“Could you back up bro? You’re honest to god, breathing down my fucking neck right now. “I said harshly towards The Dark God. I’ll call him DG from here on out though. He had this stupid look on his face right? Then he has the nerve to say to me.

“Haha! Ah, my bad guy. I’ll just take a few steps back over here then. “He says pulling his hands behind his back. We were on our way up to the first floor of The Underbelly’s fighting arena. On our way up there were small windows that showed us the other fight card fights that were going on, or that had ended.

On our way up we’d pass by GO-RILL-A’s fight with that chump tweezers. Only to find out that this guy Tweezers wasn’t a joke after all. We passed by just in time to see Tweezers rip GO-RILL-A’s throat right out with his bare hands. Fucking lunatic started covering his face with blood.

“Damn man. “ I said in testament to what I’d just seen. I and the guy weren’t friends, but damn you know? He was kinda cool.

“So, you’ve done these fights before too? “ DG said crossing his arms, looking outward towards the ceiling, shuffling around every so often. I tilted my head up, though my back was turned from him.

“This is my 10th time-fighting. I haven’t lost one yet so. I rank high enough to get these types of matches now. The main card ones. Same as you. “The words slipped from my lips like venom as I turned my attention over towards the guy. He had that same goofy look on his face. It was really pissing me off.

“Oh, I get it. So that means you’re pretty good too! “DG shouted out in excitement. I would have gripped the bridge of my nose, shaking my head before speaking up.

“Just don’t get in my way up there, alright? I can’t afford to lose out on this money. “DG’s facial expression softened. It looked like he was ready to hug me or some shit, and that creeped me out even more. Finally, he’d break the silence.

“Well… I need this money too. “He said looking down, silence crept through the elevator for the second time.

“Oh yeah? And what the hell could you need it for? You look like a hobo. “I said to him, crossing my arms.

“You got something against the homeless? “ DG retorted back. Stuffing his hands into his sash.

“Not in the slightest. But spades a spade so. “I scoffed back at him.

“You’re kind of an asshole. Aren’t you?” DG spoke boldly. The bastard had a lot of Gaul talking to me like that. Dark God or not. I wasn’t afraid of this guy. Not… completely anyways.

“And you’re kind of a fucking hick. Where are you from anyways? You can’t be from Kasaihana. “I said back to him. He didn’t respond, he’d just start smiling. That stupid, fucking goofy grin.

The doors to the elevator would’ve opened and as it did. The first Arena floor was front and center. It was pretty intense. Bright purple Neon lights covered the walls in there glow. In the middle of the room had been a circular stand no bigger than a small stage that holds 5 people or so. The walkway in front of us leads to this floating stage. Behind the stage had been a door, it looked like our way to the next level after this one. Below us though? Get this, this is a fucking kicker. Spikes. Long, jagged rigged spikes. I could see limbs still hooked to some of these things, and those spikes unstained with the flesh of previous victims. Were greased in thick smoggy blood.

“Well, that’s cute. “ I said to DG who would’ve taken a moment to look down for himself.

“I don’t know, its kind of Draconic don’t you think? “ He’d cross his arms after his question/statement.

“I think I don’t care what you think. “ I said back to him stretching. DG kept that goofy grin on his face. He didn’t even bother to respond back to me.

Soon though, from the top of the ceiling had been an opening. And seconds after this opening made itself known, two females would leap down from the shadows. Each of them geared up in Ninja-like attire, that didn’t cover up much. Wielding a Katana in both of their hands.

“So, this a Gimmick? Because it's obvious that you two are from the Chitori Clan. The Mask’s your wearing isn't doing you much justice in hiding that fact. “The Girls began to giggle simultaneously, The Kitsune masks they were wearing were pretty cool though.

“Chitori Clan? “ DG said to me, tilting his head.

“Man, you did live under a rock didn’t you? Everyone knows about the Chitori Clan. There one of the five families that make up the Yakuza branch within the Syndicate. Thought stuff like that was common knowledge around here. “I said crossing my arms.

