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TEAM TURQUOISE VS. HELENA
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<Faith> *It was fight night once again, and the stadium was already slowly gearing up as Faith looked out and up to the bleachers... before back down at the small team before her* ...You guys still don't have to do this...

Rene: Apparently, we do

<Mia and Annice set up their equipment just outside of the ring, chatting and smiling, Mia was all dressed up and ready to report, Annice adjusted the camera and gave a thumbs-up>

<Waren> . . .

*It was no surprise to see, that there were already three prominent figures in the bleachers, notably NOT at ringside, or prepared to help their comrade, the 'S' squad sat squarely in seat tonight...*

*Asmira, Buzz and the masked Pierrot, all together, watching on as the ring and other devices were being given their last checkovers!*

*Team Turquoise is geared up for battle, in their battle uniforms and stretching*

<Faith> *She sighed a little, looking to Rene... and the rest of the Turquoise Team there... one by one, and Warren aside her, before back to them* Really, guys?

<Vince, Miss Eddie and Tabitha were all sitting in the stands together and talking between themselves as they waited for the battle to start>

Rene: Faith, I tried talking to Helena. I DID. She still wants to fight. She made THAT perfectly clear

<Faith> ... *She stayed in her normal shrine robes, and sighed a little, biting her lip, but nodding* ...Just make sure you don't do anything stupid out there, okay guys?

Romano: You mean like ticking off a giant muscle-bound rhyperior with an attitude problem?

Romano: 'Cuz you're a little late....

<Warren> Like getting yourselves seriously injured out there.

Rahne: *Shifting, looking a little uncomfortable* ...We'll do our best

<???> *There was one figure now, joining the one-mon-short Team S, only a few of the faculty knew the tall figure in the black victorian lace, totally covered, totally hidden-

, it seemed Mrs Smith herself had came to watch this match unfold...*

<Asmira> ...So nice to see you here, 'mother'... *A sidled look from her, but nothing more, as silence seemed to pervade the team, albeit an impulsive Ninjask's nervous wings begging to be allowed to get up and fly around!*

<Faith> *She looked to Warren and Rahne... at least sure Rahne would listen to him... but the rest of Turquoise... she looked to the three, and really couldn't hide the look on her face*

Do you at least promise you'll back down if things get too dangerous?

Rene: *Sighs and gives Faith a hug* Come on, c'mere cousin....

<Faith> *She sighed, and reached around, hugging him tight* Just be careful... alright? *A shape popped up from behind her, nodding sagely* Chi-ime!

<Jingle-chan> *...It didn't show much confidence when she already brought out Jingle BEFORE the match, did it?*

<Warren> I echo Faith's concerns. Not just for Rahne, but for all of you.

Rene: I'll be okay Faith, we all will. I have no intention of sticking around in a fight I can't win

Rene: There's honor and bravery and courage and whatnot....then there's just being stupid. I've been accused of many things, but never stupidity

<Warren> *looks to Rene and blinks a bit.*

Rene: ....what?

<Faith> *A half-grin there, as she shook her head a little* I think a lot of mon would say otherwise...

Rene: *Crosses his arms, not amused in the least* Then a lot mon are fools.

<Faith> *She smiled a little... and reached into her robes* Maybe... but...

<Faith> *Suddenly, she moved behind Rene, and before he could try anything, suddenly, a pink bandanna was flung around his neck, and tied into place!*

Rene: H-hey! What's this? *Looks down, patting the bandanna*

<Faith> *She grinned a little, tying it into place, the pink bandanna and its flowery pattern were familiar... the clothes she'd worn in her biker look* ...Just something to remind you people are there for you...

Rene: ...Thank you Faith. *Gives her a hug* I'll be wearing your colors tonight then

<Warren> *hrms softly and looks to Rahne.*

Rahne: *Looks back to Warren*

<Faith> *She grinned a she hugged onto Rene... and then peered past him at Romano...* ...This doesn't mean you get another kiss. *She stuck out her tongue decidedly!*

Romano: You're mean! *Smirks and quickly moves to grab Faith's tongue*

<Jingle-chan> *Luckily, she couldn't break this one up, as she tried to grab Faith's tongue, Jingle-chan grabbed her, hugging her head with his usual tail-wrapped enthusiasm!* Chime chime!

Romano: 'ey! Get him off! *Tugs*

*It was almost time now... as the lights slowly dimmed... and somewhere in the shadows, on the other side of the arena entrance, something stirred, waiting now...*

<Faith> *She grinned, pulling herself away from Rene, and with a gesture, Jingles released his grip, floating back to wrap himself lightly around Faith's neck, perched in place!* We'll be here for you guys!

<Warren> Not going to ask. *he looks back to Rahne.* I was gonna wait until later to do this, but *he takes a small vial on chain and slips it around Rahne's neck.* For you m'love. Something to help. The vial contains a mystic water that will help empower any water attacks you may have.

Rahne: Warren----thank you! *Hugs him*

Rene: I appreciate that Faith....thank you

<The referee, one Sazuka Ishikawa, walks out onto the battle area as things get going for the first match of the night. She looks rather dour at something, but she's there and looks around for a moment>

*Warren smiles and returns the hug.* Take care out there. *he looks to the other Turks.* All of you.

<Tabitha gives Rene the thumbs up from up in the stands>

<Faith> *A peek back at the ring, as she looked to the Turquoises herself, one last time with a grin* ...Looks like they're singing your song guys!

Rene: *Gives a quick smile and a wave up towards Tabitha*

<Mia gets in front of the camera and Annice prepares to film>Alright, we're a-go, 5, 4, 3, 2....<Mia>And it is an exciting match here today, folks! Who knows just what is going to happen here today? Will there be bloodshed? Drama? Winners? Losers? Draws? We're here to catch all of those possibilities right here on film so stay tuned!

Rene: *Takes a deep breath, trying to center himself before everything hits the fan*

<Sitting next to Mia is Vince who'd made his way down and put on a set of earphones for this.> It should be a brutal match either way you slice it, Mia. Looks like they're about to do introductions.

