[b][i]*Continued Below*[/i][/b] [b][u][FLASHBACK][/u][/b] (August 3rd, a couple weeks prior to the historical battle, Roman and [b]Molgorath[/b] are attending a press conference inside a large, spacious, arena stage boardroom within the[b]Vaisilithion[/b] Coliseum, fitting up to a thousand seats surrounding the stage, while thousands more sit in the bleachers, watching on a large screen levitating in the air. The conference was organized by the Grandmaster Synedrion for the 2 to "express their thoughts" on each other's run as Gladiatorial King.) *Roman and [b]Molgorath[/b] are sitting across from each other.* [b]Grandmaster Aronoseus:[/b] *in Greek* (Any last few opinions to share before the conference ends? Share them here.) [b]Molgorath:[/b] *in Greek, to Roman* (Nothing much. You're a false king. You were rushed to the throne because citizens and several government figures were so desperate to see a family lineage bound close in regards to the timeline of the Gladiatorial King position. So stuck in the [b]Deiphamos[/b] Regime Period, which became irrelevant the day you were born. And ever since [b]Vaisallon[/b] Regions discovered "[b]Spartos[/b]' son", standards to claim the throne has lowered and even manipulated or warped. And I will rectify that; reclaiming what I've never lawfully lost; my throne and my status as Gladiatorial King.) [b]Roman:[/b] *in Greek* (You finished, has-been?) *in English* Are you actually that much of a stupid-[b]a[/b]ss, out-of-touch, cave-dwelling fool? *in Greek* (Now I'm not the one to gloat over the past, but fail to learn from it, doomed to repeat it. You represent a desperate attempt of neo-progression that eventually turns into regression, and you seem to fail to realize that some traditions are everlasting foundations, meaning they worked decades to centuries ago and still hold in the modern ages. If it's lawfully your throne, why didn't any Grandmaster dispute the process? Why was there no Queen to- Oh wait, you didn't have a Gladiatorial Queen. That seat in the [b]Vaisilithius[/b] Dominion? That's my throne, a rightfully earned one, with A QUEEN by my side. *pointing to Grandmaster [b]Riuno[/b], who is standing to his right* This noble figure? My Grandmaster. *pointing out his loyalists* My loyal Spartiates. These citizens? They waited for me to claim that throne, they saw my potential, which is why I'm always getting thunderous ovations, and not half a mainland praying on my demise. [b]Grigon Liomage[/b], take note.) *The crowd, inside and outside the [b]Vaisilithion[/b] Coliseum, burst into cheers, stances favoring Gladiatorial King Roman.* [b]Roman:[/b] *in English* So, [b]Erodos[/b]...*in Greek* (I will NOT let my Grandmaster Synedrion, my throne, my Spartiates, my people down in this battle. No prayer to the [b]Vaisallon[/b] divines will grant you half the chance at claiming the Gladiatorial King position from me. See you on the 18th.) [b][u][FLASHBACK OVER][/u][/b] __________ (Present Time) [b][u][FIGHT SEQUENCE][/u][/b] *A dual-colored, massive, blue and red explosion goes off, slightly causing a shockwave within the coliseum. Roman and [b]Molgorath[/b] reposition themselves, jumping far back from each other on opposite sides before launching at each other again, the 2 simultaneously teleporting just the few feet within that they were going to impact with each other, reappearing higher in the air, both firing a large and wide energy beam at each other, the 2 beams come at a struggle before merging and unleashing a huge explosion. Roman teleports down on [b]Molgorath[/b] in attempts to deliver his signature ruinous punch, but [b]Molgorath[/b] hooks Roman's right arm with his own right arm, countering and landing the first punch with a well-placed, impactful blow around the rib and kidney area, gripping Roman's face, firing a quick, dark red energy blast with that same hand, then throwing Roman onto the ground of the combat zone, causing pieces to fly off.* *Still in the midst of being sent flying from the attack, Roman plants his hand onto the ground, using that hand to spring him back. [b]Molgorath[/b] strikes suddenly from the front of Roman, who swiftly blocks the strike with a holographic, blue energy barrier that bursted when [b]Molgorath[/b] struck. Roman fires a swift blast to [b]Molgorath[/b]'s midsection as a distraction, countering with a rapid but powerful jab to the face, teleporting away and reappearing on top of [b]Molgorath[/b], charging up energy for a couple seconds before firing downward, [b]Molgorath[/b] only being sent sliding, but not leaving his feet.