Stanimir walks to the edge of the clearing and starts stretching for a while then he turns towards Metal_Sabre and bows slightly "You may begin when you are ready"
Metal_Sabre widens his stance drawing his sword back. His expression becomes very serious, as his eyes focus in on the Silver Knight of Faith. With alarming speed, Metal_Sabre dashes forward, reaching melee range with Stanimir in no time. He raises his sword high into the air, then swings it diagonally downward, from the right. The sword cuts through the air, aiming for Stanimir's collarbone.
Stanimir stand looks loosen and relaxed yet he dont lose Metal_Sabre even for a moment out of his look even while talking to the little girl. Whne Metal_Sabre nears and raises his sword Stanimir suddenly leaps forward diving under the blade pushing Metal_Sabre in the knees throwing him on the ground. He straddles him his knee pressing Metal_Sabre's hand holding the sword to the ground, the dagger aiming for his throat.
Metal_Sabre quickly raises his left arm, his open hand catching Stanimir's fist which wields the Knight's deadly dagger. Metal_Sabre quickly raises his legs and scissors Stanimir's head from behind. With a surge of strength, the Azure Knight's legs fling Stanimir off, then perform a quick kip up, all in one fluid motion. Now on his feet Metal_Sabre pivots his feet around, performing a full 360 spin, giving him a great amount of momentum behind the horizontal swing of his sword. The blade whirls around, swinging towards Stanimir's right shoulder.
Stanimir likes horizontal swings best. They give the opportunity to use the attackers weight and momentum against them and are easily avoided. Stanimir makes a step forward leaving thus the sword behind him, his left hand gripping Metal_Sabres right wrist and he puts his right shoulder under Metals_Sabre's armpit trowing the Azure Knight over his shoulder. Still holding the hand of his opponent Stanimir twists it backwards so he drop the sword and in the same time he places a foot on Metal_Sabre's neck threatening to break it with a harder press.
Metal_Sabre acts quickly, chopping the back of Stanimir's leg, knocking the Silver Knight off balance. Metal_Sabre coughs a bit as Stanimir's foot slides off of his neck, hard. He then grabs Stanimir's foot as the Knight of Faith stumbles, then rises to his feet quickly, tucking the foot underneath his armpit. Stanimir is left with all his weight on his other leg, and his arms fighting to keep balance. Metal_Sabre swings his right foot upward, aiming for Stanimir's wrist, in hopes of relieving the Knight of his weapon as well.
Stanimir is trying to keep his balance and when Metal_Sabre kick finds his wrist he almost falls but manages to prevent it yet he loses hold of the dagger which flies and sticks into a near tree stumb. Estimating quickly his position Stanimir decides it is actually better to fall... but together with the Knight of Courage. He wraps his arms around Metal_Sabre's head and using him for a support he jumps up locking his right leg around his opponent's neck and then falls backwards tossing Metal_Sabre once more on his back. Stanimir quickly turns and locks an arm around the throat of the Azure Knight attempting to suffocate him.
Metal_Sabre fights hard for air. He managed to prevent Stanimir from locking the hold on to its full effectiveness, but it's only a matter of time before the air is gone from the Azure Knight's body, and the bout is over. Metal_Sabre works up to one knee, and plants his left foot on the ground. Metal_Sabre spots a famaliar tree, one which has been used to his advantage many times in the past. He once again utilizes the tree, pushing off the ground and running up the tree. He then pushes off the tree hard, giving Stanimir a light smack in the jaw with the top of his head. Metal_Sabre then begins to plummet downward, all his weight plummeting head first on the Silver Knight of Karchan's neck, who begins fall to the ground underneath Metal_Sabre's weight. The blow could definetly place Metal_Sabre at an advantage, should Stanimir be crushed between the ground and the Knight of Courage's weight.
Stanimir doesnt let hold of Metal_Sabre's neck all the time hoping he eventually will stumble down dizzy from the lack of air. But when the Azure Knight manages to push off the tree it is already too late to react pressed from his wieght and momentum. He just hardens, breathing out all of his air inbeforehand expecting the blow. When it comes he almost loses his lock dizzy from it but he wraps his other hand around Metal_Sabre's neck too and squeezes even harder not having any other option for any other possible attack.
Metal_Sabre darts his eyes all around, looking for something, anything, to help him out of his perdicament. Frustration alone keeps him going, and thankfully the extra moments of consciousness bring about an answer; in the form of Stanimir's dagger. The earlier blow to Stanimir knocked the pair towards the tree which the dagger had made its home in moments earlier. Metal_Sabre rolls to the left, Stanimir allowing him, not seeing any harm in it. Metal_Sabre then swings all his momentum to the right, barely having the power to roll them close enough to the dagger. Metal_Sabre tugs, thankfully having enough natural strength, even in his weakened condition, to pull the dagger from the tree. He swings it upward, stabbing at the center of Stanimir's head.
