Saga 2 Episode 58: A Bird, A Plant, and A Snake.

## Participants

Connor RyojiSylWashiHeba
I

[3/20/2016 8:44:48 PM] Connor Ryoji: The hustle and bustle of the district was rather busy as it ususally always is. On this particular day, Connor himself would’ve literally just left from the Tasanagi Dojo. Keyth had asked him to bring back some supplies, since he got kicked out again and Yumi was refusing to feed him, Connor needed to do SOMETHING for nourishment. As such, Connor would’ve been making his way downtown, walking fast, faces past,and he’s homebound. He had two bags of groceries in his hand, and because Yumi…kept the car he had no choice but to walk. “Fucking women man, they think they own EVERYTHING. I mean seriously. You think just cause you tend to my needs, raise my kids, suck my dick, and feed me I’m supposed to just go with you to see a stupid movie? Fuck outta here. That  is MY house. I run shit here. She just live here!” That’s when the ghostly appearerence of Washi made it’s way to walk besdie Connor. Washi would’ve been wearing his signature red trench coat, with spiked red hair, and black leather bandings on his arms, down to his hands. He wore matching boots, and on the edge of his nose were a pair of circular orange sunglasses. He replied to Connor’s obvious selfish rant.

“Come now Connor. It’s exactly those reasons specifically why you should go see this movie with her. It’s only 1 hour and 30 minutes of your life.” “Yeah but that’s 1 hour and 30 minutes I could be doing something else. Like training or something. The tournament to be the Kotei is still coming up soon and I need to be ready. Instead I’ve been kicked oiut of my own sacnturary and forced to shop for an old man.” Washi would’ve shrugged. “I’m just saying it could be worse. It’s not as if you didn’t bring this upon yourself. Still even I must agree with the tournament being so close it would be bes to make sure you’ve got your skills in order. Your proression with the black wind has improved b-“ Washi would’ve stopped walking in his tracks, as the gleam from the sun passed over his sunglasses, in that way every anime character does when they have glasses. Connor stopped as well and people passed by but they only gave Connor odd looks. See no one can see an Oni’s spirit UNLESS you are an Onihoruda. Connor ususally speaks out loud to Washi and while this maks him seem insane, he’d proceed to punch anyone who said it to his face.

“One of my siblings is very close by….hm.” “Oh another one? Is it Saru again? That was a good fight, I wonder if he’ll be up for a rematch.” “No no no…out of all my siblings I was brain, which intertwined with my senses. Best nose right below Okami. No this one is a feeling of a peaceful serene forest…home to a giant snake. My only sister Heba is near…but whoever she is dwelling inside of seems to be uneasy.” Connor crossed the street still talking to his partner in crime. “Uneasy?” “He or she seems to be struggling for control of the vessel. This could be an issue we could avoid or assist in.” Connor thought about it for a moment. “Well I do want to fight your other siblings…but not when their like that. Would you care enough to help Heba?” Washi remained silent for a moment. “It was her who revealed my plans about the years of old…her…along with my other siblings are very much aware I had plans to kill them at one point. The only one who’s leanred to look past It is Okami. Saru will never forgive me but I can assume he will respect me at least now. “ “Well I’m gonna fix the family. Come on let’s go hear em out.”

Connor would’ve followed the sense he was getting and as he did he came across a woman leaning agiainst the wall…she looked like she was in pain. Even with this however Connor recognized her immediately. “Syl????” Connor furrowed his brow and pointed. “YOU’RE an Onihoruda? YOU’RE Heba? Where the hell was this when I was defending your shop from Danchou!” Washi would’ve stayed manifested beside Connor. His hands in his red trench coat pockets, as he looked at his sister. “Show your form Heba. I can see you and so can the boy. Stop being stubborn and tormenting this child, you and I both know there are other methods to this process that don’t involve mentally tourturing the girl.” Washi almost had a commanding tone, one he knew Heba didn’t take well to. They were in public, but depending on her response would decide weather this conversation was for the better or worse.

[3/20/2016 10:14:11 PM] Poe-Tay-Toe: “Syl????” She looked up and blinked a few times and looked up at the exact person she was looking for. Smiling softly she pushed herself up and nodded "I was actually looking for you..." she said. “YOU’RE an Onihoruda? YOU’RE Heba? Where the hell was this when I was defending your shop from Danchou!” Syl nodded as she crossed her arm under her breasts. "Actually about that...I died." She said. sighing before contiuing. "I was shot to death and Heba resurected me, and here I am." She said as Heba began flipping out in Syl's mind. "LEAVE THEM. WE DONT NEED HIS HELP." She yelled causing Syl to grab her head and grit her teeth. "HE WILL KILL YOU LIKE HE TRIED KILLING ME." She screamed as Syl looked back up Heba was going to yell again as Washi spoke in a domineering tone to Heba “Show your form Heba. I can see you and so can the boy. Stop being stubborn and tormenting this child, you and I both know there are other methods to this process that don’t involve mentally tourturing the girl.” Heba flinched and did indeed materialize behind Syl, she'd put on this fake soft smile as she looked at Connor and Washi. "Hello brother." She said sweetly. Her red eyes flashing at them both as Syl stood up.

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Syl looked at Connor and Washi and put her hand on her arms and gripped it tightly. She went silent as Heba silently regarded both Washi and Connor and Syl knew she wasnt happy. "Heba...don't do anything stupid...we are out on a street full of people..." Syl inwardly said to Heba who went back into Syl's mind. \*"Im NOT talking to him. She said as her image faded and she returned to Syl's  mind. Syl sighed and looked at Connor. "Me and Heba don't see eye to eye on alot..and she attempts to take ver when she feels I am not doing the 'best' for both of us." Syl explained. Taking a breath she continued on. "So I was looking for you, once me and Heba uhm...bonded...I sensed few others with a double presnse, and you were one of them." Syl finished and looked at the floor. "Now Im asking you for your help.."

