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Episode 1: Tribal Turnabout

"…Should we really let her get away?"

"No worries…she's doing exactly what I planned."

"Our tribes will triumph with this!"

"And together we'll rule, right?"

"Of course…"

March 17, 11:57 PM

Kurain Village

Outskirts

Phoenix huffed heavily as he looked around. Maya! You said you would be here an hour ago! I've ran around the area twice already! Phoenix thought hastily to himself. Phoenix heard a bush rustle and jumped back.

"Hey, Nick, are you there?" A familiar voice called from behind the bushes. Maya emerged from the bushes and looked around blindly.

Phoenix shook his head in pity and replied, "Right here, Maya. Why did you want me to come out so late?" Maya had called Phoenix's cell phone and convinced Phoenix to come. Maya looked around anxiously and smiled happily.

"Today, a celebrity is supposed to come here!" Maya grinned, somewhat evilly.

Phoenix just shrugged and sighed, "How would you know?"

"I just have a "hunch" that a famous celebrity is coming." Maya responded quickly. I'm guessing you got your hands on a tabloid. Man, Maya, what am I going to do with you? Phoenix thought.

Maya was staring into the forest, as if expecting Super Man to fly out. "Someone's going to be here any moment now…"

"This late…?" Phoenix wondered aloud. Maya dropped her head down in disappointment. She lifted her head slightly and whimpered, "Well…sure…why not…?"

GAH! I think I crushed her hopes…Phoenix thought.

Maya put her fist in front of her face and shook it in triumph. She had fire in her eyes as she stated, "We're not leaving until we see a celebrity!" Phoenix paused for a moment and then replied, "We? What do you mean by that?"

Maya smiled as she turned her face towards Phoenix. When she could see Phoenix fully, she said, "You're staying with me until a celebrity comes. Right, Nick?" Phoenix looked at Maya, with no surprise at all. He opened his mouth to say, "Does it look like I have a choice…"

Maya shook her head, as if Phoenix had said something that put doubt in the atmosphere, "Don't worry, I'm sure a celebrity will come in no time, maybe even before you can say "Hamburgers" 5 times."

Phoenix sighed and decided to say hamburgers five times in his head. Hamburger…Hamburgers…Hamburgers…Hamburgers…Hambur--

Suddenly, a fist flew right in front of Phoenix. It nearly hit the tip of his nose, but it hit Maya's nose instead. Maya's nose was gushing out blood as she gave a shriek of pain.

"What happened, Maya!? Your nose is bleeding! Are you okay!?" Phoenix cried as he helped her up.

"I don't know!" Maya said, as she looked around for the person who punched her.

"You won't get away, murderer!" Yelled a unknown girl, who looked about the same age as Maya. She had purple hair with hot pink highlights, which shone in the moonlight. She was wearing a leather vest, black baggy jeans, and a notable crescent moon necklace. As if on a silent signal, she punched Maya in the chest causing her to fall onto the hard ground.

Maya struggled to fight back, but her opponent seemed to know her every move. When Maya attempted to strike the girl in her chest, the girl dodged and countered her by impacting her back. They continued fighting until Maya got knocked out. The girl prepared her final blow.

Phoenix stared in horror and then drew up the courage to say, "Quit it!" Phoenix pulled out his fist and threw it to the girl. It was a direct hit, straight into her gut. The girl hit the ground hard and did not move. "Wow, I knocked her out in one blow…Are you okay Maya?" Maya did not reply.

"Maya! Maya, answer me! MAYA!!!" Phoenix cried louder, as worry and fear crept up his spine. The girl stared silently at nothing, paying close attention to Phoenix's panicky voice.

"Crap! I have to get Maya to a hospital…and fast!" Phoenix panicked as he searched his pocket for a cell phone. The girl's face showed her puzzlement as she said, "Maya…?"

Phoenix looked at the girl in surprise. I thought she was knocked out?

"Oops…" The girl's face flushed red with embarrassment. She struggled to get up and felt her surroundings. Then, she approached Phoenix.

Phoenix jumped back and put his hands out in front of him like a shield. Then he shouted, "Stay back! I'll call the authorities!"

"Stay calm," The girl defended, "I'm didn't mean to hurt Maya."

Phoenix flinched and said, "How do you know her name!!" The girl tilted her head and spoke, "Um…You said Maya's name a couple of times…" Phoenix's face turned red as he was caught dumbfounded.

Oh yeah, I did say Maya's name a few times…How stupid of me! Phoenix thought as he smacked himself on the head.

The girl felt her surroundings when she neared Maya. When she felt her arm, she gripped and got ready to place Maya on her back. She looked up and said, "I'm Neko, allow me to carry Maya to the hospital for you."

"I can call an ambulance…" Phoenix pouted as he finally pulled out his cell phone from his pocket.

"No, an ambulance can't travel this far or even get through the forest." Neko pointed out as she put Maya fully on her back. Phoenix stared suspiciously at Neko.

"I know you don't trust me, but it is the least I can do." Neko said without looking up at him. Phoenix still seemed unsure.

"This is serious!!!" Neko blurted, breaking Phoenix's awkward silence. Phoenix hesitated for a moment and then replied, "…Fine."

End of Chapter 1...

A/N: I corrected and updated this chapter. If there are any problems, please tell me by reviewing or private messaging me.