JAPAN - MARCH 23 - 2013 - FUKUOKA HARBOR

The massive harbor stood proudly in it's...Massiveness. It was bustling with energy, sailors, business people, tourists and several other possible acquaintances waltzed their way around and around. The warehouses not too far from there, the smell of fish could be felt from miles away and the sound of the waves beating against the stone echoed all around. The ports were filled with a variety of ships, ranging from small fisherman boats to gigantic luxury cruisers. Among one of those luxury cruisers was the one that was to take all of the players of the RRR to the Resort, the Shokaku. This gargantuan ship was equipped with enough rooms to house a group of over two hundred people and had enough supplies to keep all of them fed for a one month trip...Of course, that wasn't the case this time, the trip to Resort would last only a maximum of a few days.

A black Honda Civic 2012 slowly approaching the corresponding dock for the Shokaku, the passenger door slowly opened and averagely heighted, pale young asian woman stepped out of it. She was wearing formal clothes, black trousers and jacket, with a white shirt below and a red tie which flapped with the wind as she left the car. She nonchalantly scratched her head a bit as she stared up at the ship, a lollipop hanging from her mouth. "Oh geez...Why do they need to get such a big boat for such a short trip, it just seems...Unnecessary." At this moment, the driver's side of the car opened up, out from it came a tall muscly man wearing shades, that alongside with the buzz cut and the brown suit gave him a rather frightening appearance, he slowly approached the woman. "Hara-san, are you sure you do not wish to take a helicopter there like your cousin?" Kayria sighed, dropping her head slightly. "Nah, i'll just take the ship. I hate choppers, I think this way will be easier for me to handle, as long as I don't get sea sickness that is." She laughed a bit as she put both of her hands behind her head and smiled broadly.

The thug nodded in response. "As you wish, Hara-san. When you are done with your games, call me and i'll be here when you arrive." Kayria turned slightly to him, the lollipop on her mouth pointing down slowly as she stared. "...My games...Yes, I will, thank you." She smiled towards him slightly, the man nodded, passed over to her a big black bag and then got back in the car, starting to drive away. Kayria looked back at the ship and sighed once more. "Welp, no point in standing here, better get to it." She said a bit muffledly as she held the lollipop in her mouth and walked into the ship, the bag hanged behind her back as she held it with one hand.

Eddie stared at the massive boat, the one he knew he'd be a passenger on.
Is this overkill? There's no way that many people own a Telum.
He grabbed his large suitcase, filled with only a couple of possesions, including several changes of clothes, some snacks and
of course his two Telum.
This could potentially be a hell of a lot tougher than I had hoped... I know I won't fight half of these people, if I'm lucky they'll
just lose their Telum on their first match and bugger off home. Even still, if I do well, I expect I'll have a tough time keeping up.
He dragged his suitcase onto the boat, the wheels scratching the polished wooden floor as he walked on wondering where he sleeping quarters are for the short trip.

OOC: You certainly like the name Fukuoka don't you Niscp?

IC:
Tezuka leaned against the railing, looking over the ocean. He was going to have a busy two days ahead of him, so he decided to take a minute, relax, take in the salty air, and enjoy the scenery.
It wasn't long before he heard a low pitch growl directed at him.
"Tezuka," he heard Raja say, clearly annoyed. "How long are you going to dilly-dally?! There's sooooo many people to hurt. I can hardly contain myself."
Tezuka sighed before making his way down the staircase and exiting the ship, walking passed a girl with a lolipop in her mouth on the way.
"Alright, which one of these unlucky fools is leaving for home before the trip actually starts?" Tezuka looked over the line of people ready to board.

A barred window prison bus arrived at the harbor. As it came to a screeching hault, an officer opened the door. Two other lawmen escorted inmate #23,103...Nyo'Sen Abbokei. A sadistic smile was on Nyo'Sen's face as daylight hit him. He haven't seen daylight in five years. The second officer who got off the bus with Nyo'Sen carried a small case. All three men escorted the hand cuffed Nyo'Sen to the entrance of the huge ship. Nyo'Sen's eyes scaled the ship, clearly impressed. Nyo'Sen wasn't sure how that mysterious figure got him out of prison. All he heard was that there was a order sent to the court clearly demanding they release him. The officer reached around his belt and took out a key to the hand cuffs. Nyo'Sen's hands were free. He smirked and looked to both officer's and spoke, "I was wondering when you would finally release me." The officers rolled their eyes, clearly angry they had to release him in public.

The officer put his index finger infront of his face. "You fuck up this time and I swear to almighty God, I will kill you my fucking self." the officer said. Nyo'Sen smiled at him..."Whatever you say" he replied. The first officer opened the black case and there was a Smith & Weason handgun, Steel-bladed claw, and mask. He closed the case. Handing it over to Nyo'Sen, he gladly accepted it and smirked at the officers. "Don't do anything stupid boy. The Abbokei won't be able to help you if I find you." Nyo'Sen simply turned around and made to the ship. He still wore his orange inmate jumpsuit.

