Lynn
*Their trip would take less than half an hour. The map would lead the three to a hilltop amidst a plain, where two large, hairy Macen ate roasted meat at a campfire. Green grass stretched into light forestry, with no one around them. Their tents, rough and covered in patches, were pitched and it seemed like the two were laughing about something while they dined. Both had worn trousers and a sheepskin thrown over their backs, nothing more. The party could spot them from 300ft away, and it seemed that the two had not seen or heard them yet. Anyone with binoculars or enhanced vision could see the glint of metal beside each man, a weapon of some sort for the both of them.*
Johnnie
*Arthur spent the trip staring at the trees around him, as his horse led them to a hill. He breathed in the natural air of the wild, and exhaled. He found a sort of peace during the journey, but was interrupted by the sight of an empty plain hosting a couple of tattered tents surrounding a campfire. Arthur guessed that the distance between the party and them was around 300 feet. He saw two hairy macen men, who Arthur assumed to be the brothers the bounty spoke of. They were dining on some sort of meat, and they were talking and laughing for the entire time Arthur spectated them. Arthur noticed that they had no decent armor or weapons in sight; just some worn trousers and lousy sheepskin on their backs.*

"See that over there?" Arthur spoke to his two comrades. "Those two on that plain. They're probably our targets. Now, how should we approach them?"
William
"Well, Hitoshi and I are pretty good at sneaking, and uh, I think your kind could transform into foxes right? So think we stay as close to the trees as we can and get closer until they are within attacking distance. Good enough plan?" Mevis suggests nervously.
Johnnie
*Arthur remembers what the quest board instructions had been. There were some pretty important details on the matter that he forgot to discuss with the group.*

"That is a good plan, but there's some things I forgot to mention," He began. "On the questboard, it says if we drew our weapons at any time we'd fail, along with killing the barbarians. So, we shouldn't use our weapons. How about we go all out on them, but in a good old fashioned fist fight?"
Lisa
"...Yeah."

*Hitoshi removes his bladed gauntlets, just incase. His hands look stained with what would appear to be ink if you didn't know that he used a lot of shadow Jutsu.*
William
Mevis smirks slightly as he looks down at his hands. So fists aren't considered weapons? Those he killed certainly wouldn't think that, but for this quest it could work to their advantage. He was more than willing to show how terrifying martial arts can be. 
"That sounds perfect to me. But we're still sneaking in right?"
Lisa
"Works."

*Hitoshi mimics a strike to the back of the head.*
Johnnie
"Hold on. We've got to be EXTREMELY careful about how we approach. The post on the board said that they were very skilled swordsman, so we have to be particular on how we strike them down. Should we wait for night, perhaps, or beat them in a no holds barred brawl?"

*Arthur wanted to make sure that their plan of action was carefully decided on. Make on small error, and everything could come crashing down around you. He didn't know that from personal experience, but has seen it many times in the world already of people being too confident, then having the world come crashing down around their ears.*
Lisa
"Wait for night."

*Getting into a brawl sounded like a good way to die. Hitting someone over the back of the head was far more easy in the dead of night. That was something Hitoshi excelled in, and likely Mevis too. Then again, that leaves Arthur out of the equation... And he'd also be pretty damn helpful in this.*
William
Mevis nods. He was always one in favor of caution. "We could wait till night. Most macen's can't see in the dark so if these two are also in the majority that could work to our advantage. Could use the extra time to scout out the area, see if there are any more of them and maybe get a closer look at their gear"
Lynn
*The two Macen wouldn't move from their spot, though they did mill around their camp a bit. One lifted what appeared to be a war hammer and swung it around for a bit, either getting some practice in or just playing around. They joked and opened a small cask of ale until evening, when they reset their fire and laid down on their own mats near the fire, outside of the tents. They weren't sleeping just relaxing.*
Lisa
*Hitoshi begins the attack. He utilises his stealth abilities as well, sneaking towards the duo of thugs as silently as Mevis, planning to hit one in the back of the head.*

**Hitoshi utilises Level 2 Blurry and Silent.**
Johnnie
*Arthur would tie his horse off on one of the trees nearby. For the rest of the evening, he climbed on top of a tall tree where he could see the macen camp and scouted them. There seemed to be only two of them, and they were participating in some sort of festivity, given that they were drinking ale and playing around. Then, Arthur saw it. A large warhammer held up by one of the macens. It looked like he swung it around with ease. Arthur also saw Mevis prepare to move in.*

"Mevis, Hitoshi, lets move in. Hopefully the ale they drank is going to have them fall asleep, then we can go in to knock them out." 

