Let me be Surprised Part 2
The Week had past and choujin from all over the world gathered for the tournament. Fiona had decided to be amongst the wrestlers to represent England since she was living there now and Jeager was the #1 pick for Germany.
Robin and Warsman were in the VIP rooms with the rest of the Legends. Kevin was also allowed in the VIP suites but at the moment was observing the field from balcony, his son attached to him by a harness.
Kevin put his hands on the railing while looking far down below at the field. Soon the tournament would begin and yet he didn't care. There was nobody entering who was worth his time. Not Jeager, not Mars, not Terry, not anyone.
Seats began to fill in and Kevin knew that the opening ceremony would be soon.
Edward began to fidget in his place, Kevin patted him on the head calming him down. The triumphs sounded and everyone cheered as the McMadds walked onto the stage.
"Welcome." Said Jacqueline into the microphone getting a roar of applause from the crowd.
"Fuckin twat." Kevin muttered as he watched her.
"Today is the first day of the Choujin Crown. Where we will crown the 22nd Champion." The crowd cheered in great pleasure. "Let us take a moment to honor all our past champions." She said pointing to the top of the stadium, which had solid gold statues of all its past winner. There was Robin, two King Muscles, and then Kid Muscle himself.
Kevin had just noticed it now and his eyes were fixed on the statue. Kid was standing tall with his arms held wide open in a triumphant pose.
And then Kevin realized something. In his long battle with Kid he'd never given up, even though the odds were clearly against him. And here he was now giving up without a fight, something had to be done.
"And now let's introduce this year's competitors." Kevin looked down to the field and saw the ceremony had started and the wrestlers were walking onto the field.
He had to get down there quick. But when he took a step forward he realized his son was still strapped to his chest, he would have to deal with that first.
Robin and Warsman were in the lounge conversing with their old friends. But then the door was kicked opened and Kevin stepped in.
"Think fast Dad!" he yelled when Robin looked at him. Then without a moment's delay he tossed his son through the air and towards his father.
"JESUS CHRIST!" exclaimed Robin. Then he Warsman and all the other Legends dived forward to try and catch the baby. But as they all ran for the catch Wolfman tripped over himself, then Buffaloman on him, then Robin Mask, and Warsman on top.
But luckily the baby had landed safely on the large pile they created.
Meanwhile Kevin ran out to the parking lot and got on his motorcycle. He revved up the engine and then drove off.
In the stadium the last of the competitors were walking through the gates and into the field for the opening ceremony. But the last group that went through heard something strange behind them. The turned around and saw a single light in the tunnel, then the next second they saw Kevin atop his motorcycle driving towards them.
They quickly ducked out of the way as Kevin drove by them. Then he began zig-zagging between all the Choujin country representatives. They rolled, jumped and ran out of his way fleeing for their very lives.
Kevin continued to drive not really caring for the screams of terror all around him. Everyone got out of his way, and soon he saw a flag and wrestlers he knew well. It was England's group.
Kevin drove by and stuck out his arm, grabbing Fiona and the flag while the other's ducked out of his way. He continued driving with her in front of him and the English flag in his hand.
He drove around one more time with his wife on his bike and his flag in his hand, waving in the wind. Then he came to an abrupt stop before the small stage the McMadds were on.
Then Kevin slammed the end of his flag pole into the ground so that it blew behind his bike. He dismounted proudly while Fiona who was woozy from the ride fell over onto the ground.
He looked up onto the stage where all the McMadds looked at him in shock, he only nodded in reply. Looking behind him all the other wrestlers had picked themselves up and gathered at their assigned spots.
After the initial chaos and died over the ceremony continued.
"Well um." Said Jacqueline moving into place." Well now…now let's move onto the opening speech." And then she realized something off-putting." N-Normally we'd have the previous champion make the opening speech but since he's not here, we'll have to use last year's runner up." She turned over half-heartily to Kevin." Kevin Mask!" she announced.
Kevin smirked under his mask and headed to the stage.
"Be polite, be polite." Fiona whispered to him. Kevin headed up to the stage Jacqueline stepping aside so he could stand before the microphone.
