[ WP ] How 'bout some practice at writing action sequences ? Two combatants fight using their surroundings .

The green-robed figure stood with has back turned to me, but I could tell he was aware of my presence, so I halted and looked at him. 
'' Who are you?'' I demanded to know. The response I got was a snicker. The person in front of me began to turn around, revealing a big grin, set on a face painted with intricate shapes. Was it my imagination... Or did they move? 
 I swallowed and took a step back. The stranger lifted an arm and pointed at me. 
'' You. You fancy yourself a hero, do you?'' The stranger's arms lifted and his fingers slipped around his cowl, taking it off. He revealed a head of long, blond hair, reaching down to his shoulders in thick, curly locks. 
 As I watched, it was almost as if I felt the life drain from me. It must have been him. There's no mistake. This is the man who slaughtered everyone. 
'' You will pay for what you did. What's your name?'' 
'' You look funny when you're angry. But do n't be. I was n't the one.'' His eyes locked on to my head, and his grin began to fade. 
'' I asked you something!'' I yelled. I could feel spittle burst from my lips. 
'' If you need to know, my name is Hazith. I discovered the same thing you did, and I'm on the same mission. There's no need for hostilities.'' 
 Was he telling the truth? I could n't tell, but something still did n't sit right with me. What if he was indeed the murderer? I could n't allow him to get away. 
'' Well, Hazith,'' I said, before taking a deep breath. `` That's something that remains to be seen when you face the authorities.'' I looked him in the eye. I could see his pupils contract. 
'' You!'' Now it was hit turn to shout. `` You think you're quite something, do n't you? You're a weakling! If you take me away, the true culprit will never be caught! Is that what you want?'' He scratched one of the bandages around his hands. `` He'd kill you in an instant, just like the others. I wo n't allow that to happen.'' 
'' I'm sorry to hear that. You leave me no choice.'' I grabbed the hilt of my sword, and removed it slowly from the scabbard hanging from my waist. I let my eyes drift over the environment. We stood at the bottom of a small cliff, with water trickling down. Trees were all around. If this man was a mage like I suspected, there would be little in the way of cover unless I went into the forest. 
'' I'll show you how pathetic you are,'' Hazith scowled. `` I admire your courage, but courage without skill will only carry you to your grave. I'm doing you a favour.'' He stretched out his arms. `` I've told you my name. Now I must know yours.'' 
'' You can call me Gregory,'' I replied, cautious of what Hazith was planning. I had tricks up my own sleeve, but it would be better if I could defeat this man without revealing them. 
 `` Well met. Now, allow me to show you your place.'' 
 
 I sidestepped as I felt a rising chill, and I could see fog contract around Hazith's hands. A few moments later, I heard a shattering sound, and dozens of shreds of ice were sent my way. There was little time to react. As soon as I saw them, I felt myself move, reflexively dodging the dangerous projectiles that harmlessly dug themselves into the soil where I stood a moment ago. 
 I had trouble retaining my balance, but I remained on my feet, as I used this opportunity to get closer. I sprinted towards Hazith, who looked annoyed at the fact that I'd been able to dodge his attack. He would n't have time for another spell. I had won the battle. 
 Obviously, I was very confused when a moment later, I lay on the ground after an explosion hit my chest. Gasping for air, I looked down, seeing a small layer of frost coat my tunic. I scrambled to get up, and I could see Hazith do the same. Suddenly, I realised what had happened. 
 Hazith, having no time to prepare a proper spell, had simply released a wave of undirected power from his fingertips, pelting both of us with frost. What was worse is that he would not underestimate me again; I could now see him keeping an attack ready in his offhand, instead of using both arms to attack. 
 My mind tried to wrap its way around my situation. I had to create some sort of advantage for myself. Hazith was clearly a skilled mage, and I could not easily reach him. Then, it came to me. As I recovered, I charged the frost mage. As expected, he aimed his readied attack at me, but before he could release it, I lifted my blade, turning it to reflect the sun into his eyes. 
 Hazith stumbled back, and his attack missed me completely, slamming into the cliffside to my right. Blinded, he could n't aim his other attack at me, so I dropped my guard and ran straight at him. 
 Once again, this proved to be a mistake. A painful jolt went up my left leg as I stopped completely, looking down. The small stream of water had frozen, with my leg right in the middle of it. I cursed myself for being so careless, but there was little I could do; Hazith had responded to my attack expertly, and I was entirely stuck. 
'' Now, Gregory,'' Hazith panted with a smile on his face. `` I must admit there's more to you than I first expected, but you still lost. I'll leave, now.'' 
 No, I had n't lost quite yet. I swung my blade around, clamping my fingers around the crossguard and retracting my arm. Hazith followed my movements suspiciously. 
 I smiled. He'd never guess what would come next. 
 As I threw my sword at the mage, he nimbly dodged it. It got stuck in a tree behind him, splitting open the bark and digging into the wood. Hazith looked at it, then turned and smiled at me. 
'' Really, did you think that would-'' 
 I was right. He did n't guess. My enchanted left cuff, and its sibling enchantment on the hilt of my sword, activated and attracted each other. My weapon dislodged and flew back towards me, hitting Hazith directly in the head. Dazed, he collapsed, and his spell keeping me in place faded. 
 
 I caught my weapon and walked towards my opponent. I turned him around with my foot and poked my sword against his chest. 
'' Seems like I won after all,'' I said. Hazith groaned. 
'' What... What happened?'' he asked me. 
'' Trade secret,'' I said, inhaling sharply. 
'' It seems like you'd stand a chance anyway,'' he said, relaxing a little bit. `` Fine, take me away.'' 
'' No.'' I shook my head and offered my hand after putting my sword away. `` You did n't kill me when you had the chance. I do n't believe you're the culprit any longer. Let me take care of that head wound. Then we'll find him together.'' 
'' I think I'll take you up on that offer, Gregory.'' Hazith took my hand and grinned.
