Until death – chapter 10

Until death, chapter 10

 

Theme: I am a psychopath.

 

Your enemy might be ampler, tougher, faster, well-built, and more creative than you. But don’t underestimate yourself, don’t think low of yourself. If you have the heart of a lion, then that is enough of a weapon to face your fear and defeat your opponent. Be dignified, be fearless, formless, and shapeless like water. If you pour water into a cup, it will surely fit. Pour it into a bottle, and it will surely fit. Listen to my messages and teaching, Rey Reed. Never fear the man that can practice a thousand kicks in a few minutes, but rather the man that can practice a single kick a thousand times. I might not be there with you perpetually, but everything I have taught you will serve as a shield that will guard you. They will serve as a crown on your head. Write them on your chest and put some in your left hand so you won’t forget. ” It was like a reminder; the sight of the beast brought back everything my mom had taught. That was her farewell when I completed my training 4 years ago, and they have been guarding and helping me ever since I was kidnapped. Even though I haven’t wielded a sword before, I am sure this is the right weapon to face such a beast. With all my might, I raised the sword above my head and swatted it against the beast. The latter also raised his weapon and blocked the blow. Fire sparkled as our swords clanged against each other. The sound of metal against metal was so high that it echoed all the way to my eardrum. We stood face-to-face with each other, anger and fury coursing through our veins. We were both breathing heavily, the weight of my sword resting on the beast’s own. I channel all my strength, all the anger and fury in me, all the pain in my body, and send everything to my arm. I put more weight on the sword, leaving the beast no choice but to block with his gauntlet so he wouldn’t be cut down by my blow. “You shouldn’t have touched what belongs to me,” I spat in his face angrily.

“I will enjoy doing it again,” he said with gritted teeth. ”

