LOST SHADOWS - A Broken Lie

Chapter 4

The first match was a bust. Not even a minute in, and one of the woman had called forfeit. Apparently it was due to the fact she refused to 'lower herself by fighting a Physical-Class,' though Dawn felt it was more because she knew she couldn't win. She's probably an Air-talent. They're always walking around like they got a stick up their ass. And so, just like that. It was Milly's turn. Dawn couldn't help but shift in his seat in the viewing area. All the competitors were grouped into the same section, and Dawn was feeling cramped.
"Don't worry about your sister, she's about to give 'em hell. That other girl won't know what hit her!" Elaina encouraged with a larger smile from the seat next to him. He still didn't understand why she was aloud to be there. Sighing, Dawn leaned back in his seat and looked back at her. "What makes you so sure? You've only known us for a day." Dawn finished the last part of that statement shaking his head, he didn't want to offend her, but he wanted answers. She contemplated it for a moment, then replied. "She told me so, so that's good enough for me!" before he could reply, the announcer cut in:

"We are pleased to announce that the returning campion of 3 years will be competing in the final round!"

"Wow! Wonder who they are!?" Dawn tried not to sound too awkward in the subject change. Elaina, however, wasn't paying him much attention. Her jaw was clenched and her eyes were locked on the screen presenting the bracket. "I knew it." She had all but muttered the words, clearly upset about the person being there. Dawn swallowed hard. "E-Elaina?"

"Don't worry about the final fight, there's no way that the champion agreed to continue his hopeless and vain display of how GREAT he is!" A voice behind them spoke up. Both Elaina and Dawn turned to see who had interjected. The young man behind them seemed to be shorter than Elaina but taller than Dawn. He had wild spiked brown hair, sharp hazel eyes, and a smile that Dawn could tell was trouble. Dawn was now feeling defensive, not liking being interrupted. "Yeah? And what makes you say that?" Dawn was looking him in the eyes, showing his annoyance. Who did this guy think he is, just ease dropping on strangers like it's totally fine. The young man clearly didn't care as he continued. " 'Cuz that loser is my big brother. Name's Sean by the way, it's a pleasure to meet the competition!" He stuck out his hand to them. Dawn glanced over to see that Elaina wasn't buying what this guy was selling for one second. Though Elaina didn't take his hand, she did reply. "Yeah...I'm Elaina, that's Dawn, he's competing while I'm... here for work." This was the first Dawn heard of such things and was very interested, though he knew better than to pry. She sounded tired, a lot more than she did just a few moments ago. As he returned his attention back to Sean, Dawn noticed a slight bit of pink glitter the man's face. His eyes not leaving Elaina as he spoke. "That's a lovely name, I hope we get to see more of each other very soon."

Dawn's stomach felt like it was on fire... but why?

Elaina simply looked back to the Arena. "It's about to start."

The area fell still as Milly and her opponent entered the ring.