The free world arena was filled with excitement. Not since Nika Yamada defeated Lady Ambrosia had there been a Free World Combat champion, with Nika retiring after her title win.  But now finally one of two people would be the champion. Either a knight of Camelot or a Lord of Japan. Or at least that had been the dream.

In truth Lord Darwin of Japan, the gentle mannered and innocent creature that was loved by all was no more. Following his abduction by the dark lord if the Sith , Darth Raptor, Lord Darwin had become a deadly and sadistic version of himself. Mentally tortured by the loss of his one love and the perceived absence of his mother, all things used by the manipulative Raptor to twist Darwin's mind.

Alexandra was always going to face a tough contest. But now she faced a monster. In the crowd the royalty and honoured guests of every nation of Free World gathered as well as those independent to the great nations.  Alexandra noted a number of her fellow knights including Jun, Calcifer, Leonates and Seven. Others from across the Nations could be seen but her eyes turned mostly to her Queen Morgan. It was her she fought for. 

Standing across the ring the once gentle frame of Darwin was now a large and intimidating sight. Able to evolve his body instantly at will, his body had naturally evolved to match his violent and aggressive new nature. "You will fall at my feet women". She felt sadness in her heart. His words even sounded different. His usual broken English and reference to himself in the third person was replaced with clearly spoken vile words. She hoped that those whom had done this would be brought to justice. 

Darwin himself looked into the crowd. Among the rabble three hooded figures managed to remain hidden to most. The shortest was nearly invisible through mastery of force magics. The other two, Darth Ayame and a male sporting a dark goaty beard who's chest had a circular blue glow between his pectorals. He gave a subtle nod. He didn't however notice another male watching from afar who was able to see them. One that edged back through the blue doors he came through.

Kitanna of Japan, the lady who had been given control over the combat club stepped into the ring "free world's citizens! Today we crown our second, and new FWC champion! To my right, representing the legendary Kingdom of Camelot, Alexandra!" She turned to face Darwin "And to my left representing..." Before she could finish he snatched the microphone "I represent nobody... ". It was a lie of course, but who he represented was unknown. She took it back from his hand and gestured to him "...Lord Darwin". 

Moving from the ring Kitanna gestured a nod to the guest time keeper, cinder of blackthorn and the guest bell keeper, Jacinda of Dragonia. The two hand chosen to ensure all four main nations were represented, with Darwin still officially a Lord of Japan. Jacinda rang the bell with cinder starting the clock. The fight was on. 

Alexandra attacked first. She was used to armed combat but little did she know that in recent months that had been the focus of Darwin's training also. However that both had reached the finals spoke volumes of there ability. Alexandra threw her strikes, each precise and thrown with minimal waisted motion. To her shock and concern however, not a signal one hit. It was as if Darwin was living a few seconds ahead and of her and was able to react before the attack even came. The more tight and technically correct her attacks, the more she focused the easier he seemed to evade her strikes until finally he threw one of his own.

A simple punch. That was all it was, and yet as she fell back to the floor rolling back up instinctively, she could feel her body in shock. Her muscles trembled yet she couldn't say why! Darwin however seemed to know why. He didn't seem at all surprised at the impact of his attack "The force has evolved in me. I'm more powerful than you can possibly imaging". Alexandra searched her mind for inspiration. She charged at him planning  to throw her weight behind an elbow strike. As she ran however her weakened muscles caused her leg to give way and as she dropped she out of desperation, used the accident to kick out at his knee. 

Looking up she noticed him block perfectly. For her intended strike! As that one had not been the outcome though her knee kick connected! It dawned on her as she mouthed to herself "you can only block or evade something I plan!" Her attacks needed to be less focused, more random! She felt a rush of determination and cleared her mind. Instead if following set techniques or fighting styles she threw random and uncoordinated punches and kicks. Darwin, still reeling from his injury seemed rocked by her attacks. Unable to predict moves that she barely knew she was about to throw herself his force use was no longer giving him the edge. 

Clenching his fist he again channeled the force through a strike. The moment she threw a punch to his face he threw one to her gut. Then she saw it. That's why his punch had effected her so much. He seemed able to channel some sort of lightening threw it, noting his hand crackling with a blue energy as it connected with her. She fought to stay standing, she threw another desperate punch but Darwin no longer seemed cursed by over confidence. Making use of his own natural abilities of evolution his skin had evolved into a thick exoskeleton and her fist connected with a substance do hard that her hand cracked.

She cradled it as Darwin saw the opening he needed and reached out grabbing her throat. He squeezed without mercy "surrender women" he demanded. She refused and Darwin noted the face of his Sith master in the crowd make a gesture. Kill her. Darwin raised a fist to punch her throat. To kill her cold. Yet as he threw it some part of him stopped. He mouthed "Darwin doesn't want to kill the nice knight lady..." He shook his head confused as his dark mind returned. He threw the punch.

It hit her face, knocking her out cold, with him dropping her to the floor. His sith master was gone but Darwin looked away. Jacinda rang the bell signalling  that the fight was over. Confirming it Cinder took the microphone and decreed "your winner, and new free world combat champion, Lord Darwin!" Darwin took the title belt worn only by one other fighter before him and lifted it into the air. 

He was the champion.