Alcie shook out her arms and legs as she prepared to enter the arena. She muttered another prayer to the goddess Athena to protect her as she drew her sword and banged it against her shield to say she was ready. 

"Now entering the ring, the Greek with a surprisingly deadly blade, Alcie!" The announcer yelled as the gate lifted and she entered, her eyes fiery and ready for a fight. As she walked in, the crowd was either booing her for being a Greek who would not conform to the roman ways or were cheering her on for being a great gladiator. "Her opponent today will be a fearsome creature!" 

Alcie looked at the opposite gate, lifting her shield and raising her kopis as she waited for the beast. The gate opened and a large bear roared as it stepped out into the sunlight.