Shiline stormed into her dorm on the BFA base's third floor, frustration simmering beneath her surface. She collapsed onto her bed, aura flaring with each ragged breath.
"Damnit! I almost lost control. Why does this always happen?" she muttered, despair creeping into her voice.
Her gaze drifted toward the door, Moss's words echoing in her mind. "It's his fault. He told me not to hold back, that idiot."
Meanwhile, Moss checked the upcoming match schedule and discovered a day's reprieve. Seeking solace in training, he headed to the Hyper Chamber.
As the gates slid open, Moss stumbled upon a gruesome scene: Tiger standing over a battered Goldin agent, surrounded by others piled like hay.
Tiger's annoyance and anger were palpable. "I suggest you walk away, Moss, if you know what's good for you."
Moss's eyes widened as Tiger tossed the agent aside and approached him. "I'll clean up this mess shortly. Go back to your bow and arrow club."
Tiger's dismissive wave sparked Moss's ire. He grabbed Tiger's collar, glaring. "What did you do to them?!"
The sight of bleeding, injured Goldins fueled Moss's outrage. "YOU KNOW VERY WELL THIS ISN'T ALLOWED!!"
Tiger's dark yellow aura surged, his claws pressing against Moss's neck. "Touch me like that again, and the Goldins won't be the only ones breaking."
Moss released his grip, intimidated. Tiger sneered, "You should've walked away."
With lightning speed, Tiger gathered the unconscious agents and deposited them in the infirmary.
Later, Moss trained tirelessly in the Hyper Chamber until Zack arrived, tension crackling between them.
Zack's bandaged leg and accusatory tone cut deep. "That was low, even for you."
Moss defended himself. "I had to win. You could've dodged or moved."
Zack's fist connected with Moss's face, followed by a challenge: "Get up and run it back, bitch."
After a fierce battle, Zack stood victorious copying Moss's dirty tick by poking his eyes. "How does it feel to taste your own medicine? Fighting dirty won't ignite the Blue Flame."
Moss retreated to his dorm, defeated. On his bed, a mysterious box and note awaited: "KIN."
End of chapter 8