The merciless sun beat down on the hot sands of the area. Where is wasn't packed sand, there were jagged rocks. Only the occasional sparce bush broke up the barren landscape. The desert air shimmered as if from a mirage and two figures appeared.  The stood facing each other, sizing up each other's abilities.<br/><br/>As they gathered their bearings, a deep voice resonated around them. "You have been selected to represent your world in a contest that will determine that fate of all creation. Your opponent is before you. Begin now."<br/><br/><em>When two contestants have entered the arena, compare your initiative scores. The person with the higher score may go first.</em>