AC: Sorry it takes some time, but I have writer block and a few hesitation and rewrite at some point. Wish you like it.
Episode 20: Dragon Wrestling
12 December 2012
Dragon Island: Wrestling arena (Terraces): 7h45
"I can't believe we are going to watch a wrestling tournament." Says Trixie excited.
"I can't believe they sell popcorn that size." Says Spud who as enough popcorn for 5 humans.
"It's really surprising that dragons decide to come up with this event every year." Comment Celerina.
It's been 2 weeks since Celerina discover the mythological part of the earth and she is already beginning to get us to this fast like Trixie and Spud.
"The dragons are doing that for charity for problems over the world. The theme differs every year and this year is...For equality between male and female." Says Lao Shi.
"Yeah! 10 $ for watching dragons smashing one by one is really entertaining believe me." Says Fu Dog. "50$ for the dragon who wants to fight. This years, we have lots of fighter and the crowd is full as always."
"So you were there!" Shout a voice in the distance. It was Brooklyn coming with food. "I guess you want to see dragon kicking butts hum!" Says Brooklyn. He then put a hot dog in his peak.
"We are more here to watch Abel and Ryu performance." Says Jake.
"So Abel is participating this year." Says Brooklyn.
"Yes. For the junior section of course." Says Lao Shi.
"Does he feels...better after he discovers that the evil Dark Dragon is his father?" Asks Brooklyn.
"Much better...When he tells his girlfriend the true about him." Answers Jake.
"Hi again Celerina!" Says Brooklyn. "I'm happy Abel finally opens his heart to you. It's clear you were made to be together." He then sits next to Lao Shi.
"You're the same Brooklyn from the school?" Asks Celerina.
"Yes...I was in disguise." Answers Brooklyn.
"Looks like it will begin soon." Says Spud.
"I also saw Lucifer around here and...I guess he saw us." Says Brooklyn.
"I never thought I will see you." Says Lucifer.
"Hi master." Both say Trixie and Spud.
"No need for formalities. Anyway...I saw the referee. I wonder if he'll suffer this year." Wonder Lucifer as he sits next to Brooklyn.
At the ring: 8h00
"Hello dear watchers and welcome to the 11 dragon wrestling. I am your referee and I'll now tell you the rules that dragons must follow."
Next to the dragon referee was the dragon demonstrator.
"Hears the rules...outside the normal one, it's forbidden to use wings, tails, claw, teeth, breathing fire..." Each thing he names, he shows it with the demonstrator a little too hard for his liking, especially the breathing fire parts when the hand was in his neck.
"Tongue." He then gets the tongue out of the demonstrator mouth.
"Ouch." Whine the demonstrator.
He lets the tongue go and the tongue move strait to his face.
"Finally, it was supposed to be obvious, but we must officially add it, it's forbidden to use the spectator as blunt weapon." Adds the referee.
As for the spectator, they begin to laugh strongly at the thought except one dragon...who was use as the blunt weapon last year.
"Now! Let the wrestling BEGIN! Hey! Wait! No!" Protest the referee before the demonstrator use a wrestling technic against him BANG! "AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH!"
The demonstrator then rise his left claw and the spectator shout in joy. He then lefts and the referee stands up and then.
"Let's...begin the wrestling with the young contestant. After the young finish the tournament, we'll continue with adult dragon." Says the referee with a painful voice. "The 2 first contestants are...ABEL THE DARK DRAGON VS HARSE THE BLUE DRAGON!" He then shouts with his usual self.
Abel and Harse enter in the ring and each stands in one corner, facing the other.
"Hi again Blaky, I'll beat you fast don't worry." Says Harse.
"The biggest idiot...I forgot to prank you the day we meet again...Didn't Ryu hurt you enough?" Asks Abel with a smile. "Anyway, I only need 10 seconds to give up against you."
"Let the battle begin now!" Shout the referee.
7 sec. later.
"All right! All right! I give up!" Shout in pain Harse. Abel has squished him under him and compact Harse strongly.
