Thousands of years ago there was a war this war was the most brutal and goriest war imaginable on the planet of Equis, many lost their lives in battle and many lives were ruined in the end the world was in complete chaos. Tired of the constant death and destruction the world’s leaders hosted a tournament, this tournament was a tournament that would determine how much power and land each species would obtain, the griffon, dragons, and the ponies. The tournament would be a fight between the species greatest fighters and the last fighter to stand gave power and wealth to their people this tournament was called the Phoenix Battle Royal. The dragons were the more superior in every way their harden scales would make it extremely hard for other species to attack and have any effects on them not to mention that their fire breath gave them an advantage in long range combat. Basically the dragons had most of the world in their claws and dominion over the other species. But that all changed when the leaders of ponies Princess Celestia and Princess Luna made a deal with the griffons to fight together. On the day of the tournament the Princess Luna made a bet with the dragons.
“King Firestorm my best warrior and the Griffons will fight your best warrior in a handicap match, if we win then you will give us eighty percent of your lands.” Princess Luna said.
“Ha bring any challenger you want my son Charblazer is the best fighter alive no one can defeat him.” King Firestorm replied. King Firestorm was 8’11, he had grey and bright orange scales and blue eyes. He wore black robes and a golden helmet.
“Alright then Wi….”
“But if you lose then you and the Griffon will have to give up your remaining lands and all your females will be slave girls, including you and your sister.” King Firestorm cuts her off.
“(Sigh) Fine Wind Smasher please step forward.”
“Yes your highness.” Wind Smasher replied. Wind Smasher was an earth pony that had orange eyes, short and straight grey mane, and sky blue coat. He had an average muscular build and wore nothing but black martial art pants with a grey belt and black armbands. ”Are you ready Steel Claws?”
“As always my friend.” Steel Claws replied. Steel Claws was griffon he had red eye’s black fur and red feathers on his wings and head. He was more muscular and taller than Wind Smasher but actually younger than him by three years. He wore his red martial art uniform with a black belt.
The two made their way onto the arena as they did they met Charblazer standing there with a cocky smile on his face while he was cracking his knuckles. He had blue eyes and silver scales all over also he was taller and more muscular than the two he wore green martial arts pants and grey belt around his waist.
“So are you ready to be killed.” He replied.
“Oh don’t think it is us who will be killed today because we have a secret weapon.” Steel Claws said.
“Steel Claws be quiet!!!” Wind Smasher said in a stern tone.
“Secret weapon you say well do pray tell what it is show me.” Charblazer said
“Well the cats out of the back we might as well, Steel Claw lets go.” He replied then got in his horse stance (no pun intended).
“Right!” Steel Claw replied.
The duo made a straight dash towards Charblazer, Wind Smasher was the closest to he decided to start the attack by quickly jabbed his fingers all over Charblazer’s body followed by Steel Claw doing a flying kick to the chest sending him back.
“You fools a simple distraction and kick won’t do you any good.” Charblazer said then dashed, he then decked Wind Smasher in the face tossing him launching him across the arena he also round house kicked Steel Claw in the ribs sending him flying out of the arena. As the doctor check on him they found Steel Claw unconscious and bleeding from his head at the same time coughing up blood.
“Steel Claw is out of bounce and is unable to continue.” They announced.
“Timeout.” Luna called out then made her way to Wind Smasher. ”Wind Smasher you need to perform the special attack now or else we will all have to face enslavement for eternity.”
“Don’t worry Princess I have a plan.” He replied with a smile.
Wind Smasher got back in the arena and Charblazer was there waiting for him, he could feel the tension rise and the pressure getting heavier and heavier in every step he took. Charblazer got into his combat stance and smirked.
“Are you ready to be crushed?”
“I will get you back for hurting Steel Claw.”
“Well you’re going to have to prove it to me.” Charblazer said the rushed at Wind Smash. “Have at it Wind Smasher!!!”
Wind Smasher got into his defensive stance and prepared himself for the fight that was ahead of him. Charblazer started with a barrage of punches every fist was flying after Wind Smasher and all he could was block them but the more he blocked the more ground he was losing so he decided to dodge and see if he could counter Charblazer before he would fall out of bounce. The next fist Charblazer threw Wind Smasher dodged by jumping out of the way while in mid-air he tried to kick him in the side but instead of hitting his side Charblazer re-countered by grabbing him by his leg and slamming Wind Smasher into the ground.
“Wind Smasher!!!” Princess Luna cried out.
There was a crater in the area where Wind Smasher was thrown and in the middle of it all was him. Wind Smasher was bruised and was bleeding from his head and right arm.
“(Huff) I really felt (Huff) that one.” Wind Smasher said in a painful tone. He then saw a foot coming towards his head, instantly he back rolled then jumped out of the crater.”(Huff) Damn the only thing keeping me going is the adrenaline I have I’m going to have to use it my new technique now or never.”
“You may have dodged me crushing you but you’re only delaying the inevitable.” Charblazer said.
“Well your just going have to try harder I won’t make easy for you.” Wind Smasher taunted.
“Oh I think I will.” Charblazer replied the dashed towards Wind Smasher with all his might and yelled, “HAVE AT IT WIND SMASHER!!!!!” Charblazer was moving so fast that all everyone saw was a silver blur.
“Where in the name of Celestia did he go…?” Wind Smasher said but then was interrupted by a sudden pressure colliding in his stomach, the pressure was so intense the he fell on his knees and started to cough up blood.
“This is my greatest technique I call it….” Charblazer said but was still not seen until he was behind Wind Smasher. “Instant Kill.”
“Wha...” Was the only Wind Smasher could say before getting kicked in the ribs flying to the edge of the arena.
“Now his is where it ends for you!!!” Charblazer yells then runs at Wind Smasher with all his might. “This is the end for you!!! Wait what?” Charblazer said as he instantly fell on his knees. “What happened why can’t I move?”
“Well it seem the paralyzing technique finally worked.”
“You’re what?”
“You see when it started to jab my finger at you thought it was a distraction but in reality it was one my new techniques.”
“Techniques?”
“Yes I call it the ‘Shower of a Thousand Needles’ this technique stops all movement in the muscle and leaves you useless.”
“I can’t believe I fell for that.”
“Now it’s time to use my Ultimate Technique!!!!” Wind Smasher said then got into a horse stance. He started to concentrate as he did a white aura surrounded him. “You see I was infused with the elements they give me the energy of three alicorn which is enough to take you down, now take this ‘Wind Style Dragon Fist’ he said then raised his fist in the sky. A white giant dragon suddenly emerged from his fist and roared loudly. “Now let’s finish this!!! CHA!!!” He said then punched with all his might as he did the dragon followed in his direction of his fist.
