A Fate Renewed

Chapter 76-The Tournament 2

(Amira)

Nati and I headed back to our seats. The atmosphere around us buzzed with excitement as Nati handed Marcus the other beer and we sat down. I looked around, realizing Kavi wasn't there anymore before turning back to Marcus.

"Where did Kavi go?" I asked, concern filling me as Marcus's eyes were glued to the arena.

"She went with one of her friends and their Aunt." He informed me quickly before yelling out for Namoka as I looked back into the ring.

Namoka had the other woman pinned down, her muscular arms wrapping around her waist as she suddenly flipped the woman over and now held her between her legs.

Shock filled me, she was so incredible, her pure strength and stamina was unlike anything I had ever seen.

Then the other woman tapped out, causing Namoka to stand and cheer wildly. Marcus stood up, spilling his beer on the floor as he yelled like never before. Nati elbowed me and laughed as we both began cheering excitedly.

"My sister has always been strong, she can beat most of these men too. Marcus asked her not to anymore because it was putting a damper on their spirits." She said laughing as I smiled brightly.

I thought she was going to fight Kamaris but maybe not now considering Kaden challenged him.

"Alden is up next." Marcus stated, glancing at Nati as I swear I heard her squeal.

She was bursting at the seams as we saw Alden stretching and getting ready.

"Since his dad was a general he has been training since he was a small child. He actually taught a lot of these men and women how to fight." Nati whispered to me, she couldn't take her eyes off of Alden.

Just then the music seemed to pick up even louder, causing the crowd to cheer. I looked over at the other side of the ring where a man with a shaved head stood on the other side.

He had a huge smirk on his face as he looked towards Alden and even glanced at Nati. I heard Nati scoff, her arms crossing as she spoke.

"That's Camello, he is such a pig." She said with disgust.

Her words surprised me as we both looked at each other and laughed.

"He seems to think that he is the gods' gift to all women. He probably told at least thirty women here that he would win for them." She said narrowing her eyes at him.

Just then the man met my gaze, winking quickly before turning back towards Alden. Alden on the other hand was calm and collected, he wore deep red armor, and his hair was tied back.

He looked just like the time I first saw him in that cave.

Suddenly he glanced up here, his eyes meeting mine and then Nati's. Nati cheered loudly, her hand waving in the air as she smiled brightly.

Marcus elbowed me, a smirk on his face as he leaned into me.

"It gets worse when she drinks. I swear she confesses her love to him every time he is here. But only when she is drunk, then she forgets all about it." He said with a deep chuckle and a part of me felt bad for Nati.

I wondered for a moment if Alden was even capable of loving another after his mirror soul. I looked back down, seeing the two men shake hands. Kamaris was on the sidelines, his eyes glued to Alden as he watched the match begin.

Right off the bat, the other man lunged forward, trying to tackle Alden down as he swiftly moved, dodging it easily. Nati cheered so loudly that I had to cover my ears while laughing hysterically.

But just as fast, the man bounded back, wrapping his arms around Alden's waist as he tried to tip him over. Alden swiftly swept his legs, dropping the man to the floor and hovering over him.

He leaned down next to the man's ear, whispering something to him as he screamed out in frustration.

Reaching up, Camillo was able to wrap his hands around Alden's neck, causing Nati to gasp. Marcus just sat there calmly, his arms crossed and his grin widened as if he knew exactly what would happen next.

Alden reached his arms up, breaking the man's grip, and swiftly turned him over, his hands pinning Camillo back and wrapping his arm around his neck. It took five seconds and Camillo was out cold..it was over.

My eyes widened as the whole crowd jumped to their feet, cheering erratically as Alden stood slowly. His eyes met Nati's as she stood next to me, panting heavily.

I saw it for the briefest moment, the spark that filled his gaze. Then he turned away, helping the man up as he regained consciousness.

I wondered for a moment, did Alden want Nati just as much as she wanted him?

I reached over, gripping Nati's hands and squeezing them tight as excitement coursed through me.

She smiled at me wildly, the alcohol finally setting in as we turned and cheered once more.

Marcus couldn't help but laugh, his cheeks turning rosey as he finished his current glass of beer. Oddly whenever he finished one, another would be brought up to him instantly.

I was halfway through with my second as I glanced up.

"Here it is, the big one." Marcus said, leaning into me.

Just then I saw Kamaris walk into the ring, his eyes black as he gazed upon Kaden. My stomach tightened, anxiety filling me as I bit my lip nervously.

I had no doubt in my mind that Kamaris would win, I just hoped Kaden wouldn't get hurt. Why was this so nerve-wracking?!

Kaden glanced up at me, his eyes gleaming with determination as he nodded his head before looking back toward Kamaris.

"Poor kid doesn't know what he just walked into. I blame Namoka for that hard-headed trait." Marcus mumbled under his breath.

I peered down into that ring, my Kamaris smirking slightly before turning his head and meeting my gaze when the bell sounded.

Nati reached over gripping my hand as the two men stood there, just watching one another as the arena went silent.

Even the music stopped as Kaden finally took the first step.

Kamaris disappeared in a flash.

He didn't use magic, he just used his own natural agility and that was beyond anything I had ever seen.

Kaden looked forward in confusion and then it was over, kamaris was behind him instantly, his arm around his neck as Kaden slumped to the floor.

The crowd went wilder than ever as they all jumped to their feet and cheered for the dark lord.

Marcus was laughing his ass off as he looked down at the ring.

"You have to give it to the kid, most Seveca aren't even brave enough to enter the ring." He boomed with pride.

I looked down and Kamaris was standing there, his eyes wild as he gazed up at me. I could hear it now, how smug he would be.

But I had to give it to him, he sure was magnificent.

I swear I heard all the women cheering and giggling as Kamaris helped Kaden up, wrapping his arm around his waist and carrying him out.

"Poor Kaden." I said frowning at Nati. She laughed, patting me on the back as she spoke above the cheers.

"Don't worry, he will have his fair share of girls waiting for him. Considering he was the only one brave enough to go against Kamaris." She said with a smile.

Just then a loud boisterous laugh echoed throughout the arena, sending a chill down my spine as time seemed to stop..

That laugh..

I turned to Marcus as he looked around in confusion.

My heart began to beat erratically, fear filling me as I looked down and saw him..making my stomach drop instantly.

No, this isn't possible, how was he here?

Gideon..and he wasn't alone..oh god.

Dante stood right behind him, his eyes cold and dark, and right in his arms was Kavi.