"Ladies and gentlemen, let us give a thunderous round of applause for the fierce Revolution pythons!" The announcer's voice boomed through the arena as the crowd erupted into cheers. "And now, get ready for the third match of this epic tournament: Mystical Scream versus Wild Jackets!" He continued, his excitement tangible in his voice. "Let us welcome our first team, Mystical Scream!" The crowd roared as Liam McDonnell and Dexter Neal made their entrance onto the stage. Liam, a fiery-haired youth hailing from Irish lands, had striking rust-colored eyes that seemed to droop with determination. His short hair was a brilliant shade of sun-kissed orange, styled in wild spikes. Despite his short stature, he exuded strength and athleticism with his muscular physique and pale skin. As a five-year veteran fighter at the academy, he wore a Grey GI with a black belt adorned with five tick marks and a Banshee logo on the back of his Gi. Standing by his side was his best friend and partner, Dexter Neal, a tall and imposing figure with large black eyes. His wavy lilac hair fell effortlessly over his forehead, giving him an uncomplicated yet alluring appearance. With a strong build and tan skin, he exuded confidence and power. Like Liam, he also had five-year veteran stars displayed on his light-yellow belt with five tick marks. "We've got this," declared Dexter confidently. "No one here has been around longer than us." "You're damn right," agreed Liam with a smile. "Now let me hear you roar for our opponents, the Wild Jackets!" The crowd responded with low growls and purrs as Herbert Voss and Amanda Soderberg stepped onto the stage. Herbert, with his round white eyes and messy black curls, had an average build but exuded a certain charm that drew attention from all the girls. He wore a dim grey Gi with a white belt adorned with five tick marks, just like Liam's. "Hey, look at my future husband," exclaimed a girl in the crowd. "No, he's mine!" retorted another girl. "Ladies, ladies," Herbert chuckled, flashing his teeth and pointing towards them. "You can get my autograph later." Amanda rolled her eyes as she stepped forward, her deep-set yellow eyes scanning the stage. Her peach-colored hair was cut in an army-style buzz cut that only seemed to accentuate her toned and muscular physique. She wore an ice blue Gi with a brown belt featuring a star on the belt strap and one tick mark, representing her five years of experience at the academy. "Enough showing off, let's focus," remarked Amanda sternly to Herbert. "Fine, fine," replied Herbert with a smirk. As both teams took their bows to each other, they immediately got into their stances, circling the center of the ring like predators waiting for their prey to make a move. "Come on, pretty boy, give me your best shot," taunted Liam with a sly grin. "Ladies first," countered Herbert with a wink.A cruel smile spread across Liam's face as he taunted Herbert, his eyes gleaming with malice and anticipation. With a burst of blinding speed, he charged towards his opponent, ready to inflict some serious damage. But Herbert was not one to be taken lightly. Before Liam could even land a blow, he was met with a powerful punch that sent him flying backward, the intense force creating a gust of wind that swept through the crowd. "Now that's what I call a punch!" exclaimed the announcer, his voice filled with awe and excitement. Undeterred, Liam recovered quickly and went in for another attack. But this time, Herbert's quick reflexes allowed him to easily deflect Liam's punch, leaving Liam frustrated but also exhilarated by the intense thrill of battle. "This is going to be fun," he commented with a twisted grin. Meanwhile, on the other side of the arena, Dexter faced off against Amanda, their bodies tense and ready for a showdown. Amanda's first punch bounced harmlessly off Dexter's rock-solid stomach, but before she could react, Dexter pounced on her with all his might, sending her flying backward. As she struggled to regain her footing, Dexter leaped into the air above her, ready to crush her with his weight. "I'll crush you like a little bug, girl!" he yelled triumphantly. But Amanda was not one to be underestimated either. In a split second, she rolled away just as Dexter came crashing down with earth-shattering force, causing the stage to tremble like an earthquake. The intensity of their battle was electrifying and could be felt by the audience in their very bones. As Amanda wiggled out of Dexter's grasp and went in for an impressive kick, Herbert couldn't help but feel wobbly from the intense fighting surrounding them. Taking advantage of this momentary weakness, Liam landed a punch right on Herbert's face, sending him flying back. The crowd erupted into boos and jeers, with some even calling out Liam for hitting "his beautiful face. "But Liam was not one to care for the opinions of others. "Oh, come on, it wasn't a cheap shot this time, pathetic crowds," he sneered, relishing in the chaos and attention. Meanwhile, Dexter had picked up Amanda and was hugging her tightly, causing her to scream in pain. As Herbert rushed over to help her, Liam stepped in between them, daring Herbert to try and take him on. "You must deal with me first," he taunted. Determined to show his strength and protect Amanda, Herbert charged towards Liam with renewed vigor. But before they could engage in another round of intense combat, Amanda broke free from Dexter's grasp and delivered a powerful kick to his chin. She then followed it up with a graceful backflip and a hurricane kick aimed at Dexter's body. But Dexter was no ordinary fighter. With a voice echoing in his mind, he transformed into his half Tortoise form - a massive human-sized tortoise with a sandy brown shell and sharp claws. Roaring