“This can’t be I was supposed to be victorious I was supposed to be the one to win!!!” Charblazer yelled before he was blasted by the dragon and flying off the stage into the nearest wall. He was covered in cuts and vomiting up blood, even though his eyes were open you could not see the pupils at all just pure white.
“Wind Smasher is victorious Equestria win.” The judge announces. A crowd of ponies and griffons roar with happiness finally being able to claim new land as their own and start better lives.
“Curse you pones and griffons I swear one day I will have my revenge and you will be under our control!!!” King Firestorm said the left the stadium followed by his unconscious son that was being carried by his servant.
Wind Smasher gave a tired but satisfied smile, “You’re wrong as long as there are fighters like me and Steel Claws to stop you and your tyrannical greed you will never own us you can never break our will.” He said then dropped on his knee’s clutching his side although he’d won his body had token quite the beating he was sure that some of his ribs were broken and possible some crushed organs.
“Wind Smasher are you okay?” Princess Luna said as she rushed over to help him up.
“I’m fine Princess, nothing a little healing magic won’t fix.” He replied as they both walk off the stadium with Luna carrying him on her shoulder.
“You know you can just call me Luna after all we are in a relationship you know.”
“Heh guess but still I hope that the words I told Firestorm will come to pass.”
“I’m sure they will, you have never been wrong about anything but there is something I need to tell you-.”
“Luna promise me that in the future you will teach generation upon generation of our ways and always fight for the weak.” Wind Smasher said then passed out.
“I promise Wind I promise.” She said with a smile. ”I guess I’ll have to tell you later about the new addition to our lives.” She adds on while using her free arm to rub her stomach.
After the battle between Wind Smasher and Charblazer the ponies and griffons explored the new land the Griffon Kingdom decided to take the mountains while Equestria took more off the flat and grass lands even though they had cover some of the land more was still to be discovered. This is when Equestria went into a prosperous phase and became one of the most powerful nations.
Present time Manehatten
A young pegasus stallion possibly twenty one year’s only is walking down the ever so busy streets of Manehatten he has a dark blue spiky mane and grey coat, his eyes were cyan and he had an average muscular build and was 5’9. He wore a navy blue shirt and some black jeans, just then his phone rang as he pulled it out he answered it.
“Hello.” He said in a care free voice.
“Where the hell are you?!?” The person said on the other line. “You were supposed to be teaching the afternoon class!!!”
“Oh I was Dax I’m sorry I kinda got preoccupied.” The stallion replied.
The one known as Dax gave could only sigh and say. “Why am I not surprised let me guess Miss Citrus needed help moving her fruit cart.”
“Hehe yeah.”
“(Sigh).”
“Look on the bright side at least we get smoothies.”
“You always have to look on the bright side don’t you.”
“I’m more of the kind of guy to look at a glass half full, any ways I’m almost there.”
“Good the kids are getting impatient see you soon Swift.”
The one know as Swift had finally made it to his location it was a small two story building that wasn’t in the best condition but still on one piece it had a sign above that said, The Wind Phoenix Dojo, as he got in he saw his usual class there was Rose Jumper, a pegasus filly who has a thing for fighting first and asking questions later she has a sky blue coat, short curly white mane and green eyes. She normally wears her training clothes which is an orange tank top is and white shorts. Next to her was Jason Vector a human boy, his skin is slightly tanned, he has black straight hair, and brown eyes Jason is the logical one he always thinks ahead and can formulate a plan with ease. Right now he is wearing the standard Wind Phoenix martial art gi with his yellow belt. Then there was Sea Breeze and earth pony filly she has a light green coat, a long and straight purple mane. Like Jason she is wearing her uniform with a white belt unlike the others she is extremely shy and hesitant when it comes to a fight she joined the dojo mostly because her parents wanted her to start defending herself from bullies and it was the cheapest Dojo that didn’t have a psychopathic instructor .
“Sensei your finally here we can start training.” Rose Jumper said in her enthusiastic voice.
“Okay kiddo calm down.” Swift replied while giving her a reassuring smile. “As soon as I suit up we begin class.”
“Yeah why do you have to be so annoying Rose?” Jason said with agitation in his voice.
“Well why you have to be such a buzz kill Jay.”
“Ugh I told you not to call me that.”
“Kids calm you can resolve this on the mat.” Swift said. “By the way were is Dax.”
“Oh um Mr. Dax went into the office he said he need to check some files.” Sea Breeze said quietly but enough for Swift to hear.
“He is, well you guys start your warm ups then we will begin.” Swift told them.
“YES SIR!!!!” The children said.
“Good.” Swift said with a smile then headed toward his office. As he reached the door he heard lots of paper shuffling and frustrated grunts. “(Sigh) He’s over working himself again.” He to himself then proceeded to open the door. Once he got inside he found Dax siting at the desk with a papers surrounding him. Dax is a human he is around eighteen years old and is was 5’7, he has short brown hair that slightly spikey and he has red eyes, he was wearing a brown shirt that had a taco with a sword in the middle, white cargo shorts and brown parkour shoes. As Dax finally stopped looking at the paper he saw Swift standing at the door with a smirk on his face.
“There you are next time why don’t you just get here before Miss Citrus has to set up her fruit stand.”
“No promises bro, say what’s with all the papers?”
Dax face then looked serious. ”There the bills for the dojo and apartment.”
“Oh I see.”
“Swift we are overdue on our rent and with the payment we get off of our students it’s not enough.”
“(Sigh) I know we will think of something don’t worry, but for now I’m going back to train the kids.”
“All right we’ll talk about this later.”
Canterlot Castle
Princess Celestia, Princess Twilight, and Princess Luna were sitting down in the international board room for an important meeting. There were leaders from all over the world, there was the Griffon Kingdom allies of Equestria, Diamond Dog Society, the Dragon Nation and Earth Alliance which also partners with Equestria.
“So we all seem to have a problem.” Celestia spoke in her calm usual manner. “New island has been found by the humans on Equis and they wish to obtain it but the dragons said that they have already found it and was planning to start a civilization it I feel as though we should negotiate about this like civil beings.”
“Celestia there is no need for negotiation my Dragon scouts found this land before those fleshy hairless apes.” King Firestorm the Second said. King Firestorm the second looked a lot like the first the only difference was that he had is that this on had an eye patch on his right eye.
“I rather be a hairless ape then an overgrown iguana and your lying my men found the island first.” Said Ambassador Mary William. Mary was about 5’2 and had red straight hair and brown eyes. She wore black suit and high heels. “Besides you have an entire nation to yourself we have nothing, the humans should colonize here we would be able to export our technology a lot quicker.” “She does make a good point.” Princess Luna interjected.
