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With the death of Pride also known as The Fuhrer Bradley many questions have been rased. How could such a enemy of Neo Zeta have risen to such power. How did this information escape Neo Zetas top spy agencys. And how can his decsions be accepted.

One such decsion is when he passed the title of Emperor to Bankotsu. With the Clans and Imperial Axis Council turning agianst him things looked grim. At midnight Monday the 21st a joint message was sent out by the Imerpai Axis Council and the Royal Clans save Bankotsus Clan Wolf.


Do to the events in recent weeks in which we learned of Bradleys true loyality and what he was and did we must revoke all of his decsions by law. One such decsion was the passing of the Crown to Bankotsu. As of now Bankotsu is striped of the Crown. We will work togather in a join effort to find a new Emperor. Thank you for your time people of Neo Zeta your goverment is with you always.



This was a showing a great unity between the normaly infighting Clans and a Imperial Axis Council which usely dislikes the Clans. But all was not well for with in hours of the speech Clan Yoki which some see as the most powerful clan when it comes to military power sent a message out.


We the mighty Royal Clan Yoki have taken it apone ourselfs to make Neo Zeta Stable. We demand our leader Lord Sesshomaru to be crowned Emperor of Neo Zeta. Failure to do so will end with it being taken by force.

This was what Envy and the others wanted by Pride fakeing his death. To cuase a major civil war to get what they wanted.

This did not sit well with any of the other clans nore the Imperial Axis Council. As the Clans readyed for war they begian to worry. The Imperial Axis Council could call for G.F.F.A claiming its the legal Neo Zeta Goverment in absences of a Emperor and a Royal Clan system in Civil War. This would give them a chance to seize total power. Somthing had to be done.

Bankotsus Clan called a meeting of all large Clans even none Royal Clans. After much arguing and nothing comeing of it war seemed unstoppable untell Yomi of Clan Eternal Night spoke.

" Why not hold a tournament where each clan can put forth a team of its best fighters. The winner of the tournament will become they true ruler of the realm. With all clans agreeing to accept the winner."

The other Clan leaders looked at each other then noded " agreed " They all said.

As they did a shocker happened as Jayce entered the room thought dead for years. Though freed from Yu Yevon " I WILL join and reclaim my throne from you pretenders even if i must kill you all." He said

Yomi smirks " As you wish but i will kill you first"

Sites for the tournament would be arranged and rules as well with in days a list of teams takeing part were announced but might change.

Clan Wolf: Made up of Jakotsu,Suikotsu, Renkotsu, Ginkotsu with a yet to be picked back up. Team Captain and Pick for the Throne: Bankotsu

Clan Yoki: Bui,Karasu,Ani Toguro,Open Spot Team Leader and Pick for the Throne: Sesshomaru

Clan Spider Yenom: Asuka,Kagome,Aura, Open SpotTeam Leader and Pick for the Throne: Jayce.

Clan Shifting Sands: Doron,Open spotsTeam Capitan:Richard Too be diffrent from throne pick. Pick for the Throne: Marry

Clan Silver Fox: Hiei,Shishiwakumaru, Albedo, open spot Team Leader and Throne Pick: Yoko Kurama

Clan Eternal Night: Makuro,Yuri ( jayces oldist Duaghter), Shinobu ( useing a Battlearmor much like Wing Zero but sized down She is also jayces 2nd youngist Duaghter.), open spot Team Leader and pick for the Throne: Yomi

Clan Panther: TBA Pick for the Throne will be: Lady Jessica

Clan Hells Eye: Naraku,Hakudoushi, Kagura , Moryoumaru Team Leader and pick for the throne: Darth Tyraany

The teams started to arrive on Emperors world. A water world with one large island. On it one stadium had been built and the bigger one was almost finnished it would house the Semi Finals and Finals.

The Houseing Areas would be seen as Five Star with all kinds of entertainment and vices around. People were welcome to buy tickets and come see the matchs and see the bloody event. The way a true leader should be picked. By a good old fashioned fight.

Lord Rahl's personal Victory Class Destroyer was soon orbiting Emperors world. A small shuttle launched containing Richard, Doron, and Spoor herself down to the planet.

They landed on the nearest pad and made their way to the Housing Areas. Each aquired a room of their own and hold their belongings stored away.

As the Abh members of team Shifting Sand arrived they were taken to the island and shown to the hotel rooms. The rooms were what some could even imagen a emperor staying in. But in the room where the Richard was assigned their awaited a unwelcome guest. Ani Toguro and Karasu stood in the room smileing. " Well well it seems our worthy oppenet have arrived." he said followed by a rather annoying laugh.

Karasu also laughs tho it much more kept to himself.


In orbit Darth Tyraanys ship with his special guest arrived and they too took a shuttle to the surfce. He would meet up with his team later for now he wished to romance his guest.

Bankotsu wanted to find spoor and speak with her but befor he was half way out of the arena where he was at a announcement rang out

" Attention Fighters of Team Wolf and Team Panther please report to your locker rooms the first match will start in one hour. That is all please"

Bankotsu sighs " Damn already i thought we had four more hours. Oh well i am sure she can find her way around.

Richard groaned when he saw that there were others in his room. He set his bags down next to a bed but left the Sword of Truth in its baldrice slung over his shoulder. "I quit here and now if I have to share the room with you two."

Doron opened the door to his room and was pleased to see that it was empty at the moment. He quickly layed out his things and placed clothing in closets and dressers. He left both of his light sabers attached to his hip though as he moved about to check out the rest of the room. Seeing the large beds and room, he wished Kanna had come along.

Spoor was not a woman that needed her hand held and she was quite resourceful. When she heard the announcement about Clan Wolf, she aquired a ride to the arena where she made her way in. She looked for some sort of official to point her towards the way of where Bankotsu's team was.

The sleek Imperial transport from the Abh Empire tore through space carrying Ramaaj. She had received words that members of the Empire were already down there and had aquired rooms so she was hoping to meet up with them and find a place to stay. The rooms were rumored to be of royal treatement which pleased her greatly. She only hoped there was a room for her.

Ani Toguro laughs agian " Please dont insult us by implying we would share a room with a human. We dislike even being in the same universe of you scum much less a room. I just came to see what was befor us. I can say now i am not worried. You should go home now unless you want to die.."

Karasu smiles ashe touchs a tea cup on a table with one finger and walks away. The tea cup exploded with a surpiseing amount of power for such a small object.

Toguro and Karasu walk out the door both looking at Richard with the same look a lion has when it eyes its prey.

The etrence to the locker rooms of the arena were marked off with the flag of the clan currently useing them. Bankotsu and those in his team were already ready for the fight.

Darth Tyraany waited on a landing padd for Ramaaj to land he had used his influnce to get her the 2nd best room on the planet secound to only Lord Sesshomaru who held much power in this section of the Empire.

As for Kanna she too had arrived on the world. She would fight for clan Panther talked into it by Lady Jessica herself. She had yet to find out that Doron was there much less fighting she had wanted to keep it secret to him at all cost.

Richard sighed. "It seems I've been given the royal treatment. Well I must say I look forward to seeing them on the battlefield."

Lord Rahl held out his hand and all the pieces floated up from the floor. He closed his eyes and brought his hands together and the pieces solidified into a solid teacup again. It gently floated to the table and rested. "I guess I'll have to order more tea."

Admiral Spoor followed the flags until she got to Clan Wolf's locker room. She knocked on the door hopefully loud enough for someone to hear.

Doron decided to take a walk around the area and see if he could learn anything about their adversaries. He still wore both his lightsabers but made sure his room was still secure.

Ramaaj's shuttle landed at the pad that Darth Tyraany was waiting at. She smiled when she saw him. She was no loner wearing the volumnous robes that the man saw the first time around. She was wearing a more simple dress that hugged her every curve. Her waist long blue curly hair hung freely. "I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that you knew where I would land."

Jakotsu opened the door and sighed " it's you......... meh come in" He said looking at her very distrustfuly.

Bankotsu stood and smiled "Its good to see you spoor."

Darthy Tyraany bows " My lady i am honored you have come to watch this event. I trust your journy was a good one?"

Spoor walked in through the door and looked around. "So this is what a demon's locker room smells like. Interesting. I came to wish you luck in battle today. I'll try and find a seat close by and watch."

Ramaaj smiled. "It was as good as could be expected. I have been hoping to aquire a room. I hope I'm not too late to get one that is at least decent. I've heard rumors that would fit royalty."

Bankotsu nods " Yes you get use to the smell after awhile. I fight better just knowing your watching."

Tyraany nods " Ofcourse i reserved the 2nd best room on the world sadly Lord Sesshomaru holds the best. But i am sure you will find it to your likeing for the time being."

"I'm glad to hear it. Hear." Spoor took off the badge of Gaftonshu, the emblem of the Abh military. "Wear this." Spoor fixed it to his chest and then walked away back towards the door.

Ramaaj looked impressed, for an Abh. "The 2nd best. Not bad on such short notice. I suppose you carry some sway around here then." She picked up a small bag. "Will you show me to my room?"

Mind if I join in one of the open spots on Shifting Sands, Spider Venom, Yoki, or any of the other Clans with an open spot? I'm a little confused as to how one signs up

Bankotsu was honored and smiles as spoor walks out " Well guys we cant very well lose after that. It will be like the old days no holding back"

" All Fighters report to the ring!
All Fighters report to the ring!" A voice shouted over the loud speakers

As the two teams begian to walk they entered the arena floor. It looked much like the arenas of old. Oval with a large space between the seating areas and from the ring it self. 100 feet from the walls befor it reached the ring which was a large round one made from slabs of marble which weighted a few tons each. The dome was open with so the elements would be there in full force if the weather changed.

Tyraany puts his arm around Ramaaj and nods " Right this way my lady."

Mind if I join in one of the open spots on Shifting Sands, Spider Venom, Yoki, or any of the other Clans with an open spot? I'm a little confused as to how one signs up OOC: Sure go ahead and post your charecters info on the OOC Sign up. I would get you a link but my internet is lagging. Just search for topics made by me and it should be one of the first.

Posted. Here the link to the thread:http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10288115#post10288115

Stefan Moore's shuttle touched down. He stepped outside, stretching after the llong hours in the shuttle. He headed toward the ring after hearing the annoncement to go there. Not even enough time to unpack He thought to himself disgustedly. Oh well, there were other fish to fry, and he was sure other fighters would be late. He entered the ring with the other fighters.

OOC: Welcome to the team. Shifting Sand PWNS!!! J/K


Spoor's long blue braid blew in the wind as she took a seat near to where Bankotsu and his team would come out. She was leaning on the rail in her dress as she watched.

Doron also heard the announcement and moved towards the arena. His cloak billowing behind as he moved and light sabers dangling from his side. His ear legnth blue hair was tucked behind his pointed ears as he made his way into the arena.

Ramaaj smiled and picked up her few bags. "Thank you kind sir."

A guard looked at Stefan " Your team is not up yet please check in to your room. We will contact you befor your team is up"

Bankotsu and his team walked out to cheers and booing as they came to one side of the ring.

On the other side Kazuma,Wrath,Kanna and Kuger exited their entrence going to the other side of the ring. They were booed and cussed at by the mostly None Human crowed.

Lady Jessica took her seat in a luxairy boat.

Tyraany escorts Ramaaj into her room and opens the door for her looking into her eyes.

Embarrassed, he nodded at the guard and walked back the way he came. That solves that problem. He found his room, opened the door and started to unpack his armor, his heavy blaster pistol, his vibroblades that would be used in the competition, and finally the special short lightsaber. One of the few people in the universe who successfully built one and weren't a jedi or a sith, he was very proud of it. It produced a green blade to about 1 and a half feet, good for short ranged or tight combat where there wasn't much space. He laid down on the bed and decided to catch some sleep before the fight.