“Well now Foil. It seems as though he’s figured us out sister. “The first sister said, her ninja attire was cladded in blue. Her bust had been exposed and her upper thighs were showing as well. Black stockings covered up both of her legs that went up to the middle of her thighs. She wore toeless shoes that showed the black cloth of the stockings. Her sister had been wearing the same clothing design but her colors had been red.

“It seems as so Kriss. “ Foil, the red cladded sister said, revealing her sister's name in the process.

“Kriss and Foil. Interesting names. What're you guys gimmicks? “DG said clapping his hands in excitement.

“There Ninja’s genius. All of the women in the Chitori clan Practice Ninjutsu. It's there… thing. That’s what gave them away. No one else in the entire city holds there blades like that. That’s the Black Heaven Style. “I said while tilting my head up. Kriss laughed, she knew I’d been dead on.

"And judging from your loud mouth you’re an undisciplined stray dog. You probably don't even belong to a family. Weather our styles gave us away or not. You’re both still as good as dead. “Kriss said, flipping her brown locks out of her face.

“He is a bit mouthy, isn't he? Though we should be careful though. It's not common knowledge about the Black Heaven Style. He's been well taught. For a stray. “Foil said while she placed one of her hands on her hips.

DG’s expression lit up like a candle. “Oooh! That sounds like it’ll be fun to fight! “He said jumping up and down out of excitement.

I looked upwards, my expression shifting while I turned my attention to the announcer, as he floated out from the darkness of the lower half of the room. Floating upwards on a podium. Probably used with some kind of Anti-gravity device of some kind. He had a microphone in his hand, tilting his head upwards while he shouted out of the top of his lungs.

“ Ladddiessss and gentlemen of The Underbelly! Welcome! To Another Blood Bath! “The announcer said.

As the announcer spoke, the crowd went wild with excitement. Some of the crowds were in the stands above us. But around the top part of the stands section, hologram images were broadcasted, connected to Holo-phones from all over to tune in. Thousands were spectating the battle. Not gonna lie, I was nervous. I’d never done this before, not on this scale I mean. Sure, all of The Underbellies fights were to the death. But in a regular fight, you can yield. And they can let you go. But here? No there wasn’t any other way but death. God, why’d I let Haji talk me into this? Why would he talk me into this? And when I turned around to face that Creep. That fucking hick piece of shit! He had that same grin on his face. I don’t even think he’s grasped the scope of what we're up against here!

“On the right side! Is the pair you know and love! The Femme Fatale with over 45 team kills on their belts. The Undefeated, Merciless. Ninja Sisters of Silence and Death! Kriss and Foil! “The announcer boomed.

The crowd went nuts, and I crossed my arms after removing my robe. DG had been stretching. Kriss and Foil would have pulled their blades upwards getting into their stances and practicing a few of their moves. Showing off really.

“On the left, standing in the walkway! “ The announcer shouted.

The light shined down on both me and DG, and DG perked up, waving at the cameras like a dork.

“Two combatants who are also undefeated on the Single fighter’s circuit! First up! The ruthless blitz boy boxer! You all know him for his caving and crushing punches! The one! The only! Mad! Dogggg!“

Some of the crowd cheered, while others booed. I wasn’t exactly a crowd favorite after that last match I had. I got this fight card by beating the singles fighter circuit in downtown district 1. Beat the guy so bad he had to get a jaw replacement. Just like doofus beat the District 1 harbor champion.

“And the other! You all know him for his crushing wins against the Tanks Champion Bulldozer in the District 1 Harbor circuit! The fast! The Strong! And the god damn tough! Dark! GODDDDDD!!! “His voice echoed.

The Crowd went nuts again, he got a few boos too. It made me smirk, Guess he wasn't so perfect after all.

“LET THE BATTLE! BEGIN! “

I turned to DG, and he turned to me, the walkway we were on began to float us over to the battle podium and we stepped into the ring. The sisters stepped up as well. Kriss pointed me out, while Foil decided to pick a fight with DG. The battle was on.

" Try not to die. " I said walking forward. 

" I'll make sure to try my best! " Dark God said back, cracking his knuckles.