Surveying the wreckage

[xanden]

Jorlaxl laughed at Xanden's comment, almost right after Xanden spat the words out of his mouth. Jorlaxl then responded with a cold voice that would've scared the living daylights out of any normal man.

"Me? Scared of your power? Don't make me laugh. Xanden, my dear friend. No offense, but your power pales in comparison to mine."

Xanden had to agree that Jorlaxl was right in assuming that he was stronger then Xanden, but he failed to see that Xanden was much more skilled when it came to tactics. And if he used THAT move, Xanden could become stronger then Jorlaxl within moments.

"Xanden. It would be only be fair for me to tell you: I have a technique you don't know about yet."

Jorlaxl grinned as he jumped into the air 15 feet above Xanden, and he started to become a blur to Xanden's eyes.

"What is he doing...WAIT! WHAT THE HELL?!!!"

Seemingly out of nowhere, Jorlaxl split into 3 forms that all looked exactly the same.

"Let's see if you can fight THREE of me!"

The 3 Jorlaxs wasted almost no time, and before Xanden could think of a way out of this, the Jorlaxs shot at Xanden at full speed, each preparing for a different attack.

As one of them came at Xanden, preparing for a kick, Xanden quickly thought of something. Without hesitation, Xanden put his plan to action and used all of his speed to fly over the incoming Jorlaxl while he quickly grabbed him by the head. As another one of the Jorlaxs flew towards Xanden with a punch, Xanden threw the Jorlaxl in his grip sending them to collide.

"That should take care of them...now where is-"

Xanden quickly turned around to counter the original's Jorlaxl's sudden punch, with a quick chop to the arm. Within seconds Jorlaxl's arm fell to the ground, and Xanden quickly uppercut Jorlaxl in the chin, before he could react and do anything. As Jorlaxl took the punch and flew below and slide across the ground, Xanden huffed and puffed. Xanden had used up all his speed, but at last he had the upper hand.

[Jorlaxl]

Jorlaxl was sure that he had an ace up his sleeve. The cloning sequence should have ended the fight in his favor! He had the perfect strategy. But Xanden quickly saw through it! How did he see through the ruse?! Jorlaxl hardly had much time to think though, as Xanden's reaction was nearly too quick to comprehend. Before he could react, though, Xanden landed an uppercut to Jorlaxl's jaw and sent him flying. However, Jorlaxl caught himself midflight and regulated his descent back to the ground.

With a quick and precise chop, Xanden sliced off Jorlaxl's right arm, leaving a trail of purple blood on the floor. His arm was on the ground, and his stump was bleeding profusely. Jorlaxl didn't know what to do. This was new, to say the least. He felt numb where his limb used to be. There wasn't pain yet... But he was sure it was coming any second now.

2B! What happened!? What's going on here? Status report, now!

Sir, it appears he moved so quick he chopped off your arm. Now, that would be nearly fatal to a human, but you are no mere human. Now, to play this off to your advantage, tell Xanden that this is only a minor wound. And then relax your stump, and watch it. Force your energy through your arm.

Jorlaxl was on the ground now, about 15 feet from Xanden. His stump was still dripping lavender.

"Ha! Is that all you got, Xanden? That was but a flesh wound. Watch this!" And with all his might, Jorlaxl forced the Ki into his arm and concentrated it there. Feeling it grow in power, he suddenly felt like he knew what to do, based on some instinct he didn't know he had. Amazed, he watched as his arm shoot out of his shoulder in a mini explosion of purple blood. Panting heavily, Jorlaxl grinned as the arm hardened, and stayed at his side, completely normal.

"Thanks... for that.... Xanden. You know, I was getting tired, too. But that little altercation left me fresh and ready for more!" And with that, Jorlaxl charged at Xanden, aiming a punch to Xanden's chest, using his ability of flight to propel him faster towards him.

[xanden]

Xanden stood smug as ever, watching Jorlaxl as he stood as he arm started bleeding. His arm was on the ground, in a pile of purple blood, as he seemed quite shocked by Xanden's sudden assault on him. Then Jorlaxl looked up slowly, starting straight towards Xanden, as he started to talk.

