The tension in the air was palpable as the body search concluded. The two managers, their faces stern and unreadable, exited the scene, leaving Eggma and Jon alone in the arena. Eggma's gaze was fixed on Jon, a sneer of disdain curling his lips.
The host, a man of flamboyant charisma, took center stage, his voice booming through the speakers. "Ladies and Gentlemen, our contenders are ready. Let the games begin!" His words echoed in the vast stadium, the anticipation reaching a fever pitch.
The iron doors of the animal cage creaked open, revealing the mammoths, their eyes wild with pent-up energy. The moment the doors were wide enough, the mammoths charged out, their massive bodies shaking the ground beneath them.
Eggma, showing fearlessness, sprinted towards one of the mammoths. He brandished a stun gun, its electric charge crackling in the air. With a swift movement, he jabbed the mammoth, the electric current coursing through its body. The mammoth slowed, its movements becoming sluggish. The stun gun was not lethal, but it was enough to subdue the mammoth momentarily. Seizing the opportunity, Eggma leaped onto the mammoth, gripping its neck tightly.
"Eggma has made his move! He's riding the mammoth!" The host's voice echoed through the stadium, his feigned excitement stirring the crowd into a frenzy. The audience roared in approval, their cheers echoing through the stadium.
The host then turned his attention to Jon, who stood still, his gaze fixed on the other mammoth. "And what about yhe Ghost Rider?" The host's voice dripped with sarcasm. "Seems like he's frozen in fear!"
The crowd erupted in laughter, their jeers filling the air. Jon, however, remained unfazed. He reached into his pocket, pulling out the Elder Wand. His eyes never left the mammoth, which was now charging towards him.
The host's voice filled the stadium once more, his tone mocking. "Looks like our Ghost Rider is about to become a ghost himself! What a sight this will be!"
Jon, however, remained calm. As the mammoth neared, he raised the Elder Wand, pointing it at the beast. His voice was barely a whisper, but his words echoed through the stadium.
"Imperio!"
In an instant, the mammoth came to a halt, its wild eyes now calm. The crowd fell silent, their cheers dying in their throats. The host was speechless, his mocking tone replaced with disbelief.
"What in the world?!" The host's voice echoed through the stadium, his disbelief palpable. "The mammoth...it's stopped! What's happening?!"
The mammoth, once a picture of wild fury, now moved with a calmness that was almost eerie. It ambled towards Jon, its massive knees bending in a show of submission. The crowd watched in stunned silence as the mammoth knelt before Jon, acknowledging him as its master.
This was the Imperius Curse, one of the three unforgivable curses in the world of Harry Potter. A successful cast meant the victim would obey the caster's every command. The less intelligent the victim, the higher the success rate. For humans with strong willpower, the spell's effects were often short-lived.
"Are these the same Gemini mammoths that have claimed the lives of countless trainers?!" The host's voice was a whisper, his shock evident. The crowd was silent, their eyes wide with disbelief. The scene unfolding before them was nothing short of surreal.
Jon leaped onto the mammoth, his movements graceful. Under his control, the mammoth rose to its feet, showing no signs of resistance. It turned under Jon's command, a clear sign that it was under his control.
"This is...this is unbelievable! How did he do it? Is this some sort of racial talent?" The host's voice was filled with awe, his earlier mockery forgotten.
Suddenly, Jon felt a jolt of electricity course through his body. He turned to see Eggma, his mammoth still restless beneath him. Eggma was pointing his stun gun at Jon, a smirk on his face. The rules of the game allowed for such interference, but Jon was unfazed.
With a sneer, Jon pointed the Elder Wand at Eggma. "Levicorpus!" he commanded.
Eggma's smirk vanished as he felt his feet lift off the ground. He was suspended in mid-air, his world turned upside down. The mammoth beneath him bucked, throwing Eggma off its back. The crowd erupted in cheers, their voices echoing through the stadium.
"Eggma has fallen! What comes next?!" The host's voice echoed through the stadium, his excitement palpable.
Eggma, sprawled on the ground, looked up to see the mammoth's massive hooves looming over him. "Oh, Shit!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with terror. But it was too late. The mammoth's hoof came crashing down, ending Eggma's life in a gruesome spectacle.
The crowd gasped, their hands flying to their faces. The host was speechless, his eyes wide with shock.
Jon had won. He had defeated the aliens using magic.
After a moment of stunned silence, the announcer's voice filled the stadium. "Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of this game is Jon, the Ghost Rider!" The crowd erupted in cheers, their disappointment forgotten. The unexpected outcome had left them satisfied.
But little did they know, the man they were cheering for was about to turn their world upside down.
Jon heard a slow clap behind him. He turned to see the Crab-like alien approaching him. "Now, can you take me to see your boss?" Jon asked, his voice calm.
The Crab-like alien smiled. "Of course! Our Mr. Laika loves individuals with unique abilities like yours. I'm sure he'll find a suitable position for you." The alien was under the impression that Jon was seeking employment.
Jon wasted no time. "Take me to him," he commanded.
"Please, follow me," the Crab-like alien replied, leading Jon out of the Colosseum.
Meanwhile, in a luxurious room, a massive, human-shaped flounder sat at a table, a knife and fork in hand. Before him was a plate holding a gruesome sight - a human placenta carrying a fetus.
"Boss, I've brought someone here!" A voice echoed through the room. The door opened, revealing Jon and the Crab-like alien. The game was over, but the real battle was just about to begin.
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