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Chapter 5 - The beginning of something

A man sits in a dark room staring out into a open window

The door pushes open and light makes it's way into the room and Mari walks in with empty hands

A figue within the darkness opens its mouth and speaks

"Do you come with my crystal?„The voice asks

"N-no sir„Mari bows down

"Why is that?...„foot steps echoes within the dark room as a tall white haired man emerges from the darkness drenched in expensive clothing and white fur coat aswell as a golden cane

"Ms.Heizen refused to hand it over she said that its under IEA investigation„Mari says

"I see...„The man walks past her out of the room leaving Mari to wonder his planning

Ryker kicks a ball around with Kuro and Loki in a park

"I wonder why those people wanted that crystal so bad?„Ryker says while hitting a rainbow flick over Loki

"Yeah it must be valuable or hold some insane power or maybe both„Kuro says as he steals the ball from Ryker

"I've also been reading up on crystals lately to figure out what exactly that crystal is but I can't seem to find it all I find are similar things like the Bloody Mary Gem wich feeds on blood in order to generate mana„Loki says while receiving a pass from Kuro

The boys start pass and juggling the ball

"Interesting...and that lady mentioned something about her being from a family I think she said Murta„Ryker says while passing the ball to Kuro

"Did you just say Murta...?„Kuro freezes and serious expression makes its way onto his face

"Yeah why?„Ryker asks

"Those people...no those monsters took my family from me...„Kuro says while clutching his fists

"Huh?-what?!—How?!„Loki exclaims

The sounds of laughter fill the air as kids run around

"My village was victim to that families schemes of enslaving other races or selling them in auctions for prices...the rarer the species the more expensive...„

A young Kuro attempts to break out of a cage just to be shocked by Murta Family gaurd

"My mom sacrificed her life so that I could have a better life...and since that day I've always hated those animals...i promise to kill them all with my bare hands...„

Kuro clenches his fists and grits his teeth almost breaking them while trying to stop tears from forming

"Woah that's...dark...i'm sorry dude...„Loki rubs Kuros back

"No it's ok i will be fine„Kuro begins to calm down and revert to his usual goofy self

"But that girl mentioned something about them using force to get the crystal„Ryker says

"Oh yeah I forgot that part„Loki says

"She mentioned something about the IEA has only a few months to return the crystal or else something bad or what ever she said„Ryker says

"Enough of this negative stuff we should go back to main base it's close to lunch and the're serving pizza„Kuro says as he points at his pocket watch

"Ooo pasta haven't had that in awhile„Ryker says while rubbing his hands

The trio makes their way to the main base and enter the cafeteria.They each grab a plate of pasta and head to empty desk and sit there together

"The tournament is almost here only a few months and I've been training non-stop I refuse to lose„Loki says as he stabs his meatball with fork of eat it

"Mmm tasty!„He exclaims

"You know you're taking this whole tournament thing really serious„Ryker says in between bites

"Yeah don't you think you're going overboard?„Kuro adds

"No I don't think I'm over doing anything I just don't like to lose„Loki says with a mouthful of food

"Close your mouth you gremlin„Ryker says with a face of digust

"My bad„Loki chuckles and swallows food

"Also Ryker when you and Loki were sparing what was with that glowing tattoo thing?and how did you release shockwaves from your fists?Are you some kind of like mage?„Kuro says his voice filled with curiosity

"Oh um it's a long story„Ryker says attempting to move on from this topic

"Oh come on don't gatekeep„Kuro says

"Fine...„Ryker sighs

"Yes!„Kuro exclaims

"But promise that you'll keep this to yourself?„Ryker points a fork at Kuros neck

"Mhm!!!„Kuro nods

"So basically I'm chosen by some god to receive a portion of its power...or something like that I don't know„Ryker shrugs and continues to eat his pasta

"Oh cool wich god?„Kuro eagerly asks

"I don't know„Ryker shrugs

"cool...„Kuro says

They go and wash their plates and head out for their daily shift around the town,Loki grabs his gun,Ryker grabs his gauntlet and Kuro grabs his Great sword

"Woah why's your blade so big?!„Ryker exclaims

"Oh this old thing? I call him Bob„Kuro caresses his blade

"Can that even be considered a sword?it's like a large chunk of metal„Loki says while flicking at it

"Enough of my blade we should get to patrolling„Kuro says

They patrol the around the town and they enter a pastry shop and Loki buys a two boxes with six donuts each and they head to bench to eat their donuts

"You know Loki I've been meaning to ask how can you afford all this?„Ryker asks

"Yeah are you some drug lord or something„Kuro picks up Loki and examines him

"First of all put me down„Loki commands and Kuro follows his command

"Second of all no I'm just well off„Loki says as he adjusts his uniform

"You're beyond well off if you can afford all that expensive robotic stuff and all those fancy power gems or stones or whatever they're called„Kuro says

"Let's just eat the donuts and leave Loki and his financial affairs alone„Ryker says

"Yes as we should„Loki says as he takes a donut from the box and begins to eat it

Kuro and Ryker follow after him and enjoy donuts,they finish their shifts and all head to their dorms

"Oh wow look who's back„Laura says while reading a novel in her bed

"Hello to you too„Ryker makes his way to his bed and plops down

"Sleeping so soon?„Laura sarcastically says

"Yes I have a busy day tomorrow I volunteered to help set the arena for the tournament„Ryker says

"Aww look at you being all helpful„Laura mocks him

A blank expression plays on Ryker face

"Goodnight Laura„Ryker says

"Goodnight Grandpa„Laura snickers

"I am not a grandpa„Ryker retaliates

"Are too„Laura says her voice filled with smug tone because she finally got under his skin

"Screw you ginger lady!„Ryker covers himself in his blanket and snores loudly

"Hey what did you just call me?!Hey...Hey!!„She calls out to Ryker to avail because his already asleep

"Stupid rookie„ she turns he lamp off and goes to sleep

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