SR: Allo! Okay, this chapter is going to rather odd. I've never written a
fight scene with more then three people in it so I don't know if I got it
right. Send me your suggestions for the next chapter because I'm at a loss.
Trouble and More Trouble
A thick silence fell over all that were present. The only sounds to have been heard were the ragged breaths of Ozuma who was clutching at his side. Tala's sword had done its work and the mad dash had not helped in soothing the wound either. Gritting his teeth against the pain he hoped that a fight was not in the immediate future because he would not be capable of holding his own for long.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Mariah broke the silence.
"Shit!" The pink haired neko-jinn quickly clamped a paw over her mouth. She was not given to using vulgar language all that much and she wasn't sure where that colorful outburst had come from. Quite a few of those present sent her surprised looks and Robert, who never used vulgar language of any sort, looked as if he were ready to die.
Then several things happened at once. Johnny wrenched his axe free of its leather bindings, Kai drew his sword and Tala launched himself at Robert successfully knocking him off the horse. Next thing anyone knew, Tala and Robert were having a go at each other and Set and Tyson had both jumped in on the action.
Not waiting for an invitation Kai dismounted his horse and ransacked Johnny who had been doing the same thing. Both collapsed to the ground in a jumbled heap. Johnny righted himself first and not wasting a second swung his large axe at Kai's head and came very close to decapitating the prince. Thankfully, Kai managed to duck in time and Johnny's blade continued in it's swing until it clipped Ozuma's back.
"Damn!" Ozuma hissed. Now, he was fighting with not only half a side but he also had a shallow gash in his back, he had to get out of here but he couldn't very well leave Set to fight by himself. Before he could debate the situation any further he found himself face to face with Tala who had obviously gotten bored with Robert and decided to find someone else to fight. Ozuma couldn't help smirking at the jagged cut that lead from Tala's forehead and straight down to where his ribs were. Robert's work no doubt.
Just as Tala's sword flashed downwards Ozuma dove to the left and jabbed with his knife but did not make any contact. Both fighters backed up from each other until they were a small distance from the other. Knife and word blades flickered upwards ready to come crashing down with death on their opponent.
"You can't win..." Tala drawled. "You're already half dead as it is. It's doubtful that you could have beaten me while you were perfect condition let alone now." Smirking slightly he flickered his blade forward and managed to snag Ozuma's shoulder causing him to gasp in pain. Seeing this as a chance for another hit Tala once again dove his blade forward and got the same spot as his previous strike, Ozuma's shoulder. This time though it pierced Ozuma's hand which had been rubbing the shoulder.
The pain caused Ozuma's body to spasm and his knees gave out on him and he crumpled to the ground. Tala found this all to amusing and couldn't help but torment Ozuma a little more before he killed him.
"Well, look's like I win..." Mirth flowed through Tala's voice so obviously that Ozuma though he was going to be sick. Tala's blade was like a small hornet and was nicking different places all over Ozuma's body leaving him covered in cuts and gashes.
Ozuma was furious with his position. He'd allowed himself to be beaten unreasonably fast and now he was going to pay the price for it. He couldn't find the strengh to stand back up and this infuriated him all the more. 'Damn Tala.' He though angrily, if he died then the very least he was going to do was make sure that he'd haunt Tala for the rest of eternity.
Having obviously grown bored with his little game Tala raised the sword behind his head, preparing for the final strike. Ozuma could do nothing more then glare daggers up at him. Just as Tala was bringing down his swing there was an audible 'thock' and then Captain's eyes went wide and then closed as he passed out, falling to the ground.
"Rule No.1 when fighting: Never forget your surroundings especially if there's a fight going on around." Stated Max who stood there brandishing his staff. He may not have been the greatest fighter in the world but he could pack a wallop. Reaching down he helped Ozuma to his feet.
"Exactly why are you helping me?" Demanded Ozuma. He was in all aspects very grateful to have been saved but not if it was simply to be dragged off to a dungeon cell to await an execution.
