You watched as Shang-Chi did what he could to transfer his Chi to Dane to help him heal. You wish you could stay longer and do something to help but your fight was next. You looked down at Dane and sighed.

Y/N: You made it this far. I think you brought more than enough honor to your name.

Shang-Chi nodded before you turned to leave. You entered the hall and heard footsteps. You looked around and found Gorgon walking towards you. You stood your ground as he approached you.

Gorgon: Is the Knight in here?

You looked at him for a moment before nodding.

Y/N: You better not kick him while he's down.

Gorgon shook his head.

Gorgon: I want to express my gratitude for a good fight. It has been some time since someone stood their ground against me.

You grinned.

Y/N: Alright then. He's out cold right now though.

Gorgon: Then I shall wait. I wish you luck in your fight.

You nodded as a thanks. Gorgon enetered the room and you took a deep breath before heading to the arena.
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Nadia was with Widow in the royal booth alongside Silvija. Silvija didn't even spare her a glance which didn't go unnoticed by Widow.

Nadia: Y/N is fighting next right?

Silvija simply nodded. Nadia felt uncomfortable at her cold nature.

Widow: He'll be fighting against Anton.

Silvija: The whip user. A nobel opponent fit for a nobel fighter.

Nadia couldn't help but feel a painful sting in her gut. The way she talked about you was, well, she couldn't explain it. Silvija held you up to such high regard but it seemed to go past admiration.

The three watched as you entered the arena. You straightened out your metal guard before you looked across the way. It was Anton.

Announcer: For the final match of the quarter finals we have The Monster of Power, Y/N Creed, against Anton Vanko, Whiplash!

Y/N: Someone likes Iron Man.

Anton: I was hoping I would get Shang-Chi but you will do.

Y/N: Suck a dick.

The bell rang and Anton immediately attacked. You pulled out your blades and countered by hitting them away. Anton rushed towards you and attacked again. One of his whips wrapped around your wrist and Anton delivered am electrical shock throughout your body.

Anton used the other whip to hit your chest causing you to fall away. You caught yourself before you could hit the edge and dashed forward to get some more space. Anton flung his whip at you but you caught it with your blade. He tried to electrocute you again but you instead let go of the blade before licking it right at Anton. It ended up stabbing right into his shoulder. The electricity hit him but he recovered just as you leaped forward.

You grabbed the handle and kicked off of him. You landed and crossed your blades as Anton tried to attack you. The tip of the whip hit the swords but you smiled as it did nothing. You flipped back and turned your blades around so that they were pushed against your arms.

Nadia: Why isn't he using his powers?

Widow had noticed this as well. She knew why. You were scared to. She had figured you refused to use them out of fear of killing someone else. Out of fear that the Protocol would activate.

Widow: What do you think about this princess?

Silvija rested back against the chair as she rested her chin on her fist.

Silvija: It looks like he wants to hold his own with his skill. He doesn't want to use his powers because he's scared.

So she saw it to. Nadia looked back down at you and watched in both worry and concern. Was it because of that future you were stuck in?

You leaped around before leaping foward. You spun around before you attempted to attack. Anton blocked your efforts but you were hoping for that to happen. You had used a bit more strength to push him away and towards the edge. You smile as his feet left the edge and he was up in the air. That smile faded has he threw his whips onto the floor and he pulled himself back in.

Looks like it won't be that easy.

Anton danced around with his whips as they contiued to attack you. You blocked every attempt but it was getting difficult when the sparks blocked your vision. You were finally on the otherside if the arena before Anton stopped.

Anton: You are holding back.

Y/N: So are you.

Anton: There is no point in giving it my all against someone who won't do the same.

You actually felt the sting from his words.

Anton: We all enter this fight in hopes of our wishes begin granted. Some wanted power, others money, and fame. Not me.

You narrowed your eyes at him.

Y/N: Then what is your wish?

Anton retracted his whips showing you that you could relax.

Anton: My wish is to avenge my people. After so call Heroes like yourself destroyed my home, I swore that I would find the man responsible.

Y/N: And who is that?

Anton: Tony Stark. His weapons were used in the war that killed everyone I have ever loved. My blood boils at the sight of him and ever since then, I have decided to dedicate my entire life of taking everything that he loves.

You were surpised. He wanted vengeance? His goal wasn't the princess after all. That means, he was sincere in this tournament. You looked down and thought. You couldn't say you could blame him. You wanted nothing more than to claim something you didn't even know you never had. He wanted Tony to pay for what he did. You wanted your freedom. Was there really a right and a wrong?

Even in the case of Shang-Chi and Dane, you started to feel like your wish was selfish. Were you even looking for the assassin anymore?

Anton: If you will not give this fight your all, then your wish is truly not worth it. You chose to look down at me and my quest for vengeance.

He was right. You slowly placed your blades away before you clenched gour fists. Electricity began to spread through your arms.

Y/N: You're right. I'm sorry. I'll give it my all but you have to do the same. Show me that your wish is worth fighting for. SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT!

Anton: THEN LET'S DO IT!

He reactivated his whips and lunged at you as you popped out your claws and leaped towards him. The two of you clashed and Widow watched as the spark of electricity spread throughout the entire arena. You spun around as you smiled. Anton even started to grin. He attacked with his whip that wrapped around your wrist. He tried to shock you but you only returned the shock ten fold. The amount of electricity ended up overheating the motor causing it to fry.

Anton looked at his left whip and saw that it was no longer working. You kicked his chest which sent him sliding a few feet away. He looked at you and smiled.

Anton: Now this is a fight.

Y/N: I agree.

Anton transfered all the power to his right whip as you charged your arm. The two of you dashed at each other with wide smiles.

Y/N: Let's end this!

Anton: Let's!

The two if you connected and a bright light covered the two of you. A powerful tower of electricity shot into the sky in a brilliant display that amazed the audience. When it all cleared, Anton and you were both standing on the edge of the arena. Anton's foot was over the line.

Announcer: And the victor is Y/N Creed!

The audience went crazy. You smiled as you and Anton approached each other.

Anton: It seems that your wish is truly something grand.

You shook your head.

Y/N: This is more than a wish. I made a promise. I intend to keep it.

Anton: Then you should get going. Good luck.

You smiled. The two of you shook hands as you felt a mutual respect grow.