Angelic Heroism(Selena/Genesis)

[zackfair]

Theme for this post: Olympus Coliseum-Kingdom Hearts OST

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,450px,true][atrb=cellspacing,0px,true][atrb=style, width: 450px; background-color: #0D0D0D; padding: 25px; padding-bottom: 40px!important; text-align: center; border-radius: 100px; -moz-border-radius: 100px, bTable] [STYLE=display: inline-block; background: url(http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp108/zackcloudluver/char-zack.jpg); border-top-left-radius: 50px; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 50px; height: 100px; width: 100px;] [/style] [STYLE=display: inline-block; background: url(http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp108/zackcloudluver/char-zack.jpg); height: 100px; width: 100px;] [/style] [STYLE=display: inline-block; background: url(http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp108/zackcloudluver/char-zack.jpg); height: 100px; width: 100px;] [/style] [STYLE=display: inline-block; background: url(http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp108/zackcloudluver/char-zack.jpg); border-top-right-radius: 50px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 50px; height: 100px; width: 100px;] [/style] [STYLE=color: #EBEBEB; font-family: arial; font-size: 9px; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: justify; width: 405px; margin-top: -3px; background-color: #333333; border-left: 10px solid #0A2436;]Prepare the weapon, this battle ends when I give in. I lose my head I lose my mind I lose my mind. Time passes by, falls out of sight. And I can't look back I'm losing my fight. Blinded by this light all truth is gone..gone..gone[/style] [STYLE=border-bottom: 10px solid #0A2436; color: #EBEBEB; font-size: 30px; text-transform: lowercase; letter-spacing: -1px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: georgia; line-height: 11px; text-align: right; width: 403px; margin-top: -16px; padding-right: 12px; text-shadow: #080808 5px 1px 1px;] IN CHARACTER ✗ [/style] [STYLE=border-left: 10px solid #0A2436; color: #EBEBEB; font-size: 9px; font-family: verdana; text-align: justify; width: 405px; background-color: #333333;]It had been some time since Zack had visited his world. The soft sands of Athens crunched beneath his boots as he walked. Glowing sky blue eyes took in the all too familiar scenery, glancing every which way. A grin curled at the corners of his lips, soon turning into a full blown smile as adrenaline pumped into every fiber of his being. The nostalgia of this place had kicked in once more...the intensity of the battles, as well as some slight anger towards a certain god for manipulating him when he was younger. It all came back to his memory in full force. "Aw man..why am I walking to the Coliseum? Phil will never believe it's me if I just casually walk in." he asked himself curiously, pausing in his steps for a brief moment. Inhaling slowly, he went into his normal routine of squats despite the strange glances onlookers gave him, rising up after about ten before taking off in a full sprint towards the coliseum. "Come on..come on..come on...be here still please..." he pleaded to no one in particular as he pushed his way through the crowded streets at a dead sprint, taking care not to bump into any of the citizens. "Excuse me...comin' through...need to get to the Coliseum." He hadn't noticed that his attire changed in this world like it had the first time he had shown up here all those years ago. In fact, the only thing different about his ensemble was the fact he was carrying the Buster Sword and was definitely bigger muscle wise. "I gotta be close right? I mean...it's not that hard to find..it's a coliseum." A cheering crowd caught his attention, as well as the roar of a beast being slain...signifying he was close by. In fact, as he rounded that next corner at a dead sprint, he didn't slow as he reached those doors to the coliseum lobby, practically knocking them off their hinges as they crashed into the stone walls behind him. Quick breaths were taken, his chest heaving as he looked about. "Phil? Phil where are ya old buddy?" he called out. The sound of hooves echoed throughout the stone building as the short red satyr emerged. "Alright, I got two words for the wiseguy that decided to bust down my door like that. You...are....so..dead." he said angrily while Zack counted out all the words on his fingers. "Uhh..Phil, that's four..." he said excitedly before picking the satyr up and tossing him into the air a few times, catching him on his way down. "Alright that's it..now you've gone and made me mad.." he said angrily before catching a qood look at just who he was talking to, staring intently as he tried to remember the face. Soon the shock set in, which send Phil wriggling from Zack's grasp and reeling back until he hit his head on a nearby bench. "It's you...it's really you. Well how ya been kid? Can't stop by once in awhile?" Phil implied dazedly as Zack helped him back up to his feet. "Sorry Phil...I've been a little busy. I've been training though. I might even be a hero!" This made Phil laugh as he stared at Zack. "Nope..you ain't a hero yet. Not even close to junior hero." he said smugly as Zack's jaw dropped. "What do you mean I'm not a hero yet?! You should have seen what I did back home!" Zack countered as Phil erupted into laughter before gently easing Zack towards the door to the arena. "Oh don't worry kid, this'll show if you're hero material or not. Got's a special test for you. Just wait here and no wanderin' off kapeesh?" Grinning, Zack nodded as he made his way to the center of the arena, immediately starting his squats again as he wondered what Phil had in store for him here. Hopefully it was someone or something powerful...or at least big. But truthfully, this puppy preferred both. "Come on Phil..just send whatever you want me to face out already! Please please please please...." he said impatiently, practically pleading with the satyr who had just closed the door to the arena. Sighing, Zack shook his head and continued his squat thrusts, exhaling each time he went up. Phil certainly hadn't changed. Truthfully Zack doubted anyone ever truly reached hero in Phil's eyes...but that could also simply be a motivational tool. Pausing in his squat thrusts as he reached upward after about thirty or so he sighed, reaching up to remove the Buster Sword from his back and turning it so that the wide flat of the blade was facing him. Embrace your dreams, and no matter what happens, protect your honor. Angeal's words rang clear as day in his mind as he rested his head against the cool steel of the blade, eyes closing as he took his dreams into mind, embracing them to provide strength for whatever was to come his way. "Angeal...I'll make you proud. I'll show whatever Phil throws my way the true definition of honor..and we'll see who's dreams are greater." Removing his head from the blade, Zack turned it so that the sharp edge faced as it should, offering one slash as the materia stored in it and his body glowed brightly. Whatever was coming...whatever he had to face...he'd face off and not hold back.[/style] [STYLE=border-bottom: 10px solid #0A2436; color: #EBEBEB; font-size: 30px; text-transform: lowercase; letter-spacing: -1px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: georgia; line-height: 11px; text-align: right; width: 403px; margin-top: -16px; padding-right: 12px; text-shadow: #080808 5px 1px 1px;] OUT OF CHARACTER ✗ [/style] [STYLE=border-left: 10px solid #0A2436; color: #EBEBEB; font-size: 9px; font-family: verdana; text-align: justify; width: 405px; background-color: #333333;] ✗ TAGS: Genesis, Selena ✗ LYRICS:Prepare Your Weapon: Escape the Fate ✗ COMMENTS: Y'all are sooo going down! [/style] [STYLE=color: #EBEBEB; font-family: arial; font-size: 9px; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center; margin-bottom: -20px;]template by darkee of btn.[/style]

