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Chapter 26: THE TEA HOUSE!

Mistral... Man, how time has changed this Kingdom. I remember the last time I was here, a lot fewer people were here. But I guess the increase in competitors from all over the kingdom really did a number for this event. And since Pyrrha was going for her fourth victory this year, a lot more people wanted to be the one to beat her.

Well, they would a least try.

Walking down Mistral streets was something of a memory trip for me. But this time it was different, all the little stores that filled the street were now gone and replaced with bigger stores and more flashing lights from the buildings.

I'm happy that I got these sunglasses now because I will tell you, this will probably give me epilepsy if I keep staring at the signs.

"Okay. Today is the day before the tournament, so the headmaster should be in Haven right now. All I need to do is head to the academy and ask him nicely about Qrow... Qrow whatever his last name is."

Easy enough.

CRASH!

The sound of a crash got my attention and looking around I saw an old lady picking up some bags and trying to put them inside of a box. While people just ignore the old lady I decided to go and help her out.

"Here. Let me help you." I picked one of the bags but my hand was slapped with a cane.

"Don't Steal!" The old lady said. However, she said it in Old Mistrilian.

"Sorry, I was trying to help. I won't steal." I tell her and she looks at me.

"You understand me?" She looked at me surprised by it.

I nod my head. "I can understand you. But I don't know how to speak it."

"Name?"

"Oh...uh, Seth Sapphire."

"Sapphire... Never heard of the name. Thank you." She picks up the last of the bag and puts it in the big box. She tried lifting the box but she looked like she was having trouble with it.

"Here let me help you." I tried to help her out and she handed me the box.

"Good. You follow." She begins to walk away.

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"Did I just get set up?"

"Yes!"

Well, at least she is honest.


I just followed the old lady and after ten minutes of walking, we made it to a huge building. She opens the doors of the building and steps inside. Telling me to follow her. So I do.

And boy I'll tell you what. The place looked beautiful on the inside.

A restaurant was inside with two levels and somehow we were on the top level of the building. Looking downward I saw more tables down below with some people eating or just sitting.

"Come. Leave the box here." The old lady shows me a bar stand and tells me where to place the box. So I walked toward her and placed the box down.

'Ah, finally ten minutes of work and I'm already tired.'

"Thank you."

"No problem."

She nods and turns around to face a door and yells out. "Arslan customer!"

Wait what?

"Coming grandmother!" Behind the bar, a door opens, and out walks a girl with Platinum blonde hair, olive green eyes, and dark skin.

But when she looked at me, her face turned from a confused one to an upset one right away.

'Oh please be nice at least.'

"Grandmother who is this?"

"Nice boy who helped me. Must be hungry, look at him." I can see the old lady just pointing at me.

"Actually I just helped out. No need for food. I should probably go now." I turned around to leave but I felt someone grab me by the arm.

I turn my head and see the old lady holding onto it. I tried to pull away but her grip was strong.

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'How strong is this Granny?!'

"No, You helped you get food. This is my thanks. Arslan if you would."

She begins to drag me and takes me to sit down at the bar.

'Okay, I am now scared of this old lady.'

A slam was heard in front of me and I saw a menu get placed in front of me.

"Thank you."

"What do you want?"

Girl I just sat down. Let me at least relax for a bit!

I pick up the menu and skim over it.

"I'll just take some noodles."

"How spicy?"

"None."

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"Weak." I heard her mumble it under her breath. But I don't comment.

She leaves and I am left alone.

Okay, so what has happened so far?

I made it to Mistral. Saw some of the places I saw again, and helped some old lady with a box. Carry said Box to this wonderful location and met her granddaughter who looks like she hates me for some reason. And now I'm waiting for food that I didn't even want.

Sigh... This is what happens when I'm nice to people.

"Your food."

A bowl of noodles was placed in front of me with a pair of chopsticks.

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"You want a fork?"

"No, I'm good I know how to use these." I grab the chopsticks and begin to eat the noodles.

'These are really good.' I though to myself as I enjoy each bite.

As I continue to eat I keep looking at the person right in front of me. She kept on staring at me, it was getting really uncomfortable. So I was doing my best to finish the food fast so this wouldn't turn out awkward.

"Are you entering this year's tournament?"

Dam girl we bearly even know each other and you already asking for my return!

"Um no, I'm not here to fight."

"Then why bring your weapon?" She points to my back at Saltatio Favillae.

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"Self-defence."

