Duel Training

[Darth Vyrassu]

Darth Vyrassu walks into the combat arena and sits in the ground Indian style. After a moment he begins to levitate as his eyes closes. He focuses on the darkside meditation as he waits for [member=Vaulkhar]

 

[Vaulkhar]

Vaulkhar strides into the training arena a few minutes after the arrival of [member="Darth Vyrassu"]. Noting the master's meditation pose, he strides up and sits down before him. He sits upon his shin/knees and closes his eyes. He begins to meditate as well, his breathing slowing to the point where it appears as if the young man was not breathing at all. The only tell-tale sign of the flowing oxygen would be the minor rising and falling of his chest. At the moment, the young man is wearing a simple gray, long-sleeved training robe. The robe was fitting around his body, but loose around his arms. The pants and boots were similar in style, loose enough to the point where there was ample-movement, but not enough to the point where it would get in the young man's way.

The wounds upon his body had healed rather well over the short period of time since he had gotten them. He wore them proudly though, as they were the symbols of his training.

 

[Darth Vyrassu]

Vyrassu feels the power of [member=Vaulkhar] come into the room but Vyrassu ignores him for the moment relaxing. Vyrassu's chosen outfit for this training session was simple black robes of Sith style. Baggy enough in the torso to allow movement but not enough to be in the way. His pants were the same way bloused above his boots. The only thing that might get in the way is his waist shroud (skirt) with its red sash down the front all floor length. After a moment Vyrassu opened his eyes and saw the young acolyte before him as well in a meditation pose.

Are you ready to begin? I assure you this time training will be harder. You know what One Sith is planning so I must have you ready for that.

Darth Vyrassu remains in his meditation pose awaiting the eager acolyte's answer. Vyrassu knew he had to make training rather difficult this time due to the path that lay before the young acolyte would be a very dangerous and possibly a deadly one.

 

[Vaulkhar]

Vaulkhar took the time he was ignored to steady himself. He had expected this session to be more difficult than the last. Rarely would a master of anything consistently put their disciple in simple situations. There is no growth in doing the same thing over and over again, without the elevation of victory. And considering how powerful [member="Darth Vyrassu"] was; he knew things weren't going to stay slow for long. As Vyrassu began to speak, Vaulkhar opened his eyes and gazed upon the Sith Lord in stoic silence. The question had a simple answer and the statement following was nothing he could disagree with. Battles upon the horizon, the hopes of one day being knighted, and the ongoing war were all dangerous, especially for an Acolyte.

"I am ready Master. If I am to grow, I must face whatever you throw at me."

Vaulkhar was prepared the moment he opened his mouth. His body was tensed and ready for action at the slightest hint of movement from Vyrassu.

 

[Darth Vyrassu]

Vyrassu simply nodded then stood up and walked backwards. He removed the lightsaber hilt from his belt and spin the hilt in his right hand activating it making two red blades come out reach side as it spun in Vyrassus hand (again see avatar for description). Vyrassu begin to focus on the force drawing it in around him. He wrapped himself in the force drawing on its power.

stand and let's begin.

Vyrassu continued to draw on the force until [member=Vaulkhar] was ready.

 

[Vaulkhar]

Vaulkhar followed the movements of [member="Darth Vyrassu"] and nodded. He began to backpedal as well before drawing his lightsaber hilt from his belt. He activated the blade, a yellow saber bursts forth, different from than before. The color yellow is said to represent geed and avarice, ironically. He did the same as Vyrassu, beginning to draw forth the power of the force around him. Since the first battle with Vyrassu, he had been training in the ability to use the force to enhance his own acrobatics. He had practiced utilizing the force to move objects; pulling and pushing.

"I am ready, Master."

