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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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[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.]

[Leo's eyes widen at the sudden influx of swords. He deftly slides his head and arms behind a shield, dodging much of the flurry.

Unfortunately, a couple slipped through his tight defense and pounded against his boots.

Not wishing to further injure himself in a training spar, he acknowledged defeat]

To see one who can wield so many swords, is a sight I never hoped to have seen.

I probably should have mentioned it beforehand; I know magic that lets me change the weapons and armour that I'm using, and some of my armour has magical abilities of its own. I apologize for that; it gave me an unfair advantage in this friendly spar.

[He shakes off the sting in his foot, effectively hiding its discomfort]

You need not worry for I enjoyed our spar. To battle with someone of your skill was an honor.

That's good. You did well also, especially for one who doesn't appear to use magic.

It was a welcome respite from the day's activities. I know of many who have used magic, but I prefer to rely on my own strength.

Really? Who do you know that can use it?

We began infusing magic into our warriors a while ago. While I refused, many folks did not. Surely you have heard of one of them. Although it pains me to admit, I did work with Kefka in the past.

I've heard of him, yes, although thankfully I haven't met him yet.

You should consider yourself lucky to have been spared of his presence.

My friends Miss Branford and General Chere have the talent as well, yet their wills are honorable.

Why does everyone consider him evil, anyways? The only thing people have told me is that he's evil, which isn't very specific.

I don't think I've met either of them yet. The only people here that I've met who can use magic are a green-haired woman named Terra and a tanned man with white hair named Hugo.

I did not realize you'd met Miss Terra Branford. I have known her for many years, yet you ask for more of Kefka?

His deeds of evil have been great indeed. He poisoned the water supply of an entire castle decimating its people. I could continue with more of his deeds, yet he has no regard for life.

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