Butting Heads

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B Rank Free Form

The heat, flames, dust and hard stone was agonizing to him as he laid there. The same scenario he remembered. The day he was cursed and the day he was saved. He had fallen from a height as the warlords laid siege to his village. The red head had fallen into an underground cavern as the flames burned above. It hurt to breathe as he laid there, his body feeling broken and unwilling to move. All he could do was wait to die...

However, he had fallen into not an empty cavern, but at the far back was a shrine. Worn, broken in places but still a holy dedication to some deity-- forgotten and neglected by the people and time. In the back was a carving of a 6-armed creature with a scary face. As the flames glowed-- the statue glowed, revealing a figure.

It stood above the prone child, silently and as if he was a mere ghost. "Pathetic. You truly look like hell, boy. Though I am not in the best state either. You will die down here if you do nothing. " the voice spoke.

His vision was blurry-- but he soon saw something. A barefooted man with blue and red gi as he looked over him. "Can't say I'll die, but I could die of boredom at this rate. So how about this. If you want to live, I'll make you a deal."

His eyes narrowed crossly, angry and upset, but still couldn't make out the person talking down to him. "Let me into your body. Enhabit my essence, and I shall help you survive. Either that, or you can die in this ditch if you want."

He fought to glare up at the face, but soon met the 'man' with white eyes, burning like a hellish white blaze. The hate and resilience he showed was more than enough to speak his answer.

"Looks like there is fire in you still. Good. It be a waste if my vessel was not a good fit. Very well..." he spoke.

The ghost vanished into a bright, crimson mass of magic that floated into the air-- and drew right to the boy. The magic felt hot, burning but energized him. As he could do nothing but lie there-- his crimson red hair soon vanished-- replaced by a white color as he felt the forign being enter his soul...

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Homura woke up. The same stupid dream, and he was sure 'Asura' had seen it too. The moment that he had become the vessel for the vengeful and wrathful god. True, it was either that or death-- and Asura had his own hell he wanted to escape from-- but now he had to live with a vengeful, violent god in his soul and mind, wanting to break free and use his body.

Good Morning. Fond memories? Asura's voice greeted Homura as he woke up.

"Oh shut up, you..." Homura grumbled as he pulled himself upright in the bed.

"Hmm? Ugh...?" a voice spoke.

Homura soon recalled he was not alone as he was buried in covers, naked to the waste down as beside him was a voluptuous redhead still half asleep. After the two of them made a mess of the bed that last night, she clearly was exhausted.

Homura cleared his throat as he eased her back to rest. "Sorry. Go back to sleep. Just getting dressed." he explained to her, and she rolled back, a satisfying sigh escaping her.

Heh-heh. We certainly wore her out. I think some people went running thinking we were committing bloody murder. Asura joked.

Oh grow up, you perverted god... Homura responded as he slipped from bed to gather his clothes. He soon recovered his clothing and got dressed.

Just as Homura left the room, allowing the woman to rest and keep the hotel room a bit more-- Asura replied to get in the last word. Heh, you're one to talk-- kid. You know you enjoy it when we get rough on wenches like this. .

He didn't justify it with an answer as he got ready to get back to the guild in due time.

WC: 695

Gawdwyn visited Cedar- which is a port town in the West of Fiore to travel for a short vacation. He isn't staying there but he is on his way to do some r and r. He did so much work with the Rune knights that he is actually bored working and wants to have some fun for a bit.

Gawdwyn went to a bar or some tavern. And wanted to get some info to see if there was a place for him to stay like an inn or a hotel since the ship won't leave until tomorrow so he decided it would be good if he found a place to get some good sleep and also eat some good delicious food as well. He did' eat anything delicious. It was bland at best, but he wants some five-star steak and the freshest of fruit with a glass of red wine to go along with his dinner.

There was a bartender that was slim, he had a curly gentleman mustache as wearing a striped black and white vest and pants to match.. The man looked like a classic and stereotypical bartender. There were two lovely waitresses to assist him at the counter to help serve customers. Of course they would have waitresses, it was to add more to their cache flow especially tips. The waitresses had excellent curves for they had an hourglass figure, perfect simitry to their bust and waste to line up perfectly to match the hourglass shape. And to add to the scenery, the dresses they wore and skirts that was above the knee with grey stockings. Needless to say, it was difficult to have any real straight man NOT look at the waitresses.

Gawdwyn called the bartender and asked for Dry Cherry, a red wine "Hey, Bartender, do you know a hotel or an inn somewhere around here."

