[Coolshaymin]

(Due to this PvP Match being done in "private", the appeal system will be null)

A knock would come to Shulk's door... fairly late into the evening as a somewhat familiar woman arrived. "Chell. I am not sure if I ever told you it back at Shiya's place. Anyway, something's been bothering me and I want your help figuring it out. Come meet me at the Stadium, I made sure that everyone went home. I don't really want spectators for this kind of training," she elaborated briefly before turning and walking into a Portal... That she already seemed to link to the Stadium before it disappears, apparently not wanting anyone to follow after.

If she showed up, Chell would be leaning against the wall of the Stadium. "This place I thought would be the safest and draw the least attention. I find testing to be best when you put it into practice. I want to fight you and see what else your Monado thing can do. There is some questions I have on it... Oh, and don't worry about me stealing it. Shiya showed how dumb a move that is. Once either of us are too tired to continue we stop. I will tell you the point of this as we  go. Variables and all that, well, you up for it?" the girl requested as she definitely brought her equipment with her for battle, well of the ones she made since this was a training fight she was planning to stick to her hands than her weapons anyway. This was just her version of a learning exercise really. Zanza and the Monados that Shiya made... With how this world worked, she doubted it was a good idea to ignore them after they had a single victory. Something related was bound to come up again, especially if she intended to look for any of his friends that might of lived.

Chell HP: 165 Shield HP: 55 Status: Normal

[heirtothemonado]

Shulk was quickly walking toward the stadium, his mind replaying the conversation he had had with Chell that afternoon. She wanted to meet in the Stadium? Why? Did she want to fight? But if that was the case, why did she want to wait until everyone left the place? All these questions spun around in his head as he entered the arena. There he found Chell waiting for him

"I'm here" Shulk called out "Now what did you want to see me for?" 

A test, huh? Hmm....as bad as something like that sounded given what had happened with Shiya, Shulk could tell Chell didn't mean harm like that. She just wanted him to show her what he and the Monado could do. And that honestly sat pretty well with him.

Shulk got into a battle ready stance, unshething the Monado and activating it, bathing the empty arena in it's pale blue light. "Well, if it's a test you want, I'll gladly give you one. But I'm not planning to hold back, and I hope that you aren't either. Are you ready?"

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Shulk
Health: 140/140
Status: Normal

[Coolshaymin]

"... Well, considering the last mission I will only use my equipment if I need to. If you don't want me to hold back then prove your weapon warrants me using mine," the woman simply dared in response to Shulk. She has seen his skills in battle and he was not bad... Pretty good actually, but he was not great but from what she's seen. Regardless she went to show that she was uninterested in continuing the debate as she ran forward and with strong agility performed a cartwheel to try and kick Shulk in the face. That was not the end though as she followed up with a tackle that seemed... Slow, but almost deliberately so as if she was saving energy for something else, conserving her power for a better plan that might make Shulk wish he still had those visions to fall back on if he was not careful.

qYIKJAqXp_1d20+2(Play Rough Combo Starter, 18%)

p_1d20+2(Bash Tackle, 8%)

Chell swiftly went to grab hold of  Shulk either form behind or the front, depending on where her vantage ended up from the tackle. She aimed to restrain his arms the best she could to try and stop him from breaking free of her grip and swinging the Monado.

p_1d20+2(Critical Grapple on Shulk)

Attempting to use the current state of battle to her advantage, Chell ended her initial assault by slamming her own reinforced heel into Shulk's leg in an attempt to hamper his movements if he got free or if he was free. She had other plans to utilize though if her plans went well. She did not know if Shulk had any plans out of this but... He did seem smart and if he couldn't... Well she was thinking a few steps ahead.

p_1d20-3(Crippling Blow on Shulk, 50% chance of Paralysis and deals 15 damage, autohits if she pulls off the Grapple and is not strong enough to break it)

HP: 160 Shield HP: 55 Normal

1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20-3

[heirtothemonado]

e682WX|0p_1d20+2 (Shulk's Play Rough Combo Starter Dodge: Failure)
p_1d20+2 (Shulk's Bash Tackle Dodge: Success)