[genesis]

Being inside the arena and standing outside in the lobby were two completely different scenes to be in. On one hand, you had the thrill of being in battle, fighting for your life, your pride, your dreams. Blood, sweat, tears. Pain, defeat, joy, victory. Fame. The clashing of steel, the crackle and fizz of magic, the crunching of bone, grinding of sand underfoot. The roars of the crowds cheering you on, advice yelled out from Phil. On the other hand, it was more a mental situation for those who had come here to fight. Physicking yourself up, warming up your muscles, sharping the blade of your sword. Drinking a potion or an ether to make sure your strength and magicks were full, running battle tactics through your head, imagining attack combinations. There was always so much to think about, so much to prepare. it must have been a lot easier for those who had simply come to watch their favourite warriors compete against either men or monster. You'd arrive, buy some snacks or a flag to wave, then head to your seat and wait for the show to start.

Was that the reason a specific, crimson-clad figure had come back to this world? Simply to have some time to himself for a spot of relaxation? Who could say, but the reason for him being in this world, at this moment, was surely more then just coincidence?

Sand crunched underfoot as the tall, auburn-haired man paced across the busy lobby. Civilians coming from across the world, maybe even worlds, were pouring into the Coliseum. There were no indications that a big fight was on today, for there were no banners, no announcements and even the tournament roster had nothing scheduled for today. The Crimson SOLDIER tilted his head as he moved away from the entrance to the Coliseum and headed off towards one of the massive posters stuck up on the wall displaying past tournament progression. A glance to the winner of the event brought an ever proud, perhaps smug, smile to his lips as he read his own name scribbled upon the poster. Genesis Rhapsodos, Champion of the Arena. It wasn't once either, but twice. Good times indeed. Sure enough, a couple of children who came along with their father had caught the Crimson Commander out the corner of their eye and were instantly at the SOLDIER's feet, staring up at him with wide eyes and massive smiles as they laughed and clapped their hands for being able to see their hero.

Phil would disagree, but after kneeling down and smiling at the kids, patting them both on their heads and watching them head off with their father, ever excited and happy, Genesis rose back up to his feet in time for him to watch the Coliseum doors swing open with some force! Two echoing 'THUDS' shook the lobby as the large wooden doors crashed into the walls upon which they were hinged. More then just Genesis' head turned to view what had just happened, but perhaps only the glowing blue eyes within the SOLDIER First Classes skull widened at the sight of what he just saw.
"... Surely not."
Genesis mouth was agape, the shock as clear in his eyes as it was plastered across his face. Spiky black hair, glowing blue eyes and a look of the highest confidence... it surely could not have been who he thought it was. The clothes were pretty funny... suitable for this world perhaps, but certainly not the usual choice of attire for the familiar young man. The Crimson Commander turned away and raised an eyebrow, questions dashing through his mind at the sight he just witnessed.

With all these new worlds being accessible, it could have been anybody...
The SOLDIER thought to himself, shaking his head from side to side as he did so before shrugging off what he just saw. For starters, he was dead. Very dead. Secondly, there was no way he'd be able to find his way here... was there? Sand crunched under leather boots as the Crimson SOLDIER turned about to cast his attention back to where he saw the black-haired man... but he was gone. Instead, Phil was standing at his feet, jumping up and down in a failed attempt to catch the SOLDIER's attention.
"OI! Chump! Down 'ere!!"
Phil bleated like the goat-man he was. This had now caught Genesis' attention and mako-infused eyes were turned down to the little creature before him.
"I got some chump who thinks he's tough and needs roughin' up to remind him of his place here in MY Coliseum. Head on out into the arena and show him what you got, Champ!"
Phil said with a cocky grin.

Genesis' first answer was a roll of the eyes followed by a shrug of the shoulders. Initially he had only come here to be a potential customer, one coming to watch over compete, but his SOLDIER blood was unable to refuse the orders of the goat-man, and sure enough, Genesis found himself heading through the small trophy room before passing through the tunnel that lead out into the arena. Some spectators had already picked some good seats before hand, some of them yelling out words of encouragement to the young man already sitting... correction, squatting, in the center of the arena. However, as he stepped out of the shadows of the tunnel and made his way towards the raised figthing section of the arena, the aura this spiky-haired man started to give off was now suddenly, frighteningly familiar. Each step closer caused this aura to grow ever more familiar and the moment the Crimson Commander stepped up onto the solid floor of the raised arena, he knew who he was going up against this day. Approaching the young man from behind, as silent as a cat sneaking up on it's prey, only one sentence was spoken.

"SOLDIER First Class... Zack."