Kevin reached forward and poked the microphone, then took it in his hand. He looked around scanning left to right looking at everyone who was looking at him." Yea." He said into the microphone then hearing it echo around the stadium." You should all just go home." He pointed to his fellow competitors." And you might just wanna give that belt." He pointed to Jacqueline." Because one way or another I'm leaving here with it." He jumped down from the small stage and walked before the first line of competitors." And there's nothing your dumbass," He pushed the first wrestler he saw." or your dumbass," He said pushing another." Or your dumbass can do about it!" He said slapping the last guy on the side of the head. Then Kevin turned on his heel and gave the microphone a toss, sending it flying through the air.
Then Kevin turned and triumphantly sat on his motorcycle. Then he revved up the engine and drove off, not bothering to move for anyone as they moved for him. Then he drove out of the stadium, leaving everyone else behind in a state of confusion.
One week later. Lights panned down to a stage where Jacqueline sat down in her chair, microphone in hand a tv behind her and a pair of chairs.
"Hello." She said to the small audience and to those watching." After the past week of bloody and bone breaking battles we've finally come down to our final two. The Final Match of the 22nd Choujin Crown will be Kevin Mask Champion of the Black Division and Jeager Champion of the Red Division. Tomorrow the two will do battle in the last round of the tournament." An image appeared on the screen behind her with an action shot of the two. The crowd cheered their approval." Tonight I'll be talking with both of them, but first let's recap how they overcame the odds and fought to become the final two." The audience clapped as the lights turned green and an image of Jeager appeared on the screen.
"Jeager despite missing out last time and being beaten in his first round had much better luck this time. In his first match he fought Wally Tusket, the match lasting twenty two minutes thirty four seconds." Images appeared of Jeager vs. Wally. The two wrestlers locking up, Wally body slamming Jeager, Jeager with wally in a chokehold, etc." Jeager managed to tire out his opponent in order to take victory. In his next match he fought another Muscle Leaguer Checkmate. And while the Chess man proved a more formidable opponent his defenses could not match up with the red rain of pain." Images played of Jeager vs. Checkmate, with Jeager slashing him across the chest with his signature attack." Now Jeager has fought his way to the top and will have to face a wrestlers he's never fought before. Let's find out what he has to say. Put your hands together for Jeager." She pointed over to the right of the stage where Jeager walked out of.
Jeager walked out, dressed for the occasion in a black tuxedo but he kept his bike helmet on. He walked over to Jacqueline and when she offered her hand for him to shake he took it and kissed it while presenting her with a rose, receiving and 'awe' from the audience. Jacqueline smiled for the cameras taking the rose and then sat in her chair, Jeager did the same.
"So Jeager." She said." How are you this evening?"
"Vine." He answered." Now that I'm vith you." The audience 'awed' again. Jacqueline smiled again. Her relationship with him was known but she didn't need him going all puppy-eyed on live TV.
"How does it feel for you being in the final two?"
"Vundibar! If I vin, then I'm one step closer to my goal."
"And what's that?" she asked finger in her mouth.
"Vou said you'd marry me, and let me vather my child." The audience reacted with clapping and cheering.
"A touching notion." She nodded." But do you think you'll have what it takes to win tomorrow?"
"Losing is not an option."
"But it might happen, so what will you do then?"
"I-" he began to answer but was cut off as she continued.
"Because as most people know neither your father nor your grandfather were wrestlers renound for their great strength and heritage, something Kevin Mask has both of."
"Vell dat's true but mine father is known as one of the greatest teachers of all time."
"True, but Kevin was taught by both Robing Mask his father and the fighting computer Warsman, who's guidance led him nearly to the gold last year." Jeager tried to speak but was cut off by her yet again." Not only that but Kevin rose to become the champion of the tag-team Tournament with Kid Muscle, something you and Terry Kenyan failed at. Why do you think that was?"
"Umm."
"Because you don't have the drive that Kevin Mask does. He was born to be a wrestling champion and he knows it, he doesn't doubt himself."
"I don't doubt minself! Losing is not un option for me!"
"Well that's cute. But I don't think Kevin has any other options either. Which brings me to my next question, do you ever think you're meant for something different?"
"Different?"
"Another profession."
"Nine. Wrestling is in my family heritage, it's in our blood."
"And we see how well that's worked out. Your grandfather was a torn in half and your father is a bit off his rocker. Maybe wrestling's just not your thing." Jeager was silent." Does your silence means you understand me?" Jeager picked up his head and looked at her.
"Vou said the only vay you'd marry me is if I'd become the Choujin Crown Champion, so that's what I'm going to do. I can only vin, there is no lose. There is no choice, Jacqueline. Not for me." The crowd clapped their approval.
