Fight to save your face (Eric/Round 1)

[Bailey Oleander]

Bailey tensed as the stone pillars came for Jeremiah, familiar with the attack that was launched. What startled her was how he avoided it completely. She stared, wide-eyed, but the shock wore off quickly as the ground shook beneath her feet. She braced herself as the area errupted in fire, coughing as she raised her arm to cover her mouth and nose with the fabric of her shirt, waiting to see what would happen when the air cleared!

[Mathew Amtrum]

Eric would raise a hand up to shield himself from the blast as best he could, sliding back in the dirt ever so slightly from the force before Jeremiah came charging at him with his flaming attack. Not often someone broke his tomb before it closed in on them. Props to him for that, but he had ways of rectifying it. But it would appear he might need to take him a little more seriously than he had before. He'd take the punch, a spike shooting out from his chest at a downward angle to try and impale Jeremiah's leg and reduce his mobility as he'd go back into the energy wall. His stone armor starting to crumble around him.

Though he'd simply smirk at that.

OOC: Eric Qi uses 7/25

Alchemizing Stone Skin and Stone Strike 75% of his energy to his attack and defense

Alchemizing tin and copper manipulation - +24 to Earth Qi calculations

Attack 112

Defense 115

[Jeremiah Sykes]

The stone pillar pierced his thigh but slide off after cutting in what might be considered a surface cut, gas and flame pushing the attack out and to the side. Eric would find Jeremy rushing after him as he flew, grabbing him by the hair to pull him into a solid knee strike. As it got close to contact with his stomach, however, it would explode out, causing additional damage, his knee flying in after to also try and hit.

OOC:

Burning boom: Jeremiah can cause an explosion off any part of his body, doing his energy in damage.

Flame Retardant: Utilising a thin layer of gas under the flesh, Jeremy can reduce the damage of piercing wounds by causing micro-explosions from the entry point, pushing the attack back up and out of his body. Can be pushed through if the attack is greater that 125% of his energy.

Qi uses: 7/55

Burning boom damage: 100
Flame retardant strength: 125

[Mathew Amtrum]

It was interesting that he had the gas inside of his body to push out his spikes, his Qi must have had a drastic change in his biology to be able to manage that. As opposed to his own which had done little if anything to change his actual biology. Even after all these years, he could still be astounded by the nature of these things. But there was no time to muse on it as he was sent flying back into the wall again, shifting the Earth under his feet as his armor reformed to slow his collision against the wall.

It's time to see what we can do together.

He'd think to the Scorpion King before drawing his energy from the soul gem into himself. Pulling the King into his being. His body transforming as armored plating formed over his flesh and clothing. His suit taking on insectoid qualities complete with a stinger on the palm.

"E ehjuga dra Mekrdhehk Tnykuh"

He'd call out as his hand reached to the side. The sword of the Lightning Dragon appearing in his hand! He'd strike with the pommel of the blade for his forehead before his other hand shot out in a palm to unleash a beam of energy at the man's heart. Then and only then would he snap his fingers once again to send the rumbling Earth up to swallow Jerimiah stronger than before. He'd seen how his body could push things out of it, so rather than spikes inside of his stone maiden he would revert them back to blunted pillars. If he could not impale him, he would batter him instead.

OOC: Qi use 10/25

Alchemize Stone Skin and Shifting Sands for 75% of his energy to speed and defense

Alchemize Copper and Tin manipulation +24 to his Earth Qi abilities.

Alchemize Stone Strike and Stone Tomb 125% his energy to his attack.

Using the soul of the Scorpion King - Add +12 to all abilities calculations. It gives you access to an ability.
Strike Lazer: the battle armor forms a stinger on a chosen fist to be used for striking. It may also fire a penetrating beam of energy doing 125% dmg and doing 1/4 dmg in disease damage the following post. Lasts 2 posts

Cabal Ring: +5 Energy

By showing loyalty to Cabal the wearer may summon a lesser form of a Dragon's sword. Words seem to sprout from their mouth of their own will. The only incantation the ring has learned so far is;

"E ehjuga dra Mekrdhehk Tnykuh" - This summons the blade of the Lightning Dragon. This blade adds 1/2 the users ENG stat to the wielders ATK stat. This lasts four posts and can not be knocked from the wielders hand. This changes all damage types the wielder does to 'Lightning' type.

Eric's Defense 127
Eric's speed 124
104 damage penetrating beam that gives him a festering disease for 26 the next post
Sword strike for 82 Lightning/Dragon energy type
Stone tomb for 198

[Jeremiah Sykes]

"Grk-!"

Jeremiah's head whipped back, blood spurting from his forehead as the energy blast would blow him back into the wall, searing pain lancing up his body before the tomb appeared around him again. Throwing up his arms in an X, his body lit on fire, the pillars smashing into him repeatedly. Black eye. Cut on the cheek. Bruise on the chest. Stomach. All over his back. He shouted, cocked back his fist which ignited in blue flame and punched a massive hole through the wall.

The flame erupting from his fist came in a tornado at Eric, aiming to blast him as well. If Jeremiah was to bleed, so would this one.

Stumbling out of the block after, he'd fall to a knee, spitting blood and coughing, looking to where Eric was to see if/how he took it. Whether he did or not, Jeremiah's left arm (the one he punched with) was burned badly, shaking and shuddering in pain, and his body was smoking from the intense damage his human torch did.

Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a pill and took it, crunching the pill with a glare. He'd been forced to bring that along, against his wishes....and the embarrassment at needing to use it was evident. Still, he was proud at where he was.

Forcing this particular enemy to try against him was exhilarating.

"E ghaf E luimt tnyk oui uid, Ayndr Tnykuh."

OOC:

Human torch: Stacks 80% of energy stat on top of itself for a single post, treats energy stat as defense. Lasts for one post, does 1/2 energy in backlash damage.

Bunker buster: +10 Energy on activation - This high-fire attack comes in the form of a single punch. Add energy onto energy for strength of attack. Following use, the limb upon which it was activated becomes useless.

Bunker buster damage: 210
Human Torch Defense: 180
Backlash damage: 90

[Mathew Amtrum]

He'd not expected to feel anything this strong since the war had ended. Perhaps it would have been better to use the Dragon. But that power was better suited for something more important than his vanity. However much his pride may sting. As it was his stone armor would crack under the blow, shattering and flying at Jeremiah in a flurry of shrapnel. Still, despite that, the raw power was enough to break through his armor and hurt him. Something that was a rarity in his life. He felt the bone in his jaw crack as blood trickled out of his nose as flesh along his arms seared and burned. His Dragon tattoo on full display as his outfit was in tatters.

Worse still was the mask was now in tatters. His beard and jaw ripped open on display and patches along the forehead were patchy. It was a worthless disguise now. And so it would be discarded, tossed to the side to be met with blood spit from his mouth as he bared his teeth at Jeremiah.

"Congratulations, you unmasked me. But you're still in the ring with me."

He'd not go down so quickly. He was nothing if not enduring. Raising a palm up he'd fire another beam at the warrior as he stared him down, willing him to either surrender or get up and fight. His body erupting with a bright orange aura. The color of the fires of War.

OOC:
Alchemize Copper and Tin manipulation +24

Alchemize Stone Strike and Stone Skin 75% of Energy added to Attack and Defense

God Right: +5 Atk, +5 Def
Mathew is capable of activating his "God Right" as Ares. Those near by who recognize him as such gain +5 Atk for 3 posts

Cabal Ring: +5 Energy

By showing loyalty to Cabal the wearer may summon a lesser form of a Dragon's sword. Words seem to sprout from their mouth of their own will. The only incantation the ring has learned so far is;

"E ehjuga dra Mekrdhehk Tnykuh" - This summons the blade of the Lightning Dragon. This blade adds 1/2 the users ENG stat to the wielders ATK stat. This lasts four posts and can not be knocked from the wielders hand. This changes all damage types the wielder does to 'Lightning' type.

Using the soul of the Scorpion King - Add +12 to all abilities calculations. It gives you access to an ability.
Strike Lazer: the battle armor forms a stinger on a chosen fist to be used for striking. It may also fire a penetrating beam of energy doing 125% dmg and doing 1/4 dmg in disease damage the following post. Lasts 2 posts

Scorpion Blase 104 Damage with 26 damage festering next post
Mathew's Defense 132
Mathew's stone attack 166

[Bailey Oleander]

There is a whole lot of staring going on from Bailey. The mask fell away, revealing another person entirely. A face she recognized from history.

The Earth Dragon.

The blood drained from her face as she remained rigid, unable to put words to the thoughts whirled through her head. This was the man walking through Cabal, the cryptic remarks. She had thought he was connected to Mathew from what Loki said, but actually Mathew Amtrum.

What was breathing again?

[Jeremiah Sykes]

Jeremiah stood and cracked his neck.

"And nothing has changed for me, Dragon."

He knew from the moment he stepped in the ring, who it was he was fighting. Trying to intimidate him now was pointless- he grinned a bloody smile, as the pills effects came into being. His hand healed over fully, and a few of the cuts. The others didn't, but they didn't matter. Snapping, his sword smashed back into his hand. His other formerly burned hand cracked and a flaming sword came into it as well. His eyes were wild-

"YES-!"

He launched himself forward, fire blasting out his back propelling him toward Amtrum- but the energy shield came down, and a different man appeared between them, metal body absorbing the damage from Mathew as he attacked.

"Enough! This fight is over!"

Energy shield down, the crowd was all staring. The metal man stood, bleeding from some wounds the stone inflicted. He looked up at the cameras that were situated all over the forest, and pointed.

"This is being broadcast all over various territories....the Earth Dragon fighting changes things. We do not wish to start a full scale, inter-territory war."

He'd hold up a hand.

"Please. Stand down."

Jeremiah was already walking toward the gates.

[Mathew Amtrum]

He'd click his tongue in disappointment but the scorpion armor would vanish back into the soul gem. Safely tucked away as the blade of the lightning Dragon vanished in a flash. He'd bring an arm up to wipe the blood from his face and walk out of the arena, scratching at his face. It felt so good to have that fucking mask off.

"I don't see why not, it was a friendly test of skill and honor was it not?"

But he'd not push it further. He could watch the rest of the tournament.

[David B.]

He powered down too, the metal retracting from his body.

"Where the Dragons are concerned, nothing is certain."

+1 Draw for Mathew and Jeremiah, both are out.

+5 exp to Mathew.

[Bailey Oleander]

With the fight over and the announcement that everything was being broadcast. The words rang in her ears as she shook her head and took a breath, slipping out of the audience in a daze as the fighters left the arena.

She'd walk on, speechless.