* *Roman reappears to [b]Molgorath[/b]'s side, who quickly reacts with by catching Roman's elbow, then hooking his leg to Roman's when Roman attempted a leg sweep. [b]Molgorath[/b] tightly locks his arm around Roman's neck, using his other arm to land a haymaker that knocks Roman to the ground. [b]Molgorath[/b] is on top, landing down energy-fueled blow after blow, ending it with an explosive, double axe handle that sends Roman flying. Roman lands, slightly propping his body up. When he looks up, he sees that [b]Molgorath[/b] has teleported up in the air and is about to rain down a tremendous energy bomb from his fist, so Roman zooms up just as the energy bomb is fired, swiftly hitting [b]Molgorath[/b] with his signature ruinous punch, though [b]Molgorath[/b] is unscathed as he quickly rolls back to his feet.* ______ (Back at the group mansion.) [b]Ainotias:[/b] I don't see Roman's little henchmen sneaking in. [b]Cathera:[/b] Don't jinx it, Aino. [b]Saitonia:[/b] Doesn't matter. Whatever battle damages [b]Molgorath[/b] will give Roman won't be even half a fraction of what I'll do to him when I catch him. ________ (Back with the battle) *Roman unloads a flurry of rapid, teleportation punches onto [b]Molgorath[/b], in which to him, feels more of an annoyance than physically damaging. [b]Molgorath[/b] perfectly times an explosion around his body to counter Roman's next teleportation punch, and while the explosion doesn't do any physical damage, it does deplete Roman's energy temporarily, giving [b]Molgorath[/b] the perfect chance to unleash a destructive combo of his own. Loads of energy-fueled blows, kicks, forearms, and knees sent towards Roman before ending the combo by summoning his unique, large battle axe, which has glowing, crimson blades, and a long, black and silver handle. [b]Molgorath[/b] charges up one powerful swing, striking Roman, sending him crashing towards one side of the coliseum, a massive quake and shockwave follow a second later.* ____ (Group mansion) [b]Saitonia:[/b] *showing relief* Great. *serious tone* Keep going, [b]Molgorath[/b]. ____ (Back with the battle) [b]Roman:[/b] *touching the long laceration across his torso* Ohh, now I'm going off. *Energy bursts abruptly around Roman's body, forming an intense, blue and gold aura, enhancing his abilities. Roman then teleports at light speed, reappearing over [b]Molgorath[/b] with an overhand blow that [b]Molgorath[/b] blocks by a millisecond. Roman teleports again and unleashes light-speed barrage punches, some actually managing to land, though [b]Molgorath[/b] tanks the hits. [b]Molgorath[/b] enters an equal offense, the 2 now trading attacks at insanely rapid teleportation sequences around the combat zone, throwing off most of the spectators. 9 seconds later, Roman fires a distraction blast to [b]Molgorath[/b]'s torso, reappearing behind him and landing a devastating, overhead ruinous punch, followed by a powerful blue/gold energy beam, sending [b]Molgorath[/b] crashing onto the ground.* *Smoke clears and [b]Molgorath[/b] is kneeled, giving Roman another attempt to capitalize by shifting into a blue energy torpedo. As he unleashes his ultimate attack, he's suddenly caught in torpedo form, by a cloud of red energy that slows him down. [b]Molgorath[/b] activated a vital defense ability at the last split second. As Roman is forced to shift back to base form, still suspended mid-air, [b]Molgorath[/b] grips his head, squeezing hard enough to slightly shatter some facial bone, placing his other hand behind to fire a massive red energy beam, emitting a ginormous explosion that shakes the entire coliseum.* ______ (At the group mansion, everyone inside delivers some kind of praise to [b]Molgorath[/b]'s current performance.) [b]Saitonia:[/b] Impressive. Don't slip now, [b]Molgorath[/b]. Take back your rightful throne. ______ (Back with the battle) *Red smoke clears up, showing Roman on his knees, heavily breathing as his [b]Vaisallian[/b] blood trickles down his face and mouth.* [b]Roman:[/b] *in Greek* (Well then. I was waiting for the fight to go there. It ain't a VCO battle if the combatants are at an inch of their life.) *He places his energy-fueled hand over his heart, blue and gold energy slowly emitting around Roman's entire body.* [b]Roman:[/b] *heavy breather before replying in Greek* (Prepare...for perfected [b]Vaisallian[/b] spirit.) [b][u][FIGHT SEQUENCE OVER][/u][/b] ________________ [b][u]END:[/u][/b]