<Mia> And here we have Team Turquoise! My don't they look excited to be here today, Vince?!

Sam: *Overhears and gives a deadpan* Yay

<Vince> Team Turquoise has come a long way in recent months thanks to the superb advice of their coach Tessa de Relampago. they've responded big time in getting to be a much stronger team.

<Mia> And isn't that kind of improvement just exciting? It just has to give them confidence,t he kind of confidence to want to win! And who are their challengars today, Vince?

<Sazuka will look around as the arena announcer intros Team Turquoise to come out into the battle area proper>

<Vince> Mia, they're going up against Helena Rhys, a senior who joined mid last term. She's a senior for Team S and hasn't fought much, but what she has fought has been brutal matches that she's come out on top of far more than not. Turquoise is going to need all their training and to come together big to take her down and they need to do it fast.

<Mia> A whole team against one mon? Vince, I'm no referee, but aren't those odds kind of unfair?

<Faith> This is you guys.... *She whispered to Rene, as the ref gave the signal...*

*Rene strides into the ring first, flanked by Sam who walked with an easy gait and a wolfish grin. Romano smiled and blew kisses in all directions. Rahne plodded forward not looking in any direction, but clutching onto the vial*

<Vince> Normally they would be, especially if they were in the same class. Even with the grade difference Helena must be very confident about her odds if she's willing to do it. That means she's either got a plan, or is just plain rock hard.
<Miss Eddie and Tabitha in the stands cheer for the Turqs>

Rene: *Blushes a bit, rubbing his head and flashing a victory sign to his team's supporters*

<Mia>Boy you can say that again, Vince, I'll say she's solid rock hard! Just looking at her terrifies me to my tiny magnetic core!

<Faith> *And her, hanging back from the spotlight, wanting to make sure she stayed close to the ring in any case... a glance once or twice to the shadowed side of the ring...*

<Vince> Helena has a bit of a record already at the school, Mia, so she's going to have to watch her step a bit which could work in the Turq's favor. Rahne Lapries will be a huge key if they want to win

<Suzuka will nod to the Turqs then look in the other direction as the announcer then introduces Helena to the arena>

<Mia> In the case of the Turqs, I certainly hope they can end this match without much bloodshed on behalf of Helena, then!

<Vince> She'll have to if she doesn't want to get a bad follow up to her most recent suspension for fighting in the halls, Mia. Still, I'm looking for this to be a good fight.

<Mia>That's right, Vince, let's hope that we all have some good clean fun, touch gloves and have a fair fight

<Helena> *And the lights dimmed, swinging round and round the bleachers, as the chosen 'Ichirin No Hana' filled the speakers with a blare, before illuminating every shady crag of the massive Rhyperior's form!!She stomped forward, as the strobes kicked in, her body moving back and forth, prowling forward instead of her usual stomps, a gravelly rumble rising from her throat, towards the ring now...*

Rene: ...*gulps a bit, but gives no other outward sign of discomfort as Helena walks in....was she always that big or was it just his imagination?*

<Mia> and here comes Helena, big and intimidating! Rene's shaking where he's standing! What must be going on through his head right now?

<Sazuka will look between them. Eventually the music will end and she'll step forward and motion for Helena and Rene to come towards her in the middle of hte ring>

*Sometimes it was hard to forget how big the beast was... but well... you didn't get much smaller against her until you fell under her shadow at the ring, glowering over the edge of her visor, as she came to a halt... looking down upon them and the referree there...*

<Vince grins at something> I'm sure he's thinking the same thing we all are...can he stop her? Can he keep her off of Rahne to let their big advantage do her damage?

Rene: *Purposely, and with no small amount of satisfaction, manages to shut the announcer's voice out of his mind as he walks forward to meet Helena by the ref*

<Mia> Will he be needing to change his underwear after this? I think so!

<Vince> Knowing Rene he made sure to wear his clean panties to this so he should be safe, Mia.

Sam: ....Who hired that ditz to comment anyway?

Romano: She has a nice voice

<Sazuka looks between the two> You both know the rules. Any questions before the fight begins?

Rene: *Shakes his head*

<Mia> I hope so, because he's going to be needing all the safety he can get for a match against a behemoth like Helena

<Helena> *The rumble came up again... and finally, a question INDEED came out, a clenching and unclenching of claws* ...Do they want to save me my time and just quit here and now?

<Sazuka looks to Rene>

Rene: I'd certainly love to save time....so of course I would welcome your quit

<Vince> Sounds like Rene's not backing down, Mia!

<Helena> *That answered it, as hisses of hot air burst from her nostrils, and she hardened her look upon him... but... what was that expression the armor hid?*

<Sazuka> In that case I expect a good, clean battle out there. Get back to your corners and come out when I give the signal.

<Mia> What an answer indeed! Clearly Rene's got bigger big-girl panties than I'd imagined!

Rene: *Cocks his head, looking at her* .... *this didn't seem like same rhyperior who had so brusquely insulted him when he tried to talk things over with her the day before*

Rene: *Nods to the ref and heads back to his corner*

<Helena> *No further questions, as she began to back up, not bothering to turn around, taking each stomp backwards now, spreading out her limbs, as it seemed Helena had one last thing to put her game face on!* I warned you... *And suddenly, the rock plates on her head began to shunt back and forth, moving as she gritted her expression, before they fell into place, over her head now, moving back and forth, until finally, Turquoise stared at a monstrous, roaring mask, the helmet ready, the armor complete!!*

<Sazuka shook her head a bit and held her hand out> Battlers ready.....begin! <With that her hand fell and she moved out of the way>

Sam: *If anything, she starts smiling broader at Helena's performance and the match's start!* Let's go!!!

<Helena> *It was impossible to read anything of the Rhyperior now, as the monstrous face carved over the solid rock helm stared on, and stomped her foot, waving her arms out wide!!!* Give me your best shot!!

*It seemed the field was wide open to the Turquoises here!!!*

<Mia>And look at Helena! She's got more Guts than a flock of Swellow! Arceus!

