Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
Silence filled the room as the girls stood across from each other, motionless in the ring. Mia couldn’t read her face, it was nearly impossible to tell if Becca felt at all remorseful. Swallowing the nervousness in her throat, she stood grounded. Time seemed to slow down when the bell was hit and it was Becca that made the first move. Mia blocked a few punches but allowed the one in her gut to go through.
The team looked worried while the other side began cheering on their teammate as if they already won. Mia took another quick punch on the ribs as she fell on one knee, the other supporting her arm. She turned to catch Erin’s intense look and she gave her a nod “Come on Mia…hang in there.”
“Why isn’t she fighting back?” Jenna stepped forward as she bellowed, “Come on MIA!!”
She took in a few deep breaths and stood up again, arms relaxed as she watched Becca’s fist coming at her face. Closing her eyes, she was ready to take the pain when she felt nothing. Opening her eyes, she saw Becca had froze in place “Why aren’t you fighting back?”
Mia looked at the girl with earnest eyes “It’s not your fault I lost the baby, Becca.”
Slowly, she lowered her hand and tilted her head “What?”
“I never blamed you for that. If it’s anyone’s fault it’s Ah Bat. You had nothing to do with it. But what are you doing with them?” she nodded towards the group of assassins that were growing restless “Come back to us. We’re your real friends.” Mia coaxed gently.
“Becca!!” Hung Gor roared “Kill her now!!” he commanded.
Becca turned to Mia sympathetically “I’m sorry, it’s too late to turn.” With that, she charged at Mia, who was ready this time as she blocked a kick in the neck. Pushing her face back, she curled her back and used her hands to help her with a handstand as she flipped around and landed on her feet.
Mia turned to Erin “It’s on now!” Whipping her head at Becca, she waved a finger “Come on, let’s see what you got.” Seconds later, they enveloped in a crafty fight, delicate yet brutal. Both were at the same level, the winner would be the one with the luck.
Hung Gor turned to Ah Gam and gave him the signal. He had no choice but to oblige. Pulling out a pocket knife in his pocket, he called “Becca!” she turned and he tossed it over to her. She stared at the knife as if wondering what to do until she saw Hung Gor’s hand cutting through his neck.
Flicking the knife open, she gripped onto the handle and stepped towards Mia “I’m sorry.” She mouthed and quickly attacked her with quick stabbing motions. Mia was able to dodge a couple but at one point the knife slit through her hand as she yanked it close to her body.
“Mia!” Darren stepped forward worriedly.
She turned to her husband with a short smile but only long enough to dodge another slash at her face. Mia rolled against the bouncing ropes, she stopped when Becca raised a leg to stop her. Lifting the knife, she aimed it towards Mia’s left rib. She caught her hand before the knife was pushed into her flesh, they grunted while trying hard to beat the other person. Mia pulled out all that she had and turned the knife around towards Becca. But what she didn’t expect was Becca to push herself over the knife. Mia quickly let go as she watched her once teammate stumble back with the knife stuck to her side “Becca…” she realized the girl had just saved her.
“Get her back here now!” Hung Gor commanded.
Ah Gam nodded as he rushed over to the ring to retrieve her. Yanking out the knife, he tossed it into a corner, his hand over her wound while the other supported her to her feet. She was taken to the back room to get bandaged up. Mia returned to her teammates looking dazed “You did great!!” Jenna exclaimed.
Mia smiled and turned to Erin “She stabbed herself.”
“She turned back.” Erin nodded.
“Hey, psycho! Let her go already.” Jenna pointed to Carmen’s cage.
He nodded with a short laugh “Okay.” Pounding his fist on the control the cage dropped in a second leaving a pounding echo in the large space.
They were horrified as Jenna and Ryan rushed over to help Carmen out. She was pale and lacked of nutrition “Are you okay?” Jenna asked worriedly. The weakened girl managed to nod. She threw Hung Gor an evil glare “You’ll pay.” She promised.
“So, who’s the next victim?” Hung Gor challenged. He waved for Ah Gam to step forward “This time, I know we’ll win.”
