A/N: Yeah! I finally reached 12 reviews! That's cause for celebration! To thank the reviewers, this is going to be a special chapter. I'm going to go through the whole tournament in this chapter! That means this will be longer. This chapter there's 2 character's corner! It's Iofiel and Dante. There's a new character type also. Which won't be shown in this chapter.

Character's Corner: Iofiel & Dante

Iofiel is a talkative person who can't really stop talking. She has the ability to understand the single word phrases of Makatiel. Her reason in "The World" isnot as simple as her friends, but far more complex. Her entire character is a cover up for a much more detailed story. She also calls her leader Za'Afiel "Za'Afie". He personally hates the name but puts up with it.

Dante is the take no crap kind of person. She always has a comment. She has a natural magnetism that seem to draw the oddest people as friends. A experienced gamer who loves status ailments. You never want to get on her bad side.

New Character type : Duel Axe- Similar to a twin Blade but with more power and axes. Easy? Equip medium and light armor only, and duel axes to heavy axes.


Chapter 6: part A: Opening Fight Jitters

All of the 16 teams waited to find out who they would be fighting. Then the first two teams were called. "Number 1 and number 6 please report to the arena floor." Came the disembodied voice of Lios.

Dante had grown impatient and was excited for the start. Za'Afiel on the other hand seemed bored out of his wits. He in fact yawned before proceeding to the arena floor.

"Hey? Dante? You ready for this?" Za'Afiel asked as the walked down the short tunnel that lead to the arena floor.

Dante with a smug look on her face nodded. Her daggers were in her hand and in her head she played the entire match. In her head all Za'Afiel was there for was to intimidate. Some muscle to scare weaker users.

Za'Afiel on the other hand had a plan. His was to finish the fight with a impressive show of skill and power, and the high level equipment didn't hurt none either. He was a little too confident for his own good.

They exited the dark tunnel and enter the arena floor. It exciting. There were people cheering and sadly laughing. For some strange reason they laughed. Then Dante and Za'Afiel saw there opponents.

Across the arena floor they saw two Blade Masters. One was a male. He wore lavender armor. It wasn't a full suit. More like breast plates, leg mail, and brown leather gloves. He had short spiky brown hair. He looked as if to have jewels in his breast plates. Final on his face he had a lavender crown on his left cheek, and at his side was a Fencing blade. The other was a female. Her character looked similar to the guys, but she wore scarlet and had long blonde hair, and her crown was on the right.

The two teams each approached one another. Each member with a cocky grin. Then the male Blade Master extended his hand to Dante.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Ms. Dante. I wish you the best of luck." He smiled. " You can call me King."

The female was less friendly. " Now, now King. There's no need to show them mercy. They are below us. We are royal and they are commoners." By now her hands were on her hips and her nose in the air.

Hearing this stuck up attitude made a vein bulge in Dante's forehead. She was really wanting to fight now. She had the urge to hurt. "Excuse me? Who the hell do you think you are?"

The blade master then turned her gaze to the pissed off Dante. " Me?" She said sarcastically as she pointed to herself. " I'm Queen' and you must refer to me as your highness."

Dante was really happy they were fighting. She called no one highness, and no one calls her a commoner without some form of payback. Now Za'Afiel on the other hand. He was enjoying the moment. He knew Dante would snap and attack Queen ruthlessly.

The four took a couple of steps back and waited for the opening bell. All four of them with there weapons drawn and stances posed. It was odd. Almost 5 minutes and no bell?

Then Lios's voice was back. "We apologize for the delay, but you will have to decide for yourselves when to fight. That is all."

Za'Afiel almost fell over. He was tired, and the fight needed to start. Dante did what needed to be done. "FIGHT!"

It was as simple as that, but no one really moved. It was a stand still. Who would make the first move? Would it be Dante or someone else. Think for a moment.

It was Dante rushing head on at Queen. Za'Afiel and King didn't move. Queen was running away with Dante at her heels. Then all of a sudden she jumped up into the air, but Dante didn't stop running. That left Queen behind her.

Dante quickly stopped and spun around to find Queen laughing at her. This pissed Dante off more. She tried a spell. She used a simple Rai Rom.

The thunder energy generated a tornado underneath Queen. Queen didn't seem worried. She took the damage. When free she jumped up into the air to perform a basic Blade Master attack.

"Now, now Dante. Crack Beat!" Queen brought her blade down on Dante, but was too slow to hit Dante. Dante tried to get behind Queen.


