Hyunjin moved.
He was faster then ever.
Geon tried to react but his body didn't respond.
He was too slow and damaged.
Hyunjin's fist slammed into his guard.
CRACK.
It broke through.
Another
THUD.
Jaw.
Geon's head snapped sideways.
His legs almost gave out.
Hyunjin didn't stop.
He stepped in again a fury's of strikes.
Wild.
A punch to the ribs.
CRACK.
Geon's body folded.
Another to the face, blood sprayed.
Geon tried to lift his arm.
Too late.
Another hit.
Then another.
The crowd couldn't keep up.
"He's destroying him."
Geon's vision blurred his body refused to move the way he wanted.
Too exhausted..
Hyunjin grabbed his collar, pulled him in.
Eyes burning with that violent intensity "Don't you dare to stand over me again.."
He shoved Geon back
Took a step then spun.
A full 360° rotation, all his momentum, all that rage, focused into one point.
A kick.
BAAM.
Geon's body slammed into the ground
The impact shattered the ring floor beneath him.
Cracks spread outward steel bars snapped loose
The cage shook violently then partially collapsed.
Dust rose into the air.
Silence.
Geon didn't move, his body lay in the crater
Unconscious.
"WE HAVE A WINNER!!!" The commentator rushed in, nearly tripping over debris.
"HYUNJIN!! HYUNJIN DEFEATS THE CHAMPION!!!"
The crowd exploded louder than ever before.
"AND THE PRIZE FOR THAT 50 MILLION WON!!!"
Hyunjin stood there that violent edge faded.
His body swayed slightly exhaustion coming in all at once.
Then he collapsed.
---
(3 hours later)
In the restaurant.
Hyunjin sat at a table, bandages wrapped around his ribs, arms, and knuckles.
Across from him.
Geon, also patched up.
Ribs wrapped.
Between them was plates of food.
Half-finished.
They just ate.
Geon spoke first "You're insane man."
Hyunjin didn't look up "You're one to talk."
Geon exhaled "That last state, what was it."
He glanced at him.
"I don't know." Hyunjin chewed, then swallowed.
Geon raised an eyebrow.
A faint smirk from Geon "If I was in my prime-"
Hyunjin cut him off "You already said that."
Geon chuckled.
They ate in silence again for a moment.
Then Geon leaned back "You're not done growing." Then he reached into his pocket
Pulled out his phone, placed it on the table.
"Give me your number."
Hyunjin stared at it for a second Then, took out his own phone.
"Why."
Geon smirked "If you need something, tell me, I'm sure you will be the one to lead the next generation and, Next time, I'm not losing."
Hyunjin's lips curved.
They exchanged contacts.
----
(Next day, J-high)
The classroom buzzed like usual.
Hyunjin's bandages across his cheek, knuckles taped, Collar slightly raised to hide more.
Zack leaned over his desk "What happened to you?"
Hyunjin didn't even look up "Nothing, tripped on the stairs.
Zack's eye twitched "Tripped?"
He leaned closer "Do I look fool to you?"
Hyunjin sighed "I had a fight."
"With who?" Zack pressed instantly.
"Someone I know."
Daniel, who'd been listening quietly, spoke up "If you know them, why fight?"
Hyunjin finally looked at him.
For a second.
"Can we drop it?" His tone wasn't angry just tired "You're like the eleventh person who asked."
Zack leaned back, clicking his tongue "Must've been one hell of a 'trip.'"
Across the room.
Joy sat near the door, watching Daniel.
Kouji leaned beside her "You really transferred just to follow him?"
Joy didn't deny it "Maybe."
Kouji smirked "That's crazy."
"So are you.." she replied calmly.
"Anyway, I'm going to my department." Kouji said.
----
Duke was surrounded.
People crowded around him.
Laughing.
Vin sat nearby, arms crossed.
Annoyed "Since when did he get this popular." He clicked his tongue.
But he kept glancing over anyway.
---
Architecture department.
Vasco qnd Jace leaning behind doorway looking at classroom.
"You sure about this rumor?" Vasco asked.
Jace adjusted his glasses "A girl in the Architecture department, that's what I heard."
They both looked.
A group approached.
Loose uniforms, confident walks.
Vasco stepped forward slightly.
Ready.
The group stopped then bowed their heads.
"We heard about Burn Knuckles."
One of them spoke "We want to join."
Vasco blinked "Huh?"
Jace froze "That's.. unexpected."
Nearby
Leonn Lee leaned against the chair arms crossed, watching.
----
Comics Department.
The atmosphere was calm.
Chairs scraped.
Pencils moved across paper.
Someone laughed in the corner.
A page flipped.
Someone else stretched.
Peaceful.
Then, the door slid open.
Footsteps followed.
Heads started turning one by one.
The room went quiet.
Standing next to the teacher.
Logan Lee.
Hands in his pockets.
Expression bored.
Eyes scanning like he owned the place already "What is this?"
"A daycare?"
One guy forced a laugh "The comics department is usually like this."
Logan looked at him.
The guy immediately shut up.
"Figures." He walked further in and took his seat.
----
Bathroom.
Jay-Gal Gong sat at toilet, Cigarette between his fingers, exhaling "This school's boring."
Footsteps
Jay-Gal glanced toward the door, then watched through the holes
Logan Lee.
Jay-Gal raised a brow "Isn't he that new student?"
Vin Jin and his minions behind him, smoking.
Vin and Logan lee were talking.
Vin cracked his neck "You got guts."
Vin stepped closer "You're about to-"
Logan moved.
SMACK.
Vin's head snapped sideways.
The room froze.
Jay-Gal's cigarette paused mid-air.
Vin staggered
He lunged.
But Logan stepped in.
A short punch.
THUD.
Straight to Vin's stomach.
Air left his lungs instantly.
Another
CRACK.
Across the jaw.
Vin stumbled.
The others rushed in
Bad decision.
Logan turned.
One punch.
Another.
A shove that sent someone into the wall.
Within seconds, they were down.
Groaning.
Jay-Gal watched, eyes wide now.
Logan grabbed his arm.
Vin's other hand shot up, covering his eyes instantly.
Logan paused "What are you hiding?"
Logan's grip tightened.
A punch.
THUD.
Another
CRACK.
Blood hit the floor.
Vin still covering his eyes.
Logan didn't stop.
Another hit
Then another
Driving him down.
Until
"HEY!!" The door slammed open.
A teacher "WHAT IS GOING ON IN HERE?!"
Logan let go.
Vin breathing heavy.
Still conscious barely.