Chapter 5: Fight Night

"So we are being considered for the D.O.D".

Sai cannot believe his fortune has several thoughts run through his head.

"Yes but it's not yet certain that you'll get in so you guys need to put in the work so as to be sure of a spot in the D.O.D" Gr'egor replies the astonished young man in front of him.

"But why now… why would they come so early??" Ilara asks with a certain tone of doubt.

"Apparently, the D.O.D have some vacancies and they'd like to feel those empty ranks with new faces, so I guess that's why they are interested in recruiting" Gr'egor replies the young Razz'r, putting her at ease.

"Thank you very much sir for the information we'll be taking our leave now".

Sai gets up with Ilara rising as well.

"Alright then, how's your investigation into the HARLEM case going anyways" Gr'egor asks the detectives in passing.

"We have had no leads yet but I'm sure we'll make a breakthrough soon" Ilara responds swiftly.

"That's good, you may leave now" Gr'egor excuses the duo and they leave his office with questions running through their minds.

"what do you think??"

Ilara asks has she tries to snap Sai from his deep thoughts.

"Huh".

Sai responds, oblivious to what was going on around him.

"What do you think about what the chief told us??, I mean it's a lot to take in" Ilara looks into Sai's eyes, she always fancied how they were capable of piercing her soul with a single glare.

"Right now all I can think about is the case, I mean we have basically hit a roadblock with regards to the Harlem case, it's really frustrating" Sai sighs with frustration.

"Look on the bright side, at least we know that if we solve this case, we might just end up tying up some loose ends and solving some mysteries that have been shelved for years" Ilara holds his hand and smiles at him.

Sai never understood how such a beauty could have agreed to be in a relationship with a guy like him.

"And what exactly are you talking about, mi lady" Sai asks flirtatiously with a sly look on his face.

"Well, we do know that the smuggling ring we are trying to bring down has ties with the men responsible for a peculiar case that was shelved 13 years ago" Ilara responds with a voice tone that sends quakes throughout Sai 's body.

"She is gonna drive me crazy if I don't stop now" Sai says to himself as he tries to control his desires from taking hold.

"What case are you talking about??" Sai asks while trying not to think too much about Ilara and her flirting.

"Thirteen years ago, some crazy ass thugs attacked the home of a certain wealthy business family, the Ruso's, this unfortunate attack ended with the death of De'sant and Mikam Ruso, their estate and assets confiscated by the government , some people actually say the government had a hand in their deaths" Ilara replies has they make their way into an office with their names written on the glass part of the door.

"Oh yeah, I heard about that case, it was never solved right??".

Sai sits on one of the three revolving chairs and turns to face Ilara.

"Yes it was never solved" Ilara replies has she makes to sit on Sai.

"Don't you think it's a little bit inappropriate to be doing this at work" Sai asks has he feels Ilara's hands moving through his chest.

"I'm bored and we have been on this case for some time now, I'd appreciate it if we took a short break" Ilara kisses Sai and he immediately returns the kiss.

"We should get back to work, we'll have plenty of time to eat each other up once we are through".

Sai withdraws from the kiss and looks into her eyes.

"Let's get back to work then" Ilara responds with a smirk has she rises from Sai's laps having totally aroused the poor man.

"Anyways, the case was never solved so how about we be the heroes and get justice for them" Ilara says has she takes her seat opposite Sai, who doesn't reply but puts his palms together to support his chin as he pondered on what Ilara suggested.

TIME : 7:45PM

LOCATION : NEGATANA FIGHT CLUB

"This should be fun, I get to pummel someone for money, what could be a more better way to earn some cash to pay Hermit before he skins me alive".

Dan says with a smirk has he walks to the entrance of the club and speaks with the bouncer.

"What's your business here".

The huge Raza at the entrance asks Dan has he came up on the entrance.

"I'm a fighter tonight you can check the list, IRONGUARD" Dan points to the checklist in the bouncer's hand.

"of course, you can go right in, we have been expecting you" the bouncer says has he opens the door to let Dan in.

"Thanks".

Dan walks in and is met with a crowd of Razas, male and female, who had gathered to watch people beat themselves up for money.

"It's strange how a place that's supposed to be engaging in illegal activities, according to the law, is so public about it's brand" Dan muses as he walks around the back to the dressing room to get ready for his fight.

"ladies and gentle Razas, Mr. Negata, owner of this fight club, welcomes you to this exhibition match between two interesting combatants to keep y'all entertained for this evening, so join me and welcome IRONGUARD and THE BEAST!!!!!".

A Raza in a grey suit standing in the middle of a grand arena announces has an audience sits all around him

the arena was quite big with a measurement of a hundred and twenty yards, not taking into account the spectator stand which increased the size of the club to over two hundred and seventy yards, the edifice was quite a sight to behold from within.

Two trap doors open and two men step out from the doors, Dan moved towards the center of the brawling ring has he stared down his opponent, His opponent seemed quite calm, with a cool demeanor… his attire didn't say much, has he wore a simple sleeveless brown colored shirt with black jeans and sandals.

"no hard feelings if I win, OK"

Dan says holding his sword in his hand, sizing up his opponent.

"your pride shall be the reason for your fall" Boa says as he takes off his shirt and throws it to the ground.

Dan reciprocates by taking off his red hoodie jacket, revealing his body fitted armor underneath.

"I'm going to enjoy breaking you" Boa says has he let's out a shriek that silences the audience.

Dan takes out his blade, ready for combat.

Boa takes out a pen knife and Dan smiles at him.

"Is that for me??"

Dan asks with a tone of disrespect in his voice.

"No, it's for me"

Boa replies and immediately cuts his palm with the knife, dropping it and clasping his hands together, he let's out another shriek but this time his physical appearance transformed into something more beast like ; hair coming out from his body and his sideburns becoming more prominent, his canines became visible with claws replacing his trimmed nails.

"Shall we begin".

Boa asks a shocked Dan.

"Come at me if you dare" .

Dan retorts, immediately regaining his composure.

"This is gonna be fun".

Dan mutters to himself as the fight is about to begin…

"Fight!!".

the umpire yells as the brawl begins, Boa immediately attacks Dan with a barrage of quick fire jabs, Dan does his best to block most of the hits has he gets pushed back.

"I'll do well to avoid those claws making contact with my face".

Dan mutters as he swings his blade to put off Boa from his assault, Boa avoids the blade and steps back to assert himself for another attack.

"Are you feeling the heat, boy??" Boa asks with a smirk.

"We are just getting started".

Dan replied as he rushed forward in a bid to put off his opponent, Boa doesn't wait on Dan to meet him as he rushes forward has well, there is clash between both men has the air in the arena grows tense with both men hitting out at each other…..

"Oh my, what a show we are in for tonight folks Both men seem to be equally matched" the commentator says as the crowd goes wild with excitement.

Dan cutting with his blade and Boa hitting out with his claws, the clash is intense as both men are able to land blows, trading blows with his opponent, Boa seems to have had enough and steps back for some breathing space.

"That is enough".

Boa yells as he clasps his palms together.

"Kemono no fukusei(Beast duplication)".