You have waited and it is here, the finals of the Tournament Arc! It's been a while getting this far and I still can't believe the comments reached the 100's. Just thinking about all this support keeps me writing this story, even to the ones that sent characters and haven't yet checked out the story. Well let's see how far this chapter goes but first the announcements!
Announcements:
Looking at the success of the omake I can say that it may become a usual thing or at least another story for me to do. If I do end up making the omake into another story it may just be like "The Tales of Tokyo City" similar to "Tales of Ba Sing Se" from Avatar. Well you will just have to read and see my decision.
Also a little information about the next arc to come, expect it to be where the real world comes into play as well. So for that I'm going to need how your character would look in reality this time, I will put the information for that at the end of the chapter so remember that.
Finally, one reader PM me an idea that would be awesome if I can find someone to do it. What I'm talking about is if FFW had its own theme song, that would be the best thing to happen to this story next to getting its own artist ^_^. So if anyone is skilled in music or knows someone that is PM me and send ideas.
Reviews:
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Now that all of this is over…wait for it…
ON WITH THE SHOW!
"FFW"-Speech
'FFW'-Thought
'FFW'-Flashback
"FFW"-Attacks
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"I don't ask anyone about their past, so they shouldn't ask anyone about mine." Shadowlight0982.
Ch. 15: The Battle Begins, Kurotsubasa versus Destiny!
(Eclipse Tournament Stage)
"Ok everyone we have seen lots of blood and violence to make it this far the finals of the Eclipse Tournament!" Plugman pumped up the crowd.
"Since Kurotsubasa agreed to Team Destiny's roster request the orders have already been decided Kyoto if you would please?" Plugman moved to his fellow announcer.
"Of course, now the first match of the Eclipse Tournament is a shocker so here we are everyone!" Kyoto pointed to the screen and two names were displayed.
Key vs. Sen
A few gasps went through the audience as they saw the names with good reason it is almost unusual for the leader of a team to fight first. While the rule of the leader losing didn't matter it wouldn't mean good for a team's image for their leader to lose.
"No fair how comes Sen gets to go first!" Aka complained.
"Because if we let you into the meeting as well then you would just have yourself fighting everyone on the team, besides Sen fighting first works well for our plan." Sakura explained.
"And what of his opponent, from the one fight he was in he shows much strength?" Suijin asked.
"Merely to test the strength of the Betas, if they are as powerful as they are this would be important for us to see one in action." Hagane said.
"All we can do is observed then let's see if Sen can buy us the time we need." Fuijin said.
(Kurotsubasa)
"Their leader going up first, something isn't right." Key said.
"Of course something isn't right their whole team planned out the roster for a reason." DB reminded them all.
"Regardless we have barely seen Sen fight so there is that to put into account." Shadow said.
"It doesn't matter if we saw him fight or not, kick his ass Key!" Bella yelled.
"Yeah show them who they're messing with nya!" Ravena cheered with Bella.
"Punnya!" Punnya agreed.
"Just be careful ok, I may not be able to patch you up if I'm next up." Illu said, Mukurowl hooted on her head as he shared his owner's fears.
"Don't worry about me; they haven't seen 100% of what I can do either." Key then began to walk to the ring. Before he entered the stage Shadow gave him a last piece of advice.
"From what you guys said he has the power to stop time, remember that and remember your limit." Shadow said.
"Of course, if anyone should be giving advice it should be me." Key joked. "Don't worry I don't plan on losing."
"It's not the fight I'm worried about." Shadow said as Key walked away.
(Tournament Stage)
"Meeting one of the Betas in a way such as this, I am honored." Sen performed a small bow.
"Cut the crap Bringer of Destruction." Key said.
"Oh so Shadow told you of that, what else has he told you?" Sen asked curiously remembering Shadow's profile.
"All that we need to know, whatever he is holding back that's something for later." Infinity and Oathbreaker then flashed into Key's grip. "But what Shadow told me is all I need to know."
(Play Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep "Boss Battle")
"That's quite a sense of loyalty you have there, we will have to test that shall we?" Sen then got into position.
"Ok everyone the party starts now, Keybladedude versus Sen…ready…FIGHT!" Kyoto then jumped out of the way.
Key dashed forward with Oathbreaker raised in the air, Sen dodged to the side but didn't see Key drive Infinity forward. What surprised Key was instead of sinking into Sen's stomach it simply bounced off with a metallic clang. As they separated Key decided to test his thoughts.
"The ultimate shield right?" Key asked.
"Clever observation, were you surprised that your attack bounced off?" Sen asked playfully.
"Surprised yes but you won't be surprising me for long." Key shot forward again.
"Repeating yourself is that all a Beta can do?" Sen asked.
