Zelena gave Reaper an appreciated smile before looking at Scotty.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>"So no horses, alright should we go to a dojo? Or just find a clear spot to spear in?" He asked, standing up as he stretched out, his back creaking loudly with many pops in a row. "Ahhhh.. That feels better.." He said to him self, before he looked back to the girl. The wind bowing softly which made his hair blow with it.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Her head tilted in thought. A dojo, she could use the walls to her advantage or even the ceiling to help add power to her attacks, especially compared to an open space where there was not a lot of things for her to help increase her skirmishing abilities other than just movement. She chose the more difficult course of action. Mind made, her blue eyes flashed back to Scotty and she answered, "Out in the open and on foot."<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Scotty nodded. "Alright, there a open enough space close by." He said, before swiping open his menu and going through his gear. He equipped a long black spear and a large Blue shield which both had come from quests. He then nodded to the girl, before walking up the stone stairs. "Well my friend, what will this be? Our thrid or fourth fight?" He asked her, as he stood atop the steps.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>"Third," Zelena answered calmly as she stays close behind Scotty. There was an edge to her tone. It always appeared before Zelena planned to do something serious, a fight or when making a big decision. Reaching for her already equipped swords at her hip, she took only one out. She has yet to use both swords against a player, the only time she ever uses her dual wielding skill was when going against tough monsters.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Scotty swiped down another menu, clicking a few things. He sent a request to fight, knowing she would hit yes. So he checked the gear, moving his left arm. His large Blue shield cought the sun and it hit Zelena, but he wasn't really looking so he didn't know it even cought the sun. "Alright, shield is a little heavy.." His shield was new, so he just had to get use to the weight of this new shield. "Hey Zelena, wanna make things more interesting?" He laughed softly before continue. "I'll beat money on this, just to make you work even that harder."<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Quirking an eyebrow and placing her hand on her hip Zelena asked, "What do you mean?" She wasn't too fond of betting but why not give it a shot if it'll help her and Scotty become motivated to fight that much harder.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>"Hmmm I'm thinking we bet our col, or maybe our best piece of gear? It's all up to you really, cause I'm still going to win." He laughed softly, a small box showing up in front of Zelena.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Zelena tried to not frown, and instead remained to look relatively calm and indifferent. "I'll just pay you the same amount of col, my sword costs," Zelena answered, doing so would bring her budget down to almost nothing but buying another set of swords was hard to come by when dealing with quality. It took time if you ask a black smith or effort if trying to make a monster drop the item, both with little to no guarantee of getting exactly what you want. Well at least for now considering that they were still on the first level. Still, they had a boss fight tomorrow, they can't risk trading equipment now, she needed her gear. She needed to beat this game.<br/><br/>Glancing at Scotty's gear, Zelena did consider using her dual-wielding skill, but she would like to test him again before pulling out her ability. She spent most of her experience points on her dexterity so she could qualify for a dual-wielding skill, and although it paid off, she still didn't feel strong enough. After all, everyone else was going for the dual-wielding skill because it was cool, not the most efficient way of going about beating this game. But unlike her, everyone had a right to be calm, they beat the first SAO. She didn't. Her mind made, she pressed the yes button signalling that she was ready to fight. A dark glint took hold of her eyes as she stood in a ready position.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Scotty nodded and thought for a second. "I'll put up my armor and horse in Col, it's proabbly more then your swords. But let's worry about that later." He said, as the counter started. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, letting the claiming wind wash over him as the count down reached five seconds. After two more seconds he opened his eyes again, putting his shield up and rising the spear as well.<br/><br/>Scotty had the two sword skill as well, but he never used. He had it cause he was of those people who bought extra pieces of equipment just Incase he wanted to use it some point, he would change to his sword once in a while. But he wanted to make a name for him self with his spear and shield, the guy everyone should fare. But he wasn't sure he could do that, it would be amazing to be like that. He could only hope though, maybe there would be a dual spear skill. But even the maker of this game wouldn't make something that op and only give it to one person right? Never the less he could only shoot for the stairs.<br/><br/>The count down hit zero, and Scotty smiled. He tighten his grip on his spear and shield, ready for the girl to attack him. He always let everyone else take that first step towards him, his father told him. "The best defense is the greatest offense." So he took that to heart and into the game<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Zelena knew that Scotty was waiting her out, it only told her one thing. She may not have range and strength, but she had speed. Charging forward, she rushed Scotty before darting twice to the side to try and end up on right and near the back side. Shooting herself forward she timed herself getting ready to strike at his shoulder.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Scotty watched the girl jump to his right twice, he was slow but he wasn't that slow. He took a quick and large step to the right. His shield just getting in the way of the girl, he was uus usuakky faster then that. But it seemed the girl was as faster then when they had fought, he took a large step backwards. "Well damn, you have gotten faster. But still no match for me." He said, just trying to get her mad. Cause when someone is mad they come sloppy with there attacks.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Zelena has witnessed Scotty trying to bait his opponents before, including her. She never fell for it, she never wasted a breath when she could focus it on attacking. She swung once at his shield and when he took a step back she darted to the side and at a safe distance started to run in circles around him gaining speed.<br/><br/>Of course she's faster then before, not from leveling up more, even if she does sneak off at night to practice on her own, but because she's been improving her timing. Getting used to her body moving at a near inhuman speed, doing things her own body in the real world wouldn't have had the strength to do. She had to be her best, always, while she still fought in this game.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Scotty stood Where he was, he took one step towards her and thrust the spear out. Hoping to either clip her or push her back. "You have come a fare way since we first started this game. Maybe I won't win this time around." He said, as he brought his spear back to him. Keeping his shield and spear close now, waiting to see a opening.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>This was an attack she worked on her own, and the longer she ran, the faster she'll go until she reached whatever maximum the system allowed her speed to go. Scotty's spear nicked her back but she hardly felt it as she kept going waiting till her speed reached it's limit. When she knew that she was at her top speed she shot herself out of the circle and towards Scotty's back, she didn't cry a battle cry, or replied to Scotty's comment, she remained focused and aimed her sword for the center of his back. The only thing that gave her away was the sound of the system working on her skills and lighting her sword with a silvery white light. But by the time he heard it, it would be too little, too late. She was sure to win.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Scotty was just to slow, he got hit pretty good. He stumbled forward but turned around quickly. He smiled a bit as his health bar only dropped a bit, he looked at the girl and smiled. "That was a good hit, good thing I'm big on armor my self." He said, facing her. He thought of what he could do, he then started to walk towards her. If there was one thing he was good, it was taking the hits and putting out damage. But he wasn't sure he could beat her this time, it only cause of her speed.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Zelena made a hit, although it was expected that her attack wouldn't have done as much damage as someone who would have been slower than her but had more strength in status. She watched and frowned as Scotty's health was cut by a third. Feeling him turn, she pulled her sword out and jumped back.<br/><br/>She didn't understand why Scotty continued to talk to her when she wasn't going to answer back. Just as he took a step forward she darted and started to circle him again, she'll continue to use this strategy as long as it worked.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Scotty smirked as she started to run around him again, he knew he got her last time, but this time when he stuck his spear spear out. He put it lower, around ankle hight. So that would trip her, or at least have her lose some speed and give him time tofo what he needed todo. But never the less if this didn't work, he would keep his shield up