[X] Approach cautiously, and attempt some of that "Di-plo-ma-cy" you learned about.
It is true that this really is none of your business. You don't know either of these men, and to be honest, you only came out here because you had planned to explore a bit of the space outside your property. Nothing's stopping you from just walking away right now.
And yet…
You look around the field-no-the battleground and the scarred remains of what it once was. You see the small animals, squirrels, birds, and rabbits, all huddled together under a fallen tree for safety. The cracked ground that was once bright green earth.
No, you can't let this continue. If you do, these two will just cause even more destruction to this area. And whose to say it won't reach your farm? You can't have that!
Of course, you can't just go in and fight those two. Well...you could, but something's telling you that jumping into a fight when you know absolutely nothing about what it is about is probably a bad idea. Which means there is only one option…
You're going to half to...talk to them.
You shiver. You're really not good at that whole talking and di-plo-ma-cy thing yet. Like probably the worst. But, if there were anytime to get some good practice in….
You sigh, and begin to scratch your chin as you survey the situation in front of you. The two warriors...haven't really moved much since you last looked at them. They're still just standing there, clashing their weapons together and grunting.
[Diplomacy: 15 + Motives: 10 + Feelings: 10 + Interest: 10 = 45 VS 65: Fail]
Well, no better time than the present! You jump forward, and land right on the edge of the epicenter of the battle.
The two men, obviously, notice you and turn their heads to face you, though their weapons remain locked together.
'Alright...soooo...now what?'
…..
To be honest, you didn't think this through completely. You mentally shrug, 'Might as well wing it!'
"Um," you begin feeling really nervous for some reason, "can you two...maybe...stop fighting? Please?"
Well, they stopped fighting at the very least! But, now they're staring at you as if you've grown a second head. You scratch your cheek, while smiling awkwardly. So far so good, you guess.
The Black Knight is the one to break the silence as he casually points his weapon towards you, "So this kid with you?" His voice, though muffled by his helmet, sounds rough and worn. The tone causes you to slightly bristle. This man is dangerous.
The Blue Knight on the other hand, quickly interposes himself between you and the Black Knight, holding his spear out with a sneer on his face, "Foul creature! Dost thou think everyone is nothing more than an opponent to be brought to heel!? This is obviously a civilian, who accidentally happened upon our field of battle!" His voice reminds you of the ones your mother used to make whenever she read those books about knights to you. Loud, proud, and brave.
He then turns to you, and allows his features to soften, "You need not worry, young lad. I, The Noble Knight Siegfried, shall protect you from this brute!" He then whips his head back around to face the Black Knight.
The Black Knight merely stares at the man, who is apparently called Siegfried, and says, "Seriously? Dude are you blind? This kid may not look like much, but he definitely ain't a civie."
"Lies! Judging by his garb this lad is most certainly a farm hand at a nearby settlement. He must have come to this forest looking for some High Adventure!" You raise your eyebrow and look down at your clothes. A grey shirt covered by dark blue overalls and simple woollen boots. Nothing different from what you normally wear.
The Black Knight places his free palm against his faceplate before gesturing towards your Cannon Blade, "Then how do you explain that big ass sword strapped to his back?"
"It was probably a gift from a relative, who was probably a Noble Knight of the Tudor Kingdom!" Siegfried replies before jumping at the Black Knight, "Now, enough talk! Have at thee!"
[History: 0: Fail]
[Nations: 0: Fail]
You've got no idea who or what the Tudor Kingdom is, but it's pretty clear that Siegfried is apparently a knight for them and they don't like the Black Knight for some reason.
But you do know one thing….
Just as Siegfried lands in front of the Black Knight, who pulls ups his weapon and holds it in both hands, you jump into the air and unsheath your blade. You swing it around and hold it above your head, aiming towards the small space inbetween Siegfried and the Black Knight.
"Negotiations have failed!" You shout as you rocket into battle with the two warriors.
[Swords: 20 + Sorcery: 15 + Cannons: 15 + Alexander: 20 + Strength: 20 + Speed: 35 + Endurance: 20 + Cannon Blade: 10 + Surprise Attack: 10 - Multiple Combatants: 20 - Skilled Combatants: 20 = 125 vs DC: 120: Success]
[+20 XP]
'So...this is what it's like to fight other humans.'
