Fan Fiction ❯ The Legend Of The Dragon Sword ❯ Chapter 1- The Tournament ( Chapter 1 )
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By: Dreg 
Chapter 1- The tournament.
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Supernatural / Psychological / Fantasy / Drama / Children's / Adventure / Action | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 12.07.2003 | Updated On: 01.26.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 6.0K | Visits: 217 | Status: Completed
Chapter 1- The tournament.
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Supernatural / Psychological / Fantasy / Drama / Children's / Adventure / Action | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 12.07.2003 | Updated On: 01.26.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 6.0K | Visits: 217 | Status: Completed
Chapter 1
The Tournament
Today is the day of the Dragon Sword Competition. No one knows where it was made or what it does, but since the handle looks like a dragon, they call it the Dragon Sword. I hope to win the compitition so I can be the first to wield the sword.
Anyway, my name is Xavier Ralse. I am one of the most powerful swordsmen of my time. I am 19 and and have a sword that I named Razort. I dont really need the Dragon Sword for power, but a tournament is always a nice challenge. I am about 6 foot tall and have short, black hair that spikes back on its own. I use light armour to raise my mobility and blocking abilities.
I walked through the doors of the tournament hall and saw about 50 other fighters. Ninjas, assassins, knights, they had it all. Some of my opponents' weapons were very impressive. I saw a ninja dressed in red toss a throwing star towards me. Immediately I pulled out my sword and blocked it.
"Nice shot,"I said to the Ninja. "Looking foward to seeing you in the tournament.
I approached my training zone. It was a dark area in the corner of the building. I liked how dark my area was, since I didnt want my opponents to see my strategy. I began practicing my special moves.
I have 3 special attacks, and their names are The Straining Arm Hold Wrist Breaker, The Reverse Sword Slam, and The Shockwave Power Absorbsion. The Straining Arm Hold is performed by twisting my opponent's arm around and hitting my opponent on the elbow, forcing their arm the wrong direction while bending their wrist in a painful position. The Reverse Sword Slam is when I grab my sword by the blade, and hit my opponent with the handle. The Shockwave Power Absorbtion is performed by shoving my sword into the ground with sends out a shockwave obsorbing ½ of my opponent's power.
As I trained, I obsorbed the other contenders' movements, studying the type of fighting they perform. I saw a wizard using an amazing lightning attack, but his attack took about 6 seconds to power up for making him vulnurable to an attack. I also saw a ninja with 2 swords performing an aero attack, but since he had too much wieght, he couldnt get the height required for the attack to do maximum damage. Then I saw the red ninja grab 6 throwing stars and throw them faster than I could see. Now that was an amazing attack.
I was beginning to get impatiant. The tournament still hadnt started and it was supposed to begin 10 minutes ago. I guess they didn't expect to draw in so many contenders. I think everyone was starting to get mad. Finally, after about another 10 minutes they released the battle charts and my first battle was against the ninja that threw the ninja star at me when I first entered the building. I found out that his name was Shinru Aztec but his nickname was Star Slice, I wondered why. An anouncement came on that asked all the fighters to return to our training area.
"Great, more waiting." I mumbled.
I saw sections of the floor split and create openings. Huge arenas came out of the openings. I was extremely anxious to start my fight, but what do you know, more waiting. A man came out of a room off to the side of the tournament hall. I figured he was the one holding the tournament.
"Okay, a few rules you need to know before we begin the tournament," said the man. "Rule Number 1: No killing your opponent, they must give up or pass out. I repeat, no killing." I heard a few "boo"s from the crowd after that remark. "Rule Number 2: If you leave the arena, you lose. If you are thrown out, you do not, but you must return to the ring in 30 seconds. Rule Number 3: No interfering with another fight, no matter what. Well thats basically it. Good luck to you all, and may the best fighter win and be the first to wield the Legendary Dragon Sword."
A case came up with the Dragon Sword inside. I looked at it in amazement. It was crafted with extreme skill, that it almost looked like there was real fire around it. One man approached the sword, and the case was lit with fire. The man jumped back. "We found the sword in the case, and if you touch it, your skin will be melted off your hand." said the same man. I walked away, wanting to win the fight more than ever now.
I waited for them to call me to my arena. I started to get prepared for battle in my training zone when Shinru walked up and said, "I hope you know your gonna lose this fight, cause I am the most powerful ninja in the world!"
"Your point is?" I replied calmly. "Im the best swordsmen around here. Ive never been defeated with my powerful techniques." Then an anouncement came on, and it shouted an annoucement. "Shinru Aztec and Xavier Ralse, please report to Arena 7."
I walked towards the arena and saw other fighters. It seemed as though everyone was looking at me. I stepped into the arena and it lit up. I saw Shinru enter on his side with a smirk on his face. "Ill wipe that look off your face." I thought as I heard the starting bell ring, so I wielded my sword. Shinru pulled out 6 ninja stars and began throwing immediately. I blocked the first, second, third, fourth, and caught the last two. "How did you do that? Those were impossible to block!" "Heh heh heh, my little secret..." I threw one of the stars I had back. He grabbed it and gave me the time to run around the arena. I threw the other star at him while he was catching the other one.It hit him in the leg and he screamed. Shinru pulled out the star from his leg and threw them at me. I jumped to the side and both stars missed. "Reverse Sword Slam!" I spun my sword around and grabbed the blade,I swung as hard as I could towards his head hoping for a knock out. He pulled up his sword and blocked, but he still flew backward since I used so much strength.He fell out of the arena and just laid there. After 10 seconds, he started to stand up. He ran towards the arena at full speed. Shinru leaped off the ground and did a front flip attack. I tried to block his attack, but he pulled out another sword and sliced my shoulder. I counter-attacked his move by spinning around and kicking him in the back.He fell to the ground and began groaning. I picked him up and threw him as far as I could with my full strength. I ran faster then he flew and prepared for my attack. I reached back and punched. A direct hit in the chest. He fell down and began gasping for breath.I kicked him hard in the chest and he rolled over.I rose my sword over my head going to hit him in the shoulder when I heard, "I give up, I give up!"
