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Week 2 - Eliminations




Luis Virgil (XS1) Luis Virgil vs Shania Shania (SH3)

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Shania was frustrated. If she didn't grind enough levels out of the three matches before the destined Godlike finals with her nemesis Lady, then surely Lady's taint of Malice would take her even in victory. Hmm... how could she find vast hordes of monsters to fight and thus purify herself? It'd be good practice for her warmup fight with this "Virgil" character, anyhoo.

It turns out that accepting a mysterious man cloaked in blue's "help" wasn't such a wise idea. The good news was that Shania found plenty of Gnosis to fight against! The bad news is that they were the size of starships, ate her, and carried her into deep space, leaving the smiling Virgil to pick up a forfeit victory against the still absent Shania.

Luis Virgil: 25
Shania: 20


Luther Lansfeld (SO3) Luther Lansfeld vs Terra Branford Terra Branford (FF6)

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Luther could do anything to simply wipe the pesky data. Having the knowledge of meta-recognition, and understanding the tenets of programming, he could have simply borked the coding, or changed the binary data to make Terra Jogurt.

But he made a mistake. He played with his chances. And, for that, he would pay... painfully so.

You see, he decided to randomly swap her binary coding for added laughs. However, the clash of data with her Morph programming code led to a monstrosity. After the change, Morph led Terra to turn into FFX-2 Esper Tina Branford, with a Songstress Dressphere and a full mindless j-pop repertoire built-in. When Terra tried to transform for the battle, all hell broke loose. In no time, everybody was picking up their DS portables and tapping furiously to Ouendan 2. Even Luther himself. However, he was so bad at it that he botched Zenryoku Shonen on Easy one too many times, and left the arena in frustration.

Afterwards, a very confused Terra was given the win by default. Edge and Yuri are just waiting for the dust to settle down so they can start selling the pictures they got.

Luther Lansfeld: 29
Terra Branford: 34


Loki (VP1) Loki vs Genevieve Genevieve (VP1)

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The trickster king.

The seductress queen.

There was only one way this match could end.

---

Genevieve woke slowly.

Where was she?

What had happened?

Why was her pillow fuzzy?

Oh, because Sten was on the other side of the bed, ri-...

---

"...even by my own standards, Loki, that was entirely too perverted and wrong of a plan." Lezard Valeth noted disdainfully.

Loki simply chuckled.

Genevieve was too busy showering, two days later, to come to the match.

She's still unclean.

Even by her own rather low standards.

Sten's still hoping something happened after he got hit with the shovel. He kinda doubts it, but he likes the rumors anyways.

Loki: 53
Genevieve: 11


Arc Eda Ricolne (AtLC) Arc Eda Ricolne vs Luca Blight Luca Blight (S2)

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SLAUGHTER AT GUARDIAN PEAK VILLAGE


"Maruding armies slaughtered the remote mountain village. No survivors were found alive. The trace magical energies found in the village suggest that a True Rune was used in some manner. Authorities are looking for Luca Blight, head of the White Wolves for questioning at this time. More news as it's discovered.."


----

Luca flowed with the power of the souls trapped in the Beast Rune. Aah, an entire village dead, feeding the true.. it was truly a glorious day. Maybe this pig Arc would squeal some and put up a fight now that his worthless family was wiped out. Even better, the fool told Luca he was free to use whatever rune he wanted in this battle. So he wants to fight the Golden Wolves and the living incarnation of the Beast Rune along with the Mad King? Hahahahaha, how sad. The little pig was going to die a hero and a fool. How delightful.

---

One plot item each? Perfectly fair, ruled the judges. Luca brought the full fury of the barely contained Beast Rune, and all the energies stored within. Arc? Arc brought a simple stone. It wouldn't stand out anywhere. A plain rock.

The romancing stone.

Luca Blight never had a chance.

