Chapter 1: Explosion

Underground Arena | 10:00 p.m

Inside the underground arena, the frenzied shouts of the people dominated the place. There were constant groans, growls and a cracking sound.

"BEAT HIM."

"BREAK HIS BONE."

"FIGHT. LET HIM BLEED."

Ilan lamang iyan sa mga maririnig na sigawan sa loob ng arena. Halos di magkamayaw sa pagsigawan ang mga tao habang nakatingin sa gitna ng arena kung saan kasalukuyang naglalaban ang dalawang lalaki na halos magkapareho ng hulma ng katawan. Big, bulky muscles.

The two men fighting were in a similar situation. Both are bleeding, both have broken arms, gasping for air and faintly exhausted. But the glint of pride and fire in their eyes says otherwise. It's full of vigor and unrestrained conviction of a fighter.

Until one of the men cannot stand, only then the fight will end.

"Dark Horse versus Wild Eagle. The winner of tonight's fight is none other than, DARK HORSE."

Muli ay naghiyawan ang mga tao pagkatapos ang anunsiyo ng isang lalaki na may dala-dalang mikropono - the Announcer.

"Alam ko kung sino ang pinunta niyo dito. The highlight of tonight's fight, am I right?" sabi ng announcer habang may ngiting mapaglaro na makikita sa mukha nito.

"ANNOUNCE IT ALREADY!"

"KALBO, WAG MO KAMING PAGHINTAYIN."

"Sino yung nagsabi ng kalbo? Alam kong kalbo ako. Kailangang isigaw?" ani announcer na ikinatawa naman ng mga taong naroroon. Tsaka nito dinagdag ang mga salitang,

"Now, since everyone seems to be excited. I will not hold you any longer. Ladies and gentlemen, let us all scream for the Queen of the Underground Arena, FROST!"

Dumagundong ang loob ng arena ng unti-unting pumasok ang isang babae. The woman wearing black shirt and a black pants walk unhurriedly towards the stage. Her pair of black phoenix eyes were cold and sharp. But what really attracts people is her aura. Her suffocatingly dangerous aura.

"FROST!"

"FROST!"

"FROST!"

Mas lalong lumakas ang sigawan ng mga tao sa presensiya ni Frost. Lumapit ang announcer dito, almost cautiously.

"I'm so excited to watch Frost fight that my legs can't help but shake in excitement, of course." pagbibiro nito na ikinatawa naman ng mga naroroon.

Although alam nilang hindi dahil sa excitement kaya nangangatog ang tuhod nito kundi dahil sa takot nito mismo kay Frost. They all knew what Frost can do. The woman is a incarnation of a little devil. Her gaze alone could make you break in a cold sweats. She's a bewitchingly lethal devil.

"And now let us welcome the courageous young man who has the guts to challenge the Queen of the Underground arena, Frost. Please scream for BLACK REAPER."

Huge and muscly man. That's the perfect definition of the appearance of the man. His pair of eyes held a ferocious glint. His muscles seem like they can break anyone's head into two. A fighter.

"How can that girl defeat that huge man?" naibulalas bigla ng isang binata ng makita ang malaki at nakakatakot nitong pangangatawan. He doesn't believe that the girl in the stage could defeat this man.

'This girl is definitely suicidal.' is what he thought

May ilan namang nakarinig nito at napatingin sa gawi ng binata tsaka nagsipagtawanan.

"Baguhan ka siguro dito, noh?"

Nagtataka man kung bakit nagtawanan ang mga katabi niyang lalaki ngunit tumango pa rin siya.

"That explains it. Who do you think will win between them?"

"Of course, that huge man. How can that girl be compared with him? Is she out of her mind? She's not forced to do this, isn't she?"

Muli ay nagsitawanan ang mga ito sa sinabi ng binata.

"Boy, don't underestimate Frost. She's not called the Queen of Underground Arena for no reason."

"How?"

"You'll see." nakangising sagot lang nito.

