MATCHED

22.

It's the day of the rumble and all participants are getting ready. Meanwhile, the boys are in Gulf's office.

Gulf sits beside his baby prince, "Nervous?" he asked as he holds his hand.

Leaning his head, he sighs, "I'm worried, Pa," Kieran answered.

Gulf knew it wasn't about the rumble.

"They will be fine, dear," he said.

Gulf told him that after they told them about Adriel, he and Mew paid a visit to them.

"We need to trust their bond," Gulf added.

"When will he realize that they are stronger together?" Kieran's talking about Davin.

"Soon enough, son. He just needs to win over himself," his father answered.

"I hope so, Pa. I hope he realizes it before something bad happens," Kieran said, snuggling into his Papa.

Gulf kissed his head and helps him to ease his mind.

**

The elimination round ended and the boys advanced to the final round the next week. Everyone was impressed with them, especially Kieran. Though he only used his elemental skills, the students were surprised because it was the first time they witnessed his powers. Mostly, they thought that Kieran is a non-magi.

Though they knew now that Kieran has powers, most of his opponents for the final round is underestimating him. For them, they can outwit him if they join forces and that's what they are planning.

"Ugh~ I'm so bored," Eron exclaimed. They are now at the café.

"They are weak," Clyde said.

"Or you guys are just stronger," a voice said.

"P'Kion!" Kieran exclaimed seeing his favorite phi.

The rest greeted him. Kion smiled at them, "It's like only yesterday, you kids are just toddlers running around the pack,"

"Now they are even taller than us, well except for Flin," another voice said.

"P'Xander~" Flin whined.

"Just kidding, anyway, how are you, kids? Also, congrats on advancing to the final round," Xander said.

"We're doing good, Phi," Timmy said.

"Good. So, we'll let you enjoy your snacks," Xander said ruffling their hair.

*

The final battle arrived. The first survival is per group. With great teamwork, Kasper's team won. They are on break and will resume with the 1 on 1 survival.

"Hey, you okay?" Kasper nudged his mate.

"You've been spacing out often," he added.

Kieran smiled, "I'm fine. Just... I don't know. I feel edgy," Kieran answered.

Kasper drapes his hands over his shoulder. "Tell me about it,"

"I feel like there's something bad that's gonna happen," he told his mate.

"We are here to defend everyone," Kasper said.

Kieran pursed his lips, "That's the thing..."

"Why?" Kasper faces him properly.

"It's not here," Kieran answered with worry.

Kasper furrowed his brows, "You mean, in 'that' world?"

Kieran nodded. "What are we going to do, love? Adriel is strong but he can't use his powers like us yet. Especially with the issue between him and Davin. I also don't know how to go there,"