“That does not matter we found the place first and there is nothing you can do about it unless you want to start a war I mean I don’t mind I’d beat you anyways.” Firestorm said.
“You wish you could, we could just nuke all your puny lizard to extinction.” Mary replied.
“Silence!!!” Celestia yelled then regained her composer. “Look no one is spilling any blood okay.”
“Then how should we settle this?” Firestorm asked.
Princess Luna had been sitting there listening to the debate thinking about what game she would play after this meeting was over. She was not really interested in the meeting but she had to be there just for additional support. Taking a deep breath she said,
“I think it’s time for a recess don’t you think?”
“Agreed.” Celestia added in. Everyone exited the room and went toward the dinner room. As everyone was walking Celestia stayed behind with Mary. “You were pretty brave out there most people don’t stand up to Firestorm.”
“Yeah well he’s not the first asshole I’ve stood up.” Mary replied in a joking tone. “You should know.”
“How could I forget, you kicked Blueblood so hard in the crotch that I’m sure he still walks funny.”
“Good times (sigh) but Firestorm is not someone I can take lightly I fear that a war might actually happen.”
“Well we’ll think of something.”
Everyone had finally relaxed and returned to the meeting. Mary and Firestorm were locked on to each other neither of them even blinked at each other, the entire time everyone else could feel the tension rising.
“We need to find a way how to settle this.” Mary said while looking at Firestorm.
“For once I agree with you.” Firestorm replied.
Once again an awkward silence swooped over the entire room no one said anything until Luna stood up.
“I think there is a way to solve this dilemma.” Luna said in a casual tone.
“Oh so the night princess finally has something to say.” Firestorm said in a sarcastic tone.
Ignoring Firestorms rude comment she continued, “Equestria has been at peace for quite some time, to be honest I rather relax than fight on a battlefield.”
“So get to the point.” Firestorm said impatiently.
“Firestorm if I hear one more world out of you I swear to my fathers beard I will turn you into an orange.” Luna replied in an agitated tone, I seemed to do the trick because Firestorm had finally stopped talking. “As I was saying instead of a fighting on a battlefield why not fight in an area.”
“In an arena?” Celestia asked. “Why would you pick an aren…oh no Luna we haven’t done one of those in years.”
“Done what?” Mary asked.
“A Phoenix Battle Royal.” Luna replied. “Back then there was war everywhere many lost their lives and all of it just to gain territory that is until one day a the world leaders got tired of people dying so they hosted a battle royal and the first game was started off with the release of a phoenix.”
“Sounds interesting.” Mary replied. “I accept.”
“While it does sound fun you cannot call a Battle Royal you have no land to wager that we don’t want.” Firestorm said. “Fine then Equestria will take humanity’s place if we lose then you may acquire Canterlot and the new island if we win we will take the island and your diamond caves.”
“Luna.” Celestia said. “We can’t just make…”
“Deal!!!” Firestorm said.
“Good the fight will take place in six months.” Luna replied “I hope you’re prepared.” “I’d say the same to you but it won’t make a difference.” Firestorm replied in a cocky tone.
After the negotiation the meeting was adjured and everyone left the castle well except Celestia, Luna, and Mary. Around 7pm the three came to the dining hall everyone seem to have a cool head about the meeting well everyone except Celestia. Luna could see the worry in Celestia eyes and asked her,
“Tia are you still worried about the Battle Royal?”
“Yes I am.” Celestia replied. “Luna we can’t just rush into things like this, we don’t even have any fighters to start off with.”
“Don’t not fret sister Mary and I have already taken care of it.” Luna replied in a rather chill tone.
“I hope so.” Celestia replied.
The Wind Phoenix Dojo/Swift Winds and Dax’s Apartment
Swift Winds had finished teaching his class and closed up the dojo then went upstairs to his apartment. He took a shower then got some fresh new clothes on, as he came out he went to the kitchen and found Dax with a box of pizza.
“Oh you’re finally finished, well there’s pizza and cheesy bread on the counter table.” Dax told him then took a bite out of his meat lover’s pizza.
“Look let cut to the chase we need to find a way to make cash for our dojo.” Swift said in a serious tone. “How much do we owe?”
“Well we owe fifteen thousand dollars and for the entire dojo and apartment.” Dax replied. “Right now we only have one thousand.”
“When is the deadline?” Swift said then took a bite out of one of the cheesy bread.
“The deadline is in two weeks, Swift it’s physically impossible we might as well give up.”
“To taturaus with that there is always a way.”
Well when you think of something tell me but right now I’m going to watch some T.V.” Dax sat on the couch then turned on the television. He started to flip though the channels nothing really interested was on until his favourite show Arrow was on, as the intro started something happen. Princess Luna and Mary William were on the screen.
“Princess Luna?” Swift said in confusing tone.
“Hello we are sorry for interrupting you schedule program but what we are about to tell you could possibly change your life. Are you a fighter that is seeking a challenge do you want to expand your abilities and become the strongest fighter in Equestria? Then come to Equestria Fighter Tournament it doesn’t matter what fighting style you use, it could be judo, karate, or even weapons all are welcome. The winner will get a sixteen thousand reward and the title of best fighter.” The Princess said.
“The tournament starts in three days be ready and bring your best.” Mary Williams added in. “That is all have a good night.”
The two looked at each other in awe struck right in front of them was the answer to their problem.
“Swift do you know what this means.” Dax asked in an excited tone.
“Yeah, we’ll get to fight new people this is going be great.” Swift said in an enthusiastic tone.
“(Sigh) No you idiot if we win we can get the cash prize and pay off the dojo and apartment not to mention we can also repair the place.”
“I knew that, you didn’t let me finish.”
“Right and I’m an alicorn.” Dax said in a sarcastic tone. “Now back you bags we are going on a road trip.”
“Wait who will take care of the dojo while were gone.”
“I’ll call up the old man and tell him to take over you know he love to teach the kids.”
“Yeah if he doesn’t break them first.”
After getting pack and sorted out the two went to sleep. The next morning they loaded up in their truck and said their goodbyes to their friends.
“Well you two I how that you bring the money back and kick some ass.” Said a man, he was in his fifties and was about 5’8 and had a slightly muscular body tone, he had wavy brown hair that had a touch of grey he also had brown eyes. The man wore a blue dress shirt, white dress pants, and some brown dress shoes.
“Hey old man we got this in the bag no worries.” Swift told him. “But are you sure you can hold down the fort.”
“Don’t worry kid me and Citrus can do just fine.”
