To Clear His Mind (CLOSED)

[Grim Dagger]

"Foul? You say it as if it's bad... killing is all I have and all I want!" he held out his hand, "Cero!"

A large red beam formed in his hand then he shot it out right to Onyx

[Onyx, Son of Sun]

The beam was a suprise. The searing blast scathed Onyx shoulder as he barely dodged it, now charging at Dagger. I didn't peg this scoundrel capable of using magic, a mistake on my part, but if he should choose to have this go in a lethal direction, then I have no choice but to return in kind. Approaching Grim with great haste, he took to the air delivering several kick aimed at missing, simply to push Dagger back. Upon landing he swept at his feet hoping his body weight was still mostly on his feet from the retreating steps.

[Grim Dagger]

It worked, he tripped Grim making him fall back. He jumped up right away getting back into a fighting stance.

So... he can't dodge Cero... maybe I should dish out a stronger one when I see a chance...

Grim for once waited to see what he was going to do.

[Onyx, Son of Sun]

The trip worked, but Grim quick recovery allowed for no follow-up strike. Onyx seemed to hold the advantage at close combat, and in that regard, he decided to press his advantage in hopes that staying close wouln't allow for another one of Daggers spells.

Taking to the offensive, Onyx shifted in close delivering a combination of kicks and punches aimed at contoling Daggers movements and hand positions with the intent of following up with a bone craking punch to the ribs.

[Grim Dagger]

He watched him charge at him, he then lifted his hand pulling up a shield using the blue aura.

"Find a new trick... or this is going to get boring very fast..."

[Onyx, Son of Sun]

That aura of his can be used a shield... interesting. Guess I'll have to change tactics.

His first few strikes are easily blocked by the shield and confirm in Onyx's mind his tangibility. Using this to his advantage he uses the shield as a solid surface and vaults over it and Dagger allowing him to seize Dagger around his neck from behind with his legs. Flipping his body weight forward he pulls Dagger off his feet and releases him, sending him airborne.

Upon landing, he tucks low before jumping high into the air with his leg direct upward as a kick aimed at Dagger ribs. His wounds are most definitely hindering his performance already, but if I can just crack even a couple of his ribs, his breathing alone will make it too painful to continue fighting. I just have to hope he can't defend himself well in the air.

[Grim Dagger]

Grim was confused at the strands of combos, but his final one was interesting, he just rolled out of the way, although that sudden movement opened up his wounds.

Grim held them growling, "Battle's over... I'll take another rout..."

[Onyx, Son of Sun]

Landing from from his skyward kick, Onyx landed softly on the grounds. Standing up right he gazed at Daggers open wounds and enjoyed his current state of misery. It was not that Onyx was a malevolent person, he just liked to see wicked people get even a portion of the pain that they deliver to others on a daily bases. If it were up to Onyx, he would simply kill the man now, but he had set the rules of the engagement and now that the battle was over, there was nothing left for him to do but wait for Dagger to cross over the horizon, away from Ignis.

Out of habit he bowed to Dagger, eyes to the ground, a sign of respect that was unintentionally delivered. "You are a strong warrior. Should you choose to put aside you rage and bloodlust, you would be even stronger. One's strength does not come from unnecessary killing or emotion, it comes from knowledge, skill, concentration and practice. Should we meet again in combat, I will expect more than brute force and magic. Don't just use your powers, learn them. With that said, I bid you farewell."

Onyx was sure his words had fallen on deaf ears, but it was another habit he had developed. Seldom did he ever kill an opponent, as he saw most warriors in a respectable way. In his mind, it was better to aid them in their search for strength and guide them to what they needed, rather then put an end to them.

Having finished his encounter, he realized that he had only solved one of his two problems. He had rid his Kingdom of Dagger, but was still needing to reassess the current situation with his place in the Sumata. The fighting had offered little help, so he decided to return to his throne after Dagger's departure, and hopefully find some time to contemplate that which needed to be.

[Grim Dagger]

"Ah shut up!" Grim yelled as he started to travel back to the borders.