Rapido!

Chapter 9

The vids were everywhere. Octavio couldn't escape them; but he was ok with that. He'd been congratulated so much but also seemed fine with that. He became more recognized as a possibility to get the Apex Predator award, or also known as the best Legend in the games. Some were saying it was just luck, others said the games were rigged for him. But most knew it was just his skill. He found a quiet moment in his day that he appreciated for once, and replayed the moment in his head.

Revenant charged him now that he ran out of shots. His eyes widened, he jumped to the side and Revenant hit the wall, then fired the Spitfire at him. He slid behind a box for a moment and then stimmed and dashed for the opening, but the zone closed him in. He then went behind the box again, checking his supplies. One frag, two syringes, and a shield cell. Not very good. But enough. Octavio used the cell, and one syringe, then jumped out from behind the box with a plan. He stimmed and ran at Revenant, then turned last second, then away, then back, then left, then came back, the right. He confused Revenant enough that he ran out of ammo. He charged after Octavio and threw a punch, missing. Octavio waited until the zone was so small it barely fit them both, then ran into the zone. The stinging hurt badly. He found a spot to hide and used the last syringe instant relief coming for only a few moments. Then he grabbed the frag and left it where he was sitting. Revenant came around the corner, lashing out to stab Octavio with his sharp hand... he found a frag grenade there and then it was over. The zone pulled back... Octavio had won.

Now when he opened his phone, there were articles upon articles of his amazing skill, and great feats. Requests to interview him, and make official merch for him. His fan base had grown to be the fourth most biggest of all the Legends!

He sat in the private garden the facility provided, it was misting, and cold, but Octavio didn't mind. He was as warm as he could be. He closed his eyes for several moments, relaxing. Then he heard a noise and opened his eyes. Elliot was holding a pigeon in his face.

"GAH!" He jumped up, "You imbécil! You scared the hell out of me!"

"Oh my goodness!" Elliot laughed, "Are you afraid of birds? HAHAHA" he lost it and was rolling on the floor.

"One day Elliot... you will wish you never-"

"Chillax Tavi!" He slapped Octavio on the back, "I came to remind you that we are going to Natilie's tonight for a French dinner."

Octavio's heart went into double time mode and his eyes got wide, "Oh yeah! I can't believe I forgot that!"

"Yeah. That's lame of you." Elliot picked a flower and carefully started pulling the petals off.

"So.." Octavio started, "What's the story between you and Wraith?"

Elliot crushed the flower and in a squeaky voice said, "Uh the- wha- who? Oh yeah, uh nothing! There's a story about me? I mean- of course there is! I'm amazing and all, but like... no? Yeah I mean," his voice fixed, "No. Yeah no."

Octavio chuckled, "You are a horrible liar, and hopelessly in love with her."

"Damn you- you can't say a word ok?! I'm dead serious!"

"No problem amigo, I got you covered. Now shall we go get ready?"

"Yes let's"

...

Octavio knocked on Natalie's door. He chose to wear tight ripped jeans, a shirt from his new merch, and a green open button down. Elliot wore shorts with a blue shirt and a palm tree open button down.

"How do I look?" Elliot asked, "I mean I always look good but like yeah, am I amazing?"

"Sure amigo. How about me?"

"Ye-" the door opened.

"Bonjour Octavio and Elliott! Come in!" Natalie wore a white tank top with a long brown skirt. Octavio blushed when he saw her.

"Ayyy Nat! Thank you for having u-" Elliot leaned on Octavio a little harder than he expected, "Yo! Elliot what's going on? You haven't ever had a beer yet!" He followed Elliot's gaze to Wraith who was wearing a dark blue floor length dress.

"Whoa, take it easy Elliot," He lead him out the door, "We'll be right back." he held a finger up to Natalie who giggled and respond,

"Oki! We'll be waiting!"

Octavio knocked on Elliot's head, "Hello? You ok man?"

"She looks amazing.." he said in a dreamy state and slipped to the floor.

"Yeah, interesting attire for a casual dinner. But hey, you got to wake up man, you're gonna make a fool o' yourself!"

"Yeah ok ok... just give me a second."

"Aight amigo." Octavio helped him up and they walked around the corner. Their mouths watered as they smelled the food being cooked. Octavio walked in the kitchen and Elliot

"Smells great Nat! What's cooking?"
"The appetizer!" She responded

"Oooo and that is?" He peeked over her shoulder to see what she was preparing in the kitchen.

"Es cargo.."

"Wait- Isn't that snails!?"