At The Loading Docks In China
I examine the crowd of the many fighters that are present here in the loading docks awaiting the boat being sent here at any moment. Glimmer, Ash, and I were the first here so we've been waiting for a while. I wanted to be the very first one to board the boat. I glance at Ash who is currently speaking with a female ninja dressed in all white. He's trying to spit some game. I chuckle at my thought as a glance at my sister who appears to be glaring their way, mostly at the woman. I laugh a bit more to myself as I now face the gentle waters. All the fighters here received scrolls as an invitation for being apart of this tournament. We didn't, we just showed up, I hope we don't need to be invited to compete. Either way, I have nothing to worry about. Except, for Glimmer and Ash. If they shall fall at the hands of an Outworlder, I'll have to interfere because I won't allow anyone try and kill them. Plus, the tournament isn't until 2 months so that gives me plenty of time to be around the people of both crowd's long enough to know what they're capable of and their abilities. I feel a presence come alongside me. Glimmer now stands beside me also looking into the distance with and irritated look with crossed arms.
"Ash is just being a flirt Glimmer, he's a male for crying outloud. I'm pretty sure he doesn't want anything serious with that chick he just started talking to." I say as I break the silence.
"I'm not jealous Athena what makes you think I care?" she replies rather quickly in her defense.
" I didn't say you were, but I did notice how irritated that made you seeing them laughing." i tease. She shoves me playfully as I laugh at her reaction.
"Whatever. How long have we been waiting here anyways? I'm tired I just want to lay down already." she complains.
I open my mouth to reply but I hear a creaking in the distance. I can't yet see anything because of the mist on the waters. I squint as a large wooden dragon boat approaches. The boat gets closer as it stops at the end of the small bridge and then a small ramp is lowered. I grip my backpack as Glimmer and the rest of the crowd does as well. My sister and I are the first to board followed by everyone else. I walk to the edge of the boat and drop my duffle bag beside me as I lean on the edge of the boat staring into the distance. As soon as everyone is aboard we are moving again. I stare at the waters seeing my faint reflection not realizing that I'm remembering the image of my parents. Their peaceful faces and their kindness they showed to everyone in our village. They didn't deserve the fate they received that night of the attack. I didn't have a childhood like everyone else. I spent mine taking care of my own and raising them the best way I could. At times I felt like I sounded a lot like mom. I smile lightly and a tear begins to form in my right eye as I quickly wipe it away. No that's not who you are anymore. You don't cry anymore. You have to be strong, crying is a sign of weakness. I remind myself in my head. Since the murder of our parents I have never shed a tear ever since. And considering our Edenian lifespan, that's a very long time. I look up at the skies wondering if our parents are in the heavens looking down on us. I sigh deeply as I close my eyes.
"I will avenge your deaths no matter the cost" I whisper to myself quietly. This tournament will not be easy to complete. But there's no one I haven't been able to defeat in all my years in Earthrealm. But then again mortals aren't really a challenge. One way or another, I'll eliminate every fighter in my path towards the emperor.
Sorry for the short ass chapter. Like i said this is my rfirst fanfiction and I'm trying i really am. Next chapter will be longer. I hope.