*Arthur decided not to use his Burn Up! Buff ability until he was sure that he had been discovered. Silently, he followed Hitoshi and Mevis.*
Lynn
*The group would be about 350ft out, having backed up into the woods, but they'd be able to move quietly through the grass. At about 100ft away, they'd hear the Macens walking.* "...And ah course there wasn't any copper in the bag." *They laughed a bit, still both looking towards the sky. The fire illuminated at least 60ft in every direction, lighting the pair up pretty well. From their bony protrusions, they were clearly Earth Macens.*
Lisa
*Hitoshi pauses about 75ft from the men, breathing almost silently. Good strike to the back of the head could knock him out... Assuming it doesn't kill him... Not that Hitoshi was particularly strong.*
William
Mevis lets out a sigh of relief after seeing they are earth macen. Their kind were particularly hardy, meaning he didn't have to worry about going too far with his martial arts. No need to taint his hands with anymore blood. He would look over to Hitoshi or try to. He realized that they should've had a way to better keep track with one another. Well what is done, they couldn't exactly coordinate their strike, so Mevis decided to wait until he saw Hitoshi strike, and hope that his speed would compensate for the late response to take out the other one with a kick to the head.
Johnnie
*Arthur, upon closer inspection, noticed that the pair were specifically earth macens. He hadn't dealt with a lot in the past, but judging by the protrusions on their skin, they seemed to be very tough. Ever so silently, he creeped up behind one of the tents. He noticed Hitoshi to his right, albeit barely; the man was almost completely silent in his movements, like a true assassin. To his left, he spotted Mevis, looking the most serious he'd ever been. Arthur prepared to strike down on one of the macen, and steadily crept closer and closer. Finally, he took his right hand, then brought it down with all the force he had on the back of one of the macens necks.*
Lisa
*Hitoshi furrows his brow as he notices Arthur attempting a stealth strike.

He slips in for the ~~kill~~ knockout, striking one of the men in the back of the head with a firm punch.*
William
Mevis seeing Hitoshi take action would attempt to follow up with a flying kick to the head of the other earth Macen, hoping to know him out as well.
Lynn
*The sixty feet of light would help to illuminate the entire scene. The pair were about 20ft away from their tents as they were near the fire, and the group would be spotted as they moved towards the barbarians. The one closest to them would roll to his feet, surprisingly ready for trouble. He'd be standing and in a defensive stance before any could land a strike on him, necessitating a different attacks strategy. The furthest would be rising to his knees, slower to respond as his brother's shout would alert him. Whether the group would commit to to their previous actions or change strategies was yet to be seen.*
Lisa
*Hitoshi immediately utilises the spell that he taught himself from when he fought Arthur. His heart rate increases and increases in loudness to the point where people close to him could hear it. His eyes dilate so much that they look purely black. He begins to breathe incredibly quickly. After he uses the Jutsu, he aims a kick to just below the left knee and a punch to the stomach. No matter the outcome, he backs off, preparing for an attack.*

"Kisama wa shinda nikudesu!"

**Hitoshi uses "Adrenaline Junkie", and now has 95/125 Mana. Two turns remain of its effect.**
William
Mevis takes note of the fact that they had a campfire increased the odds they couldn't see in the dark, and it was due to it that their stealth was undermined. In that case, he would change his direction toward the fireplace and attempt to kick dirt over it and pour his waterskin over it in hopes of putting it out, trusting Arthur and Hitoshi to handle the Earth Macens.
Johnnie
*Arthur heard Hitoshi's heart beating before he saw the effects of what his new ability did. He noticed a similarity between what Hitoshi had did and his own buffing spell - both involved the intense beating of the heart to enhance their physical capabilities. Smirking at Hitoshi slightly, Arthur cast his own ability, Burn Up! Setting himself on fire, increasing the epinephrine production in his body by a drastic amount. He felt his body grow faster, and his senses heightened to an unimaginable high. His speed boosted by 20 mph, and his general speed boosted by 0.5. He breaths in the flames, taking in the smell of charred grass. However, he controlled the flames around his fist to burn at a fraction of the usual temperature, simmering it down to around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Smiling, he looks back at the two earth macen.*

"I heard both of you liked unarmed combat, huh?" He began. "Let's see how you fare off against us."

