Chapter 6:Round 2 Drawings, a Glimpse at the Finals.
The next day both Dante' and Lyss woke up early for some stretching and light workout, the 2nd drawings and bouts were both that day. Dante' was in a horrible mood that day. Lyss tried to talk to him, but all he did was snarl and turn away. They went down to the lobby to scout the competition. The drawing matched them up against a team of shadowy figures from (you guessed it) the dark realm. Lyss seemed a little nervous, but Dante' sensed that they had only average power levels, and wouldn't be problem. This was an assumption that would cost him dearly. Dante' walked to the workout center they had in the hotel.
Dante' was impressed by the variety of equipment. He was really enthused by the mind pods. These were airtight pods that channeled telepathy energy. It thrust telepaths into controlled environment in their own minds. There they can train, and their process will actually reflect on their physical build. You could feel pain in the pods, but luckily, you can't be physically injured. He went toward them with the first smile that Lyss had seen on his face. The pods were connected for controlled one-on-one training. Dante' didn't look to see who he would be fighting, but didn't care either.
He was in a large white room, a large figure stood in the corner. "Are you the one they call Dante'?" The figure had a crisp, deep voice.
"Maybe, and you are", Dante' was partially curious and a little impatient.
"I'm Akeo, the telepath of Zernan 5, a planet you probably know nothing about.
"Can't say I have, but enough talk, lets rock!"
At that Dante' charged at Akeo, but suddenly felt limp and weak. Akeo had a telepathic grip on him so strong; it had cancelled out almost all 6 (counting telepathy) senses. Akeo unloaded with a barrage of punches that nearly broke Dante' in half. He fell to the floor in squelching pain. His ribs felt as though they were in his throat, so he just stayed down, not wanting to risk more pain. "I believe you've had enough", said Akeo in a defiant tone. He then vanished as the elusion around Dante' faded. Dante awoke to catch a small glimpse of Akeo walking out of the door.
"Whoever that was, I'll see him again, I'm sure of that." Dante' walked toward the arena where he heard the screaming fans. He tried to think about the fight, but couldn't stop thinking of Akeo. He shook it off for the time being, he had more important things to worry about at the moment