Preservation of Balance-Xashowd's Struggle

[Xashowd]

In the Midst of Gaia, a portal of pure Darkness flowed from a wall, Xashowd walking out from it in his typical guise of DarkShadowItachi7. Driven on by his "Boss", the Dark Fenrir, he had returned not only to check in on the usual things, but also because a cry for help had been issued.

The Late Johnny Gambino, or so we believed him to be, has declared all out war against the new Gaian Holiday known as Modmas. This is a strike against free speech, and by extension, Free Will. And as you know, Xashowd, Free Will is important in our struggle to right the imbalance between Light and Darkness. You must go aid the other Gaians in their struggle, for if victory is not acheived, another world will be lost to Chaos...

The Dark Fenrir's words still rang in Xashowd's mind. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but his job never was. Holding on to his Determination, he summoned his Darkscythe and prepared for the worst. As he turned out of the allyway, he saw numerous other Gaians locked in battle with...Strange Green Rabbits. He remembered seeing them before in previous events...Grunnies, they were called. Either Deidrich had let them off their leash, or these were Gambino's personal army. Xashowd was somewhat amused that Grunnies were his lead attack force, but the advance troops in any war were rarely the strongest. He spotted a particular Grunny, isolated from the rest of the pack, at the same moment it spotted him. Faster than most eyes could see, the creature loosed a primal roar (Though it came out more like an elongated squeak), and dashed right at Xashowd, intent on killing him. Without a second thought, Xashowd swung his Darkscythe right at the little miscreant in a horizontal arc, slightly tilted in case the Grunny tried to jump.

Xashowd's struggle had begun.  

[Xashowd]

*Enemy: Grunnies
AC: 10
HP: 40

Rolled AC: 5
Rolled damage: 1

Attack Unsuccessful*

The Grunny Jumped, alright, but straight up. Somewhat surprised that the Grunny could change directions on a dime like that, his slash missed, and he was momentarily distracted. The Grunny dove right at his hair, landed, and began nomming wildly. Xashowd started spinning around rapidly, enhancing his speed with his natural control of the Wind element, hoping he would toss the Grunny off through sheer Centrifugal Force.  

[Xashowd]

*Enemy: Grunnies
AC: 10
HP: 40

Rolled AC: 10
Rolled damage: 18

Attack Successful

Remaining HP: 22*

As Xashowd spun and spun and spun and spun, little by little the Grunny's hold on his hair lessened. After one final spin, and a push with the Wind, the Grunny was launched off of Xashowd's hair and slammed into the side of a building, taking a fair amount of damage. The Grunny slid down the building with a comical squeak, and plopped on the sidewalk in a similar fashion. It stood up, shook itself off, and turned back to Xashowd, eying him warily. Xashowd took up his fighting stance and prepared for the next attack.  

[Xashowd]

*Enemy: Grunnies
AC: 10
HP: 22

Rolled AC: 16
Rolled damage: 15

Attack Successful

Remaining HP: 7*

The Grunny leaped at Xashowd again, but this time he was ready. As it hurled itself toward him, Xashowd created a sudden updraft under it, knocking it off balance, then slashed his Darkscythe through the air, sending a Razor-sharp wave of wind straight at the Grunny, knocking it further up in the air, a wide incision now showing on its chest. Xashowd lept up and knocked the Grunny back down to the ground with the flat end of the scythe. As he landed, he saw the Grunny start to stand up. For all the injuries it had sustained, it was still unbeaten. "I gotta finish this fast." Xashowd said, as he began to see the next wave of Gambino's forces.

Labtechs. Zombie Labtechs. With additional Grunnies of their own.

Gambino really wants to destroy Modmas. Could he be getting troops from the Exodus Dragon? No...His presence is absent in this world. Gambino simply has the resources. But Gaians are many, and none will stand this for long. Xashowd thought, turning his attention back to his struggling adversary. "Alright...Show me what remains of your strength." Xashowd said, getting back into his fighting stance.  

