The RPG Duelling League


Season 17, Week 4
Kain Highwind (Final Fantasy IV)			Grey (Valkyrie Profile)
Only one out-of-battle trait sets the two fighters apart in this match: Grey is unquestionably loyal, Kain is... well, not. Fortunately, the in-battle differences should easily give the defector dragoon a pass to the finals. Given that both have admirable damage and durability for Light, one might think that Grey's ability to build up to a PWS a significant advantage. However, Kain is more than capable of breaking his enemy's momentum with his trademark Jump, at once prematurely ending Grey's combos and striking a decisive blow. With such superior tactical flexibility on his side, Kain would guarantee his victory right now if anyone believed a word he said.	V	S	The most animated of Lenneth Valkyrie's Einherjar faces a foe much like himself this week. Both are men of few words clad in heavy armour, and each has proven himself a respectable Light. However, Grey's not going to bat an eyelid this week (assuming he even can), as he remains confident in his victory. For a living suit of armour, Grey is fairly quick on his feet, which should assist him in evading his opponent's Jump, while his Bahamut Tear and mean, evade-ignoring attacks will make short work out of the Dragoon. And should he pull it off, his finisher will just be a disastrous icing on the cake; disastrous, that is, for Kain!

SageAcrin Kain wasn't deaf. He'd heard the rumors. That Grey was a Light, like him, who didn't deserve the position. Who could actually beat him. Despite how...distasteful it was, Kain refused to stay in Light. So, he used his one recourse. Fanboys. And fangirls. He used his influence to summon all his fans from the corners of the land. Thousands of them. (For those who are wondering "Is that legal?", it is, technically, since it can theoretically be an extension of their battle power. Judges still argue over this, half of them find fanboy battles funny while the other half actually take it seriously.) As he entered his arena, his massive army in tow...he found Grey surrounded by a small crowd. "Hmmm. Are those all you have?" Kain said, with a small smile. "Hmph. You have not seen the power of Valkyrie Profile fanboys." Grey said, as the fans surrounding him launched into the frey with loud screams. The carnage was terrible. The corpses of fans were strewn across the arena. But, when the smoke and blood clouding the air finally cleared, Grey was triumphant. The moral of this story is simple. It doesn't matter how many fans you have. What truly matters is simply how rabid they are. Kain Highwind: 27 Grey: 28 Scar Kain stood opposite of another man fully covered in dark armor. The adrenaline began to flow within the Baronian Dragoon. For some reason, the crowd began to chant the word "traitor" in unison. The words pierced his very soul. If they only knew, his pain. He did not openly betray his best friend. Envy, his weakness towards his love for another man's woman. The embodiment of hate, using that emotion, to control.......to make his body do acts he didn't wish to commit. Regardless it had happened, it was his pain he had to deal with daily. No one else had to suffer for his sins........... As he was thinking, Grey, the man standing against him spoke.... "Those words.........they hurt don't they?" "Yes." "My blade will hurt more, I suggest you deal with your angst some other time. It is time to end this, and move on that is all we can do. My soul burns to once again fight a worthy opponent." "Your soul burns once again? Mine, as distraught as it is, always burns." "Hmmm......well that may be the case for you, but I have already passed in this life." "Is that so.........then I don't see why I would face you today." "What do you mean boy?" "Well, as much as I'd like to clash my lance against an undead. I see the struggle as futile, you being dead and all." "What!?" "The way I see it, I have won this match." "Wait, we haven't seen who the stronger fighter is. Why...I have fought against the gods themselves. Truly if you wish to test your strength I am a worthy foe." "You are already dead. Seems this was an easy match for me." With that said, Kain walked away from the ring, the winner of the match. As it so should be. Grey might have wanted to fought to see who was the stronger of the two, but the only battle Kain thought of was the one within himself. tanvarinwindwolf@yahoo.com Kain ~ He's the man going to work...got his tie, got ambition...he knows way day he might just become!!! champion!!

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