Chapter 6: Tenchi vs. Ermac

Foreword: The first two matches have concluded, but not with out casualties. Sonic, in the first match, was blinded and nearly decapitated by the evil Reptile, while Mega-Man, in the second match, was seriously damaged by the mercenary, Kano. Now the second day of the tournament begins with Tenchi Masaki's match against the mysterious Ermac.......................

The second day of the tournament began with Tenchi donig some warm-up exercises in his waiting area. He was currently wondering about his opponent, Ermac. Sonic and Mega-Man's opponents were absolutely ruthless and vicious, not mention very psychopathic. I have a feeling this Ermac will be the same.

With Tenchi-Ken in hand, the Masaki boy headed towards the arena. The arena was designed Roman coliseum-like, but the arena was the top to what looked liked a giant stone totem pole around a darkened pit. In the standings the Masaki household were currently cheering Tenchi on. "Yeah Tenchi, beat that Ermac to the ground!" Ryoko shouted. "Um, the match hasn't even started yet, Ryoko." Sasami said. Tenchi then began to walk across the stone bridge that connected the standings to the battle arena. He then saw Ermac on the arena as well. He was a man dressed in a red ninja outfit. On his side of the arena, the two sorcerers were there to observe and officiate.

Then Tenchi heard a sound that sounded like something retracting. He turned to see the pathway leading across from the spectator's area to the battle arena was being retracted, as if there was no way off the arena. Then he heard a metallic sound and looked down at the surrounding pit to see giant metal spikes coming out of the floor!

Nearly all of the Arcadians had worried looks on their faces. "Ah, crap," Zin said, "It's the pit of spikes."

{Enter Battle Music: Mortal Kombat Soundtrack Track #5:Control}

"Fight!" Shang shouted. Ermac charged in quickly to deliver a sucker-punch at Tenchi. Tenchi flew about 3 feet away form the ninja, losing his sword in the process. Tenchi got up and looked around for his sword, not realizing that Ermac came right behind and gave him a kick to his back. This time, the kick sent him towards Tenchi-Ken.

Quickly grabbing his sword, which quickly lit up, Tenchi got into his battle pose and quickly charged right at Ermac. But the ninja was ready, quickly dodging Tenchi and delivering another kick to his side. Tenchi was holding his side in pain, when Ermac came up again and punched him to the head. This time it sent Tenchi over the edge. Luckily he managed to grab the edge of the arena with his hand. Unfortunately, Ermac came over near the edge and pressed his foot down on Tenchi's hand. Tenchi yelled in pain, while trying not to let go of the edge.

The Masaki household looked on very worriedly at the match. Ryoko, unable to stand anymore of this, tried to fly up to the battle arena to help her boyfriend, only to be stopped by the staffs of Zindakku and Raiden. "You can't interfere with the match." Zin sternly said. "But, Tenchi....." Ryoko said pleadingly. "We can't risk another disqualification. We'll have wait and see how this will turn out." Raiden said, before turning his face at Ryoko, glaring at her with electricity in his eyes, "And if you have any problems with it, talk to me!" Ryoko then sat back down on her seat. As much as she wanted to argue with Raiden, but after seeing what he did to Vegeta, she knew that the thunder god was all business.

Tenchi was trying his best to hang on the ledge, while Ermac continued to apply pressure on his hand. Tenchi knew if he let go, he would be impaled by the spikes below. He had try a risky maneuver. He managed to get his free arm to the ledge and pull himself back up to the arena. Tenchi got to his feet only to back-handed by Ermac, which was followed by another back-hand and then a kick, which knocked Tenchi to the floor. Ermac came up to him, and lifted by the neck. The red ninja looked towards his masters. Shang smiled and said, "Finish him." With that command, the evil ninja began to squeeze Tenchi's neck.

The arena began to roar with cheers for Tenchi. "Come on, Tenchi, snap out of it!"Ashura yelled out. "You can beat this bastard!" Merc shouted. "We believe in you!" Crystallis shouted out. Ryoko, with tears in her eyes, just yelled out "TENCHI!!!"

Then suddenly, Tenchi's eyes opened with a magnificent glow. Ermac gasped as a surge of energy appeared out of Tenchi, knocking Ermac to the ground. The ninja got to his feet, only to stare at the Light Hawk Armor-clad Tenchi in front of him. Ermac ran up to give him a punch, but the energy emanating from Tenchi knocked the ninja back to the ground. Ermac groggily tried to get himself up off the ground. Tenchi brought his Light Hawk sword around and then sending a slash-shockwave of energy towards Ermac. Ermac's eyes widen as the shockwave came towards him, knocking him of his feet, and into the pit of spikes. The impalement could be heard and Ermac's twitching hand could be seen, and after a few moments it stopped.

Tenchi changed backed to his normal clothes and fell to his knees. Ryoko flew to the arena, embracing him a big hug, while crying on his shoulder. When the connecting bridges came back the Masaki household came to the arena to congratulate, comfort or to see if Tenchi was all right. At that very moment two very angry sorcerers were having a discussion. "Tsung, they have already won three bouts, what's the next step?" Quan asked. "Don't worry, Quan, the next match will be ours..." Shang said with an evil grin.

Next Chapter: The Street Fighter champion Ryu, will be facing the shadow ninja, Noob Saibot. One problem, Ryu will be fighting in complete and utter darkness..............Chapter 7: Ryu vs. Noob Saibot

Authors comments:

Well it's about damn time I finished this chapter. My sister wouldn't let me to complete this chapter because she was always chatting with her friends online. The only time I have to the PC is ether when she's not home, or if she's grounded. I would also make a shout-out to RusVal, for his recent joining to Arcadia. I can't wait to see his completed fic.( Heh, heh, Buzz Lightyear.)

As for my Soul Calibur II fic, I will get starting on it right after "Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. Expect exciting action in it. One last thing, if you're wondering when Scorpion is going to show up, don't worry, he'll appear *coughs* in *coughs* the* coughs*middle*coughs*of*coughs*the*coughs*tournament*coughs* later in the story. Also rating will change. because of the brutality of the next few bouts. (I want to stay on Xing's good side.)