“HE WON! HE WON!!!” Eunchae screams, dancing like a happy leprechaun not caring that she is being filmed by everyone.
“WoW I can’t believe he won like that.” Exclaims Sakura in amazement after watching the godly clutch from Jin-woo.
“ Talk about giving people a show, he basically destroyed everyone.” comments Gaeul
“Yea and how did he know someone was to his left? Did he predict it or was it just luck.” Questions Chaewon
“ Smart, good looking and a winner? What else is he? A superhero?” asked Liz
“ Who knows, maybe he’s a part of a secret organization who’ll fight aliens. LOL” jokes Leeseo
“KEKEKE” laughed the girls, except for one.
Yujin just stood there quietly watching Jin-woo and his team celebrate the win and giving each other hugs. “ He looks pretty cool especially when he jumped up onto to the table…wait a minute what am I saying” thought Yujin shaking her head. Letting out a sigh, Yujin turns her focus back towards the other.
“Hey Unnie, do you think we can go on stage with them?” ask Eunchae to Chaewon
“Um let’s ask Amanda if we could.” Reply Chaewon before turning her heads towards Amanda
“Of course.” Amanda nods “You’ll be the one to present the MVP trophy. Who wants to hold it?” she asks
“ME!” Eunchae volunteers excitingly, raising her hands up high. Amanda nods her head and guides them out the room towards the stage.
Stage
After the initial excitement died down, they stood in line waiting for the signal to walk forward towards the golden trophy. They were all jittery as they finally were able to accomplish their goal of winning champs. Receiving the signal, they all walk forward and huddle around the golden trophy. They all stare at the big golden champions trophy, fully ready to lift it.
“On the count of 3 we lift it.” Said JohnQT
“3”
“2”
“1”
They all lift up the trophy as confetti are being shot up all around them and the crowd cheer loudly. Putting the trophy down, they each one by one lift the trophy by themselves each followed by a loud cheer from the crowd. Holding the trophy, Jin-woo and the others walk down the stage towards the fans where an interviewer is waiting for them. Greeting the interviewer and the fans, they gave some high fives and took some photos with the fans before it was time for the interview.
“Hello everyone, Jacky here with your 2024 Valorant Champions, SENTINELS!! First of all, Congratulations Sentinels for winning Valorant Champions and being the first team to complete the Golden Road. We are all super impressed and amazed by your performance here today and the whole year, but before we start there’s a few people who are here for you.” Says the interviewer as she moves aside showing a group of people.
Behind the interviewer are the family of Sentinels. Kyedae, Sakura, TenZ’s mother, TenZ’s Father, TenZ’s Uncle, Momma Zekken, Grandma Zekken, Zellsis’s Family, JohnQT’s Family, Kaplan's family and Drew’s family. They all rushed towards their respective players and gave them hugs and kisses. They didn’t forget to give the other players hugs and praises for their win. Finishing their greetings they all stand beside the players as the interviewer starts asking each member questions.
“ Now for the interview, let’s start with you TenZ. It’s been a rollercoaster of a year, winning Master Madrid after 3 years of not being on an international stage, to just barely scrapping into Master Shanghai and winning to now finally winning Champions. After not being on the international stage since 2021 to now 2024 winning both masters and champs, what makes you so eager in wanting to continue after so long?” ask the interviewer
“It’s the drive to compete, the fans, my teammates and my family. Winning the first trophy in Iceland was one of the happiest moments in my life, the feeling of competing against so many incredible players and competing with incredible teammates is something that drives me to continue forward through all the slumps. The fans are incredible, my family and friends are the main pillars in my life who are constantly supporting me, without them there are no TenZ.” Said TenZ with a big smile with tears in his eyes as Kyedae gives him a big kiss on the cheek behind him.
“And there are no Valorant without you TenZ. Now Zekken, you’re the best duelist in the world now, yea?”
“Nope, no I am not. The duelist pool is highly competitive, and I am just able to do what I do because of my teammates.” Zekken replies humbly
“Of course, He IS the best in the world.” Interjects Zellsis into the microphone.