Back with Za'Afiel

Za'Afiel was still standing in front of King waiting for King to make his move. King shifted his wait from foot to foot. "Well that's enough of that. So are you ready? If your not I understand." He closed his eyes and turned around. "If you want you can attack me. It won't do you no good." King then dropped his blade!

Za'Afiel thought about it for a second. Maybe I should attack. He has no weapon in his hands. There's what-three, four steps between us, but he has to have something. No way he just do that. Is he that good? Za'Afiel raised his spear to King. "Dammit! Fight me like you mean it KING!" Za'Afiel raised his spear in rage.

King pivoted on his left foot and snickered. His head was hung low, too low to see his eyes, but his voice was shaking. "Now are you really sure? I can show you the power I have, but you won't like it. No, no." He stumbled a couple of steps before going on."…I call forth the power of all the past kings…I pass judgment upon ye. Cast in the name of GOD!" His head shot up to revile a gaze that should shatter stone. "Ye are…GUILTY!" He then used his foot to kick up his sword. "For your crimes against god you are condemned! Vak Don!"

The air became filled with the heat of the fireball that converged on Za'Afiel. Za'Afiel didn't have the time to evade the attack, and by the time the spell was over King was in Za'Afiel's face. King grinned. Then elbowed Za'Afiel in the shoulder. Za'Afiel stumbled back a few steps.

King charged in but was greeted with a strike of Za'Afiel's spear forcing King back. King smirked. "Za'Afiel got some skill after all." King this time circled Za'Afiel slowly.

Za'Afiel was annoyed. He was being taunted by King, and he knew it. "Hey? King? Got skill?" Za'Afiel quickly closed the gap between the two. All the two did was clash with one another's blade. There was no real shift in power. Nothing but evading and blocking. King was getting angry. It could be seen in his eyes. There needed to be a shift of power, and King knew how.

King managed to get free. "Now it's time for the heart of a knight. Knights Blood." King used the item know as knight blood. His strength increased and so did his rage. He went back to attacking and forced Za'Afiel to rethink his strategy. The only thing he could think of was to have Dante help him, but she was busy with Queen


With Dante

Queen was getting more serious. She held her ground and kept up with her obnoxious persona. Dante was the one who was really burning up her energy.

" I'm getting soo tired of this. I thought you'd fight better then this, but it seems as if your not worthy to be graced by my presence."

Dante was getting more angry as Queen talked more and more. So she finally remembered what she was equipped with. The status blades "Stealth Blades." Dante even though she had the spell, she decided to search her scrolls for either a "The Moon" or "The Hanged Man". To her luck she had a few of each. So she used a scroll.

"I have a gift for you your Highness. Here's a hanging man." Sure enough Queen was stricken with paralysis. Unable to move or cure herself. Dante had a field day with Queen. She made sure to hurt Queen extra.


In the Stands

"See Moonstone. She is very resourceful, and look at the brutality." Sora said nodding his head. Moonstone didn't pay him much attention. He was more concerned with the intensity between King and Za'Afiel.

"Sora… Look." Moonstone was noticing a change in the battle. It was no longer about who would be stronger. Queen was defeated, and King was going all out on Za'Afiel. The thing that really got to him was how the match had been up till this point. It was a game of cat and mouse. King was the cat, but Za'Afiel was no mouse. There was something odd about King. First he was calm then, like a animal. It made no sense.


Arena Floor

Queen was beat and King wasn't paying any attention to her ghost haunting him to revive her. Dante was sitting down watching Za'Afiel trying his best to fend off King. Dante watched and healed Za'Afiel as she saw fit.

King had power, but bad accuracy. His attacks missed almost every time. Za'Afiel was getting tired. Bored beyond belief. It about time he shifted gears. He jumped back a couple of feet and looked in Dante's direction.

"Hey? Ya mind slowing him down. Put him to sleep already?" Za'Afiel then started to run as King chased after him.

Dante didn't really feel like helping, but she was his partner, and she wanted to win, so she stood up and stretched. Dante proceeded to use another "Hanging Man" scroll to paralyze King, but King kept on moving. The spell was cast and King kept running. That put a damper on Za'Afiel's plan. Dante then tried to "The Moon" scroll, but King kept on moving. Not affected by anything.

"Hey, Za'Afiel! Nothing seems to be working." Dante shouted with little surprise.

Za'Afiel was too busy to hear Dante, but he was coming up with the solution. He was going to switch his equipment with his spare in his inventory. He didn't want to go all out for the tournament, so he brought with him a couple of spare spears none were too powerful. Za'Afiel managed to get enough time to equip himself with the "Fairy Spear".

