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"I will," Alinara spoke. "Though I will not use my parent's Quixoni for this match." She bowed her head at Malice. "Such is reserved for a duel where my intention from the beginning...is to kill.... Though may it change, I will use them." Standing at the ready, she smiled. "I believe this is a much more acceptable training method."

"Very good...the rest of you stand back and give our two combatants room to duel. Be wary of your attacks and defense, remember that this is not an enemy on the field of combat, but an ally..." Malice regarded Alinara as she spoke about her Qixoni Crystals. Smiling he reached behind his cloak where he had secured hilts to the back of his hips, producing a pair of lightsabers that greatly resembled her own. "These two sabers were meant to be your training blades...I modified them recently in the event that you chose to step forward. The crystals in the sabers are the same as your own blades, minus the Qixoni crystals of course. They are just as dangerous as any lightsaber...be wary" Malice tossed the two sabers to Alinara before he faced Zeraxul. Bending down he touched one of the various small intricately designed boxes at his feet. Using the Force as he waved his hand before the small multi-lock mechanism, the locks began to turn. When all 7 had spun completely, a small hiss of escaping air issued forth as the lid opened slowly, revealing an intricate saber staff. Lifting the saber from it's velvet lined housing, Malice tossed it, flipping, to Zeraxul. "Your saber..." Turning his head to regard them both, Malice spoke with authority. "The duel will last until I call an end to it...or until someone is wounded or killed. I will be watching carefully to ensure it doesn't go that far...but many things can happen in the briefest of moments while engaged in a duel. I will not attempt to fool you by claiming that I will be able to stop such a blow without a doubt. It is possible that I...or anyone else may be to slow to react. Be wary, keep your guard up, and trust in the limitless power of the force. It will not lead you astray. As this is a "Live" duel, Force powers may be used, but do try not to destroy the temple to badly. Am I understood?" Hearing their affirmations, Malice positioned the two fighters 15 paces from each other and told them to ignite their sabers. Stepping back, Malice joined the others along the outer walls, dimming the lights so that the blades of their weapons cut the gloom. Dark enough to lend a frightening appeal to the duel, but bright enough to not hinder sight, Malice grinned. "BEGIN!!"

Smiling, Alinara accepted the saber replicas as her own were attached to the small of her back. Nodding, she turned to face Zeraxul.

Her smile broadened as she felt his gaze. Five years of being companions gave her much to learn about him, even with his distant and non topical persona. She walked across the room and bent at the knees once she felt that her box was near. Opening it's contents, she felt around the satin laced interior until she found the item. "If this is a battle then best let me prepare for one." She spoke more to herself than to anyone in specific as she placed a Matukai Meditation Band atop her head. Wearing her Jal Shey Armor underneath her robes, she then faced Zeraxul one last time and got into position.

Opening with a shoulder length spread of her legs, she placed her dominant leg back which enabled her to make powerful step though strikes. Her hold on the saber hilts differentiated; both in Sith Shien form. Her left hand held the blade against her forarm in a defensive manner. Her right blade was held in a reversed grip as well, its blade angled upward and behind her right shoulder for quick, agile and powerful rising strikes.

She knew deep down that the fight would be an interesting one. She also knew that if the fight prolonged, Zeraxul wouldn't mind using the full potential of his crystals. Though with her equipment, she had a high chance to deflect any dark side effects.

Her smile soon faded as the Force energy increased around her in a deadly cold atmosphere. Bending at the knees once again, she used the momentum to sprint towards her opponent. It was then that she initiated the first move and threw both lightsabers in Zeraxul's direction. Using her already accelerated speed, she leaped into a controlled flip. Recalling her sabers to her hands, she landed behind him delivering a few quick and well placed slashes aimed for his right rib, left side of the neck and right thigh.

Alinara smirked. It was true that she was physically blind, but she didn't rely on her ears as much as she did her mind to see through the Force. Though sonar shockwaves could confuse the brain signals into making her believe the opponent was elsewhere, she was not easily fooled.

She subconsciously concentrated on the life force Zeraxul emitted and smiled to herself. Her meditation band only increased her ability, allowing her to overcome any weariness his crystals may try to bring upon her. She could mentally visualize every move he was making, even to point of seeing where his Force Lighting birthed from.

~So he wants to shock me as well.~ She thought with amusement. "Five years with you has taught me much, Master." She toyed with the title as a slight tinge of power began to crackle down her elbows, encircling her hand. Once she felt the instant shock at her fingertips, she tightened her grip on her hilts. Force Lighting seemed to make spheres of crackling and dancing light around her hands and forearms, not reaching the blade on purpose.

Alinara knew that her only way to counter his Force Abilities would be with her own. Though she had never tried such with Force Lighting, she was confident enough in the Force to try it... Even if it involved losing another hand.

Positioning her right blade behind her again, she bend lower at the knees as she spread her feet apart. Because of the blend of the two styles she used, there was one thing she was certain of... and that was speed. If there was one thing her people were known for, it was speed... and she would be damned if she didn't use it to her advantage.

Bringing her left hand before her face, she felt the Force lighting grazing at her skin. Alinara decided that the best tactic now would be to come in as close as possible, so she reversed her hold on her blade. Spinning it effeciently and with one swoop, both blades now faced the Sith Shien style.

She had to break his defenses, even if it took her hours or even years to learn and master the technique.

Alinara sprinted towards Zeraxul again. This time, even the lights of the arena quaked as she jumped in the air. With speed and little effort she sent a rain of Force Lighting his way. It was just enough that he would have to block with his own... and enough so that she could come in quickly using the Force to speed movements her and lock blades with his.

Then it was just about manuvering in and out.

As Zeraxul deflected her attempts to attack him, she embraced herself for any shock her system may receive through the Force. Allowing the will of the force to go through her and guide her, she stumbled at the feel of his hilt against her. Pouting and smiling she spoke. “Not fair Zera.” She taunted playfully as she readied another stance.

With a more angular spread, her moves became wider but faster. In such a stance, there were more outcomes to being caught off-guard or at a vital point if not protected well. Tilting both hilts into an aggressive position, Alinara began to go through her mantras of wide, fast, downward and upward strikes. Though a tiring style that could agitate its user quickly, she made sure to only knock on it until one of the two broke defense.