Tekken: Rise of the Angel: Chapter 19

Alcazar along with the girls as well as Andy, Michael and Ross head towards Maxi who was standing guard the entrance to the school after they have parked their vehicles in their private parking spots.
“Maxi.”
“General. Thank goodness you are back.”
“Yes, what is it that is so urgent?”
“Well, you better read this yourself, sir. You will not like it.”
“Why is that?” asked Patricia sounding curious.
“It’s um...It’s bad.”
“Well, Maxi...You have it?”
“Here you go, sir.”
Maxi hands General Alcazar the note as Alcazar read it from top to bottom and eventually he can see why Maxi was right that he did not like it.
“I see what you mean, Maxi.”
“Yes, sir.”
“What is it?” asked Shirley eager to know what was the scoop.
“Sophie.”
“Sir.”
Alcazar hands Sophie the note as she reads it and like both Alcazar and Maxi she did not like what it said one bit.
“This is... shocking.”
“I know.”
Suddenly, Alcazar’s cell phone rings and he checks to see who it was that was calling him and much to his surprise the Caller ID was blocked.
“I wonder...”
“What is it, sir?”
“I am getting a mysterious caller on my cell phone.”
“Who is it?” asked Andy.
“It’s caller ID is blocked I am afraid so there’s no telling who it might be until I answer it.”
“I see.”
“Maybe it’s time we find out.”
“My thoughts exactly.”
Alcazar then presses the green phone icon on his cell phone and answers.
“Hello?”
“Hello. Is this General Ramon Alcazar?”
“Yes.”
Alcazar could figure out it was a lady’s voice and most alluring at that.
“Good. I see I have got your attention.”
“You are Anna Williams, are you?”
“How clever of you, general...How most clever of you.”
“What do you want?”
“Getting straight to the point I see...Yes, yes. Of course. I assume you have got the note I anonymously send to your prefect.”
“We have. Why did you kidnap Alex?”
“Is Sophie there?”
“Yes.”
“I will like to speak to her.”
“Very well.”
Alcazar then looks at Sophie who was not showing much emotion on her face as he prepares to hand his cell phone to her.
“Sophie, it’s Anna Williams and she wants to talk to you.”
“I understand.”
Alcazar hands his cell phone to Sophie as she answers.
“Hello.”
“Sophie, how are you?”
“The feeling’s mutual, Anna...What have you done with Alex?”
“Now, now...Am I sensing you feeling a little emotional.”
“That’s not what I am saying, Anna.”
“Perhaps.”
“Why? Tell me why you did this?”
“Isn’t it obvious?”
Sophie thinks about it and quickly realize that it was her father that was behind it.
“My father knew I would participate in the tournament and therefore he kidnapped Alex to force me to come, right?”
“Marvellous, Sophie...You are truly indeed her daughter. Well, I hope we look forward to seeing you soon. Remember...The tournament begins in two days from now. So, look forward to seeing you there.”
“I will be there...Mark my words.” replied Sophie sounding stern and serious with her holding the cell phone tightly.
“Yes...Oh, there’s something else. Two of your students help me to make sure they would not spill the beans of what I was about to do.”
“Who?”
“One’s called Ernest and the other is called um...Adrian, I think.”
“I um...I see.”
Sophie appears calm on the outside but in reality she feels angry and furious on the inside.
“That’s all I can tell you for today...Ciao.”
Anna hangs up on Sophie as she hands the cell phone back to General Alcazar but Alcazar could tell Sophie was not feeling all right.
“Sophie?”
“Sir?”
“You feeling okay?”
“Not really.”
“What is it? What did that Anna Williams woman tell you?” asked Maxi as he, Alcazar and the others clearly want to know.
“She told me that...” began Sophie as she clutches her fists tightly and explains it calmly to the others as they too were shocked and furious of the matter.
“How dare they!”
“Those scoundrels!”
Alcazar and Maxi were angry and understood the burning hatred in her heart.
“Worry not, Sophie...We can question them when they come back?”
“From where?” asked Shirley sounding sternly as she hates to see her best friend feel irritated and upset.
“Luna Park.”
“I see.”
“When would they be coming back?” asked Patricia clearly as angry as both Sophie and Shirley.
“Soon.”
“Good.”
“Maxi.”
“Yes, Sophie?”
“Please forgive me for being harsh.”
“I understand, Sophie...If I was in your shoes I would feel the exact same way.”
“I see.”
“Yeah, so am I.”
“And I.”
“Look...There they are!” uttered Michael as they all see Ernest and Adrian heading back from Luna Park as they were looking quite pleased with themselves and won quite a number of prizes from the game booths that they won.
“Well, well...We sure have fun, yes?”
“Yeah, we sure did.”
They were heading back the way they came as they spotted not only Maxi but General Alcazar as well as Sophie, Shirley, Patricia not to mention Andy, Michael and Ross as they were all apparently folding their arms across their chests.
“Hey, look...It’s the general and our guys.”
“I can see that, Ernest.”
“Yeah, wonder why they are folding their arms?”
“Beats me...But something tells me it’s not going to be good.”
“Come on, Adrian...You worry too much.”

Sure enough, the two of them meets up with Alcazar, Maxi, Sophie and the others as they were all rather not pleased to see them.
“Hello there, sir...Everyone.”
“Well, well...I was wondering when you both would come back.” Replied Maxi sounding sarcastic and looked rather annoyed in the face.
“What’s with the glare, senior.”
“You two...Come with me to my office! PRONTO!”
“Ah, yes.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Maxi, carry on.”
“Yes, general.”
“Sophie, you and the others follow me.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Aye, sir.”

Therefore, Alcazar leads Ernest Chan and Adrian Cortez back to his office accompanied by Sophie, Shirley, Patricia, Andy, Michael and Ross as Maxi remains on guard at the front entrance of the school. Maxi watches them go and knew that both Ernest and Adrian are in really hot water now.
“Gee, those guys are in for it. I could tell.”
Eventually, Hilde comes back from her walk around Milson’s Point and was wearing some nice casual clothes that made Maxi like them.
“Hey, Maxi.”
“Hilde, back from your walk?”
“I sure am.”
“So, where did you go?”
“Oh, just around the shops near the station and had some afternoon tea and all.”
“Glad to hear it.”
“Say, I am worried.”
“Me too.”
Hilde was told of Alex’s kidnapping by Maxi when he got the ransom note earlier.
“So, are both Ernest and Adrian back?”
“They are...The general and the team are back too.”
“Gee, those boys are in big trouble now.”
“My thoughts exactly.”
At that moment, Alcazar was sitting in his office chair with both Ernest and Adrian standing in front of his chest as both looked tremendously worried and scared as their discipline master looked at them like a tiger staring at his prey.
“Well, well...You boys are really in trouble now.”
“Trouble, sir?” asked Ernest still haven’t got a clue of what’s going on.
“Yes, read this.”
Alcazar hands them the ransom note as both Ernest and Adrian takes a quick read of it and both were flabbergasted and speechless.
“This is...”
“We had...”
“The evidence is all on paper and I got an anonymously call from Anna Williams.”
“Anna Williams?”
“Yes, she told me that you both were somehow involved with Alex’s kidnapping.”
“Kidnapping?!”
“That’s...”
“We um...”
“Don’t deny it! We know that she bribed you into keeping this whole thing quiet, yes?”
“How do you know that, sir?”
“It’s called intuition, Ernest Chan...I have see these things one too many times.”
“Oh, well...At least we can feel some comfort.”
“Comfort?” asked Alcazar sounding stern and mildly jealous as both Ernest and Adrian gets up.
“Yeah, we don’t have to worry about Alex anymore...I am glad he’s off our backs and...”
All of a sudden, Sophie grabs him from behind by the shoulder and turns him around and without a moment’s hesitation, Sophie struck a blow right into Ernest’s face as it send him smack down on Alcazar’s desk as ironically Alcazar was not surprised at all.
“What the...”
“Hey, Sophie...Why did you just...”
Sophie without warning punches Adrian right in the face as it hurt so much that he fell to the ground.
“Damn, that hurt.”
“Sophie. What the…”
Sophie grabs Ernest by the neck and starts to punch him with the others including Alcazar watching.
“OW! UGH! STOP! STOP!”
“How dare you betray Alex! How dare you!”
Sophie was really angry on the inside but she doesn’t show any emotion on the outside.
“He was your friend!”
Sophie punches Ernest so hard that he begins to bleed and when Adrian tries to get up Sophie grabs him by the neck and pushes him down on the desk next to Ernest when she punches them both out of anger to Ernest and Adrian for doing something so cruel to her love interest. Sophie continues to punch them both as they were close to death as Shirley and Patricia holds her back knowing that she was close to killing them.
“Sophie!”
“Sophie, please!”
“Sophie, why don’t you head back to your dormitory?” asked Alcazar sounding quite calm and showing sympathy for her anger as he too feels the exact same way.
“Yes...Sir.”
“Shirley, Patricia...Look after her, okay?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Understood.”