[3/21/2016 12:55:36 PM] Cho Kiriyu: "Hello brother." Washi bowed his head lighty to her. “Sister.” After Syl seemingly regained her composure, Connor tilted his head at her with narrowed eyes.  Connor watched the two closely and one could see his facial features slowly changing into one of…disgust. "Me and Heba don't see eye to eye on alot..and she attempts to take ver when she feels I am not doing the 'best' for both of us." Connor nodded showing attention. “ So I was looking for you, once me and Heba uhm...bonded...I sensed few others with a double presence, and you were one of them…Now Im asking you for your help.." Connor scoffed. “Yeah no shit. Your acting like a lil bitch.” Connor wrinkled his nose before sniffing the air a few times. “Mhm. I can smell it on you. Your scared of lil old hag lady aint ya. It’s okay if you are, this whole Oni thing can be a bit intimidating especially if you’re still super new to it. You have to be strong at heart and mind, to overcome them. So since you needed me anyway, I’m gonna whip you and that overgrown lizard into shape. Here that Heba? You don’t have to talk to Washi, but you can bet your non existant ass you’re gonna answer to me by the time the day is over with.” Connor gave Syl a stern stare, one of malice and borderline hatered…but she’d be able to feel it. It wasn’t her in general getting this look but the Oni inside of her. “I don’t like bullies. In just two easy steps, I’ll put these bags down and rip you out of that girl. Come on Syl, you’re staying with me in the dojo for a while. Don’t bother packing, you won’t need clothes where we’re going.”

The way Connor ended tha sentence woud’ve arguably raised some questions, and if they did, he’d ignore them until they returned to the dojo. Washi would’ve turned his head as Connor began to walk in the direction he’d intended to before, which was heading twoads the dojo to begin with. Washi then turned back to look at Heba and as he did he’d place a finger to the middle of his glasses before speaking. “Miss Syl, if I may. I think it’s best we make our way on. Connor is very…abrupt. But he does mean well.” Washi wanted to talk to Heba. Maybe even reach out and appoligize for his actions against her in the past…but he simply vanished, fading back into Connor’s body.

Had Syl followed Connor, the entire trip would’ve been silent. Him opting to keep his eyes and head focused ahead of him rather than behind him. He didn’t say a word to her, it was clear Heba’s behavior had irritated him. Had she asked him why he might inquire with a shrug but he wouldn’t outright answer. As they made their way back, after what seemed like HOURS of walking, they’d arrive at Tasanagi Dojo.

The Structure of the Dojo takes up about 35% of the beach despite alot of it being vacant space. With 300 Housing rooms within the Dojo area for sleeping, The majority of the rooms consist of training equipment and weaponry. And due to Keyths numerous amount of enemies he keeps an extremely high tech defense system based around the internal interface of the building. With an AI Efficient Gun patrolling system. It locks down on enemies and shoots them down from any area within the Dojo. Not to mention the 3 Cyborg soldiers whom are always on standby for intruders. Behind the Dojo is a massive beach; on the right side of the Dojo is a mountain, and valley path that leads back into Kasaihana city. With a waterfall/stream that pours down from mountain tops and down into the sea.

Connor would’ve finally spoken. “Welcome to Tasanagi Dojo. If this place doesn’t beat the fear right out of you, you’ll probably die.” Connor would’ve made his way inside of the dojo setting the grocery bags down on the floor. “The guy who owns this place is pretty tough. He’s a lot bigger and meaner than myself so don’t try anything funny alright? There are some martial arts gi’s and gears in that closet over there.” Connor pointed across the giant tatami mat floored room. “Once you’re geared up come back here and we’ll start asap.”

Connor would’ve given Syl the time to go and change. Had she done this and reappeared to stand in front of him, Connor would’ve also been dressed differently, wearing what looked like Hakama pants, with no shoes, and ropes tied around his fist up to his forearm. Washi would’ve appeared beside him in his ethereal form and Connor would’ve folded his arms. His scowl going away and turning his expression into more of a bored one.

“Tell me what you know about Heba. About your…”death” and why she chose you. Contrary to what she might believe, these guys pick who they pick for a reason.”

II
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[3/21/2016 8:36:07 PM] Poe-Tay-Toe: “Yeah no shit. Your acting like a lil bitch.” Syl was about to insult him back but he began talking before she could. “Mhm. I can smell it on you. Your scared of lil old hag lady aint ya. It’s okay if you are, this whole Oni thing can be a bit intimidating especially if you’re still super new to it. You have to be strong at heart and mind, to overcome them. So since you needed me anyway, I’m gonna whip you and that overgrown lizard into shape. Here that Heba? You don’t have to talk to Washi, but you can bet your non existant ass you’re gonna answer to me by the time the day is over with.” "He's not going to do anything Syl, walk away." Heba urged, but she didn't dare do anything in Washi's prense, espcially since is vessel is so volitile. As Connor glared at Syl she shrunk back a bit and reached up to rub the back of her neck. However Heba was jsut getting angrier and angrier. Syl nodded and as Connor told her to come with her she ran after him hesitantly. Althought she did open her mouth at ask. "Why dont I need clothes...?" She asked highly confused.

"Stop ignoring me!" She said as she followed him along Syl was getting upset at his lack of explaining aything to her, granted she didn't explain much to him when he sought her out. So eventually she stopped asking and just followed. “Miss Syl, if I may. I think it’s best we make our way on. Connor is very…abrupt. But he does mean well.” Syl sighed and fell back a few steps and glanced at Washi. "I can see." As the walk streched longer and longer Heba had gone oddly silent. "Heba?" Syl inwardly asked. She got no answer. Wierd.

As they arrived at the Dojo Syl took in the sheer size of it, as Connor mentioned somehting about beating fear out of her Syl looked at him. "I dont fear anything." She said. As Connor pointed to a room he had previously changed into a Gi. Syl nodded as she went into the room and began undressing, looking for a bit to discard her clothes, finding none she just folded them neatly and left them on a chair to change back into later. As she stood thet in her underwar and bra Heba fially materalized next to her and glared at her with a sten expression.

