"I believe...they called you to the battlefield. Ogrekiller..if your done antagonizing. I highly suggest you stop wasting time and get moving...." The Blonde Heiress spoke up as she wasn't fond of the way Regis had imposed himself over Cole, causing the large Brute to scoff and roll his shoulder as he walked off with a giant smirk plastered onto his face.
"T-this is....terrible. I-I can't fight Regis Ogrekiller!...h-he's...he's to strong!...he...he really wants to kill me!....." Cole Young the shy but knowledgeable boy was practically having an Anxiety Attack as he was being called for the duel. "I-I've gotta....quit. I'll forfeit!...yes! That's the only solution. I'll go tell Ibuki-sama and-!...." The stinging sound of a sharp slap rang through the area, Cole had a red mark on his cheek as the hand was none other than Rose Atarah herself.
"Are you joking?....So you came all this way. To just quit....What sort of Coward would do that?...." The Red haired elf girl wasn't having any of it, and their was no show of empathy on her face as she let her hand hang to her side, her green eyes glaring at him. "You don't get to stand here and act afraid! You have more of an advantage at becoming a Knight than I do. You saw how everyone reacted to me....how much Hate there is?.....despite the odds paired with that Barbarian or one of the brothers or any of you! It made no difference...I fought and saw it through to the end....so don't you dare chicken out now!...you hear me Young.." her voice was frustrated but still composed as she scolded him.
"Hey, now. Don't be so harsh Lycoris...." Yuma interjected as he walked in between them and patted Cole's shoulder in reassurance "Oi. I know it seems impossible. Right now...your thinking about running to the hills and never looking back. But....mistake or not. Your here too....theirs no reason for you not to try. Keep your head up....if the going gets tough. Then that's when you forfeit...but I think you can do it."
'This coming from the same guy...that was hoping to be paired with him to get an easy win....' Rose thought annoyed at his interruption, as he shrugged moved away letting him do the talking.
"I overheard you're conversation with Dante. Your sister....medical bills. As a soldier they'd have been covered...as a Knight they'd be more than just covered. Think about this clearly...you want her to get better...this is your chance. Being a Knight gives you the best Medical You could ever ask for. I'm sure their are brilliant minds looking forward to finding a cure for her....with the right motivation. It can be done...you're that motivation Cole." Lionheart continued glancing over at Regis standing by and waiting for Cole as he gritted his teeth before shaking his head and stepping side "So. Grit your teeth. Stand tall...face your fear and fight!..."
Cole young's dark blue eyes widened at his words and Rose's scolding as he glanced at Dante whom didn't say much but gave him a nod in Acknowledgement, a sudden shove pushed him forward as behind him was Kira whom smiled at the boy "You can do this...stop doubting yourself Young..."
The Black haired Shy Competitor nodded at their encouragement and actually got a pint of confidence in him as he gripped his fist to psych himself up "H-hai!..." he made his way to the battlefield, and stopped just a few meters away from Regis; he was truly a Brute now that he got a better look at him. 'The ogrekiller's have always been rumored to have Blood of Giants in them...I-I see that may be true...' he thought pulling out the device he used during the Race and hitting a button as it extended into a Staff getting into a very disorganized stance 'I-I can..do this!...'
"So...you really are going to try and fight me! Heh! What a joke! Don't make me laugh!...." Regis' eye's flowed with a hue of Red as he gripped his Battle axe and unclipped it from the strap on his back, it was a large weapon and as its sharp end hit the ground the weight was notable "we're gonna have some fun..you and me. I'm going to torture you like the piece of garbage you are...."
Ibuki Sullivan the Proctor of this exam, looked at the two combatants seeing a clear difference between the two he couldn't help but think 'Who in the world thought pairing these two was a good idea?...their's clearly no balance of power...or Experience...' he finished his thought by lifting his hand High into the air, Some of the Citizens watching this Duel we're considerably uneasy between Cole's clear Frail frame and Ogrekillers Dominant Presence it was hard to believe this was happening at all; in a swift motion his hand went down "Let the fight. Commence!!!" as he leaped away several feet standing closer to Director Kira's position as Daisuke had rejoined her; his crimson irises looked at them both "if I may. I know we must follow the rules no matter the case...but this seems like overkill....."
