FORBIDDEN - The Main Event

 FORBIDDEN - The Main Event

Written by Onyxe Blade

It's 9:35 PM in the Patterson Stadium, which is located in Devillion, Rogue Town. The audience of 22,358 just finished enjoying the epic battle between Darin The Vampire and Aahan Pandey inside the Quartz Arena, where Darin emerged victorious after a hard-fought battle. The clean-up crew swiftly wiped the blood out of the ring from the previous fighters. The arena was now ready for the final bout of the night, also known as the MAIN EVENT! 

The first fighter approached the ring along with his best friend and coach Peter Pepolino. Peter dressed in a blueish white track suit. He had slick blond hair and wore almond colored shades. Walking down the ramp towards the arena was his fighter, a tall and muscular medium tan skinned Thai man with a purple crewcut, wearing blue and red shorts and blue shoes suitable for combat. The man also had a crescent moon tattoo with three stars on his left pectoral. The man entered the ring as his friend and coach waited on the outside and cheered him on for good luck tonight. Once inside the ring, the Thai man awaited his opponent. 

Approaching the ring appeared a lion-type Beasterian with light green fur and various black stripes, similar to a tiger, and a silver mane. The Beasterian wore nothing but bandages around his arms and black pants with a bit of silver on the side of the legs. The audience watched on in amazement because the approaching Beasterian brawler was none other than the famous fighter Rodrigo Seval, a powerful martial artist who infused nature-based magic into his attacks. Folks were still talking about Rodrigo's epic battle against Braddock Aster two months ago. 

Peter watched his friend, who maintained his composure near the referee in the arena. While confident in his friend's skills as a rising fighter, Peter knew that Rodrigo was one of the strongest non-demon fighters in the world. Nonetheless, Peter, having seen his friend defeat many great fighters, remained hopeful that Rodrigo would just be another stepping stone as they continued making a name for themselves in the fighting circuit. In the meantime, all he could do was watch from the sidelines and hope for the best as Rodrigo entered the arena. Once both fighters were inside, the referee directed them to stand in position as the announcer began to speak.

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for our main event! On the right is the young fighter from Thailand who has six wins and one loss and is the Brightest Brawler in the Galaxy... STAR MOOLLISAN!!! And on our left is a fighter who truly needs no introduction. Seventeen wins and only three losses and is known as Nature's Wrath himself... RODRIGO SEVAL!!!

Now that the fighters were formally introduced, they prepared for battle. The referee told both men to have a good and respectable fight. Rodrigo said good luck to Star in a respectful tone while letting his stance alert the young fighter that he wouldn’t be going easy on him. Star nodded in the same respectful manner as he stared intently at Rodrigo with his bright yellow eyes, not allowing Rodrigo's many successful battles inside of this arena to rattle his confidence. The two fighters then shook hands before backing away from each other and preparing for combat. The referee swiftly activated a protection spell in order to ensure his safety while the fighters unleashed their fury against each other in front of an audience of thousands. 

Star: I know how strong you are, Seval, but I'm here to make a name for myself, not to advance your legacy. I may not have always won my battles, but this time I cannot afford to lose... not to you!

Rodrigo: Big words from such a promising fighter, and I admire your resilience. Unfortunately, the chances of you claiming victory here tonight are nonexistent! I have no intention of giving anything less than my all and I hope your fists bring a greater fight than your mouth. Now, young warrior, show me the might of your resolve.

Rodrigo entered his battle stance and Star did the same as the two fighters readied for battle. Immediately, Star charged towards Rodrigo as he raised his right knee in front of him, preparing to perform one of his many powerful techniques.

Star: Shooting Star!

