The clock chimed. "Tryouts can begin." the balding man loudly announced. Quietly two kids emerge from the dark corners of the arena. Covered in dark cloaks. The two kids walk up to the battle stadium. The cloaks were given to each contestant and were mandatory to wear until each contestant reached the arena.
Seth's eyes spot Steph walking. They sensed his heat signature. Each step Steph took up the stairs left a loud echo. His steps were the last thing heard once he reached the stadium. Steph stood there. He checked his wristband and sighed. Silence. His dark cloak covered his body like shadows. The sound of his cloak swishing in the wind caught the attention of Steph's opponent. His curly black hair flying in the wind. The sun beaming on Steph. The clouds looked peaceful. The breeze was refreshing. Today was perfect, and Steph's battle was about to begin.
Steph pushes his dark cloak aside. He closed his eyes letting the wind hit his face. He could only think about what was to come next. The wind blew the the curly black strands in and out of his face. Steph took a deep breath in. His opponent, was Michael D. He examined him. Michael was a well built, short red haired teen. He had been wearing the same dark cloak as Steph. Only, the cloak seemed to be roughed out, torn in some places. Steph gave a calm smile to his opponent. Michael kept a straight face. Steph ran his hand through his hair. He had known very little of Michael. Other than the mystery around his ability. All he knew was he was from Flaria. Feeling every strand of his hair. He thought more and more. Steph announced himself. "Hello Michael, I am Steph Amar."
Steph was a "Blessed". Born with the innate ability of water and ice. Steph looked up at the sky. He calmly smiled. "I will be your challenger today."
This is what he wanted. A chance to face someone in combat. He felt a rush of adrenaline. Steph looked at Michael. Steph ruffled his hair around, moving strands of hair out of his face. He revealed his dark and cold brown eyes. A slight smile crossed his face. "Freeze." Steph whispered. The word had meaning. He held his hair away from the front of his face revealing his forehead and eyes. He closed them. In a sudden movement Steph opens his eyes! A mini shockwave was given off. His eyes started glowing a cold light blue color! His hair starts floating into the air as he removes his hand. The atmosphere around him had suddenly grown very cold! Steph's flowing hair suddenly hardened! Turning a lighter shaded. His hair fully spiked up revealing his cold look! A surge of cold enegry struck from the ground! Steph's body was coated with tiny bits of ice! Steph had activated 100% of his full ice magic. Steph looked down at his hands. "I….can't believe that worked". He remarked, he had been saving all of his enegry since the examination.
Seth's eyes awakened for a split second. They redownloaded Steph's information.
<[True Ice Lv.2]>
[Status - Uncopyable]
'why?'. Seth's confusion plagued his face but he kept watching of Steph. He wondered why he held back this form?
Now not only will Steph get to show the Sigilark scouts his potential, but show Seth he could be on par with him. Steph saw Seth as a rival due to his ice capabilities. Although Seth didn't him see as a rival himself. Steph was going to change that.
All of Steph's general surroundings such as the arena floor, had ice forming. Steph let out a cold gasp of air. "So, Michael, scared yet?" Steph smirked.
Michael crossed his arms and scoffed. He looked unimpressed. "Tch, that all you got?". Michael said smirking. He uncrossed his arms. Michael ripped off his cloak. Revealing a white compression shirt, with black baggy pants. He lifts his shirt to reveal a false magic core attached to his chest. [Active]. "I was born with magic capabilities." his smile faded as he continued. "But my body was too weak to handle it." Michael paused, his face grew cold. "I think you can tell what happened" He pointed at the core. "Now, let the fight begin." Michael raised his arms and clapped his hands! The screech of dragonic beast shakes the arena for a split second! Fire engulfs Michael's body! The sound of fire burning skin wretched the ears of people nearby! Silent Screams shaked the ground! The ground beneath cracks! In the flames distorted red eyes and a red smile could be seen!
"He looks like the devil." Steph mumbled. Steph in pure awe gazed at Michael. Such incredible power!
A loud muffled distorted voice spoke "So Steph, who should be scared?". The fire disappears into a pitch black smoke covering Michael! The vague image of horns and claws peer through the smoke!
"You." Steph laughs and prepares himself for the fight ahead! "I guess I really got myself into it didn't I?".