185 BLUE - Alexander VS Alice

"Really, the first person i get to face is you out of all people!" Alice laughed and shook her head. She didn't pay attention to the crowd and walked near Alexander.

"Me too, I thought I would be fighting some of those Noir Chefs first." Alexander leaned on the wall and spoke.

"It can't be helped, I was going to fight you anyway at some point." Alice shrugged her shoulders. She looked at the judges entering and smiled "Don't go easy on me, okay?" she said.

"I would never insult you like that." Alexander straightened his back and spoke. Though he never gave his 100% to anyone, he sure does go harsh on Alice sometimes. After all, she is the one who keeps asking him to go all out.

"Good to know. Oh, and by the way, when will we go back to Russia? I heard that Rindo is nearing her delivery time." Suddenly Alice's eyes started sparkling.

"After this is over... you seem oddly excited for this." Alexander chuckled seeing her behavior.

"Are you serious?! I want to see the little baby and hold it, babies are very cute!!" Alice's face was glittering with joy and excitement.

"Haha, We will all go back, I promise, you will be there when Rindo gives birth." Alexander ruffled her hair with a smile.

[Now, the judges are here, let us reveal the theme of this dish.] The MC took the stage again and spoke [The theme is...] he took out a letter and opened it.

Alice and Alexander went to the arena and headed for their own stations "Good luck!" they said to each other.

[...CHOCOLATE!!!] The MC shouted.

"Chocolate?" Alexander tilted his head and looked at the judges. Noticing his stare, they smiled and te elderly woman spoke.

"You're free to make whatever you desire, as long as you use chocolate as the main ingredients," Se said.

The middle-aged man beside her cleared his throat "Normally we would use themes like cakes, soups, juices...etc to limit the possibilities of the dish chefs can make and test them in one field. But the book master has decided to let the themes be just one main ingredient with a limitless number of possible dishes, you can do what you want."

'Ok.' Alexander wasn't really interested in their reasons, and neither was Alice.

[If both of you are ready you can start, you have an hour, the tools for every dish possible are right here just say their name and we will get them for you.] The MC said as he announced the start of the match with a countdown on the monitor behind him.

Alice went straight to work, "Since I am wasn't allowed to bring my machines here, then I can only do it the old school way." She said. Just after they announced the theme. Alice had a dish in her mind, a dish she loves dearly since she was a child.

Alexander, on the other hand, looked at the ceiling "Making a chocolate cake is the easiest route..." he mumbled "...But too bland and boring...Yes. I remember, that thing mother made for me when I was 9...Filled Chocolates." He smiled and went to his ingredients basket.

"Yes. White and black chocolate...And cream..." Alexander gathered his ingredients and went directly to work.

On the judges' side "They are not going for the cake's category, even though it is the best choice?" The young woman in suit looked at the two moving and immediately after seeing the tools in their hands and the ingredients they are working with, she made her assumption.

"Some people like to think out of the box, and some people just don't like the box." The elderly woman chuckled.

15 minutes later, both Alexander and Alice were halfway in. Alice had a very big smile on her face. She had molded her chocolate in small balls of various colors with sprinkles. She opened the instant Refrigerator provided by the staff. The Refrigerator closed and cold smoke came out. once she took them out they came like little planets.

As for Alexander, he was still late, getting that white chocolate inside the black one is a work of patience, especially since he designed his dark chocolate into animal shapes.

[Oh! both of our chefs here are thinking out of the box!!] MC shouted [Afetr a short work on melting chocolate, each one had a fine idea but also a little similar to the other.

Alice looked at the plate in front of her "This will do..." She looked at Alexander and sighed "I am put every skill I have in this one." She took her plate and served it to the judges.

[Our first serve is from Nakiri Alice...Can you please tell us what you have made?]

Alice smiled and put her hands behind her " little planets Chocolate Truffles, handmade." She said.

"Ooh! they do look like planets, this is a work of art!" The elderly woman said.

"I hope its taste is the same as it looks." The middle-aged woman in the suit said.

"I can smell the sweet and heavy smell of chocolate, freshly baked." The middle-aged man said.

The three. Each judge took a ball and put inside its mouth and immediately it melted "Whoa!!" it melted, I didn't even chew on it!!" The middle-aged man.

"So sweet!!"

"My mouth is filled with chocolate cream!!" The woman in suit said.

"Why did it melt that fast, it is not possible." The middle-aged man spoke with a smile. The taste was supreme. even he was no fan of chocolate and sweets he still found it delicious and a fine dessert.

"It is because of the special hot powder mixed inside. When it is frozen and later comes in contact with a hot surface, it melts and crumbles the chocolate like a waterfall. It was a hassle to make in that short time." Alice smiled

"A fascinating idea indeed." The elderly woman nodded with a smile.

Then, Alice heard the sound of footsteps behind her. Alexander came in and put his plate on the judges' table.

"Animals..." The woman in a suit mumbled "We look like children to you?" she raised an eyebrow at him.

"You're criticizing me now?" Alexander said reminding the trio of judges that he just made them admit he was the best chef in the world just several minutes ago. "Besides, it is my dish, i shape it how i want."

"Now, now. There is no need for this back and forth." The elderly woman took the piece that resembles a bird, her favorite animal, and took a bite. Her teeth immediately sank in as her taste buds came in contact with the chocolate "This is!!" She opened her eyes to see herself swimming in a sea of chocolate.

The other two felt the same "There is more!!" A white wave above the dark chocolate pushed them to the beach "White chocolate?!" Just hen they reached the beach, they felt another thing. hot and brown.

The middle-aged man's eyes widened "This is...caramel, but why is it hot, this is supposed to be frozen!!"

Alexander looked at Alice and chuckled "Its because it is separated by a layer of hard cacao powder, though. this dish is supposed to be served in the first 5 minutes or it will crumble. A sacrifice for the greater good." He said.

The judges smiled. The crowd when they heard him went wild, a new technique never tried by anyone else. This is their first time seeing it.

[Now!! both chefs have served, it is time for the voting!!] The MC shouted.

The judges looked at each other and nodded. They have come to an agreement and they know which one they will choose.

Alice held her hands together as her heart started beating so fast.

The elderly woman stood up "We have come to an agreement, the three of us chose...Saiba Alexander's dish!] she said with a chuckled. The crowd went wild as they shouted his name.

[The winner is Saiba Alexander!!!] The MC shouted as he waved his hand [Ladies and Gentlmen Chef Alexanderr will continue his journey with us and you watching in your homes, will will come back after this commercial break!!] He looked at the camera with his perfect white teeth exposed.

Alexander looked at the scoring board and tears started falling on her cheek scaring Alexander "Oh! shit!! what's going on?!!" he never saw her cry after loosing and he didn't know what to do.

"Whaaa!!!" Alice sat on the ground and cried her eyes out.

"Oi! Alice, c'mon don't cry!! c'mon, I'll buy you anything you want!" Alexander said trying to distract her.

"Whaaa!!"

"I will take you to Spain, we will go to the beach and see the show you want us to go to!!" He tried again.

"Whaaa!!" No luck buddy.

"Okay...I will take you to Disney land!" He shouted with a red face as the judges started staring at him like he is the worst human alive. Look at him making this poor girl cry...what a beast!

"Ok." Alice stood up with a happy face and left the room not even adding a word to the dumbfounded Alexander.

Alexander looked at her leaving like she didn't even cry with a smile on her face "...I hate Disneyland." Alexander mumbled.

Welp, that's why she wanted to go anyway.

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