Episode 003
Who Is Better? Dust Vs Ringmage
The sun was shining on the beautiful world of Zeonx, a planet residing on the
outer edge of the Earth's solar system. The wind was blowing a cool, comforting
breeze. Flowers were in full bloom and strange, yet beautiful birds were
singing. There were few inhabitants upon this planet and they were spread out
into separate villages and such. Therefore, there were wide-open fields and
numerous miles of unspoiled land.
However, this peaceful paradise would soon find itself turned completely upside
down.
Ringmage: Hmm...snickers What a wonderful place to practice!
With the cruelest of intentions written all over his face, Ringmage hovered
down to the ground slowly, his robes rippling in the wind. He was dressed up
very flashy, wearing a white pointed hat and silver, shining robes. However, as
his feet came into contact with the ground his robes began to squirm and writhe
about him, changing into a light-absorbing black. His eyes closed as he let his
negative energy changed his whole look.
Ringmage: floats up into the air, leaving a swirling mass of light from his
aura on the ground
The mage raised his hands, concentrating power in a black ring upon his finger.
Sweat began to bead down his forehead as his first hand, then arm, then his
whole body began to pulse with a black, undulating light. It didn't take long
for the very clouds in the sky to absorb into the wizard's body as his ki level
continued to grow. The sky began to darken, the wind became so violent it ripped
trees out of the very ground. Animals began to flee out of fear, but there was
no where to run.
Nowhere to hide…
Ringmage: lowers arm down towards the planet, still hovering higher Nesendium
Desructaer!
With this incantation said, a monstrous blast of black energy erupted from the
black ring on his finger. Ruthlessly, it consumed everything in its path.
Mountains, trees, rivers, and valleys were reduced to craters from the powerful
attack. Ringmage could only watch with amusement as the blast traveled around
the entire planet until there was nothing left.
It wasn't a long wait…Zeonx was a small world.
Ringmage: Well, I believe that was a very satisfying practice! Now, which one
shall I choose next time? Will it be planet Taleo, maybe Hinora? Whichever it
is, I know which planet will be next after them.
A devious grin stretched across his face, his aura beginning to die down as he
calmed down. His robes began to soak back to their beautiful white colours, his
pointed hat experiencing the same reversed change.
Ringmage: Planet Earth will be my next target. That region of Philo is too
abundant to overlook!
With a twist of his finger, Ringmage disappeared. Within an instant, he
appeared back in his tower on Earth. Satisfied with himself, he snatched his
staff from the plush chair it leaned against. It was time to be off.
Ringmage: thinking: Just you wait Saiyan…I'll show you what true fear is…!
After a quick dinner of fish and fruits, Dust was training in his mountain
training area. With a burst of energy, he ejected several kicks into the air at
rapid-fire speed. As if fighting an imaginary opponent, the Saiyan back flipped
away and sailed through the air, landing in a crouch. He stood up slowly but did
not continue.
Dust: …Huh? looks up to the sky
An energy signature was heading towards him and fast. It had only been a couple
of days, so Dust knew the intruder without having to think twice.
Dust: narrows eyes What are you doing in my training ground Ringmage?!
A flash of light erupted in front of Dust as the mage emerged from thin air. He
grinned with satisfaction at his teleportation trick.
Ringmage: Aww, why Dust, I simply came to have a 'friendly'spar! evil grin
The sky was darkening quickly, wind blowing between them both. Dust's tail
swished left and right now and then, his eyes never leaving the figure before
him. Ringmage gripped his staff tightly, clenching a fist. His rings gleamed in
whatever light of day was left.
Dust: stands ready None of your cheap tricks will work against me!
A vein seemed to pop out on his forehead at this remark. Cheap?! How rude!
Ringmage: None of these "tricks" as you call them…were ever cheap!!
The fight began with a quick swipe of his staff. His attack was aimed at Dust's
side, but the Saiyan caught it in his hand easily.
Ringmage: ?!