"You're being too rash Syl." She said to Syl and Syl shook her head and bit her lip. "I know what Im doing Heba, you cant just take over when you feel like it this is MY body." Syl said. Heba's snake like body coiled around Syl as she reared up, wrapping her arms around Syl she hissed in her. "I know what's good for the both of us." She hissed before Syl shook herself from the snakes grasp and looked at her, "Then do this with me." She said finally. Heba rolled her eyes and said. "This isnt good for us." Syl ignored her and continued to pull on the Gi and finally turned and dismissed Heba as the Oni returned to her body. As she walked back out to Connor she rubbed the back of her neck and looked at him. "Now...you wanted to know about my death...?"

Syl sat down and motioned for Connor to sit with her as she explained about how she'd went to buy food and got involved in a shootout and was killed by a flurry of bullets, and was brought back to share a body with Heba due to her having Gaia's essense within her.

[3/22/2016 12:15:02 AM] Cho Kiriyu: Connor heeded her words and listened to the story of how she was gunned down and how Heba took her vessel unto her own, and ever since then they’d been feuding. Connor, who’d been sitting in front of her criss cross apple sauce style, with both palms of his hands planted firmly on his knees nodded and listened. After she was done he’d furrow his brow. “Hm. So you’re not scared after all. But you still a bitch.” Connor shrugged. “I say this because if you weren’t half the punk ass I’m calling you out to be, you can’t deny that you’d have had that retarted gecko under control, and you wouldn’t have to rely on my bum ass to help you. Now would you Syl.” For all intents and purposes, for as shitty of a deduction as that was, it was quite accurate. Washi standing beside Connor would’ve cleared his throat. “I think what he means to say is that, even though you may have THOUGHT you’ve been handling the problem properly, you haven’t been trained in the proper methods to do it. This isn’t your fault. All of us know the procedures to unlock our true abilities. Isn’t that right Heba.” Washi questioned. Wether or not she commented, Wash would continue. “I don’t have to go through the basics I’m sure. By now you should now that an Onihoruda is a body specifically designed to contain our kind. However what most people forget is that there is a difference between an Oni and an Onihoruda. An Oni is the offspring of a demon, while an Onihourda is the human who can hold the demon and harness its power for itself.” Connor intertwined with his own two cents. “Fact of the matter is, out of the five of us, there are 3 Onihorudas…and two Onis. The first one being Kin Tasanagi. The Second being myself. This is because we have completed the process that results from either the perfect bond, or utter domination of the Oni through sheer force of will.” Connor pointed to the portrait of Keyth on the wall behind syl. “That man, Keyth Tasanagi was the first to become the physical embodiment of an Oni. In a sense He IS the body of Onigami Okami in the flesh. That’s why while he has the stench of an Oni, he doesn’t have one inside of him. He IS one. That’s where we’re going to get you to. “ Connor would’ve pointed at syl and given her a stern tone.

“Over the course of the next few days, the only one left in that body will either be you or her. Which one wins that battle will have nothing to do with me. So I won’t feel bad if you like die or some shit. Just means you suck ass. Snake ass. Which I don’t even think is a thing.”

“Very dramatic Connor. “ Washi sarcastically clapped for him and Connor narrowed his eyes at Washi. “Fuck outta here. Look while it doesn’t seem like it, me and ol Washi here actually became the best of buds. I got lucky, and the process you usually go through with this Oni stuff got loopholed because he decided an alliance would work better than a consumption. I wouldn’t trade Washi for the world.” Connor shifted his position, leaning back on one arm, and letting one leg sit up, his knee resting to his chest, and his other one still on the floor. “Buuuuuut. You have three choices here.” He held up three fingers.

“The first.” Washi took off his sunglasses, folding them up neatly and stuffing them into his jacket pocket. “Is called “the perfect bond.” When you Bond with your Oni completely the limits are endless. Full control over the beast within allows the user full access to the Oni's power where they work as a team that's almost unstoppable. Traits however from the Oni may show within the Mortal after awhile though. This is what me and Connor have. While he’ll never show you outright, he is able to manifest feathers and a beak.” Connor glared to the side, puffing his cheeks and grumbling. “Aint no body tell you to go putting that out there. I mean Eden has a fucking monkey and he still looks cool. Me? Noooo I got a fucking bird griffin thing.” Washi’s right eye twitched as he grunted and pinched the bridge of his nose.

“The Second.” He decided to continue. “Is called Consumption. Depending on what you choose Syl, this would be your go to. Once a Human absorbs the Oni within they take on the full blown Oni's appearance after some time physically just like when they bond with it. The Only difference is, that there's a power difference. When you bond with your Oni you grow stronger, but when you consume it your power become that over anything Humanity can fathom. Like Keyth, Once you have consumed the Oni. You are NO LONGER an Onihourda but a full blown Oni at this point. Just so it doesn’t seem skewed, Connor DID indeed consume me during the sector games…but well. Let’s just say I got a second chance to exist as what I am. Through means, I hope to never endure again.” Connor nodded. Washi grew quiet for a moment clearing his throat. “Go ahead Washi. Tell her the third one.” Washi looked to Connor and nodded before he stuffed his hands into his trench coat pockets.

“The third one is indeed what my sister is hellbent on doing to you miss Syl. It is called “Possession. If You are taken over by the Oni, then just like the traits before in the perfect bond explanation you become more like the Oni... and just like the other one your power increases.” Washi paused. “However at the sake of your humanity dying, your body belongs to the Oni.” Connor stood up finishing Washi’s sentence. “ Weather that be malicious, a trickster, a feral beast, a lustful sexual nympho, whatever. The characteristics of the Oni become all that you are. I saw you there in your weakened state. You won’t admit it but every day she’s been eating at you hasn’t she. I’m only stressing this because contrary to popular belief amongst those who know me, yourself included, I DO give a damn. This Oni thing makes us family in a sense so I look out for my own. Understand the choices Syl. Before we go any further you and Heba need to decide where each of you will stand. Will you both choose to co-exist and work together as a team to bond?” Connor put his hands on his hips, lowering his head to the ground. “Or will you both take opposing sides? I don’t even know Heba but I know with her nature she’ll stop at nothing to get ride of the side she deems as weaker. It’ll either be you or her by the end of this point. You died once before and you got a second chance. If you die this time, you don’t get an afterlife. You become stuck in your own personal hell, watching someone else live your life. So Syl. Heba. What’s it going to be?”