Sure enough, Sophie heads out as she still feels angry and quite heartbroken and Shirley comforts her as to repay her for looking out for her when her own love interest, Simon was murdered at the hands of her evil father. Patricia also shows sympathy as the three girls head out of the admin building and back to their dormitory building. Andy and Michael helps both Ernest and Adrian back up and helps them to sit back down in the chairs in front of Alcazar’s desk that were knocked down earlier by Sophie when she punched both Ernest and Adrian.
“Idiota! You realize how much trouble you both are in?!”
“Yes, sir.”
“Yes, general.”
“You know that I have to take serious action and this will go on your school record.”
“Yes...Sir.” replied them both feeling both scared and timid.
“Ross.”
“Sir?”
“Ask Mr. Carreidas to come to my office. Tell the receptionist I send for him.”
“Yes, sir...Right away.”
Ross then heads out of the office to the reception area as Alcazar continues to stare at both Ernest and Adrian feeling very disappointed in them both.
“Uh, sir?”
“What is it, Adrian?”
“May we have a glass of water?”
“Very well...Andy.”
“I will see to it at once, sir.”
“Good lad.”
Andy heads to the reception area where there happens to be a water drinking machine as he grabs two plastic cups and fills them up with water.
“There...That’s done it.”
“Hey, Andy.”
“Ross.”
“So, you have asked for Mr. Carreidas?”
“Indeed I have...He will meet me...I mean ‘us’ here after his meeting with Mr. Wagg is finished.”
“Of course. Let’s see down and wait together.”
“You sure, Andy? Just who are those two cups of drinks for anyway?”
“For Ernest and Adrian.”
“I see...They both are sure in for it now.”
“Yeah, those morons...in the name of the class how could they do such a thing?!”
“I couldn’t agree with you more, my friend.”
“To make matters worse, Ross...I am worried about Alex.”
“So am I.”
“Yes, who knows what trouble he is enduring now.”
“Well, I feel bad for Sophie.”
“Indeed...I would be angry too if I was in Sophie’s shoes.”
“I don’t blame you, Andy.”
“Well, I think I better get back with these drinks to our two troublemakers.”
“Right...Catch you later.”
Andy heads back to Alcazar’s office with both Ernest and Adrian’s drinks in hand. Ross waits in the reception area as it wasn’t long before Mr. Carreidas shows up as he just finished an important meeting with Wagg, the principal of the school.
“Ah, young Ross...Sorry to keep you waiting.”
“Mr. Carreidas.”
“So, what is it?”
“General Alcazar needs you in his office at once.”
“He does, yes?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Well, let us not keep him waiting.”
“Right.”
“Lead the way, young man.”
Ross then leads Mr. Carreidas out of the reception area and straight to Alcazar’s office as Andy was inside standing beside with Michael with their arms folded. Carreidas sees two other students sitting in the seats in front of Alcazar’s desk with Alcazar sitting in his chair and chewing on some ‘Extra’ chewing gum.
“General.”
“Mr. Carreidas.”
“So, I think we have a bit of a problem.”
“You guessed correctly...Please have a seat.”
“Sure.”
Carreidas then grabs the remaining vacant chair and drags it to where Alcazar was sitting as Ross, Michael and Andy stood right behind the seated Ernest and Adrian.
“Well, well...What have you two youngsters committed this time?”
“Well...”
“The thing is...”
“General.”
“I will be glad to fill you on the whole story, sir.”
“I am all ears.”

Therefore, Alcazar explains to Carreidas the whole story of how Alex Choi was kidnapped by G Corp and that both Ernest Chan and Adrian Cortez accepted a bribe to keep their mouths shut so that the G Corp people could abduct Alex without hindrance as Alcazar soon realize that Paul Phoenix’s attack was just a decoy to distract them all.
“I see...Well, you two are certainly in a big heap of trouble.”
“Yes, sir.”
“We are truly sorry, sir.”
“I should hope so...No student in this school would commit such behaviour. If you two don’t want to end up like the four bullies from class B last year.”
“You mean Liam and those...”
“Precisely.”
Suddenly, someone knocks on the door.
“Who is it?” asked Andy as he stood to the closed door.
“It’s senior Maxi.”
“Oh, what is it?”
“I have a suitcase. A black suitcase.”
“No name and address?”
“Nope.”
“Okay.”
Andy then opens the door and allows Maxi to come in as he was carrying a black suitcase with no name or address on it.
“General, Mr. Carreidas.”
“Maxi.”
“Maxi, what do you have there?”
“I don’t know...Someone dropped this off just near the outside wall just a hundred yards where I was standing as Hilde spotted it.”
“Hilde?”
“Yes, I asked her to conduct a search around for anything that might be suspicious.”
“I see.”
Maxi then puts the black suitcase on the desk as Alcazar examines it and like Maxi said there was no name or any address on it.
“Thank you, Maxi...Carry on.”
“Aye, sir.”
Maxi heads back out as he continues his patrol around the school as Andy closes the door behind him.
“Now, let us see what is inside this suitcase.”
“Yes...But be careful, general. There’s no telling if it is booby-trapped.”
“I agree.”
“Yes.”
Alcazar then checks the whole black suitcase to make sure it was clean and after he checks it thoroughly he decides to open it.
“Okay, here goes.”
Alcazar takes a deep breath and opens up the black briefcase and what he found inside made him feel even more angry towards both Ernest and Adrian.
“You...How could you do this?”
“Well, sir...”
“Well, the thing is...”
“Look, Ramon...There’s a note as well. Would you want me to read it?”
“By all means.”
Carreidas then takes the note out of the briefcase, which was full of Australian money as Carreidas can tell why Alcazar was downright angry and jealous.
“Well, well...Looks like this briefcase is the bribe for both Ernest and Adrian.”
“What do you have to say for yourselves, boys?”
“Well...”
“Sir...”
“Read it, Laszlo.”
“With pleasure...Dear Ernest and Adrian. This briefcase full of money is a token of our appreciation for you both keeping your mouths shut as Alex Choi is in our hands. Spend it wisely and look forward to doing more illegal business with you...Signed: Anna Williams, personal secretary to Kazuya Mishima.”
Carreidas then hands the hand written note to Alcazar as Andy, Michael and Ross knew that both Ernest and Adrian are in even bigger trouble now.
“Hey, Mike.”
“Yes, Andy?”
“Those two are in for it now.”
“Indeed.”
“What do you think the consequences for that are?”
“Beats me, Andy.”
“Ross?”
“I don’t know...We will have to wait and see.”
Alcazar meanwhile reads the note and puts it back on his desk as he stood up, which made both Ernest and Adrian feel that they are in really big trouble now and expecting him to yell at them and instead he spoke casually and rather sarcastically to them.
“Well, this is turning out to quite a day really...For the two of you.”
“What?”
“What?”
“I never thought you two would cause some much trouble...Betraying your friend, side with the enemy and accepting bribes. I could almost write a story or article about it. Well, Ernest...No wonder you are still an Able seaman and would never get prompted. That goes for you too, Adrian...At this rate you both would never get promoted. Well, what’s done is done...Back to square one.”
“Uh, sir...Perhaps you could give us a chance?”
“Yeah, a chance...”
“CHANCE! I HAVE ALREADY GIVEN YOU A CHANCE!”
Alcazar out of rage pounds on both Ernest and Adrian to the ground and literally tries to strangle them. Carreidas watches with amusing as Andy, Michael and Ross were both astounded and astonished.
“YOU THINK I DIDN’T?! YOU THINK I DIDN’T?!”
“Sir, please!”
“We don’t!”
“YOU BOTH BETTER SWEAR TO ME THAT YOU WILL REDEEM YOURSELF OF WHAT YOU HAVE DONE! SWEAR TO ME!”
“PLEASE! We need some time, sir!”
“Time, sir!”
“NO TIME! SWEAR TO ME NOW OR...” began Alcazar as he throws up Ernest and Adrian’s shoes with Carreidas taking out some ‘Extra’ chewing gum from his pocket and starts to chew on it.
“Or what?”
“OR YOU ARE BOTH DEAD MEAT!”
“AUUGH! UGH!”
“UGH! NOOOOOOOO!!!!”
Alcazar literally puts both his legs around both Ernest and Adrian and squeezes them so tightly they struggle to breath and wimping in pain.
“UGH! NOT THE SCISSORS LEGS SQUEEZE! NOOOOOOOO!!!!!”
“NO MORE, SIR! NO MORE, PLEASE!!!!!!!”

Sure enough, Alcazar loosen his legs and stands back on his feet with both Ernest and Adrian coughing and grasping for air.
“Oh, man! That was a tight squeeze.”
“Man, my windpipe was about to be crushed.”
“That would be the least of your worries, boys.”
“Yes, general.” replied both Ernest and Adrian knowing what they did was wrong.
“Now sit back up.”
“Yes, sir.”
Ernest and Adrian sits back in their chairs as Alcazar straightens up his suit and sits back in his office chair behind his desk and still looks at them with a grumpy kind of look.
“Well, you two have a chance to redeem yourselves.”
“What is that, sir?” asked Ernest timidly still scare that their discipline master might use his powerful scissors legs to squeeze the life out of him.
“That you are both required to register yourselves in the 7th Iron Fist tournament.”
“We are?”
“Yes...I trust you both have some experience in hand to hand combat?”
“Well, I know a bit.”
“Adrian?”
“Same as Ernest, sir.”
“Well, Ross.”
“Yes, sir?”
“I will have you train them further in self defense.”
“Of course, sir...I will not let you down.”
“Good.”
“So...” began Alcazar as he takes a small deep breath as he then speaks at both Ernest and Adrian in a loud and rather mad tone of voice. “You both better make this right or else!”
“Whoa, sir...When you were speaking to Ross earlier, your attitude wasn’t like that. Isn’t that right, Adrian?”
“Indeed.”
“That’s the way he is, lads.” replied Carreidas remaining calm as he is merely an observer here.
“You heard that, boys? I am nice and kind to good behave students and be angry and stern to bad behaving ones.”
“Okay, sir...We will do as you ask.”
“See that you will, Adrian.”
“Ernest.”
“Yeah?”
“Shall we give it a try?”
“Oh, of course...Leave it to us.”
“Good...Ross, take them to the gym.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Andy, Michael.”
“Sir.”
“I trust you both wish to help your best friend?”
“Yes, sir...Alex is our brother. We will not abandon him.”
“Well said...Michael?”
“I am with Andy, sir.”
“Jolly good...Carry on, lads.”
“Yes, sir!”