"ABEL BEATS HARSE IN 7 SEC." Shout the referee.
Abel releases Harse and walks out of the ring.
"Now for the next match..."
Time skip: 8h43
"For the next match, SHAO THE RED DRAGON SHALL FIGHT STEVEN The...sorry, PINK DRAGON!" Says the referee controlling himself before he may laughs at Steven.
"Prepare to lose this fight Steven." Says Shao with a confident smile.
"On verra cela. (We'll see that.)" Says Steven in French in his battle place.
"Somehow...this fight promises to be tough." Adds Shao.
Shao begins by trying a punch, but Steven block him easily. Shao takes a step backward. He studies the pink dragon and it was a muscular type. Shao knows he has to be fast and smart to beat a muscle dragon. Shao decides to let the pink dragon exhaust himself, but he immediately sees it won't work. Steven traps Shao in his arms and tosses him on the ground, head first.
"URGH! My head." Says Shao as he free himself and then kick Steven neck.
He then traps him on the ground.
"ONE...TWO..."Says the referee, but Steven free himself from Shao and kick Shao tummy.
"You're good." Says Shao with a smile.
"Tu n'es pas mauvais aussi. (Not bad too.)" Says Steven also smiling.
Steven the takes Shao arms and throws him on the ground 3 times before Shao countered by using his feet to grab Steven face and throw him on the ground head first. Shao then punches Steven faces 3 times before trapping him on the ground and finally win the match.
The tournament continues that was way, Shao and Abel win every match until they reaches the final. The final junior match is about to begin.
On the changing room: 12h30
"You are very good Abel, especially kicking the butt of that blue dragon bastard." Says Shao with a smile.
"In 7 sec. too. I wonder if he will survive this shame." Says Abel with a smile. "You are very good too my friend."
"I have good news. My family decides to immigrate to New York." Says Shao.
"Why?" Asks Abel.
"Well...We have a major issues with the...sides of my father family and father suggest we move somewhere before a major fight...You know it's the second reason dragons decide to immigrate in human city. The first one is teenager's dragons who want freedom and never come back." Says Shao.
"Why New York?" Asks Abel.
"I...use some thick to convince them." Says Shao.
Flash back (Not tells to Abel)
"Where shall we move?" Asks the father of Shao.
"Maybe China?" Proposes his mother.
"New York City." Says Shao.
"We already told you not this-"
"Please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please..." Shao continues until they gave up.
"Alright. But you better forget about any presents for your birthday." Says his father giving up. He was surprise his son do this to him.
End Flash Back
"Why didn't you try finding a dragon knight in New York?" Asks Abel.
"Only Haley lives there, but she's too young for being a dragon knights now." Says Shao. "So I have no choice but to find a plan B...And my sister Yue is completely mad that I stole her persuasion methods so she punches my hard. My tummy still hurts from her punches...or it's Steven?"
"Well...I'm ready to kick your butt on the finals Shao." Says Abel.
"That's going to be our last duel." Says Shao.
"As long as nothing interrupts us." Says Abel.
"You've done well." Says Ryu as he enters the changing room with other older dragons.
"I know master. It's thanks to all of your teaching." Says Abel.
"Well...It's time for the finals." Says Ryu.
"Let's go. Well see who the best dragon is. Remember, don't hold back." Says Shao as they get out of the changing room.
"Of course." Says Abel.
"Let's open the TV and sees who the best is alright?" Asks one of the dragons.
"Of course." Then they watch the finals.
The stage: 12h35
"Abel is fighting well." Comment Lucifer. "Especially the first battle."
"I think he wants to humiliate him." Says Jake.
"That was clear enough." Says Trixie.
"I didn't even have time to eat some popcorn." Says Spud.
"Do you know who Shao is?" Asks Celerina.
"Yes." Says LS. "Shao is a friend of Abel."
"He told me he's also in competition with Shao to know who's the best dragon is." Adds Jake.
"I wish he win." Says Celerina.
"Do not worry about this...But If I hear the Referee says younger or young wrestling one more time I promise I'll shout at him." Says Brooklyn.