OOC: This looks a good thread and I look forward to reading this as it progresses.

Spoor was one of the fans that were cheering though it wasn't a wild jeering obscene outburst. It was more reserved. She clapped with a little smile on her face while her blood red eyes watched Bankotsu take the field.

Doron happened to be in the nonhuman section of the arena when he saw the participants take the field. He pushed anyone and everyone out of the way until he could get to the front row. There stood Kanna on the battlefield. WHAT WAS SHE DOING HERE?! She didn't mention anything about this. Why? He cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted her name but he was drowned out through the insistant booes and cusses. He gave a few demons threatening glares that promised death if they persisted on dragging his lover's name through the mud.

Ramaaj looked at the room and her smile widened. "This is an impressive room, indeed." She walked in and placed her things next to the bed. "A nice bed, open space, good light, and it's well furnished. What else does this room have?"

The announcer/ref for this match stood in the ring her red hair and fox ears perked up. She was a demon and ofcourse would favor the none humans but she took her job very serouse and would call the match fairly which for this Tournament was a good thing and bad.

" Team Capitans report to the center of the ring please" She said into the microphone.

Bankotsu and Wrath walked forword into the ring. Bankotsu looked down at the child and laughs " So your the team captian of Team Panther and hear i thought you were the water boy."

Wrath looks up with a smile a insane one at best not that of a normal child at all. " I will enjoy ripping your limbs off."

The announcer smiles " Hey boys save the blood shead for the match and i want alot of it got it? Now you guys decide how the matchs will be drawn. Remember its a best out of 5 so you need to win three matchs to win this round.

Bankotsu smiles " Team Captian's pick the fighters"

Wrath smiles " Fine by me"

The ref throws her hand in the air " Its decided let the first fighters come forword!

Tyraany turns and picks up a remote. " Holonet communcations that are secure, room service ofcourse and a radio plugged in directly to the stadium so as to hear whats going on.

Ramaaj plopps down on the bed. "Well it seems like everything is covered here."

She smiles. "Where are you staying?"

" I will be staying in the room next to yours. That door there connects our rooms" He pointed to a door on the west wall of the room. " That way i am close by if you need me for anything."

Wrath smiles as he picks his first figher " Kanna your up first"

She walked into the ring bravely. She had hoped she would only heal those on the team that had just fought so they can easly fight more then one fight. Wraths choice to put her in to fight surprised her but she knew what she had to do.

Bankotsu smirks " Jakotsu i think its only fit you fight her." Jakotsu gets a evil look in his eyes " Oh god i will enjoy this thank you Bankotsu" Jakotsu said walking forword into the ring.


Once in the ring the ref smiled " For Team Panther we have Kanna Daughter of Maester Seymour. And for Team Wolf we have the deadly Jakotsu. Lets have a good bloody fight and with Jakotsu's sword we might even see limbs go flying. Lets hope ladys and gentalmen! Let the match begian!!"

Ramaaj smiled as she turned to her bag. She unzipped it and started laying out choice articles of clothing that might have appealed to Tyraany. She looked at him out of the corner of her eye. "Were you planning on watching the fights today?"

Doron's face was wrought with worry. He knew Jakotsu well and knew his sword. "KANNA BE CAREFUL!! KEEP CLEAR OF HIS BLADE!!"

Tyraany smiles " I have no need to watch yet. They hold little chance of beating my team. Only Clan Yoki is of threat and i already have them well scouted."

Kanna turned in surprise looking up in the stands " D-doron what are you doing here?!"

Jakotsu smiles and unleashs a attack at Kanna. The blade bounces off the ring and deeply cuts her on the left sholder. " Keep your eyes on your opponet foolish girl"

Kanna put her hand over the wound and backed up as jakotsu begian to advance forword with a smirk on his face.

" I am not so helpless" kanna said as she cast a energy barrier overself.
Jakotsu was quick to begian unleashing multiple attacks from his sword " Maybe so but your shield will be drained after enough hits...... and when it is your dead!"

Ramaaj grinned. "So what do you plan to do for now? You have plans?"

Doron grimmaced and silently cursed himself for making his lover loose focus during a battle like this. He should be in there, he knew it. He should be in there to defend her but he also knew that he could not interfere and risk degrading her. He sat back and hoped that she would come out of this alive.

Moore sat forward, studying the 2 fighters. Mind over strength, this will be entertaining He enjoyed a good fight, and this looked like it would be a good one.

Tyraany sits beside her " At the moment i have no plans. Maybe we can keep each other company?"


Kanna begian to back up as the shield took hit after hit from Jakotsus snake like sword. As her shield begian to weaken she knew she had to attack and so she did.

" Hellfire!" she yelled as the air around Jakotsu engluffed into fire around him. Slightly burning him on the lower left leg forceing him to jump back.

" A Mage?.......No a Shadow Priest a unskilled one but still this changes things" Jakotsu said with a smirk.

Ramaaj smiled with a nod. "By all means."

Doron whistled. "THAT'S MY GIRL!!"

Kanna begian to cast dark energy bolts to strike at Jakotsu who in turn begian to jump and dodge the attacks.

" You will have to do better then that!" He said unleashing another attack this one makeing a glanceing cut on her face.

Doron winced everytime a blade came close to Kanna. The urge to go out there was overwhelming but he remained in his seat.

No matter what though, he vowed that he would not let her die and would stop Jakotsu if need be. He didn't care what would happen to him.

Kanna put her hand on the blade as it passed cutting her hand. But this was her chance to get Jakotsu. Sending a mass ammound of shadow energy through the blade strikeing into Jakotsus body.

Jakotsu let out a painful yell as blood begian to flow from his eyes. In time this attack could knock Jakotsu out if not kill him. But the question is who will give out first. Jakotsu from the pain or Kanna from the ammount of energy it takes to keep this attack up.

Doron sat at the edge of his seat the entire time, biting his lower lip hoping that Kanna would make it out of this fight alright.

"KEEP IT UP KANNA! YOU HAVE TO HOLD ON!"

That was unexpected

Moore was almost sure Kanna would lose, but this latest development made him change his mind. Resourceful and intelligent, she could be a dangerous foe later.

Jakotsu begian to weaken as the shadow energy kept flowing.

Kanna unleased her last reserves of energy into it sending Jakotsu to the ground. His eyes were open but he was unable to move.

"1.....2.........3...........4.................5...............6................7............8....... ........9............10" The ref counted as jakotsu lay stunned on the ring floor. Kanna was passed out on her feet from lack of energy.

Jakotsu was taken out of the ring by bankotsu as Renkotsu stepped into the ring.

No one carried kanna out as she still was passed out.

" Sence it has been 3 mintues and kanna is still in the ring she is now the member from team panther who will fight. Next Match Renkotsu vs Kanna begian"

Renkotsu smirked and looked up at Doron then back at Kanna and begian to close in.

"NO!"

Doron's cloak was shed in a mere second as he leaped out the stands and sprinted to where Kanna lay still. Both red lightsabers were ignited as he stood stratelling her body to protect her.

"Go back and leave her be."

Richard's things had been put neatly away and the door to his room was nicely locked tight. He decided he should check out how this tournament was being ran so he made his way to the stadium.

Renkotsu smiles as he looks at the ref " DQ them"

The ref nods sadly " By the rules this match goses to team wolf by DQ"

The arena erupted into booing and curseing.

Wrath also was angry not so much they lost but he wanted to see blood he yelled at Doron.

" Who stupid idiot ruining my fun? I will remember this and you will pay one day with me ripping your limbs apart."

Doron returns both sabers to his hip as he goes to a knee and scoops Kanna up in his arms. He walks off towards the nearest exit to leave the stadium.

Wrath spits on the ground " Whimp........... Kazuma get in there and deal with this now"

Kazuma walked up into the ring as he triggered his alter power. His right armo covering in armor as three spines grow from his shoulder. His hair also stands up.

" Well well looks like today is your unlucky day Renkotsu."

Doron carried Kanna away but managed to bump into Richard. Concern creased his brow. "What happened to her?"

Doron kept walking but signaled for Lord Rahl to follow. "She beat Jakotsu with the last of her energy but couldn't get back up. Her team abandoned her there to die at the hands of the next contestant."

Richard's concern turned to disgust. "Come and take her back to your room. I'll heal her their."

Spoor looked on with some passive amusement. "So the little hot-shot jumped into to save his lover. Interesting."

Renkotsu smirks " Oh impressive you covered your arm in armor i guase my plan is ruined to attack just that arm" he said with heavy sarcasim.

Kazuma looked on with a smile " Oh yeah you think your so cool you keep thinking that whilei am kicking your ass!!" he jumped forword fast shocking Renkotsu with his speed landing a flurry of punchs into his face. Renkotsu tried to counter with a side kick but Kazuma lept into the Air " shocking first bullet!" he yelled as one of the fins on his back vanished. He flew forword hitting Renkotsu with a mass amount of energy put out from his punch sending him slamming into the arena wall and into the stands.

They brought Kanna into Doron's room and layed her out on the bed then covered her up with thick blankets. Lord Rahl was kneeling down beside her as he began to try and heel her. He dove into a river of pain and launched onto her soul and started bringing her back while feeding her body energy to recover.

Doron was making bandages and applying them to her wounds that she received by Jakotsu's sword.

As the dust begian to settle from Renkotsus impact the ref shouted

" Now thats the Fan interaction we know and love!.........1.....................2.................3................4" she counted as Kazuma mockingly turns

" Count all day he isnt getting up" he said

" I wouldnt be so sure" Renkotsu said slowly standing and brushing is cloths off.

He then jumped back into the ring landing in front of the ref and Kazuma

" If thats all you got then your in deep trouble.

Kanna's eyes opened slowly as she looked up at Doron and Richard " D.......did i win?"

Richard silently excused himself from the room so that the two could talk.

Doron brushed Kanna's hair away from her face and gently stroked her cheek. "Yes dear. You won so just lay down and rest. You need to regain your strength after casting such a spell."

Kanna nods as she closed her eyes and went to sleep knowing she would have to explane what she was doing there when she was better.

Kazuma smiles " How about another then?! Annihilating second bullet!" chargeing forword as the 2nd fin vanished on his back he punched forword at Renkotsu who stood there with a smile on his face.

He quickly grabbed a jugg he had been carrying on his back and took a drink of what was in it. Holding it to the side it spit a streem of fire at at Kazuma forceing him to jump to the left. " Is that what you had planned? Your a Idiot!" But Kazuma failed to see Renkotsus real plan. With him in the middle in a dodge Renkotsu was able to unleash wires from his hands and wrap them around Kazumas right arm holding it in place. Right behind the wires was fire heading up them soon they blazed on Kazumas arm itself cuasing him to yell in pain.

Doron nodded in approval as he watched Kanna drift off to sleep. He made sure she was comfortable and warm. He made his way down the hall to look for some ice and water incase she would need a drink.

Richard was standing by the door letting him know he would watch out for her until Doron got back.

As Kazuma yelled in pain he tryed to move his arm and brake free but had no luck.

" Whats the matter? Not so arrogent now that you cant use your arm are you?" renkotsu said mockingly

Kazuma looked up "Its not over yet you bastard not by a long shot!"

Doron quickly found some ice and a few bottles of water for Kanna should she need them. All of which he rested on a night-stand by her bed. He walked over to the bathroom and fetched a few towels as well.

