The warriors and the guests

The rain just started when Timotheo arrived in the quadrangle. The sky was so gray that you would have thought it was about to get evening. At the spot near the gate of the university were the enemies and hostages. But that time, both Marie's and Dave's arms and feet were tied. And Zero was taking care of them with his death sycthe.

Shyla, Fate and Josef were standing under the tree near the gate just to not get soaked by the rain. Timotheo on the other hand was standing meters away, face to face, with Sam. Every student that time was in the middle of the class and every room was air-conditioned which made the rooms fully closed. That's why no one had yet to see the fight except the guard by the gate.

The guard planned to intervene but when Sam glared at him, he changed his mind.

Minutes already had passed but the warriors on the battle field did not make a move even an inch. Both of them were looking at each other with their hands clenched, eyes filled with killing intent, and with the rage of making a first hit.

"Hoyyy!! How long are you two planning to stand there? I am bored now you know." Zero shouted.

After hearing that, Timotheo ran towards Sam while getting something from his pocket.

Sam was shocked that he moved first. But it also added to his excitement of killing Timotheo.

Sam bended his knees a bit like MMA fighter would do. He smirked in an evil way when Timotheo got near to him. But he was surprised what he saw with Timotheo's right hand.

When almost near Sam, Timotheo bended so low for he knew the first thing that Sam would do was to punch him with his right hand. And he was right. Timotheo was able to dodge the deadly punch and was able to stab him on the left leg...

using a pen.

"AAARRGGHHHH!" Sam, shouting like a bear hit by a hunter.

Timotheo smiled a bit but a bit surprised that when he was about to stab him again, Sam's left hand was about to grab him through his head. The good thing was he saw it quickly. He was able to back off for a bit, enough for him not to be reached by Sam.

"HAHAHA! I did not see that coming, kiddo. HA HA HA! I likethis. HA HA HA! Let us fight to death, kid!!" Sam said, laughing foolishly.

The two ran to each other. But that time, Sam was kinda having hard time with his left leg. And Timotheo took that oppurtunity. He used his gift to gain more advantage and stabbed Sam on his blind spots.

"Since when did Timotheo get that fast? I know he's athletic but what he's doing is beyond an athlete can do. Is that his gift? Speed?"Josef said, amazed and confused.

"No," Shyla answered."His gift is time. Whenever he stops time, he can move. And he deactivates it when he is already on the blind spot of Sam. That's why you thought his gift is speed."

"Wow! I guess he would not need me."

"It is too early to conclude. The real fight has not yet began." Fate said.

The fight of the warriors seemed to be unstoppable. Each of them were giving their blows like they were killing in one blow. After a minute or so, the two took a break to breathe. They were gasping like horses that galloped on a race. Timotheo was bruised-free at that moment while Sam already had some blood spilling all over his body.

"Great! Timotheo's at an advantage." Marie said to herself, kinda relieved.

"This is such a great time. I never felt this feeling in a match before." Sam said, looking at Timotheo.

Timotheo took that time too relax a bit. He tried to say something but he just sighed instead.

Sam closed his eye for a sec. When he opened it, his look got different. He looked like a devil in his aura.

Timotheo got ready. He felt the urge of giving up because of the fear that suddenly donned his body after seeing Sam's transformation.

"Looks like the monster is finally awaken." Zero said.

Dave got so worried. He felt so helpless with his situation.

"LOOK OUT, TIMOTHEO!" Shyla shouted.

Everyone was shocked with the next move Sam did except Zero. Sam stomped his right foot enough to make the floor create so much dusts. And those dusts made Timotheo closed his eyes for he knew the dusts would enter his eyes.

And Sam took the chance. He grabbed the hand Timotheo was using to hold the pen. And the next thing he did was so dreadful.

Timotheo felt that his hand was grabbed. And he tried to stop the time but it was already too late. When he opened his eyes, his feet were not on the floor. He was hanging.

"HA HA HA! So, where do I start? I guess I should start breaking your feet first up to your head?" Sam said." Isn't that a great idea, Zero?"

"Just kill him, moron."

Timotheo's friends were so worried that each of them planned to jump off to the battle field and save Timotheo. But, it also occured to them they could not do much. That's the time the truth that they were at such a disadvantage sank in.

Sam used his left hand to get a grip of Timotheo's right ankle. And with no suprise at all, he squeezed it.

"WAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!" Timotheo shouted.

Sam laughed in satisfaction. Timotheo's friends were seeing with their naked eyes how their friend sufferred.

"HA HA HA! I am enjoying this. This is such a blessing to feel. HAHAHA." Sam said.

The torture continued until Sam was already holding Timotheo's head. Timotheo's body was like a dead waiting to get buried.

"We are now in the final moments. Hey, kid. Any last words. Oops! I forgot. Zero?! Can you take a picture of this moment to serve as proof? HA HA HA! This will be such a great story in the history!"

Shyla, Fate and Marie were crying. Josef was clenching his fist.

Josef thought and thought. He looked at his friend. He remembered all his time with him.

"Just..--

Kil.

Me.." Timotheo said in a faint voice.

"Alright. In one, two..."

Josef could not take it anymore. He took out quickly his pen and small notebook, and wrote:

SAM-STAND LIKE A SOLDIER

Josef wrote those words quickly. Timotheo dropped on the floor. Sam, as words say, stood like a soldier, losing a hold of Timotheo.

Everyone felt a sudden relief when Timotheo got out of danger. They kinda smiled but that did not last for a long time. The next thing they knew was Zero, with his death sycthe pointing at the cheater, was on his way running to the place where Josef stood. Josef was startled. But he knew it would happen. He looked at his friend like he was saying goodbye. Then, he closed his eyes.

The bell rang. And a man running like a ninja went towards Josef.

A sound of metals bumped together was the sound Josef heard. When he opened his eyes, a guy with long hair holding his katanna was in front of him.

"You alright?" the guy said.

"Ahmmm.. yeah."

Josef looked at Zero.

Zero was pissed off. Everyone was looking at the guy who just suddenly appeared.

"You!?.. grrr"" said Zero.