Now Za'Afiel had a stronger spear then his last. He felt more powerful. He then Decided that he should end the match. He needed what could be a one hit kill. Then it hit him. Not too long ago he and his fellow "Fallen Messengers" were exploring a dungeon and found a single "Thunder Summon" scroll. He got enough distance between himself and King to use it. Za'Afiel had the scroll in his hand ready to use it. "I summon Lanceor!" Za'Afiel felt the serge of energy as the giant dinosaur appeared from the ground and unleashed it's electrical energies on King. Finally King was halted. He collapsed on and his ghost appeared. It was over.


In the stands

"See how they work Moonstone. They aren't a real team, but they won." Sora said talk to Moonstone who wasn't too concerned.

"They…sucked…" Moonstone replied.


Arena Floor

Lios was back to congratulate Za'Afiel and Dante. "On behalf of the tournament we like to congratulate you for setting the record for longest time for this event. At almost a full hour. Now please evacuate the area for the next match."

He waited for Dante and Za'Afiel to leave before announcing the next match. " The next match is… team 7 vs. team 4. Please report for your match now."


Behind the scene A.K.A the waiting area

Dante and Za'Afiel were cooling off in the crowded area. There were roughly 16 people in the block and only two of them move on to the finals. There were no real familiar faces, so they didn't bother with anyone. They just sat there exchanging dirty looks for a moment or two.

"YOU know we could have won that faster if you didn't go off on your own!" A frustrated Za'Afiel argued. He was heated. He spent the whole fight on his own, with no real help from Dante. Dante didn't really care for what Za'Afiel had to say but tuned him out all the same.

That when Queen just popped up behind them. It was weird. They just finished off her team not too long ago and she was all buddy-buddy, or at least to Za'Afiel.

"Wow! You really were impressive out there. I still can't believe you beat King! I'm sorry he flipped out on you, but it's the whole tournament pressure and all. Well King was too embarrassed to do this, but he want to know if you want to exchange member addresses."

Now Dante didn't like the fact that-one: Queen was not too long ago really obnoxious, and two: almost hanging off of Za'Afiel, but she really didn't care why.

Za'Afiel didn't really care if Queen was there or not, but what got to him was she wasn't leaving without his member address. "Fine." Za'Afiel traded for not only King's but Queen's address. Then Queen disappeared into the area most likely to talk with King.

Dante then nudged Za'Afiel gently. "Hey there? I think someone got themselves a admire." She then gave him a playful wink. Za'Afiel turned his face to brush off Dante. "Fine. Be that way."


Outside the Colossus

InuAcosta had ask an administrator if he could go out to get some last minute item. He had ran over to the scroll shop to get couple of speed charms and a couple of Banes. He was in his was back, and in a hurry. He was running down the street with the Colossus in view. When he left the second match was half way, and he was half of the team that had to fight next. InuAcosta was so caught up in making it to the arena he never saw the black Blade Master. He crashed into to him.

He was in head to toe black armor, and his hair was purple. The guy had dark eyes and looked super pissed. "Hey! Watch the hell your going before I kick your-"

"Hold it! I didn't mean to run into you. I was rushing, and if I don't get in there I'll be disqualified." InuAcosta didn't wait for the blade master's reply, but the guy was giving InuAcosta the finger.


Arena Floor

"Thank you all a coming to view this event. Now we come to the final fight in round one of this block. Team3 vs. Team5. They are to report here for the round. You have five minutes. That is all."


In Waiting Area

"Yo? Makatiel? You ready for this?" InuAcosta had a case of the jitters. "Man I thought this would never come." He then looked over his Katana for a couple of seconds.

Makatiel was leaning against a wall with his arms crossed and his staffing hand. He seemed calm cool, and collected. He stood there with the same stern grin he had for a good week now. "…time…"

InuAcosta turned to Makatiel confused. "What?"

Makatiel just pushed off from the wall and headed to the tunnel that led to the arena floor. InuAcosta got the hint and followed after. They soon were swept up in the uproar of the crowd before they even exited the tunnel.

At the end of the tunnel was the Administrator who instructed them to what they were to do. They explain the rules and all that other junk.

Now they were in the warm glow of the outside. There across the arena was there opponents. There was a long arm that wore from his chest was scarlet and lavender in a checker pattern. Then below his chest was the opposite pattern of the scarlet and lavender. His hair was stocked high and duel color. On the left was lavender, and the right was scarlet. He had clowned style make up with out the white. He held in his hand the Berserker spear. The other was a Blade Master. He had gray hair, and looked like King but less royal looking then King. He had the same fencing sword.

