It has been Three weeks since the fight between Atlas and Mercurial Fall. The Qualification rounds for all the teams have begun. Allies and Enemies have been forged, Rivalries born. 18 Teams remain with our hero not among any of them. Most importantly of all Spike Sol Drake Being put into an Interesting Position.
"So it is at Yes or No Runt?" Arid Asks Spike.
"I'm Sorry I'm lost right now can someone explain whats going on again?" Spike Looks at an annoyed Arid, a bored Star Gazer, and seemingly all too happy Mercury.
"Ok let me put this, this way. Because I have no interest in fighting competitively, I mean honestly Why would i wanna risk harm to my cute little fairies, Mercury and Arid have been wanting to find someone who can work with them. But Because of Arid's stupidity he was scaring everyone off who wanted Mercury by fighting them and just about OTK-ing them all. That's 'One Turn Kill' for your knowledge. And since we know that Mekarm got Recruited by the DDC. Diamond Dog Company Team. You're about our only option as we are your's. So will you do it?" Star Gazer asks him.
"I promise it will be worth it Spike. Your destiny is waiting for you after all. And it would help you grow stronger. You and Shadow Both." Mercury said trying to convince.
"On top of that you get the benefit of training with all of us. You will experience multiple decks and fighting strategies as well as criticisms to help you grow and get better." Star Gaze said while cleaning her hoof
"So... You want me who currently has a 19% win-rate in all of my matches... To fight with you guys. Who are in the top 5 strongest players of our entire school of over 1,000 students and teachers?" Spike asked incredulously.
"So you wanna do it or not... Your guaranteed to be in the top 8. Well then little hatchling what's it going to be?" Arid goaded. Spike looked down at his shadow where his buddy monster was currently looking as he thought for a few a minutes.
"I... I'll do it. I'll be your third member." Spike said nodding his head resolutely.
"My My My Spike, you're joining a dangerous group, but one truly worth if even only for the experience." Discord said from the Window plane In mosaic form. " I'll be sure to let everyone know of you're teams entry, So what are you going to be called?"
"I saw we call ourselves Team Guillotine!" Arid said with a Fang Filled Smile.
"How about Final Destiny?" Mercury offered.
"Brother that sounds horribly edgy..." Star Gazer Groaned.
"How about Burning Heart?" Spike offered.
"Hmmm Burning because of the 2 fire breathers. and heart because of 2 of us that actually get into their emotions fully? I like it." Arid said happily.
"I approve. IT kinda sounds romantic like a burning heart of passion." Star Gaze said.
"Fitting as we will be fighting with all we can in our hearts, I can't wait to see the blood really begin to boil within us all Spike." Mercurial said.
"And since both Arid and Mecurial fall have their previous wins adding into the group you are hereby qualified for the Knockout rounds. Congratulations Team Burning Heart. Now who is the team captain?" Discord inquired.
"That would be the only pony." Arid said.
"He is the strongest." Spike agreed.
"But it should be the one with the most potential." Mercury offered.
"He's a whelp!" Arid Countered.
"And I can't guarantee any wins."
"Spike it is." Discord said as he sent the registration to Twilight via flying pig. "Good luck~." He laughed as swirled into himself before going into Yamigedo's mouth the little guy disappearing away.
"So what now?" Spike asked confused. Sighing deeply Star Gazer sighed before counting out loud.
"3....2.....1" She said before the announcement sound was made.
"ATTENTION GREETINGS AND ENCHANTEE. Students, Professor Discord here with some exciting news. A new Team has been made and approved Going by the Name Burning Heart. Comprising of 2 Dragons and a Thestral. Oohoohoo, The team is consisting of the Black Dragon Arid Drake, The purple Drake Spike Sol Drake, And The current "strongest" Mercurial fall. They are currently located in their classroom located on the 3rd floor. The one that has a storm cloud on the door? Good Luck~." Discords voice was cut off as the P.A. system turned off. The P.A. System Turned back on as new voice began speaking.
"Attention Students the qualifiers are now switched to the full Knockout Rounds and no more teams may be made. Good luck and have fun! remember as of this moment anyone and I mean anyone of the the other teams can challenge you to a fight at any point. All challenges must be accepted or forfeit elimination from the tournament. Good luck to all of you." Blue Bloods voice resounded. Immediately a stampede of student made their way to team burning heart. with the first challenge being made from a kunai thrown at spike Caught by arid. Written on a piece of paper was a declaration of the challenge from Team Ninja.