Battle Of The Champions Pt. 7

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You were looking at the ground while Widow and Nadia talked regarding why she was here. By listening to them, you learned that Nadia had left the Program sometime after you dissapeared. She was MIA just like you it seems.

Widow: Who are you with?

Nadia: It's just me and mom. We got readings of a strong energy here so we decided to investigate. We thought there was some kind of danger.

Widow: It must've been whatever grants the wishes. Shang-Chi and Shen were strong but they wouldn't have admitted that much energy.

Widow then looked to you.

Widow: What do you think.

You just shrugged. Honestly, you were surpised to find Nadia here. You still had the Godslayer Protocol in your head and you didn't want to talk to her only for it to force your feelings again. It would only hurt both of you.

Nadia: I'm actually kinda happy to see you both. When I heard you dropped out of SHEILD.....

Y/N: You dropped out of SHEILD?!

Widow nodded. You stood straight and looked at her in shock.

Widow: It was when I found you. I resigned right then and there so I could focus on helping you.

Y/N: Are you joking?! You were their top agent and you just left?

Widow: Like you could find Richards without me.

Y/N: That's not the point!

Nadia: Please stop fighting. This is the whole reason I left the Program.

You turned your head towards her but still kept your eyes on Widow.

Nadia: After you left, we learned about the Protocol from Moon Knight. Everyone started to fight about everything after that. Some of us thought you were still a friend while others saw you as a tratior. The rift was too big and I couldn't take it anymore. I left with Danny and Miles. Viv, Gwen, Kitty, and Quentin stayed to try and fix things but, I don't know. Even the Strikers went quiet.

You looked back at the ground and clenched your fists. It was really that bad? You never once felt like you held them together. Even now, it only hurt to think about. It was all based around a lie. One that would eventually kill them. Now the Strikers are completely in Black Ops mode and the Program is falling apart. How were they supposed to be the next Avengers if they couldn't even stop fighting themselves.

Widow: I'm sorry I didn't tell you about this kid.

You turned away and started to walked off towards the arena.

Y/N: Fuck off already. How many more people are going to keep secrets from me.

You left the two of them in the hall and decided to use this time to get ready for the next fight. Maybe you could meditate somewhere.
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Announcer: After our, short, intermission, we are ready to begin our next fight!

The crowd cheered as Dane looked up at you. You gave him a thumbs up which he returned.

Announcer: For our next battle we have The Black Knight, Dane Witman going up against the Giant Gorgon!

Announcer: For our next battle we have The Black Knight, Dane Witman going up against the Giant Gorgon!

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Dane and Gorgon entered the arena floor and faced each other. You felt a hand on your shoulder and looked back to see Shang-Chi standing there. He still had a some bruises on his arm but he looked well enough.

Y/N: How are you feeling?

Shang-Chi: I'll survive. Dane is fighting the other swordsman

You nodded as he took a seat next to you. Dane pulled out his blade as Gorgon did the same. His sword was a lot bigger and looked almost mystical like yours. You wondered what kind of power was behind it.

Shang-Chi: I see. He's that Gorgon.

You looked at him confused.

Y/N: What do you mean?

Shang-Chi: He's a mutant. That blindfold is a handicap to prevent him from turning others into stone. He's also a telepath.

Like you? So he was really a strong opponent then. Hopefully Dane will hold his own. As soon as the bell rang, Dane dashed forward. Gorgon didn't even move a inch which surpised Dane. He suddenly stopped a few feet away and leaped back. Gorgon just stood there. What was going on?

Dane began to circle around the ring slowly as if trying to figure Gorgon out. You looked closer and saw that Gorgon was barely even breathing. With that blind fold on, you couldn't even tell if his eyes were open. Suddenly, a strange aura began to surround him. Dane looked upon him in surpise as Gorgon's energy grew.

Shang-Chi: This is amazing.

Y/N: What is?

Shang-Chi: He isn't a Chi user but he can focus his aura into a physical form. The question now is, will he use it to attack or defend.

Dane tightened his grip on his blade. He held it with two hands as he beagn to controp his breathing. He was staring down a powerful opponent now. He had to be smart about this or else he will pay the price. Then, Gorgon moved.

He was suddenly in front of Dane with his blade high in the air. Dane was quick to block the attack but Gorgon was quick. Dane barely had his sword up when Goron's came clashing down like a lightning strike. Dane found himself on the ground before Gorgon leaped back to his original position.

Y/N: What a strong hit!

Gorgon began to bounce back and forth before Dane was back on his feet. Dane took a step forward but felt his entire body start to break down. He coughed up blood before he fell down to one knee.

Y/N: What the hell?

Shang-Chi: That blow was enough to hurt him internally. I get it now.

You looked at him as he began to think.

Shang-Chi: That blow was backed by his aura. That blow was calculated to put all the force pass the initial hit.

Y/N: So it would spread through his entire body. Like a literal lightning strike.

Dane pushed himself up on his feet. He held his blade up once again.

Dane: He's strong. Unlike anyone I've ever faced.

Gorgon took a step forward but Dane didn't back down. Even when Gorgon began to look like a giant 5 times his size, Dane stood his ground. Even as his dark aura surrounded him, Dane held his blade tightly. He was the Black Knight and he was going to bring honor back to his family name.

Dane: Ahhhhhhhh!

Gorgon: Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

Gorgon's blade came down once again as Dane swung his own. The two swords clashed and time seemed to slow down as Dane watched his blade shatter. Gorgon kept going as his blade hit Dane's chest. Dane went flying back before he began to roll away and out of the ring.

Announcer: And it looks like Gorgon is the victor!

Dane finally came to a stop in the dirt. He wasn't moving which made you worry. You and Shang-Chi leaped over the railing and rushed to his side. You slid to him and rolled him over so that he wasn't face down. He looked bad. That last hit had managed to break through his armor and there was blood pouring from his wound.

You quickly froze it and got Shang-Chi to help you pick him up. You looked over your shoulder and saw that Gorgon was watching the three of you. He smiled.

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