Sorry for the long wait but here it is the 2nd Chapter.
"Speech"
'Thought'
(2nd Person Narration)
The crowd was silent and the fake heroes didn’t seem to enjoy Sasaki’s game. Emilio who was somewhat used to his friend’s antics was twitching at his way to decide such a serious matter. While the father and daughter, were very surprised by the well known hero’s confidence.
“Well let’s see who I get to fight,” Sasaki cheerfully said while removing his hand to check the coin. When he saw the results of the toss he seemed a little disappointed at the result. “I got the muscle head and you get the guy that seems to know what he’s doing man.”
Emilio just sighed at his friends antics once again. “I get that you like to screw around with your foes Sak.” He then grabbed the bridge of his nose while shaking his head. “Well,” He let go of his nose and broke out into a grin for the first time since his face was revealed, “I wouldn’t have it any other way lets finish this and put an end to this mess.” With that said he slipped into a comfortable stance and waited for Sasaki to make his move.
Seeing Emilio take a fighting stance the team of Scott and Chad rushed in hoping to take out there foes quickly. When he saw the two of them move in for the attack Sasaki charged forward to his opponent to kick him out of the way to make the fights one on one. When the kick landed Chad was thrown back a good seven yards surprised by the lean fighter’s power behind his kick.
Chad wasn’t the only one surprised, because if the look on the families face said anything. Then most of the rumors about The Dragons didn’t seem so farfetched anymore. Not at all distracted by the change Scott continued onward with his attack planning to finish his smirking opponent. As he closed in on Emilio he pulled back his left hand to make the punching motion. His right hand also seemed ready to strike.
From his point of view Emilio took the rushing mans attack in stride. From the position of Scott’s body Emilio was able to see the left hook was a feint and was almost caught off guard by the hidden dagger that was a part of the follow up. From many years of fighting several different Masters of their style saved Emilio from a slit throat. After the doge Emilio caught the arm and flipped his opponent over his shoulder and fixed himself in his fighting stance once again carefully so not to cause him more pain from his injury.
“I can see why I got that injury now.” He said as he looked at his leg with the reddened bandages once again. “You're not too bad for an amateur that is.” Emilio said smirking at his opponents glare.
As this was going on Sasaki’s fight was going well for him. As for Chad well he looked like he was much more tired if his breathing was enough to go by. The whole confrontation had been Sasaki Dodging the attacks that came at him and delivering swift and powerful strikes when Chad was off guard.
“You don’t seem to be too good at this,” Sasaki said taunting his victim, “such a shame I guess when you have control over your ‘foe’ the battles not hard.” He said with a glare. “its guys like you that make us look bad.” He cast a look over to Emilio who simply nodded and switched the badge in his hand to a comfortable grasp. Following his partners plan he pulled out his badge he put away in favor of beating down the hired muscle. “Now remember this pain because this war is ours,”
Chad snapped at Sasaki’s speech and foolishly charged the Wind Dragon. He struck with a punch that- if his opponent wasn’t the man in front of him- would have ended the scuffle in his favor. Sasaki simply caught the offending punch easily and grasped the arm with a firm grip causing Chad to cry out in pain. But Sasaki continued his attack by flipping his opponent over his hip into his knee and ending the combo with a palm thrust with his hand that held the badge.
A green glow emitted from the badge surrounding Chad before turning a darker shade and disappearing into the air. Whether it was from the combo or the odd light show the Family didn’t know but, what they did know was Chad was out of this fight.
Seeing his accomplice down Scott knew his chances of escape were slim but, his pride kept him rooted to where he stood. “I guess if I can’t win in the end,” He said to himself before yelling, “Than I’ll kill the wounded sidekick!” With his declaration he charged Emilio again with more ferocity aiming to kill each time. Only his slashes would miss each time he came close. He was so caught up in his haste he didn’t notice the frown his foe had on his face. Scott also failed to register the kicks Emilio delivered to him for his slowing down. “Why won’t you die!” is what he yelled in frustration at Emilio who was silent and continued dodging while adding a good kick again and again.
“Easy it’s like what Sak said earlier.” Emilio said in a calm tone with a frown still on his face, “So you plan to end my life, not the first time this has been said,” He paused while saying this walking to his opponent for what he decided was going to be the final time. “I’m ending this now so prepare yourself if you still want my life,” as he said this Emilio closed his right hand into a fist over his badge. The air around him also began to grow hotter as he closed his eyes. Scott saw this as an opening and charged aiming to stab Emilio in the heart. Kate had a frightened look in her eyes as Scott moved in on Emilio and he was blind to the attack. As she was about to shout for him to move his eyes opened and he seemed to disappear. The next thing she saw was a familiar light show, the smoking chest of Scott as he fell to the ground and Emilio holding out his open palm with his badge held in a loose grip. “Mastery Of Fire” was all he said before giving Will and Kate a thumbs up and a smile causing the latter to blush.