*Rene jerks his head forward, having already drilled his team before on what to do. Rahne strikes Helena with Ice Beam, targeting the places her armor left her vulnerable--her joints, hips, and elbows! Rene strikes with a direct Fireblast to her face while Romano and Sam take to the air*

<Faith> *She bit her lip... it couldn't be that simple... as she settled back on the sidelines, holding her stomache... knots there as she watched on, all she could do for Rene and the others right now...*

<Vince> Meaning she's either going for a psychological advantage over Turquoise or thinks they can't honestly do anything to her. Rahne shows right away why she's the lynchpin of this attack strategy.

<Helena> *All at once, they hit without even an attempt to dodge: as the Ice waved over her, surprisingly, not even moving her... it was the Fire Blast that smacked the head that sent her jerking slightly...But not perhaps the best strategy!!*

<Mia>Yes indeedy Vince, there they go! Attacking Helena from all sides! Look at that! The Blast to the face actually made her flinch!

*Any chance the ice had of seizing her up was thawed in an instant by the fire blast that spread out over her, as she instead turned her head skyward, where Rene had jerked it back* C'mon...

<Asmira> ... *Slowly, she pulled out a pocketwatch... glancing to the Rhyperior in the ring, and back as the seconds ticked by...*

*Romano and Sam flittered back around the behemoth raking her back with Romanos' tail and Sam's claws aiming for places where her armor had to be thinner, to allow her to move*

<Vince> It certainly did, Mia, and Rene can at least take that away from the match that he made a Rhyperior blink with Fire. But they need to bust out the really big guns right now if they hope to do more than tickle her.

<Mia> And tickiling is right! She may have flinched once, but Helena doesn't seem too keen on letting a surprise like that unfetter her again!

<Helena> *Now! She'd had her eyes on those two, and try as they might, they'd find no weakspot... instead... a mighty rumble, as the two vents on her arms and behind her... and then let loose with a flurry of snow!!! Up, up it flew, gathering and erupting, until finally it peaked, and the thing began to rush downwards at the girls behind her, as the Avalanche looked ready to swallow Romano up!!*

<Mia> Oh my stars! Would you look at that! A surprise from behind!

<Vince> This could be a very quick end for Romano if she doesn't move quickly. Hopefully she has the stamina still to resist the blow before it does to much damage to her.

*Romano let's out a squawk at being barraged with a flurry of snow, slapped down from the sky and onto the mat. Sam avoids the most of it, spinning in midair to keep the snow off her. Romano shudderrf and tries to get away, but her wings are too laden with snow to be able to fly again*

<Mia>And one of the aerial strikers is down! Vince, this match is already taking a grim turn for Team Turquoise already!

<Helena> *But it wasn't just over at that, the ice kept flying out of Helena, as if trying to reroute all the damage she'd taken from the ice beam, as it seemed the Avalanche only gained more power from being attacked, and it kept throwing more and more weight down on the Gligar girl, looking to take her out without letting her get out from under it!*

<Vince> Romano may be down but she's not out yet. Hopefully she can still provide some cover fire for her teammates against the behemoth in the ring.

<Mia> But Helena's not letting up that Avalanche, and if Romano doesn't get herself out of there soon, she may as well be down for the count

<Vince> Rene better intercept that snow and fast.

Rene: *Surrounds Romano's position with a very weak Fire Spin...not trying to burn her, but certainly throwing a mankey wrench into the snow job*

<Helena> *There was a glance... she'd certainly made sure to gain enough attention now on one member of the team... as all eyes went to Romano... she suddenly looked to Rahne! Rahne was the key to Turquoise looking for any success... and now, suddenly, the Rhyperior burst into brilliant green flame!!! That monstrous dragon face seemed to laugh through it all, before she suddenly burst forward, trailing green energy, looking to hit the Dragon Rush like a juggernaut into the Lapras there!!!*

*Sam blitzed into Helena's vision as she lashed out with a Quick Attack cum Double Hit*

*Rahne was the key to Turquoise looking for any success... and now, as Sam came at her, suddenly, the Rhyperior burst into brilliant green flame!!! That monstrous dragon face seemed to laugh through it all, before she suddenly burst forward, whether Sam stayed in place or not, trailing green energy, looking to hit the Dragon Rush like a juggernaut into the Lapras there, even through Sam if she had to!!!*

<Mia> Wow! It looks like Helena's on the move again! That Rhyperior is pretty d*mn scary!

Sam swears, slamming herself into Helena's head from the side, a kamikaze move...she knows how important Rahne is too!*

<Vince> And here we see Helena going after Rahne! The rest of the Turqs know they have to stop her and Rahne has to pour it on now.

<Mia> But Helena's moving like a freight train! It's going to take everything they've got to even make her budge while charging!

<Vince> Where's a Low Kick when you need one, Mia?

*The brave move by Sam might have been something... if the Rhyperior hadn't just kept charging through her hits, ploughing her horns and the vicious helmed head into her, as she kept going and going!!*

<Mia>At this point Vince, it would take 2 Low Kicks to stop this juggernaut from her target!

*But at least here, she kept running forward, Sam'd done the job, as she seemed to swerve past the Lapras by a mile!*

<Vince> Sam managed to do it! Now let's see if they can capitalize.

Rene: Rahne, MOVE!! *Rahne moves quickly to the left, not allowing Helena to simply turn around and mow her down--as Rene takes up a position on Helena's right*

<Mia> And there she goes, charging right past Rahne, this has to be a great opportunity for the Turqs to take advantage of!

*Rene and Rahne start doubling up against Helena, alternatively hitting her with Fire Spin and Whirlpool, they're strategy to overwhelm Helena by alternatively freezing and burning her, soaking her and flaming her*

<Helena> *The green flame held, for a moment longer in the face of the attacks, before suddenly, it pittered out, as the water and fire spirals rose up around her, the whirlpool trying to throw her footing, the fire spin trying to trap her!!*

<Vince> They're doing it, Mia, but the question is...is it enough? They need to hit Helena with something harder if they want to really bring her down.

