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Description You may be wondering why I called this piece the Elite 4 when there are actually 6 of them in there. XD Allow me to explain a little more of the cast of characters in Fei's present saga. = )

Every year the Tian Xia Academy trains students to continue to uphold the customs and traditions of Martial Arts and the discipline of Harmony & Friendship amongst nearby communities of the Eastern kingdom.

Every lifetime the Master of the Academy chooses 5 students who will take the opportunity to become masters themselves and practice what they had been taught in the academy to other communities.

These 5 students will become the elite members of the academy and each of them have their own special ability. 4 of these elite members will be commanded by a leader of the group.


Master Fung has chosen the following students:


  • Bahn- Lee (He is of Dog species and specialises the Elegant Fist. It may sound like a weak form however when used correctly it can be one of the most deadliest of techniques)
  • Jimmy (He is of Panda species and specialises the Wild-Fire Fist. Don't let his smile fool you because when he's serious you better watch out for his raging barrage of attacks)
  • Riki (She is of Duck species and specialises in the Solid Fist. He fists are as strong as steel and will break hard stone with ease)
  • Tarjar (He is of Tiger species and specialises in the Swift Fist which is a combination of fast and powerful strikes)
  • Haku (He is of a species undetermined yet and specialises in Blinding Fist) which will is much quicker than the Swift fist and just as powerful. This technique opens up to other potential moves that is yet discovered by the Master himself.

    And of course...

  • Fei (He is of Horse species and specialises in the Wind & Storm Fist). This special ability of his is a combination of two elements which is highly rare for any student. Being able to control wind and storm takes much patience and the results are paranormal.


    Master Fung chose (from bottom-left clockwise) Bahn-Lee, Riki, Jimmy & Tarjar as the Elite 4. What was left was for a leader to be chosen.

    Haku and Fei were amongst those to be privileged to lead the Elite 4. In the end the master chose Fei even though both had strength, agility and ability in close measure it was the level of dexterity, insight that seperated the two.

    Haku was too simple-minded which can be good in some cases but unfortunate for situations where trusting another who may be the enemy to the Academy and it's students.

    Fei had an open mind and was more careful with his opinions which makes him a better leader especially when assessing complex situations which require the safety of all people.


    However in this drawing you may wonder why Fei is in the middle and wearing his present clothes? It doesn't make any sense (he is suppose to be wearing attire similar yet outstanding to the Elite 4 but I still haven't come up with the design yet... XXD). And why is Haku in there when it is suppose to be only 5 people in the group? Allow me to explain a little further... X3

    Remember how Fei was casted away by Master Fung ever since that day he betrayed him? Well when he was gone Master Fung had decided to hand over the title of leader to Haku. ^^

    But in this shot it is pretty much like a one-off thing. This shot is set in the present as if Fei did come back to the Academy for a secret/nostalgic visit. XXD And well it seems as if the Elite 4 were very glad to see him (especially Tarjar who is pulling off a peace/victory sign! Oh yeah! XD). You may have noticed that Haku isn't too impressed.

    Anyway I hope you'll enjoy this drawing. It is a taste of what's to come in Fei's saga. I'm in the middle of coming up for the key players and events in Fei's present saga when Ashworth and friends (i.e. Ash, Ruby and Parmir) will meet him and recruit him (well Fei joined by will... XD Spoiler! *SHOT* XXD)

    So anyway take care and hope you'll have an awesome time back home! This is Darkspeeds from New Orleans Hotel! (Forgive me for the rather crappy scanning and editing of the image! I'm very limited in my graphic editing resources at the moment! XXD) Much love an respect to you all. *thumbs up*
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    Comments: 66

    SempaiMiles [2007-04-16 18:20:39 +0000 UTC]

    Awesome, love the background...tho my only suggestion would be to varry your line weight a little more to increase depth.

