunk as well and sat on the ground because she didnt want to ruin Maya's furniture. In a few minutes Maya was out and in her Pjs and slippers. Maya looked at Ariana
"You could use a shower your self no offense"
Ariana smiled looking up to Maya who smeeled very nice
"Yeah I could but I wouldnt feel right. You've been so nice and I dont wanna ruin your tub. I havent bathed in days and im sure itll show in your tub."
Maya laughed and showed Ariana to the bathroom
3/7
Ariana smiled following Maya. She was given a towel, a bathing ball, shampoo, body wash, lotion, and roll on. Ariana closed the door and showered then came out wrapped in the towel due to Maya washing her "clothes" she had taken off. After a while Maya came back up with the clothes and Ariana put it on. Ariana didnt have much to cover her body so Maya also gave her pink Pjs. Ariana was greatful following Maya into her room and they watched tv.
"Thankyou for everything Maya"
Ariana said showing appreciation. Maya smiled jumping on her bed and looking at the tv
"No problem I think I owed you after saving me and you arent a bad person and I feel comfortable around you"
Ariana smiled looking to Maya
4/7
"Are you hungry thirsty?"
Ariana wasnt the type to accept much from people so she said
"no thankyou I'm fine"
But then her stomach rumbled and gave her away. Maya smiled then went down stairs making a large bowl of pop corn and brought up some drinks. Ariana blushed a bit feeling embarrassed and Maya placed the bowl on the bed.
"You dont have to lie to me you know. I understand if youre hungry. According to your story you havent eaten in days. Your bodies going to weaken"
Ariana's body weakened a long time ago before she had went on this voyage but now she was really weak and the fish lived off she wasnt even eating it was just for money purposes to afford to travel
"I'm sorry I'm just not used to hospitality not even in my own house and you've given so much already it feels weird to take."
5/7
Maya smiled and took some pop corn
"Well I'm here to do what ive been doing so dont worry besides you're the reason I'm alive to be able to do all this so eat away. Also dont be afraid to lay on my bed we'll be sharing it tonight its the only one I have."
Ariana smiled feeling awkward but knowing Maya was just being friendly
"hmm thats gonna feel awkward. I'll sleep on the floor or the couch. I dont wanna make you feel weird"
Maya laughed
"Ariana relax you are really jumpy. You can sleep on my bed I'll take the couch and thats final. Lets not worry about that yet lets just enjoy the moment and watch..."
Maya changed the channel
"ONE PIECE!"
Ariana laughed and got on the bed next to Maya putting the bowl between them. She thought she'd just get over the queer feeling and watch tv. They talked and watched the marathon having a good time
6/7
After awhile tv got boring and they played games and began painting each others nails. As Ariana was painting Maya's nails she went back to the church topic.
"um Maya?"
Ariana said in a soft voice
"yes Ari?"
Maya said waiting for a whiel for Ariana to get what she had to say off her chest.
"About that whole getting stabbed and believing in god thing."
Ariana paused for a moment as she continued to paint Maya's nails
"mhm?"
Maya sounded eager to hear what Ariana had to say
"well you know how you kept faith and you said you used that whole faith thing in god?"
Ariana paused waiting for Maya to confirm
"yes?"
Ariana then continued
"well how do you do it exactly I mean what keeps you going? Like thats a lot of pain and I never had a reason to believe in god till now. WHat got you to keep pushing through all that?"
7/7
Maya smiled looking at Ariana and Ariana looked back into her eyes.
"Ariana when I was going through all that I was thinking of god and everything I loved. Things I loved to do like now. I'm helping you and we're having fun. I have something left to gain and after doing all this stuff I have learned that I have gained it and all I had to do was keep faith and live through a horrible experience but it was worth meeting you and us becoming friends. Ariana began to tear at the eyes feeling touched by Maya's words and remembering the hate she had felt and the days that had past where she was alone and now she was finally somewhere with someone feeling like she belonged but she knew she couldnt stay
"Ariana if you'd like you can stay you're always welcomed"
Ariana wiped the tears from her eyes and looked to Maya
"Thankyou Maya you're the best but I have dream to venture the world and thats what I plan to stick to."