Therefore, Ross exits the room with Ernest and Adrian following him from close behind and both Andy and Michael joins them with Michael closing the door behind them. Alcazar and Carreidas then decides to have a friendly chat amongst themselves with them both enjoying a glass bottle of Soda with lemon flavor.
“Soda?”
“Sure, Ramon.”
Both men open their bottles and drink a large sip to cool their thirst.
“Ah, that tasted good.”
“Indeed it does.”
“Well, I guess we had quite a day.”
“No doubt about that...I am wondering if we could rescue Alex and bring this Kazuya Mishima to justice?”
“I think we can, amigo.”
“I sure hope so...So, when is the 7th Iron Fist tournament going to be held? In two days?”
“Yes...Two days, Laszlo.”
“Well, I think many of our students from class 10A would participate.”
“Yes, amigo...I am sure some of our staff will also decide to join in the so-called fun.”
“No doubt.”
“I just can’t thinking, amigo...”
“Thinking about want?”
“Why would Ernest and Adrian do such a thing?”
“You mean they sold their friend out for money?”
“Yeah, that was what I was referring to, amigo.”
“Well, young kids these days often get caught up with money...Because money is a tool that can corrupt anyone including us.”
“That’s correct. I can only hope this will be a lesson to them both.”
“So do I...Let’s drink to that.”
“Of course.”

Meanwhile, Sophie was sound asleep in her bed as she didn’t even stop to change her clothes as she slept in her school uniform. Shirley and Patricia were also in the room in the kitchen area as they were having some biscuits together and discuss how they would feel if they were in Sophie’s shoes.
“I cannot believe Ernest and Adrian would pull off something like this.”
“So do I, Shirley...It is just unbelievable.”
“Yes...If I was Sophie I would have slapped them both too or worse hit them both with all the strength I could muster.”
“I don’t blame you, Pat...I would have hit them as hard as Sophie did.”
“Yeah...But I feel bad and sad for her.”
“Yes, it breaks our hearts too.”
Shirley peeks out and sees Sophie was still sound asleep and looked rather peaceful as she slept.
“She looks peaceful enough.”
“Yes, but deep inside her...She is angry and upset, Shirley.”
“Yeah...Yet she does not show it.”
“We can only wonder.”
“Well, want a bottle of ice water?”
“Sure.”
 Shirley then gets two glass bottles of ice water out from her fridge and hands one to Patricia.
“Here you go.”
“Thanks.”
“So, Pat...”
“Yes, Shirley?”
“You going to enter the tournament, Pat?”
“Sure I am...I will bet many of our classmates are going to participate.”
“I reckon so...Maybe some others from the other class.”
“Like 10B, yes?”
“Yes.”
“And probably some from 10C and maybe 10D.”
“Who knows.”
Shirley and Patricia continues to drink as Sophie eventually woke up from her sleep.
“Sophie.”
“Hey, Shirley...Pat.”
“Sophie.”
“So, you feeling better?”
“Yes, I certainly am...For now.”
“I know it must hurt you, Sophie.”
“It does.”
Sophie then gets out of bed and decides to wash her face in the bathroom sink.
“I will just go and wash my face.”
“Okay, Sophie.”

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door as Shirley wonder who it was.
“Well, who can that be?”
“It might be the general...Remember only staff can go to either boy or girl dormitory and that...”
“I know, Pat...I know.”
“Just reminding you. No harm done.”
Shirley goes to the door and answers it and much to her surprise it was not the general but Jun Kazama in her light green woman’s suit.
“Oh, Miss. Kazama.”
“Hello, Shirley. Is Sophie okay?”
“Uh, yes...She is, ma’am.”
“You mind if I have a chat with her?”
“Sure...Come in, ma’am. If you want to...”
“Thanks...We will be all right outside.”
“Oh, okay...I will get her, ma’am.”
“Thanks.”
Shirley then finds Sophie in the bathroom cleaning her face with cold water and after that she looks at herself in the mirror.”
“That’s better.”
“Sophie.”
“What is it, Shirley?”
“Uh, Miss. Kazama is outside.”
“She is?”
“She wishes to speak with you.”
“I will be right out in a second.”
“Uh, okay. Pat and I are going to cook some soup.”
“Sure...Thanks.”

Sophie therefore heads outside and meets her ‘mother’ Jun Kazama as they both gently embrace one another.
“You feeling okay, Sophie?”
“Yes...Mother.”
“That’s good. I assure you that we will do everything we can to help get Alex back.”
“I know.”
“Well, you best be preparing for the tournament. It would be a dangerous journey for you.”
“I understand.”
“And remember, Sophie...Do not give up on hope.”
“Hope?”
“Yes, hope...You are the only hope for the Mishimas. You gave them a second chance to make amends in life.”
“But my father...”
“It’s too late for him.”
“I see. Then I have no alternative but to bring him to justice...And all those who follow his evil ways.”
“Well spoken...Now keep a positive mind on that, Sophie. Remember, you have friends you can count on. You are not alone in this fight.”
“Yes, mother.”
“Well, get some rest. If you need me I am always here for you.”
“I know.”
“And so is your grandfather.”
“Yes.”
“Well...Later, Sophie.”
“Later...Mother.”
Sophie watches as Jun leaves and heads back to the staff room to do her paper work for the day. Sophie then heads back inside and informs her good friends that she decided to do some training.
“Hey, girls.”
“Yes, Sophie?”
“I will be off training.”
“Uh, okay.”
“Don’t go too long, Sophie.”
“I will be back around 6.”
“Sure. Heading to the pool for some work out?”
“Indeed, Shirley. I will see you later.”
“Sure.”
Sophie then gets her swim gear and towel and once she has what she needs she heads out of her dormitory room and head straight for the sports hall. She enter the swimming pool area and head straight for the change rooms and change out of her school uniform and into her school issued black swimsuit as she also dons her swim goggles as well as tying up her hair into a neat ponytail. Afterwards, she heads out of the changing rooms and heads straight for the deep end of the pool and she then stands on diving block number 7 and gets into her diving position. She dives straight into the cool water and begins to swim using the freestyle stroke and afterwards someone else enters the swimming pool and decides to join her.
“Hey, Sophie.”
Sophie stops once she has swam to the other end of the pool where she briefly takes off her goggles to see who it was.
“Hello, Catalina.”
“You can call me Cat, Sophie...I don’t mind.”
“So, what brings you here, Cat?”
“Well, just cooling off after a hard day of school work and all.”
“Okay. How’s the work at the library?”
“Oh, this and that...It is quite enjoyable for me.”
“I see...You really do like books, don’t you, Cat?”
“I really do.”
“Anyway, care to join me?”
“Sure...Give me a second.”
“Okay.”
Sophie then swims back from the shallow end to the deep end as Catalina heads to the changing rooms and get herself change into her swim gear from her casual clothing. Sophie was back at the deep end and she casually uses her backstroke to swim back to the shallow end. At that moment, Catalina comes out in her school issued swimsuit and it look almost the same as the one wore by Sophie but in a navy blue colour. She dons her swimming goggles and goes to the deep end stand on the diving block number 5. She gets in position and dives in and swims in the butterfly stroke, which she was pretty good at. The two girls and good friends enjoy a nice swim in the pool for some time as Sophie looks at her water resistant watch.
“Well, it is nearly six already.”
“Yes, Sophie...Time sure does fly when you are having fun.”
“You going to participate in the tournament, Catalina?”
“Yeah...I am going to show that I can fight too.”
“Well, just be careful out there.”
“I sure will...Thanks for the advice, Sophie.”
“Well, I guess I will go and get change...Shirley and Pat are waiting for me back at the dorm.”
“They are? I thought there was suppose to be only two people in a dorm room at a time.”
“I know, Cat...But I am sure General Alcazar will understand.”
“I hope so.”
“Well, I will see you later then.”
“Later.”
Sophie then climbs her way out of the pool using the steps and heads back to the changing rooms to wash herself first from the chlorine before she changes back into her school uniform. She heads back to her dorm where she found Shirley and Patricia were already waiting for her as they cooked a good and casual dinner.
“Hey, Sophie.”
“I am back.”
“So, you had a nice swim?”
“I did...I saw Cat.”
“Well, how is she?”
“She’s fine. She told me she’s going to participate in the tournament too.”
“That’s good.”
“Well, let’s eat.”
“Yeah, let’s chow down.”
“I will get the drinks.”
“Thanks, Patricia...I appreciate you being here with me.”
“I know, Sophie...You are my good friend too. I would never stand idly by and watch a good friend to suffer.”
“I am glad.”
“Well, wait here and enjoy the soup while I get some drinks.”
“Okay.”
Sophie then grabs a seat next to Shirley who was enjoying the good soup that she said she will cook with some help from Patricia.
“You like it, Sophie?”
“Yes...What is it, by the way? Is it Potato and Leek?”
“You guessed correctly, Sophie?”
“Well, I know the taste.”
“Ah, here we are...Three cans of 7-up.”
“Thanks, Pat.”
Patricia puts two of the cans on the table next to where Sophie and Shirley’s soup bowls were as she then sits herself down in her chair and opens her can of soft drink.
“Well, a nice quiet dinner with just the three of us.”
“So, anything else besides soup, Shirley?”
“Now that you mention it...Yes, we had some garlic bread and some leftovers.”
“Of?”
“Pizza...Hawaiian mostly.”
“Well, let’s have them too.”
“I will get it, Sophie.”
“Thanks.”
Shirley gets out of her chair and heads to the kitchen area where she finds the tray of garlic bread as she and Patricia pre-heated it when Sophie was out training.
“That should be good enough.”
She then opens up the fridge and finds the cardboard box of leftover pizza she purchased from Pizza Hut.
“Okay, there’s still a big half slice and...” began Shirley as she peers all over the fridge as there was not much except a large bottle of spring water meaning they are completely out of food and provisions. “That’s not good...We need more food and all.”
Shirley then gets out the box of pizza and closes the fridge and after that, she also picks up the tray of garlic bread and heads back out to the dining room area as Sophie and Patricia were having a chat amongst themselves.
“You nervous?”
“For the tournament, you mean?”
“Yes.”
“Not really...What about you, Sophie?”
“Not really...I just feel not at ease with Alex being held captive. It hurts my heart.”
“I know...If it was Michael then I would feel the exact same way.”
“Thanks.”
“Hey, girls...Garlic bread and pizza...Or what’s left of it.”
“Thank you, Shirley.”
“So, you guys were talking about the um...The tournament?”
“Yes.”
“Well, I am anxious too, you know.”
“I guess we all are, Shirley.”
“Yeah...Let us enjoy this and then we can relax.”
“And then?”
“Then we will train for the tournament.”
“Yeah, I am in, Sophie.”
“So am I.”
“We will rescue Alex and bring my father to justice for his crimes.”
“Hear, hear.”
“I am with you, Sophie.”
“Well, let us enjoy this.”
“Right.”
Shirley and Patricia get right into enjoying their dinner as Sophie also enjoy her as she takes the first bite of a piece of garlic bread. Patricia decides to preheat the pizza but Shirley prefers cold pizza.
“Say, shall we preheat the pizza?”
“That won’t be necessary...I like cold pizza.”
“Oh, very well...I might as well get a knife and cut it.”
“Sure, that would be a good idea.”
“I will get it.”
Shirley then heads off to the kitchen to get a decent knife as Sophie wonders if Alex would be all right as deep down she was very worried.
“Alex, I hope you will be all right.” said Sophie to herself praying as she had a terrible thought Alex would be in a situation that would taunt him for the rest of his life.

