Fortitude: Round 3 Start

[mamarosa]

The morning after the sleepover, Dolorosa is quick to get all of the Conquest students out the door to save them the wrath of Day and Santana. She gives her students a little more time but still hurries them so she can start the assembly on time. She didn't want her school to be in any disadvantage.

Some may notice that her ever present smile is a bit wider today, as she stands behind the podium, two prefects in tow. That's right, two prefects. Lelouch has reached prefect status and stands besides the ever cool Nanami. Dolorosa is eager to begin her speech.

"Welcome, my students. Last time we were here we suffered a gracious defeat, but I am happy to announce that this is not the case this round. We have obtained victory over Round 2, and I would like to say that I am proud of you all. You all fought wonderfully and no matter if you won or lost your match, Fortitude came out on top."

"If this were Conquest, or I a different troll, I would urge you to keep winning, to keep defeating Conquest, but we are not them and I am not different. Instead I would like to extend a congratulations for this round, and hope you try your hardest next round. Win or lose we can show that we are a cohesive school, here for more than just battle. I am proud of all of you, and just as we were gracious losers, I expect you all to be gracious winners as well."

"I'm sure you have all noticed the extra Raks you have obtained for winning the round, I hope you treat yourseld to something nice. Without further ado I will announce the battles that occurred this round."

Behind her, the battle records appear.

She starts with the Fortitude battles, "I am always proud when there is little fighting within our school, but I do encourage competition, so I would like to congratulate Dahlia for defeating Yuri, and Yuri for defeating Oichi." she applauds a bit.

Next up, the interschool battle, "For those who fought Conquest and won, I would like to congratulate Dave for defeating Marik, England for defeating Suzaku, Dave for defeating Suzaku, Oichi for defeating Suzaku, Dave for defeating Estonia, Marisa for defeating Nephenee, Dave for defeating Gino, and Yuri for defeating Gino." She applauds again.

"My last congratulations go to Dave, Marisa, and Oichi for winning the roung and helping Fortitude achieve victory!" And some more applauding.

The screen behind her changes again, "This round's Players are...

"Rebecca Harcourt
Dahlia Hawthorne
Shion
Lelouch vi Britannia
Madoka Kaname
Karkat Vantas
Kamui"

"Fight well everyone, I'm proud of you!"

Comments

[allurprincess]

"Shion!" If the massive swap-meet of Weapons the previous round - or even the sleepover that followed it - had done one thing, it was ensuring that Sora knew the names of nearly everyone on either campus. And not just names - she knew that Shion's shaking was because he wasn't a fighter. Here was someone she needed to protect.

"Shion, will you vow with me? I really think that together, we can make a difference."

[savedbyasong]

Shion turned to see Sora and smiled, "Hello Sora," he nodded slowly. "Do you think... I would like to vow with you, if that's what you want."

[allurprincess]

"Of course! That way I can protect you, and you can help everyone!" This was clearly the best plan ever. He had a kind, warm heart and Sora couldn't help but want him to share that with everyone. Surely that would help.

[savedbyasong]

Shion smiled and nodded, "We can! We can help everyone and make sure everyone is equal."

He took her hand, "I Shion, do swear to protect you Sora Himoto for all the time you are my weapon, and to work together with you for the benefit of all. I will give you all the rights you deserve and promise to try and be a good player for you."

[allurprincess]

"I, Sora, will serve you as your Weapon for as long as I can! And I will protect you and honour you as my friend. Togerher we can achieve Utopia."

She might have been getting some of this from song lyrics, but who cared really.

[savedbyasong]

Don't worry Sora Shion was getting his words from bad novels, so to him her vow sounded powerful and brave. He saw the mark appear on her hand and smiled taking out his notepad and writing a quick permission note. "There, now no one can stop you doing anything."