Arc Eda Ricolne: 26
Luca Blight: 24




Arnaud G. Vasquez (WA4) Arnaud G. Vasquez vs Maya Schroedinger Maya Schroedinger (WA3)

Sei
On the days before the fight, Arnaud researched his opponent, checking up on Maya's battles both on Filgaia and in the DL. After burning the midnight oil for many days, Arnaud and his razor-sharp intellect came up matching strategies for each of Maya's forms, which will, if not guarantee absolute victory, at least give him a damn good shot at a win.

Maya, on the other hand, spent her days leading to her match reading Haruhi Suzumiya light novels.

Maya's reality-warping Data Integration Thought Entity form was a truly frightening thing to behold.

Arnaud G. Vasquez: 13
Maya Schroedinger: 44


Rune Walsh (PS4) Rune Walsh vs Saki Inugami Saki Inugami (SH2)

SageAcrin
Rune came to the battle in a tuxedo, equipped with a hangover cure, a fine wine glass and a moderately full stomach.

Saki, Rune.

Not sake.

Rune Walsh: 14
Saki Inugami: 36


Ultros (FF6) Ultros vs Valter Valter (FE8)

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"You asked me what I thought of war. This is my answer! I believe in me. I believe in the power of my sword. I am a warrior! I fight for all that is due to me as a warrior. The acclaim. The honor! I have no time for doubts and second guessing. Wavering cowards like yourself mean nothing to me! Yes, you stand there and tremble like a child. That's all you're good for!"


The words of the (dis)honorable Cross Ward rang true to Valter. He happened to have stumbled across that speech when looking for ways to beat tenacle slinging octopus of a foe and knew the person who spoke it was a winner. Valter instantly contacted Cross at the NR league and hired him to help him train for his fight. Valter's impressive lancework got even stronger, his body tougher. Anyone who went after him with a physical attack would be shredded. Even the so called 'almighty' Kefka would be reduced to rags by Valter's unholy strength.

For all of Cross and Valter's physical prowess, one tiny thing was forgotten- Cross was sho killed after that, wiped out by in a brutal sneak attack by someone who could actually use his brain. Cross, for all of his plotting.. is not bright. Nor is Valter, as proven by his obsession with Erikia. Ultros's Imp magic handled both the Radiata Knight and Wyvern Rider, leaving them cute, defenseless creatures.

Who were then sold to La'Rachel to be her personal pets/slaves, an act so cruel it actually got Ultros the 'jerk of the week' award, which says something in a week where Rune, Luca Blight, Duran, AND Big Joe were fighting.

Ultros: 45
Valter: 24


Gala (LoL) Gala vs Feena Feena (G1)

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"Sailor Gala..."

"Sailor Gala...?!~"

"OH DEAR GOD, IT'S SAILOR GALA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!?!?!??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Gala knew his odds of victory through normal methods in Heavy were slim. So he took the path of.. not dishonor, but creative honor. In this case, he's creatively wearing a short fuku and 'accidently' pantyshotting to scare off his opposition. This brutal tactic would send most anyone in the DL running at the drop of the hat.

Unluckily for Gala, he drew a woman who's toughness knows no bounds. Who can freeze time before Gala bends over. Who survived the ultimate horror the universe had to offer. Yes, Gala drew the woman who -willingly had sex with Justin-.

A chain of Zap Whips quickly put paid to Gala's sick scheme, and a End of the world turned the perverted Biron Monk into a fine ash, saving the eyeballs of everyone in the league proper.

But the memory remains. Oh dear god, the memory remains.

Gala: 9
Feena: 32




Nikea (S5) Nikea vs Alonso Alonso (G3)

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Glory. Alonso had gotten off to a rough start in the arena, somehow drawing the ire of every single male in the DL before he had a match. No matter. All he fighting was some slow brawler. Lancer Crash would put paid to Nikea quickly enough. And even better, he'd bet all of Yuki's winnings on the fight. He'd make millions off this! A little trash talking with his fist using foe had just sweetened the deal- calling her a pig was perfect! But now wasn't the time for gloating, it was the time for combat.