"Use your hands."

Man, this girl just loves to get to the point huh?

I finish my food and put the plate to the side.

"You need something from me or?"

"I wish to fight you."

Ask me to dinner first.

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"Okay but why though?"

"Because for some reason Nikos sees you as a rival more than me. So I wish to test that out."

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Pyrrha what the fuck did you tell these people in Mistral?!

"Yea... I'm going to have to decline that fight with you."

"Why? Are you scared?"

Be careful how you answer this question Seth, because one answer will lead you to start fighting right now.

"I just ate and honestly I was heading to Haven right now to speak with the headmaster... So here." I leave Lien next to the bowl and begin to walk away from her.

"Thanks for the food and you can keep the change!" With that out of the way, I leave the restaurant.

Back inside the restaurant.

Arslan just kept on looking at the door where Seth left. Narrowing her eyes.

"Is the boy gone?"

"Yes, Grandmother he just left."

"Did he pay?"

"He did."

"Shame, that one was on the house for his help."

"He'll be back. They always come back."


Okay now back to what I was doing. All right to Haven Academy!

The walk to the Academy was pretty close now that I think about it. If I just follow a straigh road I should be there in like ten minutes. Oh well lucky me I guess.

Getting close to the Academy the feeling of dread was getting closer to me again. This feeling I haven't felt in all so long, not since the first time I came here. Like something bad was going to happen and yet nothing happened at all. I might just be nervous or maybe the food didn't sit well. I don't know, I'll just keep making up excuses so I feel way better now that I am in front of the school.

'Okay. Remember what you are here for. Remember what you are here for.'

Pushing the doors open I step inside the school.

The entrance of the building was the same as I remember a big wide space where tables were set for the people to sign up to enter the tournament. However, this time was different, no tables were set up and no one was here.

'Maybe sign-ins are over now?'

I started to walk towards the stairs but stopped and saw the statue that was in the center.

A statue of a woman with chains around her arms and body, lifting her arms up.

'Huh, Never really noticed this since the last time I was here.' I soon started to feel my head start to hurt a bit.

Closing my eyes I start to see this statue beginning to descend with people onboard it. I also see Lionheart put a watch inside the statue.

Opening my eyes again I turn to the place where he put the watch and reach for it.

"Excuse me young man but that statue is not to be... Mister Sapphire?"

I stop and turn to the person calling my name.

"Headmaster Lionheart! It's good to see you again." I smile at the man. But that feeling that I once had about him was back and stronger than it ever was.

"Like wise young man. Uhh Is your mother by any chance around?" The man asks with nervous eyes scanning the area.

"No sir! I'm here on her behalf. Let's just say... She is... Not a happy camper right now."

"I could tell by the messages I have been receiving from last month."

"Ehe... Sorry."

"It's quite alright. So what is it that she needs?"

Right straight to the point. Just like we practice.

"Well, I am here at the request of my mother because she is in need of a person."

"And who might this person be?"

"A guy from three years ago. His name is Qrow, She needs his information or better yet Scroll number."

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"Hmmm, Why is it that she needs his information?"

He's trying to get me to sing, Thats fine I'll play my cards.

"From what my mother told me. She informed me that she needed to contact the headmaster of Beacon Academy, And Qrow apparently has info on him."

'Well, this was a lie, because I don't know if they actually know each other.'

"Why didn't she just contact the headmaster in his Academy?"

"We tried. However, every attempt to we were always sent to a voice recorder."

"Hmmm. But why him specifically?"

Stay calm Seth this is easy just keep hitting him with your Poker Face.

"From what my Mother told me. She said he has connections to him."

"I as well have connections to the headmaster as well. Why didn't she ask me?"

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"Well?"

"You blocked her. Which I understand but still, you did block her."

"Hm, I see. Well Mister Sapphire I see that you came all this way for nothing, but sadly I can't give away any information on Mister Branwen."

Shit. Well, at least I got a last name.

"If you excuse me I need to get ready to give a speach to our guests."

Think Seth Think!

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Fuck it, we using plan B.

"Well thank you for your time Headmaster. I will inform my Mom about this and your response. Hopefully, she takes it easy from last time." I pull out my scroll and begin to dial some numbers.

"Wait, Mister Sapphire. You don't need to call her now. Do you?"

"Sadly I have to Sir. I made a promise to her that I would inform her about this. I just hope that she takes it well."

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"Mister Sapphire."

"Yes?"

