open Bangcolt Arena! (Fighting/Sol) -RP-

[Literally Snails 2,307]

Raze couldn't help but overhear the mare's pompous complaint and proceeded to head back inside.

"Yeah?" he called out to the crystal pony, adjusting his katana. "Well, then what the hell do you think you're doing here? Did you lose your way to the Miss Equestria competition?" he said in a somewhat mocking tone.

  

@@Literally Snails  @@Fractured  @

 

Being before the crowd earlier had energized the noble.  Confused as they were, the attention and applause satisfied her needs.  She would have liked more, but good deeds spread like molasses.  A donation here, a financing there, sprinkle on a few subsidies, and she would own this town.  Contrary to popular belief, money really did buy everything, and Carnelian had plenty to spare.

 

Finally, the group arrived at the lobby.  The baroness took a long time looking about at her surroundings and scoffed.  So spartan, so dreary.  Where was all the pomp and circumstance of glorious competition?  Perhaps if she donated to add a few banners and fountains, she'd be able to convince the proprietors to name this building after her, or maybe just a room.  A ballroom, for sure.  With plenty plenty of crystal.

 

 

"Well this is certainly pitiful.  Surely the proprietors could have spared some expense towards frivolity.  Instead, I'm left with the impression of solemnity and boredom."

Topaz continued on from the loby to the arena in relative silence. As the referee, she was going into the empty stadium before the fight began to get set up and test equipment. Her zeal from earlier was gone as certain aspects of Carnelian's personality had reminded her of her best friend's father, Big Shot, and the horrible thing that her own father had done.

 

She still had to retain her professional demeanor, however. She may not have been a fighter, but she was a performer. Even though fans never went to the arena to see the referees, she was relatively well known among fans of the sport. She also wasn't without controversy. The negative reputation of the Dark Tournament combined with rumors about her mental health had made it difficult to land this job.

[Jack Baker 698]

Raze shook his head.

 

"Don't hide it," he said to her. "I know what you are. You're the type of two-faced pony who who manipulates others to get what they want. Hell, I'm willing to bet this is your first time setting out of your 25 million something-or-whatever bit mega-mansion and into the sticks. I've seen many a pony like you in my line of work... let's just say the color of their blood really matches the vintage wine they drink." He got up real close in her face, then smirked.

 

"So like I said, don't hide it. That's just one more lie you have to add to your hidden, heaping pile of deception."

[Hazard Time 1,127]

 

Subtlety was certainly not his strong suit, it seemed, and his aggressiveness was also confirmed.  Still, Carnelian remained unfazed.  Not everypony was a willing sheep.

 

"That's a generalization if I ever heard one," she chuckled, moving around to his side.  "Wine comes in so many different flavors, varieties, and of course, colors, but I wouldn't expect you to know that."  As she passed, the baroness looked back at him as she flicked her tail against his muzzle, watching the expression on his face.

 

 

"And what do I have to hide?  You have nothing to support your claim but generalizations, and not even the charisma to sell that.  Admit it, it doesn't matter what you think; no pony will ever believe your word against mine."

[Unicorncob 5,677]

"Now that I can see I inside of Ember Striders head, I know she hated you just as much as I do." Mni said as "she" tapped the side of "her" temple. A red aura started to swirl around Mni as he prepared to use Ember Strider's fighting technique. "I can see other things about her too!" Mni said, eyes dilated and psychotic. "Like where her family lives! Maybe I'll pay your family a visit after I steal your body!" She threatened as she lunged forward, gliding through the air without the aid of her wings.

 

Feather started to evaluate what Embers fighting style was. Her Aura is one of the strongest I've ever seen, but it doesn't extend far from her body. Clearly built for close range attacks with little reach.

 

Jade couldn't help but feel the smallest amusement at Mni's comment. "I suppose that makes sense that you both hate me equally... after all, you fight just as well as each other." She smirked.

 

She quickly got into a defensive position as 'Ember' sped toward her, and blocked as many strikes as she could while trying to get some of her own in.

 

A close ranged winged fighter, just like me... but she never had Master Xiang's teachings on her side. Neither does he.

