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Chapter #5
The crowd bursts into applause
by: Unknown
The air explodes with cheers and applause. The sound nearly deafens you. Some of the anthros in the crowd begin throwing various things into the pit at you. Flowers, coins, you even saw a thong or two. One cat anthro in the crowd even blew you a kiss.
Two of Nara’s guards, the skunk and fox from earlier, enter the arena and approach you. “ Empress Nara wishes to speak with you.” Says the fox. “Come with us.” You follow them through the streets of the city back to the throne room. There, Nara happily greets you.
“That was amazing!” She says as she looks down at you from her throne. “Granted, your style was very amateurish, but Big Bertha was one of the arena’s best fighters! The fact that you, a mere outsider, were able to defeat her, is astounding! Your citizenship is well earned.”
“Thank you your highness.” You say, bowing. “You should feel honored.” Says Nara. “I am about to offer you a chance most anthronians would kill for.”
“What is that?” You ask. “The chance to become a gladiator in the arena.” Says Nara. “Why would they kill for that?” You ask. “Well, you see, the gladiatorial games are a very large part of our culture. They have been in practice for centuries. Therefore, gladiators are some of the most revered and respected members of our society. I can see much potential in you after your victory today. After you’ve finished being trained properly, of course. Plus, you’re the first male to fight in the arena for many years, so you’re sure to be a big attraction.”
“I am honored by your offer.” You say, trying to be polite. “But I must decline. I have a life, family, and friends back home, and I really should be trying to get back to them.”
“I’m afraid we can’t let you do that.” Says Nara. “Why not? You ask. “Because our home has been kept secret from your kind for hundreds of years, and we want it to stay that way. We can’t risk you telling the rest of the world about this place, so we must keep you here.”
“What!?” You exclaim. “I’m stuck here for the rest of my life!?” “I am afraid so.” Says Nara. “So, you might as well try to fit into society. My offer still stands.
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