At the ring: 12h40
"And lets the finals of the younger-" But the Referee was cut.
"WE SAY JUNIOR WRESTLING YOU STUPID REFEREE!" Shout Brooklyn in the terraces.
"Junior Wrestling." Says the Referee angry. "Our 2 finalists are Abel the dark dragon and Shao the red dragon."
The 2 friends enter in the ring and walk to their respective position.
"WHO WILL BE THE CHAMPION OF THE YOUNGER-"
"WE SAY JUNIOR YOU IDIOT!" Shout Brooklyn again.
"IT'S HARD TO REMEMBER WHEN A DRAGON CAUSES YOU A BRAIN TRAUMA AND YOU STILL WORK ANYWAY! SO SHUT YOUR MOUTH GARGOYLES I'M BUSY WORKING!" Counters the referee, who's also a dragon. "...JUNIOR CATEGORY. READY FOR THE MATCH! GO!"
Abel and Shao looks at each other's walking around the ring and tries to find an opening. Shao was the first one to see the opening and punches Abel chest. Abel blokes it, takes his arms and throw him on the ground.
"Ouch!" Whine Shao. He quickly stands up and was ready to fight.
Shao ducks when Abel tries to grab him and counter with a low kick. Abel loses his balance.
"It's time for the red missile." Says Shao.
Shao runs to the rope of one side of the ring use the rope as springs and charges head first at Abel's back. Bang! And he falls on the ground.
"ARGH! My spine." Shout Abel.
"THAT'S GOTTA HURT!" Comment one of the spectators.
Abel returns on his feet and grabs Shao on his chest. He then jump in the air and use his weight to crush Shao on the ground.
"Too...Heavy." Whine Shao.
"ONE...TWO..." Shout the Referee. But Shao slide under Abel and was back on his feet. "AND HE'S BACK!"
"...*Pan**Pan*...I...Give up." Says Shao, who falls on the ground.
The crowd went silent.
"Shao!" Shout Abel when he moves by his side.
"You didn't hold back..." Says Shao with a smile. "You're the best." Shao then stands up with Abel's help.
Abel takes Shao's arm and helps him move to the infirmary.
"And Abel wins." Says the Referee with less excitement.
Abel walks out of the ring with Shao.
"*Grunt* ABEL IS THE WINNER OF THE JUNIOR WERSLING! WE'LL BE BACK IN A HOUR WHEN WE ARE SURE SHAO IS ALRIGHT AND PROCEED WITH THE WERSTLING!" Shout the Referee.
The stage: 13h00
"I wish Shao is alright." Says Celerina.
"I'm sure he's fine." Says Brooklyn. "Dragon are really tough. I think he's just physically disoriented so that is why he gave up."
"That's not the worse that happen during those wrestling." Says Lao Shi.
"What's the worse?" Asks Trixie.
"I already see one of the dragons with both arms broken." Then Lucifer begins to laugh.
"What's so funny?" Asks Jake.
"It wasn't even the fight that breaks it...It's was a simple fall." Says Lucifer laughing strongly.
"..." The others stay silent.
Infirmary: 13h15
"Do not worry; he'll be fine after an hour." Says the dragon nurse as she gets out of the room.
"I'm happy you're alright. I was afraid I overdid it." Says Abel relieve.
"Like 500kg of muscles and...A little fat belly can crush me." Says Shao with a smile.
"Hey!" Shout Abel with a smile.
"Every dragon has that." Explains Shao. "Anyway, congratulation."
"Thanks." Says Abel with a smile. "What will you parents says?"
"I don't really care. It was worth it...and my sister own me 50$." Then Shao smiles.
"...Why?" Asks Abel.
"She bet I can win the first battle." Says Shao. "And I bet I'll reach the final. Serves her right."
"Now that I think about it, I never meet your sister." Says Abel.
"She and I are never really together when we are outside." Says Shao.
"I see." Says Abel.
"So...How do you feel after discover your father is the Dark Dragon?" Asks Shao.
