A Dragon's Wrath (David)

[David B.]

As Levi moved, the clone on the bottom laid flat and quickly created a massive plate of light for Levi to land on- though this plate was covered with six inch spikes, so as Levi kicked them, they would probably pierce his foot and cause severe damage, making it difficult for him to walk or put pressure on it. Unless, of course, Levi made his own shield over that foot.

Still, either way, his focus would probably be removed from the punching man, who would take this opportunity to fire several light pillars at Levi, his lip bleeding from the Dagon commanders kick to his chin. Another clone started moving around the battle to try and get behind Levi. And attack from a blind spot.

[Levi Kayamei]

shit!

Levi quickly made a plate of his own underneath his foot, which shattered from the force of his kick, through it did allow him to push off quickly to stop his descent and save his foot.

His foot saved and hanging in midair for the moment, Levi focused on the spike in Qi from the other clone who fired a series of pillars at him. He knew the clones' Qi were currently stronger than his and blocking a purely qi based attack head on was not an option. He quickly made a second platform the size of his foot and kicked off of it, sending him into the air. He had almost been quick enough, but the first pillar caught him at the thigh, "ahgh!" shattering the armor around the area and causing him to flip rapidly as he ascended, still avoiding the other pillars. Levi manipulated the armor around him to stabilize himself in midair as he watched the third move into position below.

like two wasn't enough....

He was now in a situation where he would almost always be flanked, and sitting in the air was not an option either since they could obviously fly in the same manner he could.

ground it is....

Levi landed, grateful that his leg had come out with what would probably only be a bruise, and reinforced his armor as he prepared to take some punishment, knowing he could not possibly fight three of himself and hope to come out unscathed. He would now need to wait for an opening as any attack on his part would open him up to far worse punishment now that his odds had just gotten worse.

He continued to take intentional, deep breaths as he tried to keep his nerves under control. Keeping the situation in perspective was the only Levi could possibly keep his cool in this fight and it was the only thing keeping him in this fight.


He stared at the three in front of him with fire in his eyes. "Come!!"

[David B.]

Grins all around.

They held out their hands to the sides and light would radiate around them and vamp up and over Levi. He would be trapped in a dome of lighti, about ten feet in the center where Levi stood.

Pillars would star forming all over the inside under they began to rain down from every direction toward The man in the center, With the intent of bombarding him Into submission. After forty or so pillars fell, they would each stagger a bit, before shaking their heads and charging forward at the same time.

The one behind Levi would come up and attempt a full Nelson while the other two would start throwing punches for his face.

Time was running out.

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OOC: Sphere of Destruction saps 50 charisma. Todd's clones now have 20 Charisma.

[Levi Kayamei]

"oh no...."

This was the scenario he had been afraid of for a while. He knew that any field of solid they erected would be stronger than his and should they choose to, they could simply capture him. He smiled at the Storm Dragon's apparent foresight. Had David sensed Todd's true power, or was it simply a contribution to Levi's revenge for Kyrie? Levi would have to ask, but the solution to this predicament was obvious.

Levi chuckled as he drew the sword, "Not like I thought I could really beat all four by myself anyways hehe." Levi was shocked at first by the sudden increase in power he could feel pumping through his body (Str: 110; Wis: 60). With this power, he knew he could deal with this next attack. He surged his ki throughout his body to increases his speed (+20 dex (86) for one post) as he took a defensive sword stance and concentrated his senses on the ten feet around himself. As the pillars bombarded him, his arm and sword became a blur. He shattered each pillar as it came in, the blade of the Storm Dragon whistling through the air as it decimated the luminescent attack.

"haaaaaaaaah!!!"

As the clones staggered, Levi went on the offensive, dashing towards the right one, cutting through the field of light and then making a series of cuts to attempt to cleave the clone in two.

[David B.]

As Levi burst from the group, shattering through the pylons, his sword would cut viciously through the clone, blood spraying up and out from the shoulder as the sword entered from the top left of it and finished its cut at the bottom right of the torso, by the hip. He cut the todd clone clean down the middle, neck to navel.