So I won my first match, and only 3 more to go. I got a good warm up from my first fight but I hope my next is a better challenge. I went back to my training area wondering who I would fight next.I decided to get something to eat first. I walked over to the food stall but was stopped by a knight. "Hello, I am Shiro and I am going to be going against you in the next match." "Well Shiro, after I saw your face I lost my appetite so see you later." I know I have been rude to him, but I was not in the mood to be disturbed, for I was hungry. "Grrrrrrrrrrr." mumbled Shiro as walked away.
I looked out one of the windows and noticed it was dark.The next match wasn't going to start for an hour, so I went for a walk. I walked out the front door and looked up at the stars. I saw the moon, and it seemed to be glowing. The stars also looked brighter that night. I just stared up at the beauty. It makes you feel so small. Even though they are millions of miles away they still shine bright.
I continued walking down the path.The dirt path led into a little area in the woods. I saw benches at the end in a circular lot. I sat down and thought about my life. Had I really made the right choice when I decided to become a swordsmen? I mean, I really wanted to be a miner. I pulled out a picture of my family.I was 12 then, before I decided to become a swordsmen. We all looked so happy. Then I thought about why I became a swordsmen, and knew I made the right desision. "I will avenge my family's death." I mumbled as a tear rolled down my face and dropped onto the picture. "I promise I will."
My family died 2 years ago. A powerful swordsmen, infact the greatest swordsmen of all time, that was evil killed them all for no reason, just for fun. I tried to fight back, but he sliced me across the face and I passed out. He thought I was dead. My main goal in life is to avenge their death, and I will. I still remember the scar he gave me. I touched it and it burned as if the scar was reopened and salt-filled.
I looked back up and saw another swordsmen sitting opposite of me. "Hey there, I thought you might be asleep." said the man. "Nah, just thinking about the competition."I replied. "So whats your name?" the man asked. "Xaiver Ralse." "Zave what?" "Xaiver Ralse, I know its hard to pronounce." "Oh, I'm Tride Aztec."He said."I noticed you are a swordsmen too."I said. "Yep, nothing better than cold steel. "Tride said. "Wanna fight for fun?" I asked."Sure, why not.?"
I stood up and drew my practise sword. It has a dull side, so no injuries. Tride pulled out one also."Ok, get ready to lose! The first person to get hit loses." I said. "Go." I swung low and he jumped up. He swung down but I blocked it. I tried a hit to the side when he got ready to block. I swung to the other side. He blocked that too. I jumped back ad tried to kick his sword out of his hands. He held tight though.
Then I heard a rustle in the bushes. I turned to see what it was, and another fighter jumped out, Shinru. "I eliminated you Shinru."
"Meet my brother, Tride." Shinru said. "What do you want?" I asked. "We are here to eliminate you permanently." They both said in unison."Uh oh." I mumbled.
They both pulled out real, metal swords. I backed to the edge of the forest.They charged at me. I swung at Shinru and dodged Tride's attack. I pulled out my extra sword though. I got Tride on the side of the arm with my other sword. Tride grabbed his arm in pain. While he was distracted, I ran into the forest. I hid behind a set of trees. I knew they would come to get me. Tride and Shinru popped around the corner. I sliced over and just missed Tride. "Stay back" Tride said to his brother. "He's mine." "First, lets get to an appropiate battle location." I said. I ran through the woods to a clearing. Shinru walked out of the woods then Tride showed up out of the line of trees but didn't stop. He ran right for me sword drawn.
"What a fool" I said to myself. I steped to the side as he charged by and grabbed him by the neck. I threw his head backward toward the ground and kicked the back of his feet. He did a sort of back flip and hit the ground hard.
"Ready to give up?"
"Never!"
"Ok, have it your way."I grabbed his sword and threw it at his brother. "Ahhhhhhh!" yelled Shinru as the blade went into his chest."
"Look, your brother died by your own sword, what a pity." Tride ran to his brother. He pulled out his sword and his brother slid to the ground gasping for breath. Shinru dissolved and went to the other world.
Thats what happens here. When you die, your body is teleported to the otherr world. All your wounds are healed, also there is no fighting, no violence, and everything is peaceful, there and now, and so is Shinru.
"I swear, my brother. I will get you justice!" Tride yelled towards the sky. "I will kill you and avenge my brothers death!" Tride yelled to me. He ran at me with his sword swinging wildly. He had tears in his eyes as he tried to hit me. I dodged every attack. "You can't let your brothers death affect your fighting, or you will join him." I said. "You are right. I must avenge him, not fight in sorrow." He swung his first good attack, but I blocked with my sword. "Heres where the fight ends." I said. "What do you mean?"studdered Tride. "Shockwave Power Absorbsion!" I shoved my sword into the ground.A green shimmer rushed arcoss the ground.
Tride fell to the ground and 1/2 his power was mine now. Tride stood up so weak that he could barely hold his sword up. I kicked him in the stomach, and he fell to the ground, and using all the new power I got from him, I put my sword over my head and swung down. Tride held up his sword to block but it was sliced in half. The sword hit him in the center of the armour and sliced right through.Tride screamed so loud, that it could probably be heard 5 miles away. His body dissolved to the other world. "Now you can be with your brother, in peace."
I heard an announcement nearby. "All fighters, please report to the training area in the next ten minutes and prepare for battle." "Uh oh, I better go." I said to myself. I ran through the woods, and after about 5 minutes found the competition doors. I took a few seconds to catch my breath, then walked in. I arrived at my training zone and sat down. I waited for the second round to start.
The second bell woke me up, I had dozed off. I ran to my arena and jumped in the fighting zone. I saw Shiro enter as well. He had over 50 pounds of armour on, making him slow but hard to hit, but with the power I recieved from Tride I think I can win. "Go!" I ran at Shiro and he didn't move. I swung hard at his side but my sword bounced off his armour! I swung again at his head but it bounced off.Shiro raised his fists, and he had gauntlets on. He swung at my stomach and that metal doesn't tickle. I grabbed my stomach in pain and he did an upper-cut. I flew back and hit the arena floor. Shiro swung down but I rolled away. I jumped to my feet and kicked him in the chest but he just stood there. Shiro then punched me in the face. I staggered backward and wiped blood off my face.The next time he punched, I grabbed his right gauntlet and pulled it off.I slid it on my own hand and punched back. Since the weight of the gauntlet is heavier than that of a sword, I accually inflicted some pain. I slammed Shiro hard in the stomach and noticed he could barely move because of his armour which gave me an idea. I grabbed Shiro's legs and pulled him off his feet. He hit the arena and the floor shook.He tried to get up but his armour was too heavy.I started to make blows to his head as he tried to get up. He slid his helmet off and slid off his leg plates. He stood up and got ready to fight again.Now that most of his armour was gone, I could use my sword.I swung but he blocked it with his shield.I punched him in the face with a gauntlet, and he dropped the shield on his own feet. He screamed in pain his shield must have been 15 pounds and his leg plates are gone, so that had to hurt.I picked up his helmet and threw it at his face. It smashed his nose, and Shiro flew back and passed out.