" Shine my light!.... Good now shine brighter!.....Power........More Power!!!" Kazuma yelled as his arm tranformed with better armor as well as some armor covering he right side of his face. The fins were replaced by a paprlor type device with a tentical.

Kazuma pulled with all of his strengh ripping the wires that held his arm. Renkotsu was quick to let go to avoid being pulled in. Renkotsu quickly took a new fighting stance and smirks

I wonder if i got enough of Hieis dna mixed with mine when i had his arm to use the Dragon of the Darkness Flame still with out it. I am betting this match that i can for if i cant i will be overpowered. Renkotsu thought to himself while he eyed Kazuma.

Kazuma charged forword yelling " Shell Bullet!!" with that word the tentical on his back spun up as he punched forword with hisfull power.

Renkosu only had once choice " Dragon of the Darkness Flame!!" with a massive clash of energy the Dragon slammed nose first into the shell bullet punch of Kazuma. Both at first would not budge, neither willing to lose or admit defeat.

But the sound of metal cracking could be heard as the armor on Kazumas arm begian to crack and buckel under the power of the Dragon of the Darkness flame.

" Damn it! I wont give in to you!" Kazuma yelled as he punched forward with all he had left but this was his downfall. Cracking and shattering could be heard as the Dragon ripped through Kazumas right arm sending him flying back into the stadium wall. Kazuma had deflected it enough to avoid death but was out cold and with a ten count the match went to team Wolf.


Around that time Kanna opened her eyes looking around for Doron.

Pft, voice activated weapons. More like showy, useless extra weight. Moore scoffed. That wasn't all that exciting. Kazuma lost the second Renkosu drew first blood. With those thoughts, he stood and went back to his room. Might as well eat something, looks like it will be awhile before I fight. Wonder who else makes up this team "Shifting Sands" I'm fighting for...

Doron was carrying some fresh towels out of the bathroom when he saw Kanna open her eyes. He threw it over his shoulder and rushed to her side. Doron sat down at the edge of the bed and removed the wash cloth from her forehead.

"You're awake. Good. Can I get you anything? Something to drink or eat maybe?"

Bankotsu smirks " Two to one we got this wrapped up" He said looking at Renkotsu who jumped out of the ring to where his team stood.

The ref throws one hand into the air " Next fighters enter the ring!!"

Wrath looked at Kuger " I will take care of this i dont trust you." Kuger lay sitting reading a book " go ahead your lose"

Wrath ignored the comment and walked into the ring his oppenet was.......Bankotsu himself.

Kanna sat up " No i'm fine.... i guess you have somthings to ask me do you not?"

OOC: Kuger is the stronger member of the team but his power wont come out untell a diffrent rp.

Spoor had been thoroughly bored throughout the whole thing except for Doron's intereference. That was quite interesting but she had only made the trip to this planet to see one man fight and now he finally was. She leaned out of her reclined position and stood from her chair. She made her way down to front railing so she could watch more closely.

Doron smiled sadly. "You already know the question that races through my mind but I shall ask it anyways. What were you doing fighting in this tournament?"

" Let the next match begian!" The ref yelled as she jumped back

" You know i am not going to go easy on you child." Bankotsu said

Wrath only laughs as he runs his right hand over his left arm useing alcheimy he transforms it into a blade made out of high strengh metal.

Bankotsu held Banryu looking on " If thats all you got then its already over." with a flash he was in the air and heading down going for a killing blow on Wrath

Kanna looked away " I know the Abh goverment mostly supports Bankotsu but.......I dont think he is the right persion to lead Neo Zeta. And when lady jessica came to me and asked i fight for her as she lacked members.... well i couldnt say no for then what right do i have to say Bankotsu is not a good leader if i wont do anything to change that."

Doron smiled, admiring the woman. "Spoor is the only one that favors Bankotsu and she only favors him. The Abh don't care who is ruler as long as they are fair and just."

He sighed for a moment. "I admire you my dear. I just wish you would have told me. It so happens that Richard and I are fighting for team Shifting Sands. It's funny how I saw the rooms and wish you were here with me. I didn't mean for it to happen like this."

Wrath jumped to the side with supriseing speed for a kid. Bankotsu landed on on knee and was fast to push off of the ring floorand head for Wrath agian.

Wrath stopped and put his hand on the ring and useing alchemy he shot large stone spikes out of the ground at Bankotsu.

He was quick to use Banryu to cut through them but they just kept comeing and comeing forceing him to change his game plan.

Spoor looked on a little worried seeing Bankotsu being pushed back this way with the metal spikes continuously coming. She held firm though realizing any man to go down like this would not be suited for her and she would be dodging a poor choice then.

Bankotsu swung away destroying the spikes as they got near. Bankotsu then begian to charge right through cutting through the attack. " Not going to work kid!" as he swung down on Wrath.

Wrath met Banryu with his arm blade which to Bankotsus suprise was holding up to the attack.

Wrath jumped back and transformed his right arm into stone and charged Bankotsu punching him in the jaw knocking him back. Wrath stood there laughing but to his anger Bankotsu stood and smiled " Ah got some fight in you kid?"

Spoor clapped and whistled as Bankotsu charged through the attack then cringed as he got slapped across the face then clapped and whistled again when he stood.

Wrath charged head on swinging his blade on his right hand and punching with his stone fist on his left. Bankotsu dodge in arrogent way shurging his shoulder " Kid come on i want a fight i am giveing you five mintues if then i will kill you. Fair warning untell then i wont strike back."

With that he stopped and was knocked back by a punch to the face and took a deep cut on his left arm.

Wrath then begian to follow up with combinations.

Spoor sat there wondering what on earth the fool was done taking it so easily as she cringed each time Bankotsu got hit.

As the time passed Bankotsu was takeing a beating but it was for a good reasion. During the past year he had become soft he wanted to be pushed back to his old self of being a ruthless killer.

As the time ran up Bankotsu fell to one knee barly able to move. Wrath smirks seeing the battle is won.

Bankotsu brakes the mood by saying " Your time is up and now you die."

Bankotsu charged forword and with one powerful punch sent Wrath slamming into the stands by Spoor.

He was unable to move and with in a moment was counted out.

Bankotsu though wasnt done jumped down beside Wrath and spoor. As wrath stood Bankotsu lifted his Blade

" The match is over you cant!" But befor he could say anymore Bankotsu cleved him in half down the middle.

Spoor was splashed by the blood of Wrath but hardly flinched. She stood as it dripped down her face mixing in with her blood red eyes.

She looked at Bankotsu. "That was a low thing to do Bankotsu. The match was over and you had won. There is no honor in this."

Bankotsu didnt look at spoor only down at the body of Wrath. Blood was all over him he only says softly " I had to do it for i have to go back to the way i was. I had become soft over the past year." He then looks at her " Its kill or be killed in this"

The ring crew begian to repair the stone ring and announced the next match would begian soon.

( In two days got to do the vote.)

(good)

Spoor seeing that Bankotsu was done fighting and the match was basically over, she decided to head back to her room and clean the blood off her before it completely dried. Care had to be taken to ensure the upkeep of her pale flawless skin.

As the ring crew was finnishing up they started to clean the mess that was wraths body up. By this time the two teams had left.

But wrath was far from dead as he begian to regenrate. He stood and spit some blood out " Damn one life down good thing i have a good bet of red crystials left inside me.

Spoor had made it back to her room just fine and was in the process of getting the shower warm so she could clean the gore off her.

Richard was in his private room trying to get some sleep while Doron was tending to Kanna.

A hour passed when the loud speakers rang out " Will Team Shifting Sands and Team Yoki please report to the arena your up!." The message was repeated once more.

Kanna looked at doron " Thats you."

Doron nodded his head and smiled at her. He had been laying next to her for the past hour just resting while she lay there sleeping. He hooked his two lightsabers on his belt and walked out the door.

Richard through the baldrice over his shoulder and met Doron as he exited his room. Together they made their way to the arena where they would fight their first match. This was there time. Here they would make history for a nation and bring pride to the Empire.

Doron fought for his love and hoped to give her a safer nation.

Richard fought for...well only Richard knew what he fought for.

A hour passed when the loud speakers rang out " Will Team Shifting Sands and Team Yoki please report to the arena your up!." The message was repeated once more.

Finally Moore hooked his lightsaber to his belt and buckled on the viborblade scabbards to his back. He decided to bring his blaster as well, after seeing the previous match with the alchemy. He buckled down his armor and checked the charge in his blaster. He made his way to the arena. The guard recognized him from before, "Right match this time eh?" he smirked. Stefan said nothing, just reached back and slugged the gate guard in the face. He met up with the 2 Abh fighters.
"Who are you 2?" asked Stefan. He kept a hand near his lightsaber.

On a side note, my dad screwed up th internet on my computer, so I have to use my sister's. I may not be able to reply everyday.

An icey glare fell over the man as Richard peered down at him. "I am Lord Rahl."

Doron's black cloak was pulled tight around him to conceal both light sabers but his long blue hair bounced freely. "I am Abriel Doron of the Abh Empire. We are here fighting for Team Shifting Sands."

Moore gave a nod in their direction. "So you two are my teamates. I am Stefan Moore out of the Armed Republic of Paintcheck." He relaxed a little.

Bui,Karasu and Ani Toguro made their way into the arena and ring side. Lord Sesshomaru himself had decided not to fight as he felt the fighters were not worth his time. He wouldlet his team take care of it untell the final rounds.

They waited for their opponets to enter as they did Bankotsu and Clan Wolf entered the arena and stood near a entence midway up the stands and watched wanting to scout their possible oppnets for the next round.

Richard nodded. "So it would seem."

The contestants made their way up into the arena as they could hear the noise of the crowd growing louder with every step. Doron threw his cloak back to reveal his two light sabers and Richard checked his baldrice to make sure the sword was loose in its sheath.

Moore slipped the retaining strap off of his blaster's holster and was made sure it was set to "Kill".

"So who's going first?" Moore directed this to Richard, recognizing Rahl's authority. "I'm ready to kill someone anytime, just say the word." Moore honestly enjoyed the thrill of combat, especially the win after a fight. He was itching to go kill something after a few years of non combat since The Armed Republic had first been settled.

A slight grin tugged at the corner of his mouth. "We'll see who our first opponent is and plan our strategy accordingly. I wasn't aware that someone from Paintcheck would be fighting alongside us. It's better than having a crazy demon on our side. Is there anything I should know about before I make my decision on who goes first?"

Ani Toguro smirked and looked at Karasu " You go first Karasu.. Show them your talent for picking your enemys apart"

Karasu had a mask covering his face like normal. His hair was black as the night and his clothes would remind someone of a vampires. He walked forword into the ring his hands tucked away in his pokets.

Stefan sized up the demon. "Just put me in, I can take this one, and you can see firsthand what I can do. Put me in coach. I'm ready to play." Moore said almost jokingly.

"I would watch out for his hands. I would imagine that he either has metalic claws or something of a sort. If you feel you can handle it then you may proceed. If not, Doron..."

Unwilling to let himself show weakness in front of foreigners, Stefan stepped into the arena. He nodded at Karasu and took the safety off. All that was left was for the ref to start the match,

Doron turned to Richard. "Will we be held responsible if he dies?"

"He is here on his own accord. His nation won't hold anything against us. Besides, have faith in your teammate. Let's see what he has. Either way, I don't intend to let him die."

Satisfied, Doron turned back to the arena with his arms crossed.

The ref looked at both of the men then yelled " Let the first match begian!"

