AC: This is the chapter 8. This is the first duel between Tangath and his enemy.
Chaotic: His war game.
Opening theme: Stand up
YEAH, STAND UP BOYS
hora mae wo muite
kimi wo tsutsumu ERU ga michibiku
asu e ikou
YEAH, STAND GIRLS
RIARU wo koeta saki
atsui kumo ni oowareta hikari tsukamu yo
ima made no hibi jyairarenai
FURU SUPIIDO de
takai kabe mo
uchi nuite ikou
STAND UP FOR YOUR DREAM
donna koto demo muchuu ni natte
tsuki susumeba kiri hirakerunda
sagashi motometa kotae ga
donna tooku demo
STAND UP FOR YOUR DREAM
tatoe omoiga
yowase misetemo
chikaku deki koeru kimi no koega
chikara to yuuki wo kureru
doko mademo hashi ite yukeru yo ne
Translation
Yeah, stand up boys!
Come on, face forward
Step towards the tomorrow whose call enveloping you is your guide
Yeah, stand up girls!
At the end of what's more than real
We'll grab a light that's been covered by thick clouds
How we spent our days before isn't good enough
At full speed
We can blast through
Even the highest walls
Stand up for your dream!
Be enthusiastic at what you do,
No matter what it is
Push your way through to make an opening
No matter how far
The answer you're seeking is
Stand up for your dream!
Even if my feelings
Show weakness
Your voice that I hear close by
Gives me courage and strength
I can go the distance
Chapter 8: The lion vs the harpy
After school: Julius home
School was over and Julius has rush to his home. He looks inside and he sees that Tangath Toborn trains to keep the pace for any future battle. He looks at Julius and he knows something happen.
"What is it?" Asks Tangath.
"Some problem with a bully at school." Says Julius after a few second of silence.
"You want to teach him a lesson?" Asks Tangath.
"No...He challenges me and you into a fight." Says Julius. "But...I don't know if I should answer positively or negatively."
"What did he say to you? I can help you make up your mind." Says Tangath.
"...Well...To be honest...He says that he wants to fight him today at 5P.M. or...He'll beat me...The classic one." Says Julius.
"He threatens you!" Says Tangath aggressively. "You should never let anyone threaten you...You should accept the challenge and we will beat him up!"
"But fighting him will not solve anything...Leon is the type of guy who will always come back no matter how many times you beat him...Like a cockroach." Says Julius.
"A...Not important...You shouldn't let him beat you...You have to stand against him...This way he will stop it." Says Tangath. "What did he say?"
Julius explains what happen and how the challenge has been given.
"I see...He wants to stop you from growing stronger...He sees you as a treat to him...You know what...You have to show him he is right." Says Tangath.
"But..." Julius was still uncertain.
"You have to be stronger...Trust in yourself like when you fight Adrian when he was control by this dark monster." Says Tangath. "If it is a Chaotic fight...Like you say...No one will die."
"You...You're right...But...Let's do it." Says Julius.
"Let's show him who the boss is." Says Tangath. "This is what you say right?"
"Yes." Says Julius.
They walk out of the house and the walk to the challenge area.
Jack home
Jack walks inside his home and he immediately walks to his chamber where Rothar is right now playing to another game Jack has named Zone of the Enders HD collection. He is surprise by how much different story and world humans can create in their mind. He sees Jack entering and he gives him a smirk. He then sees Jack eyes and he knows something happen...Something interesting for him.
"What happen?" Asks Rothar with excitement in his mind.
"Nothing happen to me...It's my friend Julius...He has been threaten by Leon and he is challenged in a chaotic fight against another creatures." Says Jack.
"We will watch the fight!" Says Rothar standing up fast.
"I'm sure Julius will be there but...I decide to be there to give him my support. He's my friend and Leon is our common enemy...Even if Julius is his main target." Says Jack.
"I say to watch the fight...You can choose which one you want to give support...It will be more interesting that this game...The young boy refuse to kill anyone with his super robot." Grunts Rothar.
