Broken Chains [Open]

[Mari]

The day was lit and the sun seemed to be stuck in the middle of the sky looking down on the people within the city as they walked doing their own business or just traveling through the city. The shops were open filled with merchants and travelers haggling and trading for items, weapons and gold, others just taking in the aroma around them and taking in the scenery of the city's large and tall buildings with their decorative details that traveled along the edges and curves of the walls and corners. A group of horsemen traveled in a v shaped formation, wearing what looked to be army attire, metal plated armor with the city's insignia on their breastplates, holding long spears and swords hanged by their sides. The townspeople moved out of the way giving them room, so they could pass by.

Though the streets seemed to be all to normal and quiet for these days there were other places that were a bit more crazy and sudden one would say. From a pub not to far from the towns center and eruption of screams and roars came from the inside, nothing can be told of what was happening from the windows and definitely not from the noise that came from it. Soon a table flew through a window, shattering the glass and making the peasants and travelers alike, run without thinking, in any direction that wasn't there. Soon the doors blasted open, pulling them from their hooks and flew into different directions from a man, that was large and not of height either, some would say he looked like a boulder, wearing only brown leather pants a black belt and a black vest. His bald head, shined in the sunlight and his gut fell out over every side of his pants.

Followed behind him was a young women that walked with her hand on her hip, her gunblade held within a black case that hung behind her, hitting her thighs as she walked. Her hair shined in the sunlight, with her bangs covering a bit of her left face, as she lifted it up her eyes gleamed like gems. She awaited at the bottom of the stairs of the pub, as the rest of the gang of the "fat mans" rushed outside, circling around them. The women looked at both of her sides counting eight in total of the different type of men that followed including the one on the ground. In which he opened his eyes and rolled over onto his stomach and pushed himself up with on push, which even surprised her, lifting a brow.

"What the heck was that lady! All I was asking was if I could buy you a drink."

With a flick of her hand brushing her bangs to the side, as she blinked twice and stared at the man as he stood up, and clenched his fist at her. He signaled one of his men and they threw a longsword at his direction. He quickly grabbed it within the air and spun it in his hand before pointing it toward the women. She grew a faint smile as she put her hand behind her and placed her hand on the grip of the gunblade. She slowly pulled it from its sheath and opened it up, pointing it toward him as well. His eyes widened from the site of the gunblade and smirked, she didn't know the reason for it so she decided to ignore it.

"Your breath.........I didn't like it."

Was her only answer toward the man, and his smirk turned into anger, tightening his face, making it look smaller and turning it red. Smoke coming from his nose as he looked at his teammates, they all backed away from never seeing this side of him before. Though leaving the women's face with confusion and boredom, not understanding why he was acting so mad and all he could do was whine like a seven year old. He pulled his blade behind him before charging toward her roaring, leaving his men to watch. The townspeople and travelers around them stood around trying to get a view of what was happening and some others went to fetch the army men to see if they can do anything. The women simply placed her left foot back and her blade in her right hand closer to her as she watched him close in on her.

[Dartz]

He was here amongst what some would consider a very rowdy crowd people cheered, and yelled some in merry spirits due to the Ale they were consuming. Sitting at the bar on a high stool a man with wild blue hair, fair skin, and a very relaxed/bored expression over his face stared off into the distance holding his drink loosely in his hand. There was so much noise in this place, and he was so lost in his thoughts that he failed to realize the incident that unfolded behind him that is until someone nudged him, "Look! A gunblader chick! and shes hot!" the man wearing basic chain mail exclaimed as he watched the battle, well the woman with interest. With a very none caring expression, and not really in a hurry to watch to be completely honest...

There he watched a hulking man, not in height but in width, his blue eyes moved from the man to the pink haired woman, she stood strong, she seemed confident, and he had to admit she was kinda cute but not someone he'd chase after. Then finally his eyes settled on the whole picture, he had already figured how this would end she would let him get close, squeeze the trigger of her fancy gunblade then blow this guy to kingdom come. This is when Dartz overheard something, "We should help the boss..." this caused the blue haired male to roll his eyes in the direction of the men whom he was starting to suspect were aligned with the giant, "...Hm...Yeah, I bet if we surround her she can't shot us all!" the other exclaimed speaking words of encouragement. It seemed they were heart set on this task of ganging up on the girl, she seemed skilled but just how skilled?

Dartz contemplated getting involved, all the while the men drew their many weapons he raised an eyebrow judging from their arms, these men were nothing but warriors no Mages among them perhaps they belonged to the Crimsons? If so this could get interesting, the men started walking this is when Dartz decided on a whim to make his move, without much of a wait he threw his arm forward releasing his cup throwing it at the exposed face of one of the men, the attack was enough to shock the man long enough for Dartz to rice to his feet, spear in hand, and attack. Moving fluidly, and using the range of his spear he thrust the blunt end into the man's side since he was distracted with the glass cup that had smacked against his face, this sudden attack caused people to watch Dartz, and the other six men to break up, and become confused as to what the hell was happening.