 

[Darth Vyrassu]

Vyrassu nodded and threw his right hand at [member=Vaulkhar]. Black and purple lightning cane from Vyrassu's hand. The lightning landed in 6 circles on the ground around the acolyte. Black smoke then begin rising from each circle. After a moment 6 Vyrassus formed from the black smoke. Vyrassu had casted the duplication illusion spell. Vyrassu knew the 6 illusions of himself would not harm the acolyte but they would cause severe pain of they made contact. This was the ultimate test. The acolyte would seriously need to use force agility to fend off 6 Vyrassus at once. Meanwhile the Real Vyrassu stood back and watched as the illusion Vyrassus charged the acolyte to attack. The real Vyrassu knew if the acolyte for an actual hit on any one of the illusions, the illusion would dissapear

 

[Vaulkhar]

Vaulkhar continued to backpedal but immediately stopped as the black mist began to rise around him. As the six Vyrassu clones rose up from the darkness, Vaulkhar visibly paled. Though he did not back down from this challenge, it became rather clear this entire encounter was going to be one very painful experience for him. But one he intended on winning; to an extent at least. Utilizing the force, the young Acolyte leaped up and out of the circling clones. The moment he landed his guard was up, and thankfully rightly so as one of the Vyrassu clones charged him and immediately slashed out with his lightsaber. Using the force to once again enhance his own movements, Vaulkhar raised his blade and deflected the attack, which was then followed up by a spinning overhand slash and a low sweep to his waist. Vaulkhar parried the first blow sending it up and out before swinging his blade down and pushing it out once more. He then kicked outward and slammed his foot into the first clone's chest, causing it to disperse.

Right behind the first clone was a second and third, who dashed quickly at Vaulkhar giving him literally no time to breath. It was pretty clear the clones were not over-utilizing the force to make themselves faster, but were to an extent to make the battle more difficult. His blade swept left and right in rapid succession, beating away the oncoming blows without hesitation. His battle sense was unparalleled in comparison to others acolytes of his level, and it showed by the pure instinct alone guiding his blade. But even so, blows from the Sith Master would slip through. The first was quick, searing the flesh of the young man's tricep, which slowed his follow up block, causing another to slip through from the other clone, causing a quick slash of his ribs, burning the flesh there as well.

Gritting his teeth Vaulkhar leapt up and over one of the clones, landing behind it and swinging wildly behind him, splitting it in two. He then turned towards the third clone, blocking and knocking aside his it's duel bladed lightsaber to thrust the saber directly into the clones chest. The final three clones stalked towards Vaulkhar, once more circling him. The young man took a deep breath and waved his lightsaber side to side slowly, using his force tight to spy upon the three. He watched for the utilization of the force around either of the clones. Noticing the one directly before him was focusing upon the Force he charged towards him, launching into a flurry of blows. His blade slammed down from above, aiming for the clone's head, but the clone countered it and launched a follow up blow which was a forward thrust towards Vaulkhar's chest. He blocked it and knocked it aside before utilizing the force to push the master's clone back. He followed up the movement and swept his blade out, beheading the clone. As it disappeared into a black mist, Vaulkhar was immediately sent to his knees as lightning racked his body.

From behind the clone attacked him, slashing at his back wildly, sending searing and painful marks across his back. Vaulkhar grit his teeth and when he was capable of moving once more, the man turned and dashed forward wildly, sending himself into a frenzy of attack after attack. The speed rose and the saber's clashed. Soon the room echoed with the sound of blade on blade contact, and the only audible noise wast that of the blades crashing. His body continued to grow in speed until his saber finally slipped past the clone's guard and dispersed it. With a heavy breath Vaulkhar dropped, unable to keep fighting. The final clone stalked towards him, twirling his blade in hand.

[member="Darth Vyrassu"]

 

[Darth Vyrassu]

Vyrassu watched the entire battle with great pleasure, this was for sure a great test. Once [member=Vaulkhar] had defeated 5 of the 6 illusions Vyrassu watched the acolyte drop. Impressed he defeated 5 of them Vyrassu waived his hand and the 6th dissapeard. Vyrassu then walked closer to the acolyte.

very good performance, I am very impressed, bad news for you though, death does not await for you to be ready to fight again.

Vyrassu channeled the force around him. Vyrassu then lifted his lightsaber to attack the acolyte. Vyrassu then swung his lightsaber down towards the Acolytes head to see if he would block it and put the two of them into a saber lock or if he would take the hit.

 

[Vaulkhar]

Vaulkhar perked a brow as the Sith Lord strode towards him. The words of [member="Darth Vyrassu"] brought a grin to the young man's face, as he himself was proud enough that he was capable of taking on multiple opponents at one time. But at the sudden mention of continuing the fight, Vaulkhar's muscles tightened and he began to concentrate. As Vyrassu dashed towards him and slammed downward with an overhand smash, Vaulkhar pushed himself towards his feet and swept his saber upwards, aiming to meet the blade halfway. The blades clashed and Vaulkhar slid his across the surface of Vyrassu's until he stopped it and pushed upwards, locking his saber against his own.