"I understand your concerns....I honestly don't understand it either. The process of pairings is computer generated based on stats and reviews....so I find it odd myself. Regardless....Rules are rules....if neither of them Tap five times or lose consciousness. then the battle will not end...Am I understood Ibuki?..." Director Clara mentioned making it known she won't hold pity for anyone as this was to much of a serious event.
"Right. I'll keep that in mind Narukami-sama...." Ibuki would obey her no matter what, even if the fight becomes one-sided he won't intervene unless the conditions are met.
"Well then!! You gonna stand around and piss yourself....or you gonna man up?...." Regis questioned suddenly tilting his head as he observed Cole's stance closely "hehe!...I'm looking forward to making you my entertainment..." in one single bounding leap, the grizzly warrior jumped closing the distance between them rather quickly as he swung his Battle Axe down with mighty strength "DIE!!!!"
Cole shook as he looked up in shock 'H-he?...he jumped?!....' He thought sidestepping but barely as the axe made its way down it was able to trim strands of his hair as it crashed into the ground; the force of the impact cratered the ground pushing Young away though he wobbled, he was able to regain his stance and stand on his feet 'H-He's too strong....just how am I supposed to compensate?....think...Cole. Think-....ah!...' he couldn't even conjure up a strategy in his kind as the Barbaric Regis rushed toward him like a Bulldozer; an unstoppable Juggernaut "where do you think your going!!!...stop moving around!"
The black haired males fight or flight alert's we're blaring in his brain, as he pulled off several impressive backflips with each slam of Regis's Axe he swerved out of the way like an Acrobat 'I can't let him hit me!...' he thought caught off guard at how such a big individual could move so quickly, he was truly a beast in his own right. As he saw the Giant charging at him once again, Young slammed the Staff into the floor as leverage lifting himself off of his feet executing a perfect dodge as he launched himself over Ogrekiller to the other side landing on his feet and turning swiftly keeping blue eyes trained on his opponent.
"Is it me.....or is that scaredy cat actually quick on his feet?...." Yuma questioned a bit impressed that Regis has been unable to land a hit despite starting off so aggressively "he's really athletic. Go figure....so much so. He hasn't focused any Mana into his body but can still dodge..."
"Odd...with the way he was acting before...One might believe he would use all the Mana he had to actually battle....instead of risking utilizing pure physicality rather than energy...." Narukami was also questioning this strategy as it didn't make much sense in her own brain, she felt a bit of relief as Rose's Mana was being poured into her closed wound healing it slowly "Arigatou...Rose.....I should apologize for the way I acted toward you before. I appreciate the assistance you have been giving us....healing Lionheart, Kudo, me and yourself is no easy feat I Imagine..."
"Don't thank me...I'm already on everybody's shit list for being a Dark elf....I can at least do this much for the people around me to alleviate the tension..." Rose replied coldly making it very clear she wasn't helping them solely out of kindness but because she didn't want to have so many enemies in an unknown land such as Bushido. "I also....Have a theory....Cole Young. Is very Knowledgeable for someone that is not a Noble. He knows the ins and outs of Titan and Human Society. For such a bookworm...it must be to compensate for something...."
"Your not wrong..." Dante Finally added on and agreed with her, as he didn't keep his eyes off of Cole watching him dodge and weave around Regis rather than flat out fight him head on "For all of his smarts. I think...Cole young doesn't have a lot of Mana...he probably has a Weak Spirit Core. He wants to Tire Ogrekiller out....look at him move. He's physically keeping up with someone without expending any Mana. He's trained his body for situations of being confronted by Stronger opponents.."
"Huh?...that's. Smart of you to say village boy..." Yuma chuckled at his deduction skills before nodding "He is from the Slums. Arguably the worst part of Titan....to survive there with weak Mana. It makes sense to need to be at peak physical shape....but-...that won't be enough." Lionheart bursted Dante's theory of Cole's plan quickly as he spoke seriously "Ogrekillers...are A Giant race. They can endure the worst hells....heck. Their stamina and durability are naturally out of this world. If he wants to tire Him out...it's going to take way more than this. I've heard Regis could spar for several hours before breaking a sweat....and though this might've worked on someone else arguably. The Beast he's facing...is not just 'someone else' either..."