I won my sencond fight too.No need to celebrate, I still got 2 harder fights. An announcement came on that told all fighters to go home and report back at 8:00 AM tomorrow. I walked out the front door and walked towards the stables. Only 8 fighters left. Most were knights but I was a swordsmen and 2 ninjas remained. I unlocked my stable door and saw my wonderful horse. Drake was his name. I pulled off his blanket and could tell he was cold. I took off my armour and placed them in bags which were tied to Drake's saddle. I kept my sword though. I untied his rope and jumped onto his back.I walked down the road to my housem and it seemed to get colder by the second. I bumped Drake in the side and the pace picked up. It started to rain and I threw on my coat. We continued walking through the rain. I felt a cold burst of wind and Drake stopped. I kicked him in the sides but he wouldn't move. I thought I heard something in the bushes so I jumped off Drake's back.
I hit the ground and almost slid in a puddle.I drew my sword and cautiously and approached the bushes. I touched the bush and a rabbit ran out. It scared me half to death, and I fell backwards. When I hit my sword fell in the bushes. I pushed the tiny branches aside and tried to find it. I grabbed the handle just as a wolf leaped out of the forest behind me. I spun around and saw the wolf snarling at me. Two more popped out from behind me. Drake ran off into the forest. Then the leader came out of the woods. I pointed my sword to the leader and got ready to swing but one of his the other wolves pounced at me. I fell to the ground and he sunk his fangs in my right leg. I screamed in pain then turned to swing but another bit my left arm. I stabbed the one biting my arm. It yelped and released me for a slight time. While he let go, I hit the one biting my leg. When he let go, I stood up but I was knocked down again. This time three of them were attacking me. One was biting my right wrist, and I dropped my sword. I grabbed the wolf by the neck and squeezed.I could tell he was struggling to breath. I saw the leader watching the wolf die. I squeezed tighter then twisted my hand. I heard a crack then a yelp and wolf was on the ground, dead. I picked up my sword and swung but it was slick from the rain so it slid out of my hand. It missed the wolf and flew into the weeds. I could barely see now that the rain was in my eyes just a blur.I could feel pain running up my right leg and left arm.I punched the one on my arm It yelped but continued biting me.
Then I found hope. Another fighter was heading my way.I yelled to him to help but he laughed and rode by. That made me angry so I used my anger on the wolves. I grabbed the one biting my arm and threw him at the one biting my leg they both yelped and ran behind the leader.I ran saw the leader get ready to attack so I ran for my sword.The wolves took after me I picked it up as the leader attacked.I spun around and sliced across across his eyes.He fell back and shook his head trying to get rid of the pain. I hit him again but this time I got his leg. The leader fell to the ground and the other two walked over to him. I could hear the wolf whining then it stopped, he was dead. The other two began howling. I stabbed one in the side and it fell to the ground, dying. But the other wolf kept howling. I heard some other howls from further away. I stood up and began running down the road full speed. The one wolf left kept howling. As I ran down the rode wolves began popping out of the forest but I never stopped.
After about 10 minutes I saw my house.I was exhausted ,I ran inside and slammed the door and heard about 5 wolves run into it. I wiped sweat off my face and sat on my bed. I grabbed a bandage and wrapped my leg up. I let myself fall back onto the bed and before I knew it I was asleep. I woke up with a knock on the door.I looked at the clock and it said 7:12 AM. The competition didnt start until 8:00 PM though. I yawned and walked towards the door. I grabbed the doorknob and opened it. A girl was standing there. She had brown curly hair and amazing blue eyes. She was about the same hieght as me so I figured she was about my age.
"Hi, what do you need?" I asked.
"I found a horse grasing on the side of the road, does he belong to you?" She said.
I looked further out the door and saw Drake. "Drake! Yes, that is my horse. Thank you for bringing him back."
"I noticed you had armour in his bags, are you in the competition?" asked Carollyn.
"Yes, and by the way, Im Xaiver. Xavier Ralse."
"Oh hi Xaivier, I am Carollyn." Then I remembered, my sword was gone. "Did Drake have a sword in the bags, Carollyn?"
"No, why, did you lose one?"
"Yes, the only one I had left for the competition too..." I said panicking. I ran over to Drake and began searching. I set down all my armour and in the bottom of the bag relief, a gauntlet. I picked it up and slid it on. "Lucky I kept this." I mumbled. I looked back and Carollyn was gone. I tied Drake to a tree and walked back inside, still puzzled.
I opened the shelf, looking for some breakfast. I grabbed a pop tart and sat down. When I was done eating I walked outside. I had forgot my armour laying on the ground. I picked it up and slid it on. I started to walk back inside, and Carollyn popped up.
"Where did you go?"
"For a walk, why did you want to know?"
"Just wondering...I mean, you were there and then gone." She looked at me with a strange look, but then smiled.
I heard horse hooves walking down the road. I turned around and saw a ninja walking down the road, with my sword!
"Hey thief! Give me my sword back." I yelled.Then I remembered it was the same fighter who walked by when I was being attacked. I chased him down the rode but I lost him when his horse began to gallop.
I walked back to my yard and Carollyn had a picture in her hand. "Is this your family?"Carollyn turned around the picture I was looking at in the park.
"Yes."
"You look so cute in this picture." Carollyn said. I started to blush. "They were killed a long time ago by a powerful swordsmen."
"I think Ive seen them before, wait, I have! They were the slaves to Kilak, the best swordsmen there is!"Carollyn exclaimed.
"What!!" I screamed. "Yes, Im sure its them. I used to work for Kilak. I was a maid...but I quit and Ive been traveling around the country and now Im here."
