Chapter 6
DETERMINATION
Roman had run from the farthest part of the village where he lived to get here. He was dripping with sweat, clearly exhausted, but was still determined to participate.
Billy frown deepened.
"What's he doing here?"
"Isn't that the kid you always pick on?" Lan asked
"This should be fun" Bryon said
Sylver stared at him with the same aloof expression.
"And you are?"
Wifred asked.
Barron let out a low growl.
Catch his breath, Roman said.
"I'm sorry for being late, I'm here for the Selection" he breathed out, controlling his energy to calm his breathing.
"He doesn't have a spirit beast sir, so he can't join us"
Billy suddenly interjected
"Is that true?" Wilfred asked.
"I haven't awaken yet, but I'm really good at controlling spirit energy" Roman said
"The rule states that you need to awaken your spirit beast before participating in the selection, twerp" Billy scoffed.
Roman frowned "Stay out of my way Billy, it's not for you to decide!" He snapped.
"Watch your tone twerp!"
Billy's eye glowed
"Hey hey, both of you should calm....."
"Nah," Barron stopped Wilfred from speaking "let them lash it out, I need entertainment anyway " he folded his arms.
Billy smirked "Heard that twerp? I have permission to step on you, again" Billy's aura began to surge out
"You will not stand in my way this time Billy" Roman fummed. Red spirit energy suddenly burst from his being, rising above him.
Without wasting time, and channeling energy into his legs, he dashed towards Billy with full speed.
Billy braced himself, he crossed his arms expecting a punch to his face, but it never came, instead, BAM.
Billy's eyes widen, Roman landed the blow in his lower abdomen.
Blood flowed from his mouth as he hit the ground hard. He groaned but quickly rolled to the side letting Roman's foot land on the spot with another impact.
Using the same momentum, Billy slide his right leg, clearing Roman of the ground, but the latter performed a backflip creating distance between them.
Roman breathed hard, still haven't recovered from the long run, but he wasn't going to let it stop him today. The only thing in his way was the annoying Billy, who seemed to have a beaf with him since day one.
"He's quite skilled, don't you think?"
Wifred asked, glancing at Barron.
Barron kept quiet.
Billy smirked
"See if you can handle this, twerp"
Spread out his arms, his aura surged and his spirit beast launched out , roaring with full force towards Roman.
Roman gritted his teeth tightly, channeling the last of his energy into his arms, then caught the large paw of the bear with both hands.
"Arghhhhhhhhhhh"
Roman screamed as he felt the full weight of the bear upon him. He drifted back, but still held. Then suddenly, BAM
Roman's eyes widen
"Here's your punch back" Billy smirked darkly
He had suddenly appeared in front of Roman and landed a hard blow on his abdomen.
Combined with the impact of the bear, Blood spew from his mouth as he crashed back hard into the solid wall with a bang, then dropped to the ground, unmoving.
He's energy was already spent, but he remained conscious, barely, with rough breaths.
The short match was over with Billy as the victor.
He felt satisfied as he dismissed the bear.
"Is he dead?"
Lan whispered.
"Let's move!" Barron ordered "now!!"
With that, he turned to the entrance.
Lan, Bryon, Billy and Sylver followed behind.
Sir Wilfred walked towards Roman, who was still on the floor. He wasn't planning on getting up soon, even if he had energy.
Wifred placed his hand Roman, passing some energy into his body.
"You did well kid" He complemented "Trust me, I would have loved you to come with us, you're really skilled, but Barron is the one in charge"
He held Roman sat up properly.
"Keep training, I'll come get you myself next year Selection. I'm sure by then you'll be more stronger and awakened"
Wifred assured him, but he remained quiet.
Slade tapped on Wifred's shoulder, it was time to go.
Wifred stood and they left.
The crowed began to disperse with most people throwing sorry glances at him
He remained unmoving, still sitting on the floor, letting the time pass.
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Three horses and a carriage were seen leaving Hilltown village. The kids where silently sitting inside the carriage with the last event vivid. Lan, Bryon and Billy sat on one side, leaving Sylver on the other side.
Lan was the one to break the silent.
"Wow, you almost killed him you know"
Billy scoffed "If you don't wanna end up like him, then shut up"
"He's right bro" Bryon supported.
"The twerp deserves it" Billy folded his arms.
"Uhhh, guys" Lan whispered "why is she looking at us like that?"
The boys turned to see Sylver glaring at them darkly, her eyes were visibly glowing.
Bryon's heart skipped, a familiar fear flashed in his eyes.
"She's glaring at you Billy"
Lan whispered again.
Billy stared back at her
"What do you want tiny"
Billy growled.
"Lan get out of the carriage now!" Bryon pushed the door open and dashed out. Lan quickly followed.
Fear suddenly flashed in Billy's eyes, but it was already too late.
TBC