“That right Swift Christopher and I can hold your karate place down.” Miss Citrus or Sweet Citrus said then gave a light punch into Christopher’s arm. Miss Citrus was an earth pony that was in her forties she was about 5’5, she had orange coat and a lime green mane that was in a ponytail. She wore some blue jeans and a yellow blouse she also had a green and white stripped scarf.
“It’s a dojo Miss Citrus.” Christopher replied with a hint of annoyance.
“Dojo karate place it’s all the same to me.”
“(Sigh) just good luck to both of you.”
“Thanks.” The two guys say.
The two got into their truck and started their trip a trip that would change their lives forever.
After 62 hours of driving, listening to music, eating tacos and burgers, and of course bathroom breaks the two finally made it to Ponyville. Ponyville had decorations all over the place and was full of life people seemed to be everywhere whether they were talking or just putting up decorations. The two brothers had parked at a motel and checked in, it wasn't a fancy five star hotel but it sure was cozy, there were two beds a small table and a television. The bathroom had a tub and shower along with the basic bathroom things like the toilet, sink, and mirror. Upon seeing a bed Swift did a front flip on the bed then got comfy. Dax could only shake his head and say,
“Yeah, how about we not break the beds, besides we need to go and get registered for the tournament.”
“Aww but we just got here can’t we chill for a while then go register?” Swift replied in a begging tone.
“No we have to go now or we won’t be a part of the tournament.”
“(Sigh) fine let’s go, say where are we supposed to sign up?”
“Well I asked the desk clerk and she told me the registration is at town hall.”
“Well then let’s go.” Swift said then headed out the door, but he didn't look where he was going and bumped into someone. It took a few second for him to recover but as he did he saw the person, it was a human male, he wore a grey hoodie that had the hood up so you couldn't see his eye’s, and he also wore some grey cargo pants and black parkour shoes.
“Oh man sorry about that I must have not looked were I was going.” Swift said. The mysterious hooded man just gave a short nod got up and walked away. Swift could only give a questioned look.
“Man that was creepy.” He said.
“Yeah well some people are like that now let’s go.” Dax said in an irritated voice. As the two walked through town they could help but realize how different Ponyville was compared to Manehatten there weren't and skyscrapers or busy cars in the road, there were mostly just carriages and carts that were being pulled by ponies. The two finally made their way to town hall, the entire place was full people and ponies that seemed to be signing up for the tournament.
“Dax look at all these people, man we are going to have a blast.” Swift said in an amusing tone.
“Yeah most of them look pretty tough, our chances of getting that prize money just went extremely down.” Dax replied in a hopeless tone.
“Oh come on dude you have to stop thinking like that.” Swift told him. “Besides we are just as strong as most people here.” Regaining some of his confidence Dax smiled and gave Swift a reassuring nod. ”Ok let’s do this.” The two had finally got signed up, it was awkward when they had to go through signing up and the mare at the desk as drunk and would keep hitting on everyone that was signing up to compete. Fortunately her sister who was the town’s school teacher manage to get her off the desk and take the job.
“Well now that we have signed up I’m going to check out our competition.” Dax said.
“So by check out, you mean see everyone’s fighting styles so you can make me use the right style to use on them.” Swift replied.
“Exactly.”
“Well I’m going to fly around town, train, then get some food.”
“Just don’t stuff yourself you can’t fight with an overly full stomach.”
“Whatever.”
Swift Winds had exited the building, thrown on his hoodie, and took to the skies. One thing was for sure the air was a lot clearer than Manehatten. As he flying he spotted the perfect place to train it was a forest that looked like no one ever went to. As he landed he saw a sign that said
‘EVERFREE FOREST DO NOT ENTER IF YOU VALUE YOUR LIVES’.
“Well it can’t be that bad.” Swift said to himself then entered.
The forest was pretty dark but it still had enough light to see where you’re going. After walking for a few minutes Swift had decided that if he was going to be walking he might as well put on some weighted gear, once he was finished he continued walking. After an hour or so he heard some noise in the bushes curious of what it was Swift decided to check it out. He finally moved the most of the bush to and to his surprise it was the most strange looking creature it had the head of a chicken but the body of a snake,
“What taturaus is that, wait didn't Dax say these were called cockatrices?” Swift asked himself. Then in an instant the cockatrice leaped at him so with his quick reflexes Swift punched it in the beak. The cockatrice fell back on the ground and hissed at him. “You’re going to have to do better than that if you’re going to take me down.” Just then more cockatrices came out of nowhere and circled him. “Well this just made things interesting.” He said then got into his combat stance.
The cockatrices took the offensive and charged at Swift but he countered by brutally assaulted them with extremely fast punches, his fist were like bullets each one was so quick and precise, and roundhouse kicks he then felt his legs getting heavy as he looked down he see that part of his legs had been turned to stone.
“You know there’s a saying use your enemy’s weapons against them and return it tenfold.” He said then axe kicked a cockatrice to the ground. Swift had finally took down most of the cockatrices but there was still two left. He gave them a playful smile which freaked both of them out and in an instant they both ran off. “Well that was interesting.” Just then he heard something rustling in the bush were the cockatrices were. Swift went further into the bush but what he say blew his mind the only words he could muster up were ‘No way’. It was a phoenix, but not an ordinary one instead of having red flaming feathers this one had green windy ones instead, that was lying on the ground and it seemed to be in pain. “Hey little guy what happen to you.” All the phoenix could do was give a faint squawk, Swift then saw that the phoenix wing was sprained so he decided to press down on some of its pressure points so the wing could move again. “There all better now fly off little guy.”
But the phoenix didn't fly instead it flew up to Swift Winds face and pecked him in his forehead.
“Ow what the hell was that for?!” He told the Phoenix in an upset tone while rubbing his forehead.
‘I did this so you could understand me.’ Said a female voice.
“Huh who said that?” Swift said looking around but seeing nothing but the phoenix. Looking at the phoenix felt the gears turning in his head. “Wait you can talk.”
‘You know for a skilled warrior you aren't that bright.’ The Phoenix replied.
“Well excuse me for not knowing you could speak Equestrian.” Swift replied with an annoyed look.
‘Actually I can’t speak Equestrian, I’m speaking to you telepathically that’s why I pecked you in the forehead, and it’s a mind speaking spell to help me understand you.’
“Uh ok but why do you want to speak to me?”
‘Well first off I wanted to thank you for healing and saving me, those cockatrices surprised attacked me and sprained my wing. If you hadn’t shown up I might have been a goner and because of your bravery I am now you servant.’
“Look um…”
‘Boreas, my name is Boreas.’
“Okay look Boreas you don’t have to be my servant its fine.”
‘But I do the Phoenix code states that when a Phoenix’s life is saved it will become a servant for life.’
