Author's Note

At work right now, so no author's note. Cya!

Chapter 18

Murmurs filled the arena, each conversation was about Cobalt's duel with Brisk 2 years ago. The girls helped Cobalt balance himself since he had just used Last Stand.

"Brother, you can't duel Cobalt now. He had just had a grueling duel with Midnight..."

Before Brisk could respond, Cobalt spoke first, "Who said I wasn't ready now? I'm more than ready to face you Brisk..."

"Oh? Confident are we? Hmph, that confidence will get you killed. Much like the confidence you give to those students of yours. Which reminds me, I must head off to the school. I require a new bride."

Cobalt gritted his teeth as Brisk started to walk off, "Now wait just a second!" Brisk turned around to see Rarity stepping up front.

"Oh...," The moment he laid eyes on her, he felt enticed by her looks, "How... beautiful..."

"I don't like how you treat everyone, namely woman, with such disrespect. A man of your stature should respect his subjects, not... demoralize them!"

"Such a woman... with such beauty and ferocity. A woman fit to be my bride!"

"What?!" Rarity stood dazed at what Brisk just said.

"Please, I must know your name," Brisk grabbed both of Rarity's hands, and held them close to his face as he said this.

Rarity still stood dazed at Brisk's comment, and actions. This is when Cobalt intervened, "Keep your dirty hands off of her," Cobalt slapped Brisk's hands away from Rarity's as he pulled her close.

"Oh, is this your girlfriend Cobalt? Quite surprising for a man like you to have such refined woman like her."

"She's not my... look, just step off of her. It's obvious she doesn't like you."

"Harmony, I wasn't actually here for a wife currently. Once I heard about you dueling Midnight, I came to see if you would retain your 2nd place spot, or if you would drop back down again. I wanna say that I'm impressed that you've actually earned you place back. However, I propose an offer. We duel, snd if you win, you can take the number 1 spot."

Cobalt stood anxious at the offer, but he smiled, "I accept..."

"Cobalt!"

"In fact, we can do it now. I don't feel like waiting to kick your ass Brisk..."

"Cobalt, what are you doing?!"

"Oh, even after that duel with Midnight? Very well then, I accept."

"Cobalt, you aren't even fit to stand. Why would subjugate yourself to something like this?"

"Because. this isn't for that number one spot...," Cobalt looked at his fist, and balled it up, "This is for redemption..."

"We're glad to say that we have another treat for all of you!" The announcer yelled with excitement, "For the first time in two years, the number 1 and number 2 will be facing off in a duel to end all duels! The Ice Demon, Brisk Wind!"

An mix of boos and cheers filled the arena as Brisk waved to the crowd with a smirk on his face, "Such a mixed reaction..."

"There are many people that like and dislike my brother. It's usually like this..."

"And, the Angel of Lightning, Shining Cobalt!"

"You know the rules! Fighters, are you ready?!"

Cobalt held his sword close to him, ready at any moment to strike. Brisk took out two swords, and attached them together at the handle.

"What kind of weapon is that?" Rainbow asked out of curiosity.

"My brother's signature weapon, the dual-sword. It's extremely versatile, able to deliver fierce blows, and at an astounding speed if he takes them apart."

"Would Cobalt be at a disadvantage with such speed?"

"Depends, if Cobalt still has energy to even retaliate..."

"Ready? Go!" Cobalt charged towards Brisk, delivering lightning fast attacks. Brisk was able to block off each attack with ease. A look of boredom grew on Brisk's face.

What am I doing? Why am I not being precise with my hits?

"Is that all?" Brisk lifted one of his swords up, and kicked Cobalt in the abdomen, staggering him slightly. Cobalt dug his foot into the ground, and disappeared within it.

Brisk stood still as he looked around for him. Cobalt jumped up from under Brisk, and attempted to hit him. Before Cobalt could attack, Brisk retaliated by jumping to dodge his attack, and throwing one of his sword at the ground, impaling Cobalt through his abdomen.

Brisk took his other sword, and drove straight down towards Cobalt who was still dazed from the attack. The girls stood up from their seats as they saw Cobalt's impending doom.

Once Brisk came into contact with Cobalt, his sword phased right through him, "What?"

"Behind you," Brisk turned around, only to get stabbed from behind, "I said behind you," Cobalt pushed through Brisk's body, and snapped his fingers causing multiple unseen slashes to form around Brisk. Brisk landed on one knee as Cobalt threw his sword into the ground, but instead of impaling the ground, it went straight through the ground, similar as to what Cobalt does when he goes into the ground.

Cobalt turned around quickly and kicked Brisk to the side, and Cobalt sword appeared from the ground, impaling Brisk through again. Brisk laid lifeless on the ground as Cobalt quickly walked up before, "I surrender!"

The scoreboard now read that Brisk had surrendered.

"You... surrender...?"

"Yes, I don't think I could take anymore punishment. You've definitely improved since our last duel. I see my sister has reignited that fire that burns inside you Cobalt. Call me impressed..."

"And we have your winner by surrender, and your new number 1: Shining Cobalt!" Again the crowd erupted with cheers. The crowd cheered so loud that it felt like the stadium really was rumbling.

Cobalt's friends ran down once again to tackle Cobalt into a hug, "You did it! You're number 1!"

"Woo-hoo, this calls for a party!" Pinkie yelled as she pulled out her party cannon.

"Actually, that would be a great idea," Brisk said from behind, "How about we throw it at the Capitol Building?"

Harmony answered, "I don't see why not. Let's go!"

Cobalt looked on confused as he saw everyone walk off from him. Cobalt stood dumbfounded, and yet, happy, "Cobalt darling, let's go!"

"Uh... yeah..."

"Is something on your mind?"

"It's nothing, Let's get going..."