The Champion's Call

"Hear ye, hear ye!" 

The fated moment had finally arisen, and as with everything else grand and magnificent, it had its own prelude given by the announcer speaking aloud just as grand and magnificently, his words accompanied by the muffled clang of the belltower chiming from above. 

"I am pleased to deliver the news that our most honorable hosts and hostess have finally come to their fateful decision! The chosen few selected as champions, fighting for the highest honor, for the grandest glory… and perhaps also love everlasting!" 

Hyper words to pump the hype factor all the way up to the ceiling, and the desired effect was easily achieved. Everybody gave a yell, a clap, whoop, and everything else in-between. 

Somewhere within the thunderous applause, I shuffled my way over to an area in the back with a slightly better view of everything… it was a tight squeeze, but I'll make it work.