Chell decided to not mince words, which was okay for Shulk. He was eager to show Chell what he was capable of. However, Chell's cartwheel kick caught him a bit off guard, so he took a couple knocks to the chin. Those heels of hers definitely packed a punch! Recovering from that pretty quickly, Shulk dived out of the way of the incoming tackle. Chell had moves, Shulk could see that. But would it be enough?

p_1d20+2 (Shulk's Grapple Dodge: Success)

p_1d20+2 (Shulk's Crippling Blow Dodge: Success)

Sensing Chell coming at him from behind, Shulk moved aside, allowing Chell to stumble past him. Taking advantage of her momentary distraction, Shulk held the Monado out in front of him. Without a word from the wielder, the sword's beam of light shifted to a dark blue, something Chell might recognize from Shiya's hideout. Boosted by the Monado's power, Shulk quickly moved in for a couple of heavy strikes. Perhaps they'll be enough to put Chell in a bit of a daze.

(Shulk activates Monado Speed! DEX +4 for 3 turns)

p_1d20-1 (Shulk's Shaker Edge! DMG: 19%)
p_1d20-1 (And again)

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Shulk
Health: 127/145
Shield: 45/45
Status: Monado Speed (3)

1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20-1·1d20-1·1d20-1

[Coolshaymin]

Chell stumbled a bit as she missed both her grab and the attack afterwards. Well, he was a quick thinker that was for sure. Just then he moved at astonishing speeds to strike her. He seemed faster that she noted to herself. The Monado did seem capable of boosting at least physical attributes. Still, she was quick minded herself as she flipped back from the first blow though instinctively feeling pressured by the new found speed, she pulled out her Companion Cube and shielded the second blow with it... Where was she keeping that and how was it so durable? It didn't even have a scratch! Though Chell's arms certainly seemed to waver from the effort before pushing Shulk back.

yQFk6sVpp_1d20+2

(Chell Bubble Shielded the second one, 25% to shields)

"Not bad. The Monado seems to boost your physical abilities, right? Still, speed can only help you so much," the girl commented before making 2 portals behind her and backflipped into them, keeping the portal chain going, her air getting higher until she uncurled near the wall of the Stadium and then made a Portal at Shulk's feet before using the speed and force she built up to launch herself fistfirst with Shulk's face with a devestating uppercut that made her quake as she landed. Even with the specialized heels that much momentum could be painful for the rest of the body when colliding with another object, still she stood up seeming used to it regardless of if she hit or miss.

p_1d20-2(Critical Full Force Portal Uppercut + Momentum 3, (26+30)x1.5=86 damage, 35% chance to stun, (Not that it matters), 50% chance to Paralyze, 5% recoil to herself)

"What other tricks does that thing have or is it just some performance enhancing Beam Sword?" she inquired as she went back into position. She did say to fight until one of them couldn't so it seems like she refused to accept mercy until one of them falls. Not a good test if someone gives up, even if the situation turns up hopeless.

HP: 160 Shield HP: 30 Status: Normal

1d20+2·1d20-2

[heirtothemonado]

IxRvRcrVp_1d20+6 (Shulk's Full Force Portal Uppercut Dodge: Failure)
p_1d100 (Stun resist: Failure)
p_1d100 (Paralyse resist: Success)

Nothing could prepare Shulk for what Chell was about to do, and no amount of speed could have saved him from it. He could only barely follow where Chell was firing those portals, when suddenly there was one at his feet, and Chell's fist was rocketing into his jaw. Shulk staggered backward and landed on his back. Where had that come from? He had expected a fight but....That was on another level entirely.

"...….Whatever happened to this being a test?" Shulk asked, half to Chell and half to himself. He staggered back to his feet, still able to fight but much worse for the wear then he was previously. That was one powerful punch! Shulk rubbed his face a bit before looking back at Chell. 