Connor and Washi standing side by side would’ve looked at Syl with serious looks, very serious in fact. The weight of the situation should’ve hit her by now, as her very existence could cease should she fail. Her and Heba must decide which route the other wishes to take before the training continues.

[3/22/2016 12:41:18 AM] Poe-Tay-Toe: Syl listened as Connor and Washi explained to her what was going to happen, or what may happen. Syl kept quiet throught out the explantion. She nodded quietly and as they made it to the part about Heba attempting to take over Syl's mind and body. Syl listened with a grave face as she looked at Connor. “Will you both take opposing sides? I don’t even know Heba but I know with her nature she’ll stop at nothing to get ride of the side she deems as weaker. It’ll either be you or her by the end of this point. You died once before and you got a second chance. If you die this time, you don’t get an afterlife. You become stuck in your own personal hell, watching someone else live your life. So Syl. Heba. What’s it going to be?” Syl looked at her hand and clenched it into a fist, and closed her eyes.

"Heba, listen to me. I do not want you to devour me. Nor do I want to devour you."

"That was never my intention. Merely to make you stronger." Heba replied, highly upset.

\_"It dosent matter at this point, I will NOT loose myself to ANYONE again. Even if I have to devour you. You forget how feral I used to be." Syl said, and Heba flinched as the darker side of Syl's mind began invading her, the dark cannibalistic being that was locked up in the alsyum.  Heba gasped and nodded as she appeared behind Syl, as Syl re-opened her eyes and looked at Washi and Connor. "We are ready. We are going to bond."   "-and if that dosent happen I WILL devour you." Syl added with a hint of malice. She nodded at Connor and Washi. "Let's go."

## III

[3/22/2016 3:51:44 AM] Cho Kiriyu: "We are ready. We are going to bond. Let's go." “Wise decision you’re making Syl.” Connor would’ve commented on her choice and as he did he’d begin popping his neck from side to side, using his right hand to wave it back and forth signaling Syl to step back. “The first step to control is knowing your weaknesses. I saw what you did in the GMAFS. Impressive you’ve got a killers intent and that’s gonna get you far especially with both of you combined. So that being said we’re going to have a combat test. Today I’m going to find out which of you has more adept control on the battle field. This is a training exorcise. So we’re going to start with your fist.” Connor would’ve spread his legs shoulder width apart and began bobbing his head from side to side lightly. As he did washi would further explain the exorcise. “The goal is to, again, see which one of you plays a bigger role in the area of combat. We’ll be able to know Syl’s attacks from Hebas. If their not in sync, it’ll be obvious. Mostly because when Syl will want to go right, Heba may find left a better suit. Remember there are TWO of you. In ONE body. This seems hard but you pick up on it after a while.” Connor punched the air a few times before rotating his shoulders. “I’m coming at you with everything I’ve got. You’re an Onihoruda now but by the end of this exorcise I’m gonna make a man out of you.” Connor would’ve narrowed his eyes at her, his red hues shimmering for a second before he took slow, scooted approaches towards her. His bodily posture low, slightly lower than hers. His hands by both sides of his face as he stopped when he was about 5 feet away from her.

There’d be no warning signal, as Connor would’ve immediately started the fight off! Connor would rush in, drawing his right fist back, and throwing 6 hook punches, alternating form right, left, right, left, right, left, all aimed at the face of the opponent, each punch containing enough force to crack the skull/jaw in multiple places, and thrown with the speed of a bullet, followed by 3 sidekicks, drawing the right/left leg in each kick, making it difficult for the leg to grabbed on its launch, and aim the kicks at the abdomen, solar plexus and sternum of his opponent, followed by a jumping spinning heel kick, in a clan 360 motion, aiming to hit the opponent dead in the jawline, and knock the spit from their mouths, simultaneously spraining their neck, and sending their body cartwheeling 7 feet away.

Alright here’s the hand to hand tip here: The key to good hand to hand fighting is all about doing the most damage with the simplest of movements. I know Syl has her martial arts on her page, and it works for you seeing as how it’s something you made. Now comes applying it where it should be applied properly. Don’t make your movements to fancy, or erradic, people like myself can exploit that easy. So I want you to counter this combination attempt with the most simplist movement you can manage.
[3/22/2016 3:09:20 PM] Poe-Tay-Toe: As Connor rocketed over to her she'd only barely be able to keep up with him,  as his right arm cocked back to probably punch her in the face she ducked into the punch pitching herself forward so she'd duck under his inital right hook. As she quickly  attempted to step under his arm she moved to put herself behind him. This was Syl's Rose Shadowing, a basic skill used primarily as a training exercise which teaches Syl to stay in their target's blind spot. The only practical applications it has in in actual combat is to dodge attacks. Syl uses gases and sometimes vines to confuse and disorient her opponent so remain close in their personal space, but also hidden or out of thier reach. Using this technique Syl reads the 'ground' her opponent is standing on and can can to an extent predict where they are going to go, by how they shift their weight on the ground.

Manuvering her feet across the ground Syl slid behind  Connor and dropped to her knees and kicked her leg out trying to slam her leg into the back of Connors knees. If this connected his knees would buckle causing him to fall to his knees. If he fell Syl would slide to his left side and attempt to land a brutal kick to the side of his chest. The kick was fueled by Syl's chi, causing it to be more devasating, and if this hit he'd be sent flying, also possibly breaking a some of the ribs on that side of his chest. As he flew she'd follow his body through the air and position herself behind him. As he approached she'd swing her leg up into the air and slam it down just about the middle of his body at the waist, slamming him into the floor onto  his back, once again possibly breaking bones, or dazing him. She'd jump back a few feet to distance herself from him again, keeping her eyes on him.

