Crystal smiled was Sanama dying from a mysterious illness? He definitely sounded panicked would she be receiving his fortune? Eagerly she walked towards his house preparing to look and sound disappointed.
Anticipating the money she would soon receive she looked across at Sanama "yes what did you want to say" she asked innocently. "The thing is there's this new girl Zara very talented and known to be an excellent fighter she's come from Jamaica especially to show that she is one of the world's best fighters. Her first match was last evening and surprisingly she beat many contestants. Tonight she has issued a challenge against Storm. The winner will in turn fight you. Leaning forward confidentially he placed a large hand on her shoulder. I no you'll do well he said trustingly. I'll be there Crystal replied she was not going to miss Storms fight for anything hurrying she hoped she would reach the arena in time.
Oh great she had missed the match the girls back was to her and Storm seemed to be enjoying himself. As the girl turned Crystal was amazed the girl was definitely beautiful her golden shoulder length hair fell around her face her eyes were a sparkling blue as clear as the sea. Her skin was lightly tanned and she moved with a grace that was not uncommon. "Better luck next time" smiled Zara.
Crystal figured Storm had lost if Zara's word were any indication. Seeing storm look at Zara with open admiration made her curse the girl. As Zara walked out Storm followed like a love sick puppy an adoring look in his gorgeous eyes. Upset with Storm and herself she walked towards the judge's "excuse me I would prefer to spar with Zara tonight" she ordered tonelessly. There was no point in stalling anyway she definitely wanted to show the famous Zara that she was the champion around here. "Prepare yourself and she'll be here in a minute" one of the old judges replied.
Without a backward glance Crystal made her way to the large grey mats which were centered in the middle of the floor on her right the judges watched silently while on her left the crowd cheered and booed depending on who they supported.
As Crystal watched she saw Zara arrive then go towards the judges who spoke to her in rushed whispers then. As she watched Zara began shaking her head and clenched her hand into a fist. A few minutes later Zara stood in front of her bowing in Crystal's direction as was the custom she picked up her stick. Crystal began circling Zara but heart wasn't in it remembering the look in Storms eyes as he had gazed at Zara almost made her want to leave the room and confront him. But it was to late now as she was musing over her life not concentrating. Zara had moved fast and in seconds the match was over.
Surprised Crystal looked at her neck sure enough Zara had won. The unbeatable champion had finally been beaten. Shocked she stood there her eyes wide her mouth agape this couldn't possibly be happening. However she could hear the crowd now other fighters had turned to watch and there cheers and excited voices echoed through her skull. People were laughing and the judges looked pleased to have found a better fighter then her. Zara was laughing and waving her hands in the air. People looked at Zara the way they had looked at her when she had fought and won.
Enough was enough turning Crystal left the room her eyes wild. Deciding to brag to Storm that she had let Zara win out of pity she walked towards his house. In minutes she had reached her destination. Wondering weather she should ring the doorbell she thought better of it and instead materialized outside Storms bedroom. Cloaking her presence she stood silently outside the door. Hearing Asha's voice she stopped herself from entering and decided to listen instead. "You were meant to kill her two weeks ago" she heard Asha snap. Then she heard Storms calm voice "the three assassins I sent all died straight away this is not an easy mission Crystal's unbelievably powerful you should know that" he cautioned.
I'll have to deal with her then, your to lovesick with Zara" Asha hissed. "She's no match for you I'l handle her soon enough" Storm promised persuasively.
Horrified Crystal backed away from the door her mind mixed with disbelief and anger silently she left the house and walked on for endless miles her anger unimaginable. One downfall she could face but two not even a goddess could. Crystal realized she had been naive trusting Storm how could he possibly have fooled her? Calling on her power she screamed curse after curse and as she worked her magic. The sky darkened leaving the city in darkness anger like she had never known before white hot anger washing out any logical thoughts.
Raising her hands she pushed the clouds apart her voice rising in a howl that almost seemed musical echoing in every direction. Wind tore through the trees and houses came crashing down like dominoes her rage forcing her to destroy.
Storm had definitely thought his mission was important and she would show him what her mission meant to her. Sending a blast of energy so strong and powerful she sent it hurtling in Asha's direction knowing that as soon as it would hit her she would drop dead. Still her fury poured like molten lava flowing from an erupted volcano. Lifting her hands she called for thunder and hailstones the size of footballs fell down crashing all around her.
Crystal didn't notice people scurrying around her trying to find shelter nor did she feel any pain as hailstones hit her.
How could she have thought Storm would like her? Come to think of it when was the last time anybody had liked her. She was no competition for Zara not even in a contest. As this realization hit her she was surprised to feel water running down her cheeks after years of going emotionless she had finally cracked. When was the last time I took a break? How long has it been since I went to the Caribbean? She thought dejectedly.
Sighing Crystal sat down on the aero-plane seat she was going to see her pal Izzy in the Caribbean. It had been years since she last visited. In high school Izzy had been her best mate but three years earlier had decided to move to the Caribbean. Her departure had been abrupt and Crystal had wondered why she left once in a while but hadn't given it any particular thought. How would Izzy look like now would she still be the same person she once was?
Arriving there Crystal looked around everything looked beautiful. Palm trees with fresh green leaves, sand stretching for miles in all different directions, birds singing high in the trees everyone looking friendly and relaxed. This was definitely paradise bending down she rifled through her back pack coming up with a little card the size of her palm. Nanson Drive, now where was that?
Looking around she saw a mini yellow cab with a pot bellied driver snoring in the front seat a newspaper sprawled across his hairy chest. Grinning in spite of her self she knocked gently on the front windshields so as not to startle him. With a grunt he looked up "hey missy you want a ride?" he asked rubbing his eyes.
"Yea" crystal answered not being able to think of anything else to say she stood there. "Give me a minute I'll be right out you want me to put your luggage in the back?" He asked wearily.
"Sure that would be nice" Crystal answered. Moving into the back seat she waited, sure enough a minute later the driver arrived and sank into the front seat. "Where to?" he asked drowsily.
"Nanson drive" Crystal answered.
Without a word he pulled out the side of the road gazing straight ahead. Looking at the side of the window frame she noticed a bit of rust and with her finger nails began scratching at it vigorously until not only had the rust increased in size but looked as if it were infected. "Here's Nanson drive" the driver said drumming his fingers impatiently against the steering wheel.
So engrossed in pealing the paint she was startled and immediately jumped out going to the driver's seat she threw in £50 collected her luggage and began to walk away.
Instead of brick houses the houses were made out of bamboo sticks and looked amazing. Each house had a unique style and in the distance she could hear waves crashing. "Wow imagine waking up each day to see sun, sand and sea" Crystal thought in delight.