    -Miles

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    spdy4 [2007-04-14 20:01:18 +0000 UTC]

    Wow nice job XD

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    ArohaTheStrange [2007-04-14 04:21:39 +0000 UTC]

    Wow! They are all looking so GREAT!! I must ask, how long did it take for you to the this picture of Fei and the gang? It looks like it took a long time OwO''

    The pose is perfect for them all!! How do you do it?! I can picture a pose for one of my characters, but cannot do it. Mostly because of the hands -__-'' You should do a tutorial on how to draw hands and shading Sonic Characters

    Heehee, Fei must be good at being sneaky. Went over to see his mates secretly ^-^ I'd be spotted before I'd even moved 5 metres

    Anyway, awesome work! I need to start practising with my pencils and stuff. Gotta stop doing sketches first, then outlining X__x''

    ALSO, (I gotts stop writing) you may be getting, yet, another fanart that popped into my head. GRRRR!! My imagination is running around my head. D;

    Okay, NOW thats it. Have a great time traveling!! Your one lucky guy ;D

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    cj-thedebugfox [2007-04-14 01:23:09 +0000 UTC]

    They look like their having fun^^ I love the detail!

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    ShadOBabe [2007-04-13 23:58:10 +0000 UTC]

    What a cool group of characters!!!
    I really like the personality you put into every one of them ^^

    Fei looks so cute there in the middle!! He look as little uncomfortable, though...

    How's you're world wide trip going? I'm sorry that can't meet you in person, but you're not going close enough to where I live. I hope you're enjoying yourself!!!

    But again, Fantastic work as always. I looks great and thank you for your comments on my artwork!!! You're the best!!!

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    Hipster-Coyote [2007-04-13 22:17:25 +0000 UTC]

    yay thats cool! I like the one in the bottom right that expression is soooo sweet!

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    zimpy222 [2007-04-13 22:04:03 +0000 UTC]

    This looks great. I really like the shading and expressions here.

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    Darklordreaper [2007-04-13 07:01:15 +0000 UTC]

    Exellent job.

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    Luke-the-F0x [2007-04-12 16:26:58 +0000 UTC]

    wow, what a kerl-looking gang, i like the dog and the duck in the front with the funky hairdos.
    Awesome job.

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    piedodge [2007-04-12 15:39:48 +0000 UTC]

    Wow. That's a amazing picture. I can imagine how all of his friends just leaps at him when they see that he has returned.
    What does the signs on the sign in the background mean?

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    piedodge In reply to piedodge [2007-04-13 10:17:55 +0000 UTC]

    Thanks! ^^

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    SoftKeychains In reply to piedodge [2007-04-12 19:29:03 +0000 UTC]

    Hi!!!
    The sign of the DarkspeedsΒ΄s drawing means "Tian Xia"^^
    The academyΒ΄s name!
    See ya!

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    soniadow [2007-04-12 14:33:06 +0000 UTC]

    very nice

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    Annomaniac [2007-04-12 12:09:36 +0000 UTC]

    *takes out a looooooooong whistle*

    Fei's background story... finally ! ^^ And again I don't know what to say. But I will try... It's nice how you put Fei in a group picture in here, it's importent for me to know more about the characters and their past, and with your, well, "past"-pictures in the past you made it easier for me to understand them a bit, like you do with this picture. ^^ Great character design of course... Hm, I kinda get the expression you like to draw dogs, and you're well in them. Not to forget the others too, their expressions rock ! And the background again... trΓ©s bien. CΓ©st ca. I hope you enjoy a great time in... New Orleans ? ^^ But I'm sure you leaved the place already. Okay, I shut up now. Bye bye ! ^^

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    MysteryEzekude [2007-04-12 09:41:31 +0000 UTC]

    Master Fung??? Isn't that name from Xiaolin Showdown???

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    SilveryNova [2007-04-12 07:30:05 +0000 UTC]

    You make such interesting characters ans stories.
    Your pencil work is awesome.

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    sonigoku [2007-04-12 07:21:30 +0000 UTC]

    Wayyyyyyy coooooooooool!

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    Emily-Young [2007-04-12 06:54:59 +0000 UTC]

    Great job!

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    Valejandra-Fox [2007-04-12 06:31:19 +0000 UTC]

    yay! More shading awsomeness~ ^^
    lol Fei gets the cool technique and I like the way you
    did the close up of the two in front
    Hope you've been having a good trip ^.-b

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    reyhan-spirit [2007-04-12 06:27:15 +0000 UTC]

    Cool Temple and Fei Style. It look like unique with oriental + western. Nice art, so keep it up.

