*Marley and Aiden walk to a new disguised apartment building, they walk in, it's a cafeteria*
Aiden: *he looks around in amazement* What the…?
Marley: I know! Trust me! All of these "apartment" buildings are one of our facilities in disguise besides 4 in the back which are for employees with no home!
Aiden: You guys even take people from the streets in?
Marley: If they have mabiki, they have our attention! *He gets a 3 mouth* And I don't want to hear you talking about people like that coming from someone who is homeless now! Be nice!
Aiden: Hey, my mom died! Can I get some slack?
Marley: Fine fine but you better be nice or imma bully you right back! *they walk towards a table, there are five people sitting at it, the table has a name on it, "Whiskey", Marley throws his hands in the air* Team Whiskey! *He walks over to the table, the group turns to look at him* We have a new team member! Well, technically three!
Aiden: *he jogs over* Hold on! Rylet hasn't agreed! Quit getting ahead of yourself!
???: *A dark skin tone girl stands up* That's Marley for you… *she walks over and holds her right hand out with a smile* Welcome! I'm Rebecca! *She holds her hand out* *She's an Indian woman with short hair, around 5'9, 150 lbs, age 17, green eyes, she is wearing a long sleeve business shirt with a black vest, black pants and black vans*
Aiden: Hello! *He shakes her hand and smiles* I'm Aiden! *She suddenly pulls him into a hug*
Rebecca: Look at you! *She parts from the hug but gets in his face* You are one handsome devil you know?
Aiden: *he blushes* T-thanks…
???: Miss Rebecca you can't just hug random people like that…! *The voice is shy sounding, they turn to see it coming from a girl, she's 5'3, white, around 120 lbs, age 15, her hair goes down to her shoulders with bangs, she is wearing a baggy zipped up dark blue sweater with a black skirt, fishnets and laced up faux leather boots, she has bright blue eyes, she stands up* I'm sorry…! *She holds her hand out to Aiden* My name is Esmeralda…!
Aiden: *he shakes her hand, her handshake is very soft* Aiden… *he smiles* *everyone else stays seated*
Marley: Is that it? *He looks over to three other people at the table* Too tough to talk? Man you guys are so stuck up!
???: *A swole male sitting at the far end of the table stands up* I don't have time for this! Bring someone who can actually fight! *He starts walking away*
Aiden: *he looks over clueless* All that muscle and no brain? *The man stops walking, Rebecca and Esmeralda both gasp*
???: *The swole man slowly turns and looks at Aiden in the eyes* What did you say…?
Rebecca: *she gets in Aiden's face* Apologize to him now!
Aiden: Huh? Why?
Rebecca: He's a very mean guy! He's kinda our muscle of the group! He's whipped out fiends that are four stars by himself!
Aiden: I fought one of those. *Rebecca gasps*
Rebecca: *she talks in her head* I'm surrounded by monsters!
???: Either you have a big mouth or you are really something…
Marley: *Marley smiles* He's being registered as a four star! He went toe to toe with one!
Aiden: I didn't kill it though.
Marley: *he smiles* I knew you could. You will find out later.
???: So… another four star that isn't Richard in this group…? *Aiden's pupils shrink when he hears "Richard"*
Aiden: *he looks at the people sitting down, Aiden talks in his head* One of them is Richard!? The one who killed the revenants!? *While he's distracted, the guy throws a right punch at him, Marley loses his smile and slowly raises his left hand but before anything can happen, Aiden catches the punch with his right hand without looking, Aiden turns his head to the guy* If you want to fight, I'm fine with that but not in the building. *Marley smiles with a chuckle, Aiden pushes the man's fist back* *Rebecca and Esmeralda's mouths are wide open in disbelief*
Rebecca: I never seen someone stand up to Tank before… *she smiles* This new guy kicks ass!
Esmeralda: D-don't encourage bad behavior miss Rebecca…!
Rebecca: It's not encouraging bad behavior! I'm admiring him! Tank is a real piece of work so when someone can shut him up it's amazing!
Aiden: Your name's Tank huh?
Tank: That's what I go by. *Herschel "Tank" Kaif, 6'7, 290 lbs of pure muscle, age 18, black tank top, dark green cargo pants and black combat boots, he has a Caesar cut that's slicked back with bangs, Tank slowly smiles* I'm Herschel Kaif! But you will call me Tank! No one has the right to call me by my real name unless they have my respect! *He gets into a tiger claw stance* I won't respect anyone unless they can beat me!
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Marley: *he puts his hands together and looks at Aiden* Would you like a round with Mister Kaif?
Aiden: *Aiden looks over at Marley* Sure, let's make it quick. I need to help my friends at that school remember?
Tank: If you beat me, I will go there with you myself!