"I don't really know. I'm angry and sad that he's trying to destroy humanity, but at the same time, I'm really happy to know I have a real member of the family alive. Garret was really nice to take care of me...I call him uncle because he likes it and he really raise me well." Says Abel.
"Yeah. He's your uncle by name and not by blood. So...How's your uncle feeling?" Asks Shao.
"I've meet him and he's perfectly fine. Sometime I send him letter to give news about me, but most of the time I am busy training with Ryu." Says Abel.
"I'm happy for you and for me when we'll live in New York. So...How New York city?" Asks Shao.
"Well...It's a beautiful city with..." Begins Abel.
The changing room: 13h40
"Hello dragons. I receive the words and the tournament will soon begin." Says the referee to the dragon waiting.
"Is Shao alright?" Asks Ryu.
"Yes. He's fine, you don't have to worry. His family is going to cheer him for his battle." Says the referee.
"They take their time." Says one of the participants.
"They have lots of things to do. They were in the immigration building, trying to get authorisation to live elsewhere and...Didn't know Shao was here." Explains the referee.
"We are ready." Says Ryu with a smile already guessing who this will really end up.
"Then let's continue this tournament...My head is better at least." Then the referee mourns: "If the gargoyles shout one more think I'll kick his butt."
On the ring: 13h45
"Welcome back dear spectator, we are now ready for the tournament! FIRST WE HAVE..."
Outside the infirmary: 14h30
Abel was outside the infirmary while Shao parents shout angrily at him. Shao sister is also in the infirmary and she's probably laughing at her brother inside. Then, Odin walks at Abel direction and sit by his side.
"Odin?" Asks Abel.
"I was searching for you...I should've guess you'll be there. I'm much occupied with my job that I've entirely miss the junior tournament and a part of the adult tournament." Says Odin with a smile.
"SHAO THAT WAS IRRESPONSIBLE! YOU MUST ALWAYS TELL US WERE YOUR GOING!" Shout a male voice that Abel guess was Shao father. After a while no more shouting was hear.
"Can I talk to you elsewhere?" Asks Odin.
"I think it'll be best." Says Abel. They walk elsewhere...A quieter place.
"I think you know what happen when you fight your father." Begins Odin.
"You mean...When I was covered with darkness." Asks Abel.
"Yes. You've...power only half awaken and I must ask you to never use it again." Says Odin.
"Why?" Asks Abel.
"It's too dangerous for now. They are some being that are after your power and if they get it...Things will be horrible on the earth." Warns Odin.
"I see. I'm sorry if I use it...I didn't even call it...I was just denying the fact that he's...my father." Says Abel.
"Do not worry. I know." Comfort Odin with a smile. "I have a question...Do you know who's your mother?"
"I do not remember how she looks like...I remember her lullaby she sings me and her smell...also...Her death." Finish Abel dropping his head.
"I see. I've live something like the Dark Dragon." Says Odin.
"You..." But Abel didn't add anything.
"I've lost my daughter during her mission...We have found her body but...She was decapitated like most of the dragons slay by the huntsclan...I've...never find her head during all those time." Odin closes his eyes for a few second. "But my heart heal from this lost..., but I'm not at ease until I find her head."
"I wish you'll find her one day." Says Abel.
"You're a good little dragon." Says Odin flatting Abel head.
"I'll go watch how's Ryu is doing in his fight."
Jump in time: 17h10
"NOW WE'VE REACH THE FINAL FIGHT OF THE TOURNEMENT! TO THE LEFT...WE HAVE RYU THE UNDEFEATED ORANGE DRAGON WHO WILL FIGHT THE BLUE DRAGON NAME SANCHO! FIGHTERS READY? THEN LET THE FINAL BEGIN!" Shout the referee.
Ryu immediately charge at Sancho, but Sancho easily takes Ryu arms and throw him on the ground.
"Not bad Sancho, but I got you." He says with a smile. Ryu did a slide kick that makes Sancho fall on the ground. Ryu use the ropes to charge at Sancho who's standing up.
"Spinning charge." Shout Ryu.