He then proceeded to charge at the macen who was still getting up, groggy from his relaxation time. Arthur raised a fist, and aimed a punch with all of his force at the man's face. He prepared to follow up with another punch to the stomach as well.

``` Burn Up! Cast. Three turns remain. Remaining mana: 97.5/125. ```
Lynn
*As Hitoshi moved for the closest one, the barbarian would put a hand to cover his face and chest with another to block his inner leg. The kick to the left knee would land, making the Macen stagger back a bit, but he'd straighten up and advance towards Hitoshi, keeping his hands low.*

*Mevis would be unimpeded as the two Macen became defensive at the ambush, neither reaching out to strike quite yet. A large amount of dirt would be shifted into the fire, smothering most of the flames, with the remained being doused by Mevis' waterskin.*

*As Arthur charged, the Earth Macen would come to a low rising stance. The pucnh would land, striking the barbarian in the face and making him stumble back, where he;d find surer footing. His arms would come down to block the punch to the stomach and he'd swing his upper body forward as he went to headbutt Arthur.*

*The only light now came from the stars and waning moon above, making the entire scene sit in a dim light.*
Lisa
*Hitoshi, still hearing and feeling his own ridiculously powerful and loud heartbeat, slides under the barbarian and aims a kick at the man's.. You know. Hitoshi doesn't do fair fighting.

If the kick stuns him, as expected, Hitoshi kicks at the back of the man's left knee.*

**Hitoshi regenerates 5 mana up to 100/125 Mana. He has one turn left of Adrenaline Junkie.**
William
Mevis grimaces as he sees Hitoshi's dirty fighting, but understands in combat one can't be picky with their methods. Seeing how the man would be focusing on his lower body from Hitoshi's assault, Mevis decided to use his speed stealth in an attempt to get behind and elbow strike the man's neck in hopes of knocking it out.
Johnnie
*Arthur felt his second punch get blocked by the man's arms. He saw the man's upper body swing forwards, and Arthur reacted by sidestepping to around the man to get behind him. He made it through with only a sliver of a second to spare; where he once was, the earth macen had headbutted forwards with what looked like tremendous force. Once Arthur was behind the man, he jumped onto his now exposed back and kicked off, attempting to push the man downwards into the ground while he spring boarded away.* 

``` Burn Up! Effects remain in play for 2 more turns. 5 mana regained. Remaining mana: 102.5/125 ```
Lynn
*Hitoshi's strategy was bold, but he was a lot smaller and faster than the Macen. The barbarian would barely miss a grab before getting kicked directly in his manhood, which would make his stance falter. Hitoshi's follow up would force him down to a knee with a growl, though the barbarian would attempt to roll away. Mevis' elbow would glance the side of his head, not making full contact, but enough to ruin the roll. The Macen ended on his hands and knees, looking up as he tried to push himself to his feet.*

*Arthur's manuever would tilt the man forward, and he'd crash into his own tent, knocking the whole thing over. The barbarian would rise on the other side, beginning to walk around the mess and back to the fray.*

*Now that all the opponents had separated from each other, it would require night vision or enhanced hearing to suss out where the barbarians are. Thankfully, though, the Macen are huffing and puffing, not trying to hide. Telegraphs for strikes will be harder to see until up close.*
Lisa
*Thank God both Hitoshi and Arthur are Kitsunes then, and Mevis has night vision.

Hitoshi allows the energy coursing through his veins to leave, giving himself a breather, and then thrusting at the back of the man's head with his palm.*

"Iki no muda..."

**Hitoshi manually disables Adrenaline Junkie.**
William
Mevis is able to still keep track of the macen that rolled away. With him kneeled over, he was in perfect position for Mevis' final move. Mevis raises his foot over his head and brings it down for an axe kick in combination to a sonic blast. Instead of worrying if the Macen would be unconscious, Mevis hopes he doesn't crush the macen's head under his foot, relying on the fact that the man is an earth macen.
``Sonic Blast was used. Assuming that the mana used earlier for air reinforcement has recovered 112.5/120 mana remaining``
Johnnie
*Arthur had heard a crash as he sent his opponent into his own tent, and a grunt as his opponent got back up to continue the fight. However, now that the lights had gone out, Arthur had the advantage since his night vision was superb, even among other kitsunes thanks to his amulet. He heard the barbarian huffing and puffing fairly loudly, and so Arthur decided to go for one final rush before Burn Up! Wore off later. He dashed towards the barbarian, taking him head on with multiple punches powerful towards the head, then proceeded to try and knee his... Manly place. Hoping that the pain he would deliver if the blows connected would be enough to have his opponent double over, Arthur poured all his strength and speed into his attack.*

``` Burn Up! Effects remain in play for one more turn. Remaining mana: 102.5/125 ```
Lynn
*As Hitoshi would not be actively making his breath or movements quiet, the barbarian would have a rough idea of where Hitoshi was, turning to bring his arms up in order to block hits that he'd assume were aimed for his face. He'd move one of his arms in Mevis' direction, assuming the same. Where Hitoshi's palm strike would connect with the Macen arm, cushioning the blow, the barbarian would not expect Mevi's strike to come from directly above. His heel would slam against the toughened skull of the Macen, forcing him to the ground with a pained grunt. He moved to pick himself up, but it was slow and sluggish, likely the sign of a serious concussion.*

*Though the barbarian couldn't see well, he made the same assumption his brother did; Arthur's punches would land on the raised arms of the Macen, blocking the hits. Some would slip through, though they'd be glancing shots. The knee strike to the groin, though, would find no resistance. The barbarian exhaled painfully, hunching over as he tried to back up, his steps slightly shaky as he tried to regain his composure.*