King and Lionheart

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Who: Mikoto and anyone who wants to show up at his temple
When: After this
Where: Mikoto's Temple
What: Mikoto calls his men home


Soon after the announcement, the King pulled back the red aura, extinguishing the flames as he moved through the bar and settled on a familiar couch. He took up his usual spot and and waited. However, the wait soon turned to boredom and by the time the first straggler dropped he was sitting upright on that couch, fast asleep.

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[Because that’s what Reisi doesn’t understand. He knows Suoh does good, he’s even experienced some of that good himself despite being... whoever he is. Whatever Suoh is, except blue rather than red. Suoh healed him of blight, played video games with him, allowed him to visit with a birthday cake, answered a prayer by modeling underwear with him...

Suddenly, Reisi lets out a small and bitter chuckle. Of course, there’s a common thread to these things. Why hadn’t he seen it before?]

Never mind that I asked. [He closes the distance to the couch until he’s standing right before the lazy god.

Then he’s bathed in blue, the aura moving like ripples and waves.

This is his only connection with Suoh. It’s the only way his existence has any meaning to the god, isn’t it?]

I apologize for failing to realize it sooner. I shouldn’t have kept you waiting.

[Normally, he wouldn’t think to draw the Sword because he shouldn’t draw that sort of power unless absolutely necessary. But he needs to connect to Suoh, and if this is the only way...

He activates Sanctum, the Blue Sword of Damocles appearing in the sky over Ra’s temple.]

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[ Mikoto looks up at him with all the arrogance of someone in complete control even as he's seated beneath the Blue King. ]

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[ He fully expects him to keep droning on about ideals that have nothing to do with him when he feels it. The power of a King. 'I apologize... I shouldn't have kept you waiting.' His smile deepens into a predatory thing, gold eyes glittering with excitement. He'd avoided cornering him into a fight like he used to but this, he had nothing to do with this, and if Reisi wanted to fight him, Mikoto wasn't such a good guy to ignore his request. Gold eyes flash red as Mikoto pulls from the ocean of magma deep inside him drawing from the same measure of power. ]

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[ Up above Ra's temple, the sky darkens for a second time as a manifestation of power crystallizes into a mile long sword hovering in the sky. The Red Sword of Damocles is damaged, cracked, a stark contrast to the Blue Sword that hovers nearby nestled in a calm blue aura. The Red Sword is enthroned in red that spreads like wildfire, ricocheting off blue the moment the two opposing powers touch, creating a shower of electrifying sparks as Blue meets Red in a show of power. ]

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[ Inside the temple, Mikoto stays seated, the action a complete contrast to the edge of excitement that churns the magma deep inside. He looks up at Reisi, that half smirk still in place as if he hadn't just issued his own challenge up above. ]

This time won't go like the last.

[ A warning, as red spills across his skin, heating the air around them. Come at him! ]

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I agree. Because it's not the same.

[A blue light on the pommel of his saber right before its unlocked from its sheath. He draws the sword, extending it pointed right at Suoh's face.]

Munakata, ready for battle.

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[ With an arrogant smirk, Mikoto moves forward, letting that saber dig into his throat. ]

It's about time, Munakata.

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[Coincidentally, it's been about a week since they fought right after their partnered runway walk.]

Indeed. It's long been overdue.

[Watching Suoh rise from the sofa and press his own neck into the blade, Reisi's lips press into a thin line before slowly curving upward into a sneer. Before Suoh can have a little too much fun, Reisi pulls his saber back as he shifts into a battle stance. Besides, he knows that's nothing for Suoh since he has a healing flame in addition to his red powers.

With blue rippling through the saber's blade, Reisi moves to take the first strike.]

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[ His legs spread wide, taking a firm stance as his hands extend out, the red aura spreading from his palms and running up his arms before engulfing him in red. He doesn't plan on running, he's taking that hit head on so do your worst, Munakata. ]

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[Oh, he will because he's coming at Suoh, and he means business. This isn't a game, people could seriously get hurt, and it disgusts Reisi that Suoh is so flippant about taking responsibility. Reisi goes directly for Suoh's heart, lunging forward before thrusting his blade right at Suoh and releasing a powerful concentration of aura point blank. Knowing Suoh's already ready for that move, Reisi quickly follows up with a diagonal slash attack meant to tear the other man apart. ]

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[ Red meets blue and sparks fly. He stands his ground, meeting the Blue King with brute power as the two struggle in a destructive tug of war. Mikoto's flame embodies chaos and destruction, entropy itself the exact opposite force of Munakata ordered flame.

