Post by Katty on Feb 17, 2010 22:01:32 GMT 10
TORTALL FANFICTION SMACKDOWN
Round One Fight C - Winner
Round One Fight C - Winner
The sky was dark but for the half moon that hung in the sky. Two men circled each other, naked blades drawn.
The younger man was confident. “You may have age and treachery, Goldenlake, but my skill and youth is more than a match for you!”
Raoul snorted. “You’re dreaming, Queenscove.” Suddenly, he thrust his blade out. Neal blocked and parried the blow. “Pull your head from the clouds.” Raoul thrust at Neal’s left side, only to be blocked again. Raoul pulled back, thinking. The younger man was quick and had trained with Alanna for four years, but he was stronger. He just needed an advantage.
Raoul could see Neal grow confident once he pulled back. Neal feinted to the left, and slashed at Raoul’s right. The bigger man narrowly avoided the blade. “You’ll have to be quicker than that.” He puffed. “Kel doesn’t like her men slow.” He swung at Neal, who ducked out of range.
Neal narrowed his eyes. “Kel also prefers men who aren’t ancient, Goldenlake.” He darted forward, slashing almost wildly at Raoul. Raoul parried his blows, and the clash of steel on steel rang in their ears like thunder. Their blades flashed in the moonlight, beauty and death all at once.
Neal began to perspire. The sweat dripped into his eyes, momentarily blinding him. It was all Raoul needed.
He swung and locked his blade with Neal’s. He bore down on Neal with his strength and weight, then kicked forward to knock the younger man on the ground. Neal went down with a clatter, dropping his sword. Raoul swung his around to Neal’s neck, pressing the blade just hard enough to nick the skin. “I will send Kel your apologies.”
Without warning, Neal kicked forward and up. It was enough to send the blade flying from Raoul’s hands. For a desperate moment, each man raced towards their swords.
Raoul grabbed his sword and thrust blindly. The blade sliced straight through Neal’s back, pinning him to the ground.
Raoul staggered to his feet as the dying man gasped for breath.
“Looks like I won this round, Queenscove.”
FINAL TALLY
Raoul of Goldenlake and Malorie’s Peak: 64
Nealan of Queenscove: 46
Total: 110
VICTOR: Raoul of Goldenlake and Malorie’s Peak
Raoul will now advance to Round Two!!
A big thank you to EVERYONE who participated.
Raoul of Goldenlake and Malorie’s Peak: 64
Nealan of Queenscove: 46
Total: 110
VICTOR: Raoul of Goldenlake and Malorie’s Peak
Raoul will now advance to Round Two!!
A big thank you to EVERYONE who participated.