Hollis: I know, I know, I've used an evolution of the main role. But this story was too sweet to pass up, shredders.

Umbremance: Mehtinks you've been hanging on the slopes too much.

Hollis: Stop being such a McKay.

Umbremance: And watching waaaay too much Stargate.

Hollis: Could you stop being so -Gagged-

-----

Lost City - Based on an actual battle

Excitement was in the air. You could sense it, even cut it with a sharp knife. I was in the lost city! Atlantis, long sunk under the sea!

One could feel the heartbreak and pain that the structure had been through; souls long forgotten had fought long and hard, only to lose at the hands of an enemy that numbered in millions or more.

The opposing team did not look like much. I guess most Xatu look alike, they certainly have the same staring-into-space habit. His trainer was very interesting, though, being an anthromorphic Gardevoir that glittered. He had a black armored vest on, a submachine gun clipped on the pocket. I became somewhat nervous upon seeing the weapon, but was comforted when my trainer returned to the room. "Kipy, come and take a look at this! I think this is a-"

"Sorry, sorry, I know I'm late." A hawk anthro stepped into the room from a stairwell on one end of the room. Her golden-brown eyes seemed to pierce everything they looked at, including me, my trainer, the Xatu, and the Gardevoir morph. She wore a long cloak that swept over the floor, the word "HOLLIS" emblazoned on the back in bright red letters. "Let's get started, shall we?"

A tremor passed through the city, rattling the windows and making a round archway at one end of the room shudder. The hawk-girl took no notice of it, instead donning a hands-free microphone. The roof above me opened, revealing a scoreboard that read:

ATLANTIS ARENA

Ashlee vs. opal

3-on-3 Match

Kipy Marstomp (F) against Anubis Xatu (M)

"Hello and welcome to the DD ASB League's first battle in the Pegasus Galaxy! Here, two of our residents, Ashlee and opal, will fight to see who is really the top dog around here- and it ain't the Wraith!" Hollis exclaimed, spreading her feathered arms wide in a grand gesture. The sound echoed through the hallways, and yet another tremor passed through the city. Ashlee leaned clost to my ear slit, then whispered, "Two Surfs and a Rock Smash. We'll show that pesky Xatu a thing ot two!"

The Gardevoir morph also leaned close to Anubis, then also gave his commands. Anubis remained expressionless, though one could feel smugness about the room.

"Set, Match, BATTLE BEGIN!" Hollis screeched into the microphone, clacking her beak. I was the first to react.

Using speed to my advantage, I rushed down a hallway to my right. The hall gave way to a spiraling staircase, which ended in a flooded chamber. Perfect. That cocky Xatu wouldn't know what hit him.

I focused on the water, bending it to my will. It followed my commands without hesitation; I could have made a wall of water and a person could have climbed over it. But I had another idea in mind. I tightened my focus, telling the water to follow. Rushing back up the stairs and through the hall, I commanded the water to strike the psychic bird down. The wave swelled, bent, and... Hardly touched his talons.

His arrogance and smugness were now beginning to show; a wicked smile had formed on his curved beak. He remained motionless then, snapped his wings upward, eyes emitting a faint aura. After a few seconds of staring into space, he calmly moved his wings back to his sides. His smile grew wider, and whatever he had seen, it couldn't have been good for me.

Again, speed was on my side, I repeaded the Surf process, and this time, I was lucky. Anubis was completely soaked, and starting to lose his cool. Dripping wet, he bent his wings upward again, forming a small orb of light. The ball grew until it was about the size of a large melon and the shape of an egg. Then it burst, and I really wish it hadn't.

The dirty crow had used a Solarbeam! I felt pain as hot sunlight burned away my slime layer, parching my scaly skin. I collapsed, wishing the pain would end. It did, though I was rather crispy in the end.

"Alright, Anubis, time to meet your maker!" I yelled defiantly, despite the fact I was singed. I brought my fist low, charging at Anubis. My fist struck his downy chest, and- Deflected?

"Ha! My Anubis found a Personal Shield- surely you know about it. Episode 2, Hide and Seek? Sound familiar?" opal said, possibly to infuriate me. More likely Ashlee, though. "Anubis, finish Kipy off with another Solarbeam!"

Well, he certainly tried. Anubis fired another beam at me, and even though it hit, I was still able to stand. I knew I would lose, unless...

"Kipy, Protect!"

I had to. The magical shield formed in front of me, but soon crumbled into dust, unused. I wanted to yell, "What the...!" when I noticed Anubis had been simply meditating.

"Anubis, Giga Drain! Finish her, before she can Protect again!"

The Xatu was swifter than I thought. He latched onto me with his talons, sucking my health. I felt... tired. "What... Is.. Hap-penin..g?" I muttured. I fell onto the floor, only semi-concious.

There was a flutter of wings, then a shattering noise. I had lost.

-----

Hollis: Yes! I reffed the battle! It was me!

Umbremance: -Playing Clue- Um, actually, it was Miss Scarlet in the kitchen with a lead pipe, but whatever.

Hollis: WHO CARES? I got my reffing degree! -Victory Dance-