MAya smiled and hugged Ariana
"well wish you luck and Don't forget I'm here for you."
Ariana smiled then yawned
"Well I guess you aught to go to bed now"
Ariana nodded feeling tired
"yeah I guess I'm a bit exhausted"
Maya went to get up but Ariana grabbed her wrist
"no its ok...I feel ok with it now. I just didnt know you before besides the couch is kinda hard"
Maya laughed then turned off the lights and turned on the tv. They watched tv until they both fell asleep and the timer had turned the tv off
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:59 am
Technique Name: Hunting the Prey
Description: The user becomes more aware of their surroundings, which is helpful when trying to find a hidden opponent a little easier. They also adapt more appropriately to their surroundings, taking note of certain features.
Requirements: None
Post Length: 4 posts
1/4
Ariana gets out of bed leaving Maya to sleep then goes into the bathroom brushes her teeth and leaves for an early morning jog. As she's jogging she passes the training spot where Pin had taken her and takes a peek inside to see if he was in there and training. She saw some movement looking into the little store but wasnt sure if it was Pin. She squinted looking a bit hard not noticing that she was being watched as well from a tree branch.
"hmm I wonder if he'll feel strange if I walk in there? I don't think I can."
Ariana sighed turning around but feeling a wet pair of eyes glued on her. She looked around a bit and couldnt help but notice the obvious guy in the tree
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"um excuse what are you doing?"
The guy stayed quiet holding the tree twig in front of his face apparently he thought she was talking to someone else and continued to spy. Ariana began to climb up the tree and sat next to the guy and he sat still. She tapped his shoulder and the guys eyes slid over to the side.
"you know you are visible right?"
Ariana asked turning to the guy straddling on the branch. The guy sighed looking to Ariana then replied.
"Well I was trying to build on my ability to stay hidden but apparently I'm not such a great hider. I don't think I'm going to become a great pirate this way."
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Ariana smiled hearing great and pirate in one sentence
"Well I can teach you to hide if you teach me a few things, deal?"
The man shook hands and as they went to release he fell off the tree into a bush. Ariana looked down and called to the man
"Are you okay?"
She asked looking down then climbing down the tree immediately. The guy stood and dusted himself off.
"yes, I'm fine. Well since you're going to teach me to hide. I'll teach you how to find. This is called hunting the prey. It is using your observation skills in order to find someone and judging by how quick you caught onto me you should have no problems finding me."
Needle said taking Ariana's hands and covering her eyes with them. He rushed off then hid and began to throw his voice.
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"Use your knowledge of this area and try finding me. Remember keep your eyes wide as well as the rest of your senses. You know what things should be like even if you've never been there. You wouldn't smell berries in a desert, you wouldn't see camel prints in a rain forest, and you wouldn't hear a human talking under water. Something funny is going on find it."
Ariana shrugged thinking about what was said as they were being said.
'Smell sweaty human with a hint of deodorant, mmm I can feel him staring so he has to be in sights view....'
Ariana looked around and saw mud foot prints leading to a tree. She followed them to the tree hoping he wasnt so bad at hiding that he chose to hide in a tree again. Ariana looked up the tree but didnt find a thing but the scent got stronger meaning she was getting close then she heard rustling and looked to her side at the bush.
"hmmm"
Ariana kicked the bush that had arms and out of the other side came Needles.
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:25 am
Technique Name: Nothing To Lose
Description: The user find the will to continue, regardless of critical or lethal wounds, such as poison, broken body parts, etc. This does not ignore the fact the wounds are still there. The user is aware of their wounds when performing this technique, and must rest if the wounds become too extensive.
Requirements: The user must know Hunting the Prey.
Post Length: 6 posts
1/6
When needles flew out of the bush his legs rolled over his head a few times and his ribs were broken but didnt puncture his ribs but they did rip threw his skin. Ariana's eyes widened staring at the injury and rushing to him.
