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Post by kuran on Jun 5, 2012 19:31:06 GMT -6
"Didn't say you weren't."
Despite weighing nearly twice what average humans weighed, Darius, like all spartans, was quick. His body, which was low to the ground even as his foot swept around following the unsuccessful sweep, carried his whole body in a circle with it's momentum. As such, he was facing Jethro just as a kick sailed over his head, close enough that Darius could feel it on his short hair.
Reaching out for Jethro's leg, the one that was still on the ground, he made to wrap his hand around the spartan's knee and pull, hopefully causing him to fall backwards.
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Post by z on Jun 5, 2012 20:41:09 GMT -6
Lucifer had broken off a few minutes after Silas had introduced her to the new one. She just kept walking, reporting to the briefing room after tossing her book into her room and putting her helmet on and taking a seat in the far corner, drawing her Combat Axe and sharpening it on her armors shoulder. Waiting.
After a moment she removed her helmet once more and stared at the floor, her red hair falling down only slightly past her cheeks and hiding parts of her face. Peering up from the corner of her eye, Lucifer spoke for once with her normal, cold and flat voice.
"Where am I being sent? I would prefer getting to blow something up, or sneak about somewhere."
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Post by SuperCommando on Jun 5, 2012 23:55:32 GMT -6
CPO SPARTAN-009 (Silas) | Planet Reach, Epsilon Eridani system | GOLD Base, briefing room |
"Noted..." Gold team's leader said as he strided into the briefing room. Silas was impressed, nobody else was in the room and Lucifer didn't have a habit of talking to herself... she must have heard his approach. And although it wasn't a difficult feat - it's not like he was concealing his footsteps - it was still a subtle way of letting him know she was alert and focused. That made him smirk a little to himself. He expected nothing less from his Spartans. "...As for where exactly, well that's what we're about to find out." The briefing room of Gold Base was state-of-the-art, courtesy of ONI. The center of the moderately-sized area featured a holotable, not unlike the kind found on the bridge of UNSC warships, to provide briefing presentations with convenient three-dimensional visual aids. There was also a large screen on one wall for video conferencing or supplementary data, and a counter was built around the holotable with inset computer terminals. Silas took position at one of these terminals near Lucifer, but a couple of spots away. He knew she liked her space. Using his terminal to login to the ONI section III database, he was able to pull up a menu listing multiple mission files, talking as he typed. "There are several operations of various priority levels available, some in progress and in need of support, some being planned for the near future. Basically we need to decide who needs us most and from there pick who deploys where. Looks like there's a lot on the UNSC's plate right now, so it seams we are going to have to divide and conquer." Silas looked up, checking the digital clock near the ceiling, and then down at the dress uniform he was still wearing. "We still have some time before the briefing. I'm gonna go get changed." Exiting the room, Silas made his way through the base back towords the direction of the crew quarters. Along the way, the Spartan noticed what sounded like sparring emanate from one of the workout rooms. Sure enough, when he checked inside he found none other than his team "bonding" with the new addition. He walked inside almost casually, arms crossed, not saying anything. He stood beside Dani, glanced over at the combatants, and then raised an eyebrow at her. Thanks to the eyepatch, it had become that much harder for people to read his stoic expressions unless they've known him for a long time.
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Post by Spartan 999 on Jun 6, 2012 5:16:00 GMT -6
Petty Officer Jethro-097 [/center] Jethro tipped back, right hand launching the bowie knife at Darius--he didn't "throw" the knife, but instead jabbed his hand forward as he let go so the handle was the only thing that would hit Darius if his aim was true. He fell to the mat on his upper back, his hands having been moved up to his head. He flipped himself back up with a flick of his airborne legs and a push from his arms. As soon as Jethro's feet hit the mat, he leaned forward, then sprang at Darius.
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Post by kuran on Jun 6, 2012 10:50:57 GMT -6
Given that the knife was thrown from so close, Darius simply didn't have time to dodge the blade. It sailed past his ear, first the hilt hitting him rather hard, followed by the cool metal of the blade as it continued on past him. He thought he felt a nick on his earlobe, but ignored it.