[Fractured 2,684]

@J.R.

"Sorry. Not letting you go that easy!" Putting yet more magic into the air, Ivory Star curled the energy around Ice Blizzard, pretty soon leaving a large, wagon-sized ball of invisible energy floating in mid-air, with him contained within. She began to add more layers on top of it as she went, increasing the strength, and the pressure. It would soon be difficult to even move, as it would already feel like half a ton was pressing directly down on him from all sides, with the number rapidly climbing in intensity.

 

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, , @Literally Snails

The guard stallion coughed, bringing himself into the focus of the group. "We're here. The arena, where all of the fights happen, and most of the official business, outside of what goes on in the princesses quarters. There's a training quarter just down the block from here, as well, if you need one. The attendants inside can inform you of whatever else you need, I believe." He looked over, giving an eye to Raze. "Perhaps I shouldn't interfere. But I can tell that you have no prior history with this woman, so can I just say, be a little nicer, would ya?" He shook his head in distaste. Such low and baseless claims to be making, against such a stunning and well mannered mare. A crime. He bowed low to her, in respect. "Though it may not be my place, I apologize for his ill treatment. Ma'am."

[J.R. 3,183]

@@Fractured,

​"...." ​Okay, now this was where Ice started to become actually worried. It was like being trapped under the eight of a few oak trees. All of which, felt like dead weight. He had to figure out some sort of way to resist this. And then it came to him.

 

He would have to use a remote attack that could hopefully throw Ivory off fo​cus. However, he had to make sure he stored up enough energy for an attack he might actually have to use later. So with a quick movement of his hoof, icy dust and bits of snow would suddenly be flung towards Ivory's eyes to blind her.

@@Literally Snails,
​If the Pegasus looked around, he would find a small trail of the same plants from before that he found on the ground earlier. They would all be spaced out about 5 feet from each other until they would stop near the Arena's exit towards the outermost portions of the city.

Edited June 20, 2016 by J.R.

[Literally Snails 2,307]

Jade couldn't help but feel the smallest amusement at Mni's comment. "I suppose that makes sense that you both hate me equally... after all, you fight just as well as each other." She smirked.

 

She quickly got into a defensive position as 'Ember' sped toward her, and blocked as many strikes as she could while trying to get some of her own in.

 

A close ranged winged fighter, just like me... but she never had Master Xiang's teachings on her side. Neither does he.

Mni was aiming for the "soft spots" of Jades body: the chest bellow the rib cage, neck, kidneys, large muscles, anything that wasn't protected by bone. As Ember, his strikes were very particular about the way they damaged tissue. The punches weren't especially hard when they landed, but they created violent shockwaves through the flesh that tore muscle tissue and could rupture organs on the inside. One good strike to a leg would cause enough internal damage to the muscle tissue to make Jade start limping.

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

@,

 

Agririon scowled as he felt another interesting thing tingle against his mind. There is a disturbance in the Force, he thought rather melodramatically. Someone's being a slimy aristocrat. He'd have to meet them after he was done here so he could toy around with him or her.

 

@@crispy fries,

 

As he slowly picked his way around the mare, he was rather confused. She didn't seem to be doing too much other than stare at her surroundings. "Come on, I don't have all day," he muttered to himself as he awaited for her to do... well, anything.

 

((crispy plz. I didn't sign up for this to become sludged in my first match.))

[Literally Snails 2,307]

@@Literally Snails,​If the Pegasus looked around, he would find a small trail of the same plants from before that he found on the ground earlier. They would all be spaced out about 5 feet from each other until they would stop near the Arena's exit towards the outermost portions of the city.

At this, Cumulusnwas convinced the trail was left on purpose for him to follow. But all that he knew was that she wanted him to follow and not why. The five foot spacing behind the plants made the trail rather obvious and it was possible others may follow as well. He convinced himself that she likely wanted to take him up on his offer.

 

He discreetly stuck out a long, thin tongue to taste the blood inside his wound to test for obvious poison first. Although he didn't know the taste of poison, he knew the taste of his own purple blood well and would notice if there was an obvious additive. Afterward, he stood tall and casually followed the trail.

