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Week 1 - Eliminations




Lady (SH3) Lady vs Mewtwo Mewtwo (PKMN)

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Unlike the last white haired Godlike to tangle with Lady, Mewtwo has common sense. Attempting to mind control Lady was worthless- even if he could get her to murder Killer, it'd just make her madder. And even gaining that level of control was iffy at best, as Lady's mind was completely alien, even by DL standards.

Mewtwo's plan was simple in the extreme. Hiding and jumping lady with a single super buffed Psychic was good. It was a smart move. It did him no good, as Lost Progress instantly dispelled Amnesia. His unprepped Psychic was powerful, strong enough to fell many a Godlike in one blow. The living incarnation of Malice just shook from the blow. Lady was still on her feet, and judging by the raw energy she was gathering, her counter attack was going to be overkill.

Mewtwo's frantic attempts to float out of the way worked. Sort of. The blow merely grazed Mewtwo and sent him flying out of the arena, instead of turning him into paste. A hallow victory to be sure, but better than getting completely wiped out by a single attack.

Lady: 38
Mewtwo: 16


Avalon (LoL2) Avalon vs Dark Force Dark Force (PSs)

Joou Ranbu
For all that Dark Force is a being of supreme might, able to enshroud the entire solar system of Algol in neverending despair and horror, there are a few things darkness simply cannot fight. He is aware of that, of course.

However, he wasn't aware that the Chaos Emeralds were among those. Avalon, taking advantage of his uncanny likelihood to Sonic, yanked them out from Knuckles and sent Dark Force into the depths of a random RPG chest with them. And that was match.

However, the hapless adventurers of Grandia 2 now have found a new reason to grind since Dark Force began felling the trigger-happy wayfarers, who have gotten soft from fighting monsters as incompetent as the ones dwelling in their world. Dark Force himself doesn't seem to mind.

Avalon: 23
Dark Force: 19


Raquel Applegate (WA4) Raquel Applegate vs KOS-MOS KOS-MOS (XS)

SnowFire
Question: What, if anything, is slower than Raquel?

Hypothesis: A crippled, blinded, and, well, slowed Raquel.

Procedure: Vector Section I unit "KOS-MOS" shall be deployed to the Godlike arena and shall lure one (1) Raquel Appelgate inside. Then, advanced maneuvers shall be performed on the subject, repeatedly binding it in S-chains. Afterward, it shall be taunted and lured into racing after the robotic unit with the center hex filled, and her speed at circling the arena timed.

Test results: Hypothesis confirmed! Most of the witnesses to the experiment departed long before the test subject made it back to the starting line. The control unit, a mechanical snail, lapped the subject 14 times before its battery malfunctioned. To prevent any legal action over ethical issues involved in human experimentation, permission was granted to the KOS-MOS unit to exceed her normal Ether Limit for safe operation, and the subject was disposed with the well-tested X-Buster.

----

Shion looked up after reading the grant report. "I... I don't think this is going to help us get funding for the next project, Miyuki."

Raquel Applegate: 22
KOS-MOS: 44


Ryu (BoF2) Ryu vs Indalecio Indalecio (SO2)

Joou Ranbu
This should have been thrilling.

An angel-like Wiseman, capable of destroying entire planets, facing off a survivor from a legendary race of dragons - a race that could fell even omnipotent gods. Certainly the kind of fight Godlike strives for, and a showcase of the mightiest forces in the universe clashing.

However, in a rather rare mental hiccup, Ryu the Second went for the fight using his child form. After getting clumsily pelted with a stick a few times, Indalecio just grew bored and charred child Ryu into a crisp. Guess there wasn't a plot intervention to save him this time.

Ryu: 33
Indalecio: 34




Decus (SO2) Decus vs Lundgren Lundgren (FE7)

Dhyerwolf
Lundgren knew the match was somewhat futile, and to be honest, after taking a beating at the hands at a bunch of children, his bones ached so badly. The prospect of breaking his poor hip in a pointless fight didn't appeal to Lundgren, so he decided to use his crafty brain to come up with a solution.

Now during the cold winter nights, Lundgren gets to warm his cold aching bones with Decus acting as his fireplace. Decus won the match without Lundgren showing up, and Lundgren doesn't have to mutter after his old body and drafty castles anymore. Well, being old and crotchedly, he probably still does anyways.

Decus: 49
Lundgren: 13


Lenny Curtis (SH2) Lenny Curtis vs Rei Rei (BoF3)

Dark Holy Elf
You might think that Lenny would defeat Rei with his durable, demonic body outlasting his frail feline opponent. You might think that Lenny would defeat Rei using his accurate and deadly Petrification. These would be logical thoughts.

However, this is the RPG Duelling League, and often, logic has nothing to do with it.

