Chapter 8

Kamon Versus Cloud Strife:

Grand Edgemaster of Materia

As our heroes arrive at the coliseum in Athens, they enter the tournament in pairs of two. Kamon and Mia, Link and Zelda, Sophitia and Cassandra were to be entered shortly, but for now, they are going to find something to eat.

"I'm starving," said Kamon in misery, "Let's go find a place with a good menu."

After all of our heroes had eaten their fill they went back to the coliseum, the seven of them parted ways, Kevin going by himself. Kamon and Mia were going to be in the first fight, but they had no idea how strong their opponent was.

Before the fight, Kamon bought a longsword to replace his old weapon. He also purchased a new shield. All there was left to do was wait.

As Kamon stepped into the arena, his eyes met with his opponent, Cloud Strife. Cloud had a unique appearance. He had strange glowing eyes, crazy blonde hair, and a cold monotone voice.

"Are you ready to die?" he said without emotion.

"Only if you are!" replied a confident Kamon.

Cloud picked up his sword and swung at Kamon with tremendous force and speed. The sword collided with Kamon's body and sent him flying across the arena.

Kamon struggled to his feet and tried to rush Cloud for a surprise attack, but Cloud had all ready dodged the strike and brought his sword down where Kamon had been laying on the ground. If Kamon hadn't moved when he did, he would have been killed. Kamon decided to use magic instead of his sword, but Cloud had a way to counter magic as well.

How do I beat him? thought Kamon, Wait . . . that's it!

Kamon stood bravely as Cloud launched himself into the air. It seemed as if time had briefly stopped while Cloud was in midair. Cloud buried his sword into the ground only to notice that Kamon had moved. Kamon appeared behind Cloud and hit him in the temple with the hilt of his sword, ending the fight.

Kamon found Cloud sitting outside, alone.

"I lost to you, even though I was at the peak of my power," Cloud said, as Kamon sat down beside him.

Cloud got up and started to walk away.

"Here," said Cloud as he threw a small red sphere to Kamon, "It's called Materia, you'll learn to use it over time, but until then it will do nothing."

"Thanks?" replied a confused Kamon, "You know, you did give me quite a challenge."

Cloud brushed his hair out of his eyes and said, "Apparently it wasn't enough of a challenge."