Day 1 Morning

[The Spirit]

FACE TO FACE
KOPAKA vs. JUPITER

Hidden within a treeline overlooking a sand-covered beach the Toa of Ice had spotted a large blonde-haired human. Silently Kopaka watched his prey, observing every minute detail and forming a plan of attack. It was an interesting scenario, the Toa had the element of surprise, whereas his opponent had a reasonable weapon. It was a small black and grey butterfly knife, a meager weapon to be sure, but it certainly was more effective than Kopaka’s own. But despite this disadvantage the Toa of Ice could not throw away such a ripe opportunity to ambush a threat.

Waiting until Jupiter’s back was turned to the treeline Kopaka struck with the intensity of a serpent. His mechanical bones and synthetic muscles moved in glorious synchronicity. Every step closed the gap between him and his target, a target who had only just become aware of his attacker. Jupiter whirled around just in time to see a robotic fist aimed straight for his jaw. The calculated strike sent the mechanically enhanced man stumbling backwards as his vision shuddered. He gripped his knife tightly and steadied his body, ready to fight back his attacker.
　　
“How cowardly of you, striking when your opponent’s back is turned” Jupiter quipped, fighting through the distinct taste of blood oozing from his gums.
　　
“There is no cowardice in victory,” Kopaka responded coldly.
　　
The two stood no more than a few feet apart, each combatant sizing the other up. Each warrior examined the other for potential weaknesses. Jupiter was the first to act, stepping forward quickly and slashing at the Toa’s chest. Kopaka stepped backwards in response, keeping sight of the blade at every moment. Jupiter continued the assault, hoping to keep his mechanical opponent on the back foot. Sensing an opening Kopaka struck as Jupiter missed another swing. A solid punch directly into the man’s sternum forced the air from Jupiter’s lungs. The genetically enhanced human gasped as his breath left him.

He scrambled backwards, his feet finding no solid footing in the soft sand. Kopaka had no qualms about pressing his advantage and another punch landed squarely against Jupiter’s ribs. Another step forward put the Toa of Ice too close to his opponent, a slight miscalculation as Jupiter’s augmented body recovered quicker than a body made of pure flesh would. A flash of steel sent a surge of warning through Kopaka’s mind. The synthetic muscle fibers bundles to his arm met the cold steel of Jupiter’s knife. It was only a minor nick, but the idea of a tactical misstep soured Kopaka’s thoughts. Responding to the flash of blade the Toa of Ice delivered a vicious elbow to Jupiter’s jaw, sending the poor man stumbling again.
　　
The bleeding Jupiter glanced up at Kopaka, his opponent had proven to be a competent combatant. He was no where near spent, but the thought of burning everything within the first hour of his arrival did not seem wise. So with a glare the mechanical man dashed into the treeline, hoping his icey adversary would not follow.

[spoiler]WINNER: KOPAKA

Kopaka takes 1 damage. (superficial wound)
He now has a small gash on his right bicep (or whatever the equivilent is for a robot)

Jupiter takes 2 damage. (superficial wound)
Jupiter has several bruised ribs, a cracked tooth, and a headache[/spoiler]