Broken Fists, Staunch Defense (Elyss/Hanako)

And, here she comes, crashing down like the London Bridge. Unfortunately, Elyss is versus an opponent with, at least, some form of combat experience. Enough, that is, to keep from smashing the back of her head against the hard ground. If the redhead was just a spectator, she would have clapped her hands in a supportive nature. But, in this competition, the only person who’s allowed to get prompts is the victor. The other will most likely have to suffer through being given advice by some wise sage or whatever. It’s always a giant however. Has Elyss ever faced an opponent in a serious bout that wasn’t at least twice her size? Hanako, rising, appeared akin to a large mountain in retrospect, as if Elyss were a main character in a new 2D side scroller hero game. The smile, that excited reaction to a strong opponent and expected bloody showdown. Elyss knows it all too well, for it is something she has donned on multiple occasions. It seems Hanako has a bit of a crazed side as well.

Maybe crazed is too strong a word. Maybe Elyss is allowing for her unorthodox mindset to categorize Hanako. It doesn’t matter. She has an opponent that’s ready to throw hands.

Blink.

Huh? Hanako is before her in the next step. Ah, she was too busy in her own head, a fatal error. Elyss’ feet are quick to react, a step back being taken to prepare for an evasion attempt. However, Hanako is at her left side in a flash, such fast movements for a big gal. Tch. She could feel her arm being grabbed and pulled taunt. This maneuver… It’s screaming to move or have something snap. Neither shall occur. One wouldn’t have risked such a thing against an unknown opponent, someone that you know little about. Hanako could have sported strength beyond Elyss’ capabilities, but that is not the case here. So many battles, so many injuries. They have all conjoined to twist Elyss’ body into something stronger and more dangerous than it used to be. Now is the time to flex her growth.

Hanako would feel Elyss move little as she attempted to spin the redhead to the ground. Infact, her attempt would find itself halted completely as Elyss’ right foot stomped hard on the ground, causing the floor beneath them to crack and groan from the sudden exertion of her leg. Her left arm is suddenly taunt and immovable as veins pop all along her skin, showing the strength she is forcing to keep her arm abay and unbroken. How many times has she had herself snapped like a twig? It was only a matter of time before she became unbreakable. Just a look at the redhead eyes would show a sudden flare to them, equal to her flaming mane, that winked in and out of existence just like that.

“Nice try…” Her only words given to Hanako as her right hand would squeeze into a tight fist, veins popping out over her knuckles. This punch is going to hurt, it’s meant to hurt. That smile that she was wearing has vanished as Elyss’ demeanor seemed to grow serious from concentration. “I suggest letting go.” The plan here is obvious. Elyss doesn’t seem to actually want to hurt Hanako however. Her punch is slow, yet, aimed for the other’s stomach. There is plenty of time to get out of the way. It doesn’t even seem as if the redhead is planning on securing herself after the punch, opening her body for another attack if Hanako so wished to attempt to dance around the redhead.