Heavenly Splat Devils: The Grand Turf War Tournament

Chapter 27: A Bargain...

Inkopilis Center, Splash studios, PoV(Loii)

Aeon: What do you want, Kuya Ryan?

Ryan: Aeon! I know this is against the GTWT rules, but... Can you bend it for a while, just for me?...

Aeon: What are you talking about?

Ryan: Don't play dumb with me, little girl! (He pointed) I know you bent the rules when your brother was missing a team member! 

Aeon: So?... Sorry, I can't do it!

Ryan: Tough nut to crack huh?! Well... If you don't bend the rules for me! I guess I'll have to spill the beans, that you bent the rules and cheated for the Splat Devils!

Aeon: (Aeon was shocked) You can't do that! That will ruin my family's reputation!

Ryan: Yes, I can! Unless... You accept my bargain?

Loii: I don't like where this is going, Ryan!

Ryan: What did I say, asking me about my actions? (Loii silenced himself)

Aeon: Fine! What's the bargain?

Jina: No, Aeon! This will lead to a more sinister situation than this!

Aeon: I'm sorry, Jina! I'm caught now! There is nothing I can do...

Ryan: Good girl!... For my bargain: Bend the rules, for me! So I could fight Jaycee and his pathetic Splat Devils! In return for not ruining your family's reputation! (He smiled evilly)

Jina: If we do this? You know you might lose against them, right?

Ryan: It doesn't matter! As long I can get my justice!

Loii: Ehm... You mean revenge?...

Ryan: What did I say?! ( Loii shut his mouth)

Jina: Alright! We'll bend the rules for you! But you have to be patient for a while... We'll have to organize another match before yours.

Ryan: What?! I want to fight them now!

Aeon: Sorry, Kuya Ryan! But this is far as we can go! A team must have 3 points in order to compete in the finals!

Ryan: Fine! Pair them up with another pathetic team, so this would be quick!

Jina: We couldn't also do that! We can only match them to a team that doesn't have 2 losing streaks!

Ryan: Then what team is standing left then?

Aeon: Team Paradise!

Ryan: Team Paradise?! With their Arrogant S4 teammate?! This will be interesting!... The bargain is made!... Also, If I win against your brother's team, I can now finally have my justice and ruin your family. (Aeon, Jina and Loii shuddered) Go set up for their match! And tell your brother... that I'm waiting for him!...

Loii: Didn't you said that to that other mem--

Ryan: Can it Loii!! (He gave an evil smile and left the office with Loii)

I can't believe what Ryan just did! He threatened Jaycee's family, forced Jaycee's sister to do his bidding, and he's jeopardizing the team's reputation too! I should have listened to Jaycee and took his words!... I'm such an Idiot!

Aeon's wings Cafe, Closing hours, PoV(Jaycee)

Another day comes to a close! I set the sign to close and started to clean the cafe, Neo also helped. He's been very useful and productive in the cafe recently! I was cleaning some dirty mugs, while Neo mopped the floor. I turned my back for a sec and I heard the cafe's doorbell rang.

Jaycee: Dang! Must have forgotten to lock the door! (He turned around) I'm sorry but the cafe is... (He paused to a familiar person) A-Aeon?...

It was my sister! The feeling of love and joy rushed into me! She was wearing fake glasses, a bobble hat, an orange jacket and some short jeans. In summary: a disguised!

Aeon: Hello, Kuya! It's been a while, I haven't come back here? (Jaycee ran towards his sister and gave her a hug)

Jaycee: Neo! LOOK WHO CAME BACK?!

Neo: Aeon?! (He also hugged her)

Aeon: (She's being squished) Ok! C-can't breathe!...

Jaycee: Oh, sorry! (He let go of her)

Aeon: Hey!... Where is Kuya Diego?...

Jaycee: He got evicted by me!

Aeon: He lost to a Painter's Duel didn't he?

Neo: Yep!

Aeon: Sigh*... When will Kuya Diego learn!?

Jaycee: By the way, sis! What brings ya here? It's rare to see you coming for a visit to the cafe!

Aeon: Well... I've got some bad news and you're not going to like it! And it involves Ryan...

Jaycee: (His smile faded)  Tell me about!...

Aeon: He came to the office and he made a bargain with me! He said that if I don't bend the rules for him so that he could fight you. He will ruin our family's reputation! And yes... He has discovered me that I have bent the rules for you. It's not fair! He was the one who broke your teammate's will to fight! You didn't meant to cheat! He forced you to do it!

Jaycee: Calm down, Aeon! If he wants to fight me? Then I'll give him a fight!

Aeon: Alright! Before you fight Apex Squad... You have to get one more point from team Paradise, in order to proceed. That's far we can bend the rules. Also, he said that he is waiting for you...

Jaycee: <Heard that before from Cember! Seriously! Those Ryan have some different Villian quotes than this?> You did your part Aeon! Thank you! 

Aeon: Wait he also said that if he wins... He will destroy our family's reputation! (Neo shuddered and looked to his big brother)

Neo: Well, Kuya? What's your deal with him?

Jaycee: Aeon!... Tell him that I have nothing to bargain with him, but... Tell him that I only wanted his old self back... (She doesn't quite understand. Jaycee smiled) Just tell him that! You will soon understand what I mean. Now go! It's getting dark and almost your bedtime!

Aeon: Alright, Kuya! (She opened the door before she left she said something) Oh, also! Love you Kuya Jaycee and Love you Kuya Neo! It's nice seeing both of you again! (She left the cafe and disappeared into the streets)

Neo: Kuya? What's going to happen to us, if you loose against Ryan?

Jaycee: Don't think about that right now, Neo! (He reassured his brother) Finish your chores and go to bed, no buts!

To be continued...