Meanwhile, Alex found himself in a dark room and tied to a chair with a paper bag over his head. He couldn’t see anything and tries to break free of his bonds but it did him no good as whoever tie the knots was certainly an expert.
“Damn...These ropes are too tight.”
Suddenly, Alex could hear a door opening but from where he cannot say.
“Who’s there?”
There was no answer so this made Alex feel more anxious and at the same time he used his demanding tone of voice.
“Who’s there?! Answer me!”
Suddenly, someone strolls right up to him and gently rubs a hand on his face as Alex could partially tell it was the hand of a woman.
“Is that...”
“My, my...You certainly are good in bondage.”
Alex instantly recognizes the voice of Anna Williams as at that very moment, the door opens again and Alex could hear many footsteps coming inside the dark room indicating Anna has come company with her.
“Who’s there?”
“Well, well, well...Alex Choi. In bonds I see. I think it suits you.”
Alex froze as he recognize the voice from somewhere before as the mysterious man pulls off the hood and Alex glances up and sees a male face as Anna turns on the only light in the room.
“Well, long time no see.”
“Liam Bryant...It has been a while.”
“You remember by buddies, don’t you?”
Alex glances at the guys behind Liam as they show themselves and eventually Alex knew exactly who they were.
“Well, if it isn’t Milton Ma, Raphael Pythagoras and Joseph Cameron...The three ‘stooges’.”
Liam in anger strikes a powerful punch across Alex’s face leaving him a bruise as he then swings another punch at him. Anna watches with amusement as Liam strikes another punch at Alex.
“I always hated you and your fellow classmates. How they are always over shine us in class B.”
“No wonder Mr. Fox expelled you when he found out you were in league with criminals and mafia.”
“Yeah! Your Sophie Barkman sold us out! As well as a few others from our class.”
“Then why are you angry with me?”
“Oh...No reason.”
“Okay, boys...I will leave you both to it. Have some fun.”
“Okay, Miss. Williams.”
“Good...But remember we need him alive.”
“Right.”
Anna exits the room as Liam and his buddies have some quality time with their old friend as Liam allows his friends to each give him a punch to the face for old time’s sake.
“How do you like that?!”
“Yeah, like that?!”
“You like being punched in a punching bag?!”
“You four are just arrogant of your pride.”
“Pride? PRIDE?! Look who has got the pride now, jerk?!” uttered Liam as he punches Alex even more angrier as by now Alex’s face was all bruised and his nose and mouth was bleeding.
“If I had my way...I will kill you but my employer insist that you remain more valuable alive then dead.”
“Your...Employer?”
“That’s right...Our employer.”
“Yeah, he’s a good one.” replied Milton.
“A great man.”
“A strong man.”
“And boys...”
“Yes, Liam?”
“Who is our employer?”
“Uh.”
“Um...”
“It begins with a K and then...”
Liam sighs and slaps the three of them in the face as he cannot believe his so-called friends and goons are as dumb as a doornail.
“Damn you, idiots...It’s Kazuya Mishima.”
“That’s right.”
“How silly were we.”
“Yeah, Kazuya Mishima...How could I forget that name?”
“Well, Liam...Your thugs need to learn to be smarter.”
“Thanks for that remark, Alex...We will leave you to rest for now so we can have more ‘fun’ with you later...Come on, boys.”
“Right.”
“Okay.”
“Sure, Liam.”
“Come on, you useless trio.”
“Okay.”
Liam along with his three friends/henchmen exit the dark room and closes the door firmly behind them as Alex sighs and catches his breath.
“Damn...Those guys may not be smart but they sure know how to strike a punch.”
Alex prays to Sophie as knowing she will come for her and also knows his friends will come as they will not abandon him to torment and death.
“Sophie...Guys. I know you will come for me. Don’t be too long though.”

Meanwhile, Sophie was asleep in her bed as she felt something and woke up instantly as she was literally dreaming about Alex.
“Alex!”
Sophie jerks awake as Shirley woke up as she rubs her rather tired eyes.
“What’s up?”
“Oh, Shirley...It’s nothing.”
“You okay? You seem a little...”
“A little what?”
“Pale.”
“I am not pale.”
“Well, you called out Alex’s name, right?”
“Yes, that is correct.” replied Sophie in her calm and collected tone.
“You are worried about him?”
“Yes, I am.”
“Well, it proves it.”
“Proves what, Shirley?”
“That you are a human being by showing emotions.”
“What?” asked Sophie literally curious of what Shirley had just said to her.
“Well, show emotions is a good thing, Sophie.”
“I suppose so.”
“But I understand that you were raised to be so...”
“Cool and collected?”
“Precisely, Sophie...Took the words right out of my mouth.”
“Well, we have another tough school day tomorrow...Better get some rest now.”
“Indeed...Night, Sophie.”
“Night, Shirley.”
Sophie slept as for some unknown reason she could hear Alex calling to her and she silently responds back to him.
“Alex...I will come for you. Do not fear...I will come for you.”
Andy and Michael meanwhile were both lying flat on their backs in their beds, which turn out to be single beds as both like it better than bunk beds.
“Can you see, Andy?”
“Nope...I can’t.”
“I can’t either, buddy.”
“You know what I am thinking, right?”
“I know you are thinking what I am thinking.”
“Right...About Alex, yes?”
“Yes.”
“Well, he’s our pal...As long as he is in the hands of those scoundrels I can’t sleep.”
“That makes two of us, Andy.”
“I wonder...Would we be able to rescue him?”
“We will, Mike. We will.”
“Well, we have a big day tomorrow...Better get some decent rest ourselves.”
“Of course.”
“Well, good night, Andy.”
“Good night, Mike.”
Many others of class 10A students also couldn’t sleep as they all in their own way worried about Alex as Ken as well as Samuel, Kevin, Chris, Ross and the other boys were also worried about his well-being. Joey, Patricia, Catalina, Jenny, Kathy, Michelle, Ivy and the other girls were also worried about Alex in their own way as they pray that he will be all right.

Early next morning, class 10A was having their English lesson as everyone was not particularly cheerful or happy and Tintin notices this by telling them what is like to have a friend held captive by the enemy.
“Fellow students...I know all how you feel. I myself was in those situations.”
“You were, sir?” asked Daiman.
“Yes...My friends and I were sometimes in tight spots. But in the end we got out.”
“How?”
“Because we trusted in each other.”
“I see.”
“I am worried for Alex as well...He is one of the finest students I have taught as so are you all. Now let us continue with the lesson and keep a positive mind on today’s studies.”
“Yes, sir.”
“And Ernest...Adrian?”
“Yes, sir?”
“I hope you’ve learn your lesson.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Yes, Mr. Tintin.”
“Good...Let us continue with the lesson.”
The day went by as class 10A studied hard and pay their full attention as always and after school, Sophie and several others who have signed up for the tournament trained hard in their fighting skills and techniques. Sophie trained the hardest as she practice her punches and kicks at a sandbag, which she quickly destroys much to her friends’ surprise. Meanwhile, outside the school, a man in a fedora hat and coat watches as he then slips away. But for what purpose remains uncleared.

At night time, Sophie was doing push-ups on the floor in her dormitory as she was dressed in a black tank top and wore green track pants. Shirley was sitting on her bed doing sit-ups to help pass the time as she like Sophie was wearing what she was wearing.
“So, the big day is tomorrow.”
“Yes, tomorrow.”
“And General Alcazar as well as Mr. Deputy Principal Carreidas have graciously given us the days ahead off and purchase us tickets to Macau.”
“I see...That’s good.”
Sophie does push-ups a little faster while Shirley takes a small break and watches Sophie as she then pauses for a moment takes a small breather.
“I need a drink.”
“So do I.”
Both Sophie and Shirley heads to the kitchen where they both got themselves a glass of cold water to cool their thirst.
“Ah, that’s better.”
“So, you think Alex is still alive, Sophie?”
“Of that...I am certain.”
“So do I.”
“I know my father is behind this, Shirley...And yet killing him for what he has done would make me think that I am no better than he is.”
“You don’t say.”
“I rather see him punished by all the crimes he has done.”
“Me too...I have a score to settle with that man.”
“Well, I think we will do a bit more than call it a night.”
“Yes...And pack up.”
“Of course.”
“Let’s do that after we finish.”
“Sure thing.”
At that moment, Patricia and Catalina were in their room packing up for the big day tomorrow as both signed up for the 7th Iron Fist tournament.
“You nervous for the big day, Cat?”
“Indeed. You, Patricia?”
“The same. I will bet several others from our class are nervous too.”
“Indeed.”
“I hear not all of us are participating.”
“Really?”
“Some need or want to stay behind and look after the school. They will cheer us through live television.”
“That’s good.”
“Well, let us train for a bit on the roof for a while then hit the sack.”
“Of course...I concur.”

