Chương 16: The First Match!

Oliver and I looked very small compared to the other warriors who were participating. They were body-builders with each muscle in their body screaming, 'I will kill you!'

"There are more than thousand brave warriors participating in this tournament. But for now, let them rest as they have a big day coming up." The host announced and permitted us to go back to our big hall. (Note: Darknor is a very small planet. That is the reason why only thousand people were participating throughout the world.) We went back in a line, people still cheering. There were many sofas in the hall to sit. I occupied one and Oliver sat beside me.

"This is so exciting, Blaze!" Oliver was having the time of his life. The only thought in my mind was how I will save my bones from breaking apart during the battles against these tough warriors.

The T.V. in front of us showed the host who was now announcing some names. "Let's get to the first battle of this historic event!" He exclaimed. Above the spectators, right opposite Rock Flames's room was a big board. It was enormous.

The board showed many faces. One of them was mine. All the participants' faces start shuffling. And then they were paired with different warriors randomly. "This, my friends, is the battle order! It has been set randomly." The host declared. I searched for my face and found out that I was going to fight against a very stern looking guy. Looking at the photo, I could tell that he was double my height and was very skilled. I looked around the room and found the guy faraway. He was grinning at me, maybe thinking this would be a piece of cake for him!

"The first match will be between the two heavy-hitters, Hardy Shov and Arno Hiller!" The host stated. We all looked at the two huge guys. They looked at each other, as if trying to scare the other one. I do not know about them, but I surely freaked out!

A lady came in. She was the organizer of the battles maybe. She had a notebook with her and a studious-looking glass which suited her. "Hardy and Arno, come with me." She ordered and looked away. She turned to another door in the room, opened the door and led the way. It would be the back stage or something. Both the warriors followed her. In about two minutes, the fight began.

The referee walked to the center of the stadium. The host was nowhere to be seen. "On my left is Hardy Shov!" He exclaimed. Suddenly the door at the far end to the referee's left, slid open. Hardy was standing there. "And on my right is Arno Hiller!" Arno was introduced from the opposite sliding door.

Both of them walked up till the entrance of the stadium and halted. "Let's begin the first match of the Warrior Battle Fest." The referee exclaimed. "Hardy and Arno, are you ready?" The man asked. They both nodded and so the referee took his position. He took one step forward and bent. He showed his hand. Raising the hand to face the sky, the referee yelled, "Let the battle begin!"