Violent Duet [Knux/Coliseum]

It were dark gloomy skies just a day prior. It had been quite cold lately within Reim. However, the black and gray clouds were to part this morning, unveiling a spray of sunshine and clear blue skies. It was Angelus' return to the capital of Reim after a very successful campaign. In only a short time, Angelus' popularity soared. It was his first time back in the capital and now, he was being expected to partake in a match.

It were to be going back on the deal Angelus made with his sponsor of his if he did not continue his Coliseum duels. So, the young warrior had a deal to uphold. Yet the deal was not so bad. Angelus made plenty money the more he won, and was even given expensive tools of magic to use in the duels. In this new match he had been scheduled by his sponsor, he were to don a new magic weapon said to be ancient. Its design alluded to ancient origins, but the origins of the weapon were frankly just unknown. Angelus had another magic weapon that seemed ancient, but what were these tools' origins, he couldn't help but ponder. Angelus went to receive it though.

Lucius Cornelius: "I hope you are prepared for your duel. I came across this magic weapon the other day at a market. I have no idea where this scythe is from, but I bought it for a bargain. You ought to have the scythe, Angelus. Its magic is weird and uncommon but could be beneficial in the duel today. You will be facing very powerful opponents, but with a strong partner. There is also a shield I bought with the scythe."

Casually gifting Angelus the scythe, Angelus were to grasp ahold of the long handle and examine it from the top to the very bottom. Lucius was very invested in making the white haired man a very famed gladiator. It were to bring so much business and notoriety to Lucius. Staring over at Lucius for a moment, Angelus were to nod to the wealthy man and thank him. It was a very great gift from a very great man. It was now just to practice using this weapon for a moment, for Angelus was prepared to fight his new and tough opponents. After given a moment, he were to then depart.

Angelus: "It is time.. To duel.."

Softly the words were to part from his black painted lips. Angelus were to pull his finger back from his lips now. It was finished. Angelus now wiped his fingers clean. It was his signature black lipstick that had begun to be synonymous with his duels and notoriety as a gladiator. It was a style that Angelus quite fancied. Minutes from the grand old Coliseum, Angelus could hear the gathering crowds. How exhilarating this was to be back, at last, from over a month of not dueling in the Coliseum.

Yet the duel could also go very wrong. Angelus had to be careful, and fight as he has before in other duels, maybe more so now, with his opponents said to be powerful. Angelus were to enter the barracks, but not dawdle for long, as his match was first this morning. He pondered on who this partner may be. He hoped the partner was a competent warrior. It was time now, and Angelus were to be called out alongside this unknown partner that'd reveal himself. A red haired gladiator, likely a Fanalis.

Angelus: "Kill them if you please, I am not one who cares very much. My name is Angelus Spinam. Yours?"

Plot Log: The Keeper's Scythe obtained. Cold Coffin obtained.

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Roars from the crowd filled the ears of Angelus. It was unlike any crowd he has ever heard before. How unprecedented. Who is his partner and opponents for such vigor to be present in the Coliseum this particular morning? Angelus could only ponder on the fact for a moment however, for his duel began suddenly. It felt like such a long time though, these chants of anticipation from the blood thirsty crowds. Yet he would not let the crowd faze him. Grasping his scythe tight, he fixated his dark eyes upon his foes. It were to be two other Fanalis which Angelus were to have to duel. How were he to fair in his first duel against Fanalis with a Fanalis? Angelus were to learn soon enough. Once the match commenced, Angelus set his sights on the main prey. It was not to be the lion hunting, but rather the soldier of Reim hunting.

Angelus: "Form before me, Dolos and Aceso. I call upon you."

Said the young man, lending his weapon magoi. Angelus focused for only the tiniest moment in order to cast his pair of magic twins. Dolos was the twin whom was of illusion magic. In immaculate black garbs, dark blue accents, a muscular physique, Dolos took shape wielding a spear. Aceso on the other hand was of healing magic and emerged onto the field of battle in white greek like garbs with gold accents. As a pair they were realized. Dolos and Aceso carried unique and intricate personas by the natural function of the magic of the scythe. Dolos and his clone were to set foot within the Coliseum now. Angelus sent Dolos to help the other man in battle with Vita, the Fanalis woman of long red locks. Dolos lunged.

Dolos: "I will lend you my help, Knuckles. Let me be the distraction."

Said the illusion man, rushing past Knux to lunge at the woman who were to try and evade the direct attack from Dolos. However, the Fanalis battle maiden was quick on her feet. She were to Dash behind Dolos and try to kick him with a Furious Strike. It were to be up to Knux now how he may take advantage of the circumstances that the illusion had found himself within. Dolos provided as he said to Knux, a true distraction to have her react and become occupied with an action. Angelus did not care to glance at Dolos though, for he had his very own challenge here close to him to take care of. Angelus lent his armband magoi, and cast a function on his scythe.

Marcus Alexius: "Fanalis Step!"

It was so utterly quick. Marcus flashed before Angelus' eyes.

Angelus: "Ventus Tactus!"

A coat of razor magic veiled the scythe suddenly.

Marcus Alexius: "Mars' Reign!"