"My family...is alive, now I have to win that sword, and when I do, I will go save my family."
"Ill go with you!" Carollyn said, I've done a little fighting." Carollyn swung at an imaginary figure and almost fell down. I laughed and Carollyn started to blush.
I walked back inside and looked at the clock.It was 7:30, so I decided to leave for the competition. I walked outside and untied Drake.
"I gotta leave for the competition, Carollyn."
"Oh, I wanna go!" Carollyn said excitedly.
"Okay, hop on." Carollyn ran over to Drake and hopped on behind me. I bumped Drake in the side and he began galloping down the road. Carollyn began to scream. "Slow down a bit, Drake." I pulled on Drake's rein and we slowed down a little. After a little while we saw two dead wolves and blood on the road.
"Wow, what happened here!" Carollyn said putting her hand to her mouth, cupping it."
"I was attacked last night."I said and pointed to the bandage on my leg. "What attacked you, are you okay?"
"Wolves, I wasn't sure I was going to make it. I lost my sword here, thats why I chased that ninja." "Oh,wow, well I hope you get your sword back." Carollyn replied sadly.
"Oh,I will. Trust me." I said makig a fist with my brand new golden coloured guantlet.
After a while we arived at the competition. I jumped down off Drake and then helped Carollyn down. I grabbed Drakes rein and led him to the stables. I locked him up and gave him some food. I walked into the stadium and saw Carollyn looking around astonished.
"Follow me, Carollyn." I walked to my training zone and found a letter. I opened it up and here is what it said:
"Xaiver Ralse, I have your sword. And guess what, Im your next opponent in the competition. If you want it back you, will have to beat me, something no one has ever done. Plus, I have your sword so prepare to lose.
Your enemy,
Trintar Aztak."
"Grr, that jerk." I mumbled. I crumbled up the letter and threw it down. Carollyn picked it up and read it.
"Well, thats not very nice of him, you need to beat him." I swung the guantlet starting to practice. I can rarely do any special attacks with this gauntlet. I decided to make a new one. "Throwing Punch", is what ll call it. I swung super fast and held my arm out. The gauntlet flew off and hit wall. I saw a crack go down it.
"Ow." I mumbled. I continued to train until the an anouncement came on saying the first round is about to begin.
"Are you ready?"Carollyn asked.
"Yes." I walked up to the arena and saw Trintar. A flashback hit me. I saw the wolves attacking me and Trintar walking by with that evil look. I got into my fighting stance, angry and ready to win with all my might, even though I might not have to use all of my strength. Trintar wielded my sword and I could barely control myself from running at him and punching him in the face. I heard Carollyn cheering for me. "Go Xavier, go!"
I ran at Trintar in fury and punched he blocked with my sword. He swung at me but I caught the sword. I held tight and could feel him trying to get it loose. He lifted up his leg and kicked me in the stomach. I fell back and he shoved the sword downwards. I rolled to the side and saw my sword in the arena floor next to my chest. I lifted my legs and kicked him in the side. He fell on to the ground. I placed my hands on the floor behind my head and flipped up onto my feet. I grabbed my sword and tried to pull it out. It was stuck though. I saw Trintar start to get up so I pulled harder. I didn't notice Trintar get up. I felt the sword start to slide out but Trintar punched me in the back. I released the sword and it staggered forward. Trintar grabbed the sword and pulled it the rest of the way out. I used Throwing Punch. My gauntlet flew over and Trintar in the shoulder. He dropped the sword to the floor. I grabbed my sword but he picked up the gantlet. I swung my sword a few times, much better than a guantlet. I swung at Trintar but he jumped back. I did manage to cut his arm, making a scar. Trintar swung hard at my stomach. I heard Carollyn scream and I fell to my knees. Trintar kicked me in the face and I flew back. I hit the ground and felt a blow to my stomach. Then he hit me in my face. I heard Carollyn yell, "Get up!", and I did just that. The next time Trintar swung I grabbed the gauntlet. "Let go!"Trintar yelled. I kicked him in the side again but held his gauntlet. His body flew over and made his arm twist. I stood up and twisted his arm further. He began to scream. I kicked him in the face and he slammed into the floor. I stabbed his arm and he began screaming louder. When I pulled it out he mumbled "Youll pay for this...". He touched an amulet on his chest, and the ground began shaking. The arena split in half and a claw emerged from it. I stared amazed by it. Then another claw emerged. I heard a roar and a creature jumped out. It was a tiger with wings and 5 inch fangs.
"Uh oh." I ran to the corner of the arena. The beast leaped at me and I swung my sword. I hit it in the face but the beast didnt even flinch. The beast knocked me to the floor growling. I had another flashback and saw the wolves attacking me and how I won. Too bad it wouldn't work in this situation, this isn't a wolf. I raised my legs under it and began making blows to its chest. He juped off of me and roared in anger. It leaped at me again except it hit me with one of it's claws this time. I flew across the arena and slid on the floor. He leaped on me again. I kicked it but it didnt move. It just sunk its fangs into my arm. I yelped in pain and closed my eyes. Flashback. When I opened them I saw rain and a wolf was biting my arm.I grabbed my sword and cut its neck. I got rain in my eyes and when I wiped it away, I saw the tiger beast roaring in pain. I stabbed it in the side and it fell to the floor. I saw Trintar staring in astonishment as his amulet disappeared. I walked over to him and put my sword over my head.
I stopped though. I had another flashback, but not about the wolves or the fight. It was of my family. I just stood there staring lifeless, not relizing my fight. I saw myself lying on the floor as Kilak chained up my family. I raised my hand like I was trying to reach them. Tears began streaming down my face. I saw my body laying on the floor so helpless, and the scar I got so long ago. I felt my eye and the scar, still staring lifeless into the abyss. Then in the flashback I opened my eyes. I saw my family gone. I stumbled back onto the arena floor and heard an ear-peircing ring. I saw my 12 year old self flashback start to disappear. I felt myself ingulfed in flames. Then I heard a sound like glass breaking and snapped back to life.