"So.. this is the game you want to play Huh?....dodge the entire time?...hope to get a clean hit on me." Regis grunted as the notable veins on his arms and neck strained and his muscles tensed up, his malicious Aura began to cover his body as he had grown annoyed by this pestering insect "You're gonna regret. Taking me for a fool.....little shit..." it had the appearance of a raging Fire embodying him, the entire battlefield shook with a mere release of his Mana. "Oi....Keep your eyes on me. Any distractions and-....You might just DIE!!" Dropping his battle axe purposely within an Instant The brute lunged with the speed of a Rhinoceros Stampede, faster than Cole could possibly react lifting his Leg; the thunderclap of a sharp impact boomed.
Cole Young's expression was that of having the wind knocked out of him, eyes wide And Mouth open in pure shock as he felt like his chest had caved in.. a destructive Knee that sent the young male tumbling several feet backward he was gasping for air, seeing someone suffocate from a single hit was definitely brutal to say the least "Hhng?!....." within minutes he could finally take a breath, groggily sitting up and placing his hand over his heart 'He....hit me.....so fast. I didn't even.....D-damn....it feels like....my entire bodies on fire....at this rate-....'
"Oh, does it hurt?....here let me make you feel better..." Ogrekiller'a smirk was sinister and feral, watching Cole attempt to pick himself up the brute wasn't going to let up so easily, in another quick motion charging forward hitting the weaker Knight with a clothesline, launching him backward from the force in mid-air showcasing the immense speed the Giant had he kept up and began senselessly beating him as he was flying with every second he almost fell Regis kept the momentum up by kneeing his back too keep Cole in the air as he continued to ruthlessly pummel him "H-Aghhh?!!.!....!" His screams we're intense mixed with cries as he was mercilessly tortured before finally grabbing his ankle turning around he lifted Young and slammed him with immense force cracking the ground with his body; Regis spat out saliva in disrespect beside his frozen opponent "Tch. Weakling. You shouldn't have come here. You attempting to become a Knight?! What a joke. Your pathetic. Not even worth living...." walking over to pick up his battle axe and prepare to end this short battle.
The crowd wasn't to glad at the ensuing duel, in fact most people we're disgusted and appalled at Ogrekillers style of fighting, someone that could clearly end the battle enjoying himself instead taking pleasure in hurting his opponent.
Cole was covered in bruises, some of his bones might've taken serious damage during that barrage of attacks as he coughed, he listened to Regis's berating and demeaning comments with...grief. 'Why am I even here?....I-I...can't do this...I'm going to lose...' he was thinking to himself so eagerly believing that he couldn't do anything but without any warning..those words, that exchange from earlier echoed in his mind.
-Flashback-
"It's okay...hey. It's cool man..." The white haired Male had patted his shoulder reassuringly just before the exam
Began. "I get that. If my Mom had a problem you bet your ass I would do something about it too. You should be proud that your here! And all you have to do is pass this Exam...think about how much of a better chance your sister will have now. That should be your focus, theres power in that..."
"H-hai!..." the warmth...that pure aura, the reassurance was..incredibly different. In this society only the strong prosper and the weak are belittled. For someone strong to acknowledge him...was New. Refreshing...
-End Flashback-
'That's..Right. Dante said that....I should be proud. I should..try. And keep trying...for her sake!....for my sisters health!..' Cole's eyes widened as he felt invigorated, a thin barrier of Mana covered his body; it wasn't intense or strong at all...In fact. It was probably the weakest thing anyone had seen but he stood up despite his injuries "I-I'm not going...to lose that easily....everyone. Everyone here! Worked their hardest! Even when things got tough. S-so....why should I be the only that's scared...the only one that quits!...not without trying!..." lifting his free hand aiming toward his dropped weapon not that far away, it began to glow the same matching color of his mana.
Regis's piercing eyes of rage, turned his head to look over at Cole with disdain as he scoffed at the attempted courage "Tch. What? Your going to fight back?....You could barely attack me before. Using so little Mana....that's supposed to frighten me?....is that supposed to mean something?!....or maybe. Maybe your disrespecting me on purpose?.....let me show you why I will always be above the likes of you!..." Motioning forward with a burst of Power, the brute rocketed toward Young; Axe overhead slamming downward with all his might "I'll cut you in HALF!!!"