At that moment, in Ling Xiaoyu and Alisa’s room. Xiaoyu was busy packing and getting herself dressed at the same time, she was putting on her green tracksuit pants and don her white gym top.
“Boy, I am so ready for this tournament.”
“As am I, Xiaoyu.”
“Well, are you nervous, Alisa?”
“Well, not really...I feel absolutely fine.”
“Of course...Since you are a robot you would not feel too nervous.”
“Yes, but I still feel concern for you and the others.”
“Yeah.”
“So, is Miharu going to participate?”
“Well, she told me she would.”
“Really? That’s great...I love to see her in action.”
“In action?”
“Yes...She uses the same style as you.”
“Of course...I taught her that. It was pretty easy.”
“Well, it proves that you are a smart person after all.”
“Why, thank you, Alisa...I couldn’t have receive a nicer compliment.”
“I know.”
“Well, let us head to the roof and train up.”
“Sure...After we pack, right?”
“Right.”

Sure enough, in the staff gym located beneath the sports hall, Steve Fox was in his white shirt and kick boxing shorts and wore his favorite boxing gloves as he trains himself by punching a sandbag. He punches harder and harder as Julia Chang joins him and was in her wrestling attire as she uses the alias: ‘Jaycee’ when she signed up for the tournament.
“Steve.”
“Julia...Here to do some training for tomorrow?”
“Indeed I am...I am just eager to get into the action.”
“Well, so am I.”
Eventually, Jun Kazama, Zafina and Heihachi Mishima enter the staff gym room wearing their fighting attires and Heihachi no doubt was accompanied by Kuma, his grizzly bear bodyguard.
“Hello, everyone.”
“Jun, Zafina.”
“Steve, Julia.”
“Heihachi.”
“Hey.”
“Kuma, good to see you.”
(“Likewise, Mr. Fox.”)
“So, we are all here to participate in this tournament?”
“That is correct, Heihachi...I sense something amiss. Kazuya is up to something.”
“He is always up to something, Zafina. I know him all too well.”
“Of course.”
“Jun, what do you sense?” asked Zafina looking at her.
“I sense a greater power on the rise.”
“Is it good or bad?”
“It’s good...And that good will eventually reveal itself at the right crucial moment.”
“I understand.”
“Well, let us show our students what we teachers and fighters can still do in a sponsored Iron Fist tournament.”
“Indeed.”
“Of course.”
“Absolutely.”
“Count me in.”
“Right, let us train up for the big day tomorrow.”
“Aye!”
“Hey, amigos!”
Alcazar joins them as he was literally accompanied by both Carreidas and Wagg as both were still in their suits that they wore since this morning.
“Laszlo...Jolyon.”
“I have the airline tickets for you teachers as well.”
“Thanks, my friend...I um...I mean ‘we’ are all grateful to you.”
“Anytime, Heihachi.”
“Now just be careful out there and also look after our students.”
“We will, Jolyon.”
“Well, amigos...I think I would like to have a bit of a workout here and now as well.”
“Okay, Ramon...Help yourself.”
Alcazar then takes off his blazer and tie and strolls straight to the other sandbag that was a few feet away from Steve who was punching his one with all the strength he could muster. Alcazar finds some spare boxing gloves and puts them on and he quickly gets right into practicing his boxing skills. Carreidas and Wagg decide to take their leave and he reminds the teachers who will be participating in the 7th Iron Fist tournament that he has left their airline tickets on a table next to the water cooler.
“My friends...Your tickets are left beside the table next to the water cooler.”
“Thanks.”
“Well, goodnight to you all.”
“Night, Laszlo.”
“Night, everyone...Don’t train too hard.”
“Night, Jolyon.”

Therefore, Jolyon Wagg and Laszlo Carreidas exits the staff gym as they have some more work to do before turning in. The teachers all participating in the tournament trains hard throughout the night as does the students. They trained and trained and at that moment, over at Phoenix Pub in King’s Cross. Paul Phoenix and his friends were also training hard in their private gym located in a secret room near the snooker tables were as they were given V.I.P tickets to participate in the tournament itself.
“Well, finally...I am so ready for this year’s tournament.”
‘I am glad you feel that way, Paul.”
“You pumped, Bryan?”
“I sure am.”
“So am I...I am going to pound anyone who stands in my way.”
“Including us?” asked Paul sounding quite sarcastic.
“Well, of course not.”
“And if we face each other in the tournament?”
“Well...”
“King?”
“Grrr.” (We will fight to our heart’s desire.)
“Good.”
“And as friends and fellow amigos...We shall provide each other the best challenge ever.”
“I hear you, Miguel.”
Suddenly, someone knocks on their door as Paul decide to go and answer it.
“Who is it?”
“Paul, it’s me, Grumpy.”
“What is it, Grumpy?”
“We have got some crucial information for you.”
“Okay, come in.”
Paul unlocks the door and opens it allowing Grumpy to enter.
“Okay, what’s the news, Grumpy?”
“Word on the street is that Hwoarang plans to participate as well.”
“In the tournament?”
“Precisely.”
“Good...This could give us the opportunity we need to plunge the guy to the ground.”
“Yeah, right in front of the whole world.”
“Is that all?”
“Uh, yes...Oh, Mr. Law wants me to pass on a message for you.”
“Message? What kind of a message?”
“That he would participate in the tournament and so might his son.”
“Okay...That all?”
“That is all, boss.”
“Good...You may go.”
“Understood.”
Grumpy then heads outside and closes the door behind him as Paul calls for his friends as he needs to discuss something with them that refers to some housekeeping.
“Guys, gather around...I think we need to discuss some housekeeping matters.”
“Housekeeping matters?” asked Craig scratching the back of his head.
“Yes, Craig...Come on, guys. Gather around.”

Sure enough, Paul and his friends gather around as Paul tells that they will need to make sure someone in the gang that is trustworthy can look after the pub and other things while they are gone.
“My friends...While we are all away to fight in the tournament. We will need someone we can trust to look after our pubs and other businesses while we are gone.”
“I see.”
“Yes, we cannot afford to leave them wide open, amigo.”
“Yes, Miguel. You are absolutely right.”
“So, Paul.”
“Yes, Bryan?”
“You have anyone in mind?”
“Yes, as a matter of fact...I do.”
Paul suggests to have his good friend’s son, Forest Law as he trusts him as he trusts Marshall.
“I suggest we have Forest look after our businesses and fronts while we are gone.”
“Well...”
Bryan and the others thought about it as Bryan has no problem as he too has full confidence in Forest’s abilities.
“I have no problem with Forest looking after our businesses while we are gone.”
“Good...Miguel?”
“No problem.”
“Craig, King?”
“Well...”
“Grrr.” (I am okay with that.)
“Good, King...So, Craig. Have you made up your mind?”
“Well...I, um...”
“Come on, Craig...You have to make up your mind one way or the other.”
“Oh, all right.”
Craig then thought about it as he eventually decide to chose Forest just like the others.
“Good...I will call Marshal at once.”
“But, Paul.”
“What is it, Craig?”
“You said that Forest would be in the tournament?”
“I said ‘might’, Craig. ‘Might’ is the word.”
“Oh, I see.”
“I will call him...In the meantime, let us continue training.”
“Right.”
“Bryan.”
“Yes, Paul?”
“I will be up in my office.”
“Of course.”
Paul then heads out of the gym and through the basement level of his pub as fellow bikers pay their respects to him as he stroll pass.
“Paul.”
“Boss.”
“Paul.”
Paul made his way back up to his office and sits down in his office chair and starts by picking up the phone on his desk. He dials Marshall Law’s restaurant number and waits as he hears the dialing tone.
“This is ‘The Marshall Law Restaurant’...How may I help you?”
“Forest, that you?”
“Uncle Paul...Well, what is the big occasion for calling?”
“Is your father there, Forest?”
“Uh, he is...He’s just welcoming some customers by introducing them the big king crabs we have in stock.”
“Indeed.”
“Hold on a second...I will get him for you.”
“Sure, Forest...I will wait.”
“Okay.”
Paul then holds as Forest goes to find his father, Marshall Law who was reminding his staff to make sure the outside tables have some undercover from the sunlight.
“Remember, customers don’t like to eat with too much sunlight blazing down upon them.”
“Understood, Mr. Law.”
“Dad!”
Marshall sees his esteem son, Forest waving at him and he can venture it was something important.
“What is it, Forest?”
“There’s someone on the phone who needs to speak with you.”
“Who? It will have to wait.”
“It’s Paul, dad.”
“Paul?”
Marshall becomes excited as he asks why his son didn’t tell him earlier.
“Why didn’t you just say it out loud, Forest?”
“Sorry.”
“Keep an eye on the customers...Will you, son?”
“Sure, dad.”
“Good.”
Marshall heads back inside and picks up the phone.
“Hello, Paul?”
“Marshall, my good friend...How are you?”
“Oh, busy.”
“That’s good...It means business there is very good.”
“If you say so.”
“Anyway, you are going to participate in this year’s Iron Fist tournament, correct?”
“Course I am...Kazuya rang me personally. Can’t resume an invitation from the sponsor himself now can I?”
“Well, I suppose not.”
“That’s right.”
“Anyway, is Forest going to participate?”
“Well, he said he might.”
“Right...Marshall, buddy.”
“Yeah?”
“I need a favor from you?”
“From me? Like old time’s sake?”
“That’s right.”
“Okay, I am listening.”
“Is it possible that...That you could have Forest cover our pub and businesses as well?”
“You mean as acting boss and all?”
“That’s right.”
“Why...I don’t see any reason why not.”
“Great...Ask me and call me back right away.”
“Well, okay...He’s just handling some customers right now.”
“Thanks, Marshall...Look forward to seeing you at the tournament.”
“So am I.”
“Later, buddy.”
“Later.”
Paul then puts the phone back in place as he opens his desk drawer and takes out a ‘Mars’ bar that he has been secretly hiding and he peers it off and takes the first bite.
“Hmm...Not bad.”
Suddenly, Paul’s phone rings and he answers it anticipating it would be Forest.
“Hello, Forest? That you.”
“Yes, Uncle Paul...Dad just told me that you want me to be in charge of your businesses as well as our own, yes?”
“Yes, Forest...You are elected one. I mean...We all elected you.”
“Really? You trust me, Paul?”
“Sure...I know you, Forest. You are a good lad. The guys here also know you and this would also be a great opportunity for you to get to know each other more and um...”
“And what?”
“Learn the ropes of my side of businesses. Remember, lad...I am counting on you.”
“I will not let you down, Uncle Paul.”
“Glad to hear it, lad...Well, come over at around 10 tonight.”
“That’s...That’s an hour and a half away.”
“I know...Can you make it?”
“Sure...I most certainly can.”
“Glad to hear it...See you then.”
“Good, Forest...See you soon.”
Paul hangs up as Bryan comes up to see him saying he just receive a SMS message from their private plane captain who was working for Kazuya.
“Paul, Paul.”
“What is it, Bryan?”
“I just received a SMS message from our private plane captain.”
“Really?”
“It’s addressed to you and wants you to call him right away.”
“Okay, give me the number.”
Bryan hands his cell phone to Paul as he commits the number into his memory.
“Got it...I will start dialing. Bryan.”
“Yes, Paul?”
“Inform the guys to start packing.”
“I will see to it, Paul.”
“Thanks.”
Paul then gets the answer from the person on the other end of the line as Bryan heads back down to where Miguel, Craig and King were as they were doing some final stretches and exercises.
“Miguel, guys.”
“Bryan, what’s up?”
“We are packing...Our plane is due to arrive at 2230.”
“Right...I will get right to it, amigo.”
“Good, Miguel.”
“Yeah, we are going to pack...Right, King?”
“Grrr.” (Indeed)
“Good...I will meet you guys just next to the bar.”
“Sure, Bryan.”
“Well, I better pack what I need too.”
Paul meanwhile starts to pack up too as he and the others pack only what they need and by 2200 hours (10 o’clock at night), Forest Law enters the pub dressed in a black suit with blue business shirt but no tie however, Forest did wear something that reflects his status as an assistant restaurant manager by wearing some black shiny leather shoes.
“Hello, I am here! Uncle Paul!”
Paul was at the bar as he goes over to greet Forest by giving him a warm hug.
“Thanks for coming, Forest.”
“Don’t mention it, Paul.”
“Say, you are a bit early?”
“Well, I had nothing to do back at the restaurant since I have done most of it by serving customers and giving a reminder to the waiters and waitresses to clean up the tables as soon as the customers have gone and finished their dinner and all.”
“I see.”
“Well, allow me to show you around and introduce the guys.”
“Sure.”
Bryan then gets a call on his cell as he picks up.
“Hello...Bryan Fury speaking.”