[3/22/2016 8:31:16 PM] Cho Kiriyu: Connor would watch as he’d come in and attempt to throw  his punch…however it would’ve been quickly averted, as Syls’ body motioned to duck beneath his punch and move to the left of him. Connor had only caught this quick moment due to his experience fighting quicker opponents and swift moving enemies. As she motioned her self to attempt to move into his blind spot, Connor would’ve turned his head to the left, along with his upper body, and using the balls of his heels, he’d make a very smoot transition, shifting his body’s position from where it was facing to now facing Syl, seeing her right as she’d attempt to drop to her knees and kick Connor’s leg from under him! Connor would’ve rather than dodging the kick and breaking distance from her , Connor would’ve opted for a different route. Using his Wing Chun training as a prime example, he’d simply buckle his legs inwards, allowing the bends of his knees to be facing outwards slightly , while his feet took a Pidgeon toed like posture: the toes being pointed in towards one another.

This stance solidifies positioning and will stabilize the users position by giving them more girp and tighter pull to the ground below them. As such when Syl’s kick connected with his the back of his knee, the bend of his leg absorbed the majority of the impact, stiffening Connor’s leg, and making sure he didn’t move from that spot he’d chosen to stay steady in. Connor’s leg would’ve had a massive ache in it’s area though. That hit had some malice in it, and Connor could tell  one of them…weather it be Syl or Heba was trying to do him in.  Connor would’ve retorted, as he second her leg connected and he didn’t move, Connor would’ve taken the innitiavie to, push his left foot backwards, scooting it along the ground, while his other right foot would’ve been lifted into the air slightly, to complement this, simultanoiusly, Connor’s right arm would’ve cocked back and his left one would’ve been extended forward slightly. All of these actions only took at least a quarter of a second before Connor would’ve used her vulnerable posture after having an attack blocked to toss a right handed superman punch right to the bridge of her nose! The momentum from the punch built by Connor’s muscle movement would’ve had enough “umph” in it to send the back of Syl’s head flying into the tatami mat! As her head hit the ground, while it might not do much to someone of her caliber, it would hurt and tingle for a bit, thus allowing Connor to reassume the stance he’d taken at the start of this fight. She wouldn’t be much more than 5 feet away from him after the punch and she may have gotten up from it rather quickly. Alas if this counter didn’t for some reason work even with timing, Connor would adjust to whatever he may find himself in. had this worked though, he’d speak. “More. Fight me like you’re trying to kill me, so I can see which one of you is the killer.”

[3/23/2016 9:53:40 PM] Poe-Tay-Toe: As he buckled his legs  inwards seconds before her leg made a connection with the back of his knees causing him to not fall onto his knees. Syl grit her teeth, her follow up wasnt happening. As Connor slid around to face her Syl was still on the ground from attempting to kick his legs out from under him. As she was corouched down when he finished turning to face her she didnt have enough time to move out of the way of his punch. So as the punch came she leaned backwards, putting her arms behind her she continued to lean backward until his punch just barely missed her face. She was now akwardly under his arm again, quickly uncoiling her legs from her 'squatting' position she pushed her legs upwards and wrapped them around his arm, with her knees crossed at his elbow and her ankles crossed at his shoulder.

Once he was in the hold she'd push herself up so that she was sitting on his arm basically. Pulling her arm back she'd attempt to punch him in the jaw, if it hit she'd unwrap her legs from his arm and hop to the floor, the punch itself was just enough strenght to send him staggering a few steps. As he staggered backwards Syl used that time do back up a few paces to give her some space between them.

[3/23/2016 10:42:35 PM] Cho Kiriyu: Connor thought his punch would go through without so much as a hinge…until he saw the true potential of her reaction time and it even made him raise his brows and nod his head in appreciation. There was nothing better than a fighter with good timing. It made the challenge that much better. As she leaned back, she began to shoot her legs up, wrapping them around his arm, with her knees at his elbow and her ankles at his shoulder. Connor narrowed his eyes as his martial mind raced. Was this a submission attempt or counter! He got his answer when she basically sat up on his arm and reared her hand back for a punch. In doing this Connor only smirked, as he saw the opportunity he’d been looking for.

When she threw the punch, Connor would’ve used his key head movement to lean his head to the opposite side of the direction of the punch she threw. Rather that wildly dodge, he simply remained calm and let her arm pass by his face but with  A TWIST. The moment her arm did pass his face, Connor’s free hand would’ve reached up to take grip of her wrist, a crushing force enacted on it, that caused a rather loud “CRACK” to come from her wrist, as Connor’s hand locked it in place. At the same time, when she attempted to unwrap her legs, Connor’s once deadlocked arm would’ve simply twitched and took hold of the fabric of her karate gi, grabbing her clothing by the waist line, and in what seemed like only a flash of memory, Connor would’ve literally deadlifted syl as easy as picking up a piece of paper only to drop her body back down onto the ground in a power bomb like fashion!

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Syl would’ve been lifted and slammed in such a quick time motion that happened directly after Connor dodged her punch. Adding to the fact that there was absolutely no distance between them and Connor’s overpowering grip on her light frame, this counter attempt would be damn near perfect. The result would’ve been Syl slammed on the back of her head and neck, causing a grueling amount of whiplash to the girl, nearly snapping her neck out of place. A wind would’ve erupted from the tatami mats, making them all jump in place truly showing how hard he’d slammed her, even so much as causing her to have the hiccups and make breathing that much more difficult.

However his actions didn’t stop, you never stop in a fight. The very second her back collided with eh ground the shock would’ve sent her body numb, buckling her legs to be more loose, allowing Connor to shoot up and through the between of her legs to mount atop of her, placing both of his knees in attempt, on the tops of her shoulders. If successful, Connor would’ve started raining down punch after punch unto Syl’s face, punching at her so hard, it was almost as if he was trying to send his fist straight through her skull! Connor would throw a repeated set of right and left hey makers, each coming quicker than the next, and if one should hit weather or not it made her bleed immediately, it would damage and redden/black her face on contact, making the whiplash effect that much worse. Until interrupted, Connor would continue to engage in these punches until she quit or countered.

