"Welcome Ladies And Gentlemen! Welcome to the…"
"GRAND TOURNEY!"
"That's right folks. After waiting for an entire month to get some more action, we are finally here. This here isn't just any stage of the competition, but the Finals of the…"
"GRAND TOURNEY!"
"Yes! Feel the excitement folks. Can you feel it?!"
"WE CAN!"
"Can you touch it?!"
"WE CAN!"
"Then let's give a warm round of applause to our City Lord – the one and only ruler of Asher City and one of the main organizers of the Grand Tourney – as he reminds us of what has happened so far!"
*Clap Clap Clap*
And so along with the warm applause of the audience, the record stone rose high into the air to capture the image of the City Lord as he stood up to address the people. Today was a special occasion, and he was dressed for it. Adorned in golden yellow silk clothes and a gorgeous white coverall, the City Lord struck a dashing figure. His charisma was like a torch and his presence like an ever burning flame. The people had their eyes glued to the figure of their leader, and these very same eyes were clouded in crazed looks of adoration as they gazed upon the man who was their spiritual banner and their strongest advocate.
Next to the City Lord were individuals who couldn't be ignored even if one wanted to. Even the blinding presence of the City Lord wasn't enough to conceal the presence of the two women who stood by his side – one to the left and the other to the right. Many of the audience's gazes flittered between the two women, and respect and worship not at all inferior to what the City Lord received was directed towards them. And who could blame them?
To the City Lord's right stood the woman who was the spiritual banner for the city's spiritual banner – Madam Anna. She was wearing a light emerald colored gown that was adorned with a few precious jewels. Her earrings and her necklace were ceremonial, yet even their rusty looks did nothing to hinder her beautiful visage. Not only was this woman beautiful, but she was resourceful, brilliant and kind. In fact, the older citizens of Asher City remembered what she was like as a girl before she became a woman and married the City Lord. In those days, she was called the most intelligent person in Asher City. Not woman, not girl, but the most intelligent person. She was above both the old of her time, and her peers, and her otherworldly wits were what had drawn the City Lord to her like a moth to a flame. So for the older citizens, they didn't fear if anything was to happen to the City Lord. Although they prayed each day that nothing like death wouldn't take away their ruler from them, they knew that if anything did happen to their City Lord, Madam Anna had more than enough ability to take control and keep the city firm and strong.
As for the woman who was standing to the left of the City Lord, she was very similar to the woman who stood on the right of the most powerful man in Asher City. And everyone knew who she was. She was the one to inherit the title of City Lord when she was old enough. She was their future leader, and she was very talented. At the young age of 18 she was already a Thrasher, breaking the record her father set during his younger days as the youngest Thrasher ever in Asher City. In fact, no other heir of the First Class Cities had her level of talent! She inherited her mother's looks and intelligence, and had taken the talents of both her parents. Unlike her mother, she wore a white gown that had no other additions to it – no jewelry and certainly no other colors stitched into it. Her earrings were white pearls, and so was her necklace. She was fully adorned in white from head to toe, and she looked like an angel who had fallen onto the earth by accident. Many people couldn't help but stare at her blankly. It wasn't out of lust, but awe and wonderment.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, once again I am given the privilege to address you, the great citizens of Asher City!"
"Our City is where it is because of our values and our beliefs, and the tenacity of the people to make sure that these values and beliefs are upheld in every way, shape and form. And that is why we are where we are. Yesterday I was your City Lord, but today I am nothing but a spectator just as eager as you to see how the Grand Tourney – this great competition – ends. So please, allow me to abandon my title as City Lord just for this moment, and take on the mantle of a narrator for the benefit of those who missed some parts of the most exciting Grand Tourney yet"
"Once again, we have another Grand Tourney Finals before us. We have seen the Group Stages, have witnessed upsets in the tournament, and have seen the rise of some new heroes. Every Team that participated was good, but only the great went through to the Round-Of-16 Stage."
"It was at this stage that we saw the best of the best go head to head. We saw these great teams dwindle down to reveal the cream of the crop – 8 glorious teams that went on to the Quarter Final Stage. And there every team give it their best, but there could be only four. It was here that several powerful teams fell, and most notable of them was the Blue Team, a team that had been tipped to reach the Finals this year. Alas, it wasn't to be, but it was not due to unfair refereeing or luck. For those who made it through were the true kings and queens of the tournament – the Black Team led by Black Saga; The Red Team led by Red Prince; the Orange Team led by Vital Orange; and the Indigo Team led by Celestial Fairy"
"We all know how talented each team is. In fact, each of them could have completely swept away every other challenger in the past few Grand Tourneys!"
Many people in the audience nodded their heads, in complete agreement with their leader. His words were absolutely true, and they who had seen several Grand Tourneys could vouch that they were. In fact, there were several previous champions who weren't as strong as even the Blue Team. And the Blue Team hadn't been able to get into the Semi-Finals this year!
"This shows just how high the standards are now! Yet even with four strong teams capable of sweeping any past tournament aside, the rules of the tournament dictated that there could be only one victor, and the teams set out to prove that each of them was worthy enough to take the crown. The Black Team wanted to take back the title for the city that they call their own; this very city – Asher City!"
"The Red Team was eager to win a trophy they had never won before. The Orange Team wanted to reclaim their lost glory, having come from a city that produced one of the first ever winners of this great tournament. And the Indigo Team wasn't ready to hang up its boots just yet. They were just as determined to keep their crown as every other team was to take it. So they fought. Red against Black; and Orange against Indigo. And two powerful teams had to give way."
"The Red Team surrendered after their captain lost. And make no mistake, this wasn't due to cowardice. Having gone into that match 1:0 up and with the Black Saga only equaling the score, they had as much of a chance as the Black Team to fight for a spot in the Finals. But they chose to withdraw due to their concern for their captain."
"The Indigo Team fought against the team they deprived the chance of earning a spot in the Finals of the previous Grand Tourney, and it was no doubt that this was the most eventful match. This match saw the appearance of three new Predators! And each fight was elegant and exquisite, separated only by fine margins. However, Black Hand of the Orange Team came out as the ultimate winner."
"He singlehandedly handed the Finals spot to the Orange Team after dispatching two Predators of the Indigo Team. And his dominating power in the latter stages of the final match with Indigo Shadow was enough for Celestial Fairy. The lovely maiden who had stolen the hearts of many when she made her debut Grand Tourney appearance several years ago, was too concerned about her teammate to worry about getting into the Finals. So she too, surrendered, and the champions were kicked out!"
"Now only two teams remain. They are the final contenders for the title, and today one of them would be crowned Champions. Would it be our very own Black Team? Or would the Orange Team break the hearts of Asher City citizens and overcome yet another team from Asher City to make it two wins over Asher City in the same tournament? We will find out today!"