Chapter 2

"Boys, boys! Welcome. Isn't it a wonderful day for the opening season?" said Queen Azogaraz, welcoming the gang to enter.

"It sure is ma'am, and when shall the celebrations begin?" said Ghost-wolf anxiously.

"The game begins at two and the post game celebration is at five."

"Alright! Booze it up after the game in a few hours. You with me Rayf?!"

"You already know, I'll bring the aliuqat" said Rayf happily.

The gang entered the coliseum with thoughts of the post game. Queen Azogaraz, Dark's mother, put Dark into a training group that taught him how to Blitz. Even though the group had already been signed up for the army, the Azogaraz family wanted their son to learn a sport if he changed his mind (just in case…wink). The group took their posts for the game. Rayf had the entrance; T.A.N.R. and Ghost-wolf had to patrol the stands and Jin was to circle around the sphere to watch for foul play. Dark went to the locker rooms with his teammates to wait for the game to begin. The morning was early and soon the stands filled up. Blitz is truly an intense sport.


Talk had erupted as soon as the stands began to fill. Although the patrol of their posts was regulatory, the gang could not help but suspect every person they laid their eyes on. If the rumors proved true, Dark and the Snipers team were in danger.

A man in the announcements section of the stands stood up from his seat and lifted a large conch shell. He took a deep breath and blew into the shell. A resounding low tone reverberated around the stadium, and thus making the crowds chatter die down.

"Now entering the stadium, the Royal Azogaraz family." said the announcer.

The crowd made a polite applause as the family entered their seats; the Azogaraz was a family that deserved royalty. Well liked family that contributes to the community but seems to make a big deal out of small things once in a while.

"And now presenting, as the representatives of the Karp Egolloc, Princess Zereitug who shall be overseeing today's game with the Azogaraz family" announced the man as the Princess took her seat as well. "Ladies and Gentlemen, please direct your attention to the water sphere at the center of the arena."

As the man spoke those words, a light came from the inside of the rotating rings. The light became more brilliant and with a sudden flash, a sphere of water hung in the air encased in the rotating rings. The technology of the sphere was that while the rings remain intact, the water would remain stable and also be oxygenated for the players to stay under for long periods of time.

The water sphere was truly an ingenious piece of work but like any other physical sport, one could get hurt easily. From opposite sides of the borders of the water sphere, the Snipers and the Karp Egelloc teams came from their locker rooms. Five of the eight players entered the sphere, wading in the apparatus like an average swimming pool. The game was about to begin.


A shrill whistle resounding around the stadium and a ball in the middle of the sphere appeared. The two teams raced for the ball. The first to obtain the Blitzball usually had the advantage in the game. Karp Egelloc was known for their speed and endurance. As expected, they obtained the ball first. Dark charged and took the ball with ease. The Snipers were known for their aggressiveness and accuracy. The game progressed with no immediate score. Rayf found this time perfect to check in with the other.

Rayf pressed the insignia on his chest plate and a radio intercom went on.

"This is Rayf, report!"

"This is T.A.N.R., no sign of unusual activity on the south and west side"

"This is Ghost-wolf, a few 'naughty' words from the crowd, other that that, all's clear"

"This is Jin, nothing coming from the players and I gotta wiz, I knew I shouldn't have had something to drink before going to my post!" said Jin slightly embarrassed.

"Well, nothing yet at the gates. If anything seems suspicious, report in immediately." ordered Rayf. "Does anyone know how long the game is gonna last?"

"I think it's whoever ducks out first from too many injuries, that or its first to five" said Ghost-wolf.

"Then this is gonna be a long game, that or the Snipers will really lay on the pain. Haha" said Jin.

As the game progressed, tensions grew high with increasing suspicion and fear from Ghost-wolf, Rayf, T.A.N.R. and Jin.

End of Chapter 2!