[Xashowd]

*Enemy: Grunnies
AC: 10
HP: 7

Rolled AC: 3
Rolled damage: 3

Attack Unsuccessful*

Xashowd dashed over to the Grunny, intent on finishing it off before the Labtechs closing in could become a problem. Though most Gaians were already fighting the 'Techs, other Grunnies still remained, not to mention the reinforcements. He sliced down at the grunny, but it quickly dodged to the side. The blade of Xashowd's Darkscythe was momentarily stuck in the ground, and that was all the time the still spry Grunny needed. It launched itself at Xashowd's hair again, biting down into his scalp. It hurt, but Xashowd had dealt with blows to the head before. They only served to enrage him.

And he was surely getting mad...  

[Xashowd]

*Enemy: Grunnies
AC: 10
HP: 7

Rolled AC: 19
Rolled damage: 14

Attack Successful*

With a cat-like hiss, Xashowd grabbed the Grunny with one hand and slammed its head with the other. Stunned by the powerful blow, the Grunny released its hold on Xashowd's head. Not missing a beat, Xashowd pulled it off, threw it against a nearby wall, and sliced it into little Grunny chunks with razor sharp gusts of wind. His rage subsiding, Xashowd turned to the newest threat-The Labtechs. He put up his Darkscythe in a defensive position, ready to switch to offense at a moment's notice. Most of the original Grunnies were gone, so the other Gaians had begun taking the fight to the 'Techs.

Things were starting to look up.  

[Xashowd]

*Enemy: Labtech
AC: 12
HP: 60

Rolled AC: 7
Rolled damage: 17

Attack Unsuccessful*

Eyeing the Labtechs, Xashowd prepared himself for the next attack. After a few seconds, one of the 'Techs diverged from the group, Grunny helper on head, and headed straight for Xashowd. Eager to finish the battle early, Xashowd rushed forward with the power of the wind, Darkscythe arced back for a swing. The 'Tech surprised him with a sudden uppercut, it's Grunny follower delivering a kick to his head for good measure. Xashowd flipped over backwards to regain his footing. He would need to be smarter to take this tag team down.  

[Xashowd]

*Enemy: Labtech
AC: 12
HP: 60

Rolled AC: 20
Rolled damage: 2

Attack Successful

Remaining HP: 58*

Xashowd started forward, more cautious this time. The 'Tech wasn't so reserved, and charged forward, right foot leading. Xashowd knew what the tech was going to attempt, and dodged to the right, swinging his Darkscythe in front of him to catch the leg, tripping up the 'Tech. He added a Wind-infused punch to the 'Tech's face, causing its head to hit the pavement. It's Grunny follower was on top of the head, and took the brunt of the damage, but Xashowd knew something got through to the main threat. He backed off before the 'Tech could retaliate, and prepared for his next move.  

[Xashowd]

*Enemy: Labtech
AC: 12
HP: 58

Rolled AC: 2
Rolled damage: 19

Attack Unsuccessful*

Xashowd played it safer this time, slicing the air with his Darkscythe and firing a wave of sharp wind at the 'Tech. Faster that its Zombie-like appearance would indicate, it sidestepped the wave just as it was about to hit him, then sent the Grunny at Xashowd. Xashowd dived to his right, rolling on the ground so that he could stand up and retaliate as the Grunny zoomed past him. Xashowd noticed that the 'Techs' Grunnies were less intelligent than the ones that were on their own, and he made a mental note of it.

Suddenly, he heard war gongs going off in the distance. The earth began to shake under Xashowd's feet.

Something big was coming. A number of Gaians already led the charge to face it, but Xashowd was lagging behind.

He'd have to wrap this up quick. He didn't need another lecture from the Dark Fenrir.  

[Xashowd]

*Enemy: Labtech
AC: 12
HP: 58

Rolled AC: 13
Rolled damage: 1

Attack Successful

Remaining HP: 57*

Xashowd began firing more wind waves in rapid succession, determined to slice the Labtech to bits and face what was coming. Something was obviously against him, as the 'Tech simply dodged each wave that came at him. The Grunny pounced at Xashowd again, but Xashowd was ready. He sidestepped, grabbed the grunny out of midair, and flung the hapless critter right at the Labtech's face.

It connected. The Tech began struggling to get the rabid rabbit off of it, so Xashowd took the opportunity to cast an Air Pressure spell, sealing the Grunny on the 'Tech's face and buying Xashowd more time.

Hopefully the 'Tech's Defense would start to waver. As a large, mechanical figure loomed in the distance, Xashowd hoped that the winds would give him the strength he needed.