Seafarers

Chapter 22

Chapter 22- Return to Hellbounty

Randell woke up again and muttered, "What the hell is happening to myself..?". Bishan then loudly barged, "You're completely fine. Falk went rogue, and Boyd was a double agent. I know it's confusing. Your food was poisoned with some kind of herb that gives people lucid dreams and shit". "Well that's relieving to know. Where are we?" Randell asked, finally calm. "Hellbounty. The race will begin soon. We have some resources anyway so I brought you here. "If you're feeling alright then, heck, you could go ahead and win the race. I know you've wanted to do this for ages''. Randell remembered the stories his parents used to tell him when was a kid. Both of his parents were from Hizuka and were champions in the race annually. After they settled in Aomi, they had Randell as a child for 2 years. Then the Shadows attacked and took everything from him. They enslaved his parents. It wasn't until 11 years later that Randell found his parents, safe and sound, but his father soon after died of illness. Randell walked to the race, only to realized he needed a dirtbike. He had enough gold. A Djinn, floating in the air, was selling some dirtbikes that seemed rightly priced. Randell went over and bargained for a decent bike that he would borrow. He liked the bike. There was an engraved name written on it, who was the previous owner, Bali Wilde. He brought the bike to the entrance of the race. There were mostly men and a handful of goblins. Then from the east of the deserts, murmur began, and then a black-armored warrior, with his iconic white mask stepped out. Raiknos. "Ahh we again", he chuckled to Randell, "No I'm not here to kill you, not yet at least. I'm here to compete in the race. Here's a deal; If I win this race you come with me as a prisoner and you give me that dirtbike". "And If I win?", Randell grinned. Raiknos vocalized further, "I will answer one question of yours. Any questions. And you'll get a truthful answer. And, oh, I won't kill you or capture you like your parents. That's right, I know exactly who you are, you little scoundrel. I even remember the incident with Lauritz and Governor Kazimir". "Then you also know how notorious I am" he said as he knocked Raiknos directly in his genitals. Raiknos did not react with any emotion. "Dude, are you like, not human?". Raiknos did not speak after that, but let out a low growl like a cat to Randell, "Your words hurt more than your physical attack. Unfortunately, none will save you from your predetermined fate", he muttered to Randell as the race began. One of the goblins was throwing banana splits everywhere, knocking out many bikers , but not the other goblins. Before long, it was just the goblins, Raiknos and Randell, competing for the lead. He was super close. Suddenly, Raiknos coughed and fell to the ground and blood gushed out of his mouth. Randell left him and soared to the finish line. But the goblins were still there. They tossed a couple more bananas. Quickly maneuvering, Randell avoided each one and won the race. Then he thought, I only wish I would have been able to accomplish this before my father's death. Randell picked the medal and then was confronted by Raiknos, who said, "Ask your question. You have earned my respect and worthiness". Randell then asked, "Why were you so eager to win the race and that bike, was it just prowess, to prove that your arrogant ass is better than any other mans'". "No, that bike is of personal importance to me....." Raiknos finished as he walked away out of Hellbounty. Bishan then came to Randell, as the two walked back to the Dandy Bow. Both of their lives had been changed today.