As he entered, he noticed three others who entered as well. His eyes immediately scanned the young girl. Being in prison for so long...it has been a VERY long time since he had a certain "pleasure" He smiled at her and followed her.

((

@Spirit_Master_X Hey! Good to see you decided to give it a try, you didn't reply to my PM for testing the battle system so I thought you had decided otherwise or something owo))

Once she had boarded, Kayria peacefully started walking around the ship's entrance, looking at the people who started entering the ship. Since she usually only met about three or five telum users a month before this trip, it was a bit surprising to think all of the people gathered up in this ship were "players" as well...Geesh, a fight could break up right here on the ship for all she could know. She sighed as slowly approached the edge of the ship, then resting her arms against the railing, the wind the soared around the boat making her tie flap a bit. Staring at the sea and at the harbor...Her big sports bag was still on her back, a few change clothes among other things, alongside with two of her telums, kept inside. Leviathan spoke up. "Kay-sama, I am not sure whether you have noticed it or not, but it appears that some man is following us."

Kayria blinked a few times as she heard Leviathan's voice echoing in her head, she turned herself around slightly and then back at the sea, only as if to warn the stranger that she was now aware of his presence. "So..." She said as she pulled the lollipop out of her mouth and held it as she spoke. "Do you need anything? If you're just gonna keep stalking me i'll have to have a restraining order filed for you." She turned around again and this time managed to get a look at the man following her. "Of course...If you dress like that all the time, I think you should be used to those by now..." She commented as she slowly rested her back against the railing, facing Nyo'Sen as she gently tapped her lollipop against her lower lip, staring at him and waiting for an answer.

((@Nicsp - Sorry man. I was actually training with Sparrow. I have a better understanding of the battles now.))

Nyo'Sen smiled and stood by the rails as well. He tucked his box under his arm and faced the sea. He inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly. He replied. "This is beautiful isn't it?" he smirked. "All of this heading toward a tournament? it's fine, yes?" He then faced Kayria. He scanned her up and down, recognizing that type of uniform.

"I recognize that suit from anywhere. You don't look like the type to do dirty work. My contacts were affiliated with your organization. But I understand both of our parties have been in a secret war. Have you ever heard of the Abbokei?" he smiled. Opening his black case, he placed it on the deck beside his feet and gently removed the mask of the Abbokei and held it toward his chest.

"The most precious gift any criminal can recieve."

((I figured since Nyo'Sen's Abbokei and Yakuza are considered crime syndicates, perhapes they have some sort of connection.))

Demios laughed as the passengers filed aboard. this was going to be fun. He took notice of his main competition, a man walking up the ramp in an orange prison jump suit, following a young girl. He nodded to the man as he made his way across the deck. The captain made his way across the floor, moving among deck chairs and tables. "Sizing up your competition, are we?" Demios just smiled. "I'm going to enjoy this bunch, Ares, I really am. now on to the work at hand." the captain turned away as his young ward sat down in a plastic chair and began fiddling with the wires of a suspicious looking device. The telum users, some of which were more aware than the others, hardly looked up at the tinted glass that hid demios from the world' after all, a 14 year old would not be kindly accepted on this ship. But soon, oh so soon, he would kill them all.

ooc: I'm sorry to say i'm an idiot who didn't sign up. This post is null until the proper edits are made and I am signed up. Hope to kill you all soon <3
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[OoC Computer Zombies, you'll have to sign up first, as you'll need to know the rules. After that you should be A-OK to play ]


The ship was alive with Telum-wielders, and every single one of them was talking - rather plotting - their feeble ideas of victory to others on board. So much noise, so much noise that wasn't directed at the fast approaching helicopter. It's blades cut through the scene, hovering, in that usual way which defies gravity, no more than a length of rope from the top of the ship. Predictably, a length of rope fell down from the open door the the vehicle, as a figure emerged from it. Within moments the figure descended like an angel of darkness, dressed purely in white, but bearing a long blade in one hand and a black suitcase in the other. On his back, a large sheathed sword, and clipped to his belt: a gauntlet.
"Have at thee!" He bellowed as his feet made contact with the ground. "Today is the day you all meet, possibly for the last time, the next man people will one day worship as a messiah. However, you fools can call me Eden Woods."

Tom stepped out onto the harbor. It was a grand sight to behold from a distance, the ship docked up, Telum-wielders rushing around. The RRR was naturally their destination. Tom drew Slugger, which took the form of two large gauntlets. With them at hand, his strength and agility increased, which he used to his advantage. He dashed down a rather steep hill, before taking a single great leap down onto the harbor's wooden structures. The pain was minimal, but not non-existent. Tom got aboard the vessel, showing his telum to an especially large black man donning a rather fine suit and Bluetooth device; Tom took him as a security guard. He slowly trudged along the ship, growing quite nervous of his surroundings, when an especially perculiar boy began to make quite a show of himself. For a moment, the need for victory in this "game" (OOC: got ya, Nicsp)

"Eden, is that your name? Well, Eden... I think it'd be better for everyone, including yourself, if you'd calm down, relax, breathe, and well... Stop being an ass. Alienating those around you in a situation like this probably isn't the smartest move. Acting like a self-righteous nob and pulling off this whole "noble snob" look is doing just that. So go on son... Take a step back, do us all a favour. " He tried to speak politely, but his strong cockney accent made anything sound obnoxious and rude. Tom's dark chestnut eyes didn't leave Eden's at any point.