That's what's going through your head as you swing your sword down towards Siegfried, who blocks it with the haft of his spear for the third time. The Black Knight comes up behind you and takes aim, probably planning to blast both of you to pieces. You learned what that weapon of his could do, after dodging a shot aimed at your skull. The….ammo….that it expelled hit a tree behind you and filled it with little holes the size of a bee.
You really don't want to get hit with that thing, the power it puts out is on par with your cannon! One shot could pierce through even your tough skin! But, you can't afford to turn your back on Siegfried. The last time you did that, the man almost skewered you. The only reason you survived was because you felt the weapon breaking the fabric of your overalls when it hit you. You have to keep this man in front of you.
Which means it's time to pull out your trump card.
You pull back on your sword, hearing the hiss as the blade slides from the haft, and aim the hilt behind you. While you don't have an exact idea of where the Black Knight is, you don't need one for what you're doing. You feel the magic in the air, will it into the cannon, and press the button. A loud clang sounds as the mass of iron is fired out of the hilt of your sword. You hear a loud crash as it hits something that you hope is the Black Knight.
Siegfried's eyes go wide, which is the opening you needed. You spin on your heel, and slam the flat of your blade into his midsection. You feel the force of the strike, as Siegfried gasp and slides back a few feet. However, the man isn't out of the fight, and charges at you, spear aimed at your chest. You're about to jump out of the way, you feel something hit the back of your head and send you flying. You crash into the ground, but recover quickly. You see the Black Knight, dodge Siegfried and hit him in the face with a hard right jab.
Siegfried stumbles back, but stays upright long enough to get a good jab at the Black Knight. The spear hits a chink in the man's armor, causing him to flinch and jump to a safe distance.
There's a lull in the battle, as the three of you stare each other down. You look your opponents over, trying to gauge how much damage you've managed to deal.
Siegfried stands tall, his spear held out to his side as his eyes dart from you to the Black Knight. You're last attack left a massive crack in his armor, and you're pretty sure the man should have a couple of broken ribs. Even so, the man's stance doesn't betray a single hole in his defence, and you're almost certain that even if he lost his arm, he wouldn't stop fighting.
The Black Knight looks to be in almost the same condition. Though his armor is cracked and flaking off in places, though you hit his weapon enough times that you can see the chinks in it, the man's aim never wavers from either you or Siegfried.
You hold your sword out ready for the next round of combat...that doesn't come.
Instead the Black Knight, looks up at the sun and curses, "I don't have time for this." Then he points towards Siegfried, "You and me will settle this later!"
The Blue Knight flourishes his spear, "I will duel you anytime, brute!"
"And as for you," he points towards you while holding his weapon in his off hand, "Whoever you are, you're absolutely no friend of that justice-crazy idiot right there! So, if you ever want to make some real use of your talents, come join the Yemamid Dynasty! We'll find a place for ya!" And with that he vanishes into the forest, his dark armor blending in with the shadows of the trees.
[History: 0: Fail]
[Nations: 0: Fail]
You look towards Siegfried who sighs and sheathes his spear. He begins to walk away, heading towards the west part of the forest. Once he is at the edge of the clearing, he stops and turns towards you. His face is set in stone as he speaks to you, "You are a very powerful warrior, and it would be shame to allow such raw talent to go to waste.
As such I beseech you," he gets down on one knee, and bows his head to you, "please, seek me out in the Tudor Kingdom. I would happily take you on as my squire. However, if you do not seek me out, then I shall understand and shall hope to never see you on the field of battle. Farewell!" He stands, and begins to walk away.
And so, you are the only one left in the clearing.
….
You pump your fist in triumph.
You got them to stop fighting!
Mission Accomplished!
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It takes you a bit to get back home, but when you do you suddenly feel very tired. You don't know why, but all you want to do is lay down in your soft, soft bed and close your eyes.
Even when Lionbird comes and nudges your side, you just pat the bird on its beak and keep walking. It looks a bit troubled, but flies back up to its nest as you enter your house.
You let your Cannon Blade drop from your arm, as you walk up the stairs to your room. When you finally make it to your bed, you flop down with your face in the pillow.
Sleep comes and you don't fight it. As your eyes close, you think back to the times when Mama would tuck you in at night and tell you how much you meant to her. You smile as darkness overtakes you.
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Week 4 Start
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*Vote's Closed*
Finally done. Sorry it took so long.
As always, let me know if there are any criticism or otherwise, and I'll see you guys later!
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