"The match begins in three."
Devon rolled his shoulders.
"Two."
Andrew bent slightly, weight shifting forward.
"One."
The barrier enveloped them.
"Begin."
Andrew launched himself forward the instant the signal ended.
His boots discharged compressed SE which thrusted him forward, launching him across the arena in a straight line.
His right gauntlet started glowing as he pumped solar energy into it and it started shifting, taking the form of some type of ram like boxing gloves.
His goal was to end this match as soon as possible, thereby embarrassing this annoying first year as much as possible.
Devon reacted instantly.
He slid sideways just as Andrew's punch slammed into the space he'd just occupied.
The shockwave was visible to everyone and it seemed to slam straight into the barrier, causing it to tremble.
Andrew pivoted smoothly and followed up with a knee, his SE powered boots amplifying the motion.