"I can probably make an exception to your request."

"Really? Why the change of heart sir?"

"Your mother does not need to know the reasons. Why all she needs to do is to keep calm. I'll give you Mister Branwen's number after the first round of the tournament."

"Thank you, Sir. I shall inform my Mom of the wonderful news then."

"Yes. Well goodbye." I see the man hurry out of the school with quick steps.

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I can't believe that fucking worked. How terrifying is my Mom to this Man? The guy gave up the moment I was about to call her. What the fuck did she send to the guy?

Well, at least that's done for now. Now all we have to do is wait and see.

Well now that I'm here maybe I can explore the rest of Mistral and see the opening ceremony for this year's event.

I begin to walk to the doors but I stop and turn back to the statue.

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Sigh... Stupid headaches.


And the Bar Stand is still here!

Well not much I can do here but just sit on one of the stools and drink. And by drink I mean drink some water. Honestly, if Mom ever finds out what I'm doing here. I'll be dead at the drop of a hat.

Looking around I just kept on looking at everyone that was on the School grounds. Less adults unlike last time I was here. But more teens about my age must be here to see how far they would make it in the tournament and see if they get to fight the champ. Well good luck to all of them because they are not beating Pyrrha even if they tried their best.

Sigh... Sometimes I wonder if I was still in these tournaments would I have been more of a competitor or more of a casual fighter? Well, I couldn't care less now.

And that probably answers my own question.

As I took a sip of my water I felt someone slam a hand on my back. making me spit my drink!

SPIT!

I turned to the person and saw someone that I hadn't seen in a while.

"Bolin! You son of a bitch!" I raise my hand and he raises his hand.

And together we gave each other the best handshake of our lives.

We both stare at each other trying to one-up the other with strength.

"What's the matter? This tournament getting to you already?" I joked.

"Said the guy too scared to join back." He retorts.

"How's the head of yours? Still cracked?"

"It's fine. How's your legs?"

We smirked at each other and laughed while letting go.

"Wow never seen a bromance like that before." A new voice was heard, and I turned to see someone new appear. A girl with Light Green hair and teal color eyes and wearing a purple hoodie. But what got my attention was the board on her back.

"Ignore her. She just loves to talk Seth." Bolin said.

"Hey! No, I don't you jerk!" The girl just punches Bolin to his side and Bolin wincing at the punch. "Nice to meet you. My name is Reese Chloris. I'm one of Bolin's friends from here." She raises her hand and I take it.

"Seth Sapphire. Like you, I am also one of Bolin's friends. And the guy who beat him in his debut tournament run."

"By luck."

"And no Aura." I smirk at him. knowing I won this battle.

"He got you there Bolin."

Bolin just falls to the ground "I knew you two would be on my case for that."

Reese and I just laugh at Bolin's misfortune.

For the next hour, we just spent talking about what the others had been up to. For Bolin, he trained for the past two years up in the mountains of Anima. Trying to find his inner peace and also getting better at fighting for these tournaments. For Reese, she explained how she and Bolin met and how from that day they became friends. Also if It wasn't for him, she wouldn't be here in Haven. But when it came to me telling them what I had been through well. Their reactions were mixed.

"You fought against the white fang!"

"Did you die?" Boling got a smack on the back of his head for that. "OW!"

"Sadly yes... But I lived!"

"Dude..." "Bro you are like a protagonist."

Pfft! "I hope not. I rather be a background character. Protagonists have too much to deal with." I joked at them.

"So why exactly are you here Seth? I doubt you can participate so why come now?"

"Well to be fair I came here to have a talk with the headmaster and get something from him."

"Really just for that? Couldn't you do that once you arrive in Haven in a few months?"

I look down at my drink and back at them. "Sadly no. I didn't get accepted into Haven."

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"WHAT!" They both scream with surprise at this information.

"What do you mean you didn't make it in? Everyone makes it in."

"Yea well, not everyone this year I guess."

"Why?" Reese asks with confusion. "Bolin is right everyone does make it in. No matter what."

"Well, they said that this year was the most packed group of initiatives so a lot of new students were cut off."

"But why didn't you just apply for another school? I doubt you didn't have a backup right."

"I did. However, they informed me that they had a lack of staff this year and that they couldn't bother sending my letter to the other school on my list."

"That's just..." "That's so wrong of them to do."