ZEKKEN ZEKKEN ZEKKEN ZEKKEN
“ Well, Zellsis, We know what you are gonna do but before that what does it mean now for you? We know you are the vibe merchant but now with 2 master trophies and a champion trophy what does it mean to you now and what does it mean for FNS?”
“HAHAHA, what does it mean for FNS? It just means I’m way better than him period. But seriously, being a champion means that I’ve fulfilled my duty to my teammates and coach who believed in me and trusted me. Although we won both masters, it’s been a tough year for all of us and I wanted to be there for my teammates both in game and in life making sure that we are healthy through it all. Winning champs just shows me that it was all worth it.” Said Zellsis
“ Thank you Zellsis for such an incredible response, is there anything else you want to add?”
“ BUY THE SEN BUNDLE AND CHAMPION BUNDLE!!!!” Screams Zellsis while waving the flag causing everyone with them to laugh.
“Now JohnQT, you’ve really had an amazing debut year in the league coming from Tier 2. Winning Kick off, stage 1, stage 2, 2 Masters and Champions, what are you aiming to do now.”
“ As Zellsis said, it’s been a tough grueling year, facing against so many tough opponents like GENG, LEV, FNC and PRX to name a few. We are constantly putting in work to maintain at the top, pushing through our slump and reevaluating our strats and mental, which was needed as without it I don’t think we could’ve done this well.” Replies JohnQT with a smile.
“ Being an IGL yourself, what are some tips you may have for inspiring IGL?”
“We all know about having to be communicative, creating strats, anti-strats and being mechanically strong but one of the most important things about being an IGL is being able to help your teammates emotionally through highs and lows. Keeping them in check and being there for them will go a long way.” Replies JohnQT earning a loud roar from the audience
“Great advice JohnQT, now let’s go to Coach Kaplan, being the coach for this team and for Sentinels last year, seeing the talks you guys have during the lows and highs. What have you learned from teaching this team and what do you have to say to them.”
“This team… this team is the most resilient and dedicated group of individuals that I’ve ever had the chance to coach. In Madrid, I discovered just how tough and determined they are. Their drive to win has been incredible. Despite the challenges we faced throughout the year, their passion and eagerness inspired me to keep going. With John, Jin-woo, and Drew’s help in developing strat and anti-strat, The Kids’ youthful energy, and Zellsis’ ability to lift the team's spirit, it’s clear why we won and will continue to succeed. Guys, you are the most amazing people I’ve ever known, and I hope that no matter what the future holds, we remain true to ourselves and face it together. I love you all!” said a tearful Kaplan
“WE LOVE YOU TOO!” replies the team
“Now, the man of the hour, Jin-woo! how are you feeling and what does winning champs mean for you now. After all, you only started playing Valorant Professionally this year?”
“Well, to me it wasn’t surprising I knew how good we are. We have the best team, we have the best coaches, we have TenZ, Zekken, the best Duelist, JohnQT, the best IGL and Zellsis the Vibe Merchant. Who can beat that? Am I right?” said Jin-woo directing toward the audience
“YES SIRRRR” screams the crowd
“Besides with me being in the team we are bound to win everything. After all, I am the best.” Said Jin-woo with a shrug staring at the camera in front of him. The large screen shows his captivating face and expression causing both girl and male to faint from his handsomeness.
“You brat!” said Zellsis putting him in a headlock while ruffling Jin-woos hair
“Now Jin-woo, you said it yourself you have the best duelist as in Zekken. What was the reasoning behind playing Neon on the last map?”
“Well, it was the last map, and I knew we were going to win anyways so I told my team that I wanted to play neon, and they trusted me, so we just went for it.” Replies Jin-woo cockly gaining laughter from Sens fan but boo from PRX fans.
“Thank you everyone, now is the time for announcing the MVP of the Finals. Give a round of applause for…”
“JIN-WOO!” Jin-woo walks forward and stands beside the MC.
Cheers and Applause
“To present the MVP Trophy, please welcome Lesserafim and IVE!”
“OPPAA!!” screams a girl rushing frantically toward Jin-woo holding the MVP trophy in her arms
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