[Writing Contest] Falling

But once the top is in sight,...

Professional 2 posed to be an actual challenge, which was a nice change and I got beat frequently in boxing but managed to still advance, although slower, in the other disciplines. I still proved myself to be a great swordsman as I easily advanced to professional 5. However, if I wanted to advance to Elite 1, I had to win a challenge match...

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I had prepared myself for tonight's important fight, it was a two on ten fight, but I had no idea who my teammate was going to be. In hindsight I should have blamed management since they wanted a sensational match, but at the time I couldn't control my emotions...

As I saw my teammate, anger built up inside of me and I grabbed him by the collar as I saw who it was: It was Snow, the only man to beat me in sword fighting as well as the man whom I bear incredible hatred towards.

As I moved my face closer to his, I clasped my teeth together and said: "Listen up, if you think you can hold me back by betraying me or showing me up. I. WILL. KILL. YOU."

"Don't worry kid", he responded. "I'm planning on advancing. Even though I'll probably have to carry you through this."

"Just don't get in my way", I responded.

With a swift combo of strikes I eliminated three opponents as Snow clashed with another. I then stabbed the one closest to me and cut down the fool who was trying to sneak up on me.

I looked over to see that bastard, Snow, still clashing with the same opponent and smiled. But... He smiled back. I was confused but that didn't last long as he pushed back and cut his opponent, proceeded to cut down two more, stab the guy to his right while kicking the remaining guy on his left before cutting open his chest.

We then both just stood there and looked at each other from the other side of the arena. We then both advanced to Elite 1 and I didn't see him for three months after.

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But when I did see him again...
It was in a way I didn't want to, but deep down I was expecting it...

I saw him in a dark alley...
Pinning some girl against the wall and demanding her wallet. I couldn't stand it. Incredible amounts of anger and hatred welled up inside me as I grabbed my sword from my bag and ran towards.

He looked at me as I yelled: "You bastard" and managed to dodge my attack.

"Oh my", he said with a smirk on his face. "Look who's trying to be a hero."

"Shut up", I growled. "Scum like you doesn't deserve to open its mouth."

"But what am I doing wrong? I achieved power and am now using it. That's how the world works."

"I don't care if that's how the world works. If it's true, I'll just have to change it."

"You young ones and your ideals. Don't you realize they'll only hold you back?"

"They make sure I don't become a monster like you."

"You're a monster just like me kid. You  just don't realize it. Now", he pulled a gun out of his pocket and aimed it at the girl. "You're going to let me go or the girl dies. Not a single movement."

I knew I could easily take him down now, but I couldn't let him kill the girl.

He laughed as he walked away and said: "You fool. Don't you see it? If you'd cast aside your stupid ideals, you could have killed me. If I'd shot the girl, which I would've done, I'd have nothing to threaten you with."

"Just enjoy this while it lasts, asshole", I growled at him. "You've just sentenced yourself to death. And I'm the executioner."

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We're nearing the turning point of the story. There are only two chapters left, so enjoy them.

Also, I'm considering making this canon and thus adding it to the GEC-Universe.

-Demon King Karnage