CHAPTER 4:
*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
*Lightning Flashing*
*Ground Shaking*
*Thunder Rumbling*
*Immense Wind Pressure*
Jason King and Antonio Lucci were now frozen in fear...completely lost for words... they looked death within the eyes...watching as Iris slowly marched towards them with such a menacing aura and ferocious bloodlust....it felt as though they were in the presence of a God....
*SWOOSH!*
Iris dashed and in the blink of an eye...the gap between them was closed.
*BANG!*
Without leaving even a second for them to react…. Iris jumped and launched his knee directly into to Jason's temple, knocking him out instantly.
*SMASH!*
Iris then rotated his upper body mid air , busting open Antonio's mouth and dislocating his jaw with an elbow on impact.
He then gripped Antonio's head with the other hand, elevating his body and thrusting downwards...slamming Antonio's head into the ground, rendering him unconscious and shattering some of his teeth.
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A few moments before the fight...well more like a massacre commenced....
SITTING ON THE ROOFTOP A COUPLE BUILDINGS AWAY FROM THE ALLEY-
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Charlie Vio (Ice Elemental) (A second year at the Crimson Arts Academy):
*Munching Cookies*
*Drinking Milk*
Charlie Vio: *thoughts* "I wonder what kind of new recruits will be participating today...hopefully they bring some sort of excitement to this graveyard...Crimson Arts Academy has been pretty quiet lately..... and of-course since I am a second year now... I have to be a squadron leader *yawns* which is fine....*stretches* I'll honestly take anybody except my little cousin and his dumbass friend....Jason."
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"SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!!!! PLEASEEEEE!!!!!!"
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Charlie Vio: *looking around* *confused* "Huh? What the hell is going on over there...sounds like it's coming from that alley nearby...*looks at his watch* hmm.... being a few minutes late never killed anyone...I'll go check it out real quick!"
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Charlie quickly dashed and began jumping from rooftop to rooftop.
*Splash!*
*Swoosh!*
*Thump!*
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Charlie landed on the rooftop directly above the alley:
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Charlie Vio: *smiles* "Seems as though someone qualified has already answered to her call before me."
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Charlie Vio: "Hold on....wait a second *looks closer* *squints eyes* what are those two idiots even doing down there...it looks to me like they are going to get their asses kicked...I should probably do something..."
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Charlie sat on the edge of the rooftop and began swinging his legs back and forth-
Charlie Vio: *sighs* "Damn it…I wish I had some popcorn but on the brighter side of things...we are getting to the good part...they are about to piss themselves...hehehe."
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*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
*Lightning Flashing*
*Ground Shaking*
*Thunder Rumbling*
*Immense Wind Pressure*
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*Drinking Milk*
Charlie Vio: "This guy is absolutely phenomenal! Managing to take them out instantly like that in one movement. He is number one on my recruitment list for sure...once the Hope Games are over with..."
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A FEW MOMENTS LATER-
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Charlie Vio: *looking around* "What is this dark and eerie atmosphere all of a sudden....is the air....vibrating? How is that even possible....who is this kid.....No. Now isn't the time for that. Because if I don't put an end to this...he'll kill them..."
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Iris dashed a few steps backwards and bowed his head as the glowing aura enveloping his body increased.
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Iris Leos: *eyes closed* "Oh Holy Mother….. forgive me as I turn their bodies to ash."
Iris Leos: "One Dash: Dragon Style White Lightning Flash!"
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*SWOOSH!*
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Charlie jumped down in the middle of Iris, Jason and Antonio...
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Charlie Vio: "Glacial Aegis."
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He created a shield using his ice elemental which shattered from the impact of Iris' attack.
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Charlie Vio: "Alright listen. I'm not here to fight with you. I'm a second year at Crimson Arts Academy....I know these two probably caused you and the young lady a lot of trouble...so I do apologize on their behalf and as much as I would love to see them dead...unfortunately I can't stand here and let you do it."
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Iris Leos: *glaring* "What exactly does that have to do with me..?"
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*Aries steps in-front of Iris while struggling to stand *
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Aries Marie: *voice trembling* *holding back tears* *smiles* "Look….you see… I'm okay… you don't have to fight anymore."
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Iris Leos: "Move."
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*Aries leans forward and hugs Iris tightly*
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Aries Marie: *cries* "Please..."
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Iris Leos: *sighs*
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Charlie picked up Jason and Antonio then made his way to the compound with them on his back..
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Charlie Vio: "I appreciate this... I promise that they will never bother you again! You have my word! Catch you two love birds later! Better hurry up before you miss the orientation!" *smiles*
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*Aries still hugging Iris*
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*Iris rubs her head*
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Iris Leos: *sighs* "It's okay now. They're gone....so you don't have to worry.."
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Iris Leos: "Let me give you a ride to the compound...it'll be faster."