“So I’m stuck with you no matter what I say.”
‘Yes.’
“(Sigh) Okay but instead of servant how about my sidekick.”
‘If that is how you feel then I shall obey your command master.’
“Ugh don’t call me master, Swift is fine.”
‘Okay Swift so what do we do know?’
“Well first we need to get out of the forest.” Swift said then flew.
‘I’m right behind you.’ Boreas replied then followed.
As they took flight Swift couldn't help look at Boreas every once in a while.
‘Is there something wrong mas- I mean Swift?’
“Well it’s just that most phoenix’s I've seen have a red orange color but yours is forest green and light green, why is that?”
‘You only noticed that now, you don’t pay attention often don’t you?’
“I do but only when I feel like it.”
‘Right, anyways I am a wind phoenix I’m basically like a regular phoenix but I have a different color and element there are all kinds of phoenixes but fire ones are just more common, normally I live in mountains but I ran out of food so I came to the Everfree forest.’
“Well I guess that explains that.”
Swift and Boreas finally made it town, Swift started to feel hungry and decided to look for a place to eat, and unfortunately for him Swift did not look where he was flying and crashed into someone. Both he and the unknown Pegasus fell into an unknown cloud.
“Oh my goodness I am so sorry!” Said a female voice.
“Actually I should be the one apologizing.” Swift replied
‘You should watch were your flying then.’ Boreas said.
“Not now Boreas.” Swift Replied as he grabbed Boreas and stuffed her into his jacket, she didn't really put up much of a struggle due to the fact that Swift was stronger than her.
“Who are you talking to?” She asked with a hint of laughter.
“Oh uh sorry.” Swift apologized then returned his attention to the mare, he saw a grey pegasus mare, and she had a short blonde mane and golden eyes that seemed to be in looking in different directions. As for her body, she definitely had a nice figure and slightly big breast, she was only a foot or two shorter than Swift. The mare wore a mail mare uniform, which consisted of a navy blue blouse and matching skirt, and had a brown satchel over her shoulder. “My name is Swift, Swift Winds, and you are?”
“Ditzy, Ditzy Dew, I’m the local mail mare here in Ponyville.” She replied with a cheerful attitude. Ditzy couldn't help but look at Swift and saw him staring at her.
“(Sigh) you’re looking at my eyes aren't you?”
“Well I uh yes.” He replied with a hint of defeat in his voice.
“I know their weird looking but...”
“Actually you pull it off.” Swift said.
“Really!?!” Ditzy replied with some happiness in her tone.
“Yeah I’d say your eyes are pretty unique.”
Ditzy couldn't help but blush at Swift compliment until she realize her one of her boxes were crushed. “Oh no!” she said in a worried tone.
“What, what is it?” Swift asked.
“Their crush.” She said then opened the box to find crushed muffins. “My muffins are ruined.”
“Oh man I’m sorry Ditzy.” Swift replied feeling a little bad. “Hey why don’t I make up to you and rebuy you some muffins?”
“Really I mean are you sure?”
“Sure I was looking for a place to eat anyways.”
“Great there’s a great place called Sugarcube Corner where I get my muffins- wait on Equestria is that?” She said while pointing to at his chest.
“What do you mean?” He replied.
“The thing in your jacket it’s moving around.”
“Oh that it-" He was about to explain to Ditzy until Boreas head popped up.
“Aww it’s an albino phoenix.” Ditzy said in a cooing voice. “Where did you find her?”
‘Albino!?!’ Boreas said angrily.
“Actually she’s a wind phoenix and her name is Boreas.” Swift corrected her. “I found her in the Everfree she was injured so I healed her and she kinda followed me.”
“That’s so cool the only pony I know that has a phoenix is Princess Celestia I mean there really hard to catch.” Derpy replied.
‘Swift I’m going to find it very hard to be nice to this mare.’ Boreas said in an agitated tone
“Don’t get you feathers in a bunch it’s a common mistake.” Swift replied in his usual chilled manner.
‘(Sigh) I suppose so but if someone call me albino again I will claw out their eyes.’
After flying for five minute the three made it to Sugarcube Corner, seeing the building only one word went through his head Diabetes the entire place was painted of candies and sweet treats. Once they got inside Swift blood sugar started to return to normal.
“Hey I’ll order the muffins just get us a table.” Swift told.
“Sure thing Swift.” Ditzy replied. Then he remember the Boreas was still in his jacket looking down he saw that Boreas was sound asleep, she looked pretty adorable just breathing softly. “I better not wake her up.”
Two minutes later Swift came back with a plate of muffins and two cups of coffee. But when he found Ditzy some stallion was talking to her and she seemed uncomfortable, he was a foot taller than Swift and wore a black tank top with blue cargoes, sensing this stallion was trouble he braced himself for what was about to happen.
“Oh come one baby don’t be like that just ditch the stallion you were hanging out with and I’ll show you a good time.” The stallion said.
“I told you already I’m not interested.” Ditzy replied in an annoyed tone.
“Yeah she said she’s not interested.” Swift added.
“Huh who the taturaus are you?” the stallion said in a careless tone.
“Well I’m the one you’re telling this mare to ditch.”
“You’re the stallion that is on a date with my Ditzy well you better back off she’s mine.”
“First of its not a date second she not yours Ditzy is not property.”
“Shut up before I make you shut up.”
“Look I don’t want any trouble so just chill out, it obvious that she want to stay so leave her alone.”
“Don’t tell me what to do.” The stallion yelled then threw a punch.
But Swift was too fast and caught the punch like it was nothing.” You shouldn't have done that.” Swift said in a more serious tone. He started to crush the stallion fist.
“Ahhh stop please it hurts.”
“You have to stop bothering Ditzy and apologize to her.”
“Yeah sure whatever just let go.”
“Fine.” Swift said then let his grip go. When he did the stallion ran off and the two ponies sat. “Sorry you had to see that.”
“No its fine he was a meanie and deserved what was coming to him.” Ditzy replied. “But how did you catch his fist quickly I mean it was moving pretty fast and you caught it like if it was in slow motion?”
“I guess years of training and honing my skills.”
“Training what kind of training?”
“Well martial arts training.”
“Martial Arts, wait are you here for the tournament?”
“Yes I am actually.”
“Well what are you going to do with the prize money if you win?”
“Well pay off my dojo and get new equipment for my students.”
“Wait a minute so your teacher?”
“Yeah I teach kids and teenagers they can be a little hard headed at time but I love em.”
“Wow I tried taking karate once but I fail instead of breaking the board I kinda broke my instructor’s muzzle she was pretty mad at me I think she in the tournament to now that I think about it.”
“Hey I have an idea why don’t you come along with me to the tournament trust me they are super fun.”