The Long Arm was all ecstatic. He seemed to dance around. "Hey there, hi there, Yo there! Let tell you this is such an honor! No need to worry this is all staged, ok?" He stopped to wait for a reply.

InuAcosta looked over to Makatiel. "What do you think?" He wanted to see what Makatiel thought.

Makatiel stood there and thought it over. "…Explain…"

The long arm smiled. Then through his arm into the arm. "WE GIVE UP! WE GIVE UP! We can never beat you." He and his partner bowed. "You win." Then he looked up and winked.

Lios's voice was back. "That was quick. The winner is Team-3.The next round will begin shortly.


In Waiting Area

InuAcosta Approached the two people who gave up even before the battle began. It was settling right with him. He didn't want anyone's pity.

"Hey? Who are you two, and why did you give up?" InuAcosta ask lustrated.

The clown one looked at InuAcosta and grinned. "If it wasn't the star of our show! If you must know. I am Joker!" He bowed and then raised. " And my gray friend the gloomy Gus is Jack, and to put a hinder on your wonder-I do have an answer! Our leader was the one to win, but knocked out in the begging. King lost and we were to help him win. So don't worry! We didn't really won't to fight anyway."

InuAcosta felt a tad bit better, but not by much. He felt frustrated because he made it to the next round by a technicality. He wanted to prove himself and he was going to do it in this tournament.


Arena Floor

Lios was again broadcasting his image in each sever to make his next big announcement.

"Round will work differently then they last. The object to still defeat your opponent, but there is a twist. The two teams will be transported to a random dungeon. There the two teams will battle it out and fight against monsters as well. You are to race to the bottom of the dungeon and get the treasure and make it back to the surface. It's that simple. Now to be clear there are two ways to win. First: Defeat your enemy. Second: get the treasure at the bottom of the dungeon. That is all."


Chapter6: Part B: Enter the New Grief

Everyone was able to make it past the first round. Even in Block-B Azriel, and Iofiel made it past the first round. It was a fairly difficult battle but managed it with ease. Due to Iofiel's quick think and Azriel's ability to carry out a task. There opponents weren't the brightest, but there job classes matched up for a well-balanced team. Azriel had the much needed force. Iofiel was, believe it or not a decent Wavemaster.

The rounds went by fairly easy. Za'Afiel and Dante made it through there match by out running the other team and leaving them with the bulk of the monsters. They snagged the prize in the dungeon. Now they were all set for there match in the semi-finals.


In the Waiting area

InuAcosta was preparing for the up coming match. He this time knew the names of his opponents names. There were the duo of Shadori a Blademaster, and Razor the Twin Blade. They had shown overwhelming power in the previous round. InuAcosta knew he had what could be a challenge worth fighting.

InuAcosta was deep in his practice. Why doesn't anyone take me seriously? I'm not as weak as they think. I'll show them. I'll prove my worth. In the next round nothing will stop me. I can't lose…I won't lose! He then finally drove his blade into the floor. The blade pierced the floor. He was breathing heavy, but still he was determined to fight on.

Makatiel watched InuAcosta intrigued by how hard he worked. Makatiel watched leaning against a wall with his arms crossed and a perplexed look. Be closed his eyes to think over his opinion of InuAcosta.

InuAcosta wasn't understanding his purpose. Why am I the only person in the circle who can't seem to get it together. I can data drain just like the rest of them, but Why? Why am I the dumb one? Why am I the weak one? I can't be weak. It's not the great who are strong, but the strong who are great…I want to be great, but first I need to become stronger. He was now breathing heavier, and to be in a trance. He wanted to be more. Not just a laughing stock.

Then the Announcement was heard. He and his partner were to report to the arena for the round. InuAcosta was going to beat the best, to become the best. He and Makatiel walked through the tunnel and entered the arena floor. His heart was pumping and he was all a flutter. His blade on his back, and he was cracking his knuckle.

"Well Makatiel…We need to win. I telling you! If I lose this one I'll…" He trailed off, as they emerged into the light. For the second time-he was speechless. He was amazed at how so many people were still watching.

His gaze fell upon his opponent. It was the same guy that he bumped into. There was a difference now. At either side of the dark blade master was NPC's. He seemed to be cuffed. Then a NPC removed the user's restraints.

He rubbed his wrists before speaking. "Damn! I almost got out of this. You know those fck'n cuff were a little too much. So who the idiot I'm killing now? And were the hell is that twin blade ass wipe?" He looked over and saw InuAcosta staring right back at him. "What you looking at Taco!"