Karasu slowly begian to advance towrd his enemy takeing one hand out of his pocket and letting it stay by his side. It was unarmed and looked normal enough. Karasu however did indeed have a power that would prove to be a challange for anyone. His attack had already started infact.

OOC: If you need me to explane Karasu's power then just tell me. If you have watched YYH then you should know it.

Never watched any anime of any kind except for Gundam Wing. Is it that Hand-gun thing though? BTW, could someone update my project in the GFFA forums, for some reason I can't access it from here. Thanks

Well, rules out what Rahl said about his have a blade on his hand...

Moore was a little taken aback by his opponent's aparent lack of armament. So he decided to attack first. He brought out his blaster and fired off 3 rounds. His fault for bringing a hand to a gunfight

OOC: No he is a good fighter in hand to hand but his best power is sence he is a Quest Class Demon he can creat things out of the matter in the air. In his case he makes demonic bombs. It would be seen as Demonic Aura floating around if someone have spiritual awareness if no then it would be hard for them to see it. However the bombs arnt powerful enough to say blow a limb off unless he gathers alot of energy. They normaly just blow flesh off and cuase massive pain and bleeding.

IC: Karasu dodged to the side but was nicked on the cheek by the first round. He looked at the blood run down his face then back at his opponet.

His eyes narrow as a explosion right on his opponets left arm takes place. He followed this with a slight laugh

Doron looked at Richard questioningly. "What's going on?"

"I shouldn't have let him go first. I can see the bombs that he is creating."

"What are you talking about?"

"He is creating bombs out of matter in the air that is close to his body."

Richard turned his attention to Moore. "Keep moving so he can't get a good blast in. Get as close to him as possible with your lightsaber and turn this into a hand-to-hand fight. That way you'll have a chance."

Doron looked up to Richard. "What would you have done?"

He grinned. "Put a shield up that would have sent every bomb back at him."

WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!? Moore glanced at the now-charred armor of his left arm, trying to ignore the burning pain. Good thing I decided to wear my armor to this He heard Richard faintly, telling him to close in. He dropped the blaster into his holster and pulled out the 2 viborblades on his back. He closed the distance to the demon and swung hard with his right arm while attempting to swing with his wounded left.

Karasu was barly able to dodge the swing and begian to run backwards dodgeing following attempts. Voidsabers would be rather painful to be cut by so Karasu would rather avoid it. Meanwhile The bombs floated around the air and begian to close in on moores legs right behind the kneed cap.

Moore closed back with the demon and tried a jump attack. By luck, 1 bomb missed due to the jump, but the other hit him while he was in the air. The pain was unexpected, and he dropped the vibroblade in his left hand.

Karasu looked down with a sickly joy in his eye seeing the pain of his prey. " I hope you didnt expect to win. I was one of the two Elite Bodyguards for the Emperors of Neo Zeta as well has head of our Intellgenc Core. A weakling like you isnt worth my time."

"I have not yet begun to fight you son of a bitch." Which was the exact opposite of what the Madalorian was feeling, but he had learned to either a). Never let the enemy see you bleed or, failing that move on to b). Don't slow down after taking a hit. He rose to 1 knee then to his feet. The pain was incredible, but Moore gritted his teeth and grabbed his lightsaber with his left hand, which still hurt. Adrenaline was kicking in though, and although he didn't have full range of motion on his left arm, he still could move it.
Suddenly he faked high with his right and swung the lightsaber low, trying to cut the Demon's legs out from under him. Once he's on the ground, I can stab him straight through with one of my sabers, assuming I'm still alive and'or conscience..

Karasu was barly able to jump but it was to little to late. The saber cut deep into his right leg below the knee cap. Not enough to bring him down but enough to slow him down. He jumped back and it was clear he was clear the wound was deep. His speed and jumping ability was now at best down to 70% of its normal.

Karasu too knew not to show weakness and looked at moore " Some fight left after all. This might after all be some fun for me." He motioned for moore to bring all he had.

Realizing his foe couldn't dodge very well at this point, Moore decided to switch back to his blaster. He started to slide the vibroblade back into its sheath when he had an idea. Without warning, he flung the vibroblade at the demon while going for his blaster. He fired 3 shots at Karasu.

Useing his special attack hehad one his bombs destroy the voidblade befor it hit. The blaster rounds were a diffrent story. He made a dodge to the left. He was hit twice in the Arm by the blast the third missing. Howver during the time his opponet stayed fireing Karasu had sent five of his energy bombs at moores vital spots, joints and artaries(sp).

Moore saw Karasu go through the bomb setup, tried to dodge the unseen weapons and took two to the chest. He fell face first onto the ground, unconscious and out of the fight.

Richard winced. "Well this doesn't look good."

Doron looked up. "Can we help him?"

"Not if you want to concede the match."

The Ref begian the count " 1...........2............3..........4..............5.........6"

Karasu looked on holding his limp Arm. " Damn i was careless."

OOC: So your guy is out of the fight? If so i will keep the count going.

Yeah he's out. Don't kill him please, just incase I have the chance to play in another match.

OOC: Dont worry i wont kill him. The vote already decided your team goses on to the next round.

IC: When the refs count hit ten Karasu landed a few kicks to his fallen opponet befor exiting the ring.

The Ref then points up to the jumbo screan " Team Yoki 1 Team Shifting Sands 0! Next fighters to the ring.

Richard nodded at Doron. "You're next."

"Don't worry, I won't let you down. Try and help Moore though."

Lord Rahl was already walking out to scoop Moore up and carrying him back to the sidelines. "Don't worry, I'll heal him. He'll be back up in no time with little more than a headache."

Doron nodded with a grin and strode out into the arena to see who his opponent would be.

Ani Toguro stepped forword into the ring his face was expressionless for a moment befor saying " Your going to die today you know"

The Ref then yelled " Let the next match begian!"

Doron unclasped his cloak and threw it aside. He frowned slightly at the comment. "So another one with too much pride."

Both lightsabers were drawn to his hands through the use of the force and their red blades were ignited.

Richard began going to work on Moore trying to heal him and bring him back to conciousness.

" Impressive light works but that is all it is boy." Toguro then stopped talking and looked at Doron dareing him to come at him if he wished.

"I see you have no intention of making the first move here. So out of sake of boredom, I'll indulge you."

Doron flipped both lightsabers around so that they were now facing behind him and running parallel with the back of his forearm. His right foot slid forward. Legs bent and muscles tight, he was ready to spring at any moment. And then he was off running straight for Toguro. The force was fully active sensing for anything amiss and ready to predict his opponent's next move.

Toguro stood there looking at his chargeing foe with a smirk on his face and his hands at his sides.

Karasu sat agianst the stadum wall and watched the match as Bui seemed to be looking right at Richard.

Doron leaped in the air and whipped his lightsabers as out with a flick of his wrists. His blades came down to bare at Toguro's neck in a downward spiral.

"Uggg." Moore groaned. His whole body felt like it was on fire and he had a massive headache. He looked up at Rahl. "What happened?"

Ani Toguro's neck was easly slit open and blood poored out his head fell back on held on by a peice of skin at the back of the neck. The ref stepped back in shock of the sight

Bankotsu and the others of his team were also in shock the match was over that fast. But the sound of only blood dripping down was soon replaced with the sound of of Ani Toguros laugh as his finger extended out like spears meaning to slam through dorons shoulders and knees.

Karasu watched with only a smile " No one on their team seems to get that Demons are as diffrent from one another as a Human is to a Hutt. Each demons body is diffrent and has its own abilitys. Sadly for that boy Ani's is the ability to mold his body into anything as well as be a pain in the ass to kill."

Bui responds still keeping his eyes on Richard " Then my opponet will be a easy match."

Richard looked up at Moore. "You lost. Now Doron is out there facing our second opponent. If he loses, we lose the match."

As Lord Rahl finished his healing with Moore, a scream of pain came from Doron. Things weren't looking good for team Shifting Sands here. Doron was able to kick his legs out to the side and avoid the fingers but his left shoulder got clipped.

Doron looked down at the blood seeping from his shoulder. "Well that's not good." He brought his lightsaber up and seared the wound to stop the blood from flowing. "I hate when I have to do that."

The Abriel turned his attention to the headless demon. "Alright, let's dance you and I."

This time his approach was more cautious as he side stepped to encircle Toguro.

Ani Toguro neck begian to regenrate and his head was soon back in its normal postion. Toguro let out a horried laugh as he watched the larger Abh try to get a better postion on him. " Now now that will do you no good i am giveing you fair warning"


OOC: Think of him like the T 1000 he can regenrate and shift and bind his body around at will. He dose have a weakness if you hit him in the brain or heart it would beat him but he is always moveding them around in his body. Also crushing him might work as well.

ooc: well that should make this fight interesting.

IC: "Regenerating eh? So that's your little game." Doron bent his legs bringing his body close to the ground then leaped into the air with all his might with the added boost of the Force. He brought his right lightsaber down the middle of Toguro's head trying to cut the demon in two.

Toguro looks up blankly at Doron as cracks form in the ring floor under him and move off.

"Oh no you don't!"

Doron landed and rested his hand on the ground of the ring. He unleashed a large blast of Force Lightning that was funneled from his life energy as Richard had shown him how to tweek the force.

" Watch your hands boy!" Toguro yells as a spike of flesh comes out from under where dorons hand lay. The lightning is painful to Toguro but he only lets out a slight groan of pain.

The spikes rip through Doron's hands. A moan of pain escapes his lips but he clenches his teeth and grunts through the pain by unleashing another heavy blast of Force Lightning.

Toguro withdrew his spike like finger and retracted it as he jumped into the air landing on the outside of the ring. As the ref begianto count he decided to take full advantage of the count and regroup.

Doron wasn't going to give Toguro the advantage of regrouping. He knew that he was only buying his time and had no attention of losing the match due to being out of the ring.

The Abriel sprinted after him and launched a lightsaber towards the demons head. It may have left his hand but it would be coming back as it spun sideways.

Toguro allowed the lightsaber to inflict a nasty cut to the left side of his face but as the saber did so all five of his fingers from his right hand shot forword at this opponets chest.

Doron's remaining lightsaber spun in a blur in his right hand as it tore apart his opponents fingers. The other saber returned to his left hand and Doron charged in.

Toguro turned his left arm into a stroung blade to counter the blow.By this time the refs count had reached 7 butshe was counting slow as no one likes a double count out.

Doron's right lightsaber clashed against Toguro's blade while his left blade went to cut Toguro's right arm off at the shoulder.

Toguros right arm fell to the ground forceing toguro to use his right leg as his weapon this time haveing a flesh spike come up from his knee cap trying to go through dorons kidney.

Doron's side took a deep gash from the spike but he was already spinning behind Toguro. His lightsaber stabbed the middle and then ripped up.

Toguro was fast to rengenrate the blow and threw a elbow to dorons gut befor jumping back into the ring. Once in the ring toguro begian to laugh " See its useless you cant kill me. I am just takeing my time with you and every mintue that passes you get weaker. And do you want to know what i plan to do once our team wins this round? Well i will show you."

Toguro turned his left hand into what looked like Kanna. " I will find this one and get a peice of that action. She is a good catch i must admit and when i am done tearing her innoncents away then i will." Toguro stabed through the mold of kanna with his left hand. " Well you get the picture dont you?"

Toguro turned his left arm into a shield and his right into a drill " Now Doron its time for your to die!"

Richard mumbled to Moore. "Now he's done it."

Doron stood on the rail at the edge of the ring. He had regained his composure after taking a knee to the gut. He watched the entire display of Kanna's mold being torn apart.

