Counterattack

The Fight

"Why not?" I question Ace, getting irritated.

"He is, 'The Blue King,' ring any bells?"

Blue king. That is a nice name. Wait, Blue King. BLUE king. It's Blue.

"August," I whisper, and Ace nods. I don't know how I feel about fighting my former best friend, but I am not backing down from a fight.

"So many people are gathered here to see me fight. I am not going to back down just because it's Blue," I inform Ace.

"Alex. He is strong, like crazy strong. He became an unbeatable champion only when he was 16 years old. He is naturally gifted," Ace warns me.

"Are you saying that I am not strong?" I gasp, getting offended.

"No, that is not what I meant," Ace sighs.

"I don't care. I am going," I announce and turn around to enter the ring. Ace catches my wrists and turns me around, pulling me into a hug.

"I know your stubborn behind won't listen to me. Just take care, ok? I don't want you getting hurt," I hug him back, taking deep breaths.

"I won't. I promise," I look at the ring to see Blue warming up. I sigh and enter the ring. He stops for a moment to look at me and suddenly starts chuckling. He is also wearing a mask similar to mine.

"Girl? I am fighting a girl?" He looks amused.

"Why? You think I am weak just because I am a girl?" I question feeling rage burn within me.

"Oh, no. I heard a lot about you from others. I have also seen a girl fight a guy double her size this week," He mumbles the last part, but I understand that he is talking about me.

"Must have been a strong girl," I start moving around to loosen the muscles.

"Not only strong but also very pretty," I stop moving and look at him as heat rise to my cheeks. I silently curse, and he continues talking,

"I am not going to lie. It will be embarrassing to get beaten up by a girl but, I am also an undefeated champion, so I won't go down without a fight," He smirks.

"Good to know because I am not backing down either."

"3, 2, 1 and FIGHT," I wince a bit from the loud cheering and hollering.

"Let's see what you got, pretty girl," We circle each other.

"I am going to make you regret calling me that," I announce with a smirk and take a step forward. He doesn't back down either and takes a step forward too.

Before I could blink, he throws a punch at me. I dodge but not soon enough. He gets the side of my face, and I stumble back from the impact.

Ace was not lying when he said Blue is strong. He has fast reflexes too. Usually, the one who makes the first move in a match has the upper hand. But this match is going to be different. I am going to win.

"Not bad," I compliment, and before he could answer, I take a step forward to jab hit his shin. He dodges it by moving to the side and tries to cross punch me, but I protect myself with my hands to the side of my face.

We both take a step backwards. August likes to go for fast punches since he has good reflexes. Even if his punches don't land, he can quickly defend himself from the opponent's attack. I pretty much have a grip on how he fights. Now, it's time for my counterattack.

It's not like only he has fast reflex and speed. I crouch down and extend my one leg, and swipe his body down. He didn't have enough time to jump, so he falls on his back.