Tell me about it. This whole situation was already messed up as it is and yet from what I'm hearing, I feel like I'm the only one who didn't get accepted. Why me of all people? Does the headmaster think I'm going to become my Mom? I mean I can be. But unlike her, I at least don't have enemies... I hope.

"Damn Dude that sucks." Reese chimes in not knowing what else to say.

"By the way Seth Where is Pyrrha? She isn't here yet."

"Well since she is the champion and they already know she will be attending. She should be here for her match tomorrow. She doesn't want to be swarmed by all these people, you know."

"Yeah, we know. Last year when she did show up here. Almost everyone swarmed her just to get her attention. I felt bad for her."

"Tell me about it Reese. But at least security was doing their job."

"So when are you guys matches tomorrow?"

"I'm going to be the third match," Bolin informed. "I however am the second match." Reese sadly informs.

"Well, that's good at least you guys will finish early. Maybe afterward we can explore Mistral for a bit."

"Yeah, that sounds like a plan!"

"And we know the perfect place we can visit. It's run by a nice-"

"Shhh don't spoil it, Bolin! Let Seth figure it out."

Oh boy. I can't wait to see what these two have in store for tomorrow. But at least this time around I would be able to enjoy walking around Mistral with friends rather than being injured.


"Every part of my body is hurting right now." Bolin wince in pain.

"Oh, you will live you big baby."

"Reese has a point. But look at the bright side man. You won your match."

The three of us left the arena after the hard-fought battle the two put on. It's amazing how these two fight. Reese with her hoverboard riding around the arena striking her opponent down with heavy hits. I'm calling that two fast two furious. Boling on the other hand has really improved with his fighting style. No more taking it slow for him. Now he is precise on his strike and his blocking got a lot better.

Really makes me wish I had entered this tournament. But I was still punished from last time. And I really don't want to get in trouble with Mom.

"So where do you guys want to go?" I asked.

"Let's get some food 'cause I'm starving. And we know the perfect place we can go."

"Yeah, Seth you are going to love this place. It opened up a few months back and the person who runs it is this nice old lady. Just try to not call her that."

"I'm going to tell Granny Lee that you called her old again."

"Reese you better not!"

Nice old lady. Could it be... No, I doubt it. I mean what are the chances that they could be referring to the same one I met yesterday? I mean Mistral is a big place I'm sure they might take me to another place. But the fact that I'm following them in the same direction where that restaurant was at. I just hoped the other girl wasn't there.

"Here we are Seth! Welcome to Granny Lee Tea House." Bolin just stands in front of the entrance of the building that I entered yesterday.

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'God damn it, Bolin.'

"Looks nice can't wait to see what this place is. Ehe."

"Oh, one more thing before we enter. Once you see Granny Lee you must bow to show your respect. Granny Lee is a traditional person in Mistral."

"He's right Seth... Respect." Reese said this while covering her mouth.

You know. I know they are playing me, but I'll still do it just for shits and giggles.

"Okay, that's fine." I just nodded.

We soon entered the restaurant and it still looked beautiful as I remember it. This time however there were far fewer people compared to yesterday. Might be because of the tournament or the fact that it was still early for some.

"So does this person run this store all by herself or..."

"Nope, her granddaughter helps around from time to time. She also has employees but... Recently they have been leaving."

"How come?"

They stayed quiet looking at each other as if wondering if they should tell me what was going on.

"You Three! Pick a table and sit down!" From the other side of the restaurant, a voice was heard and I just knew who it was.

"Granny Lee it's us and we brought someone new this time." The two led the way to one of the tables close to where the old lady was at. I just followed them and let them do all the talking.

"New Friend?" The old lady looks between both of them and her face turns to a surprise one.

I on the other hand removed my sunglasses and took a bow to her. To show my respect to the elders. But the moment I raised my head again I saw her reach for a cane and walk towards us.

'Aw, shit. Here we go.' I close my eyes ready for the strike.

BONK! BONK!

"Ow!" "Why us!?"

"How many times have I told you two, not to make people bow at me!"

BONK!

"OW! Why me again!" Bolin screams while rubbing his head.

"You will live you big baby." Soon the old lady turned to me and smiled. Then she started to talk to me in old Mistrilian.

"Good to see you again young one."

"Good to be back again Ma'am."

"Oh please call me Granny Lee like the rest of these kids."

"Reese, what's going on?" "I have no clue Bolin."

"Now you three can go sit down and I'll be with you shortly. And please put your weapons away. We don't want an accident like last time." She said this while looking at Reese only for her to chuckle a bit.

