Club Scarab Fight Club

This stat will feature the crowning of our first ever armed combat champion AND s the 150th fight in Club Scarabs illustrious history! Following wins over seven and dagger I Give you carman 'machete' Vasquez! And her opponent, coming off wins against calcifer and Nika I present emperor misos orcus! FIGHT!

seven temp'elar (fw:bt+koc): 
Seven arrived for the second fight taking a seat in the crowd. Ginhilda had cost him a chance to be in this final, but he knew Carmen deserved her place and he would cheer her on to the end. She was against it, facing a god of war here but seven knew one way or another she would impress and do everyone proud.

 

Lord Darwin (FW:JkotoanT): 
Wanting to support the new lady to free world Darwin arrived and watched on waving a little "go Carmen" flag.

 

Carmen "Machete" Vasquez�(FW): 
Carmen was ready... she'd been waiting for this. She breathed out a long sigh before checking the leather wraps around her wrists and knuckles and taking a hold of her machete. Her prized weapon, the weapon she'd gotten her nick-name for after her time in Columbia. She was ready for this. She heard the music start playing and the crowd screaming with excitement. She looked up, as though gazing at the sky, "This one's for you chica." And with that she walked out into the spotlight and into the ring, waiting for her opponent to arrive. She was no less focused than normal, she was no less prepared than normal.

Dagger (FW:KD): 
Carmen's arrival sparked cheers all around but none louder than dagger who applauded her. She had beaten him and earned his respect. 

 

Emperor Misos Orcus (TAK):
Misos clenched his Jian as he began walking towards the ring. As soon as he entered the stadium his theme song "going Down" began to blast the ears of the audience, lights flashed and the pyrotechnical show began. The man from Atlantis was dressed up a bit more dramatically for this fight. His body was draped in cloak made out of black fabrics with a hood that seemed to swallow his head. The spiked shoulder pads enhanced his sinister visage and made him look like some sort of villain from a fantasy novel. Misos looked up as he continued his journey to the ring. He could see his opponent Carmen "Machete" waiting for him. 

It was obvious to Misos by the intensity of her eyes she was here to fight and this would not be an easy match. Misos smiled to himself, this was just what he had been waiting for: A chance to challenge himself with the finest warriors this world could provide. Once he was just outside the ring he held his double edge green steel long sword in the air and let out a primal warrior's scream. The cheering of the fans riveted the arena as they howled with excitement, not so much to support Misos but to show their anticipation for this fight. Misos removed his cloak and jumped into the ring ready for this fight. The man from Atlantis heart was pounding with anticipation and adrenaline shot throughout his body feeding his muscles as he waited to fight. 

 

Carmen "Machete" Vasquez�(FW): 

Carmen's eyes strained through the mass show of pyrotechnics and lights, something she never made much sense, of but the figure coming towards her looked menacing. Carmen stood her ground, no fear ran through her. With the pain and horrors she'd experienced in her life there was nothing left to be afraid of. Her lips tightened over her teeth as she thought of what strategy she wanted to adopt in this fight. The first thing she did was recognize the size difference between them. Out-muscling this man was out of the question, and then she focused on the long sword. Misos had a much longer reach than she did with her machete, but then that could be a handicap and a blessing in disguise. If she could get in underneath his guard she had a chance. 

Carmen stood and watched as the man let out his primal scream but there was no emotion on her face, nothing but focus, and discipline. Years of combat and war and hardship had led her to this moment. She nodded her head in respect to Misos as she did at the beginning of every match before she adopted her low, defensive stance and waited.

 

Emperor Misos Orcus (TAK): 

Carmen behaved like a true warrior, showing no signs of emotion and not emoting a sense of false bravado in an attempt to break Misos will. Instead she looked at Misos the way a predator pounders its prey. Having fought so many battles Misos could tell what she was doing, she was studying him analyzing him, calculating the best strategies to use in this fight. Her mind was obviously focused only on this fight. Misos noded back. He could tell this would be a good battle. He was going to be fighting a warrior that used her brains. 