I still dont know how it happened, but the Legendary Dragon Sword was in my hand. I felt my body getting lighter and I lifted off the ground. All the lights busted out and the building fell dark then a light coming from nowhere was surounding me. I lifted the sword up to the sky, and it seemed like destiny. Then I heard a roar of a dragon and spirits flew out of the dragon sword. Light spread through out the building. So bright that you could barely see the spirits fly through the top of the ceiling. The light flashed even brighter and then the building fell dark. I fell to the ground and right before I passed out I saw a dragon flash in my mind, then I saw my family......
The Tournament
Today is the day of the Dragon Sword Competition. No one knows where it was made or what it does, but since the handle looks like a dragon, they call it the Dragon Sword. I hope to win the compitition so I can be the first to wield the sword.
Anyway, my name is Xavier Ralse. I am one of the most powerful swordsmen of my time. I am 19 and and have a sword that I named Razort. I dont really need the Dragon Sword for power, but a tournament is always a nice challenge. I am about 6 foot tall and have short, black hair that spikes back on its own. I use light armour to raise my mobility and blocking abilities.
I walked through the doors of the tournament hall and saw about 50 other fighters. Ninjas, assassins, knights, they had it all. Some of my opponents' weapons were very impressive. I saw a ninja dressed in red toss a throwing star towards me. Immediately I pulled out my sword and blocked it.
"Nice shot,"I said to the Ninja. "Looking foward to seeing you in the tournament.
I approached my training zone. It was a dark area in the corner of the building. I liked how dark my area was, since I didnt want my opponents to see my strategy. I began practicing my special moves.
I have 3 special attacks, and their names are The Straining Arm Hold Wrist Breaker, The Reverse Sword Slam, and The Shockwave Power Absorbsion. The Straining Arm Hold is performed by twisting my opponent's arm around and hitting my opponent on the elbow, forcing their arm the wrong direction while bending their wrist in a painful position. The Reverse Sword Slam is when I grab my sword by the blade, and hit my opponent with the handle. The Shockwave Power Absorbtion is performed by shoving my sword into the ground with sends out a shockwave obsorbing ½ of my opponent's power.
As I trained, I obsorbed the other contenders' movements, studying the type of fighting they perform. I saw a wizard using an amazing lightning attack, but his attack took about 6 seconds to power up for making him vulnurable to an attack. I also saw a ninja with 2 swords performing an aero attack, but since he had too much wieght, he couldnt get the height required for the attack to do maximum damage. Then I saw the red ninja grab 6 throwing stars and throw them faster than I could see. Now that was an amazing attack.
I was beginning to get impatiant. The tournament still hadnt started and it was supposed to begin 10 minutes ago. I guess they didn't expect to draw in so many contenders. I think everyone was starting to get mad. Finally, after about another 10 minutes they released the battle charts and my first battle was against the ninja that threw the ninja star at me when I first entered the building. I found out that his name was Shinru Aztec but his nickname was Star Slice, I wondered why. An anouncement came on that asked all the fighters to return to our training area.
"Great, more waiting." I mumbled.
I saw sections of the floor split and create openings. Huge arenas came out of the openings. I was extremely anxious to start my fight, but what do you know, more waiting. A man came out of a room off to the side of the tournament hall. I figured he was the one holding the tournament.
"Okay, a few rules you need to know before we begin the tournament," said the man. "Rule Number 1: No killing your opponent, they must give up or pass out. I repeat, no killing." I heard a few "boo"s from the crowd after that remark. "Rule Number 2: If you leave the arena, you lose. If you are thrown out, you do not, but you must return to the ring in 30 seconds. Rule Number 3: No interfering with another fight, no matter what. Well thats basically it. Good luck to you all, and may the best fighter win and be the first to wield the Legendary Dragon Sword."
A case came up with the Dragon Sword inside. I looked at it in amazement. It was crafted with extreme skill, that it almost looked like there was real fire around it. One man approached the sword, and the case was lit with fire. The man jumped back. "We found the sword in the case, and if you touch it, your skin will be melted off your hand." said the same man. I walked away, wanting to win the fight more than ever now.
I waited for them to call me to my arena. I started to get prepared for battle in my training zone when Shinru walked up and said, "I hope you know your gonna lose this fight, cause I am the most powerful ninja in the world!"
"Your point is?" I replied calmly. "Im the best swordsmen around here. Ive never been defeated with my powerful techniques." Then an anouncement came on, and it shouted an annoucement. "Shinru Aztec and Xavier Ralse, please report to Arena 7."
I walked towards the arena and saw other fighters. It seemed as though everyone was looking at me. I stepped into the arena and it lit up. I saw Shinru enter on his side with a smirk on his face. "Ill wipe that look off your face." I thought as I heard the starting bell ring, so I wielded my sword. Shinru pulled out 6 ninja stars and began throwing immediately. I blocked the first, second, third, fourth, and caught the last two. "How did you do that? Those were impossible to block!" "Heh heh heh, my little secret..." I threw one of the stars I had back. He grabbed it and gave me the time to run around the arena. I threw the other star at him while he was catching the other one.It hit him in the leg and he screamed. Shinru pulled out the star from his leg and threw them at me. I jumped to the side and both stars missed. "Reverse Sword Slam!" I spun my sword around and grabbed the blade,I swung as hard as I could towards his head hoping for a knock out. He pulled up his sword and blocked, but he still flew backward since I used so much strength.He fell out of the arena and just laid there. After 10 seconds, he started to stand up. He ran towards the arena at full speed. Shinru leaped off the ground and did a front flip attack. I tried to block his attack, but he pulled out another sword and sliced my shoulder. I counter-attacked his move by spinning around and kicking him in the back.He fell to the ground and began groaning. I picked him up and threw him as far as I could with my full strength. I ran faster then he flew and prepared for my attack. I reached back and punched. A direct hit in the chest. He fell down and began gasping for breath.I kicked him hard in the chest and he rolled over.I rose my sword over my head going to hit him in the shoulder when I heard, "I give up, I give up!"
So I won my first match, and only 3 more to go. I got a good warm up from my first fight but I hope my next is a better challenge. I went back to my training area wondering who I would fight next.I decided to get something to eat first. I walked over to the food stall but was stopped by a knight. "Hello, I am Shiro and I am going to be going against you in the next match." "Well Shiro, after I saw your face I lost my appetite so see you later." I know I have been rude to him, but I was not in the mood to be disturbed, for I was hungry. "Grrrrrrrrrrr." mumbled Shiro as walked away.
