Chapter 7: The Arena

We stayed at an Inn for the next 5 days. But the 5 days were far from ordinary as I convinced my parents to sign me up for the bloodsport tournament, as it was melee combat only. Of course me being the freak for combat I am I was ecstatic. When the day finally came of the bloodsport I was in the Preperation room that was filled with people of all kinds q swordmaster, a fist master etc. The room itself was big and Lighted well with magic.

"Hey you! I haven't seen you before.. And you look young. Why are you here?" The swordmaster said to me looking at the weaponry available.

"Me? I'm here testing my skills to see if I have what it takes to be a top class fighter." I said, looking at the gauntlet that looks to fit me.

"Well.. I guess that's a good reason. Anyways my name is Linari. A swordmaster from Krimoto." said the mature lady with Blue hair and wearing a samurai outfit.

"Hello... My name is uhh... uhhh Grey Jean! Ni-Nice to meet you!" I said while flabbergasted

by her beauty. I look back at her and at that very moment I found someone I want to love.

and at that moment I realized I was at the corner of the room all red from seeing her.

""ALL RIGHT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!! THE FIRST FIGHT IS ABOUT TO KICK OFF! WITH THE FIRST COMBATANT BEING.. GREY JEAN OF KEL'GATH VERSUS! MICHAEL STONES OF PORTERA" The announcer said with a voice kinda like the ring announcer back at my world.

As I was walking out of the tunnel my parents were on the other side ready to escort me to the center of the big circular arena.

"This is it son.. this is where you prove if you have what it takes to be the next Narzhul." My dad said whispering to me.

"Good luck Son!!" Both my parents said walking out the arena. Of course this is not my first time being in the spotlight of a bloodsport. In the middle of my warmup the next opponent came in he was a tall man.. but the same height as me, he uses a sword with a Ornamental scabbard filled with fancy designs.

"NOW THAT THE COMBATANTS HAVE ARRIVED LET'S HAVE A FIGHT THAT WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR AGES!" We salute each other as the announcer is getting ready to ring the bell,Then...

*DING*

I get ready as I take a stance that I used in my 10th fight.. I whispered to myself "Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee!" I get closer to his range and wait for an attack.

he unsheats his sword and readies into a stabbing stance, he's getting closer. Then he strikes.. Dashing and Stabbing at same time almost as if he's looking to end the fight quick.

As soon as I saw the strike I reacted with a sidestep and a very quick right hook to his face to counter.

"Too many openings.." I said going for another 3 quick jabs to his face leaving afterimages of my fists.

"WHAT WAS THAT FROM GREY JEAN! HE REACTED THAT FAST TO A STRIKE THAT HAS TAKEN MANY LIVES AT THIS ARENA.. HE EVEN COUNTERED WITH GOD KNOWS HOW MANY I COULDN'T SEE!!" The announcer said in awe of the display of speed and technique I have even the crowd was cheering.

"When did he get so fast.. There's no way that our Grey Jean.. Our son have that kind of spike in power.." My mother said to my dad watching with intrigue as to what would be the outcome.

"This will be a very interesting fight.." My dad said with stars in his eyes as to see what I can do on the arena.

"You use your fists.. Such a barbaric way of fighting! I'LL TEACH YOU TO SHOW RESPECT!" he uses his wind magic to Imbue his sword with it making way faster than it was supposed to be.

"FOR THOSE THAT DIDN'T READ THE RULES IMBUEMENT IS ALLOWED IN A FIGHT." The announcer saying to remove any confusion

Michael uses his speed on the blade to try and overwhelm me with attacks, And to eventually hit me with his flurry.

"Too slow." I dodge out of the way of his direction and imbue my body with fire and wind to make a prupolsion system to hit even harder and go even faster. The surroundings of my body are covered in a layer of Fire and Wind. My fists ready to explode. I get into a peek-a-boo stance and lunge infront of him.

"HE'S USING BOTH FIRE AND WIND TO A DEGREE THAT EVEN MASTER MAGES CAN'T DO WHAG IS GOING ON WITH THIS KID!" The announcer said with excitement seeing Grey.

"This kid is something else I tell you honey. We need to sign him up for the academy.." Father said while watching the fight unfold in his very eyes a pure spectacle.

"I guess so.. But the agreement is after he gets his gauntlets." My mom said analyzing every move I make and what makes me tick.

"TAKE THIS YOU FILTHY COMMONER!" He said as he started swinginf his sword all willy nilly at a very high speed to try and hit me.

But I was faster.. By a lot I started getting closer to him weaving and at the same time getting closer and closer.

"Work on your technique." I said while readying to charge up my very own flurry. As soon as I saw that he was slowing down I went in for a strike that used my legs all the way to my fists to generate power that causes mini shockwaves on its own, Combined with the explosions of my magic it was lethal.

[Peek-a-boo style: Nuclear punch]

My fists connect with his body cracking and shattering his armor with the strike and making a massive explosion behind Michael upon impact.

"WHAT JUST HAPPENED IT LOOKED AS IF HE KILLED MICHAEL WITH THAT EXPLOSION.. OH THERE HE IS RIGHT NOW" THE Announcer said with a shocked face with michael Mouth open eyes white and unconscious filled with burn marks and his armor dropping to the floot shattered while I still have my fists on his stomach.

"THIS WAS A BIG UPSET AS MICHAEL STONES. GETS KNOCKED OUT IN THE FIRST ROUND WITH THE WINNER BEING.. GREY JEAN!!" He said with the crowd erupting in cheers as the result has been decided.

I raise my hands up and thank the crowd while walking out the Arena with a smile on my face.. While Michael was getting carried out in a stretcher.

"I've seen enough.. Let's go men!" People who looked to be professors and scouts for the academy.