"So I'm writing a fanfic featuring Ryu and Teepo, and I have a 50% chance of writing each one as transgendered. If at least one is transgendered, what is the probability that both are?"

Valvalis looked at Rei levelly, as if she had asked the most normal thing in the world. And all Rei could do was stutter at her blankly, causing more than one fan in the audience to wonder if Scias had come to the match disguised as his Grassrunner predecessor.

You're probably thinking that Rei isn't too bright for accepting a proposal that his match with Lenny be settled via a math quiz. After all, liking these sorts of things is pretty much Lenny's most notable character trait. Not to mention that Godlikes tend to be sadistic when putting these things together. Rei's judgement may have been clouded by the fact that his morning meal had been spiked with catnip by Johnny; who can say?

Regardless, eventually, Rei finally managed to push out, "Uh, 50%, right? Why would the chance of you transgendering one of them change, anyway?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. You see, there are three possible ways for me to write this fanfic such as at least one is transgendered. Ryu is, Teepo is, or both are, with an equal probability of each. Since 'both' is but one of the three possibilities, the answer, clearly, is one in three."

"I really, really hate you."

The real loser here is Lenny, however. I mentioned that Godlike judges tend to be sadistic, didn't I? Well, Valvalis just told Lenny to come up with a new, simple proof of Fermat's Last Throrem. And he did just that! Unfortunately, none of the judges could be bothered to read it, as it turned out their sadism is topped only be their laziness. He's still moving onto the next round, but it's with a heavy heart that he does so. One day, one day this league will appreciate his true talents! Perhaps he can devise a sidequest for a few more Godlikes...

Lenny Curtis: 39
Rei: 20


Hect (G3) Hect vs Asellus Asellus (Saga)

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A loli and a green haired lesbian battling to the death, the winner possibly fighting the DL's greatest pervert in the next round. The ultimate honeypot for every sick, twisted freak out there.

Asellus knew this ahead of time and was frantic. Where would she find a bodyguard tough enough to keep out all the perverts and losers? Not even the great mystic lord Orlouge could hold out a swarm of perverts.

When White Rose came to her dressing room with a smile on her face, she knew she found her salvation.

---

I...nfinity dragon!?

The screams of horror from the usual run of perverts made Asellus smile happily. No one knew why Fou-Lu and Ryu had merged, but judging from the tattered remains of a certain pair of three time Godlike champions on Infinity's claws and feet, it probably had something to do with Edge. Not a single person so much as stepped out of line and made a rude comment the entire fight, which Asellus won. With fascination.


The entire pervert gallery was later found sobbing in corner of the arena after the fight was over, heartbroken that such a golden chance passed them by.

Hect: 20
Asellus: 21


Edge Eblan (FF4) Edge Eblan vs Groudon Groudon (PKMN)

superaielman
"Edge needs to cut back. I've seen Godlike finals with less security than this. *Grumble* Stupid PD."

[Yuri is correct. A rare event, but still no less truthful for it's rareness.]

"I'm amazed in you're in one piece. Lady went easy on you, eh?"

[To quote a certain human with a habit of getting beaten down by transgendered angels: 'Bite me.']

"Stop speaking before I OverDrive both of you out of existance. I'm not here to listen to you two bicker."

The scene in the arena in front of Yuri, TimeLord, and Mewtwo was complete madness. Like Yuri had said, it was heavily guarded. Royce and Xenobia stood guarding the two entryways, making sure nothing illegal entered the arena. Galcian and Ramirez stood just inside the arena, making deathly sure that if anyone were to get past the Vile Tribe girls that they'd be stopped by Valuan steel. Alys Brangwin and Rune Walsh stood on the arena, both ready to blast anything that moved with highly accurate instant death moves or high grade magic. Piastol moved freely around the arena, looking for any problems. The look of pure rage on her face made it clear she'd attack anyone for any reason or none at all. And of course in Groudon's corner stood Ghaleon, whispering advice into his ear and plotting about all the pain he'd cause Edge once Groudon finished up with the accursed ninja. The judges, while nomially pro Edge (Cecil, Fou-Lu, Ryu4) were all men of honor and would not tolerate Edge's usual.. ah.. habits of bending the rules.

"Ah, you all worry too much. Just get me out of there once the fight's done. This is just a distraction. Yuri is right- I need to cut back. At least this week. Oh yes. I have plans this season. Great plans."

Edge's mad laughter would have done Lezard proud. It also made all three of his Godlike allies twitch. They -knew- they were going to regret ever hearing the words "Edge Eblan" by the time a certain wreckless Ninja finishes his season.
---

It took every bit of Edge's Ninjistu skills to sneak into the arena undetected. While he was morally sure that the judges would respond to any interference with brutal retaliation, he was also just as sure that he didn't want to take the chance. Piastol especially was out for blood. Shuddering, Edge slipped off the balcony he was hiding in and ran to the arena in a dead sprint, barely reaching the ring before a startled Piastol could catch up to him. He was safe! Except for the whole having to battle Groudon.

