Feris Kai VS. Mephiles

[JKey2003]

Come now Mephiles ... surely your great Jedi teachers have better prepared you ... you are still holding back. I can feel it.

Feris sprinted to striking distance yet again and hissed as he lashed out at Mephiles. Their blades became locked in a struggle of might between Feris and Mephiles. The heat was beaming off the blades as they crackled and grinded together. Feris used his might to try to overpower Mephiles and push his blade down on Mephiles, who was holding it back with his blue blade.

[Test your might!]

You have been trained to hold back, restrain your emotions and conceal your thoughts. They have made a robot out of you. You follow their teachings blindly with the hope that someday there will be ... something bigger ... some enlightenment that will make all the restraint worth while. BUT IT WILL NOT! YOU WASTE YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL!


The two stood face to face and the anger in Feris' voice rose. He pitied Mephiles. Someone who he viewed as a respectable enemy since their first duel. Mephiles' training and skills have been neglected by the Jedi Order and this was a betrayal. He wanted more for someone he used to hold in such esteem. He felt betrayed a little himself that this wasn't more of a fight ... how could this JEDI have come so little in such a long time?

 

[silver]

Hearing Feris's words made Mephiles lose concentration for a moment, so that his grip on his lightsaber loosened, bringing Feris's blade closer to Mephiles' body. Were his words true? Had the Jedi Order made him shut away his thoughts and emotions for nothing?
No, he's wrong.I may restrain my emotions, but the force gives me power for it. And I can feel closer to the light. Feris, he has immersed himself in the darkness. And will most likely never see the light.
As these thoughts filled Mephiles' head he began to push back with all his body's remaining strength, pushing Feris back a few feet, sparks flying fom his blade as he did so.

 

[JKey2003]

AHHHH .... YES ....

Feris' head raised as he sensed the doubt in Mephiles. The Jedi knew there was some glimpse of truth in Feris' words, he sensed the genuiness of Feris' thoughts.

I can feel the doubt in you ... they have blinded you ... so that you may not see the full purpose of the Force. The Jedi are not the only ones who study and observe the Force and it's effects. But they conceal their padawans from the world so that they may not see it ... you see what they want you to see, you feel what they want you to feel, and repress those feeling that they deem 'wrong'!

Feris pushed harder down onto Mephiles. He could see the Jedi's connection to the Force fade as his mind became clouded with doubt and anger. This was not a typical Jedi ... this one was still human ... not all robot.

When his strength was at its highest and he could feel his triumph over the Jedi approaching, he focused all of his energy into a Force Push. He opened his fist and placed it infront of the Jedi and let loose an awesome blast of Force energy at Mephiles, aimed at his chest. This would surely send the confused Jedi many feet into the air, promptly before crashing hard to the ground.

 

[silver]

Mephiles' head began to fill with thoughts of doubt again and his confusion weakened his connection to the force. When Feris blasted the force energy at Mephiles' chest, he was unable to counter or negate it and was blown backwards several meters, landing squarely on his back. He tried to get up, but his body began to feel weaker with each attack Feris landed on him. His legs quivering slightly under his weight, which had never truely felt until now due to the force making his body seem lighter the stronger his connection to it, Mephiles got up slowly. His back felt like it was on fire, but he would not give in, not yet. He got into a defensive stance and awaited Feris's next attack.

 

[JKey2003]

So, you do still have something left?

Feris circled around the softened Jedi and continued to speak his mind.

The only thing you lack, Mephiles, is freedom. Freedom to live ... live unhindered and unchecked ... and your powers will be unhindered and unchecked. You bare witness to this truth as you feel the Force leave your body ... it joins mine. My connection to the Force is intrinsic because I let go completly and do not doubt. I do not have to doubt the Force because I see it. I see it as clearly as you see me.

Feris could feel the Jedi regaining his strength and sences, so he moved in swiftly for another attack. He Force Sprinted towards Mephiles, kicking up a cloud of dirt and the aura of his dual Red Blades grew brighter as the lightsabers fell within striking distance of the Jedi.

The Force chooses the strongest! So you will fail today!

Feris let loose a fastpaced, very agile series of strikes toward Mephiles.

 

[silver]

"S...shut up."
Mephiles said as Feris kicked the cloud of dust up, blocking all visability, save for the glowing lights of both Feris and his own lightsabers. As Feris began attacking, Mephiles, unable to see his movements, sustained several very shallow cuts, and deflected attack after attack before jumping a short distance backwards out of the dust.

 

[JKey2003]

Feris did not relent...

He darted toward Mephiles as soon as he landed, and sliced continually at his legs. He bobbed and weaved dodging the few attacks Mephiles threw at him. He had the upperhand and was not going to relinquish it, so he continued the onslaught without another word. The crowd grew restless as they jumped to their feets, cheering their loudest. They sensed that the Jedi would be finished soon...

 

[silver]

Mephiles' anger at himself for letting himself be backed into a corner like this grew with every strike that he blocked, finally discarding his calmness he fought back with everything he had, slashing at Feris's neck, arms legs and midsection. Both blue and green lightsabers became arcs of light due to their speed. When Feris moved a certain way, Mephiles slashed in that direction.

