OC x Axel Kovacevic-
Vanya Martin was a mystery. To most she was a troubled teen with a heart made of gold. To others, there was a side only the lucky ones were allowed to see.
No one saw the battles she fought everyday. However, no matter how dark...
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"Welcome, competitors, senseis, sponsors, and esteemed guests to Barcelona. This year's home of the world's greatest karate tournament, the Sekai Taikai." Applause filled the air. "The Sekai Taikai boasts a rich and proud history. And if you are here, it's because you embody all that the Sekai Taikai stands for. Leadership, respect, sportsmanship. Captains, step forward and tie on your headbands."
There is a pause as all the captains step forward and tie on their headbands. I watch Tory as she does so, feeling pride in my chest. "Captains, you will have the honor and privilege to compete in our televised tournament of champions. But that is only if your dojo does well enough in our team competitions to make it to the final four. Once the tournament is over, we will tally all the points your dojo has earned. The dojo with the most points wins the Sekai Taikai. Team events begin tomorrow."
I looked around at the captains of each of the teams. My eyes meet that of a tall boy, his eyes already on me. We hold eye contact for what felt like minutes before I look away, my face feeling hot.
"Each event counts and they will all be a surprise. But today it's about enjoying our host city, and making new friends, or enemies. We have a field trip arranged for our competitors. And for our sensei's, a cocktail mixer with our distinguished sponsors, some of the world's finest martial arts brands. "It's a beautiful day to make a first impression, and I suggest you enjoy it. Because tomorrow, your lives change forever. Good luck, and welcome to the Sekai Taikai!"
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I see the two dojos confront each other when Tory and I walk into the hotel lobby. Tory keeps her head down as we walk by but I give them a look. "Tory. Hey, wait." I hear Robby say. Tory whispers under her breath to me, telling me to keep walking.
We put our bags down and try to get situated, but a knock on the door makes us pause our efforts. "Get going. The buses are leaving." Kim says when Tory opens the door.
I sit from my bed and watch them as they enter behind her. "I'm not here for a field trip."
"Your team is waiting."
She reaches down into her bag. "Yeah, I'm not here for them either."
Kim throws her bag down, causing Tory to look up at her. I move so that I am standing next to Tory, defensively. "Let me be clear. I did not want you on this team. And I still don't"
"Well I am. Which means you didn't have a better choice" My cousin shoots back.
"Hm. I saw your potential right away. But I also saw that you're a rat. Whining, and distracted by split loyalties, the boyfriend."