Ryu throws himself at the blue dragon while spinning vertically, but he sees Ryu coming at catch Ryu in midair and crush Ryu on the ground. Ryu was immobilizing by Sancho.
"ONE...TW- RYU ALREADY FREE HIMSELF!" Shout the referee.
Immediately after Ryu free himself, he counters with a double kick at Sancho faces and a back kick!
The blue dragon takes the foot of Ryu and throws him in the air. He then jumps and takes Ryu in his arms and smash him on the ground.
"ONE...TWO...THREE! SANCHO IS VICTORIOUS!" Shout the referee.
Sancho release him and Ryu painfully stands up and congratulate the blue dragon. He then walks to the infirmary to patch himself.
18h00
"Now shall give the trophies of the best wrestling of this year too...Sancho for the adult tournament and Abel for the younglings tournament and-"
"WE SAY JUNIOR! WHEN WILL YOU LEARN?" Shout Brooklyn.
The referee quietly give the trophy to the 2 winners before shouting with a full angry voice: "I'M COMING FOR YOU!"
The referee flies suddenly at Brooklyn direction and they begin to fight. The spectator takes their distance of the battle while the 2 winners get out of the ring and walk to the changing room.
Changing room: 18h15
"I watch you fight and you were a good fighter." Says Sancho to Abel.
"Thank you. You were a thought one too. You beat Ryu."
"I was only lucky I trap him 3 seconds, one more and he'll be free and would immediately counter."
"I know. He's a very good fighter and my teacher too."
"I see. So how things are doing now?"
"For me...We'll everything's fine now." Says Abel with a small fake smile.
"Good. I shall get going now." Says Sancho as he waves his hand to Abel.
"Bye." And Abel did the same. He then moves to the infirmary.
Infirmary: 18h16
"Hi Odin. Visiting me I see." Says Ryu with a smile.
"Yes...I was wondering if you know who this Sancho is." Asks Odin.
"I don't know. I never meet him before." Says Ryu.
"I check in our register and I find out that we have Sancho...but they are not blue."
"...You think it's the Dark Dragon or a dark dragon?" Asks Ryu.
"I think its Abel father."
"...Do you think he'll-"
"Hi Ryu." Says Abel as he enters in the infirmary. "Odin's here too!"
"Hi Abel. Congratulations for your victory." Says Ryu with a smile.
"Thanks. Sancho also congratulate me. I think he'll return home." Says Abel. "Well I'm going to see my friends. I bet they are curious to see the trophy."
"Forget what I was about to say. I guess he just wants to check on his son." Says Ryu.
"That's a father's job to watch his son." Says Odin. "I think he paints his body in blue to enter in our island or use a magic spell to alter his color...But the time must be up soon if he didn't talk to Abel for long."
"When I can get out...We'll return home." Says Ryu.
Outside the stage: 18h30
"Did you see my trophy?" Asks Abel with a proud smile.
"You did a great job my love." Says Celerina.
"You were a champion." Says Trixie, Jake and Spud.
"So...How Shao?" Asks Celerina.
"He's fine...Just his parent shouting after him, but he'll survive." Says Abel.
"Why?" Asks Lucifer.
"He didn't ask their authorisation." Says Abel.
"I see." Says Lao Shi.
"...Where's Brooklyn? I knew he was coming but I didn't see him." Asks Abel.
"He's...busy fighting the referee." Says Fu Dog.
"So..." Says Abel.
"Yeah. He's the shouting gargoyle." Confirm Celerina.
"I'm here!" Says Ryu. Brooklyn was with him...Only a few scratches on him and walking in a strange way.
"Who win?" Asks Jake.
"I win." Says Brooklyn.
"But he needs ice between his legs for a while." Says Ryu.
"THEY DON'T NEED THIS KIND OF DETAIL!" Shout Brooklyn.
"The referee kicks your butt there?" Asks Trixie.
"No...A girl." Says Brooklyn.
"Guess the day is over." Says Ryu.
They all return home.
AC: This is the end of the episode 20. Next is A dragon first Christmas