Key then stopped abruptly and slammed Oathbreaker into the ground. Dark flames appeared before Sen and he used the shield to cover his front. Key then quickly ran around him to his unprotected side.
Dark Flame
"Is this a surprise?" Key's attack connected as Sen was sent across the ground with dust after him.
"Just like Key and his strategies, he used Sen's ability against him to land an attack where his shield was active!" Plugman yelled.
"Impressive, I couldn't cover myself with the ultimate shield in time to counter you." Sen said.
Key said nothing as he watched Sen rise to his feet.
(Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep "Boss Battle" end)
"Well I have to give you credit, I will have to get much more serious if I want to see what you can really do."
"What are you talking about?" Key asked.
"That transformation" Sen's words made Key freeze for a second before he regained himself.
(Flashback)
The people in the crowd stopped cheering as they felt the power increase in the air. A shockwave almost blew Spirit away as he saw energy rise out of Key like a waterfall. Key then began his own transformation.
Key's Org XIII cloak became a white sage's cloak with a pale yellow hue. Key's grey hair then became blond and his brown eyes became a crystal blue. Oathbreaker disappeared in a white light and then Oathkeeper took its place in Key's hand.
Angelic Forme
(Flashback end)
"Why do you want to see that transformation?" Key asked.
"For reasons you do not need to know, for now I will just have to force you to use it." Sen shot his hand forward and chains with the head of a snake shot forward.
Key knocked the chain away only to see Sen somehow cross their gap in distance quickly. Sen used his hardened fist and slammed it into Key's stomach, now Key was the one who was sent flying close to the edge of the stage.
(Kurotsubasa)
"What was that?" Illu asked.
"Of course he had to have that power, bastard." Shadow said.
"That's from Blazblue isn't it nya?" Ravena asked.
"Oh I remember that was the chain Shadow said the snake bastard used, whenever he said that I thought he meant Orochimaru." Bella admitted.
"There are more snake bastards out there than him but that is for another time, those chains are the Nox Nyctores Ouroboros." Shadow explained.
"Nox Nyctores, aren't those the special weapons from BlazBlue, each one having a special ability and side effect?" DB asked.
"Yeah I just hope Key doesn't fall for Ouroboros' special ability." Shadow said.
(Destiny)
"Is he really planning to use those to trigger the transformation?" Hagane asked.
"What else choice does he have, even in a fight like this Sen will never get serious." Sakura said.
"He plans on bringing it out with just a cut from Ouroboros?" Fuijin asked.
"Yes neesan, if he can get into Key's head then the battle will really begin." Suijin answered her twin.
(Tournament Stage)
Dodging another sudden move by Sen Key teleported a distance away, Key then aimed Infinity towards him.
Holy!
Beams of holy energy fired from around the keyblade towards Sen. Sen managed to dodge some blasts but the beams that connected burned as they pierce his body.
'Is it over?' Key asked himself as he saw Sen fall to his knees.
"That one actually hurts." Sen's body then turned to smoke.
"Whoa, one hit from Key turned Sen into dust, has Kurotsubasa already win the first battle?" Plugman yelled.
(Kurotsubasa)
"It can't be that easy can it?" DB asked around.
"I know Key is really strong but my gut says something's not right here." Bella said.
"Nya, something's got my fur on end." Ravena said.
Byakugan!
The veins around Shadow's left eyes became more pronounced as he scanned the tournament's stage. 'That smoke it has a signature in it, too large to be from death."
"Shadow what's wrong?" Illu asked as she saw Shadow's kekkei genkai active.
"I don't think this fight is over." Shadow said.
(Tournament Stage)
While Key saw the smoke sink to the ground he didn't see some of the smoke collect behind him.
"He said something about wanting to see my transformation, why would he give up that easily if he was that determined to see it?" Key asked himself.
While Key was still in thought the smoke continued to collect until it was a black pile. Key then decided to scan for Sen using his powers as the smoke began to rise.
'Let's see if I can find where you're hiding' Key then closed his eyes and saw the signatures of everyone around him. Key looked around for Sen and saw that his presence was behind him.
"Impossible!" Key opened his eyes in shock.
"Very possible."
Key looked back and jumped away but the damage was done. Blood dripped from the knives Sen was holding as his body began to solidify from the smoke.
"A little bit too late aren't we?" Sen gave Key a closed eyed smile.
Key looked to his bloodied right arm. A trail of blood leaked from his sleeve down onto the ground, the white hue of Infinity now was turning pink from the life giving liquid.
"Bastard" Key said.
"Well I do believe it's about time you showed me your power." Sen said.
Key then rushed with a battle cry and resumed the battle. Key and Sen continued to fight, keyblades to knives, and continued to clash. Every once and awhile Sen would puff into smoke and try to surprise Key again.
(Destiny)
"Isn't Sen's snake knife supposed to be working now?" Aka said.
