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Post by fierano on Apr 13, 2007 10:04:24 GMT -5
The outskirts of Bristol Kentucky weren't exactly redneck wilderness. There were a lot of open fields but some buildings. In particular, there was an abandoned warehouse with a large open lot, once used for loading and unloading.
It was here that a single truck and trailer, black and yellow with a large number 57 painted on its sides, would make one last delivery to this derelict place. The Peterbilt stopped and opened his trailer door, looking nervously about. This wasn't a very friendly place to be...and the weather didn't make it any more welcoming. It wasn't raining, but the skies were a dark grey, and bolts of lightning sometimes flashed across.
"You...sure you're going to be okay?" the Peterbilt said as its occupant disembarked.
"Didn't I tell you everything would be fine?" said the Mercedes Benz stockcar. Irony of ironies, this "Starbutt" was the only one tuned like this. "Go hangout at a truckstop nearby, but this won't take long."
"Sure...sure...no problem." With that, the Peterbilt slowly made his way back onto the street.
Now the Mercedes was alone, observing his surroundings with utter disdain.
"Hmph. She should be here any moment," he said.
Jens Glimmer was feeling very normally apathetic even if this was supposed to be the staging ground for a fight to the death.
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 13, 2007 11:01:15 GMT -5
"Took you long enough. Got lost on the way over?" said Kamui as she came out of the shadows.
She was completely dressed in her Samurai-like battle armor. She took this event very seriously.
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Post by fierano on Apr 13, 2007 11:12:21 GMT -5
Glimmer smirked at the sight of Kamui's decorative armor. For some reason it reminded him of a "light" version of the armor he wore in that very strange dream he had in Miami some weeks back. Of course, Glimmer certainly did not appear armored - or even armed! - for the occasion. And that was exactly true. He simply stared directly into Kamui, ready for a good ol' fashioned round of wheelicuffs.
Glimmer obviously knew he didn't stand a chance against Kamui's sword, especially in this weather...but in his twisted mind, that was exactly what he expected.
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 13, 2007 11:23:52 GMT -5
"The Rules are simple - you must temporarily disable your opponent or force them to surrender. You may not aim your attacks to areas of imediate perminent damage such as the windshield. Doing so means an automatic loss to you. You may not kill your opponent. And.... if there is any interfearance from a third party weither they be living or dead, the Duel is considered a draw. Are you getting this, or are you just sitting there looking pretty? I'm not repeating this for you again after this," said Kamui.
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Post by fierano on Apr 13, 2007 11:28:55 GMT -5
"Oh yes, I understand," Glimmer replied as politely as his monotone would allow, "All I'm going to add is that I won't go down easy. I would also add that a very brief paralysis such as that Lexus inflicted on me earlier will not even count as temporary."
Glimmer took a rudimentary battle pose. Obviously, the graceful physical fighting skills he displayed in his dream were just that - in his dreams.
"Jens. Be careful. Cars like Kamui are known to go back on their own words," the Managers replied. To Glimmer though, "cars like Kamui" referred to everyone apart from him, the Managers, and to a lesser extent, his own team.
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 13, 2007 11:33:52 GMT -5
"Didn't think so. Anyways.... I have one more thing that I seriously need to bring up," said Kamui.
She paused for a moment watching Glimmer.
"Your stance is crooked," said Kamui flatly.
(OOC: Meant for comedic effect! XD She's poking a bit of fun at him!)
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Post by fierano on Apr 13, 2007 11:39:43 GMT -5
Glimmer winced at the thought. "Uh...I...know," he replied. It wasn't as much a stutter as elongated syllables to cover the delay. "At least I'm not trembling...but I don't know if I can say the same as I can't see under your armor."
He then restored his smirk. "But I'm digressing. Have at thee!"
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 13, 2007 11:48:49 GMT -5
Kamui was quick to note that Glimmer's physical self was greatly underskilled than his innerself. As he charged for her, Kamui swiftly moved out of the way and came up from behind.
