X

Suddenly, he felt pain on his leg and shoulders, and gasped in surprise as he examined a few bullet wounds. It hurt. It actually hurt, as if it was happening to his real body.
What the...
Watch out! I sense a dark energy interfering with the match, and messing with our synch. I'll try suppressing it, but for this match...
I'll feel everything you feel, kinda got that part already, and right now I'm really appreciating your pain tolerance.
He stood back up, the pain starting to numb a bit.

Kokoshi

He narrowly dodged a few fireballs, a bit in awe at the dragon.
Wow! I've never actually seen one of these dragons up close!
Suddenly a thought occurred to him from Denis's consciousness, this match started right away and it hasn't been that long. Isn't the dragon a bit early? He then shrugged it off and ran towards his opponent while dodging the fireballs, getting burned in a few places while his fist overflowed with energy.
Meteor Punch!
He punched in an uppercut motion, aiming at his opponents chest.

X

X's eyes widened when bullets flew past him, most of the bullets missed but a few of them hit him and scraped him in various places. He tried making a guard out of crystal flowers, but it just shattered as he landed on the ground. He immediately ran to get some cover, avoiding a few bursts of fire from the magma pits and taking a few bullet shots. He then jumped behind a stalactite, trying to think of a plan.
So how will you get out of this one? All that did was scratch her.
Stop judging my strategies, now I know she's ranged.
He peeked around the stalactite, noting her current position.
My aim sucks, but if it works...
He put a hand onto the ground, and the spot he touched immediately glowed and giant pink crystal flowers shot up form the ground and then seemingly shot at the opponent. X pursed his lips, this wasn't really a ranged attack at this state, but it was better than nothing.

Kokoshi

He narrowly avoided the bolt as he slid and then ran towards his opponent, his fist overflowing with aura. He made a motion as if he was about to punch, but he then smiled and jumped into the air, his jump boosted by aura.
Power Jump.... Star Kick!
Kokoshi's foot overflowed with aura energy and he fell at high speed toward his opponent, hoping the attack would connect.

X

He was in the process of crafting a blade when his opponent revealed itself... at least, he thought so. It was difficult to make her out in the dark, but he definitely saw movement in the dim light of the fire pits. He waited, and then after a moment his opponent charged at the spot where he used his flowers. He could've asked for a little more time as his sword was only normal red at the moment, but it'll do. He then quickly crafted a throwing knife, and then emerged to his opponents right and threw the knife at her for a distraction, not even caring if it hits as he charged at her, deciding to see what her abilities are, up close and personal.

Denis

He quickly revealed the mark on his arm, and as it glowed he felt himself synching with his astral, Kokoshi,

Kokoshi

He opened his eyes and looked around. He felt different in body and spirit, getting really excited for no reason and feeling on top of the world. He then 'focused', remembering he needs to punch someone. He punched his palm, getting fired up.
Alright, wheres my punching bag?!
He then started running down the caves, yelling a sort of battle cry. He then turned a corner and saw his opponent waiting for him in an open space. Kokoshi pointed at him in an accusing fashion.
You there! I'm gonna beat you till your dead, then I'll beat you some more! Here I come!
He charged at his opponent, fists overflowing with his aura.

Nexalas and Denis
Nexalas smiled as he saw the list, mildly interested in the fact that he just met his opponent, while Denis was a bit surprised that he was being called up so soon.
Why is my name on the list?
It's our turn, why else? Just relax and walk up there.
Denis was hesitant, but he nodded and made his way through the newly formed crowd and to the station where his opponent waited. He pulled down his right sleeve, revealing his astral's mark and held out his arm.
Ready when you are.
Nexalas then turned and smiled to his opponent, Yume.
Well Yume, I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of fighter you are.
Nexalas walked to their station, readying himself for his opponent. X chose this time to appear before him, a small crystal forming where his illusion appears.
Don't let your guard down, I sense she has a power she may or may not be using.
Even if she does, it shouldn't be a problem. As long as you don't decide to be a control freak like last time I'll be fine... and now that you've decided to start talking with me, we'll need do discuss that later.
X grunted, seemingly looking away in defiance. I wont do that this time, remind me to never give you advice.
Hey X, never give me advice.
He made a furious jester, but then faded away, leaving Nexalas to wait for Yume.

