Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-5426254-20150806023625/@comment-5426254-20150808175408

Carmine smiled when Asher called out Stan's comment, with the whole "snorting Dust" deal, as he headed down to where Goodwitch stood to explain the third request.

As they headed to their lockers to prep up for the match, they checked their weapons.

Alicia was bursting with excitement. This is going to be so fun!

Meanwhile, Carmine looked at her. ''You better be happy by the end of this, Alicia. We're risking our reputation, sweat, and tears for the chance to keep you entertained, and I hope I don't suffer a heart attack when all of this is done. Wait, who am I kidding? I sparred plenty of times before in several similar situations with new opponents. I even went to the doubles (maybe it was the singles) in the Vytal Tournament, with an arena filled with environmental hazards. This is easy in comparison. All I gotta do is give it my all and enjoy the fight!''

He smiled as he looked at his left arm. ''And it looks like I'm going to have to use this. Well, if it's a fight everybody wants, then it will be a fight everybody gets!''

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The arena was dark. Suddenly, when the four fighters stepped outside the doors, three spotlights turned on; two for the competitors, and one in the centre for Goodwitch.

"Huntsmen and Huntresses, you will now witness the match of a lifetime; a 2v2 'throwdown', a match of pure skill testing combat experience, abilities, weapons, and strategies. Please a give a warm welcome to Raven Blue!!"

The crowd gave a loud cheer and applause. When Alicia waved, smiled, and bowed, the crowd cheered harder. When Carmine winked, smiled, and pointed to the crowd, the arena was filled with screaming, with a few "aahs" from the boys and girls, as their heart rates skipped several beats.

Goodwitch had a small frown. ''This is embarassing. I cannot believe he insisted on this. I hope Ozpin, Peter and the others won't rub it in my face when this is done!''

"And meet their fierce competitors, Ashen Heart!''

The crowd gave an equal amount of applause for Heart and Asher, as Goodwitch left the floor, and the lights returned.

As their competitors stood before them, with a stance that showed their readiness, the members of Raven Blue did likewise. But something was odd.

"Hang on, " he whispered to Emerald. "See the girl in blue? That bladed parasol reminds me of Neo's. You don't think ..."

"Relax, Mercury," came the response. "She's definitely not one of ours, and I doubt she even saw us, Roman, Cinder or Neo."

"Okay, but just to be sure, can you do me a favor and record the match? I want to show it to Cinder."

"Ugh, fine," Emerald replied, defeatedly.

The four fighters moved slowly closer to the center, each ready to make the first move.