Dust: OO stares at it Is this how you fight?
With next to no effort whatsoever, Dust yanked the staff from Ringmage's hands
and tosses it aside. However, it didn't stop the mage from retrieving it once
again.
Ringmage: Hahaha…casually lifts hand, the staff twitches and rises into the
air
The staff sailed back to Ringmage's hand easily. His arm was raised to catch
it, leaving his right side wide open.
Dust: KIYAA!! comes in and roundhouse kicks his side hard
Ringmage: OOOOOFFFF!!!
Sailing off of his feet, Ringmage gasped loudly before hitting the ground hard
on his back, skidding roughly. Dirt clouds billowed out from underneath his
robes, which amazingly were not torn from the force of the skid. He growled,
standing up slowly and brushing himself off. His hand immediately grasped at his
ribs in pain.
Ringmage: That was a very dirty move Saiyan!
Dust: smirks I'm not interested in playing your games…so don't expect me to
play fair! HAAA!! right arm just out, hand aimed at his opponent
A blast flamed towards Ringmage at such a speed that he would not be able to
dodge it. With a quick swish of his staff, Ringmage absorbed the energy. His
staff glowed with a divine light from the energy of the ki flame.
Dust: ?! What?!
Ringmage: snickers
His arm shot out, his staff in hand. The energy lanced out back at Dust,
colliding with him hard. An explosion ripped through the training area, causing
rocks to explode all around. Ringmage smirked and brushed off his cloak once
more.
Ringmage: Heh…
The smoke cleared, revealing Dust in a sitting stance with his arms up in an X
block. The fur on his arms was burnt from the sudden blast and he lowered his
arms, breathing hard.
Dust: Shit…what a sneaky trick!
Ringmage: smirking I suppose you like my channeler ring? It was quite
expensive!
So, those rings were giving him his powers. Dust growled and stood ready still,
his tail wrapping tightly around his waist. The sky was well into blackness now,
making the setting of their battle that much more ominous.
Ringmage: So…do you still wish to fight?
It was time to heat things up a bit. This guy needed to be taught a lesson in
battle.
Dust: I'm going to teach you a lesson you old coot! clenches fists, a white
aura erupting around body HM!!!
He bounded towards Ringmage, leaping forward and gliding towards him with one
arm ready to strike; one ready to block. The mage was quick to respond as Dust
threw a punch at his face. Quicker than it seemed possible for a man of his age,
Ringmage dodged to the side and attempted to slash Dust with his staff. However,
the Saiyan turned just in time and blocked with a knee strike, sparks erupting
from the collision. Before the old mage could react to this, Dust slapped the
staff aside with his hand and performed a roundhouse kick with his opposite leg,
clouting Ringmage directly on his head. The force of the kick sent the mage
flying back and smashing into the rocky wall of Dust's training area.
Ringmage: groans, letting self slide down the rocky wall, wiping a trickle of
blood away from his cheek Now Dust! That wasn't very nice!
With adrenaline kicking in, the two of them prepared their next attacks.
Dust/Ringmage: NEITHER IS THIS!!
The wizard began to build up energy in his hand, a crimson ball of ki forming.
Dust tightened his stance, cupping his hands at his sides.
Dust: KA…ME…
The ball of ki in the old wizard's hand expanded from the size of a small stone
to a boulder like size. Ringmage growled, holding up his hand to show off his
powerful energy to his foe. He was ready to strike!
Dust: ME…HA…
Blue energy formed in Dust's hands and with one quick movement, he lanced out
his arms, palms facing Ringmage.
Dust: HA!!!!! fires the blast towards his opponent
Ringmage: Tsk tsk…your efforts are useless! hurls the large crimson ball
towards Dust's blast
The two blasts battled against each other for some time before giving out. An
explosion ripped from the two ki flames, sending Dust and Ringmage flying back
from the force in opposite directions.