“Well I don’t know-“
“Come on Ditzy you won’t regret it.”
“(Sigh) if you say so but I need to get out this uniform so we need to stop at my house first then the tournament okay?”
“Okay that’s fine with me.”
So after the two ate they walked over to Ditzy’s house. The house was medium sized and had a cozy feeling. As Swift enter he hear a bunch of noise mostly laughter which was coming from the living room. Upon entering the living they saw a unicorn filly and brown earth pony colt, the filly had a blonde mane similar to Ditzy the only difference was hers mane had a darker tint to it and she wore a navy blue overalls and a white t-shirt the colt wore a red and yellow propeller hat, grey t-shirt, and blue jeans. Just then the filly turned around and saw the two.
“Your home Button Mash I and were waiting for you.” The filly said in a joyful tone then ran up to Ditzy and hugged her.
“Is this your sister?” Swift asked.
“Actually she’s my daughter.” Ditzy replied then ruffle the fillies mane as the filly returned to colt.
“Oh oka- wait daughter?!?”
“Yes she’s my daughter that’s not a problem is it?”
“Wha- I mean no not at all.”
“I know, I had her young it’s something I’d rather not get into detail with.” She said in a sad tone.
“Then I won’t bring up the subject.” Swift said.
“Well why don’t you stay here and get to know Ditzy and her friend while I go and get into something more comfortable.”
“Uh sure by the time you get back we’ll be friends.” Swift replies with a smile on his face.
When Ditzy leaves Swift make his way over to the kids, they were so busy playing that they didn't realize Swift was behind them.
“Dang it Dinky how do you keep beating me.” The Button said.
“I dunno I guess I’m just that good.” Dinky replied.
“Hey kids what up?” Swift said in his kindest tone possible. Dinky and her friend pause their game and turn their attention to Swift they both had a neutral expression on their faces that made Swift feel uneasy.
“Hi are you taking my mommy on a date?” Dinky ask in a curious tone.
“Wha-what no I just taking her to the tournament I assure you we are just friends.” Swift said in an awkward tone with a heavy blush.
“Are you sure?” The Button asked.
“Yeah I am, hey why don’t you two come to the tournament it could be lots of fun.”
“Uh I dunno if my mom would let us go.” Dinky said in an unsure tone.
Swift was going to reply but Ditzy came back, she was wearing some blue shorts that hugged her butt firmly and a white t-shirt, Swift started to start for a while but shook out of his stupor in an instant.
“Well I’m ready to go.” Ditzy said.
“Mommy can me and Button go with you and Mister Swift to the tournament?”
“Sure my little muffin well as long and Mister Swift is ok with it.”
“Hey I don’t mid the more the merrier.”
“YAY!!!” The children yelled in unison.
“Well we better go don’t wanna be late.” Swift said.
The group made to the tournament and it appeared to a coliseum. While Ditzy and the kids stare in awe while Swift acted completely natural this was not his first time being in a coliseum seeing that he’s been in numerous tournament. They then went inside and bought their tickets, well except Swift since he was participating in the tournament, inside the coliseum there were people and ponies everywhere.
“Swift Swift hey Swift!!!” yelled a familiar voice. Swift turned around and saw Dax run up to him he seemed a little annoyed which was not a good sign.
“Uh hey Dax how it going?”
“Do give me that you were almost late.”
“Yeah almost but I’m not.”
“Yeah well how about- wait who’s the mare and the children?”
“Oh um this is Ditzy Dew, her daughter Dinky, and Dinky’s friend Button Mash.”
“A pleasure to meet you all but we have to go the tournament.”
“Uh sure we’ll be rooting for Swift.”
“Uh ok thanks- oh wait could you watch Boreas for me?” Swift asked.
“Boreas?” Dax said with a curious look on his face.
“Sure.” Ditzy replied.
“Thanks I don’t this she would want to be in my jacket the entire time.” Swift said then pulled out Boreas out of his jacket she started to stir awake.
‘Oh hello Swift what happening? (Yawn)'
“Boreas I’m leaving you with Ditzy for now.”
‘What!!!!!??' Boreas replied. ‘Don’t leave me with her.’
“Don’t worry you be fine and it’s only until the tournament is over.”
‘Sigh fine but if she calls me albino there will be bloodshed.’
“Good and be nice.”
“Alright now let’s go!” Dax said then grabbed Swift’s arm and dragged him off. When they got to the contender’s waiting room Dax look to Swift and said.
“How did you manage to get an albino phoenix?”
“(Sigh) you know if Boreas was here she might of just clawed your eye’s out, she’s not albino she just a different element.” Swift said slightly annoyed. “She a Wind Phoenix there pretty rare.”
“Man you always get the cool stuff.” Dax said then gave a playful smile. “You even got that mare.”
“Wha- What no it not like that me a Ditzy are just friends.” Swift said in a nervous tone with a blush.
“I kid I kid anyways why don’t I give you the Intel on your opponents.”
“Uh sure.”
Dax pointed at someone they seemed to have light brown skin and short black hair he also wore a white t-shirt and olive cargo shorts with combat boot and sports tape on his hands. “Okay first we’ll start with Nicolas Fletcher: he’s 35 years old, Caucasian/African American male, he’s served in the Army and the Marines but ended up in the Navy and is pretty good at what he does. Basically he fight with military hand to hand combat. His speed make his fighting style lethal I would suggesting using judo on him.”
“Interesting, whose next?” Swift replied.
Dax then turned his attention to a light brown earth pony he had a straight white mane he was 5’8 and wore an orange checkered buttoned shirt with blue jeans. “That right there is Drifter he’s 19 and one hell of a resilient bastard. He can ignore pain and return it tenfold his fighting style is standard boxing I would suggest using taekwondo a boxer weakness is his leg kicks his legs down to size.”
“Ok what about her?” Swift said the pointed to a mare she was 4’9 and she had scarlet fur and a black straight mane. She wore a red hoodie and a black skirt with leggings but what really caught Swifts attention was the fact that she was carrying a gigantic scythe, it was blood red and extremely sharp.
“I was getting to her anyways that’s Scarlet Rain age: 15. She’s a weapon type as you can see she has that gigantic scythe so she has range not to mention strength but since it’s a big weapon she lacks any speed whatsoever I would suggest judo and karate when engaging her.”
“Hey Daxter Daxter!!!!” a voice yelled out. The two brother turned their attention to the voice and saw a unicorn stallion walk up to them. He was 5’3, he had dark purple fur with electric markings on his face and spiked black mane his tail reached the back of his knees. He wore a dark blue hoodie with the lunar insignia, black jeans, and dark blue finger less gloves.