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The Coliseum was becoming the dark keybearer’s second top choice in regards to where to train. Unlike the solitude she found at the End of the World, the bright arena had its perks where that desolate dark world didn’t. There were no tournaments as the End of the World and one’s safety could almost always be guaranteed here. At the End of the World, there was no cheering from an overexcited crowd and no guarantee of surviving. Selena can still remember the giant Reaper Heartless almost crushing her in its death grip as if it was yesterday. It still felt strange to be here though. She was an introvert and anti-social at the worst end of the spectrum but she also strangely enjoyed the cheers from the crowd. Perhaps it’s because of my past circumstances that is allowing me to have these moments of pleasure. mused Selena as she walked around the arena a bit. Her wings were hidden from sight underneath the cloak she wore. She was already thankful for Phil letting her train here for now.

She noted the presence of three children already in the stands and assumed that they had been watching her train. Unsummoning her Heartsickness keyblade, the Nightmare gives them a faint kind smile, and raises a hand to wave at them. As if startled, they audibly squeaked high enough for the sound to echo in the stands and she raised a brow before realizing her own reputation then chuckled. “I’m not that scary am I?” asked Selena as she attempted to humor them despite her Heart knowing the answer to that specific question. The dark keybearer was a scary sight to behold and the past few tournaments were proof of that. The dark demons she released and took the physical form of were enough reason to keep the children away from the coliseum. She was a bad role model for the girls and women in this specific world and she knew it. Heck even at her first tournament, Phil was hesitant to let her fight with the “heroes” and the “wanna-be-heroes” until Selena proved her strength and her worth in the arena.

Suddenly, the dark keybearer heard the doors open and an unfamiliar spiky-haired opponent walked out. The Nightmare casually leans against the nearby granite wall as she watched the seemingly energetic man do some squats until Genesis walked out of those same doors and attempt to give the man a good scare. She rose a brow at this. It seems that Genesis knows who this guy is…Curious…”[/i] wondered Selena, tilting her head to one side as her own silver eyes spots the satyr from the corner of her eye. With a quick hand gesture, the Nightmare quietly motions him to come over and soon she heard Phil’s hooves clomping over. She crouched down to his eye level. “Do you know what’s the deal with this newbie?” asked Selena, genuinely curious. “That’s Zack Fair, a wannabe hero. He hasn’t been here a while so he’s likely a bit rusty so he’s gonna be tested by our two-time champ Genesis Rhapsodos.” She slowly nodded and as she watched the two men talk, quietly noted that the arena stands are slowly filling up despite the fact that the next tournament would be months away, “That explains a bit. Mind if we turn this match into a three-way battle royal?” The goat-man stroked his chin as he thought about it before nodding. “Two words…Go for it Artie!”

The Nightmare stood back up and sighed exasperatedly at the sudden nickname. I should stop coming here before everyone grows too fond of me.[/i] mentally noted “Artemis” as she walked toward the duo with a sly smirk. The dark keybearer did not need stealth to introduce her presence to the newbie and Genesis should already knew her by now. If he didn’t, well, that would be a low blow to her pride. “Genesis Rhapsodos and…” The cloaked woman tapped her chin as if she was trying to remember his name. “…Zack Fair if Phil got your name correct. Good to see you.” There was a slight hint of sarcasm that Genesis should be able to pick up.

[zackfair]

Theme for this Post: SOLDIER Battle-Crisis Core OST

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,450px,true][atrb=cellspacing,0px,true][atrb=style, width: 450px; background-color: #0D0D0D; padding: 25px; padding-bottom: 40px!important; text-align: center; border-radius: 100px; -moz-border-radius: 100px, bTable] [STYLE=display: inline-block; background: url(http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp108/zackcloudluver/char-zack.jpg); border-top-left-radius: 50px; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 50px; height: 100px; width: 100px;] [/style] [STYLE=display: inline-block; background: url(http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp108/zackcloudluver/char-zack.jpg); height: 100px; width: 100px;] [/style] [STYLE=display: inline-block; background: url(http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp108/zackcloudluver/char-zack.jpg); height: 100px; width: 100px;] [/style] [STYLE=display: inline-block; background: url(http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp108/zackcloudluver/char-zack.jpg); border-top-right-radius: 50px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 50px; height: 100px; width: 100px;] [/style] [STYLE=color: #EBEBEB; font-family: arial; font-size: 9px; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: justify; width: 405px; margin-top: -3px; background-color: #333333; border-left: 10px solid #0A2436;]Prepare the weapon, this battle ends when I give in. I lose my head I lose my mind I lose my mind. Time passes by, falls out of sight. And I can't look back I'm losing my fight. Blinded by this light all truth is gone..gone..gone[/style] [STYLE=border-bottom: 10px solid #0A2436; color: #EBEBEB; font-size: 30px; text-transform: lowercase; letter-spacing: -1px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: georgia; line-height: 11px; text-align: right; width: 403px; margin-top: -16px; padding-right: 12px; text-shadow: #080808 5px 1px 1px;] IN CHARACTER ✗ [/style] [STYLE=border-left: 10px solid #0A2436; color: #EBEBEB; font-size: 9px; font-family: verdana; text-align: justify; width: 405px; background-color: #333333;]SOLDIER First Class Zack." That voice caused Zack's eyes to grow wide, grip immediately tightening upon the Buster Sword's grip. "It can't be...." he said slowly, starting to turn his body to face the one who had just addressed him. There was no way. Last time Zack had seen Genesis he was as good as dead. Just barely clinging to life by a mere thread. Yet as he turned around completely and fixated that glowing sky blue gaze upon the LOVELESS expert himself, his jaw dropped. He was here, and alive and well at that. "But how?" he started to ask before realizing Genesis probably was thinking the same thing right about now. At the same time though, he had no idea if Genesis even knew he had died or not. Regardless, something told him that this was the test Phil was talking about. One thing he noticed is that when Genesis appeared, the crowd immediately started going wild, chanting his name loudly as if expecting something. "Fans of yours?" he asked with a smirk, putting two and two together as he came back to his senses and realizing that this was the test Phil had had in mind. "Don't get too used to them Genesis. I'm about to show them there's a new hero around." Before he could even so much as bring his sword arm up to point the tip of the blade at Genesis, a new face appeared. One belonging to a woman at that. Instinct then took over Zack as he reached up with his free hand to straighten the long strand of black hair that stuck out over his forehead as best as he could, flashing the newcomer with his most dazzling smile. "Yes..the name is Zack Fair. SOLDIER First Class Zack. How is it a cute lady like you knows me?" he asked curiously before remembering that he was supposed to be fighting Genesis. Still grinning at the newcomer, he jumped back in a showoff-ish manner, backflipping once and landing perfectly on both feet a few feet away on the other side of the arena. "Hey beautiful, you might want to go take a seat in the stands. I wouldn't want anything to happen to that pretty face of yours while I smack Genesis around a second time." At that, his sword arm was raised, the very tip of the Buster Sword gleaming as the sunlight reflected off the blade, an all too familiar confident and slightly cocky look appearing on his face as he stared down Genesis, waiting for him to make the first move.[/style] [STYLE=border-bottom: 10px solid #0A2436; color: #EBEBEB; font-size: 30px; text-transform: lowercase; letter-spacing: -1px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: georgia; line-height: 11px; text-align: right; width: 403px; margin-top: -16px; padding-right: 12px; text-shadow: #080808 5px 1px 1px;] OUT OF CHARACTER ✗ [/style] [STYLE=border-left: 10px solid #0A2436; color: #EBEBEB; font-size: 9px; font-family: verdana; text-align: justify; width: 405px; background-color: #333333;] ✗ TAGS: Genesis, Selena ✗ LYRICS:Prepare Your Weapon: Escape the Fate ✗ COMMENTS: Y'all are sooo going down! 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[genesis]