Alonso's hand was resting on the door that'd take him to the arena when the sound of footsteps coming from behind him caught his attention. Limping down the arena hallway was one of the fighters who had so savaged him for no reason. Luca Blight wasn't the proud madman who had sliced Alonso into dogmeat all those seasons ago. He was bleeding from at least two dozen wounds, and a long sword was stuck in his chest. His right arm was broken so badly that it was literally swinging back and forth out of the socket was Luca walked. Not that the entire arm was there, his right hand was nowhere to be seen. He was bleeding from his mouth and a giant cut from the top of his forehead all the way down to his neck had sliced his face to ribbons. It was truly a horrific sight. He had no right to be alive, but yet he stood, limping and shuffling down the hall.

Revenge is a dish best served cold. Alonso saw a chance to avenge himself for the savage beaten he had gotten earlier, and lept to attack, smashing Luca to the floor with a quick combo attack. He pinned his spear in the center of Luca's chest and added a good kick to his ribs for good measure. The so called 'mad prince' couldn't even raise his arm to defend himself. Laughing, Alonso started to lift his spear out of Luca's chest and began ambling back towards the arena, where Nikea stood waiting to lose. Aah, but Miranda would be impressed by how Alonso beat up a Godlike champi-

A jerking motion brought Alonso out of his daydream. A bloodied, mailed hand had a grip on his spear. Luca's eyes weren't closed. Oh no. The zombified look in his eyes had faded, and his usual look of evil amusement and pure rage had replaced it.

"...Getting.. in a cheap.. shot.. pig?" Luca's hand tightened on the haft of Alonso's spear.

"HE...HEY! LET GO!!"

"..Hahahahaa.. no problem.."

*SNAP*

Alonso's prized spear snapped in half under the strain of Luca's grip. A boot to the chest knocked Alonso back against the doors. He was too stunned to move. Somehow, Luca had managed to get up again. The battered Highland king lifted Alonso up a foot off the ground with his good arm, and began laughing in spite of his mortal wounds and the blood pouring out of his mouth.

"Don't think.. I'm easy meat even when I'm hurt...hahahahahaha!!!"

Luca threw Alonso threw the doors, knocking them inwards and sending the sailor crashing towards the arena. He landed right in his own corner.

Worse, the time... his fight was starting in roughly 15 seconds. He had no time to find another weapon. He if ran he'd to explain to Yuki and Miranda where all that money went-. He'd just have to try and fight his foe bare handed. He smiled, remembering that Nikea didn't use a weapon and instead relied on her fists. How hard could it be to outbrawl a girl?
---

Luca Blight's arrival in the DL clinic had caused for everyone to call for Cristo. Not for healing but because everyone thought that Luca was a zombie coming to feast. An examination and a use of a Heallall spell (Which had made his arm sort of fuse back into place.) proved that he was alive.

Luca sat in the hospital room, covered in bandages and in intense pain. Ask for healing to lessen the pain? Haha, like he'd ask for a favor from those pigs. He'd heal on his own. The Great Luca wouldn't die to a mere flesh wound like this. Besides..


"You SPENT Yuki's money on GAMBLING on YOUR OWN FIGHTS?! How DARE YOU!!? AND YOU LOST HOW MUCH?! You BET my BAR as well, you... you... PATHETIC LOSER!"

The sounds of someone being slapped carried throughout the clinic.

Luca just smilied. Ah, besides, there was entertainment, and that -pig- had certainly earned this.

Nikea: 29
Alonso: 13


Alef (SF1) Alef vs Hahn Mahlay Hahn Mahlay (PS4)

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*Doctors may or may not be students practicing for the first time.
**To identify the body.
***Time off counts as vacation time.
--

..."And she STILL signed up for it."

Hahn counted his blessings that he was from a universe that took care of it's own as he got the win -and- the finder's fee for sending Alef over to the Shinra Cannon Fodder division. School was useful for something after all!