<Mia>But stopping her's certainly given them time to strategize, let's hope they do it fast enough to nip this battle!

<Faith> ...Oh, wow. *She blinked, looking up at the twin spirals, always moving together, but never touching as they went around the Rhyperior, it was indeed something to see...*

<Vince> That's very true, Mia. The longer this battle goes, the worse it could get for the Turqs.

Rahne: *Starts switching between Brine and Ice Beam, freezing water in the joints and cracks of helena's armor, forcing the frozen water to solidifty and expand, trying to push the armor apart*

*Physical weathering at its best! Who says the PCA earth science class isn't useful?*

<Helena> *Fangs were gritted, and now... they seemed to be half-cornering her... before she realised... she let the whirlpool carry her, moving her, following its momentum, before suddenly, savagely, she used it all, spinning round, her tail beginning to glow... and then, finally, as Rahne went for the ice beam, it gained a metallic sheen, before she sent the Iron Tail crashing out with the borrowed momentum and her own monstrous strength at Rahne!!!*

<Mia> And Helena's recovered herself in the midst of that vicious attack! It looks like Turquoise took too long to strategize and are paying dearly for it!

<Vince> Rahne definetly did some damage but you're right, Mia. This could be painful

Rahne: *It all happens so fast! She tried pouring it on with Brine and Ice Beam, but she just...keeps...coming! Until---Helena connects!*

<Mia?And there it is! A hit! A direct hit!

<Vince> Let's see if its enough to take Rahne down.

Rahne: *Is knocked of her feet and sent flying back, her shell scrapping the mat up something fierce as she's propelled out of the ring smacks her back and head against the wall of the gym!*

<Mia>A ring out! A ring out from just one blow of Iron Tail!

<Faith> *She flung her look to the Lapras, suddenly bolting to her feet as she stared at the distance she'd flew, and then looked back to the referree, waiting before she'd do anything, waiting for a cal!*

<Sazuka raises her hand even as the medics go to check on Rahne> Rahne Lapries is out of the battle!

<Vince> Ouch! You don't see that very often, Mia. The rest of hte team had better pick up the pace now that their heavy hitter is down.

Rahne: *With a groan and a rub to the back of her head, she stirs...amazingly, not out cold! Her shell took most of the damage...but she could hardly stand the massive pounding on her head*

*Warren moves on the double, running over to the lapras.* Rahne!

<Helena> *A grit of teeth, and a grin... Helena was being hit, again and again... but, perhaps in her rush at the end, Rahne's attacks just couldn't combine well enough, even as patches of ice thawed from the ongoing Fire Spin around her, and a hand slopped away the briny slop away from her chest* ....Well... who next?

<Mia>And what a pace this has been going, Vince! My core's pulsing like it's been charged by a car battery! I haven't felt this scared, excited or exhillerated in a long time!

<The Medics will motion for Warren to get back and point him back to the stands while the battle is going on as they check on her>

<Vince> Helena's obviously taken a beating so the Turqs can still win if they hit not. Problem is, two fo their numbers are at a severe disadvantage and their third is grounded.

<Mia> I don't know about you Vince, but I think a battle like this calls for an out and out miracle, if I were Rene I'd definitely be sending a prayer to Arceus by now!

*Warren backs off a bit, but doesn't go to the stands, having not been there to begin with.*

<Asmira> *She frowns, glancing at the watch again, and then Helena* Idiot...

<Vince> Let's see what Rene chooses to do, Mia.

Rene: .... *Looks around. Rahne's officially the only one out but neither Romano nor Sam are in fighting shape. They're done in deed , if not in word*

Rene: *Exhales and takes another deep breath*

<Faith> *She stood back past the medics herself, Jingle-chan awaiting... looking for her own moment to try and make sure she saw the girl was okay.... flinging a look back to the ring....*

<Sazuka looks to Rene to see if he keeps fighting or not>

Rene: *Nods once to the ref. He's not done*

<Helena> *She seemed to follow his look, the helmet slowly sliding back and forth to look at the forms of Sam and Romano... and then shrugging out wide at Rene* So... are you the only one left who'll fight?

<The Medics, meanwhile, continue to check on Rahne to make sure she doesn't have a concussion and that her shell is still in one piece>

<Mia> And Rene's up for the battle once more! Amazing, he's going through with it!

Rahne: *Groans, too weak to do much else. She was swimming in and out of consciousness. Ditto for Romano and Sam*

Rene: ....'ppears so Helena.

<Mia> And the firefox is in it to win it! He's got some guts facing down a monster like Helena, so the match boils down to this, what an excitement!

<Sazuka looks to the two other members> Ibtisam al-Scycura and Romano Gligax are unable to continue! <Two more medics pull them out of hte ring and check on them>

<Helena> ...Good. *And with that, her echo to her voice vanished... as fangs gritted again, and the helmet began to slowly shunt back into place, the armor returning to normal position, as her eyes returned to glare at him* ...Then you better KEEP fighting... huh?

<Vince> Rene has never been one to back down from something he believes in, Mia, eve if it leaves him stuck to a flag pole.

Rene: *Hands at his sides he....is he bowing to Helena?!* Ladies first, Helena

<Mia nodded>...Wait what?

<Faith> *She bit her lip... looking the fifth wheel helpless as she watched on at the medics... and then back to Helena, the girl still surrounded by Rene's fire spin... and Rahne's whirlpool...*

<Vince> Long story, Mia.

<Mia> I'm sure I'll learn in due time, Vince

<Helena> ...Guess that would mean you then...*She grunted, as hot air burst from her nostrils, and suddenly, she slapped up her arms, smacking them, again and again, pushing forward with the spiralling attacks following her, gearing herself up into a Swords Dance!*

<Mia>Looks like Helena's priming herself up, a Swords Dance usually spells out a death sentence, Vince, no matter how much bravado Rene may have, this fight may as well be all over

Rene: ...Thanks Helena. Appreciate the thought. *Pauses one second....then starts rushing at Helena!*

<Vince> This should end very painfully for Rene. To bad, the Turqs showed a lot of grit out there and definetly showed improvement even over their last major battle.

