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Chapter 8 - Chapter 8: Rip Off!

"Yo, I'm the storm that's brewing, can't stop the vibe,

Life's a rollercoaster, but I'm the one who'll drive.

Hustle in my veins, man, it's built in my DNA,

I turn the dark to light, just like the break of day..." Vorden started rapping the lyrics from the movie word for word.

"I'm the beast in the shadows, comin' for your throne,

You're a joke in the game, better leave me alone.

I don't play by the rules, I break every law,

When I step in the room, you feel the raw draw.

Came from the dirt, now I'm climbin' to the top,

You can hate all you want, but I'll never stop.

Fist full of rage, and I'm ready to strike,

You don't want the smoke, better run for your life..." he continues. Vorden had watched that movie a gazillion times already.

" I'm cut from the chaos, livin' on the edge,

Your whole crew's weak, I'm the one they dread.

Eyes locked on the throne, I'm breakin' the gate,

You were born to lose, I was made to dominate.

I move like a shadow, you can't catch me, son,

You just talk loud, but you don't see what's done.

I'm a beast in the booth, a monster in the game,

You a stepping stone, I'm changin' the frame." he finished up. Vorden was enjoying being able to shine in what he knew how to do best: Use his mouth.

**Rounds of Applause**

...

"Woah, that guy is actually good. "

"I know, right? The beats were on fire."

"Man, we need more talents like him around here"

"I wonder if he wouldn't mind going out with me, I am still single."

"Single? Isn't that a wedding ring on your finger?"

"..."

A commotion broke out because of the change in development.

D-Boss was stunned. The lyrics of his rap remind him of his hatred and love for something. It gave him mixed feelings.

"You act like you're tough, but you're just a ugh... clown,

Walking around like you know... Like you know... Like you know something... something, but you don't.

You talk a big game, but everyone... But everybody sees through it,

P-pretending y-you're im-important, b-b-but you're irrelevant.

You think you're smart... You think no, you believe you have wisdom, but you keep making mistakes," a grotesque-sounding voice came out of D-Boss's mouth. It sounded broken and beat down. The lyrics of the song Vorden sang really shook him, making his voice sound like a broken recorder.

"Woah! Woah! Safe my ears some dignity please." The commentator said jokingly while holding his ears.

**Laughter**

'How dare he sing that song! How dare he sing it! How dare he embarass' thoughts flew into D-Boss's mind leaving him with nothing but hatred for Vorden.

"I think it's obvious who the winner of this round is. Give it up for... What's your rap name again?"

'Rap name... rap name. Well, my name is Vorden Tales. Take the V and -ales together and we have Vales. No, how about Dentales? Nah, that won't do. What about that...?" Vorden remembered something.

"Tales. That's the name." Vorden said in a low tone.

***

"You heard that right; Tales just advanced in the battle for one million dollars." In a house, a TV was on. It displayed a speaker on the news giving info about the battle. He Converses with the reporter who was live at the event.

"It seems like my toy has some skills. He'll be fun to play with. Really fun." In front of the TV, a girl was wickedly smiling at the screen.

He! He! He!