CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS PART II

The crowd went silent when the doors of the challengers were pulled open.

"and we have here in this arena.....the lion of HADES...LEO" shouted the cadel.

And the crowd shouted and chanted their heads off "leo...leo...."

The cadel then turned to the right " and what do we have here....he says he is the most destructive force in the practice system today"

The crowd shouted "what!"

"well we are yet to find out.....introducing Arthur".

The crowd went again screaming their necks off.

Marko laughed in the crowd " such hypocrisies "

Eleanor frowned " why do you say so"

"look at the crowd, they are going nuts for such blasphemy. He claims to be the most destructive force in the whole practice system and they believe him" complained marko.

Eleanor asked "well maybe he is....don't you think underestimating someone at this stage is a prime mistake. For all you know he might be very dangerous...".

Marko smirked " danger, destructive powerful words for such a feeble heart. if he thinks he is danger then he has not really encounter a DANGEROUS SITUATION.

Eleanor rolled her eyes and left.

At the flick of the cadel's hand, the fight begun.

Both were hesitant to take the first move since they both knew how powerful they were. one mistake could be fatal .

Finally, leo broke the wait...and attacked.

leo grabbed Arthur's shoulder and tried to manoeuvre into a snap hold but Arthur was quick, he countered and threw leo off him.

The fight lasted for quite a long time since both were equally skilled.

leo grabbed Arthur by the neck and tried to electrocute him but Arthur smiled "they don't called me a destructive force for nothing".

Arthur held Leo's neck and went ka boom.....shaking the whole colosseum.

Everyone coughed and tried to clear the smoke to see who had won.

The smoke sailed out of the colosseum with the wind exposing a weak and fidgeting leo on the ground.

The cadel floated up " and for round one, Arthur takes it"

The crowd started shouting and in fact their screams were so loud and powerful that it shook the entire colosseum.

"round two, begin..."

Arthur stood tall and so proud as he watched leo try to get up.

He had really proven that his title wasn't just given to him but he earned it.

He was indeed a destructive force.

leo was still trying to get up when he coughed out blood.

He was apparently hurt. The cadel floated into thin air " looking at the condition of the Arthur's opponent, I do not think he can go on so by forfeit....the winner of the first match is...."

"wait.... wait...no, I will continue" shouted leo.

"but you are in no condition to fi..."

"I said I will fight" interrupted leo.

The cadel nodded " fine, let the match continue".

Arthur was flabbergasted " you are a fighter, aren't you. you never give up. well today you'll learn that "never give up" quote is just a stupid myth".

leo smirked and spat out blood from his mouth " whoever brought you up, brought up a monster in human form. you think you are a fighter but you are not...you are just a privileged little twink who would've been nothing without his father's legacy.

Arthur shouted in anger " you fool, you'll regret saying that"

And with a speed of light rushed to attack leo.

Before he could grab leo, he flip backwards and wrapped his leg around Arthur's left hand. Arthur then using his strength slammed leo on the ground but leo wouldn't let go.

Arthur tried again but this time leo countered and was able to clutch into the snap hold.

Arthur felt the closing gape of the snap hold as it made him lose breath.

leo then bounced off his back and in mid air shot Arthur face first to the ground.

The colosseum went wild with screams

leo then landed on the ground like a predator hunting a prey with his eyes full of instant kill.

Arthur dragged himself up but was still stunned and dizzy.

leo then opened his palm and claws sinched through his fingers.

leo with the speed of a cheetah held Arthur's neck and pinned him down with a great impact and he called the move "the CLAW".

The cadel checked on Arthur and he had passed out.

" and the winner of the first match of the contest is the lion of HADES....leo" shouted the cadel and all the people cheered in the colosseum.

Marko stared from the crowd " I said it, didn't I . He is clearly a wimp".

soon the second match up began.

In the dim moonlight, Peppi, the sinister soul sucker, emerged from the shadows, his eyes glowing with an eerie light. Isabella, with her plant powers, stood her ground, ready to defend herself and protect others from Peppi's dark intentions.

