Author is asleep at the computer, he's snoring softly. A stick pokes him in the ribs; he shoots up with a loud snort. "Oh, it's you. Well, I still don't own fruits basket. Also sorry for taking so long, it's just that the heat from work can really drain you." He starts typing.
Chapter 31
Kyo Sohma vs. Jon Talban
"Well kid, I must say, I'm impressed." Jon said as he and Kyo went to their opposite sides. "Even though this is your first time, you've made it this far." He then started to laugh. "Off the ring I am a good person, but when I enter I become the ruthless werewolf that so many fear. And so your winning streak has come to an end." Kyo then spoke. "No, this is not where my day ends, it will be after I have fought Tigoar and won." He then gripped his right hand and gave a look that only Yuki usually saw. "You are all that stands in my way." He went into his own stance then. "Fight!" The announcer called.
Yuki, Haru, Ritsu, Tohru, and Tigoar watched from the fighter's area. Tigoar looked at Ritsu. "Did you like the amulet I gave you?" Ritsu looked at Tigoar. "I lost it when we came down here. You were the one that sent the letters?" Tigoar gave the yes motion. "Yes, it was I. Your fear of world is back, isn't it?" Ritsu was about to start apologizing but Tigoar clamped his hand over the kid's mouth. "Don't be sorry all the time, kid. The only thing that amulet did was pull a trick on you. It didn't have any magic, your back bones in you, and not some dumb charm." Ritsu lowered his eyes then and said something he rarely heard from his mouth. "Thank you." Tigoar and he resumed watching the fight.
Kyo made the first move. He came quickly and tried for a leg sweep. Jon jumped but something had hit his leg as he did so. Kyo had also kicked with his other leg as the first had finished its rotation. Jon lost his balance then as his weight shifted. He fell wobbly on his feet and Kyo hit him with a back hand. In his mind he thought 'this kid's good.' He moved to block as another fist came at him. Kyo wouldn't stop, he had to succeed. He continued throwing punches as Jon blocked. Jon counter attacked with a kick and delivered a devastating blow to Kyo's ribs. Kyo countered with his own kick to Jon's ribs. "Come on!" Jon said as Kyo and he continued to kick each other's ribs. People could hear the blows as the top of the foot smacked either the left or right rib section. Kyo finally caught Jon's leg; he then smashed his palm into the side of the knee. Jon cried out in pain as Kyo let him go. He hobbled back then, and howled as he changed into his were form. Kyo let his beads drop as well as he changed into the cat spirit. Strangely enough, he wasn't angry at the cat spirit anymore. He had finally accepted it. Both fighters began to circle around. Jon ran and did a moon kick. The heel hit Kyos shoulder. Kyo brought his own large fist onto the shin and a loud snap was heard as the broken shin bone jutted out from the leg. Now Jon cried out a loud howl of pain. He fell on the ground then, holding his broken shin. Now he couldn't even stand, much less fight. He looked at Kyo. "Next year I'll beat you." He then yelled out to the world. "I cry uncle!" He then slowly started to crawl away. "Kyo Sohma wins!" Kyo went and grabbed Jons arm and helped him to a seat. Tigoar went over to them. "You both did well. Now Kyo, it's time for our final fight." The announcer then called. "And now what you all have been waiting for. The final fight! Tigoar vs. Kyo Sohma!" Large drums began to beat then.