I looked out one of the windows and noticed it was dark.The next match wasn't going to start for an hour, so I went for a walk. I walked out the front door and looked up at the stars. I saw the moon, and it seemed to be glowing. The stars also looked brighter that night. I just stared up at the beauty. It makes you feel so small. Even though they are millions of miles away they still shine bright.
I continued walking down the path.The dirt path led into a little area in the woods. I saw benches at the end in a circular lot. I sat down and thought about my life. Had I really made the right choice when I decided to become a swordsmen? I mean, I really wanted to be a miner. I pulled out a picture of my family.I was 12 then, before I decided to become a swordsmen. We all looked so happy. Then I thought about why I became a swordsmen, and knew I made the right desision. "I will avenge my family's death." I mumbled as a tear rolled down my face and dropped onto the picture. "I promise I will."
My family died 2 years ago. A powerful swordsmen, infact the greatest swordsmen of all time, that was evil killed them all for no reason, just for fun. I tried to fight back, but he sliced me across the face and I passed out. He thought I was dead. My main goal in life is to avenge their death, and I will. I still remember the scar he gave me. I touched it and it burned as if the scar was reopened and salt-filled.
I looked back up and saw another swordsmen sitting opposite of me. "Hey there, I thought you might be asleep." said the man. "Nah, just thinking about the competition."I replied. "So whats your name?" the man asked. "Xaiver Ralse." "Zave what?" "Xaiver Ralse, I know its hard to pronounce." "Oh, I'm Tride Aztec."He said."I noticed you are a swordsmen too."I said. "Yep, nothing better than cold steel. "Tride said. "Wanna fight for fun?" I asked."Sure, why not.?"
I stood up and drew my practise sword. It has a dull side, so no injuries. Tride pulled out one also."Ok, get ready to lose! The first person to get hit loses." I said. "Go." I swung low and he jumped up. He swung down but I blocked it. I tried a hit to the side when he got ready to block. I swung to the other side. He blocked that too. I jumped back ad tried to kick his sword out of his hands. He held tight though.
Then I heard a rustle in the bushes. I turned to see what it was, and another fighter jumped out, Shinru. "I eliminated you Shinru."
"Meet my brother, Tride." Shinru said. "What do you want?" I asked. "We are here to eliminate you permanently." They both said in unison."Uh oh." I mumbled.
They both pulled out real, metal swords. I backed to the edge of the forest.They charged at me. I swung at Shinru and dodged Tride's attack. I pulled out my extra sword though. I got Tride on the side of the arm with my other sword. Tride grabbed his arm in pain. While he was distracted, I ran into the forest. I hid behind a set of trees. I knew they would come to get me. Tride and Shinru popped around the corner. I sliced over and just missed Tride. "Stay back" Tride said to his brother. "He's mine." "First, lets get to an appropiate battle location." I said. I ran through the woods to a clearing. Shinru walked out of the woods then Tride showed up out of the line of trees but didn't stop. He ran right for me sword drawn.
"What a fool" I said to myself. I steped to the side as he charged by and grabbed him by the neck. I threw his head backward toward the ground and kicked the back of his feet. He did a sort of back flip and hit the ground hard.
"Ready to give up?"
"Never!"
"Ok, have it your way."I grabbed his sword and threw it at his brother. "Ahhhhhhh!" yelled Shinru as the blade went into his chest."
"Look, your brother died by your own sword, what a pity." Tride ran to his brother. He pulled out his sword and his brother slid to the ground gasping for breath. Shinru dissolved and went to the other world.
Thats what happens here. When you die, your body is teleported to the otherr world. All your wounds are healed, also there is no fighting, no violence, and everything is peaceful, there and now, and so is Shinru.
"I swear, my brother. I will get you justice!" Tride yelled towards the sky. "I will kill you and avenge my brothers death!" Tride yelled to me. He ran at me with his sword swinging wildly. He had tears in his eyes as he tried to hit me. I dodged every attack. "You can't let your brothers death affect your fighting, or you will join him." I said. "You are right. I must avenge him, not fight in sorrow." He swung his first good attack, but I blocked with my sword. "Heres where the fight ends." I said. "What do you mean?"studdered Tride. "Shockwave Power Absorbsion!" I shoved my sword into the ground.A green shimmer rushed arcoss the ground.
Tride fell to the ground and 1/2 his power was mine now. Tride stood up so weak that he could barely hold his sword up. I kicked him in the stomach, and he fell to the ground, and using all the new power I got from him, I put my sword over my head and swung down. Tride held up his sword to block but it was sliced in half. The sword hit him in the center of the armour and sliced right through.Tride screamed so loud, that it could probably be heard 5 miles away. His body dissolved to the other world. "Now you can be with your brother, in peace."
I heard an announcement nearby. "All fighters, please report to the training area in the next ten minutes and prepare for battle." "Uh oh, I better go." I said to myself. I ran through the woods, and after about 5 minutes found the competition doors. I took a few seconds to catch my breath, then walked in. I arrived at my training zone and sat down. I waited for the second round to start.
The second bell woke me up, I had dozed off. I ran to my arena and jumped in the fighting zone. I saw Shiro enter as well. He had over 50 pounds of armour on, making him slow but hard to hit, but with the power I recieved from Tride I think I can win. "Go!" I ran at Shiro and he didn't move. I swung hard at his side but my sword bounced off his armour! I swung again at his head but it bounced off.Shiro raised his fists, and he had gauntlets on. He swung at my stomach and that metal doesn't tickle. I grabbed my stomach in pain and he did an upper-cut. I flew back and hit the arena floor. Shiro swung down but I rolled away. I jumped to my feet and kicked him in the chest but he just stood there. Shiro then punched me in the face. I staggered backward and wiped blood off my face.The next time he punched, I grabbed his right gauntlet and pulled it off.I slid it on my own hand and punched back. Since the weight of the gauntlet is heavier than that of a sword, I accually inflicted some pain. I slammed Shiro hard in the stomach and noticed he could barely move because of his armour which gave me an idea. I grabbed Shiro's legs and pulled him off his feet. He hit the arena and the floor shook.He tried to get up but his armour was too heavy.I started to make blows to his head as he tried to get up. He slid his helmet off and slid off his leg plates. He stood up and got ready to fight again.Now that most of his armour was gone, I could use my sword.I swung but he blocked it with his shield.I punched him in the face with a gauntlet, and he dropped the shield on his own feet. He screamed in pain his shield must have been 15 pounds and his leg plates are gone, so that had to hurt.I picked up his helmet and threw it at his face. It smashed his nose, and Shiro flew back and passed out.
