Dueling Tactics - Advanced Class II

[ryanadams]

The windows were opaque. It was as if squares of black materials had been placed over the glass tiles… yet there were none. The room was close to black itself. The only source of light was a dull lamp at the far end of the room, which provided little cover. It was so dark, that if two people were standing four or so meters apart, it would have been difficult for them to tell whether or not there was actually someone standing there.

Ryan stood by one of the walls in a long black robe with pitch black trousers and night black shoes. He was almost impossible to see.

The lesson was set. Tables had been moved to the far back of the room giving them a large space for duelling up to the front desk.

And so the theory-based first lesson had come and gone. Now, a practical approach to duelling was in store for his students. An excitement bottled up inside Ryan’s chest let loose slightly, filling him up. However, this excitement had been there just as much during the theory lesson. That was the thing about duelling… even as a student at Hogwarts, he had enjoyed both words and action on the subject. And as far as he could tell, his own students had done last week as well.

Waiting patiently, barely breathing to conceal himself, he waited for the first to arrive.

[Kali Rune]

The young Slytherin entered the classroom. She sighed. She didn't know what the Professor was going to be like. It was weird, in a way, to be going to a different teacher but she knew that she could handle it. THe only thing that worries her is the people in the class. How were they going to be like? Probably a lot better than she is. She didn't even know what they would do today.

Kali looked around the classroom. It was really dark in there and she could barely see anything. What was it now? Kali looked around the classrom, she was still by the doorway. What was up? Are they suppose to be dueling today or something? Kali did not know.

Slowly, the Slytherin walked as quietly as she could towards the room, unsure if she would need to light up her wand. But she mustn't. Even though she doesn't know what would be done in class, giving away your location, even though the Professor probably knew her location, wasn't a good thing. So the the Slytherin paused, listening to any sound. Is there really anyone there? Probably. Would the professor try to use sonorus spell to speak and scare them as he stay hidden? Is he even hidden using a charm or was he just hiding?

Kali scanned the classroom, she was still. She didn't want to move. She didn't know what to do. Her wand was in her pocket but she made no attemp to take it, not just yet but would it be too late to take it later? But the lesson hasnt' even began yet? Or has it? Kali shook her head as she waited quietly, barely moving. She was nervous to be honest but she knew that she mustn't show that. The Slytherin took a deep breath and sighed.

[Shayne Kain]

In the enterence another figure appeared. This time the figure was cloaked in a dark outfit but still had the symbol of the snake on the left side of the chest and in the back. The left eye of the figured was bright crimson red as it looked as if it was to pierce though the dark. Shayne stood at the door was as he then entered the room. He looked around and noticed that it was quite dark. It must be a test of stealth. This was one of Shayne's favorite styles of combat.

In seconds, a small smile could be seen on Shayne's face from the light from the doorway. His senses were kicked into high gear as he accessed something that most people did not have. The soul power of empathy. Ah, so it is a game of stealth..what one...two presences in the room. One obviously being a Professor and the other...a student? The emotions of the second person weren't as well stealthed as the first. Watch carefully Shayne.

A voice spoke deep in Shayne's mind as if telling, or warning him on what was going on. In the second, Shayne heard a sigh. It was almost too faint to hear, but he picked it up. As if he was a spector the figure of Shayne disappeared. The crimson eye gone from the darkness. The lamp light was dim. In a matter of seconds Shayne walked past the light and stood still in the light. What was he doing? A trick. No of course, a stratagy. Shayne was known for such. "Is this a game of hide and seek?" Shayne asked clearly to anyone who might answer.

[Kali Rune]

The Slytherin was clearly in the dark and barely visible since she had seen the Prefect, Shayne, she had seen not long ago entered the class and not notice her at all. She was surprised. She thought that she could be seen easily but her guess was wrong.

She made no attemp to move because she didn't feel like she needed to since she didn't even know what they were suppose to be doing. A second later, as her eyes begin to adjust and get use to the darkness, she saw a faint figure stand by the only source of light in the room.

