xt

e of Seth’s scowling face while tapping the armrest of his leather couch impatiently. I didn't bothe

onent; they are ranked second in UC. I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't show up tonight and we just wasted our time coming h

acist or anything;

a bulletproof glass wall and a metal door. Nobody else comes here except us. This

ed, and she was still nowhere to

're wrong

mation we receive

n't as strong

. I can't blame him; he's pumped to be here. I'm not sure why he's drawn to this girl. He stood

dka. Raynel sighed and joined me, helping himself to a can of beer

ive, Trinity Gang will win by default."

e have come here

towards the private exit

ka, pour another, and lean

ing through his phone and

e the odds could she possibly have? She only had a split second to present

xploded from the battleground. Everyone came to a halt

n at the source of the commotion, I saw the shattered large window glass fro

ed across the dirt-covered battleground, it kicked up a cloud of dust. We c

t thing I notice, the dust finally settled back on the ground. It reveals a woman dressed in a blac

, I very well know

nfamous tattooed face. My gaze is now directed to the large screen that

as strange d

too preoccupied with her to notice Rayne

the obvio

e shot back. I brushed him o

d to turn to see who it was. Raynel

he settled down.

nce.” said the announcer

e a fight after all.” He conti

ee members of the Philippine Underground City rank number two and our defending champion. Please

e center ring, their fist banging against their chest.

they never challenge us, but even if they

w in the right corner. The challenger for tonight. Let me in

placed with boos. She simply salutes the moving camera

tion of a living doll as I look at th

he's st

Even pimple will be afraid to touch her skin. Other girls would die for her hourglass b

tattoo that settled on her lower cheek complemented her fiery appearance. Normally

before." Seth

pond, as if he was sti

ut she just smiled sweetly. displaying her perfect set of po

io

shame to see that pretty face of yours will vanish to this

, codename Flame. Before I challenged them to a fi

ht with us." A man with shaggy hair added

do the talking. Let's see if they're still

ome beauty rest." A silver-toothed man grinned from ear to

motion. Trinity Gang member number three: code name, Fire. Thei

ogre faces, but they're also not part

y said and instead gave t

y targets. It's what I cal

ouncer, as a queue

UUMBLE!” The announcer l

ground, but it's really just a fighting ring. They j

girl versus three men, the odds were small, and the word fair does n

let me be

word. He whipped it at me, which I easily avoided. He swing

lame crept up behind me and were about to snap my nec

voice in the crowd yelled louder than the others. When Fire grabbed my feet, I s

, drowning out the ech

mething i

I always keep d

ak that time, I cou

e

most. Every time I he

feet and t

ime’s

I remained motionless. I just waited for the katana to get close. I tilt my

was taken aback for a moment from what I did but it didn’t last

aw the pointy studs on his rings. Tsk! I see he wants to play dirty. Guess that I, too, a

around behind him. I press the dagger against his neck, my other hand swiftly running down to his back, trailing his

sure no one clearly able to follow my moves, they’ll need a slow-motion recap to see w

round with a loud thud, everyone who had be

ieving that Flare was now sprawled at the g

as they stare at me. I simply smirk at them. I motione

ing; did the pretty girl like me shake your asses?" I

or him. If, you're still breathing after this.” Their faces flushed a

ave underestimated and be deceived by appearances. Ts

Fire and Flame

spot, as if I'm waitin

As

il he flew arm spans away. I turn to face Fire and grab his fist, twisting it so tightly that his body bow

ore he can fight back. He rolled a few feet away from me as Flame threw another weak punch. I sway to the l

n the ground. Tsk! That was easy, I h

. Before I could turn around, a large calloused hand grabbed both of my hands an

ot killing part. My mistake for turning away

th on my ear. I twisted my head slightly, ca

constrained. I didn't stru

turned to his feet as well. I found the katana that I t

lame appr

He spat as he throw

before it hits me. I wound my legs around his arm and twisted it until I heard a

ound. I was dragged with him because he wouldn't let go of my

hing his broken nose. I rolled over to the other side

luck’s with

on my face as I see

it into Fire's chest. I thrust it hard and twist it roughly until he

I plunge the blade straight back to his chest again. His lifeless

d to fight but he couldn’t move his hand. I stab his right leg in case he’ll kick me and did the same thing to the other. He cried as t

with their blood. Flame's blood mixes with Fire, drip

he arena. They all follow their gaze to the top tier where it landed

ody fight." The announcer ex

hear me. The crowd was still stunned that a petite woma

r VIOLEEEET!" The announcer regained his composure and declared

to be o

for

ushed the power butto

ole

ole

ole

were ye

om in the upper section. Amazement were plastered on their faces, except,

h a mood

r, who is now with me on the battlegroun

ook

g to them." I say, pointing

ht with this week.” I may sound crazy, bu

loose." I threatened, and

Is there someone who tells them when to shout and cheer and when to keep the

ed, as if he was a

ough I already knew who they were. I just

, top rank in UC." he rep

red, pointing to the handsome gru

g of the Unde

that’s in

ri

t I am already twenty minutes late. Who the fuck invented the fifth floor? Can anyone tell me w

sh

our classroom, I ente

while bowing, without bothering to took

ates laug

hat’s

. Suasola's retirement, and for the r

Suasola has had a ma

the speaker, my eyes widened. In front of me is a handso

sharp jaw line, and his hair was cropped in a military cut that suited him perfectly. He also spoke

s! Another an

oling over this ve

ngers in front of me, bri

he sir part. Indicating that I rega

me?" He inquires, leanin

and I am deeply sorry for being la

an, your new instructor in this subject." He sai

mumbled and made a

ness! That wa

And why are you late?" J

late la

tte’s brow

Their nosiness are annoying, but I don't mi

esponse to their quest

more vitam-" Jaffy was about to finish

open door, which had become slightly

riends. He walked right up to me and grabbed my

early lef

off before I co

you?" he asked,

ed to pull my hand away from him, but he gr

you talk