As Vaxshur emerged from his tunnel his steps causing the ground to rumble, the announcer Manalin, a pudgy Nymp with blonde hair, a pasty complexion, and wearing robes of different color greens with black embroidery. He was the servant of the arena owner and his cushy lifestyle afforded him the luxuries the arena profits brought in. He had been doing his job for many years and knew how to entice the crowd and work everyone up into a frenzy. Flying high over the arena floor he began introducing the match.
"Ladies and gentlemen we have a special match for you today! Our Goddess Calypso has brought us a new warrior to test her mettle her in the arena. Now normally anyone new to the arena must first bloody themselves in the preliminary rounds, but Calypso has assured me that this warrior is worthy of facing a champion. And since we don't want this match to end too soon we will allow the warrior to bring her entire team into the match with her." , with that Manalin stretched his left arm toward Diane. Nisse and Gar strolled casually out and stood beside Diane to the boos and jeers of the crowd. Those in attendance were disturbed to see a Nymp in the arena. There was only one other Nymp that had survived fighting in the arena and she was a special case, she was Calypso's Nymp Martania. She is also Nisselila's mother and the most powerful Nymp ever. As Calypso fought her way to fame and fortune in the arena the biggest surprise besides this own warrioress that was killing champions as if they were lambs being lead to the slaughter, was her Nymp who was powerful enough to stand toe with some of the planets best fighters. She was the only exception, and everyone saw a defenseless Nymp standing in the arena and felt it wasn't fair to allow her to die that way.
"Please calm yourselves my good people. The Lady Calypso herself has come to preside over this match. She assures me that all will be well.", Manalin said making placating gestures to try and quiet the crowd.
Two doors to the balcony area that was behind where Manalin hovered opened up and Calypso and Martania walked in and sat in the plush chairs waiting for them. The crowd went crazy cheering and stomping their feet, until Calypso stood and waved the crowd to silence many minutes later. Nisse looked up and locked eyes with her mother. She was very happy that she was there to witness her debut in the arena. She wanted to prove herself before these two legends of combat. Diane looked at Calypso and vowed to show her she was no helpless coward. She would fight for what she believed in. She felt she had something to prove to her.
"Now since our new challenger has a team we feel it won't be fair if this fight is three on one. So we invited two more champions to join the party!", Manalin said gesturing to the gateway Vaxshur entered from as the crowd went wild again.
Vaxshur a ten foot tall reptoid with thick scales covering his body. His legs looked like they belonged on a T-Rex, he has broad shoulders, and a barrel chest. His head had horns forming a ridge from his nose over his head all the way to the tip of his tail. He is dark gray in color, but his chest and stomach are a tan color. He was wearing pauldrons with spikes and a leather harness to his shorts. His red outfit with shiny metal spikes added to his intimidating look. Vaxshur took a step forward and leaned in with his arms spread and roared to the excitement of the crowd. As he did this from behind him came Manticor a six foot mantis flying over his left shoulder. The mantis was blue with large green eyes and one foot mandibles hanging from its mouth. Its large claws faded from blue to a deep crimson red and seemed as if they were polished to a high shine. Walking around behind the right side of Vaxshur was Leon an Ice Lion. His fur was solid black with stripes that were of ice along his back and sides. His claws and fangs were made of ice and as he walked his paw prints left ice patches on the ground. The frigid air around him was in conflict with the hot air temperature of the arena, causing a mist to surround him as he walked. He lifted his head and let out a mighty roar to also entice the crowd and get them excited for the match ahead.
"The match will begin at the sound of the of the gong. It will end when all members of either team is incapacitated. As always there are no rules in the arena so fight like your life depends on it.... because it very well does...!", with that said Manalin flew over to the balcony where Calypso and Martania sat. With a nod from Calypso a solider struck the gong with the staff in his hand.
All the combatants except Gar raced toward each other. Nisse flew high in the air dropping seeds from her hand as she flew. Manticor raced toward her slashing at her with her claws, venom dripping from her mouth. Nisse was smaller and could fly faster, she flew behind Vaxshur and turned invisible when she was out of Manticor's sight. Nisse flew high into the air reaching the cage that covered the top of the arena. She hovered there to catch her breath and plan her next attack. While she hovered there she could see Diane clashing with Vaxshur in the middle of the arena. Vaxshur swung low trying to charge Diane and knock her off her feet. Diane leapt over his arm kicking him in the head. Vaxshur stumbled backwards surprised by the strength of her kick. Diane and Vaxshur slowly circled each other trying to find and opening to attack. Vaxshur lifted both arms over his head with his hands clasped together and brought the down toward Diane's head. Diane caught his wrist in her with a thunderous booming sound, the force of his blow was enough to cause the ground below her feet to cave in, leaving her standing in a shallow crater. Nisse looked down and saw that Diane was slowly being surround by their opponents. She looked over to see Gar laying down by the gate they entered from.
"What are you doing laying down! Get up and help out!", Nisse yelled at him
Gar picked his head up and looked up to where she was, "If I help out now it will be over way too soon. This way it will build some suspense before I swoop in to save the day.", he replied with a smug grin on his feline face.
"If you don't get up and help out right this second I swear I will skin you myself!", Nisse said heatedly.
"Fine, fine..... you guys are no fun at all....", Gar replied with a heavy sigh. He stood up and slowly padded his way toward the fighting in the middle of the arena.