Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-25924729-20151107020221/@comment-5426254-20160311002401

''And that's it! And by the way, I did warn you in the discussion thread about this. -GL'' -- The battle soon commenced as Akiba and Vert backflipped over another salvo of explosive rounds.

'''You ... must take the "A" train,'''

Lupin kept firing round after round with glee.

'''To .... go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem,'''

The two performed a roll to continue dodging the rounds.

'''If you miss ... the "A" train,'''

But Lupin predicted their next position and fired at the spot-

You'll find, you've missed the quickest way to Harlem!

- which resulted in an explosion that sent them flying.

Hurry, get on board, it's coming!

In response, the two fired their weapons at Lupin.

Listen, to those rails a-thrumming,

But their opponent procceeded to spin around and dodge around.

All aboard, get on that "A" train,

And he proceeded to backflip another salvo.

Soon, you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem!

As he was about to shoot, he found out that his gun was empty.

You must, you must take that "A" train,

Vert and Akiba smiled as they charged at him.

''He's empty! Now's our chance!''

To go, to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem!

But when they launched a flurry of strikes, he would dodge each and every single one of them with a wily grin.

If you miss, the "A" Train,

When the two prepared to thrust, Lupin managed to catch the blades with his bare hands.

You'll find,

And he prepared to land a series of kicks on their torsos and legs, breaking their grip, before landing a dive kick that sent them flying.

You've missed the quickest way to get to Harlem!

Lupin quickly reloaded and continued shooting again.

 Oh, oh, oh, oh, hurry, well, get on board, it's coming!

And the two quickly rolled out of the way as they had little time to recover.

Can't you hear, those rails a-thru-uuuumming?

Looks like, I'll lead first, Vert thought as he ran forward, preparing to swing the sword at Lupin's head.

All aboard that "A" traaaiiinnnn,

But Lupin ducked under the swing, before taking half-steps from Vert's downward swings, tipping his fedora before he landed lightning kicks that sent him to the wall.

Soooooon, you'll be on Sugar Hill in Harlem!

Akiba fired another salvo before running forward with his katana at the ready.

When I'm in New York City, I go see the-ater,

But as he performed a low swing, Lupin leaped upwards to avoid it, and stepped backward to avoid the rapid-fire thrusts Akiba attempted.

'''I love N-Y ... T-shirts, say they love me too,'''

As part of his counterattack, he closed in on Akiba, rotating his foot as he kicked him in the chest, before using his shin to knock the mute boy's head to the floor.

Hee-hee, and maybe I'll hit the shops, on old 5th Aa-aavenue,

"Oh no you don't!

Vert charged from behind, ready to stab him from behind. However, Lupin caught the blade, lifted it with all his strength, and hurled him to the floor.

I go sight-seeing, I'll go see Miss Liberty!

As the two boys were now on the ground, Vert pulled out Order and began to fire shots at Lupin's head, harmlessly deflected by his Aura, before Vert got back to his feet and attempted a horizontal swing, dodged by Lupin stepping back.

Wicked, Rent to Legally Blonde,

Vert continued to attempt swing after swing at horizontal and diagonal angles, as Lupin equally made an effort to evade the attacks.

Hairspray, those are my favorite plays,

As Vert attempted to land a downward swing at his head, Lupin ducked downward, taking off his hat and appeared to bow ...

New York, start spreading the news,

... as he shoved his fedora in Vert's face, before following through with a roundhouse to the face.

This is where I'm meant to be,

Akiba got up and retaliated by firing shots at Lupin, who was still protected by his Aura.

Around there's so much to see,

As Lupin turned around, he saw Akiba charging once more, his katana in a thrusting position. But he would kick it away with his left foot, before landing a spinning kick to the head with the momentum generated to his other foot.

In New York Ci-ty,

As the two charged again, Lupin smiled once more. Despite his Aura beind dented, he was still manhandling the two boys, just as Memories had said.

"You do realize that you're repeating the same tricks, right lads?"

As Akiba came from one direction, Vert came from the opposite. And Lupin proceeded to grip Akiba's arm, and kick him the knees, forcing him down, before grabbing said arm, using it to support himself as he vaulted under, and over the arm, flipping upwards to deliver a boot to Vert's face, sending him landing face up on the floor, not unlike a certain chosen one in a sci-fi movie.

May we a'leave it to the "A" train,

But neither of them was done. Akiba tried a punch before Lupin caught it with his fist, before he released his grip on the fist and proceeded to kick and knee-strike the arm he used earlier, breaking it entirely and send Akiba reeling in excruciating pain in his arm.

The distraction would cost him, as Vert snuck up from behind and smacked him with the flat side, before tackling Lupin, and landing a cut on his cheek.

To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem, yeah!

Lupin noted the damage before he decided to pull out his pistol and empty its clip.

"Okay blokes, time to get bloody serious!"

Hurry, get on board, get on board, it's coming!

In response, Vert reloaded Law and aimed for the gun, firing shot after shot, his caseless rounds colliding with the explosive rounds to create a smokescreen.

''I can't get to Barnes at this rate! I don't need to kill this guy yet, just get past him! Just ... like... Memories...''

Can't you hear, those rails a-thruuuummming?

As Lupin prepared himself, Vert slided through and swept his legs, knocking the gangster off balance, running ahead to the elevators behind him.

All aboard that "A" Traaaaaiiiiinnnnn,

"Sorry pal, but I need you to do me a favor and hold him off for me! I'll go after Barnes, kay?"

Soon, you'll be on Sugar Hill in Harlem, yeah!

Akiba frowned and raised his hands in bewilderment and frustration now that he was stuck with a super-strong opponent, while Vert, whose Aura was at 56 percent, had abandoned him to move up to the third floor and beyond, who now drew his breath, recovering his Aura, and checking the ammo of his scavenged weapons.

Then an voice was heard, isolated on the second floor and basement speakers.

"Well, it looks like we have a bunch of party crashers. If you take care of them, you'll be lifetime patrons at this lovely place. No lineups, no fees, no reservations. Yes, you'll be VIPs," Barnes announced, attempting to draw the attention of the Funhouse's regular patrons, having sent a bounty to ShadowNet, an online forum for the underworld and the like, where they can operate and communicate with each other in secret, and where they can quietly order missions in order to profit.

"Well, that makes my job easier," Lupin remarked as he flashed his signature grin once more, while Akiba took a defensive stance again, ready for whatever was coming for him.

Music:

Frank Sinatra - I'm Gonna Live Till I Die (Look To Your Heart)

Sean "Cheshyre" Hodges - Madness4 (Madness Combat 4: Apotheosis)

Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington ft. Joya Sherill - Take The "A" Train (Nikki Yanofsky cover, live on Bravo TV)