Galleon could barely tell if she had hit One or not. She already wasn't particularly thin-skinned. But she didn't have any time to focus on that. She couldn't see what was happening. She could barely tell what had gone on, besides her attempt to knock One over. But she could feel what was happening. The ground was alive with vibrations, things impacting. It was beginning to overload her sensory pits and her lateral line. Nerves caused electric sparks to ripple down her back.

She did the first things her instincts told her: she dove down. By sheer luck, the panic stricken and sense-muddled Galleon managed to avoid most everything. Before she dove, though, she could feel the dull thuds of hotdogs and popcorn buckets hit her back. As she dived deeper, she felt the earth open up to swallow her-- a pocket of broken earth beneath the sand. Galleons heart leapt into her throat. But with quick reflexes Galleon twisted, paddling and exhaling hard and managed to boost herself out of the trap. She'd managed to avoid an untimely chrysalis via pit trap, but found herself forced to stay near the surface. Galleon did not enjoy the idea of running into one of those traps again. Her sanctuary had been tampered with, but by whom?

Even though the arena was pitch black, Galleon kept her fin flush against her back. Afraid of whatever had set that trap up of coming for her again. Of, somehow being being spotted, and becoming a target for another trap. Galleon was too disoriented, too cautious to be relieved none of the hazards hit her. But once again, despite the pockets of broken earth beneath, the sands proved her refuge.

@One

He barely got a moment to breath before Nemean's shrill voice bounced through the arena. Great. As if I wasn't dealing with enough already. Maybe his opponent would fall victim to the hazards before he did? At this point, that seemed to be his only hope.

Then darkness swathed the arena, and any chance of dodging the incoming danger was left up to chance and sheer luck. He could hear, faintly through the roar of the crowd- the thuds of objects hitting the floor. The ground shook, and not quite knowing whether it was Galleon or something else, and not wanting to take the chance, he ran.

He wheezed with effort, trying to muster one last spurt of speed to dodge any oncoming danger. His vision would've clouded with tears if he could've seen much of anything. Something knocked into him, causing him to stumble, and he heard Galleon. "No!" He replied, though it was more of a cough than speaking.

@Galleon

ROUND 6/5

ATTEMPT: Try not to get hit
DEFENSE: not really
INJURIES: Big bruises, fractured rib, ouchy leg, extremely exhausted, more bruises + twisted ankle

He knew at this point, if he stopped, there was no getting back up again.

So even though his body begged for rest, he continued. He would not go out without a fight, so fight he intended to do- even if he was banking on the hazards to finish his opponent for him. Caves knows he couldn't do much to them- especially at this point.

So, while it would be generous to call it 'running' he kept moving. Hoping against hope to avoid the falling hazards and hidden deathtraps now bombarding the arena.

His heartbeat pounded so hard it was hard to focus. He stumbled once, and then twice. The third time, he struggled to his feet.

He stood still just long enough for a stray concession stand to crush him like an bug under a rock. It was gruesome, and hilarious (to some) but thankfully, quick. He had barely a second to register the crushing pain before it all went dark.

At last, gemstone consumed him.

@Galleon

ROUND 6/5

ATTEMPT: Try not to get hit part two
DEFENSE: not really
INJURIES: Big bruises, fractured rib, ouchy leg, extremely exhausted, more bruises + twisted ankle

(Exit to chrysalis)

DEATHMATCH

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Man, this was GOOD! "Do you SEE these guys?! THIS is what DEATHMATCH! is all about! LOOK AT THEM GOOOO!" Mini fists beat a hectic rhythm on the boulder head of Chadsworthington Stevenson the Third. Everything about this fight was just about perfect-!

Well, okay, not quite enough blood, but. You had the giant monstrous--uh, monster--diving and rising in the arena floor; the little underdog scampering all around; darkness plunging the arena into chaos (of course, Nemean brought spotlights to bear--couldn't miss the ACTION, now, could we?) and a whole concession stand hurtling into the ring. Oh, and of course, the earth shattering and all that.

Best of all was the little spot of green that tumbled from the stands and straight into a chrysalis. "Fucking HA!" Nemean cried, and swept a single spotlight (with a point of one gold-glowing finger) to illuminate the rapidly-forming gemstone. "DID YOU GUYS SEE THAT IDIOT FALL?! Hahaha! Get that outta there, someone!"

Then the concession stand smashed poor One. Like, totally. Utterly. Just--squish! Nemean winced, and then grinned nervously. (Look how easy it was to just get SQUASHED, man!) "That HAD to hurt!! Nice job, whoever did that! LOOKS LIKE WE HAVE A WINNNNEERRR!"

All the lights converged on Galleon--or, uh, wherever she would (hopefully?) emerge. "COME ON OUT, GIANT FISH! Oh, uh-" (Nemean checked her notes) "I MEAN--oh I wasn't far off. COME ON OUT! GALLEON, THE FISH OUT OF WATER!" Nemean was pensive, for a moment, even as the explosions of fireworks burst into the sky and the thrilling drumbeat music drove into a victory frenzy. "Fish out of water" kinda sucked. She needed something better, for a winner!

Galleon was a boat, right?

"WE HAVE OUR WINNER! GALLEON, THE WARSHIP OF THE UNDERWOOOORLD!"

...And the crowd went wild.

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DEATHMATCH WINNER: GALLEON

Character: Galleon Age: +4 (4 Cycles) Magic Level: +3 (Brawler) ROUND 1 Attempt: - Penalties: - ROUND 2 Attempt: - Penalties: - ROUND 3 Attempt: +14 Penalties: - ROUND 4 Attempt: +11 Penalties: - ROUND 5 Attempt: +18 Penalties: - ROUND 6 Attempt: +17 Penalties: - Total: 67

Character: One Age: +5 (16 Cycles - Capped) Magic Level: +1 (Fledgling) ROUND 1 Attempt: - Penalties: - ROUND 2 Attempt: +9 Penalties: - ROUND 3 Attempt: +18 Penalties: - ROUND 4 Attempt: - Penalties: - ROUND 5 Attempt: +11 Penalties: - ROUND 6 Attempt: +14 Penalties: - Total: 58

NUMERICAL WINNER: Galleon

@Galleon @One