Perfectionist

Speechless

Alexis' POV.

The month passed quietly in Careshia with us training for the events at the military camp.

Finally, the time came.

We boarded a large jet to leave together for Afrion, the planet hosting this year's Monarch Bout.

"Ahh-Thank you~" My muscles were soothed by Antonio.

"How are you two so relaxed?" Sapphire asked,"I nearly pissed my pants when I first came up."

"I've had experience in the spotlight." I answered candidly as I leaned on Antonio shoulder,"And I'm not alone."

He chuckled,"Same here."

Sapphire rolled her eyes,"The amount of PDA we've had to endure has surely gone past some limit."

"Ditto." Jace sighed,"Forcing me to stare at a couple while I'm stuck with an anno-Very nice and loving sister."

The banter continued until we reached the site, press lining the streets,"Same routine. Just follow me to our locker room and get changed."

"Copy." Kane grunted as he got off first, leading us into the the sea of people and fans screaming their heads off.

"Oh man I love this part." Jace jumped out, the ground beneath him rising as he landed on the elevated platform,"HELLO MY LOYAL FANS!" He hollered with an enthusiastic wave, sending the hundreds of fans present screaming.

Faye shook her head and sighed,"Every. Year."

We walked into the locker room where our clothes were prepared prior and changed quickly-

The outfit was standard-

A t-shirt and short leggings for men, sports bra and short leggings for women.

The proceedings went as per the norm, overly enthusiastic emcees and loud cheering.

"Now! With our representative from last year's Monarch's Bout, this year's Millennium Monarch has...Commenced!"

The crowd went wild as music played drones flying over the arena bringing 360 degree coverage of the event.

Billions were watching live at home, cheering for their favourite team.

We walked back into the locker rooms, waiting to be called.

One hour turned into two.

"Now! Our next competitor, Careshia's Blue Diamond-Sapphire Jensen and Xeonia's Superhuman-Harper Lee!"

"Good luck Sapphie!" Faye shouted, the rest of us wishing her the best as she left with a confident smile.

We watched on the screen in the locker room.

Two hours into three and soon, nearly everyone had gone.

We had won all matches so far.

None were particularly high-profile.

It came down to us two.

"Next up! Antonio Giovanni, a newcomer to the scene in Careshia! Will he manage to be as successful as his other counterparts? He will be facing off against Damian Ares, the Elucidator blessed by the gods with his amazing power-Light Manipulation!"