Chapter 14
The day finally arrived. The citywide elimination contest!
Hunter and Pac were quick to get to the arena early; they scoped out the competition and planned accordingly. They wore all black suits much like their father wore once before. It clung tightly to their bodies, Pac liked it since it hid most of his monster skin. Yet it couldn't hide it on his hands. "Is this a little too much? I mean, we are wearing dad's old stuff." Questioned Pac.
"Naw, I think it's perfect! After all, we make this look good!"
As they walked the halls, Pac couldn't help but notice the dirty looks being given to them. The others were not happy with their presence. "Bunch of cheaters." He heard one mutter under his breath.
"Freaks." Said a woman.
"Damn monster children."
"You know…" said Hunter. "Your words don't matter when we battle it out. It will only make things worst for you, the worst you speak about us."
Some of the fighters became pale in the face. Hunter turned and glared at them. "Just so we're clear, are we?"
Nods came from various competitors. There were those who were too confident in their abilities to care. Kujo being one of them, but most shockingly, recent news reported that he has already made it to the final round! "I heard Kujo is already going to be in the finals. Question is, how did that happen?" said Pac.
Kujo heard him. He merely smirked. "Apparently, someone fell… ill, couldn't make it."
"And you call us the cheaters?"
"Watch your mouth boy! Or I may have to break it!"
Pac smirked. "I am going to enjoy beating you in three days."
Kujo smirked. "I would like to see you make it to the finals! Sons of Garou." With that, he walked off. Pac continued to scoff at him, the man didn't sit well with him, not to mention he appeared to be the type that would do anything for a victory. With a firm slap to his chest, Hunter brought him back to focus on what's ahead.
"We need to keep our head in the game, focus on the now, not the future!"
"Yeah… yeah, let's do this!"
The elimination round was nothing for the brothers. Instead of doing a simultaneous attack, they picked off their opponents. It was a complete free for all battle royal style. No matter how many were against them, the brothers came out on top and persevered! Pac demonstrated his power when twenty men decided to knock him down and pile on top of him, in hopes of crushing Pac. Yet, he displayed and amazing feat of strength, he stood under his own power despite the dead weight casted upon him. In rising again, he sent the men flying out of the ring
Hunter was too fast to see. He knocked people out and off the platform with ease and skill. The whole event ended in mere minutes. When they were left standing, the ref made the call. "The champions of City Z will move on to the Tournament!"
Pac and Hunter raised their hands in victory, yet Pac then noticed someone. In the audience, martial artist Suiryu was watching from a distance, and there was a big smile on his face.
As the brothers got ready to leave, he found them. Suiryu waited for them, his back was against the wall casually. He wasn't looking for a fight. "I knew it," he said.
Pac and Hunter paused. "What did you know?" asked Hunter.
Suiryu's smile grew. "I knew you two would make it to the official tournament. I saw your power, your speed and strength… I got chills!" he said. "I have WAITED so long for an opponent like you two… ever since I saw the wolf masked man from years ago, I have ached to face someone like that. Finally, it's happening!"
Pac paused for a moment. "You don't think we cheated to get in this?"
"With talent like that, who needs to cheat!? No, I know you two have skills beyond anyone who entered this part of the contest. Now… you're in the big leagues." His smile never vanished from his face, Suiryu turned and waved them off. "See you both in three days."
Pac and Hunter watched him walk away, he was the first fighter to really see them has true martial artists. Stranger still, he's always wanted to face their father. Perhaps he will be happy to know, he faces the sons of the man who was in the wolf mask.
"We're not going to be content with what we did, in three days, we have to prove to everyone that we have the talent to stand among them. Right?" said Pac.
Hunter nodded. "Never be satisfied with simple victories."
