Part 25

Hugo's Battle

Hugo's group is proceeding down the hallway to get back the True Lightning Rune.

Sgt. Joe- (stops Hugo) Wait Hugo. I want to tell you something.

Hugo-What is it, sergeant?

Sgt. Joe- I wanted to tell you how proud of you I am. You have grown into a fine warrior and a capable young man. Your mother would be proud and so would Lulu. You will make a great chief of your clan.

Hugo- Your words mean a lot to me, sergeant. Thank you! You have been by my side during everything. I cannot thank you enough.

Hugo's group makes it into the room with the True Lightning Rune.

Hugo- There's no one guarding the rune. Perfect! I'll go get it right now!

Sgt. Joe- Wait, Hugo. Something isn't right. I can feel it.

Sharon- The duck is right! This could be a trap!

Futch- I have to agree with Sharon on this one. Be careful.

Hugo- Don't worry guys. I'll be fine.

Hugo walks closer to stone holding the True Lightning Rune and goes to grab it.

Hugo- Almost got it!

Sgt. Joe- (senses danger) Hugo, look out!

Hugo- What?

At that moment, Yuber appears out of nowhere and strikes at Hugo with his sword, but Hugo reacts quickly enough to block with his dagger.

Hugo- (smirking) Close, Yuber! But not good enough to get me! I'm not the same little weakling you fought before!

Yuber- I admit that you've improved, little boy! But it won't be enough! You'll never get the rune from me!

Sgt. Joe- Hugo, we'll help!

Sharon- Let's go guys!

Hugo- No! I must settle this myself! I must prove that I am worthy of being the next Karaya chief by besting my enemy in a duel.

Sgt. Joe- I understand Hugo.

Sharon- Hey duck! We can't just sit here and watch!

Sgt. Hugo- Quiet, girl! This is something he has to do. I don't expect you to understand.

Sharon- What?

Futch- (grabs Sharon's shoulder) Sharon.

Sharon- (sighs) Ok. I understand.

They all watched as Yuber and Hugo fought each other. They both were even in battle as the both were equally fast.

Hugo- Come on Yuber! I owe you for what you did to Lore.

Yuber- Oh please! Like you have any kind of power to beat me! What does she mean to you, anyway?

Hugo- She saved me and the others and I know you're controlling her!

Yuber- Haha! Foolish boy! Lore joined of her own free will! She cares nothing about you anymore! Only about death and chaos! She's like me now and she loves it that way!

Hugo- Lair! Shut up with your lies!

Yuber- It doesn't matter what you believe! Now I'll kill you and put you out of my misery!

Hugo- Enough! Get ready for my special attack that will finish this duel!

Yuber- Ha! You make me laugh! You have no chance against me boy!

Yuber and Hugo both run at each other with their weapons, Yuber attacking Hugo as they pass.

Yuber- Got you!

Hugo dodges Yuber's attack quickly.

Hugo- Ha!

Yuber- He's gotten faster! Damn!

Hugo counters quickly by hitting Yuber in his stomach with the handle of his dagger.

Yuber- Arrh! (coughs up blood)

Hugo- You're lucky I didn't want you dead or I would have used my blade! Now leave before I decide to finish you off!

Yuber- (has an angry look) This is far from over kid! I'll remember this! (teleports away)

Sgt. Joe- You did well, Hugo!

Sharon- Yeah Hugo! You were so cool!

Futch- I too am impressed!

Bright: SCREECH!

Futch- Haha! It looks like Bright is proud of you too!

Hugo- Thanks everyone! Now let's get the rune back. I hope the others are doing well.