triumphantly, he charged towards Amanda once again. But Amanda was ready for him. "Are you ready to use me?" she asked as an older man's voice filled Dexter's head. "Yes, Genji," he replied with determination. Genji was his spirit guardian - an ancient tortoise that bestowed upon him incredible powers in times of need. As his body transformed into its tortoise form, Dexter stood tall on four legs, ready to unleash all of his power on his opponent. “Let's dance,” declared Genji/Dexter. Herbert used his Jaguar instincts to duck and dodge Liam's punches. Liam swung again, but Herbert anticipated the move and deflected it before launching a counter kick at Liam's chest. The force of the blow sent Liam stumbling backwards. In retaliation, Liam attempted a kick, but Herbert effortlessly evaded it, grabbed his leg, and delivered a punch to his face. Using his speed and agility, Herbert landed a dropkick on Liam's back. However, Liam quickly recovered and countered with a powerful kick to Herbert's stomach. Despite being knocked down, Herbert sprang back up to his feet. “Libyan, lend me your strength,” called out Liam. “Of course,” replied a woman's voice. As the power surged through him, Liam began to transform into a winged creature. His eyes grew wider, his arms morphed into wings, and his toes elongated into claws. A piercing scream escaped from Liam's transformed mouth, reaching anyone within a 50-mile radius. People started covering their ears to block out the deafening sound. Liam's special move: Hypersonic Scream. Meanwhile, Herbert was also harnessing the power of his spirit guardian - Ichante, the phantom Jaguar - as he continued to battle against Liam in midair. His eyes changed into those of a Jaguar's, grey fur with black spots covered his body and his arms and legs turned into paws upon landing safely on the ground. "Are you finished yet?" taunted Herbert. "Not even close," shouted Liam in response. As Amanda watched Dexter pounce towards her like a tortoise, she dodged his attacks with the help of her spirit guardian - Krystal: Ice Fenrir (wolf). "HAHAHAHA! You can't outrun my shell," laughed Dexter. "I'll never give up," declared Amanda. "Move left, then right," instructed Krystal. Using her special move - Shell Quake - Dexter launched himself into the air and downwards towards Amanda, his body fully encased in his shell. With Krystal's guidance, Amanda summoned all her strength and transformed into her spirit guardian form - a Fenrir (wolf) with an ice blue aura glowing intensely around her. As Dexter's shell came hurtling towards her, she stood tall and declared confidently, "I win!" The crowd erupted into cheers and applause, but not everyone was happy with the outcome. "No way!" exclaimed Herbert in disbelief. But before he could retaliate, Liam landed a swift kick to his stomach, causing him to double over in pain. With a flash of white light, he transformed back into his human form and collapsed onto the ground. The audience began to boo even louder as they saw their beloved fighter fall to defeat. "Don't you dare throw out my Herbert!" shouted a group of girls from the stands. Meanwhile, Dexter had stopped laughing as he sent Amanda tumbling to the ground in retaliation. Just as he was about to continue his attack, he was lifted up by a brilliant blue light - it was Amanda using her spirit guardian powers to defend herself. It turned out that she had already bonded with her spirit guardian before being attacked by Dexter. Her body transformed, becoming an ice-blue Fenrir with piercing yellow eyes, standing upright on two powerful legs. In a show of solidarity, Liam dropped Herbert onto the ground and rushed over to aid Dexter. Seeing this opportunity, Amanda grabbed hold of Dexter and hurled him towards Liam with all her might. Both men crashed to the ground in a heap, while Herbert regained consciousness as a jaguar once again. "Team Move: Phantom Claws of The Ice," yelled Amanda and Herbert in unison, their voices echoing throughout the arena. With fierce determination burning in their eyes, Amanda's hands morphed into solid blocks of ice as she grew razor-sharp claws and charged at their opponents. Dexter and Liam were caught off guard and went down on one knee, while Herbert launched himself into the air and delivered a powerful blow to both of them, sending them flying off the stage and out of the match. The crowd erupted in wild cheers and applause as they witnessed Amanda and Herbert's epic victory. Meanwhile, in the locker room, Lucas and Vincent watched on with envy. "Hmm, a team move, I see," said Lucas begrudgingly. "I've never seen that before," added Vincent with a hint of admiration in his voice. But not everyone shared their sentiments. "Pssh, a team move? That's a pathetic way to win," scoffed Vincent. "A Fenrir and Jaguar combo will be a piece of cake to beat," chimed in Lucas confidently. "You think?" questioned Vincent skeptically. "I am sure," replied Lucas with a cocky smirk. As they both laughed at the thought of defeating Amanda and Herbert, little did they know that this dynamic duo was just getting started. After the match, Herbert was surrounded by adoring fans asking for his autograph. "Remember, never give up on your dreams and always train hard," he graciously told them. But before he could sign any more autographs or take any pictures, Amanda appeared by his side and tugged him away by the ear with determination in her eyes. "We have many obligations to attend to before our next match," she reminded him sternly. "But wait a minute, my fans!" whined Herbert as he was dragged off. "Herbert is such a dreamy fighter," swooned one of the fangirls in the crowd longingly as she watched him disappear.

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