[b]tidius[/b]
[@t2wave]

Tidius turned to Ariel, frowning at what was happening. He raised an eye brow,and studying it for a moment. He approached, deciding he liked the strange girl better then this...woman. [color=0072bc]"well. Can you please let Ariel go? I'd rather not lose my subject to a woman who looks like a snake"[/color] he said quite politely, not approaching any further but still appearing slightly threatening as he considered danger towards his subject.

[b]master Jamie[/b]
[@zarkun][@joshua Tamashii]
Master Jamie sighed wearily, looking to Damian [color=f26522]"and this is our guilds matter. As I said, if two guild masters were missing from the games people might figure that was suspicious, as well as If too many members from different guilds were missing too. You can't just look at half the picture, Damian"[/color] she said tiredly, [color=f26522]"there's lots of magics out there, and we have access to lacrimas that can help isolate scent"[/color] while Jamie didn't particularly feel like another round with Jarvis at the moment, he would do so to save a member.

[color=f26522]"it's either that, or bring in Melina"[/color]

[b]sasha[/b]
[@lmpkio][@yipeeXD]
Sasha looked over as Marlene rejoined them, giving the new member a smile and saying [color=6ecff6]"it's okay, but what was gay about?"[/color] she asked curiously, [color=6ecff6]"oh. The first battle has started, and Maddox, another member, is fighting."[/color] she said to Marlene, just in case she didn't know about all the members in the guild. 

[b]michael[/b]

Michael hide a smirk, bowing his head he said, [color=00a651]"ah. I see."[/color] to himself. Nero liked being the victim. That way he could put the blame on someone else for his own failings. He sighed, looking back to Gabriel. [i]what am I meant to do with you, Gabriel?[/i] Michael knew that Gabriel felt responsibly for him, but he also knew that Gabriel had taken their parents sending them away harder then Michael had. 

Michael wondered if he should go and talk with Frenzy plant, but figured that would make it worse. So he just sighed and waited for Gabriel to return to normal. He shifted worriedly, looking about just in case someone was going to come along and freak out. He settled back, thinking. Maybe Nero couldn't turn his curses back. That seemed more likely then him being pathetic enough to actually think this was right, was just. A shove definitely didn't deserve this sort of retaliation. 

Michael watched Gabriel until the curse wore off, letting out a soft brief of relief. [color=00a651]"Gabriel"[/color] he said softly, [color=00a651]"are you okay?"[/color]

Gabriel blinked, looking about him, seeing it was just them. [color=8dc73f]"demented bloody stupid monkey"[/color] he muttered under his breath, jumping up as Rat approached, hugging his spirit relieved that he was alright. Michael watched the scene for a moment, [color=00a651]"Gabriel, we need to talk. You can't keep getting into these situations, you've going to get seriously hurt"[/color] he started but didn't get much further, before Gabriel pretty much burst apart.

[color=8dc73f]"jeez I don't need a lecture from you, Micky! I don't need to be told what I need to do from you! I'm fine, can't we just leave it at that! I don't need you to look after m and I don't need any help! Jeez Micky you can't even talk to people without stuttering, you have more issues then me!"[/color] at once Gabriel knew he had gone too far.

Michael bowed his head, his hands digging into his legs as he tried not to freak out. He rose slowly, pushing Uriel away when he offered some help. He looked at Gabriel, just briefly, before looking away. [color=00a651]"at least I know my issues, Gabriel and am willing to face them and try to make myself better. At least I'm not afraid to try. I've been trying. I have friends. And I can talk without stuttering now. Most of the time. I'm still working on it. But you? It's clear you haven't changed, Gabriel. I can't keep on going through this, wondering if I won't be fast enough each time. If you won't change for you, then do it for me. I don't want to find you dead from your own stupidity"[/color] michEl swallowed his voice breaking, and looking back to Gabriel. 

[color=00a651]"work harder to be apart of your guild. It's a wonderful feeling, belonging. I should get back"[/color] he whispered, unable to keep the hurt out his voice, and unable to stay there, Michael darted away, ignoring Gabriels calls.


Michael didn't know where he was going. He just knew he needed to get away, needed to put distance between them, between the one person he ever thought would hurt him like that. 

He was back at the arena before he even knew where he was, his vision blurring and he stumbled at the steps to the seating, falling and scraping his hands, looking up and pushing his hands against his eyes to try and clear his vision. He wanted a friend, and he scanned the crowd for Zephyr, forgetting where they had been, beginning to shake.

[b]maddox vs grant battle part 3[/b]

Despite the speed and power of Maddox's martial art, Grant was able to not only survive the rapid combination of attacks but avoid most of the damage through clever blocks and parries. To make matters worse, Maddox could feel an unusual amount of fatigue and damage coming from this attack. [color=ed1c24][i]Something isn't right about this guy,[/i][/color] he considered, narrowly dodging the palm strike that Grant sent out in retribution. But as he prepared another attack of his own, Grant sneaked another attempt at his "Link Bodies" spell past. Maddox's face showed visible concern, having been exploited in such a way. Any other person would fail to avoid the spell from the speed and proximity. But now Maddox was forced to use his magic.

The red-haired mage disappeared just before the spell could connect, instantly reappearing behind Grant several meters away. His Blink magic was finally demonstrated, but probably somewhat expected if Grant had heard anything about Maddox prior. [color=ed1c24][i]It's not that he's particularly fast,[/i][/color] Maddox thought to himself, turning to face Grant again. [color=ed1c24][i]But he can read my movements like an open book. He can anticipate my attacks. He doesn't need to keep up with my speed if he knows what I'm going to do. His perception is much faster than anyone else I've ever faced.[/i][/color] After examining his left hand, which felt slightly sore from the exchange earlier, he looked back to Grant. [color=ed1c24]"I know of a Melina, yes,"[/color] Maddox spoke, before assuming his stance again. [color=ed1c24]"Blood Magic. Though you haven't hardly started using that yet."

