25. Round 3: Star Power vs Hot Machos

--- Ladies and Gentlemen ! Welcome to the 3rd round of group fights ! Today, we will determine who will qualify for the pre-finals ! Today we have new applicants ! Hot Machos !

Two men entered the stage. Their bodies were completely exposed, with only masks on their eyes. The bottom was completely red.

--- It's two best friends and Alabama ! They have only just started their careers, but their well-coordinated teamwork has helped them advance here ! But they were out of luck with the opponent ! Meet me ! Star Power !

--- Star Power !

--- Star Power !

--- Star Power !

And so, our fighters came on the scene. El Primo and the Purple Puma.

--- This fight will decide who will advance to the pre-finals ! At stake is a championship belt and $ 50,000 ! Well ! Let's go ! Fight !

The gong sounded and the Machos instantly moved towards their rivals. One of them attacked Puma ! He kicked her in the stomach and threw her over him ! The other one climbed up on the corner and jumped feet first !

--- Oh, my God ! It's a Coup De Grâce ! This technique took many lives ! Can Puma recover from this ?

Then they headed for Augustus. He did not have time to recover as one of them hit him on the knees, causing him to fall on all fours, and the other bounced into the floor and dented his head !

--- This is Kerbstomp ! I understand that this is a fight without rules, but even this is too much ! Machos don't eat Star Power at all ! Are they even alive?!

Augustus was able to stand up. His vision was blurry, but he could clearly see that one of the Machos was standing in front of him, smiling a haughty smile. August found the strength to hit him on the knee, take his head in a grip and crush it into the floor !

--- It seems the Star Force is still alive ! It was a good Zig-Zag from El Primo !

One of the Machos is out of action ! The other instantly took notice and began to advance on Augustus. But he did not notice that Amethyst also got up, she ran up to him and kicked him in the head with her foot.

--- Are my eyes deceiving me? It was a Brogue Kick !

It seems that both Machos were disabled.

--- Judge ! Countdown !

1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9..10.

--- And this is another victory for Star Power ! They advance to the pre-finals ! That's it ! See you next week ! It was me ! Drago4n. See you soon.

[ Cloakroom ]

August and Amethyst limped into the locker room. Amethyst took on her true form, but it wasn't a smile on her face.

--- What was that ?!

--- What are you talking about ?

--- We were almost beaten by the newcomers !

--- They had a good team work.

--- Then why don't we have it ! We didn't act like a team at all today !

--- I DON'T KNOW !

--- August...

--- You're not the only one who can scream !

--- Wait...

--- That's it ! Leave me alone !

He abruptly left the dressing room and ran into the woods.

--- August ! Wait !

Amethyst began to run after him. It wasn't their best fight today, but she definitely shouldn't have yelled at him. It was her fault. She quickly lost sight of Augustus.

--- August ! Where are you ! Please respond ! I didn't mean it !

There was only silence in response

" Where are you ? Heck ! "

Suddenly, she heard something. It was the sound of a waterfall. She somehow decided to go for that sound. And when she got there, she saw Augustus. He sat with his back to her and stared at the waterfall. She quickly ran to him and hugged him. He shuddered.

--- Sorry. I shouldn't have taken it out on you.

There was a tearful note in her voice.

Augustus turned to her and hugged her back.

--- No, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have run away.

They both started to cry

--- You and I are such fools.

--- Ha, ha. I know.

--- Hahahaha

--- Hahahaha

Laughter filled the clearing. They were both happy with each other. They didn't want to hurt each other. Light began to radiate from them. The light engulfed them both, and it began to take on a new form. The minds of Amethyst and Augustus almost merged. Something new opened eyes.

--- What ? Who...

It did not have time to finish as suddenly disconnected. Augustus and Amethyst were standing in the clearing again. Each of them had a surprised look on their faces.

--- We...just now...

--- Merge ! We merged !

--- It was something new

--- I know ! This is awesome ! It means you can merge !

--- I saw...

--- ???

--- I've seen your memories

--- ...me too. Though in fragments, I felt all your emotions.

--- ...

--- You think we're going to leave you

--- Everyone goes somewhere. It's part of life. I'm friends with all of you. But how quickly will I bore you ? When does the interest disappear ? Then I won't be needed.

--- Don't talk like that.

She took his hands in hers

--- You're not just a stranger or a friend. We all love you. You are very dear to us.

--- Then what am I to you ?

--- Family.

--- ....

--- For us, you are already part of the family. Now we will always be with you. In sorrow and joy, in triumphs and defeats. You're our family, and we're yours.

Tears began to fall from Augustus ' eyes. Far-flung feelings began to return. He buried his face in Amethyst's chest.

--- Family. I've never had a family.

--- Now there is.

She stroked his head soothingly.

--- Now, you have us. And we'll never let you go.

--- Aaaaaaaa !

The raging torrent broke out. Now he is not alone. He has a family, a home, friends. The old life was gone, the new life had come.

August can forget the past. Forget all the pain he had felt in that house, in that life. But the problem is that the past just doesn't let go. He will try to get it back. Like quicksand. Will someone give him a rope to save him ? We'll find out later.