Max got ready to say 'Because I need your help', but was instantly cut off by Kano bowling into him. 'So much for following my own advice.' Max thought pessimistically. He rolled to the side quickly to avoid having Kano's sword find it's way into his chest. Deciding that it would be best to put some distance between himself and Kano he jumped up and began making his way over to the other end of the battlefield. Along the way he nearly got cut in half by Johnny's axe, stabbed by Set's knife and run over by one of the frightened horses.
"Maxie! Over here, come fight with me." Hollered Tyson while trying to signal Max and at the same time avoid Robert's flailing sword, despite his efforts it nicked him on the cheek. "Aw hey, careful with that thing." Ducking under the sword he shouldered Robert with force and caused him to go tumbling off into Set.
"Tyson, are you actually enjoying yourself?" Asked Max as he came and stood next to his friend.
"Well, a little I guess, I mean everyone except yourself is trying to kill me but hey, that's life I suppose.
"If I was trying to kill you Tyson you'd be dead by now." Stated Kai as he came to stand with the two other fighters. Max quickly noted that Kai looked like he was in horrible shape. Though, he didn't seem to have any large wounds he was covered in hundreds of small ones and was breathing hard.
"Kai you really shouldn't be out here fighting, not after yesterday's episode with Kano. Your hurt." He said. Kai merely scowled and brought his sword up in time to block Mariah's knife from tearing apart his shoulder.
"Mariah! Whose side are you on?" Kai demanded as he grabbed her arm.
"That's an awful good question Kai and I really wish I knew. Then again, there don't seem to be sides around here. Everyone's after everyone. I even saw Johnny and Robert going at each other." Looking over Kai's shoulder she gave a quick scream. "Look out!"
Turning around the only thing Kai saw before blacking out was a fist and angry lavender eyes. Giving a screech of rage Mariah threw herself at Set and then she and him were back in the thick of the fray with the fighters and a couple of the horses, which had not yet run off.
"Tyson, how long before this is all over?" Max asked.
"I don't really know but we've got to keep fighting." Without another word Tyson launched himself at Johnny's back and pounded at the back of his head with the handle of his sword. By now, Ozuma, Kai, Tala and now Johnny as well had all been put of commission and were laying strewn about wherever they had fallen.
Sighing in defeat Max went after Set who was trying to tear Tyson apart. Mariah, Robert and Kano quickly joined him and now the fight was very simply one big jumble of fists and gleaming metal. Max noted that Tyson had now joined the list of those who could no longer fight.
Looking quickly over his shoulder he saw Robert getting ready to turn him into multiple pieces but was quickly stalled in that action by Mariah slamming into him. Now, Max was starting to panic. Kano was reeking havoc on whoever was left fighting and Set was just lashing out crazily. Mariah and Robert looked as if they were both ready to collapse.
By now, everyone had given up on proper fighting and were lashing out at whoever came within easy reach. Normally, the royals along with Max would have stuck to the honorable way of doing things but considering the way the fight was going honor had long since left along with logic.
'There goes Mariah,' Thought Max. 'Robert got her good.' Indeed, Mariah now had a huge gash across her stomach and was now on the ground. Robert seeing no reason to continue the fight with her launched himself at Set.
"Ah shit!" Came the neko-jinn's scream of rage as Robert's larger form bulled into him. Lashing out with his knife he caught Robert in the shoulder and promptly ducked as the purple haired fighter swung his fist at him. He wasn't fast enough to dodge Kano however and he soon found himself dangling a good foot off the ground.
"Er...I don't suppose we could talk this over...?" He inquired sheepishly. The angry look on Kano's face was to be reckoned with and Robert was pacing in the background. 'Probably hoping that he'll get a good crack at me.' Set thought bitterly.
Max, who was taking a breather watched all this and then mentally apologized to the Royal Family. Without thinking about his next move he charged forward and swung his staff with all his force and cracked it across Kano's skull. Literally. The stick, though sturdy and strong, had seen one to many fights and snapped into two pieces. The overall effect was good though and Kano dropped like a light.
Robert gave a small cry of rage and swung his sword at Max who just managed to avoid getting his side completely torn off and instead suffered a gash across his leg. However, he happened to have needed both legs and with pain blazing through one he ended up falling down though still very much conscious.