“Whom are we fighting for?” Devin asked.
Hung Gor looked bored as he looked up and pointed casually “How about this guy. I’m not even sure why we took him. Who the hell is he?” he asked Ah Gam.
“Twin brother of an ex captain on the P.R.A. team.” He answered knowingly.
“Ahh…right, so…who wants to be killed?” Hung Gor was cocky and overly confident.
“I’ll go.” Darren volunteered.
Devin turned to him “Are you sure? It took me and Erin to beat him the last time. He’s not your usual trained fighter. He can kill.”
Mia reached for her husband’s hand “Nothing can happen to you.”
Touched by her thoughtfulness, he smiled and clamped his other hand over hers “I’ll be okay. Trust me.” He kissed her hand and gave it a little squeeze before walking towards the ring to meet his opponent.
“Sorry.” Ah Gam said as he bounced in his spot to warm up his legs.
Darren turned his head strangely “What?”
“I just want to apologize first because after I kill you, you wouldn’t get to hear it.” Ah Gam smirked with confidence.
“That’s a good joke. Can I use it after I kick your ass?” he glared at him, ready to fight.
When the bell chimed, the two attacked each other with full force. Darren blocked a few punches but returned the favor with the same fists in the face. They were brutal and neither wanted to lose. Mia wrung her hands together as she watched with full concern “Still want that divorce?” Erin teased.
“Shh…I’m watching.” She put a hand up.
“How fast someone changes.” Jenna snickered. Mia turned to the girl curiously “Am I wrong? Doug’s body hasn’t even cooled and there you are moving on.”
Ryan shook his head with a laugh “Darren is her husband, I think its only logical for her to care.”
“Whatever.” Jenna waved her hand carelessly.
Erin noticed Mia’s short smile at the mention of Doug’s name but decided not to question as they returned to the fight. Darren was tripped but he bounced back up with a twist of the body. The guys circled around each other to catch their breaths. When they were rested, they attacked again. Before they knew it, the fight had been going on for almost ten minutes and it seemed Darren was growing weary but he refused to give up even after being punched in the jaw. He adjusted his face and stood in his stance ready to continue.
Ah Gam smiled crookedly as he used his signature fake punch but really kicked his opponent in the shin. Darren let out a painful cry as he fell to his knees while Ah Gam punched him in the stomach and was ready to finish him when Mia’s pleading stopped him “NO!!” she rushed over to the ring and entered it “Don’t kill him. Please…” she pulled Darren into her arms while looking up at him with pleading eyes.
“Who’s the sore loser now?” Hung Gor grinned victoriously.
Devin laughed as he nodded and stepped forward “Okay, so you win this one. How about we make the next bet more interesting?”
“Keep talking.” He was up for anything.
“One last fight. If we win, you let Jessie and Luke go. If we lose, do as you please.” Devin vowed.
“I like it.” Hung Gor nodded as he took the challenge. Whistling to Ah Gam, the assassin retrieved his steps while Mia ushered her husband off the ring “Who’s fighting this round?”
Jenna approached her Uncle and tapped him on the shoulder “Can I take this one?”
Devin smiled as he nodded “Okay.”
Hung Gor began peeling off his sequined jacket and pants revealing sweat pants underneath and he bared his top half. Muscles pounding as his tattooed body moved from each flex “Eh…actually, I think you should take this.” Jenna said weakly as she stepped back next to Ryan.
“So, who am I killing?” Hung Gor asked. Devin began unbuttoning his black shirt and vest as he left on his black tank top. Throwing his shirt and gun back to Jenna, he approached the ring with Hung Gor. His eyes didn’t leave the angry man as they jumped onto the stand and waited for the bell.
“Chan Kwok Hung, black belt winner of 1990-1995 for the annual China Karate Championships. Who would have guessed.” Devin gripped his palms into a fist and stretched out his legs readily.
“You’ve done your research.” Hung Gor said wryly.
