The energy in the arena was electrifying. The long-anticipated battle between **East Malaysia and Peninsula Malaysia** was about to begin. Spectators filled the stands, cheering for their teams. This wasn't just any tournament match—**this was a matter of pride**.
As **X, Chell, Rey, and Rin** stepped onto the battlefield, the announcer's voice boomed across the stadium:
**"East Malaysia Team, enter the arena!"**
The crowd erupted in cheers as the four walked in confidently. However, they were one member short.
**"It's a 5v5 match, but their team only has four people!"** someone in the crowd whispered.
The opposing team, **Peninsula Malaysia**, had already entered. Their captain, a **Keris Master**, stood with a calm but deadly aura. Beside him was his vice-captain, a **Badang-like fighter**, muscular and radiating raw power. The other three members wielded **beast powers and elemental bending**.
But **X wasn't even fazed**.
He stretched his arms, yawned, and grinned. **"Don't worry, I can solo them."**
The announcer sweatdropped. **"Uhh... is East Malaysia going to forfeit one member?"**
Before X could answer, a sudden explosion of **confetti and fireworks** erupted from the side.
**"GO X!!!"**
The entire stadium turned their heads to see **Chell, Rey, and Rin** standing on the sidelines—wearing **tight, sexy cheerleader outfits**. Their short skirts fluttered as they jumped, pompoms shaking in the air.
X's eyes widened. **What the hell?!**
The three girls struck a **perfect cheerleader pose**, flashing bright smiles.
**"Give me an X!"** Chell shouted, her fox ears twitching.
**"Give me an A!"** Rey followed, flipping her long elf hair dramatically.
**"Give me a P! Give me an E!"** Rin smirked, winking at X.
**"What's that spell?!"**
**"APE-X!!!"**
The stadium erupted in laughter, whistles, and cheers.
X facepalmed. **"I can't believe this..."**
The announcer, trying to maintain professionalism, coughed. **"W-Well! It looks like East Malaysia has quite the support!"**
Peninsula Malaysia's captain scoffed, **"Tch. They think this is a joke?"**
But his vice-captain grinned. **"Don't underestimate them. That guy, X... he looks like a monster in disguise."**
X sighed, **"Alright, enough playing. Let's start the match."**
With that, the **Battle of East vs. Peninsula** officially began.
**To be continued...**