Obviously Set had decided that he owed Max a favor for he lunged at Robert and hit him in the temple with the handle of his knife. Though the shot hadn't been forceful it had been in the correct spot and Robert fell to the ground dazed but like Max, still conscious.
'I won!' Set mentally screamed. He'd come out of all that not only alive but victorious. Sure, he still had to make sure Robert couldn't follow him and Max wouldn't be any trouble, his leg was damaged badly and he wouldn't be able to move any faster then a quick limp.
Then he heard the zip in the air and then felt a searing pain on his left shoulder. Reaching over he pulled out a small throwing knife from where it had buried itself into his shoulder. Inspecting it quickly he recognized it as one he had given to Mariah years ago. He quickly whirled around expecting to find a leering Mariah and instead found several platoons of guards and Prince Kyle.
"I should hope you have an explanation for this." He waved a hand at the carnage around them. At his feet was Mariah who still had not regained consciousness.
'Well at least that explains how he got the knife.' Set thought morbidly. "Would you believe me if I told you I just arrived?" Set inquired hopefully. Lying was his specialty and it had seen him through many a tangled spot. Now was not one of those cases.
"No, I wouldn't. Chain him up." That said Kyle went about inspecting the other wounded and possibly dead.
Several guards rushed Set and had shackles around his wrists so fast he wasn't quite sure what had happened. 'Damn it all!' He cursed Tala and Mariah for chasing him into this and more so he cursed his brother for getting caught. 'I am in so much trouble...'
"Is this one a friend of yours?" Came Kyle's voice. He was standing over a limp figure, which Set realized was Ozuma. This caused Set to draw a sharp breath. What had happened to his friend? He had terrible gashes all over his body along with some bruises and many cuts. What worried Set the most though was a large bleeding wound on the left of Ozuma's head. Who had the force to cause something like?
"Yes..." Set breathed and then the fighting took it's toll and the young outlaw's vision swam in front of him before he blacked out
SR: OO Okay then, that did not come out the way I wanted it to. This was possibly my worst chapter ever. Ah well, review it people and I'll have the next chapter up real soon.
Trouble and More Trouble
A thick silence fell over all that were present. The only sounds to have been heard were the ragged breaths of Ozuma who was clutching at his side. Tala's sword had done its work and the mad dash had not helped in soothing the wound either. Gritting his teeth against the pain he hoped that a fight was not in the immediate future because he would not be capable of holding his own for long.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Mariah broke the silence.
"Shit!" The pink haired neko-jinn quickly clamped a paw over her mouth. She was not given to using vulgar language all that much and she wasn't sure where that colorful outburst had come from. Quite a few of those present sent her surprised looks and Robert, who never used vulgar language of any sort, looked as if he were ready to die.
Then several things happened at once. Johnny wrenched his axe free of its leather bindings, Kai drew his sword and Tala launched himself at Robert successfully knocking him off the horse. Next thing anyone knew, Tala and Robert were having a go at each other and Set and Tyson had both jumped in on the action.
Not waiting for an invitation Kai dismounted his horse and ransacked Johnny who had been doing the same thing. Both collapsed to the ground in a jumbled heap. Johnny righted himself first and not wasting a second swung his large axe at Kai's head and came very close to decapitating the prince. Thankfully, Kai managed to duck in time and Johnny's blade continued in it's swing until it clipped Ozuma's back.
"Damn!" Ozuma hissed. Now, he was fighting with not only half a side but he also had a shallow gash in his back, he had to get out of here but he couldn't very well leave Set to fight by himself. Before he could debate the situation any further he found himself face to face with Tala who had obviously gotten bored with Robert and decided to find someone else to fight. Ozuma couldn't help smirking at the jagged cut that lead from Tala's forehead and straight down to where his ribs were. Robert's work no doubt.
Just as Tala's sword flashed downwards Ozuma dove to the left and jabbed with his knife but did not make any contact. Both fighters backed up from each other until they were a small distance from the other. Knife and word blades flickered upwards ready to come crashing down with death on their opponent.
