CHAPTER 11: ROAD TO CHAMPION
It's been 2 days since Hariz was suspended from school. His friends are worry since they fail to contact him. Therefore, they decided to go to his manor to check on him. When they arrive, only Tanya is there with some maids.
"Hey, Tanya", greeted Jin.
"Hey, guys. Can I help you?" asked Tanya.
"Well, we want to see Hariz", said Yusuke.
"Sorry but he's not home. He left after being suspended", said Tanya.
"Really? Where did he go?" asked Natsumi.
"I don't know. I'm really worried about him", said Tanya.
"Already do a police report?" asked Natsumi.
"No, he left a note to me and Tori that said don't look for him. He'll return for semi-final",said Tanya.
"I see. Never mind then. Hey, if he ever contacting you, please tell us", said Yusuke.
"Very well", said Tanya.
"Okay. Sorry for bothering you. We'll see you tomorrow at school", said Ciara. Tanya just nodded. Then, those 4 left. Then, Tanya walks to her car before drives it away.
Later,
Tanya makes her way to the family's small shack nearby the hill. That is the place where their family stays when they try to find peace. After parks her car, Tanya enters the shack and straightly went to gym upstairs where she found Hariz is training alone.
"Bro", said Tanya.
"Oh, hey sis. What's up", asked Hariz.
"Your friends came to house just now", said Tanya.
"Oh. Looking for me?" asked Hariz.
"Yes, of course. You've been here for 2 days already", said Tanya.
"So, what. It just for this week though", said Hariz.
"Yeah but you've cut your contact with your friends too. They're worry sick about you", said Tanya.
"Don't worry about it. I'll apologise to them this Friday", said Hariz. Tanya sighed.
"Huh, whatever. Want anything for dinner?" asked Tanya.
"I want you and Tori with me", said Hariz. Tanya grinned.
"Huh, so you do miss us aren't you, bro", said Tanya.
"Of course. It's not that I have other sisters. Besides, both of you always there whenever I need it, unlike some people", said Hariz.
"Very well. I'll made a few phone calls for a while", said Tanya. Then, she calls their house's cook that they will have dinner outside, so the cook doesn't have to cook for the 3 siblings. Later, she called Tori asking her to come to their family's shack. After taking a shower, Hariz makes his way to the kitchen to makes Bolognese pasta and grilled beef while Tanya helps him. Later, Tori came in and hugs her brother from behind.
"Sis, it's just 2 days but you already miss me?" asked Hariz.
"Of course, you are my only brother. Why, you don't miss your big sister?" asked Tori.
"If he didn't miss us, he won't asks us to have dinner with him tonight", said Tanya.
"Huh, you're guilty as charge, Hariz", said Tori.
"Damn, Tanya. You're really can't keep a secret huh", said Hariz. The girls chuckled.
"Depends on what secret it is bro", said Tanya.
"By the way, what are you cooking? It smells good", said Tori.
"Pasta and grilled beef", said Hariz.
"Sound's good", said Tori. Later, the 3 Eagles sibling having dinner together.
"So, how's your preparation for next match?" asked Tori.
"Well, it's great. I'm ready to go anytime", said Hariz.
"Wow, so confident aren't you?" asked Tanya.
"I have to or I'll lose for sure", said Hariz.
"So, after you win this tournament, what's next for you?" asked Tori
"We'll see. It's not that I have plan anything else", said Hariz.
"By the way, bro. With who will you go for homecoming?" asked Tanya.
"Tanya, I think the right question is will I be going to homecoming or not", said Hariz.
"C'mon, Hariz. Don't tell me that you're not going to homecoming just because you got kicked out by homecoming commitee", said Tori.
"Not really the case, sis. You know dancing ball is not really my thing", said Hariz.
"Will you consider it?" asked Tanya.
"Depends. If I still have energy to go to the homecoming, I'll go. It's the same day of final after all", said Hariz.
"Anything that suit you, bro", said Tori. Then they continue spending time together until it already late at night. Tori and Tanya decided to stay a night there with Hariz.
2 days later;
It is a semifinal day for FFC U17 National Tournament. All the Ryuuga High MMA Club members and Tiger Fist dojo are already at the arena.
"Now, where the hell is Hariz?" asked Yusuke.
"I don't know. I don't even see his sisters here", said Jin.
"Did any of you try to call him?" asked Shun.
"Not answering", said Natsumi.
"Don't worry. He'll be here. I believe he will", said Rhea.