Jacqueline just gave Jeager a nod and then turned to the camera. "We'll be taking a short break but when we come back I'll be talking to Kevin Mask about what he thinks."
They took a quick break and came back from commercial, opening on Jacqueline again.
"Kevin is without a doubt the most popular wrestler of the competition. He's rise to the final two was assured due to his being the runner-up of the last Choujin Crown. But Kevin did face some hardships this time. His first match was a battle against his semi-final opponent Comrade Turbinksi, and that fight had the same end as last time." Images played of Kevin and the plane doing battle." The fight lasted fifteen minutes thirteen seconds. In his next round Kevin fought his old DMP ally Mars, except this battle was more personal." A video played of Fiona vs. Mars." In her first round Kevin's wife Fiona went up against Mars. The battle was nearly a half-hour long with Mars' victory in the end." Images played of Mars using his swallow tails and cutting Fiona up, causing her shirt to open. She fell back on the ground but Kevin was there to catch her and cover her with his trench coat. She gave him a peace sign and Kevin turned to Mars and grilled him down." But true love must conquer all because in their battle Kevin came down with a vengeance on Mars in a battle that lasted twenty five minutes." An Image played of Kevin with Mars in the OLAP, Mar's face to the mat and Kevin bending his arms forcing them to snap." This secured Kevin's victory to face Jeager in the finals." An image played of Kevin standing triumphant as Mars was taken away on a stretcher." Please join me in welcoming one half of the Choujin Tag Team Champions, Kevin Mask." She pointed to the stage where he would enter and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.
Kevin ducked under the ceiling and entered the stage, having made no effort to dress for the occasion as he was in his usual attire. The crowd cheered him on as he walked over to Jacqueline.
She presented her hand for him to shake but Kevin did not take it or acknowledge it, he took his chair and distanced it from here. She put her hand back down awkwardly as the crowd's cheering died down.
"Kevin." She addressed." How are you doing tonight?" Kevin crossed his arms and legs.
"Fine." He responded bluntly.
"Aren't you overjoyed to be here in my presence, as a special guest on my show?"
"I could be better places."
"Really?" she asked with a raised brow." Name them."
"Going to the bar, talking strategy with my Father and Warsman, tucking my son in, railing my wife." He counted on his fingers and the last one made the crowd cheer. Kevin nodded his head to them.
"Okay! Okay!" Jacqueline exclaimed." Why don't we just talk about the tournament?"
"If you'd like."
"What's it like being in the final two?"
"No different than it was last time." Jacqueline just smiled for the cameras but muttered angrily under her breath.
"But how do you feel going into this battle rather than your last one? Do you think you can beat Jeager, or will your pride cost you your victory?"
"Hmph." Kevin grunted." I have full knowledge of my abilities, I have no doubts."
"But will it be enough? Jeager's no push over, he's the strongest Choujin from Germany and was trained by Brocken Jr. who is claimed to be the best wrestling training, even better than your own father and teacher."
"Well good for him."
"Not to mention he's the father of my baby." She rubbed her stomach earning a cheer from the crowd.
"Well good for you."
"All I'm saying Kevin." She said, saying his name in a spiteful manner." That my boy Jeager has all the cards stacked against you. He's not a goofball like Kid Muscle was he'll-"
But then Kevin quickly shot out of his seat standing to his full height, and menacingly standing over her.
"Never insult Kid Muscle in front of me." He ordered as he pointed his finger at her. Jacqueline cringed in her seat.
"Vey, Vey!" exclaimed Jeager as he marched onto the stage. He marched over and put his hand on Kevin's shoulder causing him to turn and face him." Vou can't do that to her, she is a lady!" Kevin swung around swatting Jeager's arm off him.
He turned around and faced Jeager, the two grilling each other down.
"Alright now boys." Said Jacqueline as she tried to pry herself between them."Save it for tomorrow." But despite her effort the two still leaned into each other. Kevin was the first to break, turning and walking away his coat flapping behind him. Jeager held Jacqueline close until he left.
The Next Morning.
Jeager was in his room preparing when Brocken Jr walked in.
"Mine Son!" he yelled." Vou vill not let me in your corner. Vhat is this nonsense!"
"Vather." Said Jeager." If I'm going to vin this, I must do it by myself."