((Also, yep, sounds fine with me, Spirit. ))

IC:

Kayria put the lollipop back in her mouth as she heard Nyo'Sen speak. An Abbokei...Marvelous. She sighed a bit, dropping her head slightly. "Yeah, I heard of you. I'd have expected you guys to be a bit stealthier, though." She said as she looked at Nyo'Sen and raised one of her eyebrows slightly, just then she heard the loud man who, as he proudly announced, went by the name of Eden. "Geesh...Some people just love calling attention to themselves, don't they?" She commented as she turned to stare over at that Eden's general direction.

She then turned back to the sea once more. "But answering to your first question, yep, it's all pretty amazing, admittedly, I have never been in a boat trip before...Hopefully I won't get sea sickness or something." She commented, scratching the back of her head. She was quiet for a moment but then spoke up again. "But...You didn't really answer my question, do you have any particular reason for approaching me, Abbokei?" Her eyes were half-closed as she gazed at the sea with both of her arms resting against the railing. Before he replied, she added. "Oh, the name's Kayria Hara, by the way."

"Nyo'Sen" he replied. He ignored the loud and obnoxious one. Those were the types who would usually get handled pretty bad behind bars...but since Nyo'Sen found someone far more interesting, he ignored Eden and kept his attention on Kayria.
"I simply find you interesting. Being that, technically, we are enemies. Your organization severed our cash flow, which dwindled our ranks." he said.
Turning toward the sea, he lifted the mask on his face and held it as if he was wearing it.
"Why am I following you? I had another reason in mind...but now that reason has changed. It is obvious I will have to kill you, Miss Kayria. For fifteen years, I've witnessed sob stories from the Abbokei over the prison's telephones." he turned toward her slightly with the mask still covering his face.
"That suit confirms your allegiance. Yakuza. They wanted us to die."
He smirked and took the mask from his face holding it by his chest again and narrowed his eyes into Kayria's. "You won't be alive by the time we arrive at the tournament. Rest assured. Yakuzan." He smiled and packed up his black case and walked away, moving past Eden with a small laugh.

"Noble?" Eden laughed, approaching the man who dare make a mockery of his entrance, "I plan on watching the world burn, and looking damn good as it happens!" he looked into the man's dark eyes, "But if you care to back up your words with challenge, then I would find no greater pleasure on this earth than wiping your uncivilized blood all over this ship"
Do not underestimate them, it has cost you before. Aldous warned.
Let me taste his blood, he is asking for it! Rapture roared, balancing the argument.

Eden ignored them both, stepping back to the middle of the deck and turning to face his could-be opponent.
"Come now. A fair player always waits for his opponent's move, or would you rather leave? I take no joy in attacking an unwilling man."

Crossed her arms and pouted a bit as she stared at Nyo'Sen walking away. "Gee, what happened to the beautiful sea talk he had going on." She put her hands behind her head, sighing disappointedly. "Oh well, it was a nice bluff on his part, I suppose." Leviathan spoke up. "I apologize for intruding in your monologue, Kay-sama, but maybe this Nyo'Sen fellow wasn't bluffing." Kayria shrugged. "Well, the game forbids people from killing each other, so I don't think he'll want to actually be kicked out of the game over something so silly as gang rivalry." "That doesn't stop him from trying, though." "I say! Just let him come! We can deal with him! Right, Kay-sama?" "I was wondering why you were so quiet, Agni...And yes, I think we can handle him, no biggie."

"Oh, yeah, I wuzz thinking, see?" "You can actually shut up and think? Well that's new." "Levi, I don't get why you're always so aggresive towards me." "Enough. Agni, what were you thinking about?" "Oh yeah...Well...I...Just forgot, sorry." Kayria rolled her eyes and dropped her head slightly. Then looking down at her wrist and pulling it down slightly, showing Egill as she spoke to him. "Anything to add to the conversation, Egill? Like...Anything at all?" "No." "Aalll right then...Suit yourself." She pulled her sleeve up again.

Just then Kayria turned to look at Eden again, seemed like he was already about to get himself in a fight. While Eden was putting up his pretty speech, Kayria proceeded to take a seat by a nearby chair so she could watch the fight, she waved over to one of the workers in the ship. "Excuse me, could you get some lemonade? Thanks." She then made herself confortable and prepared to watch the possible fight unfold.