Devin narrowed his eyes “Too bad you didn’t.” His face curled with confusion “I was the kid that beat you in 1996 breaking away your six years streak. From that day forth, you hid your face behind the crimes and terrorist assassin group. Am I right?”
“You won’t be lucky this time.” Hung Gor recalled.
He snickered at the response “We’ll see.”
“Arhh!!!” Hung Gor didn’t wait for the bell as he came at Devin with only one intention, to kill him. Each punch could take out an average person. Dodging each attack by a few hairs, Devin realized the guy had more fire inside him. He would only go mad if he were to lose. Analyzing his movement before he had a chance to punch or kick, Devin was able to block everything. But it was his turn to attack as he pulled it up a notch with quick leg movements, he was flexible enough to move from side to side.
“I think he’s a little out of shape.” Jenna whispered.
Ryan nodded in agreement “Let’s just hope he doesn’t make up a rule while they’re fighting.”
“Guys, help me.” Erin waved to them as they carried the injured people towards the exit. Peeling off her bullet proof vest, she put it over Michael and the others began doing the same for rest of the injured people “At least they’ll be safe.” She returned to fight and watched the careful movements of Hung Gor.
Secretly, he pulled out a knife from his pocket and was ready to take out Devin when he instantly kicked the weapon out of his opponent’s hand and on the turn pulled out a gun and pointed it to his head “I knew you were going to pull a stunt like that!” Eyes widening, he stepped closer to Hung Gor “Come on, fight back! What’s the matter?” he tempted.
“You cheated.” Hung Gor raised his chin daringly.
“Just like you did.” Devin challenged,“Let them go!” he kept his eyes on the madman while ordering him. Pulling back the trigger, he gave him a last warning “I don’t think you heard me.”
“Let them go!” Hung Gor yelled.
Ah Gam had no choice but to oblige. The last two cages were lowered as the team rushed over to help Luke and Jessie out of their cages. Thin and weak, they had no scars but the internal damage was far beyond medicine could help. Suddenly, Hung Gor began laughing uncontrollably “You are mad.”
“Yes…yes I am.” He said between chuckles “You guys may have saved your people, but they will die in a couple of minutes.”
“What?” Devin asked. Suddenly, they heard sirens surrounding the entire area. A bullhorn announced that they were surrounded. The head turned to him “How do you stop the bomb?! You’re not getting away no matter what.”
Hung Gor shook his head with a wild grin “There’s no way to stop it. I had the best bomb expert design indestructible bombs. They are all attached to their bodies, one movement away from the skin will blow them into pieces and anything with a radius of 3 feet.”
Devin turned his head but kept his eyes on Hung Gor “Erin, check their bodies.”
She nodded and rushed over to search Luke’s body, she felt a square device on his back. Turning him around, she pulled up his shirt and saw a bomb duct taped to his skin. She looked at the others and it was Matt that confirmed she didn’t need to check “I warned you guys…” he said weakly.
Erin stood up and turned to Devin with a look of fear, her head shaking. It was not a good sign “You damn bastard! I don’t care if we die here, we’re taking you with us!” he charged at him with the gun to the forehead as Hung Gor finally began backing away.
“You don’t care about your life, but how about them?” he nodded to the others “They have families, children to go home to. Plus, this whole building is attached with enough explosives to destroy everything within a mile’s radius.
Devin felt defeated as he wasn’t prepared for his crazy mind. Pulling out his cell phone, he dialed for Ted “Get your men out and everyone within a mile’s radius.”
“What? I can’t do that Devin-” he began arguing.
“Just do it or everyone will die! He’s got bombs attached to this building. Warn everyone around and move them out as quickly as you can.” He felt frustrated at the same time, losing at a mind game. He thought he was ready but who could be prepared to risk everyone else’s lives that shouldn’t die “You’re still not going anywhere.” Devin warned after he heard the sirens moving away.
Hung Gor shrugged “Okay, then we’ll just sit in here and see who’ll last longer.” he laughed "If you are itching to shoot me in the head, just remember that if I die, those controls attached to the bombs will be ignited."