What was he doing? was obviouly the first question that went through Kali's mind. "Is this a game of hide and seek?" she heard him asked but she did not move. She knew that she could have just said something but she waited for the Professor [she assume that he is there] would answer it. Kali would be more than happy to just stay quiet on the little dark place that she was in now, being still and quiet. She like being quiet afterall doesn't she?

[ryanadams]

"All duels are games of hide and seek," spoke the Professor in an echoed and slightly eerie voice. Ryan's wand was pointed at his throat, and the voice was projected around the classroom, making it impossible for anyone to tell where the source was coming from. "We hide our feelings and strategies from our opponents, while seeking for their own. Be mindful Shayne. Everything you hear and do in this class, you will hear and do for a reason."

[Lillian Ann]

"Reason, sir, is over rated."

She stands in the doorway, crimson eyes staring into the darkness, watching for the signs of humans... A soft sniff tells her that there are three people here. Most likely the professor being one of them. slipping easily into darkness before producing her wand, and pointing it at her being. 'Dillusio. Silencio' Before she gets about her task, Kali is easy enough, mostly by mistake though, her body heat radiating off.

As for the Professor. He was..

Lillian couldn't find it in herself to compliment him.. Pride barring her as she noted that she couldn't detect his presence... The last person however, a small smile poured over her lips, as she opened up her mind completely for a few moments before throwing up the same mind blocks that had been used for

years to keep her in, Shayne-Wayney..

Nice to see him again..
Don't do anything stupid..
coming from the girl who all but allowed her body to die..

Ah.. Not talking to me now.. Don't worry. I'm just.. interested..

[Kali Rune]

Now Kali was feeling uneasy being in a classroom where everyone it seem know exactly what they were doing. How long had the rest of them been taking dueling? A lot longer than she is of course and that doesn't help. She knew though that she just have to concentrate and ignore the little voices telling her that she would just fail miserably. She just have to try and concentrate.

Kali moved quietly and slowly back towards the wall. We hide our feelings and strategies from our opponents, while seeking for their own. Everything you hear and do in this class, you will hear and do for a reason. The Professor had said. Kali took a breath. She would do what she could, although it wasn't a lot. She could hide her feelings, that's what she could do. How hard could that be if she could live like that at home? How couldn't she do that if she doesn't really tell that much to her family or other people? But this is different. This is dueling not like feeling at home or whatever. She mustn't show nervousness, or even pain if she even got hexed. She doesn't like being hexed.

Her blue-green eyes scanned the dark room. There was another girl though. She figure that she must be the same year as Shayne. A prefect too? or what? The Slytherin looked around her, there was not much she could take. She wasn't that good at this whole observing thing but she knew that she must do what she could.How about strategies? She doesn't even have one. Way to go Kali, first class and you dont' even have a strategy! a voice told her. Kali bit her lip and shook her head. Ignore the voice, ignore the voice, she told her self as she waited. Waiting for what again?

[Shayne Kain]

Shayne stood still and didn't even bother flinching. It was obvious that the Professor was looking at him. Speaking in such a manner that it couldn't be traced was quite a feat. He smirked slightly as Shayne felt that it was no longer needed for him to show himself. Shayne thought of all the best ways to make a move, but nothing came in his mind right away. It really wasn't his thing to have to hide from other people, even though he was rather good at it.

Shayne then spoke quietly, but still loud enough to hear if listening. "Professor, if you wish me to draw my wand and comence in a duel I will. However, I do not find it a pleasure to have to wait. Darkness is an element that could easily be taken away with a spell or so." Shayne waited for an answer that would give him authorization to start taking down the figures. He knew that Lillian had joined in. In this manner, something in Shayne changed.

Shayne felt that placing charms on himself would do him rather a lot of good, but would defeat the purpose of his actions. The left crimson eyes then opened and was able to be viewed once again. This time it was different. Plots within Plots. The best method would be to go into hiding yourself and wait for someone to mess up. However, this takes too long and I am sure you are too reckless. Shayne, I would suggest being carefuly. I would hate to have to perform this task for you. Shayne sighed as he side stepped into the darkness and disppeared near a cornor. He bend down slowly to make not rash noise and drew his wand and held it in his hand facing the...ground...