"He is a young child." Says Jack. "Anyway...We have to go...The fight starts in one hour."
"I want to have a good spot." Says Rothar.
They both walk to the future battlefield and are ready to fight.
Abandon building: 16h43
Julius and Tangath enter in the abandon building close to the clinic. Julius walks to the light section of the abandon building. It is the bigger part of the building. Tangath walks by his side and they move in the room and they see no one for now.
During the time they walk to the abandon building, Julius has the time to make up his mind. He is now eager to fight him and show him what he is made up. He wants to win the fight. For the first time of his life he wants to strike back.
"He is not here." Says Tangath showing signs of frustration.
"You are finally here." Says the voice of Leon.
Leon enters in the light part of the building while his creature partner behind him, still in the shadow.
Leon is a young boy of 11 years old with brown hair. His eyes are blue with a little red part at the middle of the blue part. He has Caucasian skin but a little paler than Julius. He has a scar at his left cheek when a bird attacks him. It was a bird who was defending his egg. He wears dark clothes covering all his body with silver part on it. He also has something written some very impolite words.
"You have the guts to come with the lion right?" Asks Leon with a smirk.
"The name is Tangath Toborn!" Says Tangath looking at Leon aggressively. "We are here for the challenge you have given to us."
"Girly has accepted? I do not really believe it." Says Leon.
"I have." Replies Julius. "I'll show you it is time to start looking at me from the ground!"
"Playing the tough guy hum...Well...After fighting my friend...You will end up being defeated." Says Leon.
"You will be fighting me Tangath." Says the voice evilly.
Tangath immediately recognises the voice of the creature he despises the most. He hates Chaor a lot because of his cruel nature...But Chaor fights a strait fight when asked...But that one...He is also cruel at the same level...But he is also a backstabber...Maybe not in the fight here.
"Van Bloot." Says Tangath.
"It's Lord Van Bloot!" Shouts the underworlder.
Lord Van Bloot is the second in command of the Underworld. He has green skin or blue skin, depending of if he is in the light or not, covering all of his body. He has one big red eye while the other one is black. He has 2 big wings with feathers on his back. He is 6 ft. high and he is ready showing his chest. He wears a loincloth or something similar. He has also a black belt that passes over his chest. He looks at the overworlder and his partner with a smile.
"Yeah right...You are no lord here." Says Julius looking in the air.
"You little..." Says Van Bloot. It hurts him because it's true.
"So...we have 15 minutes before the fight...I think you should prepare yourself for your defeat." Says Leon.
They both sit somewhere and they watch Tangath and Julius looking at each other's.
"So...You really want to beat him?" Asks Tangath quietly.
"Yeah...You are right...He deserves to be beaten. Also...I freaking...Hate...Van Bloot." Says Julius.
"That makes two." Says Tangath.
They then talk strategy to defeat the team. They know who their enemy is and they have to prepare a plan.
A sound can be heard when there is 5 minutes before the fight. Julius turns around and he sees Jack with Rothar entering in the building.
"What are you doing here?" Asks Tangath.
"You cannot participate in the fight anyway." Says Julius.
"We are here as mere...spectator Tangath...I want to see you getting your butt kick by...Scratch that...Beat that bastard!" Shouts Rothar when he sees Van Bloot who he hates more than Tangath.
"That...was...unexpected." Says Tangath.
"Hey you! What are you doing here?!" Shouts Leon.
"I hear you threatening Julius...I was right behind you...You didn't see me. Listen to me Leon...I'm here to encourage Julius in this fight." Says Jack. "I may hate fighting but you deserve to have your ass kick."
"You will then watch Julius and Tangath losing the fight then." Says Leon.
"Against Van Bloot who can't cheat? I wonder." Replies Rothar.
"Julius...Good luck in the fight." Says Jack.
"Don't lose to that traitorous one." Says Rothar to Tangath. "He only deserves to be beaten for all treachery he has committed against Chaor."