Alright now we’re in my comfort zone: Ground game. A lot of rp fighters have NO and I mean absolutely NO knowledge of ground combat or MMA tactics so this is very effective to learn in terms of using and countering it. I want you take your time and figure out which limbs you can and can’t use, finding the most effective way to get out of this position. WARNING: the tricky part of ground combat is that every thing you do is either one step forward or two steps back. You make a wrong move or leave something un accounted for, it will get taken advantage of. If you need help lemme know.

[3/24/2016 1:00:33 AM] Poe-Tay-Toe:  Syl's eyes widened as his he jsut moved his head and she completely missed her punch. As he grabbed her wist with the arm Syl had neglected to immoblize, and he grabbed with such force that a loud crack, Syl recoiled and attempted to pull her wrist out of the vice grip no avail. He grabbed her Gi by the waist line and lifted her into the air, "Shit..." she said as she felt herself falling. The impact from her back and head hitting the mats was devastaing, she gasped as the air was knocked out of her. Gasping she clamped her eyes shut as Connor planted himself between her legs and began raining punches down on her face. She put her hands up to guard her face it was all she could do to attempt to catch her breath and think of a way out of his, but she couldnt between the heavy blows to her head.

Syl suddenly realized that he hadn't pinned her legs, how ever they were still a bit off from her being slammed into the mat. She kicked her legs up and wrapped them around his waist, hooking her ankles together in the front, attempting to fling him off of her, sending him flying a few feet away from her into a wall. Pushing herself up she'd put her hands on her knees, her face bloodied. Looking at him she'd rub the blood away from her lips and look up at him before she pushed herself up in her toes and began slowly sliding to be on his side.

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[3/26/2016 1:46:22 PM] Cho Kiriyu: Connor would’ve been throwing blow after blow, seeing her hands guarding her face however that didn’t stop him in the slightest from raining down fist after fist upon her frame. He wouldn’t stop until he’d felt her legs shoot up to wrap around his waist. Connor being in mid punch as this action took place he’d narrow one of his eyes at her and raise the other one in a sick questioning looking face. “Oh word?” When Connor felt her legs hook in front of him he’d feel the force she was attempting to enact! His body began to soar backwards as she pushed with her back throwing force. HOWEVER what she may not have foreseen was Connor’s innate mastery of ground based combat. While this attempt would’ve worked on anyone else, Connor wasn’t going to let this position go. As such when he felt himself being lifted from between her legs, his arms shot down! Tucking each of her thighs underneath his arms, and hooking them in the crevasse of his elbow. Simultaneously using his now standing position thanks to her flipping force to use the soles of his feet to prevent his being tossed out! He now had both her legs hooked in the grip of his arms with a sinister smile. In only the same amount of time it took for him to slam her before, he grunted, and as he did Connor would’ve lowered his body down, by leaning backwards, at the same time lifting syl’s feather weight frame, which resulted in an overhead inverted double leg take down!

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Had this counter made it’s mark, Syl would’ve then been slammed FACE first into the tatami mats! The maneuver happening in such a quick succession its as if she never even made the attempt to throw him in the first place! The hurt neck injury form earlier would’ve been hurting EVEN MORE now, adding to that the effects she felt earlier would’ve returned once again but twice as worse. Thus resulting in placing that area in a red zone. Should Connor make another successful attempt to her neck it may very well snap. The moment the counter slam connected and her face hit the ground, Connor would’ve maneuvered his body along the floor, turning from under her, and now placing himself on her backside! His right arm in attempt to hook underneath her neck, only to grasp his right wrist with his left arm, in a chokehold known as the sleeper hold. If this attempt was successful Connor would’ve begun pressing his muscled forearm up against Syl’s windpipe! His pelvis resting on her lower back to pin her diaphragm to the mat, while he himself lifted her upper body up slightly, hindering her breathing even further. Had she not taken action in some manor, Connor would’ve held the choke until she passed out or he felt her windpipe collapsing in his grip.  Of course if she avoided the choke, Connor would’ve still attempted to take her backside and begin raining a vast amount of punches towards the back of her skull as a secondary option, each punch as hard as the previous ones.

Here’s an example of what I like to call “A dick move.” Some people like Pallas when agitated , jay, or even myself will often counter-counter attempts in such a way that takes away from the original plan. Especially in ground game. This is the trickiest part because even attempts to make distance can fail if your opponent is skilled enough to know how the body works, and how to maneuver their rpc to keep you right where they want you. You can’t give up though. Even in this position weather you take the choke or avoid it, you have to be very crafty AND specific as to how you plot out a counter. Hint: if you see that your ground game opponent refuses to give you distance, use your closeness to your advantage. Your opponent cannot dodge anything viably when this close to you right? Think about it.

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[3/26/2016 5:08:18 PM] Poe-Tay-Toe: "Oh word?" was all she head before she realized too late that she fucked up. As he allowed her to toss him back he hooked her legs in his arms and swung her over him and began to fling her face and chest first into the ground. However as she flew Syl closed ehr eyes and Heba pushed herself forward with the intent to not allow anymore damagame to Syl's head and neck. She pushed her arms out and as she connected with the floor most she landed hands first, giving her the momentum to not only to avert her face from making contact with the mats but pull her self into a handstand, pulling Connor's body with her. She didnt stop with the handstand, keeping her legs locked around him she pulled her legs over forcing her body into a bridge. As she did this Connors body would've been pulled along with her legs which means he would've been slammed head first into the mats. With his arms now still suck in the crook of her knees Syl pulled herself up and sat on his back, crushing his elbows between her thighs and calves. Quickly grabbing his ankles, and hooking his knees into her own elbows so he didnt kick her in the face, she'd begin to lean backwards pulling his legs back with her, she'd keep going until the top of her head was next to his head. In this postion his upper body was pinned to the floor and his lower body and legs were being pulled towards his head.

Syl would've slowly began to tug and jerk her movements to make this as painful as possible. If Syl was allowed to continue this hold it would've eventually caused him to be folded in half, backwards. Her head and neck throbbing she grit her teeth and kept pulling, keeping him throughtly locked under her. Attempting simutanioly to crush his elbows and break his back, becuase this hold could potentially break Connors spine he'd begin to feel the effects if he didnt break this hold. Apart from loud snapping noises he'd feel pain and tingling in his neck, then intense neck pain. All stemming from the disks in his spine breaking and moving out of place. Not breaking this hold could result in Connor becoming paralyzed.

