The Challenger Raw Novels & Stories

Unspoken. I eased back into the chair. The leather sighed under me, warm from my body heat. Shoulders dropped heavy, muscles unclenching one by one like ropes slowly cut. My breath slid out long and ragged, tasting of stale champagne. The iron clamp around my gut loosened—just enough. Air tasted cooler now, sliding down my throat without scraping. Hale grinned too wide, flashing his teeth under the spotlights, almost blinding. “We’ll open the bid at five hundred billion dollars.”

Then, gathering his bag of spiritual stones, Chase walked into Herb Hall since the first match was about to begin. As the reigning champion, he could not afford to waste any more time outside. When Chase reached the arena, it was already surrounded by a crowd, eagerly waiting for his appearance. Stepping onto the platform, he saw Skylar, who had been warming up the audience. As soon as Skylar noticed Chase, he shifted the focus. "Chase has arrived! Now, let us welcome our first challenger, the stage-nine martial lord, Chandler Longbottom!" "Chandler Longbottom!?"

I want to be ready if I need to do a partial shift, in case he gets too close. Kai nodded and my handsome shirtless mate disappeared from my eyes, replacing with darkness. “Auri.” He growled. “Don’t break your own rule.” I scoffed. “Your eyes can be deceiving Alpha. Maybe don’t trust them so much.” Captain Felix’s voice boomed out over the area. “Let the official match between challenger Luna Auri Meadows and Alpha Logan Everfall begin.”

The fifth match was eventually opened for new challengers and Phil finally decided that it’s time for him to step into the match. “We have a new challenger!” The referee announced as Phil made his way towards the inner core of the circle. “Challenger number 5, are you ready?” “FUCK, YEAH!” Phil snapped as if he’s been wanting to try this for years. He removed his suit with a trying swag and I was surprised that he threw the suit on me. It’s as if I’m his little minion.

This was what I deserved. A notification buzzed on my phone. I ignored it at first, but it kept going. I finally picked it up and opened the message. It was from one of my managers. “Rival fighter, Jax Harlan, just went public. He’s officially challenging your championship title. He says he has evidence that some of your recent fights had ‘irregularities.’ And the media is picking it up fast.” I stared at the message for a second, then laughed out loud. “Jax Harlan?” I showed Mara the screen. “That weak-ass Beta thinks he can challenge me? He couldn’t even last three rounds with me in the ring. Now he’s crying about irregularities? Pathetic.”

"Day two of champion-against-champion fights is about to begin. Get your banners in the air and cheer on your favorite champion. First up, we have Lt. Shaan of Cok and Capt. Vipul of Hassin. Please step into the arena," the announcer says and the two of them leave the holding area.

Chloe entered the arena, the crowds began to cheer louder than before. The whole field was destroyed. There were big craters all over the area, sparking wires that were beneath the arena. These two sure went overboard. "Winner versus Winner. Who will step up to face our Challenger for Two Years!" Teacher Eric announced. Chloe sighed. He is really enjoying this. "You may begin," Master Xeinmi's bored voice cut of Teacher Eric's blabbers. Chloe looked at Barbie through her hood. Barbie's inner core was still calm and concentrated. It was untouched even if she had already emitted large amount of power in her fight with Kieran.

She smirked. “Is that an OFFICIAL challenge?” Ryle chuckled. “If it is, then do it officially and properly.” “I, Heather Franklin, challenge Ryle RedFang for the right to mate Alpha Ryder Stone and for the right to become Moon Stone Luna.” she announced. “Are you sure want to do this?” Ryle growled. Heather nodded yes. “I, Ryle RedFang, accept the challenge issued by Heather Franklin.” “What’s going here?” My dad yelled, stomping over to us.

Ruri explained to me what she had heard from the crowd of people passing by the carriage. She explained that today, the Arena had a new challenger who defeated their skilled fighters from tier 1 and tier 2 in one day, non-stop. Of course, this is astonishing news for fans of the fighting scene in the Arena because there has never been a new challenger who defeated fighters from tier 1 and tier 2 in just one day.

Then the challenger says something that makes my blood run cold. “The first trial begins now.” One of the other challengers steps forward. The tallest of them all. His body radiates quiet power. He looks directly at Dylan. “Second anchor.” Dylan cracks his neck slowly. “Yeah?” The challenger points toward the center of the arena. “You fight me.” Elias groans loudly. “Oh fantastic. Alien fight club.” Dylan glances at me. Concern flashes across his face. But I squeeze his hand. “You’ve got this.” He smiles faintly.