A Bloody show down![W/Ganbo]

With all the killing that Knuckles had been doing within the Coliseum, he had gained the attention of another known killer, Rocky, and from what Knuckles gather he was as good at adjusting his body as Ganbo and as much as a warrior as Knuckles, making Knux excited to fight, but Knuckles wanted to raise the stakes a bit, he wanted to do another 2v2 and knew Ganbo wanted to fight breaker again, so he would arrange it. Unlike Ganbo and himself, no other really like fighting with another, but how elsewhere they to make right by the claims of the Dynamic Duo of the Coliseum if they didn't do more and more 2 v 2 fights? Besides it meant more money for them in the long run of things, and likely double the fame. Perhaps they would start a new thing in the arena battles making team fighting more of a thing like its own division, It would surely make betting more fun!  All he knew was that this apple was fucking delicious and he wanted some more money to fix up his shield and sharpen his blade.    Today Knuckles was waiting in the hallway with his Yo-yo on his upper back, a new black hammer on his lower back, his shield and sword on his left arm and a green apple in his right hand.  It looked like a bit much for him to be carrying so much, but the weight was nothing for him, and it would give him the chance to work on some odd combos. He was excited to show Ganbo the extent of His yo-yo play and his new hammer, it was enchanted with magic.  Seeing the large male coming over he gave ahead nodded.  "Hey man, ready to crush some fucking skulls in!" Knuckles hadn't fought for about a month and some days since his last fight versus Blair aka thorn. Since then he realized he had fallen into the Gladiator mindset of fighting rather than the way he had learned through the slave pits and through his training. He wasn't being calculated, but today he would fight like never before. 


WC 366/800
Stamina 300/300

Ganbo had needed some cash for his week of pleasure that he was going to take soon. So it was only natural that when Knuckles approached him with a match that he accepted. It had been a while since they had their last 2 v 2 and Ganbo planned on putting on quite the performance. As he walked up to the arena he saw Knuckles waiting for him he had the yo-yo he saw him practicing with. And a giant hammer, odd he wondered when he got rid of his sword. Well that's Knuckles for you instead of worrying about girls he spends all his money on weapons. I hope this one doesn't break as easy as the other things he carries with him. "I'm ready to make some fucking dough bro, people are scared of you though. Guess its time to show them that they shouldn't sleep on me either." As they walked into their changing room Ganbo would strip off his famous coat, and only be wearing some sweat pants to run around in. He got some war paint and put black stripes underneath his eyes, then would look at Knuckles. "I say lets show them how a team fight, they're expecting to do a simple 1 v 1 split. I say lets randomly throw attacks at the other opponents they won't be expecting it and I bet the crowd will eat it the fuck up." He'd listen to Knuckles answer, regardless of his response Ganbo did plan on helping him at the start. As the announcer called the competitors to the arena Ganbo would put his fist out to bump with Knuckles then walk out the room.

After a short walk they were back in the center of the Arena, the sound of the announcer had long been drowned out in Ganbo's mind. Instead he only saw his competitors in front of him, he had Breaker so he was glaring at him. Out the side of his eye he would observe the other man he was dressed like a barbarian really feeding off that appeal on the crowd. Ganbo would crowd favorite bone blades would emerge from both forearms as well as his left leg.He'd then grow a Bone shield out of his head creating a bone helm and on his right leg growing a bone shinguard. The audience would eat it up as he had planned, whooping and hollering out Ganbo's name as he charged straight at Breaker. They had fought before so Breaker knew about the bone blades this time, he'd raise his shield to intercept, as Ganbo swung his bone blade at his left side. Ganbo would bring up his right leg into a kick motion pushing Breaker back 2 meters, in that time Ganbo would shoot his tongue out at Rocky's current location. He was around 15 meters away so he had to invest more stamina into it but he was likely to catch him by surprise.