"Yes, there's no way he will miss it", said Luka. Then 10 minutes later, Hariz arrives with his sisters
"There you are, dude. Damn, you sure know how to make us nervous", said Jin.
"Sorry, mate. Just wake up a little bit late today", said Hariz.
"Damn. Really carefree aren't you", said Yusuke.
"You can say that always being the case", said Hariz.
"So, based of what we can see on you today, we know that you're doing some intense training during your suspension but our question us where?" asked Tenma.
"Sorry, that's a secret", said Hariz.
"So, what type of training that you have been through?" asked Mayu.
"Just like normal routine but I make it triple", said Hariz. Everybody were surprises.
"Well, you have be like a real Spartan then", said Luka.
"Well it will be good if it's true. I will not lose to anybody then", said Hariz. Everybody laughed. Later, all fighters that will involve in semi-finals are asked to go inside the arena first. After saying their goodbye, Hariz, Yusuke, Jin and Rhea make their way to the summoning point where later they meet O'Neil and his friends.
"You're here. Thought you'll run", said O'neil.
"You're the one that should run, dude. You have 0-3 records against me after all", said Hariz.
"This time, it will be different", said O'Neil.
"What, you're going lose in semi-finals? It's not that I care after all", said Hariz.
"We'll see about that, dude", said O'Neil.
"Just don't cry if you lose. You'll look uglier than it suppose to be", said Hariz before and his friends walk away. The arena now have 2 rings that will be used for semi-finals. After the briefing, Hariz and his friends go to warm theirselves up before the tournament's semi-finals starts.
Hariz and Rhea is ready in their fighting gear as they will start the match that day.
Later, they were call by the organizer as Hariz will fight in ring A while Rhea in Ring B. Then, Hariz's name was called.
Hariz will face one of his toughest challenge, Mark Cheng. The runner up of the previous year tournament.
TING! TING! TING!
The first round begins with both fighters are moving around. Then, Hariz did a dummy before jabbed Cheng's face twice before kicks his stomach. Then, Hariz keeps attacking Cheng until his back is touching the cage. Hariz used this chance to hit Cheng's face with the elbow. Then, Hariz moved back a little before kicks Cheng at his jaws.
During the 2nd round;
Cheng managed to scramped Hariz to the cage. Then, he tried to do a German suplex to Hariz but Hariz managed to prevent it as he managed to escape from Cheng's hold. Then, both of them keep attacking each other with a strong strike. This cause both of them to get bleeding at the end of 2nd round.
During the intermission;
"Okay, Hariz. Now, end this match with your lock", said Pak Tam.
"Yes, master", said Hariz.
"C'mon, dude. Only 1 final round left", said Yusuke. Hariz just nodded.
Final Round;
Both Hariz and Cheng are so determined to end this match before the bell ring. After boxing for a while, Hariz punches Cheng with a underhook down his chin. When Cheng was stunned, Hariz quickly went to Cheng's back and locks him into the sleeper hold. After few second, Cheng fainted and Hariz qas declared as the winner via KO. Then, Hariz walks out from the ring with his teammates. On their way, they met O'Neill and his friends.
"Good win, Sniper. Just you wait when I managed to be in the final", said O'Neill. Hariz just smirked before walked away.
Few hours later;
O'Neill was so surprised as he failed to defeat his opponent, Amri Khan as he was forced to tap out. When O'Neill walks back to the locker room, he saw Hariz.
"Not a word from you, Sniper", said O'Neill.
"Sorry, I'm forgot to tell you. Actually, I know Amri very well as he's the one that introduce me to MMA. His age is same as us but he started competes in U17 tournament when he just 13 years old", said Hariz. O'Neill just ignored him. Later, Amri came by.
"It's been a while, Hariz. Never thought we will meet again like this", said Amri.
"Yes, mate. You're strong as usual", said Hariz. Amri chuckled.
"Of course, I am. How our old man Pak Tam doing?" asked Amri.
"He's good. I think he might looking forward for tomorrow", said Hariz.
"Well, not only him though. I'm looking forward to face you too", said Amri.
"Me too. Let us give the best tomorrow", said Hariz.
"Yeah. But too bad, Yusuke and Jin lost in semis. But I believe they will get stronger in the future", said Amri.
"Yes. By the way, need to go now. I'll see you tomorrow then", said Hariz.
"Okay, mate", replied Amri. Then, they shake hand before left.
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