"Vut I have alvays been in your corner. Mine visdom has alvays guided you!"
"Jacqueline says if I vin I must do it by mineself."
"Bah! This Jacqueline is leading you around like a dog un a leash!"
"Vather I love here un I vould do anything to be vith her!" Brocken was silent.
"Alright, alright I understand. I vas in love once, but he careful boy. You don't know what that woman might pull on you."
"You don't need to vorry father."
"Jeager." Said Jacqueline in the doorway." It's time." Jeager nodded and then looked to his father.
"Good luck my boy." Said Broken tapping him on the shoulder. Jeager nodded and then headed out to the stadium. Jacqueline walked side by side with him.
"Are you ready for this?" she asked.
"Ja."
"Just don't get your heart so set on winning, you never know what might happen."
"I have the greater vill to vin. That is why I cannot lose."
"Kevin Mask has his own reason to win. Maybe you should think about that new career option after all."
"Vhat are you saying?"
"Ditch the wrestling thing." She said grabbing onto his shoulders and stopping him." And join me on the Board of Directors." She leaned in to kiss him but he leaned back and away from her.
"My family may not be the strongest wrestling family, but ve have just much right to fight as the Muscle or Mask Families. It's in our blood and it's what we live for." Jacqueline stepped back acknowledging his feelings. "True love conquers all. You said do yourself." He leaned in and kissed her on the lips.
Meanwhile Kevin was getting prepared in his own way. He stood before the Golden Statue of Kid Muscle inside the stadium. He was silent as he looked up at it but finally spoke.
"I have a lot to say. I should have said them when you were here but…." He looked back up. "Despite our differences, I have nothing but respect for you. You changed my life, you showed me the true power of friendship and what it means to live a life of love rather than hate." He hung his head and listened to the sound of the crowd outside. "And know It's time I continue it." He turned away and headed out the door.
It was time for the two to do what they were there to do.
The audience cheered as Jacqueline entered the center ring." Welcome to the Final Match of the Choujin Crown. Introducing first from Germany, standing 6'2 weighting 220 lbs, Jeager!" The crowd cheered as Jeager stepped out from behind the curtains and with his arms held high above his head, pumping his fist in the air he made his way to the ring.
He came to the ropes and slid through them, pumping his fist in the air and giving a warrior's cry. Then he turned to Jacqueline and gave her a kiss which the audience 'wooed' at.
Once she had the blush off her face she continued to introduce Kevin." And his opponent from England, standing 7'2 weighting 350 lbs Kevin Mask!" Kevin stomped out of his entrance, arms lock swaying side to side. He cocked his head and glanced around at the spectators who cheered his name loudly.
Jeager gulped down and fear he had. Kevin's entrance was meet with more from the crowd, but he could not let that intimidate him.
Kevin grabbed onto the top rope with both hands and pulled himself up, flipping up and over, landing on one knee putting both hands in a victory pose that made the crowd roar. Then Kevin rose to his feet and looked at Jeager.
Jeager stomped over and stood before Kevin, the two immediately began circling each other.
"No wait boys." Said Jacqueline getting in between them." Before you two go at it, there's one last thing you have to do." The opponents watched as she grabbed both their hands and held them out." Shake." The two looked from her and then to each other. Together they flashed their hands out and clasped grips, gripping tightly.
Then after a second they broke off and headed for their respective corners.
Kevin rested his arms on the corner-post and looked out into the sea of the crowd. Looking high up he could see the VIP lounge where his family was.
Fiona gave Kevin a nod indicating she knew he'd give it his all, for what he needed to do.
Robin turned around as Brocken came into the room.
"Brocken. "he greeted.
"Robin." He replied.
"I hope there's no hard feelings with our shons being opponents."
"Nine. Our sons are grown men, it does not concern us anymore." Robin nodded his agreement and turned to the ring.
Jeager sat in his corner looking over at Kevin with Jacqueline at his side.
"Watch out for his Big Ben Bash." She advised.
"Ja."
"And the OLAP."
"Ja." She leaned in and kissed him on the cheek.
"Good luck." Jeager nodded and rose to his feet as she left the ring. Kevin slowly turned his head back to see Jeager rising to his feet, so Kevin turned around and faced him fully.
The judges of Buffaloman, Ramenman, Terryman, and Wolfman surrounded the ring.
The crowd silenced, waiting for the bell to ring and the fight to begin.