(Sasaki: ‘Mastery of fire’ is a move that is used by my partner in crime. It’s a powerful punch that ends with a bang. This move is used by a few other Dragons but, they got different names and forms)
“They won’t be a problem anymore,” Sasaki said with a smile of his own, “The badges come in handy with small timers like these guys,” He said kissing his badge.
But Kate didn’t seem to hear him as she took a few steps closer to ‘Emilio’. Looking at him she asked him a question that had been on her mind since his hood was removed from his coat. “That’s not your real name is it?” He shook his head telling her she was right. “So what is it then?” Sasaki laughed at the innocent question because this wasn’t the first time it was asked.
“I can’t tell you it,” Emilio answered with a sad tone. “It’s not a name I wish to say out loud and I guess you’re tired of liars huh?” He got a nod from her and continued with what he was going to say next. “I can show you it, my true name that is here read it if you want to.” He held up his badge for her to read surprising Sasaki for the first time since the start of the mission.
“------- ------,” She silently said to herself, smiling at the fact he did this for her. “Thank you,” she started then looked down to hide her blush, “for everything, but what can I call the hero of this story if he can’t say his true name”
“Well since it is rare for me to say this remember it” He said putting away his badge, “The names Guan Tokai The Dragon of Fire.” From the look on Sasaki’s eyes Will could tell this was rare indeed.
“So what makes you so sure that they won’t cause any more trouble?” Will asked speaking for the first time in the chapter.
“Like I said earlier it’s all in the badge,” Sasaki said with a little too much enthusiasm. Though Will had a sweat drop on the back of his head he believed the young man.
(Guan: Ignore the enthusiasm. What Sasaki said is the truth. The badges acted as a lock for the key that created the Scavengers. They can also work on Sak and me as well but we would just not have the control to use our KI techniques.)
Not too after the words and actions were said and done our Duo set forth on their Journey home. The end had come as a happy one and a perfect mission aside from losing the aliases. As the two were far from the town and into the open area Sasaki let his curiosity get the better of him and asked Guan something that was bothering him.
“So why’d you give her your name it’s not like you to do something like that.”
It felt right to and well I don’t gotta worry about those two coming to get me in the future. I don’t need people after me for revenge now do I.”
“I call BS on that” Sasaki said with a frown.
“Whys that?” Guan asked very confused.
“Because my short friend (“Hey!” Guan yelled.) your enemies are mine by association.” Sasaki said ignoring his friend’s outburst pulling out a book and began reading.
“You know if we weren’t walking back home and we weren’t friends I’d kick your a** here and now!” Guan yelled.
Not looking up from his book Sasaki said, “You say something or was that another blind threat?”
Guan’s response was taking Sasaki’s book and throwing it in a random direction. Sasaki looked at Guan then the direction the book was thrown and sighed. Then without missing a beat he pulled out another copy of the book that was thrown and continued walking the direction they were originally walking. “Just because you only do the minimal work doesn’t mean I do. Besides we probably got another mission to go to when we get back anyway.”
“Let's just get back to the campus and report this as a mission success.” Guan said annoyed that his friend read him as easily as the book he was now reading.
With a smirk Sasaki felt like Guan deserved one last teasing for throwing him off twice on the mission. “Hey you know something funny Guan?” Taking his look as his answer Sasaki continued with a smile. “You got a fangirl!” At the flustered look Guan got Sasaki decided to add on last stick to the fire. “Yeah I think Kate wanted us to stay a while longer or rather you if you catch my drift.”
And then Guan snapped, “YOU’RE A PERVERT!!!”
“Nope. I am not a pervert,” He calmly said, “I just read through the lines better than you do is all.”
“Just shut up,” Guan said before quietly adding “sangano,”
“Gonzo Tanto,” Sasaki said not looking up from the book. “Well a good thing did come out of this mission,”
“You mean the meal right”
“Yep”
(Guan: And here’s the start of it. The names Guan Tokai if you’re hard of hearing. I’m 17 years of age at the moment. I your average college student; aside from the being a member of The Dragons. A good portion of my missions are done with my wise cracking friend Sasaki. This is my life. Absolutely normal with the way the world is ever since becoming the regions)
To Be Continued…
Guan: Back home again yes
Sasaki: Hey did you finish the essay for your English class?
?????: You put it off to the last minute again didn’t you?
Sasaki: It’s Never Too Late Episode Three: Meet Our Roommate
Guan: Ai yat sa! Why didn’t you tell me sooner?
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