<Helena> *She showed no mirth or anger as he ran at her... eyes set upon the fox... and then, holding her ground, her right arm's vent began to burst to life, rubble and steam boiling out, before she sent the gauntlet-limb firing at him in a Hammer Arm punch!!!!*

<Mia> And Helena launches an attack head-long at Rene!

<Asmira> *Suddenly the watch would find itself flung to the ground in front of her into a pile of cogs as she glared at the field* That idiot!!!

Rene: *Moving into a Quick Attack so fast that he's practically a furry reddish blur, Rene runs straight up Helena's arm! As he runs up to her shoulder he jumps, twirling in mid-air as he strikes Helena dead on in the face with Tail Whip! Then as he completes his attack he lands on Helena's head, and slides down off her back and tail, putting some distance between him and her*

<Vince> And Rene shows he's crazy like a fox by...using Tail Whip on her when he was point blank? I'm a little confused by the strategy here when he had a free shot.

<Mia>Look at him go! Is he a fox or a squirrel?! Rene's got quite some acrobatics up his sleeve!

<Helena> *There was perhaps a reason Helena had only been seen using Hammer Arm outside the arena so far... as her hand kept going, and going... and SMASHED straight into the ground, embedding itself,
she was pinned, as his tails flushed into her face, smacking around her while her head tried to follow! There were still no words, just gritted fangs, and eyes upon him, as she seemed to be trying to pull herself loose, the water and fire around her, weakening... but a sheen slowly giving her a good Rock Polish... as she looked to try and free herself from the ground just now!*

<Mia>And Helena's freed herself, now let's see just what she's got in store for Rene now that she's heightened her speed up a bit more

Rene: *Seeing the rhyperior stuck--for the moment--Rene surrounds her with Fire Spin....and is it just him or are his flames brighter, a bit larger, than usual? *

<Vince> Rene's not going to win the battle with Firespin alone though. He needs to hit her hard before she hits him harder.

<Helena> *She wasn't quite out of the mess she'd flung herself into, as fire collided with her back... and whatever Rene had found in himself... it seemed the damage was piling itself up bit by bit now, as she seemed to sheen even more against the flames, another Rock Polish, as finally, her arm came free, and she tried to shield her face from the flame!!*

<The three Medics will get the remaining Turqs over to their little station and once they're assured none of them have serious injury will set them up to healing. Potions and Tylenol.>

<Mia>With her reflexed heightened Vince, that may be a bit of a problem

<Faith> *If she noticed Kogoe coming... she didn't show it, watching on now as Helena seemed to erupt in flame once more at Rene's attack...* Quickly, Ohana, hit her quick!!!

Rene: *Closes his eyes and starts breathing deeply, steadying himself. His mouth opens as he unleashes another fire spin....on himself!*

<Mia stood up from her post, palms slammed on the desk>What is that fox thinking, roasting himself?!

<Faith> *She went to speak... but.... Rene's move made all the sense... as she felt her own Fire waking up inside, watching him... she knew what he was planning!*

Rene: *Smiles as he feels the fire wash over him....he drew strength from the fire, making him feel stronger. Thank Arceus for Flash Fire!*

<Vince> It's a good move by Rene but it might be to little to late. He doesn't have anything that'll do much to her armour so he's going to have to use pure brute strength in hopes of beating her now.

<Mia> Rene and brute in the same sentence, Vince? Surely you jest!

Rene: *Putting all his strength into his next move his fires off a combination---a fire blast combined with fire spin--hitting Helena dead on!*

<Vince> I know it doesn't make much sense, Mia. There are a lot of words that can be used to describe Rene and Brute isn't one of them, but he'd better hit often and hit hard.

<Helena> *She stood there... she stood there and took it, as the kanji flame seemed to match Helena's outspread limbs, and the fire spin caused the attack to explode outward around her in roars of dangerous flame!! And it kept going, billowing outward, until the flame consumed everything, the whirlpool and original fire spin all pittered out, as it seemed to eat itself away... gone... with a shadow standing in the middle*

<Mia> And Helena takes the hit! But is fire really going to cut it against a rock-hard beast like her?

*And as it all came undone, as everything finished, standing, burnt and smoking, Helena's body rocked... and then plummeted forward with an earth-shattering crash!!!*

<The arena doors open with a low creak and a familiar pair step inside, a well-dressed meowth followed by large mightyena in a long black coat. They head to the seats near the front and sit down without a word>

Rene: *Sinks to his knees, hands on the ground, exhausted and out of breath....he had nothing left in him*

<Sazuka looks back and forth between the two and looks over towards Helena to make sure she's out, her hand ready to call it if need be>

<Helena> *Her? Maybe Sazuka would get a hint something was wrong as the burns began to evaporate... or as the Rhyperior opened her mouth... and a snore came loose... downed? No: just Resting!*

<Vince> It looks like Rene's pulled off an impressive feat but...it doesn't look like the ref is ready to call it yet, and Referee Ishigawa is one of the best...and look there! Rest is used!

<Mia>And the beast is asleep, conserving energy to give what could be the final blow, Rene looks like he's about ready to give, but boy what a fight he put up!

<Helena> *...And then... she began to rise, puppet like, her body hunched over, murmurs, nasty words that flew between clenched teeth, it appeared she was Sleep Talking almost...And flung herself straight into another swords dance, as her body began to tower once more!!*

Rene: *Tries scrambling to his feet, bone-weary and exhausted. He fires off an ember at Helena and tries to stay out of the way of whatever comes next*

<Nikki glances at her sister for a moment, who just shrugs wordlessly in response, not taking her eyes off of the arena's action>

<Vince> I don't think anyone would fault Rene for throwing in the towel right now, but I've rarely ever known him to give up. For good or for ill.

<Faith> ... *She watched on, distraught... after all that... she watched as Rene's ember didn't even seem to scorch the front plate of the Rhyperior's armor....* Rene...

