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originally posted in:The New Dojo
10/14/2016 5:07:40 PM
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[i][b]The Returner[/b][/i]
Above the atmosphere of Tatakai, a small gunship drops from light-speed to something a little more acceptable by Einstein's laws. The gunship is painted a dark orange, resembling amber or gold. The ship was armed to the teeth, capable of leveling a few city blocks with one, maybe two runs. Inside the ship, the pinnacle of technology was revealed to compose the entirety of the interior. And in its cockpit, a single man and a massive, empty suit of armor not more than seven feet away. The control panel in front of him was lit up with various lights switches, buttons and other various control mechanisms. Above that board, there was a large viewing port, known to most as a window, displaying Tatakai in all of its glory.
"It's been a long time, far too long," said the man to himself.
So, with the flick of a few switches, and the maneuvering of a joystick, the gunship broke the atmosphere, eventually landing in the main courtyard of the Dojo. From the underside of the ship, a ramp lowered down toward the floor, revealing the cargo bay of the ship. However, an armored man had then began to descend the ramp, stepping foot into the Dojo for the first time in a long time.
"It's good to be back."
[spoiler]Open.[/spoiler]
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[b]The large open brown gate called for the man as the red wall beside it seemed to... Move?[/b] "Hello Master J. You have come back! We are excited to have you here." [b]The wall seems to be talking... But JJ makes out a humanoid figure standing on the left of the gate.[/b]
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"I see there's been some... renovations... while I was way. Who am I speaking to, exactly?" He approaches the wall, trying to make out the humanoid figure. His visor color suddenly switches from gold to bright blue as he scans the gate and the wall, waiting for his suit to give him a report on what exactly he was speaking to.
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"Ah, I apologize." [b]A red plated samurai steps in front of the open gate, revealing himself.[/b] "I am Tesuto, Gatekeeper of the dojo."
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"Oh! Well, greetings, Tesuto. I don't believe we've met before, so how exactly do you know me?" Vernon's visor returns to its golden hue, and Vernon seems to relax.
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"Ah. Well you see I have a large database of potential members who would come here. Even though they do not go into extensive detail, I knew you would show up sooner or later."
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"Lemme guess, you're not human, are you? My scan on you read as 'inconclusive.'" Vernon began walking closer to the gate, both in hopes of getting a better look at Tesuto, and in effort to speak in a regular level of voice. Vernon then inquired further, before Tesuto could answer, "And if you aren't human, who or what created you?"
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"Ah, apologies. I am, simply put, a computer with an organic body. ....now that I think about that. It doesn't really sound that simple..."
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"No... it really doesn't. But, I've seen things stranger than you. Anyway, may I be allowed entry, or will I have to gain access the way we did back in the old days?" JJ's cannon begins to glow slightly brighter, and hum loudly with built up energy. His stance widens slightly, as if he's ready to dodge a sudden attack.
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"Ah, well that is up to you. To fight the others here, you must be tested and approved by one of the senseis here. This would include me. Or, you can save it for another time. And simply enter."
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"Might as well get it out of the way, if we must. Get back into the swing of things, you know? So, you wanna make the first move?"
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"Ah, no. As is customary, the challenger may make the first move." [b]Tesuoto bows, then draws his two 72"katanas which spark to life with fire.[/b]
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"Oh, that's neat-looking." JJ raises his cannon, and fires a charged shot of kinetic energy. He then starts strafing and firing upon the samurai, although his movement is rather slow thanks to his large armor.
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[b]Tesuto could hardly dodge pure kinetic energy, and was sent back by the speed and heat of the shot and flown into the cherry blossom courtyard. He quickly slides behind the wall, putting it in between him and his foe.[/b]
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Unable to get to Tesuto through the wall with just his basic beam, JJ takes a knee. A small rocket launcher then extends from a compartment in his left shoulder, loaded with four small missiles, and one large missile with a green warhead. He fires one of the small missiles at the wall, attempting to blow it open.
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[b]The strong dojo wall holds from the attack as the explosions go off across it. As soon as the dust settles, Tesuto quickly brings his arm from the cover, and a small electric beam fires towards JJ.[/b]
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"Gah!" JJ's unable to dodge the electricity, taking the brunt of the attack with his chest piece. He then falls back, and hides behind a cherry blossom. "Electricity, huh? Two can play at that game! Thank Luis for this little modification, if you know who he was!" Vernon then switches to his electricity-based beam, and then activates the Tesla Cannon modification. He then steps out from behind the tree, unleashing a small bolt of electricity upon Tesuto.
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[b]Tesuto took this opportunity and jumped out of his cover, swinging both his blades at the shot of electricity. The energy flowed around Tesuto's blades and entered them, fuelling its power.[/b] "Of course I know who the Phoenix was!"
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"Oh, damn it." Vernon disregards Tesuto's statement on Luis, instead trying to adjust his battle strategy to accommodate this ability. He swaps his cannon to the plasma function, and then activates the shotgun modification. He then proceeds closer to Tesuto, letting a barrage of superheated plasma fly from his cannon.
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[b]Tesuoto begins to run towards his foe, cutting at the spray of plasma with his blades. Suddenly, the blades absorb the energy and the electricity disperses, replaced with plasma. This doesn't help the fact that Tesuto just rushed a shotgun, and is now sent flying back by the spray.[/b]
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Edited by jj1042: 10/16/2016 7:04:05 AMJJ quickly takes advantage of Tesuto's current position, and fires two small rockets without assuming a steadying position. They may be somewhat inaccurate thanks to the fashion in which they were fired, but they still can be devastating at the close range they found themselves in. Because JJ had fired them in such a way, his torso had to contort in order to accommodate the force, as well as taking a few steps back after firing. It'll take a couple of seconds for him to accurately fire his shotgun again.
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[b]Tesuot quickly lunged up off the ground, using only his back to spring up. He began to sprint away from his location, the rockets landing behind him... But he planned for this. He jumped up, and the force from the explosions pushed him and sent him flying towards JJ, the man in which Tesuto began to descend upon with both of his shining plasma infused katanas.[/b]
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Reacting as fast as he possibly can, JJ simultaneously reaches for his sword, having his cannon change back into a hand. As soon as he can grab it, he wraps four of his fingers around around the hilt, and smashes a hard to see button on the sheath with his thumb. A small explosion can be heard, and JJ's sword flies out of his sheathe faster than any man could draw. He smashes his sword into both of Tesuto's, attempting to hold them back. The alloy of the sword surprisingly holds, but JJ is forced to step back, and slightly bend his knees from the sheer force exerted. If it wasn't for his suit, he would've fallen to his knees.
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[b]Sparks flew from the colliding blades, as Tesuto began to push down on the man with both his blades, the plasma heating up his combatants sword.[/b]
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"Not today!" JJ uses his suit to push back upwards, clashing with Tesuto's blades. He then delivers a blow to Tesuto's stomach. He then uses his left hand to grab Tesuto's throat, and he uses the suit to heave Tesuto off of the ground. While choking Tesuto, he then begins to charge forward, activating the boosters on his back to obtain a shocking amount of speed. He then makes a mad dash for the nearest wall made out of stone, but he neglects Tesuto's arms, leaving them free.
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[b]Tesuto grabbed his blade, and slashed it into the man's shoulder. It absorbs all of the electricity in his suit, making it powerless.[/b]