"oh my gosh I'm so sorry"
Ariana was convinced now that she was a cluts. She sighed and figured she had to help him to the hospital, but then Needles stood up by himself and looked down at his ribs and clinching his teeth trying to bare with the pain as blood trickled down all over his clothes and the bone stuck through his shirt.
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Ariana covered her mouth and and stared tears forming. Needles laughed a bit coughing up blood. He could see she was concerned and wasnt a bit angry with her.
"Don't worry I've been through worse. This isnt much to me especially with nothing to lose. Why do you think I'm a pirate? I live for this kind of stuff"
Needles said sliding Ariana's hands off her face.
"You arent too tough for someone trying to become a pirate"
Ariana sighed knowing he was right but she also knew she didnt want to be a pirate she was doing it so she'd be able to keep up with her crew.
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"yeah I know but I'm going to be the doctor"
Ariana said and immediately after Needles spoke
"You still need to be tough. You don't think you're going to see blood when you are fixing up patients and crew members? Also you'll be attacked as well. Actually you'll be the prime target. They won't want a doctor saving people now would they? See you probably will have to do more killing than your crew for all you know. Every crew member whether they be chef, mop boy, or doctor still takes part in this battle so dont count yourself out."
Ariana frowned thinking about how difficult this would become especially after now believing in God.
"yeah you're right..."
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"yes I know I'm right..."
Needles stopped gasping feeling his ribs really splitting his side. He wanted to hold it but knew itd hurt more and he'd only get blood on himself so he toughed it out and smiled to Ariana to show her that he was okay and could deal with any pain.
"Are you sure you don't want to go to the hospital?"
Ariana asked looking to him and feeling sorry
"yes, I do but not until I teach you the most important technique I've learned so far"
Ariana tilted her head to one side and put on a puzzled face to match.
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"heh heh...its more of a lesson than a technique something you have to find importance in for yourself. I call it, "Nothing to lose." When you do things put your heart into it and don't back away. Fight for what you believe and see it through even if you have to die for it to happen. This is why I am still standing here. I made it my decision to do what I want how I want when I want and I want to finish teaching you then become a pirate. If I cant do it I'm dying trying and I'm going to push through to make it atleast half way....do you understand"
6/6
Ariana smiled then helped Needles seeing everyone in this region had their own mind set to help them through their struggles. These were the toughest struggles Ariana has witnessed in her life and seeing them use these different things started to build her spirit and mentality as a pirate. She'd live by these people's beliefs and stick to it for she knew it was the key to help her succeed through it all. As they got near the hospital Needles passed out from blood loss but he'd be okay. Ariana left him at the emergency room watching them take him away and once out of sight she left
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 7:09 am
Technique Name: Crouching Strike
Description: The user crouches low and launches themself forward to deliver a straight, low attack. This technique is quite rapid and can deal a fair amount of damage. This technique can be used with short edged weapons, such as daggers or claws in order to deal more damage.
Requirements: None
Post Length: 5 posts
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The next day Ariana woke up and brushed her teeth then went off for a jog past the hospital. As she passed Needles looked out the window seeing her pass then yelled out to her to catch her attention wanting her to come and visit. Ariana looked back then ran inside the hospital and got a visiting tag then went up to Needles room on the 3rd floor of the building. She walked into his room and saw him standing by the window still. He turned around hearing the door and saw Ariana enter the room and smiled.
2/5
"heh heh thanks for visiting."
Needles said a bit happy she had come to check up on her. He was already missing the out doors and it had only been day since he'd been in here. The injury wasn't something that stopped him from doing what he did but the doctors didnt want him to. Ariana smiled thinking he was mad at her but didnt think about it too much. She took a seat in one of the chairs next to the tv and in front of the bed and smiled happy to he was okay
"Yeah I figured it'd be the least I could do figuring I put you here..."
Needles laughed a bit
"Well thats okay I called you here to teach you one last move so you can teach me to hide better"
3/5
Ariana had a strange facial expression on that hinted confusion with a bit of surprised. She was wondering why he'd want to teach her anything after what just happened. She didnt question him aloud but in her knowing she really wanted to learn this technique what ever it was simply because that who she was. Not only did she want to learn this move because she was eager to learn but because Needles felt it was something beneficial to her and she knew he'd lead her in the right path.
