Combat Exam #4

[The Designer]

The Combat Exams are a long held tradition, created to make sure the students were able to act as warriors in times of crisis, after all the Academy is still a very militaristic superpower. Regardless, right now the exam is in the Coliseum, with a huge crowd there and watching from the benches. The two warriors would be fighting upon a raised platform, about a 100 yard radius for the participants to fight in, with the sun beating down upon them. The platform was clear white, raised 2 feet above the sandy ground, with cameras all around recording the exam.

In truth, these Exams were more like a television event then a sport.

Regardless, the two Combatants, Lucian and Raiden, are probably in their respective locker rooms, getting ready as a small council of judges watch over the fight. While Maedallus was, as usual, being the referee for the match and spokesperson, Jezra Zion, Zoe Heart, Byron and Professor Fatman sat as judges, grading the fighters as are their duties.

At this moment, the fighters should come out now, ready for a intense brawl with each other.

[Raiden Matsutani]

Raiden sat in his respective locker room in silence. All the lights were turned and would make someone think no one was there. Unless you spot the pair of red glowing orbs peering out at you. Raiden was just sitting there in total silence, comtemplating on what he should do. Raiden was uncomfortable with the idea of having to fight other students.

Raiden asked why and was told that it was appropiate to test the students' skills just so they'll be ready for a military like duty of defending the academy. This sounded like a noble aspect, but Raiden still felt uncomfortable about it. Raiden had no specific reason to fight, so to him it felt like a waste of time. The next thing on Raiden's mind was who was he fighting? Raiden didn't know...it was all a mystery to him. Was it someone Raiden knows? Was it some ultra powerful person? Surely they would do that...it would be unfair...Raiden felt he had no such chance against a person like that.

Raiden slowly rose to his feet as the time to start the fight was coming up. Slowly he walked out of the darkness of his locker room out into the open area of the Coliseum ring. The light was blinding as his eyes slowly adjusted. He could hear the shrills and screams of anticipation of the crowd who will be watching the fight. Raiden felt a few eyes immediately shift over to him. Raiden diverted his attention towards the ground to avoid their eyes and walked out to the center of the elevated platform. He could feel the sun beating down on his bare back, and it felt comforting.

[The Designer]

"It seems Lucian is unable to battle" Maedallus said, after being handed a card. "It seems he has disappeared from the locker room.... Probably pulled away for a mission or something....."

With that, Maedallus and the judges quietly got up smiled at Raiden and then walked away....

EXP:

Raiden 2 EXP for winning (Even if it's by default)