[ryanadams]

"Whether overrated or not, reason is still reason. And labelling something as overrated is always that of an opinion, not fact."

The Professor advanced slowly out of the darkness at the sound of Shayne's strongly confident voice. "If I were a dark wizard out for blood... you'd most probably have been dead seconds after entering Shayne. Although this is obviously a false and setup scenario, the hesitation from you there was beyond costly." He paused after reaching a point on the floor where the light seemed most centrally focused. "And it is not the time to duel with teachers quite yet Shayne Kain."

"Kali Rune... everything about your body and aura is emitting a sense of fear and worry. Attempt to consider these classes as real-life experiences. If you emmited such an aura to your opponent in such an obvious way, they'd have the initial advantage." His tone of voice had evolved monotonously. "However, there's a part of me that recognises an inner strength, I expect there's a much stronger person inside of you deep down. This is the person you need to let out during a duel," he added kindly yet genuinely, his lips curving into a slight smile.

Shayne and Lillian had been top of his priority list today, as far as dueling partners went. But things had changed, Ryan could sense a presence about Lillian that made him feel slightly uneasy about his decision. With a miniscule flick of his wand, the lights raised slightly so that most of the room was in dim view.

"Lillian, Kali. Three meters away from each other, wands at the ready, prepared for a duel. I will give you a minute to prepare yourselves. There are no limitations or instructions besides the obvious."

[Lillian Ann]

Pale fingers clutched in a fist, before she collects herself, marking herself three meters away from Kali before flicking her wand and removing the incantations on her body. Crimson eyes glare at the professor, though it is more in questioning than anything else.

"You have nothing to comment on my entry, Professor? I would.. love.. to know what to work on for future performances."

She does not say what performances, leaving it open to interpretation whether that be future duels or the war she was.. sure was coming. She shoots Shayne a fanged smile, eyebrows raising amusedly, as though mocking him for ever worrying about her. Adrien's words echo in her head.. Destroy him.. Why would Lils destroy Shayne with her presence,, What ever it may mean, it was to be used against Shayne if either of them ever stepped in her way.

"As for the reason comment, that is more based off the fact that how we are raised reflects our reason.

Reason dear sir, could be not killing someone because you could get caught.
But it just as easily be burning the body over leaving it in a lake."

He's ruining my fun
Smartest thing he'll ever do.
What? Wanting to test Shayne-wayne in action is hardly a bad thing
You wanted to see his weakness. The easiest way to kill him
Ah. But Adrien told me already.. Speaking of which, you were being highly naughty.. Telling Adrien your weakness's just incase I ever decide to do something... Shame on you. However, The professor has ruined my fun, and I see no reason to waste my energy on this.. child..

Lils blinks slightly, as her knees buckle from the force at which the wards on her mind are torn down, but manages to keep her body straight and upright, blue eyes staring out, and she risks throwing a glance at Shayne, mentally trying to tell him she is worried, before holding her wand, pointing it directly to the right of Kali.

"I don't agree with your arrangement sir, and I mean no disrespect.. I hardly know my own strength.." She does not add on that she has no wish to hurt the girl, instead looking at the Professor. Knows better than to fill him in on her past, and the possibility of what might happen if Lillian were to decide it worth her time.

Lils only speaks because she has yet to see Kali draw her wand to the ready, so she talks to fill the void that could otherwise be spent thinking dangerous thoughts. Does not think through strategies, knowing this will invite Lillian, knows she must act on her own here, or risk hurting someone she does not wish to harm in the end.

[Shayne Kain]

Shayne's crimson eye became visable once again as he was spoken to. It was an odd spell, but a spell that had been taught by his father. He couldn't understand why the Professor would push something like that. Shayne just kept his cool and watched. He was surprised by the Professor's obersavation on the aura. Shayne only knew one person that could manipulate his aura and his magic reserve to a point of destruction, and that was Adrien himself.

Shayne smiled as his vision was restored. He remembered when the last couple dueling tactics Professors did duel him. It was almost amusing to see the fear in their eyes when his stratagy kicked in and they realized that they would have to use force that would not neccissarily be allowed in school. Shayne shifted his gaze at Lillian. He didn't know enough about her just yet. Shayne knew that Adrien kept secrets from him, and Lillian was one of the biggest secrets of all.