"One cut from Ouroboros isn't enough to sometimes trigger the effect, but I think that one cut may be enough for Sen to do what he needs to do." Suijin answered the boy.
(Kurotsubasa)
"They cut him, what happens now?" Ravena asked frantically.
"Now we just watch and see if Key's mind is strong enough." Shadow said.
(Tournament Stage)
After another clash Key started to notice his vision began to darken. Sen watched with amusement as Key was being forced inside his mind.
"Finally, now we can really begin Key." Sen's voice echoed as he started to vanish from Key's sight.
"You really think you can beat me in my mind?" Key asked as he was pulled into a void.
"Me defeat you, to be honest I hate having to work and do things myself, so I will let you defeat yourself." Sen's voice answered. "Don't worry; you have all the time in the world."
Key then began to clutch his head as painful memories began to rush by him.
One image.
"Stop"
Another image.
"Stop it"
Another painful memory.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
(Outside Key's mind)
The time of the last clash Sen was able to trap Key into a sphere of dark energy. The crowd waited as they can see Key begin to struggle inside.
"Whoa, after thinking that Destiny already lost Sen somehow came back and trapped Key into a trap!" Kyoto announced. "Has Lady Luck smiled on Team Destiny to win this fight?"
"Come on Key you can't let something like this beat you!" DB yelled.
"Bust out of there Key come on!" Bella cried out.
"You can't go out like this, come on Key!" Ravena yelled.
"Punnya!" Punnya called with her.
"Key" Illu said in worry.
Shadow stayed silent as he watched. Shadow had an idea of some of the memories Key could be seeing.
(Key's Head)
(Flashback)
Key watched a memory as he was ambushed from all sides. Many players were around him each carrying a high class weapon.
"Hah, so much for the powers of the Betas!" A Player called out.
"Invincible Warriors my ass, all they are are just walking textbooks about the game." Another joked about.
"Let's finish this guy off, I bet he has a lot of good items once we raid his dead body!"
'So this is how it ends huh?' Key asked himself. As they began to swarm around him Key began to focus his power into one big blast.
Key walked away limping and didn't looked behind to see the sight left by his technique. The smoke drifting in the air lead back to a clearing filled with pixels.
(Flashback end)
"Yeah that was the time when everyone thought I was too good because I was a Beta. The Betas didn't have a good reputation then…but…"
"Who are you?"
A voice caught Key's attention, out of all the chains of dark memories one of his good ones seemed to shine through.
(Flashback)
Key stopped walking as he turned and saw a boy standing behind him. Shadow looked at him with a neutral expression but Key can see some interest in his eyes.
"You're a Beta right?" Shadow asked.
"Yeah any reason you need to know?" Key turned around.
"Just wanted to prove my suspicions, I don't like to trust other people's words so I decided to look for the real thing." Shadow said.
"Well you found me; can I get your name?" Key asked.
"Shadow, Shadowlight0982." Shadow said.
'Shadow, I know that name' Key then decided it was his turn to ask questions. "As in Shadow from Ground Zero?"
A look of rage flashed through Shadow's eyes but he returned to his solemn look. "Maybe, maybe not, now it's your turn for introductions."
Key smirked. "I guess you're right, my name is Keybladedude."
"Anything shorter?" Shadow joked.
"Only to friends, are you offering?" Key joked back.
Shadow answered with a small laugh. "Not really in the market for friends. Nice to meet a Beta in person."
Key looked confused as Shadow then walked passes him on his way.
"Is that it, most people out looking for a Beta is either looking for info or a fight." Key said.
"Well I ain't most people." Shadow said. "Besides I know I'm not at the level to take a Beta in a fight…not yet."
"Yet huh?" Key said. "So where are you heading off too?"
"Ever heard of something called Golden Ultima?" Shadow asked without turning around.
"You're looking for that weapon; good luck to you, that dungeon isn't exactly easy for most people." Key warned the stoic player.
"Like I said I'm not most people, I'm not in it for the weapon, but I'm sure I can find someone willing to pay lots for it." Shadow said.
Before Shadow could walk further Key teleported in front of him.
"Well I can't exactly let you off to find a rare Keyblade…" Key began.
"Without me coming along."
(Flashback end)
"Without me coming along." Key repeated what he said in the past. "Shadow and I became friends in that quest."
Key's grip tightened on Oathbreaker and his eyes glowed power. "He wants to see a transformation huh, guess I better give him what he wants."
(Tournament Stage)
A blast of dark energy destroyed the sphere and Key stood before Sen with determined eyes.
"So you broke the mind attack of Ouroboros?" Sen asked. "I guess I will have to try harder."
"You know what Sen I saw a lot of things in there and I have to thank you." Key said.
"Huh?" Sen looked confused.