((Gang violence thats new to RRR lol))

Makatski Abbokei, Nyo'Sen's steel-bladed claw, suddenly spoke.
"Yakuza...shall shed blood like our brothers..." it said in a snake-like voice. "We cannot afford to stall any longer. Kill her!"
Nyo'Sen smirked and knew his Telum was right. He was obligated to kill her. However, if he did, it'll land him back in prison. At least he will have avenged his brothers. He simply smiled for now andarrived at his designated room. It was bigger than he expected. It seemed the sponsors of this so called "tournament" provided them with almost everything they needed to stay fresh until the battles. He found a black leather trench coat, vest, pants, and boots around his bed. He smiled as he dressed up and out of his prison suit.
After dressing he tossed the prison suit in the closet, for he knew he had to wear it again someday.

He sat down on the bed and stared at his Abbokei mask. His allegiance was legit. He slipped the mask into his pocket, equipped his claws to his waist belt and his Smith & Wesson in its holder. He stood up and headed back to the deck, in time to see the two men still arguing.

"Excuse me," Tezuka interupted, putting his hand on Tom's shoulder, gently pushing him aside in order to meet the Eden character. "Couldn't help but overhear Mr. Woods. You seem to be in the mood for a challenge. I'd be willing to take you up on that in this man's place. My Talum won't stop pestering me until it gets a few good lashes in."

Eden looked at the newcomer, who at least managed to speak with some decency.
"A more sporting game? Why that would be just fine." he said innocently enough, "Though I would find it much more exciting putting this dog in his place. If he is willing, then you an I will have to wait until the island to have a good and honorable fight." He glanced between the two.
I feel like a kid in a candy store. Why not take both of them on?
Eden smirked. On the one hand he had a challenge, and on the other a dog who needed to be put down.

((OOC: Sparrow, this isn't really meant to be some big epic fight, right? So we may as well keep the HP rate low, six maybe?))

Tom stood anxiously, but accepted the challenge nonetheless, shrugging the newcomer away.
"No! This is my fight..." He kept Slugger at hand, braceing himself for combat.
"Wow, this guy's such an Ass... Let's kick him, eh?"
"For perhaps ze first time ever... I feel I am in agweement with ze Slugger. We should say au revoir to zis... Ass, as he so crudely put it, hmm?" Tom was impressed for a moment... Guile agreeing with Slugger? Still, he had to focus. He set his attention towards this Eden character. "I think the weapons put it best, Eden. Let's rock." He took a few small, nervous steps towards Eden, edging closer and closer into combat range in preparation for the coming fight.

"Ladies first."

((This is exactly how I use to role-play in Yahoo! RP with my Vargus character lol. Mask, claw, and all.))

While the fight began, Nyo'Sen felt this was the best time to take Kayria down as well.
His claw Telum spoke. "Do it!" it told him.
Nyo'Sen smirked and eyed Kayria from across the deck. Reaching around his waist,
he slowly equipped his claw. Reaching in his pocket, he slowly put on his Abbokei mask.
A sadistic smirk appeared on his lips from under his mask. His eyes watching
Kayria patiently from afar. He never blinked. A small drop of sweat ran down the side of his
face. Suddenly, in a swift motion, he acrobatically sprinted toward Kayria, dodging
obstacles that were in his way: chairs, stands, tables etc.
On the final table, just a few yards away from Kayria, he pushed off of the table
and soared through the air above her. Stretching out his Telum, he landed behind Kayria
and chuckled. He rose his claw in the air above Kayria's head, laughing psychotically as
he did.

((I don't intend this to turn into a fight with your battle system. Just simple rp for now.))

Kayria had been waiting patiently, ready to watch the fight unfold, the lemonade she had previously called for had already arrived and she was now happily sipping from it. She'd keep this position while she watched the fight, sitting in a nearby plastic chair...

Or at least, she hoped she'd be able to keep it, weren't it for Nyo'Sen deciding to cause a ruckus, she sighed as soon as she heard the sound of the table falling over, as he landed right behind her, she still peacefully held her lemonade with one hand but with the other one she pointed an open palm at Nyo'Sen, as she did, she also muttered. "Egill." A short blade sprung up from her sleeve towards Nyo'Sen's direction, probably stopping less than an inch away from him, since it was about the length of Kayria's forearm. She finished her sip from the lemonade before replying. "Still. Not. Stealthy enough."

She let out a short 'hmm'. "Two things...First, Telums can't actually kill, in case you forgot. Second...Do you really care that much about some gang feud to the point where you'd risk to lose a prize such as this?" She chuckled. "Honestly, that's rather stupid of you..." She smiled, turning to him slightly. "But if you're so serious...Go ahead and try to hit me with that claw, we'll if it's faster than Egill."

Nyo'Sen stopped short before Kayria's Telum pointing directly toward his chin.
Luckily, he wore a mask that would have deflected it if she attacked him.
He smirked and lowered his hand which had the claw equipped.
He wrapped his hand around Kayria's outstretched forearm and lowered it.
He smiled under his mask and walked infront of her.
"Not stealthy enough, you say? Perhapes I'm getting a little rusty."
He crossed his arms and tilted his head, his eyes burning through her skull
from within his murderous mask.
"Hmmm...you're quite shabby."

