Jalaan walks out the rear doorway as the other players followed shortly after. He looks around and notices that Toby and Tre are not out there. Wondering where they could be.
Meanwhile match five had already started with one player currently unconscious after confronting a guy wielding a metal bat.
Bat guy- Alright, who's next?
The bat guy gets surprised as he realizes Zay was right behind him. He turns around quickly while swinging the bat. Unfortunately for him, Zay had ducked to dodged before uppercutting him in the face. The guy hits the floor unconscious, and Zay turns around to look at the last player.
Random guy-(What the...he finished him off in one punch. No, that was a face shot so it was really the effects of his duel ability. Either way I need to be careful with this guy.)
After contemplating his next move, he was caught off guard by Zay speed blitzing him. Zay delivers one mighty right hook hitting the guy in the face, knocking him down unconscious. The duel had concluded, and the barrier had dropped.
The sun sets with it's golden view on the horizon. Toby, Tre, and Jaiven are currently sitting in the parking lot in front of the building.
Toby- It's been HOURS! What's taking them so long?
Jaiven- Well at least you had a match. I been waiting all this time, and did nothing.
Tre- Yeah it's a shame you didn't get to participate. So far, this whole event seems pretty fun.
Toby crossing his arms in disappointment- Well right now it seems pretty boring.
Tre- That's because you already finished your match.
Toby- WELL IT WOULD'VE BEEN TEN TIMES BETTER IF TANK ALLOWED ME TO WATCH THE OTHER MATHCES!
Familiar voice- That's cheating.
The three turned around to see Jalaan, Zay, and Brandon approach them. As they walked towards them Brandon continued talking.
Brandon- I'm pretty sure Tank wants the participants to have some type of element of surprise. By watching the matches you'll have an advantage by already knowing their abilities.
Toby makes a look of frustration hearing the same thing over, and over from different people. However, he comes to his senses as he realizes it doesn't matter anymore.
Toby- Whatever dude, we're all here now so let's get out here.
Tre- You guys did win your matches right?
Brandon- Yep.
Zay- Sure did.
Jalaan- Unfortunately.
Toby- Nice so we're all in...well not all of us.
Jaiven with an annoyed expression- Tch.
The group laughs except for Jaiven as they leave the area.
Later on, the night sky arrived, and the light poles lit up the some what empty parking lot with there being only one car left. Tank walks out the front of the building putting another toothpick in his mouth.
Tank- All of the slots are now filled. This is getting exciting!
He approached his car, unlocking the door.
Ivan- So you're the owner of this event huh?
Tank looks back surprised to see four people wearing black cloaks standing behind him, one in front of the other three.
Tank- Who the heck are you guys?
Ivan after taking off his hood- We are the black plague...and we're here for those cash prizes.
Tank faces his car unfazed by the statement.
Tank- Sorry but you guys are too late. The qualifying matches are already over.
Ivan while laughing- We don't want to join your dumb tournament.
Tank eyes widened, and his teeth clenched breaking his toothpick. He looks back with an expression of anger and disgust.
Tank- What did you just say?
Ivan while grinning- How about we make a duel deal?
A flashback starts as Ivan stands in front of the three shadowy figures.
Ivan- I am now ready to receive orders.
Shadowy figure one- Like I said earlier. I like your direct approach, but it wouldn't work. Don't just engage. Observe the event, and who's running it. Find an opening, and force them into a corner. Make a duel deal with them, and that way they have to give you the money.
Ivan- But what if they don't accept the deal?
The shadowy guy smiles as his glasses shines in the darkness.
Shadowy figure one- That's the thing if you back them into a corner...they have to accept it.
The flashback ends as Ivan states his conditions
Ivan- You will fight my comrades here, and if they win you'll hand over the cash prizes.
Tank- That's a dumb request. Why would I accept something like that?
Ivan- Cause if you don't...[makes a monstrous smile] then we'll kill you.
Tank says sarcastically- Wow! When you put it like that...[drops the sarcastic tone] I still don't care.
Ivan points in Tank's direction as the other members dashes towards him. Tank jumps on the hood of his car. One of them pulls out a combat knife swinging at Tank. He grabs the guy's wrist stopping the attack.
Tank- A knife, really?
After saying that he noticed another plague member stepping behind him. Tank yanks the guy's arm tossing him at the other guy. The third guy jumps up using his showdown ability to form his fingers into sharp claws. He slashes downwards, and Tank jumps off the car to dodge the attack which caused him to scratch the hood of the vehicle.
Tank- MY CAR!
Tank covers his right fist with blue energy throwing a punch. Ivan moves in front of the claw guy blocking the attack. Tank was shocked due to Ivan not being fazed by the hit.
Ivan- Is that all you got?
He knees Tank in the gut causing him to kneel. The claw guy springs from behind Ivan scratching Tank's shoulder leaving deep cuts. The knife guy appeared on the roof of the car. He drops down stabbing Tank in the back slamming him to the ground. He kneels over him keeping the knife in place. Ivan laughs at the sight of Tank coughing up blood.
Ivan- You truly have no idea who you're up against.
Tank- You know, if you kill me you'll never find the cash prizes.
Ivan- Not a problem. You put the addresses of both this building and the other one in your little flier.
Tank- Even so, you won't get pass security.(Tar would massacre these guys.)
Ivan- We'll cross that bridge when we get there.
Tank- Sure bud.
Reaching his right arm back, Tank grabs the cloak of the guy kneeling on him. Catching the guy's attention, Tank covers his fist with blue energy throwing him to the side. Ivan was surprised by the fact that he was still able to fight. Tank stands up pulling the knife out of his back. Grunting at the pain causing him to become furious.
Tank- NOW I'M PISSED OFF!
He moves his head backwards dodging a surprise attack from one of the members who had generated a bright yellow light from his fist. He spins his body hitting the guy with a roundhouse kick to the chin dropping him to the ground. The claw guy dashes towards Tank as he covers both his hand and the knife in blue energy. As the two crossed and slashed each other, they stand facing opposite directions. Tank was unscathed but the claw guy's fingers were sliced off. He screams in pain as Tank places his hand on the guy's head. Covering his hand in blue energy, he slams his head to the ground knocking him out. Tank stands up putting his guard up flipping the knife to where the blade is facing downwards. Staring at Ivan with determination.
Tank- Still wanna have a duel?
Ivan makes a sour expression. He runs off stating that this wasn't over with the guy that had the knife following him. After tossing the knife, Tank suddenly hears a hissing sound coming from the car. He goes to the other side to see his tires deflating from cut wounds.
Tank- AW C'MON![he leans his head upwards in sadness] Now I have to waaaalk.