“And I will enjoy skinning you alive, cutting your flesh into a thousand pieces with your weapon, and feeding them to the birds of the sky. I will hang the rest of your body on a tree so the bird will have something to feast on. ” I replied to him. He felt irritated by my words and squeezed his eyes in outrage. I watched as his eyes turned dark black, long enough to send fear down my spine. But I didn’t let that bother me. They have activated the battle warrior in me, and I shall surely show them what I am made up of. He pushed me back, using his weight and height as an advantage. He spun around, raised his blade as if he were wielding a chopping knife, and swung it, aiming for my head. I knew blocking such a ferocious blow might send me to an earlier grave, so I gave ground to the lunge and stepped aside instead. The blow collided with the arena floor, which sent a pile of the dust-up. I didn’t let the beast retrieve his sword. I leaped high, stepped on his huge hand, and used it as an object to spring my body up. With all my might, I raised my weapon and brought it down on his head, but he quickly parried the blow with his other hand, which held the gauntlet. Unfortunately for him, I have another plan. I retrieved one of the short knives from my side and stabbed his right eye. The beast let out a great shriek, his painful voice echoing all over the arena ground. Out of fury, he yanked me away from his body. I quickly twisted my body in mid-air and rolled on the ground as my feet touched the sandy floor. I watched in satisfaction as the beast’s right eye went blind, black liquid oozing out of his eyes, and the crowds roared with happiness. I can imagine the irritated look on Ryan’s face. I can imagine his wrath towards me, but I don’t care. After a few minutes, the beast screamed in misery, closed his eyes, which had already gone blind, and tightened his grip on the hilt of his swords, attacking me again. I shifted and blocked the blow as he kept swinging them at me. I can feel his anger and resentment. But I didn’t let that send fear into my heart. Left and right, left and right, the beast slashed at me. He would spin, rotate, and twist his sword then smash it at me. I could feel the weight and impact of each stroke. It was like the beast was attacking me with the weight of a terrestrial planet. He performed different skills, using different brawl and combos, but I wasn’t relenting. It was like I had been taught all the skills he was using and how to counter them. The beast beat me back, further and further, all the way to the cage net. Immediately, I knew what he was trying to do. He wanted to pin me to the net. He knew if I was trapped with my back facing the net, there was no way I would be able to perform any of my skills. But I wouldn’t permit that. When I looked at the distance between the net and me, there were just a few steps left. I quickly gave ground to lunge to avoid a deadly strike. I bent down swiftly and quickly rolled on the ground to avoid another onslaught. I parried a blow with my sword and used all my might to hold the beast’s blade so his sharp adamantium sword wouldn’t cut my shoulder blade. Using the height as an advantage, the beast increased his strength on the blade, and the weight made me go down on my knees. I could feel my hand losing control, and I knew it could mean my end. Slowly, I let the blade rest on my shoulder and used my weapon as a little protection so it wouldn’t leave a deep cut on my shoulder. The beast, thinking he had given me a deep cut, retrieved his sword and swung it again. Then I quickly unsheathed my second knife and rolled away from the situation before the beast used his weapon to take my head. In a quick motion, I used the knife to stab his leg, cutting the veins at the back of his knee before finally stabbing his thigh. The beast let out a scream of agony as his knee gave way, making him come down on his feet. I rolled out of the way and stabbed my sword into his chest. It was so abrupt, and I could guess that he didn’t expect it. I felt the sword touch his heart region, then I pushed it further, making sure that it came out of his back. I stand on my feet, dust my body and use my limping leg to drag my body towards Kira and Michael. The duo was grinning happily, clapping their hands. The same goes for the rest of my team, and the spectators weren’t left out either. “Watch out.” Kira and Michael yell at me. I spun back only to be welcomed by a fatal blow from the beast. He grabbed me by the neck, moved me closer to his body, and squeezed me against his body in a bear hug. I felt my eyes getting blurry, and my breath was becoming heavy. The beast held me in a position where my team couldn’t hit him if they attempted. He squeezed me tighter, and I knew I had to do something. There is no weapon left with me, and the best has also managed to remove the sword which I thrust into his heart. I was lost for ideas, and every minute spent in his hand was surely sending me to my grave. Then an idea crept into my head. Man’s weakness, manhood. I managed to raise my knee. Thank goodness the beast isn’t standing straight. Then I hit him on the d**k, and he let out a painful shriek. The crowds roared in happiness, their voices echoing throughout the whole arena, which makes me wonder if there isn’t anybody passing outside the arena ground that could alert the cops. I didn’t let him compose himself when I head-butted him. My head collided with that of the beast, and I felt as if I had just hit my head on a rock. My head ached in pain, and I could feel it banging loudly. Nonetheless, it also affected the beast as he let go of my body. I landed on the sandy floor with a loud thud, and my body was resting on my wounded leg, which sent another pain through my body. Kira and Michael came rushing at me, and I could feel my team shaking their heads in pity and something I could call respect. “Are you okay?” Kira asked me.

“Or should I carry you on my back?” Michael chirped in.

