Gothas inserted a small chunk of fire dust into his respirator, and got into a defensive stance. He inhaled and a stream of blazing fire blew from the mask, almost singing me into a crisp! I charged him, only to be met by a blow across the jaw, sending me sprawling to the ground. As he ran to me, I rolled under his legs and slashed at his thighs. The cut brought him to his knees as I ran back in with a whirling spin slash.
(Author here, I'll be changing perspective throughout.)
Carmella swung Sweet Tooth at Dilrus, only to be met with a kick to her jaw. Her fury ignited, and swung all the more furiously. She spun around and around, with Dilrus back flipping around her in circles and circles. She jumped back into the mountain range, and prepared to ambush him from behind.
Lavender twirled and cracked her whips in a deadly dance. Ollis deflected her weapons with his sword, Sting. The blade hissed with cold as it was glowing a bright blue. She shortened them back into batons as Ollis ran in for the attack. He swung and stabbed, with Lavender barely parrying the attacks. After a furious exchange, Ollis struck her leg, encasing it in freezing ice. After regaining her balance, she swung her leg into his head, knocking him into the ground.
Violace stared into Lilac's eyes, and she stared back. He swung one of the two ball and chains, and she deflected. This went on, with both of them holding back, testing the other. At this point, Violace started his attack. He rolled forward, and began flipping the Muerte Stellas around his arms and neck, constantly rolling around her legs.
At this point, I wasn't doing so well. Gothas's fire blasts threw me off guard, and his physical strength far outmatched my own. I led him into the grassland, and was hiding inside a mighty treeFrom my spot, I could hear him talking. "You think nature is your ally? I was born in it, raised by it, molded by it. I didn't see civilization until I was already a man and the city lights were nothing but BLINDING!"
Over the speaker, Port began to speak. "It seems Mister Bane has activated his semblance! Mister Bane boosts his physical strength and endurance making it much harder for Mister Ragnarok!" From my advantage spot, I saw how much he had changed. His muscles and height were enlarged, and he somehow got scarier! I started to pelt him with shots from the Harbingers, with ice crystals sprouting on contact. He charged me and barreled through the tree I was sitting in.
Carmella lay in wait, prepared to strike. Ollis ran from boulder to boulder, running in circles and circles. After a minute or two , he had his back turned to Carmella, and she took this chance. She flew into the air, and slammed Sweet Tooth into his back, sending him flying into the air. As he fell on the ground, she heard Port say, "It looks like Mr. Shiire is ready to use his semblance! Ollis replenishes his aura to full, renewing his energy and stamina!" "OH COME ON!"
Dilrus fired his pistol at Lavender, knocking her on her back. He stood up, and started to swing at Lavender with his cutlass. Lavender rolled around, barely dodging the blade. After a few swings, she swung her legs through his, and he fell on the ground. Gasping, she reared her leg back, and kicked his face, taking his aura below the allowed amount.
Lilac had finally gotten a few strikes in, and knocked him off balance. She sliced him across the chest, and sent him sprawling back. He flailed his arms, and fell down HARD. Lilac held out her hand, and he flew into the air, spinning in a circle. Her hand tightened, and Violace slammed into the ground, sending chunks of cement flying all over the battlefield. After the dust cleared, she was holding him back in the air. This time, he clawed at his throat until his aura depleted, and he fell to the ground gasping. As she stood over Violace, Lavender wrapped a whip around her neck, flipping her over, and SLAMMING her into the ground, this time leaving a small crater.
Carmella jumped back up the mountain, picking up some lightning dust at the top of the mountain. Ollis quickly followed, attempting to slash at her head. Carmella jumped off after delivering a powerful kick to the jaw. He followed with a mid-air stab, almost making her a shish kabob. As he was falling down, Carmella put all her strength into swinging at this poor kid. He was hit with full speed into a boulder, as Carmella walked forward. The pieces of Sweet Tooth flipped open, as she electrocuted Ollis beneath the limit.
Gothas was seriously wearing me down, and I couldn't dodge forever. I had one last hope, so I took the gamble. As he charged me again, I pieced the Harbingers together and slammed them in the ground as I barely got out of the way of the rage-filled warrior. When he turned around, I threw myself onto him, punches flying. I landed a few good hits and jabs to the gut, knocking him around at best. That didn't last long as he reared back, and slammed his fist into my jaw. My head was spinning as I ate dirt. I rolled over, and smiled. As was going to plan, as I grabbed my now fully-charged weapon when he pulled me up. "Now, little man. I will break you." I spat blood in his face and muttered, "Do me a favor. SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND!" I flipped the cannon up and over, and blasted his face, his head concealed in the bright light.
He dropped to the floor, as did I. I got up, and limped to my team mates. We picked up Violace, as we raised our arms hand in hand. To the victors went the spoilers, as we treated ourselves to all the food we could eat. Bu the end of our buffet spree, all of us had recuperated our energy from our battle. Then came the inevitable. We put who would go on to a vote. I was touched, as Carmella and I were voted to go to the next round. We shared an embrace and certainly some tears. After which, I met Yang at a small ramen joint.
"Way to go, fancy pants. You had me worried there for a second." "Good to know I wasn't the only one worrying about me." Our conversation continued for an hour or two, discussing our thoughts on the tournament. Afterwards, she pecked me on the cheek, and flirtingly whispered, "Wish me luck tomorrow." She left as we went our seperate ways. I got back to the team's room, and slept, prepared for my next battle.