A Brutal Love Square Part 2

"My name is Ryan, and I am the master of music!"

His sword, named Excalawesotastulous, began to glow brightly, and a song emitted from the magnificent sword. It was Final Countdown by Europe. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt_ro2aerQg)

Raoul and the Phantom marveled at the sword, and the music coming from the sword not only motivated them, but also their opponent. This would certainly be an epic battle. The way this Ryan gripped the sword showed he was no mere beginner, but a master swordsman.

Raoul and the Phantom both approached Ryan from opposite sides, hoping that two combatants attacking a single combatant from opposite sides would be quick and easy. Ryan only smirked at their "strategy". He knew what they were trying to do.

"Fools!" shouted Ryan. He twirled his sword around, and suddenly a blade came out of the butt of the handle, and it was just as long and beautiful as the other blade. The music grew louder and the sword glowed brighter as he held this double-bladed sword. He gripped the handle with both hands, and stood in a stance that could easily block the blows of both opponents.

The Phantom and Raoul went in for the kill, only to be disappointed that mere fencing skills would not work against such a master swordsman. They would have to rely on pure, brute strength to even hope of besting this man. Ryan swung his blade in the direction of the Phantom's head as the other blade aimed at Raoul's. They both ducked the blow easily, but they didn't expect him to keep spinning, and the result was a severely cut arm to Raoul.

"Raoul!" Christine screamed.

"These two fools fight only me when after they win they still will be malicious to each other!" Ryan sang.

"He's right! He's right! This man of darkness is right!" Raoul sang.

"I am not a man of darkness! But a light for the music! A light for Christine, sent by her father!" The music grew louder, as though it became more powerful with each note Ryan sang.

The three opponents were facing each other off in a triangle now. It was a free-for-all battle now. The Phantom jumped at Ryan, bringing his sword down on Ryan, only to be swatted away by Ryan's blade. Raoul made his chance on them both and charged when their blades were locked, but Ryan quickly pushed the Phantom back and kicked Raoul in the gut, sending him falling into the water. Raoul disappeared under the muddy water.

Ryan and the Phantom clashed their swords, using all of their upper body strength in each blow. Ryan was swinging his blade on beat with the music, almost beating down the Phantom with each blow. Raoul reappeared and went after the Phantom.  The Phantom and Raoul began fighting, and Ryan ran toward Christine and wrapped her in one arm as he retracted a blade back into the handle.

"Come, my angel of music! Let us flee the darkness tonight!" Ryan sang.

"Anywhere you go I will go too!" Christine sang.

He turned toward the mirror, and kicked right through it, revealing a secret passage to the outside world.

"NO NO NO!" The Phantom and Raoul sang in harmony.

"Christine! My dearest angle Christine! Flee into the night! I shall be behind thee in moments!" Ryan shouted.

Christine turned and stepped through the broken mirror frame into the dark, rocky passage. Ryan turned again to face the two fools approaching him. He decided to use only one blade. He was much quicker, and it was fair play.

"You will not take her from me!" the Phantom screamed.

The Phantom jumped toward Ryan, bringing down his sword hard on Ryan's sword, knocking it from his hand. He swung at Ryan's abdomen, but Ryan jumped back, dodging each swing. The Phantom kicked the sword into the water, and then chased Christine into the night.

It all came down to Ryan and Raoul. They had to fight to the death in the beast's lair. Ryan without a sword, and Raoul clearly having the upper hand, this fight may only last for a moment. . .

(To be continued. . .)