Down-time...and thoughts[LUNA, OPEN]

[Kiba Izumi]

"No kidding....is this like the pet convention or something?" Kiba said, having a small laugh about it.

[Luna]

"I'm technically not even an Earth cat..." Luna said.

[Kiba Izumi]

Kiba smiled a bit, nodding to Lee, then turning to look down at Luna, "Ah, you're cute enough to be. Don't worry about it. Now Lee...I think a no count-out, no disqualification match will suit us fine....unless you'd prefer a falls count anywhere match."

[Motoki Furuhata]

"Ahhh, that's what it was." Motoki muttered as he tickled Kamekichi.

[Kiba Izumi]

"Fair enough, falls count anywhere. Let's get it started." he said, carrying Luna over to one of the empty chairs and sitting her down in it.

[Kiba Izumi]

"Oh I don't plan to go easy on you....I thrive in this kind of environment." he said, speaking to the ring announcer, and getting a referee.

[Motoki Furuhata]

Motoki pulled up a chair and sat down, holding Kamekichi.

[Kiba Izumi]

The ring announcer stepped inside, and all eyes turned to the ring. "This falls count anywhere match is set for one fall. Introducing first, he is a former world heavyweight champion, and a former tag-team champion...from Tokyo, Japan....Izumi, Kiba!" The man climbed up on the ropes for a moment as he was cheered. "And his opponent, he is a master of Jeet Kun Do...Lee Jun-Fan!"

Lee tightened his focus as some on the people clapped for him. Personally, He didn't care for cheering. He wasn't here for fame...he was here for a fight to test his strength. The referee stepped between the two as the bell rung. Lee didn't waste any time, going straight for the former champion. Lee twisted his body to his right side, using the speed to go in for straight backhand punch for Kiba's left rib as he yelled his usual "ATTA!"

They had differing styles to be sure...but in his former craft taking hits was important as well as giving them. So he took the hit, delivering one forward with his right hand towards Lee's jaw.

Lee took the hit as he slid back. He moved his head back forward, a bit of blood left his mouth. Lee smirked as he rubbed it away. He moved forward, shifting his body to aim a knee for Kiba's chest.

That instinct surged through him as he shifted his body to the opposite side, and burst forward, aiming to level Lee with a clothesline, and if he got up, another clothesline. This was one of his signature moves.

Lee saw the clothesline coming in a flash, leaning back just in time. Lee felt the wind on that attack as it passed over his face. He knew in an instant....he didn't want to be hit by that. Lee knew he would most likely come back for another hit off the ropes and readied his right leg as he snapped back up with Kiba behind him.

Kiba came back off the ropes towards him, but was able to catch the changes in his opponent, catching Lee's boot. For some reason, even with his superior endurance, he didn't want to be hit by that, either. Having control of the leg with both hands, he drew it up, and then threw it down, snapping the leg down towards the mat hard.

As Lee hit the mat, he placed his hands first on impact and twisted the leg out of Kiba's hands. He quickly slid back away from him. Lee felt his hands were sore on that slam and shook them. I can't let him grab me like that again. I might not be able to get out of it next time. Lee tighten his focus again and took a defensive stance facing Kiba.

Kiba paced around Lee a moment, letting his eyes change just a little, like they would when he would go to the place that only he could...where the voices in his head would tell him to go. He remained perfectly neutral in his movements, not betraying anything...before going for a snap drop-kick to Lee's upper chest, getting good air and elevation.

Lee fought enough enemies to know when someone is masking their movements...this time was no different. He shifted to the side as Kiba flew by. For Lee, it felt like time slowed down, going into that zone where fighters feel around himself. He focused a bit and slammed his right elbow down on Kiba's torso, causing the former champ to smash into the mat from midair.

Kiba hit the mat on his back, and writhed a little in supposed pain. He took a moment to collect himself, being seemingly vulnerable.

Lee looked down at him. "Get up. I don't attack people when they are down. This is a fair fight."

Kiba rolled over onto his knees, slithering up to his feet, going straight for a left feint jab to his side, aiming a European Uppercut to his jaw with the right arm.

Lee's eyes widened as he flew back from that massive hit. Sending him into the mat hard as it looked like Lee was knocked out by it.

Kiba leaned back against the corner turnbuckle, taking advantage of the space to get a small breather.

Lee flipped up and felt his chin. "Good thing I jumped back just in time to lessen the blow....still hurt like hell." Lee spat up a bit of blood and looked at Kiba. "Taking a break?"

"Not falling for the trap." Kiba said, flexing his arms back and forth a little as he walked towards Lee, having kept his game on the ground so far...

"You're good. I thought you might attack me when I was down." Lee said as he snapped his neck. Lee's body shifted into a different and looser stance of Jeet Kune Do. "I think it is time for us to stop playing now, right?"

Kiba kept his stance loose, his hands in front of him, as he nodded. "Just what I wanted." he said, anticipating his opponent's next move, or trying to.

[Luna]

Luna jumped on Kiba's head. "That was amazing, Kiba!!"

[Kiba Izumi]

Kiba didn't flinch, muscles rippling a little as he recovered. "I'm glad you approve." he said with a bit of wit to it, reaching up to get Luna so he could see her.

[Luna]

Luna smiled at him happily.

[Kiba Izumi]

"I'm flattered that a cat would want to follow me around...but maybe you should find another cat to stalk." Kiba said, giving a brief wink before setting Luna down on something tall, like a table and turning to walk off.

[Luna]

Luna blushed before fainting on the spot.

[Kiba Izumi]

He heard a fall, and turned around, lightly face-palming as he walked over, picking the cat up. "Best not to leave you here in this place..." he gave softly, heading for the door with Luna in one hand.

[Luna]

Luna had a goofy grin on her face as Kiba carried her.