It was a few days after the events in the Hero Universe, that our three groups arrived to the old stadium for the Furious Universe Tournament to await Drake and his group.
"Man, I still feel bad about trashing the place." Hope said.
"Hey, it was a fighting tournament. They should have expected we would destroy the stadium." Jexi said.
"Luckily, Drake isn't too picky about fighting locations. This place should be fine, right?" Celti said.
"Yeah. Now all that's left is for Drake and his group to arrive so we can get started." Sora said.
"Knowing him, i bet hes going to make a dramatic entrance." Hope said.
"That's not what we mean. I mean, we're talking about a guy who was king of Dragnor and conquered lots of worlds. Not to mention devastating an entire mountain." Black Star said.
"Wait, you're thinking we don't stand a chance?" Zephyr asked.
"I'm thinking we need to be smart about him and whoever he's bringing." Black Star said.
"Well, for sure those who are with him are Blade, Barry and Raz." Nami said.
"I wouldn't put this by Chill either. I sorta turned the heat up on him before i left the arena." Hope said.
"We'll put Chill in the maybe pile for now." Nami said.
"Still, even with the three we know for sure are with him, this is gonna be tough." Damien said. "Each are a powerful fighter in their own right."
"There has been enough proof that they won't go down easy." David said. "Well, at least I know Raz won't go down easy."
"Neither will Blade." Kirito said.
"And Barry, as an assassin, he knows how to deal with opponents easily." Mukuro said.
"So that makes four hard to deal with opponents." Jexi said. "This isn't gonna be easy, but we can do this."
"Drake said we'd be facing two teams of 5." Leanne said.
"Makes sense. An easy way to make sure there isn't a tied match by making teams with odd numbers." Robin said.
"So, I think we should select our teams right now." Hope said.
"You're right. For sure, Drake wants you and me on those teams so that just leaves four for us to pick." Jexi said.
"We gotta be smart about this. I'm still suspicious about Chill being on at least one of Drake's teams. You're gonna need some fire power, Jexi. Natsu, perhaps?" Hope asked.
"Hope, please don't make suggestions for me. I'm making my selections in private." Jexi said as he and his group walked out.
"Well, I guess it's up to me to figure out who I should go with." Hope said. "David, you don't mind if i make selections from your team, right?"
"Not at all." David said.
"Of course, you'll be the one facing Raz, right?" Zelos asked.
"Yes." David said taking out the sheathed Masakado. "Because I have something he wants."
"Its likely Raz will be on Drake's team, so shoot for teaming with Jexi if possible." Hope said. "Now then, my team."
"Hey, I wouldn't mind teaming up for this." Celti said.
"Yeah. Since your season style depends on season, it's hard to choose who to go against you." Hope said. "Okay. I just need two more."
"I'll fight, too." Leia said. "Gotta show them that this reporter isn't afraid to be part of the story herself."
"Right. Leia, Celti, David and myself. Still need one more to fight with me. Hey, Continella! I know this is important but….do you think you can help?" Hope asked.
"Of course i can, Big Bro!" Continella said in excitement. "I mean, I still have yet to see what else I've got when I Gigantify."
"Of course, some of these fighters won't care about size. You gotta be really careful." Titanica said.
"Got it. I'll be super careful!" she said.
"Well, I got everyone picked." Hope said.
"We'll do our best, Big Bro!" Continella said.
"We'll make the headlines of the Trials going into the Battle Royal, and I'll report it to all the fighters there!" Leia said
"But where isn't even a camera." Alisa said.
"Oh, I got one! It's in my room." Mahiru said.
"I thought Leia was a newspaper reporter." Kazuichi said.
"Well, newspapers need good quality pictures, too." Mahiru said.
"Let's do this together, Cel." Hope said smiling at her girlfriend.
"Yes. Let's do it." Celti said before they heard a quake.
They looked upon the horizon as approaching them were ten figures. The figures were Drake, Blade, Maelstrom, Yuki, Chill, Feral, Barry, Ferric, Wicana and Raz.
"They're here." Zephyr said.
The Metal Demons found a good spot among the non wrecked stands and took their seats to watch as did several actual demons.
"Jexi! They're…" Hope began.
"I know. And I'm ready." Jexi said as he approached with Zinia, Lucina, Gray and Regal.
"Regal?" Leia said.
"He asked me to fight alongside with him and I said yes." Regal said.
"I see." David said.
"So it'll be me, Cel, Continella, Leia and David." Hope said as Drake's group approached. "Drake. That's quite the group you've got there."
"I do not need your compliments, Hope bringer." Drake said. "Now, Blade! Yuki! Feral! Ferric! Raz! You will battle the team the Hope bringer has. The rest will battle Jexi."
"Talk about unlucky for Barry, he doesn't get to face Hope." Akane said.
"You think I care? This is just a stepping stone before I kill blue boy there." Barry said.
"I doubt you'll even get the chance." David said.
"Alright then, are we doin this?" Hope asked.
"Let's go over the rules. The battles will be one on one. Five battles is the maximum. The team with the most amount of victories, being 3, wins. You lose when you can no longer fight or step out of bounds of the arena." Yuki said.
"What are the boundaries?" Hope asked.
"No killing or using firearms. This is meant to be a fun fight, not a death match." Feral said.
"Seems fair. I don't need guns to win my battles." David said.
"Not that you use them all that much, anyway." Leia said.
"Another rule. Each fighter can only fight a battle once. They cannot be used for more than one battle." Ferric said.
"That part is obvious." Celti said.
"Just wanna make sure we get the rules in." Ferric said.
"One final rule. If one of my teams lose, they will forfeit the amount of points needed to you. But if one of you lose...you forfeit all of your points." Drake said.
"HIgh stakes, high risk. I like it." Hope said.
"All of the rules have been explained. We can now begin." Drake said.
"Hold it, bub. Problem is we still need a referee. Just to make sure things stay fair." Rainbow said.
"True. We need someone to officiate the battles between our two groups." Chill said.
Suddenly, some sort of Metal UFO teleported in.
"Warp successful!" a familiar voice said as a familiar commentator appeared.
"Wait, isn't that that crazy commentator lady from the Beast Universe. The one from the buddyfights." Natsu said.
"Paruko? What's she doing here? Shouldn't she be back home?" Twilight said.
"I thought I'd branch out." she said before Drake was flying before her and scaring her.
"Girl, you will referee the battles we will fight or be attacked for trespassing." Drake said.
"This is a no brainer." she said hovering down outside the arena and by the sidelines. "I'm the ref."
"Good. Are there any more things we need or can we begin?" Drake said.
"Let's see. Stage, fighters, ref, audience. We're good." Rainbow said.
"Perfect." Drake said. "Dragon Fang B will fight first." he said as he along with Maelstrom, Chill, Barry and Wicana sat.
"You have this Hope. Just don't lose." Jexi said as his selections sat down.