<Mia> It looks like Helena's finally going for the kill, jeez Vince, I just about can't watch this, it-it's too gruesome to bear thinking of!

<Helena> I. WARNED! YOU!!!!! *She roared, as she gritted her fangs together, her eyes lost in a madness, before, without any further warning, she pulled him bodily upwards, raising him up...and then flung him downward, pushing him all the way until even her arm began to vibrate in a trail of energy, straight into the arena floor, with Giga Impact!!*

Rene: *Reacts instinctively, not thinking to tap out, just grabs at her hand, trying to pry himself free--with not success*

<Nikki rolls her eyes and sighs a bit, Tenebra just watches impassively, slowly popping the knuckles of her right hand>

<Sazuka steps forward at that point, having seen enough> Match is over! Stop now!

*Following Helena's move, Rene found himself smashed down into the ground. Faith's bandanna around his neck offering only a little protection from the terrible pain*
<Helena> *With all her speed and power amplified, the question wasn't there... as Helena was frozen solid, breathing, ventilating, as steam hissed now from every vent and joint of armor... and finally... she loosened her grip... slowly, looking to the crater she'd now made* Whu-

<Vince watches it all happen> And that's a match, Mia. <His voice is subdued>

<Asmira> *Up she got, with a snarl, noticing that Buzz had long vanished... looking at the scene before shaking her head* ...Waste of space...

<Mia choked out a near-sob, palm over the mic>

<Sazuka> Rene Kitsunegari is unable to continue! Helena Rhys is the winner! <With the official stuff out of hte way she'll dash along with some medics to check on the impacted Vulpix>

<Faith> *There wasn't any doubt this time, THIS time she was rushing for the ring!!* Rene!!

<Helena> *...She just seemed to stare on dumbfounded... as if trying to remember something faintly, her massive gauntlet-arm finally edging out of the way... as finally, she stood up, and looked around*

Rene: ......*perhaps mercifully, the fox was no longer capable of feeling anything. He's unconscious*

<Vince> Mia, this was exactly what we thought it would be. A brutal match with a brutal ending...though this is by far not the worst ending I've ever seen to a battle.

<The medics pour over Rene to make sure his neck isn't broken or any other part of him for that matter>

<Mia bit her lip and nodded, though it was still a concept that was hard to swallow> I know Vince, I just need a moment to compose myself*Clears throat* And it looks like the match ended in a way almost everyone expected, folks, let's hear it for Helena, and Turquoise, they...did a bang up job of trying

*Being smashed into the ground facefirst was not without consequences. His muzzle was slick with blood, potentially covering his nostriles, several forehead wounds bleeding freely, his glasses broken & body looking much the same*

<Faith> *She hung back, just on the edge, looking at him now as the medics worked, a dozen and more medical classes flying through her head to try and establish everything she saw...*

<Vince frowns quietly as he watches> Take your time, Mia. Take your time.

<The medic checking him out nods and motions for the stretcher to be brought over. Looks like he was going to be getting a thorough check up>

<Mia cleared her throat again and spoke into the mic> And the uh, match goes to Helena, folks...

<Faith> *She wanted to scream out, or cry, or hold onto him... but she couldn't do either, she flung her eyes to Helena... but she didn't have time to be angry... eyes tearing up as she watched on*

Sam: *Lets out a groan as she starts to come to on the sidelines* Ow....whut happened?

<One of the medics continues to take care of the rest of the Turqs. Warren would be allowed to be more hands on with checking on Rahne at this point>

<Helena> *And finally: she turned, away, out of the ring, without a word, a glance to the now-conscious Sam before she kept going*

<Vince> Helena looks a little confused by where she's at too. Though she doesn't look like she's savoring her victory either.

Rahne: *She blinks too, as she starts to become more lucid* Wha...Warren? That you?

<Mrs Smith> ...Perhaps... this was not a total waste. *The mon nodded finally, as a chuckling Pierrot stood by her, and with that, the rest of Team S now seemed to follow away*

<Mia>*Hand to the mic* I think she's got the feeling that certain people wouldn't appreciate her sticking around, or is that just me?

<Vince> Hard to tell right now...but she certainly didn't win any friends with this performance. It'll be interesting to see how Rene recovers from this one.

Sam: *Groans, rubbing her head* Will the announcers PLEASE give it a rest with the microphones?!

<NIkki leans over and whispers something to Tenebra, who just slowly nods in response, casting a sideways glance at Helena as she leaves>

<The medics carefully get Rene up on the gurney and start to move towards the main infirmary at the school>

<Mia winced> I hope he'll be alright, yikes, face first into the ground like that!

<Warren> Yeah, it's me. You feeling okay?

Sam: *watching the medics*....Rene?! Oh man, no....

Rahne: *Her eyes watering over as Rene is carried out* ....No....

<Faith> *And immediately, she went to follow, but stopped, looking to Sam for a second... and then Rene again, quickly deciding* ...I'm... going with him, can you call Aunt Vera?

<Warren> Yeah. . . *He watches as Rene carried away.*

<Annice stopped filming, looking over to Mia and Vince> You guys going to be alright?

Sam: *Nodding, numbly* Yeah. Sure. You go

<Vince looks to Annice> Yeah, should be. Rene's my friend, but I've seen him bounce back from bad stuff before.

<Faith> *A nod, and off she rushed after them!*

<Annice nodded>...Umm, I'm going to go down to the editing room to take care of this, you-<Mia> yeah, cut out the part where I'm crying....

Rahne: *Starts crying, clinging to Warren* Sam: ....Oh man. Oh man, oh man oh man....

<Vince let's out a breath and leans back> Reminds me of when I was a kid and I was ringside for Colt "Wave Crasher" Daring break his arm in a battle. Thankfully there's no exposed bone here.

Sam: *Wanders over to Vince, apparently still stunned* ....Uh, if you can start passing a get well card around for Rene, I'd really appreciate it

*Warren simply holds Rahne.*

<Vince looks to Sam> Yeah, I'll get that moving tomorrow.

Sam: *Starts rubbing her head* Yeah. Thanks.....ugh. That sucked

<Vince> Hopefully there's nothing wrong with him other than getting hit just really really hard.