"Alright...It is time." Says Tangath to Julius.
Julius nods and they ready themselves for the fight.
Tangath moves more at the middle and Van Bloot did the same. The room where they are fighting is a big one which has enough spaces to move and enough for the underworlder to fly.
Tangath and Jack sit to one side to watch the fight and they both hope that Tangath will win for different reasons.
Little did they know, another duo are watching the battle which is about to start. Sabrina and Gnarlus are hidden on the higher part and are watching the fight. Gnarlus has seen Rothar and Jack walking at the direction of the building and he warns Sabrina. He walks with her since he can turn invisible. They watch the fight and they also hope that Julius and Tangath will win the fight.
"Hope you are ready to lose Julius." Says Leon.
Julius didn't bother answering. He prepares his scanner and he hesitates for one second. He looks at Leon and his will scattered. He has tried to play tough but he isn't sure if he can beat Leon and Van Bloot.
"It is time." Says Leon with a smile.
The 2 creatures watch each other's while the 4 others watch the fight.
Van Bloot immediately opens his wings and he flies in the air. It is clear he'll use the air at his average compare to Tangath who is stuck in the ground. Tangath waits for him to strike while Van Bloot searches for the right time to strike.
"Let's do it." Smirks Van Bloot. He charges at Tangath who is ready for any attack. "Flash Kick!"
Tangath jumps to the side and Julius immediately prepares a counter attack.
"Flame Orb!" Shouts Tangath and he miss Bloot.
Tangath draws his sword and creates a wave of fire and it hits Bloot at the chest and he lands against a wall.
"Seems you were ready for me Tangath." Smirks Van Bloot. "I'm also ready to defeat you!"
He charges at Tangath but he didn't use any attack which took Tangath by surprise. Van Bloot kicks the sword and Tangath lost it and he gives a blow at the face of Tangath who falls on the ground. He uses his hand to jump and lands back on his feet and counters with a punch at Van Bloot cheeks. Van Bloot jump away and passes his hand over his face. He sees a small hint of blood on his hand. The blood of Van Bloot is dark but he didn't mind losing some. They engage in a hand to hand fight and Tangath does anything he can so Van Bloot will not try to fly in the air. After a while, Van Bloot kicks the chest of Tangath and he flies in the air once again.
"Lavalanche!" Shouts Tangath Toborn and he throws fire at Van Bloot. He hits the underworlder who counters with Granite balls and he hits Tangath lots of time. The stones left their mark on the body of Tangath and he is covered with bruise. Van Bloot is burned but that won't stop him from fighting.
"Tangath!" Shouts Julius worried.
"Now!" Shouts Leon.
Rock Wave, Power Pulse Crossing...Wave of Rock Pulse
"Wave of Rock Pulse!" Shouts Van Bloot.
He creates a wave of rocks that floats in the air. He then follows up with a pulse attack and the rocks charges at fast speed at Tangath who is hits violently and he is thrown against a wall near Rothar.
"You're losing your focus boy!" Shouts Rothar.
"Julius! You have to stay focus on the fight. You can worry about it later." Says Jack.
Tangath stands up but his legs are shaking. He shows signs of weakness and he may not be able to resist another hit.
"Julius...We can still win." Encourage Tangath.
Julius decides to refocus in the fight. He knows that if he stops focusing, he might lose...And Tangath will be gravely injured.
"Right." Says Julius.
Tangath jumps to the side and he evades a few attacks. He then takes his change and he takes the sword back in his hands and he throws a wave of energy at Van Bloot and he hits him at the chest. Van Bloot regains his balance and he counters with a Power Pulse. Tangath dodges it by the left and he fails to stand up on the first try. He then stands up and he blocks and attack with his sword. The underworlder then tossed the sword to the left and he hits Tangath gut with his knee and he smashes the head of Tangath against his elbow finishing by throwing the overworlder against a wall. Tangath tries to stand up but he fails and he falls on the ground panting.
Battle result...Victory for Leon and Van Bloot.
