9

Walking to the middle of the Prairie Master Dragoaut and Elrond raised their hands up. Silence swept through the field as everyone averted their attention towards the two masters. Waiting until he was positive that all attention was focus on them Dragonut begun to speak. "Before the feast begin, we will have a quick match between our two disciples the Golden and Platinum Dragon."

Facing each other both Masters, shook hands accepting one another challenge. As they shook hands a nonagram formed beneath them. As it rose into the sky a platform emerged with five different terrains; tundra, dessert, prairie, jungle, and mountainous. Once the arena was finished the nonagram continued to rise until a giant eye was created along with four screens of light.

Looking at the arena through the screens John thought, "Man each one of those sections gotta be at least the size of a football field." Analyzing the arena, he joined the two Masters in the middle when they called him and Michael.

Feeling a tap on his shoulder Mike turned around and pulled a headphone out of his ear. "Wha' go dine?" he asked.

"They're waiting on you." the man said pointing at the screen.

Taking a glance at the screen Michael shouted "Awww snap my b" as he flew to the arena.

Standing face to face with one another it was obvious that the two boys were complete opposites. Michael was tall and skinny standing at five foot seven inches and John was short and chubby standing five foot four inches. Also, Mike had caramel like skin while John skin tone was a light shade of black.

"Are you ready" Master Elrond asked his pupil.

Nodding his head John replied "Of course."

Dragonaut asked Michael the same in which his response was "F'ing right"

"Shake hands" both Masters, spoke simultaneously. Mugging each other neither contender spoke a word.

"Fight!" the two masters, shouted before relocating into the crowd. Immediately the two boys threw a barrage of blows landing multiple hits without even moving.

Seeing his opponent punch coming John stepped on the outside of him throwing an overhand.

Pivoting pass the punch Michael stepped in throwing a jab soon as his opponent lowered his arm.

Feeling the shift in the wind John weaved his adversaries jab. Taking a step backwards and pivoting as Mike charged him, he landed an uppercut but also received a hit.

Each fighter took a step back as their blows connected. Shaking his head Mike took two quick steps throwing two jabs. Ducking underneath one jab John yelled "Air Palm" as he swung releasing a gust of wind into Michaels gut.

Being lifted and propelled backwards by the gust Mike flipped over. "Thunder wave" he shouted releasing waves of thunder to destroy the upcoming shards of ice his opponent released. Landing on his feet Michael projected a flaming ball of energy. "Pyro sphere."

"Ventague's sphere" John released his own energy burst of water and ice.

Connecting the two blasts exploded leaving steam to surround the air. Glaring at each other as the steam went away both boys walked towards one another slowly for a few steps before charging in. Using flash step Michael made it to John first but didn't land his attack. Circling each other while throwing a barrage of attacks neither one could land a blow. Finally seeing an opening Mike yelled, "Thunder Punch" as he made contact.

Being knocked several feet into the air, John flipped himself over. "Diamond Storm" he yelled releasing a little under a hundred shards of ice at his rival.

Hitting a couple backflips Michael waved his arm causing a flame to trail behind it destroying some of the shards while the rest breached his defenses cutting up his arms and legs. "Plasma Cannon" he shouted releasing an energy blast of lightning as he dashed forward then rocketed into the air.

Dodging the attack water flew out of John's hand. Wrapping the water around his opponent's ankle he yelled "Cyclone Toss". Creating a tornado as he spun John hurled Mike towards the ground.

Flipping repeatedly out of control Mike crash landed into some snow. Shaking his head from the fall he had no time to move. "Flash barrier" he thought blocking the crescent blades of wind his foe launched at him.

Smiling as his opponent rolled over onto his feet John realized that the sky was truly his domain. Whipping up a whirlwind he released it upon Michael.

Magnetizing himself to the ground Mike used his thermal vision to locate John. "Photon beam" he yelled releasing a beam of lightning out of his index and middle finger.

Zooming in to attack J. Mike didn't expect the beam and was pierced through the shoulder. Shutting his eyes for only a few seconds from the pain he opened them to Mike staring him in the face. "Comet's Fist" Michael yelled releasing a blast of energy as his fist connected with John's chin.

"Wind Grenade" John thought releasing a small ball of wind as he rocketed backwards from the blow.

Dodging the tiny blast Mike got ready to laugh until it detonated. "Aw shh" was all he could muster out as he tried to create, a flash barrier.

Smashing through a couple trees John finally was stopped by one as his back slammed against it with a large thud. Standing up in agony he coughed up blood as he held onto his side.

Bouncing off the desert sands repeatedly until he slid to a halt Mike just laid there for a few seconds with his head ringing. Getting up an inspecting his wounds he muttered. "Why am I still bleeding."

Allowing themselves time to heal both boys strolled back to the middle of the arena. Meeting up with one another on the mountainous terrain they charged in as their eyes locked.

"Thunder Punch"

"Sonic Punch"

Boomf! The entire terrain was destroyed as their fists collided once again sending the two hurling in opposite directions. Duh, Duh, Duh Duh John bounced on the soft prairie land sliding into a small riverbed.

"Aaagh" Michael gasped as his back slammed into a tree branch and he fell onto his face. Pushing himself up and looking around he sighed. "I really don't feel like looking for him." He mumbled to himself.