Alef: 13
Hahn Mahlay: 32


Duran (SD3) Duran vs Fu So Ya Fu So Ya (FF4)

DragonKnight Zero
One cast of Break and it was all over.

The match anyways. Duran's humiliation had just begun. It continues when Rena, Celine, and Precis conspire to use the frozen Duran as a dress-up doll.

When Duran came to, among other things, he found himself clothed in a girly dress and sporting a much more feminine hairstyle.

While the girls were responsible for his physical distress, the high pitched scream he let out was his own fault entirely. It attracted Donkey Kong, who proceeded to kidnap him.

Even worse, the rescue squad was delayed due to the need to repair the Cross-Dimensional Portal after Josh Kain had wanted to "take a look" at it. Donkey Kong, not being particularly bright, never caught on that the woman he'd kidnapped was actually a man. Poor Duran didn't even have a chance to change clothes.

It's uncertain how long it will take for Duran to complete therapy. The DL healers have a betting pool going.

Duran: 10
Fu So Ya: 45


Etna (Disgaea) Etna vs Brad Evans Brad Evans (WA2)

SageAcrin
There are many advantages to be weighed in this match.

Brad is a man with myriad skills(guns).

Etna has a spear. Or maybe an axe. While RPG swords win, axes and spears are up in the air.

Brad is a man with incredible stamina.

Etna has...incredible stamina while counting money or backstabbing people, but it's hard to translate to this.

Brad is a man with a frigging rail gun.

Etna has...Prinnies. While they explode, they're no rail gun.

But this is Etna. She'll work within these disadvantages!

---

A prinny solemnly faced Brad.

Brad, staring at the prinny for several minutes, finally informed him that the prinny's destination must be northwest of here.

The prinny nodded, and departed, leaving Brad the victor.

---

Pina coladas, sun, umbrellas, yes, this duellist was living the good life.

Didn't even have to fight!

Well, the prinny would be living the good life until Etna found him, anyways.

Brad gives good directions.

Etna: 14
Brad Evans: 41




Balbaroy (SF1) Balbaroy vs Gandar Gandar (VP1)

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Gandar takes his clue from Lezard. He, much like the glasses wearing Valkyrie stalker, joins late and wields powerful magics with a dubious boss form. He opts for such a form against Balbaroy, assuming the birdman from the world of Shining Force can't stand up to it's power. All that energy. All that magic, coursing through Gandar's veins. It's e nough magical power to make anyone shake in terror, let alone a single light.

Gandar's still a frail old man. There's nothing like a cure for the magical doomies than cutting your foe's guts out and letting him die screaming while trying to piece himself together.

Rather similar to how Claude handled Lezard, come to think of it.

Balbaroy: 26
Gandar: 15


Stallion (Suikos) Stallion vs Big Joe Big Joe (XG)

Sei
Both duelists came, saw, and immediately agreed to get the judges to change the type of competition that the two would partake in.

They had seen one another's thingie. Before such massiveness, only a Size Comparison contest would suffice.

And thus, with great delicacy, both fighters stood before each other, and whipped out their body part.

Joe was quite saddened when the tape measures were pulled out and their sizes announced. His chin had lost to Stallion's nose by mere millimeters.

With his heart heavy with disappointment, there was only one thing left to be done.

Have a hot, sweaty mud-wrestling match in speedos!

Oh come on! With names like Stallion and Big Joe, how could this not end in mindless fanservice?

Stallion: 44
Big Joe: 19


Edward Damcyan (FF4) Edward Damcyan vs Raja Raja (PS4)

DragonKnight Zero
Haven't played FF4 Advance so I'm going by the original release.

Sissy damage vs sissy damage. Oh wait, one cast of Blessing turns Edward's damage into tickles and Seals disables his singing. From then on, it's a long cane beating to a finish. Raja's high Mental stat makes it unlikely that he'll be afflicted with a status. Could it get any more pathetic?

