Chapter 02 Part 2
On the way to a certain school 3rd of January 2013 – 13:05
Kyle was late for the opening of ceremony because he had to see off her parents going back abroad (yeah his parent came on the 1st of January, yeahey). On his way to school however he saw some delinquents harassing a single girl…” is that a uniform of that famous all girls high school in Lahug?”
No one seems to be trying to stop them, or even trying to console the girl, self-preservation was the priority of most of the onlookers, and Kyle saw it dangerous to jump on his gun…
“Don’t worry we won’t hurt you.”
‘Whoa… what an old line, tell that to any girl and they know you’re going to hurt them’ Kyle pushes this thought to himself, as he continues to observe.
From Kyle’s position he could not clearly see the look on the girls face but, he instinctive knew that she was scared.
Normally he would just go without a second look, if he were the up standing citizen; he could just call for some police officers nearby. But, for some reason he knew he would not fail to the likes of them.
“Can’t you see, she does not want to go with the likes of you!?” […so cool, I’ve always wanted to say something like this for quite some time now.] He thought to himself as he inserted himself in between the girl and the delinquents.
The delinquents on the other hand, just stared at each other before they laughed at him.
“Are you trying to be a hero, boy” [another old movie line]
The skinny delinquent pushed his head near Kyle’s [your close… too close]
“What?”
“Your breath stinks please move away from me” [that’s it! That was way too cool.]
The skinny delinquent did inch further, but his face wasn’t in the slightest happy in fact it was so distorted you wouldn’t call that a face anymore.
Kyle tried his best to look cool but… that was before he saw it… the skinny delinquent removed his top and his chest bare.
“Geh!”
It was branded there the “The Immortal Phoenix: CROWNED SUN” the CREST of the “Great City of Warriors and Home to the Immortals” these delinquent are inhabitants from the kingdom of Uruk. Of the Kingdoms they are considered as the battle loving kingdom.
He was sure the girl saw him turn white, and was pretty sure the other delinquents noticed too. The skinny delinquent moved his eyes from his own chest to Kyle’s… and there it was shining brightly branded on Kyle’s chest is the “Rising Phoenix: CROWNED WINGS”, CREST of the “Land of Garden and Kingdom of Beauty” a crest that marked him as an inhabitant of the kingdom of Babylonia, just like Uruk Babylonia who love strife, but Babylonia is more geared into cunning rather than pure brutes.
A blood lust was formed between the two parties. Kyle was quite confident with his martial arts but he did not know the capabilities of his enemies as well. They might be RANKS from Uruk… at that moment he made a decision to make the first move, by using his speed Kyle launched his fist and instantly sent the guy on the far left unconscious. Now there were only two people left.
The two who could only react after their friend has been place to sleep, decided to counter by attacking Kyle on two sides. Noticing this, Kyle changes his stance from an offensive to a defensive one. It was for an instant but with the two who greatly varied in speed lost. Kyle evaded the skinny faster guy and counter attacked the slower guy without changing his position he used another counter, a kick which sent the skinny guy to the ground. (This earned him the title of ‘delinquent’ in school for the next three days)
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Fuente Osmeña Park, Cebu 5th January 2013 – 12:45
Kyle together with the girl, who introduced herself as Eliza Flemings, a half-French exchange student who came to Cebu on her own because her parents were always on the go because of their business.
Kyle instantly found himself with this shy girl because he had similar experience, and because of that the two easily found themselves comfortable with the other. While at the Fuente Osmeña, Kyle unknowingly blurted things he shouldn’t have.
“The Sampaguitas here are quite beautiful aren’t they?”
“Hmm…?” Eliza did not know what he was saying; all she could see were green trees and bushes bearing no flowers. Did he meant it metaphorically… she wanted to know.
“Ahm, Kyle…”
“Kylllle!!!” Kyle did not see what happened in that next few minutes but he clearly knew who the person who crushed his neck from behind. She was one of his childhood friends, Kia Ching, a busty girl who is more interested on martial arts moves than lovey-dovey stuffs and girly dresses other girls her age would happily accept (She is also from the same dojo, where Kyle is currently learning martial arts).
“Rope… rope…”Kyle mimicked a wrestler touching the ropes so that he would be released from a hold.
“Huh u hu”
“Kyle…?” a worried Eliza was in front of him.
On the other end was a pissed off childhood friend and on another side a beaten bespectacled best friend.
For what matters most Kyle gave the two a gist of the situation and Kia started to recommend Eliza the dojo so that she too would train so that she can protect herself. Kia even practiced with the already beaten up Gerard to show off her skills. While Kyle sighed off, Eliza’s voice, no, more than her cute voice were the words that left her mouth surprised him more.
“Have you ever heard of the Kingdoms of the Midnight Congregation?”