A quick scratch from Edge's catclaws and a hail of Fumas quickly put Groudon down. As soon as Cecil prounced Edge the winner, all hell broke loose. Piastol and Ghaleon instantly jumped Fou-Lu, while Ramriez and Galcian's Eternum spells put paid to Cecil. While there would be hell to pay- Fou-Lu is one of the few Godlikes even Edge wasn't stupid enough to piss off- it didn't matter now. Edge wasted no time in firing off a warning signal to his allies outside, blasting the doors of the arena with a Flame spell.

Mewtwo flew into the arena, blasting a path towards Edge. Yuri ran in right behind him, dropping into Seraphic Radiance and just generally attacking anything that moved. Edge didn't run directly towards Mewtwo and Yuri, but instead leaped over to where Fou-Lu was desperately trying to fight off Piastol and Ghaleon. His flurry of attacks from his weapons didn't do more than distract the attackers, but it was enough. Fou-Lu nodded a silent thanks towards Edge and walked towards Ryu the fourth. While neither enjoyed the process of turning into the Infinity Dragon they had the motivation to do so. Namely turning Piastol and company into paste.

Edge ran towards Mewtwo and Yuri, and leaped over a random attacker as time froze.

---

Edge and Yuri sat down in Yuri's dressing room, having finally said goodbye to TL and Mewtwo. It was very heavily guarded and warded from attack. Considering the utter chaos let loose on the DL by Edge's match, it was a good idea.

"It was a good thing TL used OverDrive when he did. Fou-Lu had just merged with his other half, and God help anyone within attacking distance of him. Was that part of your plan, Edge?"

"Noooooooope. Just a bonus. Ah, life is good.."

"Except for the fact that you just let the freaking Infinity Dragon loose on the DL."

"Who cares, I won! In heavy! Isn't that great? Besides, I wasn't the one that attacked Fou-Lu. Even I know better."

"... I give up. Why do I hang around you again?"

"Because it'd be boring otherwise. What's life without a little fun?"

"Sigh."'

"Oh go have a drink and relax, you're safe. What about Alice's match? "

"Like she needs me to beat up Gares."

"Fair enough. I myself have a score to settle.."

"You never learn, do you?"

"Nope!"

"....Sigh."

Edge Eblan: 43
Groudon: 20




Meru (LoD) Meru vs Vaynard Vaynard (Brig)

Meeplelard
All mathematically calculations. All the advantages in the world. All the prowess Vaynard may have...he cannot but help offset one important detail in this fight:

He is still the leader of the Norgard Defense Force, thereby, doomed to fail.

Meru: 20
Vaynard: 18


Tear Grants (TotA) Tear Grants vs Argilla Argilla (DDS)

SageAcrin
Tear may have won, but the nightmares of having fanged breasts and tentacles assault her will never fade.

Meanwhile, Argilla wonders why Tear reacted so strangely to getting shot in the face. Babbling, confusion, randomly using Prism Sword to finish Argilla off... Must have been brain damage.

Oh well, at least Argilla didn't give perverts tentacle rape fantasies just this once, by fighting in her human form.

No, just Tear.

Tear Grants: 28
Argilla: 24


Tengaar (Suikos) Tengaar vs Kira Wulfstan Kira Wulfstan (VH)

Joou Ranbu
Crucifixions. Merciless sharp daggers tearing scant dresses into tiny ribbons. Blood, lust, screams and tears. Such was the tragic end of Kira against Tengaar...

... in a drinking game. Feeling devious, Tengaar decided the match should be held as a drinking contest involving watching Xenosaga 3-2: Shion Puts It All Out. While Tengaar herself got into a Johnny Walker-induced coma for two days, Kira lost it so badly fifteen minutes into the game that she ended up sacrificing Shion, the judges and herself for the greater good.

Tengaar woke up, but Hix won't even let her into the house anymore. The judges and Kira are being psychologically treated and retissued by the local infirmary. Odds are they will be fit for society interaction within five years.

Tengaar: 49
Kira Wulfstan: 2


Alice Elliot (SH1) Alice Elliot vs Gares Gares (OB)

SageAcrin
Gares now has the notable distinction of being a black knight who has gotten his ass kicked by fairies, angels, and now a little panty-shotting holy-magic girl.

The moral?

Gares is looking for a new job.

They wouldn't hire him for the McDonalds job, but he's still waiting to hear back from the janitorial service!

