"I'll get a room prepared for you to stay in" Zac said as he made to stand up
"No don't worry, I'll stay in Aj's room" Ella said before turning to Aj "I can sleep on the couch" she said
"Anyways, there is no need for practice, you guys need to prepare for the opening ceremony." Zac announced before adding "and no Aj, you don't have to be there as a player" He said since he was sure that was most likely what she was going to ask
The next day...
Fans for all the teams were patiently waiting to enter into the arena were all the teams who will be participating in the game would be announced. The teams would also det to pick their next opponents through a lucky draw. Aj and Ella were on the line patiently waiting for their turn to go in and appear as fans of QGDZ when three guys appeared like they owned the place and were making their way to the front of the line
"Wait. Who the hell do you think you are? We've been waiting on this line for a while and you guys think you can just go to the front?" Ella who was now slightly pissed asked while Aj just watched the drama playing in front of her
"Are you talking to us?" The one with the blonde hair amongst them asked
"Duh. Who else would I have been talking to?" Ella asked incredulously
"Well you see, unlike you girls, we aren't here just to see our male gods or fulfill our fangirl blogs" The one amongst them who looked like their leader said
"And why would you even bring a dog to the opening ceremony of the championship games" the last one amongst them said tauntingly and Aj who had earlier on found their argument amusing suddenly felt pissed off
"Hold on a second, I didn't engage in your discussion so why would you drag my dog into it? You claim we are here to see our male gods and to fulfill our fangirl fantasies, so what? Aren't we better than you whose only aim here is to find the next girl you'll take home? I brought my dog to watch but I don't which of you is the human walking the dog because to me you all are dogs. Calling you guys dogs is even a compliment and an insult to my dog. Anyways, unlike you, we girls have better things to do" Aj said leaving the guys who thought she looked calm astonished
Unknown to Aj and Ella, the members of QGDZ had been watching as they put the guys back to their place.
"Who would have thought Aj would've talked back" Xavy said as they made their way inside
"Hey, thank you for standing up for us earlier" a lady said approaching Aj and Ella who were now seated in the front row of where the fans of QGDZ were seated
"It's okay. They needed someone to put them in their rightful position and we only decided to help with that" Ella said as she looked at Aj proudly as she was the one that did most of the placement
"Here. It's free" the second lady with her said handing her a poster with QGDZ written boldly written on it. Aj and Ella collected it after thanking them for it
The host introduced all the teams and asked series of questions to each team. It was now team QGDZ.
"The last team in this year's gaming competition is team QGDZ" the announcer said and all the fans of team QGDZ shouted in support
"I'm sure the question on everybody's mind now is the fact that you guys agreed to join the competition although, god Ming (Ricardo) retired from the gaming world and settled for being your coach. But do you guys have a player who would substitute for him?" The announcer asked
"Yes" Jordy, being the team captain answered as was expected of him
"Really? Then how comes the person isn't here with you guys?" The announcer asked
"She has stage fright" Jordy answered simply
"She? Team QGDZ got a girl as the replacement? She would be the first girl in the gaming society, don't you think there would be much pressure on her? And what made you choose her as your replacement player?" The announcer asked. Aj would indeed be the first female gamer in the gaming world as no other girl had ever stepped up to compete