| GCB Fanfics: Vs. Mode |
Vs. Mode - Sam vs. Magus"We're back at Windfall Stadium, where the final match of the day will begin shortly," Brock says into his new microphone. "By prior agreement of both fighters, this will be a Blackout match. The stadium dome is closed and all the lights will soon be turned off, but don't worry! Luckily, I have added a night vision filter to the barriers, so we will all be able to see the action happening under the cover of darkness." "Our next two competitors should feel right at home," Brock says as a man suited up with covert gear makes his entrance. "A member of Third Echelon and a Splinter Cell, Sam Fisher seeks to prove he can silently make his way to the top. In addition, he has decided to dedicate this match to his daughter, Sara." The loudspeakers begin to play the first few haunting notes of Magus' Theme as the dark wizard walks in to cheers from the crowd. His eyes are focused not on his adversary, but rather up in the luxury suite that belongs to Tri-Force. Magus stares coldly at Ganondorf, who snarls in response, before stepping up into the ring. "Magus may be a newcomer to the GCB," Lucca begins, "but you better believe he is prepared to prove he belongs." The wizard turns around abruptly to find Crono sitting by ringside. "What are you doing?" The spiky redhead shrugs and replies, "I've just come to give my support; that's all." Magus makes no reply as he turns to face his opponent. "Don't let the seeds fool you, Magus is the favorite in this battle. His powerful magic should overwhelm Sam. So Lucca, any predictions about your boyfriend's match?" Brock asks, grinning. "What are you implying?!" Lucca fumes at her fellow commentator. "Just because Magus needs me for both of his Triple Techs, doesn't mean we have any sort of relationship! Me and him: that's absolutely ridiculous! Just for that, Napalm!" Lucca chucks a grenade at Brock, which explodes and promptly gives him a more blackened look. "Ah, I feel so much better. Let's go to the ring, where the fourth match is set to go!" "Players, to your positions." Sam is carrying an SC-20K in the white square, while Magus has his Doom Sickle in the red square. The two have their backs facing each other. "Blackout rules are in effect. Players will start facing away from their opponent. Player 1, ready?" Sam lowers his night vision goggles. "Ready!" "Player 2, ready?" Magus sweeps his cape behind him, but doesn't say anything. Ref-Bot looks to Crono who says, "Yeah, he's ready." The robot looks one more time at Magus before continuing. "Combatants ready. Lights off." The stadium is plunged into darkness. "Raise force barriers." Lucca comes through again as the spectators can clearly see the green forms of Sam and Magus still facing away from each other, with Ref-Bot between them. "Match 04, Sam Fisher vs. Magus. 3, 2, 1... fight!" "Power's on; game's started!" Brock whispers. "The fans are literally holding their breath as they watch this match unfold. Sam has quietly turned and taken a few steps to his right. He wants to get into a good position for a shot at Magus, who hasn't moved at all yet. Sam is loading a sticky shocker into his SC-20K's all-purpose launcher. I'm not sure what that will do against Magus though. The Splinter Cell circles some more and fires the gadget, but Magus floats sideways to evade! How did he know it was coming?" "You're asking me? Sam looks baffled as well and decides to start shooting real bullets. Magus floats to evade, but he is clearly hit by some of Sam's shots. The sorcerer now turns to directly face Sam, unnerving the agent, and begins to motion for a spell. Sam just got hit by a Dark Bomb! I wonder how he likes his first taste of Shadow magic?" "He shakes off the spell, rolls to his left, and pops up to fire more shots at the wizard, shredding his cape in the process. Magus responds with Lightning 2, giving Sam a serious shock. The agent staggers as Magus charges forward with his scythe and cleanly cuts Sam's gun in half! Sam tries to reach for his SC pistol, but Magus has already gotten behind him and holds the Doom Sickle's edge to Sam's neck. The agent has no choice but to tell the ref he gives up." "Winner: Magus." The lights come back on to show Magus removing the scythe's blade from the agent's neck. "I would not have hesitated to kill you, if I had not known about your daughter. Cherish your loved ones, while you still can," the wizard says to his defeated opponent. Magus' clothes are stained with a little blood and riddled with bullet holes, but his face remains expressionless as he floats back to the locker rooms with Crono running behind him. "Magus advances to a second round showdown with Ganondorf. Sam was able to injure the magician, but not to the extent Ganondorf suffered before pulling out his victory." "And that's it for us here at Windfall Stadium. Next time, we will broadcast live from Tallon IV for the next set of opening round battles! For Lucca and Max, I'm Brock, and we hope to see you again on Vs. Mode!" Next Entry Back |