Rhea ran toward Zhen and kicked him toward the air. She flew up beside him and nailed him in the stomach with an elbow. "Owwww!" Zhen let out a cry. The strike sent flying down to the ground. It all happened so quickly, about 10 seconds.
"Whoa!" Monroe exclaimed. "She is quick! Zhen never saw that coming!"
Zhen raised himself up. She's good, Zhen thought. Apparently it is going to beat her than he previously thought.
Zhen looked at the girl. She stood firm in her fighting stance, ready to strike again. Zhen wiped the blood off his nose and smiled. "If that's the best you can give me, then you matters well quit right now!"
Rhea's eyes widened. "What are you saying?" she asked. She looked toward Marron's direction. Marron simply smiled. "Don't worry, dear, he's just bluffing. Finish him now!"
Zhen still smiled. "Believe whatever you want, if that makes you feel any better. But don't say I didn't warn you." He looked at Rhea. "Shall we continue?" he asked.
Rhea nodded, with a serious look on her face. They flew toward each other and traded attacks. Rhea caught Zhen with a flurry of punches in his face, in which he returned with a backfist. They continued like that again. Zhen blocked a kick and held on to her leg. He began swinging her around and threw her across the air. He ran after her, prepared to follow his attack. She suddenly flipped over and stopped in mid flight. Zhen couldn't see this in time and for this he received an axe kick in the chin. He went back, but stayed on his feet. By this time Dende and Mr. Popo were awake and caught a little bit of the action. "Oh my, look at them go, Dende." said Mr. Popo.
"Yes, Popo, they are powerful indeed. This all brings back memories."
"Are you ready to give up now?" Rhea asked, speaking to Zhen for the first time already.
"Far from it, woman." Zhen responded.
"Please, I don't want to fight you."
"That's too bad, cause I want to fight you!
Zhen charged Rhea. She blocked his first punch, only to get kicked by a sidekick. Zhen pressed on and caught her once more with an uppercut. She went flying up. She managed to stop again in mid flight. She began charging up and shot a powerful Ki blast toward Zhen. It caught him dead on, and the blast caused a great explosion. Everybody had to cover their eyes and take cover to avoid getting flown away. After the smoke cleared, Zhen was gone.
"ZHEN!! ZHEN, WHERE ARE YOU!" Monroe called out, as he couldn't see his friend anywhere.
Monroe looked toward Dende and Popo. They just looked in horror He then looked up to Rhea. She was breathing hard. It seems like she gave all she had on that last attack. But he was taken aback about something. It was the look in her face. She seemed hurt, as if she was sorry for what she had done. He was really bewildered about this.
"Don't be fooled," Marron suddenly said. "He is still alive."
Everyone looked in surprise. What is she talking about? Monroe thought.
"She is right," Dende said. "I can still feel his Ki."
Of course! With all of his emotions going high Monroe wasn't able to feel him. But how was he able to survive that blast?
"Nice try, sweetheart, but it wasn't good enough!"
Rhea gasped in surprise as she heard the voice behind her. She slowly turned around. Zhen was floating right above her, unharmed.
"My turn. SHUURAI!!" He shot his powerful lightning blast toward her and hit her dead on.
"AHHHHHHGGH!!" She yelled as she came down toward the ground. She lay there, still breathing though. The blast wasn't strong enough to kill her. Zhen didn't want to.
"Way to go, Zhenny!" Monroe cheered. Zhen flew down beside his friend. "I thought for a minute she had you my friend."
"She is tough. A very good fighter indeed." They turned toward Dende and Popo. "Are you all right?" Zhen asked.
"We'll live." Dende responded.
Finally, Zhen and Monroe turned toward Marron. She looked serious. "No one has been able to defeat Rhea before. You are very powerful indeed, Zhen. I'm impressed."
Zhen shot back. "I'm not here to impress you. Your girl over there took something of mine, and I want it back or you will pay like she did.
Marron raised and eyebrow. Then she laughed. "You speak very brave and bold words, young man. But they are also futile and empty. Yes, you defeated my most treasured fighter, but you must know that you wouldn't stand a chance against me. I am far more powerful than you will ever dream to be!"
"Well, call me incredulous, but I don't go for words only. Prove to me how strong you are."
Marron sighed. "Alright, if you really want me to. But I tell you, you resistance is in vain."
She flew to the air. "And by the way, bring your friend too. You will have a better chance with two against one."
