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Sir King and Diane were cheering for Sir Meliodas and Sir Ban, that was until Diane stopped.

"Oh that's right you can cheer too Y/n. You don't have to worry, nobody will see you," Daine said as she lifted up the tie so I can see. "Oh uh okay!" I said.

I was nervous what if Sir Meliodas got really hurt like when he fought Gilthunder?

"Time for the match to be on its way!" Love Helm announced as Sir Meliodas and Sir Ban stretch.

Soon Sir Meliodas disappeared and reappeared punching Sir Ban in the face. Sir Ban was knocked back and it looked as if he was going to fall off the ring.

"Looks like this round has been decided with one blow!" Love Helm said.

Sir Ban then landed his feet on the ground grabbed Sir Meliodas and tried to slam him on the ground but Sir Meliodas put his hands on the ground, wraps his legs around Sir Ban's neck, and threw him on the ground.

But Sir Ban grabs Sir Meliodas's ankles and flips Sir Meliodas and kicks him after that he jumps up to throw really fast punches but Sir Meliodas blocked them all.

Sir Meliodas punches Sir Ban back to the ring so hard the ring split in half. The crowd starts to murmur as Sir Meliodas lands on the ground.

Sir Ban sits up and everyone gasps in shock. Both Sir Ban and Sir Meliodas disappear and reappear in front of one another and start punching and kicking each other at the speed of light.

Sir Meliodas punches Sir Ban in the gut which makes Sir Ban cough up blood only to have Sir Meliodas punch him again which sends him flying up.

Sir Ban lands on the ground with a thud and Sir Meliodas collapses on his hands and knees.

'What happened to Sir Meliodas!' "Oh, no looks like both fighters are down!" Love Helm said.

Sir Ban got up, with no injuries in sight. "What's going on all of Baaaan's injuries are completely gone now!" Love Helm announced.

Sir Ban ran to Sir Meliodas, who raised his fist up to punch him only to have Sir Ban reappear behind him.

Sir Ban then punches Sir Meliodas, who now lies on the ground while Sir Ban is jumping and punching the air joyfully.

Until Sir Meliodas comes from being him and jabs him in the face, Sir Ban skids on the ground. And Sir Meliodas tries to kick Sir Ban only to have Sir Ban headbutt him in the back.

"You see that King?" Diane asks Sir King and he nods. "It's getting harder for the Captain to follow Ban's movements." Sir King said.

"So do you think his stamina is running out then?" Diane asks. "When the Captain started to slow down then Ban's ability shot through the roof." Sir King said.

Diane gasps. "What are you trying to say?" Elizabeth asks. "Ban's magical ability, snatch is able is sap opponents' physical skills such as speed and power." Sir King informed us.

I looked down nervously but I looked up hoping Sir Meliodas would recover and win.

Suddenly Sir Ban punched Sir Meliodas in the jaw and Sir Meliodas flew up a little only to grab on Sir Ban's arm and flips him over and slams him on the ground.

Sir Meliodas proceeds to slam him on the ground over and over again like a ragdoll.

"Meliodaf has turned the tables! He's beating Baaan like a rug! Look at that raw power!" Love helm announced.

Sir Meliodas stopped and Sir Ban landed on the ground and his arm muscle grew bigger. And punched Sir Meliodas 'Is that all that from Sir Meliodas?'

Elizabeth sensed my nervousness and used her finger to pat my head in reassurance.

Sir Ban jumped in the air and tried to punch Sir Meliodas but Sir Meliodas used his fist against Sir Ban's fist.

He broke Sir Ban's hand and the punch went to Sir Ban's stomach. I think I heard some bones get cracked as Sir Ban coughed up blood.

Sir Ban skidded back and leaned back he looked as if he was gonna fall but he stopped himself.

They both walk towards one another and Sir Meliodas threw many punches at Sir Ban.

"Hurry up and finish him up already!" Diane said. "If Ban steals all his strength then he'll win. So the captains gonna have to take him down before that," Sir King said.