"I see your butt and that lovely star that you've got on it too!" said Kamui.
She didn't charge up her Blade-fan much as she smacked him from behind with it.
(OOC: I'm going to put a humerous slant on the Duel because it'll be funny and we need funny before Dr. Steele and Co. come in.)
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Post by fierano on Apr 13, 2007 11:52:17 GMT -5
Glimmer yelped as he was literally paddled by the Blade fan, thrusting him forward and even up just a bit, before skidding onto the pavement. He peeled out a quick 180 to face his rival.
"I certainly hope you don't have any reporters planted around here...especially if you want to catch this starbutt shooting his mouth off again," he coldly joked, before lunging at Kamui.
((And on that icicle I head to sleep. D: Got a whole day free tomorrow, save for perhaps the gym. Nighty!))
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 13, 2007 13:59:15 GMT -5
"Eh....? I don't get it. I think you've left your sense of humor behind in Germany again," said Kamui as she swiftly moved out of the way again.
She predicted where Glimmer was going to strike next.
"Did you forget to pack it? Or did you leave it behind at customs?" said Kamui as she dodged.
She then parked herself with her back facing a wall. It looked like a dead end. Kamui faked a stance quickly. It looked as though she were going to stand and fight. When Glimmer charged again, at the last possible second, Kamui rocketed out of the way allowing Glimmer to eat a face full of wall.
"Oh for the love of Chrystler! Are you actually fighting or is this some part of a cleaverly timed AlBolt and Carstello sketch?" said Kamui.
While dodging, blocking and countering was easy enough, finding out what were Glimmer's weakspots was a whole other problem.
What did Kyoshi hit to paralyze him.....? Kamui thought.
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Post by fierano on Apr 13, 2007 21:39:12 GMT -5
((He said "starbutt shooting his mouth off." Apparently italics are harder to read than bold.))
Glimmer had half-expected Kamui to evade his crude attack and started to turn to the side...meaning it was his side that received that face full of wall. That certainly fazed him, but it didn't paralyze him. He turned to face Kamui, and although it was fairly quick it wasn't as graceful fast as his dreamself was.
"If it'll make you drop dead laughing, then I'm going to 'put up my dükes' as best I can," Glimmer growled, before peeling out for another go.
((Remember Dexter's ü sound? XD))
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 14, 2007 4:12:00 GMT -5
(OOC: I as myself totally understood the joke. It was Kamui who didn't get it. It was there for comedic effect. Sorry for the mixup! ^^;; )
"That your best? Wow! I thought you were holding out on me all this time!" said Kamui.
On Glimmer's next pass, Kamui aimed her Blade-fan at Glimmer's tires.
(OOC: You know.... as in tripping him. Again.... comedy! XD )
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Post by fierano on Apr 14, 2007 7:00:33 GMT -5
This time, Glimmer could see the attack coming as he was going right into it. The problem was he couldn't entirely avoid it. He tried to evade it with a very equestrian leap...his front wheels easily clearing the fan. His rear wheels, though, weren't as lucky. On his way down the Blade Fan sliced off enough rubber from the bottom of the tires to puncture them.
Glimmer winced, but more from the sound of his tires rendered useless. And speaking of sounds, he seemed to have whinnied while leaping.
"Whoo. You really got me there..." he said, lifting his rear wheels to make sure the wheels themselves hadn't been damaged, "but didn't anyone ever tell you that it's wrong to be cruel to the handicapped? Of course...I'm not out of this fight yet."
As soon as Glimmer could turn around he thrust a lot of power to the rear wheels...and where they ground against the concrete would produce a horrific noise akin to nails against the chalkboard.
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 14, 2007 18:29:26 GMT -5
"You're short a few tires. You SURE you can keep up? Might be a little mean to you," said Kamui with a casual tone.
She was ready for anything he might throw at her.
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Post by fierano on Apr 14, 2007 22:29:15 GMT -5
((Doesn't she notice Glimmer's sound warfare? And can cars only stick with only one drivetrain?))
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