Chapter 1

Ten years passed. Thoron, Balamus and Jo'Rakha became friends. They practiced together and if any one picked on one of them they all backed each other up. They were often called the brothers of the arena, after their training they fought together. They were undefeated and raised the ranks quickly. They became the champions of teams.

Thoron was sitting in the training hall helping new recruits train. Balamus came in and told Thoron "we are expected to fight solo against the top champions, I've been told you have Uramul Bularz to fight" Thoron looked at Balamus in shock, Uramul was the orc champion he has never lost a macth. "also the emperor will be there" Thoron nodded. This would be the biggest fight hes been in, and he has to do it alone. "when is it?" asked Thoron

"this Fredas"

"but It's Tirdas, so it's three days"

"three days to pratice for your title then" Thoron called the child recruits over to tell them of his future. "you can do it master Thoron" said one of the children. Thoron told the child that their training has finished for the day. Thoron stood up, as the children left, picked up a sword and started to swing it. He needed to pratice as hard as he could if he was to win the title of champion. He trained as hard as he could the next few games until the time of the battle came.

Thoron was standing in the bloodworks waiting for the battle to begin. He could hear the cheering of the crowd. He felt adrenaline run though him, he felt he could do it and he had to show off in front of the emperor. Balamus came up to Thoron and said "the rules of the fight has changed, a Altmer mage has joined the fight"

"thanks for backing me up" said Thoron. Thoron and Balamus entered the arena pit. The sound of the crowd was deafening. The gates were lowered and Thoron and Balamus ran into battle. The blades of the enemies meet. Thoron went for the orc and Balamus went for the altmer. Thorons blade clashed against the orcs blade as he pushed it out of the way, then went to strike back, but Thoron raised his sword again and blocked the incoming strike. This Fight continued. While Thoron and the Orc fought, Balamus fought the mage. The spectators would say the fight was the best fight in the century ever since the Champion of Cyrodiil fought. Thoron knocked down the orc who refused to give in so Thoron brought down the hilt of his sword apon his head. He then ran over to Balamus and the mage and killed him. The crowd went wild. Thoron and Balamus returned to the bloodworks. A man was standing there waitng for them. "Thoron Battle-born?" Thoron nodded "I am part of the Penitus Oculatus, my name is Crassius Rato and I am here on behalf of the emperor, he needs a new personal guard and he has asked for you to take the place. Balamus pushed Thoron forward, "go for it" he said Thoron looked at him then turned back to Crassius Rato. "I will take your offer"