You decided to meditate for the next two fights before Shang-Chi had his fight. It was nice to have some silence from the big crowds. It gave you some time to focus.

Silvija: I've never seen this kind of preparation before a fight.

You snapped out of your trance and looked up to see that Silvija found you. You thoight you were free after you found the empty room but she was the princess.

Y/N: Just taking some time to think.

Silvija: And what's on your mind? Surely the Monster would have some interesting thoughts.

You sighed. You couldn't really tell her anything and trust her to understand. It was a, unique situation after all.

Y/N: Just about my wish.

Silvija walked over and sat down on the ground next to you. She didn't seem to care that her dress was getting dirty. You smiled. She was a very unorthodox princess.

Silvija: And what have your decided?

You looked at the dirt.

Y/N: Absolute freedom. I want to be in control of my thoughts and emotions. I want to make meaningful bonds that are truly my own.

Silvija smiled. She placed a hand on yours making you look at her.

Silvija: That is a good wish. I hope it comes true.

You smiled.

Y/N: Me to.

The two of you sat in silence for a moment as you both looked at each other. You turned your hand over allowing hers to hold it properly. You both looked at each other and your eyes shifted to the flower in her hair. It was starting to fall so you reached up and fixed it.

Your hand slowly brushes down her hair and landed on her cheek. You looked into her beautiful blue eyes and smiled. She wasn't a Hero. She wasn't someone you were programmed to get close to. That feeling in your chest was your own. She unconsciously bit her lower lip before she rested her head against yours.

Silvija: I meet many people all the time. Every single one of them was the same to me. You're, different some how. I can't explain it.

Y/N: Maybe because you haven't met someone like me?

Silvija smiled. You liked the way she smiled.

Silvija: That is definitely true.

You both looked at each other again before your cleared your throat and stood up. You helped her up but she ended up stu.bing forward. You were both in each other's personal spaces now but she was quick to back up.

Silvija: Sorry.

Y/N: It's fine. Do you need me to escort you back to the royal booth?

Silvija shook her head.

Silvija: We have the hidden tunnels. You should go. The next match is about to take place.

Shang-Chi was fighting next. After him it's you. You both left the room and Silvija bowed before heading the opposite way.
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Shang-Chi entered the arena with a smile on his face. Looks like he was just glad to have a second chance. His opponent was a big guy with a buzz cut and some interesting war paint.

Announcer: We have the Master of Kung Foo Shang-Chi up against the second American. Ladies and gentlemen, Nuke!

Nuke: Yeah!

He approached Shang-Chi and held out his hand.

Nuke: Nice to meet ya! I hope this is a good fight!

Shang-Chi smiled as he shook his hand.

Shang-Chi: Likewise. I hope your fighting spirit is as powerful as your voice.

Nuke laughed and walked to his side of the arena. You sat down next to Dane to watch the match.

Y/N: On one hand I kinda want to root for my fellow American but on the other hand, I want to root for Shang-Chi.

Dane: The best fighter will win. That is all that matters.

You had to agree. Shang-Chi punched his fist into his palm as his body began to glow. On the otherside, Nuke popped a red pill into his mouth. A drug of somekind? The bell rung and Shang-Chi smirked as four copies of him appeared.

Y/N: Did he just...

Dane: Must be his Chi.

Now you can really see what kind of Kung Fu he really mastered. Nuke charged at one of the copies and punched down so hard that the copy dissapeared and the ground beneath him cracked.

Dane: What strength!

Y/N: Must have been that pill he took.

Nuke gritted his teeth and attacked the next copy as Shang-Chi charged his attack. It was all a decoy just to give him enough time to attack. Nuke grabbed another copy and slammed him against the final one.

Nuke turned to attack but Shang-Chi was already charged and ready to go. His fist was shining bright before Nuke was close enough. He brought his fist back as Nuke did the same. Shang-Chi delivered a devastating uppercut which caused a bright flash to engulf the entire arena.

You covered your eyes to avoid being blinded and waited until it was clear. When you could see the arena again, Shang-Chi was dusting off his shoulder while Nuke was lodged into the wall on the other side.

Annoucer: Uh....the victor is Shang-Chi!

Everyone cheered as Shang-Chi walked away like he wasted no effort in the fight. You smiled. Looks like you were next again. You were actually kinda excited. The weird feeling in your gut, the blood now pumping, and you thought about what was going to happen.

Y/N: I should go get ready now.

Dane: Yeah. Godspeed.

You froze in your steps when he said that. You closed your eyes and shook those thoughts from your mind. You didn't need to remember them now.

Y/N: Right. Thanks.

You walked away and towards where you needed to go.
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Shang-Chi: So who is he fighting?

Dane looked at his fellow fighter has he took your empty seat.

Dane: Congratulations on your fight. As for who he is fighting, I don't have the slightest clue.

They watched as you entered the arena. You took your place and straightened your gloves. You happened to look up at the royal booth where Silvija was. She smiled at you and you returned the gesture with a nod.

Announcer: For our next round we have the Monster of Power Y/N Creed going up against the powerhouse himself, Charlie-27!

You rolled your shoulder around as he approached you. You looked up at him as he hunched over to snarl at you.

Charlie-27: YOU'RE GOING DOWN BUSTER!

You grinned as the bell rang.

Y/N: Thanks for the nickname.

He moved to attack but your grin grew wider.

Y/N: But I hate it.

Before his fist even had a cha ce to connect, you delivered a quick jab to his stomach which created a shockwave. Charlie-27 then went flying right into the same wall Nuke was once lodged in. Instead of simply staying there, he ended up crashing through the entire wall.

The crowd fell silent as you yawned and turned away.

Dane: Such power in one hit.

Shang-Chi: Just how strong is he?

You were announced the victor before you walked off the arena. You blew the stray piece of hair out of your face before returning to the rest area.