[hr] [center][b][h1][color=2e3192]Kobalt Zaffre[/color][/h1][/b][/center] [hr] [color=2e3192][i]'Well, looks like this is the right way after all.'[/i][/color] Kobalt mused, his trek through the forest having brought him to a small gathering of jet black beasts, each of which seemed to wear a white mask decorated with red. They were Grimm, three of them - two Boarbatusk, and one Beowolf. Kobalt laid eyes on the enemies that stood before him, as if analyzing them. [color=2e3192][i]'Yeah, definitely the right way. May as well mash these monsters. Been a while since I've had a good scrap, anyways. Let's see if I can get through without getting hit.'[/i][/color] Twin Thunderbolts at the ready, Kobalt slowly began to walk towards the three Grimm. It didn't take too long for the shadowy beasts to take notice that someone had approached... precisely what Kobalt wanted. The Beowolf of the group didn't waste a moment - as soon as it noticed the presence of a human, it charged forth, baring its fangs. It didn't take long for it to get close to Kobalt... who suddenly dashed out of the Beowolf's path. With a snarl, the Beowolf didn't shift its attention to anything else but the prey who'd entered its territory. Kobalt noted the beast's movements. It had rushed forwards in a straight line towards its target, at high speed... knowing was half the battle, and knowing that could make his battle significantly easier. [color=2e3192][i]'Finally... time to let loose...!'[/i][/color] Kobalt waited for his target, the Beowolf to get close. That was the prime opportunity for Kobalt to deliver an attack of his own. Though, he knew not to shift his attention away from the two Boarbatusk, who were on the other side of Kobalt. He deemed this not a problem. In fact, the presence of the Boarbatusk opened up a new possibility... though, he thought it best to wait until he'd defeated the Beowolf before he explored that idea of his. It didn't take long for the Beowolf to charge forth again, in a rather similar pattern to before. Again, Kobalt dodged this, though this time he delivered a quick punch to his opponent. It wasn't aura enhanced, but it'd do. However, the two Boarbatusk saw this as the prime opportunity to attack. And this time, Kobalt didn't evade. A claw slashed against his arm, and a slight wave of pain rushed through his body - though, dulled due to the effect of Aura. [color=2e3192][i]'Was hoping to get through this without getting hit once... not gonna lie to myself, I'm a little pissed off now. Since that ain't a thing anymore, I'll just clobber these freaks into next week!'[/i][/color] Turning his attention to the Boarbatusk that attacked him, Kobalt unleashed a flurry of punches - with each punch, he stepped to the left in a circle around his foe until he'd traveled in a full rotation around the Boarbatusk. For his final strike, he began to channel Aura into his dominant hand - and swung his fist with all the force he could muster in an uppercut, sending the Boarbatusk slightly into the air. "Don't tell me you're already done - because it's only just started!" With a finger motion, Kobalt fired forth the rope from his Twin Thunderbolts, which embedded itself into the Boarbatusk. Channeling his strength, Kobalt began to swing the aerial Boarbatusk in a clockwise motion - with this attack, he managed to smash the Boarbatusk's body into the Beowolf, though he couldn't keep it up the attack for much longer - Grimm weren't as light as one would hope. So, Kobalt retracted the rope from the Boarbatusk, which sent it and the Boarbatusk flying into a tree, creating quite the loud thud. Kobalt couldn't help but smirk - he thought this was a clever move. [color=2e3192]"Guessing that means more of these Grimm will come and stop by, huh. That's good. Wouldn't hurt to get more practice."[/color] Kobalt stepped over to the remaining Boarbatusk, which he narrowed his eyes at. The beast didn't move, though even still, Kobalt saw fit to give it a good, aura-empowered hit. This strike knocked it onto its back. [color=2e3192]"I say bring 'em on. Kobalt Zaffre'll welcome all challengers. And, just know... next time, [i]I won't take a single hit[/i]."[/color] He boasted to nobody in particular, as he began to leave the scene, sparing not even a look behind him. He wasn't worried about more Grimm - no, he hoped more came. Though... whether that was wise or not was another question entirely. Though, what was for sure... was that his actions would bring forth Grimm Tidings. [hr] Interactions: None. Kobalt's playing it solo right now.