<Mia nodded to Sam, still wiping tears from her eyes>

Sam: *Coughs, turning her head so they can't see her wipe her eyes* Fluffbutt? Pfft. Nah. He's got more lives than a roomfull of meowths.

<Vince smiles to Mia> You going to be okay?

<Mia nodded>I'll be fine, an editing session with Annice and I'll be good as new, heh...

Sam: Vince? I feel like a heel for asking but.....how do you think were we? Was Rene?

<Vince looks to Sam> Honestly? I think you guys showed improvement even over the Crossroads match.

Sam: And Rene? When he was on his own?

<Vince> Helena's a big tough opponent and you guys held up well against her. Little change of strategy and you could've had her.

<Mia>Rene shone like a dying star out there, I was impressed-!

<Vince> Best he could do given the circumstances. Little pig headed there not to just give up by the second Swords Dance but...I'm sure Tessa won't fault him much

Sam: *Winces* Ooooh yeah. Tessa---and her assistants--Fluffy's gonna wish Helena had finished him off when they get done with him.

*Whisking into the auditorium, looking both somehow regal and worried at the same time was none other than Rene's mother--Vera Kitsunegari*

<Vince> Then again you guys came in at a severe disadvantage type wise from the get go.

Sam: *Sighs* Doesn't make me feel any better about it---uh-oh. *looks at Vera and winces*

<Mia> It was a pity Rahne was taken out so quickly, that must have hurt!

Sam: ...not as much as this will...*she mumbles as Vera walks over to them* Vera: What happened?! Faith was nearly hysterical...

<Mia looked over the mother of Rene momentarily, waving>

Vera: *Looks over at Mia, confused* Um, who are you? Did you see what happened?

<Vince watches her walk in and nods towards the mother but stays quietly>

<Nikki and Tenebra get up to leave, the former turning her head towards Sam>

<Mia> Umm, I-I'm Mia Wattson, ma'am, I-I'm the junior commentator

Sam: *Her back prickes, feeling Nikki's gaze upon her. She looks over, walking over to the cat* What's up?

Vera: ...Then you saw? How is he?!

<Mia twiddled her fingers nervously, her cheeks loosing static>He-he.....

<Nikki stops and turns back around> Hm? Nothing, just wondered who that was. Thought there were going to be more battles tonight.

Vera: *her face goes whiter....and for a ninetails that's saying something*

<Vince> Rene is currently being taken care of in the main infirmary they're checking him for any possible injuries but his neck is all right from the looks of it.

Sam: That's Rene's mom....fuzzbutt actually like you to meet her sometime. And I don't know about other matches....*rubs her neck* The one was enough for me. What did you think?

<Mia> His face got pretty busted up though, I mean-*She put her hands over her mouth, stopping herself*

Vera: *Lets out a shuddering breath, looking like she was in need of a seat*

<Vince> If you wanted to go check on him you could go in into the infirmary since you're family and all.

<Mia placed a hand on Vera's arm>Easy, ma'am

<Natsuki>...'Why don't you join ours?'

<Nikki> Oh, it is? Guess I can see the resemblance. I wouldn't know, I didn't see anything but the end, I got here late.

Vera: I---I want to wait a minute. No good if I blow in there and terrify all the medics. *Lets out a nervous half-laugh, half-cry...she would, too*

Sam: Yeah....some finale you got to see, huh.

<Mia rubbed Vera's arm> Easy, ma'am...

<Vince> Your son's a scrapper, Ms. Kitsunegari . I have no doubt he'll bounce back from this.

Vera: ...I know he will *she looks down* I---I just hope he knows what he does

<Nikki shrugs> He should have gone for the throat when she rested.

Sam: I don't think he had anything left in him at that point. He really went all out on her. It just....wasn't enough

<Vince> Well, hopefully next time that happens he just throws in the towel. Doubt many people would've blamed him.

<Nikki nods and glances to her side> Yeah well, it's not the first time it's happened.

<Warren> Rahne?

Sam: ...excuse me?

Rahne: ...*Tired, physically and emotionally* ...Yes Warren?

<Nikki> One person taking on an entire team. Happened before.

Sam: Oh. When was tha--*looks at Tenebra *

Vera: ....My son has a stubborn streak in him.

<Warren> Wanna lay down somewhere? You look exhausted.

Rahne: I---yes. Please, walk me home?

<Nikki scowls a bit> I was thinking myself, but yes, her too.

*Warren nods* Sure.

Sam: When was this?

<Mia took a deep breath> I don't think I'll be making any interviews today, Vince, the result of that fight just kind of shook me up

<Vince nods> I think the professor will understand on that one, Mia. So'll the viewers.

Rahne: *Puts her arm around Warren, letting him wakl her out*

<Mia> that Rhyperior just gives me the creeps though...

Vera: I'm going to see my son now....*bows to Vince* Thank you for your words

*Warren supports her and walks out with the Lapras.*

<Nikki> A few times. Only one was set up officially as four on one, the rest we just ran the tables on them.

Sam: *Whistles lowly* Remind me never to let Rene drag us into a match against you. Well, maybe not NEVER...*she smirks, loving a challenge but hating losing*

<Vince smiles to Vera> Of course, Miss Kitsunegari .

<Mia nodded> Tell him I said hi<She waved>

<Nikki smirks a bit> Good call.

Sam: Don't get too prideful mind you....one day I'm gonna be good enough to lay you, Tenebra, Sherilyn, and Nubia out all by my lonesome. *Grins*

Vera: I will, thank you Mia. *nods to her and Vince, before exiting, right after Rahne and Warren*

<Mia gave Sam a look> Overconfident, are we?

Sam: Hmm? No, why do you ask?

<Mia snickered> Taking down 4 mon on your own? That'd be something to see

<Vince pulls out his cell phone and takes a look at it> Gotta have some confidence in yourself for battling. <He stands up and looks to TAbi and Eddie whov'e made their way down>

Sam: ...You just SAW it Mia. And I actually know more about fighting than just being a big rockheap that can take a lot of hits

<Mia> I'm not much of a battler, but that rockheap sort of whupped your entire team

Sam: Exactly!