[Unicorncob 5,677]

Mni was aiming for the "soft spots" of Jades body: the chest bellow the rib cage, neck, kidneys, large muscles, anything that wasn't protected by bone. As Ember, his strikes were very particular about the way they damaged tissue. The punches weren't especially hard when they landed, but they created violent shockwaves through the flesh that tore muscle tissue and could rupture organs on the inside. One good strike to a leg would cause enough internal damage to the muscle tissue to make Jade start limping.

 

By the time Jade had clocked on to what Mni was truly doing, she was already starting to hurt. Badly.

 

He's aiming for my softer spots to wear me down. He's not as reckless as I thought...

 

She hopped back with her wings to get some space the first chance she could. Her legs were weak, and she was slightly bowed in the knees and neck, but she wasn't about to give up.

 

She just needed a new tactic.

[Fractured 2,684]

@J.R.

"Ah!" For a split second, Ivory Star dropped her concentration, shouting as the flecks of ice dropped into her eye. That really stung. For a brief instant, her magic unfolded, allowing Ice Blizzard to drop, but as she wiped her eyes, and tensed through the pain, she caught him once again in a smaller, weaker field, only slightly above the ground. Gritting her teeth, she went about applying the field again, at a much slower rate.

[J.R. 3,183]

@@Literally Snails,

The trail would lead towards the outskirts of the city, and towards the Whitetail Woods. This may have been a clear setup by Sederia, as the trail of plants started to decrease as he got closer. Or who knows? Maybe it might not have been...

 

@@Fractured,
​Ice knew of this--he had dealt with magic fields before, and now that it was weaker, he could try to break free. This time, he started throwing punch after punch at the field surrounding him. Because it was slower this time, it gave him a chance to try and throw her off by breaking this field.

[Hazard Time 1,127]

, , @Literally Snails

The guard stallion coughed, bringing himself into the focus of the group. "We're here. The arena, where all of the fights happen, and most of the official business, outside of what goes on in the princesses quarters. There's a training quarter just down the block from here, as well, if you need one. The attendants inside can inform you of whatever else you need, I believe." He looked over, giving an eye to Raze. "Perhaps I shouldn't interfere. But I can tell that you have no prior history with this woman, so can I just say, be a little nicer, would ya?" He shook his head in distaste. Such low and baseless claims to be making, against such a stunning and well mannered mare. A crime. He bowed low to her, in respect. "Though it may not be my place, I apologize for his ill treatment. Ma'am."

 

At the guard's apology, Carnelian flashed one more grin at Raze before leaving him be.

 

"It's quite alright, dear," she waved the guard off, gently placing a hoof on his shoulder and raising him up.  "As a public figure, one learns how to deal with hecklers.  He'll come around eventually.  However, I would love to know where any available refreshments might be.  My journey has left me parched."

[Fractured 2,684]

@J.R.

Ivory Star held the shell together, keeping it tight even under the barrage of punches. But eventually, the excess force began to take its toll, causing her to have to choose between making it bigger, and maintaining. Eventually, the option dwindled down to just maintaining it, or letting it go, and she chose the latter, leaving Ice Blizzard to drop the few remaining feet to the ground.

 

"Ice in the eyes? Really?" She shook her head. Inventive, at least. "So... round three?" She shuffled back and forth excitedly; this was going to be good, however it turned out.

[J.R. 3,183]

@@Fractured,

Ice smirked as she eventually caved and had to let him go. Now, was the time to get serious, and let it all out. ​"Yup. Ever watch Dragonball where Vegeta does the same thing but with dirt? Even if you haven't, it's still effective."

 

As he stood on his hind legs, and took his fighting pose, he ​spoke again. ​"Round three...the gloves come off now. Let's get it on, eh? Try to hospitalize each other."

[Jack Baker 698]

Raze grinned as they turned around to leave, then, with one quick motion, dashed past the pony and the guard, drawing his katana out. There was faint ringing in the air near the two of them, that seemed to progressively become louder, until the female pony's intricate and seemingly expensive headpiece was sliced in half, faling to the ground with a clink. Part of the guard's tassel on his helmet had also been sliced off as well.

