A/N: Chapter 9 of Tiger of the Wild's. Enjoy!

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Episode 9

The next morning...

I waited outside Jae Gu's home so we could walk to school together just as we've always done. When we arrived there was a large crowd huddled near the entrance, blocking our way to our class. Even when I got height above Jae Gu it was hard to see what the commotion was all about and the chattering made my ears hurt. Jae Gu hopped up and down in an attempt to see but alas he gave up and sighed.

"Jeez, I can't even see over their heads." Jae Gu frowned, holding onto his school bag tightly to his side. "What's going on that has everyone gathered? It's kinda inconvenient if you ask me..."

"Ah!" One of the girls noticed us and exclaimed, getting everyone else to turn and look at us. "That's Jae Gu Song! Here he comes!"

"What now...?" He spoke with worry. "Can't I get a rest once in awhile?"

"Step aside." A voice spoke and a red-headed girl appeared, pushing the others aside. She stood before us, looked at me once before focusing her gaze on him. "You're the freshmen Jae Gu Song right?"

"Umm...yeah..."

"Do you know her?" I asked him.

"She's the one that appeared yesterday when I attempted to return Queen her money." He replied to my question. "I still have no idea what she's doing here..."

"I heard Queen chose her opponent for the first round...but you? I imaged someone bigger like him..." She jabbed a thumb at me while keeping her eyes fixed on Jae Gu. "But, a scrawny little guy such as yourself?! You gotta be kidding me!"

"Oh...! I'm not...don't take this the wrong way. I'm just..."

"What kinda trick did you pull to get into the finals?!" She barked at him and he flinched from her tone. "I don't like Queen anyway, but the Wild's League is not something that she could make fun of! Who do you think you are just getting hooked up to the finals with a stupid name card?"

"H-H-Hey now, I'm sure this is all just a misunderstanding." I spoke up, putting a comforting hand on his shoulder to let him know I would be right there if he needed me. I could tell that he was scared and I was scared as well. I've never seen a female as aggressive as the one that stood before us. Based on her uniform, she isn't from this school. "What makes you think Jae Gu wanted to do this kind of thing?"

"You shut your trap, Foreigner! I ain't talking to ya!" She snapped at me before looking back at Jae Gu. "Are you that strong as Queen claims? How did you butter her up to make this happen?!"

"Um...no...I just...It's not what you think..." He stammered, all of his nerves telling him to run but he stood absolutely still. "Ah, right! I'll forfeit the match! Yeah, I will! Hahaha..."

"Are you kidding me?" She snarled, grabbing him by the front of his dress shirt. Her eyes were alight with anger by what he said. "We'd all die for the chance to get on the finals..."

Clasp~

"Eh?" Jae Gu noticed that her grip had loosen, giving him ample time to adjust his shirt. It was in that moment that he forgot I was there so he looked at me from the side of his peripherals. "What just...?"

"I don't know who you are, but to suddenly grab Jae Gu like that I'd assume you're looking for a fight." I said, keeping my hand on her wrist. Applying a small amount of pressure with my index and thumb she let Jae Gu go. "Don't do that on school grounds."

"Heh, I thought I told you to stay out of it Foreigner but you actually have the balls to touch me with your hand. You got guts I'll give you that." She smiled wearily and I let her arm go. "Very well, I'll tell you exactly who I am. I am Hye Shin Kim, a sophomore at Gura High. I'm entitled to use the ring for the Wild's League preliminaries since I was at the finals last year!"

"Oh, wow. That's amazing." I said. Crap why did my body move on its own like that?

"Heh, you don't have to tell me that!" She scoffed, tossing her hair over her shoulder. "You know if you weren't at this school you'd do well at Gura."

"Thanks but no thanks." I replied.

"Now then follow me! I need to find out for myself how good you really are!" She grabbed the back of Jae Gu's jacket and dragged him behind her much to the boy's horror. "You too Foreigner! Maybe I'll be lucky and fight against you today! I'd hate to ruin that pretty face of yours!"

Inside the gym...

Hye Shin threw open the door and led us to the middle of the large space along with her giant group of friends. Our eyes went to the two large circular rings that weren't enclosed by any ropes. Normally the rings weren't allowed for public uses, but they can be used freely for those who qualify for the Wild's League. One rule to be held was that students were allowed to attack within the bounds.

"Now bring it!" She threw Jae Gu into the ring while removing her own jacket. "And you!" She pointed a finger at me with a scowl. "Keep your eyes peeled because you're next!"

She's insane...! I shouldn't be doing this! Jae Gu trembled in fright. This is too much, even for me!

"Hey~! Wait a second!" A voice spoke up before I could say anything. The entourage parted to reveal a teal-haired girl wearing glasses and I thought I recognized her from somewhere. She's the klutz I noticed struggling outside the gym that one time. "Hey...! Obviously, he isn't up for it! If you don't mind, can I volunteer for him?"

"Oh! It's Go Seul, long time no see!" I perked up when she made her way to the front and walked into the ring. She gave me a small wink before addressing Hye Shin.

"I'm Go Seul Lee, a freshman...I kinda know Tobias, but not really the other one...I want to do something for Tobias and if his friend's in trouble, then I want to do something for both of them."

"What?" Hye Shin scowled before ordering two of her friends to drag the freshman out of the ring. "What are you thinking? I don't wanna fight you. Get out of here!"

"Don't make things bad. Just leave if you don't wanna get hurt."

"What the heck! You think this is a joke?" The two girls from Gura High spoke, grabbing onto Go Seul's arms and attempted to drag her out.

"Well...you two just crossed the line..." Go Seul spoke as she dug her heels in, getting the two girls' attention. "Quite literally!" Getting out of their grips and thrusting both arms out, she expelled a huge gust of power that threw the girls out of the ring. I took a step to the side as one of the girls landed on the ground on her back, holding both my bag and Jae Gu's.

"Wow!" I clapped with excitement while the other girls just looked at me weirdly or scowling with anger. "That was amazing Go Seul!"

"Y-You think so?!" She beamed proudly, giving me a smile before clenching both hands with excitement. "My debut within the Wild's ring~ My dream has finally come true! Watch me carefully then cause I'm gonna do my best!"