Ringmage: ACH! plants his staff into the ground and holds on tight
Dust: WOAH!!!! slides back along the ground, finding a finger grip with a tiny
hole in the ground no bigger than a baseball
A moment passed before the two fighters stepped forward, standing about ten
feet across from each other. This fight wasn't over yet.
Dust: glaring
Ringmage smirked deviously and began to bark a harsh laugh that pierced
throughout the night. He turned to the side, still facing Dust and motioning him
with his finger to come and attack.
Dust: Is that all you've got?!
Ringmage: !!
Dust: If it is…you had better quit while you're still in one piece!
Without hesitation, Ringmage twisted his finger. A golden light began to
irradiate around him, his ki level rising. Dust blinked confusedly, tightening
his fists and flying forward.
Ringmage: Come and get me then! golden light ripples around him like the
surface of a pond
Hoping to get the drop on this crazy magician, Dust zanzoukened and zoomed
behind him, becoming invisible to the naked eye once he stopped moving. He fired
a blast towards the wizard's back, hitting him dead on.
Dust: Ha!!!- eh?!
The golden light ate away the blast like a rock disappearing into swamp water.
Ringmage turned and charged, his fist zooming towards the Saiyan's face.
Dust: Uh?!
Ringmage: HAHA! smashes Dust hard in the face
Stars formed in Dust's eyes from the hit, causing him to flip back and barely
land on his feet again. That punch had been extremely powerful for an elderly
man!
Dust: thinks: I've got to stop underestimating him! He looks so decrepit, but
he's strong as an ox!
The golden light expanded, giving Ringmage more surface area to move about in.
His confidence metre was at its peak, his grin more mischievous than ever. With
this shield around him nothing could touch him.
Dust: Nice shield…I'll bet it requires a lot of concentration…
Ringmage: smirks Some…but nothing I cannot handle!
Once again, Dust flew forward for another offensive against Ringmage. The
wizard roared with laughter, shaking his head with pity for his opponent's
stubbornness.
Ringmage: Haven't you figured it out?! Your efforts are useless! I cannot be
beaten as long as this shield exists around me!
Dust: GRR…rises hands to forehead, fingers formed in the shape of a triangle
Then take this! SOLAR…FLARE!!!!!!
Nothing could prepare the wizard for what happened next. The entire night sky
lit up as an impossibly bright light erupted from Dust's body. Immediately,
Ringmage felt his eyes sting, his head throbbing from the bright light. When the
light died down, the night sky returning to normal, Ringmage could no longer
see.
Ringmage: AHHH!!! thrashes wildly with his staff in his right hand, clawing at
his eyes madly with his left
Dust easily sidestepped his efforts to get in a hit while he was handicapped.
The blinding effect was only temporary and Dust would have to get the job done
quickly. It was time to end this…
Dust: KA…ME…tightens stance, cupping hands at sides HA…ME…gathers energy,
the ground quaking and splitting from all the power being given off
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The blast scorched towards Ringmage and connected directly. A shrill scream of
pain and fright escaped the wizard's throat as he was sent flying up into the
sky. Yelling out random incantations and curse words, he flung his free arm
forward. A black beam of light escaped his hand and lanced towards Dust. The
Saiyan's eyes widened as he saw it coming towards his chest.
Dust: !!! darts to the side, the blast going through his left arm and
disappearing into the ground
Ringmage: AHHH!!! gets carried off by the Kamehameha wave You haven't seen
the last of me!!!!!
An explosion ripped through the night sky and Ringmage was heard no more. It
was over…there was no way he could have survived it.
Dust: looks at left arm, which feels perfectly fine What the heck was that?
Was it supposed to…hurt me?
Without another word, Dust flew off into the distance. Even though it was late,
he wanted to see Avalik. He only prayed that the blast had been just a random
burst of energy with no effect whatsoever.
Dust: I hope that's the last I see of him…takes one look back towards the
sphere of smoke in the night sky before blazing off into the distance
His arm felt fine, but Dust was nervous about it. What had the dark energy been
meant to do?