He would pay for it, however.

He would get tackled, round the middle, and get sent to the floor. The todd clone would hold Levi down as the other came over and stomped the man in the face, twice. The one clone holding todd down would latch manacles of light to Levis wrists, the real Todd reinforcing them with his own Qi (STR of manacles: 110). Levi could, with a force of strength, snap them, but his face would be exposed to the todd clones boot that would stomp his face in.

As this was going on, the clone laying on top of levi who had started the manacles of light would draw a knife and stab Levi in the leg- the fellow was too strong, and would probably defeat the clones, but they would make sure the bastard bled for each of their lives he took.

[Levi Kayamei]

Levi kept his eyes open as he went down on the pavement, his armor holding up with no issues. He quickly began to bring his legs up to remove the one who had tackled him as the manacles were put on, his eyes widening, "Shit!" Levi quickly finished his maneuver, bringing his legs up and in front of the clone's neck, crossing the feet and tossing the man away as hard as he could as the other clone moved into position.

He looked up just as the clone raised his leg and he smiled as he attempted to break what he thought would be easily breakable restraints. Damn! "Agh!" The first stomp hit home, breaking through his armor and bloodying his nose. He struggled as he pushed his str above its limits to finally break free of the manacles (+5 str for one post). The restraints shattered but at the cost of precious time as the second stomp slammed into his unarmored face, *crunch* "Kuhagh!". He nose audibly shattered from the second blow and his hands cupped his face as blood poured down his face and sharp spikes of pain seemingly filled his entire face.

"Gaaahhhh!"

Levi's temper quickly boiled as a reaction to the pain surging through his face. Then oddly, the pain began to fade somewhat his demeanor began to shift. He felt more than just anger towards the clone who had crushed his nose. He felt as if the clone had taken a shit on his very name. Levi normally didn't have an issue losing to someone, let alone just being struck by them, but perhaps the way Todd toyed with him and what he had done to Kyrie had gotten under his skin. As the familiar taste of crimson copper entered his mouth, his temper peaked for just a moment as he put a deathgrip on the stomping clone's leg with his right hand, bringing the sword around in an upward arc to lop off the replicant's limb at the knee as he laid on his back.

"Dono yō ni watashinokao ni ashi o irete miro!!!!" <How dare you put your foot in my face!>

If Levi had succeeded in dismembering the clone, Levi would kip up and spin around, swinging the limb as hard as he could at the "man's" head. He would then bring the blade around for the kill: A slash aimed at the clone's throat. If he succeeded, Levi would toss the leg to the ground, his eyes wide with intensity as blood stained his clothes.

"You're done...."

Letting out a cool breath and unaffected by the demise of non-living replicants, Levi's composure seemed to return. He slowly turned towards the remaining two Todds as his armor reformed over his face and his expression returned to a focused, now bloody, determination as adrenaline kept the pain in his face from taking hold of him.

"Come on!"

[David B.]

Todd let out a breath.

You wanna do anything right you gotta do it yourself.

He placed a hand on the last clones shoulder and reabsorbed him (CHA returns to 200), stepping forward to Todd and rolling up his sleeves.

"I was not aware you were given the blade of the storm dragon. What does he call it...."Stormheart", i think? We have another name for it..."Deathsong". I must admit, i feel honored to do battle with it. I will claim it for myself, once you are dead."

He would propell himself forward with a light pillar from behind. He would fly at Levi much faster, creating a light sword in his hands as he attempted to cut Levi across the chest.

[Levi Kayamei]

Todd's speed was far beyond his ability to react to in time. Using his Qi, Todd was able to achieve speeds that Levi was simply going to have to find another way to deal with. Unfortunately, disadvantages such as this one required time to adapt to, and Levi had barely enough time to follow Todd's movements, let alone defend. The sword strike hit home, practically ignoring his armor and searing his flesh like a hot knife through butter. Levi turned away from it as quickly as he could, however, causing the blade to cut more shallowly, thought the wound was still serious.