"And now the final match of the 22nd Choujin Crown." Announced Jacqueline." Ready set, Go!" And as the bell was rung Kevin and Jeager left their corners and sprinted at each other.
They meet in the center of the ring and locked up, their arms around the other's head and shoulders. But Kevin's superior height and weight helped as he easily swung Jeager around and into the ropes. Jeager stumbled back and the bounced back to Kevin.
Kevin swung up his leg only for Jeager to duck under him and dodge. The German went into the opposite ropes and came back, swinging out his elbow and hitting Kevin in the back.
Kevin stumbled but did not fall, so then Jeager struck him a second time getting the same result. So then he tried one more time. But this time Kevin ducked under his blow turned around and punched Jeager in the stomach.
The German grunted, stumbling back and holding his side. Kevin took an advancing step forward and Jeager prepared himself. Kevin swung forward with a punch but Jeager put up his arm and blocked. Then he tried to connected with a punch only for Kevin to block. But then when Kevin swung forward with another punch, Jeager grabbed his arm swung around and latched his legs onto his head.
The crowd cheered, Jacqueline jumping up and down in joy.
"Vhy do you need the belt Kevin?" grunted Jeager." Doesn't your family already have enough?"
"This isn't about my family or my father, this isn't even about me!" Kevin reached up and grabbed Jeager's arm. Then he swung him around and slammed him onto the mat. Jeager quickly got back to his feet." This is about a dream." He said taking a step forward." A dream that a man so hardened and beaten by life can rise above the odds and be better. That was who Kid Muscle was, and I fight to preserve his memory!"
Jeager lunged forward and the two locked up, struggling against each other.
"Kevin." Said Jeager as he began gaining the advantage on Kevin." I vnow you miss Kid Muscle. Vut vou should know, you veren't his only friend!" Then he grabbed onto Kevin and swung him into the corner. Kevin's back hit the post and he slid down onto his butt, Jeager standing several feet away panting." Kid Muscle believed in his friends and their struggles, mine own struggle of love and life would mean more than your chance at personal gain." Kevin was silent and did not move for a few moments.
"Your right Jeager." Said Kevin suddenly getting up and coming to life." I wasn't Kid Muscle's only friend." He jumped up and grabbed Jeager's arms." But he was MY ONLY FRIEND!" Then he swung around Jeager and rested on his back, then he swung down his leg only for Jeager to roll out of his way.
Then Jeager came up with the Red Rain of Pain and slashed Kevin across the chest. It appeared to have startled Kevin but that was all.
"Do you think I just wear this armor for fun!" he yelled. Jeager then swung his Red Rain at Kevin's head, missing as he dodged his head back. Then Kevin lunged forward and punched Jeager in the head causing him to stumble back. Then he did it a second time and then a third. He continued pounding him with punches until he was back in the corner.
Jeager stood there leaning on the post while Kevin prepared for another attack. But then Jeager sprung up, grabbing Kevin's head and slamming it against the corner post. The German jumped out of the way as Kevin stood there holding his head. But as he past the Brit fell to the ground holding his side.
When he removed his hand he saw that it was bleeding, from a large gash across his stomach. He cocked his head back to Jeager who's arm had changed into a blade.
Kevin turned back to him, bleeding from his side.
Jeager then lunged forward with his arm still as a sword but Kevin just reached out and grabbed him. His hand bleed as they struggled against each other but he gripped him tight. But then to his surprise Jeager swung his other arm that turned into a blade mid-air. But then Kevin just put up his other hand and caught the second blade.
But then before he could think Jeager kicked up his leg which was also a blade. It swung up and slashed Kevin across his torso.
"NO!" exclaimed Fiona in shock.
"Yes!" said Jacqueline. Kevin released Jeager's arms( which turned back to normal) while he stumbled back and onto one knee. There was a large slash across his body, luckily most of it was protected by his armor. But the cut went up his abdomen and has cut the unprotected parts of his neck. His blood poured out and into the ring.
Jeager stood over him triumphantly, giving Kevin a nod. Jacqueline began the ten count.
"One, two, three, four!" Kevin looked up at Jeager standing over him.
"Stay down, stay down." Jeager whispered.
"Get up, Get up!" yelled Fiona shocking all those around her with her tenacity.
