After a few minutes, Gyrus seemed to be bored with this fight. He quickly blocked and broke Lunette's attack with his bare hand, making her lose her balance. It surprised me by how he easily broke her attack. Then, he moved towards Ray and hit him so that he blew him far away against the wall with his punch. His speed is fast like thunder, and his punch is strong like the ramming of a minotaur. We were all shocked to see that and were speechless seeing that. It is almost like watching a lion and its prey fighting. Of course, the lion… I mean, Gyrus wins easily like usual.
Gyrus then moved towards Nio and grabbed his neck. He looked very scary like a lion that got its prey. Gyrus threw Nio to the ground and looked down on him.
Gyrus said to us, Tyone academy students, "This is what happens when you think highly of friendship. Too weak." His cold is cold, but I can hear the slight upset in his voice. I don't understand why he doesn't like it very much.
Gyrus raised his leg and tried to step on Nio's head. At that moment, Leo, Rena, Lunette, and I ran immediately to him in the arena. He's really crazy! What is he thinking by doing that?! Lunette points her sword at Gyrus while me, and Rena are in the arena with our weapons but stopped by the guards. Leo was quick so he was in the arena before we did and grabbed Gyrus' shoulder. I swear if he tries to do something to Nio I won't forgive him. Lunette and Leo are ready to execute if he's trying to do something.
Okay, that's too much, hey! Someone needs to stop him right now, he's going too much! Gyrus looked a bit amused when he saw them moving towards them. To be honest, he doesn't seem interested in Lunette, or Rena, or Leo, but he turned to me.
He said to me in a very cold tone, "Aren't you the one from back then? What did you do?"
I just said with an upset tone in my voice as if threatening him, "What are you planning to do with my friend?"
I was surprised because I did the same thing as Lunette and Leo. As soon as they charged, without me realizing it my body did the same thing. This isn't my character. I never pulled my sword against a person before, but this case is an excuse. It feels like my body moves on its own.
The host said in a surprised tone, "What happened?! Leo and Luna suddenly entered the arena! This is a foul! But Lionel Academy also injured the opposing players too much so we can't blame them! But still, I think Tyone Academy should be eliminated from this match, what a shame."
Gyrus said to us in a cold tone, "Even if you three fight me, you won't be able to defeat me." Then he turned his gaze towards Leo and continued, "Isn't that how it's always been, Leo?" His tone is sharp as a knife through his chest, it feels like he doesn't like him at all.
Leo rarely had a serious expression, usually he seemed to love joking and teasing others, but this time he was like a completely different person. His gaze was very cold and sharp like a razor when he sharpened Leo, and vice versa.
Leo said to him in a serious tone, "Are you still looking for the Book of Origin? Are you serious about doing it this way?"
I said to him in a threatening tone, "Forget about the festival, let's fight now, I'll beat you up."
Gyrus looked annoyed for a moment after hearing those words. At that time, Gyrus intended to attack the three of us, and we prepared for the worst. Luckily, before that happened, the field supervisors stopped us.
At that time, the situation at the festival was very chaotic because no one expected it to turn out like this. Gyrus' actions really annoyed me. I struggled from the supervisor's grip to attack him. My head heated up little by little, like boiling water. It could be said that I rarely acted like Lunette who was annoyed, showing that her actions were truly unforgivable.
Me and Rena fidgets our fingers in worriness, Lunette just walking around the room back and forth as if she can't just stand in place, while Leo frowns as he leans on the wall. My eyes are stuck on the ground and I tap my feet many times in a repetitive rhythm. My heart is beating so fast, it feels like it can explode anytime soon. My emotions are messy each passing second.
We were forcibly taken to the participant waiting room and I was asked to cool my head. The atmosphere in the room was very gloomy, of course after seeing what happened earlier. Nio was being treated in the treatment room. I didn't know what would happen, but for now we could only wait for the announcement to be given. Gladly, that was our last competition on this day. The situation is chaotic and gloomy. All of us worried about Nio's condition, but we can't do anything for now.
Lunette speaks to Leo, "Leo, do you know anything about Gyrus?" Her tone is like someone who searches for any information from him.
Leo answered her with a serious tone, "Only a bit. We both were at the same school before. We were once partners."