“Oh right this is Gale Force, we kinda met at the sign up’s he a good kid.” Dax told Swift. “He’s 17 years old, knows karate and is good with lighting and water magic. The thing is that he can infuse his fighting with his magic so his techniques inflict more damage.”
“Wow you got quite the kick anyways my name is-“
“Swift Winds.” Gale said cutting Swift off. “I know about you I saw you win the Ember tournament in Manehatten, your typhoon axe kick was an awesome finisher in the finals.”
“Uh thanks.” Swift replied. “So I can’t wait to see you in the tournament and I hope you’ll give it everything because I won’t be holding back.”
“Yeah same here.” Gale replied.
“All participants of the Tournament please report to the arena.” A voice said on one of the intercom. Swift looked at Gale and Daxter and said, “Guy’s this is it, let fight till we can throw another punch or kick.”
“Yeah!!!” The two shouted in unison.
“I just hope that I can come out on top though.” Swift thought to himself then walked out the door.
Swift, Gale and Dax walked outside the door and entered a giant arena. In that arena were about fifty fighters and each one of them had a determine look on their faces. Just then Princess Luna and Mary Williams appeared on a giant screen.
“Hello and welcome to the Equestrian Fighter Tournament, were you will see some of Equestria finest fighters engage in some of the most intense combat and have the chance to win sixteen thousand dollars.” Luna said.
“The tournament will start with an all-out battle royal, when the timer ends eight fighters will advance to the one on one battles. Mary added in. “The rules are simple you either need to knockout your opponent or knock them out of the ring to increase your chance on advancing.”
“And with that let us begin the tournament!!!” Luna said with excitement. The crowd roared like never before in excitement. Dax look at Swift and Gale and gave them a worried expression.
“Swift let’s not use any of our special abilities we need to keep the element of surprise for the one on ones.” Dax says to Swift.
“Sure thing Dax, hey Gale stick with us and you will make it to the one on ones.” Swift tells Dax.
“Right, man this is totally awesome I get to fight with a martial arts prodigy.” Gale said in an excited tone.
“I wouldn't say I'm a prodigy.” Swift replied sheepishly.
“Well prodigy or not we need to make it to the finals and get the money.” Dax said in a serious tone.
“Don't worry Dax were going to win this.” Swift reassures him.
“On the count of three the fight will start, fighters are you ready?” Princess Luna said.
The fighters in the arena gave a shout of confirmation and each one of them got into their designated combat stance. They had a lock on the opponent the wanted to take down and each one of them was dripping with anticipation. Then the crowd shouted the countdown,
“Three…”
“Two…”
“One…”
“Fight!!!!!”
“Dax, Gale stick close to me.” Swift said the punched a random fighter that was charging him.
“Right!” Gale replied then kicked someone in the face.
“Gotcha bro!” Dax added then have somebody an uppercut.
Just then the three fighter saw a group of people flying out of the arena and smashing into the walls.
“What the hell is that?!?” Gale said.
“That’s Scarlet Rain for yah her scythe definitely give her range she need to take on multiple enemies.” Dax explained then roundhouse kicked someone.
“Hey but look at that Drifter guy, he’s taking all those blows and isn't even flinching.” Swift said. Just then he saw Nicholas Fletcher rush him. Nicholas threw a punch and instantly Swift dodge and stepped back. “Hey look you seem to be an interesting fighter, let’s duke it out at the one on one that is if you survive this.”
“So you’re so confident that you’ll make it through this fight?” Nicholas replied. “You know if you were in basic training with me that confidence would have been broken instantly.”
Just then someone tried to sneak up on Swift but he knew someone was there and spin kicked them in the face they instantly fell of the arena. “Ah this is good my confidence verse your training it will definitely make a good fight.”
“You sure are a cocky bastard but I’ll play your little game.” Nicholas replied then ran off to face someone else.
Swift then focus his attention to someone else it seem to be the mysterious hooded man from the motel but he looked different instead of just wearing the clothes he had at the motel he wore a white and red jacket that had the hood up with brown leather straps on the side that were holding throwing knives, he also wore white pants and brown boots. But he seemed to be destroying everyone at an extremely fast rate it’s almost as if he was lighting.
“What the hell, what’s he doing here?” Dax said while blocking a stick from striking him.
“Oh good I thought I was the only one who saw him.” Swift said then deck another person in the face. “Do you know who he is?”
“Not a clue I've never seen him before, so I don’t have any data on him.”
“Well then I guess I’ll just have to take him down.” Swift replied then charged at the hooded man.
Just as he was about to strike the hooded man Princess Luna yelled,
“Stop!!!”
“The Battle Royal is over cease your fighting.” Mary Williams said. “And please get into a straight line if you’re conscious and still in the ring.”
The surviving fighters followed Marys order and got into a line. Some of the remaining fighters had a nervous look on their face see as they didn’t perform well while other we confident that their abilities had gotten them a spot in the one on one. Swift looked at the hooded man to see how he felt but Swift couldn't get a read on him. It wasn't only the fact that he had a hood on but also he had a very mysterious vibe and it gave Swift chills down his spine. Just then Princess Luna and Mary Williams teleported in the arena, instantly everyone bowed down or in Nicolas’s case saluted.
“Thank you all for participating you may rise, everyone fought with extreme valour but only eight of you can advance.” Luna said. “Mary if you please?”
“Sure Princess.” Mary replied the pulled out clipboard. “When I say your name please step forward. Scarlet Rain.”
“Ha I’m not surprised.” Scarlet Rain said then walked forward.
“Nicolas Fletcher.”
“It seems that my training paid off unlike someone’s confidence.” Nicolas said while looking at Swift. Swift just rolled his eyes focused his attention on Mary.
“William.”
‘William who’s that?’ Swift thought then look around, he then saw the hooded man walk out and as usual he didn't say a word. ‘Ah so your name is William, well at least I have a name.”
“Daxter.”
“Alright.” Dax said then stepped forward.
“Drifter.”
“Nice.” Drifter replied with a straight face.
“Gale Force.”
“I made it!!!” Gale said then jumped in the air.
“Swift Winds.”
“Well well well it seems I am going to make it to the tournament after all Nick.” Swift said to Nicolas.
“And lastly Rainbow Dash.”
“Rainbow Dash?!?!” said everyone except William and Drifter.
“Aw yeah!” Rainbow Dash said. “I knew I was going to win this thing.”
“Well there you have it folks these are your remaining fighters. We will start the one on ones after a fifteen minute break.” Princess Luna said then teleported away.
Once that was over Swift, Dax and Gale headed to the snack bar. The three sat down at a table and had some energy drinks, the three share laughs cracked a few joke and talked about their martial arts career, also a few people would walk by and notice them then they would ask for an autograph and take pictures. After that the trio just sat back and relaxed.