"Ride the Waves....." Cole spoke as his Mana though weak shifted the Air around him, split second away from being hit by the Weapon the black haired Knight had...dodged. Not just dodged...he was gone within that instant causing Ogrekiller to attack the ground in his place. 'What?!....where did he?!...' he felt a presence a few meters behind him, peeking back his eyes narrowed "how did you?....Even with my Mana Movement?...."
"Tamashī Sagasu...." The young competitor spoke, as he grabbed the staff that was dropped while he was pummeled, within his grasp it flowed the same color as his Mana "I...Said. I'm not going to lose so easily.....Regis-San....so get ready. For everything I have...."
"Tamashī Sagasu?....could that be what he calls it?.....though. Witnessing it now....I realize...it must be the same...." Yuma spoke as his brown eyes watched closely intrigued by Cole's movements, it wasn't normal at all and even If Regis was a brute his Mana Movement is exceptional to be dodged by someone with such low power...it only made sense. "So....He's got that trick up his sleeve...."
"Oi!! Did he just teleport?....to his staff?....." Dante pointed out the obvious, as Cole could've appeared anywhere but it seemed his staff was where he had gone. "I saw it glowing same as him! But it wasn't in his hand....what is that?....don't tell me! Another basic crap that I don't know about?!..."
"No. What he just did...is Soul Search....In Native tongue, the technique is called "Tamashī Sagasu...what you saw is correct....it's a form of Short-term teleportation. Not by scientific means alone.. when someone has an object of upmost value and importance. Through their Spirit Cores...they may be able to imprint onto them. Enchant it. And In a crisis...appear where that object is."
"Huh?....so Cole can do that?...maybe he does have a chance?-....." though Kudo's words we're interrupted by heiress Kira whom shook her head in disbelief. "That technique....is a literal escape hatch. An emergency enchantment put on the bench decades ago because of how useless it became. Think about it Kudo....if it we're useful anyone would use it in theory. Of course, it may save your life....but. It can only work on a single item....and it'll weaken your Mana greatly with just a few usages no matter how much you train. Truthfully, theirs always a limit. The Spirit core will not change....I will say this. Seeing as he's athletic..acrobatic. All he needs is a good hit on the temple...to knock Ogrekiller down. Using that...only increased his chances by a few notches.."
"Small trick or not...anything can be useful if used properly..." Rose spoke her mind on the matter, adding her strategic mindset into the picture "if you're not as strong as others. Not as Genius. Not as Great, or tenacious. Then...use whatever you can.....that's the only way to win in his position. Even a Weakling...can outsmart a Powerful Warrior."
"I didn't realize the Circus was coming to town...." Regis spoke in disgust laying his axe over his shoulder, he didn't seem to happy about not hitting him "A Vile Knife Ear. A Clown from a Village. And now...a good for nothing street Rat..this whole exam. Is filled with garbage" His Aura just increased as his anger rose, Battle Axe began to match his malicious Crimson toned Mana lifting it overhead as if charging a powerful attack "try to dodge or block this Rat. Split the Earth....Eikyō Jishin.!...."
With a simple crash of metal destroying ground, the shockwave rippled like a Rockslide of devastation zooming it's way toward his opponent, the sheer impact of his Mana was explosive in Nature. Cole's eyes widened at the sight, gulping down his fear the male dashed forward Staff in hand light in his feet, he began to twist and spin into flips dodging sections that crumbles and bursted with power 'This attack...it must be on a timed charge. He's still keeping his Axe down to continue it!...nows my chance....' He thought continuing his movement moving right through the Small Seismic Technique their was too many plates imploding beneath stepping on one would be to fatal, hitting the button causing his own weapon to revert into its small device shape 'Just. One shot at this! Please. Make it!...'
"Raaaaghh???!??" Ogrekiller growled as he pumped more Mana into the attack, increasing the AOE effect as it shook the area and continued to implode like a Quaking Minefield he didn't anticipate someone this Athletic without Mana to move so smoothly, underestimating Young's physicality "You won't even get close to me!!"
"C-crap!" Cole Young stepped onto a glowing hue as it exploded under him "Agh!!!" His yell was prominent, making Regis Smirk having been caught in his field ruble was flying around him and the instant push of energy rushed from behind "Hu—aaayg!!..." the seething sound of Steel slamming into flesh echoed as the Giant's head cocked to the side as he fell to the side; eyes in the back of his head and blood seeping from his temple.