Misos prepared for the fight, placing his feet shoulders length apart, keeping his weight on the balls of his feet, his knees bent slightly, his abs in, his shoulders relaxed. His left hand formed a fist and he brought it up to his face to be able to use it to defend and strike, keeping his upper arm at his side to defend his ribs. His right hand held his Jian pointed in Carmen's direction, Misos staring down the tip straight as his target keeping her at point helping him focus on his opponent.

 Misos could see Carmen had taken a defensive pose and was waiting for him to come to her. Misos decided to test her defenses, sliding close to her rapidly, maintaining just enough distance to be out of her range. Once he was in the extreme range of his weapon, he made a few quick thrusts With his blade aimed at her throat. 

 

Carmen "Machete" Vasquez�(FW): 

Carmen stood, watching and waiting. She could tell that Misos was veteran of many battles, real battles as she was. This was going to be a good fight, and Carmen had been looking forward to it, but now none of that anticipation was visable. She had dropped low to the ground, brought her blade up to guard the majority of her body before putting the majority of her weight on her back leg, to use as a spring board if needed. Carmen waited, as Misos moved forward and with his thrust Carmen was able to block each in turn, though one came close to touching her skin. Carmen followed this up with several quick movements of her own, most of them were slices aimed at his arms and side. She wasn't sure if any of them would make contact but it was the momentum of offense that she wanted.

 

Emperor Misos Orcus (TAK): 

She kept her body low to the ground making herself a smaller target and quickly parried his blows. Misos could tell she was so skilled with her weapon that it served as an extension of her own body. Her weight was on her back leg, indicating she was preparing to make a powerful strike. Misos suspected she was waiting for an opening to strike and end this battle early. she then shifted again and sliced at his left arm. Misos responded with a pivot of his body making an in quartata turn so as to position himself to execute a series of oppositional parries. 

When their blades first connected it was the flat of Misos blade that blocked hers. The sound of metal clanged as the blades locked. Misos attempted to keep contact on her blade as she continued to swing and he continued to deflect the blows. While their steel maintained contact Misos tried to execute a quick side kick aimed just above her foot. He hoped her focus was on the blades and that this quick move might catch her off guard. While he did not expect it to connect it might just leave her slightly off balance and set him up for his next strike. Whether or not it did connect Misos hoped it would switch her momentum from attack to defense allowing him to maintain more control of this battle. 

 

Carmen "Machete" Vasquez�(FW): 

Carmen felt the blades connect and watched the expertise which which Misos pivoted and blocked her moves. He was good, Carmen wasn't going to have an easy go at this, but then she hadn't expected to. Carmen knew that he wouldn't have gotten this far if he were an easy opponent. Instead Carmen, keeping a complete 360 awareness of what was going on around her shifted her weight and as Misos' side kick came in, she ducked under his blade, let the machete roll in her wrist, and rolled her entire body under the blade. The blade finally left the metal of Misos' own sword and with a powerful backswing Carmen swung at Misos' calf. She wasn't sure if she was too far away for the blow to connect but she was now behind him, giving her a split second to make an unopposed move.

 

Emperor Misos Orcus (TAK):

 She moved with the swiftness of the wind and the mutability of water. Misoso had failed to redirect the flow of her energy as she reacted with with the skills of a seasoned warrior, moving out of the way and renewing her own attacks. She swung her blade at Misos calf a blow that would be crippling where it to hit. Misos pivoted his body to face her while performing a pass backwards sliding quickly sliding his legs out of the way of the incoming blade. As Misos continued to retreat out of the threat range of her weapon he again positioned his sword to be once more on point aimed at her. using the tip of his blade as like a sight to always maintain a visual lock on his target making her the center of his awareness. 

Their was little doubt that Carmen was the most skilled swordsmen Misos had encountered in this arena. Having recovered from her attempt to strike him in a vulnerable position Misos lunged at his opponent trying to keep in the extreme range of his own sword hoping she would have to move forward to lunch any counter attacks giving him just enough time to try to get past her defenses. 

 

Carmen "Machete" Vasquez�(FW): 

Carmen rolled back onto her feet and instantly spun to face her opponent and drop down into her defensive position. She couldn't leap back into her momentum just yet, the distance was too great and Misos had brought his blade back up. Most people would have been frustrated that their strikes had not hit their opponent yet, but Carmen was patient. She would wait as long as she had to make a solid hit. That was one thing that Isabella had taught her... patience. 