Alice Elliot: 38
Gares: 15




Viktor (Suikos) Viktor vs Peppor Peppor (CC)

Nitori
What happens when you shake Viktor?

He gets quite annoyed and agitated, likely looking to thump the thing which caused the shaking.

What happens when you thump Peppor?

He falls over in horrible pain, being unable to take much punishment.

What happens when you combine these two events?

The results of this match.

Viktor: 49
Peppor: 15


Freed Yamamoto (S2) Freed Yamamoto vs Rahal Rahal (S5)

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Freed vs Rahal. A battle of Suikoden swordsmen who's combined fancount is in the single digits. A pair of fighters so boring that they only assigned one judge to watch the fight. While Dekar may be one of the strongest fighters around, he's also not one to sit around for a boring fight like this.

Much like in Roog's own DL match, the 'judge' sat asleep while the two foes flailed at each other ineffectively. Freed's epic slashes with his katana were matched by Rahal's faint attempts at swordsmanship. Blows that wouldn't make Connie do more than snicker were fired off and blocked and countered.

Edge snorted. He was no swordmaster, he'd never be able to outfight Lenneth Valkyrie or Dias Flac in a straight up swordfight.. but he knew which end of the sword to use. These two clearly didn't. It didn't really matter, though. Freed wasn't his concern. A quick pair of stabs from Edge's trusty catclaws put paid to the south window fighter. Edge kicked Freed out of the way and focused in on Rahal, who eyed Edge with a good deal of anger- and worry.

"Questionable reffing, eh? Snide comments in BtS? Not too smart. The last thing I need is more heat right now." Edge put his claws away and drew out a pair of Katanas, and closed in on Rahal. "I don't think so."

The only person watching the fight was Roog, who lept into the ring at those words. He landed behind Edge and drew his own sword.

"Over my dead body, punk! You won't take down the dragon knights in a straight up fight!"

Rahal lifted his own sword in the air and charged at Edge. "My friend's words may be harsh, but are no less truthful for that. Falena's finest will not be felled by one arrogant prince."

Edge snorted and parried Rahal's charge with ease, knocking the blue clad warrior back with barely an effort. "The finest? Perhaps not. You and your boy-toy? Heh heh.. well, you'll find out." Edge spun on his heels and leaped backwords, swords slashing downward in the space behind him. As expected, they connected solidly with Roog and left two deep gashes in his chest.

---

Freed woke up confused. What had happened? Did he black out? Must have. His sword was buried in Rahal's chest to the hilt. At least a dozen wounds covered Rahal's body. Roog's body outside the ring was in even worse shape. Both fighters were, not to put too fine a point on it, overkilled.

A true berserker rage. Freed's eyes welled up. He had attained true mastery of the sword! And victory! If this is what he did to a respected fighter like Rahal, surely no one in light would stand in his way.

Freed Yamamoto: 36
Rahal: 22


Mariel (WA:ACF) Mariel vs Jewel Jewel (S4)

SageAcrin
You know what really blows?

Being such a bad fighter that the opponent, rather than fighting you normally, discusses how cute you look in that outfit.

Mariel did the only thing she possibly could have, under the circumstances, and called Asgard over to step on Jewel.

I mean, it didn't work, Asgard can't enter cities, but it was the thought that counted. Mariel at least got to spend the latter half of the slow, painful beating and random fahsion tipping she recieved during the match fantasizing about Asgard flattening Jewel. That's something.

Mariel: 15
Jewel: 36


Emma Hetfield (WA:ACF) Emma Hetfield vs Estella Estella (S3)

SageAcrin
Emma was too busy acting out scenes from Streetcar to pay attention to Estella.

ESTELLA! HEY, ESTELLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

You'd be amazed how good of a Stanley Rody makes, too.

And how good of a Blanch.

Naturally, Emma played all the other parts.

Naturally, Estella nuked them both.

Eventually.

I mean, how could she possibly have the heart to kill them both before Rody tried to act out Blanch and Stanley at the same time in the, er, biggest scene? Couldn't possibly.

The real losers in this match are the crowd. They were sane before this.

(Writer's note: This is why you shouldn't write things a few minutes after waking up, before coffee. Or why you should. Either or.)

Emma Hetfield: 22
Estella: 29

Army of Darkness?

~SnowFire


Djinn
Really interesting bonus... I'd say Marona has the advantage here, even over the 10-man Greil Mercs team, who probably have the best shot at victory simply due to sheer numbers. I suppose you could always argue that the fastest, high-move characters rush Marona before they die to her phantoms, but that rarely works in Phantom Brave OR Fire Emblem. Marona for the win.

Falena: 8
Greil Mercenaries: 8
SeeD: 7
Marona: 26
Walnut: 8