Fubuki Sumiye: The Escape from Dread Tower (Book 2)(Completed)

Ep 31: Payback!

Alright before we begin I'd like to start off with the fact that we are nearing...the end! But not the end of the series just this book so don't freak. Anywho things around gonna get serious, blah blah, plot twists, etc. and enjoy!

The minute Fubuki woke up that morning he remembered last night's events. Valt saying "Noooooooo" still seemed fresh in his mind.

More nightmares had kept him up involving the trap door. Except the "evil thing" had been Vahagn waiting.

But unlike that past couple of nights Fubuki only woke up in the middle of the night once.

It was still raining but the storm had gotten worse. Thunder could be heard as Fubuki was getting ready.

As he got ready he couldn't help but wonder who was battling today. For the tournament the Top 3 bladers had the chance to challenge Phi. But there were 4 bladers left.

When he was all done Fubuki looked out the window. The rain pounded on the window and the wind howled. Lightning lit up the sky and thunder followed after.

Going to the cafeteria he met up with Valt and Aiger. The cafeteria seemed quiet and less lively. Thinking back to the first day Fubuki remembered how crowded it was and now it just seemed lonely.

After breakfast everyone had to report to the Dread Tower arena's stage.

But what they didn't expect was Phi to come out and explain what was going to happen next. Phi told them that the last battle would be between Valerie and Fubuki.

Fubuki knew this wasn't random this was clearly Theodores work but he played along with it anyways.

Phi explained after that battle the three winners would come together to decide who would challenge himself first. Then after explaining Phi walked offstage like he had something better to do.

Everyone else did too or more importantly Fubuki did. Luckily their battle wasn't until later in the evening so that gave him the morning to train.

Pulling out he practiced his launches and moves.

He did push ups, sit ups, lifted weights, and even ran laps around the Dread Tower. He ran around so much some of the creepy knight guards had to tell him to stop.

By the time it was lunchtime he was exhausted and sweaty. Which only made him more hungry.

But at the same time he was excited and nervous at the same time. Valerie was a tough opponent and Fubuki knew it would be great to defeat her to get back at her.

Taking a break, he wondered if Valerie would be training. She always did seem like the type but then again he wasn't sure of her lately.

After resting on the ground there was a knock at the training room door. Valt and Aiger stood in the doorway with beybread and sandwiches.

Following lunch Aiger and Valt helped Fubuki train, helping him with launches and techniques.

"Hey Valt I've got a question. How did you and Valerie meet?"

"Well that's an interesting story Fubuki..."

"Will Valerie and Fubuki please report to the Dread Tower Arena?"

Fubuki stiffened up and his heart started pounding. With knowing it his eyes started glowing and so did Forenous.

Fubuki would never admit this but he was going to miss the tournament. He was going to miss hanging out with Valt and Aiger. He was also going to miss his room with a built in mini refrigerator and the Dread Tower. The Dread Tower may be creepy but Fubuki was going to miss it.