Looking up in the sky at what appeared to be fireworks John let out a small laugh. "You want me to come to you. "Aite." He mumbled. "But it's gonna be at my own pace."

Becoming bored of waiting Mike got ready to leap off his tree when he heard a snap, crackle, and pop as five of the trees around him including his own went tumbling down. Losing balance, he fell out the tree.

"Chrystal Beam" John whispered releasing an energy beam of ice.

Levitating in the air Michael watched as John's "Chrystal Beam" flew right pass him. "Woooh that was close" He said gazing at where his opponent was hiding.

"Are you serious?" John said coming out of the bushes upset that his attack didn't go as planned.

Hovering slowly down to the ground Michael didn't take his eyes off his opponent. "Watch your, opponents every move if you perform an attack to early or late it will cost you." John heard Elrond voice echoing in his head as he planned his next move.

Approaching each other both boys studied one another as they came into arms reach, not making any sudden moves. Counting down from five in his head Mike decided to attack. Timing the punch perfectly John grabbed hold of his rival arm tossing him over his shoulder.

Landing on his back Michael released flames from his mouth as his rival through a punch. Creating an "Electrobarrier" as his opponent covered his face Mike repelled John off him. Flipping backwards onto all fours Mike snapped up as if he heard a quarterback saying hike. "Meteor Compound"

Landing on his feet a few feet away from where he originally stood John received a punch to the face followed by twenty other attacks. "Damn I could only sense one of his punches." He thought falling to his knees.

Standing over his foe Michael right fist begun to glow orange.

"Comet Fist" John thought remembering the attack from earlier he couldn't allow it to hit him. "Macerating Hold" he muttered as six vines of water sprang out of the ground wrapping around Michaels arms, legs and neck. "Cyclone Kick" John yelled as he hopped up off the ground and delivered a spinning kick into his rival's face.

Twirling through the air from the kick Mike could feel his body being slashed from head to toe by the wind spiraling around him. Slamming into a boulder he fell to all fours.

Ding! "It's Time to feast" a voice echoed. Teleporting onto the battlefield both Masters, grabbed their disciples then retreated to the sidelines.

"Could've rung the bell before I crashed into that boulder." Michael complained.

Walking up to Mike, John stretched his hand out. "Good fight but next time I'm gonna humiliate ya."

Trying to maintain a serious expression a smirk grew on Michaels face. "Mayne you can lie to yo self, but you definitely can't lie to me." He replied dabbing up J. Mike.

Hour Later

Walking up to Michael and John, Dragonaut handed them a cup of Cognik Red-eye and told them to follow him. Following Dragonaut they pushed their way through the crowd to the dining hall. Lighting up a blunt as they walked Mike took a sip out of the goblet. Hitting the sweet a couple of times he nudged John, "Wanna hit." he asked.

"Naw I don' really…" taking a sip out of his goblet John said. "Know what let me hit that boy one time." Taking a couple puffs J. Mike begun to cough ferociously, and his eyes watered up.

"Pass the sweet virgin lungs" Mike said laughing at Johns pain.

"Where you get yo weed from"

"My O.G" Mike replied.

"You should fuck wit' my people he be having dat fire." John said.

"Yea datz da reason we here now yo people owe my O.G." Michael stated.

Lifting his head up John thought about Michaels statement. "So, you telling me, I was set up."

Hitting the sweet Mike said, "Hell yea."

"Wait so, that mean Chrystal set me up" John deduced.

"Heh" thinking about what just happened Michael said. "Awww shit you wasn' spose tah find out."

"So, it is true."

Look, we were gonna jump ya ass at first, but she wouldn't let us. She done fell in love witcho uglass so you lowkey got lucky. Ya needta thank hea."

"She in the gang to?" John asked.

"Naw but she might as well be da way she b running rine. But she just be claiming it because my O.G is like hea' big bro."

Sighing with relief John said, "Oh bet."

Looking up Mike said, "You real life like hea ass don't you."

"Yea." John replied. "I real life love hea."

"Awww koochie koo" Michael mocked taking another swig out of his goblet and passing the blunt to John. "Say bo, you aint got no worries she aint cheating on ya but if ya fuck up imma try to get mine in I aint gone lie."

"Dats messed up." John replied.

"I'm just saying shoot ion fuck wit you like that." Michael said laughing.

Passing the sweet John head begun to spin. Laying his head on the table he said, "Good to know."

Laughing Mike shook his goblet looking at the red liquid inside. "This shit the truth huh." He said entering what felt like the matrix. "Sho nuf got me fuhed up." Getting up and stumbling towards Dragonaut he asked for another cup.

"You might wanna slow down." Dragonaut told him.

"The Red Moon" someone shouted as it swelled into the sky glimmering through the glass like dome.

Stumbling back over towards John, Mike shook him vigorously. "Ey Bo look" he said pointing at the moon.

Raising his head off his arms John gazed at the moon.

Transfixed on the moon both boys heard a ringing sound in their ears as congo drums begun to play in their head. Screaming in pain the two boys begun their transformation into Dragons.

Watching his disciple scream in agony Master Elrond asked, "You think they drunk enough."

Taking a sip out of his goblet Dragonaut replied, "I don't know never went through a transformation before. But I heard it feels like being ripped apart from the inside out."