“Don’t worry, buddy,” I assured him. I dragged my body up, groaning in pain as I stood on my feet. The duo quickly helped me on my feet, but I yanked their hands off gently. Slowly, I walked towards the beast, who was now rolling on the floor in pain. Three arrows were lodged in his second eyes, while a knife was used to slice his throat. “Remember my promise,” I said to the lifeless body of the beast. “I was thinking of granting you a peaceful death, but you just pissed me off.” As an intense pain coursed through my body, I gritted my teeth and glared at the beast. I walked to the beast’s adamantium sword and lifted it. It was heavier than I had ever imagined, but that didn’t urge me to put it down. I dragged my body back to the beast’s body. When I raised it up, it nearly touched my back. All around me, the crowds are roaring with excitement. “ki*ll him, ki*ll him, ki*ll him.” They are all shouting. If it was under other circumstances, I would have considered letting the beast live. I could remember a few minutes earlier before my team arrived when I had just woken up. The crowds were chanting for their player to ki*ll Kira, but now they have turned their back on their player. In an abrupt movement, I brought the sword down and it chopped off the head of the beast. Blood spilt out of his head, spilling all over the arena ground. The crowds cheered in pleasure, and I could feel their urge to watch the rest of my team’s fight. As I look over the arena ground, I see dead bodies littered all over the cage. That ground that was once neat and fresh has now turned into something else. It was now filled with blood and the bowels of people. I used my eyes to scrutinize the crowds, searching for Ryan. After a few minutes, our gazes met, and I could see the animosity in his eyes. “Is that all you can offer?” I inquired, my eyes glistening with fire, fury, and the urge to ki*ll. It was like a critter had been released within me. “I can’t believe your players are as lazy as your d**k,” I said, loud enough for the crowds to hear. I could feel his urge to tear me apart. The same goes for his wife. They were both blinking their eyes as if the ground should have opened and swallowed. The crowds burst into hysterical laughter, and Ryan clenched his fist in anger while his wife bowed her head in disgrace. I knew he was thinking of a way to punish me, and that was exactly what I was looking for. I don’t like the idea of my team facing the venom woman, or whatever Ryan calls her name. I had a feeling that he had another plan for them, and I couldn’t stand the sight of a beast murdering my team. The fact that they came back for me was enough to make me happy, and I dedicated my life to them. “Send out your remaining soldiers,” I said again, while Kira shook her head. It was obvious she was finding it hard to believe what I was saying. I scrutinized the rest of my team’s eyes, and I could tell they were giving me the look of crazy. ” Let them fight, Like a master, like soldiers and like the monster they are.” I teased and laughed at my dry joke.

“Enough,” Ryan screamed in anger. His voice echoed all over the whole arena without the use of a mic, and I was sure that I had provoked him. “I will not tolerate any insult from you, Rey Reed.” He yells.

“Point of correct stepdaddy. At least respect my dad’s. ” I said and feigned to be hurt by his words. I see the crowds open their mouths wide in agape. The same goes for my team.

“Liar,” Ryan’s girlfriend answered. “You wanted to make fun of him in front of the spectators.”

“How sure are you?” I inquired from her, and let out a scoffed l. “Asked your carrot-d**k boyfriend who is standing beside you,” I said while pointing my fingers at Ryan. “My dad mated with my mom once, broke her virginity, and she bore me. Two years later, my dad went out of the country before he died in a plane crash.” I said and paused so my words would sink into the people’s heads. They all stood eagerly waiting for what I wanted to say. The same goes for Ryan and my team. I clear my throat and continue my words. “My mom never dated any man for almost five years. I am sure you could imagine how tight she will be.” I paused again and stared at Ryan’s face. It was obvious that he understood what I was trying to say. I could see him sweating profusely, his eyes now turning red. “My mom bought brother Ryan after my dad was dismissed. I am sure, but I can’t add step daddy again. They had a very hot romance from the primary room down to the master bedroom. Unknown to them, I was watching everything through the CCTV. Despite how hard Ryan fucked my mom, she didn’t make a single moan. ” I said, and the crowds roared in contentment, while most of them were mocking Ryan. “Not only that,” I yelled out loud again, and the crowds paused to hear the rest of my story. “After a few minutes of thrusting, removal and moaning. My mom, seeing that my brother Ryan’s d**k is small, picked up her phone and started playing Temple Run. Not for long, Mr. Ryan, or should I call him Brother? No, stepfather; he expelled some whitish substance and promptly fell asleep. Seeing that he wouldn’t bulge again, my mom pushed him away and went to clean up the ice cream he spilled on her torso. ” I concluded, and the crowds howled like crazy. Ryan faced his girlfriend, but the latter slapped his hand away and dashed out of the arena. I could feel my team staring at me with unbelievable eyes.

“What have you done?” Kira inquired of me with a smile.

“Something is going on in your head.” Michael chirped in.

“I am perfectly okay, buddy,” I said truthfully.

“Then you are a psychopath,” Michael said, and I nodded my head in approval.

“You are right, man. I am indeed a psychopath.”