CHAPTER 6
Riana was surprised how far she had gotten in the tournament. Thankfully it was school term holiday, so she didn't have to worry on that account. The only thing she needed to worry about was Akuma.
It is Wednesday, the third day of the competition, and she was the only British team member left. She thought at least one other member of her team would make it through with qualifying points but she barley made it through herself!
Chung sits next to her in the empty British box, and pats his student calmly on the shoulder.
" I knew you would make it this far, Riana. Now it's time to show them how honourable you are!"
The commentator speaks again, beginning the day's competition.
" Monday and Tuesday, were merely Qualifying rounds! From now on the tournament is strictly fighting! The rules still remain the same, however, points only count if there is a tie in the fight!"
The commentator coughs slightly to clear his throat.
" Each fighter is marked on the screen above you, and are already paired up for the next round. Every time one of them wins a fight, they move higher up the screen, until the last ten are still standing. These last ten will then fight again tomorrow, which will determine who will be the last two to qualify for the finals on Friday!"
Hushing the audience to silence, the commentator continues.
" Additional to the other fights that have taken place already, the qualifying fighters will be asked to use full power blows from now on! But don't worry, for their safety, each fighter will be wearing head guards and padded hand and foot wear."
The huge monitor screen above the fighting arena suddenly shows the image of two adolescence.
" First, Jaul from Brazil and Sean from France shall be the first to compete! Everybody cheer them on!"
The crowd goes wild.
" This should be interesting. You must watch each fighter carefully Riana, it could be useful!" Chung says whispering in his student's ear. Suddenly a loud 'Hey!' sounds behind them and Riana turns round to see a tanned boy of 17 years, about her age.
The strange boy introduces himself to both instructor and student.
" Hi there! My name's Davis, I'm from the American team. Wow!" Davis exclaims.
" I can't believe you're the only English team member left. AND you're a girl!"
Riana begins to feel that this was going to be a very, long, day.
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" And so it is agreed, we will dispatch soldier Gaimeleths to Tria?"
A cold silence creeps its way around the room. All the allied Royals of Gaia had been up all evening discussing the declaration of war Tria had sent to all the kingdoms. But, now that they had decided to fight back, the cries of history looms over their thoughts as each remember the stories their ancestors told them about the great war of Gaia.
" Are you sure this is the right thing to do?" King Ulysses interrupts.
Both remaining Kings and Queen Nivani turn to face Ulysses with an equal amount of doubt.
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It had been a long days work but finally the Trian's Mystic Machine was finally in position. The head technician turns to the waiting King.
" We have finished preparations your Highness. All we need is the Drag Energist in place, Sire."
Tristen nods to Darken to hand the technician the crimson Energist, and looks at the sky. The sun begins to dip behind the mountains, soon the first star would appear in the darkening sky.
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" My Lords and Lady, we have just had news that King Tristen and a number of his men are positioned in the mountains!"
Nivani stands up from her seat.
" What! Why?"
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" Now our final two competitors are Akuma of Japan and Riana from London!!"
Riana gives a nervous thumbs-up to Chung and enters the matted fighting area. Avoiding Akuma's mocking gaze, Riana listens intently to the commentator.
" The rules for this fight remain the same. No kicks below the belt, no biting, and no eye poking! The first one to be knocked out of the ring or fails to get up after a knock-out wins!"
The referee raises his flag.
" Keep it clean kids! FIGHT!!!"
Silence envelopes the whole arena as the flag falls to the referee's side.
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" The Drag Energist has been installed into the Mystic Machine, Sire."
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The handmaid points out the window in horror, causing King Ulysses to rush to the windowsill.
" How is this possible? The Mystic Moon...!"
"What's happening Ulysses?" Nivani asks worried by her friend's reactions.
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With a swift kick to the stomach, Riana is forced to the floor, winded.
" Well, well. I must say, I'd have thought you'd have given me more of a challenge Riana."
Panting heavily, Riana couldn't believe Akuma's strength. She had given it her all, but she just couldn't beat him...
Suddenly, the referee's voice sounds in her ear.
" Riana May, you have 10 seconds to stand up!"
**************************************
"Magnificent isn't it, King Tristen?" Darken says breathlessly, staring at the two moons. Peering at the Mystic moon revolving around the smaller moon, a small smile appears on the young King's face.
" Indeed, the Moons are dancing for me!"
Tristen motions for the technicians to activate the Mystic Machine.
With one push of a button, the Drag Energist hums into life, and a blue ball of light forms at the top of the Machine.
**************************************
Riana lifts her head up to look at Akuma's grinning face as he is proclaimed the winner.
" Next time Akuma, you will learn the meaning of losing!"
Before another word can be spoken, a pillar of blue light traps the two adolescents. Just as the audience finish their panicking screams of terror, the pillar of light has vanished, along with Riana and Akuma...
