Hi there everybody. My college classes are starting to speed up and Home work has taken a good portion of my time. I know I started my Fallout: Bad Company story but I did that to get myself writing again. I apologize to you guys. Also please check that story out if you haven't already. The song of this chapter is "The Base" from the Neo Contra soundtrack. It's a quick paced and heavy song. I think it fits the fight well enough.

Here's the link: watch?v=RBFvhYPpVLI

Now let's enter the Tekken.

Liam looked more into the crowd than the other contestants. Half of them cheered when the contestants appeared. Some even had posters in Japanese with the names of their favorite fighters. Howarang looked to be the most popular with the teenage girls. The lights dimmed then focused onto the arena. The fight that followed was a real slug fest

The fights continue with Forest and Hwoarang winning their match against the Lei Wulong and Steve Fox. The arena shifted to a bland standing grey as both parties left. The name tags started to rotate again. This time Liam and Combot's names appeared. The roulette wheel was going to let them have any rest. The second team to flash brightly was that of Lars Alexandersson paired with Feng Wei. Nodding to the challenge both teams entered the ring.

Lars walked in front of Feng. "Try not to get in my way." Feng scoffed as he shook his head. When the lights sparkled, it transformed into a red dot background. Liam didn't say anything as he entered.

Lars took a strong stable pose as he arched his back slightly with his right fist. Lars' right arm was angled at 90 degrees close to his chest while a semi palm was straight downward almost parallel to his legs. A strong discipline is also matched with his partner Feng.

Completely shirtless the man also wore some sort of comfortable silk like pants. He physics screamed nonstop training. He made it to that his entire pose was a semi relaxed boulder pose. It reminded Liam of Michelle Chang from Leo's match. This one will be a challenge.

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This time the arena shifted to that of some sort of oil rig. A metallic hell as flames erupted in the background. Liam took his stance beside Combot.

Lars took point. The as the two teams stood there in wait.

"Round One, FIGHT!"

That word unleased them to the match. Liam sprinted forward as Lars kept in his pose and Liam stopped about 3 feet from him. Lars kept there like a wall and Liam ducked in to close the distance. Lars didn't need to show any emotion as he jump upward and bringing his right leg down like a sickle, Liam wasn't prepared for that and was slammed into the ground and he was lifted into the air. As that happen Lars kneeled down and with his right elbow slamming Liam to the ground. As Liam's body absorbed the shock while his legs were recuperating Lars leaned forward with a palm strike with his right hand and a right haymaker. On the fall Liam bounced off the air then Lars dashed forward again and used his right fist to power punch Liam back. While rolling backwards Liam's body was spinning his back bumped into a metal wall.

Combot fixed its posture as it dashed forward and jumped. Its right leg was straight and in comes Feng Wei. The regimented fighter slide on the ground and left his right left knocking Combot out of the air. Swinging around Lars dashed in and in a hook motion he brought his right fist knocking Combot in the air again and landed on its chest plate. Liam returned to his feet before the announcer could end this round too early. Liam stumbled for the first couple of steps and returned to the fight.

Taking his pose, Lars and Feng sprinted to Liam. Lars went low and with Feng going high. Liam focused his vision for a moment a complete stillness. Lars was about to a do a slight jump for a spinning left kick and Feng forcing his right heel going for the shin, the world is speeding up again, so better make this count. Liam dashed backwards as he squeezed out of the range of Feng with Lars still on the assault. Liam twisted his torso as the leg sliced the wind. Lars blinked in the movement. "Well crap."

Liam rotated his left arm and in uncontrolled strength, he caught Lars and shoved him forward at Feng. The two toppled as Liam gathered the rest of his bearings. Combot appeared beside Liam. Lars and Feng gathered themselves as well. Liam realized that he ducks in for attacks too much, so his opponents caught on and wait for it. Mixing is up is what the situation calls for. Liam sprinted forward and he turned his body around and lunged forward as his back to Feng. Wasting no time Feng inclined to the ground flicking Liam past him. Using the momentum Liam revolved to his feet and sprinted from the other side of Feng. Lars was locked into a fist fight with Combot. It ended the feud by setting its pincer to the stomach of Lars and in a quick motion it ejected causing Lars to clasp for his stomach and fell forward.

Whilst that happened Liam showed up behind Feng. From the elbows Liam pulled him back pitched his right then left shin into Feng's back. To end the grab light made a right straight punch on Feng's right shoulder blade. Taking one step headlong as Combot waited for the window. It jumped up while the right leg swinging upward as it jumped up with the left leg kicking Feng higher. It was a move that Combot learned from watching Asuka and her matches. Liam sidestepped the attack and Combot relaxed its lower joints as Feng fell. After a second, Combot shoved its chest plate forward knocking Feng back sending him back. The attack was difficult because Combot didn't have the bulk for it, since it was move copied from Bob. Feng groaned in the pain when he settled on his back.

"K.O!"

Liam and Combot didn't celebrate as both walked side by side to the on the opposite side of the arena. Lars was the first to be on his feet and offered a hand for Feng. Keeping his pride, Feng lifted himself up as Lars did a "oh well" laugh. The two returned to their poses.

"Round 2, FIGHT!"

With that out of the way Liam took an unhurried approach. Feng must have felt impatient because he ran across the arena to tackle Liam and he didn't react fast enough. The tackle failed since Liam took a step back which left Feng vulnerable with his knees to the ground. In a spark in its circlets, Combot dashed forward as it prepared to do another stomach shove but was halted by Lars' left kick causing Combot to roll backwards.

