pico:*grabs a nearby towel to wipe his sweat as he walks up to her*(is she..scared?)..sigh im sorry…i should be happy you defeated me but it felt like i was weak..not being able to fight back in that ice made me feel pathetic..*frowns*

Torvek: *enters theoffice smoothly.* ah, there you areSnow. I just got done talking with yourwife and thought Id have your thoughts on this tournament. It all seems trite to me but I would havethought a hedgehog with your ambition would be wild about thing.

- At the training field… -

Val: *concerned* No, it was my fault. All I cared for was winning and I lost focus on what really matters; that we're supposed to have fun. I went all out at once and didn't even give you the chance to react… *her head drops* And I'm sorry for that.

- In Snow's office… -

Snow: *tilts his head* Now, I could tell you, but allow me to ask why you're not cutting to the chase in the first place.

pico:*hugs her which surprised her to say the least*you have nothing to be sorry about you hear me?

Val: But… *she sees the honesty in his eyes* … Alright. Thank you. *wipes a small tear off and hugs him back* You're a good guy, Pico. Thanks for being my friend.

pico:*grins in a goofy manner* its what i do best. demonicpico:(ugh i think im gonna hurle)

Val: *smiles back* It's also why everyone likes you. Hey, do you… *she hesitates as she realizes the potential insensibility of the question and blushes* … do you think I could, well… beat DN?

pico:*still smileing* at the end of the day itsdosnt matterwhat i think but what you think.Val if you think you can win then you can win

Torvek: cut to thechase? Why do you assume that I havesome motive in this visit? I just happento be in the neighborhood and though it would be a shame to not resolve someunanswered questions. Why arent you apart of this big tournament? Do youreally want your wife to win? What wouldyou have done if Id managed to seize the reins of power? Im just curious as to the what ifs and whys;what else do I have to fill my time?

- At the training field… -

Val: Right. But this time, I'll let myself enjoy the fight more.

- In the office… -

Snow: (Just as I expected, he puts the tricky question. Let's see if he will notice I'm lying.) I know when I've come to my limits. I can't hold up to the others anymore. That alone would be no deterring factor, but I've simply lost interest in fighting. Oh, there once were times where fighting was my intercourse and killing the opponent was the orgasm. But those times apparently are over. As to Val, I do wish her victory, I really hope she wins. Not only is there a free holiday for two; who can claim to be husband to the best fighter of Zot anyway? And about your plans to take over: You never had my loyalty, nor Val's. We wouldn't have let that happen by any means. *he leans forward in his chair by but an inch* I would rather die than seeing you take over.

Torvek: *looks Snow levellyin the eyes* very well then. I see that you are indeed a perfectly loyal littleminion here at Zot. You ARE a good liar.You simply tell people what they want tohear and they will fill in the rest. *Chuckles*To be fair, Snow, I doubt you wouldever give your life for any cause; certain people, maybe but not a cause. In any case, Im sure that the fact that youare stepping down here at Zot so soon after my attack is simply a coincidence. Enjoy your life of peace soldier, Im surethe free vacation will help after all the millions youve squirreled away.

pico:thats the spirit!

Snow: *without having Torvek notice, he freezes all surveillance cameras in the office over* Fine. Have it your way. If you were actually to win, I would've stayed with you. If you were to lose, I would've turned my back on you. It's always the safest by the side of the strongest. Surely you understand how it is in my interest that this conversation stays within this room. No need to let anyone else know. *getting into the exact same position as before, he looks at the cameras from the corner of his eye to check if they are still properly frozen*

Torvek: *shrugs* it hardly makes a difference anymore. As I said, what ifs and whys. Still, even if anyone knew I hardly think itwould make a difference. Im out of thepicture for good and Zots all about second chances. *prodces a flask from his coat, offers someto Snow and takes a sip directly from it.* anything I need to look out for when I fight the warewolf?

Snow: *uncaps his own bottle and pours Baileys into his glass* You saw him fight. I know not more. *shrugs and takes a sip* Have had to do with him a very long time ago. Let's say, consider it in your interest not to call him a dog.

Torvek: Most Interesting,I havent had to personally fight since the hell incident and that was whilemore than half crazed by the energies therein. His regeneration and stamina may give me some issues but I think I cantake him without silver. Thank you foryour time and dont worry; Im used to working with dogs. *puts his flask away and heads for the door*

Snow: *after unfreezing the cameras and going up to the 13th floor to edit their footage flawlessly and make it seem the conversation ended with the words before the cover up and deleting the orignial footage, he heads into the lab again to resume preparation for moving out*

pico:*later* *is throwing a little box up and down*(now that im done with the tournament what should i do?)