[OoC 6 will work just fine.]

Eden's soul rejoiced, the dog was not a coward, this would be an interesting fight. Taking a few steps back, he pulled Aldous in towards himself, preparing to dash his opponents blocking with an attack strong enough to rend them asunder. Without another moments hesitation he charged, bringing his sword down viciously, and lightly cutting the man down his chest. A taster of events to come.
[1-0]

((OOC: I just know I'm gonna make a mistake at some point, but here goes ))

Tom was caught slightly off-guard. He wasn't exactly a fighter, but he needed to get his head in the game. Seeing Eden's strike coming at him, he knew that he wouldn't be able to block such a strengh-orientated assault... But it was slow, he could use that. He rolled to the right, dodging it within an inch of his life, Slugger at the ready to react to whatever Eden did next. Fighting off a sword with two oversized gauntlets would be tricky, but if Tom could pull it off, it'd say a lot about his ability.

Watched as Nyo'Sen started prancing around her, Egill's blade retracted, her expression remained the same, however, until he called her shabby, her brow twitched a bit as she frowned and stared back furiously at Nyo'Sen. "I'm...Shabby? Really? You're the one out for wanting to murder me and i'm the one that's shabby? Geez...You're nonsensical." She said as she waved her hand at him dismissively, she then turned slightly to the fight that was currently breaking out. Taking another sip of the lemonade she still held in her hand. "Gee, we have barely arrived at the resort yet and everyone is already at each other's throats. Why do I get the feeling not even the top tier resources of the resort will be able to make this stay even slightly peaceful..." She sighed, scratching the back of her head while she sipped the lemonade again.

Eden scowled. Sure he'd landed the first hit, but his opponent had got away before a fatal blow could be dealt. Still, the game was young, and there was no use rushing into thing. As Tom dodged, Eden assumed a defensive position, attempting to block any potential attacks.
[1-0]

[OoC Can we state the score after each post? That way there can be no disagreement over what the score is, etc]

((OOC: Finding it hard to make long posts with this system.))

Tom stood where he had dodged to. They were at a standstill, silent for a moment, until Tom dashed at Eden, flinging his body recklessly into Eden, tackling him violently. He took a few small steps back at that point, and got ready for whatever Eden threw at him.

[1-1, right?]

Eden stumbled forwards from the tackle wasting no time at all gaining his footing. Brandishing Aldous with a whirlwind of vigor, he charged forward, swinging his Telum here and there as quickly as he could. The first hit connected, followed by a parry, then another hit. The fourth hit, unfortunately for Eden, was well blocked - and Eden injured himself in the process. He lowered his sword slightly while he caught his breath.
"I'll admit it, your not quite the animal I had you pinned for." Eden provoked, "But there's still no way you can win this fight."
[3-2]

[OoC I think a little conversation, deeper descriptions etc, could make this work. You can do what you like in the post, so long as it's physically possible for the next person to attack. If you want to jump up onto the rail of the ship, or swing round a pole, or bounce off of a sun bed into a falling attack - you can, but you can't change how the damage system itself works ]

((OOC: Good to know, I was worried that general movement had some rules to it that I'd missed ))

Tom swore under his breath as the attacks hit home successfully, but he wouldn't let it stop him entirely.
"C'mon dumbass, this guy's beating the hell outta ya'! Enough small jabs here and there, hit him hard! Deal some major damage and stop bein' such a wuss! Because if ya' don't, believe me... He can't kill ya', but I will!"
"Right, right..." As Eden's last strike hit Tom's block, the idea came to him. As Eden recoiled from his failure, Tom grinned, and span around his blade, driving Slugger right into the boy's ribs in a quick-thinking counter attack.
"Zis imbecile makes me, how you say... Sick. I vould very much like zu be ze vun in zis battle, instead of zat brute Slugger. Still... Just get rid of zis Eden character in my name, mmkay Slugger?"
"Cut the sh*t, Guile."
"Damnit I knew you two wouldn't stay on the same page for long..."

[3-4?]

Eden recoiled, surprised by the counter attack. He'd underestimated his opponent and it could cost him dearly. In an attempt to regain control of the situation, he tackled Tom onto the floor.
[4-3 - you had the score wrong if it was counter]

((OOC: @_@ Yeah, I meant it as a counter. Sorry about the PM, they usually pop-up on screen but it didn't for some reason.))

Tom swore as Eden struck him to the ground. He rolled back to reduce impact against the ground, but he was winded nonetheless
"Well... That worked." He said to himself.
"Hey schizo, stop talking to yourself and get fightin'." Tom followed Slugger's advise, hopping to his feet. He Lunged at Eden with Slugger with a quick flurry of attacks while Eden was recovering from his own tackle.