 

[JKey2003]

When Mephiles finally abandoned the useless defensive tactics, Feris was surprised, but pleasantly surprised when he sensed the anger and fear in Mephiles. He dodged many attacks, and stopped many of the rest with his lightsabers. Sparks flew all around Mephiles and Feris as they moved around gracefully swinging dual blades that would crack into each other. The crowd roared with approval as the fight finally heated up.

Is that all you have ... bring it!

He taunted the Jedi, trying to break his mental focus. Feris was defending himself rigorously from Mephiles' attacks.

 

[silver]

Mephiles' anger rose at Feris's taunt, and he attacked more furiously, though his body became weary, his mind drove him on, slashing at Feris at high speeds.

 

[JKey2003]

Ahhh ... Yes!!! I feel it! I can feel your hatred! Your fear! Weren't you taught to surpress these emotions?

Mephiles attacks grew stronger and stronger. His body was weak but his connection with the Force was flourishing before Feris' eyes. Suddenly Feris became aware that he may not be able to keep up his flawless defense tactics for long.

You know that these emotions lead to the dark side...

Just as feris finished this statement, Mephiles slashed so powerfully that it knocked on of Feris' lightsabers out of his hand and to the ground where it bounced and then deactivated.

HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

Feris let out a nervous laugh as he tried to block the attacks with only one sword.

 

[silver]

After Feris had dropped his lightsaber, Mephiles struk at Feris's chest, followed by a sweeping kick to his legs.

 

[JKey2003]

With one sword, Feris blocked the lightsaber shot, but had his feet swept out from beneath him. He caught himself with only one hand as he fell to the ground. With his plam on the ground and the rest of his body falling tot he ground behind it, he used all his might to FORCEPUSH. The Force impacted the ground thru his palm sending him many feet into the air. As he twirled and flipped in mid-air, he used the Force to pull his other lightsaber to his hand from the ground and quickly activated it.

Whew! You almost had me ....

Feris stood in front of Mephiles with both swords and a smirk upon his lips.

NOT!!!

 

[silver]

"I won't lose to you. Not now, not ever!"
Mephiles said as he gathered the force into his arms and legs. He sprinted towards Feris at top speed and struck hard, his blows amplified by the force.

 

[JKey2003]

Feris blocked the attacks with his lightsabers and Force Jump away from Mephiles.

Their swordplay was about even, but Feris had a slight edge with his conserved energy and his slightly more dexterous fighting style. Feris' manipulation over the dark side of the Force was immpressive, but Mephiles had the makings of a powerful Dark Force User as well. He left that potential untapped however, and this was holding him back.

Feris could sense the tremendous conflict within Mephiles head. He was a hothead and an emotional fighter who was not as disciplined as his Jedi Masters would have wanted at this level of his development. This set him up to be a powerful Sith and his allegiance would be tested this day.

Feris stabbed his two sabers into the earth, they seared holes into the ground and stuck straight up out of the arena floor. He threw his body into a comatose state, focusing every cell in his body, using his body as a lightning rod with which he would attract the surrounding Force energy. It filled his body until his aura grew into a deep burgundy. Suddenly the space around Feris began to grow darker as Feris sucked the very light out of the air. His figure became veiled behind a wall of darkness.

For a second the entire arena grew silent and then it happened...

With one breath, a simple exhale, Feris unleashed all the Force within his body, expunging all the energy into one powerful and focused attack at Mephiles. This would bring the Fight to a close for sure.

An immense amount of Force Lightning lashed out at Mephiles. Feris' hand flew into the air and pushed the lightning at Mephiles. A small Lightning storm illuminated the Arena, all aimed directly at the Jedi.

The crowd erupted into a roar as Feris' body slumped to the ground. He caught himself at the last minute by clutching his two lightsabers that were stuck into the ground. His head was bent to the ground and he didn't have the strength to check if the lightning hit its mark. He was confident it did ... either the fight was over or they were both feeling extremly uncomfortable.

 

[silver]

Mephiles attempted to deflect the lightning with his lightsabers, and was successful....to a point, he managed to block three-eighths of the lightning, but was struck by the rest, the electricty coused through his body, causing his whole body to become numb. After the storm or force lightning had ended, he slumped to the ground, stabbing his lightsabers into the ground up to their hilts to support himself. His clothing was burned and smoking in places, and his father's dagger was still crackling with the electricity that had greatly weakened the rest of his body.
"So.....this......is the.....power of.....the darkside. I'm......impressed."
He said in between ragged breaths.

 

[JKey2003]

Feris was shocked to hear the Jedi mutter a word, much less a whole sentence. Without raising his head, Feris gained his remaining strength and managed to his feet. He reached down, grabbing up his two lightsabers, extracting them from the earthen floor of the dark arena. The crowd was still roaring from the spetacle. This was a most entertaining night for them.

Kneel before me and call me your master ...

Feris offered, as he swung his ruby blades about in the air. The hum of the blades echoing off the barricade surrounding the fighters, protecting the observers. Even over the roar of the crowd, the hum of his blades reverberated.

and I will show you what true power is!

Suddenly Feris deactivated his blades, replaced them along his sash and pulled his robes tighter and tugged on the hood of his cloak, which emerged from behind his back to atop his head. He pulled it down, blocking the light from penetrating his pale mechanical, expressionless face. He clasped his hand in front of his body, resting them along his waist. He stood a tall dark figure before Mephiles. His manner was not threatening.