The Bartendered picked up a glass and and the bottle of the drink that he ordered and then poured him a glass. "Actually, there are a few rooms available here good sir, of course it will cost you."

"Will do. But just in a few.." He was interrupted by a lot of yelling that was happening in the far corner near the entrance., Gawdwyn walked to the area and see people gampling. There was a seat and sat down "Hope you all don't mind a new player" Gawdwyn handed in a small handful of jewels to exchanged them as chips for the game. There were four other players and including I'm, make the fifth player on the table as well as having the dealing. The game was BlackJack and of course the person with a highest count wins.

WC: 452

Homura ventured down the steps and had reached to the tavern. He had his red jacket on now as he went to the bartender. He was intending to pay him for the food that was sent to his room earlier and also cover the woman who was still sleeping in. Not that he was THAT kind of guy, but he figured he would still be around town. Cedar was far more to his interest than other towns in Fiore. Though a town under the control of his guild, it was still properly rowdy for his taste-- and Asura took amusement in some things there without taking over completely. He could be at ease for that.

He wasn't about to get into a socializing mood. He intended to go to the guild satellite branch and look for some work. Perhaps bashing some bandits or recovering stolen goods. Maybe even a bodyguard position. Though he probably wants something exciting-- otherwise Asura would get antsy. Living with him in his head was always a challenge.

As Homura got down the steps, he soon saw the gambling table. Most of them were bar-regulars or sailors from the docks. Nothing special, however, a fifth guy did, however, get his attention. A tall muscular guy with an open vest and blue spikey hair. His attire was clearly not that of a sailor or common citizen in the town. There was a strong spirit emanating from him-- a vigor that lit up the rest of the bustling tavern as he played with the other gamblers.

Homura was not much of a card player nor did he know how to play BlackJack at all. The only gambling he did was with his life.

Oooh, looks like fun, Asura spoke to Homura, I can smell the frustration boiling. Let's stick around and see what trouble happens. Hahaha...

"You had enough fun for one night, so give me a break..." Homura grumbled as he found a spot against the wall and leaned against it with his arms folded. For the moment he watched the game, but his eyes would glance over the rough- looking players. Still, that one man seemed different. While he didn't seem like the trouble-causing type, something about him seemed interesting for him. But he couldn't tell if it was his own intuition, or Asura's own interest in people who would put up a good fight.

For the time being, he was just trying to keep the demon god Asura under control in his head...

WC: 418

The rules of Blackjack were simple. Each participant attempts to beat the dealer by getting a count as close to 21 as possible, without going over 21.It is up to each individual player if an ace is worth 1 or 11. Face cards such as King, Queen, and Jack are 10 and any other card is its pip value such as a 2 of clubs is worth 2 or 9 of diamonds is worth 9. Before the deal begins, each player places a bet, in chips, in front of them in the designated area. Minimum and maximum limits are established on the betting, and the general limits are from 2 to 1000 chips.

When all the players have placed their bets, the dealer will deal clockwise, one card, face up, to each player at the table and then one card face down for themself. Then they will deal one more card face up to each player and one more card for herself, face up. Each player has 2 cards, face up, in front of them, but the dealer has one card face up and one face down.

The player to the left goes first and must decide whether to "stand" (not ask for another card) or "hit" (ask for another card in an attempt to get closer to a count of 21, or even hit 21 exactly).

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Gawdwyn was the 5 player so he had to wait last for his cards. All he needed was one round and he bet 500 worth of chips on his. You can hear the awe and entertainment around the table. On the first rotation He got a 9 of diamonds and the dealer got 7 hearts . THen on the following, Gawdwyn used his time ability to move faster than time. He went behind the dealer and saw what card was going for him next, it was a 2 of clubs, With a bit of switch, he took out the deck and replaced it with a queen of hearts , and switched it with the 2 of clubs.

Gawdwyn knew what this dealer was doing. He was taking the 2 out of the second card from the top. this was called second dealing. He must be cheating. Well, so is Gawdwyn and must be everyone else here. He grinned as the card was placed and saw the faces of the people on the table. Some were even cursing. What were they expecting exactly and the dealer was just as shocked. What does he have to be surprised about.

The card he received was a 2 of clubs but faced down. Gawdwyn saw clearly. Just as he switched. As fast as most people are, they aren't faster than time. Not like Gawdwyn. He waited while some of the players hit or stand. Gawdwyn took a stand for his hand as he was confident. The dealer took a hit and got a 8 of diamonds. The dealer had a total 17 and lost the current bet on this round. Which wold make Gawdwyn an extra 500 chips.
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"I think that is enough for the moment. " he stood up with his additional 500 chips. And went to the exchange. He needed to pay for the big meal and room service he needed before the trip. He caught the attention of some women around the place as he left with a somewhat big bag.