Stanimir realizes his attack won't work at the moment Metal_Sabre reaches the dagger. Luckily the rolling to the right has changed their position and now they are both lying on their right side thus Stanimir not anymore pressed between the ground and the Azure Knight. Stanimir finally lets hold of Metal_Sabre's neck and in that moment the swing upwards follows. Stanimir uses his legs to push off from Metal_Sabre rolling beckwards and in the same time pushinng the Knight of Courage into the tree. Stanimir quickly gets up to his feet and makes few steps backwards carefully watching Metal_Sabre who is now also getting to his feet. Stanimir suddenly runs forward making few giant steps and leaps in the air both his feet flying towards Metal_Sabre's chest impending to crash him between them and the tree.
Metal_Sabre breathes in deep, attempting to recover some lost air. Stanimir does not give him much time though, as Metal_Sabre sees him rushing forward. As Stanimir takes to the air, Metal_Sabre relaxes the muscles in his right leg, falling to the ground and rolling underneath Stanimir's airborne body. Not one to use short bladed weapons as any more than just throwing weapons, Metal_Sabre fires the dagger from his hand with as much velocity as an arrow from a bow. Stanimir's feet hit the tree with a loud clap, as the dagger zeros in on the small of his back with deadly speed.
Stanimir hits the tree at the height where Metal_Sabre's chest would be if he had not rolled away. Seeing he missed, Stanimir pushes himself off the tree backwards with the attempt to fall over the Azure Knight and crush him with his weight. Not seeing the flying dagger, it hits him in the shoulder, tearing his flesh; yet his momentum is too great and his fall keeps his direction and hopefully will find its target.
Metal_Sabre is still a bit dizzy from nearly being choked out by Stanimir, but he hasn't time to worry about a little lightheadedness. Metal_Sabre feels his foot bump something, and looks down to find his sword lying on the ground next to his foot. He kicks the large sword up into the air, then grabs it with his hand and shoves it downward, planting it in the ground firmly. He wraps his hands around the hilt as Stanimir shrugs off the attack from the dagger and continues his onslaught. The Azure Knight lifts into the air off of the sword and swings forward, outstretching his foot in an attempt to give the oncoming Silver Knight a hard crack in the ribs with his boot. One of the oldest expert swordsman tactics, but it has always remained a favorite of Metal_Sabre's.

A piece of the duel is missing�

Metal_Sabre takes the low route, practically crumpling to the ground, so as not to waste any strength, for he still is a bit weak from the choke hold. His stomach to the ground only for a moment, Metal_Sabre fluidly rises to his feet and pivots on his left foot around 180 degrees, having him face Stanimir, who has ceased his forward strike. Seeing his sword dug into the ground between the two, Metal_Sabre runs forward and rips the sword out of the ground with his left hand. He swings it towards Stanimir bottom first, attempting to ram the butt of the blade into the ribs he had landed a kick on earlier.
Stanimir 's flight is ended forcefully for a second time when the hilt of the sword meets with his ribs. Stanimir falls to the ground rolling away from silver blade. When he is about to 5 feet away he stops rolling now lying on his back. Stanimir seeing that the fighting skills of the Azure Knight are surpassing his own decies its time ofr a magic. He grins slightly and waves his hand at Metal_Sabre casting a freeze spell upon him. It takes effect insatntly and Metal_Sabre find out that surprisedly he cant move his legs as if they are stuck to the ground. He looks at Stanimir only to see he is already swiping his hand and tossing the dagger.
Metal_Sabre quickly raises his sword, deflecting the dagger in the nick of time. Stanimir's throwing arm rivals the Azure Knight's own, easily. Me puts up his index finger, indicating for Stanimir to hold on. He then plants his sword into the ground and begins tugging on his right leg, unfortunetly to no avail. He then begins to pull on his left leg. Neither budge.
Metal_Sabre says [to Stanimir] : Well, this is the part where in a real battle I'd yell at you to come help me out of this mess. *laughs* Are we finished, or did you want to give me a few good knocks to the head while I'm stuck here? *grins*
Stanimir gets to his feet and nears Metal_Sabre chuckling softly. Not getting too close he goes round the Azure knight and picking up a stick slaps Metal_Sabre's behind then bursts into a laughter. He then drops the stick and waves his hand the spell taken off instantly and because Metal_Sabre was trying to move he suddenly finds himself able to do it and stumbles down to the ground. Stanimir laughs and nears him offering him a hand up.
Metal_Sabre locks hands with Stanimir and gets to his feet, rubbing his rear.
Metal_Sabre says [to Stanimir] : That's going to leave a mark...