The crowds had stated to gather within the stands of the Coliseum. At first only a handful of people were sitting in the stands with their feet resting up on the stone benches in front of them. Today was just an ordinary, easy day for some of the folk of this world who had nothing else to do. Coming to the Coliseum to watch some matches was a common thing and a great way of providing entertainment for the masses, though granted the days on which Tournament events were held were considerably more busy then this, the stands were indeed filling up with the arrival of the Crimson Champion. Muffled banter could be heard from back in the lobby where the faint yet excited whispers of the fans of Genesis started to gather, wanting to get inside the arena to watch their hero in action. Granted Phil took advantage of this and used the opportunity to make some extra Munny, even more so when the fans of followers of the black-winged woman heard that their heroine was to fight this day. Sure enough, within minutes, the arena had filled up to the brim and an echoing noise of cheers, chants, whistles and roars were filling the arena.

The Crimson Commander just stood his ground and folded his arms across his chest, the leather sleeves of his coat creaking as the material tightened about his elbows. Zack was ever the confident young man, especially after death it would seem. Not surprising at all. In fact, it was good to see him being his usual self. Still, the question remained on how he managed to return from death, same as how Sephiroth and Angeal managed to pull of such a feat. Sadly for Zack, his assumptions of having killed Genesis back in the day were false. Zack had only managed to render the SOLDIER First Class unconscious before Weiss and Nero came to look after him. But that was a long time ago and such thoughts were not present in Genesis' mind. No, he was both happy to see Zack again and curious as to his reason for being here and being alive again. Perhaps Cosmos had something to do with it? Maybe the Darkness spreading throughout the worlds were growing too powerful and a new hero of the Light was required to fight back the evil?

Holding back a chuckle after watching Zack spin around to face him with wide, shocked eyes, the Crimson SOLDIER tilted his head and shone a bright smirk at the young, black-haired man.
"How? You didn't kill me. Just like in Modeohiem."
Genesis answered calmly, his voice it's usual poetic self as his bright blue eyes watched the young First Class SOLDIER before him. Zack glanced at the crowds and seemed to notice their growth and ever increasing volume of chanting and cheering. His question was a simple one to answer and while keeping his arms folded across his chest, Genesis glanced to the stands and smirked every brighter as he watched and listened to his fans cheering and encouraging him.
"The perks of being a two-time Champion of the Arena, Fair. Think you can back up that tough talk with action? If you've only just returned from the Lifestream, you're bound to be rusty. Not many chances to fight people or train when you're dead, eh?"
Genesis spoke up, revealing his knowledge of Zack's demise through an increasingly darkening smirk., his mako-infused eyes flashing at how eager he was to draw his place and show Zack just how much stronger he had become since their last battle.

Though it seems they were not alone in the arena on this day. A loud cheer came from one side of the Coliseum that echoed throughout the stands in a full circle. Glancing over his shoulder to see what the fuss was all about, he laid his eyes upon a very familiar figure heading his and Zack's way. 'Artemis', a Keybarer using the power of Darkness to full her strength in battle and an opponent the Crimson Commander had the pleasure of crossing blades within on many an occasion, two of those being in past Tournament matches. What was she doing here? Last Genesis had saw of her was on the Key to Everything's home, Destiny Island. Angeal was there too, but it seemed he had gone off to do his own thing while the winged woman had possibly followed Genesis here? Who knew? She was clearly training herself to become stronger when he encountered her on Destiny Island, so it actually came as no surprise to see her here in the Coliseum. Where else was there a better location to train? However, Zack 'The Puppy' Fair had spoke up first, speaking words that made Genesis laugh aloud within his thoughts. Oh Zack was going to know the true meaning of pain now.

With a smirk still covering his lips, Genesis turned his back upon Zack and walked away a few paces. As he did, the Crimson Commander brought up his right arm, holding it out to his side where his fingers clenched as if gripping about an imaginary object. The crowd recognised this and started to cheer louder as Genesis summoned his Rapier to his hand that materialised itself out of thin air, appearing as a spark of flame that ignited. The long crimson Rapier was pulled from the spawned flames which extinguished themselves as quickly as they appeared. Lowering his Rapier down to his waist, Genesis' left arm rose up now and was brought up to his forehead, fingertips lightly caressing his forehead before the Crimson SOLDIER threw his left arm out, his single black angel wing spawning from his left shoulder with a loud 'WHOMPH', as if the wing had beat against a powerful wind. Black feather fell from the gorgeous and massive wing that tucked itself in behind Genesis back as he himself now turned back around to cast his gaze back upon Zack. However, instead of jumping forth and attacking, he simply waited and watched, for this 'triple threat' match was going to be started by someone else.