"Kughah!"

Blood flew from the moderate wound on his chest as he hunched over, blood falling to the concrete. Levi's brow furrowed as his vision blurred and he staggered back. A familiar voice reverberated around him as if he were in a tunnel at first, but it became very clear after the first few words, "You're seriously going to let this man beat you?" Levi looked up to see a man who looked like one of his own replicas, only he sported a yakuza boss uniform. "What do you mean?" The man laughed, "Are you trying not to kill him? TELL me you aren't that stupid." Levi stared at the man in silence, still unsure exactly what he was looking at, "What about Kazanaki? You killed him!" Levi clenched the wound on his chest, "That....was to save Kido.....he would have died." The Yakuza leader shook his head as he placed his hands on his hips, "You kidding me? And this man will just kill you and be done? This man has the power to kill everyone you love....EVERYONE! He SAID he would!!"

Is this.......me?

Levi scoffed, "The elders..." "This man will kill them! You've felt his Qi! Don't tell me you still think he can't do as he wishes?" Levi stood up straight, the pain in his chest lessened somewhat as he glared at his replica, "Then how am I supposed to beat him?! I'm not an elder! I couldn't beat any of them!" The other Levi shook his head again, "He is not an elder either and You used to have more power than this. You once used it to master your art and again to rule the Yakuza. Your enemies feared you....You just have to reach for it." Levi shook his head, "They feared me because I showed them a power they thought I would really use. I never did, not completely, and I never would have." The replica smirked and looked at him coyly, "Ahh, but you did use it completely....once. I think we both know that was more than enough." The replica scoffed as it faded and Todd came back into focus, looking like only a moment had passed.

Levi growled under his breath as he recalled memories from his past. His replica was referring to the anger he once used against his enemies. Though he had never taken a life with it, at least not without good reason. The exception to this was the one life his took out of anger. This was the anger that had killed his father and a whole opposing syndicate faction; The anger he had sworn himself from completely. Levi shook his head as he reinforced his armor (+10 to Cha for 3 posts) and increased his speed again (+10 Dex for one post) as he charged Todd.

"I will not...."

As he approached, his armor glowed brightly and extended his reach as he sent tiger swipes at his enemy's face.

[David B.]

Todds eyes widened at the sudden burst of energy and speed from the bleeding Levi. This was not expected- the Dragon commanders abilities had already been assessed- this shouldnt be possible. Yet as he felt the Qi shield shatter and blood fly from his face, Todd knew that the fellow was diggigg deep to try and bring him down. With his blade of light and clenched teeth, todd would aim a cut for the front of levis left thigh.

"It will take more than anger to beat me, boy!"

[Levi Kayamei]

"Hrgh!"

Levi gritted his teeth as the blade cut the front of his thigh, his armor once again useless against the intensity of Todd's blade. The cut wasn't terribly deep, but his mobility would certainly be reduced (-5 Dex when moving). Levi had seen the strike coming, but he had chosen not to move. The first reason for this was that he needed time to draw out the anger he had tucked so far away. this requirement was likely from hesitation and the feelings that came with the power his anger drew out of him.

Levi spoke through gritted teeth, "Anata wa, watashi ga taisetsu ni suru subete no hito o korosu?!" <You would kill everyone I hold dear!?> He paused as he focused his ki, his anger numbing the pain in his body and taking everything except for Todd out of focus, "Watashi wa, anata ga hoka no dareka o kizutsuke se semasen!"<I won't let you hurt anyone else!> His body glowed brilliantly as his muscles bulged and his Qi spiked dangerously (+25 Str and Dex for one post).

Levi ignored the pain coursing through his Qi channels as he pushed them far beyond their limit (-5% str and Dex after this post). His eyes grew wide with intensity and glowed brightly as he gripped the sword at his side, his demeanor much calmer than before.

Time to end this.