He lightly stepped down off the ledge and began to walk towards Toguro only he wasn't touching the ground. The rock and dust were blasted aside with every step he took. Streaks of lightning ripped from the sides of his fist and struck at random spots along the ring. The lightning closed in and wrapped around his two lightsaber blades.

"Now you die."

" You couldnt hope to kill me with your little toy, now shut up and die" Toguro lunged his arm forword it was spinning like a drill heading for dorons mid section as it streched and spun."

Doron didn't even flinch. With each blade extended in an opposite direction at his sides, they came together in one frenzied blur to take the arm off. Not to mention that Force Lightning was now wrapped around his blades and also sent a blast at Toguro's chest with every flick of the wrist.

Toguro begian to fall back little by little as the force lightning struck him agian and agian. But through it all he still thought that doron would run out of energy sooner or later. All toguro needed to do was regenrate after every hit. But he wasnt sure if doron had some trump card or not.

Moore watched intently. "I don't know Richard, these demons are hard to kill. Thanks for patching me up by the way." He went back to watching the match. Suddenly he had an idea. He turned to Richard, "What would happen if Doron stabbed him and left the lightsaber in? He wouldn't be able to regenerate that part, right?" He hoped that was the case, being unfamiliar with demon anatomy and skills.

Richard nodded. "You're welcome."

He stood there for a moment while watching Doron take little pieces away from Toguro but knew that he would soon be running out of energy with this type of attack. "You may be right."

Doron got this sense for a new idea of how to attack this foe. He burst forward with a lightsaber leading for Toguro's chest and head. If they hit their mark, he'd leave them in let blast after blast of lightning feed through his sabers.

Toguro was unable to dodge the attacks do to dorons speed. With force lighting being fed into his body he had to try and brake doron befor he did. Turning his hand into a blade he punched for dorons left lung. He only had a few moments befor the lightning would fry him.

Bankotsu watched on and smirks " This is it the match will be decided by this moment"

Meanwhile Kanna had made it out of bed and into the arena. She was stunned to see the battle going on still and in a very brutal way.

The blade-arm missed Doron's lung as he sucked in at the last moment. However, he did receive a nasty gash and his life blood began to pour out but still he held on stubbornly ignoring the pain and unleashing more lightning through his sabers. Each blast began to drain his energy more rapidly though.

Toguro begian to feel heat building up inside of his body. His eyes widend when he figured out why. By then it was too late as his body erupted into flames. The lighting had cuased his tissue to start to heat up untell they burst into flames. Toguro pulled back screaming and tossing in every direction.

He fell out of the ring screaming as the flames covered him makeing it impossible to see anything but the flames. Moments passed untell all that remained was a smokeing pile of ash on the ground.

The ref was in shock as the wonderful sight she had just seen " And the winner by one hell of a kill is Doron!" she announced. The announcement was not liked and boos soon followed.

Bui now looked on at Richard but wanted to get some pay back first. He jumped in the ring and grabbed the ref " Start the next match now Bui Vs Doron or i will kill you myself" He said.

Doron was falling back from the last attack as he was losing blood fast and needed tending. Richard was not one to be caught off guard nor was he willing to tolerate a cheap move. He boldly strode into the ring with his golden cape flying behind him.

Lord Rahl knelt down and scooped Doron up into his arms and took him over to the sidelines. While spreading him out and propping up his head, Richard looked at Moore. "Take care of him and tend the wound on his side."

He looked down and smiled at his young friend. "Well done my friend. You have improved yet again."

Doron's reply was weak but he still had a smile on his face. "Your teaching have helped me and saved me this day. I thank you."

With a nod, Richard turned his attention back to the ring. Richard drew the Sword of Truth and a slow fluid motion. The sound of steel clearing scabbard reverberated off the stadium as he brought it to bear. He bathed both edges of the blade in blood from his forearms and touched it to his forehead. A quick thrust and the blade was stuck into the ground with the hilt sticking up.

"Start the match!"

Moore went to work dressing Doron's wounds. "Good job, I thought he had you for a second." Moore decided to omit the part about coming up with the winning strategy. "Don't think I can patch you up as well as Doron can, but I'll do my best."

Doron winced as he pulled his cloak over to Moore. His replies were still weak but the tide of his life's blood was beginning to subside. "Go ahead and shred this if you need more bandages."

Doron cocked his head to the side to watch Lord Rahl enter the ring in his typical grand fashion.

Bui clad in his armor threw the ref back as she announced the start of the match. Bui held his right hand in the air as a giant axe appeared. The weight of it forced bui's feet to crack the sold stone below him. He slamed it into the ring floor lifting it back up but with a large stone block on the end of it stuck to the axe. It had to weigh around a few tons bui through the axe forword and jerked back at the end of the throw allowing the stone block to go flying at Richard. Bui was fast to begian the move agian to throw as many as possible at his foe.

Karasu watched on but turned looking into a dark entry way with a small laugh " Didnt trust us to do the job?"

" No and why should i trust those weaker then me. I am here so if Bui fails we dont lose." The unknown man said

Since this was his team's first round, Richard wanted to use as little magic as possible so that future contestants would not garner much knowledge beyond his abilities with the sword.

The Sword of Truth was just any normal sword. Hardly, a lightsaber could not hurt it and the blade could slice through practically anything without so much as a nick or blemish. The blade came out of the ground in swift fluid motion easily slicing the boulder in half leaving Richard to pass right through the middle of the passing halves.

Now changing tactics to avoid wasting needless swings to avoid the other flying stones, Richard darted from side to side closing the ground between him and Bui.

Bui jumped into the air as richard closed in between one of his dodges. He came down swinging his axe hopeing to cleave the great hero of the abh in half.

There blades locked with Bui's ax blade locking at Richard's hilt. Lord Rahl grinned as he looked up at Bui. "You'll have to do better than that."

With a great roar and heave of his muscled arms, Richard bent his knees and tried to throw Bui back.

Bui has a large demon standing 10 feet tall and his strengh matched his size. He was still putting force down unwilling to be pushed back. A cracking sound could be heard then a snap as Buis axe broke where the blade met the handel. The blade flew back into the stands cleaves 19 demons and fayth as it spun by at 60 mph.The force of Buis strengh and richards was to much for a axe to take.

" i see please forgive me for useing such a crude weapon i had to make sure you were a worthy foe befor putting any real effort out." Bui begian to remove his armor letting it drop to the ground. The armor put holes in the ground as he dropped each peice. He had on a normal suit under it with a marking on his head.

" Most armor is to protect the one who wears it. Mine is the reverse its to protect others from the power within. A power i have trained and devloped over a thousand years. My battle aura can protect me from many things as well as be used as a offensive weapon." Bui said as a green glowing aura wraped around him covering him and lifting him into the air.

Kanna had jummped down to Dorons side by this time to check on him she looked down at doron worried " Doron i dont think richard knows what he is faceing. Bui is the Commander of the Crimson Corps a A Class Demon one of the most powerful Demons there are."

Doron smiled. "Have faith my dear. My friend is no ordinary man and he never takes a fight lightly. He will win."

Richard whistled through his teeth. "It seems you were holding back on me. I was hoping to take a strategic route and not show any of my power to those that are taking notes in the stands. It seems you may force me to do other wise. Come, let's dance."

He removed the tip of his sword from the earth and leveled it at Bui ready for another round but still not using any of his magic.

Bui pops his neck " Been so long since i last used my true power i didnt think i would have to use it untell the final round." Bui crossed his arms then threw them forword sending a massive of his aura rushing at Richard " I put enough energy into that attack to destroy you please forgive me for getting right to work."

Richard lifted two fingers straight ahead throwing a shield up that caused the energy to blast marks to either side of him. "You'll have to do better than that."

Lord Rahl began to move in with his sword still not wanting to use magic.

The aura blast deflected by richards shield turned back locked in on richards energy signal. They begian to hit the shield over and over agian trying to weaken the shield and bring it down. Bui stood there watching keeping his eye on richards sword and his feet which are the best way to predect a swordmans movements.

A magical shield was quite the mysterious thing as it was composed of so many things that were not known to mortals. The principle of a true magic shield was to pick up on the attacks composition and bend it to your will. It was true that the first shield was pure energy just to repulse the blast but now, Lord Rahl had a decent enough make up of the aura to construct his own shield.

It took a surge of strength and energy to dismiss the first shield and push the aura attacks back long enough to reconstruct a new one. Once the aura came back around, it would encounter a shield that was designed to reflect the attack back on the attacker.

His sword arm dropped a little with the tip of the blade grazing the ground.

Buis aura attacks bounced of richards new shield targeting bui at full speed. Bui looked somewhat shocked at his attack being sent back at him as a explosion rocked the arena from the attacks ramming back into bui.

As the smoke cleared tho Bui stood no visable damage taken on his uniform. " The attack was designed the kill a human such as you take that any way you wish but i will let you in on a hint. My energy can not harm me for that weakness was dealt with long ago when i was mastering my battle aura. As for your little shield i see i will have to use a stage two attack. You will find it very hard to match a shield for these aura attacks as their energy signal will be changeing every secound. Another weakness that was expossed and used agianst me befor which i have dealt with back on my days on earth."

Bui sent four larger aura attacks at richard with a cocky smile on his face " Human your only human why bother fighting a member of a race who far surpasses the power of your kind." He said not really careing for a answer only wishing to make it clear how foolish he thought it was a human would dare challange him even if it was human powerful enough to allow or force bui depending on how you look at it to use his real power.

Richard was running out of options here. His new shield had to be cancelled quickly or else the aura attacks would pass right through. The original shield was brought back up with a difference though. This time it would encompass an entire area around the arena.

"Human? Yes I was human once a very long time ago but that was before I battled against Gods and for them. Now I am neither human nor anything else you could think of."

Lord Rahl's knees bent to get a good grip in the dirt and then his massive legs pushed off sprinting towards Bui. His sword tip dragged across the dirt as he leaped into the air trying to cut him in half.

Bui braced himself and dug his feet in as richards sword slammed into his battle aura around his body. Bui put his entire strengh into the aura trying to hold and deflect richards sword. He knew if he could do this he could win the match. His information networks had been able to find very little of richards past but they thought his sword to be his strongest weapon however.

ooc: sorry about this. My power went out last night.

IC:

The two competing forces of Bui's aura and Richard's blade met head on. Both were locked in place with neither giving nor gaining. Darkness began to creep through the blade as Subtractive magic was added increasing the bite a hundred fold while Richard pounded the ground with his leg muscles and tried pushing forward.

Bui begian to slide back by the force of richards attack. His aura was holding however. He attempted to shift to one side when he saw richards effort at max to through him off balance and attack.

The subtractive magic that could eat through anything traveling through his sword was only a means to an end as the blade acted as a conductor. Once Bui began to shift, black arcs of lightning circled around him and attacked at all sides much like his aura attacks had done to Richard previously.

Buis aura begian to buckel from the attacks. Bui looked up at richard with a smirk " I have you now!" With a blast of energy Buis Aura expands in a large explosion destroying most of the ring.

As the smoke begian to clear Buis aura around him was gone, his energy spint.

There were skid marks where Richard had been but if Bui would follow the tracks, he would notice that Richard was quite fine. He was just standing a little further back now from the blast. A smirk was on his face while his sword was now completely black. Subtractive magic worked very curiously as it could double as a weapon and shield. Aura would fall under the principle of additvie magic as it was created from something already a part of Bui thus allowing Subtractive magic to eat right through it when it came at Richard."It's a shame really that you know very little of the way of wizards but I assure you that you will never have to worry about it again."

The tip of the Sword of Truth dragged across the floor of the arena until Richard flicked his wrist. Subtractive Magic rolled up out of the ground tearing away everything that would be in its path.