 

 

"I'll have you know I'm more than just a 'heckler'," he said to both of them, then looked at the guard. "Another one of your brainwashed pets... what a shame." He pointed the blade at her.

 

"Listen up. I don't care who you are, or what you do or did, all I know is you're bad news." He scoffed. "No charisma? No one would ever believe me? 'That's a generalization if I ever heard one.'" He mocked the pony's statement to him. "You really shouldn't judge. I have friends in many places, as you'll soon find out. And I'll expose you for the lying, manipulative rich-bitch you are."

 

He sheathed the katana, but still kept a hoof on the handle, and assumed a careful stance.

[Hazard Time 1,127]

@ @@Fractured

 

 

Time ground to a halt and the world seemed to fall away; nothing remained but the ringing in her ears and the sudden feeling of weightless upon her head.  Suddenly, the crown of fine silver split in two and fell from her head, both halves hitting the floor with a heavy slam.

 

No.  He didn't.  He wouldn't dare!  He couldn't possibly--

 

 

"You IMBECILE!" she screamed, her face turning purple with rage.  "PRIMITIVE SAVAGE!  RUFFIAN!  FOOL!  HAVE YOU NO IDEA OF THE WORTH OF THIS CROWN!  THIS HAS BEEN IN MY FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS!  GUARDS!  GUARDS!  SEIZE HIM!"

Edited June 20, 2016 by hazardtime

[Fractured 2,684]

@J.R.

Well, she'd rather not. But, like she had said before, she wasn't leaving here without a win. She nodded to him in agreement. "Got it." She drew energy into herself, in preparation for what would likely be the end game, and the air began to take on a distinctive shimmer around her again, as if she was caught in a heat haze. A unique pressure also made its way known, as if the space itself had replaced with a thin liquid.

 

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, , @Literally Snails

"Wha..." The guard had most definitely noticed the movement, but hadn't caught a single stroke of the blade strike that had dropped his tassel. He hadn't even noticed that a sword had been swung, until he saw the implement float to the ground, and saw the stranger re-sheathe his blade. He immediately dropped into a cold sweat.

 

"Alright..." He put one hoof on his spear, as he dropped back into a defensive stance, guarding the mare behind him. "Refreshments are inside the arena, upon request. And I suggest that you head there, quickly, with all due haste, Ma'am." He turned his head slightly towards her to whisper, keeping his eyes on the stranger as well. When he was finished talking, he turned back to the stranger. "You... i'm going to have to ask you come with me."

Edited June 20, 2016 by Fractured

[Jack Baker 698]

Raze's eyes lit up, and he grinned devilishly.

 

"There's the reaction I wanted to see," he said, then quickly swooped up the crown pieces.

 

"You know, those words really hurt my poor heart. But since you called me a ruffian and all, I guess that's what I am. The queen's words are absolute, right?" he said sarcastically. "So I'll do what ruffians are supposed to do: take this thing, melt it down into silver bars and sell them. I can already smell the moolah coming in..." He scoffed at the pony as he turned to run.

 

"It's been a real pleasure!" he said to her as he quickly dashed out of the arena and into the crowded city.

Edited June 20, 2016 by The Sad Manikin Mask

[Fractured 2,684]

, , @Literally Snails, 

The guard drew his spear as the stallion ran off, disappearing down the streets. He began to run after him, making his best effort, but rapidly losing ground. In desperation, he raised his voice, hoping to get other ponies in on the game. Yelling as loudly as he could...

 

"Stop right there, criminal scum!" 

[J.R. 3,183]

@@Fractured,

This was the beginning of the end of the fight. Ice could tell. Nothing was going to stop him from trying to win, even if he did have to go all out. He started channeling his energy, and storing it up for what would be his biggest attack. The air around him started to chill to below zero, as a hazy mist of ice surrounded him...

