My eyes wandered across the arena, the fans cheering wildly and chanting the names of their favorite warriors. Bloodlust was evident in their eyes, as I calmly strode out to face my next opponent on the battlefield. My eyes lit up as I stared across the ring at the man known as Sugar Smack...he would be an easy one to defeat, much as Merrit Evil was.

I still remember the feeling of his insides as I punched straight through them...oh, what a glorious feeling of victory for the side of good that was. Merrit Evil had long degraded the moral fabric of our society, it was about time someone shut him down and out.

Who cares whether or not the other heroes agree with my methods of madness?

Sugar Smack does, however, look ashamed of me. His eyes tell the story--he's afraid for his life after seeing what I had done. He's a fool if he thinks I would kill a fellow hero...I'm more mentally stable then that Souless guy was when he tried to murder Danger in here. I eliminate villains...not fellow heroes--no matter how conflicting our views are.

Nevertheless, his attitude towards me makes me fear my own life. What if he believes I'm attempting to take his own? What if he retaliates in a deadly manner just to protect himself from death? What if he kills me thinking that it is I who is trying to kill him?

"My friend," I call across the battlefield, looking him in his silver eyes, "Don't be afraid of me just because I killed Merritt Evil. You're not a villain, right? So why should I kill you?"

"There was no reason for him to die!" Sugar Smack yelled back at me, his fists clenching. Ugh...he's blinded by his own honor.

"He was a villain, that's reason enough!" I snarled, growing annoyed already.

"What then of the petty villains who never threaten the lives of the people of Capital City? You damn idiot, not all villains deserve to die!" Sugar retalliated, as the fans began to chant 'Fight!' towards us...growing restless with our lack of action.

"A villain is a villain in my book, and that's all that matters! You're no villain, so you won't die!" my voice carried through the dome, reaching Sugar's ears. For some reason, it was enough to send the man over the edge, as he began to stomp across the battlefield towards me.

And as he closed in, he placed his board down and stepped onto it, floating up into the air on it as he glared down at me and spoke, "You killed a man who meant to bring no death to you...and that is MURDER! You're no hero...you YOURSELF are a villain!"

...how dare he.

In an instant, he was off across the dome, knowing immediately that him accusing me of being a villain would set me off as well. My wings lifted me high as I flew after him, the fans roaring as the fight began.

This bastard...this 'would-be hero' was going to pay for his remarks. I wouldn't kill him as he so feared I would...but to call me a villain is simply crossing the line. I break my back every single day for the people of Capital City, and just because my method of dealing with the opposition is more harsh then his...he believes that I'm working for the other side?

I will never kill a fellow hero, but if I have to beat the unholy hell out of them to make a point to them...then by God, I'll gladly do it.

I'm going to win this tournament and show everyone that I AM a hero, that I AM NOT just some cold murderer under the guise of a protector of the people. I will fight my way to the top of Capital City and, when I reach Champion's throne...I will take it, and prove to them I'm worthy of keeping this whole damn place safe on my own.

And no-one will stop me from making my rise to the top of Capital City...no-one.