The crowd roared in appreciation as two figures jumped onto the rapidly shifting platform within a sea of lava.

One was a young boy with blue hair from which protruded two blue antennae, actually strands of hair, that fell to his shoulders. He wore a red garment over his shoulders that seemed a cross between a scarf and a cloak. He wore no shirt, but wore a pair of brown shorts with a black belt and brown shoes. In one hand he carried a long sword that hummed with demonic energy.

The other was a strange red creature with what could only be described as dreadlocks. He had an angular snout that ended in a small black nose, and wore nothing but two spiked white gloves and red shoes with green socks.

"The next fight is between Laharl..."

"That's OVERLORD Laharl to you, mortal!" Laharl snapped.

"I'm sorry, OVERLORD Laharl and Knuckles the Echidna. BEGIN!"

Laharl hefted his sword and began to lazily circle Knuckles, who had assumed a guard stance and was watching Laharl warily.

"Why do I get such a weak little animal as my first match?" Laharl asked in an almost plantative voice, although still with an overbearing arrogance that grated on one's nerves.

"Shut up you little punk!" Knuckles yelled back. "I'll crush you!"

Laharl yawned artfully.

"You and what army? I can end this n...OW!"

A stray fireball had burst from the lava pit and hit Laharl, igniting his shorts.

Laharl unleashed a string of nasty curses that was probably not really that acceptable for one of his apparent age.

"Oh you're in for it now!" he shouted, more at the battlefield than at Knuckles.

His antennae-like hair was now standing straight up and his eyes were glowing yellow.

"GIGA ICE!"

A giant block of ice burst up from under the platform, covering everything, including Laharl and Knuckles.

After a few moments, the ice around Laharl turned red and exploded. Laharl jumped out, his skin slightly blue.

"Gah," he gasped. "I didn't mean to hit myself with that!"

He turned and noticed that Knuckles was still completely encased in the ice. Shrugging, he jumped off the platform and walked away, satisfied in his victory.

2nd Match: Laharl vs. Knuckles

Victory: Laharl

1,000 to Rase for rent.

All battlefields accepted.

The next match will be between Tombi and Megaman (X). It will take place in Ipsen's Castle. Betting will close at midnight tomorrow.