@@Fractured, ​@, ​

Axton heard the guard's call from high upon a building above the city. What the hell could be going on right now that was so important? Poking his head out, he looked down at the scene. A criminal running away from a royal guard. Seriously? Did no one have any tact or planning when it came to things like this? He mumbled to himself as he began jumping from building to building. ​"Looks like somepony dun fucked it up."

Edited June 20, 2016 by J.R.

[Hazard Time 1,127]

@  @@Fractured @@Literally Snails

 

Words could not describe her rage right now.  Roiling?  Shaking?  Seething?  Overcome?  It felt like her entire mind and body were on fire, the world turning red as her jaw locked.  Finally, when her immediate anger had subsided, what was left was definable as boiling.

 

"INCOMPETENT WEAKLING!" Carnelian bellowed, pacing back and forth.  "Because of this absolutely abysmal security, that ANIMAL has destroyed a priceless heirloom!  When I get my hooves on him, I'll--"

 

Suddenly, it occurred to her.  She stopped dead in her tracks, a chuckle escaping her throat.  In a matter of seconds, it had grown into a mad cackling.  Once more, her eyes were bright, but with the dual flames of passion and bloodlust.  How had she already forgotten why she was here?

 

"When I get my hooves on him," she continued in between fits of laughter.  "I'm going to make him bleed.  I will make him suffer for every bit he has cost me, and when he's lying there, begging me for mercy..."  The crystal baroness took in a deep breath, preparing for the clincher.

 

"I SHALL TAKE FROM HIM A POUND OF FLESH FOR EACH POUND OF SILVER IN MY CROWN!"

Edited June 21, 2016 by hazardtime

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

, , @Literally Snails, @@Fractured,

 

The shout echoed through the streets- and would soon be followed by a small explosion, obviously magical in nature, echoing from a nearby residence. What then sounded to be muffled cursing began and, after a moment, a half-frozen corpse emerged from the balcony.

 

"But, Father, I cannot fit..."

 

"Then go out the front door, my dear! These hooligans will pay for ruining my research!" stated the lich towards the wall of flesh that was trying to force its way out the door before turning around and beginning to throw ice spells down onto what appeared to be a developing chase scene. "Fools! Scoundrels! Ruffians! Idiots, morons, and imbeciles! Those damn experiments cost me years and a small fortune! Vengeance shall be visited upon you by the winter winds themselves! May they chill the very soul from your bodies and curse your minds to wander the mountains for eternity! I desire thy ruination in the swiftest possible way! I hope you are cursed by hordes of small foals, and destined to climb, barefoot, a mountain of plastic building blocks for eternity!"

 

Just then, an extremely tall, grotesque alicorn zombie creature with about three times the amount of everything that would look natural on your average alicorn forced it's way out through the front door and into the street, ending up in the street that the now-seemingly-formed chase was headed into, blocking its path. It rumbled to its feet before staring at the ponies headed her way. "Why would you yell like that? Daddy was just about to finish his experiment, too," it said in the voice of a a young mare from Canterlot- at least from the main head. The other two just glanced at the central face before cackling mindlessly at the spectacle that was headed their way- a way that would be made all the more perilous from the patches of ice left behind by the barrage of ice spells from the angry lich up above. Either way, it seemed that this zombie creature was taking up most of the main road, and was not at all concerned by the almost-mob and Raze charging towards her.

[Jack Baker 698]

Raze was running through the city, not once looking back. He had to think, and above all, remain calm. Suddenly, an idea popped into his head. Cannonback. He knew he could sense things, including the prescence of other people. Perhaps he could sense someone's thoughts and communicate telepathically? It was worth a shot.

 

He focused his thoughts. Hey, Cannonback... I don't know if you can hear this... Hell, probably not, I'm probably just thinking to myself here... but if you can... I have a tiny problem.

[J.R. 3,183]

@, @@Fractured, @@Literally Snails, @, @,

Axton was still hopping from rooftop to rooftop, examining the thief's movements and patterns. After a quick moment of thinking, Axton's horn lit up. All the sudden, caltrops would be on the road in front of Raze's path, that would hurt his hooves, and make him trip if he ran over them.

Edited June 21, 2016 by J.R.