InuAcosta didn't know how much to be offended, but he was. Now he was glad he was fighting the Blademaster, but there was the whole partner thing. He wasn't even in sight. Then there was the whole cuffs and NPC escorts. Then there was a blur from behind the Blademaster.

"Hey Shadori. Long time no see." Said the former blur.

There was no doubt that the twinblade had skill. He was fast. Faster then most twin blades. He was without a doubt a CC corp. owned player. He looked like Kite. Also exactly like kite, but with a couple of differences. The first was the hair. He had white hair. Next was the fact he didn't were a cap, and finally was the skin tone. He was tan.

Shadori didn't seem to care to much for this character. "Yeah, yeah, don't give none of that BS. We both know how you feel, Razor. If you were as sharp as your name I may be intimidated, but your half baked ass cake." He ended it all with a shaking fist.

This Razor guy raised his own hands in his own defense. "Hey? I could just as easily have you deleted. Remember? You are a criminal in "The World". You were lucky that my supervisor was busy and left it up to me. I Razor. Captain of Emerald Knights. That one third of the new knights, but never mind that. Lets get on with this." He nodded at the NPC's and the stepped away.

While this was going on InuAcosta was getting mad. There were making him wait. Then the Lios's voice came pack.

"Are you ready? The area is. Delta: Stalking, haunted, footstep. You will be there that is all."

The arena floor disappeared to the fighters, and they were transported to a flowery field. The two teams. Looked around to survey their surroundings. Everything seemed in the clear.

The dungeon was to left and both teams took off running. Razor's speed gave him the advantage and the lead in the race to the dungeon. This is till he ran into some wandering enemies.

Shift the teams were both made up of level 15 or lower. The area was a Level 17. It could prove difficult both teams weren't careful.

Razor was face-to-face with 2 Goblin Wizs, and a Arrow fish. They were weak but with the Goblin Wizs taking turns with the Vak Rom spell, and the Arrow Fish with it's Mumyn Lei sleep spell. Razor and Shadori slowed.

InuAcosta and Makatiel quickly ran past and entered the dungeon. They had gain a small lead. The two raced down one corridor after another till they ran into a magic portal. The portal was tripped and out came 4 Ochimusha. They were a in a formation. Not something normally encounter.

InuAcosta charged in but was met. By the resistance of Ochimusha. They basically divided up to circle InuAcosta. He stood in the circle waiting for something. Makatiel was outside waiting for his chance.

The Ochimusha then at once they leapt into a air a came spiraling down on InuAcosta. He raised weapon in his defense a awaited patiently. Then Makatiel Raised his staff "Wryneck!"

From the ground sprung forth the darkness summoning. It unleashed a wave of power. The wave consumed the Ochimusha blasting them to the ground. The Ochimusha were disposed of before InuAcosta got to them.

"Hey! Dude! Why you do that! I almost had them. Plus you wasted almost all your MP. You need to learn to conserve your MP." InuAcosta stated in a know-it-all tone.

Makatiel shrugged. "…Scroll…" Was his reply.

InuAcosta scratched his head-confused. "Yeah…Right. Lets get moving before the other two catch up.

They took off deeper into the dungeon. They went floor-by-floor. The two of them were almost to the bottom, and there was no sight of Shadori and Razor. That is till there reach the room just before the Gott Statue.

"Come on! Makatiel were almost there. Just the next room. Finally!" InuAcosta was proudly strolling along the way to the next door. His Katana on his back and a song in his head.

Makatiel rolled his eyes, and kept on going. To him it was about the fun. He might finally find the item he needed. He was enjoying the whole tournament. That's when Shadori and Razor caught up.

"Hey! Taco! Hold it. You want win? If so you gonna have to beat us." Shadori stood Behind Makatiel and Razor behind him. Shadori's blade was pointed towards InuAcosta.

InuAcosta pulled out his katana ready for a fight. He was his chance to show his moves. He took a stance. "Now bring it on. I cut you to shreds."

Shadori looked at him smile a switched his grip on the sword he held. "Now, now. This is no place to lose your temper, but a good spot for a funeral."

Makatiel raised his staff at Razor. "You…"

The fight began with a bang. Makatiel used a Vak Don. The fire balls hit and in a cloud of smoke blow everywhere. The fighters converged into battle. Makatiel getting some distance from the cloud of smoke. Makatiel could hear the sound of clashing steal. He stood back waiting to support.

When the smoke settled all three of the fighters were exchanging glances. No one moving. No one talking. Makatiel watch as InuAcosta seem to say without words. He wanted to handle this battle alone. Makatiel nodded and step back further.