4/5
So whats the move?"
Ariana asked expecting it to be some cool tough bad assed move after seeing how tough Needles was yesterday. Ariana hopped out of her seat and smiled a bit jumpy but all of it being from excitement. Needles smiled kind of feeling back he was about to crush her for the move was a simple tactic but a very effective one. He walked towards Ariana then ducked low and leaped into Ariana hugging her legs and keeping close firmly gripping her and tackling her onto the hospital bed. Ariana was stunned in fear being she thought he was getting her back for what she did. Not only did it occur so quickly that she wasnt prepared but she also felt she deserved what ever was going to happen. Needles got off of her and looked down at her as she looked up to him.
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After the long pause and slight smile from Needles Ariana noticed he wasn't doing anything and sat up. She sighed recovering from the rush then stood to her feet. Needles took a few steps back to give her a little room since he stood so close to the bed after slamming her on the bed.
"So thats it?"
Ariana asked not expecting the technique to be so common. Needles laughed a bit seeing her disappointment and replied with a simple
"yes, now try it. WHat you want to do is lower your stance greatly, hug the legs closing the gap with your chest and use your legs to thrust into the person. Its most done with a short bladed weapon which I noticed you didn't have so I gave you the grappling alternative. You may strike the threw the legs if you want but when practicing on me do the grappling alternative. You already broke my ribs. Ariana smiled uneasy and said
"Sorry..."
Needles laughed and took a fighting stance
"Its okay just try the move so I can go to bed"
Ariana leaped forward in a low position and tackled Needles back to the ground. She then let go and stood up and helped Needles up.
"Yeah that was good"
The guards came in seeing Ariana tackle the patient. Ariana stared as did Needles. Then Identifying her as the criminal in the church and at the park they told her to
"Freeze!"
Ariana jumped out the window and left Needles to deal with it
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 7:43 am
Ariana returned to Maya's house and walked inside. She took a shower and prepared to leave. Maya gave her a few snacks to take along and made sure Ariana was fed before she left.
Ariana thanked Maya giving her a hug and headed out the door to continue her journey and quest as a pirate. She had gotten so far and was traveling like she dreamed but the most beautiful places were yet to be adventured.
Ariana figured she'd go fishing one last time before she left the West completely though. So she got her gear ready and headed to the river.
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:28 pm
----- イくぜ！ --Hisao slowly made his way towards the dojo located just north of Ridus Village, trying to get a feel for his knew sandals. They fit, he just wasn't used to wearing sandals. Kusetsu on the other hand was perfect in his opinion. It had the perfect height and length, and he could only wait until he could test the blade. He sat down next to a nearby pond; knees on the ground and toes supporting him up. He took several deep breaths, trying to clear his mind. Although Ridus Village was full of bounty hunters and whatnot, it was a pretty nice town. Hisao had heard two skilled Swordsmen/bounty hunters trained from time to time at this dojo.(One Sword Style)
(1/4 posts) Hisao just sat there in a traditional sitting stance, slowly breathing, thinking about his past. He thought about all of the people he and met, and how they had an impact on his life. Shanks in particular had a powerful impact on his life and hoped to be as strong as him some day. He slowly opened his eyes and stood up. He then turned and started walking towards the dojo. He wondered if they were even in there, but knew there was only one way to find out. Hisao kicked off his sandals and stepped into the dojo, coming face to face with Johnny and Yosaku who were training with heavy-weight wooden swords on straw dummies.(One Sword Style)
(2/4 posts) Hisao slowly walked into the dojo, his eyes watching the two Bounty Hunters, Johnny and Yosaku. They had just finished their practicing on the dummies and now were talking with one of the sensei who taught there. Hisao sat down and waited, putting his hands on his knees while he sat. After several minutes of talking, the sensei bowed and left, leaving Hisao, Johnny, and Yosaku the only people in the room. Hisao had almost fallen asleep while he waited. The two men were definitely Bounty Hunters. Just their aura gave them away. Well, that, and the fact that Wanted Posters were falling out of their jackets with every step they took.(One Sword Style)
(3/4 posts) Hisao stood up by pushing on his knees with his hands, and the two. He walked over to them and asked if they could start training. Johnny and Yosaku looked at each other for a few seconds before turning to face Hisao and nodding. The young Swordsman was glad that it hardly took anything to convince them to train him. Unlike Shanks, who pretty much tried to kill him for the majority of the training. Johnny said he would teach him first and the two walked over to another room, built for sparring. Johnny drew his blade, and Hisao drew Kusetsu. Johnny then started to teach Hisao how to properly wield one sword.(One Sword Style: Complete!)