[5-5, guess it's over xD]

[OoC Quite alright, I've fixed my post If we'd stuck at 5 we could of had a lovely draw, ah well, It hurts me too Trick ]

Eden tried his best to block the quick attack, but it proved futile. They were on even terms, this was gonna be close. Just as he was tiring, he spotted an exposed area in Tom's attack and went in for the figurative kill. Parrying Tom's last attack, Eden span around, using the wall behind him to steady himself, before pulling forwards and countering. Aldous dug deep into Tom, who fell down in pain. It was all but clear that he'd had enough.
[6-5]

Eden walked away, sheathing his blade and reapplying his smug attitude.
"Well it was an excellent fight, you're not quite the dog I had you taken for." he boasted, "I'll let you choose the Telum you lose. Those are the rules, after all." he seemed the opposite of upset about the fact. "Let this serve as a lesson for the rest of you, Eden Woods will take this island, and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it."
He grabbed his suitcase again, and approached Tom to accept his reward, trying to ignore the sweat dripping down his head.

[OoC I think that was a brilliant display of the battle system, better luck next time ]

Tom swore quietyly. He got to his feet, looking at his hands as if to suggest Slugger. Slugger said nothing, but seemed nervous (in a telepathic way, at least). It was as though he desperately didn't want to leave Tom's side, which was most perculiar considering the relationship the two had held to that point. As for Guile... Well, he had led to some interesting situations, in the past. That left Joutei, whose beliefs and personality adapted to her holder. She was Tom's original Telum, but... She had to go. Slugger and Guile were both used by Tom on a regular basis, namely during practice, while Joutei hadn't been used since he won Slugger.

"Here." Tom said, handing Eden the wrist-based dagger. He began to walk away, saying no more. But inside, he knew he had to win back Joutei; for doing so would grant him a LOT of insight into Eden's mindset. Unfortunately for now, that feat worked in Eden's favour.

"Jolly good." Eden shouted cynically, asserting himself again as self-proclaimed king. He toyed with the new Telum for a moment before putting it in his suitcase. He didn't say a word to it. He knew the next battle he came to would bet it, and he had no intention of growing attached. Once another Telum was gained the situation may change. With the battle won, Eden left to gather himself a drink. He spotted a woman drinking lemonade and approached her.
"Terribly sorry to interrupt you ma'am" he said politely, "Could you point me in the direction of the bar?"

Kayria had been watching the fight unfold and occasionally sipping her lemonade, pretty much erasing from her mind that just a moment ago she was victim of a murder of attempt. As Eden approached her she flashed a smile at him and clapped lightly, holding her lemonade at the edge of her hand. "I have to admit, quite a fight you put up in there, Mr. Woods." She chuckled some before sipping the lemonade again and then responding. "Certainly, they have bartenders around for you to call, if you so desire, but regardless, I believe the bar is in the lower levels of this ship. I am not sure of where it is myself, I may accompany though, if you don't mind."

Kayria forced a smile once more, despite the annoying behaviour, this Eden Woods fellow would no doubt prove to be an useful ally...And meat shield...Should the need arise. He'd be an obstacle, regardless and would have to be dealt with, eventually. "Well?" She questioned as her blue eyes stared at the man in front of her.

Nyo'Sen stood there quietly watching both Eden and Kayria. His thirst to kill Kayria, despite being eliminated from the tournament, grew as Eden approached the girl. He ran his tongue across his lips under his mask. His boiling eyes following the trace of their lips. The sunlight bounced off of his claw like the sun hitting the side of a steel sheet. He grew a little impatient. He began to pace left to right a few yards away from Kayria and Eden. He couldn't help but think about their affiliations.

Eden smiled pridefully. The only thing he enjoyed more than a victory was being congratulated on that victory, especially by present company.
"It'd be a pleasure" he answered, "There are few greater luxuries in life than company with cool drinks." It was just then he noticed the odd man wearing a mask not far from them, pacing about like a caged animal. He seemed to be watching them. "What a tetchy fellow! I wonder what's got him so riled." he said just loud enough to be heard, "Never mind. Lead the way miss...?" he suggested for her name.

Before he heard Eden shout out loud, Nyo'Sen had a quick flashback when he was just 12 years old as a member of the Abbokei. Standing in a dark, abandoned tunnel, was an Abbokei assassin and a Yakuza agent. Nyo'Sen sat in the shadows as hiis brethren began business.

"Do you have the money?" the Abbokei assassin said in a cold tone. The Yakuza agent brought a medium-sized briefcase infront of him and sat it infront of the assassin's feet. "It's all there. Do you have what we came for?" the agent replied. The assassin then placed a small duffle bag infront of the agent. "Indeed." Both men never took their eyes off of one another. Nyo'Sen studied the Yakuza agent carefully.