The other reason Levi had not moved from Todd's strike was to ensure Todd was close when he countered to ensure his success. He quickly reached out, attempting to grab Todd by the throat, if he was successful, the earth Dragon's blade would come come down harshly, aiming to split Todd in two. If he failed to grab his target, he would still swing regardless.

It's over!

"HAAAAHHHH!!"

SPOILER: Click to show

New Stats:
Str: 157
Dex: 95
Con: 54
Wis: 60
Int: 50
Cha: 59

-10% str and dex after this post. Ability to boost two stats by 25 is strictly story driven and subject to your approval.

[David B.]

OOC: Approval granted.

Todds eyes widened- he lost track of the man. He was a blur, and the blades power- even if he deflected it, there was no way to break the hold on his throat. He had but one choice.

Creating a curve of light, the blade would slide along it and slam down on his left shoulder, smashing through shields and severing his arm clean off. Blood sprayed from it, and Todds mouth opened in a silent scream. But at the same time, using the light blade, he would stab Levi in the stomach and the light blade would be sucked into Levis body. It entered his blood stream and Levi would feel intense pain such as he had never felt before.

Todd collapsed, now unable to move. He was paling and would soon bleed to death.

"I....die now, but I leave my...my curse for you!"

The strength...he had not expected....the stre-

He pitched forward, face planting on the cement.

OOC: Todd used "Curse of the Panther". From now on, Levi feels intense pain when activating his Qi. When his Qi is used, it also has long black streaks in it. This remains in effect for every thread from here on out until/if Levi finds a cure!

[Levi Kayamei]

Levi's mouth filled with blood as he fell, his eyes still hot from the anger he had felt and the amount of Qi he had used. He writhed on the ground as his Qi channels burned, a silent scream escaping his lips. He struggled to look around as he quickly noticed to black streaks in his armor. At first he tried to force them out, this was a mistake. Levi blacked out almost instantly and woke up after several minutes before waking up, the pain suddenly only what he would expect from over exerted Qi channels. His anger was gone, but still much closer than it had been in a long time, a troubling fact that he would need to deal with. Levi took solace in the fact that any sanity or blood he had just cost himself was well worth the sacrifice. He smiled weakly as his vision blurred once again, At least...they're safe.....

Levi coughed more blood into the air as he clutched the wound in his stomach, he was losing a lot of blood and He needed to signal for help. He began to gather Qi to signal when the pain he had felt before returned: another silent scream escaping his throat. He quickly ceased his attempt to gather his Qi, the pain fading just as quickly. He chuckled as he laid on his side, his eyes traveling to the pool of his own blood that was continuing to grow.

bastard.......had to have the last laugh didn't you?

He slowly got up, using David's sword for support, the pain from his wounds slowly fading as the sunlight began to repair the damage, though to say he was even remotely okay, was a huge stretch. He would not die from his wounds if he could find treatment soon, but he would not be moving normally for at least a day or two either. He slowly limped down the street, focusing on simply staying conscious and moving forward until the wound in his stomach suddenly wretched and it took him back to the ground, the impact setting his wounds on fire again.

"Gah! Damn it!! HRRRGH!!!"

Levi gasped and twitched in pain as he rolled onto his back. He thought back to how Kyrie had summoned David before by speaking to the wind. Levi waited until his wounds had quieted down somewhat before slowly taking a deep breath and yelling as loudly as he could, "DAVID!!! I'VE GOT YOUR SWORD!!!! YOU BETTER COME GET IT IF YOU WANT IT!!!!" The exertion was enough to send the sky into a spin; Levi was beginning to become a loopy from blood loss, and he hoped David would understand the meaning behind the message. The mirage dragon stared up at the sky, the clouds going in and out of focus; He thought of Kyrie and the fact the she and all of the other Dragons would live through this ordeal, even if he did not; The thought brought him peace as he passed out.

[David B.]

Levi would get no response right away, and the blood loss would start to take its toll. He would pass out moments later.

/end (Will be starting new thread immediately)