The Tournament of Darkness
Chapter one: Who will fight?
The year was 2900, a peaceful time with no wars. The government has had friendly relations with deep-space aliens since 2535. Then came a strange transmission from an unknown source.
Earthlings, you are invited to the Tournament of Darkness, to be held in one year on the planet Dangdra. You are to choose two fighters of your species for this fight to the death battle. We strongly advice you to accept our invitation, because if you deny, or lose, then your galaxy will be wiped out. Pick your fighters with care, for, they are your only chance of survival.
"Where is this transmission being sent from", demanded the president. His secretary answered, "The circuit has been cut, we cannot track it, but they sent location of this planet Dangdra. "Well", said the president, " it appears we have no choice then, call the news stations, we need two fighters for this tournament, and they need to be skilled.
After announcements on every news station, tryouts, and some research, they had their fighters:
Dante': a young powerful fighter at the age of 19. He is a black belt in several types of karate, and a skilled swordsmen. He had special powers ever since he was 6. When he was 2 he was in a serious car accident, in which both his parents died. He suffered a bad concussion and fell into a coma. When he awoke 4 years later he notice a serious problem. He couldn't control it, but he was able to use powerful telekinetic abilities. It took him 10 years, but he can now control his power to a certain extent. If he were infuriated or deeply saddened his power would explode into waves and beams of telekinetic energy.
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Lyss: a quick-witted fighter who has been a black-belt in tai-kwon-do since the age of 14. She is also 19 and is unbeatable in any kind of fight. She is said to be able to see things before they happen, thus making her reflexes quick and a powerful ally in a battle. She is able to beat anyone, boy or girl, and she is not afraid of anyone.
When Dante' and Lyss were summoned by the president and briefed on the subject they had different views. Lyss was worried for her family and herself and wasn't sure about going. Dante', on the other hand, had no family, and in his mind, nothing to live for but fighting. In the end they both agreed and were given a week for goodbyes, training, and packing for the tournament.
They were on the first shuttle to the planet Dangdra, and as the ship disappeared into the sky, the world was in a state of shock and horror. They wondered whether the next few weeks would be their last.