Paul shows Forest the whole pub and met many of his guys including Grumpy as Bryan then informs Paul that their airport shuttle bus would be arriving in ten minutes.
“Paul.”
“Yes, Bryan?”
“Our airport shuttle bus would be here in ten or so minutes.”
“Thanks.”
“Well, you can count on me, Uncle Paul. I will make sure this place is as good as when you return.”
“I have no doubt of that, Forest. See you soon.”
“Yes...Good luck in the tournament.”
“Thanks...Say, can I ask you something?”
“Sure.”
“And I want you to answer honestly.”
“Honestly?”
“How do you feel of not being able to enter this year’s Iron Fist tournament?”
“Well...In a way I am disappointed but...I know my good buddies will do well and I will be cheering for you all.”
“Excellent...That’s a good lad.”
“Well, I guess we better get going then...Let’s go, guys.”
“Aye!”
“Good luck, Paul.”
“Thanks...I will see you soon, Forest.”
“Until then.”

Therefore, Paul, Bryan and the others pack their bags and head out of the pub with all the bikers inside giving them all a big cheer.
“Go, Paul! You are the best! You are the best!”
“Go, Bryan!”
“Go for it, Miguel!”
“Go for it, Craig!”
“You can do it, King!”
“You see, King...Our boys are really cheering for us.”
“Grrr!” (You’ve said it, man.)
“Ah, here’s our ride.”
Sure enough, their airport shuttle bus arrives a little earlier than they had expected and the bus driver was one of Marshall Law’s guys and there was another person sitting at the front in a black suit. Paul smirks as he instantly recognizes the guy.
“Well, I will be damned.”
The man turns and it was just as Paul had predicted. Marshall Law himself as he was wearing a pair of his favourite dark shades.
“Hello, Paul! Hello, guys!”
“Hey, Marshall!”
“Hey!”
“So, Marshall?”
“What is it, Paul?”
“Why still wear those shades at a time like this?”
“Well, I just like to look cool...That’s all.”
“Is that right?”
“Well, hop aboard and I trust you all pack light?”
“Of course...Just our fighting clothes and some extra things.”
“Good...You can store them in the back and we will be at the airport in less than twenty-five minutes.”
“I like your positive thinking, Marshall.”
“Glad to hear it, Paul.”
“Come on, let’s get going.”
“Right.”
Bryan and the others put their things in the back of the shuttle bus and they then get aboard as King was the last one aboard and closes the door.
“Grrr.” (We are good to go.)
“Okay, let’s go.”
“YEAH!”
Forest and the bikers cheer for them as the shuttle bus heads over down to the road as Forest also wishes luck to his father who was going to compete in the 7th Iron Fist tournament.
“Good luck, father.”
“Say, Forest.”
“Grumpy, yes?”
“That’s right. What do you want to do know?”
“Well, we should strengthen up our defenses and keep our businesses under tight guard.”
“I agree...We just have men to spare.”
“Right...First of all let us get some of the guys to play the role of security at my father’s restaurant.”
“Good idea...I will see to it.”
“Thanks.”
Forest then wishes Paul, his father and the others best of luck during the tournament.
“Good luck, father...Good luck to all of you.”

Meanwhile, back at the school, Shirley was fast asleep on her bed as she moves from side to side and mumbling to herself in her sleep.
“I will get even with you, Kazuya...I will get even with you.”
She wakes up briefly and finds Sophie was not sleeping with her.
“Sophie? Where could she be?”
Sophie was on the roof in her pyjamas and black night robe as well as wearing slippers. She was staring out at the wonderful harbour view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge as well as the CBD area itself.
“So, tomorrow is the day where I will go and meet my father. I will make sure he will pay for what he has done.”
“Sophie.”
Sophie turns and finds none other than Heihachi himself and he was accompanied by Jun Kazama and both were wearing some nice sleepwear with Heihachi wearing gray coloured pyjamas imprinted with many grizzly bear faces that relate to Kuma, black slippers and a white night robe while Jun was wearing her dashing light blue long sleeve night gown with white slippers.
“Grandfather...Mother.”
“Sophie...Can’t sleep?”
“No, grandpa...I could not. I was just thinking about...”
“About Alex, yes?”
“Ah...” began Sophie as she blushed and Heihachi shows her a genuine smile on his face as Heihachi has changed considerably now he has a beautiful and gentle granddaughter.
“Yes, grandpa.”
“I understand.”
Heihachi puts his arm around Sophie as she feels quite comfortable and at ease as Jun also takes Sophie’s hand and looks at her in the eye.
“You can do this, Sophie.”
“I know.”
Jun then telepathically communicates with Sophie as she responds back.
“Sophie, you are the key of hope to the Mishima family.”
“The key of hope, mother?”
“Yes...Most of the family has begin to see the light. All but one.”
“I know...My father.”
“Yes. You have to defeat him and you can’t let him defeat you or...”
“Or?”
“Or all hope would be lost.”
“I see.”
“You must believe in yourself.”
“Very well...I will believe in myself, mother.”
“Good.”
“So, you gamed for tomorrow, Sophie?”
“Yes, grandfather...I am.”
“Good...Now get some rest and in half an hour we will head to Macau.”
“An hour?”
“Yes, our flight departs at midnight and we must be there at the airport by no later than 2330 hours.”
“Well, that would be getting it close.”
“Yes.”
“And it is now fifteen minutes past ten.”
“Indeed...Get some rest while you can, Sophie.”
“I will...Later, grandpa. Mother.”
“Sophie.”
Sophie makes her way to the stairs that lead back down as Heihachi and Jun watch her go.
“You really think she can defeat him, Jun?”
“I know she can...She is our light of hope.”
“I know. We also have to do our part.”
“Indeed.”

Sophie heads back down to her dorm and hops back into her bed after taking off her night robe as Shirley was still tossing around in her bed talking and mumbling to herself.
“Oh, Kazuya...I just can’t wait to pound you to the ground.”
Sophie sighs as she was still able to get some rest even with Shirley mumbling in her sleep. She then looks at the alarm clock on the bedside table and it was twenty minutes past ten.
“Not long now.”