Star's right knee illuminated in a blinding yellow light and he was seconds away from striking his opponent. Instead of dodging the attack as any fighter would in such a situation, Rodrigo stood his ground and held out his hands in a defensive position. Both of the Beasterian's hands glowed in a verdant light as he blocked Star's attack. Naturally, the Thai fighter was both stunned and agitated that Rodrigo easily stopped the attack. Star attempted to use his left fist to strike Rodrigo's face, but Rodrigo swiftly used his right hand to parry Star's incoming attack and lifted him off the ground. The Beasterian then tossed Star away from him, but the young fighter managed to land on his feet instead of crashing onto the iron bars as his opponent intended. Rodrigo stared at Star with intimidating eyes and began to provoke him.

Rodrigo: Those techniques may serve you well fighting in the Underground, but you're in the big leagues now, kid. Best act like it, otherwise this is going to be a humiliating end for you.

Star: SHUT UP! Just because you're a celebrity around these parts and got more wins under your belt that doesn't make my chances of kicking your cocky lion ass any less. Now get ready to taste the might of Shooting Muay Thai!

Star zipped around the arena at an abnormal speed in order to confuse Rodrigo, as he awaited the right opportunity to strike his opponent. The crowd was fully engaged in the combat happening in front of them while Peter rooted for his friend just outside the arena. The announcers built up the hype of the match with their colorful commentary as Star continued moving like a raging wasp inside the arena. Rodrigo took a deep breath and closed his eyes and meditated as he calmly assessed his opponent's attack and planned an attack of his own. Prepared to make his move, Star took to the air with his right knee downward as he was several feet above where Rodrigo stood. A fiery red and orange aura surrounded Star's knee as he shouted out ASTEROID CRASH! Star rushed towards Rodrigo like a train without brakes as he was only seconds away from striking him down. 

Rodrigo, having prepared for the incoming attack, unleashed one of his own as leaves appeared from out of nowhere and swiftly swirled around the light green lion-type Beasterian. Rodrigo then spun himself along with the leaves and created a twister inside the arena that intercepted Star, before he could land his attacks, and enveloped Star. The crowd, referee, and announcers watched in awe as Star was mercilessly spun inside the twister. Peter watched on outside the ring in panic while barely able to hold his position because of the heavy wind inside the ring. Several seconds later, Rodrigo ceased the twister as Star uncontrollably hurled down from the air. Knowing his opponent was unable to defend against any incoming attacks, Rodrigo surrounded his right fist in verdant energy, preparing to put an end to this fight. 

Star's body hurled downward towards Rodrigo as the Beasterian delivered a devastating punch to his abdomen, using his verdant glowing fist. Star was sent crashing into the merciless iron gates of the arena. Blood sprouted out of Star's mouth before he made a hard thud on the mat. The referee, having witnessed all of the devastation within the ring leading up to this moment, started to count and was fairly certain that the young Thai fighter wouldn’t beat his ten count. Peter screamed outside for his friend to get up as the referee continued counting. Rodrigo, believing the battle had been won, began to relax, but felt a spike of energy within his opponent. Barely beating the ten count, Star rose to his feet as blood trickled down his forehead.

Star: Do you really think that's all the fight I have in me? I may not be your Gina Wyler, Frankie Vance, or even your Hellin Strongs; however, I'm Star Moollisan and I'm going to make sure I'm remembered as one of the greatest fighters to ever live. I won't allow you to stand in the way of my goal! Now prepare to feel the true extent of my abilities... RAGING STAR!

A golden aura as bright as his namesake covered Star’s body as he charged furiously towards Rodrigo. Unable to react in time to defend himself against Star's incoming attack, Rodrigo was struck beneath his chin by a rising knee strike from Star. The young fighter followed up with an uppercut. Before Rodrigo could be sent flying into the air, Star pulled him back down then struck him several times with various traditional Muay Thai fist and leg strikes. Star ended his attack with a devastating uppercut, which sent Rodrigo flying into the air before crashing to the ground. Star was exhausted having used the remainder of his strength to finish off the mighty Beasterian. 