“So why can’t we have nacho’s again?” Swift asked.
“(Sigh) Swift for the fifth time we don’t want to stuff ourselves with junk food before the one on one’s.” Dax replied in an annoyed tone.
“Well what if we got a taco?”
“I said no!!!”
“Oh am I interrupting.” Said a familiar voice.
Swift and Dax turned around and saw Ditzy, Dinky and Button. All of them had an excited look on their face.
“Ditzy! Kids! It’s great to see you. So how do you like tournament?” Swift asked.
“It was AWESOME!!!” Dinky and Button replied.
“You were all like pow, bam, ninja kick.” Button Mash said while making awkward karate poses.
“Yes it was quite interesting.” Dinky said. “Um Mr. Dax?”
“Oh uh hey kid what do you need?” Dax said awkwardly, Dax never was great with children.
“Well I was watching you fight and you seem to predicting everyone’s moves and fighting patterns, why is that.”
“Actually that a great question you see I've read lots of books on fighting styles and with that knowledge I can predict most attacks through their body motions.”
“Wow that amazing!” Dinky replied.
“Hey Ditzy just wondering where is Boreas?” Swift asked.
“Oh she’s in Dinky’s backpack.” Ditzy replied then handed him the bag.
Swift opened up the bag to find Boreas. She looked up at Swift and gave a curious look then flew up on his shoulder.
“Hello Swift it’s good to see you again, I saw you in the arena you fought very well.” Boreas said.
“Why thank you Boreas.” Swift replied. “And I’m sure your time with Ditzy went well?”
‘Well as much as I dislike the mare her child is nice. She gave me snacks I didn't call me albino so that’s a plus.’
“Hey you cocky bastard!” a voice said interrupting the two. Everyone turned their head to the voice. It was Nicolas Fletcher and he seem to have a mug of beer in his hand. “So you've made it to the one on one I’m impressed.”
“Yeah well I have a lot of faith in my abilities.” Swift replied.
“HAHAHA that’s funny. I only hope that I get to take you on.” Nicolas said the walked off.
“Same here.” Swift replied with a smirk. Just then Princess Luna appeared on a screen nearby and said,
“Can all the remaining fighters to report to the arena.”
“Well I guess that’s us.” Dax said the walked off.
“Ditto.” Gale added in and followed Dax.
“Yeah I gotta go, Boreas see you after the tournament.” Swift said then handed her to Dinky. ”Dinky great job looking after Boreas.”
“Thank you Mr. Swift.” Dinky replied.
“Good luck Swift.” Ditzy added in.
“Thanks Ditzy.” Then started to walk off but stopped as Ditzy was grabbing his hand.
“Um Swift?” She said in a nervous tone while blushing.
“Yeah.” Swift replied.
“I was wondering if maybe you would like to hangout sometime.” Ditzy said hesitantly.
“Sure how about after the tournament?”
“Yeah.”
“Alright see you then.”
After that Swift made it to the arena. Of course Dax scolded him about almost being late and he made is usual something came up excuse. He then looked at the other fighters they all seemed to have a killer intent look in their eyes.
“Welcome back fighters now the tournament can begin.” Princess Luna said.
“We have already set up the matches and they have been chosen randomly.” Mary said. “The first fight will be Swift Winds verses Scarlet Rain.”
“Interesting I get to go against a weapon user first.” Swift said then stepped forward.
“Well this weapon user is going to crush you so you might as well just forfeit.” Scarlet said with a deadly tone.
The reaming fighter left the arena and headed to the waiting room. Swift and Scarlet had a solid lock on each other none blinking or moving.
“Fighters ready yourselves.” Luna said. Swift and Scarlet instantly got into his combat stance and waited for Luna to say the word. “Fight!!!”
Just like that Scarlet dashed right after Swift and start to swing her scythe. While Scarlet had been swinging with all her might Swift was easily dodging them.
“Your moves are ineffective.” He said with a straight face.
“What!!!” Scarlet said extremely confused and frustrated.
“You swing wildly you have no discipline and obviously no training.” Swift told her then ducked from one of her attacks. “The only thing you got going for you is the fact that you’re strong, but strength alone is not going to make you win this fight.”
“Shut up!!!” Scarlet replied then tried to chop Swift but only manage to smash the ground causing a lot dust to fly into he eyes. Scarlet was now blind and vulnerable.
“It’s my turn to show you how it’s done.” Swift said then rushed her.
He then punched her in the back. Scarlet out of desperation and anger started to swing wildly. Swift knew that Scarlet’s scythe was going to be a issues so he change his style from karate to judo then rushed her, gripping her arms he then flipped her on the ground. As soon as Scarlet hit the ground the wind was completely knocked out of her. Swift then kicked her scythe to the side then knelt down to raise his fist to take her down but stopped instead.
“Surrender I don’t want to be the guy who punches some chicks light out.” Swift said.
“Don’t worry you won’t.” She replied then kicked Swift in the chest, causing him to fall back.
“Well I guess you still have some kick in you, no pun intended.” Swift replied then got into a combat stance.
Scarlet then gave a loud battle cry and charged at Swift. She started throwing multiple wild punches at Swift, unfortunately Swift manage to dodge each one of them. But to make things worse every five or six punches Scarlet threw Swift would counter with a roundhouse kick.
“You fought your hardest. Stand down.” Swift replied to a beaten and weaken Scarlet.
“Never!!!!!” Scarlet said the tried to throw a punch.
“(Sigh) the never learn.” Swift said then sidestepped out of the way only to counter with a spin kick that made contact with Scarlet’s skull. She instantly flew to the ground and didn't get back up. Princess Luna then teleported to the area.
“The match is set.” Luna said. “Swift Winds is the victor.”
Swift then walked over to Scarlet, she seemed to be recovering from the hit. “Need a hand?” He said while extending his hand to help up Scarlet.
“I don’t need a hand.” She replied then swatted his hand away.
“Everyone needs a hand, and you need a hand maybe a teacher who can teach you how to use that scythe of yours, so how about it.” Swift said extended his hand, Scarlet reluctantly took his hand.
The two made it to the waiting room only to find Nicolas, Daxter, and Gale run towards them.
“What the hell was that, you switched from karate to judo?!” Nicolas said in utter shock.
“Yeah I can swap to different fighting styles.” Swift replied casually.
Just as Nicolas was about to replied Princess Luna said. “Will Gale Force and Drifter please come to the arena.”
“Well that’s me.” Gale said the walked out. “Wish me luck.”
“You better beat Drifter.” Swift silently said. “For my sake.”