As Jethro flipped himself up, Darius gave a swing of his arm, the tomahawk sailing outwards in a move designed to hit Jethro's arm with the flat of the blade. Hopefully, given that Jethro had lunged and would have trouble changing course, Darius thought, it would work rather well...
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Post by Daenerys Targaryen on Jun 6, 2012 10:58:21 GMT -6
Petty Officer Dani-047 The female Spartan watched in silence as the two continued their brawl in the ring. It brought back find memories to times before the war when they were all training to fight insurgent threats, she had never really cared to remember the winners of the rounds of the past but it was obvious both Jethro and Darius remembered. A few minutes into the fight Gold Team leader strode into the ring in silence, and raised and eyebrow towards Dani as if asking what was going on. So with a smirk on Dani's face, showing she had an idea, she moved over to Silas and whispered in his ear before turning back to watch the fight progress.
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Post by Spartan 999 on Jun 6, 2012 11:12:02 GMT -6
Petty Officer Jethro-097 Jethro maneuvered his arm so his hand was pushing the tomahawk away while touching the middle of the handle. He felt the edge of the axe cut a small sliver on the underside of his arm, but it wasn't too bad. As he had somewhat awkwardly blocked the tomahawk by throwing off his momentum, if he collided with Darius they would both go sprawling.
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Post by kuran on Jun 6, 2012 11:26:22 GMT -6
Darius was a bit surprised by having his attack blocked, though it shouldn't have been unexpected.
As it was, however, he simply didn't have time to move out of the way as Jethro collided with him, sending him onto his back and pressing the air out of his lungs. Winded, his body kicked into a more reflexive state, and he brought his knee up in a sharp movement designed to impact between Jethro's legs.
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Post by Spartan 999 on Jun 6, 2012 11:50:04 GMT -6
Petty Officer Jethro-097 Jethro pushed himself away from Darius with his right hand, although the other Spartan's knee hit his right thigh. He rolled away from Darius, hand grabbing for the fallen tomahawk. He pushed himself upright, his hand adjusting to unfamiliar grip and he went into a crouch.
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Post by SuperCommando on Jun 6, 2012 12:43:31 GMT -6
Silas paused for a moment, looking thoughtful as he considered Dani's whisperings. Then he nodded and leaned against the wall as well, joining her in observation of the match. Every so often he'd lean over and whisper something back without taking his eye off the sparring super soldiers.
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Post by kuran on Jun 6, 2012 13:02:27 GMT -6
Darius rolled away in the opposite direction from Jethro, hand clasping around something unfamiliar. It took him a moment to realise that it was the thrown knife that Jethro had used. Gripping it, he flipped it over to hold backhand, resuming his original low-down combat stance.
"See? Mine's still better."
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Post by Spartan 999 on Jun 6, 2012 13:46:21 GMT -6
Petty Officer Jethro-097 "The one you're holding? Yeah, it is better." Jethro smirked, still more than capable of twirling the tomahawk despite his unfamiliarity with it. He started circling around the ring, mechanical eye whirring as it scanned Darius. "Although...trade weapons on three?"
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Post by kuran on Jun 6, 2012 15:11:34 GMT -6
Darius shrugged, tossing the knife to the edge of the ring. "More fun without weapons anyway. Though....looks like we might have a job." He indicated Silas, standing against the wall.
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Post by Daenerys Targaryen on Jun 6, 2012 15:29:50 GMT -6
Petty Officer Dani-047 "Oh no, please continue", Stated Dani when Darius indicated Silas. "No jobs yet from him, and we have been talking half of this match so I would know." She said, looking toward Darius and then back to Silas with a expression that read, do we have a job?
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Post by Spartan 999 on Jun 6, 2012 15:29:52 GMT -6
Petty Officer Jethro-097 "Alright then." Jethro tossed the tomahawk over to the edge of the ring. He charged at Darius, closing the distance in a split second. He jabbed with his right fist, aiming for Darius' chest. If Darius dodged the blow, he would use the punch's momentum to spin around so he was facing the opposite direction. He would then proceed to use the flexible straps going around the perimeter of the ring to bounce forward and try to hit Darius with an outstretched arm. If he hit or was blocked by Darius, he would attempt to slug him in the face with a left hook.