I covered my breast with one hand and used the other to hold the tie up. Sir Meliodas punches soon slowed down and he threw one last weak punch before collapsing.

I widen my eyes. 'No, Sir Meliodas,' "It looks like things have turned around folks! Meliodaf was pounding Baan the whole round has just run out of steam!" Love Helm announced.

"Um, Sir King what's going on with Sir Meliodas?" I ask worriedly. "Ban sapped his physical abilities now he doesn't have anything left," Sir King answered.

Sir Ban walked up to Sir Meliodas's fallen body. "Ban if you do anything to the captain ill never forgive you! Friendship over understand!" Diane said as Sir King covered us with his Chastiefol.

Sir Ban raised his hand to hit Sir Meliodas. "Stop Sir Ban! Or Sir Meliodas will.." But Diane cut me off.

"No question about it this match is going to go to the captain," Diane said which confused me. 'I hope so,' "It will?" I ask looking up at her.

"I can see it now he's obviously playing dead so he can reflect Ban's all-out punch back at him using full counter," Diane said smirking. "That won't work," Sir King said and Diane gasps and looks at him.

"I'm sorry Diane. But the Captain's magical ability is that he's only able to reflect directed magical attacks. So it'll be powerless against an ordinary punch," Sir king said.

"No way! Then what's he's doing out there!" Diane asks. "Honestly I have no idea!" Sir King answered.

Sir Ban lifts his hand up again as he got ready to punch Sir Meliodas. "SIR MELIODAS LOOK OUT!" I yell to Sir Meliodas trying to warn him.

But Sir Ban already punched him in the stomach and dust clouds and harsh winds surround everyone. He actually attacked him. "SIR MELIODAS!" I screamed tears in my eyes as I clenched them shut.

"Shh watch the name Y/n," I heard Sir Meliodas say and I looked up gasping. 'He's okay!' Sir Meliodas was standing alone in the ring.

"Look at that! Meliodaf is standing all alone in the ring! Where is Baaan?!" Love Helm announced.

Sir Meliodas pointed in a direction and I looked towards where he was pointing at to see Sir Ban crashed into a building, holes in his body.

"This is incredible! It can only mean..." Love Helm said. "I'm the winner." Sir Meliodas said chuckling as he pointed to himself.

"Meliodaf is on to the next round!" Love Helm as everyone cheered. While Sir Meliodas stood with his hand up smiling proudly.

"Hey, you see that?" Sir King asks. Diane makes a humming noise. "The fight was over pretty fast but I think I saw something strange." Sir King said.

"Well, I could see how it all played out. Ban landed a punch will all his strength no doubt about it. But as he did that the captain crushed his wrist at the exact same moment. And then a second later Ban's body was sent flying out the ring." Diane said.

"I remember seeing the Captain with the same look on his face before. What is that? Seeing it makes me feel nervous." Diane said as I looked up at her.

'A black crest on his forehead. Just like that time in Dalmally.'

"Hey, guys." Sir Meliodas said walking up to us. "Is something wrong? What with the gloomy look on your faces?" He asks.

"So how are you holding up?" Sir king asks him. "Well, why don't you see for yourself. Once I clobbered Ban I felt good as new." Sir Meliodas answered.

"But how was he able to move like that before he beat him?" I heard Diane mumble. "Something bothering you Diane? It's not like you to stress out over stuff. The guy your fighting next does look pretty tough though." Sir Meliodas said.

"Oh no, I better hurry hold on to this captain. !" Diane said as I was taken out of her cleavage.

I look to see I was in Sir Meliodas's hands.

He looked at me with a weird face chuckling lowly. I gasp holding the tie to me tighter.

I look over to see Diane and a man walk up to each other. "You can do it Matrona!" The different form of King said. "Yeah! Just don't do anything crazy. Okay!" I said. Diane looked back at us and gave us a closed smile.

Suddenly I felt the cloth go up.