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:00 pm
----- イくぜ！ --Johnny quickly went over the basics of using a single blade with combat. Taking about five minutes, he told Hisao enough to get him through. Hisao now knew how to hold Kusetsu properly, as well as how to swing, block, counter, and everything. Hisao hadn't even broken a sweat from the exercise, though it really wasn't that tough. He then turned and asked Johnny to teach him the next technique. Johnny agreed and began explaining it. He said it was call One Sword Thrust, and it was a fast slash into the opponent. Johnny and Hisao walked over to the sparring dummies so they could practice.(One Sword Thrust)
(1/5 posts) Hisao and Johnny quickly reached the dummies and Johnny said he would demonstrate the technique. There were four dummies, each one made of straw and tatami mats and were shaped like a human torso. He stood five feet or so away from the dummy. He then charged, pulling his blade back and stabbing it into the dummy's chest when he was within a foot of it. He drew his blade out of the dummy and told Hisao to try. Hisao did the same as Johnny, standing five feet away, then charging at the dummy with his blade pulled back. Kusetsu met little resistance as it plunged into the straw human and then cut through with ease.(One Sword Thrust)
(2/5 posts) Hisao thrusted his blade forward, piercing the dummy in the head as straw and other materials spewed out of the wound. A bit higher than he wanted, but it was still a kill shot. Hisao drew the blade out of the dummy's face, a bit displeased with his inability to aim correctly. Hisao decided he would try again. Pulling the blade back, he thrusted it forward again, piercing a bit left of the heart, so he decided to try once more and got the heart. He looked over at Johnny, who had the same facial expression. That was when Johnny came up with the great idea of making the training session into a sparring session.(One Sword Thrust)
(3/5 posts) Johnny and Hisao went outside the dojo so they wouldn't damage the building when they fought. They then worked out the rules for the training session. They obviously agreed on no kill shots, and the goal was for Hisao to use each new techniques he was being taught while fighting. Hisao and Johnny walked away from each other, then turned around to face one another. They both then got into fighting stances, Hisao slightly turned to the right with his left foot forward and right one to his side, both knees bent. He blade was held sideways in a blocking position. Johnny was in a similar stance, but with opposite footing and he held the blade out.(One Sword Thrust)
(4/5 posts) Hisao waited for Johnny to start the match, and as soon as he did, Hisao dashed at him, all the kicks he had learned had greatly increased his speed. He spun to the right and brought his blade at Johnny's side, but it was blocked. Johnny then swung his sword, pushing Hisao back. Johnny then took the offensive, jumping forward and slashing at Hisao. Hisao was able to dodge and block every attack. The two locked swords and Hisao saw this as his chance. He spun their blade around and preformed a counter, throwing Johnny's blade high above his head. He then thrusted his own sword forward, stopping it a few inches from his neck.(One Sword Thrust: Complete!)
