1575 – Beat Down
Edgar stood in the arena once again. He stared across at his opponent Roegadyn waiting for combat to start. This time the enemy began the charge. Edgar grinned as he prepared for the charge.
He stood his ground with his heavy shield ready for the attack. The Roegadyn thrust his own shield against Edgar’s. The force pushed him back but he readied his defense. The enemy moved his shield against the other and tried to stab over it. Edgar kept his head away from the attacks.
The Roegadyn kept the pressure up well. He knew his adversary was well versed in the arena and didn’t want to open up any advantage. He poked around the side of the shield this time, catching Edgar off guard as it stabbed shortly into his side.
Rebeccah winced as she saw the blade attack him. After all these years she finally decided to come to a match. She knew what he did since his first few matches but could never get the nerve to watch one, especially after seeing how banged up he could get.
With a grunt of pain, Edgar knocked his shield at the other to break them apart. The Roegadyn was impressively quick as he brought his sword down upon the shield just as quick as he was pushed away. Edgar traded an attempt only to meet the shield as well.
This continued blow for blow for minutes while they shuffled around the arena. Edgar’s arm became sore as the heavy shield began to dent from the strong blows of the Roegadyn.
They came to one of the walls at the edge. Edgar pushed his shield as the blade met it to stumble the ‘giant’. He leapt and pushed off the wall with his right leg. Using the momentum of the fall and his strength, he brought the sword down. The Roegadyn defended just in time only to have the blade cut cleanly from the force. It caught his cheek creating a flesh wound.
He easily disarmed the highlander by yanking the sword out of his hand. Just as fast as he pulled it back he slammed the shield against his chest. Edgar fell back losing grip of his shield in turn. The apparent winner gave a cocky smile as he also discarded his sword and shield approaching the other.
The Roegadyn grabbed Edgar by his shirt and lifted him off the ground. Lowering the fight into a brawl, he thrust his fist against Edgar’s jaw. He pounded against his face multiple times. Rebeccah turned away as the beating continued.
Edgar oddly smiled at the beat down. The Roegadyn stopped with a confused look. “You won’t be smiling when I’m done.â€Â After a few more attacks, the Roegadyn let Edgar go to massage his split knuckle. Edgar staggered around with the smile remaining. He wobbled while trying to keep upright.
The ‘giant’ stepped beside him and wrapped his arms around the highlander’s neck. With a good squeeze he cut off the air flow. Edgar finally decided to retaliate with a few elbow jabs into the abdomen of his opponent. His other hand tried to wiggle its way between his throat and arm to release pressure. He lifted the enemy off the ground but quickly set him back down as the weight almost crushed him.
This time he swung his fist down lower, crushing against the Roegadyn’s groin. He yelped at the pain and released immediately. He tilted forward allowing Edgar to grab his head. Building up speed, he rammed his head against the wall with both collapsing to the ground from the force.
The crowd became silent as they waited for a victor to stand. Edgar shook his head multiple times to try and focus. He struggled to get on his feet however successfully stood. His smile remained as he looked into the crowd and saw Rebeccah shaking her head at him.
“Most of it is bruising,†Rebeccah spoke quickly and emotionless, “I can reduce the swelling but it’ll take time to heal naturally.†She knelt to his side to examine the blade wound and began working to seal it.
Edgar could sense the tension from her. She didn’t seem in her happy, go lucky mood she normally arrived with. “So how did I do?†he joked with a huge grin. She shook her head and continued to focus on his healing. “Um, are you okay?â€
She let out a frustrated sigh, “No.†That was it.
“What’s wrong?†he pried for a more thorough answer.
“How could you smile during all that?†she let out. He remained silent in thought. “Why do you let them beat on you like that?†She was convinced this probably wasn’t the first time he intentionally let himself get wounded.
“Makes for a better fight, I suppose,†he replied casually. “The more wounded I am the more time I get in between matches too.†He fidgeted with his hands.
“More time to think of how you can get beat up the next time?†She snapped back.
“More time with you,†he blurted out uncontrollably. The loss of control expanded as he felt his face burn for the first time around her. She kept her face down since hers was as red as his. He decided to continue, “I can’t thank you enough for what you are doing…â€
She smiled for the first time since she got there. She struggled to find words to make her reaction less embarrassing. “Y-you’re welcome,†she stuttered out. “Everything should be all set. I think today we’ll skip the lesson so you can rest.†She scrambled around dropping her staff. She quickly fumbled around and was out the door before he could react.
The door slide shut and she pressed her back up against it finally taking a breath she didn't realize she was holding.