"Ha! Is that all you got, Xanden? That was but a flesh wound. Watch this!"

Then, to Xanden's shock, Jorlaxl's arm slowly started to regrow. Xanden stood in place, as Jorlaxl's arm piece-by-piece.

"Thanks... for that.... Xanden. You know, I was getting tired, too. But that little altercation left me fresh and ready for more!"

And with that, Jorlaxl charged at Xanden, aiming a punch to Xanden's chest, using his ability of flight to propel him faster towards him. Xanden tired to block, but he was to shocked to even move a muscle. By the time Xanden even started to move, Jorlaxl was an inch away from landing his hit. Jorlaxl was to fast, and quick, and the end result was Xanden being sent flying across the ground as dirt and dust flew through the air.

Xanden started to stand up, coughing blood up. He never expected Jorlaxl to have such an ability. It was time to use THAT move. Xanden then slowly spread his legs evenly apart, placed on the ground firmly. Xanden placed two fingers together, and focused a bit of ki into them. Then, before Jorlaxl could do another move, Xanden swiped his fingers across the air, sending a large force of air to pick up dirt and dust and send it towards Jorlaxl.

"Good...now to start charging..."

Xanden then put his arms to his sides, as he gathered energy from the area. Every plant, every speck, would give him energy.

"The dust should keep Jorlaxl busy...now let's hope there is enough energy here..."

[Jorlaxl]

Xanden was good. That much was certain. Jorlaxl's little "stunt" shocked Xanden, and it was more than enough for him to fail to dodge Jorlaxl's latest blow. But an attack that stirs up the dust and dirt around him? That's good. Jorlaxl blasted himself off the floor, raising himself to the sky, to get out of the blast of the wave of air. And then he raised his arm, and blocked the dirt from getting in his eyes.

Sir, while your previous move was impressive, it seems that Xanden was unfazed by it. He seems to be gathering energy, and by the sudden slight decrease in your life energy, it seems he's trying to make an attack out of the life force around him. However, you shouldn't be too afraid. After the destruction of Central City, there isn't much life left.

When the dust cleared, Jorlaxl saw him standing on the ground, charging up again."Damn it! Where is he getting all this energy from?!" Jorlaxl wasn't sure what his furry friend was going to do with the life force he collected, and he wasn't prepared to just watch and find out. Using this time to his advantage, Jorlaxl made 2 more copies of himself and sent them out around the immediate area, flying around. Hoping to confuse Xanden, Jorlaxl was sure that if Xanden was going to attack, he'd have a hard time figuring out which Jorlaxl is which.

[xanden]

Xanden just kept on charging. It was the only thing that seemed to give Xanden a chance to win this battle. The sad thing was the entire place was destroyed, and thus had little (if any) energy for Xanden to use. the only thing Xanden could do was to take energy from the planet itself...but that would take time. Most likely TO much time. But it was Xanden's last hope, so he stood almost exactly the same as he collected chi.

Of course, Jorlaxl didn't waste even a second. It seemed as if Jorlaxl saw through Xanden's entire plan, and he had somehow found a way out of the dust and was now, with two other copies, flying around Xanden.

It was hard for Xanden to figure out which Jorlaxl was the real one...and even if he could all Xanden could do would be to keep charging. So Xanden kept charging, waiting to gather enough energy and preparing to strike any of the Jorlaxls if they tried to attack.

"Just...need...one...more...minute..."

[Jorlaxl]

Jorlaxl was convinced that this would surely be the end of him if he allowed Xanden to finish charging that attack. Thinking quickly, he made his copies continue flying around, while the real one charged at Xanden. Hoping he can't break his charging period, Jorlaxl charged at Xanden, Aiming a huge punch to the head.

Jorlaxl couldn't help but feel Spike-ish from this strategy, but he was getting desperate. He could feel the power emanating from Xanden's very form. This was the last chance Jorlaxl would have to make an impact. Hoping to end this quickly, Jorlaxl tried to throw all of his strength into this last punch.

[xanden]

'OH SHIT!"