An unfazed and excited Marcus shouts in the air in front of the white haired gladiator, spiraling for him with his sword.

Angelus: "Parrius!"

Guarding himself with the blade of his scythe, Angelus clenched his teeth. Pushing the mighty red lion back with the razor magic blade of the scythe, he would see the sword of the Fanalis lose stability in his hands. It was his chance to strike! Angelus raced onward and tried to desperately to land a strike, but his horizontal slash with his scythe were to be blocked by the Fanalis' piece of armor on his left arm. It were to prove quite troublesome. Angelus were to however cut viciously into the armor of the man as his razor magic still veiled the blade of his scythe. Marcus were to take notice of the gash in his armor, and seem taken aback. Angelus could win this if he just kept playing smart, ensuring the red lion did not sink his teeth in Angelus.

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In a very intense duel, the two men fixated their eyes upon one another. It was very crucial and important none of them let the other slip past the eyes of the other. If one of them somehow made a move that was not seen, the duel could very well just end as soon as then. Angelus were to suck his teeth in minor irritation. Keeping at a fair and safe distance from Marcus, Angelus had been taking notes of the techniques that the red lion had displayed thus far. Marcus were to rush at the white haired human yet again, being quite the bodacious gladiator. It were to have the crowd roaring in thrill. Angelus expected Marcus to slowly grow more impatient. Now the young Angelus just had to find out how he can have Marcus act wrongly.

Angelus: "Cannot land a hit?"

Said the antagonistic white haired man, taunting his opponent.

Marcus: "Do not worry, I will! Fanalis Step!"

Responded the male lion, leaping for the hunter. In that second that the red haired beast closed the gap between Angelus and him is the very same second he were to realize that the white haired gladiator was not just any other Human. It was an agenda of the legionary to show the world that Fanalis were the equals of Humans. For quite a long time, Fanalis have been considered the most capable in combat and in the military. However, Angelus sought to utterly destroy those silly notions. It was a problem for Angelus that distinctions were made between all people of Reim.

Angelus: "Fanalis Step you say.. Humans are quite capable. Do not underestimate us. They say Fanalis this, Fanalis that. Imagine how silly a Human Step would be? At least be creative in names."

Stated the young man as a clone of Dolos were to intercept Marcus. Angelus were to come from the behind of the clone and with his scythe, try to cut the naive red haired man. Marcus were to kick the clone out the way and clash Angelus with the best technique he has, Mars' Reign. Angelus were to laugh to himself for now the lion had been enraged and provoked enough to just wildly strike. Marcus was quite powerful, but he was only a generic genetically gifted Fanalis whom learned to use his blade well but not well enough.

Now, by the hands of the truly gifted, Marcus were to fall. Angelus looked on at Marcus with unamusing dull eyes. Lifting his cold shield up just right below his eyes, the skull of the shield stared deep at Marcus as the tool was fed magoi. Marcus were to strike at the shield in a fury, and quickly find his blade being covered in a deep ice. Angelus were to smirk, laughing a bit.

Marcus: "Take that back, you bastard! I am prideful of it!"

Loudly roared the enraged Fanalis.

Angelus: "Hmhmhmhm! No.."

Laughed the unapologetic Angelus, unveiling his black lipped smile from behind his cold shield. Marcus unable to take his blade out from the ice, Angelus rose his scythe to the sky before Marcus, and then brought it down to deliver a last blow to the infuriated Fanalis. It was a sharp and abrupt slash. It were to be a gash on his chest that were to spurt out blood as if a geyser. It were to paint Angelus' shield and scythe, as well as Angelus' face. It was an end to the Fanalis that Angelus had not necessarily wanted, but one that came, and went. Marcus' lifeless body laid. It were to be followed by a burst of roars from the crowd, shocked at the duet duel.

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It were to seem that his fellow gladiator were to have successfully won his bout against the quite adept Fanalis woman. Yet, looked as if she was not quite adept enough against Knuckles, a truly exceptional Fanalis warrior. Angelus were to be offered a right hand by the man. It was a gesture that the white haired man could not quite understand. However, he were to accept the hand of the man, to soon realize he was being acknowledged by the man.

Angelus were to feel a sense of progress he had not yet felt much before. It was only now sinking in. Angelus had come a long way, and in such a short span of time. It was a bit tough to realize the progress he had been making since beginning his gladiator and military career only a few months ago now. Angelus' ego were to only be elevated by the Fanalis. It was unknown if it was for better or for worse, but that was soon to be known as the white haired reaper progressed. Yes, that is what Angelus had to do, continue on.

Angelus: "I thank you for the duel. Let us hope neither of us have to duel each other one day, alas fate tends to be rather cruel. I hope to see you again, Knuckles, let us only hope as comrades."

Said the young man as Knuckles lifted his hand up to the crowd. Once they began to finish up with the cheering and applause, the dark eyed man were to start walking out of the arena. Angelus were to remember that name, Knuckes Shi. It were to be quite disappointing if Knuckles ever happened to lose a duel to a merciless foe. If that man was not solely a gladiator vagabond, then perhaps a passion or dream could guide his soul to conquer. Angelus left with those final thoughts. It was now to continue his military work, then begin training at once.

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