"Five, Six, Seven." Kevin reached and arm up and grabbed the rope. Jeager moved into attack but Kevin jumped up and kicked him across the face, getting to his feet and ending the ten count.
Jeager stumbled to the other side of the ring, blood pouring from his mouth. When Jeager looked back up Kevin was walking towards him. Jeager quickly burned his hand red and swung at Kevin, but that was a bad move.
Kevin just grabbed Jeager's wrist avoiding the attack. The he swung his leg up and over and latched onto Jeager's back grabbing his other arm.
Now Jeager was trapped in Kevin's most dangerous attack, the judges pointed to ring indicating their approval of the move.
Jeager's body was stiff and Kevin only continued to twist more and more, pulling his arms with him. Jeager couldn't get free. Then there was a loud snapping sound the rang through the stadium.
"What was that?" asked Jacqueline as she covered her ears.
"Bones." Told Vance. She turned to her father." Jeager's arms are broken." Looking at the ring, everything was a given. Kevin had Jeager's body stretched out, his legs still standing but his face was in the canvas and his arms were bent in the opposite direction. His arms were probably broken at his humerus, ulna and radius.
Then Kevin released Jeager and jumped back to his feet, Jeager still lying on the ground. Jeager picked up his head and slowly kicked up his legs, getting to his feet. He stood before Kevin, his arms broken and mangled.
Jeager had everything to lost here, losing was not an option. And even with his arms broken he would still fight. He took a step towards Kevin and flung his arm out, but Kevin just caught tit and then grabbed the other.
Kevin twisted and twisted Jeager's broken arms. Then he swung him up into the air and followed after him. In the air Kevin locked his legs around Jeager's neck and his arms for his signature attack.
Then with the rains and a crack of thunder Kevin slammed down with the Big Ben Bash, slamming Jeager's head into the canvas.
"I've done the Big Bend Bash over 1,000 times." Kevin announced." And that one was my best, thus far." He released Jeager's arms and stood up while Jeager's body fell to the ground. It was done, or so he thought.
Kevin turned his back on Jeager but the gasps of the audience had him turn around. And there he saw Jeager weakly rising to his feet on wobbling legs. He shocked him at first but further investigation told the tale.
Jeager's body was broken but his mind wasn't. His fighting spirit allowed him to stand despite the incredible pain, it wouldn't last long. In the next second when Jeager took a step forward he immediately fell over and onto the canvas.
His arms swung like noodles following after him. The judges in their corners gave the sign, signaling the end of the match.
The bell rang and it was now official, Kevin had won.
The crowd cheered all around him but Kevin just stood in the center of the ring, his head bowed down. Jeager lay crumbled on the floor, trying to pick his head up.
"No, Jeager!" Jacqueline called as she held him down, with tears in her eyes." Stay down, the fights over."
"Over." He muttered." You mean I,I-"
"Sister." Said Ikeman coming up behind her." It's time to award the winner his prize." Kevin stood in the center of the ring and cocked his head when the McMadds apporahced him.
"Here." Jacqueline said with a sour voice, handing him the belt." You won, you've proven yourself." Kevin took the belt from her hand held it in his hands. He looked into it and saw his face shining back at him. He watched as Jacqueline left to escort Jeager out of the stadium, Kevin slung the belt over his shoulder and made his own exit.
Up in the VIP room Robin and Brocken watched the whole thing.
"Good fight Brocken." Said Robin patting him on the back. The German just nodded as Robin left the room.
"I vanted to go and comfort you, my son." Said Broken to himself." But I vouldn't have helped, this was your fight."
Kevin meanwhile returned to his locker room. He walked in and immediately found himself side by side with his reflection. The belt over his shoulder Kevin slowly moved it down and onto his waist.
Here he was now the Choujin Crown Champion, like his father before him. And yet he felt a strange feeling inside, a hollow feeling inside his gut. He rested his hands against the table and bent over, but then the door swung open and in walked his family.
"Kevin you did it!" exclaimed Fiona as she walked in and hugged him from behind. Kevin picked up his head but did not turn around.
"Well done my boy. "said Robin slapping Kevin on the back. "How do you feel?" Kevin said nothing but walked several feet and sat down." I understand, the reality must not have hit him yet."
"That belt looks good on you comrade." Commented Warsman.
"Kevin." Said Alisa as she began fumbling around looking for her camera." Get together with everyone, I want to take a picture." Kevin did not move and held his hands clasped before him as Robin knelt down next to him.