One of the Jorlaxls was charging at Xanden preparing for a punch, as the other Jorlaxls just continued flying around in circles. Jorlaxl was coming at Xanden to fast for Xanden to react or even see his incoming opponent, who was using his ability of flight to propel himself faster towards Xanden with a punch to the head.

"Crap. Do something, something, SOMETHI-"

And with as sudden CRUNCH sound that shook the entire area Jorlaxl's fist connected with Xanden's, sending him across the skyand then into a nearby building. Again dirt and dust filled the air but only for a few moments. As the building collapsed onto the ground, now a huge pile of rubble in which Xanden lay.

For a moment there was dead silence as the wind slowly breathed through the area.

There was more silence.

And even more silence.

And more silence.

Then suddenly out of the rubble popped a white, bloody, furry hand.

Xanden slowly brought himself up out of the rubble pushing asides the rocks around himself. He stood upon the pile of rubble, Xanden noticed that his mouth had started to bleed. Apparently the punch to the face was more powerful than Xanden thought, and as he was sent into the air Xanden had bleed across the ground, creating a trail of blood that lay across the ground that started at where Jorlaxl had attacked to where Xanden stood.

Xanden brushed the dust and dirt off his jacket, which was now torn and covered in blood stains. Xanden looked straight at Jorlaxl, as he wiped off the blood dripping off his mouth with his sleeve. Xanden was quite upset that he was fighting a losing battle, and he was even more upset that he needed more energy to transform. To collect the energy he needed, Xanden would have to charge for another 30 seconds. And in those 30 seconds Jorlaxl would most likely strike again but with a more powerful techniques. It was either strike now and most likely lose the battle, or leave himself open where he could be attacked to charge. Or...

Xanden looked at the Jorlaxl's above. They circled around Xanden, taunting him.

"...Hmph...Guess it's my only chance..."

Xanden flew high into the air, in the middle of the two Jorlaxls. The Jorlaxls seemed quick to respond, but before their attacks could hit Xanden moved to the side. Without hesitation Xanden grabbed both Jorlaxl's by the hair with a tight grip, and threw them head first into each other. Xanden then tossed the two Jorlaxl's at the one down below, as Xanden spread his arms to the side. It was an act of desperation, but Xanden had no other choice if he wanted to win this battle. Xanden hovered in the air, arms out, trying to collect enough energy.

"This is my last chance...IT'S NOW OR NEVER!"

[Jorlaxl]

This battle is becoming much too long for Jorlaxl's liking. He likes things quick and simple. He really dislikes drawn out battles, and this is one of the worst and most drawn out battles he's ever been in. Xanden was beat up and probably near fainting, but Jorlaxl was in perfect condition thanks to his regeneration. He was ready for anything that Xanden was prepared to throw at him.

Jorlaxl raised one of his eyebrows when Xanden managed to get back up after a colossal punch to the head. This guy was tough. But whatever he was doing, he was hell-bent on doing it. Jorlaxl expected a frontal assault (which he would easily dodge,) but Xanden put up his arms again, and started charging!

"This guy's intent on finishing this, isn't he? Well, let's just see what he's doing," Jorlaxl whispered under his breath. Thinking about the situation for a moment, Jorlaxl finally smiled, and crossed his arms. "Come on, Xanden! Show me your power!"

Jorlaxl eagerly awaited Xanden's completion, while unbeknownst to Xanden, Jorlaxl was preparing magic missiles out of his view... Just in case.

[xanden]

Xanden was trying his best to charge, but in his current state it was almost impossiable to do so. Still it would only take a little while to get the energy he needed, so Xanden kept on charging.

"...THE-THERE! I'VE DONE IT! I GOT ENOUGH ENERGY!"

Xanden looked up at the fighter beneath him, who seemed to be trying to talk to Xanden. Xanden couldn't hear Jorlaxl said, nor did he care what he was saying. Xanden had gathered what he needed and now it was time to put it to use...

Xanden landed on the ground a good distance away from Jorlaxl, as he began to slowly reveal what he had been doing this whole time. Slowly Xanden started to radiate bright rainbow colors, as colorful smoke seemed to pour off Xanden's own body and into the air around him. Luckily Xanden was only using the Niji-pawa to 2 fold, so only a bit of smoke was coming off him. Still, 2 fold should be enough for Xanden to finish off Jorlaxl. Xanden started to smirk as he slowly started to walk towards Jorlaxl, speaking confident as ever.