Actually it does but I'll get to that in a moment. The sole judge was Garbie Celesta, selected as he/she was the only being available that could actually stay awake for the entire duel. The only spectators were Tellah and Rika.

After a seemingly endless cane beating (extended because of a lucky break where Edward managed to successfully confuse Raja and have Raja heal him before breaking free), Raja has an inspiration. After a cast of Rimit Raja took aim at the paralyzed Edward and clubbed him right in the manhood knocking him out.

No, it doesn't quite end there. Edward got up at the count of 9 and proceeded to Hide.

Outside of the arena and thus losing by ring-out. Tellah would have laughed loudly except he had fallen asleep before then. He was sorry to have missed Raja's final blow.

The ruling body voted not to disqualify Raja. He would have won eventually and they wanted the arena clear for future matches.

Edward Damcyan: 31
Raja: 32


Shiho (VP1) Shiho vs Erk Erk (FE7)

SageAcrin
Shiho.

Master healer.

Master bird tamer.

Surely these talents can be combined in a way that will defeat Erk!

Actually, she was able to, but "Talking Priscilla into stealing Florina's Pegasus and beating up Erk, by exploiting her understanding of bird-like creatures and healers." doesn't really count enough for the judges.

Well, it did for Bowser, but he's been trying to get minion-based combat legalized for ages. One out of four isn't enough, sadly.

Florina's still trying to talk Priscilla into giving her pegasus back. They'll probably go for joint custody in the end, though.

Shiho: 11
Erk: 58

Shadow May Cry
~Meeplelard


SageAcrin
Yuri's record:

Leveling Shanghai.

Destroying army contingents alone.

Killing a god.

Dante's record:

Slicing his way out of a whale demon.

Riding up a collapsing tower on a motorcycle.

Killing a god-like being.

Being a party to killing another god-like being.

(Hell, there's probably a third or fourth in there, I never did quite beat 4 or bother with 2, and you could make SMT3 arguments. But never mind that.)

Conclusion:

Two men.

Masters of disaster.

United in one simple battle.

The result?

---

"...man. I swear to god, you have to go through a lot to get a pizza here." Dante sighed, as he scooped up a piece of pepperoni pizza.

"Yeah, tell me about it." Yuri sighed.

"And it's pretty much like this every week for you?" "...every other week, every week, depends on how lucky I am." "Damn. I want your job." Dante shrugged, as he munched on pizza.

"So." Dante said, finishing his piece. "When's this Lenneth chick going to be by to recreate the planet?"

"Hell if I know." Yuri shrugged. "At least we got in Zuran before it blew, though. Next time, we need to fire the crystal out of the cannon when we're closer to the shuttl-wait a second, I'm starting to sound like Edge. If there's a next time for this, I'm just going to punch the person that suggests a plan like that instead."

"At least the shuttle had the stuff to make a pizza." Dante smiled. "I've had some real problems with managing to actually eat these." He finished, munching another piece. "And this is sure as hell the closest I'll ever get to not getting attacked during one, ev-"

"...why didn't anyone offer me a piece?" Demi said unhappily, as she walked into the room.

"...er." Dante sighed. "Well, two pieces out of a pizza is damned good." He finished, tossing the last couple of slices to the surprised android.

She wasn't surprised enough to not eat them, though.

Hey, androids can taste, even if they don't need to eat.

And so, the Duelling League was recreated.

Again.

Lenneth is demanding a pay-raise.


Yuri: 18
Dante: 10
Dhoulmagus: 6
All hell breaks loose: 21

Lezard Valeth
The catastrophe unleashed by Yuri's and Dante's action, that is, splitting the crystal is so great, it took nearly every single person in the DL to return things to normal.

No one is hurt apart from the DL's perverts but both Yuri and Dante now have to live in the DL's tunnel network to avoid detection.

Taishyr
It's Yuri and Dante. I hold no confidence that the end of the world will not result from their encounter.