Time passes as Sophie wakes up again and it was just twenty minutes to eleven and she gets out of bed and quickly gets dressed as Shirley also wakes up as she yawns out loud with both arms stretched.
“Oh, boy...I certainly had a good sleep.”
“Glad to hear it, Shirley.”
Sophie gets dressed into something smart casual. A black short sleeve business shirt, blue jeans, casual shoes and she combs her smooth brown hair while Shirley gets promptly dressed into something she likes, an orange T-shirt, black jeans and nice white running shoes.
“There...I think this would be what I am wearing for the trip.”
“Well, my word of advice is to wear something over your shirt...It gets chilly at night.”
“Sure, of course.”
Shirley then puts on a green jumper over her T-shirt as they get their suitcases and head out of the dorm room where they met up with Joey, Kathy, Patricia and Catalina with all four dressed in their casual clothes and were towing their suitcases with wheels behind them.
“Hey, girls...Good evening.”
“Evening, Sophie...Shirley.”
“Joey, girls.”
“So, shall we go?”
“Yeah.”
The six girls head down from their level to the ground floor and met up with other students of their class as most of them were there with Rose, Eunice, James, Mark, Daiman and Chloe. They decide to stay behind and also promise to support their friends during the fight on live television. Alcazar, Carreidas along with Heihachi, Steve Fox, Jun, Julia, Zafina and Kuma were present as well and they were all wearing some fine clothing with their suitcases put right next to where they were standing.
“So, is all the class 10A participants all here?”
“Yes, sir.” replied Samuel.
“All 26 are here and accounted for.”
“Thank you, Sam...Joey.”
“Now where’s the class 10B participants?”
“We are coming!”
Patroklos along with Xiba, Leo, Natsu, Alisa, Asuka, Lili, Xiaoyu and Miharu have arrived as Pyrrha and the other members of class 10B decide to stay behind and support their fellow classmates
“So, Patrick...Glad you made it.”
“Yes, we did, general.”
“And there’s nine of you, right? To participate in the tournament?”
“Nine?”
Patroklos glances back and does another head count as he counts all seven including himself.
“Ah, yes...We are all present and accounted for.”
“Jolly good.”
“So, Laszlo.”
“Yes, Ramon?”
“Is this all there is?”
“Apparently so...Some of the students from class C and D wanted to participate but were a little late signing in.”
“I see...I am sure some are quite disappointed.”
“They are...But they are eager to support our students here who have the courage and decency to go and fight in this tournament and wish to sign in for the next one.”
“If there is a next one.”
“How right you are.”
“Okay, everyone...You are ready to go?”
“YES!”
“Right...Steve.”
“Yes, Ramon?”
“Check to see if our transport is here.”
“Very well.”
Steve then heads outside to see if their tour bus has come and it was already here as the driver comes out as it was one of Alcazar’s men.
“Mr. Fox.”
“Yes, soldier?”
“The bus is here.”
“Very well...Get it started.”
“Right away.”
Steve heads back as the Picaro soldier hops back into the driver’s seat and gets the bus started. Steve meets with both Alcazar and Carreidas as he informs them that their bus is here.
“The bus is here.”
“Okay, students...Let us go. Time is of the essence.”
“Right.”
“Heihachi...Lead the way.”
“Very well...Follow me, students.”
Heihachi leads the way with Samuel, Joey and the rest of class 10A following close behind as Steve tells his students from his own class to follow him as well.
“Okay, class 10B students...Follow me.”
“AYE!”
“And keep the noise down...Our other students and teachers are still asleep so show them some courtesy, understood?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Good to hear...Let’s go.”
“I am anxious about this, Miharu.”
“Don’t be, Xiaoyu...It would be just like the previous ones we have entered.”
“Yes, I have enter more than you, Miharu.”
“True, too true.”
“I wish only if Jin was still alive.”
“You really think so?”
“Yes, I just know it.”
“So, it’s Panda going to join in the tournament?”
“I am sure Panda will.”
“And where would they ride in?”
“That I do not know...Alisa, what do you think?”
“Well, we will soon find out, won’t we?”
“Okay.”

Sure enough, they boarded the bus as it was attached to a large animal trailer in the back with windows and seats as it made Panda feel quite happy and Kuma who was guarding Heihachi as he boarded the bus.
“Well, Kuma...Looks like you have to ride in the trailer.”
(“Do I have to, pops?”)
“Apparently so.”
(“Okay, fine. I will do that.”)
“Good...I am sure you and Panda will get along fine.”
(“Me too.”)
Heihachi then boards the bus as Kuma heads to the back where the trailer was Kuma moves closer to where Panda was.
(“Hey, sweetie...Looks like we are riding together once again.”)
(“So, it would seem.”)
(“You know...Maybe after the tournament, we could um...”)
(“I know what you are thinking...And the answer is no.”) replied Panda in a stern growl, which in turn made Kuma feel uneasy.
(“Oh, why?”)
(“Because...You are not my type and you are too...”)
(“Old?”)
(“Apparently so.”)
(“Right.”)
(“However...”)
(“However, what?”)
(“We must be careful in this tournament.”)
(“Indeed...You be careful as well.”)
(“Right...Let’s hop into our trailer.”)
(“Of course.”)
Kuma and Panda hops into their large animal trailer as it had comfortable seats and windows, which made intelligent animals feel right at home.
(“Good...This is good.”)
(“Indeed.”)
Kuma and Panda sat themselves down in the comfortable seats as Julia closes the door behind them.
“Comfortable?”
Both Kuma and Panda nodded as Julia heads to where the bus was as she, Jun and Zafina were the last ones and were ready to board.
“So, is everyone onboard?”
“Yes.”
“Okay, let us go then...After you, Jun.”
“Thanks, Julia.”
Jun gets on the bus followed by Zafina as Julia hops on as well and the three took the seats that were behind where Alcazar and Carreidas were sitting.
“Let us go then.”
“So, Julia...Is Kuma and Panda in the trailer?”
“They are.”
“Jolly good...Then let us go.”
“Indeed, Heihachi...Driver, take us to the airport on the double.”
“Aye aye, sir.”
The driver obeys Alcazar’s order and drives off down the road as he needs to get onto the freeway by going through the North Sydney Business District area. They drove onto the freeway and told the Cahill Expressway that goes across the Harbour Bridge itself as they make good time along the freeway and head towards the airport. While on the bus, some of the students decide to take a short nap while others couldn’t sleep as they watch the scenery that was moving pass them or looking forward at the back of the seat in front of them. One was Sophie who was worried about Alex and quite anxious to face her evil father again but she knew she could do it as long as she has faith in herself. Shirley sitting beside her notices Sophie was into some deep thinking and curious asks what was on her mind.
“Hey, Sophie.”
“Yes, Shirley?”
“What’s on your mind?”
“Well, not much.”
“You are thinking about Alex, yes?”
“Yes.”
Sophie spoke the truth as Shirley was not surprised by this as knowing Sophie hardly ever lies to her friends.
“And you are quite anxious to face Kazuya?”
“I am...Aren’t you?”
“Yes...I have a score to settle with him.”
“Well, so do I.”
“Well, let’s make a promise to each other...We will fight Kazuya if I fail then you help me avenge Simon.”
“Agreed...If I fail then promise me to help Alex.”
“I um...I promise.”
Patricia was asleep in the seat behind them as she was leaning her head beside Michael who was reading a small ‘Lonely Planet’ book on Macau.
“Well, it has been some time since I have been back home...I wonder how my folks are doing?”
Andy was sitting behind Michael and Patricia as sitting beside him was Michelle fast asleep with her twin younger sister sitting in the seat behind with Jenny as both were sound asleep. Andy asks Michael what he was reading but kept his voice down to a minimal as he doesn’t want to wake the twins and Jenny.
“Hey, Mike.”
“What is it, Andy?”
“What are you reading?”
“Oh, just a ‘Lonely Planet’ book on Macau.”
“Macau? Your home town, yes?”
“That’s right.”
“I like to see Macau...Well, when during a good time that is.”
“Indeed, Andy...I will show you around the good places there.”
“I sure would like that.”
“Poor Alex...I will bet he is feeling lonely and in big trouble right now.”
“Indeed.”
“Well, Mike...Let us help Sophie and rescue her love.”
“Yeah, let’s do this, Andy.”
Xiaoyu and Miharu yawn tiredly as they were both worn out and anxious to fight in the tournament sponsored by the evil and heartless Kazuya Mishima.
“I have a bad feeling about this.”
“Why do you say that, Xiaoyu?”
“I don’t know...Kazuya and I still have some unfinished business.”
“Oh, you mean that incident in Kyoto?”
“Yeah...I took something from him and I have become his target.”
“Well, I understand...But hey, he’s got to go through me to get to you.”
“Thanks, Miharu...I don’ t want to drag you into this because of me.”
“Think nothing of it, Xiao. We are best friends, yes?”
“Uh, right.”
“And friends like us look out for each other.”
“Of course. You are right.”
“Well, let’s promise we shall fight to the finals.”
“Yeah, but have to ask Sophie first though.”
“Indeed...She has a score to settle with her old man.”
“Well, we shall help her. Right?”
“Right.”
The bus soon arrived at the departure area of Kingsford International Airport of Sydney as it was not as crowded as in the morning and there were only a few cars, taxis, shuttles and buses about as Carreidas tells all the students to kindly step off the bus and wait around the trolley area using the bus’s microphone.
“Okay, students...Head outside and stand by where the luggage trolley bay is. Sam, Joey, Patrick and Lili.”
“Yes, sir?”
“Sir!”
“Sir!”
“Yes?”
“You four help with the luggage.”
“Understood.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Aye.”
“Aye.”
“Okay, let’s go...General Alcazar and I will make the necessary check-in procedures. Heihachi.”
“Yes?”
“You are in charge while we are gone.”
“Very well.”