WC: 564

Homura had watched the match for a bit, just amused while keeping an eye on the strangely dressed stranger. But that was when it happened-- a simple tick. A change in his eye, that didn't click. From one perspective, he was the same. However, his held cards seemed out of place-- like a sudden shift in the hand's position without any kind of movement. An inconsistancy of space.

Homura, did you see that? Shit-- you must of seen it. I'm using your f***ing eyes! Asura grumbled with mild amusement.

Homura's eyes narrowed on the man known as Gawdwyn. "Heh, well what do you know? Sly of him..."

While not aware of time magic , he could tell some magic must of been used as he could just move and change position of his body like that. Either way, he didn't say anything-- but he did disapprove how a few girls would tag along after him now after he collected his winnings. Needless to say, some of the people at the table were not happy with the results.

Homura had moved after him, just a casual pace as he was curious about the man. Sadly though, he wouldn't be the only one as some of the people from the Black Jack table would follow-- sore to loose to him.

As he got outside, HOmura made his move and approach as he had one girl attached to each arm. "Luck and ladies. You seem to be having a good day, aren't you?" Homura spoke up, looking cool as before and with a neutral expression on his face.

He had no intention of just 'outing' him for cheating, but he wasn't about to just let him go either. He could care less about the betting, but something about him was interesting him. The same was with Asura inside him.

Hey, maybe if we beat him up, those ladies will enjoy OUR company instead, Asura joked.

Homura pushed the pervy images out of his head. He was really starting to hate the sin-filled ideas this demonic god had. But one thing was sure, Asura could sense more behind Gawdwyn than appearance had-- and he wanted to see it. So he could pick a fight with it. Even now, Homura felt his blood start to boil with anticipation to see what he was capable of.

WC: 391

Having this kind of luck was going to be a pain as he had this antagonizing grin on his face after his win. The dealer really didn't expect this. That was because he, like all the others were cheating. The only difference between them and him was that he did it better.

He left the tavern and a few ladies had followed him. He decided to find another more roomier hotel or place to have some privacy because when midnight occurs, there is gonna be a few women screaming. And it won't be because they are in pain. Having beautiful women around you and crossed arms on each side is every man's fantasy to experience, especially on that night. BUT, not with a few men following you at the same time. They felt cheated but to be fair, everyone was probably cheating, Gawdwyn just did it better.

One of the men behind him spoke up as he was questioning if he was having a good day. "Am I having a good day. My day is going to be good after this evening. Sad none of you gents won't~HAHAHAHA" he laughed as he showed off the women that were following him. Some were waitresses and some were other customers.

Gawdwyn continued to walk as he was looking for a good hotel room. While walking there were a few men, three in dressed in an attire of a street brute. Obviously, they were a few affiliated with the dealer that felt cheated after the game.

Gawdwyn felt the ladies were holding tighter and were shaken by the development. HE let go of the ladies as she and a few men from behind him watching. Gawdwyn slowly walked as he held both hands in his pockets. "Come at me!"

All three closed in as they were three or four feet away. Gawdwyn performed an incredibly spin-kick the chin of all three men at once. The kick was so fast that his leg looked like it was blurry from the movement. He turned to want to hug some of the ladies but sees one person standing out. He had dark skin and white hair. Like himself, the man wasn't arround here.

WC: 371

Homra's comment was answered and it seemed like a simple but boastful reply. Sure he could get why he was cocky, but the more he looked at him-- he soon saw it. The emblem of another guild and one he recognized. The symbol to the Rune Knights of all things. A cheating, womanizing thug of a mage was a KNIGHT of all things? That was something he didn't expect.

Naturally, Asura read Homura's thoughts like a book and smirked. Oh, I like his style. Hehehe. he spoke in Asura's head.

"Can't you just go to sleep or something?" Homura grumbled-- probably audible for Gawdwyn to hear too. However, he was soon occupied by another obstacle-- the three thugs and patreon he had cheated out.

"Hey! We know you did something to our hands you jerk! Now quit hiding behind those girls and fight!" One shouted-- before he was sent flying by a punch by Gawdwyn.

Just Homura's luck, the thrown man came close to hitting Homura. He had ducked just in time, letting the thrown man fly overhead, his red jacket fluttering with the passing air. The sheer adrenaline spiked in Homura, and that made Asura happy inside. He wanted to fight just as much as he enjoyed taking the ladies. He tried to quell it in his head, keeping the demon god from breaking through.