Liam appeared beside Lars as he landed. As the air shifted, Lars leaned back to avoid Liam's jab and Lars twisted his torso in the right straight punch Liam made. In his recovery Lars grabbed Liam and used his arms to have Liam land on his back with Lars still keeping his grip on Liam's right arm. With his right foot Lars was positioned to easily break Liam's arm. Instead he let go then rolled Liam away as he returned to his stance.

Combot was in a slugging match with Feng blow for blow. Feng made a rushing roundhouse kick to Combot's helmet causing it to circle around. As that happened Feng dashed forward preparing to do his slide then kick. Combot's sensors returned then as Feng's foot came up Combot ceased functions of its left leg and took a knee. The foot slide right past Combot then it brought its right pincer around to a brutish haymaker slamming Feng. While bouncing of his back Combot backed off. The two stood ready with both dashing forward with fist and pincer raised as the two slammed their attacks on each other's chests. Both bounced backwards and didn't move.

"DRAW!" The announcer shouted. Lars and Liam looked around to see their partners; Combot was beeping softly while Feng returned to his feet. Both looked exhausted and walked to the edge of the arena.

"It looks like it down to you and me." Lars said as the factory erupted in crimson fire.

"Alright." Liam smiled.

"Final Round, FIGHT!"

Lars dashed in with his back ready as he used his right palm to hit Liam's fore head and then using his left fist to knock Liam back. In the launcher, Liam raised his legs to jump back to his feet. Lars dashed back then raised his right hand into the air then began to shout to himself. Liam rang forward and jumped with his right left kicking Lars directly in the sternum to hit the hall behind him. Liam took advantage with a right jabbed, and then he did a shin kick causing Lars to fall with the wall to a sitting position. Liam jumped with both of his knees positioned beside one another onto Lars' back then rolled forward. That caused some damage as Lars grunted but he did a pushup motion to stand up. Lars raised his right arm into the air again and rolled it back as Liam approached him and Lars released the attack sending Liam to the ceiling. For a brief moment Liam noticed the world was still until he realized he was falling. Lars ran across the arena before Liam reached the ground. Lars lifted his right knee to catch Liam and with one great amount of force he sent Liam in the air again slightly. Lars lowered his upper body some and back flipped to have Liam spinning to the ground.

Liam looked up as he tried to do a push up, but his right arm gave out and his cheek rested on the ground.

The song should end here

"You Win!" The announcer cried.

"Not bad." Lars nodded as he walked to the exit. Liam did his pushup again and succeeded.

Combot walked to Liam clicking its helmet back in place as it walked behind him to the now exposed exit. Liam did feel defeated but not in a soul crushing way. They reached the hallway as the new contestants passed them.

"Good luck." Liam said happily. Losing isn't the end of the world; it just tells you need to improve.

Christie looked at Miharu. "Well that just happened."

Liam returned to the balcony with his head held high. Lars was a great opponent and a rematch is something to look forward to. Feng looked from the opposite balcony a cocked his head at the appearance of Combot.

"I think you got a rival." Liam nudged Combot's left shoulder. It did a deep woop sound as it changed to a higher pitch at the end.

"You'll understand eventually." Liam said as the next fight continued. For the rest of the fights Liam and Combot weren't call upon. It ended on a good note as the arena flashed into colorful lightshow. As that happened the contestants left the arena to their transportation. Liam didn't see anyone he knew so he entered the parked car with Lee driving again.

"Rough match huh?" Lee asked as the car pulled out.

"Sure was, I'm well adept for a fighter but I'm not the best. I always have to improve and that fight showed me that."

"Well good for you; just tell that to your back pain tomorrow." Lee chuckled.

Liam laughed with him as Combot stared outside the window. The journey was short and they entered the hotel without being stopped by anyone. Liam returned to his room and sat down with a sigh of relief. After settling in, Liam picked up the hotel phone and called room service for a meal of Spaghetti. After three minutes Liam heard someone knocked at his door. Liam opened it to see his Leo and Asuka.

"Hey, what's up?" Liam asked slightly disappointed, food was on his mind.

"Oh nothing, we just wanted to break in your room and annoy you." Leo walked in to see Combot on the couch watching a show with a giant white robot fighting a creature the same in size. The two sat down and laughed at the show.

"How you feeling?" Asuka asked as she patted Liam's back.

Liam bared his teeth. "Like someone who isn't sore."

"Well that's good to know."

Liam closed the door. "Where's Lili?"

"She had to do a phone call to her father. She'll join us when she's done." Asuka walked into the kitchen. "Do you have anything to eat?"

"No, I ordered room service; the phone is right behind you."

"Great." Asuka leaned against the counter. With a mid-pitch beep then the beep lowered and repeated three times. Liam looked at Combot as it tried to replicate laughter.

"Well that's a sight isn't it?" Liam smiled.

"Yeah, it sure it is…. Listen." Asuka paused in her speech.

Liam looked at Asuka. "Hmm?"

She took a deep breath stood straight. "Do you want to go out with me?"

Well, I finally did it. Liam was asked something that has been bugging some readers. Seriously, I got some PMs asking me about the characters. I'll give more details on the matter in the next chapter with my personal thoughts. Also I would like to know if anyone likes the music I suggest for the fights. I'm not mad or anything it's that I'm curious if readers even like the music idea. Thank you for reading and have a great day.

Rhyno Raimory Rain: Sorry for the wait. I hope you like the chapter. I will keep writing. There to too many stories that leave themselves unfinished. I don't want to be part of that statement. Have a kickass day.