Lunette continued asking him and trying to gather more information, "What's wrong with him? He is so weird. It's just a competition."
She is right, it's just a competition. I have a feeling that he is a psycho from back then when I meet at break time. He just put things too far, why did he do it? He slaughtered them mercilessly in a brutal way during break time, and now he wants to do more? He's truly a psycho.
He speaks again with a frown attached on his face, "He's once a good boy, at least that what I heard before. Though, when I met him he's completely different from that rumor."
My blood in my head is boiling with anger. I really can't let go of this. My body is shaking, but now I am in a different way of fear. I don't want to lose my friend. I'll make sure he pays for what he has done. I kept tapping my foot on the ground while waiting for news about Nio. A mixture of anxiety and fear keeps eating me.
Leo continues with a serious tone on his face, "His father was a psycho. He always treats him like livestock rather than a human, and the only person who understands that was his older sister. But his older sister got murdered by his father when she's trying to take care of Gyrus, that's why he hates his own father and killed him with his bare hands."
I see, but that's way too much for a student. I can't blame him for hating his father so much, but it's not like he can make everyone suffer like him. That's not fair, nor for anyone. Though, I can understand why he is like that. Losing someone who is precious to you is so hurtful, that's why you can't take them from everyone else.
After a while, the nurse walks out from the room and says, "Your friends are fine. Ray doesn't have any serious injuries and is still conscious for now. Unfortunately, he won't be able to join today's match again."
All of us nodded in understanding and felt a bit relieved for now. The atmosphere lightened a bit after we heard about Ray's news. Thank God, I don't know what will happen if something happened to Ray as well. Rena is still worrying about Nio's condition. She keeps fidgeting her fingers in panic as if she is trying to keep herself calmed. I noticed Rena's worriness, of course I feel the same thing. Especially after Nio and Rena asked me to be their friend back before. I hope he will be okay.
After a while, the nurse speaks again, "As for Nio, unfortunately he is still unconscious. His injuries are quite serious. Maybe he won't wake up soon enough. But his condition is stable for now if I must say."
The sadness struck the room right after we heard about Nio's condition. Rena is shocked and frozen in place, she can't even say a word. Leo and Lunette that are usually mischief and joyful now have their faces darkened a bit. Guess they do share the same personalities. At this point, they're almost like mirrors.
Leo asked Rena with a serious and gentle tone, "Rena, if we have another chance to fight him. Will you join us to fight him?"
Rena is still shocked and can't fully catch what he said, "You mean…"
Lunette nodded and said with a determined tone, "Of course, we will beat that psycho."
I agree with them, but we're eliminated already. What can we do now? I really want to kick their butts. Damn, why does everything become chaos? Shouldn't it just be a festival? Only if I know he's the bad person, I would help the other academy students before. I know regretting something will not change anything. For now, I think we should find some solution.
The MC begins to speak again and says, "Sorry for making you wait! We've been negotiating with the school principals and the others! And the result is…Tyone Academy and Lionel Academy aren't disqualified since both of them were against the rules! You ask me why? It's because someone says it won't be fair if things become like this! Neon! Am I doing it right?!" His tone is excited as always, almost like a hyperactive person.
What?! Is he even trying to keep it hidden or not? But Big Sister Wave really understands us. She probably knows things will get worse if we don't do anything. Now, the problem is Gyrus is too strong for us. Unfortunately, two of our teammates can't participate in the next day's competition. Their injuries are too much for a battle. We can't add a teammate as we please as well, though we can't register a new participant at all.
The MC continued after that, "We will continue our festival tomorrow! Make sure you guys do not get late because tomorrow is the peak of our festival, you dumbass! We have Tyone Academy and Lionel Academy fighting each other tomorrow. And let's not forget about other academies, what kind of competition is on the next day? Just you wait, you fools!"
He is really carried away and kind of… annoying if I must say. He's no longer keeping his words anymore. Like what he wanted to say, he said it without any hesitation. But the strange thing is the audiences are getting along with him and continue cheering like today is the last day of this world. Really? It's not like he's going to control his words anymore at all.
We reached the front gate of the festival. The tension is heavy and gloomy, we don't even talk as much as we did before the tragedy.