"Good." said the agent. "Then we will be off. However, one more thing before we depart." The assassin raised his eyebrow, unaware of any more business the Yakuza had to offer. "And that is?" the assassin questioned.
Suddenly, Nyo'Sen heard a gun cock back near his temple. He turned slightly, and saw another Yakuza agent pointing a gun directly at him while eyeing the Abbokei. The assassin heard it too and turned toward Nyo'Sen. The Abbokei's eyes burned through his mask and almost lashed out on the treachery. He turned back to the man he exchanged cases with.

"This is how it is? Such foolishness!" the assassin said. The agent replied with, "The Yakuza are beginning to find you Abbokei annoying. Our business runs are often under-rated, thanks to your business. We can't afford for that to happen. You die here!" hollered the agent.

The assassin had the intent to dodge, but was overwhelmed by gunfire. The assassin was hit in his chest, thighs and his shoulder blade. He fell to death instantly. Nyo'Sen was in shock at that moment. It was the first time he'd ever seen someone get killed. He trembled in fear, thinking they would kill him too. The Yakuza agents looked at him and laughed as they took both cases of money and disappeared in the distance. Nyo'Sen couldn't move...

After the flashback, Nyo'Sen eyes trailed at Eden as he spoke out loud. Nyo'Sen stopped in his position. If this guy befriends the Yakuza girl, then he will have no choice but to take his life as well. He rolled his eyes under his mask. His veins raging. His temperature risen. His muscled intensified. He decided to approach Eden. His claw held close to his chest and then pointed it at the man.

"You fought well against that guy. But I believe your little break is over. Me and you. Now!"

(Eh, I issued a fight just to get some more practice with the system if thats ok with Eden that is.)

"Ah-hem!" coughed Tezuka as he walked over to the fuming Nyo'Sen. "I believe I was next in line. So wait for your chance like the rest of us unless..." Tezuka trailed off having noticed the lady engaged in conversation with Eden. "All of us are up for a 2v2?"

Kayria chuckled some as she stared at everyone already all at each other throat's again. "Oh gee, you people are so jumpy aren't you?" She turned to look at Eden and then back at the two. "Well...Eden here just came out of a fight, as amazing as he claims to be I think two fights in a row are a bit too much..." She shrugged, smiling a bit. "I'd be more than glad to participate in a fight with any of you, though." She said, smiling and putting her hands behind her head as she chuckled some. "Kay-sama, are you sure that's wise...We have barely gotten to the island yet...And we should save ourselves for Satos-" I know what i'm doing, Leviathan. "Very well."

Kayria smiled some more with her eyes closed. "So..." She said as she then slowly opened her eyes. "Who's first?"

"Come on Tezuka!" Raja demanded clearly getting worked up over the mere potential challenge. "Let's put this cocky **** in her place."
Unlike his Talum, however, didn't take the bait.
"No offense miss, but I'm not interested in you at the moment. Besides, this isn't about what's best for him. It's all about winning. And If he can't take two fights in a row, he doesn't belong in this tournament." Tezuka paused for effect, and also to listen to the satisfying sounds of Raja agonizing over everything.
"So Mr. Woods," Tezuka continued turning to the man. "You can keep getting pestered by us. Or you can end it all right now in one match."

Eden stretched his arm behind his head, thoughtfully considering his options.
"Two on two, eh?" he looked over to the woman he'd just met, "I'm not one to be called a coward, and that first lout only got me warmed up. I'm game if you are." Eden was overestimating himself, he strongly doubted he could win this fight, but he had to try. Unsheathing Rapture, he approached his aggressors. "Aldous is my dueling Telum. This one, Rapture, is for war."

[OoC We never really worked out ground rules for Team battles. I think we should go round in a four. Player1A Player2A Player1B Player2B and repeat. Each one targets one person, and we'll keep a walking guide of DAMAGE like the following:
Eden [2]
Tezuka [1]
Kayria [1]
Nyo'Sen [2]

Unless anyone has a better way to do it?]

OOC: Looks good to me.

IC:
"It's settled then," replied Tezuka as he pulled out the Solid Black Lance called Shadow.
No... no, no, no, nonononono NO!" screamed Raja. "I swear Tezuka, I'm gonna kill you when this is all over."
"Sure you will."
Tezuka took a step forward, but took no battle stance. Instead he looked over at his partner for the fight. "After you."

((Eh, I might get a little angry.))

Nyo'Sen turned an eye over at Tezuka and then back at Eden and Kayria. He smiled under his mask. Holding his claw up toward his chest, he nodded. He slowly stepped away from Tezuka, jumped, and balanced himself ontop of a food stand. His eyes narrowing down on Kayria. He was ready. He brought his arms around, as to defend himself if he was attacked surprisingly.

"Rules or not. I'am going to kill you." he laughed a little.

OOC: Okay seriiously, where's the other team right now?