Nexalas and Denis

Denis was looking around, getting extremely nervous. It wasn't exactly crowded in the catacombs but there were a lot of people, and not to mention his natural fear of the catacombs, which is natural with its chain of dark alleyways and tunnels, he has no idea who could be around the next corner. If not for Nexalas, he would skip tonight's battle, after all Nexalas seemed a little distracted as he often spaced out. Nexalas was thinking about how he'll astral battle tonight, as he doesn't know what his astral will do. He tried communicating, but X wont respond at all,not even with a smart remark. He wondered if it was the fight with Link that got him silent, as his pride was wounded.
So how will this work exactly? Do we just walk up there when its time?
Nexalas looked at Denis as his train of thought was broken. No, usually they call specific names up to fight. Hows your paranoia holding up?
Well, I'm not having constant panic attacks so... okay I guess.
Nexalas thought for a moment, then smiled. Well I'm glad, because the worst part about this is to wait for things to start.
They both sighed, and then waited for the main event to begin, they were at a spot where there weren't that many people, so they ere relatively easy to spot.

Nexalas

As he saw Dagen pass out from exhaustion, his first instinct was to catch him, but Ash beet him to it. It seemed like he noticed too, and after Misty dialed a number, Ash turned to the group, striking a glance at Nexalas. He sighed, and looked to Dagen and then to Ash.

I know that they used to be a threat back in the day, but I guess this is the part where I come clean, right? You noticed his astral change too, right? When he got launched... He paused a moment, thinking things over. You think it's the same thing that happened to me?

Denis

He immediately freaked out when Dagen went unconscious, completely confused as to how this happened and hundreds of thoughts rushed to his head.

Ohgodwhathappeningishedeadwhydidhefallunconsciouswhydidthishappenisthisnormalwhyiseveryonepanicking- PANIC! Was that supposed to happen?! ... Wait, what happened to you Nexalas?

Nexalas gave a look to him that said shut up and let me handle this, Nexalas was obviously tense with worry. He just looked around at the others, confused and nervous.

Nexalas and Denis

He rolled his eyes, whenever Ash could he would always try one-upping Nexalas, often showing off a rare trinket or item. Nexalas was about to retort, but then Denis spoke up.
I have one, actually.
Nexalas turned to him, raising an eyebrow as Denis took out another small cube, this one was also a bit aged.
You do? How did you get your hands on one of those?
I got it along with my synch band, as to how the shop keeper gets his hands on stuff is beyond me.
... Did you check if it works?
Denis put it on the table, pressing a few buttons till the holographic screen popped up, showing what's happening on Ash's screen at a different angle. Nexalas's jaw dropped, the fact he got a functioning cube was mind boggling.
It was actually broken when I got it, but I managed to tinker with it and give it a few new parts. It's not good as new, but it works.
Nexalas just nodded, deciding to watch the fight. He was definitely interested, the fight was between two people he's never seen before, and they both have unique astrals... not to mention that now they have two angles to look at.

Denis

He had a hard time following the car as it kept turning wildly and speeding past other cars, and Denis almost crashed twice in his pursuit.
Are these people insane?! Why am I following them?!
But soon they stopped in front of a warehouse, and as Denis parked his motor bike and looked around, he spotted Nexalas with a bewildered look on his face. Denis sighed, by some miracle he managed to get to the hideout. He got off his bike and lightly tapped Nexalas on the shoulder.
Uhhh.... Nex, are you feeling okay?

Nexalas and Denis

Nexalas snapped out of his dazed state, turning and seeing his old friend, Denis.
He smiled, Yeah, I'm fine. It's just I uh... never seen the hideout clean. C-come inside I guess...
Denis nodded and walked inside with Nexalas while he picked up his laptop bag. After a moment of being mind-blown by the clean hideout he acknowledged Dagen was here and nodded to him.
Hey... Um, did you clean all of this? If so, you did a great job.
Denis was intensely staring at Dagen, thoughts rushing to his head all at once.
Whoisthat?Whyishehere,Ididn'tplanforthis,thisisbadIshouldrunaway- RUNNING!
Just before Denis tried to sprint to the door Nexalas Quickly grabbed the back of his jacket, keeping him from running to the door.
Ahahahaaa....uhhh.... Well, this is Denis. He's kinda new to astral battling, and he's a wreck around other peopl- FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP TRYING TO RIP OFF YOUR JACKET!
You didn't tell me there was a FOURTH person! I'm completely unprepared!!
Unprepared for what?!
PEOPLE!
Nexalas kept his grip, sighing and looking to Ashton nervously.
Don't take him too seriously, he's always like this around new people.