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    Teamster [2007-04-12 02:41:45 +0000 UTC]

    YAY! Doggy! *glomps Bahn-Lee* I like your characters alot! ^^

    Are you going to do Ashworth's clan with different wombats? ( Father, Mother, brothers, sisters?)

    ^^' Sorry if this was asked frequently. I've been gone most of this vacation (with no computer X( )

    But to the point, I, once again love your characters! Keep up the awsome work

    ( And no, my vacation wasn't walking to San Francisco..XP)

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    angel-heart13 [2007-04-12 02:07:49 +0000 UTC]

    What a very lovely photo! ^-^
    The backround is beautiful!
    Fei looks adorable! >.<

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    MeowGoesTheKitti [2007-04-12 01:59:39 +0000 UTC]

    Lovely.
    Simply marvelous.
    I've always wished to possess such talent with Sonic characters. Unfortunately, my light on them is very low and I'm not good with drawing them in their regular version. I tend to draw a more anthro-istic version of all the regulars and it's okay, but I'd like to learn how to draw them better in their original format. Any suggestions?

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    kevintheman [2007-04-12 01:44:51 +0000 UTC]

    What a fantastic group shot as your shading really shines in this. Both the background and foreground have been give a very nice detail to them along with the characters themselves. Speaking of the characters, I really like how the came out overall. The poses and expressions are really good too. Getting into the background, I really like how the mountains and buildings came out. Very well done.

    P.S. I hope your 'round the world trip has been going swell.

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    SonyaSierra [2007-04-12 00:47:01 +0000 UTC]

    You certainly did well on this piece! I especially like your Bahn-Lee.

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    Kimera-Kuiroaki [2007-04-12 00:24:17 +0000 UTC]

    Cool draw!!! ^-^ Fei looks cute =3
    Oh o: You're travelling! I hope you're doing good and having fun! ^^

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    Blue-Sage [2007-04-11 23:19:39 +0000 UTC]

    It's nice to know that Master Fung lets a lot of diverse students into Tian Xia Academy. I personally like Jimmy the best. Panda's are awesome.

    So, this scene is set in the present as if Fei had gone back to visit Tian Xia, right? I like how everyone seems to be welcoming him back. Except Haku. Haku looks grumpy/jealous.

    I hope you continue to experience new things on you worldwide trip.

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    Kenj [2007-04-11 23:15:43 +0000 UTC]

    Panda~

    Hah, Looking at the background reminds me of FF7's five-story Pagoda.

    And Naruto.

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    Kinggigasmon [2007-04-11 23:01:18 +0000 UTC]

    Damn, your art and background design is amazing!

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    HeartlessMar [2007-04-11 22:41:43 +0000 UTC]

    Awesome art!!

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    Rave779 [2007-04-11 22:24:04 +0000 UTC]

    Seeing some of these characters reminds me alot of some of the old cartoons I used to see as a little kid.

    The elite 4 thing also reminds me of Pokemon, when you reach the Pokemon League and all. XD

    Well... thats all I can say for now.

    Enjoy some of that awesome food in New Orleans. I heard that its really good. And that Louisiana hot sauce is something to really add to your food.

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    EvyCrystal [2007-04-11 22:17:40 +0000 UTC]

    really great job there Elson my fingers hurt right now so going to keep this a bit short o.o;

    this is a great pic ^^ love the line art <3 oh and don't forget to try and call me XD

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    MintyStitch [2007-04-11 21:32:46 +0000 UTC]

    Ho Darkspeeds! So close to Georgia :< Hope your enjoying New Orleans and such XD.

    I really like the shading here on this one. I could NEVER do a background like that, let alone the poses for the characters. Very nice job!

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    Roxcho [2007-04-11 21:17:07 +0000 UTC]

    wow this is really amazing. it looks really good. the shading is really detailed and your characters look awsome aswell seeing that it took most of yoyr ime draw this piece. plus the background is really impressive and your ability to draw shows a lot and its really awsome. keep up the good work my friend. ^^


    ~Roxcho The Hedgehog.

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    Sol-Guardian-Kilo [2007-04-11 21:11:55 +0000 UTC]

    Love all the characters and the background. You've got some serious skills!