Peppi lunged forward, attempting to drain Isabella's life force. But she swiftly conjured thick vines from the ground, wrapping them around Peppi, restraining his movements. With determination in her eyes, Isabella channeled her energy, causing the vines to grow and tighten, squeezing the air out of Peppi's lungs.

Struggling against the powerful vines, Peppi snarled and summoned a shadowy mist to obscure Isabella's vision. However, Isabella anticipated his move. Using her keen senses, she extended her roots deep into the earth, feeling the vibrations of Peppi's every step. With a focused mind, she redirected her vines, striking Peppi before he could launch a surprise attack.

With each blow, Isabella's plants responded, intertwining and creating a formidable barrier around her. Peppi, growing desperate, tried to drain the life force from nearby plants to regain strength. But Isabella was quicker. She sent her energy surging through the very ground they stood on, revitalizing her plants and bolstering their defenses.

A fierce wind picked up, carrying Isabella's voice with it. "You can't defeat life itself, Peppi. Nature will always prevail!" With renewed determination, Isabella summoned her most potent vines, their leaves shimmering with vibrant energy. The vines lashed out, entwining Peppi completely, draining his strength and sapping his dark powers.

Gasping for breath, Peppi finally succumbed to Isabella's superior control over nature. With a final surge of power, Isabella encased him in a cocoon of vines, ensuring he could do no harm. The battle was over, and Isabella stood victorious, her plant powers proving to be the ultimate weapon against the soul sucker's darkness.

The cadel floated up " we have a winner of our second match...the budding flower.....isabella. The whole crowd cheered and chanted her name.

And soon the sun begun to climb to it's peak.

The cadel floated up " it has been such a lovely scene watching our best learners practice and do what they do best. so far, we have four wielders of magic who have qualified to continue to the second round.

1. leo. 3.voide( who defeated corya)

2. isabella 4. Gwen ( who defeated Shirley )

These are our top tier four but we need eight competitors to advance to the next level so without wasting much time let us welcome the ...she calls herself the pledged sister.... ulara. The crowd went screaming and bopping their heads off as ulara walked out. And her rival....she is the queen of spades.....eleanor. The applause of the crowd deafening her ears as she made her way to the arena.

And just like that the match begun...

Ulara sighed "girl, I know we are friends but I can't go soft on you. Gotta give it my best shot'. " I wouldn't have it any other way....because I also cannot afford to lose this match" smiled eleanor.

Ulara shot herself at eleanor and slammed her to the ground but before she could hit her signature move, eleanor countered with a killer knee to her face.

Under the pale light of the full moon, Ulara, the skilled flute girl, stood poised, her fingers caressing the delicate notes of her enchanted flute. On the opposite side, Elearnor, the fierce elemental sorceress, conjured swirling flames and crackling lightning, ready to unleash her elemental fury upon her opponent.

With a swift movement, Elearnor sent a torrent of flames hurtling towards Ulara. But Ulara's fingers danced across her flute, producing a melodic tune that formed a protective barrier of shimmering notes. The flames sputtered and dissipated against the harmonious melody, leaving Ulara unscathed.

Seizing the moment, Ulara played a haunting tune, summoning tendrils of wind to encircle Elearnor. The sorceress retaliated by conjuring sharp icicles that shot towards Ulara like deadly arrows. Ulara gracefully swayed, her music guiding the wind to deflect the icy onslaught.

Elearnor, undeterred, called upon the power of the earth, causing the ground beneath Ulara to tremble and crack open. Ulara leaped agilely, her music resonating with the earth. Vines sprouted from the ground, entwining around Elearnor's legs, rooting her in place.

Elearnor's eyes blazed with determination as she channeled a powerful lightning bolt, aiming it directly at Ulara. Sensing the impending danger, Ulara played a rapid, electrifying tune on her flute. The lightning bolt veered off course, crackling harmlessly into the distance.

With a triumphant smile, Ulara unleashed her secret weapon. She played a mesmerizing melody, conjuring illusions that surrounded Elearnor. Confused and disoriented, Elearnor struggled to discern reality from illusion, her elemental powers faltering.