Bui was slammed out of the ring intot he arena wall by the blast. He had managed to block most of the attack however a large gash lay across his chest. He attempted to stand but fell down not able to make the ten count.

The ref rased her hand " Winner of the match Team Shifting Sands!!"

Karasu smirked " Guess its your turn?"

The figure said nothing as he walked out of the shadow into the light. it was no other then Lord Sesshomaru himself. He walked intot he ring looking at richard. " My sword Tokijin would make this fight too unbalanced for your. Your Sword is powerful but it has never met blades with a Demonic Sword such as mine. I will not draw either of my swords during this fight. My hands will be enough for this battle."

The ref had to yell over the Sesshomaru chants that filled the arena " Team Shifting Sands choose your fighter!"

Richard flicked the blood off of his sword and then returned it to its sheath. "Then so be it. No swords." Lord Rahl removed the baldrice from his shoulder and laid it down next to Doron as he rested.

His golden cape lifted as he returned to the ring. "Begin the match."

The ref yelled " Let the next match begian!!" Sesshomaru charged forword the moment she announced the match had started. His speed was much greater then Bui's, Karasus or anyone from the round befor. Sesshomarus speed was only matched by his power. He closed in on richard and his his hand swung down at richards face his claws extended.

Richard reached up and grabbed Sesshomaru's wrist and used his momentum against the demon and tried to launch him into the stands.

Sesshomaru shifted his weight allowing himself to be thrown somewhat but he used it to turn and lash with his left hand at richards side.

The claws lashed at Richard's side but it wasn't too serious while Richard continued his throw.

Once he let go, Richard moved a hand down to heal the wound without much effort.

Sesshomaru smiled as richard healed the flesh wound however the flesh would was only a after effect of the real attack. Sesshomarus claws let out a very toxic posion. Richards healing power was outstanding Sesshomaru knew this to be fact. But the posion would still have some effect on him. Even if it was small it could turn the tides in this fight. Even tho neither would addmit it Sesshomaru knew Richard to be a worthy enemy if not equal.

Sesshomaru did not even see him as a Human but a demon like himself.

Richrad smiled. "It's been a while since I've felt the pain of poison blades. I'm sure Kahlan is going to scold me quite thoroughly for that little mishap. Perhaps I should end this now."

Lord Rahl reached for a little pouch at his side. It happened to be one of two pouched that were synched at his waist. The contents was white sand and it was being poured out onto the arena floor around him. He knelt down on one knee and began drawing a pentagram.

Sesshomaru knew this type of magic above all others was extreamly deadly. Most humans wouldnt know it but any demon who know anything of where his race comes from would. Sesshomaru started a full charge summoning his energy whip and unleashed a attack trying to disrupt richards plans.

Unflinching Richard continued to finish his drawing. There was only one way to disrupt a spell like this and that was in his other pouch. Indeed the spell was now complete and aura of blinding light rose all around Richard even lifting his golden cape into the wind.

He stood there with his arms out and cape blowing in the "wind" of the vortex.

Sesshomaru jumped back away from richard and dug his feet in. He had to be ready for anything.

At a closer look, one would notice Richard's once green eyes had gone completely white. His hands that were spread out to his sides came together in one loud clap. From the white column rolled a wave of sound in the form of white hot searing power that destroyed the first row of the arena as it traveled out.

Sesshomaru used his speed to move around avoiding the attack as best he could. His speed was his advantage at the moment. He attempted to out flank the attack and go around it and attack at Richard himself.

The white column remaind however and it began to act like a point defense system. Searing magical beams shot out as Sesshomaru ran around.

Sorry for not posting, for some reason I wasn't receiving the email updates.

"What the hell, I thought we only had to win 2 matches?" Moore said to the resting Doron. "Kill that son of a bitch Rahl!" he shouted.

Sesshomaru dodged back and worth with lightning fast speed at times missing the blast by only inchs. The blast were powerful enough to do damage and some did get close enough to burn Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru begian to counter attack by useing his energy whip to lash at Richard. Unlike Buis Aura this was not a aura but Demon Magic. Demon Magic was like normal magic in many ways however it tended to be more unstable and only able to be used by those with demonic blood.

Both powers hissed and sizzled against each other fighting for dominance. Richard roared and the white column pushed out blowing away anything in its path.

The blast overcame Sesshomarus demonic magic and begian to cover him tearing his armor away. Befor the blast could do any major damage however Sesshomarus secound sword tensaiga the sword of heaven rattled as it put a barrier around its master to save his life. Sesshomaru had always held a hate for his father giveing him this sword a sword that can not kill. It only had the ability to bring someone back to life by returning their soul to their body. Even tho its master held a deep hate for it the sword saved him.

Sesshomaru stood in the ring with only a few cuts on him.

" The match is yours human. It seems my sword broke our deal. I will honor our agreement for our swords not to be used."

Sessomaru said stepping out of the ring. " However next time we meet i wont hold back on you. I will use Tokijin and if need be my demon fourm" He said flashing his eyes red.

" And maybe i will honor you by slaying you with my fathers greatest sword....Sou'unga... the sword of hell if i have retrived it by then." Sesshomaru turned and left the arena which had fallen silent. Many wished to boo but knew if they did Sesshomaru would kill them.

Bui and Karasu also limped out of the arena.

Kanna hugged doron as the ref announced that team shifting sands had won the round. " You guys did it doron your moveing on to the next round." Kanna said

" Thats right your moveing on to be defeated" yelled Bankotsu as he jumped down to confront richard.

" It should be a good match no hard feelings after i beat you though i hope" He said

Renkotsu looked down at Kanna and Doron. " And who will jump down and save you little abh? Will your girlfriend come to save you as you did for her?"

" NO YOU DONT HE IS MINE DAMN IT MINE!" Jakotsu said jumping down and embraceing doron " We have been apart far to long why not dump the girl for me doron??"

Suikotsu and Ginkotsu only watched from the stands as the incident happened.

Richard bowed his head at Sesshomaru after the fight was over. However when Bankotsu entered the ring, Richard merely sprinkled one speck of black sand on the drawing to completely dispel it from ever being used again and then turned around completely ignoring him. "Come Doron, Kanna, Moore; we need to get back to our rooms and rest up. I want to take a closer look at Doron's injuries as well as take a final look at you Kanna."

Bankotsu looks at richard a little upset " Your ignoreing me thats really rude you know."

Jakotsu and Renkotsu were in a arguements on who fights doron. As Kanna helped Doron up and begian to walk off with him wanting to get him away from Jakotsu.

The first day of tournament came to end as ring crews had alot of war befor them to repair the arena by the next day to finnish round 1.

In the tunnel was they walked out Darth Tyraany stood in his sith cloak only laughing. " Doron you lived through the match my training is to thank for that. But dont get cocky Jakotsu has fought you twice now and has seen your attacks. The only one he never saw you used today agianst Toguro. Maybe you should have someone else fight him. However Renkotsu wont be a push over either since you have nothing able to counter the Dragon of the Darkness Flame. What will you do Doron maybe you should have Richard carry you on his back?" He said walking off laughing.

"I am finished with you and still you bother me. I heard you came here with a woman. Why don't you go back to spending time with her? As far Jakotsu, I've killed him before, I will do it again."

Richard pushed past the Sith. "Do not bother him or Kanna ever again."

Tyraany laughed " Ah will the mighty richard protect your doron? Dont think you or your friend could ever hope to defeat me. I have yet to use my force power's greatest attacks but trust me it will leave you breathless."

As tyraany started to walk off he turned back once more " Oh and Doron do remember. If i can bring back a life there is not much stopping me from takeing that life back. Remember that boy for your happyness rides on it." Tyraany turned and left the hallway heading back for his room.

"Have faith Doron. You have turned from him and his control is considerably weakened. He knows this and fears it. Do not allow him to play with your mind."

"I know but he is right. I still owe him for saving Kanna."

Richard sighed while looking from Doron to Kanna. "Come, let's get back to our rooms."

OOC: I am going to just sim past the next two matchs since i would rp both teams.

IC: Kanna woke up somewhat late the next day it was 11am and she could hear the arena speakers in the distance announceing team silver fox had won agianst Clan Eternal Night.

The next match was a hour away from now. She looked about for doron wondering if he had already left for the arena.

ooc: and the vote for who wins the next matches?

ic:

Doron wasn't quite at the arena yet. The last match had taken a bit out of him and he was resting a bit. Stiff muscles, stiff joints, and an aching back. The best cure for this was a warm bath or shower.

Steam rose from the tub as Doron dipped a toe in. A little hot but it still flet great. Bruises and a few scars adorned his body as he eased down into the water. With a satisfied sigh, he rested his head back and closed his eyes.

Richard on the other hand, being the family man that he is, was talking with his wife and five year old sun. It seems that they were doing well and back on their way to D'Hara with Cara and General Meiffert.

Kanna stepped out into the hallway when she looked to her left a fear struck her like none other. She screamed in horror for the man she saw was the man most feared by the Fayth and many in Neo Zeta. The former Emperor Jayce the man who conqured the Fayth and whos wish for unlimited expansion killed billions. The man who had become the vassle for Yu Yevon the Demi God. Now he had come to reclame his throne.

Jayce only eyed kanna who tried to calm herself

He looked right into her eyes for a moment then became anger " Your the spawn of that hellhound Seymoure i can smell the stench of his rotten blood in you."

Both Richard and Doron heard the scream. Doron leaped out of the tub splashing water everywhere as both lightsaber appeared in his hands. Richard excused himself from the screen and threw the door open and leaped out into the hallway with sword drawn. Both converged on the sound of the scream.

Jayce's scyth rattled as it's aura felt the aura of richards sword near its master.

" Do you hunger for their souls?" Jayce said looking at his sycth which had its cover over its blade. Then you will have the girls now"

Jayce looked at her his eyes red.

Kanna was to scared to move at the thought of her soul being taken.

The sound of laughter trying to be held in by jayce could then be heard befor he broke out laughing " Your way too easy to trick lady. I didnt think you guys would fall for it but you did." He kept his laughing up as he patted Kanna on the shoulder
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" You can calm down i am not the same guy i was when i conqured the Fayth. Events have changed the way i see things. Life is somthing not be wasted."

Jayce then looked at Doron and Richard rubbing the back of his head " Sorry i get a little carried away when i joke. I am Jayce First Emperor of Neo Zeta and soon to be New Emperor. And the woman behind me about the knock me out is my very angery 2nd wife Asuka." Jayce said befor getting slamed to the ground by Asuka who used a take down throw.

" What did i tell you about scareing people?? " Asuka said befor she bowed befor the three infront of her

" Please forgive him he sometimes can be immature."

The naked Doron grabbed Kanna by the arm and pulled her away from Jayce while Richard had a dumbfounded look on his face.

Richard straightened somewhat when he watched Jayce's wife lay him low. "Well you appear to be the more sensible one of the family my Lady. Could you tell me what you two are doing here?"

"Indeed. I'm curious myself." Doron's mouth was still hanging open.

Jayce stood slowly " We are here to fight in the tournment. Our match is next in fact we will be faceing Darth Tyraanys team. Me and him have a score to settle. His force powers are stroung and if we are going by that kind of power he tops even mine by a little. However i am counting on three things to lead me to defeating him. One my weapon can outmatch a lightsaber as it will drain its energy when they touch. Two my brute strengh should far surpass his. And three he has never fought with out his force powers there for he lacks somthing that can turn the tide. A warrior spirt that can allow a persion to brake their own limits."