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:57 pm
----- イくぜ！ --Hisao pulled the blade away from Johnny's throat and flicked it to his side, simulating flicking the Bounty Hunter's blood off his blade, before sheathing it. A small smirk was on his face, partially because it was an awesome sword fight, and partially because he was very happy at how well Kusetsu felt and moved. It had a decent-sized tang, meaning it curved back by about an inch or two, so it could cut through more with less effort, and the blade itself was the perfect length and very strong for it's size and weight, blocking each of Johnny's techniques with ease. The sword didn't make the Swordsman, but it certainly helped.(One Sword Cutter)
(1/6 posts) Hisao wiped the little amount of sweat he had off of his forehead with the left sleeve of his open black keikogi. He then asked Johnny to describe and demonstrate the next technique. Johnny said he would and started. He said that it was called One Sword Cutter, and it was a single slash in a complete three hundred and sixty rotation, which could hit several opponents at once, which could and would prove to be very useful later on in life. Overall, it sounded like a decent technique to Hisao. After his training with Shanks, Hisao's drive and ability had began to increase exponentially, as if his attitude had awakened some of his lost memories.(One Sword Cutter)
(2/6 posts) Johnny then walked over to the dummies again and got ready, holding his blade with both hands and facing it at the side. His feet were spread, and that's what Hisao focused on in the beginning. Footing was one of the most important things in Swordsmanship. You could have the best blade in the world, but if you couldn't walk correctly with it, it was just a waste of steel. Unless you could fly or something. After getting into the stance, Johnny spun around, the blade hitting three of the dummies around him before he stopped in the same position he started in. Each dummy had a horizontal slash wound on their chests.(One Sword Cutter)
(3/6 posts) Johnny then stepped away and said to Hisao that he should practice the technique before they fought. The technique took a bit more practice than the others due to the spinning. Hisao agreed and walked over to the dummies. He slowly got into his fighting position, drawing Kusetsu with his muscles relaxed, then with a flex muscles, got into the proper stance. He took a deep breath, positioning himself close to the dummies, but not too close. He exhaled and spun himself, Kusetsu held outwards. He felt it hit two dummies, and he stopped himself by putting pressure on one foot.(One Sword Cutter)
(4/6 posts) After finishing practicing the technique once and hitting two of the three dummies, Hisao turned to face Johnny after the wave of dizziness passed. He stood in the same position as the last fight of theirs, but had the katana at a slight angle now. Johnny nodded and got into his fighting style position. The two just stood there for several moments, looking into each others' eyes, studying each other for any openings they were about to create. Then suddenly, the two took off, locking blades in the middle. Hisao had his blade on it's side, so Johnny's blade's sharp side was against Hisao's blade's flat side.(One Sword Cutter)
(5/6 posts) Sparks were created from the friction of the two steel blades as they rubbed against each other as their handlers put their strength into them. Hisao tilted his blade down and Johhny's followed, hitting the ground. Hisao then jumped back while Johnny was trying to pull his blade from the ground. He took a deep breath and spun himself around, Kusetsu pointed outwards. Johnny saw the technique and with one strong tug pulled his blade out of the ground and blocked the attack. Hisao pulled his blade away and slowly sheathed it, his thumb wiping the dirt off the blade, before bowing to Johnny.(One Sword Cutter: Complete!)
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:25 pm
----- イくぜ！ --Johnny didn't put away his blade, but tossed it onto his shoulder, the back of the blade resting against the base of his neck. Hisao looked at him oddly, not sure what was going on. Maybe he was about to strike him with the next attack? Maybe, though he thought that he would give some warning before he would do that. Hisao wasn't very good at analyzing things when there were no hints. Just another hint of how much of a genius Hisao was. Hisao held his sheathe with the blade inside and turned it slightly, ready to be drawn. Hisao couldn't be too sure with the Bounty Hunters. One minute they were laughing and being all chummy, and the next, they were turning you in for cash.(One Sword Slicer)