"Of course now you'll be required to do more." He told. Kevin cocked his head to his father. Warsman and Fiona and knelt down in the picture as well." Aye you didn't know? The Choujin Crown Champion is the leader of the Muscle League, you'll be seeing a lot more of those boys very soon." Kevin's head began to rattle inside his mask. He didn't like anyone in the Muscle League and he was sure they didn't like him, now for five more years he had to be their leader.
Alisa pulled out her camera and aimed it at them." Smile." She said. Then right before she took the picture Kevin's eyes rolled behind his head and he fell back onto the ground. The camera flashes and there was Fiona smiling with Warsman and Robin while Kevin's legs were kicked up in the air.
"Comrade, are you alright?" asked Warsman turning to him. Everyone stood up and crowded around Kevin.
"God please tell me that's not true." He said aloud.
"Now Shon." Said Robin." There's nothing wrong with that. Warsman and I were both big members in the Muscle League."
"I don't want to be a part of the Muscle League." Kevin said sitting up.
"Kevin." Said Fiona." What's wrong with that, I'm part of the Muscle League."
"You no, but I'm not Muscle League material." Fiona narrowed her eyes at her husband, and it was a look that Robin had seen before.
"Come Warsman, we'll go meet the others at the bar." Warsman nodded and followed Robin as he and Alisa left the room.
"Kevin what exactly are you thinking?"
"I don't want to be apart of the Muscle League. That goes against everything I stand for."
"And what do you stand for?"
"I don't want to follow the same rules as my father."
"You live in the same house as him, you live by his rules!" Kevin groaned as sat back down with his hands over his face.
"Kevin you can't keep doing this lone wolf thing all your life." She said sitting down next to him. Kevin said nothing." Think of our son, what happens when he grows up, he'll have no friends in the Muscle League." Kevin let out a sigh and turned to look at her." Go down there and have a drink with them. You might find you'll like them, Kid Muscle was friends with them after all." Then with that she turned and left the room, leaving Kevin alone.
Meanwhile the Muscle Leaguers were all gathered at the bar.
"Some fight huh?" said Dik Dik.
"Indeed." Agreed Checkmate." Me thinkst it was a true show of sport, thought I cannot say what has become of our champion or our dear friend Jeager."
"Hey fellas." Said a voice. They all turned around to see Kevin standing there. And seeing them there confused them. Kevin cleared his throat and then took several more steps and stood before them, all looking at him strangely.
"Tusket." He said turning to Wally. A brief moment of silence passed as he thought over what to say." You're looking good." The Muscle Leaguers all turned to each other looking confused.
"Alrigh Kev." Said Terry with a chuckle and a smile. He grabbed a beer and handed it to Kevin. It was American and not English as he would have preferred but Kevin gulped that down and accepted it.
"Kenyan." Kevin addressed him." How are you doing?"
"Fine, I reckon." He swirled his drink in his hand." Ice is melted but I'll deal with it."
"Well I hope you have plenty of ice at your wedding, because I like ice in my drinks as well."
"What?" asked Terry confused.
"You still have my VIP slot open right?"
"Oh, of course!" he responded with a smile.
"Good, good. Then mark me down." Terry leaned over and clicked his bottle with Kevin's.
"You know Kevin." Said Dik Dik." When you first walked over here I thought you'd come over to belittle us."
"Me? Never."
"Yes because truthfully, I never thought you liked any of us." Added Wally.
"No. I was Kid Muscle's friend and he said that if I was his friend you were all my friends."
"That sounds like the Kid." Said Terry.
"I just never got the chance to know any of you, and seeing as how I'm Champion now I imagine we'll be seeing a lot of each other."
"True that, true that." They agreed.
Kevin stood there surrounded by the Muscle Leaguers he once hated not feeling as if he was a part of something greater than himself. But then something caught his eye.
He looked across the room and saw Jeager standing there with Jacqueline. He was in a wheel chair and his arms were all bandaged up. Jeager looked across the room and the two immediately locked eyes.
Kevin released that Jeager had been rushed off so quickly after the fight that he hadn't had the chance to say anything. He probably would have said the wrong thing then but now was different. But still Kevin wasn't a man of great words so he just nodded his head at Jeager in sign of respect and for their good fight.
Jeager acknowledged Kevin's nod and returned it before being rolled off in the other direction.