Abalasster 0 Posted August 20, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) ID: 28374BD: 7Abalasster 21/23The Gemini 21/23I make my way over to the Gemini. He struck me, but I was able to block. If he could hit me as hard as he had just did, this fight would be over all too soon. He continued to attack, hoping to break my form. I was doing the same to him. I was looking for an opening, and opening at all. His form was as tight as mine, so I knew that there was only going to be one way to break his form. On one of his hit, I pretending to stagger back. He took the bait because he got ready for a powerful hit. I thrusted Zephyr into him. I was able to get him in his right hip. I backed off quickly, so he couldn't set up the same situation that he did before. I got into the stance that he had stolen from me and was ready for him to strike me. "Your supposed to be me?" I taunted the Gemini... Edited August 20, 2015 by Abalasster Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 20, 2015 Author #22 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) ID: 28374MD: 5CD: 12Abalasster 22/23 healed 1 hp from battle healingThe Gemini 21/23This comment must have either upset or spiked the Gemini, because he came running towards me, rapier at the helm. He struck multiple times, but I was able to catch all of his strikes. "This is pitiful" I said to the Gemini. "I thought that I was better than this. Either that, or you aren't me and your just a terrible duelist". The Gemini then preceded to do something I would have never done. It took its foot and kicked some dirt from the ground up into my eyes. Now with my vision impaired, I knew that my odds were getting worse and worse. I continued to dodge the attacks however, even though my vision was impaired. Luckily, the Gemini was fairing up to be an awful swords man... Edited August 20, 2015 by Abalasster Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 20, 2015 Author #23 Share Posted August 20, 2015 ID: 28381BD: 5Abalasster 22/23The Gemini 21/23I was able to break away from the Gemini's salvo of terrible placed swings. I rubbed the dirt out of my eyes. Some residue still remained but I was actually able to see pretty clearly. I ran up and tried to connect some hits from my rapier with him, but I was unsuccessful. Gemini had gone from attacking strongly to just sitting and blocking. This unfazed me however. I could wait...ID: 28384MD: 5Abalasster 22/23Gemini 21/23The Gemini ran at me, trying to get some quick and clean hits in. I would allow this. I blocked all his hits. He even tried to kick me. I ducked and was able to dodge the swift move. Now was my chance to put him in a bad position. Just as he had put his foot back on the ground, I tackled him to the ground. With me on top of him, all he could do was hope I missed... Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Author #24 Share Posted August 21, 2015 ID: 28426BD: 9Abalasster 22/23Gemini 19/23 (-2 bleed next two turns)I plunged my sword into the Gemini. It let out a sound of pain that sounded exactly like me. I knew that I had struck hard and I looked Gemini straight in the eyes. It was almost like looking in the mirror. Except this was worse. I was looking at a me that wanted me dead. I must have been consumed in my thoughts because the next thing I see is Gemini reaching for his rapier...ID: 28427MD: 7Abalasster 21/23Gemini 17/23 (-2 bleed next turn)Before I had a chance to block, Gemini caught the side of me. I slid off Gemini, holding my side. I was able to get up before Gemini could. If I could strike him now, it would be very beneficial... Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Author #25 Share Posted August 21, 2015 ID: 28429BD: 9Abalasster 21/23Gemini 13/23 (-2 bleed for the next two turns)I charged at Gemini and was able to make contact before he could fully recover from getting knocked down. Like my last strike, I knew that I had been able to do some serious damage. If I could make contact like that again, this battle would be nearly over. Gemini, using his free hand, pushed me off of him. I wasn't able to grab my rapier from him before he pushed me off. It he was able to land any attacks, I would need to be ready to counter them...ID: 28431MD: 9CD: 11Abalasster 21/23 Counter with both the damage mitigation and battle healingGemini 11/23 -2 bleed next turnThe Gemini began to swing his sword. It must have still been fatigued from the earlier hit, so I was able to dodge it with easy. He eventually stopped and readied himself for defense. Why would he play defensive if I was defenseless? Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Author #26 Share Posted August 21, 2015 ID: 28432BD: 3Abalasster 21/23Gemini 9/23I tried to run up and grab my rapier out of Gemini, but it was to no avail. He was able to keep a firm defense and was able to prevent me from getting too close. I knew that I wasn't going to be able to get my rapier from him so I sat on the ground and began to meditate. I learned this skill while I was fighting my inner demons, so I thought that why not use it against my outer demons too...ID : 28433MD: 9Abalasster 20/23 Dmg MitGemini 9/23The Gemini must have found the battle at its current point to be getting tedious. He ran up, rapier ready and struck me. He continued to leave the sword inside me, with him still gripping it. This was my chance to claim the sword... Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Author #27 Share Posted August 21, 2015 ID: 28435BD: 7Abalasster 20/23Gemini 8/23I snapped out of my meditation and grabbed the sword out from Gemini's abdomen. I then drove my rapier into his knee. He fell to the floor. I then proceeded to punch the monster in the face, and I shoved him off of me, making sure that the rapier of his didn't come with me. I stood myself up and looked down upon the Gemini. "Your supposed to be me, eh?" I said again. I brought my rapier up, ready to strike again...ID: 28436MD: 3Abalasster 20/23Gemini 8/23I brought my rapier down into Gemini, but before my rapier could make contact, he rolled out of the way. I couldn't understand how someone this wounded could still move with this speed. He gripped his rapier and made his way towards me. I got back into position and blocked his strikes. This was pitiful. The least this game can do was give me a good representation of myself... Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Author #28 Share Posted August 21, 2015 ID 28438BD: 6Abalasster 20/23Gemini 7/23Gemini and I were still locked in blocking. Our eyes met once more, and I spoke to him. "You got to try harder if you think that I will accept you as a proper pass off as myself". I then staggered him back and plunged my sword through his left shoulder. I pulled out my rapier almost instantly. I didn't want to put myself in a situation where he could catch me...ID:28439MD: 9Abalasster 19/23 dmg mitGemini 7/23 When I pulled my rapier out of Gemini, he had no hesitation and thrust his rapier right back into my left shoulder. I guess it was his way of getting revenge. This wouldn't be enough however... Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Author #29 Share Posted August 21, 2015 ID: 28440BD: 3Abalasster 19/23Gemini 7/23I tried to strike the Gemini in retaliation but it was to no avail. He was able to block my strikes. I decided to start trying to play on the defensive, so I got into my formation and prepared to block, or at least try...ID: 28441MD: 1Abalasster 19/23Gemini 7/23The Gemini struck at me in the same way as I did to him, and the same result occurred. Right now it seemed as if we were at a stand still. This would soon get tedious and then one would strike out of boredom. I just need to make sure that I was able to mentally survive long than Gemini did...ID: 28442BD: 3 ( ://////////////// )Abalasster 19/23Gemini 7/23I stood in my defensive position. Gemini did the same. We weren't getting anywhere. This was beginning to get really annoying. I couldn't wait to strike at him, but I knew deep down that I needed to wait, see what Gemini did and counter it...ID:28444MD: 1Gemini must have eventually given in because he charged at me. THis was my chance to strike back at him I countered his attacks and looked for a weak point in his form... Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Author #30 Share Posted August 21, 2015 ID: 28445BD: 5 (running out of stalling tactics...)Abalasster 19/23Gemini 7/23I couldn't pick a point of flaw out of Gemini's formation. Had he actually been able to match me. Was this my destiny, to keep on fighting a pointless, endless battle against myself, until the end of time. I knew this couldn't be true and just kept on blocking his attacks...ID: 28447MD: 5CD: 12Abalasster 20/23Gemini 7/23Gemini kept on hitting my rapier and I continued to block. One of our swords had to break eventually. This battle had gone on long enough. The next opening I thought that I had, I would take, whether it killed me or not. I wasn't going to live on battling myself... ID:28449BD: 5 (I'm really losing patience)Abalasster 20/23Gemini 7/10I tried to strike Gemini, but he was able to move out of the way of my attack. I had missed totally. I turned around to see Gemini swinging his rapier towards me. I raised my rapier to block, but I didn't know if I would make it in time...ID: 28450MD: 3Abalasster 20/23Gemini 17/23I was able to bring my rapier up to block the attack just in time. I let out a sigh of relief. But I realized that I was back in the same position that I was in not too long ago... Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Author #31 Share Posted August 21, 2015 ID: 28451BD: 8 (wow, I actually hit it....)Abalasster 20/23Gemini 6/23I was tired of this stalemate I had fallen into. I staggered Gemini back and thrust my rapier into him. Luckily this time, I had actually been able to hit him. I was able to hit him in his lower left pelvic area. I was happy that I had actually able to get a hit in. Breaking the stalemate was a major accomplishment for me...ID: 28461MD; 7Abalasster 19/23Gemini 6/23Gemini must have not taken a liking to my current attack or the current chain of events. He thrust his rapier into my upper right calf. He pulled his rapier out immediately and prepared for another strike. If I was to survive this, I would need to be able to either block or counter his next move...ID: 28463BD: 8Abalasster 19/23Gemini 5/23Before Gemini was able to hit me again with his rapier, I was able to strike him. I hit him in his striking arm. This would severely cripple him, because if his arm was injured, his strikes would come slower and with less force. I had set my self up pretty nicely...ID: 28464MD: 1Abalasster 19/23Gemini 5/23Gemini tried to strike me but I moved out of the way, With his dominant arm now shot, he was at a terrible disadvantage. Any attempts for him to win now would be nearly in vain... Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Author #32 Share Posted August 21, 2015 ID: 28465BD: 8Abalasster 19/23Gemini 4/23In his weakness, I struck Gemini again. The end of the battle was nearing and I could feel it. If I could just get a few more hits like I had just gotten, Gemini would turn into nothing but a memory...ID: 28466MD: 7CD: 12Abalasster 19/23 countered with battle healingGemini 4/23Gemini tried to strike again but I was able to block his strike. I looked into the eyes of Gemini another time and spoke out to him. "Can't you see this is going no where but down for you? Why do you continue to fight a losing battle?" Gemini, like always, didn't respond...ID: 28467BD: 1 Abalasster 19/23Gemini 4/23Gemini and I stay locked in where our swords were for what felt like ages.Neither of us had made a move since he struck my sword. Our eyes stayed locked on each others. We wanted to see who would act first...ID: 28468MD:10Abalasster 17/23 1 dmg mitGemini 4/23Gemini was the strike. He staggered me back. It was a surprisingly good stagger and I had lost my footing. He then lunged out and thrusted his sword into my left knee. This hurt pretty badly. I had fallen to the floor. I had underestimated his ability to still fight. I knew that if I didn't put him down within my next 3 to 4 strikes, it could end very badly for me... Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Author #33 Share Posted August 21, 2015 ID: 28469BD: 9Abalasster 17/23Gemini 2/23 (-2 bleed for the next two turn)I gripped Zephyr. Gemini was closing in for the kill. He knew that he had gotten me to the point of weakness that he could kill me. I wouldn't let this happen. I thrusted my rapier right into Gemini's heart. I felt the sword puncture something. It had at least gone though the other side of him and I was only a matter of time until he was to die. He gripped my rapier and thrusted it out of him. He fell to the ground, trying to support himself up. I supported myself up on Zephyr. I looked down on the Gemini. I felt pity somewhere inside of me. I had just killed myself, in a sense. I watched as he struggled on the ground. But to my surprise, Gemini had gotten back up... Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Author #34 Share Posted August 21, 2015 OOC: The Gemini would have died due to bleed anywaysThe Gemini began to make his way towards me. "This was it" I thought. If I didn't kill him there, it was all over. But, before he could make it to me, he collapsed not to far in front of me. He began to evaporate. I smiled. I had been able to do it. It was a miracle. That's when an icon popped up. "Quest complete" is what it said. I scrolled down to the rewards section and found out what I had received I had received the skill disguiseID: 28470LD: 18 + 1 from search and detectAnd I had been awarded 3 skill points. I made my way over to the corpse of Gemini and I had found nothing. I smiled however. I had been able to kill my outer demon. I began to walk back towards the settlement. It had been a long day... Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan Delaney 0 Posted August 21, 2015 #35 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Closed4 SP (3 quest & 1 thread) awarded400 Col+ loot rewarded<<Disguise>> skill rewarded Link to post Share on other sites
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