Carmen sat in her defensive position waiting for her opponent to move and then he did. He lunged forward at her. Carmen moved to the side, knocking his blade slightly off target, before letting it slide by her head. She felt the cold steel of the edge cut her cheek but Carmen was willing to sacrifice some blood to get back inside of Misos' defenses and brought the butt end of her weapon down in the crook of Misos' elbow before moving her blade so that it would cut into the meat of his upper arm, all the while keeping her defense up against a possible counter-swing by Misos.

 

Emperor Misos Orcus (TAK):

 While the machete was hardly know for being an elegant weapon Carmen wielded it with such skill that she was every bit as deadly and capable while dueling as any warrior Misos had encountered. She demonstrated how her entire body was a deadly weapon as she not only moved out of the way of Misos incoming attack but countered it with an offensive strike to his elbow just slightly keeping his weapon arm off balance. Swiftly she move to strike at his arm trying to cut Misos here. The emperor countered the follow up of her initial strike by shifting his weight to his left hand dropping it to the floor to absorb his weight as he quickly lowered his body out of the way of her blade bringing his sword arm in to defend his body and to prepare for his counter attack. using this Passata-sotto defense allowed him to spring up at her with great power as he pushed off the floor with his hands amplifying the the power from his lower torso. "Touche" he said as he sprang up swiftly his sword aimed at her head.

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Carmen "Machete" Vasquez�(FW): 

Carmen's blade didn't connect the way that she had hoped but she'd forced her opponent to the floor, no matter how momentarily it might have been. Carmen had been prepared to follow the attack up with something that would keep him on the floor, but he moved quicker than she anticipated. She was able to bring up her blade and block Misos' attack. She laid her own blade back on her forearm to block against the attack, her arm giving the blade a bit more stopping power. She knew there was a risk of a broken bone, but she didn't hold the blade in place, she let it continue to fall as Misos' blade impacted it, but she merely slowed it down while she stepped out of the way and swung two powerful kicks at Misos' midsection. Carmen had trained her entire body to be an extension of her weapon, to be her weapon in times like these. Finally she broke contact with Misos' blade as she swung the second kick aiming for Misos' midsection, and swung the blade at his back, aiming for his kidney-line, hoping to land a solid blow here.

 

Emperor Misos Orcus (TAK): 

Carmen seemed to be caught just slightly off guard not anticipating Perhaps Misos suspected she did not anticipate him springing up to attack so quickly. Misos had discovered most fighters assume just because he was a larger man he was also slow and this was often a fatal mistake. As their blades connected Misos tried to press on applying pressure to push her blade out of the way. this was where she was to illustrate she had anticipated Misos move. She released the the lock stepping back and began a redoublement of her own offense. She kicked him twice in the guts. Misos kept his body loose absorbing some of the impact and moving with the blow instead of fighting it, but she made contact, moving to continue her assault aiming her blade at Misos back. 

Misos twisted his body with effort feeling the pain from her kicks but knowing he had to keep from presenting his back as a vulnerable target. the most logical move would be for him to attempt to parry her incoming swipe to prevent taking the hit, but in battle one must always be unpredictable if one wanted to win. Misos knew it was his own predictability that set himself up for this attack so instead of parrying he lunged at her side with his own sword while trying to roll with the incoming blade.

 He prevented it from hitting his vital areas with his movements but still the blade stung Misos flesh slicing the surface of his skin on the upper left side of his back spewing a sudden stream of blood. While this may have looked quite dramatic Misos knew the blow was lessened wnough to keep him in the fight. It would hurt like hell after wards but for now he was still in the game. His blow was timed to strike simultaneously with hers. "Tis but a flesh wound" he smirked as he continued through with his movements getting ready to force himself to defend against her next attack. 

 

Carmen "Machete" Vasquez�(FW):

Finally a blow landed on him. Carmen felt some relief at that. She had underestimated his speed before, and it had cost her, but had allowed her to position herself to where she was now. Carmen felt the blade strike Misos' flesh but she didn't have time to relish in her victory or come up with another attack. Carmen was barely able to move out of the way, but Misos' blade once again connected with her flesh and this time cut her side deep. Carmen felt the warmth of the blood coming from her side but she couldn't let it bother her, no matter how much the cut stung.

