The gymnasium buzzed with tension as the two teams faced off on the indoor soccer court.
The air was thick with competitive energy. A friendly game that will be filled with a lot of person grudge.
The team across each other wearing uniform that best suit this environment:
- Team 3 (wearing a black and blue uniform)
- Striker: Arthur
- Defender: Gwin
- Goalkeeper: Miles
- Team 6 (wearing a white and gold uniform)
- Striker: Jackie
- Defender: Violet
- Goalkeeper: Joseph
The referee of this match was Vanessa due to Arthur request.
"Alright boys and girls, we will have a standard 90 minute match. The rules are simple, whoever has the most goals win and no using trigger outside of respective roles." She shouted but noticed everyone hungry glare.
She thought to herself that she better record this Arthur match and show the other heroe.
"Teams, please go to respected position." She announced and each member scattered to their position.
A smiled crept up on her face as shouted, "BEGIN!" Before tossing the ball in the air.
Without any hesitation, Jackie and Arthur both run to try to snatch snatched the ball. But unsurprisingly to Arthur, Jackie was a bit too fast for him and he quickly snatched the ball away.
He managed to out run Arthur and dash towards his enemy goalpost, "You're going down, Miles!" he roared, charging forward.
Gwin was getting ready to intercept the attack but Jackie was planning on scoring away.
He kicked the ball into the air before it erupted in an blinding light that prevent Gwin from attacking.
Then he dashed in a blinding flash reappearing were the ball was and reared back for the shot, "DIE YOU EMO BASTARD!!!"
The ball became a bolt of pure lightning, rocketing toward the goal.
Miles eyes narrowed, already preparing for the shot, "Not today."
Dark hands erupted from the ground, catching the electrified ball inches from the net. The force sent a shockwave through the court.
Score: 0-0
"DAMNIT IT!" Jackie shouted.
"ARTHUR!" Miles drop kick the ball to Arthur, who caught it with his chest and let it rest against his ankle.
"My turn." He muttered before dashing towards the enemy goal.
He weaved through the field, but Violet stepped in his path, "Over my dead body." A thick, purple haze spread in front of Arthur, forcing him to skid to a halt.
"Tch. Cheap trick."
Gwin sprinted up beside him, "Does my hubby need a boost?"
Arthur grinned, "Do it."
Gwin's blood formed a platform beneath him before shooting Arthur into the air, soaring over the mist.
His leg ignited mid-kick, the ball transforming into a roaring fireball.
Joseph braced himself, a radiant shield materialized, but the explosion shook the gym. When the smoke cleared…
The ball was embedded in the net.
Score: 1-0 (Team 3 Leads!)
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Jackie's eye twitched, "You think that's enough?!"
He snatched the ball, his entire body surging with power, "I'm ending this NOW!"
The sky itself seemed to crackle as Jackie unleashed a devastating shot—a spiraling tempest of electricity.
Miles gritted his teeth, "I can—" but sadly Miles couldn't react fast enough.
The shockwave shattered the gym lights. When the dust settled…
The ball had torn through the net.
Score: 1-1 (Tie Game!)
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With seconds left, Arthur stole the ball, "This ends here."
Jackie and Violet rushed him but Arthur dodged, weaving between them.
Violet tried to his use her poison mist but Arthur disable her power before she had the chance.
Joseph braced, "You won't get past—"
Arthur's eyes blazed.
He kicked the ball into the air, the ball igniting into a phoenix of pure flame.
Arthur flew towards the air spinning in the air like a wild tornado before performing powerful kicked that went flying to Joseph.
Joseph's shield shattered on impact—
GOOOOOAL!
Final Score: 2-1 (Team 3 Wins!)
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Jackie collapsed to his knees, fists shaking, "Damn it… DAMN IT!"
Joseph sighed, "Well played."
Violet patted Jackie's head, "There, there. We'll crush them next time. Besides it was fun wasn't it."
Jackie glared at her before storming away.
Gwin was jumping up and down celebrate, "Best buddy, we win. We win. We win." She shouted.
Miles dropped to ground completely exhausted, "Yeah, but something tells me that was the worst outcome." He said with a stiff smile once he glanced at Jackie.
Arthur smirked, tossing the ball aside, "You were holding back, Joseph."
Joseph laughed while rubbing the back of his head, "You noticed, forgive me but I'm saving my strength for our duel in the combat exam."
Arthur crouched down and asked, "By the way, you wanted to know your grandfather finally words-"
Joseph simply covered his ears, "Nope, I want to hear it when me and you are in the finals together. Depending what it is, I might give you a really bad time."
Arthur stood and lightly chuckled, "Fine by me." And made his way to his team.