"Being a Beta puts a label on you for life, people either see you as someone above them or a living target for of secrets." Key began. "In the past I would sometimes hate being a Beta and that's what Ouroboros chose to show me, but it showed me something else to."
"And that was?" Sen asked.
"A meeting that changed my life and began my path…" Key set Infinity to his side. "As Keybladedude, Beta..."
Key rose Oathbreaker. "And member of Kurotsubasa!"
(Kurotsubasa)
"Oh yeah Key is back!" Bella and Ravena cheered as they began to cheer. Illu looked grateful to see Key alright and was too dragged into the cheering.
"The battle going to end soon huh?" DB asked.
"Yeah, time for Key to make a comeback." Shadow said.
(Tournament Stage)
(Play Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep "Vanita's Final Battle")
"One cut helped you realize all that, I accept your thanks but I fail to see when this is going." Sen said.
"Well I normally don't transform out of request but I think for this fight I will transform." Key's expression then turned to something sadistic.
"Just don't regret it!"
Dark energy shot from Oathbreaker towards Sen. Sen rolled out the way as the blast carved through the marble. Looking up from his close brush with death Sen watched the smoke die and Key gain a new form.
"But that's not" Sen said.
Key's outfit was now a black robe and his shirt had disappeared. Key also had on old fashioned black pants that replaced his old ones. The Infinity keyblade had become Oblivion. Key's hair was now black that matched the shadowy black eyes looking at Sen.
"Like I said…" Key then flashed in front of Sen. "DON'T REGRET IT!"
Sen raised the ultimate shield to block and the force of the two keyblade thrusts sent him flying across the marble. Sen regained himself and saw Key floating in the air. Key flew forward making Sen raise his arms to block but Key then vanished.
Key repeated these motions again and again but soon appeared behind Sen with his keyblades in the ground.
Dark Aura!
Dark energy shoots up from all around Key and Sen was caught inside the attack. Sen tried to harden his armor but the attack would always reach wherever the Ultimate Shield was not guarding. A shoe to Sen's face sent him out the attack as Key began his onslaught.
(Kurotsubasa)
"Um Key seems to have forgotten about restraint." Illu said.
"That forme does that too him, he tends to get a bit crazed." Shadow said.
"Reminds me of a certain kitty." Bella said.
"Reminds me of a certain ironboard." Ravena said back.
The two had to be held back as to avoid another fight.
(Tournament Stage)
"Time to end this, it's over!"
The entire field then began to turn black. Key began to chuckles darkly as he faded away into the darkness. Sen looked around to try and locate his opponent. Suddenly, quick slashes appear all over the Sen's body. The field returned to normal and Sen saw Key with his back to him.
Sen then gave a smile as he hardened his hands into claws. "You said you would end it does that me you want me to take your life?"
Without waiting for an answer Sen moved to strike the finishing blow. Key looked back and smiled as he raised a hand.
Snap!
Sen's body exploded as blood began to gush from his wounds. Sen fell to the ground defeated.
Key then returned to normal as he looked to his downed opponent.
"Wow what an upset, this battle is now officially over!" Plugman yelled all over the mike.
"The winner of the first match…Key!" Kyoto walked to the stage and raised Key's arm. "I would like to give him a bonus for the bloody finish too!"
(Destiny)
"Whoa did Sen just?" Aka asked in surprise.
"He always didn't want to get serious." Sakura said. "Look at him now."
"Mistress will still have use for him."
To cue Hagane's words Sen's body then began to break apart. Black pixels rose to the sky and began to their journey back to their master.
Key took note of the disappearing body but kept his thoughts to the back of his head as he walked back to his guild.
(Kurotsubasa)
"Couldn't keep it toned down could you?" DB asked.
"I'll answer that question next time you're in the middle of a seriously bloody battle." Key jabbed back.
"Nice comeback and good fight." DB congratulated the keyblade master.
Key was then pulled in by the cheering duo as Ravena and Bella begin to share their cheers.
"Not that this isn't something to be happy about but we still have five more battles guys." Shadow said.
"Come on Shads, live the now and have fun once and awhile." Bella shared her advice.
A tickmark grew on Shadow's head and Illu laughed at the shapeshifter's joke.
"Shadow you have to at least enjoy the fact we won the first battle." Illu said.
"I can't enjoy anything until we reach the end." Shadow said.
(Destiny)
"Can't I fight next, please please please!" Aka threw in a puppy dog eyed effect to amplify his request.
"For the last time Aka you have to wait until after this battle now sit down and eat your sweets." Sakura pointed to the corner.
Aka just pouted and walked to the respected corner of the booth. Renchard had enough of their antics and decided to ask his questions.
"Who is next and when is it my chance to fight?" Renchard asked.
