Chapter 145 - New Red

 Longyearbyen is a beautiful city where the sun doesn't shine for four months (October-February) but has breathtaking auroras that can melt anyone's heart all the time. Priscilla or Captain Red landed on the town a year ago after the uncalled for incident with Duke Yuri. Her team and Skull ship is now on shipping business. Red draws the ship and the team would make use of digital systems to create and manufacture the ship. Now they have created five and since getting better and better on the shipping line. Red is more engulfed as she begins to venture into selling and buying of ships to renovate or recreate them. Red is becoming more famous in the industry that even political figures (Governor Pache) and alien/ospian clients here and outside galaxies come to her for evaluation and advice. From piracy to real artist, Red is indeed a symbol that dreams do come true and in a matter of six months she was able to sell her ships and make money from them.

Kimiko is about to get married to a girl who Prince Akhmed is friends with in Dubai. Kimiko knew Princess Izumi when she visited Aurea during the girl's university galactic tour. Kimiko didn't tell her who he is or his postion in Aurea kingdom but he knew who she is and that Izumi is the daughter of a traditional Takayashi kingdom in Japan. Though, royalty is no longer popular or follow traditions in Tokyo, noble families blended with the commoners but stayed honest with their traditions and practiced their laws and rules among themselves and their families. They still kept their insignas and symbols for the sake of the newer civilizations and future generations like in Princess Izumi's case. The couple fell in love at first sight. Though, Akhmed didn't believe in one, Izumi did and she found her soul mate in Kimiko, Aurea's Head of the queen's personal guards and Ava's half-brother who was automatically proclaimed as successor to Aurea's kingdom if something happens to Ava and or Absalom. Absalom and Ava reunited in the castle and since missed each other's company from months of being separated, excitedly chatted about many things including Dunea and a lot more. They went to their bedroom and rekindled their passion that once burned down by jealousy and pride. Now both understood that they truly love each other. And by this time, both king and queen have been in the room for two days now. No matter what they are doing now is for Aurea kingdom's best and future. HIhi!....

Kimiko and Izumi will hold their wedding in Tokyo and Aurea this coming fall. Dunea got a message from Kara through Lofi about the wedding. She is most happy for Kimiko who she knew wanted to marry her but since he is later known as her uncle, things got a little confusing. Mom told me about everything so it's a close case for me now. And I'm happy I found another family member with my best friend Kimiko. Haa.. the universe is really making my dreams come true and this was one of them!, Dunea thought while looking at the moon as Ericks is sleeping on her lap at the sofa near our huge glass window of our hotel still at the dome. The hotel is just beside the dome rink and it's amazing how the huge metal structure stood gallantly under the moon but laid quietly, motionless and cold without the bouts it's just a lonely, lone place or architecture. Hmm….

VOF Bouts have finally been finalized and the locations the finalists will use and the battle between contenders from Set A and Set B with their corresponding teams are posted on the board. The semifinal round is about to happen this Monday and it's been two weeks since the Victor of Fire Bout began and we still need to win this round to move up to the finals. It's too bad that Akhmed and Yogi are eliminated since they were both defeated by Freda from TOV. The semifinalists that survived the battle are as follows and not in alphabetical or team order but according to their highest personal Bout scores:

Hayaka 6) Johanna

Minandro 7) Hayley

Freda 8) Miles

Dunea 9) Cecilia

Ericka 10) Emil

Team scores are also added who will be the first to fight against their competitiors. The team final scores are as follows;

Team

Bull DOGS (DOGS ACA)

Eagles (Intl. Flyers)

Hawks (G-Force ACA)

Crimson Ruso (TOV Flyers)

Stars United (UASA Flyers)

VOF Bout Board Officials took out the other companies, universities and agencies that losing contenders belonged. All were given free food and lodging plus all-expense paid trip to and fro VOF Dome/Hotel and if the losing teams and participants wanted to extend their stay to watch the matches. Smiefinals is bloodier than the elimination round, so the other contenders decided to stay to cheer and watch their crushes and chosen fighters for the Bout.

Each contender for the semi-finals will choose the location of their next match through a draw and only the winner of the previous match have the priviledge to make this decision. A contender can also choose whether to do draw lots or not. It is an advantage for every contender to have a nice and uncomplicated location for their next bout but it isn't always that way. Why VOF officials decided to do this is to minimize complains and issues regarding the rumors on location manipulations, vote buyings or favoritisms.