- Another problem solved by Riemann conjecture? How many times did I tell you that it haven't been proven yet?
- But the before the Pythagoras theorem was proven, it was still right applying on every right triangle.
Ganondorf looked as if he was about to lift up his desk, however a teacher's manner wouldn't allow him to do such. You can call Ganondorf short-temper; but to talk back, it was all about the internal correctness when it came to Mathematics. As in Biology, you could accept a theory at the same time you was finding a way to object it. But it was a different story with Mathematics; one added one equal two – it'd be the same after thousand year – that was which granted it the fame as the Queen of science. Professor Ganondorf had enough reasons to reward Twi a big zero as he used an unproven statement to support another one. But it'd be too harsh on him, as Twi had never had a mind of a mathematician.
- I can get your idea, but in math, "trust" is not enough. – Ganondorf tried to keep as calm as possible.
- Come on teacher, it deserved to be so! – Twi laughed out loud.
Fortunately the class had been over before a crisis broke out.
Ganondorf strangled Twi's neck by his huge arm on the way to the gym where the Boxing Club gathered every Wednesday and Friday. Twi wonder what if he told Ganondorf that they had had a real confict back then in their past life? It was not that matter anyway; they're now a teacher and a student, not The Devil King nor the hero. All Twi had was an ordinary frustrate for his big-mouthed lecturer.
- You don't seem to have daily conversations with lately. Did you play truant in his classes, too?
Ganondorf was talking to Twi as well as retreating into defence – they was now on the ring. This was why Twi didn't like Ganondorf – such a big mouth he had there. After all, how could he face Time the normal way he did? Perhaps he was now planning a wicked trap to kill him in an utmost pain that he would be carved it in his bone.
But even if he had a chance to turn back time, Twi would still did the same. To remember Time's eyes last night, it was liked he had been eaten by a pool of filthy mud. He had to save Time no matter what cost him, even the cruelty he had to commit. Despite how Twi tried to pull himself together, Time's tear still crushed him into pieces. As Twi recalled the way Time's shoulders trembled and how he begged in vain for mercy… He'd always found himself coiling in a corner, crying like a freaking baby.
It was not like he couldn't have chosen a safer way as any other: "Forget it, Time", "You've tried your best", "It's not your fault"… But Twi knew that those were just some morphin for instant usage; the more they use it, the more persistent the pain would be. However it would not drive them to the verge of detesting each other. But to Twi, it wasn't that imprtant. If it was for Time, nothing was unworthy.
Nothing was unworthy.
- Prof. Ganondorf, there was a person who want to challenge Twi!
Ganondorf delayed his attack; he was a little surprise at the challenge. Twi was not only a member of boxing club but also a professional athlete of the national team. Only those who master in this sport would like to take him as their opponent.
- Wow, this is a real deal, Fairy boy!
Twi startled as hearing Ganondorf exclaimed. Before his very own eyes, "that person" stood steadily, his eyes didn't show any hesitation. There was no anger neither, not to mention how determine they were. Time took Ganondorf's boxing gloves, left it coat on the chair and jump right on the ring. People stated to chat – they didn't have a clue about this hidden talent of their professor, as he was a small German with little sight problem. Twi was numb. However it was kind of strange when he realized how his weak self was completely gone the moment he faced Time. Twi was back to his defence while the club was slowly drown in silence.
- I've never thought that some guys would like to play truant in my class.
Time glared at Twi in a swift moment before swinging his fist at Twi's face. Twi countered it with ease. Twi's style of fighting was to observe first, after he had done with studying all of his opponent's move, his striking will do the trick. With a quick look, Twi could tell that Time was no match with him. But other members of the club still broke out in excitement – they didn't give a single idea how those small wrists could be that terribly powerful.
- It's better we don't see each other anymore. – Twi spoke low.
Time knit his brows, his eyes hovered Twi with coldness, he punch once more. But his fist didn't even reach Twi – Time lost his balance, bumped into the ring's ropes. Twi calmly returned to his position.
- After ALL that you have done? – Time growled.
Twi felt as if his heart was pierced through with Time's gaze; he had no idea what gave him the power to stand still.
With no warning, Time swiped Twi's legs. Being surprised by the foul attack, Twi fell on his back. Time quickly caught the chance to jump on his enemy's body and punch his face with all his mind. All of those who observed that were more than shock.
- Coward. - Time nagged.
- What the heck is this? Personal hostile? – Ganondorf rose his hand in helpless abandon.
And then, before every freaking scared eye of those students and a teacher of Gottingen university, Twi grabbed his teacher's collar to lift him up then throw him off the ring platform. The students beneath was heavily struck by Time's weight, which was far more different from his appearance. Twi took off his gloves, threw them at his back.
- What on earth is this kind of boxing? – Ganondorf finally cried – I square, from the bottom of my heart, Biology specialists are now in my black list!
And then he was out with no patient left. The student in the club was worried, but Time told them to leave it to him without reporting this to their supervisor. And at this point, the room was left with only Twi and Time since nobody had interest in "personal hostile". Time loosened his collar, Twi felt as if he could see the bruise near to his clavicle even in such a distance. But Twi could get what Time meant – he didn't need any half-hearted pity or any painkiller that couldn't cure him completely. Time needed something decisive, despite how cruel it is.
Would Twi have enough courage and calm? Or he would end up breaking Time and dying in his own remorse?
The blonde Gottingen student jumped down from the ring, kick his leg as he had done in his very past day. After 18 years living in peace, Twi was mistaken that he had forgotten how to jump into a fight. Those lawless, merciless fight. Meanwhile, Time didn't forget any, his moves showed skill and experience he gained in every battles as a hero: all the shield block, sword counter… But Twi remember it now, and he will show his teacher that he was match for him, and he could, even surpass his master.
- Don't make out like you aren't afraid. It's no use acting strong.
Twi had captured Time. His tremendous shadow fell over him, recalled every bits of the agonizing memory left inside. His hand crawled in the other's neck, from jaws to chest; he could tell him trembling.
- I am afraid... - Time looked at Twi's eyes - ...but you said you would be by my side, didn't you?
Twi's heart missed a beat. Just like that, the other man stood in his arms, being lost and lonely. Then Time called him.
The one who was scared should have been he himself. Could he help themselves come out of this storm, or both of them would be drowned in darkness?
But he did call out for Twi. He did.
So had he not held this person right at that moment, he must regret it even after death.