"You can't win..." Tala drawled. "You're already half dead as it is. It's doubtful that you could have beaten me while you were perfect condition let alone now." Smirking slightly he flickered his blade forward and managed to snag Ozuma's shoulder causing him to gasp in pain. Seeing this as a chance for another hit Tala once again dove his blade forward and got the same spot as his previous strike, Ozuma's shoulder. This time though it pierced Ozuma's hand which had been rubbing the shoulder.
The pain caused Ozuma's body to spasm and his knees gave out on him and he crumpled to the ground. Tala found this all to amusing and couldn't help but torment Ozuma a little more before he killed him.
"Well, look's like I win..." Mirth flowed through Tala's voice so obviously that Ozuma though he was going to be sick. Tala's blade was like a small hornet and was nicking different places all over Ozuma's body leaving him covered in cuts and gashes.
Ozuma was furious with his position. He'd allowed himself to be beaten unreasonably fast and now he was going to pay the price for it. He couldn't find the strengh to stand back up and this infuriated him all the more. 'Damn Tala.' He though angrily, if he died then the very least he was going to do was make sure that he'd haunt Tala for the rest of eternity.
Having obviously grown bored with his little game Tala raised the sword behind his head, preparing for the final strike. Ozuma could do nothing more then glare daggers up at him. Just as Tala was bringing down his swing there was an audible 'thock' and then Captain's eyes went wide and then closed as he passed out, falling to the ground.
"Rule No.1 when fighting: Never forget your surroundings especially if there's a fight going on around." Stated Max who stood there brandishing his staff. He may not have been the greatest fighter in the world but he could pack a wallop. Reaching down he helped Ozuma to his feet.
"Exactly why are you helping me?" Demanded Ozuma. He was in all aspects very grateful to have been saved but not if it was simply to be dragged off to a dungeon cell to await an execution.
Max got ready to say 'Because I need your help', but was instantly cut off by Kano bowling into him. 'So much for following my own advice.' Max thought pessimistically. He rolled to the side quickly to avoid having Kano's sword find it's way into his chest. Deciding that it would be best to put some distance between himself and Kano he jumped up and began making his way over to the other end of the battlefield. Along the way he nearly got cut in half by Johnny's axe, stabbed by Set's knife and run over by one of the frightened horses.
"Maxie! Over here, come fight with me." Hollered Tyson while trying to signal Max and at the same time avoid Robert's flailing sword, despite his efforts it nicked him on the cheek. "Aw hey, careful with that thing." Ducking under the sword he shouldered Robert with force and caused him to go tumbling off into Set.
"Tyson, are you actually enjoying yourself?" Asked Max as he came and stood next to his friend.
"Well, a little I guess, I mean everyone except yourself is trying to kill me but hey, that's life I suppose.
"If I was trying to kill you Tyson you'd be dead by now." Stated Kai as he came to stand with the two other fighters. Max quickly noted that Kai looked like he was in horrible shape. Though, he didn't seem to have any large wounds he was covered in hundreds of small ones and was breathing hard.
"Kai you really shouldn't be out here fighting, not after yesterday's episode with Kano. Your hurt." He said. Kai merely scowled and brought his sword up in time to block Mariah's knife from tearing apart his shoulder.
"Mariah! Whose side are you on?" Kai demanded as he grabbed her arm.
"That's an awful good question Kai and I really wish I knew. Then again, there don't seem to be sides around here. Everyone's after everyone. I even saw Johnny and Robert going at each other." Looking over Kai's shoulder she gave a quick scream. "Look out!"
Turning around the only thing Kai saw before blacking out was a fist and angry lavender eyes. Giving a screech of rage Mariah threw herself at Set and then she and him were back in the thick of the fray with the fighters and a couple of the horses, which had not yet run off.
"Tyson, how long before this is all over?" Max asked.
"I don't really know but we've got to keep fighting." Without another word Tyson launched himself at Johnny's back and pounded at the back of his head with the handle of his sword. By now, Ozuma, Kai, Tala and now Johnny as well had all been put of commission and were laying strewn about wherever they had fallen.