The young acolyte pushed with all his might, channeling the force around him as he used it to aid his every movement. His body shook with pain and rage alike, but he took a deep breath and refused to release the emotion. This time around he intended on using his emotion in a controlled manner, no more explosive passion. It was rather unhealthy.

"What will this accomplish, Master?"'

He forced the words out through grit teeth, veins popped out across his skin as he fought against his master's own strength.

 

[Darth Vyrassu]

Vyrassu forcing one of his blades against [member=Vaulkhar]'s Blade. The crackling of the two blades against each other echoing through the round combat Dojo inside the Sith Imperial Citadel on Dromund Vatsu. Vyrassu's face was calm, no anger, no happiness, nothing but calm and relaxed.

you want to be the best Sith Warrior, you want to challenge legions, you want power, you want to be the very best that you can be and Bind the force to your will be able to defeat those who oppose you, then this will accomplish all of it.There is no trest for the wicked, no room for weakness, no pain, no fear. Channel the force and call for it to come upon you, use it to regenerate your cells, it will re-energize you and remove your fatiuge, with fatigue you become weak, a chance for your opponents to strike you down and defeat you. I WILL remove your weakness.

Vyrassu breaks the saber lock and does a backflip away from the acolyte and then does a no handed cartwheel to the left side of the acolyte and swings the upper blade of his lightsaber at the acolytes head. If he were to block that Vyrassu then would do a spinning front flip (round off flip) over the acolyte, and would spin around for a chest attack.

 

[Vaulkhar]

Vaulkhar takes a deep breath and once again begins to draw the force around his body. As he breaks the saber-lock, Vaulkhar instinctively raises his own lightsaber upward. As [member="Darth Vyrassu"] moves to slam the blade down against his head, he raises it and holds his own lightsaber horizontally, warding off the attack. As the Sith Lord jumps over his head, Vaulkhar quickly turns around and sweeps his blade wide, beating the saber away and outward. After parrying the blade, Vaulkhar pushes in for his own attack.

The apprentice moves forwards, unleashing a flurry of blows against the Sith Lord. First he aims a horizontal swipe from left to right, at chest level. This is then followed up by a diaganoal cut upward from Vyrassu's side to the shoulder. And finally to finish off his three-hit combo, he aims a kick towards the man's groin while simultaneously twisting his wrist and raising the lightsaber upwards. After reaching a peak in height, he moves to slam it downward upon Vyrassu, aiming for the top of his head.

 

[Darth Vyrassu]

Vyrassu engaged in the attacks was impressed by [member=Vaulkhar] blocking his attacks. Vyrassu blocked the attacks at his chest and the left and right sweeps and Vyrassu bent down and instead of a groin kick the acolyte kicked Vyrassu in the gut. Vyrassu bent over from the kick to his guy. Vyrassu saw the lightsaber coming down for his head and Vyrassu without moving used force push with such a powerful thrust of power catching the acolyte of guard. If this worked out would not only stop the head attack coming but it would knock the Acolyte backwards and make him fall on his back. If it would work Vyrassu would follow it up with a flip into the air and hold his lightsaber vertical as he came down to drive his lightsaber into The Acolytes chest.

 

[Vaulkhar]

Vaulkhar, seeing his kick hit successfully could only grin as his blade went downward to strIke the Sith Lord. When the push of force energy was thrust forward at him, he was caught completely off guard and subsequently sent flying backwards. He hit the ground on his back, grunt upon making impact. As the blind man turned his head up, he managed to catch a glimpse of [member="Darth Vyrassu"] leaping up in the air, over the young man, blade pointed down. Acting purely upon instinct, Vaulkhar rolled to the side. Though he managed to avoid the direct stab, he could not completely avoid the lightaber.

It cut a searing line of red across his shoulder blade. The burn wound was felt worse than it lookedl but it was not entirely crippling. Pulling the force around him, Vaulkhar kicked outward and leapt several feet away from the Sith Lord. He turned back, holding his lightsaber before himself defensickly.