WC: 494
Stamina: 155

Spoiler:

Looking to Ganbo knuckles nodded “Yea, we're about to show them what a duo is like for real! “ And so they went out Knuckles with his four sword,shield,hammer, and yo-yo was ready to do some fucking killing, Ganbo started to bring his bone blades out, Knuckles broke out into a sprint, the last few fighters he faced had started to take note of his charging in and made a plan for it, which was way Knuckles didn’t sprint at Rocky, no he ran right to his left to the area walls, running on side of them before pushing off the wall darting like a bullet for his target Rocky, Knuckles pushed off with both legs at full strength, the sheer force of his push shattered the wall where his feet were. As his body traveled through the air, Ganbo had sent a tongue attack at Rocky hitting him on his back making him stumble forward, this was because Rocky was clearly focused on Knuckles the entire time, as Rocky turned to see what had hit him and the roar of the crowds getting louder, Knuckles reached his hand over instantly grabbing his yo-yo before sending it out like a missle covering the 7 meter distance between them, meanwhile once he felt Ganbo’s attack he hardened his skin with his muscles to take less damage, seeing Knuckles coming  Swinging his weapon around him as, Rocky becomes a whirlwind of death, inflicting B-tier damage to anything within 2 meters of himself. This move may also be used to deflect incoming attacks. Of course, this meant that he would bat waway Knuckles’ yo-yo but with a pull of his arm the yo-yo came right back to his hand, Knuckles place his shield in front of him before he hit the ground allowing it to take the impact and he rolled over to his feet, instantly Knuckles  threw his yo-yo to the ground and pushed off of it with his legs once more becoming ait born, now 3 meters into the air, he yanked his right arm downwards pulling the yo-yo over his body and slamming down towards breaker.



Knuckles would let his yo-yo’s handle go as soon as the yo-yo arched over his body and drew his blade in an instant, he now stood in striking distance of the Barbaric dressed male, the crowd was wild as they had never seen such a coordinated attack before.    Rocky lifted his weapon above his head with both hands bringing it down towards Knuckles, Knuckles quickly parried the attack casting it away into the ground, before slashing at the man, however, Rocky had bent backward dodging the attack.


WC 336+487=823/800
Stamina: 300/330

Skill:

Breaker would go on the defensive he'd barely be able to raise his left arm while moving towards Knuckles yo-yo it would deflect back to Knuckles. While the attack distracted him Ganbo would Whip his tongue back at Breaker, who was wide open. The tongue would connect but with breakers blade  and part of his left rib. Ganbo knew that if he hit breaker again, he'd be down for the count. He didn't want the fight to end so quickly, so after he slammed Breaker with his tongue. He'd run straight at Rocky. When he got within 2 meters he'd yell to Knuckles "Tag team switch" As he neared Rocky he knew that he'd be ready for him since he had yelled his intentions. That didn't bother Ganbo at all, he'd bring up his bone blade on his left forearm and to a diagonal slash at Rocky's midsection. He'd block it with his fist cocked back breaking Ganbo's left bone blade. Rocky was smiling now and as he squared up with Ganbo, they were 1 meter apart. Ganbo was still taller than Rocky but the man had the muscles to be called an Imuchakk he was just missing the hair. Rocky would swing his morning star vertically at Ganbo. Ganbo would roll to the side while swiping with his right forearms bone blade. It wouldn't fully connect but he did manage to cut an 2 centimeters deep as blood dripped down Rocky's side. He knew that Knuckles would have no problem handling breaker since he defeated him last time. He remembered some words that were said in the dressing room. Knuckles wanted to specifically kill this Rocky guy because he was stilling the duo's thunder of murdering opponents. He was considered more dastardly than either of them, and Knuckles wanted that fame for himself. Rocky quickly realized that his morning star was something that left him at a disadvantage against another body manipulator and he'd put it on his back. He'd rush at Ganbo screaming as he was delivering another powerful punch. Ganbo would plant both of his feet on the ground as both of his arms and his left leg became dark.