Sure enough, all the students and the teachers got off the bus as the bus driver gets off afterwards and opens the luggage compartment as Sam, Joey, Patroklos and Lilli helps carry the luggage out while both Carreidas and Alcazar heads into the terminal.
“Heihachi.”
“Yeah?”
“Once you have all the luggage...Come inside and meet us at Gate C.”
“Very well.”
Both men head inside as Sophie takes to the initiative and helps Samuel and the others with the luggage and eventually Shirley, Andy, Patricia, Michael and many others followed inspiring the teachers.
“They all certainly know how to work together. Wouldn’t you say so, Jun?”
“Indeed they do, Zafina.”
“That is the spirit of the school, ladies...Team work.”
“Right you are, Heihachi.” replied Julia showing a smile on her face. “How right you are.”
Eventually, all the students and teachers got their luggage and head inside where they check in at terminal C and surprisingly it only took them a few minutes since Carreidas had friends in the airport staff. Alcazar then informs all the students to make sure they have their passports and also to fill out an outgoing boarding green pass as required by all Australians leaving the country before going through the departure gate. Surprisingly, everyone has a passport but not all were Australian issued.
“Okay, students...Make sure you fill out that green pass before going through the departure gate.”
Carreidas then chips in telling everyone if they are need to use the restrooms it’s just located behind where they were standing.
“If anyone needs to use the restrooms...It’s located right behind me. The quicker we do this the quicker we can go through.”
“What’s the time, Laszlo?”
“Well, it’s around quarter past eleven...We might have time for a bit of snack at McDonalds.”
“Yes, so...Better get started then, everyone. The sooner we fill out then we may have time to have some midnight snack at McDonalds.”
“Aye!”

Sure enough, all the students and staff quickly fill out their outgoing green cards as some of the students carried a pen or biro with them as it would come in handy. Sophie and many other girls as well as the boys fill out their cards like a walk in the park.
“Done.”
“I am done.”
“So am I.”
Samuel and Joey check their fellow classmates as they first check theirs while Patroklos and Lili check their own classmates as well while the teachers check each other. Xiaoyu had a little trouble of filling out her occupation bracket as she consults with Heihachi.
“Uh, grandpa Heihachi?”
“Yes, what is it, Xiaoyu?”
“Should I just fill out ‘student’ in the occupation bracket or ‘panda caretaker’?”
“Well, just fill out student would be fine.”
“You sure?”
“I am sure, Xiaoyu.”
“Okay, whatever you say.”
Xiaoyu then fills in the bracket and after that all the students including the staff fill out their green outgoing cards.
“Sir.”
“Yes, Sam?”
“My fellow classmates have fill out theirs.”
“Excellent...Patrick.”
“Sir?”
“What about your fellow classmates?”
“Uh...Lili.”
“Well, they have all fill out theirs, sir.”
“Good.”
“So, let us go then.”
“Is everyone here?” asked Carreidas as Samuel and Joey as well as both Patroklos and Lili do a head count of their fellow classmates as they were all here.
“All here, Mr. Carreidas.”
“Good, Sam.”
“All my classmates are here too, Mr. Carreidas.”
“Excellent...Now let us go.”
“Right!”

Therefore, all the students and teachers head through the departure gate as they first had to have their hand carried belongings put through the X-ray scan along with their watches, belts and other metal objects. One by one the students went through as Carreidas has a permit for Alisa as she was an android but is redeem safe and Alisa was allow to go around the metal detector.
“Alisa.”
“Yes, Mr. Carreidas?”
“You can go around the metal detector but you have to put your bag through the scanner.”
“Understood, sir.”
“Good for you, Alisa.”
“Thanks, Xiaoyu.”
Alisa puts her small travel bag along the roller that takes it through the X-ray scanner so the CBP (Customs Border Protection) officers could see what was inside. Alisa then heads around the metal detector as Alcazar did too as he carry a gun permit and so did Patricia and Ross as both carried side arms but still had to put their bags through the scanner.
“We are lucky.”
“What do you mean, Patricia?”
“I mean...We didn’t ran into that Mad Dog Paul Phoenix or that big bad wolf called Hwoarang.”
“I see what you mean.”
“Yes, but we will have to face them in the tournament.”
“More or less, right?”
“Right...And rescue our good and fellow classmate.”
“Indeed...I vow as long as I draw breath I will rescue Alex.”
“Me too.”
“Okay, everyone...Follow me, please and make sure you have all your belongings.” announced Carreidas but kept his voice down slightly. “Now let us go.”
Carreidas along with Alcazar and Heihachi leads the students with Zafina and Julia bringing up the rear. Carreidas looks at the time as they still have some time to spare and go to McDonalds for a midnight snack.
“Well, students...It would seem we have enough time to have something to eat. Let’s go to McDonalds.”
“YEAH!”
“Okay, let us go...Time is of the essence!” uttered Alcazar as he too is eager to have midnight snack to eat as well.
“Hmm...I think we could do with some snacks.”
“Say, grandpa Heihachi.”
“What is it, Xiaoyu?”
“Where’s Panda?”
“Oh, they should be right behind us.”
“Behind us?”
“Yes...With Miss. Kazama, yes?”
“Precisely.”
(“We are here, pops!”)
(“We are here!”)
Both Kuma and Panda made their way through customs and were accompanied by Jun Kazama as she is a WWWC officer and had no trouble escorting the two intelligent animals through.
“Ah, Kuma...There you are.”
“Panda, you okay?”
Panda nods as this made Xiaoyu happy as Jun strolls up from behind as Xiaoyu thanks Jun for her care of the animals.
“You really have a way with animals, Miss. Kazama.”
“You flatter me, Xiaoyu...It is what my destiny is.”
“To care for nature, yes?”
“Yes.”
“Right.”
“So, shall we keep moving? Care for a snack at McDonalds?” asked Heihachi in a very sarcastic-like way.
“Sure, grandpa.”
“Very well, Heihachi. Lead the way.”
“Follow me...Keep up, Kuma.”
(“Okay, pops.”)
(“Sure.”)
Xiaoyu meets up with Miharu and Alisa as Miharu would just want a good night’s sleep while Alisa is looking forward to a trip to Macau despite the danger that might await them all.
“I am beat, man...I could sleep right here and right now probably.”
“Don’t be, Miharu...We still have to get on the plane before you can doze off to recharge.”
“Oh, how right you are, Alisa.”
“Come on, let’s go.”

Sure enough, all the students enter McDonalds and it was not as crowded as only a few students and staff decide to just sit down and rest their weary legs. Heihachi decide to sit down with Kuma who did not feel happy and Kuma’s presence literally startle nearby people but Heihachi assures them that Kuma is a loyal pet and is dedicated to protect the good from the bad. Sophie did not feel happy nor thirsty as she sat alone at a table on the far end of the fast food restaurant. Everyone was sitting together as Shirley notice this and decide to head over to where Sophie was to keep her company.
“Hey, Sophie.”
“Shirley.”
“Mind if I join you?”
“Sure. I could use some company.”
“Good...So could I.”
Shirley then sits down in the seat on the opposite side of Sophie as Shirley was holding a milkshake in her hand, strawberry flavor.
“You feeling okay?”
“I am...I just can’t sleep.”
“I know...I have that trouble sleeping too.”
“Very soon...The 7th Iron Fist tournament will unfold and we will be in the thick of it.”
“I know...You will make your way up to where your old man is and beat him to a pulp.”
“Thanks, Shirley...I cannot thank you for your moral support.”
“We are good friends, Sophie...Besides, we both have a score to settle with that old man of yours.”
“Right.”

A few minutes later, Carreidas announces to all the students that it was time to head to their departure gate, which was Gate number 25. They hastily make their way there as some still carried their food with them and they ate or drink it along the way. The trip to their departure gate was not long and they all arrived just the P.A announcement was made that their flight, AC-122 would soon depart from Sydney to Macau in fifteen minutes and boarding has commenced.
“Attention! The flight plane AC-1222 bound from Sydney to Macau has begin the boarding process...All passengers bound for the flight may make their way to Gate number 25. Just repeating... The flight plane AC-1222 bound from Sydney to Macau has begin the boarding process...All passengers bound for the flight may make their way to Gate number 25. Thank you.”
“Well, amigo...Guess we will be there on time nonetheless.”
“So, it would seem, my friend.”
Sure enough, they all made it to the gate as there weren’t many passengers bound for Macau due to probably that either not many people are heading for there or most of the passengers have already boarded.
“Okay, let us board...Remember to show your passports and boarding passes. Sam, Joey, Patrick and Lili.”
“We will handle it, sir. Right, Joey?”
“Right.”
“Lili.”
“Right with you, Patrick.”
The class representatives check their passports and boarding passes and then check their fellow classmates as they all have the two essential items to board the plane.
“All green, sir.”
“Good...Patrick?”
“All green too, Mr. Carreidas.”
“Good.”
“Hey, Laszlo.”
“You have the invitation to the tournament, yes?”
“Of course I do.”
“That’s good, amigo...We will be in trouble without it.”
“Right.”
“Okay, everyone...Let’s board.”

Therefore, all the students and teachers whom have all check that they have their passports and boarding passes boarded the plane. Once they made it through, Natsu was quite astounded of the small aircraft that they would be flying in.
“Gee...What a small plane.”
“Actually, Natsu...The plane itself is an airbus 308 model.”
“An airbus?”
“Indeed.”
“Right...I knew that.”
All the students wait as Mr. Carreidas and Alcazar take point to greet the plane staff as they knew Carreidas quite well.
“Welcome aboard, Mr. Carreidas.”
“Thank you...My students and several of my staff are heading to Macau.”
“For the tournament?”
“Indeed...So, our seats?”
“Ah, yes...All the business class seats are for you.”
“Thanks. Thanks for reserving them for us.”
“No problem, sir...Have a good flight.”
“Thank you. Ramon?”
“I will take point.”
Apparently, Carreidas pulled some strings so that the students and the teachers can fly to Macau in style in the business class section.
“Okay, students...Follow me to the business class section. Remember to set a good example for the school.”
“Aye!”