A Selfish Heart

Chapter Nine

By Kellyq

Judai woke up feeling a little better after some sleep and was cleaned up by his brother and Yubel. The whole thing was embracing, having his brother come in to see Judai sitting in his pea. And Judai didn't want to admit that he had an orgasm right before the two of them.

The battle arena is located on the other end of the castle. Half of the residents were there, ready for a show. Guards are posted at the entrance exits and beside Judai and Haou. Judai stared in awe. A lot of energy was in the air. This should be amusing, Haou thought, smirking.

He rose to his feet, addressing the crowd. "In just a few minutes, we'll see .." Haou paused when he saw Yubel walk through the entrance. Yubel had on a jumpsuit that was black and dark blue. Standing beside him was Johan. Johan wore all black. The tight shirt was sleeveless, revealing his muscular, well-toned chest. Each of his biceps had straps. Most of the women stared at Johan, including a few guys. Haou smirked and walked to the middle of the arena. Haou motioned for Yubel and Johan to join him.

"These two are going to fight for Judai's hand," Haou explained. "The rules are simple: No sharp objects and no killing. Is that clear?" They both nodded their heads. "You may begin."

"Wait!" Judai erupted. He got up and ran to the arena and went straight to Johan. "I want to give you something." The prince took off a necklace he decided to wear that day and put it around Johan's neck. "It's for good luck."

Johan stared down at the necklace made of metal and copper. Emerald-green eyes stared into brown. Johan smiled and took Judai's hand, and kissed it.

Anger flashed across Yubel's eyes. He stepped up and pushed Johan away from Judai, ready to kick him. Judai stumbled a little with shock in his eyes as Haou caught his brother before he fell.

Judai watched for a moment.

The two opponents gave each other intense stares. Johan jumped back when he saw that Yubel tried to kick him. Yubel growled and ran straight for Johan. Johan went into a defensive position. Yubel tried to strike Johan across the face, but he blocked the attack every time.

Yubel jumped back and ran toward Johan again; this time, Yubel tried to side-kick Johan. Johan caught his leg and pushed Yubel back. Yubel stumbled and managed to get his balance.

"I ... I don't get why you're not ... fighting back?" Yubel asked, panting.

Johan said nothing but ran toward Yubel and punched him a few times. Yubel stumbled with shock in his eyes. Yubel got up and charged at Johan, ready to strike. Johan tried to block it, but Yubel seized the opportunity and side-kicked Johan. Johan winced and stumbled back.

"Johan!" Judai cried, fear laced in his voice.

Johan looked back at Judai and smiled. He was about to say that he was okay when he felt a kick in the back. Yubel smirked and kicked Johan a few more times. Johan dropped to his hands and knees, coughing up blood.

"Not so high and mighty now, are we?" Yubel mocked, walking up to Johan and kicking him real hard. "Now get up!"

Yubel was about to kick Johan when he rolled away and got to his feet. Johan winced as he tried to hold his body in a defensive position. Both opponents gave each other death glares as they both circled each other.

"Give it up, you piece of filth," Yubel declared. "Judai will be mine."

"No," Johan stated calmly. The crowd quieted down, eager to know how Johan responded to Yubel's allegations that Johan was a whore. Yubel snarled in response. "The reason I'm fighting for Judai is because ..." Johan paused and stared at Judai with love in his eyes for a moment before returning to look at Yubel. "Is because I love him! And if I have to fight you to prove my worth, I'll do it!"

Yubel growled and dashed forward. Johan did the same. I'm going to prove to Yubel that I'm worth something, Johan thought, blocking Yubel's attacks. And I will show that I'm willing to do anything for Judai! Johan looked at Judai and stared at the prince with love and compassion in his eyes.

Yubel smirked when he saw an opportunity to get Johan. Yubel stepped up and struck Johan a few times before he hit the ground with a dull thump. Yubel drew his fist back swiftly and slugged the kitchen boy. Johan moaned in pain as Yubel lifted John off the ground and Yubel pushed him.

"Johan!"

Judai got up from his seat and ran over to aid Johan. Haou got to his feet and watched very closely. This should be interesting, he thought.

Yubel stepped up and pulled Judai back from reaching Johan and checking to see if he was okay. A sudden growl came from the back of Judai's throat. By now, tension has started to build in the arena. And Yubel felt Judai's pulse begin to fluctuate through his arm.

"Don't touch me!" Yubel pulled back into his eyes. Judai yanked out of Yubel's grip and knelt beside Johan.

"Are you alright?"

Johan smiled as Judai helped him stand. "I'm fine ..."

Yubel growled in frustration. He brought his fist toward Johan, but Judai blocked it. The dark-haired teen stepped back when he saw the look in Judai's eyes. Everyone could feel the tension in the air, and the vibes changed.

"I'm going to be your opponent," Judai said, his eyes glazed over with determination and anger. He shifted so that he was standing in front of Johan.

Yubel blinked a few times as Haou rose from his seat and walked up. "Uh ... Judai ...? What are you doing?"

"I agree," Yubel spoke up. "What is going on? We're not done yet."

"Judai ..." Johan breathed, but it was more like a gurgle. "You don't have to fight for me."

"Let him fight!" A random spectator shouted from the crowd.

"Yeah! Let's see what he can do!"

It wasn't long before everyone in the crowd started to chant and cheer.

To Be Continued ...