Chapter 3:
God's Pressure
*Present Day*
The Leos' Residence
7:55AM
In The Shower-
Iris Leos: *singing* *toothbrush in mouth* *intense shoulder roll* "I'm too sexy for this world, too sexy for you girl….so sexy it hurts-"
Eric Leos: *shouts* "Are you powdering your nose or taking a shit??? Either way...Hurry up or you're going be late for the orientation!!! Maybe you will finally be-able to land a hit on me after you take that training." *laughs*
Iris Leos: *ugly face* *mocking in the mirror* "Maybe you will finally be-able to land a hit on me after you take that training."
Iris Leos: "Why doesn't he just shut up already....such a puss-"
Eric Leos- "Huh? What did you just say??"
*LOUD FOOTSTEPS*
*Running up to the washroom*
Iris Leos: " I SAID OKAY POPS!"
*Eric runs back downstairs*
Iris Leos: *Turns off shower* *Takes mouthful of listerine * *Swish Swish Spit*
*Iris in his boxers and shirt in-front of the mirror trying on the Crimson Arts Academy Blazer*
*flips blazer inside out*
Irish Leos- "Ahhhhhhh. I like this." "With a little bit of this" *Pops collar* "….a little bit of this *Loosens tie* and just a little of this" *Rolls up sleeves* *Sprays Eric's Cologne*
*Runs downstairs*
Iris Leos: *stretching* "But let's be honest old man. If I wanted to... I'm pretty sure that I could murder any of these first years within a couple seconds."
Eric Leos: "Listen here you little shit-…..*sighs* son...just be careful out there because the forbidden arts still exists...there's no telling what could happen when they lose control..."
Narration:
Okay so I'm back for a short while just to explain what is the "forbidden arts" that old geezer just mentioned. Every world has the good , the bad and the Eric. *smiles* You thought I was gonna say ugly....However, this is where a mage or anyone affected by the mana surge that happened 16 years ago that values fame, status and power more than their own life, consumes mana crystal knowing that there is only a 5% chance of survival…Anybody who survives this ordeal is said to now be reawakened with power that can rival Gods....rumors say you can even transfer souls....but at what cost ? The user's life span…and there's only one way to replenish it *Heavy sigh* drinking a mage's blood. The properties in an awakened person's blood can replenish what was used from the consumed crystal, restoring the user's life span...I have the exact same face you have right now...CAUSE WHY WOULD SOMEONE EVEN DO THAT? Like those crystal shards all in your throat…. AND HUMAN BLOOD? *puking noises* that's disgusting....However, this explanation has now ended and it is time to get back to the story....
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Eric Leos: "Not only that but you're also entering this school under a special condition so please...under absolutely no circumstance... cause any trouble because I am a BROKE retired fire fighter. There's no way in hell my veteran's paycheck can cover that entrance fee…."
Iris Leos: *sniffles* *wiping tears* "You are such an amazing father...willing to go out there every night in a wig, a short dress, a fish net stockings and high heels just to earn some extra money to be-able to afford to send me to the academy..."
Eric Leos: "Well champ *pats Iris' shoulder* I feel like you should tag along tonight and let me show you the ropes."
Iris Leos: *Terrified face* *High pitch scream*
Eric Leos: "I'm kidding, I'm kidding. However, the school implemented a special program for students with potential who want to enroll but are not financially able. Until the program is completed you all would be deemed as 'Temporary students'. It's called the "Hope Games". We weren't given the locations because that information was undisclosed to the public until today as a precautionary measure. You would be transported to the games when you reach the academy's compound."
Eric Leos: "I was informed that it's a 3 stage Survival & Battle exam that tests each participant's physical and magical abilities as well as it's a great opportunity for the new comers to interact and gain experience through each other. Plus there's a grand prize of 1 million dollars for the student with the highest score at the end....Honestly, it sounds like a pretty good deal to me."
Iris Leos: "The Hope Games huh...this sounds like more than I anticipated but a great opportunity to see how far I've come nevertheless." *Shoulder shrug*
Eric Leos: "Don't forget to put on your mother's wrist bands and your backpack on the couch. I packed some extra clothes, lots of bottled water, deodorant, expensive cologne just incase you find me a daughter in law *smirk* and peanut butter jelly sandwiches since you managed to maintain the diet of a toddler."