Now InuAcosta had before him two enemies in need of a thrashing. He wasn't sure he could win, but he was willing to try. His message was simple. "I'm more then some idiot."

Razor look to meet Shadori's eyes. They both nodded and Razor backed away slowly. Razor moved to the nearest wall and plopped down. He rested his weapons next to him and again nodded at Shadori.

Shadori turned to his enemy. " Now it's time for me to handle you. You got any last words before I castrate you." He pointed his blade at InuAcosta.

InuAcosta dropped his guard to protect himself. He felt he needed to. His biggest concern wasn't himself, but the battle. He wanted to win and show up Shadori. Shadori by now switched his grip on his sword, and was postured to start this little event of there's.

InuAcosta started it all. He made a short dash to were Shadori was standing. Shadori waited to the last second to side step and slash InuAcosta as he passed by. InuAcosta lost his balance and stumbled a couple of steps.

Shadori chuckle at the foolishness of InuAcosta. "C'mon. Your gonna have to do a whole lot more then that. You know what? I got somethin to tell ya." He Glanced over to Razor sitting on the floor. Razor nodded, and Shadori went on. " You know. I'm a pro at this game. In fact. I'm called the Shadow of Death. Before the CC pigs got to me. It took them almost a full year to catch me. Yup." He nodded. "But, as all good things must go. I got caught." Shadori then began to pace back and forth. "I was rich! I mean…I could've bought a server with the kind of GP I had, but I got the money a little underhanded. I was "The World's" first pro assassin. Yup. Pro player killer." He stopped and glared at Razor. "Now let's fight."

This Shadori was ready to go. His blade in front of him. He started to sway left and right. Shadori started to move large paces in mere seconds. First to InuAcosta's left. InuAcosta tired to keep up, but found it was pointless. Shadori's movements were fast a chaotic. There was no real knowing when and were Shadori would strike.

Shadori seemed fast but not nearly as fast as Razor had been. It was suspicious for character's of a low level to be that fast. InuAcosta know there was some sort of alteration to the character data.

Then Shadori made it around. He raised his had a hammered InuAcosta in the back with his blade. InuAcosta was sent forward by a couple of feet. InuAcosta got back to his feet.

InuAcosta reached for his data pendent and place it on his Nodachi. In the time before the tournament he learned how to use the pendent to mimic his weapon. He used the data pendent to help him cheat. It was something Shadori has seen, and it would weaken him.

InuAcosta got up again and prepare for the next phase of his plan. InuAcosta stood fast and watched as Shadori started to sway again. Then he noticed Razor moving his head. Then Makatiel watching behind him. Then it hit him.

InuAcosta spun around swinging his Katana like a baseball bat. He made contact with a confused Shadori. Shadori was sent flying through the air. Shadori's data appeared as he hit the ground.

"What the?" Shadori said watching himself switch between solid and translucent. "The fuck you do to me?" He was pissed. Really angry.

InuAcosta swung his blade over his shoulder. He grinned. " It was so simple. You weren't swaying. Your data was shifting-leaving a fake were you were as you got behind your opponent. So once knowing you weren't that fast." He paused dramatically. " I just hit you in the head. No trick works on me more then once."

"That still doesn't answer how this is happening." Shadori prepped himself for another run.

Shadori shoot out straight at InuAcosta. InuAcosta was now more confident of his victory. InuAcosta took a defensive stance, but was caught off guard when someone from behind him grabbed his arm and restrain InuAcosta. InuAcosta wasn't able to move enough and was caught with a fierce slash by Shadori's sword.

Makatiel shock with the Razor's blatant disrespect for the battle. No longer could Makatiel stand by the wayside. Makatiel raised his staff into the air. He called forth the weak fury he could muster. That means a Rai Rom.

While the energy was surging through Razor and Shadori. InuAcosta managed to slip out Razor's grip and deliver a powerful combination attack. First an attack. Then his Hayabusa technique. Razor was disposed of quickly before Shadori. It was a mixture of skills, both magic and attack.

Now it was Shadori and InuAcosta and Makatiel. The battle favored the two over the one. It was now to start the final step. Shadori with no help and InuAcosta with Makatiel. The countdown to the victor. Who would win.

They clashed blade. The clashed blades strike for strike. InuAcosta and Shadori were at each other's throat. Neither one wanting to let go. It was all a matter of time.

Makatiel grew impatient. He used spells. Calling forth his Rai Rom spell, and InuAcosta taking advantage of the stunned Shadori to take the victory.