Riana was surprised how far she had gotten in the tournament. Thankfully it was school term holiday, so she didn't have to worry on that account. The only thing she needed to worry about was Akuma.
It is Wednesday, the third day of the competition, and she was the only British team member left. She thought at least one other member of her team would make it through with qualifying points but she barley made it through herself!
Chung sits next to her in the empty British box, and pats his student calmly on the shoulder.
" I knew you would make it this far, Riana. Now it's time to show them how honourable you are!"
The commentator speaks again, beginning the day's competition.
" Monday and Tuesday, were merely Qualifying rounds! From now on the tournament is strictly fighting! The rules still remain the same, however, points only count if there is a tie in the fight!"
The commentator coughs slightly to clear his throat.
" Each fighter is marked on the screen above you, and are already paired up for the next round. Every time one of them wins a fight, they move higher up the screen, until the last ten are still standing. These last ten will then fight again tomorrow, which will determine who will be the last two to qualify for the finals on Friday!"
Hushing the audience to silence, the commentator continues.
" Additional to the other fights that have taken place already, the qualifying fighters will be asked to use full power blows from now on! But don't worry, for their safety, each fighter will be wearing head guards and padded hand and foot wear."
The huge monitor screen above the fighting arena suddenly shows the image of two adolescence.
" First, Jaul from Brazil and Sean from France shall be the first to compete! Everybody cheer them on!"
The crowd goes wild.
" This should be interesting. You must watch each fighter carefully Riana, it could be useful!" Chung says whispering in his student's ear. Suddenly a loud 'Hey!' sounds behind them and Riana turns round to see a tanned boy of 17 years, about her age.
The strange boy introduces himself to both instructor and student.
" Hi there! My name's Davis, I'm from the American team. Wow!" Davis exclaims.
" I can't believe you're the only English team member left. AND you're a girl!"
Riana begins to feel that this was going to be a very, long, day.
**************************************
" And so it is agreed, we will dispatch soldier Gaimeleths to Tria?"
A cold silence creeps its way around the room. All the allied Royals of Gaia had been up all evening discussing the declaration of war Tria had sent to all the kingdoms. But, now that they had decided to fight back, the cries of history looms over their thoughts as each remember the stories their ancestors told them about the great war of Gaia.
" Are you sure this is the right thing to do?" King Ulysses interrupts.
Both remaining Kings and Queen Nivani turn to face Ulysses with an equal amount of doubt.
**************************************
It had been a long days work but finally the Trian's Mystic Machine was finally in position. The head technician turns to the waiting King.
" We have finished preparations your Highness. All we need is the Drag Energist in place, Sire."
Tristen nods to Darken to hand the technician the crimson Energist, and looks at the sky. The sun begins to dip behind the mountains, soon the first star would appear in the darkening sky.
**************************************
" My Lords and Lady, we have just had news that King Tristen and a number of his men are positioned in the mountains!"
Nivani stands up from her seat.
" What! Why?"
**************************************
" Now our final two competitors are Akuma of Japan and Riana from London!!"
Riana gives a nervous thumbs-up to Chung and enters the matted fighting area. Avoiding Akuma's mocking gaze, Riana listens intently to the commentator.
" The rules for this fight remain the same. No kicks below the belt, no biting, and no eye poking! The first one to be knocked out of the ring or fails to get up after a knock-out wins!"
The referee raises his flag.
" Keep it clean kids! FIGHT!!!"
Silence envelopes the whole arena as the flag falls to the referee's side.
**************************************
" The Drag Energist has been installed into the Mystic Machine, Sire."
**************************************
The handmaid points out the window in horror, causing King Ulysses to rush to the windowsill.
" How is this possible? The Mystic Moon...!"
"What's happening Ulysses?" Nivani asks worried by her friend's reactions.
**************************************
With a swift kick to the stomach, Riana is forced to the floor, winded.
" Well, well. I must say, I'd have thought you'd have given me more of a challenge Riana."
Panting heavily, Riana couldn't believe Akuma's strength. She had given it her all, but she just couldn't beat him...
Suddenly, the referee's voice sounds in her ear.
" Riana May, you have 10 seconds to stand up!"
**************************************
"Magnificent isn't it, King Tristen?" Darken says breathlessly, staring at the two moons. Peering at the Mystic moon revolving around the smaller moon, a small smile appears on the young King's face.
" Indeed, the Moons are dancing for me!"
Tristen motions for the technicians to activate the Mystic Machine.
With one push of a button, the Drag Energist hums into life, and a blue ball of light forms at the top of the Machine.
**************************************
Riana lifts her head up to look at Akuma's grinning face as he is proclaimed the winner.
" Next time Akuma, you will learn the meaning of losing!"
Before another word can be spoken, a pillar of blue light traps the two adolescents. Just as the audience finish their panicking screams of terror, the pillar of light has vanished, along with Riana and Akuma...