With that Granny Lee left and the three of us decided to put our weapons in the entrance of the restaurant and head to a table in the corner of this place.

Once I took my seat the two just sat down in front of me with confused faces.

"What?"

"Don't what us Seth. How were you able to understand Granny Lee just then?" Bolin started.

"Yeah Do you have any idea what you just did?"

"What?"

"You understood her. Not many people can understand old Mistrilian. So where did you learn it from?"

"Oh well, my Mom taught me, She did go to Haven back in the day and told me how she used to travel to a lot of Villages around Mistral. So she picked up the language and thought maybe I should learn it as well. I mean I can't speak it but I can understand what the person is saying."

Also, all those shows that I used to watch.

"Dude that's awesome also a really good skill to know. Just imagine, you are on a secret mission and people don't think you know what they are saying and then. BOOM! you know what they are hiding." Reese chimes into her own little theory.

"Well, whatever the case is that nice to know. But when did you meet Granny Lee? You said you just arrived yesterday right."

"Well after I arrived I saw her picking up some bags yesterday that she dropped. And when I saw nobody helping her I just lent her a hand. Then she took me here and offered me some bowls of noodles." As I told them that I quickly looked around the restaurant to see if the other girl was there. But thankfully I didn't see her.

"What are you looking for," Boling asked.

"This girl that worked here. Let's just say she was not happy to see me for some reason."

Both just looked at each other and said the same thing. "Arslan."

"Yeah, I think that was her name. You two know her?"

"She is not exactly the most social one around Mistral. But when it comes to helping Granny Lee she is a totally different person here. It's weird that she has a problem with you for no reason."

"Actually it makes sense," Bolin stated. "For the past three years, she has been runner-up for the Mistral Championship. Pyrrha has always beaten her. So you can say that Arslan sees her as a rival. But you can't say the same thing for Pyrrha."

"I mean she did say she wanted to fight me."

"Did you agree?"

"Nah, I was just surprised by it that I just left after I finished eating."

"Well, good luck with that in the future. Because once Arslan has her sights on something, nothing is going to change her mind."

Great so this is going to be a problem in my future if I don't deal with it now. Sigh... Why me?! Do I just attract the crazies?

Soon Granny Lee brought our Menu, apologizing for the wait. We all said it was alright. We order our food and keep on talking with each other. Funny how it was still early for us, the tournament started way earlier around nine in the morning and it was already eleven. I think it was because they were more competitors this year like the other year. So the more fights the longer the day will be.

This was very different from my first tournament run.


After another hour of eating and talking we were all full and satisfied.

"Man that hit the spot!" Bolin said while rubbing his stomach.

"Yeah, it did!" I push my bowl away.

"I feel so full that I can die in peace." Reese said with a happy sigh.

"You all were Hungry. Good to see the food was to all of your likings." Granny Lee walked up to our table and stood right next to us.

"Like always your food is the best!"

"Good, now here." She puts a paper on the table and all three of us look at it.

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"So we are splitting right?" I asked.

I looked at both Bolin and Reese and they both looked embarrassed about something.

"I kind of forgot my wallet back in my locker. Oops!" Reese scratched her cheeks looking embarrassed.

"Do you see any pocket on me, Seth?" Bolin said while looking away from me. "I'll pay you back."

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I reach into my jacket and pull out my wallet counting my Lien. And I look back at the two.

Sigh..."If I do this you guys owe me for my train ride home."

"I will!" "Yes, Seth we will." Both agreed to this and I was holding their word for it.

Sigh... Some friends huh?

I pull out some Lien and hand it to Granny Lee thanking her for the food. I'm so thankful that I took those jobs.

With that out of the way, Granny Lee left us to sit with a happy sigh.

SLAM!

The door of the restaurant slams open making everyone look in the direction of the door.

"Shit. This is bad." I heard Bolin whisper to himself.

I looked at him and wondered what was going on and then turned back to the door. A group of people wearing purple entered the restaurant. Some of the people who were sitting down decided to leave as soon as they entered but the rest stayed where they sat.

"Who are they?"

"The Spiders. One of Mistral Crime syndicates, they go around causing trouble to these types of establishments asking for ransom money and their protection. Granny Lee restaurant has been targeted for the past few weeks now." Bolin inform.

Great. So this group was trouble from the last time I remember them.

"Granny Lee. The Spiders await your answer." The one in the front walked in the direction of Granny Lee. " And we need it now."

