Morning — East University Underground Room
Louise stood in front of a whiteboard littered with newspaper clippings, student profiles, and printed photos. Tension filled the air.
Louise: "Alright, listen up. I have new intel on Northbridge College… and it's not good."
Axel, Alias, Warren, Cy, and Migs were seated around her, silent and alert.
Louise: "I either went undercover—or paid someone desperate enough to do it for me. Doesn't matter. What matters is what I found."
She pulled down a large sheet revealing six photos. Each face intense. Each name etched in bold ink.
THE SIX LEADERS OF NORTHBRIDGE COLLEGE
1. Andrei Valesco – "The Apex"
Position: Top Leader of Northbridge
Style: Relentless, precise, and brutal
Info: Andrei isn't just strong—he's dominant. No theatrics. No distractions. He hits, you drop. He commands fear and respect, and he's the reason Northbridge rules the belt. Even Lucas bows to him.
2. Lucas Merado – "The Phantom"
Position: Second-in-command
Style: Elusive, unorthodox, unpredictable
Info: Fast, unreadable, and dangerous. Lucas was once part of East University. His betrayal still cuts deep. His strength lies not just in skill—but in unpredictability. He fights like smoke—hard to catch, harder to control.
3. Royce Madrid – "The Iron Engine"
Position: Northbridge Enforcer
Style: Aggressive brawler, takes hits and keeps swinging
Info: Royce is a walking warpath. He doesn't care for technique—just raw impact. Known for bulldozing through entire gangs alone. Once took on a group of 20 and came out laughing.
4. Daryl "Slick" Ventura – "The Executioner"
Position: Tactical Enforcer
Style: Counter-heavy, fast reflexes
Info: Cold and calculating. Daryl waits for openings like a machine. He's famous for ending fights in just one hit. He doesn't waste energy—he ends threats quickly. He's the cleanup crew after the chaos.
5. Nick Bartolome – "The Wall"
Position: Frontline Commander
Style: Defensive fortress with heavy punches
Info: Kenzo takes punishment like no other. Built like a wall, fights like one too. Most give up trying to knock him down—they can't even budge him. Once fought with a dislocated shoulder and still didn't go down.
6. Elijah Roa – "The Wolf"
Position: Scout Leader
Style: Ferocious close-quarters fighter
Info: Elijah is aggressive, sharp-eyed, and always watching. He doesn't lead crowds—he hunts targets. He's the reason no one hides from Northbridge. If they want you found, Elijah's already two steps ahead.
Louise: "They're not just leaders. They're a unit. Each one plays a role—and they all know how to fight. They don't just represent Northbridge… they are Northbridge."
The room stayed quiet for a moment.
Cy: "You went up against that?"
Louise (smirking): "Well, I used someone else. I'm not suicidal."
Migs: "They're monsters… and we just lost half our leaders."
Warren: "Then we replace them."
Alias: "We don't have replacements."
Axel: "Then we find them. Or we become them."
Louise stepped forward.
Louise: "If we're going to fight back, we can't do it alone. Not in our current state. We'll get stomped. We need numbers. Power. Fighters who won't run."
Warren: "For peace, right?"
Alias: "Yeah. For peace. For freedom."
Axel: "We need men."
Suddenly—
A knock on the door.
Everyone turned.
At the entrance of East University's gate—
Four familiar figures stood in silhouette.
One of them grinned. "So, Axel… you're back to dominate again, huh?"
Axel smiled.
End of Act 1