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Even though Phil had explained to her the basics of who Zack Fair was, it would seem that neither of them knew of the friendship between the Puppy and the Crimson Commander. Her head tilted to one side as Genesis and Zack conversed as if they were old friends. Have Genesis and Zack encountered each other before? wondered the Nightmare as she rose a brow at the crimson SOLDIER as he stated that the other was bound to be rusty as he apparently came back to life, Huh? Came back to life? How is that even possible? [/i] Genesis should’ve realized that the confused ‘Artemis’ didn’t know their back story to reference to and what did he mean that Zack didn’t kill him back in Modeohiem? Where is even Modeoheim?

However, the possibility of spontaneous resurrection did make the dark keybearer grow curious. If the dead were returning to life, Selena knew that there could be a chance that one of the dead could very well be her mother. Genesis Rhapsodos may not have realized it or even known, but he had unknowingly given Selena Wolfsong’s Heart a candle of hope to keep alit. However, the Nightmare knew that she shouldn’t keep her hopes up thus held the candle at a reasonable distance. Severe disappointment due to false hope was the last thing that the dark keybearer needed. It even may be enough to drive the poor woman over the edge.

But how did he know that I was here? wondered the dark keybearer as she kept her gaze at Genesis. The last she saw him was with Angeal at the world of Destiny Island. ‘Artemis’ was still embarrassed that she couldn’t remain awake to answer their inquiries about the keybearers and passed out in front of the two 1st Class SOLDIERS. The dark angel was aware that she had been overtraining herself and nearly cost the keybearer her life if Genesis decided to kill her while she was down, but still did it because she wanted to be stronger. Selena wanted to be able to defeat the Two-Time Champion of the Tournament herself. Although the Nightmare hadn’t been at full strength when the two caught her by surprise when she was asleep and accidentally shot off that blast of darkness at them at the island, Genesis should be aware by now that this keybearer of darkness did grow stronger.

The Crimson SOLDIER hadn’t been the only one to notice that the arena was filling up to the brim in anticipation of the upcoming match. Heck the crowd seemed to have grown even wilder when she stepped out of the shadows to reveal her presence in the Coliseum. How did word get out so fast? I thought I told Phil to keep the fans out…But of course since Genesis is here, I suppose he couldn’t deny them a good show. mentally exasperated the Nightmare as she shot the satyr a glare for a split-moment before returning her gaze to Zack. The Nightmare mentally rose a brow as the Puppy seemed to be hitting on her but merely smiled as she walked toward the flirting SOLDIER in question. In the corner of her eye, ‘Artemis’ watched the Crimson SOLDIER summon his rapier and took to the skies with his one large wing.

It would seem that he is giving me the first opening slot to begin the match. mused the Nightmare with glee as her right hand unclasped the clip to her cloak and seductively smiled. Wolf calls and whistles could be heard from the men in the Coliseum as she removed her cloak, tossing it aside, to reveal her normal attire and her own set of ebony wings. As the dark keybearer approached Zack, she wrapped both of her wings around the SOLDIER and gently caressed his cheek with one hand before drawing him uncomfortably close. “Then how about a ‘good-luck’ kiss to start the match?” suggested “Artemis” as she quickly pulled her hand back and folded her wings back so that the audience and Genesis could get a view of the show. She swiftly aims her knee at his groin before pivoting to get behind the poor Puppy. The Nightmare raises her hand and the crowd grew wild as she summoned the Heartsickness keyblade to her hand to “thwack” his head from behind.

Leaping backward to avoid a possible counter, the Nightmare quickly spreads her wings and also flew up to the skies to the opposite side of the Crimson SOLDIER before Zack could react from her surprise attack. The dark keybearer looked down at the Puppy and shook her head as she clicked her tongue. “How disappointing. And you called yourself a ‘hero’ when you judge enemy from ally based on their gender and automatically assume that a woman isn’t said enemy? Much less believe that they're not capable of holding her own in a battle?” asked ‘Artemis’ with a sickenly sweet tone of voice, smirking and kept her voice solemnly serious as she glances at Genesis to gauge his reaction.

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Keyblade Ability: What is special about this keyblade is that it turns the Heart's Blood into a poison that attacks the Heart. It's most effective on Heartless, ironically, but it has no effect on Nobodies. Selena is usually never uses this keyblade to attack people though Black Angel might. The poison will only deplete health until it’s low. No worries.
[Cool Down: None.] [Duration: 3 Posts or until healed with a curative spell.]

Wings of an Fallen Angel: The ebony wings on Selena's back allows her to fly to great heights and jump higher than any normal human would. Unfortunately, it hinders her ability to physically run [unless she's flying too close to the ground], by making her slow. They are also a nuisance when near water especially since she has little to no ability to swim. [~Passive~]

[zackfair]