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Aries Marie: "Okay...just let me pack all of your stuff in my bag…if that's okay with you of-course.."
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Iris Leos: *smiles* "No problem...the less luggage to carry the better."
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*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
*STRONG WINDS*
Aries used her wind elemental to dry off her uniform and hair...healing elemental to recover from her injuries then hopped on Iris' back.
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Iris Leos: "I know this may be too sudden but why did those guys come after you anyway...was it just a random ambush or..?
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Aries Marie: "It's a long story….which I do promise to tell you after we finish the entrance exams.... let's just keep our heads in the game for now."
*Aries and Iris pinky promised*
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Zooming through the city on their way to the orientation-
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Crimson Arts Academy is now just a few seconds away...
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Iris Leos: "So...what's your name?"
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Aries Marie: "Aries. Aries Marie but you can call me Ari for short if you like!"
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Iris Leos: "I've never heard that name before...It's beautiful…. I apologize if I'm coming off as a bit awkward....what happened just now is still dawning on my mind..."
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Aries Marie: *pinching Iris' cheeks* "I'm okay now. Okay?"
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Iris Leos "Okay!"
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Aries Marie: "Good. Now that we are on the same page. What's your name ?"
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Iris Leos: "Iris Leos.."
Aries Marie: "WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!?!?!?!!!"
She was extremely shocked and excited...his name sounded like an orchestral symphony in her ears.
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Aries Marie: "LIKE THE REBEL GODDESS IRIS!?!?!?!"
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Iris Leos: *scratches head* "I guess so.."
Iris listened as Aries continued rambling on and on about his mother.
Aries Marie: *screams* "She's so freaking awesome!!!! My uncle read me books about her all the time when I was growing up….My favorite book of them all was 'IRIS THE UNSTOPPABLE!' *Rainbow Hands* she faced off against three God level opponents all at once! I was honestly so scared at first because it looked as if her power was being drained then....BAM!!!!!
SHE TOOK THEM ALL OUT IN ONE BLOW USING THIS MOVE!!!!
Aries Marie: "ONE DASH! DRAGON STYLE WHITE LIGHTNING FLASH-"
Aries Marie: "Wait. WAIT. WAIT!!!!! Hold on a minute....Didn't you just use that…. ARE YOU HER S-"
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*Iris covered Aries' mouth*
She was actually going to ask Iris if he was his mother's secret super fan who created the blog online...
*Aries frantically points to her little white dragon watch*
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Iris Leos: "We're almost on the academy's compound and there are a lot of participants ahead...."
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Iris Leos:" I promise I'll tell you my story about that as well…once we make it through the Hope Games…"
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Aries Marie: *nods* *salutes* "Roger that captain!"
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*They made another pinky promise*
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Soon arrived at the Crimson Arts Academy. An enormous building towering over the city, resembling a castle straight out of the medieval era.
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Aries Marie: *excited* "WOW!!!! Iris, this place looks absolutely incredible..." *stargazing*
*All The Other Participants Chattering*
"I heard that the principal is going to make his first ever appearance in public this year..."
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"There's a rumor going around that he possesses all six elements.."
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"That's crazy because nobody has any idea what this guy looks like...He could literally be amongst us as we speak..."
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"I wonder what are the exams like this year....a hint would have been nice..."
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"Is it really going to be broadcasted on live TV??? Hold the mirror let me fix my hair and my make up please!"
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"Does it have any ice elemental mages this year ??? I heard that the top graduate last year was an ice elemental mage...."
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"Fellas, look at that girl over there… she is just perfect...cute button nose...freckles...light brown skin...curly hair and a few inches away from being a midget.."
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"That's the girl on that guy's back..."
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"Hey gorgeous! Why don't you just ditch him and come team up with us ?"
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Iris Leos: *sighs* *thoughts* "I have come to terms that there exists a donkey on every corner I turn today.."
Iris Leos: *smiles* "Hear what...*cracking his knuckles* I'm not in the mood to talk so let's just fight to the death for her and truly showcase that chivalry isn't dead.."
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Aries Marie: *whacks Iris with her notebook* "Bad Iris." *pats his head*
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Aries Marie: *teasing* "I can't believe you are so jealous over little old me..."
Iris Leos: "I-"
Aries Marie: "Shhhhhh. It's about to start!!!"
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Iris Leos: "Are you really injured???"
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*Aries covers Iris' mouth*
The loud cheers of all the participants echoed through the skies as the principal of Crimson Arts Academy stood before them at the peak.
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Adonis Fearstriker : "Good morning Ladies, Gentlemen and the future of the world!!!!"
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Adonis Fearstriker: "I, Adonis Fearstriker as the principal of Crimson Arts Academy.. is proud to announce to you... the first….ever… HOPE GAMES!!!"