He'd shatter the defense on Ganbo's left arm but Ganbo now had Rocky's right fist in his hand as he took his right bone blade and chopped rapidly at Rocky's arm. Rocky would roll but not before Ganbo managed to cut through part of his right forearm into the bone. It would dangle now as he roared at the entire arena. He'd leave the rest to Knuckles on that guy as he yelled "Alright bro he's all yours I can handle Breaker from here". Ganbo would move towards Breakers position wherever Knuckles and him had moved to in the past couple of seconds.

WC: 466 + 494 = 960
Stamina: 110

Skills Used:

While Ganbo had left Breaker with a dazed state Knuckles, would move in he and Gnabo moved like it was nothing, and thanks to his yo-yo Knuckles could turn around and attack, however, Knuckles wanted some more fun.  The warrior Breaker would swing his sword in a wild manner, Knuckles would simply be weaving from the attacks some of which he didn't even need to dodge, as it seemed the man was seeing more than one Knuckles. The crowd's cheers were winding down, they could tell the end was near as the Dynamic Duo had made easy work of two fighters who alone were big names and money makers.  It was true that they seemed to have gotten too strong for the fighters here, perhaps they would have to step their game up and each fight two members at once. Either way, it was time to end things,  Knux sent his yo-yo hurling at the Breaker's sword shattering it with a double hit with the base of the yo-yo and then again with the blades, cutting it into small parts. Recalling his yo-yo Knuckles heard Ganbo's call again, with a pivot of his foot Knuckles turned his body and slung his yo-yo into the chest of the barbaric fighters, the yo-yo sunk into his chest and sliced it up until his insides wrapped around the blades and were sawed up like finely sliced meat. Pulling back on the chain the yo-yo came back to his hand before the spinning calmed, and he looked over to watch Ganbo finish off the other fighter.  The crowd was in a mix, yet again Knuckles had claimed another life, but it was the life of another killer in the arena. He knew his fame would grow with this achievement, and also the words of how ruthless he was would grow as well.  He looked up the stands and raised his hands in the air,  he knew Jimmy was going to be happy with his bets and that meant some more free drinks. 



WC 353+823=1176
Stamina 300/330

Ganbo knew the fight was already over when they had switched targets. The crowd would only serve to confirm his thoughts as they cheered at Knuckles bloodlust. Normally they'd be appaled but apparently the barbarian had earned quite the reputation for killing. So death was expected in this match, Ganbo didn't feel great about the thought of ending another performeres career but he had decided before the match. This is a deathmatch and that means its time to step up the climax. The arena hadn't taken much collateral damage from their fight, and Ganbo would take off at a full sprint at Breaker. He still had his bone blades, he had planned on making a show a little longer but plans changed. Soon he was within 2 meters of Breaker and up this close Ganbo could see how exhausted the man was. Don't worry I'll end this quick and painlessly, sad that the only mistake you made was choosing the wrong partner. Ganbo would launch himself at Breaker delivering 8 slashes in blur of his right bone blade. Breaker would block one or two slices but the others cut through his skin and one managed to slice his throat. Breaker would freeze choking on his own blood as the gurgling sounds hit Ganbo's ears. He would turn around and start walking out the arena as Breaker collapsed on the ground. The blood glittering as it mixed in with the sand in the arena, the crowd was going wild at this point. Ganbo knew that this meant he had marked himself, but if the people wanted a pair of savages that's what they were going to get. He'd watch as Knuckles raised his fist in the air, then he'd continue walking out the arena.

Once they were back in their fitting rooms and getting paid by one of the quartermasters Ganbo would look over to KNuckles. "Another day another match, when do you think people will realize that 2 v 2's are about more than individual strength?" Ganbo wasn't feeling the best about murdering his opponent so he would drink more than usual tonight. After speaking to Knuckles for a bit, he'd ask him if he wanted to drink. Whether he came or not he'd leave for the bar after the match, putting back his unity corp uniform before heading out of the dressing room. His jacket had some blood stains he'd have to wash out later.