Theme for this post: Those Who Fight Further-The Black Mages

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I lose my head I lose my mind I lose my mind. Time passes by, falls out of sight. And I can't look back I'm losing my fight. Blinded by this light all truth is gone..gone..gone[/style] [STYLE=border-bottom: 10px solid #0A2436; color: #EBEBEB; font-size: 30px; text-transform: lowercase; letter-spacing: -1px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: georgia; line-height: 11px; text-align: right; width: 403px; margin-top: -16px; padding-right: 12px; text-shadow: #080808 5px 1px 1px;] IN CHARACTER ✗ [/style] [STYLE=border-left: 10px solid #0A2436; color: #EBEBEB; font-size: 9px; font-family: verdana; text-align: justify; width: 405px; background-color: #333333;]So it appeared Genesis hadn't died in Modeoheim..or in Banora after all. He was still here, as alive and well as he himself was. But the bigger question remained. Someone or something had to have saved Genesis, and Zack was determined to find out what. He needed filled in on what had been happening in his absence. Apart from Sephiroth's return that he knew about. "Genesis..when we're done here. Fill me in on anything that happened back home in Gaia. Someone had to have saved you because honestly, last time I saw you you were as good as dead."Zack's glowing sky blue gaze fixated upon "Artemis" now, watching with interest as she tossed her cloak away and gave him that seductive smile. To be perfectly honest, his eyes grew wide as his jaw dropped, that glowing gaze never once leaving her figure as she walked towards him. Her wings were an indicator that she wasn't from this world but hey, he could get around that little bit of weirdness. At the mention of a good luck kiss, Zack immediately straightened out a bit, reaching up with his free hand to try and neaten up the spiky black mess of hair that sat atop his head, breath hitching in his chest as Artemis drew near, heart beginning to beat rapidly. He actually shivered slightly at her touch, cheeks turning slightly red as she pulled him close. Puckering up as he closed his eyes, he started leaning in, yet would soon get a rude awaening. An all too familiar blinding pain that every man should know the feeling of filled his body, causing his free hand to immediately clutch his groin in agony as the very breath in his lungs whooshed out. Next came the all blinding pain to his head as he dropped to a knee from Artemis's blow, immediately starting to feel sick from the strike. Zack sat there for a few moments, inhaling short quick breaths as Artemis spoke. Even over the roar of the crowd, he could hear Phil laughing loudly from the lobby. This wasn't good, this was bad. He had just allowed himself to be made a fool of in front of an entire world practically. Thrusting the Buster Sword into the stone floor of the arena, he pulled himself up to a standing position, vision blurring for just a moment. He felt strange...almost nauseous really. This feeling was familiar....like he had felt it before..but from where? Slowly he tilted his head up, breath growing slightly labored as he fixated that glowing gaze upon Artemis and Genesis standing opposite each other. "I didn't know you were a combatant...." he said slowly, still trying to figure out the strange sensation in his body that was making him feel sick..and even starting to make him feel weaker. A small orb in his left arm began to glow a bright and vibrant green....the likes of which only one other person would recognize starting to kick in in this arena. "However you shouldn't underestimate me either." he said confidently before extending his arm forward in Artemis's direction, unleashing three powerful bolts of lightning simultaneously in her direction. His onslaught wasn't done yet. Oh in fact it was far from it. After the Tri Thundaga left his palm for Artemis's direction, he fixated that glowing gaze upon Genesis next, that green glow appearing in his left bicep now as he rushed towards the crimson SOLDIER, smirking ever so slightly as he jumped into the air and extended his arm out again, summoning forth a large and massive fireball that immediately split into three and began to launch towards him. Hopefully Genesis just assumed they were normal Firaga....and not what they really were. Turning his body a full 180 degrees in the air, he landed upon both feet, grip tightening upon the Buster Sword before he dropped to a knee, breath growing more labored from before while a few drops of sweat ran down his brow. "The hell is wrong with me...." he asked. Status Effects: Poison: 3 posts remaining Abilities Used: Hell Firaga: Extremely powerful and very dangerous materia crafted via Materia Fusion. Zack launches three fireballs at his opponent that are capable of inflicting Poison, Silence, and Stop upon his foes if inflicted. The fireballs, unlike a normal Firaga hone in on the target they are directed out..however can be blocked by debris or obstacles. The duration for the affects are as follows: Poison: Weakens the foe for 2 turns Silence: Prevents use of magic attacks for 1 turn. Stop: Stops opponents from performing any action for the post they are struck by this spell. (Note: While I prefer at least poison to affect upon impact, it is up to those taking the hit to choose between Stop or Silence) Cooldown: 4 posts Tri-Thundaga: Very powerful materia in its own right. Lightning bolts fire in three arcs towards a foe, dealing heavy Thunder damage to a single enemy. Can be divided up against no more than three foes..in which case each single bolt is the equivalent of getting hit by your standard Thundaga spell. 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[genesis]

((OOC - My apologies for the delay my friends. Needed some time to get my head sorted out over a few things ^^;)

A positive vibe could be felt throughout the arena. The gathering of the fans starting to cheer for the warriors in the arena, old memories being awoken between Zack and Genesis seeing one another again and a continuing rivalry between both the winged fighters. It felt good to be in the Crimson Commanders boots right now as his bright blue eyes glanced back and forth between the young female making her approach towards The Puppy and Zack himself, with his wide-eyed, hopeful expression plastered across his face as easy to read as a book laid open upon a table. Wasn't Angeal's pupil forgetting something though? Why was he so interested in the Keybarer 'Artemis' when there was another special sweetheart waiting for him in another world somewhere? A girl who sold flowers and worn a pink ribbon in her hair? Well, then again, rumour had it that she was killed by Sephiroth and that she and Zack were together in the Lifestream. Perhaps he thought she was still dead? Whatever the case, it wasn't really any of Genesis' concern if Aerith found out about this little betrayal. In fact, it would be rather humorous!

Though Zack was about to get a nasty little shock, one that even caused a glimmer of a wince to cross the Crimson SOLDIER's face. It was a dirty move to attack a man's pride like that, and as Zack collapsed to his knees, he felt sorry for the young man. Though, Phil seemed he wanted both 'Artemis' and himself to rough up this young stud, and while the winged females technique was effective for now, it was only going to spur Zack on to get his own back. Genesis remembered his battles with Zack Fair in the past. It wasn't on one occasion that their blades had crossed and Genesis knew full well just how powerful and inspiring this young, black-haired man was. It would be a mistake not to go full throttle right from the start. While The Puppy was bound to enjoy this fight, as common between all SOLDIER's, there would be no doubt that he'd start off warming himself up. A crimson gloved hand creaked subtly as Genesis' grip tightened about the handle of the decorative blade.