Mikoto charges him head on as Reisi slashes him. The clash releases a strong enough pressure to throw down anything not bolted to the floor and Mikoto keeps charging. On contact the two disappear. Up above amid the clouds the two Kings suddenly teleport above the temple but below their swords. As they fall, Mikoto keeps on attacking, never letting up as the two free fall to the ground below. Mikoto never once lets up too focused on the fight to care about the quickly approaching ground. So long as he didn't get his men caught up in their clash, then he didn't really give a damn. ]

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[As serious as the battle is for Reisi, he can't help reveling in using his power against Suoh's. Instead of feeling dark and heavy, he feels light and in even more control than he normally is. There's an undeniable sense of liberation in this despite the risks it poses.

He's starting to think or perhaps even realize that Suoh feels this, too. Granted, Suoh's coming from the other side and doesn't seem to really care about what others think or do, and doesn't really consider what's good for society. He does whatever he pleases, and yet he hadn't pressured Reisi for this.

No, this was something Reisi chose of his own volition, and he had no idea it would be so right. How could he have known that this is what they both needed?

While it should be disorienting to suddenly have teleported in the midst of battle, Reisi adjusts with natural ease. As they fall, he meets Suoh's relentless attacks with his blade, often countering after a block or parry with his own attack. Little does he know that this is perfectly normal for them—leaping out of helicopters, jumping off of rooftops, scaling up and down buildings, battling in the middle of busy streets, and so on.

So even when they land, Reisi draws Suoh away from the front of the temple where a party has gathered to enjoy the light show.]

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[ With the accumulated momentum behind him, Mikoto hits the ground in a fury of red. His flame instantly crashes down, then quickly rushes out in every direction, fluid in its movement. Mikoto lands unscathed, not that he'd notice anyway, and rushes Munakata head on, refusing to give him a moment's peace as his fists clash with metal and fire barrels forward straight for him. ]

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[Reisi lands with perfect poise and balance as one might expect from the elegant Blue King. He's wholly unbothered by the flames moving outward in all directions, threatening to consume all in their path. Nor does he waver in the face of the god's vigorous onslaught. Instead, he simply knows what he must do and is confident of his ability to complete such a task.]

Such impressive flames... However...

[Blue dances with Red as Reisi's aura redirects and neutralizes the flames threatening their surroundings. As for the fire coming directly at him, a brightly glowing protective dome rises to spare him of any real damage. Which, of course, Suoh immediately rips right through with an unyielding attack that Reisi confronts without any hesitation whatsoever.

When his blade meets with Suoh's fist, unleashing a powerful wave of energy, Reisi can't help the smirk tugging at his lips. Despite the pure rush of excitement washing over him, he remains perfectly composed and in control as befits the Blue King.]

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[ While Reisi stays in control, Mikoto has none. He continues to attack Reisi at full force. He kicks out, and a blade of red flame shoots toward Reisi while Mikoto touches down on the ground twisting to deliver another quick swift sending yet another blade before rushing forward, jumping into the air before sending his flamed covered foot down hard on him. The Blue aura protects him, but it doesn't matter. Mikoto's attacks are relentless not because he wants to win but because he literally cannot stop himself. He laughs, eyes bright, smile unwavering as the two enter a deadly dance of rivalry and something more, something even Mikoto with his memories intact could never name.

And so they continued their fight from location to location, Mikoto constantly chasing after Reisi, as if he was the lead, and yet, it was Mikoto's will that they followed, Mikoto's who pressed him into action. A lead from behind. ]

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[For every fiery red blade that shot forth, a concentrated streak of blue rushed forth to block or neutralize it. Bright blue light moves like flowing water rippling down the blade of his saber as he raises it against the blazing foot bearing down from above. Amidst the sounds of their powers clashing, Reisi thinks he hears Suoh’s laugh, and so his smile only broadens in response.

Although Suoh presses Reisi onward with his persistent attacks, Reisi never once backs down. Instead, he simultaneously rises to the challenge yet draws their battle away from any and all people as much as possible. This is their dance, nothing and no one in the world can keep up with their rhythm, and Reisi has no intention of letting anyone else get caught up in it.

Even as overbearing as Suoh might be right now, Reisi knows that challenging the god may have been the greatest favor he’s done not only for Suoh, but for everyone in the Far Shore.]