(1/7 posts) Johnny looked at Hisao and let out a small laugh before putting his blade away and sitting down on a mat. This just confused Hisao even more, but he waited a few seconds before doing the same. Johnny said that Hisao had learned all the techniques that he could teach, and that he would have to wait for Yosaku to get back so he could continue his training. Ryuk let out a deep sigh and pulled Kusetsu from his Obi, scabbard and all, and placed it on top of his crossed legs, then closed his eyes and started meditating. It was then that he realized that his stamina had increased pretty well since he had trained with Shanks.(One Sword Slicer)
(2/7 posts) Hisao sat there with his blade resting on his crossed legs with his hands on his knees in front of the sheathe, trying to figure out new muscle movements. This is how he had taught himself to walk on his hands, or bend at sickening angles. Stretching every day didn't hurt either. He would explore his body while he meditated, finding what it could do, press it's limitations, and surpass them. Hisao meditated every day for an hour, just to try to learn more about what he was, and what he wasn't able to do. Hisao would breathe slowly during these meditation sessions, exhaling and inhaling every other thirty seconds.(One Sword Slicer)
(3/7 posts) While meditating and exploring the muscles in his back and stomach, he heard the sound of a sliding door and opened his right eyelid, the eye going into the corner in order to see who came in. It took a few seconds for his eyes to adjust to the light, but after that, he recognized Yosaku who had just come in through the door. Johnny waved him over and said that Hisao had finished all of his training and it was his turn to teach him the remaining two. Yosaku nodded and told Hisao to follow him. Hisao grabbed Kusetsu and rolled backwards onto his feet before tucking the blade into his white obi and followed Yosaku.(One Sword Slicer)
(4/7 posts) Yosaku led Hisao to an open area near the ponds. Several cherry blossom trees grew there, the petals falling slowly whenever the wind blew. The whole dojo didn't seem to fit the village's image, but he wasn't going to question it. He couldn't really do anything about it anyway. It was one of the natural beauties that Ryuk loved about the Village's dojo. Yosaku called him further and they stopped at a large circle a bit past the cherry blossoms. Hisao gripped the tucked Kusetsu in his obi and looked at Yosaku, asking him describe the technique for him, which Yosaku did after looking around for a moment.(One Sword Slicer)
(5/7 posts) Yosaku then began to explain the technique and said that the technique was called One Sword Slicer, and that the user leaps high into the air, before letting gravity pull them down, their blade pointed down at their opponent below. Hisao listened to the technique and nodded as he imagined the technique being used. It seemed like a pretty simple technique, albeit a bit of an odd technique. Not only would it be hard to get the blade facing the person before you started to fall, but it left you open to so many different types of counters. Hisao probably wouldn't use this technique unless the opponent wasn't able to move.(One Sword Slicer)
(6/7 posts) Hisao got over his dismal thoughts about all the ways he could be killed while using the technique and brought himself back to reality. Yosaku offered to show him the proper way to perform the technique, and Hisao said that he would appreciate it. Yosaku bent down then shot himself into the air. He then spun his sword in the air, then stuck it down so the point was aimed at the ground. He hit the ground, blade first, then his feet. He landed in a crouch to cushion the fall. He then said Hisao should try, so he did. Hisao bent his knees then jumped into the air. Not as high as Yosaku, but close. He then spun his blade so it was aimed at the ground, then let gravity do the rest.(One Sword Slicer: Complete!)
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:54 pm
----- イくぜ！ --Hisao hit the ground, his feet first, then his blade, which pierced deeply into the ground. The ground around Kusetsu was cracked slightly. He pulled it out and flicked the dirt off Kusetsu before sheathing it. Hisao was now starting to feel the fatigue of training, but tried not to show it. He was forcing himself to breath normally, even though his lungs felt like they were on fire. He wiped the sweat off his forehead with the sleeve of his right hand. Yosaku looked at him and asked if he was okay. Hisao said he was and that he wanted to learn the next technique, so Yosaku said they would begin.(One Sword Back-Slash)
(1/9 posts) Yosaku was about to start explaining the technique, but stopped, something apparently gnawing at his mind, and asked Hisao for a quick spar to check something. Hisao was a bit confused, but agreed. The two Swordsmen drew their blades at the same time and got into their fighting positions. Hisao used the normal one that he had been using during his fights with Johnny and Yosaku, his legs bent, left forward, right at the side, and the blade at and angle, facing upwards. Yosaku told Hisao to begin, so he did. Taking a deep breath before the fight started, Hisao filled his lungs with fresh air.(One Sword Back-Slash)