A combined 'OOOOOOH!' mixed in with some mumbled complaining about 'being cheap' came from the eagerly watching audience that now all jumped to their feet and let out a thunderous cheer as the match got under way. A pity that this was just an 'exhibition' match of sorts, but Phil was more then likely pulling every dirty trick he had to have the Munny rolling in. It wasn't very often you had three people fighting each other at once. It was usually teams or normal one-on-one combat. No, here you'd need eyes int eh back of your head. There were no friends, no teams, no alliances. Three people were fighting each other, so attacks could and would come from any direction. While for the time being it seemed that both the winged female and the winged male were focusing their attention on Zack, it would not be long before one of them took a chance to strike the other. With Zack's inhuman speed and strength as well as 'Artemis' flight and that cursed Keyblade, this was going to be both an exciting battle and a very difficult one.

Tilting his head a fraction and allowing a smirk to spread across his face, Genesis' cold blue eyes locked onto Zack as he gasped for air on his knees. He took a step forth, his leather boots softly caressing the cold stone arena floor.
"Perhaps you should make sure your opponent is down instead of just assuming they are. But that being said, I was the only connection you had left to both Angeal and Sephiroth. You couldn't kill me, even if you wanted to."
Genesis said calmly, his tone sounding slightly cold as his smirk remained present on his lips. Slowly the Puppy managed to get back to his feet, at which Genesis simply beat his wing a single time, slowly, with no power in it at all, merely flexing the new limb to keep the blood flowing quickly. Acknowledging that Zack was getting ready to start his retaliation, the Crimson Commander took a couple of short paces backwards, eyes locked on Fair.
"Don't concern yourself with who saved me. You don't want to get involved with them. Worry about yourself first."
Genesis spoke, whether as advice or a threat, that was for Zack to decide.

A bright flash of light absorbed the entire arena as Zack started his assault. A thunderous clap of... well, thunder, echoed about the arena a moment later as the young SOLDIER First Class sent a spell in 'Artemis' direction, three large lightning bolts of Tri-Thundaga. That was a powerful piece of Materia and Genesis had to frown in concern of how the spiky black-haired youth had managed to keep his hands on it. That meant he was going to have other powerful spells up his sleeve, let alone having access to the Crimson SOLDIER's own infamous spell, Apocalypse. As The Puppy turned in his direction, Genesis flexed his knees and readied himself for an attack. That massive Buster Sword could slice darn near anything in half with it's combined sharp edge and sheer weight. Getting hit by that thing would be fatal. Spells he could deal with, but not that massive sword. That's when Zack turned and it was then that Genesis noticed something within the Puppy's eyes. Was he not feeling well or something? Why was he sweating already? Had 'Artemis' sneaky little attack hit harder then he thought?

Watching as Zack launched himself into the air, Genesis stood his ground. Lifting his Rapier up before him, holding the weapon out in one hand with the crimson metal blade across his body in defence, the Crimson Commander watched as Zack launched a large fire spell against him. Seeing as the attack split itself into three and started to home in on him, Genesis retaliated. Bringing his Rapier down to his side and throwing up his left arm to counter the movement, a fiery sphere appeared in the palm of Genesis' hand in the form of his Flash

[/b] spell. Clenching his leather gloved hand into a fist, he drew his hand in towards his chest before throwing his arm out, unleashing SIX Flashes that rocketed up through the air. Not aimed at Zack himself, four of the Flash fireballs homed in on the outside Hell Firaga's, two for the right and two on the left. Exploding simultaneously, the outer two of three Hell Firaga's vanished into a fiery explosion and cloud of dust. The remaining two Flashes shot out to Genesis left and right, before he shifted his left hand to before his body and returned his open palm into a clenched first. The remaining Flashes turned in the air and rocketed towards one another on a crash course with the remaining Hell Firaga.

The Crimson Commander turned around at his point and watched as Zack landed before him. Fully expecting his Flashes to take care of the last Firaga launched by Zack, he turned full attention on the SOLDIER First Class.
"I see you still have those powerful Materia you made. Surprised they survived in the Lifestream."
Genesis spoke with a grin, though quirked an eyebrow as he felt something hot getting closer and closer behind him. A second explosion erupted in the air, Genesis' remaining Flash bolts crashing into one another. However, the final Firaga from Zack had escaped the impact and by time the Crimson SOLDIER glanced over his shoulder, expecting to see 'Artemis' attacking him, his eyes widened in time for the Hell Firaga to crash into his back, exploding and throwing him forth harshly. Reacting quick enough to place a hand onto the arena floor, Genesis flipped himself over in a one handed vault and avoided smashing his face into the ground. Beating his wing a couple of times to extinguish the flames that had set some feathers alight, Genesis glared at the black-haired youth and threw up his left arm again.

Casting a more powerful spell, Genesis again cocked an eyebrow as a tiny blue spark dribble from his open palm and fizzled out with nothing else following.
"..... ..... ....!!!?"
... I can't speak?! Silence?!
Genesis thought and winced shortly after as he felt a foreign substance start to course through his veins, causing him to cough slightly.
... Poison... So he still has Hell Firaga too?! ... Oh well.
Thought the Crimson SOLDIER with a shrug of his shoulders. Locking his glowing eyes onto Zack, knowing this was going to hurt due to the poison, Genesis shot forth in a sprint, almost gliding across the arena floor towards the Puppy. Skidding to a halt as soon as he drew near, Genesis twisted his body in midair, holding his body parallel to the ground before spinning about in a very first 360 degree circle, creating a small but powerful vortex of wind that would drag Zack in if he didn't jump away in time. As he span, Genesis swung out with his Rapier in a tremendous strike, using Twister Strike to try and launch Zack high into the air, where hopefully 'Artemis' would be waiting to deal some more pain.
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Twister Strike will knock away an enemy, even if guarded against.