 

[Darth Vyrassu]

Vyrassu yanked his lightsaber out of the ground and spun around looking at [member=Vaulkhar]. Vyrassu nodded to him impressed. Vyrassu showed no sign of tiredness or exhaustion, he looked still very fresh and ready to go. Vyrassu spun the lightsaber around in his hand. Vyrassu then pointed at the acolyte and again black and purple lightning came out of his fingers. In front of the acolyte stood the black Misty smoke again. This time instead of a Vyrassu illusion it was a Vaulkhar illusion.

To fully purge fear you must defeat your fears, your first fear is to defeat yourself and conquer your own fear.

Vyrassu took a few steps back to watch the acolyte duel a illusion version of himself.

 

[Vaulkhar]

The creation of a clone/illusion of himself did little in the fear department, but it did bring a frown to the young man's face. Facing himself would be a simple stalemate if he had been at his full energy. But in the case of now, where he was both tired and wounded, it was going to be near-impossible to outperform and/or outsmart himself. With a heavy sigh the man simply dashed forwards, empowering himself via the force. The two clashed quickly, the clone performing the same movements and motions. The clone moved perfectly without effort, whereas Vaulkhar grit his teeth and continued to force himself to keep the fight going.

The opposing warrior's blades arched, swept, and flew about, clashing in a rising crescendo of speed. The clone's movements almost perfectly matched those of Vaulkhar, horizontal and diagonal slashes keeping the real-man upon his toes. But with the lack of knowledge of Vaulkhar's own repertoire of moves, [member="Darth Vyrassu"] could not create the perfect copy. When the clone kicked outwards Vaulkhar side steps and grins as he cuts downward sweeping his blade through the clone's knee.

"I love a good kick," The real Vaulkhar grins before turning to Vyrassu. He is breathing rather heavily at this point, brow perked.

 

[Darth Vyrassu]

Vyrassu nodded in appreciation.

your doing better than I believed you would, but there is one thing you still need to work on.

Vyrassu's eyes went black, his body begin to glow red, red mist type fog begin coming off his body. Vyrassu deactivated his lightsaber and put his hilt on his belt and then raised his arms towards [member=Vaulkhar] and then Vyrassu released powerful bolts of purple lightning from his hands aimed at the acolyte.

 

[Vaulkhar]

The moment the Sith Lord's eyes went black, Vaulkhar knew what was coming next. He managed to raise his lightsaber just in time to catch the oncoming bolt of force lightening. He wasn't sure he'd be able to defend himself, similar to last time; and that pissed him off. The young man didn't want to lay in a pile of scorched clothing and burned flesh again. He felt agitated; and it only continued to grow. The entire training session so far made no sense to him. Instead of taking short breaks in between each lesson to allow him time to relax and regain some of his energy, [member="Darth Vyrassu"] forced him to take each lesson one after another, in a gauntlet of exhaustion. And this was just the icing on the cake to him.

Just like last time, at his pinnacle of exhaustion, the Sith Lord threw out the lightning. And just like last time, Vaulkhar was forced down to a knee in his vain attempts to defending himself from the bolts. His frustration was growing, that much was clear to the Sith Lord. He took a deep breath and instead of bursting and flooding the room with his emotion, he channeled it. He focused upon it and utilized it to pull the force to himself. Slowly but surely the young man stood once more, shaky at first, but eventually resolute in his defenses.

Vaulkhar managed to absorb the lightning within his saber, the emotion within him channeled into his concentration.

 

[Darth Vyrassu]

Vyrassu released the lightning. Proud of [member=Vaulkhar].

good, you defended the lightning. We will work on that in time. Now get into a meditation pose and feel the force, being it to you, gather your strength. I want you to come at me using ONLY acrobatic moves with force agility. You will learn the full aspects of ataru now.

Vyrassu till his hilt and spun it in his hand activating his lightsaber.

 

[Vaulkhar]

Vaulkhar didn't even bother speaking or arguing at what [member="Darth Vyrassu"] had said. Instead he dropped down and crossed his legs. He began to steady his breathing and closed his eyes. The blind man began to pull the force around him once more and blanketed it around him. He drew forth his lightsaber while sitting and activated it before slowly standing. He suddenly dashed towards Vyrassu and threw out a horizontal swipe at him. As it moved to make contact he pulled back, revealing his feint before quite literally launching over him in a forward flip.

Upon landing he turned suddenly and swung his blade in a horizontal cut at the man's left arm before turning his wrist and reversing his grip upon the hilt. He followed up the cute with a vertical slash upwards, moving to cut into the man's groin.