The Disciples

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

3rd P.O.V

Kristina thought her training was coming off well with the Shokan warrior praising her in every turn. From sparring to actual battles, Kristina felt invincible from the way she kicked down her foes and then used her guns to fire at those who tried to kill her or Sheeva. Hell, she wouldn't mind if these fights are for sports and glory. Something she's breathed into. In fact, she wouldn't have done it without her parents who are athletes themselves.

Plus, sports helped her eased her pain and hardened her exterior from trivial things such as dating or romance. She loved watching her favourite characters get paired up and go on dates together. Something she could never bring herself into after what happened.

But here in this Mortal Kombat world, she felt weird. Besides fighting, her heart and stomach jumped or shocked her simultaneously every time she encountered either Ermac or Erron Black. She wondered if her body's telling her that they-

"Fuck no," she dismissed the thought, her hands clenched. "I'm way too busy for that. I know better than to let myself go."

No matter how many fights she's been in, it would not erase the memory of him.

...

3 Years Ago

"I hope he'll like these brownies I bought," Kristina thought out loud as she hugged the tupperware with brownies in it. She was heading towards an apartment just in the city of Chow Kit which she had to use the monorail to get there. She has read and heard about this district being dangerous, especially since she has to get through the market. Chow Kit has always been a seedy place at night. So, Kristina came prepared with a switchblade which she saved all her allowance to buy one at a camp store.

Kristina decided to wear something long sleeved with matching black pants instead of shorts and have her hair tied up neat in a ponytail. Tonight is going to be the night she'll cherish in her memories. They met each other ever since high school started. Reminded her of Highschool Musical, she was the female Troy Bolton while he was the nerdy male Gabriela. Kristina was so excited that her knees seemed to knock each other as she walked.

Reaching his apartment, she took the lift to the third floor. Stepping out from the lift, Kristina heard loud music blaring from inside of a room. She approached the room's door and rang the doorbell. He told her that he's alone tonight yet something inside of her screamed the opposite.

The door unlocked, revealing a young boy about her age in a dirty singlet and his underwear. His hair was a bit messy, probably due to just waking up. Kristina slightly blushed a bit.


"Hey babe," he greeted her with a crooked smile. He eyed the tupperware of brownies hungrily. "Those for me?"

"Yeah," Kristina showed him. "I thought I'd buy you something sweet while you're sick, Joshua. Feeling any better?"

But Joshua seemed to ignore Kristina's question and took the brownies from her hands. He pulled her inside the apartment with one hand while the other secured the brownies under his arm. Kristina wondered if his apartment was ever cleaned....

She kept telling herself not to judge someone from their homes. She herself lived in a bungalow but it could never meet the standards like Nash's or Bryan's home. Joshua was the first to captured her heart through their same love for ping pong. From there, they met each other during recess and sometimes sit together during assembly. One problem is that he's not interested in books or anime like her. It's fine, since not all people have the same liking.

Yet, he only knew one kind of sport so it's kind of a disappointment. She thought she might convert him into a sporty type like her but to no avail. He's nice despite the lack of interest as she has. Kristina tried to stay positive for her and his sake.