Who Is Better? Dust Vs Ringmage
The sun was shining on the beautiful world of Zeonx, a planet residing on the
outer edge of the Earth's solar system. The wind was blowing a cool, comforting
breeze. Flowers were in full bloom and strange, yet beautiful birds were
singing. There were few inhabitants upon this planet and they were spread out
into separate villages and such. Therefore, there were wide-open fields and
numerous miles of unspoiled land.
However, this peaceful paradise would soon find itself turned completely upside
down.
Ringmage: Hmm...snickers What a wonderful place to practice!
With the cruelest of intentions written all over his face, Ringmage hovered
down to the ground slowly, his robes rippling in the wind. He was dressed up
very flashy, wearing a white pointed hat and silver, shining robes. However, as
his feet came into contact with the ground his robes began to squirm and writhe
about him, changing into a light-absorbing black. His eyes closed as he let his
negative energy changed his whole look.
Ringmage: floats up into the air, leaving a swirling mass of light from his
aura on the ground
The mage raised his hands, concentrating power in a black ring upon his finger.
Sweat began to bead down his forehead as his first hand, then arm, then his
whole body began to pulse with a black, undulating light. It didn't take long
for the very clouds in the sky to absorb into the wizard's body as his ki level
continued to grow. The sky began to darken, the wind became so violent it ripped
trees out of the very ground. Animals began to flee out of fear, but there was
no where to run.
Nowhere to hide…
Ringmage: lowers arm down towards the planet, still hovering higher Nesendium
Desructaer!
With this incantation said, a monstrous blast of black energy erupted from the
black ring on his finger. Ruthlessly, it consumed everything in its path.
Mountains, trees, rivers, and valleys were reduced to craters from the powerful
attack. Ringmage could only watch with amusement as the blast traveled around
the entire planet until there was nothing left.
It wasn't a long wait…Zeonx was a small world.
Ringmage: Well, I believe that was a very satisfying practice! Now, which one
shall I choose next time? Will it be planet Taleo, maybe Hinora? Whichever it
is, I know which planet will be next after them.
A devious grin stretched across his face, his aura beginning to die down as he
calmed down. His robes began to soak back to their beautiful white colours, his
pointed hat experiencing the same reversed change.
Ringmage: Planet Earth will be my next target. That region of Philo is too
abundant to overlook!
With a twist of his finger, Ringmage disappeared. Within an instant, he
appeared back in his tower on Earth. Satisfied with himself, he snatched his
staff from the plush chair it leaned against. It was time to be off.
Ringmage: thinking: Just you wait Saiyan…I'll show you what true fear is…!
After a quick dinner of fish and fruits, Dust was training in his mountain
training area. With a burst of energy, he ejected several kicks into the air at
rapid-fire speed. As if fighting an imaginary opponent, the Saiyan back flipped
away and sailed through the air, landing in a crouch. He stood up slowly but did
not continue.
Dust: …Huh? looks up to the sky
An energy signature was heading towards him and fast. It had only been a couple
of days, so Dust knew the intruder without having to think twice.
Dust: narrows eyes What are you doing in my training ground Ringmage?!
A flash of light erupted in front of Dust as the mage emerged from thin air. He
grinned with satisfaction at his teleportation trick.
Ringmage: Aww, why Dust, I simply came to have a 'friendly'spar! evil grin
The sky was darkening quickly, wind blowing between them both. Dust's tail
swished left and right now and then, his eyes never leaving the figure before
him. Ringmage gripped his staff tightly, clenching a fist. His rings gleamed in
whatever light of day was left.
Dust: stands ready None of your cheap tricks will work against me!
A vein seemed to pop out on his forehead at this remark. Cheap?! How rude!
Ringmage: None of these "tricks" as you call them…were ever cheap!!
The fight began with a quick swipe of his staff. His attack was aimed at Dust's
side, but the Saiyan caught it in his hand easily.
Ringmage: ?!