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Post by kuran on Jun 6, 2012 23:37:22 GMT -6
Darius saw the blow coming. It was a simple punch after all. He jerked right, away from Jathro as he sailed past going the other way. He faced the other SPARTAN just as he was bouncing off of the ropes. Jumping, he simply drop-kicked with both feet at the approaching man, hopefully hitting him with the heels of both feet.
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Post by Spartan 999 on Jun 7, 2012 7:04:59 GMT -6
Petty Officer Jethro-097 [/center] Jethro barely managed to dodge the twin kicks. He leaned back, his knees falling to the ground. He slid under the kick, although Darius' boot scraped his forehead. He reached up at the airborne Darius, attempting to wrap his arms around the other Spartan and then lean forward and slam his upper back to the mat.
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Post by kuran on Jun 7, 2012 10:54:11 GMT -6
Having committed himself to the kick, Darius really had no way to avoid being grabbed by his opponent, and even less to avoid being slammed into the floor of the ring.
Dazed, disoriented by the shock to his back, he lashed out on instinct, sending his left foot swinging around for the general direction of Jethro's head.
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Post by Spartan 999 on Jun 7, 2012 11:02:40 GMT -6
Petty Officer Jethro-097 [/center] Jethro lifted his arm to block the kick, but only partially succeeded. The force from the blow jarred his arm, while the hard boot sole smacked against the side of Jethro's head loudly. His vision went blurry for half a second, but his other arm was already moving on instinct. He grabbed Darius' leg, then attempted to flip the other Spartan onto his stomach. He would then proceed to try to pin Darius.
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Post by kuran on Jun 7, 2012 15:47:01 GMT -6
Darius rolled right, managing to get out of the attempted roll of Jethro's by sheer luck more than anything. He flung his legs in his direction, hopefully smacking him again with his boot. Again.
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Post by Spartan 999 on Jun 7, 2012 16:26:32 GMT -6
Petty Officer Jethro-097 [/center] Jethro blocked the distracted attack fairly easily, his hand once again grabbing the side of Darius' boot. His other hand reached down to the bottom of his leg, then unsheathed the small knife in his boot. He attempted to pull Darius back and lean over him, then put the knife to his throat--not in any attempt to kill him, though.
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Post by kuran on Jun 7, 2012 17:34:32 GMT -6
He had to admit, Jethro was good. Fast, as well. He didn't see the knife coming until it was being swung around, probably to his throat. Darius threw up a blocking arm on instinct, knocking the blade and arm aside as he kicked out with his other, uncaptured, foot, hoping to surprise Jethro enough to let go of his other boot.
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Post by Spartan 999 on Jun 7, 2012 17:44:57 GMT -6
Petty Officer Jethro-097 [/center] Jethro leaned to the side, minimizing the damage from the kick as it hit him in the shoulder. He held on tight to Darius' other leg, however. He brought his right hand forward in a hammer punch directed at Darius' abdomen while pulled on the other Spartan's leg, partially to bring him closer as well as to distract him.
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Post by kuran on Jun 10, 2012 23:57:32 GMT -6
Darius was left with little option but to take the hit, doubling over in a flash of pain. He whacked the mat, "I give in, I give in!" He all but shouted, seeking a bit of a reprieve.
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Post by Spartan 999 on Jun 11, 2012 5:23:08 GMT -6
Petty Officer Jethro-097 [/center] "And I reign supreme again!" Jethro chuckled as he stood to his feet and lifted his arms high in triumph, then bowed low. He put a hand out for Darius to grab and help himself up. "No worries. I always win." He said with a grin.
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Post by kuran on Jun 11, 2012 9:13:56 GMT -6
Darius grinned as well as he took the offered hand, though not for the reasons that Jethro might have thought. Starting to rise, he yanked back on his opponents arm, aiming to simply send him sailing over Darius's shoulder and onto his back behind him.
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Post by Spartan 999 on Jun 11, 2012 10:27:16 GMT -6
Petty Officer Jethro-097 [/center] Jethro, having expected that Darius would attempt to do something--as he himself would have done--had braced himself. When Darius pulled, Jethro went low. Instead of going over Darius' shoulder, his other hand, curled into a fist, hurtled towards the other Spartan's face.
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