Tezuka leaned back. He wasn't very keen on playing the offensive party. He preffered to let the other side be the aggressor, and in doing so could get a suprise counter-hit at the get go. It seemed his partner, who now stood atop a food stand had the same thought in mind. And quite frankly his opponents seemed to have the same thoughts as well.
All four stood in a defensive position, none of them budging an inch.
"Fine then." he finally conceded as he walked up to the Eden figure in a casual manner, but with his guard still up.
"So Mr. Woods," Tezuka spoke as he took a light swing at Eden, who instictively blocked and struck back. Tezuka leapt back to avoid a swing from Rapture and continued his offense. "What's your reason for fighting in this game?" Tezuka continued exchanging blows before finally tackling his opponent, punishing him for playing too defensively.

Tezuka [1]
Eden [0]
Nyo'Sen [0]
Kayria [0]

[OoC The damage goes to the person you ATTACKED. Once they reach 7 we'll count them as KOd. so the score is:
Tezuka [0]
Eden [1]
Nyo'Sen [0]
Kayria [0]
I'll go next.]

Eden hit the ground hard, and he found the whole thing awfully rude. Just as he stood up, he gestured to stop for a moment.
"Excuse me sir but I have a question." he said civilly, "would you like me to pick out your coffin? I'm worried that the few who attend your funeral would be able to admire just how thoroughly I diced you unless the wood is equally as well carved."
And like that Eden charged back in for a quick attack, injuring himself during the process, but landing a good few hits.

Tezuka [2]
Eden [2]
Nyo'Sen [0]
Kayria [0]

((Oh. I wasn't aware we started the battle lol.))

Nyo'Sen grinned as he leaped from the stand toward Kayria. He outstretched his claw out toward his right. As he swooped in, he quickly sliced down on Kayria's shoulder. The claw down and marked slight gashes down on her arm. As he landed, he suddenly lifted himself back in the air and landed ontop of the stand once again to get away from any future attacks by Kayria.

Tezuka [2]
Eden [2]
Nyo'Sen [0]
Kayria [2]

((Spirit, we all start on blocking stance...If you used quick attack, you would have damaged yourself...Well, I don't want to make you write your post up again so let's just let that one slide.))

Kayria grinned slightly and with a quick move of her hand made Egill's blade popped up from out of her sleeve. "All right then, let the fun get st-" And then she was scratched by Nyo'Sen claws in a quick attack before she was done talking, grunting heavily and holding the place where she had been hit before staring murderously at Nyo'Sen. "Bastard..." She hollered before she started running towards Nyo'Sen, jumping towards his direction with her wrist blade drawn out. As she got closer, she started a close offensive with a flurry of strikes using the wrist blade.

Tezuka [2]
Eden [2]
Nyo'Sen [1]
Kayria [2]

OOC: Could have sworn it was reverse in testing. But whatever.

IC:
Tezuka fell to one knee, he would normally clutch the spot he was injured, but the Eden fellow was cutting him to ribbons. This might have been a bad idea.
"Ha..." Tezuka weakly laughed, trying to hide the fact that he was backed into a corner, or at least in his mind he was.
"Shadow, I know you were on good terms with your original holder, but you think you can put this gudge aside this once and help me out a bit?"
No answer.
Disappointed, Tezuka turned his attention back to the fight, picking himself off the floor. "Well, if you're going to pay for it I don't see why not," he answered rushing forward to deliver a jab at close range.

Tezuka [2]
Eden [4]
Nyo'Sen [1]
Kayria [2]

"Did you really mean what you said back there. When you said you wanted to watch the world burn?"

Nyo'Sen growled after being hit by Kayria's close offensive flurry of attacks. He backflipped after being hit and landed on the floor as small droplets of blood dropped by his feet. He fell down on one knee and smirked. While Kayria was still above the stand where he once stood. He leaped his body in the air, spreading out his arms as he reached to grab Kayria around her waist to tackle her.
As he grabbed hold of Kayria, he pulled his body force down and slammed her onto the deck.

Tezuka [2]
Eden [4]
Nyo'Sen [1]
Kayria [3]

[OoC In testing it was reversed, you are quite right, but this makes more sense. You don't win once you get enough its, you win when your opponent has had too many ]

Eden recovered from the close jab, and yelled in anticipation of revenge. Just as he was about to strike, he noticed the man from before tackling his new acquaintance, and decided it was high time for a switch. He leapt towards Nyo'Sen unleashing a strong attack, lifting him up with Rapture and throwing away from Kayria.
"I have a proposal, miss" he said humorously, "You watch my back, and I'll watch yours."

Tezuka [2]
Eden [4]
Nyo'Sen [2]
Kayria [3]

Nyo'Sen was suddenly caught off guard by Eden's strong attack. As he was thrown, he soon re-balanced himself before he hit the floor, landing on one knee, sliding backward just a little. He growled as Eden interfered with his battle with Kayria. As he sprung to his feet, he shouted. "Aww, can't find your own battles Kayria? You need daddy to come rescue you, huh?" he said as he laughed mockingly.His eyes turned toward Tezuka and growled. His partner was losing. "Get your ass up and fight! You prove to be weak!" he yelled at him then back to Eden and Kayria. "Kayria is mine and only mine! Do not interfere!"