I won my sencond fight too.No need to celebrate, I still got 2 harder fights. An announcement came on that told all fighters to go home and report back at 8:00 AM tomorrow. I walked out the front door and walked towards the stables. Only 8 fighters left. Most were knights but I was a swordsmen and 2 ninjas remained. I unlocked my stable door and saw my wonderful horse. Drake was his name. I pulled off his blanket and could tell he was cold. I took off my armour and placed them in bags which were tied to Drake's saddle. I kept my sword though. I untied his rope and jumped onto his back.I walked down the road to my housem and it seemed to get colder by the second. I bumped Drake in the side and the pace picked up. It started to rain and I threw on my coat. We continued walking through the rain. I felt a cold burst of wind and Drake stopped. I kicked him in the sides but he wouldn't move. I thought I heard something in the bushes so I jumped off Drake's back.
I hit the ground and almost slid in a puddle.I drew my sword and cautiously and approached the bushes. I touched the bush and a rabbit ran out. It scared me half to death, and I fell backwards. When I hit my sword fell in the bushes. I pushed the tiny branches aside and tried to find it. I grabbed the handle just as a wolf leaped out of the forest behind me. I spun around and saw the wolf snarling at me. Two more popped out from behind me. Drake ran off into the forest. Then the leader came out of the woods. I pointed my sword to the leader and got ready to swing but one of his the other wolves pounced at me. I fell to the ground and he sunk his fangs in my right leg. I screamed in pain then turned to swing but another bit my left arm. I stabbed the one biting my arm. It yelped and released me for a slight time. While he let go, I hit the one biting my leg. When he let go, I stood up but I was knocked down again. This time three of them were attacking me. One was biting my right wrist, and I dropped my sword. I grabbed the wolf by the neck and squeezed.I could tell he was struggling to breath. I saw the leader watching the wolf die. I squeezed tighter then twisted my hand. I heard a crack then a yelp and wolf was on the ground, dead. I picked up my sword and swung but it was slick from the rain so it slid out of my hand. It missed the wolf and flew into the weeds. I could barely see now that the rain was in my eyes just a blur.I could feel pain running up my right leg and left arm.I punched the one on my arm It yelped but continued biting me.
Then I found hope. Another fighter was heading my way.I yelled to him to help but he laughed and rode by. That made me angry so I used my anger on the wolves. I grabbed the one biting my arm and threw him at the one biting my leg they both yelped and ran behind the leader.I ran saw the leader get ready to attack so I ran for my sword.The wolves took after me I picked it up as the leader attacked.I spun around and sliced across across his eyes.He fell back and shook his head trying to get rid of the pain. I hit him again but this time I got his leg. The leader fell to the ground and the other two walked over to him. I could hear the wolf whining then it stopped, he was dead. The other two began howling. I stabbed one in the side and it fell to the ground, dying. But the other wolf kept howling. I heard some other howls from further away. I stood up and began running down the road full speed. The one wolf left kept howling. As I ran down the rode wolves began popping out of the forest but I never stopped.
After about 10 minutes I saw my house.I was exhausted ,I ran inside and slammed the door and heard about 5 wolves run into it. I wiped sweat off my face and sat on my bed. I grabbed a bandage and wrapped my leg up. I let myself fall back onto the bed and before I knew it I was asleep. I woke up with a knock on the door.I looked at the clock and it said 7:12 AM. The competition didnt start until 8:00 PM though. I yawned and walked towards the door. I grabbed the doorknob and opened it. A girl was standing there. She had brown curly hair and amazing blue eyes. She was about the same hieght as me so I figured she was about my age.
"Hi, what do you need?" I asked.
"I found a horse grasing on the side of the road, does he belong to you?" She said.
I looked further out the door and saw Drake. "Drake! Yes, that is my horse. Thank you for bringing him back."
"I noticed you had armour in his bags, are you in the competition?" asked Carollyn.
"Yes, and by the way, Im Xaiver. Xavier Ralse."
"Oh hi Xaivier, I am Carollyn." Then I remembered, my sword was gone. "Did Drake have a sword in the bags, Carollyn?"
"No, why, did you lose one?"
"Yes, the only one I had left for the competition too..." I said panicking. I ran over to Drake and began searching. I set down all my armour and in the bottom of the bag relief, a gauntlet. I picked it up and slid it on. "Lucky I kept this." I mumbled. I looked back and Carollyn was gone. I tied Drake to a tree and walked back inside, still puzzled.
I opened the shelf, looking for some breakfast. I grabbed a pop tart and sat down. When I was done eating I walked outside. I had forgot my armour laying on the ground. I picked it up and slid it on. I started to walk back inside, and Carollyn popped up.
"Where did you go?"
"For a walk, why did you want to know?"
"Just wondering...I mean, you were there and then gone." She looked at me with a strange look, but then smiled.
I heard horse hooves walking down the road. I turned around and saw a ninja walking down the road, with my sword!
"Hey thief! Give me my sword back." I yelled.Then I remembered it was the same fighter who walked by when I was being attacked. I chased him down the rode but I lost him when his horse began to gallop.
I walked back to my yard and Carollyn had a picture in her hand. "Is this your family?"Carollyn turned around the picture I was looking at in the park.
"Yes."
"You look so cute in this picture." Carollyn said. I started to blush. "They were killed a long time ago by a powerful swordsmen."
"I think Ive seen them before, wait, I have! They were the slaves to Kilak, the best swordsmen there is!"Carollyn exclaimed.
"What!!" I screamed. "Yes, Im sure its them. I used to work for Kilak. I was a maid...but I quit and Ive been traveling around the country and now Im here."
"My family...is alive, now I have to win that sword, and when I do, I will go save my family."
"Ill go with you!" Carollyn said, I've done a little fighting." Carollyn swung at an imaginary figure and almost fell down. I laughed and Carollyn started to blush.
I walked back inside and looked at the clock.It was 7:30, so I decided to leave for the competition. I walked outside and untied Drake.
