December 9th 2018-: City A Stadium
It was the finals of the National Championships between Team Manticore and Team OutStation the teams were now sat in their booths.
The crowd erupted in cheers as they flash their lights, the stadium was packed full while the live stream was doing well.
If Manticore would win this they would become the first team to win four championships and be sent to participate in the international competition.
The game finally started and the cheering only grew louder. Each character took their spots within the map."Stramus Fortress" A star shaped fortress with many buildings in between. "First capture point unlocking in three minutes.
"First team to 100 points win. Manticore when with a 1-1-3 qhile OutStation when with a more common 2-1-2 with their intention to split out the team to play for points while Manticore went for an aggressive approach
.The first point to unlock is always randomized so no matter map they are in it is impossible to camp the first opening point.
As each player reached their positions, skirmishes started to happen, The two lone players from Manticore had sniper rifles and postioned themselves on rooftops or windows. While the other three were carrying a Light Machine Gun, a Sub Machine Gun, and an Assault Rifle.
"What's this? An Unconventional strategy, all physical weapons?" The Caster was confused after all the previous games all the way down to qualifiers had superhuman abilities.
"Alright, The points opening towards the left, pressure them we have an advantage it's a 3 on 2." Manticore's captain spoke as he aimed his machine gun at one of the entry points while the other two lie in wait.
"Captain, I see one of them rotating to mid." One of Manticore's players spoke while the captain stayed glued watching the angle.
"Alex, I spot one tank, moving from mid. I'll move as well, they might've gone for the 2 tank 2 healer setup." Another member spoke out as he jumped from one rooftop to another and set up an escape teleporter on one rooftop near mid.
"We don't see them coming yet, careful from the rooftops. Once we start shooting they'll know our strat. If we die Kira, Michael change to your comfort powers immediately." Alex had gave out his orders and soon the two players from OutStation appeared.
Kira had started to fire his AKM towards the OutStation Dps chunking him out. Soon the sniper on the other point called he was rotating and set up a teleporter on the roof before moving.
OutStation had one of their players, form a shield from their arm and advanced slowly towards Kira. "Captain, they're coming towards me. I need backup here.""Moving, Moving. Michael try to flank them. Take it slow they might hear you." Alex had left his spot and set up his M60 on top of one of the boxes before shooting towards the tank breaking his shield forcing them back.
Manticore's sniper had set up on the roof overlooking the point and saw a head sticking out from one of the windows.
He shot towards it and a loud notification rang out. "FIRST BLOOD!" The crowd went wild when the notification finally popped out.
"They're doing at least 3 on physical weapons. Have our assassin target damn sniper of theirs." The healer from OutStation called out.The sniper saw something flicker behind the boxes and saw a flash Infront of him forcing him to teleport away.
"Fuck me, they're doing the 2 dps strat, I killed the support." He spoke out as he ran around mid to look for a health pack."Richard, you good?" Alex asked as he reloaded his gun before throwing a flashbang down the hallway he was firing at before michael threw his grenades down getting a double kill in the process.
"Yeah I'm good, nice kill. I'm getting back up to the rooftops now." Richard had climbed back to the rooftops meeting up with the other rotating sniper.
"Axel and I are moving to the point." Ricard spoke out and the game continued. Soon the third point was open, it was a back and forth game.
The points were at 90 each. Kira and Michael switched to having superpowers while Axel and Richard remained with physical weapons.
Alex, Richard, and Axel were providing cover for Kira and Michael but it didn't work. Axel and Richard was picked off by the assasin leaving Alex to Run around shooting then forced into a dead end before being eliminated.
The in game sirens rang out as the players in the two booths had their expressions in a clear contrast. Alex had started to tear up.
He was close to his fourth national championship and the mask he wore had been drenched in tears as they walked out of the booth and given their handshakes to the players of OutStation and was sent off stage to watch from the sidelines as OutStation lifted the trophy.
"Your winners of the 2018 National Fire Strike Champions! OutStation!" The host screamed out from the top of his lungs as cheers erupted from the crowd.
"It's time to announce the Tournament MVP! It's Davvai!" The host spoke loudly and his photo was put up on the big screen with his stats by his side. He was in the lead in every stat apart from healing and shielding , Damage, Assists, Kills, Crowd Control, and Objective Time.
He sighed heavily before walking up to the stage, Alex walked towards the host to accept his trophy. The host started to ask him questions he either replied with a heavy heart or with a humble attitude.
"So will we ever see you take off that mask?" The host asked the question, he was not the only one that wanted him to take off the mask, many Fans and fellow competitors wanted to see his face.
"I'm sorry but I'll never take the mask off." When he answered many fans and even the host was dismayed with his answer.
"Congratulations Davvai for the MVP award." The host congratulated him one last time before Alex got off the stage.