"Just wait won't you Ren we still have…" Suijin's statement was stopped by Ren holding his weapon to her neck.
"Do not call me that." Renchard warned her.
"Oh I forgot, only your sister can call you that right?" Suijin just kept her calm look as the blade moved against her skin, drawing blood.
"Hey put that thing down or…" Hagane caught Fuijin's hand as she reached for her fans as he walked to the center.
"Enough of your foolishness get it together or so help me I will end all of your lives." Hagane spoke.
"Are we done here?" Suijin asked.
Renchard said nothing as he moved his sword back to his side. Everyone's attention was now onto Sakura as she walked to the stage.
(Tournament Stage)
"Ok everyone I hope you all enjoyed that small intermission, now it's time to get back to the action!"
"Alright all of you it's time for what may be an exciting fight I hope all you men out their can keep it together!" Kyoto said. "From Team Destiny we have Sakura!"
The audience cheered but mostly the men hollered as Sakura began her slow walk to the stage. She gave a small wink to the crowd that led to a few nosebleeds.
(Kurotsubasa)
"Ravena you better be careful with this one." Shadow said.
"What's there to be worried about, sure she's a magical girl too but I can still win nya." Ravena said with confidence.
"Punnya!" Punnya said excited to finally fight in the tournament.
"Ravena, Punnya she usually similar to that of Yakumo Kurama!" Illu warned them ahead of time. "If she can sketch you and erase you."
"Then I better not give her time to draw then right nya." Ravena said.
"If you need to don't forget…" Key pointed to her bell.
"I'll try not too but thanks Key." Ravena then walked to the stage.
"Hey Shads, how long was Felis out the first time you saw here?" Bella asked seriously.
"About a few hours and I know why you asked that." Shadow answered.
"It's not just her Shads, what happens if Kitty goes without her bell for too long?" DB asked.
"I don't know, let's all hope we all don't find out." Shadow said.
(Tournament Stage)
Sakura smirked as she saw her opponent was Ravena. "So Kurotsubasa agreed to send their pet cat after me huh?"
"Who are you calling a pet and you chose the order so don't blame me if you lose nya!" Both Ravena and Punnya hissed as they got ready.
Sakura pulled out her sketchbook and showed a half-finished sketch of Ravena and Punnya causing them to step back in shock for a bit.
"You know if I had finished I could have easily beaten you as soon as the battle started, be thankful I'm giving one final chance to perform your tricks." Sakura said.
"You shouldn't have shown me that nya," Ravena was now in Bakeneko stance. "Now I'm going to kick your ass twice as fast and hard!"
"Ok ladies enough trash talk, we all came for the fight!" Kyoto stopped them. "…now match#2 Sakura versus Ravena…ready…FIGHT!"
Ravena wasted no time crossing the gap between the two. Sakura took the time to dodge and saw that Ravena wasn't giving her time to use any of her techniques.
'This battle would end too quickly if I complete the sketch; she's trying to beat me as quickly as she can.' Sakura thought as she dodged a kick aimed at her head.
While Sakura was thinking Ravena was having thoughts of her own, or more like a conversation.
"You do know your strategy isn't the best one to use Felidae." Felis said.
'Don't really have any other ideas besides all I really have to do is go for her sketchbook and destroy it nya.' Then delivered another combo that forced Sakura to block the fast moving limb.
"That girl probably thinks that is your plan, if that is the case she is just toying with you." Felis said.
"Well I don't have a lot of options so unless you have an idea nya…" Felidae said.
"You can always let me out; I can deal with this magical wench myself." Felis offered.
'I think I can win this by myself nya.' Felidae ignored the offer and sent a kick that sent Sakura across the stage.
"You're never going to learn are you, fine just don't lose." Felis sat back to observe the battle.
"Sorry to interrupt your daydreaming."
Sakura's voice cut through Ravena's thoughts as she turned to see Sakura's staff glow.
"I can tell you know a bit about magic so let me show you some of my magic!"
Sakura's staff then glowed and stars began to fill the air. Ravena's fur tensed as she remembered this was the move Sakura had used before.
"Now little kitty let's see how many lives you have?" Sakura said.
Twinkle Beam, Circus!
Ravena and Punnya then scattered as they avoided the lasers that were shooting from multiple directions. Ravena's flexibility saved her many times from being pierced through.
With a silent command Punnya then flew between beams and joined up with her master. "Magic huh, then I guess it's my turn nya!"
Sakura ended her technique with a small giggle. "Of course, let's see what kind of magic you have."
Ravena let out a hiss and she saw from Sakura's tone she was mocking her.
Neko-Nyanko-Punyanko
Punnya grew into a pink ball of light and connected with her master's arm. The Punnya Cannon was formed and ready to be used.
(Kurotsubasa)
"Isn't that the move Kitty used to take out Dark?" Bella asked.
