Wow. I'm happy to say I've managed to get to chapter nine, Yeah for me. I have to say though, I'm really sorry for not having updated sooner. And thank you Master Vegeta for e-mailing me and reminding me that I have people who are waiting to see what will happen. I promise it won't take so long to get the next up date up. Thanks again.and have fun reading ^_^

The paramedics scrambled to the body, hosting it onto the gurney and out of the stadium. The crowd looked on in horror and disgust, staying silent until the sound of the ambulance siren had faded. B was gone from the arena, no one saw him leave. The stands seemed to take voice, a low key murmur resonating from every direction.

The announcer shook his head, bring himself back to the present," I'm sure he'll be alright folks." he paused, clearing his throat," the next fighters are Gohan and Eugene."

The two quickly made their way into the arena, shifting their eyes to avoid the blood spattered center. With a nodded to the judges and a half-bow to each other their fight began. Eugene attacked first, pummeling Gohan with his fists. Gohan stood in defense, taking the beating, with a grimace. Out of the corner of his eyes, Gohan spied the blood and his stomach turned, his normally tan complexion paling significantly.

"Oh Kami, I've got to get this over with," he balked. Dodging Eugene's next blow, he slammed his fist into his opponents' gut. Knocking the air from him. " Sorry, but I'm sure you understand." Rolling back his eyes and falling to his knees was Eugene's only response. "If you stay down we can both get out of here."

Eugene nodded his head, realizing when he was beat. The crowded smiled with approval as Gohan helped him from the ring, officially ending their match.

"Will Vegeta and Aiken please come to the ring for your match."

With his usual frown on his face Vegeta walked out to the ring. He standing in the center, arms crossed, he waited for his opponent.

"Aiken if you are anywhere in the arena will you please come to the ring, your match is to start." No response came from the fighters' area, Vegeta's frown deepened even further. "Does any body no where Aiken went? If he's not here in a minute he'll have to forfeit the match."

Second's later a monk scrambled out from the main building, racing toward the announcer. He whispered something into his ear. The expressions on the announcers' face changed quickly, from confusion to dismay to disgusted horror.

"I'm sorry folks," he started after a he collected himself," due to forces beyond our control Aiken will be unable to fight. Vegeta will advance due to forfeit. Give us a few more minutes and we will be able to start the next match."

The crowd began to murmur again, wondering what the problem was.

"The HFIL is going on here," Vegeta ask as soon as he returned to the other fighters.

"I'm not really sure," Gohan replied.

"Hey monk," Vegeta grabbing a nearby monk around the collar," Why did my opponent have to forfeit?"

"Uh sir," the monk stammered," Do you mean Aiken," Vegeta nodded," Well, Sir it would seem that someone got a hold of him before you. Some of the others found him just a few minutes ago beaten to a bloody pulp."

Well that's chapter nine. It might not have been the longest chapter but hopefully that tells you a little about where we're headed. For any of you reading my other stories I will try and have them up dated by next Friday. So see you then.