Standing tall was Cole Himself, as he painted harshly having kept himself standing with his staff "I...I got him!..." he exclaimed in relief watching his opponent topple over and fall as he had hit him with incredible force to the side of his head.
"Eh?!!....C-Cole!!! Won!...." Dante yelled grabbing his hair in excitement and disbelief, his eyes we're tricked as he had one minute saw Cole caught in an explosion and then a second later appearing behind Regis "But..how did he?...I didn't see his Staff?"
"That sneaky cat....." Yuma smirked suddenly with a hint of pride, as he stared at the climax of the fight with incredible analytical skills "He had tossed the device that shifts into his Staff onto some of the ruble right before purposefully stepping on Seismic Plate...he deduced it would fly backward past Ogrekiller. It was a risk as he still took damage from the explosion but he only had to toughen out to use that escape truck again and catch him off guard. He really is....Too smart for his own good."
"That was...an impressive plan. To be improvised on the spot as well. I recognize his intellect...if Young was more Powerful as a Warrior...he would surely excel!" Kira complimented not believing what had just occurred "I suppose we had the same thought...most people no matter how tough. Are weak at the temple"
"I-I can't believe I...I actually did it! I won an actual fight against Regis Ogrekiller!—" Cole yelled not really believing it himself as it still hadn't hit him, some tears reached his eyes overjoyed "T-this is...this feels. S-so nice....I've never actually won a fight before-....A-arigatou! Everyone...." He turned toward the group watching from afar with a small smile.
"Ngh...." The sudden booming grunt of pain, pierced through the the sound of crowds cheering for Cole "Y-you....you've done it now. Piece of Rat..shit.." his voice was hurt but filled with Rage and Anger, the shadowy silhouette dragged itself up from the dirt towering behind Cole "you got...a clean hit. Now...i'm pissed. Not just pissed.....I haven't felt this Furious...in a long time........"
Cole's joyed face washed away into a strike of fear, as he felt the ragged breathe from behind trembling he didn't want to turn around "N-no..B-but..I-...Kahg!..." the huge hand pressed and grabbed the top of his head lifting the male off of his feet, eyes crimson with Mana "You got me. Real good. My turn now. Baka..." without hesitation lunging forward he slammed Young face first into ground with cracking force; pumping his brute legs he ran dragging the poor Warrior through the field before stopping abruptly "You thought it'd be that easy!...." With his free hand he took a drip of his own blood and grimaced "Before I end you....I'm gonna pay you back. Young....with real pressure." His muscles flexed as his hand pressed harder he practically began crushing Cole's head barehanded chuckling at the ensuing screams in terror.
"G-Gomen'nasai!!! GOMEN'NASAI!!!!!!Aaaaaaagaghhhhhh!!!!" Young had tears flowing down his face, mouth wide as screams left his beaten and weakened body; his hands layed on Regis's trying to pry away as he felt an excruciating shock move through his body from top to bottom... "Gomen'nasai!...P-please!...I-I!....."
The horrific event was shocking and appalling to say the least, it was Watching someone be tortured in front of everyone it made mostly everyone uneasy. "O-Oi....Cole! Cole-San! Tap out!" Dante exclaimed gripping his fists angered at the sight, he was shocked at Ogrekillers resilience, after being hit like that in the head who wouldn't be. But this was...wrong; His Aqua eyes darted over to the proctor standing close to Director Clara and Daisuke 'T-their not even flinching!!.....they won't even Budge!!' He thought freaked out that they would take the rules so seriously as he yelled again "Cole!!!!!! You have to Tap out!! He's going to kill you!!"
"Tch...he can't...." Lionheart scoffed not enjoying this whatsoever, their was a heaviness in his chest...was it guilt? "He has no idea how to react. No control over himself. Their's so much pain going through his mind and body...it's not possible to even think rationally...he's losing it. Listen. He's apologizing for Kami's sake.....this is...overkill.." he explained starting to get uneasy further as he explained "The Proctor and the others won't get involved because this is the reality of a Knight's Path. Battles like this....in the Real world. Inch onto life or death...only one other has ever taken it this far...Ogrekiller....is even more of a Savage than the Tora's."
