redhairedknight | Mission 3 [Voice, eventually Action]

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Mission 3 [Voice, eventually Action]

Adell, I'm ready to spar if you are. Just tell me where you want to do this.

If anyone else is in the mood for training, I'd be happy to help if you don't mind fighting someone who uses swords. I need any opportunity I can get to become stronger, and I'm sure many people here feel would likely feel the same.

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Yes. I intended on just training with Adell today, but after encountering a nigh-invulnerable psychopath, I realized that I need to become stronger in case any others show up who are even more malevolent than this creature was.

I have not had much chance to hone my skills in this land. I would welcome the chance to spar with one as yourself.

What sort of weapon do you use, if any?

I believe you were evident that you preferred the sword. My sword skills have been well honed throughout my service as General of the Gestahlian army.

I know I said that I preferred to use a sword, but I've had people asking about a challenge who fight with bows and arrows, or no weapons at all. I figure it's best to find out what my opponents have before I accept; I'd prefer not having to wind up fighting someone who's armed with a gatling gun or something like that.

I readily assure you that I did not bring a bow and I have never armed myself with a gun. I would not dishonor you with an uneven battle.

I only wish to a fair spar.

That's good to hear. I'm at the barracks whenever you're ready to practice.

Who shall I look for?

Leo Cristophe. Pleased to make your acquaintance.

Nice to meet you. I'm Erza Scarlet.

I'm a woman with long red hair who wearing armour. There can't be a whole lot of people here who meet that description, I'd think.

[Later --

Walking into the barracks, with sword in scabbard. He looks around for his sparring partner. He spied a lady matching the given description. As she looked rather occupied, he patiently waited and watched for any hint of skill or tactic. When she paused for a respite, he finally responded to her.]

Miss Scarlet.

Greetings, General Cristophe. Are you ready to begin?

[Leo lightly fingers his blade, feeling the growing his adrenaline begin to pump.]

There shall be time for pleasantries upon completion of this spar.

[A single sword appears in Erza's hands in a cloud of smoke.]

Are we going to keep going until forfeit or knock-out?

((OoC: I don't think she has any sort of title like that; she seems to be self-taught from what's known so far, given that she spent her childhood as a slave and entered the guild that the main cast is a part of shortly after escaping. However, she has the same rank in her guild as a master of illusions, a man who controls lightning, and an older man who has what effectively amounts to a disintegration aura surrounding him at all times, when her ability basically amounts to "summon swords/armour", so she's really good at fighting as a result.))

[Leo withdraws his blade from his scabbard, allowing the weight to deftly slip in a ready stance.]

I would be hesitant in risking your health in a spar of such lengths. Yet be prepared, I do not yield lightly.

[He begins to raise up on the balls of his feet in anticipation of the first strike.]

((OoC: I was only asking, since I don't recognize the character or her skill level. Leo was the best swordsman and General of the Empire. This should be an interesting little sparring match.))

Neither do I, so this will probably take a while...

[Erza gets into an offensive stance.]

...but who cares? That's what we're here for!

[With that, Erza charges at Leo, slashing her sword at him.]

((OoC: Yeah, Fairy Tail is fairly obscure from what I've seen. I'd think it's because its genre (lots of fighting and over-the-top comedy) and its name kind of clash.))

[He quickly steps forward into the charge, raising his sword in a defensive parry as he gauges the skill level of his opponent.]

Do not worry for my interest will not wain.

[Leo takes a step back quickly as he looses his sword from her with a quick swivel aiming towards her shoulder.]

[Acting quickly, Erza summons a sword into her other hand, bringing it up just in time to block Leo's sword and preventing the blow from landing.]

I'm afraid hitting me isn't going to be that easy, general.

[Surprised as Ezra pulled a second sword from midair, he quickly readied his shield for her other sword should she mistake his shock for weakness]

You are full of surprises Miss Scarlet. I did not recognize you to possess the skill with two blades you show.

[Erza leapt backwards to put some distance between her and the general.]

One sword, two swords, axes, spears... The magic I use isn't as powerful as other types, so I need to be skilled with as many weapons as possible if I want to stay on top.

As skilled as you are with sword, I am thankful that your magic is no more powerful that you relay.

[Leading the way with his shield masking his movements, he quickly closes the distance as he feints high and sweep low.]

[Recognizing the signs of a feint, Erza jumps over the low swing, swinging one of her swords vertically at Leo while in the air. She keeps the other one available to defend herself if she needs to.]

[A lesser Knight would have been caught defenseless. Leo, however quickly adjusted his shield taking the brunt of the blow squarely upon his shield. His arm buckled slightly under her strength but held.]

[Upon landing, Erza jumps back a bit, and then she runs forward, swinging both of her swords inward to try and hit Leo on either side of his body.]

[Leo watches intently as his opponent backs up and charges. It takes nary a split second for him to determine his move. While he could use both sword and shield to block her attack, it seemed more prudent to give a little quarry for a grander prize.

Turning his body to the side he allowed one sword to smash against his armor plate as he concentrated his aim on the hilt of the other.

At the moment of impact he stepped into the attack and slammed his shield towards her torso.]

[Raising one leg up, Erza kicked at the shield, leaving her foot on it to stop it from hitting her. Stuck in a stalemate, Erza was forced to distance herself again in order to gain some breathing room.

Kicking off from the shield, Erza jumped back slightly, skidding to a stop.]

You're pretty good at close-range combat, huh? Maybe it's time I changed things up slightly...

[A cloud of smoke surrounds Erza; when it clears, her armour has changed to this (http://www.onemanga.com/Fairy_Tail/14/11/), several swords floating behind her. The swords rearrange themselves so they are in front of her, floating in a circle. The circle of swords moves faster and faster until it resembles a buzzsaw more than a bunch of swords.]

Tenrin Circle Swords!

[With that command, the ring of swords shoots at Leo.]

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