Granny Lee who was standing behind the bar station just ignored him getting close to her.

"Seth stay on your guard." Reese whispered to me.

I just simply nodded.

"Granny Lee, it is a simple choice. Pay for our protection, or risk harm to this fine establishment."

Granny Lee just stayed quiet almost looking bored at the man's words. She soon raise her head and said to him. "You'll get nothing from me."

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She was so cool for saying that to him.

"That, Granny Lee is unfortunate." The man looks at the group and nods to them.

Soon the Group began to destroy and flip tables inside the restaurant. It soon caused a huge mess that some of the people who were sitting down decided to fend off some of the group trying their best to fight them.

"Let's go and help!" Bolin said and Reese and I both nodded our heads. Standing up and rushing some of the group.

Once we got close I saw Boling grab one of the guys turning him around and throwing a punch to the guy's face knocking him out. Reese went and sent a kick to another person who was dealing with one of the people helping out. The kick was powerful enough to send him away from him. I on the other hand block one of the attacker's punches and counter it with my own. The guy did his best to land a hit on me but I parried his attack and sent my own punch knocking him out.

Turning around we saw some of the attackers group up at the door and soon we heard the leader of the group speak up. "You three are brave. But against us... You are in over your heads. Join us and our group the Spiders will become stronger than ever."

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We all just looked at each other and all came up with the same conclusion.

"This club sounds great! Where do I sign... 'Fuck You!'" I narrow my eyes getting ready to fight.

"We don't care who you are or who you are with!" Reese yelled out at them.

"You will not menace Granny Lee!" Bolin stood in front of us ready to fight as well.

The leader of the group whistles out loud and the doors of the restaurant open revealing even more people in purple.

"Well, this is going to be fun." I heard Bolin say.

"Let's kick their asses." Reese said.

Sigh..."There goes my peaceful vacation."

Soon a song started to play and a drum beat was heard.

Hello there my enemy

Welcome to my punching spree

This is where I lay waste and you go home bleeding

"Semblance I'll explain later. Let's do this!" I knew they were going to ask questions but right now the real threat was in front of us.

Didn't have to be this way

Should have stayed out of the fray

Now you're heading for a beating

The group began to rush at us and seeing that we didn't have enough room to fight them together we decided to split off and deal with them separately.

Didn't mother warn you?

Now she's gonna mourn you

Being damaged's how you'll end this day

Splitting from the other two I took the fight down below to the lower levels of the Restaurant. And soon a few of the attackers followed me.

You're a big mess

'Cause I'm relentless

I gotta tell you I'm on fire today

Blocking and dodging their attacks was easy in my case. Their punches were slow and sluggish. The only problem was they were attacking all at once. One of my greatest weaknesses.

Crash and burn (crash and burn)

Some lessons are just hard to learn

But the advantage I had was I was already prepared for a situation like this. Kicking one of the guys away from me I reached inside my jacket and pulled the ping of one of my grenades throwing it into the air.

Scathing eyes (scathing eyes)

That see things from only one side

BOOM!

When the grenade exploded the attackers covered their eyes getting blinded by my trick.

Yet every misshapen spark

Suffers the judgment and pain

Seeing my opportunity, I began to attack them before they recovered from their eyes. Throwing punch after punch and kick after kick Sending some to the ground in pain or just incapacitating them from their legs. These guys will show no mercy to us. So no mercy to them.

But just as light conquers dark

There's a beauty that's greater than pure symmetry can contain

So let's start the game!

Only two of the attackers got up from the attacks I sent and they both decided to pull out knives from their pockets.

Fool, you shouldn't stare into these eyes of fire

You're goin' to regret this little fight

You don't wanna mess with me

I'm something higher

As one got close the other waited for his chance to strike, once I was distracted from the one rushing me. I had been in this situation before so I knew what to do.

Anguish you'll know for your miserable plight

Soon you'll bemoan your mistake of a life

As he threw a swing at me, I grabbed his wrist and twisted it making him cry out in pain and dropping his knife as soon as he attacked his buddy went to strike my side. Pulling the guy towards me I made him take the blow of his friend's attack making him cry out in pain.

You'll watch yourself suffer

You'll watch me ignite

Letting go of the guy's wrist I sent a strong roundhouse kick to the other one toward his face making him spin toward a table and landing on it.

"Nice!"

"SETH!