Sam: So why can't that be me someday? And there's more to battling than being a giant behemoth

<Vince chuckles a bit as Tabi and Eddie make their way over and the Poli gives Eddie a hug> <Tabi> Hey, Nikki. Wha'ts up?

<Mia gave Sam a pat on the shoulder> Sam, for everyone's sake, I would love to see you and your team take down an obstacle as big as Helena; it gives the network better reviews*Smile*

<Nikki> Uh huh.... *looks over and waves at Tabi* Not much, stopped to watch some fights before going home, some people came to repair the driveway and we can't get back in until they're done.

Sam: *Looks at Tabi* Oh, hey there. Um, if Rene were here he'd say something about being sorry he couldn't hug you right now...tabi-cakes

<Tabi> Yeah, I heard something about the other battles being delayed a bit for repairs. <She looks> Hey, Sam. I'm sure he'll be hugging me again in no time.

Sam: ...I'd wait no longer than four hours. Five tops.

<Mia gave a giggle> He's that persistent to hug, isn't he?


Sam: *deadpand* Hugs are Drugs

<Nikki> Yes, well, hope he doesn't have a broken arm or anything, he'll go insane.

<Tabi> He is. <Vince> So far I"m immune to them though.

Sam: ....*goes pale* Oh lord. Nikki....he'd go nuts!

<Nikki> Lucky you.

Sam: ...hey, he's your little protege or whatever. YOU handle it!

<Nikki> Me? Don't look at me, I'm not training him.

Sam: Well I'm not. Only four mon have that privelege, one of them being your beau!

<Nikki sighs> Yeah I know.

Sam: ...So, what's THAT like?

<Nikki> What's what like?

Sam: Having your boyfriend be his trainer. Zap ever talk about it?

<Nikki> Occasionally he'll mention it,but no, not like we have in-depth conversations over dinner or anything.

Sam: ...better lover than a conversationalist, huh?

<Nikki smirks> Something like that.

Sam: *whistles appreciatviely*

<Mia's entire face goes from white to red>

Sam: Oops. Sorry Mia. Didn't mean to scandalize you with thoughts of hot passionate sex

<Mia blushed maroon> Eeks! Stop iiit~!

<Nikki> Why do people have such an issue with that, I swear.

Sam: Okay, get your mind of Nikki and Zap doing it....and onto me and that hot abra genius, Emily 'celebrating' down by the beach!

<Mia squeaked and loosed static, hiding her face>

Sam: Heh. You know what's even better? Even after sleeping with Nicole--um, OTHER Nicole--Rene STILL does that

<Mia>Quit iiiit~!<She gave Sam a smack to the arm>

<Nikki> It's great exercise, how do you think I stay in shape?

Sam: *Is smacked* ....ow *she deadpans* Here, I thought it was a lot of yoga

<Nikki> Well I do other things. But seriousy, it is good exercise.

<Mia blushes, holding her face>Jeez, I wish I had Soundproof.....

<Faith> *Finally... after so long... Faith returned, weary looking, with a notable red stain on her robes, as she blinked, and looked up to the 'mon left there* Okay, Rene-
...Hi, Nikki. *A light blink, she was a bit more than surprised to see her here!*

Sam: *Turns, looks a bit surprised at the stain* Geeze, Faith!

<Mia noted Faith, eyes widened> Did you bust someone up too?

<Sparky the custodian comes into the arena, driving a cart loaded with tools and machinery. A muscular lairon girl and short spearow guy in glasses follow, the three quickly getting to work on repairs>

<Faith> *Quickly, she looked, rolling up her sleeve to cover it...* No, no... just... it's nothing. *She cleared her throat* ...Rene's awake? *She tried quickly*

<Nikki nods at Faith> 'lo Faith.

Sam: That's good

<Mia loosed a sigh of relief>

<Faith> *She gave a light nod, no time, or energy for a bow it seemed, before she took a little sidestep, out of the way of the custodians, and cleared her throat* ...He'll be taken to the hospital just now...

<Faith> Helena... did a real number. *She nodded slowly, before jerking herself up* But nothing serious!!

<Faith> Broken leg... possibly broken orbital bone... a few other things... he'll be up and about with some rest anyway!

Sam: ...orbital bone?

<Nikki> Well fortunately he knows someone who can tell him where to get a good deal on a cast.

Sam: *Snerks* I like that just as she is finally cast free, he goes and gets himself into one. First time, too

<Faith> *She pointed with her finger towards the top of her eye and muzzle for Sam... and then stopped, blinking for a momerubyshuriken:nt...And then, finally, with a little smirk, she let out a small laugh* ...I guess that's one way of looking at it... I can show him the ropes, huh?

Sam: You're an expert on casts Faith. No need to be modest. Is there any part of you that hasn't been casted?

<Faith> ... *She indeed flushed over* Well... OBVIOUS parts...

<Mia blushed and giggled>

Sam: ...Any not so obvious parts?

<Faith> Heh... *She laughed a little, shaking her head, holding her forehead gently now with a weary sigh once more* ...I'm probably going to head home now... that was... pretty wild.

<Nikki leans over to Tenebra> Do me a favor and go get me some water from the machines out front, ok? Thanks. <The mightyena turns to leave without a word>

Sam: *sighs* Yeah

<Faith> *Although... her eyes followed Tenebra...* Um... I'll probably need a drink anyway...

<Faith> *She nodded to them all* I'll see you guys later... just give me any word if you hear on Rene, okay?

Sam: Sure thing, Faith. You do the same

<Faith> *A little nod... and she just about managed a bow there, as she headed off after the Mightyena's trail to the machines, and home...*

Good Rp where did you do it? Chatzy or PM here in Fur?

Only two words I can say to describe that match. Oh shit! O_O

Oh! Here's part 1! :3

AS Bryan would put it, "That's pain to the second power multiplied by the amount of ouch indured."