Mr. X floated over the arena as the crowd cheered. By appearance, it was just a standard boxing ring, although with a great deal of tech surrounding it. Raising his hands, Mr. X waved for silence before speaking up. "And here we have our arena, specially crafted for this tournament. A high powered energy field surrounds the ring, which will negate any energy based attacks passing through said barrier, allowing the Robot Masters to go nuts on each other without concern for civilian casualties! Oh, and don't worry, it's been tested against the power output of all the Robot Masters present. Even all of them together couldn't overload it."
Seeing the relief that brought everyone, he continued his explanation. "All matches will be a single round. The match ends when one of the robots surrenders, is decommissioned, is unable to move for a ten count, or passes through the energy field. And before each match, my daughter X-P0N3 will interview each Robot Master to let you get a sense of them, and their creators."
X-P0N3 smiled and waved as she made her way around to the first Robot Master she was to interview, riding Item 2 to stay at head level. "First up is the Frigid Fiend from the Far North...let's have a round of applause for Blizzard Man!" As the applause rang, she moved up to the Robot Master. He resembled a large snowball with metallic legs and arms. Green energy cores ran up and down his torso, and his only accessories were skis, ski poles, and an orange beanie. "What can you tell us about yourself, Blizzard Man?"
"I bring a new cold front to this battlefield!" Blizzard Man proclaimed, his voice thickly accented. At X-P0N3's flat eyed stare, he shrugged. "Forgive me. I just wanted to break the ice."
X-P0N3 stared at him for a time, then moved on. "And in this corner, the Dreaded Double Dragon...Welsh Standard!" As the cheers rang, she approached the crimson armored bot, the scale patterned mail covering his entire body save green power crystals in the torso and each gauntlet. "How do you think today's battle is going to go?"
"I cannot help but be victorious!" Welsh Standard proclaimed proudly. "I am truly the mightiest robot here, and have at my disposal a strategy I personally have developed which has never failed!"
"Wow!" X-P0N3 gasped in amazement. "How many battles have you been in?"
"W-what does that have to do with anything?" Welsh Standard countered.
X-P0N3 sighed. "Just get in the ring," she grumbled, floating back up to Mr. X.
"Ready...fight!" Mr. X proclaimed.
Blizzard Man readied himself to fight, only to see his opponent standing there, tensed up. "Talk about a cold reception-"
"BOOST!" Welsh Standard proclaimed, energy flaring off of him as he lunged forward.
Blizzard Man quickly dashed to the side to evade the lunge. Welsh Standard's fist slammed into the floor of the ring, sending up a massive explosive force. "Now that's cool," Blizzard Man muttered.
Welsh Standard once more took up the same pose. Three seconds later, he shouted, "BOOST!" and lunged for Blizzard Man again.
This time, Blizzard Man faced the lunge, dodging individual strikes as he swayed back and forth, each strike coming faster and harder than expected. One particularly fast strike sent him flying back into the edge of the ring, where the ropes stretched to catch his impact. Taking advantage of that, Blizzard Man slingshot himself back at Welsh Standard. "You need to chill!" he snapped as he body checked his opponent.
Welsh Standard staggered backwards, the energy around him dissipating. He then began focusing energy again.
Blizzard Man's eyes narrowed, an idea coming to him. "Let's see how a hothead like you handles things...when winter comes!" Throwing his arms to either side, he froze the entire ring, covering it in ice.
"BOOST!" Welsh Standard roared, lunging forward again. Blizzard Man slid to the side on his skis, but when Welsh Standard tried to stop or turn, his feet skid on the ice, unable to get a good grip before he plowed into the side of the ring. His extra momentum sent him rocketing around the arena, unable to get any traction.
"Seems the wind blows cold for you now," Blizzard Man pointed out as he gathered his own power. "Dragons are like dinosaurs. Neither could handle...the ice age!" Throwing his arms forward, he froze Welsh Standard as his gathered energy failed, and threw out a ramp of ice. The frozen foe flew up the ramp, launching up and out of the ring to crash above the stands.
"Ring out!" Mr. X proclaimed as the audience cheered. "Winner...Blizzard Man!"
Smiling, X-P0N3 flew over to Blizzard Man. "Right at first, that seemed to be an even match, but you certainly claimed a dramatic victory. To what do you attribute your amazing triumph?"
Blizzard Man chuckled softly. "Welsh Standard needs to learn how to chill!"
X-P0N3 stared at him flat eyed. "Please...just stop talking...the puns...they hurt..."
Mr. X quickly took over the announcing. "Well, there you have it folks! Blizzard Man is the first Robot Master to move ahead in this Tournament! It seems for all his power, Welsh Standard just wasn't very adaptable. Here's hoping future matches are more impressive. But for now we'll take a brief intermission so everyone can grab snacks, or whatever else they need to do before the next match...because I promise you it's going to be an explosive battle!"
Well that was... quick.
Popcorn! Get your Popcorn right here!!! For the first battle of the FART
*Pushes cart full of popcorn-filled cartons*
Don't forget to your popcorn people!!!!