Kanna still was untrusting of Jayce but turned and saw doron and blushed " Um doron.......your naked....."

Doron looked down as his lightsabers was cancelled out and tried to cover himself. Richard muttered shaking his head as he undead his golden cape. Gold floated across the hallway into Doron's hands. "I want that washed before you hand it back to me."

"Uhh right Richard." Wrapping the cloak around his waist and regainning some measure of composure, "Be careful when you face him. His power is great and always seems to have a trick up his sleeve."

" That he dose however i have learned a few tricks since after you broke Yu Yevons hold over me." Jayce bowed as he started to walk off. He looked back once more " Richard i am sure you will be the one to face Bankotsu when your teams meet. I wonder whos sword will win in that battle. It is said no one has the power to brake his sword and i hear the same about yours. I look forword to watching the match."

Nodding his head was Richard's only response to Jayce's remark.

After the crowd had left, Doron looked over at Kanna smirking. "So does this look better to you then? With or without the cape?"

Richard rolled his eyes and walked off turning his head back one last time. "I want it washed. You hear?"

"Yes papa."

The crowds were roaring as the next match neared Clan Spider Venom vs Clan Hellseye.

Asuka,Kagome,Aura and their Husband Jayce entered the arena to some cheers and boos.

Standing across the ring were Naraku,Hakudoushi, Kagura, Moryoumaru and Darth Tyraany.

The announcer smiled " This is going to be one of the best matchs of the tournament and will steal the show for the first round if not the tournament."

Kanna ran off looking back and Doron and Richard " Hurry i dont want to miss this match its going to be the match of matchs and a good chance who wins here goses to the finals.

Aura walked into the ring for Clan Spider Venom and Kagura for Clan Hellseye. Soon the cat fight of the tournament would begian

Doron rushed back into his room to drain the bathtub. He through on some clothes and hooked his lightsabers onto his belt. Richard was already standing out in the hall just in a sleeveless black shirt and his black breeches. "You ready Richard?"

"Of course, I wasn't the one soaking in a bath tub and who rushed out here naked."

"Oh yeah that. Well I'm ready now."

Richard smirked and they both rushed down the hall to catch up with Kanna.

Kanna arived in the arena just as Kagura unleashed her first attack " Dance of blades!" demonic energy blades race at Aura ready to get her to peices. But Aura did not move. With a wave of her hand a holy barrier deflected the attacks easy.

" Your Demonic Powers are no match for my holy powers. Please give up i do not wish to harm you." She said

Doron and Richard arrived just as the first attack was blocked. "Holy magic. A formidable power indeed. I doubt even your force lightning could penetrate it Doron."

"What about the little trick you taught me?"

"It would be possible...in time but you would have to be at full strength and you would be extremely weak if you did manage to punch through."

Stefan saw his 2 teamates watching the match. He strode over to them. "Good afternoon guys." He turned to the match. "Damn, does everyone here use magic? What happened to a good old blaster or viborblade?"

Kagura laughed " I am only getting started, Dance of the Dragon!" A large whirlwind of demonic energy raced at aura destroying the ring it passed over

" Foolish at best" Aura said as she put her hands togather and started to chant the demonic whirlwind met the barrier and begian to spin around it untell aura said the last words " This is a attack i learned from a half demon long ago its called Backlash Wave!" As she said the words a twisting wind mixed with Kaguras attack sending both at her as they hit her body was vaporized.

Aura stood praying for the soul of her fallen enemy befor leaving the ring

" Winner of the match Aura!" The announcer yelled

Kanna smiled " No shock if my powers are impressive then hers are truely that of a goddess. Its said no one has yet matched her Holy Spells and Barriers. Mine are nothing but those of a noivce to hers. Her power of seeing the possible future also surpasses mine"


The next two entered the Ring Kagome a Fayth and Jayces first wife. And the Demon Moryoumaru

Doron smiled at Stefan's remark. "I prefer my lightsabers and fighting that magic can be quite painful."

Richard looked down at Kanna. "Your powers will grow in time along with your studies. The ability to see the future is an impressive feat but the future that you see may not always be the future that actually comes to pass. Me and prophecy do not tend to get a long and I would say the same about seeing the future."

Moryoumaru stood there his wings unfolded his white hair blowing in the wind. Not much information was known about him other then his name.

Kagome stood with her sword drawn her eyes fixed on her enemy ready to strike when she had a opening. She was a expert swordswoman and skilled at consatrated holy attacks.

The wind blew harder as Kagome took off chargeing. Moryoumaru was quick to counter useing his massive claws to meet the blade of Kagome. However either choose to use their true energy yet.

Moryoumaru Threw off the attack fast and shot out small energy balls each with the power equaling Karasu's most powerful attack. However their were over 20 of them all flying at Kagome.

Doron winced. "This could hurt."

Kagome attempted to dodge the attacks but some hits hit their mark doing bad damage to her arm and left leg. Moryoumaru charged in roaring seeing his chance however Kagome was far from over.

" Holy Judgement!" Kagome unleashed a large beam of holy energy from her sword at the Demon hitting him flush in the chest. Ripping through the Demon fell to one knee.

However this demon had a trick up its sleeve that made it one of the most deadly weapons in Neo Zeta. As it begian to heal he looked up at richard saying " Watch and learn this will be your fate one day....... Holy Judgement!" Moryoumaru copyed the attack flashlessly and even improved on it just by being attacked with it. The blast exited his right arm hitting kagome sending her flying back.

Richard smirked. "The fool just gave a way his greatest trait. I can still defeat him with my sword alone."

Kagome landed on her outside the ring barly able to stand. She had alot of fight left in her but Jayce made her stay out for the count " I Need you in good condetion for the next round. I will win the last two matchs"

Ounce the count out ended Jayce entered the ring " Now you face me a demon like yourself."

"Watch this match closely Doron. Study Jayce's moves because if he wins both matches, it's a good bet that we will face him. Look for weaknesses or any signs of fatigue."

Doron was too busy watching Kanna at the moment until he felt the thud of Richard's fist on the back of his head. "Oww, you didn't have to do that I heard everything you said. Geeze you never quit do you."

Richard smirked. "I could say the same about you."

Doron shot right back. "Well if Kahlan was here you wouldn't have any room to talk. Cara tells me things and I must say, they are quite interesting."

That brought one more fist on the back of the head. "Shutup Doron."

Not one to ever see any of his teamates bullied, Moore turned to Rahl. "Knock it off Richard, we're all on the same team." Moore realized maybe a second too late that that may have not been the best thing to say...

Richard looked over his shoulder at Moore. "He knows I'm not hurting him. But I will have to talk to Cara when I get back to D'Hara especially if she is filling you in on everything."

Doron rubbed the back of his head. "She didn't tell me anything but I know what kind of guy you are you...."

Doron flinched seeing Richard's first raised again but no thump came.

" 40% of my max is all i will need to deal with you. I wont even use my Scythe on you." He removed his weapon from his back tossing it on the ground next to Aura. The demonic weapon started to shake and curropt the ground. Aura was quick tho to put a Holy Barrier around it to hold it for the time. Only Jayce had been able to master useing this demonic weapon with out it controleing him.

Jayce started to slowly walk forword as Moryoumaru laughed " foolish little man i will enjoy takeing your power as my own." The demon aimed and was readying to use its new Holy Judgement attack but Jayce had other plans. His speed was only passed in Neo Zeta by Kruger. He jumped in the air landing a roundhouse kick to the Demons face sending him crashing to the ground after one kick.

Moryoumaru begian to rise up when Jayces fist met with the demons face sending him crashing back down.

" What dont tell me this is all the power you have. I could beat you at 10% power if this is all you have." Jayce said looking rather disapointed."

Moryoumaru only smiles " Game over Holy Judgement!" The attack hit at pointblank range. The light from the explosion was so bright the crowd had to turn their eyes away.

Smoke covered the ring once the light faded and Moryoumaru could be seen flying over head laughing.

"A little arrogant isn't he."

Richard only smirked. "Perhaps but you have seen some of his speed so utilize it."

Jayces wives showed no signs of worry after the blast. Soon everyone could see why as the smoke cleared Jayce was standing there with only minor cuts. He looked unimpressed and yawned. He pointed his index finger at the Demon with a smile on his face " My turn..." From his finger came a bullet of Demonic Energy screaming at the demon. Hitting him head on it ripped the head off sending him crashing into the stands. Moryoumaru started to heal right after the attack but wasnt able to heal fast enough and soon the announcer yelled " And ten!! The winner is Jayce!" Jayces attack however had its downside as it took energy from him. The more he used it the faster he would run out of energy. However he was aware of its weakness and used it sparingly.

However Jayce wasnt celebrateing as his next foe had entered the ring. Hakudoushi Jayces only son. He had come to hate his father jelouse of his power and his mind twisted by Naraku. It seemed Darth Tyraany and Naraku both did not wish to dirty their hands in this tournament.

Aura who was the mother Hakudoushi looked at Naraku with a hateful look makeing the boy face his own father. He was powerful no doubt with his ability to use demonic powers and holy powers his strengh was great but agianst his father defeat was assured that is if his father will have the will to fight his own son...

Richard looked over to Kanna. "Who is that walking out into the ring? Special attention seems to be paid to him."

" That would be Jayces son Hakudoushi. He may only be eight but his mind is matured and his powers are nothing to laugh at. During his brief reign that lasted from Jayces vanishing to the start of the Republic War he was able to fend of many attempt to kill him. However he grew board of ruleing and faked his own death most likely at Narakus bidding."

Jayce stood looking at his son who he had not seen for two years. He was emotionless and kept his eyes on his sons lance. The lance seemed to be to big for the child but he was deadly with it. And it being to big gave him the advantage of his weapon being able to reach while keeping himself out of the enemys reach.

"I wonder if he will use the Scythe to battle his son with that lance."

Kanna looked down " I doubt it he knows your watching he wont use his trump cards in the first round."

Hakudoushi charged with his lance thrusting it forword agian and agian trying to hit Jayce. Jayce only dodged the attacks and barly at that. His power had droped down to 20% at best

"I see. He should not be so worried about that if he cannot get through the first round. Right now he is moving to slow and it appears that his son will catch up to him."

Hakudoushi hit his mark at last gashing Jayce on the side of the face. Jayces eyes looked over at the cut as he felt the blood flow from his face.

Hakudoushi followed up by smashing the holding end of the lance into Jayces gut. Jayce however looked down at his son laughing. " I have always been to soft on you boy. So now i think i will teach you some respect 60% of my power. You wont last long but you will learn."

Hakudoushi slashed upward trying to remove his fathers head but Jayce stopped the blade his right hand. He held it firm makeing it impossible for Hakudoushi to move the lance. Jayce then unleashed a furry of punchs into his sons gut each landing with lightning fast speed.

"You think he'll win?"

Richard shrugged. "We'll have to see what his son posseses."

Jayce let go of his sons lance after he ended his round of punchs. Hakudoushi was bent over holding his midsection as he coughed blood up. " Damn you i wont be out done by you!" He said as he stood back upright. He begian to spin his lance above his head speeding it up faster and faster so that it was very hard to keep track of it. He planned to slash down when jayces guard droped.

However Jayce rased his index finger and started to gather Demonic energy agian. Hakudoushi laughed " You wont use that attack on me your own son."

Jayce answered " Really?" As he fired the shot Hakudoushi was stunned as the blast flashed past him going into the sky.

Jayce smiled " By the look on your face you know that blast would have killed you. Now step down befor i have to kill you."