[3/26/2016 7:07:03 PM] Cho Kiriyu: Connor would’ve watched as his attempt to completely slam her yet again, demonstrating a very great genius in the combat field. Syl was quickly adapting, arguably putting up a better fight than she might have before she previously stepped into these walls at any other time. Connor watched as she caught herself and rather than slamming him again, she lifted her body up, basically planking the man in the air, and Connor would’ve held on to her thighs, going along for the ride. He wanted to see just what she thought she’d be capable of at this point, and that’s when the switch up came! She’d slammed him onto his face and Connor would’ve taken it! Frowning with the corner of his mouth and spitting out Tatami mat hey through the corner of  his mouth. “What is this a gymnastics class?” Connor spoke while his face was against the mat. In the next serious of events, Syl had repositioned herself: her ass on his lower back, his legs tucked underneath her arms this time AND  his arms tucked between the backs of her thighs and her calves. Connor’s right eye lowered and twitched, essentially showing his discomfort as she proceeded to bend herself back, thus bending Connor’s body like a pretzel! Connor’s feet now near the top of his head, and her head literally right beside her own!

Connor let out a long breath, and as he did his breathing pattern would’ve changed a tad bit. While he was being bent like a pretzel, it only bothered him so much. More so the breathing itself, rather than the positioning as his old Sensei Toushin would put him through similar stretching exercises that forced him to expand and contract his elasticity. That being said Connor would’ve tightened his muscles and raised his internal organs up an inch or two, in order for his diaphragm to continue functioning allowing him to breathe naturally in this position. “Not bad Syl.” He grunted. “You’re pretty good…but that’s about the only praise I’m giving ya here…cause you haven’t shown me. Everything.” Connor squinted for a moment before Syl would’ve begun to feel something odd going on with Connor’s arms. Connor’s arms while being trapped between her back thigh and calf muscle, while solid, these specific parts of her legs are still rather malleable, meaning they’re squishy and can conform to pressure easier than a bending limb like say the forearm and the bicep. Taking in one giant breathe Connor would’ve flexed his muscles, harder than he’d had this entire match, and using his strength to its fullest he’d yank his arms from the bend of her legs!

With the success of Connor’s strength limit being over 1,200, this is a very accomplishable feat, as Connor once his arms were indeed free would’ve slammed his palms to the ground, using his acute upper body strength to life himself and Syl up and off of the ground HOWEVER he didn’t send them airborne. He merely preformed his own handstand this time around, and let out a long breathe. The very moment he let the breathe escape his lip, to which it takes little time at all, Connor pushes off of his hands and throws his upper body forward! This results in a complete 180 position change! Syl would’ve now, even had she had Connor’s legs STILL under her arms, being on her back side and Connor being over her once again in a full mount position! Her back being slammed onto the mat, giving her whiplash once again because of ill preformed neck protection, she’d indeed hear a small “SNAP” come from the crook of her neck. It wasn’t snapped completely but the stress built up over one successful attempt and one failed attempt, but it would be sprained. Limiting the direction she could turn her neck in.

Connor now having the top position again, would’ve then stared back raining down blow after blow up on her face once again! Throwing left hook, after right hook towards her eye nose, and face. “COME ON SHOW ME SOMETHING NEW DAMMIT!!” each punch much harder and faster than before, so much so if either of the fist connected with her flesh, Connor’s fist would’ve attempted to leave cracks and dents in the facial structure of her skull! Each fist would draw blood, and repeat to do so over and over again. Her head rocking back and forth with every punch he threw towards her cranium!

You did great xD Keep all of these tips in mind. If someone’s better than you in stand up combat, take the fight to the ground. If someone’s trying to immediately take the fight to the ground, you force them to remain in stand up combat with you. Don’t fall into someone’s comfort zone that isn’t yours as well. Now that part of the training is over, as I’ve given you the key tips that can help you in any hand to hand scenario. Have Syl kinda flip out and use some powers now at this point so we can move this to her and Heba bonding.

[3/26/2016 10:10:02 PM] Poe-Tay-Toe: Syl yelped as Connor pushed not only himself but her up. She tightened her grip on him as he striaghtened out into his own handstand, Syl quickly tried to disengage herself from him but he pushed off his hands and threw both of them back onto the mat, but with Syl once again on her back. She felt her neck crack as the whiplash hit her body once again, causng her to grunt in pain. As he mounthed her again he began raining down his brutal punches onto her face again bloodying it even more. Syl felt each blow as they struck her skull, and just put her hands back up to block her face agin. Until Heba voiced her opinion " Let me take over before he kills us!" hesitantly Syl let Heba take over, and the Snake Oni did just that.

With Syl's innate plant control Syl closed her eyes and inhaled and exhaled, and blew a purple gas cloud right into Connors face, this gas was a plant based version of pepper spray due to the close quarters of thier bodies Connor would have a hard time avoiding the cloud of noxious gas. If Connor did inhale the gas it'd immadetly cause his eyes, nose and throat  to burn intensely. If he let go Syl would keep herself close to Connor as possible, attempting to wrap vines that she quckly grew from the tatami mat around his ankles. As he was trapped by the vines Syl ran and threw herself into a forward roll before stopping right in-front of Connor,  launching herself vertically from a handstand with her feet facing up to attack the chin, shattering the jaw. Using this attack Syl surprises her opponent because she uses the principal of Momentum and Inertia to execute  this attack. An object in motion must stay in motion until and outside force acts upon it, Syl is this object her rolling is the motion, when she stops that is the outside force, but she still had that forward momentum. So she transfers it into her upward thrust, and attacks. If her feet connected with the bottom of his chin his jaw would most likely be shattered with the momentum of her roll.