SB:…Alright bye!*hangs up*(lord almighty)
Rob: Sir I think you should see this.
SB:*heads over and watches the footage of snow* and he just seems to be talking and showing loyalties.
Rob:yeeha well that's the thing…according to the main drive we lost an hour. And the hidden surrvallence cam you have in here shows Snow doing something. I recommend you watch the backups before tonights finals.
SB:Thank you Rob.*heads out to his office and clicks a few things and watches the same footage and beyond*…wow that's disapointing. Then again if I were him or “one of me, then” I would do the same.*smiles* I guess that's one more way we're similar.
*heads downstairs to his floor and knocks*
SB: hello? anyone home? Snow?
*elsewhere*
Mia:*runs in*hey pico you coming to watch the final match toinght?

pico:*after hearing the word “final” pico cringesas he puts the little box in his pocket andturns around to look at Mia*…i dont know maybe

Mia:…still mad?
Pico: just a bit.
Mia:.. well I'll tell you what you come and watch with me I'll get you whatever you want.

pico:im not a 5 year old mia!!*covers his mouth* sorry..i think i need time alone to clear my head…

Mia:(I know your not sweetie) I'll leave you be…
*elsewhere*
MB:*inhales and tryes to maintian a breathing pattern*…what happened?
Doc: ah your awake. good.
MB: answer the question doc.
Doc: DN blasted you with everything.
MB: then I lost the match. I am obsolete.
Doc: no my friend, you are stong.
MB:but I failed what I was meant to do…
Doc: you failed what you “were” meant to do. you were given orders since then were you not?
MB:…I was.*smiles* So glad I've evolved beyond that.

pico:*repeativly punches his head* stupid! stupid! stupid! *kicks a empty bucket* idiot! *sighs*…if i did anything more moronic it be a new record!

Torvek, Illusion: *appearsnext to SB outside Snows quarters.* Now,I wont even pretend that I like the tournament or Zot for that matteralthoughwatching Zot members beat each other up is rather therapeutic but there are thousands of people waiting foryou to get this thing over with. I amone of them. Get up here and end yourtournament with a bang.

Ann:*heads in* hey pico what's going on?*looks around* (wow hate to be the guy that has to clean this up.)
Pico:(oh great)hmm? oh hey Ann.
Ann: you still mad?
Pico: yeah.
Ann:*hits a button and aswingset pops up* wanna swing and talk?
*outside the quaters*
SB: *looks over at the illusion*very well. just give me a moment.*turns to the door* Snow the match is starting soon. I know your busy packing but it would mean a lot to Val if you came up to watch her fight. K, see ya.*one portal later*
*up at the 8th floor small fireworks are being fired off the crowed is cheering projections showing the 2 photos of the Finalists *
SB: welcome ladies and gentlemen to the final round ofthe First Zot Tournament! we have had so many competitors come and go. Now only 2 remain. The first coming out is our hardcore brawler she's one of our finest and has shown us a great deal so far. Give it up for Valary!
Val:*heads out waving to the crowd*
SB: and now he's shown to be quite formitable he's been undefeated so far, the ninja of the Night, D! NNNNNNN!!!!
DN:*poof out of a cloud of smoke*(did he really have to say it like that?)
SB: and now a word from our last sponcer, Bahamut!
*what seems to be a man in purple enters the ring*
Bahamut:*clears his throat* …if you ever need a place to store funding or a place to live, go with with Lunar Nation. Lunar Nation, yes we're on the moon. and with that being said. Shadowblade if you will?*walks out*
SB: ready? GO!

pico:…i,ll just talk Ann:alright *shrugs her shoulders as she head towards the swing* so whats wrong? pico:im a fricken idiot for starters i yelled at Mia! i never did that before! plus the whole tournament just pisses me off to begin with!

Snow: *among the spectators* (You can do it, Val. I believe in you.)

Ann: Pico your not the only one who lost.
Pico: I know that.
Ann:well at least you got farther than me. I got trounced.
Pico: doesn't that bother you?
Ann: well yeha but I had fun in doing so. Pico I think your missing the point ofwhat this tournament is supposed to do…
Pico: and what's that?
Ann:boost the people's morale.
*at the ring*
Val:*running and tossing Kunai at DN *
DN:*dodges each one and gets in close hitting her a few times*
Val:*stumbles back and looks to the side seeing Snow and smiles* Well then,*freezes the floor and skates in doing a few tricks on the Ice before hitting DN a few times*
DN:*gets knocked back onto his rump and slides back nodding his head in aproval* impressive, but 2 can play at that game(glad this armor has good grip.)*gets back up and skates towards her*
Val:*gets ready*
*and thus the 2 begin to skate side by side landing a few blows on each other while entertaining the audience with their excellent skating skills*

pico:do you know what i had enough*teleports* where is she? hmm theirs val and DN and…are they ice skateing?