After the thrust an upwards strike knocked the man off his feet, and ended him with a solid knock out, this is when one of the man came in raising his axe over head, at the same time another was coming in with the sword Dartz acted quickly. He jumped back dodging the swing of the sword, then countering with a quick strike to the mans face, and then following up with a block, and deflect to the others axe taking advantage of the opening he elbowed the man on the face then made space to thrust his spears blunt end into the mans solarplexes knocking his air out, and knocking him down.

Keeping his stance he stood there staring at the remaining men, "Haha, sorry about that guys but I can't just let you gang up one an innocent player...Player killers, they just...I don't know really bug me. Anyways, you guys can sit down, and enjoy the show or we can go a few more rounds" he commented with a relaxed smile on his face, confident the woman would be able to handle the brute.

[Mari]

Watching the fat man charge toward her, was a sight to see on her behalf, as she didn't think that he could run so fast and would think it be easier fight to handle. He charged with he sword in front of him as he ran, using his weight as a force to strengthen his speed. With her eyes slightly widened she quickly took a step back before slightly crouching and pouncing toward the man, with her left hand stretched out. Her hand touched the mans forehead, and his eyes followed her with surprise, as she tightened her grip on his forehead he scrunched his face.

She used his speed and weight to her advantage, flipping her over the beast as he continued to run not being able to stop. She flipped using her hips as a turning point and placed her legs forward and onto the ground, again slightly crouching to not hurt herself as she hit the ground. The man had a hard time stopping himself, and using his blade as a last resort, and stabbed into the ground and helped him turn around, using his weight as leverage. The women slid her foot and dashed toward the man and slid her gunblade back into her black case. And raised her fist up and punched forward, clashing into the face of the large man who was charging at her.

She was at his left side, holding her ground as her fist made contact with his fist, making him fall back onto the ground. Dropping his blade to the ground as he crushed the earth beneath him, making little pebbles jump into the air. His nose bleed and his stomach slowly raised and went back down every breath he took. She shook her right hand in the air trying to get rid of the pain she brought to herself from punching him.

"We should help the boss..."

Could be heard from the direction of the rest of the fat mans gang, she turned her head at them and watched a blue haired man, with a spear quickly jumped into action from nowhere and fought the six other men alone. The women just placed both hands on her hips as she watched him, giving him a curious look but with a bit of anger behind it. Showing off his skills, focusing his strikes on their weak points, to get them down faster. As he finished his 'performance' the men stood again with their hands on the places they were striked and struggling to keep themselves up and helped those who couldn't. Each slowly walked away followed by another, with a face of worry and pain, leaving their boss behind on the ground still knocked out.

She sighed as her fun ended faster then she thought it would, crossing her arms over her chest as she walked over to the mysterious man. Her hair flew along the wind as she walked over to him and lifted her left hand tapping his shoulder, and placed her hand back on her hip.

"What was that?"

She asked in a strict and serious voice, with her eyes looking straight into his.

[Dartz]

The sound of grunts, and moans as men rose to their feet aching pain pulsing on the areas that where struck by the mans solid blows, those who where helped up by their comrades seemed to be in worse shape. One man grabbed his head complaining of a headache, another was limping along the blue haired hero would relax from his stance as he stared at the men knowing that the hopes of anymore fighting was all but gone now. Standing upright he rested the blunt end of his spear on the wooden floor of the bar, and the spearhead aiming up to the ceiling. He watched as the men walked passed him, the looks of defeated men washed over their faces he only smiled as he felt a sense of joy it had been a while since he had been in a fight, granted this was not a good fight but it was a good way to get his muscles warmed up, and stretched.

Though once the troublemakers exited the building he felt a stern, rather rough tap on his shoulder the much taller Dartz turned curiously to see who had tapped him there he saw her the pink haired vixen. He had to admit the woman had, attractive features the pink hair really made her stand out to, a light blush colored his cheekbones as he continued to check the woman out but then her stern voice snapped him out of it. He didn't think she was here to thank him, or appreciate his interfering in her business, the man sighed as he smiled cheekily at the woman scratching the side of his face hoping the stupid blush would vanish.

"That?...What was THAT?" he said feeling a bit nervous, he really didn't like having someone glare at him, specially when he was being questioned it made the man a tad bit nervous. He took in a deep breath as he stood upright, sticking his chest out, pulling his shoulders back, and pretty much maintaining good posture releasing his sucked in air through his mouth he nodded, she did deserve an answer after all. "I mean...Pfft...Not saying you couldn't handle them, I was just kinda bored you know, and wanted to fight. Besides it seems like if those guys would have interrupted your one on one you would've probably blown their brains out" he commented as he smirked, feeling confident in his explanation. "Senseless killing not something a graceful warrior such as yourself should partake in, so yeah I was just saving you from having to waste your time with those weaklings" he said as he had indirectly complimented the woman.