I squeal in embarrassment. "Meliodaf!" Diane yelled angrily. "Let the first match if the semi-finals begin!" Love Helm said.

I see the man look down and point downwards looking away. I smile "Such a gentleman!" I said smiling. I heard Sir Meliodas growling behind me.

Diane looked down at her cleavage showing. "Isn't Howzer a gentlemen everybody! He just told Matrona that one of her buttons came loose. Sounds like the crowd isn't too happy about that!" Love Helm said as some people started to boo.

"But how am I supposed to fight if I have to keep looking away from her!" Howzer said blushing.

Diane started to rebutton her top. And they both got into stance when she was done. Howzer ran towards Diane and a tornado started in his hand.

Diane dodges and he tried to attack her. "Raising tornado!" Howzer said. Howser started to attack Diane but she kept dodging each one he threw at her.

"Just lie back and leave everything to my magic hands. I promise it won't hurt. I'm gonna make you feel like your flying," Howzer said as he continued to attack.

"That guy is amazing. Everything he says is sexual," Sir Meliodas said making Howzer fall over blushing.

"Really?" Diane blushes holding her chest. "No, you've got it all wrong! I'm just trying to get this over with because I don't like fighting girls no matter how tough they are," Howzer said.

I swoon over his words. "He truly is a gentleman," I said. "Well, what about me?" Sir Meliodas asks me.

I look at him and smile blushing. "Of course you are, your my knight in shining armor," I said. Sir Meliodas blushes looking away with a smile.

"Really?" He asks. "Ever since we met," I said touching his hand. He smiles at me.

Turning back to the fight I see two tornados at both of Diane's sides. "Not good," Sir King said.

Howzer runs towards Diane. "Even if you jump up or dive down my tornados will either cut into the ground or climb up into the sky!" Howzer said.

Diane screams. "Looks like this is checkmate!" Howzer yelled going in to attack Diane but she grabs his hand and the tornados disappear.

"Impossible. You said there would be nothing left if those tornados hit you with full force." He said and Diane backhanded him.

"I meant I didn't want to destroy these clothes I borrowed. Jerk!" Diane said as the ground cheered. "This is getting interesting. It's been a long time since I can actually bring it," Howzer said and a tornado formed.

"You better run if you don't want to die," Howzer said as he sent the attack towards her. "Whirl shock!" Howzer said.

Diane gasps as the attack hits her. "Diane no!" Sir King said. Diane blinks, "Uh didn't expect that," She said.

"It ain't over yet!" Howzer said as he touched the ground to send another towards Diane. The tornado completely encased her body in the corner of my eye I saw Love helm run away.

"What do you say about the powerful storm I made!" Howzer said. "This is amazing! I can barely see what going on inside!" Sir Meliodas said as I looked in shock.

"I think Diane's in big trouble!" Sir king said I nodded in agreement. "Victory is mine!" Howzer said and I heard Diane scream.

And the ground cracked even more. The tornado disappeared and the dust cloud cleared off Howzer was out cold! 'Way to go Diane!'

"Our first winner for the semi-finals is Matrona!" Love Helm said as everyone cheered. Diane ran over to Howzer and checked on him.

"I think there's romance in the air." Sir Meliodas said. "Hey, Diane you get away from that guy right this minute!" Sir king yelled.

Diane dropped Howzer and began to run towards us. "Wait!" Howzer said and she stopped to look at him.

"And now for the second match of the semifinals! Meliodaf V.S Cain!" Love Helm announced.

Sir Meliodas is now fighting Cain the man who defeated Sir king. Sir Meliodas gave me back to Diane.

"Do your best out there captain!" Diane said. "Please be careful," I said. "Just leave it to me." Sir Meliodas said smiling. "Promise to avenge me!" Sir king said. "Do it yourself." Sir Meliodas said walking off.

Sir Meliodas and Cain start to walk to each other. "I have to say you really are the spitting of him. I had my suspicions when I saw your face. But when I heard your name was Meliodaf I guess my hunch was right," Cain said.

