Wake up idiots" shouted Earls into a megaphone waking up all the members of Scorpia from their sleep. The first to arrive on the scene Gabb was noticeably irritated an aura of black and purple surrounding him stomping into the room next JR was already in a fighting stance followed by Quentin holding one of his chains.
"Our fight does not start till noon and you are four and half hours early. Explain and make it quick" said Gabb gathering a ball of purple energy not unlike the one used on team Panther last night.
"Oh calm down" responded Earls hurling the angered trio their outfits.
"Where is the wind fairy" asked Quentin being aided into his pants by his pets.
"Who do you think woke me up" replied Earls pointing out the window to an odd cloud formation that the fore mentioned wind master came shooting out of a moment later. "Pansies put on your clothes" shouted the wind master darting through the open window. "Relax fairy" joked JR pulling on a shirt over his massive shoulders admiring himself in a mirror before adding a little more muscle here and there admiring the effect.
"If lover boy is done showing off for catwoman maybe we can leave?" asked Gabb hoisting his spear opening the door. Jumping across the room Gabb avoided the couch tossed at him by JR who proceeded to leave out of the room without a word.
Packed to the brim the arena was full of demons cheering for their favorite teams eagerly awaiting the first match staring the tournament favorites Team Panther. In the ring stood the tournaments dog-girl announcer ready to kick off what promised to be an entertaining "How you doing out there demon land. I'm Aniki your announcer and now we'll begin the tournament. The judges this year are the previous dark tournament winners the Renkai Tantei. They will be the judges in the rare case of a tie with no casualties." On a special raised section of the main floor sat the four members of the Renkai Tantei whose introduction was received less than favorable but all jeers were quickly silenced at an angry glance from Yusuke and Hiei, Now give a big hand for teams Jester and Panther."
From within two underground team walkways came Team Panther and opposite them from another walkway came team Jester.
"Alright could both team's captains come to the stage for the match drawings?" Aniki expelled into the mike.
With apparent boredom Risho marched on stage in military fashion while Jester's leader Wes somersaulted on stage.
"Could you please hand over your scrolls" said Aniki. Gingerly Aniki extended her hand toward the irritated Risho. Snapping his fangs at the skittish announcer Risho laughed as the obviously nervous announcer dropped the scroll in fear.
"Um on the inside of the scrolls are the symbols for Heaven and Earth. Who ever has the heaven scroll will decide the pairings" explained the announcer.
Opening both scrolls Aniki presented the scrolls to the audience displaying Wes' heaven scroll and Risho's earth scrolls.
"What will the pairing be Wes." Aniki said presenting Wes the mike.
In a voice much darker than his bright appearance Wes shot off the pairings. "Sin versus Juggler, Klitch versus freak show, Streak versus Fool, Hino will take on Cannonball and I will be killing the boy king.
Sitting in several first row seats that they managed to get some demons to evacuate earlier Scorpia sat discussing the upcoming match.
"This should be short. Does anyone else see how uneven this match is" Gabb thought aloud.
"Only anybody with more than a spoonful of spirit energy" replied JR casting glances at the stretching Streak clad in a tan one piece with swirling sand designs adorning the legs and spiked gauntlets and shin guards.
"Ten to one on Panther" offered Earls.
Several yards away the judges were in the midst of a similar conversation. "Yusuke those circus freaks are going to get creamed.
"We should stop this." Kuwabara yelled.
"Shut up." Said Hiei turning around to look at Gabb who had his spear propped up on the partition "Stupid baka."
"Um okay could Sin and Juggler please take the stage for the first match" " Aniki shouted hyping the crowd for the first match of the tournament.
To loud cheers Sin and Juggler walked the stairs to the ring meeting in the middle. Sin wore only a black karate gi and his sword strung across his back.
"Dom this guy any good?" Quentin asked of the bound wind shinobi. Chained to his seat in order prevent interference Dom nodded before responding
"Good enough to be Risho's second in command. Sin quickly rose in favor when he supervised the extermination of the elephant eagles I called family"
Assuming their battle stances Sin withdrew his weapon a black handled straight sword with a smoky blade with crimson engravings resembling blood traveling the length of the blade.
"That gentleman is the famed weapon "The sword of darkness. It lends strength to the user and once cut by it one will see only a realm of shadow and darkness. When used by Sin he is basically invisible. It is widely known that Sin only superior in terms of swordsmanship is Risho himself" Dom concluded.
Stepping off the raised fighting platform Aniki raised her hand then dropped it signaling the start of the fight. Jumping back at the sound of the bell Juggler produced several different color balls. Throwing them in the air with ease Juggler lived up to the name. As if in no hurry Sin raised his sword muttering under his breath. Showing it was more than a title Juggler began juggling the balls which were now radiating a faint light.
"These spheres are fused with my chi. I can make them do whatever I want. Look no hands!" Juggler cackled.
Giving one last toss Juggler pitched the balls in the air where they stayed revolving. "Die" Sin shouted gathering his energy channeling it into his blade. Charging each other with their respective weapons Sin and Juggler sped across ring. If by invisible strings Juggler gathered his spheres before launching them at the panther. Parrying and thrusting Sin eliminated the two foremost spheres triggering a huge explosion.
"Surprise, did you think it would be that easy for you." yelled Juggler into cloud of dust raised by the explosive spheres.
Quickly back flipping into a handstand Juggler continued to press his attack. "Take this." sung Juggler kicking the remaining balls at a fast approaching Sin.
"End your tricks clown" Sin said hold jugglers ball's in a tight grip before crushing them ignoring the following explosion Sin laughed and disappeared. Reappearing behind Juggler Sin impaled him on his blade then twisting it free grinning. Deed done Sin walked to the edge of the arena and began cleaning his sword.
Struggling to his feet Juggler continued "Where did you go? It's not over yet" he yelled. On the judges platform however there was a difference of opinion.
"He doesn't realize he is dead yet" remarked Yusuke.
"Correction Yusuke I don't think he knows where he is. Look at his eye's." noted Kurama. This proved true as Juggler continued ranting swinging his arms in a futile attempt to clear away the shadows swarming on him.
"You can't hide. I will find you. Scared cat"?
In a rare moment of emotion Sin charged growling the work of three slices removed Juggler's arms and his head. Kicking the head aside Sin grasped the arms and proceeded to exit the arena accompanied by a chorus of cheers.
"Hn. Well that was a big waste of time" said Hiei "Who is up next?"
"I believe it is Hino and Jester's Freakshow." Kurama answered checking his fight schedule.
"Wow check out the babe getting in the ring I'll give you a freakshow baby!" yelled Yusuke pointing at a pale skinned girl wearing a solid piece of white material cut extremely low in the front with purple hair.
"As smooth as always detective" pointed out Kurama.
"Yeah she is totally checking me out" said Kuwabara grinning at the petite beauty. Seeing the two drooling spirit detectives the girl began to giggle and blush a bright red.
"How dare you seriously her name is freakshow?" yelled Botan popping out of nowhere to belt the two with her oar.
"Now shut up the match is about to begin." Jumping into the ring Hino looked quite impressive standing over seven feet with armor covering his shoulders, forearms and massive biceps. Growling menacingly hefted his spear an impressive weapon consisting of a blood red shaft topped by a golden spear blade.
"Dom be useful and give us some info" Gabb said eyeing the spear toting tiger with interest.