"LET'S THE BATTLE BEGIN."

Balck reaper did not waste his time and immediately pounces towards Frost. When the man's fist was about to land on her face, she just swiftly dodged it. Sabay-sabay na suntok ang ipinaulan ng lalaki ngunit walang kahirap-hirap itong iniilagan ni Frost.

"I don't get it. Why does she keep dodging." the young man from earlier said in confusion.

Napailing-iling naman ang lalaking katabi nito at sinabi,

“Can't you see her mocking gaze? She's clearly playing." Mas lalo lang naguluhan ang binata sa sinabi nito.

"Seems like Frost is in a good mood."

"Right. That man is quite lucky."

The young man might not notice it but they, the people who always watched Frost's fight sure can. From the way Frost moves, they can tell that the woman is in a good mood. If not, that huge man would be brutally smashed to the ground, body bent in a weird way and life is questionable already. That's how Frost normally fights.

*crack*

With a fast and accurate move, Frost launch a kick to his face. Cracking noise was heard, next was a groan of a man. Frost then held his left arm, lifted him and forcefully smashed him in the cemented stage.

She gave him the chance to stand up. The man staggered, his vision blurring because of the blood. He growled then launched an attack again. This time Frost received his attack head on.

She stopped the big and veiny fist inches away from her face. Grinned at him, then unhesitatingly twisted it. Another cracking sound was heard.

"Game over."

Said Frost before she punched the man in the face without hiding her strength. The man's huge body slammed in the ground with a loud thud.

"WOOOOOOOOOOH."

"QUEEN FROST."

"QUEEN FROST!"

Nakakabinging sigawan ang namayani sa loob ng arena. The crowds went crazy as the huge man lost its consciousness.

"Wow! The crowd's getting wild. That was a good yet not-so-brutal fight, do you agree?" ani Announcer

"YES."

"Frost indeed is the Queen of the Underground Arena. Black Reaper vs. Queen of the Underground Arena, Frost.

The winner of this fight is none other than, FROST."

"Beautiful." wala sa sariling usal ng binata habang nakatingin sa gawi ni Frost na nakangiti ng bahagya. Her moves earlier were deeply engraved to his brain. He was looking infatuatedly at Frost. Looking like a fool falling in love for the first time at the moment.

.......................

"You never failed to amaze me." wika ng isang lalaki na nasa mid 30's sa nakaupong babae. He strutted leisurely towards her.

Tinignan lamang ito ng saglit ni Frost bago tinuloy ang paglagay ng bandage sa kaniyang kamay.

Natawa lang ang lalaki sa inasal ni Frost tsaka umupo sa kaharap nitong upuan.

"Want to stay for a night?"

"You know I can't right?" mahinahong sabi ni Frost at tinignan ito.

"Where are you going now?"

"Minorae Island."

Napatango-tango naman ang lalaki, humawak sa pisnge at diretsong tiningnan sa mata si Frost, "That's too bad. Why do you love fighting so much?"

"Kaden."

This time, Frost look coldly at the man in front of her. Suddenly, the temperature inside the room dropped tremendously.

The man named Kaden raised his two arms, instantly admitting his wrongs when he saw her frightening gaze and hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, Frost."

Frost only nodded at him. Tumayo siya at naglakad papalabas ng kwarto dala-dala ang isang malaking itim na bag.

She saw the helicopter waiting for her outside. She got in. Sumandal siya sa upuan at sinenyasan ang piloto.

The flight was going smoothly until a huge explosion happened. A dark glint flashes through Frost's eyes before she jumps out. There's no emotion in her eyes. It was empty. Almost. She closed her eyes and fell in the ocean.

Nakaramdam siya ng sobrang sakit mula sa pagkakahulog niya. Her head was buzzing. Her ears too. She groggily opened her eyes. She was going deeper in the dark ocean. She still has strengths. She can still survive. However, she chose not to. She again closed her eyes and a peaceful smile was plastered on her face before she lost consciousness.