(2/9 posts) Hisao built up energy in his tensed legs and dashed forward at Yosaku, running low to the ground and holding Kusetsu's handle with his right hand, and supporting the back of the blade with his left. He reached Yosaku and thrusted his blade forward at Yosaku's waist. Yosaku blocked it with the side of his blade and pushed Hisao back with minimal effort. Hisao flipped on his left hand, his right still holding Kusetsu, then back onto his feet, getting into a defensive stance. Yosaku then charged forward, delivering a barrage of slashes aimed all over Hisao's body that took all of his focus in order to block.(One Sword Back-Slash)
(3/9 posts) Hisao blocked each slash with the side of Kusetsu, so it would do more damage to Yosaku's blade than to his own. By blocking with the side instead of the blade, only Yosaku's blade would be harmed by the powerful metal-on-metal clashes. Yosaku tried to catch Hisao with a uppercut swing but Hisao caught the swing with his armored sandal and pushed it deep into the ground. He then ran up the length of the blade and threw a kick at Yosaku's unguarded face, who ducked under it. He then head-butted Ryuk in the stomach and sent him bouncing across the ground. Hisao would never have guessed that someone would actually attack with their head during sword combat.(One Sword Back-Slash)
(4/9 posts) Hisao hit the ground hard, the wind knocked out of him while losing his grip on Kusetsu and dropping it. The blade slid across the ground before stopping several feet away from Hisao. He rolled onto his feet and was about to try to get it when Yosaku started slashing at Hisao from behind. He was hardly able to breathe at the moment, but Hisao still performed a front flip, then spun himself around at Yosaku, feet to face. He then used his armored shoes to block each slash. He kept moving back until he felt his hand grasp Kusetsu's hilt, and which time he dropped down and spun himself around with his legs extended, tripping Yosaku.(One Sword Back-Slash)
(5/9 posts) Hisao rolled onto his back, and used the momentum to get onto his feet and jump back, Kusetsu tightly gripped in his right hand as he held his stomach with his left and took deep breaths. Yosaku rolled onto his feet and charged at Hisao, who was now recovered and ready. Yosaku pulled his blade up, planning on using a vertical slash. Hisao got into the proper defensive stance and was about to block it when Yosaku spun around him and threw the slash at his back. Out of reflex Ryuk threw his blade backwards and blocked the slash, but just barely. If he hadn't of had previous training from his father, he would have received a rather deep gash across his back.(One Sword Back-Slash)
(6/9 posts) After successfully blocking the attack, Hisao then spun around and kicked Yosaku in the stomach with his plated-geta sandals, knocking him back a foot or so. If Hisao really wanted to hurt Yosaku, he would have then jumped above Yosaku, used his momentum to flip through the air and bring his heel crashing down on the back of his exposed head. But he didn't. Hisao flipped several times before spinning to face Yosaku, who was just now getting up from the kick. Hisao wanted to give the Bounty Hunter a chance to get up, since he hadn't even taught him the new technique yet.(One Sword Back-Slash)
(7/9 posts) Hisao was sweating ratherhard now, and was very tired, but he wouldn't stop, not when he was slow close. He only had one technique left to learn, and he could feel that the training was almost over. He gripped his katana so tight his knuckles turned white. Yosaku got up and charged at Hisao. Hisao ran at Yosaku and slid at the last second, catching him in the feet and knocking him over. Hisao kept sliding and then used his left hand to flip himself onto his feet. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and flicked the dirt of Kusetsu. He felt that he had proven himself worthy enough to learn the final technique.(One Sword Back-Slash)
(8/9 posts) Hisao held his blade up with both hands and looked at Yosaku, how did close to the same. The two then darted forward at each other, the blades pulled back to their sides. Yosaku was the first to swing, and Hisao rolled to avoid it, then kicked his foot high into the air, the tip of the sandal catching the bottom of Yosaku's sword's hilt and knocking it out of his hands. Hisao then sheathed his blade and bowed, asking if he could now learn the technique. Yosaku picked up the sword and chuckled slightly, telling him that had been the technique. He described what the technique was and said Hisao had done good at it. Hisao bowed and left the dojo, heading towards the docks.(One Sword Back-Slash: Complete!)
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