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Edgar stood in the arena once again. He stared across at his opponent Roegadyn waiting for combat to start. This time the enemy began the charge. Edgar grinned as he prepared for the charge.
He stood his ground with his heavy shield ready for the attack. The Roegadyn thrust his own shield against Edgar’s. The force pushed him back but he readied his defense. The enemy moved his shield against the other and tried to stab over it. Edgar kept his head away from the attacks.
The Roegadyn kept the pressure up well. He knew his adversary was well versed in the arena and didn’t want to open up any advantage. He poked around the side of the shield this time, catching Edgar off guard as it stabbed shortly into his side.
Rebeccah winced as she saw the blade attack him. After all these years she finally decided to come to a match. She knew what he did since his first few matches but could never get the nerve to watch one, especially after seeing how banged up he could get.
With a grunt of pain, Edgar knocked his shield at the other to break them apart. The Roegadyn was impressively quick as he brought his sword down upon the shield just as quick as he was pushed away. Edgar traded an attempt only to meet the shield as well.
This continued blow for blow for minutes while they shuffled around the arena. Edgar’s arm became sore as the heavy shield began to dent from the strong blows of the Roegadyn.
They came to one of the walls at the edge. Edgar pushed his shield as the blade met it to stumble the ‘giant’. He leapt and pushed off the wall with his right leg. Using the momentum of the fall and his strength, he brought the sword down. The Roegadyn defended just in time only to have the blade cut cleanly from the force. It caught his cheek creating a flesh wound.
He easily disarmed the highlander by yanking the sword out of his hand. Just as fast as he pulled it back he slammed the shield against his chest. Edgar fell back losing grip of his shield in turn. The apparent winner gave a cocky smile as he also discarded his sword and shield approaching the other.
The Roegadyn grabbed Edgar by his shirt and lifted him off the ground. Lowering the fight into a brawl, he thrust his fist against Edgar’s jaw. He pounded against his face multiple times. Rebeccah turned away as the beating continued.
Edgar oddly smiled at the beat down. The Roegadyn stopped with a confused look. “You won’t be smiling when I’m done.â€Â After a few more attacks, the Roegadyn let Edgar go to massage his split knuckle. Edgar staggered around with the smile remaining. He wobbled while trying to keep upright.
The ‘giant’ stepped beside him and wrapped his arms around the highlander’s neck. With a good squeeze he cut off the air flow. Edgar finally decided to retaliate with a few elbow jabs into the abdomen of his opponent. His other hand tried to wiggle its way between his throat and arm to release pressure. He lifted the enemy off the ground but quickly set him back down as the weight almost crushed him.
This time he swung his fist down lower, crushing against the Roegadyn’s groin. He yelped at the pain and released immediately. He tilted forward allowing Edgar to grab his head. Building up speed, he rammed his head against the wall with both collapsing to the ground from the force.
The crowd became silent as they waited for a victor to stand. Edgar shook his head multiple times to try and focus. He struggled to get on his feet however successfully stood. His smile remained as he looked into the crowd and saw Rebeccah shaking her head at him.
“Most of it is bruising,†Rebeccah spoke quickly and emotionless, “I can reduce the swelling but it’ll take time to heal naturally.†She knelt to his side to examine the blade wound and began working to seal it.
Edgar could sense the tension from her. She didn’t seem in her happy, go lucky mood she normally arrived with. “So how did I do?†he joked with a huge grin. She shook her head and continued to focus on his healing. “Um, are you okay?â€
She let out a frustrated sigh, “No.†That was it.
“What’s wrong?†he pried for a more thorough answer.
“How could you smile during all that?†she let out. He remained silent in thought. “Why do you let them beat on you like that?†She was convinced this probably wasn’t the first time he intentionally let himself get wounded.
“Makes for a better fight, I suppose,†he replied casually. “The more wounded I am the more time I get in between matches too.†He fidgeted with his hands.
“More time to think of how you can get beat up the next time?†She snapped back.
“More time with you,†he blurted out uncontrollably. The loss of control expanded as he felt his face burn for the first time around her. She kept her face down since hers was as red as his. He decided to continue, “I can’t thank you enough for what you are doing…â€
She smiled for the first time since she got there. She struggled to find words to make her reaction less embarrassing. “Y-you’re welcome,†she stuttered out. “Everything should be all set. I think today we’ll skip the lesson so you can rest.†She scrambled around dropping her staff. She quickly fumbled around and was out the door before he could react.
The door slide shut and she pressed her back up against it finally taking a breath she didn't realize she was holding.
((Thank you for reading ))