[i]And I don't intend to let you.[/i][/color] As compared to his earlier attacks that were used without magic, Maddox decided to crank things up a notch. [color=ed1c24][i]He can't anticipate my attack if he can't see it coming.[/i][/color] The red-haired mage vanished again, teleporting directly above Grant with his left leg already coiled back. A normal person would turn around, assuming the teleporting man's location to be directly behind. By being above him, Maddox was able to aim a powerful kick to the base of Grant's neck regardless of which way he was facing, unless he were to look up. [color=ed1c24][i]Time for lights out.[/i][/color]

Grant nodded as he turned to face Maddox, who had disappeared just before he had landed the blow that would've made the rest of the battle go smoothly for him. [color=crimson]"Yes, that's indeed the Melina. My [i]dear[/i] older sister."[/color] He gripped his hands, holding them to his chest, and he changed his voice to sound 'sweet'. He scoffed at the statement, and muttered something before turning his attention back to Maddox just before he disappeared again. The world went into the familiar 'phase' as it did for Grants usual precognition. However, due to the limit of his eyesight, he couldn't see Maddox anymore. The potential future him began turning around, before a powerful blow landed at the base of his neck. That wasn't good, Grant had no real clue as to where the attack came from. He did his best to make the Precognition to continue for as long as possible as he tried to figure out what to do, but he ended up face-down, which was no help at all.

When the world began its reverse back towards the present, he still had no idea where Maddox was striking, so he decided on something different. He made a slashing motion with his right hand once he was back in control, this was his only chance to stop the attack without showing a weakness. [i][color=crimson]"Blood Patriarch!"[/color][/i] Armor rapidly grew across his body from his right hand, and Grant shifted in such a way so that, while the blow from Maddox still landed, it would send Grant tumbling sideways as well. It was his magic that was all that kept him from being knocked out. His armor had only just gotten there before Maddox, but his head was still spinning. 

Grant gave himself only a moment to recover before standing up, a pole-arm forming in his hand, which he leaned on slightly. [color=Crimson]"I'll give you that that almost worked. Almost."[/color] He straightened himself and spun his weapon. On one side it was a scythe, and the other side was pointed like a spear. He rested it at his back, where he could get a good bit of momentum to attack in front of him with, his other hand free. His armor seemed to be one solid mass, instead of many plates, but he seemed to be able to move it with no problem, and it covered everything but his head. [color=crimson]"Good thing it didn't, or it would b a pretty anticlimactic end, wouldn't it?"[/color] He smiled, and readied himself for the next exchange of blows, seeing his Guild cheering their hearts out out of the corner of his eyes. He was going to have to keep aware of his surroundings from here on out. Couldn't let Maddox get the drop on him again, but his new armor should protect him against most attacks, though he was sure the weapon wasn't going to work. 

The man was quick thinking, creating a suit of armor from his Blood Magic to defend against Maddox's surprise attack. Once the kick connected he bounced away, landing in a crouched position several meters away. [color=ed1c24][i]So he definitely can use Melina's magic,[/i][/color] Maddox affirmed, taking a moment to observe Grant as he prepared his weapon and armor. [color=ed1c24][i]He was capable of staying up from it, so its defensive properties are notable.[/i][/color] He stood back up again, retaking his original martial arts stance. The weapon he had looked dangerous, but Maddox was confident that he could avoid the business ends of it fairly well. The danger this guy was presenting came from his intelligence, not his weapons. And of course his Link Bodies magic was still an unknown factor.

Judging by the fatigue of the battle so far, it seemed that Grant was able to project some of his damage onto the attacker. If Link Bodies was anything like it sounded, it would mean that Maddox would basically be knocking himself out in order to defeat Grant. [color=ed1c24]"Anticlimactic end?"[/color] Maddox questioned, not loosening his stance in the least. [color=ed1c24]"To be honest, you are quite skilled. Forcing me to use my magic isn't a small feat, despite how simple it may seem to those watching us."[/color] Maddox grinned slightly before charging forward. After taking two steps he began teleporting, reappearing somewhat closer to Grant but somewhat further to the side. In a rapid succession of teleports, taking a zig-zagging motion to confuse his foe, Maddox finally appeared directly in Grant's personal space, crouched low and delivering an upward palm strike to the man's unprotected chin. The constant teleporting was intended to throw off Grant's predictions, but Maddox still wasn't sure how the man was able to have such accurate foresight in the first place.

Grant smiled a bit as Maddox spoke, and he chuckled softly. [color=Crimson]"Forcing you to use your magic certainly seemed like a small feat from this point of view too. But I guess I should take this seriously now, don't I?"[/color] Grants finally let his smile fade from his face. He was clearly not watching Maddox directly, and he rested his weapon upright besides him as Maddox teleported back and forth. It was clear he was trying to confuse Grant, but his precognition, as well as intuition, would keep it from doing so. When Maddox finally attacked, Grant's precognition warned him, and he moved his arm in the way of the attack. Maddox's hand would strike Grant's arm, at which point Grant would leap backwards away from his attacker, and Maddox would undoubtedly notice that Grant's armor would've left blood on his hand. [color=Crimson]"Hmm, now I think I'll have to agree with fastest man alive. Sadly, being fast doesn't mean unstoppable, just means it takes a whole lotta force. Or a good solid wall."[/color] Grant would chuckle, but he was ready for the next exchange, playing this defensively until he was sure he could win on the attack.