[3/28/2016 8:11:23 PM] Cho Kiriyu: Connor would’ve continued bringing the pain, throwing as many punches to her skull as he could before next thing even HE knew a cloud of purple smoke was blown into his face! Connor immediately stopped, and sat himself up a bit, starting to shake his head back and forth. He coughed a bit as he burned his eyes, some of it entering inside of his mouth and it tasted god awful! “PLAH! BLAH! THE FUCK IS THIS?!?!”  Connor then found vines wrapping around his ankles! He looked down to see this, and he looked back up to see that syl had gained a bit of distance form him now! What was she planning here??? Was it some kind of distance attack? Regardless…Connor looked down at his hand and licked his lips quickly before frowning with the corner of his mouth. Looking to the side with a lame expression he’d  speak aloud. “Well it was fun while it lasted…” the moment he said that Connor would’ve been met with a pushed handstand style kick! The kick sent Connor’s chin and head tilting upwards! The force was incredible!....but in vein. Connor took the kick but there was no bruise. Not even a scratch on the surface of his skin, and Syl also would’ve noticed when she did kick Connor’s chin it felt tougher….like steel or some stronger sort of alloy.

“I’m sorry Syl I seem to not really be able to control myself anymore at this point. It’s not your fault honest, it’s just the longer I fight, the stronger I get. See I’m actually what’s called a “Hanyo” or Half Demon.” Connor lowered his head and looked at the vines on his feet. He then took a step forward, the vines snapping as he literally pulled his feet away from them as easy as WALKING.  How was this possible? Connor was indeed an Oni but he was a specific breed. Most people forget that Connor is indeed a Hanyou. Connor's physique causes him to gain physical ability two sources. Connor's level of chi can be increased because he naturally draws from the negative emotions around him and his body metabolizes this into physical energy. Complementing this is Connor's ability to become physically stronger via the amount of damage received to his being. These two create a conditional tier for Connor as depending on his opponent and how much damage he takes; he could potentially increase his power/physique to match whomever he's fighting should the fight last long enough. This doesn't alter the amount of chi Connor has, just his physical ability as it should be noted his physiology =/= his Chi.

After 10 post of continuous combat (this being the eleventh XD) , Connor becomes glaringly, obviously and super/unnaturally superior over their race because their capabilities are pushed to the superhuman level; making them immensely stronger, faster, durable and smarter than normal members of their species (in that 'verse) can achieve by any method of training and remain that way with little or no maintaining. Strong enough to lift construction vehicles and destroy thick steel, fast enough to run faster than missiles, durable enough to withstand most explosions.  Connor went on to explain. “That’s cause I’m a weird fucker but we’re going to stop the combat training for the moment. I might fuck around and kill you in my current state. HOWEVER. The next portion of your training will be to get you to a state similar to what I’m in. It’s called an Oni Trigger. I know Heba’s heard of that much. Washi explain to Syl.”

Washi emerged, adjusting his glasses yet again before clearing his throat. “Oni Trigger is a special power possessed by Onihoruda like the Tasnagi family, and demonic hybrids Nephilims like the Tetsu family which allows them to release their full supernatural potential. While in Oni Trigger, the user will assume their true form. In this form, many of one’s physical and energetic  attributes are amplified, and the person may have access to upgrades or even additions to their normal abilities like flying or hovering. It’s basically a super saiyan state for Onihoruda’s, depending on what you do and don’t already know.” Washi pointed to the vines now broken on the ground. “Each of us, the five Oni Gods has a different Oni Trigger depending on who we’re bonded to and what their abilities are. Keyth can actually transform into Okami. Connor because he’s a hanyou reaches his through different means, but when there the power is astounding.” Washi looked back to Syl and Heba had she appeared. “You should catch up Heba. Even Saru and his Onihoruda Eden have obtained their Oni Trigger, and from personal experience it is quite powerful. Should you to wish to continue we’ll begin the bonding process and once that is done the power shall be yours to wield. “ Connor’s  right eye twitched, as he popped his neck form side to side and in doing so, burst of air erupted from his body, shaking the walls a bit. “Oh. Fuck. Forgot…can’t really move normally when I’m like this. But what do you say? You ready for the next portion? Do you understand what you’re going for here?”

[3/29/2016 10:47:19 PM] Poe-Tay-Toe:  As Syl's feet connected with his chin it felt, unlke flesh. Landing back on her feet she looked at him as he explained his newfound hardened skin. “I’m sorry Syl I seem to not really be able to control myself anymore at this point. It’s not your fault honest, it’s just the longer I fight, the stronger I get. See I’m actually what’s called a “Hanyo” or Half Demon.” She nodded. She rubbed her head, her skull pounding from ll the blows he had rained down on her. Looking up at him she moved her hands down to rub her neck. "Did you really need to puch me in the head like that? Feels like hell..." she trailed off As Connor continued to explain Heba's voice had popped into Syl's head. "Sheesh, he almost killed us- I mean you." She said and Syl smirked. "Looks like it took us almost getting beat to death for you rto warm up?" Heba crossed her arms and pouted. Ending the mental conversation.

As Washi appeared by Connor Heba would've done the same although the snake wasnt happy about it. Syl nodded as he explained what an Oni Trigger was and how some other people had reached it already and how Heba should be playing catch up. Syl chuckled at that and Heba only pulled her arms tighter across her chest. As Connor went to pop his neck a gust of air caused Syl's hair to fly out behind her, and she raised her arm to shield her eyes from it. "I think we both need time to cool off." She said as Connor Mentioned that he cant move normally while he was like this, Syl quickly added, remebering Connors hotheadded bluntness "I mean I need a minute, my head is killing me." She said as Syl plopped onto her ass and lay on her back covering her eyes with her arm. "That sucked..." she muttered and Heba materializing next to her coiled around Syl and looked down at her host.

"You should've been more assertive in the fight." Heba said to Syl as she closed her eyes, "Yeah but I-" "But nothing, they are your powers dont be afraid to use them." Heba cut her off, then continued, "Stop being afraid of unleashing yourself, why do you think I try to exert my will. Stop being a coward."\* Heba spat out as Syl sighed, "Alright alright...sheesh Heba..." She said, as she took a deep breath and opened her eyes looking over at HEba.