Hakudoushi looked back at Naraku who noded. " This isnt over next time i will kill you" Hakudoushi said jumping out of the ring. The announcer tried to talk over the boos and atlast as able to announce " Winner of the Roung Team Spider Venom!"

"Interesting. If nothing good came from the match, at least he was spared killing his son."

Kanna looked at Doron with a smile " Well the first round is over. We get a two day rest then its your turn agian.

Doron smiled. "Then how should we spend these next two days then?"

Two days passed as the teams left enjoyed their rest. Kanna and Doron spent time at the beach doing things couples do. But now it was time to get back to work at hand.

Bankotsu knocked on spoors door befor heading to the arena " Yo spoor my match is comeing up next you up yet?"

ooc: I'm guessing clan wolf won just because they were leading by a vote but I'm not sure anymore so who won?

IC:
Spoor was in her military uniform with her typical long blue braid. Her red eyes turned lazily towards the door. "I have been up for several hours. What do you want Bankotsu?"

OOC: Your team won the vote but i will make sure Bankotsu dosnt go down easy.

IC: " JUst checking to make sure you will be there as my team advances to the next round. I will devote my match agianst richard to you."

Kanna meanwhile watched as doron readyed for battle. " Hey Doron try and not let that freak Jakotsu mess with your mind to much."

Moore was at the armorer, getting a second vibroblade to replace the one he lost in the fight.
"I need a balanced left hand vibroblade to match this one." He held up his remaining blade. The smith whistled. "I can do it, but it's going to cost-" "Money is no object, just make one for me." He tossed a couple thousand credits on the table. "Have it done by tomorrow." He walked out.

ooc: ok

IC:

Spoor sighed and shook her head. "He just doesn't get it. He does not need to become emperor to be a great leader for his people and a ruler that is heartless, neglects the needs of his people. I hope Richard shows him the truth."

Doron smiled and gave Kanna a quick kiss on the cheek. "Don't worry Kanna. Hopefully we will be finished with this bunch once and for all." Doron clasped his cloak with a golden eight headed dragon on one side.

Richard bumped into Moore as he was walking early in the morning. "Hello Moore. It seems you are in better health today."

Bankotsu entered the arena with his team earlyer then their oppnets Bankotasu had somthing he wanted to tell them " Alright heres the deal. If we win this we advance to the last round. If we can do this we can be sure The Band of Seven will be known as the strongest group in the universe. I will take care of Richard. Renkotsu you had a idea on how to pick the other matchs i will let you run that by the other team when they arrive."

Kanna smiled as she left the room to hurry to the arena to get a good seat. As she arrived she saw Jayce already in the stands ready to learn all he could on the two teams he might be faceing in the next round.

Doron looked around the hotel for Richard but was unable to find him. Reluctantly, he made his way outside to find that Admiral Spoor was standing there. Apparently waiting for him. "Admiral Spoor, an honor. I believe this is the first time that we have met."

Spoor nodded. "Yes it is your highness but I have been watching your matches. Most impressive. I was wondering if I could have a moment of Richard's time."

"I'm sorry but Richard isn't here. I believe he went for a walk this morning but I'm sure if we head down to the arena, we'll eventually run into him."

Kanna walked over to Jayce and set next to him but not to close " Where are your wives?" She asked

" Asleep i would assume they wont be up untell its almost time for our match later today. I have come to learn what ever i can on my possible future oppnets as well as see a good fight." He said with a smirk

Kanna nods " your weapon there has alot of demonic energys but theres somthing more to it. Somthing darker isnt there."

Jayce nods " You are his daughter i am not surprised you can sense its energy. Yes befor i became the host of Yu Yevon i this weapon only held demonic energy. But during my time in sin it took in much more demonic and human energys. And with Yu Yevons destruction it took his power as well. I call it the Sycth of a million souls. For at my best guess is how many this thing has taken over. But i am not sure since the weapon was forged back on earth in the 1500's

"I understand your concern Admiral. I will relay your message to Richard upon seeing him. I must warn you though that I can make no guarantees. Bankotsu no longer seems like a person that would be willing to stop unless he is dead. He will continue to fight as long as there is breath in his lungs. However, I am sure Richard will do his all to save his life should it come to that. Remember, he hasn't killed anyone yet and I'm not sure that he wishes to."

Spoor nodded as she looked off to the side. Her cape flapped in the breeze. "I now know why Lord Dusanyu chose Richard Rahl's line to be the only human family to be eligible for the throne. He fights fiercer than an Abriel but also has compassion."

The two walked on in silence until they reached the arena.

Bankotsu stood waiting for the other team to arrive. He looked into the arena eyeing Jayce and Kanna he then turned to Renkotsu " I hope your idea turns out to be as fun as i hoped."

ooc: I guess we'll have to move on if Paintcheck doesn't reply soon

Doron followed the signs to where team Shifting Sands was to go before the start of the match. Spoor on the other hand made her way up to the seats of the arena and found a location up front.

Sorry, I have water polo practice after school now so I will be posting later. Got to stay in shape since I'm starting whole set.

"Hi Richard. You ready for today's fight?" Stefan took his new blade from the armorer. He tossed him more credits "Thank you, looks great, especially for only a day's work." He checked his chrono. "We got to move, our fight starts soon."

He made it to the pit area with 10 minutes to spare. "Good afternoon Doron." Stefan nodded at him.

ooc: Water polo eh? That's interesting. Good luck with it.

IC:

"Well it looks like we will be facing Clan Wolf so are I hope you two are ready." Richard took a seat off to the side.

Dorom smirked. "There's no sitting down yet old man."

Richard raised an eyebrow. "Oh? And why is that?"

"Admiral Spoor has a request for you. She doesn't want you to kill Bankotsu. It is her hope that he will learn from you that a worthy ruler does not need to be a cold ruthless killer."

Richard began to unclasp his golden cloak. "Spoor rarely asks a favor from anyone, much less a land-dweller. But, I will do my best to fulfill her wishes. Honestly, I have no intention of killing any of the contestants unless they do something stupid."

" Team Captians please enter the ring to discusse the terms of this round." The announcers voice said over the loud speaker.

Bankotsu entered the ring and awaited the other teams captian.

Richard was about to have a talk with Spoor but the announcement deturred his plans. Instead, he headed up to the sands of the arena. He stood there facing Bankotsu in black sleeveless shirt and black pants. "I am the captain of Team Shifting Sands."

" Allright you two must decide how the matchs will be fought and decided apone as is the rules for the Semi Finals." The announcer said

" I suggest letting Renkotsu roll his dice to pick at random who fights. He was the names of each member of both teams on two dice. Whoevers names are rolled must fight no matter how many times they have fought befor. However when the round hangs in the balance with one team only needing its last of three wins Myself and Richard will fight. If said team who needs its last win, wins then the round is over and if the other wins then we roll agian however i doubt the loseing captian will be alive to fight. Other then this the fights should be no holds bared." Bankotsu said

" Do you accept these rules?" The announcer said to richard.

ooc: You know, it just occured to me that we have never met the woman that may be put on the throne if this team wins.

IC:
"Only if Renkotsu rolls the dice out here in the middle of the arena floor with all contestants present. Then will I agree."

Bankotsu nods " Its agreed."

Renkotsu stepped forword and rolled the first set of dice with out wasting anytime. The dice bounced untell they landed.

" For team Shifting Sands we will have Doron Vs uhhhhhhhhhh Captians choice?"

Bankotsu laughed " Ofcourse their are only five members on my team and seeing as theirs six sides to a dice one spot would be captians choice.Three sides are that for your team. Now who would be a good pick for Doron?" He said looking back at his team

" Ginkotsu you take care of this." Bankotsu said

" Hey thats not fair dorons mine!" Jakotsu yelled but bankotsu gave him a look that told Jakotsu the dection was made.

Ginkotsu walked into the ring cracking the ring floor under the weight of his metal parts. "I will enjoy crippling you for your past insults agianst us."

Richard looked down at Doron. "Are you ready."

He unclasped his cloak and checked his lightsabers. "I don't think it matters anymore. The battle has been decided and there is nothing left to do but fight."

"I see you still have some Abriel in you after all. Good, I was worried you had completely lost your Abh heritage."

"So did I."

Both lightsabers floated up into Doron's waiting grasp. "Let's dance you and I."

" Let the fight begian!" The announcer yelled. Ginkotsu wasting no time started his plan. Thick black smoke blasted out from two pipes on Ginkotsus side. It made it hard to breath and harder to see as it filled the the ring and the area around it.

Ginkotsu then begian fireing with his shoulder cannon into the air and haveing his shells come down from the sky as to help hide his location.

"Well this is interesting. So you wish to hide out of fear! I do not blame you! The anger of an Abriel is feared more than anything in my empire! I would hide if I were you as well."

Doron relaxed in the middle and extended the force out sensing the location of the walls, the fans, his opponent, and the shells from the cannon. He began sprinting from spot to spot to try and dodge the impact.

Ginkotsu was able to see dorons body heat and could see the singal shots were not doing the job. With a flick of a switch he went to scatter shot and fired. The shell went into the air above doron and exploded sending razor sharpe metal down like rain.

Screams of pain came from Doron's location as peices of shrapnel ripped through his skin. Now he was pissed. A swiling wind vortex came from his open palm to try and remove the black smoke.

The smoke was cleared away by the wind it took longer then Ginkotsu had figured but he was not worried. " Grsh" was the only thing he said as he readyed for dorons counter attack.

Red glowing blades whirled around in the air then stopped at Doron's side. Blood rolled down the front of his face and seeped through parts of his tunic. "Now you've really pissed me off."

The blades flipped around so that they were now pointing behind him. Dust flew up behind as he sprinted off towards Ginkotsu.

Ginkotsu fired thine yet stroung wires into the ground and the arena wall creating a web around him.He knew doron would cut through them but they would atleast slow him down.

Doron's blades worked in a storm of furry as they tore from wire to wire trying to reach Ginkotsu.

[OOC]Sorry for this useless post, but I'm not receiving email updates and posting usually kick starts the email thing.[/OOC[

Ginkotsu fired more wires behind and aboved doron as he cut he was through filling in the hole he made behind him. Doron came closer and closer with his blades two feet from Ginkotsu. However he had closed any ability to jump or back track. He was at point blank range for Ginkotsus attack.

" Your too easy to read you charge forword with out thinking." Ginkotsu said as the sound of pressure building. The grappleing robotic left arm of Ginkotsu fired at point blank opening up hitting and locking on too doron at over 90 mph.

Bankotsu smirks his eyes on richard almost smirking at the fact richard was watching is friend endure great paint. Getting hit by rain at 70 mph can hurt Bankotsu could only wonder what a heavy grapleing arm would feel like.

Doron brought both Lightsabers up at a cross to try and cut the grapeling arm or at least block it.

Ginkotsus arms parried with the lightsabers for a moments. Sparks flew from the attack untell Ginkotsus arm was knocked to the side crashing to the ground. He had to retract it back quick or he would be open to close range attacks.

Doron twirled flicked his wrists out bringing both lightsabers to bare. One blade going for his neck while the other went for his waist.

Ginkotsus arm retracted enough to block the attack on his waist. However the attack on his neck hit flush cutting deep nearly hitting the jewl shard. Ginkotsu jumped back fast fireing all three saw disk at doron. Behind them he fire more cables.

Doron twisted and flipped back around receiving three cuts. One on his arm, leg, and the last cutting his side but not deep enough to puncture his lung. Still, it hurt something fierce. Blood now practically covered his entire body from the shrapnel and now the saw blades. "Now you are really pissing me off."

Doron spun on his toes, practically a tornadoe of lightsaber blades as he cut at the wires.