So he wants to fight a dark wizard? I will destroy him before he can say go. Fighting these kids and an actual highly skilled wizards are two different things Shayne. You don't stand a chance, but I on the other hand would gladly take effect. Shayne shook his head slightly as if declaring that he would do the fighting in this battle. He sighed once he heard that he wasn't able to duel Lillian. That was something that he saw quite fit. She wanted to learn his weaknesses anyway. Why not givce her a frontrow seat to what he wanted her to think his weaknesses were.

"Professor. Are you sure about that match up? Nothing against the Rune girl, but Lillian....that is a little overboard..." Shayne spoke with care. He had met the girl before and didn't want anything to happen to her knowing how Lillian was. He sighed as he leaned against the wall and closed his eyes. It seemed he was not paying attention, but in fact he was trying to asorb everything he could. It was only a matter of time before he was up.

[Kali Rune]

Kali stood still until she heard the Professor speak again. First something about Shayne then...about her...She understood what the Professor was trying to say. She needed to just relax. This is a class that would probably help her deal with situations that could actually happen out there. The Slytherin needed to work on that. Less worrying and nervousness and showing emotions then she would be fine...ish. At least for that part. She still needed a lot of work to do.

A smile curled up to the Slytherins face. Inner strenght? Ha, she didn't know that she has that. Maybe she does. He just said that. Cool. Kali quickly then removed the smile on her face. Whoops. Is it time for the no emotion part yet? She wasn't sure but she better start now or else she wouldn't remember it.

Kali listened at the rest of the Professor's saying, surprised to find him saying that she and Lillian would be dueling? Okay then...better just listen. But she had never done this thing before. They probably had. Ahhh! Stop talking! Jeez, concentrate!

Taking a deep breath, Kali moved three meters away from Lillian, her wand drawned in front of her. What would she do? She would let Lillian attack first. Look at what she does, see what she would do. But at the same time, would that be a good idea letting her oppenent go first? She wasn't sure.

The Slytherin looked around the classroom again. Obviously she was right when she had felt something going on. Something about the Lillian girl not wanting to duel her. Maybe it has something to do with Shayne. Maybe she wanted to fight him? Kali wasn't sure but she should just get on with her own business. I mean, she wouldn't mind if they'll like to duel. But she doesn't want to duel her right?Shayne seems to want to duel Lillian.

[ryanadams]

"Do we have the luxury of choosing who we fight in a real duel? Not often. And besides, you'll all get your turn with one another before the end of term."

Ryan bottled the alternative reasons behind his selection deep down into an impregnable place. Shayne and Lillian were two figures that possessed an incredible connection, be it all for the wrong reasons. Truth be told, he was slightly fearful what would take place if the two of them crossed wands. And though that fear would eventually have to be realised, he felt it best to delay that, particularly given the nature of Shayne's letter.

"The two of you will bow and then begin after five seconds. You will count the seconds inside your own head... make sure you give yourself and your opponent five." He paused. "When the two of you are ready."

There was, however, a reason behind choosing Kali. Ryan wished to see the intensity of that inner strength. Kali was new to the class, and this would give him a great impression of the real her.

[Lillian Ann]

Lils nods her head in resignation smiling sadly at the other girl with a sigh, before bowing and counting to five in her head. Kali, she notes, hasn't done this that often, as she hasn't started to make her move.. Or perhaps.. Maybe that's her point... Does she want Lils to fire first?

There's no need to actually waste your energy here
She could be just as good as anyone else. She's just new to this
I say otherwise. And I'm not one to underestimate an opponent. You should just goof off this one.. Not literally. But try some of those combinations you've been wondering about. Besides, no need to let Shayne or the Professor know your strengths yet. He didn't limit you to one spell per go.

"Muffliato
Incarcerous
Lacarnum Inflamare"

Each spell is cast rapidly after one another, the first pointed towards the girls head directly with the middle lowered about chest height and too the right, the third drifting lower and to the left. A trick she learned from Ovid during his time here, to make escaping all the spells impossible without a heck of a lot of physical training.

