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Vs. Mode - Vercetti vs. Kite"Welcome back to Vs. Mode. Time now for another specialty match. Lucca will explain." "Kite may be a game character, but he's a virtual game character. He resides solely within the World, one of the new Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games, or MMORPGs for short. What this means is that Kite is actually an avatar for another character, and it follows that Kite normally wouldn't be able to participate in the GCB. Ah, but thanks to my genius, and Mr. Vercetti's reluctant cooperation, we'll be able to see Kite in action!" Grand Theft Auto: Vice City's theme plays as Tommy Vercetti confidently enters the arena. "One of the biggest names in Vice City, Tommy Vercetti is ready to show he belongs in the GCB. He won't be able to use a car, let alone a helicopter, in the battles, but he does tote some serious weaponry." Vercetti steps up into the ring, where he takes a seat in a cozy reclining chair and some nameless technicians set up complicated equipment next to the comfortable mob boss. "They certainly know how to treat someone like a winner here," he says before one of the techs secures his wrists and his ankles to the chair. "Hey! What gives!" "Just a precaution, Mr. Vercetti. We don't want you to flail about while you're in the battle," the tech explains before placing a visor over Vercetti's eyes. "I can't see a thing with this stupid thing on my head!" "That's because we haven't linked you into the World yet. Relax. Your fight will commence shortly." "Vercetti doesn't look like he's accustomed to my great mind-link system," Lucca chuckles. "He'll be projected into the World's simulation of Skull Stadium, and he will be able to do everything he could do in the real world. The question is whether or not he can accept it or not." "And thanks to Lucca's brilliant foresight, this match can be viewed on the giant screens all around the stadium. It looks like the field techs are ready to upload Tommy into the World." The scientists in white suits are busy at their workstations, as the lead technician begins the countdown, "Ready for uplink in 3, 2, 1... go!" Tommy yells out as his mind is thrusted into virtual reality and he appears standing in the ring of Skull Stadium. The mob boss shakes his head. "Damn, that was one hell of a trip." "And Vercetti is in the ring!" Lucca cheers, as do the robots watching him on the screens. The theme to .hack plays as Kite enters the virtual arena. "For a further introduction of Kite, his friend went into a coma shortly after an encounter with Skieth. With his ability to Data Drain, Kite is determined to unravel the mystery of the World." The Twin Blade character hops up to meet his opponent. "Kite will have somewhat of an advantage as this fight is taking place in the World. If Vercetti can adapt though, he should be able to gun his way to victory." "Thanks for the analysis, Brock. With the help of our techs, Ref-Bot has logged directly into the World, and he's about to start this match!" "Players, to your positions. Player 1, ready?" "Ready," Tommy coolly says as he draws his Colt Python. "Player 2, ready?" "Ready!" Kite answers, drawing his Crimson Raid blades. "Combatants ready. Virtual arena secured. Match 30, Tommy Vercetti vs. Kite. 3, 2, 1... fight!" "Power's on; game's started! Vercetti fires his Python, but the avatar managed to dodge until the mobster is forced to reload. Kite starts off with Ap Vakz, upping the strength of his fire attacks, which the Crimson Raid is suited for." "With a fresh clip, Tommy goes back to firing away at Kite. The Twin Blade player continues to evade his opponent's attacks, and Vercetti is out of bullets again. Kite takes this chance to rush in for Twin Dragons!" The words 'Protect Break' briefly flash over Vercetti before disappearing. "Vercetti looks a little surprised that he didn't get as injured as he thought he would. This battle is taking place within the World, and that attack could have done a lot more damage had it been otherwise. Tommy has switched weapons to his MP5 sub-machine gun, and Kite is now taking hits from the faster weapon." "Kite is taking a serious beating. Those bullets may not be real, but the pain on his face is. Luckily for him, Vercetti has paused again to reload. Kite had better take this chance to use a skill or some magic. His bracelet is glowing and that means-" "Vercetti just got Data Drained!" Brock shouts. "I don't know what kind of lasting effect that could have on his already warped mind, but that last attack certainly didn't help. Tommy is firing wildly with the MP5, and hitting nothing but air! He must be still suffering under the effects of the Data Drain." "Kite takes advantage with a Blazing Wheel attack! That ought to shake the cobwebs out of Vercetti's head. Tommy is in trouble as Kite charges towards him, but the gangster surprises him with tear gas! That was a dirty, but certainly legal, move by Vercetti." "With his opponent disabled by the tear gas, Vercetti pulls out the rocket launcher and fires! Kite is blown away by the explosion, and into the stands filled with virtual spectators. That should be it for this match, and the ref makes it official." "Winner: Tommy Vercetti." "Get me out of this thing!" Vercetti threatens the frightened techs once his mind returns to his body. "The gangster takes down the avatar, and Vercetti advances to face the big and burly Donkey Kong. There are only two matches left to go here at Skull Stadium. Up next, it's ladies night as two gorgeous femme fatales battle it out! It's a shame that they have to face each other. I was hoping I could be face-to-face with either of one of them over a candlelit dinner or a-" Lucca pistol whips Brock with her Wondershot before he could say anything else. "My co-announcer needs a break, but we'll be right back." Next Entry Back |