Two figures stood attop a huge tree, standing on separate branches. The tree itself looked somewhat twisted and befoul, but was overall extremely strong and sturdy-looking.
One of the figures was a young man in a leather jacket topped in white fur, a white undershirt, and black leather pants. He had a prominent scar across his face, and held a strange weapon in his right hand that appeared to be a sword with a revolver for the hilt. From his neck hung an amulet that was shaped somewhat like a lion's head.
The other figure was dressed all in black. His face was covered with a mask, and he had a blue visor just above his eyes. Strapped on his back was a straight-bladed sword of moderate length, and a black dog with orange bands on his face sat patiently at his legs.
L seemed to sigh into his microphone as his platformed hovered above and around the tree along with countless cameras and floating screens.
"The next battle is between Squall Leonhart and Shadow. Begin."
"Go, Interceptor!" Shadow hissed as he vaulted to a higher branch.
With a loud howl, Interceptor jumped to a lower branch and began advancing on Squall as Shadow jumped effortlessly across the higher branches.
Planting himself steadily on his own branch, Squall extended his gunblade towards Shadow. His eyes began glowing with an unearthly blue light as Shadow and Interceptor moved in on their target.
Drawing his blade in one fluid motion, Shadow thrust it at Squall's chest just as Interceptor leapt at him and bit at his throat, the two crossing in midair without touching.
A strikingly beautiful woman with pale blue skin and an icy gown appeared in front of Squall, her arms wrapped around him as if she were embracing him. Interceptor's teeth sunk into her mass of long blue hair and Shadow's blade pierced her in the back.
She cried out in pain as the blade sunk into her, but remained where she was, protecting Squall from harm.
"Diamond Dust!" Squall shouted.
Shadow and Interceptor were pushed back as ice began gathering around him. Shadow raised his blade into a guard stance and Interceptor bared his teeth as the woman uncoiled from Squall's body and raised her hands, before unleashing a torrent of ice.
As the ice burst forth, Shadow and Interceptor split, leaping to other tree branches to escape the attack.
As the ice enshrouded the tree, the woman snapped and it shattered into icy fragments. When the ice had settled, the woman was gone.
Squall whirled around as Shadow descended upon him, blocking the blade with his gunblade.
Just as his eyes turned fiery red, Interceptor leapt up from under him, only to sink its teeth into the tough, muscular arm of a huge, bestial humanoid with a fiery mane and brown horns who was protecting Squall from harm.
"Hellfire!" Squall shouted.
Shadow and Interceptor leapt back as the beast roared, flames gathering around it. Creating a massive ball of flame, the beast leapt into the air as Shadow jumped away and hurled the flame at him.
The ball of fire exploded under Shadow just as he was in the process of leaping to another branch, the explosion blasting him away and scorching his back.
Shadow caught himself on another branch and righted himself as Interceptor leapt from branch to branch, rushing to his side. As he stood, a loud crack was heard echoing through the branches.
Shadow staggered, blood staining his mask. His hand went to his chest, which had started to bleed profusely.
Squall stood calmly on another branch, his gunblade in hand and pointed at Shadow.
As Shadow's muscles tensed, another crack resounded through the trees and he staggered backwards even more. Another wound appeared on his chest and it, too, began to bleed.
Gasping for air beneath his mask, Shadow fell to his knees, his head bowed.
L stood for a moment, observing as Squall kept his gunblade trained on Shadow. Interceptor stood at Shadows side, completely motionless, although it appeared to be glaring at Squall with fierce black eyes.
After a short mental count, L took a breath.
"Squall is the winner."
The next battle is between Ryu Hayabusa and Gandalf. It will take place Laguna Loire's battlefield, the specifics of which will be announced shortly. The fight will likely be posted on Monday or Tuesday. Betting will remain open until then.
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