Post by Raab on Dec 15, 2012 1:03:31 GMT -5
Pfff pfff pfffpfffpfff.[/center]Cling clang clingclingclang."Eh?!"
"GRUUUUUAAAAAH!"
The buffoonish bard was infinitely surprised at the chorus of gunfire that accompanied the dynamic entry of a rather interesting individual: a mysterious gunslinger sporting a ragged cloak and trendy topper, who very recently let loose a hail of bullets on the mechanized menace hellbent on making Django his midday snack. While the inept instrumentalist was thankful for the backup, it didn't seem that the desperado's hellfire was doing much good. If anything, it only riled up the clockwork creature, sending it into a mad frenzy, causing it to lash out and claw in every direction. Once again displaying an extraordinary capacity for speed and agility, Django skillfully leapt overtop his automated adversary, bringing his bow back across his tortured instrument so that he might begin his counterattack.
"Détaché!"
Scccree!
The bow flew across all four of its partner's strings, letting loose a vile chord the likes of which no one had ever heard. While the terrifying tone did little more than annoy the mechanized menace, the blade which extended far past the end of the musical monstrosity clipped the lion's mane, sending two or three of the dagger-like locks flying from the bouquet of blades. Once again, while it was a well-intentioned offense, the attack was far from life-threatening [if you could this mindless monstrosity living in any sense of the word]. Understanding that any sort of aggressive offensive was out of the question, Django attempted a tactical retreat while the going was good. All he had to do was gain his footing and-...
"Ruuuuuwwwwar!"
Apparently quite sharper than Django previously predicted, Robo-lion swung its mace-like tail about with incredible speed, catching Django right before he hit the ground. Unable to properly defend himself, the bumbling bard took the full force of the attack, which easily sent him careening into the nearest junkpile [which just so happened to be not too far from Django's mystery accomplice]. Picking himself out of his trashy cushion, Django felt the sudden sting of a newly dealt chest wound. The putrid performer placed a single hand on his left pectoral only to discover fresh pool of blood sleeping from a shallow flesh wound. Wincing as he readied himself for another mechanized assault, Django approached the cloaked crusader, tapping him on the shoulder while entering a less-than-intimidating battle stance.
"You're going to have to use something with more of a punch, my friend. It seems our foe is entirely armored, highly resilient!"
Judging by Django's disposition, he was more entertained than anything, even in the face of certain danger. A mysterious palace, fitted not only with death-trapped corridors, but an underground junkyard jungle filled with all manners of automated animals. To be completely honest, Django hadn't expected this level of excitement in such a rundown and unassuming establishment. Furthermore, the challenges faced up until this point seemed elementary at best; It was rare to come across opponents of such ferocity and caliber, so naturally a man so married to the blade would find this troublesome battle, well...
"Thrilling!"
"RUUUUUUUUAAAAAAAH!"
"RUUUUUUUUAAAAAAAH!"
Only the blood-curdling roar hadn't come from the supposed source. The once vicious king of the jungle now cowered in caution as it eyed a new opponent. It was neither Django or his comrade that the mechanized menace found particularly intimidating, but the massive beast that had finally been awoken by Django's unplanned flight into the mountain of trash: a motorized bear standing about nine feet in height. Like the lion, its fur was made exclusively from metallic daggers, making any sort of direct confrontation impossible. Its fists looked to be the size of wrecking balls, and just as heavy, easily able to crush Django and his amigo's faulty human bones. It seemed the beast's hibernation had been cut drastically short, inciting a frenzy the likes of which Django had never seen. Luckily for him, the beast was nondiscriminatory in its assault, giving the buffoonish bard just enough time to duck a monstrous swing and roll to the nearest form of cover.
Then the show began.
Thinking the bear to be his new adversary, the metallic lion leapt at the massive beast, tearing at its metallic hide with his own blade-like claws. Unfortunately, the vicious assault did little to hinder the bear's rampage, the massive robotic creature grabbing the lion with a single leaden mitt and crushing its body with an iron grip. The lion was far from defeat, however, as it recovered from the chassis-crushing assault rather quickly, hobbling over to his adversary to unleash another furious attack. Once again, the bear made quick work of the beast, this time tearing the kingly creature in two, tossing the lower end into the muck-laden river, and the other amongst a pile of garbage not too far from Django's position. It was almost sickening, watching the automated animal writhe and wriggle in attempts to gain its footing although it was altogether impossible. Robo-bear had emerged victorious, though its thirst for revenge had not been slaked.
In this moment of recovery, Django saw opportunity. Reading his violin once more, Django sought to take the the bear out in a single blow. Leaping over the mound of scrap, the tremendously terrible troubadour made his move. Stutter stepping moments before reaching the mechanized bear, the old, wily coot jumped high in the air with his bow-arm brought far back. It seemed like another ghastly chord was to be rung, though this time with much more force.
"Jeté!"
Scrrrrtch-
"...oh my."
Django, with all of his strength, had managed to pierce the thich, dagger-like pelt of the mechanized menace. Much to his surprise, however, the old blade-for-hire had gotten himself into a pickle: his blade was forcibly lodged in the creature's neck, caught amidst all manners of wiring and gadgetry. Django had been snared.
"Yes...well that was quite rude of me...some assistance, my friend! ...HMMM?!"[/blockquote]