"I gotta leave for the competition, Carollyn."
"Oh, I wanna go!" Carollyn said excitedly.
"Okay, hop on." Carollyn ran over to Drake and hopped on behind me. I bumped Drake in the side and he began galloping down the road. Carollyn began to scream. "Slow down a bit, Drake." I pulled on Drake's rein and we slowed down a little. After a little while we saw two dead wolves and blood on the road.
"Wow, what happened here!" Carollyn said putting her hand to her mouth, cupping it."
"I was attacked last night."I said and pointed to the bandage on my leg. "What attacked you, are you okay?"
"Wolves, I wasn't sure I was going to make it. I lost my sword here, thats why I chased that ninja." "Oh,wow, well I hope you get your sword back." Carollyn replied sadly.
"Oh,I will. Trust me." I said makig a fist with my brand new golden coloured guantlet.
After a while we arived at the competition. I jumped down off Drake and then helped Carollyn down. I grabbed Drakes rein and led him to the stables. I locked him up and gave him some food. I walked into the stadium and saw Carollyn looking around astonished.
"Follow me, Carollyn." I walked to my training zone and found a letter. I opened it up and here is what it said:
"Xaiver Ralse, I have your sword. And guess what, Im your next opponent in the competition. If you want it back you, will have to beat me, something no one has ever done. Plus, I have your sword so prepare to lose.
Your enemy,
Trintar Aztak."
"Grr, that jerk." I mumbled. I crumbled up the letter and threw it down. Carollyn picked it up and read it.
"Well, thats not very nice of him, you need to beat him." I swung the guantlet starting to practice. I can rarely do any special attacks with this gauntlet. I decided to make a new one. "Throwing Punch", is what ll call it. I swung super fast and held my arm out. The gauntlet flew off and hit wall. I saw a crack go down it.
"Ow." I mumbled. I continued to train until the an anouncement came on saying the first round is about to begin.
"Are you ready?"Carollyn asked.
"Yes." I walked up to the arena and saw Trintar. A flashback hit me. I saw the wolves attacking me and Trintar walking by with that evil look. I got into my fighting stance, angry and ready to win with all my might, even though I might not have to use all of my strength. Trintar wielded my sword and I could barely control myself from running at him and punching him in the face. I heard Carollyn cheering for me. "Go Xavier, go!"
I ran at Trintar in fury and punched he blocked with my sword. He swung at me but I caught the sword. I held tight and could feel him trying to get it loose. He lifted up his leg and kicked me in the stomach. I fell back and he shoved the sword downwards. I rolled to the side and saw my sword in the arena floor next to my chest. I lifted my legs and kicked him in the side. He fell on to the ground. I placed my hands on the floor behind my head and flipped up onto my feet. I grabbed my sword and tried to pull it out. It was stuck though. I saw Trintar start to get up so I pulled harder. I didn't notice Trintar get up. I felt the sword start to slide out but Trintar punched me in the back. I released the sword and it staggered forward. Trintar grabbed the sword and pulled it the rest of the way out. I used Throwing Punch. My gauntlet flew over and Trintar in the shoulder. He dropped the sword to the floor. I grabbed my sword but he picked up the gantlet. I swung my sword a few times, much better than a guantlet. I swung at Trintar but he jumped back. I did manage to cut his arm, making a scar. Trintar swung hard at my stomach. I heard Carollyn scream and I fell to my knees. Trintar kicked me in the face and I flew back. I hit the ground and felt a blow to my stomach. Then he hit me in my face. I heard Carollyn yell, "Get up!", and I did just that. The next time Trintar swung I grabbed the gauntlet. "Let go!"Trintar yelled. I kicked him in the side again but held his gauntlet. His body flew over and made his arm twist. I stood up and twisted his arm further. He began to scream. I kicked him in the face and he slammed into the floor. I stabbed his arm and he began screaming louder. When I pulled it out he mumbled "Youll pay for this...". He touched an amulet on his chest, and the ground began shaking. The arena split in half and a claw emerged from it. I stared amazed by it. Then another claw emerged. I heard a roar and a creature jumped out. It was a tiger with wings and 5 inch fangs.
"Uh oh." I ran to the corner of the arena. The beast leaped at me and I swung my sword. I hit it in the face but the beast didnt even flinch. The beast knocked me to the floor growling. I had another flashback and saw the wolves attacking me and how I won. Too bad it wouldn't work in this situation, this isn't a wolf. I raised my legs under it and began making blows to its chest. He juped off of me and roared in anger. It leaped at me again except it hit me with one of it's claws this time. I flew across the arena and slid on the floor. He leaped on me again. I kicked it but it didnt move. It just sunk its fangs into my arm. I yelped in pain and closed my eyes. Flashback. When I opened them I saw rain and a wolf was biting my arm.I grabbed my sword and cut its neck. I got rain in my eyes and when I wiped it away, I saw the tiger beast roaring in pain. I stabbed it in the side and it fell to the floor. I saw Trintar staring in astonishment as his amulet disappeared. I walked over to him and put my sword over my head.
I stopped though. I had another flashback, but not about the wolves or the fight. It was of my family. I just stood there staring lifeless, not relizing my fight. I saw myself lying on the floor as Kilak chained up my family. I raised my hand like I was trying to reach them. Tears began streaming down my face. I saw my body laying on the floor so helpless, and the scar I got so long ago. I felt my eye and the scar, still staring lifeless into the abyss. Then in the flashback I opened my eyes. I saw my family gone. I stumbled back onto the arena floor and heard an ear-peircing ring. I saw my 12 year old self flashback start to disappear. I felt myself ingulfed in flames. Then I heard a sound like glass breaking and snapped back to life.
I still dont know how it happened, but the Legendary Dragon Sword was in my hand. I felt my body getting lighter and I lifted off the ground. All the lights busted out and the building fell dark then a light coming from nowhere was surounding me. I lifted the sword up to the sky, and it seemed like destiny. Then I heard a roar of a dragon and spirits flew out of the dragon sword. Light spread through out the building. So bright that you could barely see the spirits fly through the top of the ceiling. The light flashed even brighter and then the building fell dark. I fell to the ground and right before I passed out I saw a dragon flash in my mind, then I saw my family......