6969723 I'll take some, can't wait for the next bout.
DEMOMAN!
I think the real Welsh dragon would be very pissed by how easy his counterpart was defeated. Great chapter and thoroughly enjoying this tournament!
Wait....Welsh Standard......HIGHSCHOOL DXD!!!!!!'
Have you been watching the batman movie that shall not be named? Cause all of the ice puns in that movie, ugh.
6969736
Here you go!
*hand you carton full of popcorn*
It's extra buttered.
Popcorn! Get your popcorn!
*proceeds to yell about the popcorn to other people*
6969791
*Claping and cheering in the crowd*
I'll take some popcorn as well! Extra Butter!
Discord where's the popcorn, make Celestia's cake flavoured so she doesn't interrupt the fun
"It's gonna be a long day and it's only just begun. Cuz it's only round one!"
6969723 I'll take some! Say, this 'Mr X' guy is pretty mysterious, wonder who he really is.
6969723
Get me some with cheese and bacon bits!
6969846 I know, right? I'm just glad that he contributes to society unlike that evil, no-good Dr. Wily.
I require apple powder with my popcorn! And I need the prosthetic leg from the dude up front!
6969913 I didn't know there were two unicorns either, I wonder if they know each other!?
6969930 Hear hear! Maybe X-P0N3 can teach Vinyl a few things!
6969922 Alright, Rocket, slow down. You don't need the guy's leg because it looks cool.
6969808
Order up! Extra buttered!
*throws Extra-buttered popcorn-filled carton*
6969846
*hands you popcorn*
I know right? That doc is pretty mysterious
6969882
I know it's somewhere around here... Found it!
*throws you some cheesy bacon bits*
6969922
*sprinkles Apple powder on popcorn*
Weird choice of flavouring but I ain't complaining!
Here catch!
*throws Apple flavoured popcorn*
And, I'm not sure about that leg thing... I think you need to get someone else to do hat job
OK who else wants some popcorn for the Fight!?!?!
6969791 two bags please, one no butter! The guy beside me had to run and asked me to get some.
6970029
Order up! 2 bags no butter!!!
*hand you two bags of popcorn*
I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that Boom Woman vs Flame Man is next.
6969723 Buttscratcher~! Buttscratcher~! *offers buttscratchers while walking around*
6970034
6969975 hey, d'ya hear about that one crazy guy from online? Dude claims Mr. X and X-PON3 are actually Dr. Wily and Vinyl! The guy's completely insane.
I guess Welsh wasn't... Up to Standard.
It was ice knowing him while it lasted.
Guess Welsh got... Cold feet.
Least we know where Blizzard Man hails from.
Seems like Welsh Standard... Got a BOOST at the end.
Guess X-P0N3 got... Brain freeze with those cold puns.
I'll have an extra large popcorn tub with a pancake to keep the popcorn warm!
6970101
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Ah, the puns. Looking forward to more.
Keep up the good work. Deus tecum.
Another enjoyable chapter. Good job.
6970225
Extra tub of popcorn, comin your way!! I couldn't find any pancakes mate! So I put hash browns in there instead!!!
*hands out the tub*
6970101
'Ey!!! What're doing!!! Ya trying to copy me!?!?!
Sorry, that was rude... Howzabout we trade a lil bit!?!
I'll give you some of my popcorn and ya give me some of your butt- you know what!? Never mind bout that! Here the popcorn.
*ofters popcorn*
6970356 Oh and also a slushie with a little pineapple on the side!
6970364
Coming up!
*hands you slushie*
Annnnnnd here's the pinapple~
*adds little pineapple on the side*
And yet Skull Man did nothing to comment on the absurd pun-ishment Welsh received... This is going to be absolutely fabulous.
6970298 *raises hand* BUTT SCRATCAH!
6970356 Buttscratcher~! *gives a buttscratcher*
and Arnold Freeze and hey a MLP pony can't complain about puns. their whole world is full of them.
6970397 And one here for Pinkie, too! She came from another universe to watch!
Welp my suggestion is out the door
6969786 The ice puns were the best part of that movie!
So, the FART starts with X-PON3 riding number two.
I look forward to seeing what happens next.
So we have one based on High School DxD. Alright, could see why Welsh fell flat at least. Now what will the next match hold?
*sets down twelve pack of Mexican Cokes, heat sealed bacon burgers, and crate of strawberry Pocky* This is gonna be good.
6969996 Chocolate drizzled popcorn here please!!!!
6971587
6970101 *raises hand with $10* BUTT SCRATCHER!
6970112 I know, right?! As if! This internet dude is a total whackjob!
I think blizzard man and sans would be good friends
6972101 And it's the same guy who says that the Illuminati isn't real! I honestly feel sorry for this person bound in lies.
Poor Issei. First round flubbed. At least the next hero of the world wasn't a dedicated pervert.
6971832 Buttscratcher~! *takes 10 in exchange for a buttscratcher*
Wait...Blizzard Man's personality is modeled after...
Dammit...WHY?