Iris Leos: *rolls eyes* "Yeah yeah yeah." *Clips wristbands* "I'm taking my skateboard today. Don't miss me too much while I'm gone Sméagol!" *Smiles*
*Down Town Crimson City*
*Sunny Day*
*Iris speeding through the city on his skateboard*
*Busy streets*
*Enormous Buildings*
*Car Horns honking *
*School Girls chattering*
*School Boys laughing*
Iris Leos: "Hm. I can't help but wonder what the academy is like..... *Slaps Self* No No. I should not be thinking about that until after I win the hope games..."
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*Strong Wind*
*Hair Flowing In The Wind*
Iris Leos: "But maybe I should slow down a little because the wind is really messing up my hair..."
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*Distant Muffled feminine screams*
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Iris began experiencing a pulsating pain within his head.
Iris Leos: "What the hell is that....." *Visible struggle* "URGHHHHHHH!!"
*Grunts in pain*
Iris Leos: "…..and…why…the…fuck… does…it…keep…getting….louder-" "URGHHHHHHHH!!"
Iris' voice(His mother): *softly* "Help her….."
Iris Leos: "Huh??? *looking around* *confused* Who is that? Am I dreaming or something? Is this part of the Exam??? What is going on..."
Iris' voice: *softly* "Find her...help her….."
Iris Leos: *grunts in pain* "Okay okay okay!" *sighs* *thoughts* "To figure out exactly where this person is.. I'll have to listen closely and follow the sounds.... hopefully this doesn't take too long and make me miss the orientation....."
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*Iris switched directions*
*SWOOSH!*
*Zooming through the city*
*Mana Energy Increase*
*Iris increased the speed by imbuing his mana into the skateboard*
Iris Leos: "The sound is getting louder so I must be close..."
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Iris Leos: * looking closely* "I think it's coming from right over there....In the alley….."
He laid his skateboard against the wall and carefully made his way to the alley...
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MEANWHILE IN THE ALLEY-
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*Foot Steps*
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*Muffled Screams*
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*Loud Belt Whip *
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Jason King (a first year at crimson arts academy) (Son of King's Gear. Largest Weapon Dealing Company in the Country) : "What makes you think you are good enough to get past the first stage of the Hope Games much less attend the same school as us?"
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Jason poured water on Aries and continuously strikes her with a leather belt.
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Jason King: 'Who do you think is sponsoring the Hope Games for you worthless pieces of shit ?"
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*Loud Belt whip*
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Antonio Lucci: (a first year at crimson arts academy) ( Second son of Lucci's Lifecare. Largest protective gear dealer in the country) : "Didn't you hear him talking to you.."
*BANG!*
Antonio kicked Aries in her stomach.
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*Muffled Screams and Crying*
Jason King: "Take that rag off of her mouth. Nobody's going to hear her screaming anyway…..plus I have something even better to stuff that pretty little mouth with. *smirks* *unzips pants* She should feel honored to finally get a taste of wealth."
Jason stroked his finger across her lips
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Aries Marie (Participant in the Hope games): *Bites Jason's Finger* *Screams out* "SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!!! PLEASEEEEE!!!"
*POW!*
Jason slapped Aries and spat on her face.
Jason King: "My finger is bleeding you fucking bitch!"
Jason lifted Aries off the ground and began strangling her.
Aries Marie: *gasping for air*
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*Iris Leos Appears*
*Dark Atmosphere*
*Bloodlust*
Pure Light Mana enveloped Iris' body and the sheer force of his energy sent vibrations through the ground.
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Iris Leos: *sighs* "I don't fully understand why I was meant to encounter assholes like you ...especially when I was having a pretty good day...now I'm forced to break my promise...Sorry Father. "
A series of thoughts went through Iris' head as he stood in-front of Jason, Antonio and Aries. This was the first moment he entered such an emotionally unstable state and experienced a taste of his mother's true power.….Slowly losing control…..Slowing losing consciousness..….Eyes closed...…AWAKENED.
*GOD'S PRESSURE UNLOCKED*