A/N: Chapter 13 of Lost Sky. Enjoy!

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Season 1: Episode 13

Crown Game...

"Huh? You old hag. We were good partners when we were the last ones to pass through that shinsu veil." Shibisu spoke when he recognized the girl standing not too far away, the same girl who taunted him. "Now you have crawled out of your snake hole to kill me? How cruel you are!"

"Not funny at all." Serena replied as she took out what looked like a dagger and pointed it at him. She had a grin on her face like she was enjoying herself. "I was never partners with you, training suit."

"Hmph- that hurts my pride you know that?" He tutted her before looking around confusedly. "Where's the last member of your team? Why is it only you two?"

"Ah-hahaahaha!" Serena busted out laughing after sharing a knowingly look with her teammate. "He's coming in the next round! No need to use all three of us fighting with a weakling like you!"

"Oh? Is that so?" It feels bad to hear that, but that's true...I'm not that strong. Shibisu curled his hands into tight fists with mild anger. "I think we've had enough chit chat. Come on! Let's fight!"

"Are you a swordsman like me? Black-haired boy?" A Regular from another team addressed Hatz, drawing his own sword from its sheath. "Did you know that as you go up the Tower, the shinsu gets thicker. Therefore no swordsmen who use big swords with high friction surfaces up there. In other words,"

God he speaks too much...Hatz calmly rested a hand on one of his sword handles and unsheathed it. He had two attached to his waist so the one he grabbed had a red handle. I'm gonna shut him up.

"This might be the last time for both of us to use these swords for fighting. Isn't it sad but amazing?" The talkative Regular continued, wrapping both hands around the hilt. "I don't really want to ruin this chance but I'm sorry...I don't think I can play fair with you."

"We need that crown!"

So a 2 versus one...Hatz watched as the one-winged Regular and his teammate rushed forward to attack. Releasing a sigh he threw his sword into the air, keeping his eyes on his opponents. "Highest flying sword."

"You're insane if you think you can win without your weapon!"

"Lowest flying sword." The boy unsheathed his other sword which was marked by a blue handle. He switched alternatively between both swords and pushed his opponents back.

"You bastard!" Serena shrieked, an arm raised to stop the flow of blood flowing from her nose. She had been fighting against Shibisu and didn't come out unscathed. "How could you punch a girl's face? What kind of manner is that? Don't you see I'm trying really hard not to stab deep because we're acquaintances?"

"Hehehe, we're cornered unlike you so I couldn't care less." He replied, bouncing on the balls of his feet and kept his eyes on both opponents. "You ignored me before, and now you're being nice? How suspicious. You got a crush on me or something so you're reluctant to stab? Get real."

"Wh...W-W-W-Who? Who's got a crush on who?!" Serena spluttered as her face turned red with embarrassment, her hand shaking with fury. "Don't kid yourself! Fine! Now I'm gonna stab you in the face for real!"

"O~k then! Go ahead and try, Old lady!" Shibisu taunted, gesturing for her to come at him will everything she's got. "Just do it like grannies do with fish at the market! You should've been like that from the very beginning!"

"Oho, I'm gonna enjoy this!" Sena growled.

Damn it...she's just saying that, but she's being very careful with her attacks. But I'm provoking her! So before the two begin cooperating I need to beat one to win...it'll be hard since it's becoming more harmonious as time goes on. Shibisu thought as he kept both eyes carefully on the two Regulars that circled him. Not to mention that sleeping guy...he's bothering me because he's not in the 2nd round, meaning these two have quite some power. Come and help me Hatz!

"Hey. I think you're kidding yourself." Sena spoke, breaking through his thoughts. "While being on the team with those beasts you're just an ordinary guy!" She lunged forward, swiping at Sibisu and kept him on his toes. "Get it!? Just ordinary!"

"Yikes!" He backed up only to find the other wrapping her arms around his neck. Crap! Forgot about her!

"This is the end for you!"

KLANG~

"Thanks Hatz!" Shibisu exclaimed as the swordsman parried the blow, knocking Sena's weapon out of her hands with his thrust. "That was pretty damn fast!"

"Ugh! What about the other team?!" Sena looked around and saw them all lying in a pile defeated. Her mouth opened wide with shock as she stared at them. "No way...How could you let yourselves be defeated?! And that super-strong-king-flame-punch? What the hell happened to that huh?!"

"I feel so sorry for him." Hatz spoke even though he could care less.

"I knew it Hatz!" Shibisu clung on to him like his life depended on it. "My cutie pie! My hero!"

"Get off me." Hatz frowned before noticing something was missing. "Why are you having problems with two girls? Where's the other one?"

"Oh he's sleeping over there!"

"...sleeping?" The dark haired Regular looked to see the sleeping foe and frowned. "Tch, his teammates are risking their lives fighting, and he's sleeping? It's a shame that such a scum was chosen..."

"Hatz..."

"The administrator of the base floor can make mistakes, huh?" The boy threw one of his sword into the air before pointing with a finger. "The highest flying sword..."

"Lauroe!" Sena called out as the weapon went towards him, the edge pointing downward with the intent to kill."

"I don't like killing but scums are an exception." Hatz warned, thinking that the sleeping Regular would hear him. "If you don't want to fight, wake up and get away. Or else, you'll be the first to die."

In another cell...

"Oh wow, they're really going at it. And they're good at fighting, that team who still has the crown." I watched with amazement, my eyes wandering from one side to the other. I looked over to Khun and Rak who were just lounging around. "What do you think, Khun? Who'd win?"

"Hmmm it's too early to decide the winner." The blue-haired Regular replied, resting an arm on a propped up knee. "Of course, we have to be ready ourselves since we have yet to join in the fights."

"I'm getting tired sitting here and waiting." Rak growled, his weapon leaning against his shoulder. "Hey Blue Turtle, when can we have some fun?"

"Patience is key. We can't rush things too quickly." Khun stated calmly, hearing a puff of air exhaling through the crocodile's nostrils. "We can analyze everyone's strength and weakness if we stay here."

"Bah. That's too much effort. The Great Rak will just slash his way through, no matter who the opponent may be."

"Suit yourself but this battle isn't one that we'll participate in." A smile appeared on Khun's face. "But...with any luck, maybe we'll get the opportunity to show them what we're capable of. Our hand hasn't been shown while the enemies so far had shown us their hands so we'll be at a slight advantage."

"And what if they have some kind of trick up their sleeves?" I asked him.

"Well then...fight with your instincts. If nothing else, know that your teammates have got your back." He nodded his head to me. "Ryeval, I have no doubt that we'll win this competition. We just need to wait it out longer so just relax and watch the show."