After several seconds of keeping Cole In the Vice Grip he let him go softly, making him limply fall slowly cocking back his fist charging Mana behind it the Brute slammed it into Young's Gut the crunching of broken ribs echoed as Cole was launched and tumbled backward with massive force "Heh....he can't even quit at this point. What a joke?.....his minds gone.....I might..as well. End this..." he menacingly made his way over each step heavier than the last as his Mana increased and increased with each passing second now standing over the battered Cole.
"This isn't honorable at all....this is....Evil." Rose commented softly getting a bit of a shiver at Ogrekiller's ferocious attitude and demeanor; Watching Cole get beaten so brutally 'I...I should step in. But-....I'd get disqualified for interfering! And as an elf!....It'd be worse....what do I?-...'
The Tora Siblings watched curiously and amused well all except Rin and Reno Tora; one was being taken care of medically while the other stood there unfazed but the ordeal. Kira Narukami's Own anger began to rise as her frustration was notable "That cursed Ogrekiller.....This is Mayhem. This is....sinister. Let the boy rest and take your victory..."
"I-I....." Cole couldn't even speak proper words, as his half conscious eyes looked at the Monster standing over him. He groggily lifted his hand in a begging manner 'I-I...don't want to...die....p-please. Someone. Anyone....'
"Oh....now you want to quit. You forgot about tapping five times...." Regis chuckled evilly as his Mana began to implode once again "Stupid! Stupid! STUPID! You can't even function after that submission hold! Did I bust your eardrums?!...heh! I'll end your misery!.....now Like I said before....just DIE!!" Ogrekiller leaped high, high into the Air letting his full press Come down on top of the massive Mana accompanying him it was several tons of weight rocketing toward the downed Cole like a Meteor.
The Citizens of Titan all looked away, afraid of the sight their about to witness and an explosion of energy followed shaking the lower half of the Arena with a Quake.
"Huh?...what does he think he's doing?!....you are not allowed too...." Ibuki commented as he covered his eyes from the dust flying by them; prepared to finally enter the fray only to be stopped by Director Clara's voice "Don't interfere. Ibuki....let this go..that's an order..."
Regis Ogrekiller, the Brute stood there with a frustrated expression as his eyebrow twitched looking down his victim was nowhere to be found 'Did he use that damn trick again?!.....Tch.' He thought looking around as the dust settled from his slamming kick, he left a small crater beneath him as his onyx eyes narrowed angry at the sight a few meters away from him "Tch.....so...you....."
Cole's head turned to the side as he got a sudden view of the person, that moved him out of Ogrekiller's way with ease and incredible speed 'W-who?...' his vision was blurry as he coughed a bit "Y...Yuma-San?...." He said softly
"Troublesome. Your a real piece of work.....Cole. Right when I thought you
Had it in the bag." Yuma Lionheart stood in front of Cole defensively, He sighed digging into his pockets and pulled out his brass knuckles placing them firmly through his fingers and on his knuckles; as he did so an Orange Aura bursted and covered his body as the pressure of Mana made his skin turn a dark red once again, the Brass Knuckle's glowed white as they morphed and extended transforming into Steel Armored Gauntlet's that went from his fist up to his Elbow's with bladed ends; and even went down covering his ankles in an armor with spin bladed heels. The Gilgamesh Gauntlets of Might have been summoned again, it looks as if Lionheart recuperated a good bit of Mana over time "Damn Regis-San....you had to go overboard didn't you? Have all the girls scared out here. I just 'had' to step in....you know playing the hero works out fine. By the end....I'll have them all waiting for me next to the exit..." he said confidently glaring at Ogrekiller with no hint of fear "I survived being impaled by a Cursed Mana dagger...I think I'll take my chances and beat your Ass while I'm at it..."
"Hahahaha!!.....so...your gonna fight for the runt behind you? Why? You've only ever looked out for yourself! Now you want to be a Noble?!...." Regis laughed mockingly as his own Mana leaked out once again clashing with his as their stare down was filled with Sparking Hatred. "If you've got a death wish!...then I guess I'll oblige you. I'll admit. I wanted to tear you in half back in the waiting room....Now. I'll do it in front of everyone!....Lionheart's are garbage to Ogrekillers! I'll prove it once and for ALL!"
"Awful lot of talking coming from you....Ogrekiller. Shut your mouth and come on then...." His stance became that of before; Offensive Martial Arts as he prepared to battle the giant brute once and for all. "Let's go! REGIS!"
"I'm coming for you!!! YUMA??!!!!"