Peter joyously shouted out his friend's name. He was confident that Star had put an end to this battle and shouted at the ref to start the count. The majority of the crowd gasped in shock that such a startup fighter could have possibly defeated Rodrigo. The announcers voiced the sentiment of the onlookers. Star barely managed to keep himself from crumbling to the ground as he keenly watched the referee count to ten. Before the referee counted to six, Rodrigo sprung onto his feet as blood dripped from various parts of his face and upper body. 

The Beasterian now had a feral look on his face, much like that of a lion ready to devour its prey. Rodrigo charged towards Star, grabbing him by his neck before monstrously slamming him on the mat. Using his other hand to absorb nature-based energy in order to perform a devastating attack that one could refer to as a DIVINE RUINATION (Divine Ruination is a devastating attack that a Sage, or any other combatant, possesses that is used in battle. Think of it as their ultimate attack or trump card). Unable to resist against the juggernaut pressure exerted from beneath Rodrigo's palm, Star mentally prepared himself for the worse while Peter screamed out for Rodrigo to let go of his friend. Meanwhile, the announcers began to comment whether Rodrigo was going to kill Star while the audience watched on in anticipation of what's going to happen next.

Rodrigo: I had no intention of sending you to the morgue, kid, but you really managed to piss me off! So in return, I shall grant you a fighter's death!

Right before Rodrigo could deliver his intended attack, a mysterious blonde woman with peach skin, wearing a carnation pink blazer with black slacks and shades, appeared in the ring holding Rodrigo's other hand. The woman then chanted a spell, which put an end to the devastating energy that Rodrigo was gathering in his free hand to strike down Star. One would expect Rodrigo to react poorly to such a disturbance, but this woman wasn't just any woman... it was his girlfriend, Marisol Vinson. Upon seeing his girlfriend standing beside him, Rodrigo's entire demeanor changed as he immediately released Star from his grasp.

Rodrigo: HEY BABE! Fancy seeing you here... I thought you were going to miss my match tonight due to work?

Marisol: Well, it's a good thing I showed up when I did, otherwise you would have surely murdered this young man. Fortunately for you, this fight is over, and don't any of you fools watching think otherwise.

Peter: C'mon, Star, get up! There's no way you can let it end like this, pal?

Marisol: HEY BOY! Shut your mouth and pay attention with your eyes. Your friend is in no condition to continue this fight. Had I not shown up when I did, my boyfriend would’ve covered this arena with your friend's blood and organs. I suggest you cut the bullshit and accept that tonight wasn't what either of you hoped and accept your loss.

Peter angrily slammed his shades onto the floor. He couldn’t argue with the situation Marisol presented to him, considering that since the Sage had miraculously teleported to the arena not once did Star make a move as he lay unconsciously on the mat. Rodrigo was declared the winner of the match as the arena door was opened, allowing Peter to go inside and grab his friend along with the help of two medics. The overwhelming majority of the audience enjoyed this main event match within the Quartz Arena so much that mere seconds later it was the talk of social media. The next day, Star awoke in the Zaden Hospital of Keith Port, Rogue Town with Peter by his side, enjoying a cup of macchiato while scrolling through social media. Still sore from his battle with Rodrigo the night before, but it would have been ten times worse had his body not been tended to by a healer who helped with a lot of the injuries Star received during his battle. Wearing a guilty expression on his face, Star reluctantly turned over to face his friend and coach.

Star: Sorry I didn't win last night's match, Peter.

Peter: It's cool, dude, and you were fucking impressive in the match against Rodrigo. Yeah, you lost, but social media was on fire last night thanks to your performance. You managed to bring out a side of Rodrigo that is hardly seen in his matches. I'm just glad that Beasterian didn't end up killing you... thanks to the intervention of his damn witch.. I mean the Sage of a girlfriend. Anyway, it ain't the first time I've seen you take an L in a fight, so don't think I'm going to stop being your best friend because you took another loss. Win or lose, it doesn't matter as long as you don't ever give up. Now, what do you want to have for breakfast before we catch a plane back to Thailand?

FIN