WC: 406 + 960 =1,366
Stamina: 70

Skills Used:

When Knuckles was heading back to the dressing room he stopped and looked at Breaker, Ganbo had killed his first Coliseum opponent, even Knuckles was a bit taken by the act, Ganbo was ruthless sure, but he enjoyed putting on a show making the people go crazy and saving people to fight to make money off of later, either he was following the suit of the battle or thought there was no more money to be made facing this man again. Either way, Ganbo now had a target on his back like Knuckles did. He would take the title of the Bloodlust warrior of Reim from the Barbarian warrior, he didn't care about the title changing to his name, he cared about improving himself, and with each fight, he found newer and newer ways to combine his weapons and shield to make combos to practice later, Knuckles was happy to have people to fight here but, he was growing bored. He had hoped by now a mission would have come in where he could find someone to put him to the test. Sadly nothing as of yet, the military was starting to become a bore to doing escort things, though those beast he had fought before were sorta strong and managed to hurt him, but that what he wanted. He wanted a tougher fight and he wasn't getting it here.

entering the dressing room Knuckles started to wipe the blood off his weapons and his body, he was in need of a shower, and with that large payday for fighting two on two, the stands were full, giving them a little extra money. Knuckles would listen to Ganbo and chuckle. None of them are duo fighters, it's a bit sad. Though I can tell ya, I think I'm going to be done fighting the chumps here.
I want something more challenging you know? Going to have to check with the unity Corps see if they got something for us, if not I'll be looking in the underworld, I'm sure there are needs of assassins there." Knuckles was a bit curious about how Ganbo was really feeling but, he thought it best to ask him once they had a few drinks. After cleaning up a bit Knuckles would follow Ganbo to the bar of his choice, it seemed he picked one of the ones with the better rum, Knuckles made note of that. Once inside it seemed there was about 10-15 people spread out, a few groups here and there. Knuckles walked right over to the left corner table and dropped his yo-yo. Its weight slammed into the ground making a loud thud noise as it touched. After dropping it down he walked over to the bar and bought the biggest most expensive Rum they had and grabbed two glasses and a bucket of ice. He walked back over to the table and set the glasses down, he'd scoop some ice into the cups and poured them both a drink.

"You know, you don't have to follow my bloodlust right? He took a sip and looked away for a second making sure no one was in earshot. Of course, Knuckles knew Ganbo wasn't the type to play follow the leader, but he didn't want his actions to effect Ganbo to feel obligated to do something against his moral code. Knuckles killed because of his, anyone who you fight and beat will train to become stronger than you, if you let the weak get strong you will die, because that's what he did to become free, he killed the men who let him become stronger than them, his slavers, those he lost to. Anyone who kept him in shackles was dead because of arrogance, this was also why he felt he needed to be challenged more, he felt he was starting to stagger in his growth and reach a wall.

If Ganbo didn't want to get more into the topic he'd let it be, he was only concerned about his brother and that was all that mattered that Ganbo was ok.


WC 700+1176=1876/1800
Stamina 300/330

EXIT

Sitting down with Knuckles at the bar as he brought rum back he chuckled at Knuckles sentiment."Haha, it has nothing to do with you bro, its more about creating the image the audience wants. They don't care for anything besides blood sport, that was the biggest audience turn out we had in a while. All because we killed some people, its sad how humans want that, but if I really want to be the champion of the arena I'll have to accept their love of murder. Got to give the people what they want right?" He'd take a swig of the rum that Knuckles had brought to the table, he had been right about one thing. Their didn't seem to be many opponents in the Arena who knew how to fight as a team that was something that  helped push them closer to the top. Once he was done training with his bugs he couldn't wait to unveil them at his next fight.

He knew that he only had ants at the moment but he had a few ideas on ways to be flashy. Their were a couple of fans who came by and chatted them up. Asking about who they were going to verse next what they thought the odds were of certain fighters. Small talk for the most part, it seemed that with their fame came a level of respect or was it fear from the patrons at the bar. Either way the days of being a small timer seemed so long ago to Ganbo but he did miss it a bit. Back when dreams meant more now that they were close to achieving he felt more empty. They'd drink the night away until they both parted separate ways Ganbo wasn't in the mood for anything besides sleep as he headed home.

WC: 304 + 1366 = 1670
Stamina: 70
-Exit