So now Lils moves simply swaying from left to right to see the girl's reaction and what fate she'll choose. To not be able to hear what is about to be cast, a severe disadvantage... But so would being unable to move, or on fire. Only of the spells, Lils observes can be blocked, with the girl's year knowledge, and she might be able to undo another if she had payed enough attention in class. And two of them, unless she reads ahead, she wouldn't know what they are..

It is possible as well, to get hit by two spells, but not three in this instance, or if the girl is smart enough, only one. Being three meters away might give her a chance to block, if she realizes what she's dealing with. Lils didn't like that. The many choices, the many chances of what she might have to deal with when the girl fires next. that would explain why she is moving again, this time to crouch down, placing both palms to the floor.

[Kali Rune]

Kali only nodded. So it seem that she would be facing Lillian. She didn't know how the dueling would go. She just didn't know. She needs to be observant and use what ever advantage(s) that comes her way. She wouldn't show emotions at all because she knew that it would throw her off. No fear either. Once you put fear into your opponent, then don't you have the advantage then? At least for that short period of time or whatever?

The Slytherin slowly bowed towards the direction of Lillian and counted five. She knew that she wasn't going to attack first. She wouldn't because she has to learn from her opponent first, no matter how odd it might be for some people when they might be given a choice to whether start attacking first or second.

"Muffliato" that was only the spell that Kali kind of heard before she couldn't hear anything. Oh crap, she thought to herself but didn't show any expression at all. Muffliato she knew wouldn't allow her to hear. Although it didn't seem like it, Kali actually reads spell books but she doesn't hang much at the library. With a silent "finite incantatem" the spell was taken off and she could hear again. The trouble was though, Lillian is a quick fighter. Kali had only managed to get one, before there was another spell hit on her. She tried to avoid the second spell [which she didn't hear much] with a quick swift but her legs got caught. She fell but when the third spell was casted to her, she had managed to use the "Aguamenti" though before it hit her. Even though the Slytherin was down at the moment, she had managed to avoid being burned.

"Difindo" Kali said so softly and quickly stood up. She knew that it wasn't the great first impression, falling and such but that was what she was able to do at that moment. No need to think about that. Kali knew that using the Expelliarmus spell would do no good. Its kind of a predictable spell to use. So she didn't use that. She also thinks that that spell could be easily dodge. Dodging. That's another important factor that Auror Chambers had thought them before, besides the observation skills.

The Slytheirn thought quickly. It did seem like a good idea how Lillian had used multiple spells instead of just one spell at a time. It's better in some ways to do that and it gives a disadvantage for your opponent. With a flick of her wand, Kali casted "Conjunctivitis" Soon afterwards, she casted "Confundo" and "Stupefy" towards the direction of Lillian. Her eyes watched her movements, but at the same time, Kali was trying to see what else could help her.


xx sorry if my post is sucky =[ xx

[ryanadams]

[[[ One more post from each of you and then the duel will be over ]]]

[Jade "Lizzy" Silvernacle]

Lizzy was running late to Dueling class. Crap, she thought to herself as she rushed through the halls. She had missed the first class, but she didn't mind since she had asked a fellow classmate to catch her up. She was quite quick and skilled with her wand, but she still didn't like her skill at Deuling. She had neglected to attend classes in her second and third term for odd reasons, but she planned on being a better student.

As she rushed into the room she stopped just over the threshold. Kali, and Lils were in the middle of a duel. She sidestepped a stray spell and walked to one side of the room away from the two. She sent an apologetic look to the Professor at her late arrival before setting her bag down and making sure her wand was still up her sleeve.

[Elesy Miranda Longhorn *Rp?*]

Elesy was late for almost all her classes, it was so annoying, but, she is the only one who can be blamed, because, she isn't paying attention to the time, so, thats not OK. Elesy came to dueling class, she was quick and simple, although very careful. Elesy walked in. She came over to where Jade was.


Elesy checked her sleeve before setting her stuff down, this could be interesting, she thought to herslef as she looked around for a moment.