/lit/ - Literature

First thing I have ever written on my own (not for school) rip it apart /lit/ tell me what to improve on.....let me know if its shit..............................
'oh yes well done, very well struck' he cheered from his balcony.
'thank you Cyrus' the man called back up
The crowd cheered and clapped as the winner was motioned out of the pit, while the loser
was dragged.
'now if you would please welcome our next fighters' came from the PA ANNOUNCER 'welcome
in..........Jagger!'
the crowd erupted in applause shouting his name. Jagger made his way into the arena
keeping his eyes focused infront of himself. He chose his weapon, a two-handed sword and
activated it, green light erupted from the hilt of the blade. He took his bow 'thank you
Cyrus' and found a corner.
'next up welcome..........Phoenix!
again the thunderous applause shot from the crowd. Phoenix came running out of the tunnel
looking all around gesturing to the crowd, waving, his exuberance filling the arena. He
made his way to the center and chose his weapons, two single handed axes. a red light
glowed around his blades and he raised them to the crowd, 'thank you Cryus' he bowed and
went off to his corner.
'and absolutly not least........Merrick!'
boos and jeers rained from end to end as Merrick emerged from the tunnel. keeping his
head down Merrick made his way to the weapons table. he stood there for a few minutes
contemplating his choice.the boos getting louder and louder. finally he reached out and
made his choice a short sword and a small shield. yellow light shown around his sword and
hield.he muttered something that couldnt be heard over the crowd, took a trmbeling bow
and walked to his corner.
'Welcome, welcome to what sure will be another fantastic contest' bellowed Cryus from his
balcony. 'I thank you three'
Cyrus sat back down and rang the bell, the battle was on.