"Looks like it, I didn't really get a good look at the move back then but it looks like it can do some damage." DB said.
"I think that's the Punnya Cannon." Illu said.
"Punnya Cannon?" Bella asked.
"Yeah it's one of the main powers Ravena and Punnya have when they work together." Illu tried to explain.
"Those two keep getting more complicated." Key said.
"Let's see what this joint attack can do." Shadow said.
(Tournament Stage)
"Transformation magic, please don't tell me that is all you have." Sakura said in a dull voice.
"You haven't seen anything yet, ready Punnya?" Ravena aimed forward.
Punnya~~~~~~~~~~!
A pink beam formed in the barrel of the newly created weapon. Sakura's expression turned from bored to serious as she felt the power the weapon shot off. When the attack was done charging Ravena realized it all at once.
Punya-Nyanko- PUNYANKO ECHO!
A large beam was fired from the barrel and tore through the stage. The beam took a spiraling effect as it "drilled" through the air towards Sakura.
'To think she has this kind of magic.' Sakura tried to move and saw that she couldn't. Looking down she saw black cattails reached from the ground and had wrapped around her heels.
'Sneaky little feline isn't she?' Sakura thought. As the beam spiraled closer Sakura then formed all her stars together into a makeshift barrier.
The destructive beam collided with the wall as both magical girls concentrated on holding their attacks together.
"Amazing, these girls are really giving us a show here, will Sakura's wall hold up, will Ravena's magical beam tear through it's so suspenseful!" Plugman commented on the fight.
Sakura saw that her wall was soon crumbling so she thought of a way to free herself from Ravena's trap. Sakura then smiled as she disappeared into sparkles just as the Punnya Cannon broke through her wall.
"What the hell?" Ravena said as her attack ended and saw Sakura was gone.
Punnya? Punnya spoke telepathically.
"No she didn't leave the ring so where is she nya?" Ravena tried to look around for her. 'Behind me, above nya?'
(Destiny)
"Awe man, Sakura-nee got a fun opponent." Aka said with a pout.
"Enough complaining, you would have finished her easily if you two had fought." Suijin said.
"Nope I would play with Neko-neesan for a bit before then." Aka smiled.
(Kurotsubasa)
"Where is she?" Illu asked when she sensed there was no genjutsu used.
Shadow looked around with his Byakugan. "I can't find her, but I wonder why her stars are still around."
Shadow pointed to how the stars that weren't destroyed by the Punnya Cannon were now floating aimlessly around in the air.
Key closed his eyes as he tried to sense for Sakura. Key's eyes then shot wide open, "Ravena she's all around you!"
(Tournament Stage)
Ravena heard Key's shot and was about to move until she was trapped inside a funnel of wind, as the wind whipped through Ravena she heard Sakura's voice.
"Art is beautiful isn't it but it can also be so deadly."
The remaining five stars combined and formed a human body. Out of a bright light Sakura appeared in the air. Summoning more stars Sakura wasted no time in planning her next move.
"I'll blow you away little kitten." The Wind grew harsher and the funnel rose towards the sky.
Star Sign: Gale!
The wind began to slice Ravena from all direction and slashes appeared in her clothes, she felt herself being raised into the air by the wind as she tried to block the harsh air waves. Ravena tried to think of a way out of the move before she was cut to pieces.
Punnya!
"Azarath, Metrion…"
Outside the tornado Sakura marveled her work as she saw little drops of blood being carried by the wind.
"Shame she couldn't have lasted longer." Sakura said.
"Care to say that again nya!"
Sakura turned around in shock as she saw Ravena rise out of her shadow. Sakura felt her body shut down as Ravena struck various pressure points around her body. As Sakura began to drop Ravena planned her finale.
Grabbing Sakura she used her strength and sent her directly up in the air. Aiming the Punnya Cannon one more time Ravena fired another magic beam.
Punya-Nyanko-PUNYANKO ECHO!
This time the beam connected and Sakura was enveloped by the destructive technique.
"Is it over?" Kyoto asked as she saw the attack connect.
"Has Kurotsubasa received yet another victory, a few more and Destiny can kiss the prize goodbye!" Plugman added.
Punnya returned to normal as both she and Ravena looked up to see if Sakura had really been beaten.
"I didn't think I put in that much power to destroy her but…" Ravena said.
"Punnya" Punnya said.
"Yeah something is not right nya." Ravena agreed with the neko-manju.
"How right you are."
The sound of a mirror breaking filled Ravena's ears as she saw Sakura was standing in front of her, her clothes were dirty and singed but she was still alive.
"Whoa, a genjutsu, a surprising tactic from Sakura but it looked like she couldn't completely dodge Ravena's move!" Kyoto said.