It was finally over. InuAcosta had won. What was unsure was what he really wanted. Had he gotten the respect he wanted? Only time would tell. For the moment he had what he wanted.

His peace was to shattered by who his next opponents were. It was none other then Dante and Za'Afiel. But fist block B would finish up. That gave them a small amount of time, but he was happy.


Later After Block B finals

InuAcosta was talking to Azriel after his match. Azriel was in the dumps. He and Iofiel lost, and bad.

"I couldn't believe those two. They were too unreal. There tactics were without a doubt the most impressive I've seen. Power, cunning, skill, speed. You name it they had it. There was no way in hell they could be between 1-15. There pros…" He stopped to think of the total betting he had gotten. " Watch out…There too good. That pair. The Twin Blade Saga…"


Chapter 6: Part-C: Dawn of the Twin Blades

Azriel had lost to the Twin Blade Saga. He felt humiliated. The two Twin Blades showed more talent for the game then any two people he knew. Azriel thought it was strange. How could two character's be soo skilled. They were too odd.

" It was hard enough even think… I just glad your weren't there Inu." Azriel said scratching his head. "I'm telling ya. Whoever faces them next is screwed."

InuAcosta was there listen to Azriel not really concerned about that. What was eating him was his next opponent. Dante was going to be trouble.

Then out of nowhere was Maxell. He gave off the vibe of depression. Something was easting at Maxell and InuAcosta could noticed it plastered on his face.

Azriel could see it to. "Hey? What's wrong?"

Maxell shook his head. "Hey…" He raised his hand solemnly.

"Yo, what's wrong? You got beat, or something." InuAcosta asked.

"Well…I lost over at the Omega Server Singles Event." Maxell said beginning to pace. "In finals of all places…" He hung his head low.

Azriel shook his head. " How does that work? You're a hacker! Now how did you lose?"

"Simple. I got whipped. By this HeavyBlade Samurai. The best I've seen, as far as Heavy Blades go. Beat me in seconds. Literally seconds. Unreal. He could be a problem…" Maxell shook his head again.

Azriel stroked his chin. "Hmm…What was his name?"

Maxell shook his head. "I…can't remember."

"That sucks." InuAcosta said as he swung his blade over his shoulder. "I got to get going any way."

He started off into the arena were his next challenge awaiting him. Leaving behind him his doubts and ready to fight. His partner was already waiting.

Upon his arrival he was reminded of all the time they spent in "The World". He knew what to expect from Dante and a idea of Za'Afiel, but with Makatiel backing him, therefore he had nothing to lose.

He stood now in front of the same crowd. Everyone wanting to see the winner of the lower players. InuAcosta moved next to the already waiting Makatiel. Then he noticed his friends, and opponents waiting.


In the stands

"Hey? Moonstone. Wanna double?" Sora said in a smug tone.

Moonstone sat there for a second before agreeing to Sora's little addition.


Arena Floor

The crowd roar as the two teams walk to meet one another. With a fake smile InuAcosta greeted Dante and Za'Afiel. He felt now was his chance to show them up in the eyes of the other players of "The World". After a hand shake the stepped apart.

Each person look there battle stance and was underway. Makatiel began to drop back behind InuAcosta. InuAcosta Stood waiting on Dante and Za'Afiel. Blade ready and to hold off the two.

Za'Afiel started off to InuAcosta's left and Dante to the right. The circle around to both sides of InuAcosta. The two seem to take control of the match early without any attacks being offered.

Quickly before anything else could happen Makatiel used his Vak Don The spell caused an unexpected blast of smoke. InuAcosta expected this because of his last round.

Makatiel used that same tactic during the last round, so InuAcosta tried to slip behind his foes. In the smoke was what was to be there opponents. Then he heard Makatiel cast the same spell and was in the range of the spell. InuAcosta jumped back, but slipped his landing and stumbled a few steps back. He was abruptly stopped when somehow Za'Afiel snuck behind him.

Za'Afiel swung his spear sending InuAcosta crashing toward the ground. InuAcosta got back up as quick as he could, but was kicked in the teeth by Dante. InuAcosta flopped forward.

At this time he was wondering were his cover was? He now struggled to his feet, but by using his Nodachi to get himself to one knee. With no more then a glance he was knocked over by a swift slam from Za'Afiel's spear. Again InuAcosta was knocked to the ground.

InuAcosta was on the ground when he heard Makatiel. "Repth..."