Aiden: *Aiden faces Tank and smiles* Alright but don't be surprised if I knock you down. *Tank smiles*
Tank: I don't know where you found this one Clarke… but I like him! *Aiden looks over to the 2 guys he didn't meet, they are looking at him*
Aiden: *Aiden talks in his head* I got their attention, I'm not sure which one is Richard but I need to find out! *They walk out to a field, Aiden is on one side and Tank is on the other, Marley is standing in the middle like a referee*
Marley: Alright boys, stick your fist out! *Tank sticks out his right fist* Come on Aiden! You too!
Aiden: Huh? *He puts his right fist up as well, Marley makes both of their knuckles touch, Aiden is confused but before he can ask, Marley puts his right hand on their fists and starts chanting something*
Marley: One must be victorious so one must fall, duel with me until it is solved. *Suddenly an orange and red fire comes out of Marley's hand, the fire is an aura, it covers Aiden and Tank, the aura comes off of them, making a dome around them* There you go! *Marley walks straight through the dome* Alright boys! I want a clean fight!
Aiden: *Aiden looks around clueless* What is this?
Marley: This is how mabiki users fight in an honorable one on one! The two people fighting in the dome have their mabiki enhanced and are unable to be interrupted! *Marley walks back in the dome and puts his hand through Aiden* Plus, If you try to use any mabiki in the dome! *Marley tries to use his mabiki but nothing happens* And if you try to blast them from outside! *Marley walks out and makes a black energy ball in his hand and shoots the barrier with it, the ball disintegrates* The dome nullifies it no matter what! Now! Again, I want a clean fight boys! Have at it!
Aiden: *Tank instantly runs at Aiden, he's in Aiden's face in a second, Aiden's pupils shrink as he talks in his head* He's fast-!! *Tank throws a fast left punch, hitting Aiden in the chest, Aiden's pupils disappear as he is hit, the force of the punch sends Aiden flying to the other side of the dome where is slams into the side* W-wait… *he gets up and touches the dome, it's solid for him* Huh?
Marley: It also keeps you locked in until the fight is over! Like I said, honorable one on one!
Aiden: *before Aiden can do anything, Tank runs at Aiden and throws a right punch at him, Aiden quickly turns and catches Tank's fist with his left hand* You wanna fight!? I will give you one! *Aiden pulls Tank's arm down, giving him a clean right punch to Tank's face, as Tank stumbles, Aiden walks over to him* Don't cry when I hurt you. *Aiden does a swift left kick to Tank's face when he's hunched over, making Tank fall on his back, Tank looks up into the sky before slowly smiling, he starts laughing*
Tank: *Tank stands up, he has his back facing Aiden* Never in my life would I ever imagine that I would fight someone just like me! *He turns and runs at Aiden, Aiden gets a serious face and runs at Tank, Tank goes for a right leg sweep but Aiden jumps over it but before Aiden can counter, Tank jumps and drop kicks Aiden mid air, slamming his feet into Aiden's chest*
Aiden: *Aiden spits up blood before slamming into the dome, as he's getting up, Tank tackles him but Aiden keeps his footing, Aiden pushes Tank down to the ground, Tank goes for Aiden's legs, suddenly Aiden bear hugs Tank from the back and lifts him up before body slamming Tank on his back*
Rebecca: *Rebecca and Esmeralda watch in disbelief* What is this guy?
Marley: *Rebecca looks at Marley, he is staring at their fight with a smile* Something amazing.
Aiden: *he runs to Tank and starts throwing punches down at him, Tank starts rolling away from Aiden as he is punching down at him, destroying the ground, Tank quickly stands up and throws a left punch, Aiden throws a quick right punch, both punch each other cross the face, they stumble back*
Tank: *Tank smiles as he stares at Aiden* You are good! I like you! *He suddenly jerks back and screams at the sky* FINALLY!! SOMEONE WHO IS WORTH A FUCK IN THIS TEAM!! *he looks down at Aiden, Tank looks like he's going insane* SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT!! *Tank runs at Aiden so fast he cracks the ground, Aiden gets serious, Tank suddenly zips around Aiden, Aiden turns around with a nervous face but right as he does, Tank punches him across the face with his left fist, sending him flying, Aiden does a backflip mid knock back and lands on his feet*
Aiden: *Aiden starts stretching* Never in my life have I ever come across people that can fight with me. Humanity's Garrison is something amazing. *he pops his neck* Alright, Let's see if you can handle me! *He dashes at Tank*
Tank: STILL TOO SLOW!! *he throws a right punch, Aiden is about to get punched but at the last second he dodges and does two swift punches, one to the chest with his right fist and another across the face with his left fist, making Tank fall back but he smiles, Tank quickly grabs Aiden's left arm and spins him around before throwing him into the barrier, as Aiden hits the ground, Tank comes flying in the a left punch, Aiden dodges out of the way but he quickly sweeps Tank's legs mid landing with his right leg, does a 360 with the leg sweep and punches down on the right side of Tank's face with his left fist, making smoke go everywhere*
Rebecca: He's insane! *Marley starts laughing, She quickly looks at Marley* How is he able to keep up with Tank!? *She quickly looks back at the dome* Clear the smoke! *Marley raises his pointer and middle finger on his right hand and flicks his hand to the right, making the smoke clear, revealing Aiden and Tank both punching each other again while Tank is on the ground* *Marley slowly clenches his left fist which lowers the dome* *both Aiden and Tank look over at Marley*
Aiden: Huh? What happened?