"When did you…nya?" Ravena asked.
"Right before your blast hit me, it was hard using magic for a bit after that trick you did up close but not impossible." Sakura said.
"Combining magic and genjutsu nya, it's going to be harder since I blocked you chi." Ravena said.
"I know you proved to be a fairly good opponent, unlike the one known as Zane." Sakura smiled as she pulled out her sketchbook.
Ravena was shocked when she saw Sakura had completed the sketch she had shown her. The neko's world turned white as she felt the effects of Sakura's power. Punnya tried to get to her master but was blown back as Sakura and Ravena were swallowed by a white dome.
"Ah man, come on girls no need to finish this inside that dome, at least comeback out and tear each other's clothes off!" That statement got Plugman a fist through his tube by Kyoto.
(Kurotsubasa)
"Illu is that the same move Sakura used on Zane?" Shadow asked.
"Yes and no, it's more powerful than last time." Illu answered.
"It must be because she's having a harder time using her moves while her chi is blocked." Key said.
"I hope Kitty is alright in there." Bella said.
"You're not the only one." DB said.
Shadow glared at the dome as he watched as Punnya desperately rammed into the dome as she tried to help her master.
"What's there to be worried about, sure she's a magical girl too but I can still win nya." Ravena said with confidence.
'You better win this Ravena I don't want to think about what would happen if you lose." Shadow thought.
(Sakura's pocket dimension)
Ravena's vision finally started to clear and saw that she was strapped against a wall by vines. Sakura was watching the sakura petals fall in her realm before turning around to her opponent.
"Well you may have been a better opponent but you still ended up here huh." Sakura joked.
"Nya let me out of here so I can kick your ass nya!" Ravena tried to struggle out.
"You would want me too, I would let you out but can you answer something for me?" Sakura asked.
"And what is that nya?" Ravena said.
"Why you were holding back." Sakura said.
"Meow, I don't know what you're talking about I've been fighting with my all!" Ravena argued.
"Your all, are you sure." Sakura's attention moved from Ravena to her bell. "Then why didn't you take the chance to remove your bell?"
Ravena stopped struggling for a bit as she stayed silent. "Why do you want to know about my bell?"
"I remember your battle with that girl Rose and when that bell fell you became a whole other person." Sakura started. "When you fought the way you did I figured that was your true form and this was just a façade."
"Your wrong nya!" Ravena argued. "What you see is what you get I am Ravena!"
"Then who was the one that fought for you in your last battle?" Sakura asked. "Or maybe…that was a whole other side of you."
Sakura began to walk towards the bound cat, Ravena then struggled more to escape her bindings.
"Get away from me nya!" Ravena tried with all her might to escape from the wall. Ravena stiffened as Sakura reached for her bell but her hand stopped.
"No that would be too easy." Sakura pulled her hand back.
Ravena opened her eyes and saw Sakura was now sketching another page in her book. "If you won't do it willingly I will have to do the next best thing."
Another wall appeared in the world and a figure appeared bonded as well. It took some time for Ravena to see who it was on the wall.
"No way, there's just no way nya." Wrapped in vines much like she was, there was Ravena…Felis.
"How did you?" Felidae asked in shock.
"This is my world, I can do anything." Sakura said. "So this is the form you took last round."
"Little witch, you have no idea what you are doing." Felis hissed.
"What can you do, both of you are bound and if I'm right by separating you two you are now at half power." Sakura explained her logic.
Felis hissed as she heard that. Felidae tried to think of a way out of this situation.
'What do I do nya?'
(Outside the dome)
Punnya was once again rolling on the ground after her latest attempt to break the dome. Punnya was panting as she tried to think.
(Kurotsubasa)
"Punnya, trying so hard." Illu said.
Mukurowl hooted as he felt sympathy for his friend.
"Is there anything she can do?" DB asked.
"Unless Punnya can become more powerful to break the dome I don't think so." Key said.
(Tournament Stage)
Punnya let out a sad meow as she couldn't think of anything that could break the dome. Punnya almost thought of giving up haven't she heard a loud roar from the crowd.
(Audience)
"Mazareth what is wrong with you?" Rose asked after his outburst.
Mazareth turned to his master and the look was enough for Rose to understand.
"I see, and I agree with you we never did finish our match." Rose said. Mazareth then let out another roar as they turned back to the match.
(Tournament Stage)
"Punnya~~~~~~~~~!"
Punnya's body glowed as she underwent a transformation. Punnya's body began to change as she grew now to the size of a large tiger.
(Inside the dome)
"Two little kittens, what to do with you." Sakura turned her pen around and began to erase. Part of Felidae's feet disappeared after this action.
Gasp. Felidae looked down and saw that her feet had vanished.
"You're going to erase us, can't fight us evenly yourself?" Felis mocked her.