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Flash[/b] - 1 Post --

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One of Genesis’ favourite spells to cast. After forming a fiery ball of flame within the palm of his left hand, Genesis can swing his arm before himself, launching out between 5-10 'Flashes'. He can do this twice, capable of releasing a maximum of 20 Flashes in one attack. The fireballs are small in size, but travel very quickly towards their target. Flash has excellent tracking capabilities and if they miss their target, Genesis can redirect the spell by moving his hand. Upon contact with the enemy or surrounding objects, the Flashes will explode violently.

Twister Strike[/b] - 2 Posts --

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Crouching down low to the ground in a battle stance, Genesis will jump up and rotate on the spot in a fast 360 degree spin that creates a small vortex to draw in a nearby opponent. He will then lash out furiously with a single Rapier strike that will inflict heavy damage as well as swatting away his opponent a fair distance. If guarded against, the attack will still knock away an opponent, but only deal a fraction of the damage. As Genesis strikes his enemy, the vortex of air he creates will also blast outwards to aid in throwing away his foe.

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After the display, the Nightmare boldly smirked as the poor lad fell for her spell figuratively speaking. The woman knew that the Puppy seemed to have learned his lesson, for now at least. The pained expression on Zack’s face after the action was done satisfied her especially when one factor in the Heartsickness’ little ability to poison an individual when hit. ‘Artemis’ also knew that she wasn’t going to ever let him forget that moment of shame in front of an entire world and even doubted that Genesis Rhapsodos would either. After observance between the two in those short minutes, ‘Artemis’ had concluded that both Zack and the Crimson Commander were old comrades.

Poor wee lad… mused “Artemis” as she nodded at the spiky-haired man’s words of not underestimating him either. She listened to the crowd, hearing a bold fellow declaring the move a cheap shot and causing her to snicker, “All’s fair in war! Guh! ” ‘Artemis’ gritted her teeth as Zack’s tri-thundaga spell hit her full throttle from above. Unlike her previous experience with thunder-based spells, she didn’t fall from Heaven and managed to stay in flight. Perhaps because the last few times the Nightmare had been struck by lightning, she had taken the form of a demon that lacked armor to shield her body from both physical and magick techniques. This time, the dark keybearer had made an elementary error and lost her focus in this three-way battle and paid the price.

Her eyes glance over to Zack and darkly glared at him before turning her gaze to Genesis Rhapsodos who had just casted his Flash spell aimed to counter Zack’s Hell Firaga. Three-way…Right…He’s more powerful than I thought…That was a strong spell.[/color] The Nightmare breathed heavily and took in a few slow breathes before spreading her wings wide and shook her head to snap herself out of the shock. She felt her keyblade arm twitch from the shock of the tri-thundaga and her keyblade even released a few sparks to reflect the strength of Zack’s assault. That spell alone packed quite a punch… Speed or defense…Which should I sacrifice? Wondered the Nightmare as an aura of darkness swirled around her form like a whirlwind before disappearing entirely to reveal her demon of choice, Eblis[/color]. She had chosen speed over her defense but was still granted great strength meaning she was physically stronger than normal now.

‘Artemis’ flew a safe distance away from the two fighting SOLDIERs and the flying balls of flames so that she doesn’t get caught in the crossfire. If she was lucky, perhaps they’d forget about her thus giving her another opportunity for a sneak attack but even the keybearer knew that was highly unlikely. The Nightmare snickered as Genesis’ wing got caught on fire after one stray Hell Firaga snagged him from behind. Taking advantage of his distraction, the dark keybearer flew then landed on the ground and initially planned to sneak up on Genesis from behind but kept a safe distance of several yards so she wouldn’t get caught in whatever attack he was going to deal the spikey-haired SOLDIER with. So when Genesis performed his Twister Strike, Selena wasn’t there high up in the air to get caught in the technique and she knew that she needed to act fast before Genesis and Zack would notice her.
With silence, the Nightmare summoned her new companion from the darkness, Umbra Wolf’s Fang[/color] and quickly motioned the wolf to stay silent by tapping a claw on her own lips then to motioned it to attack Zack while she focused on the Crimson Commander.

The dark wolf charges then leaps at Zack with full intention to kill since she forgot to say otherwise. Meanwhile, ‘Artemis’ raises her keyblade that had begun to charge darkness at Genesis with a bold smirk and fires off Void Extinction[/color] at him. The fight had turned into a four-way battle though whether or not the chances of winning in her favor, Selena didn’t know as she didn’t wish to underestimate the two SOLDIERs thus assumed that both of their strength and power were equal.

Not aware of the effects of Silence, the dark keybearer then noticed that Genesis had been strangely silent and smirked. “You actually got him to shut up?” asked ‘Artemis’ quite loudly as the inquiry was meant for Zack and she was taking advantage of the Crimson Commander’s predicament.
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Umbra Wolf's Fang: A wolf of darkness comes out of her keyblade and attacks the opponent. It may team up with Selena during the two post duration. It is large enough to be ridden by Selena and/or any of her allies. Can be summoned together with Wolf's Fang. [HP Count: 8] [Duration: 2 Posts] [Ride-able!]

Void Extinction[/color]: A powerful blast of Darkness shoots from either her keyblade or her hand at the intended target. It may be used normally and in her Dark Form. It can also be used in battle and outside of battle. [Cooldown: 2 Posts]

Wings of an Fallen Angel: The ebony wings on Selena's back allows her to fly to great heights and jump higher than any normal human would. Unfortunately, it hinders her ability to physically run [unless she's flying too close to the ground], by making her slow. They are also a nuisance when near water especially since she has little to no ability to swim. [~Passive~]

Eblis: Appearance
With the darkness of her heart, Selena takes on the form of a dragon-like demon of the night. During battle, the most notable difference between this form and her normal form is the increase in speed and strength but a considerable decrease in defense. [Duration: 5 Posts]