Dust: OO stares at it Is this how you fight?
With next to no effort whatsoever, Dust yanked the staff from Ringmage's hands
and tosses it aside. However, it didn't stop the mage from retrieving it once
again.
Ringmage: Hahaha…casually lifts hand, the staff twitches and rises into the
air
The staff sailed back to Ringmage's hand easily. His arm was raised to catch
it, leaving his right side wide open.
Dust: KIYAA!! comes in and roundhouse kicks his side hard
Ringmage: OOOOOFFFF!!!
Sailing off of his feet, Ringmage gasped loudly before hitting the ground hard
on his back, skidding roughly. Dirt clouds billowed out from underneath his
robes, which amazingly were not torn from the force of the skid. He growled,
standing up slowly and brushing himself off. His hand immediately grasped at his
ribs in pain.
Ringmage: That was a very dirty move Saiyan!
Dust: smirks I'm not interested in playing your games…so don't expect me to
play fair! HAAA!! right arm just out, hand aimed at his opponent
A blast flamed towards Ringmage at such a speed that he would not be able to
dodge it. With a quick swish of his staff, Ringmage absorbed the energy. His
staff glowed with a divine light from the energy of the ki flame.
Dust: ?! What?!
Ringmage: snickers
His arm shot out, his staff in hand. The energy lanced out back at Dust,
colliding with him hard. An explosion ripped through the training area, causing
rocks to explode all around. Ringmage smirked and brushed off his cloak once
more.
Ringmage: Heh…
The smoke cleared, revealing Dust in a sitting stance with his arms up in an X
block. The fur on his arms was burnt from the sudden blast and he lowered his
arms, breathing hard.
Dust: Shit…what a sneaky trick!
Ringmage: smirking I suppose you like my channeler ring? It was quite
expensive!
So, those rings were giving him his powers. Dust growled and stood ready still,
his tail wrapping tightly around his waist. The sky was well into blackness now,
making the setting of their battle that much more ominous.
Ringmage: So…do you still wish to fight?
It was time to heat things up a bit. This guy needed to be taught a lesson in
battle.
Dust: I'm going to teach you a lesson you old coot! clenches fists, a white
aura erupting around body HM!!!
He bounded towards Ringmage, leaping forward and gliding towards him with one
arm ready to strike; one ready to block. The mage was quick to respond as Dust
threw a punch at his face. Quicker than it seemed possible for a man of his age,
Ringmage dodged to the side and attempted to slash Dust with his staff. However,
the Saiyan turned just in time and blocked with a knee strike, sparks erupting
from the collision. Before the old mage could react to this, Dust slapped the
staff aside with his hand and performed a roundhouse kick with his opposite leg,
clouting Ringmage directly on his head. The force of the kick sent the mage
flying back and smashing into the rocky wall of Dust's training area.
Ringmage: groans, letting self slide down the rocky wall, wiping a trickle of
blood away from his cheek Now Dust! That wasn't very nice!
With adrenaline kicking in, the two of them prepared their next attacks.
Dust/Ringmage: NEITHER IS THIS!!
The wizard began to build up energy in his hand, a crimson ball of ki forming.
Dust tightened his stance, cupping his hands at his sides.
Dust: KA…ME…
The ball of ki in the old wizard's hand expanded from the size of a small stone
to a boulder like size. Ringmage growled, holding up his hand to show off his
powerful energy to his foe. He was ready to strike!
Dust: ME…HA…
Blue energy formed in Dust's hands and with one quick movement, he lanced out
his arms, palms facing Ringmage.
Dust: HA!!!!! fires the blast towards his opponent
Ringmage: Tsk tsk…your efforts are useless! hurls the large crimson ball
towards Dust's blast
The two blasts battled against each other for some time before giving out. An
explosion ripped from the two ki flames, sending Dust and Ringmage flying back
from the force in opposite directions.
