Pirate!Hetalia X Pirate!Reader - To Kill a King

Chapter 9 - A Life Cut Short

       "Natalya Arlovskaya!" 

        This was it. 

        "Katyusha Braginskaya!" 

        You weren't too nervous about the final round. 

        "Elizabeta Héderváry!"  

        After all, they did vow that they wouldn't kill one another. 

        "And Elliot (Surname)!"

        But you couldn't help but feel as though something unfortunate was going to take place.

        All four participants walked out confidently with their heads held high and shoulders back. The roar of the crowd was even louder than before, and everyone was excited to anticipate on how the last round was going to play out; they also began to bet on a few possibilities on who would live or die. Elora stood in front of your table, next to the other three who stood with her on opposite sides of the arena. While they conversed among themselves her eyes locked with yours. Your appearance reflected confidence, and in doing so, she mirrored your image; you didn't want her to feel nervous before the fight began. You give her a small smile and a curt nod before she did the same. Suddenly the roar of the crowd dwindled and was soon replaced with eerie silence once Avery lifts his hands. You watched as the four of them tensed up and readied themselves to advance forward. The clap was heard.

The sound echoed off the walls with the crowd back in an uproar, and the four competitors have sprinted towards the centre. Using every ounce of energy in her body, Elora pushed herself towards the centre, her legs propelling against the sandy ground. As she did so, she sneaks a glance behind her to see Elizabeta and Katyusha rolling on the ground already in a brawl under Ivan's and Yao's table. Turning her attention back to her own objective, Elora reaches the centre and feverishly grabs her dagger while pocketing another blade into her waistband. Once she is set with her weaponry, Elora defensively sets her stance and looks around frantically for Natalya. Failing to spot her from behind, you noticed that the Ukranian gave your sister a moment to react first. Natalya shouts while Elora instinctively does a shoulder roll to the side just as Natalya wedges her hatchet where she previously stood. You knew that was the Ukranian's way of giving your sister a warning sign, but you cursed under your breath; if only she happened to be more vigilant.

The two continue their brawl, and you silently congratulated the Ukranian. Natalya has done an excellent job in making the fight look as real as possible so far.

Growling at Elora, she repositions her blade into a defensive pose. In doing so, she stalks around her waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. Continuously, Elora has kept her guard up for the entire round thus far. You shake your head, sooner or later she was going to need to advance forward as well. Finding her opening, Natalya rushes onward and swings her hatchet down; Elora barely blocking the action.

You stand from your seat and lean forward against the ledge. "Watch your footing!" You yell.

        Too late, Natalya had kicked her legs in, causing her knees to buckle and fall back. Once Elora makes an impact to the ground, she gives out a loud grunt as Natalya jumps back and once again swings her hatchet down towards her head. Natalya was giving her plenty of time to react yet your sister was still too slow.

        "Block!!" 

        This time she heard your orders, and she blocked just in time. The Ukranian had managed to nick her brow, but if it wasn't for the overhead block, she was as good as dead. Tilting her dagger to the side, Natalya's hatchet glides along her weapon. Even from where you stood, the screeching of metal against metal was still deafening. Natalya cringes while Elora takes the opportunity of distraction and kicks her opponent in the stomach causing her to double over and break her hold.