I walk into the arena, and stretch.

Nariko glided gracefully in the arena and watched her opponent stretch. She chuckled.

"Ready to lose?" I ask.

Nariko smirked. "That's interesting, I could have sworn I heard you foolishly say that I would lose." She pursed raised her eyebrows, shaking her head slowly. "Stupid boy."

I power up, smirking.

Nariko closed her eyes and clenched her fists. She let herself fall into a state of power. Letting it consume her, Nariko's muscles expanded slightly but not too much. It was hardly visible to the eye.

I sense her power rise far above mine. OK. I can fix that. "Kaioken x20!" I fly at her, and throw a punch.

Nariko felt as if she was watching him in slow motion. She grabbed his wrist easily and twisted it away from her sharply. "You have thrown the first punch and yet, I am bored beyond my mind." she said tonelessly.

Fine. "Kaioken x100!"

Nariko watches from the side and crosses her arms boredly.

I throw a series of punches and kicks.

Nariko dodges them with gifted speed but the last punch he throws, swipes along side her face. She steps back and touches her lip and looks to her finger. A small trace of blood leaked from her lip. She smiled grimly. "It's been a long time since I have seen my own blood. You should be honoured," Nariko said slowly.

The Kaioken ends. Shit. I feel shredded.

"Done, are you?" Nariko asked him tiredly.

I growl, but I can't move.