Sighing in defeat Max went after Set who was trying to tear Tyson apart. Mariah, Robert and Kano quickly joined him and now the fight was very simply one big jumble of fists and gleaming metal. Max noted that Tyson had now joined the list of those who could no longer fight.
Looking quickly over his shoulder he saw Robert getting ready to turn him into multiple pieces but was quickly stalled in that action by Mariah slamming into him. Now, Max was starting to panic. Kano was reeking havoc on whoever was left fighting and Set was just lashing out crazily. Mariah and Robert looked as if they were both ready to collapse.
By now, everyone had given up on proper fighting and were lashing out at whoever came within easy reach. Normally, the royals along with Max would have stuck to the honorable way of doing things but considering the way the fight was going honor had long since left along with logic.
'There goes Mariah,' Thought Max. 'Robert got her good.' Indeed, Mariah now had a huge gash across her stomach and was now on the ground. Robert seeing no reason to continue the fight with her launched himself at Set.
"Ah shit!" Came the neko-jinn's scream of rage as Robert's larger form bulled into him. Lashing out with his knife he caught Robert in the shoulder and promptly ducked as the purple haired fighter swung his fist at him. He wasn't fast enough to dodge Kano however and he soon found himself dangling a good foot off the ground.
"Er...I don't suppose we could talk this over...?" He inquired sheepishly. The angry look on Kano's face was to be reckoned with and Robert was pacing in the background. 'Probably hoping that he'll get a good crack at me.' Set thought bitterly.
Max, who was taking a breather watched all this and then mentally apologized to the Royal Family. Without thinking about his next move he charged forward and swung his staff with all his force and cracked it across Kano's skull. Literally. The stick, though sturdy and strong, had seen one to many fights and snapped into two pieces. The overall effect was good though and Kano dropped like a light.
Robert gave a small cry of rage and swung his sword at Max who just managed to avoid getting his side completely torn off and instead suffered a gash across his leg. However, he happened to have needed both legs and with pain blazing through one he ended up falling down though still very much conscious.
Obviously Set had decided that he owed Max a favor for he lunged at Robert and hit him in the temple with the handle of his knife. Though the shot hadn't been forceful it had been in the correct spot and Robert fell to the ground dazed but like Max, still conscious.
'I won!' Set mentally screamed. He'd come out of all that not only alive but victorious. Sure, he still had to make sure Robert couldn't follow him and Max wouldn't be any trouble, his leg was damaged badly and he wouldn't be able to move any faster then a quick limp.
Then he heard the zip in the air and then felt a searing pain on his left shoulder. Reaching over he pulled out a small throwing knife from where it had buried itself into his shoulder. Inspecting it quickly he recognized it as one he had given to Mariah years ago. He quickly whirled around expecting to find a leering Mariah and instead found several platoons of guards and Prince Kyle.
"I should hope you have an explanation for this." He waved a hand at the carnage around them. At his feet was Mariah who still had not regained consciousness.
'Well at least that explains how he got the knife.' Set thought morbidly. "Would you believe me if I told you I just arrived?" Set inquired hopefully. Lying was his specialty and it had seen him through many a tangled spot. Now was not one of those cases.
"No, I wouldn't. Chain him up." That said Kyle went about inspecting the other wounded and possibly dead.
Several guards rushed Set and had shackles around his wrists so fast he wasn't quite sure what had happened. 'Damn it all!' He cursed Tala and Mariah for chasing him into this and more so he cursed his brother for getting caught. 'I am in so much trouble...'
"Is this one a friend of yours?" Came Kyle's voice. He was standing over a limp figure, which Set realized was Ozuma. This caused Set to draw a sharp breath. What had happened to his friend? He had terrible gashes all over his body along with some bruises and many cuts. What worried Set the most though was a large bleeding wound on the left of Ozuma's head. Who had the force to cause something like?
"Yes..." Set breathed and then the fighting took it's toll and the young outlaw's vision swam in front of him before he blacked out
SR: OO Okay then, that did not come out the way I wanted it to. This was possibly my worst chapter ever. Ah well, review it people and I'll have the next chapter up real soon.