"No...Tangath!" Shouts Julius running at the side of his partner. He looks at him and Tangath keeps panting.
"I'm fine...Too much exhausted." Says Tangath weakly.
"I win!" Shouts Leon. "See now? You are only a loser...And you will always be a loser...It's time for the beat up." He adds walking closer.
Something spots Leon fist and moves it at the limit the articulation can take and he shouts in pain. He looks behind him and a girl is causing him the pain.
"You...What are you doing here Sabrina?" Shouts Leon in pain.
"I think you have done enough." Says Sabrina.
Gnarlus was near her and he was invisible.
"I win so I'll so what I want!" Shouts Leon furious.
"I want my match too." Says Sabrina.
Gnarlus then turns visible.
"You can't ask another match!" Shouts Leon.
"Where in the rules...Does it forbid us to do a match against a weakened creature?" Asks Sabrina.
"..." Leon says nothing. "You little bitch! I'll deal with you another time! It will be unfair to fight when Van Bloot is injured."
"That's too bad. I wanted to make him taste the sweet defeat." Says Gnarlus showing his fist.
"Pick on someone weak? You're pathetic mipedian." Relies Van Blood.
"That's enough." Says Leon. "We win and that's all what we need."
They both walk away. Sabrina and Gnarlus look at them and they decide to walk away too without talking to the other.
Julius moves to the side of Tangath and his partner manage to stand up.
"Are you ok?" Asks Julius.
"I'll live." Says Tangath with a smile.
"Sorry...I lose focus for a while and we lost the fight." Says Julius.
"That's because you are not a train warrior." Says Rothar. "I'm sure the same will happen with Jack...So..." He turns his attention to Jack. "I'm going to prepare you so you will keep focus on a fight."
"Yeah." Says Jack unsure. "We'll...We'll be going now that Leon is not here." Says Jack looking if Julius agreed with this.
"You can go...I don't think Rothar will accept to stand near us any longer." Says Julius.
"Let's go." Says Rothar.
They both walk away but Jack takes more his time. He turns around and he looks at Julius.
"Julius...You have done a great fight." Says Jack. "I'm sure you can beat him next time." He adds with a smile.
"True." Says Jack.
"HURRY UP JACK!" Screams Rothar outside.
"Bye...I'll visit you to your home tomorrow." Says Jack.
"Jack...Have your parents spot Rothar?" Asks Julius.
"No...And he is so reckless and doesn't even try to hide...And you?" Asks Jack.
"I was spot fast." Answers Tangath standing up. "I was trying to be careful."
"Guess I was lucky." Says Jack looking to the ground.
"I'M STILL WAITING!" Screams Rothar.
"I really have to go now. Bye." Says Jack running to Rothar.
"I think...I can walk." Says Tangath.
"You really need to rest." Says Julius to his partner. "It's the second time you are this injured...I'm sorry...It is my fault because I hesitate at the same moment."
"It's just like...I can't believe I'm saying it...It's just like Rothar says...You are not a warrior...If we have to enter in this...game...I think we have to be ready...Both of us...You need to learn to stay focus in a fight while I need to become stronger and...Learn more battle techniques too...Listen to me Julius...It is not your fault we lost...You are just not ready...And he forces you to fight him...You lost because you are kind...It's better that you lose because of kindness than winning by cruelty." Adds Tangath.
Julius helps Tangath standing up but he was drag on the ground by Tangath weight and his head hit the belly of Tangath."
"Ouch ouch ouch...That still hurt." Whines Tangath by the pain now that the adrenaline is dropping.
Julius gets off him.
"I'll do it myself Julius...Alright...I'll...I'll do it." Says Tangath standing up.
They both walk away at the direction of their home and they decide to rest for now. It was a hard day and a hard fight.
AC: This is the end of chapter 8. Chapter 9 will be about the 3 main characters and their partner dev. There will not be a fight for a few chapters.
Heroes will not always win and the victory, defeat and draw will be random.