Battle for the Championship

"Here's the announcement about your professional boxing career." Sombra says to Blueblood. "You see, you'll have to win at least one last match in your amateur career before you can even turn pro, and for your last opponent, he's a familiar fellow who faced you when you BOTH transferred here on your first day."

"Are you talking about my cousin, Eternal Flames? I already beat him once before, why should I beat him again?" Blueblood says wiping off the sweat from his face with his towel.

"I knew you'd say that. Come along with me. I have some footage of the match you both got in." Sombra says.

Blueblood and Sombra finally head over to Sombra's office where they see coach Iron Will waiting for them both.

"Well it's about time you got here. I've been meaning to show you this tape, champ." Iron Will says flashing the VCR.

The three of them started watching the video on Eternal's and Blueblood's match. By that time, Eternal had a total of 137 matches, 120 wins (100 by K.O), 6 losses and 11 draws. Blueblood on the other hand had a 110 matches, 100 wins, (70 by K.O) and 10 losses. The fight was carrying on with Eternal charging straight forward and slamming punches into his ribs and gut. In the later rounds, Blueblood decided he was going to duke it out with Eternal, but just couldn't match up against him. While watching this fight, Blueblood was gripping his shirt sleeve in anger and spite. But he feels a bit calm as the video reached near the end with Eternal being struck with a lucky right arc punch to the face knocking him down to the canvas. Sombra then stopped the video.

"You see, you might've beaten him back during your freshman year, but the truth is, you were struggling to stay standing. This isn't exactly excusable to some boxers. But hey, it's up to you if you want to start your pro career, now." Sombra says to Blueblood.

'Hmm, he's right. I can try to deny it all I want, but I never felt so humiliated when he kept coming straight at me. I suppose I could sink him straight into mat one last time. But this time, I'm not gonna let him get close to me......although.....' Blueblood thought and then spoke, "Alright Sombra, I've decided. Tell Eternal Flames that I'm willing to settle our grudge match once and for all. But I want you to know this." Blueblood says walking towards the window.

"What would that be, my star student?" Sombra asks.

"If I am to lose this match, whether by decision or knockout, I will no longer pursue any boxing career. I will officially retire." Blueblood says looking towards Sombra, making him and Iron Will gasp.

"So it's come to that, huh? Very well then. But know that even if you do lose, you'll have our school proud knowing that you fought your heart out in the ring. But the career you want to pursue will be something you have to decide for yourself." Sombra says.

One week later

It was lunchtime at Canterlot High School and Eternal was enjoying a burger and a side salad. He was sitting alone, but he didn't sit alone because he felt left out, he just chose to sit alone since that's how he is. He soon felt a light tap on his shoulder making him turn around and see his mother, Principal Celestia.

"I have something that I want to show you. It's very important." Celestia says

"Wait, I'm not in trouble, am I?" Eternal asks.

"No, you're not. It's more about your amateur high school boxing career." Celestia says flashing an envelope. Eternal recognizes what it is and is immediately handed the envelope. He opens it and sees it's a challenge to one last fight with his cousin, Blueblood.

"Principal Celestia, I want to accept this match right away. Blueblood and I have a score to settle in the ring and I want to take on this challenge as soon as possible." Eternal says

"You sure about this, Eternal? I know you have a steady record, but I still feel like you should consider the dangers if you continue to get pummeled out there. You know that there are even amateur boxers who had to retire because of the permanant brain damage from taking too many hits to the face." Celestia says, looking at her son with a worried expression.

"I know it's dangerous, mom. But I have to do this. If this fight messes me up, whether I win, lose, or end it in a draw, then that just means this is as far as I was meant to go." Eternal says, looking at his mother.

"Okay, but promise me this." Celestia says before earning a nod from her son. "Promise me that you'll stop your amateur boxing career if you end up suffering permanant brain damage." she says with a tear in her eyes.

"You have my word." Eternal says befor he hugs her. "You also have my other promise, where if I lose the match, by knockout or decision, and whether I have brain damage or not, I will officially retire."

"Okay. I'll contact Rogue High School and let them know you're accepting the challenge." Celestia says before she walks out of the cafeteria and towards her office. After Celestia was long gone, Sunset and her friends headed over to Eternal asking him about what Celestia and him were talking about.

"I got a request for a boxing match and I just accepted it. But I have a feeling it might, just might, mess up my brain if I get too reckess this time in the ring." Eternal says.

"What do you mean? Who asked to fight you?" Sunset asks.

"Blueblood" Eternal replies.

"Your own cousin, darling?" Rarity asks after she gasps.

"Yeah, and it's no surprise why my mom is worried." Eternal says.

"I'd be worried too, if I was Principal Celestia." Fluttershy says.

"No kiddin' partner. From what I can tell in yer eyes, I'll betcha you've been in some bone chillin' fights that probably rattled yer brain, even if you were still IN the ring." Applejack said, placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Yeah." Eternal says before he stands up.

"Wait, where are you going?" Twilight asks.

"I gotta do some roadwork out on the football field. I gotta make sure I don't slack off, otherwise I won't be at full strength and stamina otherwise I'll either fall flat on the mats or flunk the weigh-in." Eternal says.

"Hmm, maybe I should take up a career in boxing. But I figure I should be a professional boxer." Rainbow Dash says.

"Be careful, Rainbow Dash. Boxing isn't to be taken lightly. There are consequenses if you're not careful. But you take up whatever career you want, it's all up to you." Eternal says placing his hand on her shoulder. He then takes off to the football field to start his roadwork.

"I don't get it, why would men play such a savage sport that could ultimately harm them?" Rarity asks. "It just doesn't make sense if you ask me at all."

"Actually, boxin' ain't too bad when y'all think about it. I mean take a look and Rainbow, Sunset and I. We were havin' loads o' fun during those sparring matches." Applejack says.

"You mean you and Rainbow Dash, Pinkie just wouldn't stop running around and not even try to punch me." Sunset says, looking at Pinkie with a bored expression.

"Hey! I couldn't help it, I was having too much fun." Pinkie said.

Meanwhile at Rogue High School

Principal Sombra was in his office, signing some papers. While he was working, the phone rang. He answers.

"Hello, this is Principa Sombra of Rogue High School. To whom do I owe the pleasure of speaking to?" Sombra asks.

"Hello, Principal Sombra. This is Principal Celestia. I'm calling from Canterlot High to tell you that I recieved your request for the match between Blueblood and Eternal Flames." said Celestia over the phone.

"I see, and what would be your response?" Sombra asks.

"Eternal says he accepts the challenge. Where and when should the match be held?" Celestia asks.

"We'd like to set it up 2 weeks from now, and let's have it held at Canterlot High. You can pick where we can set up the ring. Does that sound okay to you?" Sombra asks.

"Yes, sir. Thank you for your time." Celestia says before both her and Sombra hang up.

Moments later, Sombra calls in Blueblood telling him about when and where the match will be held. Blueblood then smirks as he knows that he can finally settle this grudge match once and for all. Only this time...It's all or nothing.