Lunette speaks up to us as if trying to lighten the atmosphere, "So, should we go home and prepare for the next day?"
Rena nodded and answered, "Right, we should have ourselves prepared for a revenge."
Lunette teases Rena again, "Oh? You're really determined to do that now, huh?"
Rena scoffs and speaks with a slight blush, "Shut up, thanks to you I really am now. But it's not like I can win against Gyrus too."
Leo speaks up again with a small smirk, "Guess you both are right. It's not just a festival anymore when we have our teammates injured that much."
We nodded at him and separated on our way home. I continue on my way home with Lunette while searching for Big Sister Wave. I don't know if we can find her easily since she forgot to disguise. She is probably still surrounded by the audience around her.
Lunette said to me, "Luna, do you find her anywhere?"
I just shake my head to give a signal that I haven't found her anywhere. The place is full of crowds though. There are many shops selling their items around us, I didn't realize it until now. I think I'm kinda hungry now, my stomach grumbles a bit loud.
After that, I heard some steps coming over me and Lunette. The steps are getting louder and louder. Then suddenly, Big Sister Wave grabs our hands and runs in hurry.
"Luna! Lunette! Hurry up, this way," she says in a hurry.
What? Why is she in a hurry? When I looked back, there was a crowd running towards her. What the hell is that? I can hear them screaming, "Neon! Give us your handsign!" Some of them even say, "Neon! Can I have a handshake?" The situation is truly chaotic. The heavy tension and gloomy situation before disappeared a bit. Lunette is just laughing while continuing running with us.
She says in a teasing, annoying tone, "Big sis, what are you doing? So dumb. Haven't you learned from your previous day?"
Big Sister Wave answers in hurry, "Shut up, Lunette. I have no time to disguise this day, okay? So don't complain and just follow me!"
I sighed a bit at their banter, but I can't help to find it funny as well. We continued running around the festival until we reached a private place. We are hiding behind the building with Big Sister Wave peeking at the situation secretly.
Big Sister Wave mumbles a bit in silence, "Are they gone?"
Lunette nodded and said, "Yes, I think. I don't know what would happen if we were caught by the crowds."
Big Sister Wave just nodded and sighed before speaking up again with a tired tone, "So, should we take some dinner before we get home?"
I tilted my head and asked her, "How do you know I was hungry?"
She just smiled and answered as if she knows everything about me, "Of course I know. I know much about my little sisters. And if I must say, I found you because your stomach grumbled before."
What? How is that even possible? I can't help but feel a surge of embarrassment. A slight blush appears on my cheeks. That's so embarrassing knowing people found me just because my stomach grumbled. My eyes keep darting around without any direction and pointing at everything, sometimes stealing glances at her. They just laughed at my reaction as if they found it endearing. It's not that funny though… or maybe it is.
Big Sister Wave speaks again to change the subject, "Let's set the jokes aside, what should we have for dinner?"
Again, Lunette answered her forcefully and cut off my words nonchalantly, "Just a pizza!"
Big Sister Wave smacks the back of her head again and asks me one more time with an innocent smile as if nothing had happened, "Luna, what do you want to eat?"
Uhh.. I don't know what to do right now. Should I pick a pizza as well? But she probably won't accept it like last time we did since it was Lunette's demand. I looked around and searched for stands or restaurants that sell food. There are so many and I don't know which one I should pick.
Lunette speaks up at me again while rubbing the place that got smacked by Big Sister Wave, "Luna… Please choose pizza. I beg you."
She is really annoying. I don't know why our personalities contrast even though we are twins. It's weird that we were born from the same parents. Big Sister Wave just glared at her with a scary look. Damn, she looks so scary right now and I think Lunette noticed it too. She froze in fear right as she saw her face darkened a bit.
I spoke up to her, "Umm… I think I want to take a look for a while. Can I?"
She spoke to me again with a gentle smile, "Of course we can, Luna."
Lunette is about to reject her again but her glare is just too terrifying so she chooses to stay silent. How could she be brave enough at her? Then, we walked towards the nearby restaurants to find something to eat. Big Sister Wave grabbed our hands to make sure that I won't get lost or have Lunette causing any trouble. I think we both really are troublemakers in our own way.