Ringmage: ACH! plants his staff into the ground and holds on tight
Dust: WOAH!!!! slides back along the ground, finding a finger grip with a tiny
hole in the ground no bigger than a baseball
A moment passed before the two fighters stepped forward, standing about ten
feet across from each other. This fight wasn't over yet.
Dust: glaring
Ringmage smirked deviously and began to bark a harsh laugh that pierced
throughout the night. He turned to the side, still facing Dust and motioning him
with his finger to come and attack.
Dust: Is that all you've got?!
Ringmage: !!
Dust: If it is…you had better quit while you're still in one piece!
Without hesitation, Ringmage twisted his finger. A golden light began to
irradiate around him, his ki level rising. Dust blinked confusedly, tightening
his fists and flying forward.
Ringmage: Come and get me then! golden light ripples around him like the
surface of a pond
Hoping to get the drop on this crazy magician, Dust zanzoukened and zoomed
behind him, becoming invisible to the naked eye once he stopped moving. He fired
a blast towards the wizard's back, hitting him dead on.
Dust: Ha!!!- eh?!
The golden light ate away the blast like a rock disappearing into swamp water.
Ringmage turned and charged, his fist zooming towards the Saiyan's face.
Dust: Uh?!
Ringmage: HAHA! smashes Dust hard in the face
Stars formed in Dust's eyes from the hit, causing him to flip back and barely
land on his feet again. That punch had been extremely powerful for an elderly
man!
Dust: thinks: I've got to stop underestimating him! He looks so decrepit, but
he's strong as an ox!
The golden light expanded, giving Ringmage more surface area to move about in.
His confidence metre was at its peak, his grin more mischievous than ever. With
this shield around him nothing could touch him.
Dust: Nice shield…I'll bet it requires a lot of concentration…
Ringmage: smirks Some…but nothing I cannot handle!
Once again, Dust flew forward for another offensive against Ringmage. The
wizard roared with laughter, shaking his head with pity for his opponent's
stubbornness.
Ringmage: Haven't you figured it out?! Your efforts are useless! I cannot be
beaten as long as this shield exists around me!
Dust: GRR…rises hands to forehead, fingers formed in the shape of a triangle
Then take this! SOLAR…FLARE!!!!!!
Nothing could prepare the wizard for what happened next. The entire night sky
lit up as an impossibly bright light erupted from Dust's body. Immediately,
Ringmage felt his eyes sting, his head throbbing from the bright light. When the
light died down, the night sky returning to normal, Ringmage could no longer
see.
Ringmage: AHHH!!! thrashes wildly with his staff in his right hand, clawing at
his eyes madly with his left
Dust easily sidestepped his efforts to get in a hit while he was handicapped.
The blinding effect was only temporary and Dust would have to get the job done
quickly. It was time to end this…
Dust: KA…ME…tightens stance, cupping hands at sides HA…ME…gathers energy,
the ground quaking and splitting from all the power being given off
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The blast scorched towards Ringmage and connected directly. A shrill scream of
pain and fright escaped the wizard's throat as he was sent flying up into the
sky. Yelling out random incantations and curse words, he flung his free arm
forward. A black beam of light escaped his hand and lanced towards Dust. The
Saiyan's eyes widened as he saw it coming towards his chest.
Dust: !!! darts to the side, the blast going through his left arm and
disappearing into the ground
Ringmage: AHHH!!! gets carried off by the Kamehameha wave You haven't seen
the last of me!!!!!
An explosion ripped through the night sky and Ringmage was heard no more. It
was over…there was no way he could have survived it.
Dust: looks at left arm, which feels perfectly fine What the heck was that?
Was it supposed to…hurt me?
Without another word, Dust flew off into the distance. Even though it was late,
he wanted to see Avalik. He only prayed that the blast had been just a random
burst of energy with no effect whatsoever.
Dust: I hope that's the last I see of him…takes one look back towards the
sphere of smoke in the night sky before blazing off into the distance
His arm felt fine, but Dust was nervous about it. What had the dark energy been
meant to do?