This isn't the time or place

Nami easily ducked those large arms, letting the giant stumble forward as he grabbed onto nothing.

"Spartan!" shouted a girl as she approached from the side. Her braided pink hair was covered with a bronze helmet, matching the style of her chain bikini top and bottom. In one hand she held a broadsword, and in the other a round shield. "You realize that you will be disqualified if you fight before a match, right?"

The large man grit his teeth as the other combatants in the room laughed at his foolish display. "Is this your friend, Rebecca?" His eyes looked down at the two girls, images of how he would humiliate the both of them running through his sick head. "I hope we meet each other in the ring..."

He marched off, leaving the two alone to breathe. The female gladiator sighed with relief, removing her helmet. "I'm sorry about that man," she said, giving the orange haired girl an earnest smile. "We have a bad history with each other."

"Don't mention it," the pirate replied, shaking her head. "It's men like those that I hate the most." She extended her hand. "I'm Nami."

"Rebecca," the gladiator shook her hand in turn. "It's not often I get to meet another woman around here."

"Nami laughed nervously at the comment. "Well, a lot of things happened and..."

Rebecca shook her head. "No, it's okay. I won't question your circumstances. However, is that what you're going to wear in the ring?"

Nami looked around, everyone else including the girl in front of her were almost naked aside from the strips of armor that they wore.

"There is a weight limit," Rebecca explained, "and though the audience is here for blood and sweat, it's best to wear what armor we can."

"I... I see." Nami nodded, somewhat understanding.

"Well, I'll leave you to prepare." the gladiator put back on her helmet and made to leave. "Hopefully we can meet each other again once this is all over."

A buzz from above indicated an announcement from the intercom.

"The winner of Block A has been decided. Would the combatants of Block B please proceed to the ring to prepare for battle."

Nami looked at the slip she was given prior.

Block B.

It seemed she'd have to prepare fast if she was to prepare at all...