All set… pilots ready… Fight!"
The five pilots scrambled, each hoping to find a little niche for themselves before the battle really started. Trowa remained on the runway, open to all comers.
Trowa – "Come on, the sooner I beat you the sooner this fight ends."
Duo – (Hiding behind a building) "That's not too likely Trowa, I'll move on here because this time of day works to my advantage."
Trowa fired at the building Duo was hiding behind, finding nothing when the dust cleared. Heavyarms then proceeded to move elsewhere for another target.
Quatre – 'This battle is pointless, but there's no turning back now.'
Quatre turned a corner to find Shenlong's Dagon Fang in front of him.
Wufei – "Goodbye Quatre."
The Dragon Fang launched out at Sandrock, Quatre managed to catch it with his hands though. Wufei quickly activated the flamethrower, engulfing Sandrock with Nataku's inferno.
Wufei – "I somehow expected more from you Quatre." Wufei remarked while walking to find another foe.
Heero knew that he had to win this fight to get to the bottom of this insane tournament.
Duo – "Hey, Heero. We never determined who the better pilot was, did we?"
Deathscythe brought its weapon down on Wing Gundam, which was only partly successful at blocking with its shield. Heero pushed Duo back, though, drew his own Beam Saber and sallied forth against Deathscythe's open invitation.
Heero – "You're too slow with that weapon Duo. I can get in and out without even breaking a sweat."
Duo – "You so sure?"
Duo launched his Buster Shield at Wing Gundam, it only bought Duo a second or two, but that was enough to rush in and decapitate Heero.
Duo – "Man that was sloppy of you. Oooh, I think I'll take this little goodie."
Duo bent down to retrieve Heero's Buster Rifle.
Trowa spotted the large fire, knowing it had to have been Wufei he laid in a course to intercept the Shenlong. 'Easy target' thought Trowa. Just as he locked on his new target, however, another jet of flame came streaking his way damaging his visual sensors. When visuals came back on line, Trowa saw the Shenlong charging at him at breakneck speed. He opened fire with his Chest Vulcans, causing Shenlong to fall back a step. When Trowa opened fire with his Main Gatling; The Dragon Fang came forward to meet it. The two arms collided with tremendous force. Heavyarms lost its left arm; Shenlong lost its right.
Duo flew up to the control tower to get a look at the situation, a flaming Sandrock, a headless Wing Gundam, and two damaged Gundams too engrossed in each other to see Deathscythe with a Buster Rifle. He opened fire on Heavyarms, who barely managed to evade the full force of the blast. He then flew down on Shenlong, who just ran out of options. Duo opened fire, but as quick as can be, Wufei hurled his shield at Duo; the desperate attack was enough to throw off Duo's aim. Wufei's Beam Glaive was sufficient to knock the Buster Rifle out of the hands of Deathscythe; Duo was then forced to use his Hyper Jammers to simply disappear into the now dark night.
Trowa was taken by surprise at that attack; one does not stand by to allow another shot to make contact, so he opted to take a defensive position. He took an inventory of Heavyarm's remaining weapons, a full stock of missiles, plenty of Vulcan ammo, and the Heat Blade on the right arm. Looking back to where he had come from, he saw neither Gundam in the general vicinity. This could be a long night.
Wufei focused on gathering his composure, he knew Duo and Trowa were still out there. After recollecting his Shield and Glaive, he decided to go after the damaged Heavyarms rather then the reasonably intact Deathscythe. He walked by the wreck of Sandrock, 'It is the worst form of weakness to feign strength.' he thought.
Quatre – "I'll admit that it was a nice attack Wufei, but you should know better then to dismiss any opponent; especially one with armor as good as Sandrock's."
Wufei made a quick 180 degree turn to find Quatre's Heat Swords coming at him at inconceivable speed. In less than 10 seconds, Shenlong was reduced to a headless torso.
Quatre – 'Well, that's taken care of. Who's next?"
Duo slowly approached Heavyarms position. Even undetectable, he had to be careful how he advanced; Heavyarms was a wounded beast in a corner. Suddenly, an explosion came from some distance away; Heavyarms turned its head, and Duo saw his chance. He rushed in swinging his Beam Scythe in its deadly arc; Trowa scarcely saw the approach, and was only just able to swing his Heat Blade into a blocking position. Duo – "I've got you now. This is payback for destroying the first Deathscythe!"
Deathscythe brought its knee up into the upper torso of Heavy arms bringing it to the ground. Trowa tried to fire off some missiles, but his aim was thrown off by the reeling effect of Duo's blow. Deathscythe only took cosmetic damage from missile fragmentation; he followed his knee blow with a kick to Heavyarm's side, bringing it onto its belly. A quick slash to Heavyarms engine and a slice to the head put Heavyarms out of commission.
Duo – (Laughing) "I am victorious!"
Quatre – "Not quite yet."
Duo – "What!"
Sandrock fired his two missiles, which Duo easily dodged.
Duo – "Well Quatre, looks like it's just you and I left. And I plan to win!"
Duo activated his Hyper Jammers and rushed at Sandrock.
Quatre – "Since I can't see you, I'll put you in the same boat!"
Quatre activated his Shield Flash, which momentarily blinded Deathscythe; more importantly, it penetrated the Hyper Jammers. Quatre threw one of his Heat Swords at Duo, but only managed to destroy the Beam Scythe. Duo flew up, knowing he needed something to penetrate Sandrock's armor, 'The Buster Rifle!' Duo remembered. Looking for it, he saw only a smoking pile, caused by Sandrock's missile attack. Turning back to Quatre, he saw the second Heat Sword flying at him; but Duo managed to dodge it. Unfortunately for Duo, he didn't see Sandrock with the first Heat Sword that cleanly cut off both of Deathscythe's legs.
Duo – "(Duo laughs) well, what do you know Quatre?"
Quatre – "What do you mean Duo?"
Duo – "This really was a last one standing bout."
Quatre – "Make sure the others are all right Duo. I think my fight has only just begun."
Wufei – "You just watch yourself Quatre, that act of yours won't work again."
Trowa – "This tournament is definitely more then it appears to be."
Heero – 'Quatre, do you have the strength to do this? And what happens if you don't?'
Quatre – 'I hope I can pull this off. Sandrock is a mess though, what Suit can I use?'