 Carmen's face hardened as he said his words, but she didn't let it psych her out. Instead she watched as he brought himself back into a semi-defensive position. Carmen knew she had to stay unpredictable, and so she started her attacks low. So far they had all been aimed at the mid-section, but instead, Carmen's swings went for Misos' legs, and hips. She wanted to get him committed there, and once she had him there, quickly switch back to her upper body strikes. She did so, and the final strike came towards Misos' shoulder. It was a downward attack, meant to cut into the meat of Misos' shoulder just above his collar bone.

 

Emperor Misos Orcus (TAK):

 Now the fighters were truly engaged. Their blood spilling in the ring and both in close and personal. While Misos maintained a cocky exterior the truth was the pain was intense and every move he made caused more of his precious blood to spill out of his body. Even though he had struck he it did nothing to slow her down. She pressed forward continuing her attacks. It seemed as if being hit had unleashed her inner beast as she began a quick series of blows and strikes forcing Misos to defend his lower body. All of a sudden she switched her attacks swinging for his shoulder. Misos twisted his body trying to move out of the way of this blow while he himself swung upwards with his own sword aimed at the opening she would leave with this swipe style attack. However The blade still slashed into the upper left side of his body slicing through his left pectoral muscles causing a gusher of blood to erupt from the wound splattering all over both warriors. misos could only hoe that his blow would connect as well. other wise he would be at an extreme disadvantage. 

 

Carmen "Machete" Vasquez�(FW): 

Carmen had swung down, and where most warriors would issue some sort of defying cry, not a sound came from her except the grunts of exertion and the small growls of combat. Carmen felt the blade cut through Misos' flesh, and could almost feel it as every inch of the sharpened metal blade moved through the man's skin and muscle. The blood ran down his torso, as the blood was running out of her. She felt it with each movement she made. None of Misos' blows had done unnoticed by Carmen, but she'd trained herself from the age of twelve to ignore pain and to not let it conquer her.

 Carmen's downward swing connected with Misos' upward swing and it slowed it down but not enough to stop it from leaving a cut on her lower abdomen on the opposite side from the deep cut he'd made earlier. Carmen couldn't stop now. Her body was starting to scream at her to back off, give herself a break, but she couldn't. She might never get this momentum back during this fight, and so she rallied and gripped the back edge of the machete blade and released the front side bringing it across Misos' face in the hopes to blur his vision with a head shot. She swung and almost as soon as the hilt had gone to do it's damage Carmen reached up and grabbed the handle adding the force of her muscle to the powerful swing she'd already made. All aiming for the side of Misos' face.

 

Emperor Misos Orcus (TAK): 

Even though Misos body screamed in pain his brain was not listening. His vision was blurred from the loss of blood and he was losing power quickly. While he made an effort to not show any out ward signs of being affected by his injuries the truth was that it was no longer his body carrying him but his warrior spirit. he could feel his flesh betray him and he knew he had to rely only on his force of will and his stubborn pride. He had come to far to let himself loose now! He refused to give in to the ever growing temptation to embrace the oblivion of unconsciousness. this was where he had to force his mind to disengage his flesh and concentrate even harder.

He could feel his fading heart beat pound like drums inside his head as he began to disassociate himself from his body. He had to concentrate now harder then ever. He was aware that a blade was coming straight for his face. through extreme force of will he forced his sword to intercept this blow in a last ditch parry. 

As he swung forward with his blade he pulled his left hand back clenching his fist. He forced himself to push off his feet as prepared to lunch a power upper cut with his empty left hand aimed at her jaw. He had hoped she was injured too and that she would not be ready for him to use his left hand in this manner. He knew that weather or not he connected after wards he would be off balance and it would take all his effort to regain his footing. 

 

Nyghtwolfe Orcus (TAK): 

Her ears still rang from the grandiose entrance that Misos had made. The feral goddess had never gotten used to the complicated noise of modern music. She chuckled to herself, remembering the quartet band that had blared upon her initial welcome to Atlantis. He had been so eager to impress her, so happy to have her in his company. Nyghtwolfe choose a front row seat and sat to watch her husband fight a warrioress who had shown great potential in a previous fight. 