"See, cheaters never win," Homura said matter-of-factly to the knight. "You brought this on yourself."

"Hey! You know him or something?!" Another of the angry drunks singled Homura out.

A bothered look showed on his face. "What? Are you as stupid as you look? Why would I be friends with that moron?!" He sneered at the stranger.

The street soon entered a state of violence, causing a few nearby folks to scatter and get the distance. All this fear, fury and excitement was making his blood boil. This was bad. Further provoking would only make Asura emerge-- and take him over as he felt the strings of his heart tighten.

It was then that things grew bad as one of the thugs-- it seemed was a wizard too! Lightning crackled from his arms as he reared now upon Gawdwyn, intending to do a magically empowered strike that would floor most men.

WC: 378

Gawdwyn was getting annoyed with these guys that are popping up. He enjoys a good fight just like the next guy but right now all he just wants to do is smash. And not to smash the thugs that attacked him. But to be smashin' the ladies at his would-be a hotel room. He hasn't gotten any in a while. And with his time off he wants to make the best of it. But these damned bastards are really getting on his nerves and making it very difficult for him to have some fun. It hasn't even been eight hours in this town and he is already pissed.

One of the men yelled out that Gawdwyn did something to the hands of the cards. Technically he didn't do anything to their hands. Just the deck of the dealer. Gawdwyn uses his enhanced speed to knock the guy who was going to punch him by doing a chop at the back of the neck but came by with the girls. "I didn't change your hands at all. Just the deck of the dealer. Besides we were all cheating. I just did it better. " he said after the guy went unconscious. "Besides you, all cheated first, and you lost after. Like the foreigner said, "Cheaters never win." But you do know it isn't cheating if you don't get caught Ha-hahahahah."


Gawdwyn continues to see this foreigner as he called Gawdwyn a moron. He immediately stopped laughing as he took out a coin from his pocket as he, with the coin in his right-hand uses it to rub on a woman's breast next to him AND then flicked the coin to the head of Homura's head.

With his max speed, he took all the women with him to away from the streets and inside an open bar for cover. "Hey uhh, foreigner, be so kind to take care of all of this, I'm gonna ...well you know." As there was a surprised by two women who were breathing heavily and making questionable expressions. To what people don't know, they were being handled.

WC: 351

It wasn't cheating when you weren't caught, huh? The logic of it made Homura frown as he glared at the guy. Calling him a moron seemed a bit on the mark since he WAS caught.

"You WERE caught," he said flatly, glaring back at Gawdwyn with the challenge. The tension between them was heating up, now causing quite the show between any onlookers, and the ladies whom Gawdwyn had taken from the bar. He wasn't about to let this slide. He watched the coin Gawdwyn was messing around in more than one way-- till he suddenly flicked it right for his face.

The blue-haired bastard was quick but Homura was faster. With a mere flex of his eyes, fire suddenly erupted around him. The brilliant crimson blaze flared as the coin met with the flames, and was incinerated. Or melted was more appropriate, leaving only a smear of the metal now liquified along Homura's cheek. Annoyed he wiped it away with his thumb and walked to where Gawdwyn was about to take the girls.

BANG!! He threw the doors open, adding to his anger. He held the doors open while his body was still engulfed by fire. Despite that, he had enough 'control' to not burn the building down as he touched the wooden doors.

"You. Me. Outside. NOW!" Homura ordered Gawdwyn, clearly killing the mood. He wasn't about to let this moron make a fool out of him.

With both back outside, Homura wasn't about to let this guy go. Though he was more than capable of handling t his guy with the magic he could control-- he could feel it. Asura wanted out now more than before. The fight, the women, the violence was making the demon-god restless.

Let me out already! I want to have some fun with this blue haired bastard! Don't act like you don't wanna see him eat dirt! Asura grumbled angrily.

"Sure," Homura said, but still kept the rains firm from him taking over, "--After I have my own piece of him first."

It was then with a growl and flare of magic-- Homura's body erupted with fire once again. This time, it wasn't just the aura of fire like before. This time his muscle mass expanded a bit despite his red coat. Further, crimson fire danced over his body, adding to his intensity and finally his hair color changed-- from white to crimson red. The sheer heat could be felt by Gawdwyn from where they stood.

"Think you're hot stuff, hm?" Homura growled, feeling that senseation-- the bloodlust and urge to fight much like Asura enjoyed rush through his veins. "Trust me. You got nothing compared to me. Let's see how much of a hot shot you are-- WHEN YOU'RE REDUCED TO ASH!!" He roared.