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    Foxy-Sierra [2007-04-11 21:09:55 +0000 UTC]

    Awesome work, Dark-san!

    I love the background ^w^

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    ChaoticShadowofSouls [2007-04-11 20:51:29 +0000 UTC]

    Nice expressions and detail! Awesome, Darkspeeds.

    And hope you're having lots of fun on your trip.

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    Zek-SikenX [2007-04-11 20:48:32 +0000 UTC]

    Oh man that's so awesome! I can't wait to see what you come up with next! Hope you're doing well.

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    cj-thedebugfox [2007-04-11 20:46:04 +0000 UTC]

    Awsome^^

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    KentaruZ [2007-04-11 20:45:21 +0000 UTC]

    wow, it looks so awesome o.o
    All the diferents expressions are amazing!!! x3
    incredible pic Elson!!!
    wow, New Orleans?!!! cool, how have your trip been?

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    hypermegatailsfan [2007-04-11 20:32:24 +0000 UTC]

    Wow,what a fantastic group of fighters! As always,you make terrific group ctures, highlighting the differences in each character,yet showing why they're all together. I must say, I really love your dog/dog-like characters the best

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    Cheezyem [2007-04-11 20:29:06 +0000 UTC]

    wow so awsome!! as always ^^
    hehe i was looking around, full viewed and only just noticed fei in the middle bless him XD.
    i love all the other characters! very nice and wonderful expressions ^^
    i hope your having a great time ^^
    keep up the great work as usual
    ~ emily

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    KaleidoStar132 [2007-04-11 20:15:25 +0000 UTC]

    AWESOME!dance:

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    MsLizEzor [2007-04-11 20:12:50 +0000 UTC]

    I like it!! Very Nice!!! Cool characters!!

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    IronHedgehog [2007-04-11 20:02:22 +0000 UTC]

    Hey dude! Nice to see that on your travels your inspiration and skill goes unwaivered! Hope you're enjoying it over there in a house in New Orleans (Shot for poor song reference).
    Drop me a mail to confirm dates and such, and when you're first gonna be over in the UK.
    Take care dude, and safe journey.

    T

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    darkspeeds In reply to IronHedgehog [2007-04-11 20:18:01 +0000 UTC]

    LMAO! XD Heya Adam. = ) I wrote you an e-mail an hour ago after this submission! I hope you got it! ^_~

    I reckon it's a good idea that we should all meet up when I come back from the Europe Camping Trip by Contiki Tours. That way exams will be out of the way for all. I remember you telling me that you have a paper to do at the end of May 2007 but it's something you can handle no (for missing out on one day of your break)?

    Thanks for the compliments on the drawings as always.

    Dude I can't wait to tell you all about my trip and experience! It is something that should not miss (i.e. having a round the world trip yourself one day!)

    Take care buddy and best of luck on those exams and I'm also hoping some good news from NOVA down your end. *thumbs up*

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    Saria-Darklindale [2007-04-11 19:58:15 +0000 UTC]

    Awesomeee xDDD
    I love Tarjar face xDDD is soo funny is like "Yay! Fei you came back" -A tear drops of his face- xD
    Fei looks kinda confused xD
    And Haku well... looks like he haves problems with Fei >.>
    Oh and re you having fun there? ^^ did you meet someone? ^^

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    mikeala13 [2007-04-11 19:49:18 +0000 UTC]

    *Pokes Haku* You got a problem bub?....XD
    Good work on the pic, looks great! I love how you did it in green, it matches for some reason... Anywho, Riki remindes me of the characters on Mighty Ducks when I use to watch it when I was little (Ahh... The memories...)
    On a side note: Have you been having fun?

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    darkspeeds In reply to mikeala13 [2007-04-11 20:14:03 +0000 UTC]

    LMAO! XXD I actually changed it back into the standard colour! ;_; Sorry bout' that! I wanted to keep the colours consistent with the other sketches! X_X;;

    Anyway cheers so kindly for the wonderful compliments!

    In addition the answer to your question regarding my trip: YES, very much so! ^_~

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    mikeala13 In reply to darkspeeds [2007-04-11 21:13:45 +0000 UTC]

    Oh well, it looks good eather way.

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