Her mind drifted back to the early days of their love, while keeping her eyes focus on the arena. Misos and Carmen were dancing a deadly duet of swords and nimbly executed maneuvers. The goddess' body tensed for a short bit as blood was seen gushing from her husband's shoulder, a timely strike of skill credited to Carmen. But she knew Misos' resilience and perseverance would triumph over the pain. Nyghtwolfe would have a hot water salt bath waiting for him when he finished the battle, to cleanse and disinfect his wounds. 

Carmen "Machete" Vasquez�(FW): 

Carmen had swung, and had been countered by Misos, which had thrown her off balance enough to allow him the advantage. Carmen could feel her strength being sapped from her and the more and more she tried to fight it the more she felt her body betraying her. She couldn't do this, she couldn't lose. She had to win for Isabella, but then she felt the fist connect with the side of her head and it dazed her and knocked her even more off balance. Carmen landed on the mat. The blood splattering all over, both her and Misos' blood covering her hands and face. Carmen felt her vision blur, she felt her strength being sapped out of her. She closed her eyes as her body screamed at her, but all she could see was Isabella's face in the coming darkness. 

Carmen stood up, her hand extending for the blade she'd dropped. She stood, shakily and looked at Misos, ready to try and fight, but suddenly her machete felt like it weighed a million pounds. The loss of blood was getting to her. Carmen tried to bring it up but Misos landed another powerful blow on her and despite her mind screaming at her to recover, Carmen hit the ground and didn't get back up. She had failed... She had failed to win for the one woman she truly loved. Carmen had never felt more worthless in her life.

 

Emperor Misos Orcus (TAK): 
Misos fist connected with its target sending his opponent reeling to the mat. He struggled to regain his footing trying to focus on Carmen trying to prepare for her next attack. Even though he struggled to keep on his feet the truth was his body was in a world of pain and every movement he made only served to increase the injury to his own wounds pouring more of his blood onto the mat. Carmen slowly rose to her feet but it was obvious she was hobbled. At this point it was just her will keeping her standing. it was obvious her body had taken all it could and then some. It was to her credit she could even accomplish this much. Something deep within her was trying to motivate her but as the saying goes while the spirit is strong the flesh is weak. She was only able to stand up in defiance but her movements were slow and sluggish. Even though his own vision was blurry and his eyes stung from the pain of salty blood he could still see defeat in Carmen's eyes. He had to strike fast before she could get another second wind, before she could raise her weapon for defense. he charged at her moving his impressive bulk as swiftly as possible aiming his shoulder for her mid section, lowering it as he came towards he to hit her in her guts just beneath her diaphragm. She seemed to be unaware of Misos movements and he hit knocking the wind out of her lungs. As she fell to the floor Misos forced his body on top of her pinning her to the mat. She offered no resistance and seemed to collapse into unconsciousness. Misos Placed his blade next to her throat setting up the killing blow and guaranteeing his win.

 

Nyghtwolfe Orcus (TAK): Nyghtwolfe applauds Carmen's efforts, despite the look of despair upon her blood stained and bruised face. The crowd behind and around her join in a ceremonious show of appreciation to the two arena warriors. The Gangrel goddess rose from her seat and hurried to one of the large bodied male attendants, slipping him a few dollars to send a bouquet of roses to Carmen's dressing room. Included was a note, "On behalf of the Sisterhood of Steel, 'the strongest steel is forged from the hottest fire'. Yours was a battle well fought. 

Signed the Empress of Atlantis, Nyghtwolfe Orcus.

Emperor Misos Orcus (TAK)

battered and bloody, injured and close to unconsciousness, Misos none the less prevails in todays match becoming the first armed champion of house scarab fight club. He holds his sword up in victory struggling to maintain his footing seeing his wife in the audience applaud his hard earned victory. Misos smiles confident that once his body recovers his wife will help him celebrate this victory, but for now he will need to repair the extensive damage to his body. Misos knows some day he would have to face Carmen again.... while he would relish his victory today in his heart he knew he only won do to pure luck and next Time Carmen would be even more determined to win.