With a raise of his arms, he separated them outward-- casting a sudden aura of bright crimson red magic forward. The blazing aura didn't appear like fire, but was just as destructive as it as it impacted with the ground and caused violent explosions-- and they strove to strike down Gawdwyn in front of him.

WC: 519

PVP Notes: Used Crimson Soul Full Body Take over-- all parts active. Used Crimson Nova to blast at Gawdwyn.

Gawdwyn was enjoying his company. This day had it's ups and downs but now, he is ready to have all his troubles sucked out of his body.  Even though the sun is up, he wouldn't mind having some action right now. And the action with the ladies, not with the men trying to kill him.  

"During the game? I wasn't. And your point the fact after I'm taking my winning and these lovely ladies with me;  Listen here guy, It isn't Cheating If You Don't Get Caught applies during the game of gambling. After the game, don't mean jack squat. Besides, everyone in that building cheated. I just did it better." He laughed at his own joke as what he would like to be pressing.

The women were left inside as he was outside with the foreigner. The foreigner threatened Gawdwyn that if he thinks he is hot, think about turning to ashes. Gawdwyn was unfazed by this.

The foreigner's body lit like red fire. Gawdwyn was not happy. Because as much as he liked to fight. And believe when he fights, a smile grows on his face. But he doesn't want to fight. He wasn't to lay with beautiful women that will take of his stress away from work. The ground went from stone to charcoal as this man was planning to barbecue Gawdwyn.  "He really serious."

He listened in on the foreigner after he made his threat. This guy seems more easily set off more than Gawdwyn himself. He did call Gawdwyn a moron so why is he upset.

"Who the hell you talkin- You know WHAT! Can't we do this like, after mid-night, or at least after 6  hours from now.  I have some pressing matters to attend to. Heh heh heh. 'Pressing matters'. " He chuckled at his own joke while this guy tried to burn him. This was simple all he had to do was get to higher ground. With his incredible speed but not his max speed, he turned and ran back and up a wall to the roof of a building that was two stories high.

Gawdwyn brought out coins  from his pockets holding nearly a dozen of them in each hand. And just started flicking them HARD!


WC:376

Homura saw the red aura combust into flames, scorching a part of the street but the guy continued to jabber on like a fool. The explosion was loud but his laughter was even more annoying. Homura looked up to soon find the knight with the blue hair above. He was now on the rooftop of the building, making up things and trying to boast being tough.

"So you're fast?" Homura asked, his tone a bit more humored than annoyed. He felt that small surge and saw how time just sort of didn't sync up. Either by speed or time magic. Formidable when used right, but he wasn't impressed by that. While speed was important, it wasn't everything. "Six hours hm? Somehow I doubt you'd last long with them. Don't worry, I would take them off your hands if you can't endure the heat."

The insult would soon be met by the incoming flick of more of Gawdwyn's winnings. A glare shown his fiery aura to rise up again. This time, he had his fiery shield surround him and melt the coins with ease. This time there was not even splatter on his skin from the molten metal. It just burned away. While they met the shield, they still were firing like a machine gun.

"Is that all you got?" Homura asked, and raised his hands forward. Specks of fiery light began to form-- then spiral around his hands. His focus caused spiral blades of the energy, to act as chakrams before him. "THESE are how you use projectiles, fool!" With a flick of his arms, the chakrams scattered-- bursting into specks of same fiery light--- only to fly out like missles towards Gawdwyn. THe one thing about them that was dangerous, is that they would chase him for a distance if he didn't choose to run.

The more he fought, the more excited he felt. Not just by himself but by Asura as well. The thrill of combat and burning desire was starting to build. It would only be a matter of time till he burst out to fight as well. His impatience was as consuming as the fires Homura controlled. While he fought against this fool of a knight, Homura had to be sure Asura didn't just come out and burn everything to ash.

In this form, Homura was borrowing part of Asura's Soul's power. A fragment that allowed the natural power of fire magic to be used in a certain degree. The exchange of a less explosive form of strength and power-- was the form of accuracy and control he had in this state. Still this was just a fragment of what Asura Soul was capable of.

As he saw the sparks of fire fly out to Gawdwyn, he had a strange feeling. Was this knight also holding back? Surely he must be. He knew that Asura would be disappointed if running away and just sheer speed was all he had, it be a waste of time. If there was one thing Asura lusted after more than just causing chaos and bedding women, was destruction and worthy battles. However... so to did Homura enjoy the challenge of testing his abilities against others. This battle had only just begun, but felt a strange sense of rivalry to this fool of a knight.

WC: 554
TWC: 5069