"Fight 2 on 1, hardly far, plus I want to see you BOTH show fear as you will be erased from existence." A few more markings and Felidae and Felis slowly began to vanish.
"I am Kami of this world and you two are blotches in my beautiful artwork…" Sakura said dramatically. "Imperfections like you should be erased!"
A beam of light shot from nowhere and knocked Sakura a fair distance away. The sketchbook went up in pink flames and Felidae's and Felis' bodies returned to normal.
Roar!
"Punnya!" Both Ravena's called out.
From the smoke a large cat walked inside the dome. The tiger had pink fur with black markings, large black wings, and two flowing tails. Two large fangs formed from Punnya's jaw as she let out another roar.
A burst of speed and Punnya used her new claws to tear both Ravena's from the walls. Felis saw she was slowly disappearing as she was only summoned thanks to Sakura's sketchbook.
"Finish this Felidae, don't you lose." Felis said before she vanished.
Punnya returned to normal and jumped into Felidae's arms. "Punnya!"
"I missed you too Punnya nya!" Ravena said. Their reunion was cut short as Sakura rose to her feet.
"How is that possible, I am Kami, this world is mine." Sakura mumbled.
"Sorry to tell you nya but…" Punnya formed the Punnya Cannon and Ravena took aim.
"Being Kami is overrated nya." Ravena said.
Punya-Nyanko-PUNYANKO ECHO!
(Tournament Stage)
The dome shattered and disappeared and the audience saw the victor. Ravena and Punnya were standing proud over Sakura who was face first on the ground.
"Wow in a stunning twist the winner is Ravena!" Kyoto announced.
"Kitty I knew you had it in ya!" Bella said.
"Nya, to be honest if it wasn't for Punnya I don't think I would have made it." Ravena admitted.
"Hey Rave you feel ok you look a little shaken?" DB asked.
"It was really twisted in there nya." Ravena said.
"You take a rest Ravena, genjutsu can really mess with you mind." Illu said.
"All I need is a small catnap nya~~~" Ravena yawned.
Punnya followed her example and rested on Shadow's head. Shadow shook off his irritation as the two had a long hard match.
"Go ahead and sleep, you two deserves a rest." Shadow said.
"Nya I can't sleep now, I need to see whose next up." Ravena said.
"Ok everyone its time for the next round, a joint battle!" Plugman said after he regained consciousness.
"Joint battle?" Illu asked.
The guild looked at the screen and saw the two people from each side.
Suijin and Fuijin vs. Illusionist Owl and Generalhyna
"Looks like it's our turn Illu." Bella said as she got pumped.
"Do I even have to say it?" Shadow asked.
"Don't worry Shads we got this one." Bella said.
"Bella's right, they may have an edge with joint moves but they have never seen us fight together." Illu said.
'Neither have I,' Shadow thought. "Bella just try not to destroy the stage and Illu be careful while you run support."
"Aye aye boss!" Bella then walked to the stage. Illu took the advice to heart and walked with Bella and Mukurowl.
"Random Bella and quiet Illu, I wonder how this will end." DB said
"I'm sure they can win and Illu still has that summons of hers nya." Ravena said.
"Their opponents have more experience working together thought." Key said.
"So does Illu and Bella." Ravena argued.
"Dragging Illu into you and Bella's pranks don't count." Shadow said.
"Meow…what do you think will happen Shadow?" Ravena asked.
"For some reason I have a bad feeling about this match." Shadow said.
(Tournament Stage)
"Against me and my sister you have no chance!" Fuijin boasted.
"You may as well save yourselves the trouble and forfeit this battle." Suijin said.
"I don't know the meaning of the word forfeit!" Bella said. "And were going to win, no doubt about it!"
"We know what your plans are and we cannot let you win!" Illu faltered when she felt a strange pulse race through her body.
Mukurowl noticed the pulsation but thought nothing when Illu showed him she was ok.
"You knowing our objective means nothing, the point is that you both will not be leaving this battle." Suijin said dramatically
Illu had a look of worry but steadied her nerves as she pulled out her glaive. Bella had a hand ready on the omnitrix as she waited for the signal for the battle to begin
"Ok everyone joint battle, Illu and Bella versus Suijin and Fuijin…ready…FIGHT!"
TBC…
You must hate me now right, well sorry but I had to cut it right here. The next two battles will be next time along with a surprise ending to the finals. Every stay tuned and wait for the next update.
P.S. Heres the info for characters outside of FFW.
Name: (Just a name for the person behind the player, I don't expect any real names.)
Age:
Race:
Physical Appearance:
Clothing: (If you could wear only one outfit in the world, because that's how these things are.)
Location:
Visor Design: (The design your visor looks like when you use it for the game, if you need a reference Ravena has the default version on her deviantart page)
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