Meliodas looked confused. "The truth is you are Meliodas's son that is the case now isn't it," Cain said.

"Actually I'm Meliodas if you wanna know," Sir Meliodas said with a finger pointing to himself.

Cain's eyes were bulging out his head. "Your talking nonsense! There's no way Meliodas can be a whippersnapper like you!" Cain said. I tilted my head to the side confused.

Sir Meliodas then leaned close to Cain placing his finger over his own lips. I saw their lips moving as if they were talking but I couldn't hear them.

Suddenly Cain attacked Meliodas but he deflected it. Cain flipped over and took off his cloak. "I'll never forgive what you've done!" Cain said.

"That crest of his. It's from Danafall." Sir Meliodas said. 'Father only spoke of it once. That's where Elizabeth and I were born.'

"Old man are you.." Sir Meliodas started but was cut off by Cain as he formed a fireball and shot it at him. "What possessed you to destroy the kingdom!?" Cain yelled.

"A direct hit." Sir king said. "Captain!" Diane yelled. "What possessed you to kill all my people!" Cain asked another fireball.

"Come on what are you doing you go to fight back now!" Diane yelled. "He hasn't fully recovered from Ban yet." Sir king said. "That isn't it." Sir Ban said.

"It's all on purpose he's always pulling stupid crap." Sir Ban said. "Huh, what's that supposed to mean?" Diane asks pulling on Sir Ban's cheeks. "How should I know." Sir Ban said.

"What possessed you to kill n/n? The woman you love." Cain said adding more to the fire.

"What possessed you to betray your best friend Liz, to betray everyone of us!" Cain yelled as he threw an even bigger fireball at Sir Meliodas.

I was about to tell but Elizabeth covered my mouth. "Shh, he knows what he's doing." She told me and I nodded she then removed her hand.

Sir Meliodas looked up. "I tried to save all of them. I wanted to protect everything. But I- I failed and that's the sin I bear." He said as he stared at Cain.

"And this time I won't let that happen!" Sir Meliodas said as he raised his hand and the fireball disappeared.

"The counter vanish technique. A technique that will disperse any offensive attack that is pointed in your direction. Without a doubt you're the same Meliodas I knew alright," Cain said.

"And I remember you Cain Barzard. Though it took me a while." Sir Meliodas said.

"You finally remembered huh?" Cain said. "Yeah, back when you were holy the holy knights you used to go by Barzard the Flame. You were wearing a full suit of armor too," Sir Meliodas said.

"Is that so I don't recall that," Cain said. "Meliodas can I really your words before? You didn't betray us you didn't betray all of Danafall." Sir Cain said. "No," Sir Meliodas said.

A tear fell down Cain's eye as he hugged Sir Meliodas laughing. "I'm so glad you didn't turn on us. I wanted to hear those exact words from year all these years." Cain said.

I was confused about what had happened? Cain had forfeited the match.

Daine took me and held me in her hand. "Just wait here a minute okay?" She said I just wordlessly nodded.

"We should probably do something with the way Y/n's dressed before we do anything. Can you lift your arms up for a second?" Hawk said.

I did as asked and Hawk uses the ties to make me a dress. "Thank you so much, Hawk!" I said smiling.

"That pigs one amazing tailor." Sir King said. Diane was now fighting Sir Meliodas. "Well, we'll get your sacred treasure no matter who wins this. Just wanna half-ass this to the end." Sir Meliodas said.

"But you already won cause you KO'd my heart captain! You know." Diane said.

"Over here Meliodaf! Don't forget we got some naughty things to do tonight!" "Hurry up and finish that muscle head girl so we can go have some fun," "No fair I want in!" Three women who had too much makeup called out to him. 'I can't stand them talking to him like that. Please don't go with them Sir Meliodas!'

"Sorry but I already have somebody." Sir Meliodas said looking at me. I blush and look away. 'He couldn't be talking about me could he?'

"Why you filthy Womanizer!" Diane yelled as she punched Sir Meliodas into the ground.

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