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originally posted in:The Roleplay League
12/22/2015 2:57:38 PM
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Aries looked over the valley that his army had made camp at. He couldn't risk a direct assault over the city, as he didn't have anywhere near the amount of ships he used to have in the fleet. He watched as Fallen and Hive alike set up defensive positions, forming up the command centre. Then he looked at the valley they were in.
It was relatively large, with only one way in or out. That exit was where the Guardians were forming up. He'd have to plough through them if he wanted to reach the city. A fairly large river split the valley in half, and not doubt would be the site of the heaviest fighting.
Lake was behind him, leaning on a wall.
Aries," Are you ready?"
Lake," Only if Erik is here..."
Aries," There's only one way to find out."
[b]Meanwhile[/b]
James and Lakir returned to the Guardian base in the valley after busting out Aliksis and Lakun'ai. Lakun'ai was sent off to get medical attention for his broken legs. Lakir went to the edge of the camp, and kept to himself. James was in command of the whole army, and he was giving orders to his unit commanders.
Although he never said how or why, James had fought Aries like this once, so he had an idea as to the tactics he'd use.
(( Open. This is the battle of Oasis Valley ))
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Switch had already prepped his own sparrow by the time Jake's had finished talking. S: "I may have saved his [i]life[/i], but I didn't save [i]him[/i]. Now I'm not going to just sit here and wait while a battle rages on and while both him and Aries are still out there" Getting on the sparrow, he revved the engines and prepared to move off. S: "Besides, I've still got a score to settle with Aries..." Z: "Switch... Remember to find Jaden. I can't contact him over comms right now" S: "I'll try"
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James didn't say anything as he sped off towards the battlefield.
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Switch followed James in suit, while Zaaria stayed at the camp and returned to James' tent. S: "So, who first? Aries or Lake?"
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" Aries is too far behind the front for us to even touch him. We'd have to drag him out. Lake is here, so he can be dealt with first." They were arriving at the battle site. It was pure hell. Guardians and Hive alike lay on the ground, broken and dead. There was still fighting, with Titans locking in sword combat with Knights, while Hunters got in fierce gunfights with Acolytes. Warlocks were busy trying to keep the wounded alive until they got shipped off to the camp. Lakir was here somewhere, and so was Lake.
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Switch sped past a small group of acolytes trying to pin down some hunters. Using a sword he materialised, he swiped out and sliced the acolytes in half as he raced past them. S: "So where's Lakir right now? I haven't seen him since leaving the city"
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" Right now, I think he led a small group beyond this battle and are engaging the Hive commander. Lake is cleaning up here."
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S: "then let's go clean him up before he 'cleans up' anyone else"
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James nodded and they sped off all the way to the river, where they found Lake, surrounded by Guardians, some dead, some barely standing.
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Edited by Moot: 12/23/2015 4:10:57 PMSwitch's sparrow transmatted away under him, mid-boost. He landed on his feet, sliding metres along the ground at high speed, before grinding to a halt with dust and dirt kicked up from the ground and spread all around him. He was standing 10 metres from Lake.
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James was next to him. " Let me handle him. You go see if you can find Lakir."
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S: "got it" Switch turned and ran off into the battle in search of Lakir, killing the occasional dreg or thrall as he went.
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J," So. This is what you've become eh? Just another mindless drone in the grand scheme of the Darkness? You used to be so much better." L," You have no idea what I am. Or what I'm willing to do." J," I thought I could save Aries, but I was a fool. And now, you paid the price for it. Well, now I'm going to set things right, and if I have to kill you..... So be it." Lake formed a sword of pure Darkness, while James formed a sword of pure Light, and they clashed. Lakir had been busy fighting Xil. They were evenly matched.
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Edited by Moot: 12/23/2015 5:42:43 PMSwitch sprinted towards Lakir and Xil as fast as he could, the moment he saw them. Using all his strength, he jumped up and slammed his feet into Xil's side with a mid-air double kick. The impact knocked Xil back and away from Lakir, as Switch floated to the ground beside him.
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Lakir used the moment to lunge at Xil, who was knocked off balance. But Xil was more than ready, and sliced Lakir across the face with his sword. Meanwhile It seemed that James was the better duelist. Lake was pushed back until he was on his back. The tip of James' sword touched his neck. J," I told you. The path you chose was one of weakness. You have become nothing." L," What makes you think I'd give up that easily?" Before James could react, a giant tendril erupted from Lake's chest and slammed into James, throwing him across the field. As he landed, Lake hadn't finished his attack yet. He grabbed James by the throat and stabbed him in side of the stomach. L," You're weak and feeble. You stood no chance." J," Is..... This what.... Abby would've wanted? For you to..... Turn out like this." Lake stopped for a second, as if he was thinking. J," Just look at yourself.... You've become a slave..."
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Switch lunged at Xil and grabbed his sword by the blade. Rather than cut into his palm, the sword began to dissolve into ash and black dust wherever he touched it. Soon, the whole sword had fully disappeared down to the hilt and handle, its remains drifting away in the wind.
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Xil growled and punched Switch in the gut, sending him flying. Lakir recovered and tackled Xil to the ground. Meanwhile J," Just look around.... Is this what you wanted?" Lake did look around, and he didn't like what he saw. J," Are you really going to become like Aries?" L," No..." J," Are you going to become worse?" L," Never." J," Then what the hell are you doing?" L," I.... I don't know anymore...."
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Switch signaled Lakir to back away from Xil, straight after tackling him to the floor. Switch then raised an arm and summoned multiple dark tendrils that erupted from the ground and latched themselves onto Xil, pinning him firmly to the ground as if trying to crucify him there. He looked over to see that Lake had stabbed James, and he thusly rushed over to try and help.
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Xil broke free using his strength. Him and Lakir got into a stalemate, trading blows between themselves. Lake pulled the sword out and took a step back. James put his hand over the wound, and was healing it with a bright aura. J," It wasn't too deep." L," God.... What have I done...?" J," You can still fix all of this. Aries is the one hat has to go." L," I'm not strong enough to fight him. No one here is." J," Never stopped you before. You owe every single Guardian here to try." L,"..."
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"Besides, who ever said you had to face him alone?" Switch had caught up to James and Lake, stopping beside them.
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L," That thing is still attached to your chest. I can't remove it. So you'll be no match for him. But there is a way you can help me, it'll help me even the playing fields against Aries."
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"Go on, I'm listening..."
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" Aries instilled his own Darkness in the both of us. I can take the Darkness inside of you, cleanse you, and increase my strength, enough to kill Aries."
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"Then do it. The sooner this sickness is out of me, the better"
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" Alright, but it'll leave you exhausted. To the point of collapse."
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"Just do it. I'm ready"