Hearing my name I ran toward the stairs and headed to the main floor. There I saw Boling fighting even more of the guys in Purple and having a little bit of trouble.

"A little help here man!" Bolin said as he was dealing with his own little group.

I turned my head and saw a broom next to the stairs I just went up. Grabbing it I yell out to Bolin. "Bolin! Catch!" I threw it at him and saw him catching it.

"Really! A broom!"

"Less talking, More Fighting!" I yelled to him as I dealt with more people.

Usually, I devastate

This time, I'd annihilate

Any minute now, you're gonna rue our meeting

I saw more people running at me and was able to hold them off as I tried to keep them from gaining up on us.

Messin' with my family

Means that soon, you're history

The moments of your life are fleeting

Looking around I could see some of the people who were still in the restaurant were having trouble with the attackers. But then I saw an amazing scene.

Granny Lee kicking ass and taking names.

Looking pretty tattered

Your blood is really splattered

Won't be long until I end this game

She was using her cane as a weapon and striking everyone that was getting in her way. It got to the point where I could see a little bit of blood on her cane from all of the hits she had been dealing with.

So they learned, not to fuck with Granny Lee.

You're looking toothless

I'm feeling ruthless

Watch me burn as you go down in flames

As more people came into the restaurant I was trying to reach for my weapon but each time I was getting close to it more and more people were getting in the way.

So I had to improvise.

And Improvise I did.

I grab one of the chairs and began to beat the ever-loving crap out of them.

Ache and yearn (ache and yearn)

And wait for the pages to turn

Play both sides (play both sides)

The truth you could not recognize

Sadly the chair didn't last long for once I hit my eight grunt it broke on impact and all it left me was the legs of the chair.

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That I flip and turn it into a makeshift tonfa.

As any remarkable heart

Has gone through the hardship and shame

Blocking attacks and striking back, I was getting tired. Could be because we all ate and it wasn't helping that when I turned to see the others they were all slowing down as well. I could tell Reese was having trouble and Bolin was trying to reach her. So I made my way towards them to regroup as well.

If this goes on any longer we might just get swarmed by them. And I have no idea how many more are waiting outside.

That's born of standing apart

From the easily processed, the uniform army of same

Once I made it to the other two I heard Reese make a suggestion.

"You think we should run?"

"As much as I like that plan. We can't."

"Yeah, stupid suggestion."

I looked and saw the people regroup and begin to walk towards us. And off to the side, I saw Granny Lee Fighting with the head of this group.

And that's just so lame!

Tell me about it.

BOOM!

The doors of the restaurant opened and some bodies came flying inside. And the person responsible for that amazing entrance was none other than...

"Arslan!" Reese and Bolin yell out.

Arslan turns to us and begins to walk toward us, As she is walking I can see her spin a rope and on the end of it a dagger.

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That looks so cool!

" I heard the commotion once I finished my fight. So I came as quickly as I could. Thank you both for helping out."

Ouch...

"No problem always happy to help," Reese told her.

"Now then." She turns to the rest of the Group. "Let's treat them to my own hospitality."

I dominate, desecrate, leave you in a foul state

Put you in the trash with that nonsense you perpetuate

We saw Arslan throw her spear at one of the grunt's legs and pulled the guy towards her. As he got close She threw a kick sending the guy away and running towards the group.

Why'd you get me riled up? Don't you know I'm wild, bruh?

Bet you'll understand when I'm pissing on your ashes, son

"Well, I just got a second wind. Let's Go!" I ran toward the group and heard the other two follow as well.

Told you I'm torturous when you feel the force of this blast

You'll crash like a cardiac explosion, bitch

Running to the group I decided to jump on a table to get the high ground but I took the initiative by jumping toward them and sending a kick towards their heads.

Bloody body, broken nose, screw it it's a bloodbath

Try to get away but there's no escaping Alcatraz

Once I landed I heard Bolin yell behind me. "Seth Duck!"

So I did.

Bolin soon swung the Broom over my head hitting two more people getting close to us.

Look what you made me do, told you I would slaughter you

Fools you lose, blood cold, ice water dude

As I was about to get back up I felt someone land on my back and jump off it.

"Sorry, Seth!"

Reese said and I saw her jump toward a guy and kick him in the face.

Reach into my bag of tricks, hit you with the baddest licks ever

You'll never contend, I win

I quickly stood up and ran toward them, dealing with the people on the ground making sure they were out cold.

The more people out the better.

