Fight, Cut, Kill
(This has nothing to do with BiteFight. This was an old draft of mine which I took off the dusty shelf, in part by means of inspiration from this.)
I am finished doing what I swore an oath to God 28 years ago to never do again. I’ve created, “something that kills people.” And in that purpose, I was a success. I’ve done this because, philosophically, I am sympathetic to your aim. I can tell you with no ego, this is my finest sword. If on your journey, you should encounter God, God will be cut.
Hattori Hanzo
Volume 1, Kill Bill
(He is talking about the amulet hanging from his neck, which is a symbol of war wizards’ primary edict.)
The ruby is meant to represent a drop of blood. It is the symbolic representation of the way of the primary edict.
It means only one thing, and everything: cut. Once committed to fight, cut. Everything else is secondary. Cut. That is your duty, your purpose, your hunger. There is no rule more important, no commitment that overrides that one. Cut.
The lines are a portrayal of the dance. Cut from the void, not from bewilderment. Cut the enemy as quickly and directly as possible. Cut with certainty. Cut decisively, resolutely. Cut into his strength. Flow through the gaps in his guard. Cut him. Cut him down utterly. Don’t allow him a breath. Crush Him. Cut him without mercy to the depths of his spirit.
It is the balance to life: death. It is the dance with death.Richard Rahl
Temple of the Winds, The Sword of Truth
Death rides on my shoulder, death walks in my footsteps; I am death…
Lews Therin Telamon
Lord of Chaos, Wheel of Time