Hoping the woman bought it, and his compliment softens her up he proceeded to hold out his free hand towards her for a handshake, "I'm Dartz by the way....Dartz Silverlance" he said introducing himself with a welcoming smile.

[Xicon]

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He didn’t want to say too much for not, least he got brushed away for some reason or another, starting simple and slowly was always a good course of action, in this setting at least. He rarely said as much as he just did, but that did not matter for now. Getting to know others could be valuable, even more so for the future. While his intro wasn't that well said, he hoped at least his message would be understood correctly, he didn't want to start something was unneeded for the moment.

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TAGS: Mari, Dartz.
NOTES: Intro.
WORD COUNT: 890

[Mari]

Listening the man who called himself Dartz Silverlance, eying him down from head to toe, to see that he wasn't much but like any old ordinary guy. A heroic type for that matter, charging in on the damsel in distress, though this damsel didn't want to be saved, nor wanted interruption by a hot headed man. She didn't know what to do, hit him on the side of the head or just walk away, being in this indecisive state frustrated her even more, but remembered her manners. She isn't like this all the time, but mostly with those she has no contact or connection to.

"....Mari.....Mari Windsor"

She let said with a large sigh, placing her hand on her forehead trying to keep it cool. Not understanding the place she was in, both players stood on the streets of the city when not but a few seconds earlier a large fight had begun and ended, and they both acted like nothing has happened. The people both NPCs and players alike continued to walk on there own business, but kept an eye on them just to be sure if another fight was about to start.

After viewing most of the techniques and fighting he had done with the blunt side of his weapon, she wondered how he would do with the other side, the one that was meant to kill. Though she was intrigued and could use help later in the future for reasons of her own, might someone of his skill when facing large enemy's. With soon another man of the unknown decided to join the "party". His shadow engulfed Mari, having to look up to his face and with a unique helmet, a tall slender build with a scar on his chest and from the look of it a gunblade by his side, she can already feel the pain of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

He mentioned that it was a impressive display, though she quickly placed that comment for boy wonder standing in front of her, being she has yet to she her true potential especially for those vermin called a gang, as all she did was punch the guy, looking toward the unconscious body. His name was Xicon, and now with a name and a face Mari would understand that he probably wanted something, unless he's the type to tell everyone his name or just being polite. She nodded her head toward him and said her name again.

"Is there something you need?"

With another straight forward question coming from her mouth, rude and strict with her choice of words, she would let her answers to be short and quick, though depending on their words the length of what they say might really mean something, that will get her attention.

[Dartz]

A few blinks was all Dartz could do after the woman had introduced herself, she seemed agitated he didn't know why exactly but she just seemed to be irritated maybe it was because of him? She did seem to be one of those proud warrior types that never asked for help even if she needed it, but nonetheless he wouldn't add to her stress instead he would give her a warm smile, and a nod of the head "Well it's nice to meet you Mari, sorry I interfered with your battle. It wasn't my intention to offend you in anyway, well I guess it's time we part wa--"

[/color] but before he could finish his exiting speech he was cut off by the sudden shadow that was cast over him, and Mari. Dartz quickly looked over in the direction of the shadow to see a very imposing man standing there, wearing all black, his pale bare torso being the only thing standing out he stared at the man wondering just what he wanted. He didn't seem friendly, maybe he was itching for a fight?

'Great...' was all Dartz could think as he loafed the idea of having to fight this guy, he looked pretty damn tough! His trained eyes immediately broke down his enemy, mostly on assumptions of course but one thing was for certain this guy was a Gunblader he was wearing the weapon out in the open. The man though instead of issuing a challenge, or just attacking them introduced himself this took Dartz by surprise, 'Guess you really shouldn't judge a book by its cover' he thought to himself feeling relief also wash over him, it seemed there would be no senseless fighting after all. With that he was quick to respond, "I am Dartz Silverlance" he said with a nod of the head to reinforce his introduction to the man. Though before any other words could be spoken by either Dartz or this Xicon fellow, Mari was quick to question Xicon for his motives.

The blue haired man had to admit, it was a bit suspicious as to why this guy had just introduced himself out of the blue, but he didn't think being rude was the right way to approach it besides pissing this guy off was not on Dartz to do list. He glanced over at Mari, and simply chuckle as he attempted to repair the situation hoping the man was not aggravated by her rude behavior or that Mari was not intending to start another fight, he would keep the peace!

"Eh...Uh...Excuse her, she's just had a bad day, you know having to deal with idiots like that guy" he said as he gestured at the fat man who laid on his back not too far from the trio. Relaxing a bit Dartz followed up with, "Although I am curious as to why you approached us, no offense but it's not very...Well...Normal" he said wondering if his choice of words had offended the man. [/blockquote]