"I'm here...I'm actually here! The Glitz Pit! I'm finally going to chase my dream and become the Champ! It was so long ago that I wanted to be a fighter. I said I wanted to be a fighter 8 years ago, and here I am! It seems like it was just yesterday..."

*Flashback, 8 years ago* "Hey Daddy! Who's that?" I asked. "Son, that's Prince Mush. He was the very first Glitz Pit Champion. He's been making his comeback ever since Grubba left. Now, he's finally going to fight the current Champion, Rawk Hawk. Everyone's been wanting to see this match the whole year!" he answered.

"Wow..." I said, amazed. "I want to become a fighter just like them!" My Father said, "Whoa, son! That's a big and physical competition! You're going to have to train hard like all the other fighters do. If you really want to become a fighter, you're going to have to prepare." "I'll do anything to be one!" I said, with a proud and positive attitude. "Let's watch the title match, and then we can start. How about it, son?" My father asked. "Yes! Let's do it!"

*Flashback ends*

Man, that was the start of my training. That match was amazing! It was the closest I've ever seen! Prince Mush winning marked history that it was the greatest comeback that's ever been witnessed! Anyway, lets focus on the task at hand here. I need to sign up, so I need to go to Jolene's Office. I need to ask the security guard to let me through.

*I walk over to the security guard*

"Excuse me sir, I'd like to become a fighter and I need to see Jolene," I said. "Ah, another recruit, eh?" He said. "Alright bub, follow me."

*In my head* (SWEET! I can finally register and start my career! This is so AWESOME!)

"Alright bub, here's Ms Jolene's office," He said. "Thank you very much!" I said as I went in.

*As I walked in, I saw Ms Jolene talking with somebody. It was Prince Mush!*

"...and that's what you're going to need to do, Mush. Don't overexert yourself." Jolene said. "Alright, sis." *He sees me* "Looks like you have another visitor." He said.

"Oh! Hi, uh...uh...sorry if I'm interrupting! I'll go out and wait..." I said, a nervous wreck. "Wait, come back! You weren't interrupting anything!" They both said, and I went in and sat down. "Okay! If you insist."

Then, I started to freak out a little. I was a HUGE fan of Prince Mush when I was a kid, and he was my idol! The best fighter ever was in here! I don't believe it! I couldn't resist by doing this...

"Prince Mush? Can I have your autograph? I know this may be a little RANDOM, but, you're my role model of becoming a fighter and it's such an honor to meet you! Is...th-that okay?" I said, again, nervously. "Ah, is that why you're here? To become a fighter? And it would be my pleasure."

*Signs my picture I have of Mush holding up the Title.*

Jolene steps in, "Alright, let's get down to why you're really here. What's your name, sir?" "Oh, sorry. My name is Lance," I said, with pride.

Jolene: Alright. You want to become a fighter? We're going to need a physical and background information from you. Do you have them?

Me: Yes I do. *I hand in my physical*

Jolene: Ah, thank you. *Looking through the physical* Looks like you've been preparing for this career for a long time. When did you start training to become a fighter?

Me: 8 years ago, I decided that I wanted to become a fighter. My dad helped me train. So yeah, 8 years.

Jolene: Hmm. Interesting. That's a long time. How old are you now?

Me: I'm 19 years old. I live in a house in Petalburg with my parents.

Jolene: Okay, very nice. One more thing I need to ask. How far do you think you can get?

Me: I believe I can go all the way! I've been training for 8 years and I think I can become the Champion!

Jolene: Well, you seem to have a good attitude and a great goal. Alright, then. Sign this contract, and think of a name you would like to be called in the ring.

Me: *Signs the contract* I have the perfect name. I would like to be called...

The Crusader of Destiny

Prince Mush: Nice name! I like it!

Jolene: Alright then, follow me to your locker room.

Wow...I'm a fighter now! This has got to be the best thing EVER! I get to meet some people in the locker room, hopefully earn my way up and become the Champ! Well, since the Glitz Pit has expanded in recent years, it's going to be tougher to go up top unlike 8 years ago.

Jolene: Alright, here's your locker room. Just so you know, you are Rank #40, the lowest rank. I decide who you face and I'll let you know when you have a match. Like right now. You have a match in an hour. So get ready. See you in the ring Crusader of Destiny! *Walks out*

*I look around, seeing the other fighters in the room, nervous*

?: Yo dude!

Me: *Looks in the direction to see where that voice is coming from and sees a Koopa* Oh, hello. What's your name?

Kevin: I was about to ask you the same thing! The name's Kevin. Yours?

Me: Lance. Nice to meet you!

Kevin: So, the Crusader of Destiny, eh? Sounds like you mean business!

Me: Yeah, I know. Anyway, I need to get ready. I already have a match in an hour! I mean geez, already?

Kevin: Yeah, they tend to do that with all the new people nowadays. Anyway, good luck to ya!

Me: Thanks!

End of Chapter 1