The arena was silent, the air thick with anticipation. On one side stood Yuna from Class A, her eyes blazing with determination as faint embers flickered at her fingertips. The faint scent of smoke clung to the air around her, a promise of the flames she would soon unleash. Opposite her was Sakura from Class B, her long hair whipping around her like a living banner as currents of wind circled her body. The air near her shimmered with invisible force, bending dust and sound alike. Every student in the stands held their breath, waiting for the clash that would decide not just who was stronger, but whose element would dominate, fire or wind.
For a moment, time seemed to stretch thin. Even the usual chatter of the crowd faded into silence. Only the rhythmic pounding of Yuna's heartbeat filled her ears.
Then the announcer's voice shattered the tension. "Three… two… one!"
The bell rang, echoing through the open arena.