"Well, it does have a few more functions. But they work on a cooldown, so I can't activate them one after another. I can manually recharge it but....it makes me tired. Like it saps at my life force." Shulk explained, not bothering to point out why that option wasn't available. Instead, he moved in for another attack. Test or not, Shulk ha promised to go all out on Chell, and no matter how shaken he was by that punch, he wasn't going to go back on his word. However, he was going to patch himself up a little first. That punch really hurt!

p_1d20+1 (Shulk uses Light Heal on himself! Heals 10 + 8 = 18% DMG)

Focusing on Chell, Shulk rushed her, swining the Monado around himself before swiping it down across Chell's face, before jumping back up in order to hit her with a rising blow.

p_1d20 (Shulk's CRIT Shaker Edge! DMG 28%)

p_1d20 (Shulk's Air Slash! DMG 15%)

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Shulk
Health: 59/145
Shield: 45/45
Status: Rattled, but still going

1d20+6·1d100·1d100·1d20+1·1d20·1d20

[Coolshaymin]

"That was part of the test. I wanted to test how heightened your reflexes... Got to say, even though you could not dodge my punch your reaction time certainly seems to be impressive in differences. If I did not catch you off guard you might of evaded me," Chell commented as she shook her hand, even though she hit him for a lot more that definitely did seem to wear her arm out a bit. "... So your functions require a cooldown period or else you'll tire your own body out. That seems a bit risky and impractical... What is that fancy sword for exactly...?" Chell began to murmur though she still directed that question a bit to Shulk. She looked down at her arm and pulled back her hoodie sleeve to show a very customized watch, tapping a few buttons on it. "... We don't have much more time..." she muttered to herself mostly though Shulk could make her out if he was paying close attention.

HzTQsJBjp_1d20+2

p_1d20+2

As she looked back to Shulk she could not react in time as she got hit by the shaker Edge and sent stumbling back, however she turned this stumble to her advantage as she let herself roll backwards, putting her weight behind her to dodge the Air Slash before standing up to her knees. She looked back at her watch. "... This training session might need to finish soon. Listen, I know that punch must of stung so I'll give you a second. Do you think you can speed up the charging of the Monado and show me something else? If you think it's too dangerous we'll just have to continue without that. I have something I need to tell you still afterall," she requested as she got into a relaxed position, however she seemed ready to dodge still but she was taking a break from the offensive this turn to allow Shulk some time to recuperate.

HP:132 Shield HP:35 Status: Normal

1d20+2·1d20+2

[heirtothemonado]

Shulk paused to catch his breath, since Chell was nice enough to give him a bit. Could he risked trying to recharge the Monado for another demonstration? He didn't think he was in any shape to attempt such a thing...but if Chell needed more information, he had to at least try.... First, he try and refresh himself as much as possible. That way, he'd have some energy to spare if this went south

|4m4R3nwp_1d20+1 (Shulk's Light Heal! Heals 10 + 16 = 26 DMG)

Well that felt a lot better. He might actually be able to pull this off if he was careful. "Alright Chell. I think I'll be able to show off one more thing. The Monado just needs to be recharged first." Shulk focused, channeling his mind, his very soul, into the sword in his hand. A crackle of energy bolted out from his hand, and Shulk started to feel weary. But still he focused, and soon enough, The Monado started glowing brighter, the symbol on the hilt shimmering. 

(Shulk uses Battle Soul! Removes the cooldown on the Monado, but deals 45% DMG to himself)

"There...it's recharged...." Shulk panted. He was still out of breath from the effort, but remained focused on the task at hand "Now....I don't want to hurt you, and the other powers of the Monado require you to be powered up in some way, but there's one ability that I can do without any of that. Check this out." 

Shulk pointed the Monado at Chell, the blade this time shining a golden yellow. Suddenly, a translucent golden barrier. similar in color to the Monado's light, formed around the lab rat. Without missing a beat, Shulk threw a punch at her, only for his fist to be stopped short, about half a foot from her head. The golden barrier shone where Shulk's hand made contact with it. The barrier had completely blocked the punch!

"This" Shulk said "is the shield feature of the Monado's powers. It utilizes the targets own vitality, and creates a shield out of it. You've got a pretty strong one" Pulling his fist back, Shulk sheathed the Monado and put it on his back again. 