"If you are curious as to why I'm as colorful as I currently am, it is because of a rare technique among my race called the 'Niji-pawa'. See it let's me multiple my power up to 3 fold, but I'm currently only using 2 fold, and when activated the user starts to glow bright colors. It may seem...odd, but it is quite deadly...let me show you an example."

And in seconds Xanden rushed towards Jorlaxl with a full-power punch to the face, much like the one Jorlaxl had used on Xanden only moments ago.

[Jorlaxl]

The light show was impressive indeed, but what Xanden said next was quite startling. But more importantly, what Jorlaxl felt was even more surprising.

Sir! His power just increased dramatically! You two are around equal power now, and he is not to be toyed with! The rainbow colors also seem to have encased Xanden, making a sort of shield. I sugges- LOOK OUT!

Xanden was flying towards Jorlaxl, and Jorlaxl had no choice but to try to parry. Using both of his hands, he caught Xanden's punch, and redirected it back out of his body. The punch now harmless, and Xanden now in Jorlaxl's grip, Jorlaxl started kneeing Xanden in the stomach, taking advantage of the energy left in each fighter.

[xanden]

"Hmph. Think you have trapped, eh?"

Jorlaxl's fist tightened, as his grip got harder and harder to break out of. Jorlaxl was quick to respond to his new upper hand, as he quickly went for a knee to Xanden's gut.

"Oh well, might as well show him my newly gained power..."

Within seconds, and before the knee could reach Xanden's gut, Xanden's nostrils started to light up with yellow energy...and then spat out a quick attack of two energy nose hairs at the bio-android, trying to whip him backwards and loosen the grip on his fist. As Jorlaxl was sent through the air, Xanden jumped backwards, trying to create space between him and the humanoid fighter. Xanden looked across the night time sky, as he slowly began to charge. It was hard to see where Jorlaxl was, since he was flying through the air and all (or, more likely, falling through the air.) Luckily Xanden could sense where Jorlaxl was...

"...not the-OH! THERE!"

And without another thought, Xanden quickly sent out all the energy he had been charging at random points of Jorlaxl's body in the from of ki blasts. Xanden put all the force he had into every blast, trying to direct it right at Jorlaxl at on spot. Soon, Xanden ran out of energy, beginning to huff and puff, as dust and dirt filled the entire area.

"Those blasts were not that powerful. Jorlaxl should still be around here...but for some reason I just can't sense him...where is he?"

Xanden then got into a fighting stance, looking around at the dust and dirt covering the area, preparing for a attack at any moment.

[Jorlaxl]

Jorlaxl was hit hard, and was losing momentum fast. The panda-man was becoming too much for him. His nose hairs apparently regrow at a startling rate, and his power-ups were too much for him to handle all at the same time as the ki blasts he was now shooting at him.

Jorlaxl was ready to quit. This is truly what happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force. And judging from before, Xanden wouldn't let Jorlaxl simply walk away. When Xanden finally stopped shooting Ki blasts, Jorlaxl saw his opportunity. Crawling on the ground, he lied there, feigning unconsciousness. He then tried concealing his power level so Xanden couldn't locate him.

Perhaps I could just wait him out...

[xanden]

Xanden stood almost completely still, as he tired to pinpoint Jorlaxl's location. Xanden looked around the vast destroyed city's ruins, trying to see through the thick dirt and dust. It was obvious Jorlaxl was hiding somewhere, but the problem was that he was concealing his power. And to make things worse the area was covered in dust and dirt. and thus making it hard for anyone to see anything. Xanden's only hope was to wait for the dust to disappear and prepare for any surprise attacks, as the colorful smoke came off his body and gave away his location.

Luckily, the dust only hung in the air for a sort while. By the time the dust cleared Xanden was ready to go, and he jumped high into the air searching for his opponent. Xanden hovered in the air for awhile, but withing a few sort seconds Xanden found Jorlaxl as he lay on the ground near no buildings or roads.

