The Gamer's Lair

Pitch black darkness. That was what greeted everyone's eyes when they arrived. That and a cramped feeling. Some assumed that the Gamer restrained them again. The same Gamer that appeared before them when a spotlight was turned on. "Wow, I can feel all your hatred aimed at me! It's very discouraging. Anyway, it's time to announce the results!" That got nothing but screams of outrage and demands of an explanation. "If you want an answer, make it your wish! Now, for fourth place, we have Team 1!" Spotlights turned on to a series of booths showing Team 1 inside, properly restrained as not to cause trouble. "For third place, Team 4!" More spotlights were turned on to show more booths used to hold the players. "For a close second, Team 2!" More spotlights, more booths. "And for first place, and the right to fight for their prize, Team 3!" All the lights turned on, revealing Team 3 loose in the middle of an arena. "Now, as per the rules, you are now to participate in a free-for-all battle royale to win any wish you want!" They just stared at him dumbfounded. "You honestly think we're going to fight for you, Gameboy?! If you want to see Orange Lightning in action, you're going to see it all over your - what are you doing Sly?" Sly was getting on the offensive. "I'm sorry, but I have to save Carmelita. And the wish seems like the only way to do it." Joel was readying his weapons. "I want answers, and the wish is the only way to get them too. Since you're the only one to wants to fight, I'll take you out first, rat."

"That this is more like it! Remember, anything goes, good luck!" It wasn't much of a battle. Joel and Sly were the only ones fighting seriously while the others were getting out of the way and trying to think of a way to calm them down. The Gamer was seriously bored. He was considering pressing a button he was eyeing when a loud bang took everyone's attention. Everyone was shocked to see Sweet Tooth out of his confinement. "Don't look so surprised, the door wasn't even that strong. Anyway, I thought of something, Gamer. You said 'anything goes', right? Then that means that party crashers are also OK!" Everyone looked at the Gamer, who had a surprised look on his face. But that surprise turned into a mischievous grin. "What a wonderful way to turn the rules against me!" Shock and fear went all around the arena, as all the booths were immediately busted open by everyone ready to fight. "Now this is truly a battle royale!" That was the only thing that was heard clearly as the room filled with the cries of battle.