With her elemental powers surging, Elearnor intensified her assault. She conjured a blinding lightning storm, illuminating the battlefield with crackling energy. Ulara, the flute girl, tried to play her tunes, but the lightning strikes disrupted her melodies, leaving her vulnerable.

Elearnor seized the moment, weaving a cyclone of swirling winds that lifted Ulara off her feet. Ulara struggled against the gale, her music silenced amidst the elemental fury. With a fierce determination, Elearnor directed the winds, slamming Ulara into the ground with a powerful force.

Weakened and disoriented, Ulara gazed up at Elearnor, who stood tall amidst the elemental chaos. Elearnor's eyes glinted with victory as she harnessed the elements one final time, creating a sphere of searing flames that surrounded Ulara. The intense heat enveloped Ulara, leaving her with no room to escape.

In the end, Elearnor's mastery over the elements proved overwhelming. Ulara's powers faltered, and she succumbed to the fiery onslaught. Elearnor emerged victorious, her elemental sorcery triumphing over Ulara's musical abilities, marking the battlefield with a lingering echo of their epic clash.

then were two other matches where Gwen and Aura were declared the winners.

Now Bans and Amon.

Bans, fueled by his unimaginable strength, launched a relentless assault against Amon, determined to prove his might. His fists crashed through the air with thunderous force, creating shockwaves that rippled across the battlefield. Amon, channeling the power of luminous radiance, skillfully evaded Bans' blows with graceful precision.

Amon retaliated with bursts of radiant energy, each beam calculated and strategic. Despite Bans' resilience, he found himself gradually worn down by the relentless barrage of radiant beams. With every strike, Amon's luminous radiance seeped through Bans' defenses, weakening his once-invincible stance.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Bans roared, summoning his last reserves of strength. He charged forward, aiming to deliver a devastating blow. Amon, however, summoned a blinding aura of luminous radiance, creating a protective shield that absorbed Bans' powerful attack.

With a swift counterattack, Amon unleashed a brilliant surge of radiant energy, engulfing Bans in a dazzling light. The sheer intensity of the luminous radiance overwhelmed Bans, draining his strength and leaving him defenseless. Despite Bans' best efforts, Amon's mastery over the radiant power proved to be superior.

In the end, Bans fell to his knees, acknowledging Amon's victory. Amon stood triumphant, his luminous radiance illuminating the battlefield as a testament to his exceptional abilities. Despite Bans' unmatched strength, Amon's strategic brilliance and control over luminous radiance proved to be the decisive factor in the battle.

Then the last match of round 1 of the tournament

Marko and lin.

In the midst of the intense battle, Lin, the determined fire breather, unleashed his most powerful flames, engulfing the battleground in a blaze of heat and light. Marko, the master metal bender, watched calmly, analyzing Lin's every move.

Lin's flames roared higher, his eyes reflecting the fervor of his efforts. Seeing Lin's determination, Marko seized the moment. With a swift motion, he manipulated a piece of metal, attaching it to Lin's body. Lin felt a sudden, searing heat as the metal began to heat up, causing intense discomfort.

Despite the pain, Lin stood his ground, summoning his remaining strength to launch a final assault. Flames surged from his fingertips, but Marko, unfazed, redirected Lin's fiery onslaught with a subtle movement of his hand, dissipating the flames harmlessly into the air.

Feeling the increasing heat from the metal attached to his body, Lin realized the futility of his struggle. The metal started to sear into his flesh causing him to scream in intense pain and agony

He gritted his teeth, acknowledging Marko's superior skill. "I surrender," Lin gasped, his voice strained.

Marko nodded in acknowledgment, releasing Lin from the heated metal. Lin, although defeated, had given his best, but Marko's effortless control over metal had proven to be the deciding factor. The battleground fell silent, with Marko standing victorious, his mastery over metal bending evident in the face of Lin's fiery determination.

The cadel then announced the advanced level competitors and prompted them that the next round would take place tomorrow .

Amon met his father on his way out "you were pathetic out there....using light as a weapon...such a twit"

Amon looked down "it shall not happen again father"

Roy then sighed and went away.