The healing spell gave InuAcosta a quick burst of energy that he used to quickly get to his feet. Now scanned the area with his eyes to see Za'Afiel in front of him. InuAcosta use his logical thinking skills to determine that Dante was behind him, but Za'Afiel was able to inflict greater damage if left unchecked. He was stumped.


In Stands

"See Moonstone. There first match was indeed stupid, but with time they grew to be more powerful. Look at that. Is it not impressive? Hmm?" Sora said in confidence his team would win.

Moonstone gaze at the battle field and shook his head. He had feeling there was more to this battle then meets the eye. He pointed his finger into the battle at hand.


Arena Floor

Makatiel was ready to support InuAcosta as he tried to hold off the combination of confusing tactics. All they really did was spin InuAcosta around with various hit. After awhile it seemed pointless.

"Hey!" InuAcosta yell in his frustration. "Fight me head on already. I'm tiered of this game!" Throw his arms in the air as the only opponent before him was Dante. She was taunting him. She danced around and pranced. He was getting ticked. He charged head strong. He swung wildly, and she danced around it with ease and freely mocked InuAcosta.

Then out of nowhere Makatiel's voice was heard in a grunt. InuAcosta spun around and saw his partner Makatiel get struck down by the spear of Za'Afiel.

Za'Afiel then sat down on Makatiel. Then he nodded to Dante. "Yo, Dante. Show him who boss." He put his spear over his shoulder.

Before InuAcosta could turn around he was bent over Dante's knee. "Say it." Dante said in a singing kind of tone. She position her dagger over InuAcosta's rear end.

InuAcosta shook his head and answer. "No way! I will not!"

A sadistic smile became plastered on Dante's face. "The I'll have to discipline you then, won't I?"

With that she began to relentlessly stab InuAcosta in the rear. She did this for a good five seconds before healing InuAcosta. Then go on with this again. "Are you ready to say it?"

InuAcosta started to yelp in pain what Dante wanted him to say. " Alright, alright!" Then he mumbled something to low for anyone to hear.

Dante gave him a dirty look and positioned her dagger. "Now say it right, and make sure everyone can hear it. Ok?"

"I-I'm your b-bitch, and you're my DADDY!" He said now feeling a mixture of shame and embarrassment.

Then in a sweet and innocent tone she mocked. "Now that wasn't hard."

By now the crowd was in a uproar of laughter. The sound of it echoed in InuAcosta's head, because no one will let him forget it.

He did the one thing he could do in his case. He gave up. InuAcosta and Makatiel took the walk of shame.


Waiting Area

Azriel was still laughing at the fact of what he said. "Dude! You're her bitch. Got any last words?"

InuAcosta was rubbing his rear and looked down. "They say that paper cuts are the worst kind of pain, but they never felt the wrath of Dante!"

InuAcosta made an attempt at lightening the mood. He felt bad about losing, and worst because of what he said.


It The stands After the final round

Moonstone was happy. The match just ended, but something was round. It was too quiet. He looked towards were Sora was sitting. He was gone. "Damn…"


Bridge in Mac Anu

The seven of them were still laughing at how Dante had humiliated InuAcosta. Then out of nowhere Wiseman appeared. He shuffled his was to the small group.

"Why hello Miss Dante. Do you have a minute? I'd like to have a word for you. In private please." Wiseman said.

Dante eyed him in a cautious manner. Then she looked at her friends and Maxell. They nodded, and let her go off with Dante.

Wiseman and Dante moved towards the chaos gate. He leaned against a wall before beginning there conversation.

"It's very nice to meet you. I saw your performance in the arena. I must say. I was quiet impressed by your skill. I have a proposal for you."

Dante stood there with he arms crossed over her chest. "So what this offer of yours?"

Wiseman closed his eyes before continuing. "You know the team that beat you?" Dante nodded. "They are no ordinary everyday people. Have you ever heard of Pluto's Kiss?" Again she nodded. " Good that saves us time. I was part of the dot Hackers. Kite said that the events were far from over. Then a few years ago he and BlackRose stopped playing "The World". I with the help of three Twin Blades form a team to assist Kite if he ever would return. There code name is the Twin Blade Saga. I would like it if you join. You will be trained by Sora, Moonstone and Natsume. They are skilled let me assure you. Now will you join?"

Dante thought about it for a moment. "Well…Ok."

"Great. Meet me at the bottom of the dungeon Hidden, Destroyer's, Treasure Gem. In this server. Come alone at around 4pm." He then logged out.

Dante went back to her friends. They then celebrated with a dungeon raiding adventure. They warped leaving Maxell behind.

Next Chapter: Data bug Race

A/N: I said it would be long. Sorry for the wait.