Bringing out the beast in me, challenging my decency

Now I gotta ask; do you really want a piece of me?

As the four of us dealt with the remainder of the spiders group we turned and saw Granny Lee having trouble with the leader of the group.

We all rush in to help her.

Hope you're ready for the pain, suffer when I hit your brain

Erase your essence from Earth, no need to explain

Arslan was able to send her spear at the man's arm as he was about to punch Granny Lee.

But as the man felt the spear he turned to us and grabbed it trying to pull her towards her. As a group, we all grab at Arslan trying to help her out.

Fool, you shouldn't stare into these eyes of fire

"Pull him towards us!" Arslan told us.

And with our combined strength, we pulled the guy towards us.

"Get over here!"

You're goin' to regret this little fight

Seeing the guy get close to us Reese and I both sent a kick towards the guy's face and chest making him spin.

You don't wanna mess with me

I'm something higher

Bolin seeing the guy spin ran up to him and with his Broom swung at him connecting the hit to the face.

And sending the guy towards Arslan.

Anguish you'll know for your miserable plight

Soon you'll bemoan your mistake of a life

Arslan took a step back and got ready, as soon as the guy was in front of her. She threw a powerful punch at the man's stomach. Sending him Flying towards the bar station making him crash on it and breaking it in half.

You'll watch yourself suffer

You'll watch me ignite


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"Well... That was intense." We all turn to Reese trying to understand what just happened.

Looking around the Restaurant we see that it was trashed and destroyed. I turn to the others and just see Bolin staring at me.

"What?"

"Really?"

"What?"

"Get over here. You really had to say that?"

"Okay not going to lie, It was in the heat of the moment and to be fair, it sounded pretty cool in my head. Right?"

"No, it wasn't."

"I thought it was pretty cool!" We heard Reese say behind us.

"Thank you, Reese! See she likes it."

"Grandmother!" I turned and saw Arslan running towards Granny Lee who was sitting on a chair.

"Shit, I hope she is okay."

"Oh don't worry about her. Granny Lee is one tough person to break." Reese assured me.

"Yeah if anything we should probably tie these guys up before Mistral police come and pick them up." Bolin informed us.

We nodded and began to restrain all of the people who were down or unconscious. Unfortunately, some were able to escape but the remainder of the group and their boss were now tied up and grouped up. All we had to do was wait.

It didn't take long for the police to arrive and we had to explain the situation to them as to what had occurred. They were doubting us, however once Granny Lee came by they took her word more to heart and began to take each member away.

After they were gone and everything seemed to calm down we all turned to Granny Lee who was now beginning to clean up.

"Well then looks like it's time we left huh guys-." We heard Bolin say and began to walk away.

But Me and Reese both grab him by the arm and shirt.

"Now Bolin it would be in our best interest that we helped right?" Reese told him.

"Yeah, Man. I mean we did also cause this whole mess, right? And look at the bright side. You already got a Broom so let us help out." I began to pull him back toward the mess.

"Why me?!" Bolin said in defeat.

EIGHT HOURS LATER

"We Are Done!" Bolin yells out with excitement and tiredness.

"Yeah!" Reese and I both said with a tired expression.

"Thank you all of you for helping. You three really didn't need to." Granny Lee walked up to us expressing her gratitude.

"No problem it was the least we could do."

"Are you all hungry?"

"YES!" We all yell out.

"Good this one is on the house. Arslan!"

Soon from the backdoor Arslan was seen carrying a tray of bowls. Bringing it toward us.

She places each bowl to Bolin Reese and me.

But when she handed me my Bowl she kept a grip on it.

I who was trying to take it looked back at her and saw her staring back at me with intensity.

"Can I help you?"

"I wish to talk with you."

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"Okay?"

"In private."

I kind of want to have witnesses just in case.

"Umm. Sure?"

"Good."

She grabs me by my jacket and begins to pull me toward the door she came from, I'm guessing it was the kitchen...

With knives and fire. Things that could hurt me.

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I tried to escape but she had a good grip on me. So, the only thing I could do was relax...

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Lies...I just panicked.

"No! No! I want to live!" She took me past the doors and closed them again.

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I open the doors again "I WANT TO LIVE!" She pulls me back in.

Back with Bolin and Reese, they just stare at what just happened in front of them and debate if they should have helped. But something that got their attention was what Granny Lee said.

"Ah, young love." Granny Lee just said.

Both just looked at her wondering what she was talking about. There was no love at all.