"That's as much as I can show you right now. If I try to recharge the Monado again, I think I might pass out"

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Shulk
Health: 45/145
Status: Tired

1d20+1

[Coolshaymin]

"... Nothing painful would be appreciated," she noted simply as she stood patiently, waiting for him to recharge his ability and then cast... a form of barrier on her... Hm, it seems to work on her willpower, perhaps a form of endurance enhance shielding. Although she instinctively braced herself, no pain came from the Monado wielder's blow. "Interesting... Try not to give out just yet though. I have a few more things in mind. Call it the Tester's curiosity," she stated, looking down for a moment before sweeping her leg to try and knock Shiya off balance so she can pin him, she then attempted to land a knee to his stomach or back to make him breathless for a moment.

yPXaDRNLp_1d20+2(Chell's attempt to pin Shulk to the ground using a sweep kick, Grapple)

p_1d20+2(Chell's Full Force Knee, 26%)

In the next moment, hoping she had the Monado Wielder pinned or breathless enough, she made a grab for the Monado... she did not seem intent on any explanation for her target. She would attempt to wrestle it out of his grasp if she managed to grab hold.

p_1d20+2(Chell's attempt at Monado Theft)

Chell

HP: 132

Shield HP: 35

Status: Normal

1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+2

[heirtothemonado]

"I'd be happy to help, Chell, but what exactly do you want to- Oof!" Shulk started to question Chell on what she planned to do, but was quickly cut off as she swept him off his feet, pinned him to the ground, and knee'd him in the gut for good measure

5a9VoAWrp_1d20+2 (Shulk's Grapple avoidance: Failure)

(Shulk cannot dodge the Full Force Knee due to the Grapple!)

Shulk coughed as the wind was knocked out of him. Again. Geez, Chell was worse then the giant lion man in that regard. As he was trying to get his breath back, he spied Chell picking up the Monado.....Oh no, not again....

(Shulk cannot avoid the Monado Theft due to the grapple!)

"W-*cough*wait, Chell!" Shulk tried to warn her "Don't you remember what I told you back at Shiya's house?" Shulk descended into another coughing fit, before starting again. "The Monado can't be wielded by just anyone. That's why I was in such a panic when Shiya stole it. I don't doubt that you have significantly more willpower then Shiya does, but still, there's a very real chance that you might get hurt!"

Shulk didn't want to see Chell hurt by the Monado. Not after everything they had gone through at Shiya's place. A simple test wasn't worth that. And yet, there wasn't anything Shulk could do at this point....

---

Shulk
Health: 29/140
Shield: 45/45
Status: Trying to catch his breath

1d20+2

[Chell]

Chell looked back down for a moment before sighing. She wasn't about to take many chances in him stopping her and he was close enough to incapacitation... The woman silently tossed the Monado behind her before attempting to strengthen her grip on Shulk with one hand, her other hand reaching for her back. She grabbed hold of her Portable Thermal Discouragement Beam Rifle and made to fire the laser and keep it focused on Shulk for as long as she could. She didn't aim for anything too damaging or keep the intensity too high but tried to maintain her goal of incapacitating him... That is not to say it still wouldn't be really painful.

y4e2pAuSp_1d20+2(Chell trying to maintain her grapple)

p_1d20+2(Critical Thermal Discouragement Beam, 45%, unblockable damage, 50% chance to burn-.... Not that that part matters much)

"What happened to happy to help? I know very well what the risks are. At the same time there are some risks that can't be avoided. I knew you'd have disagreements though so I needed to do this by force. Sorry about that," she stated calmly as she quickly moved to pick the Monado back up and hold it for a few moments. One of her eyes changed it's pigment to orange after she closed them. She then triggered it... there was a wince for a moment but... something was not right. After the initial pain there was no other sensations. It's almost as if... "... So that is how it is..." Chell stated after a few moments before it turned off and she threw it behind her back to Shulk. Her eye returned back to it's normal color after she sighed.

"You can have that back now. As you might remember we encountered a factory of these back there. That's not my first time wielding something like it. I yanked off one of the Buzzsaw arms modeled after it remember? I decided to leave it behind but I noticed something. Shiya never held his Monado Copies before he took over. Meaning that there was a reason he could not touch it. Either the copies could be wielded by anyone or I was special... Still not sure I know the answer..." She explained after a moment.

"... Regardless I have no interest in it. I have enough mysterious weapons to deal with. If you are still able to keep consciousness for a bit longer I have something important I need to tell you," she offered before looking back. "After this I have someone else I need to talk to... In private..." She muttered to herself.

Chell
HP: 132
Shield HP: 35
Status: Normal

1d20+2·1d20+2

[Mari]

Timeout Victory for Chell