Academy days (Book 2 of IA)

[44] Result

As the debris and dust cleared, Amare laid on the ground on her back, broken and battered from her fall. Her expression was a mix of disbelief and fury, the humiliation of her loss clearly eating away at her pride.

Through gritted teeth, she muttered a few times, her words barely audible, "I... I can't accept this...Me being defeated by a bunch of...Underlings..."

Her face twisted with frustration and pain, but she stubbornly clung to consciousness, unwilling to let go of her contempt for humans even as her body betrayed her. Finally, her body could take no more, and her eyelids fluttered shut as she slipped into unconsciousness, her pride taking a severe blow in front of the entire coliseum.

The crowd erupted into cheers and applause, celebrating the stunning victory of Kard's team over the mighty elemental student council. The underdog story of a human team rising to the challenge and overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds resonated with everyone present, bridging the gap between humans and elementals, if only for a fleeting moment.

The announcer, her voice booming through the coliseum, excitedly shared the news of our team's victory. She could barely contain her own excitement, her words fast and energetic.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have our winners! The incredible underdog team led by Kard has achieved a stunning victory over the formidable student council team! Let's hear it for Kard and his team for their outstanding performance!"

The coliseum roared with applause and cheers, with both humans and elementals on their feet, their excitement and admiration for the victorious team undeniable. The energy in the arena was electric as me and my teammates reveled in their hard-earned victory, basking in the adulation of the crowd.

The announcer's voice echoed through the coliseum once more, capturing the attention of the excited crowd. "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us for this thrilling final match! Please don't forget that the awards ceremony will be held tomorrow, where we will honor Kard's team and all the other amazing participants of this year's summer games. We look forward to seeing you all there to celebrate the incredible feats and sportsmanship showcased throughout this event. Have a great evening!"

***

Dr. Cherrylove, beaming with pride, addressed our team in their HQ, with Vic and Kat present. "I cannot express how proud I am of all of you. Each one of you demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the summer games, and your victory today is well-deserved."

Vic chimed in, grinning, "You guys were seriously amazing out there! I knew you could do it!"

Kat nodded in agreement, adding, "It was an honor to be a part of this team, even as a substitute. You've all worked so hard, and it shows."

Dr. Cherrylove continued, "Biggy is currently in the medical bay, recovering from his heroic actions during the match. I'm sure he'll be proud to hear about your success when he wakes up. Let's make sure we give him our heartfelt thanks as well."

Dr. Cherrylove cleared her throat and delivered more good news to our team. "As a result of your outstanding performance and victory in the summer games, I am pleased to announce that you will no longer be dropped out of IIMT. The Iron Angel division will remain intact, and you will all continue to represent our school with pride."

Our team's faces lit up with joy and relief upon hearing this news. We had not only won the summer games, but we had also secured their future at the institute and the continuation of our division.

I spoke up, my voice filled with gratitude, "Thank you, Dr. Cherrylove. We couldn't have done it without your guidance and support."

Kat's eyes sparkled with excitement as she turned to her friends. "Hey, girls, how about we have another girls' night out to celebrate our victory?" she suggested, grinning broadly.

Vic, Isa, and Kuro exchanged glances, their faces lighting up with anticipation at the prospect of another fun night together.

"Count me in!" Vic chimed in enthusiastically.

Isa smirked and nodded, "Sounds like a great idea. Let's do it."

Kuro gave a small smile, her cool demeanor barely containing her excitement. "I'm in as well. It's a good way to celebrate our achievement."

"Can we come too big sis?" Rumble said enthusiastically. 

"Sorry, not boys allowed." Kat said. "You will just have to find another way to entertain yourself tonight."

"In that case, as your boss Kard, I know a good night market, you wanna come check out?"

"You mean me as your boss. And sure, let's go." I said.

Just like that, our teams parted ways to celebrate the night.

Q: Where would you to celebrate after winning a tournament?