Chapter 22：Episode 21 - Touchdown pt. 2 (2/2)

Screamed Dominik, running faster to get away from Agatha. The points he gets will be only made by himself, no help needed from his team. Agatha was dumbfounded not knowing what to do. She put her hand against her chest, looking down. She felt a bit betrayed, even though they were in the same team for a short time. In that moment, Agatha felt how a dagger was being stabbed on her back, making her disappear in an instant.

Dominik noticed and looked back, seeing how phoebe was quickly getting closer to him. Nothing was going to stop him, and so, he made the first point.

Regina was trying to defend their base, but even thought she had been practicing with the dagger, she wasn't that good with it. Thanks to that, the enemy team could get a few consecutive points. Luke couldn't take it anymore.

– REGINA! What are you even doing!? You're giving them free points! —screamed Luke—.

– I ALREADY TOLD YOU NOT TO TALK TO ME LIKE THAT! I'M YOUR LEADER! And I'm doing what I can! —she threw the dagger to the floor— I'm just bad with this trashy weapon!

– Then you should've practiced more! Wasn't it you the one who's always complaining about us doing nothing! Do something by yourself!

Regina ran away. It was true that the Orange Team was in a great advantage and were close to winning thanks to her not being able to protect their base.

– I-I'll defend the base, y-you go and get some points, Luke.

Agatha approached the base, a little scared of Luke. Even though Agatha was shy and quiet, she was one of the best from her region. Luke could trust her.

– Tch.

— ORANGE TEAM POV —

Orange Team were leading, but the Purple Team was quickly making their way up. The moment they changed defense and Regina was on the offense, they could get much more points quickly and easily. Both teams were closer in points. And without noticing, they were close to losing too.

– Augustus, lets go to that place again, we're almost losing.

– You're saying we're going to lose with such ease, Alec.

– Because I accepted it. Well leave the rest to Luke.

Alec and Augustus made their way back to the place. Luke was already there waiting for them. It was almost certain that the Orange Team was going to lose. The Purple Team tied with them and were a point away from winning.

– Luke, everything is at your hands. We trust in you. —said Alec—.

– Ah… —he laughed softly— well, yeah. Don't worry. I'll get to the bottom of this. For you and all the other fallen soldiers.

Ray looked at his wrist and noticed how the Purple Team was a point away from winning. He took advantage of the time left and ran to Jade, hugging her tightly.

– J-Jade… I'm sorry… I thought that with you I could forget Hal… I only saw her in you… I'm sorry…

Ray hugged her tighter and tightest as he started to sob. Jade didn't hug him back. Just stayed there, standing.

Everyone in the team woke up at the same time. Getting out of the pods, Regina fell to her knees. Covering her face with her hands and starting to sob. Agatha looked at her and quickly approached her, but Luke was quicker.

– … I'm sorry.

Luke took Regina in his arms and hugged her. Regina opened her eyes in shock. But decided to stay there unmoving.

In that moment, the robotic voice spoke again, calling for the Red Team to the coliseum. They didn't take long to arrive. Regina quickly got up, getting away from Luke. Dried her tears with both arms and looked as if nothing had happened. No one else could see how vulnerable she really was.

”Welcome back. Congratulations. Purple Team and Red Team are the last teams standing. One more round and all of this will end.

The mechanics from the next and final round will be Captain. It consists of both team's leaders wearing a crown on their heads. Similar to Death Match. You simply need to get 30 points killing each other. The only difference is, killing the captains will give you 5 points. That is all.

Before finishing, the promised hint I give you at the end of the rounds. Red and Purple Teams… I only have to tell you that, your leaders, are not what they seem to be. We'll see you in the next round.”

In that moment, everyone looked at their captains, not knowing what to say. Luna and Regina were there, perplexed.

TO BE CONTINUED.