Tank: What gives four eyes!? *He stands up* I FINALLY HAD MY DREAM MATCH AND YOU RUIN IT!!
Marley: This match will go on forever if I don't stop it! Aiden needs to save his friends! *He chuckles* But let me tell ya! That was a good fight boys! Especially you Aiden!
Aiden: *Aiden dusts himself off* Thanks sensei.
Marley: *Marley eyes glow up* Sensei!? Man, you kids need to learn from him! No one has ever called me that!
Rebecca: *she crosses her arms with sass* Because we are unfortunately one of the worst teams at the Garrison.
Marley: How is that my fault?
Rebecca: *she tightens her arm cross* What do you mean!? You're our teacher!
Marley: Maybe if the other teams didn't have mabiki we would be top dogs! All we have is Richard! *He pouts* I mean granted I can help you guys with your rings so I guess you can say it is my fault…
Rebecca: Exactly asshole!
Marley: Fine! We will do that tomorrow! But first! *He walks over to Aiden* We must help Aiden! His friends are in a sticky situation and he needs your help! Who doesn't mind helping Aiden?
Rebecca: I don't mind going, he is something special and you aren't clarifying. *She gives Marley a side eye, Marley smiles*
Marley: *he chuckles* You, Samantha and Abraham can't give me a break huh? Can't you two see when a person has talent or not? *he looks at the rest of the team that was watching, Esmeralda shakes her head no, Marley looks at the other two boys*
???: *He's leaning on the equipment shed with his arms crossed, he stands up, Race- Asian, Height- 6'4, Weight- 200 lbs, he has spiky messy asian hair, he is wearing a white long sleeve with a black jacket with no sleeves, he has dark blue pants with solid white shoes* He's strong enough to go alone. Don't baby someone that's capable of destroying a four star. *He walks away*
Marley: That's Richard! *he looks over at Aiden* Buzz kill I know! But I appreciate you wanting help! You learn very fast!
Aiden: Well if you said they get stronger together then we need to get stronger together.
Marley: *he does one single clap* This is why I love this boy so much! *He looks over at the final guy* How about you, Kazuma?
Kazuma: I agree with Richard, we gotta learn how to do stuff solo or they will never survive. *Kazuma Akutami, Age- 16, Height- 5'7, Weight- 150, Race- White, He has a slick back fade, He's wearing a black long sleeve turtleneck with a gray snake leather jacket, black slacks with black oxfords* Nothing against him, he just needs to learn.
Aiden: I get it. *Aiden looks over at Marley* Should I go alone?
Marley: That's up to you, I would prefer a teammate so why don't you go ahead and get going!
Aiden: *Aiden smiles and looks at Rebecca* I really do appreciate you coming along.
Rebecca: *Rebecca smirks at Marley* I need to see why this man is so interested in you.
Tank: I'm coming along.
Aiden: *Aiden stares in disbelief* Really?
Tank: Don't get the wrong idea! I'm tagging along to make sure you are okay because I want my rematch!
Aiden: *Aiden smiles* Alright, I will give you that rematch but my friends come out of that school safely alright?
Tank: *Tank nods as he crosses his arms*
Aiden: Alright, let's get going. *The team heads out of the Garrison, Marley waves them goodbye as they head to the school, eventually they make it to the school, on arrival, there are a lot of fire trucks and cop cars outside the school, Aiden has Rebecca and Tank sneak in the school with him by climbing in through a class window* Alright, let's try to find everyone. The last time I saw them was down the hall to the left.
Tank: I will go upstairs, if anything I can handle myself.
Aiden: Alright but let us know if you need any help.
Tank: More like let me know. *Tank walks out and heads up the steps* *Aiden and Rebecca quickly go across the hall into another classroom where they can look outside the window and see the courtyard, they notice there are no cops and firefighters in sight* Wait… something is off… *Aiden walks out of the classroom and makes his way down the hall towards where the cop cars and firetrucks are, once he walks out the doors, he sees the music building has its doors wide open, Aiden walks toward it but before he can go inside, Rebecca grabs his arm*
Rebecca: Aiden, this is dangerous. There are no cops in sight, no firefighters. This has bad business written all over it!
Aiden: *Aiden looks at her with a face full of guilt* It's my fault that they are in this situation. I can't back down. *Aiden pulls his arm and keeps walking in, once he walks in, he realizes there is blood on the floor, he keeps walking down the hallway, the further they go, the more blood there is. They make it to the theater room where a lot of dead bodies are laying on the entrance door, most being cops, some firefighters* *Aiden stares with a serious face* There is something in there. *He balls his fists* And I'm going to kill it.
(To Be Continued…)