It was beautiful day as the young adult couple sat in the tea house in England. They had begun to traveling around while still on break from their studies in school. It was a quiet town as the sip their cups of tea. It was only a matter of time before the title match of the English boxing champ.

Quietly they sat for moment, continually drinking tea. Then ate some strawberry cake delivered by the waitress. Koji started off the conversation with complimented to the cake. Second after Ibuki's nod in reply she commented the weather. Followed by, a couple of laugh over some of Koji's minor jokes.

"Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the title match. I hope you're in for some action." The referee announced. "In this corner we have champion defending his title weighting 222 pounds born into successful family. Let hear it for…Dudley"

He took a few sniffs of his rose as he stepped into the ring. "Well now, shall we begin?"

The crowd went wild over is sudden appearance like he was god to be worship.

"And in this corner the challenger and former boxer at least in his country that says, weighting 194 pounds with no morals whatsoever. Let hear it for…Balrog." The referee announced.

He knocked his fists together. "Time to get paid."

Lots and lots of BOOS were hailed his way as he approached the area, and even started throwing food and junk at him.

"Oh boo yourself! Any of you wimps want to take me on?" Balrog exclaimed.

The referee turned the microphone over to Dudley. "Now Dudley, we know you have a lot on your plate, but thank you for joining us in this title match."

"It is my pleasure, far be it from me to turn down a challenge. And from a fellow pugilist…" Dudley replied with confidence.

"I'm gonna smash up that handsome face of yours!" Balrog shouted.

"All right everyone, I want good clean fight. You know that rules, that goes double for you Balrog." The ref reminded.

The bell had ringed as the match had started. Balrog was more than ready to go for the kill, while Dudley studied his movement with analyzing eyes. He still kept on his toes, because even he knew Balrog's reputation.

Balrog made the first move as he charged in like an angry buffalo. Fortunately, it was easy for Dudley to evade the straight punch. Thus, Dudley had had countered with a couple of machine gun punches.

Balrog stood grinning as the attack barely fazed him. Balrog struck back with a couple of hard punches of his own. But Dudley stand firm.

Forward and back Balrog charged at Dudley for powerful uppercut. Soon they began exchanging blows with one another. Both Boxers had a powerful punch enough to break bricks.

Balrog sharpened his teeth trying to hit Dudley as he continued to maneuver over his punches. Dudley shot punches at Balrog from front to back as he circled around him finding plenty of openings.

Enraged, Balrog decided to going straight on the offensive. He tossed hidden elbow shots. The referee could not see though his motives but Dudley could. He was not at all bother by the fact Balrog was cheating.

The first bell chimed concluding the first match as both Boxers went to their seats. Balrog could have taken out his opponent easily in out of the ring, but not this one. Dudley on the other hand hardly broke a sweat.

"Dudley is toying with Balrog." Ibuki had noticed.

"How do you know?" he inquired.

"Oh it's just ninja instincts, and besides look out much Balrog is panting." Ibuki ate a piece of popcorn. "Even I know him, he may be banned from boxing in America, but it doesn't apply here."

"You're going to be in a casket once I'm through with you pretty boy!" Ibuki said.

"Yes, I think it's time we end this." Dudley agreed.

RING, RING! The bell sounded as both Boxers enter the ring again. They both were determined to claim a victor. As they glanced at each other fire was in both of their eyes.

Balrog had released a few powerful dashes at Dudley and even started using his head. Once again Dudley had evaded and pounded on Balrog with his own blows, totally ignoring Balrog's cheating methods.

"Let's keep this classy shall we?"

Dudley charged at Balrog with a few rolling punches, a couple of heavy punches and then one final uppercut to Balrog's jaw.

The referee had begun the countdown as Balrog was down. All of Balrog's body systems were locked in place because of the blow. He felt his body weight holding him back. It was like a great gravity holding him down. Before the count of ten he had already collapsed.

The referee held Dudley arm up in victory. "Ladies and gentlemen the winner and still undefeated champion of England… Dudley!"

The crowd went wild in thunderous cheer.

He scoffed and tossed rose Balrog's way. "You make a horrible sparring partner. I should have known you weren't much of a boxer before you came here."

"Nice match back there." Koji complimented.

Dudley smiled. "I thank you for the compliment young sir. I have little time for amateur boxers to challenge me, especially ones with no honor."

Because of Dudley and Ibuki's history, the two were invited to Dudley's estate for a nice cup of tea and treats. As they waited for the meal they also took tour of Dudley's lovely garden. Koji looked at the different variety of flowers.

It consisted from roses, tulips, sunflowers and more. Dudley glanced at the flowers with the utmost passion. Koji leaned in and felt the soft field of the plants. He also begins looking at the flowers to a beauty perspective. It was like they were alive in both of their eyes.

"They are simple exquisite aren't they?" Dudley admired.

"Yeah, they are beautiful. I never knew you'd have a whole collection." He replied.

"No matter what man strides for, nothing can compare to the beauty of a natural flower, all except the sight of a lovely woman." He said.

"Brunch is served sir." Mr. Gotch, Dudley's loyal butler called.

"Just like these flowers women also have a heart, a heart that shall not be broken by any means." Dudley advised.

Koji nodded his head in reply. "I understand completely."

That night as the two checked into a Hotel they were preparing for bed. The moment was then interrupted by a message arrow. Luckily Ibuki ninja instincts were able to catch the attack.

As she read the letter, her eyes widened to discover what had happened. Koji placed his hand on her shoulder to ease her tension. "What is it, what's wrong?"

"Koji, my clan, my family, they were taken and captured." She answered.

Koji grasped both of her shoulders. "Is the Geki behind this?"

Ibuki feared the worst as he laid her head on Koji's chest. "No worst then that. They were taken by a cult called the Illuminati's."

He held her tightly in his arm. "Don't worry, we'll get them back, I know we will."

To be continued…