Xanden flew down, a good distance away from Jorlaxl, and got into a fighting pose.

"Why isn't he getting up? Have I won this battle? Is he done?" Xanden stood in his battle pose for a sort while, staring at the bio-android. Xanden then slowly began to smirk. "Might as well...check on him."

Xanden then charged at Jorlaxl, as he forced all his energy into his foot. As he came to where Jorlaxl lay Xanden kicked Jorlaxl with the most powerful kick he could muster, and then cupped his hands together and quickly smashed them down upon Jorlaxl's gut, stopping him from flying into the air. As Jorlaxl's body hit the earth, the ground beneath the two fighters began to break and tear. The result of the force of the attack was a large carter, that could be seen for miles.

Xanden then slowly approached the bio-android, as he glowed so bright that would stun the normal eye. Xanden clinched his fists as he looked down at the fighter who lay beneath him.

"Get up. I'm not finished yet. So man up and put up a good fight, or lay there as I pummle you. Your choice."

And with that, Xanden charged at Jorlaxl with antoher powerful kick to his gut.

[Jorlaxl]

Jorlaxl's ploy worked! Xanden was nowhere to be found, now all he had to do was wait until- No. Here he comes! Jorlaxl kept his eyes closed, but knew his cover was blown. Before Jorlaxl could react, his opponent ran at him and kicked him as hard as he could. He instantly felt the pain, and worked on isolating it as fast as possible. He was sent flying through the air from the sheer force of the kick, but Xanden was too fast. He punched him back down before he could go through the air!

Jorlaxl could already tell that he couldn't run. That would just make matters worse. He saw Xanden about to kick him again, and saw the opportunity. When Xanden's second kick was about to connect, Jorlaxl grabbed his foot, and used the momentum of his kick to force himself back up, all while twisting the foot around to land Xanden on his hindquarters.

Now being in an advantageous position, Jorlaxl stood a few feet away with Xanden on the ground, in an attempt to stay away from Xanden's nose hairs. He pointed both hands at him, and started shooting magic missiles mercilessly. Not just at him, but also around him so if he attempted to move, he'd be hit from the explosions all around him.

[xanden]

Xanden was shocked to see that Jorlaxl still had some fight in him. He had assumed that Jorlaxl had given up, but he had apparently been wrong.

Jorlaxl had quickly grabbed Xanden's foot before it could make impact and had flipped the panda man onto the ground, face first. The impact was painful, and the ground broke even more. As Xanden's body hit the floor the earth broke, shaking the entire area for a short moment, as the crater the two fighters were currently battling in had gotten bigger. Jorlaxl tighten his grip, making sure to not give Xanden a chance to escape like last time.

"Crap...he's got me pinned...Well I can always at-"

But before he could finish his thought Xanden was shot with another one of Jorlaxl's ki missiles, which Jorlaxl was now shooting rapidly at Xanden. Xanden tried to block, but the missiles were to fast for him to avoid. And the worst part was that Jorlaxl was aiming almost everywhere, so as Xanden got shot once he was soon met by a new group of missiles. Xanden lay on his back, getting shot again and again, as the missiles kept striking the fighter, as the ground moved back and forth thanks to the explosions.

"...One...chance..."

Then with the quick swipe of his body Xanden deflected the barrage of ki attacks with his rainbow colored aura, aiming them towards Jorlaxl. After slowly standing up Xanden brushed off the dust off his shoulder using only one hand, slowly realizing that his jacket had been damaged. Xanden stood for a minute, looking at his scars that were all over his chest. Shortly after realizing that he needed to pay more attention to the fight in front of him Xanden started to turn towards Jorlaxl, as he walked as fast as he could ( which was quite slow, thanks to the damage he had taken) to where the warrior was. With one hand Xanden picked Jorlaxl up off his feet, and with the other hand made a fist. Xanden held Jorlaxl right next to his face, staring right into his eyes with an expression of pure arrogance.

Then without warning Xanden headbutt Jorlaxl and threw him to the ground, a good distance in front of Xanden. Jorlaxl didn't seem to be to damaged, but it was obvious that the fight was taking it's toll on both of the fighters.