Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ TKO- Total Knock Out ❯ Chapter 25 ( Chapter 25 )
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By: Linkin Fantasy 
Non Anime: Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance / Drama / Action | Type: Yaoi | Uploaded On: 05.18.2003 | Pages: 4 | Words: 4.4K | Visits: 298 | Status: Completed
Non Anime: Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance / Drama / Action | Type: Yaoi | Uploaded On: 05.18.2003 | Pages: 4 | Words: 4.4K | Visits: 298 | Status: Completed
After getting over my "can't write because its almost over down syndrome" I finally finished the last chapter. So here it is and excuse any mistakes blame that on my editors. I hope to get my microsoft works back soon to rebuff this better too. Enjoy :o)
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Chapte r 25
The anouncer called an intermission so the final two competitors could rest before the match. "What a match ladies and gentlemen now we're going to take a break from tonights fight as I get a talk with our fallen competitors..." The noise of the anouncer talking over the mic broke the gaze of the two. Seifer turned away from Zell and saw Irvine and Laguna coming towards him. Squall started walking Zell back to the boxers room.
"Congratulations champ." Laguna said happily. "I didn't win yet." Seifer said half out of it. He was still thinking about the final match and who it was against, not sure if he'd have the nerve or not to go against Zell.
"Don't doubt yourself partner you'll do great." Irvine said just as happy and excited, he pulled Seifer into a hug and let go after a squeeze. "Well whether you win or not party at my place." Laguna said. "I gotta get back to my spot before someone steals it. Good luck Seifer." He said and gave Irvine a pat on the shoulder before leaving the two.
Zell was sitting in a chair resting while Squall attempted fixing his cuts and bruises.
"You did great. I'm really proud of you." Squall said even though you couldn't tell from his tone. "Thanks." Zell replied kind of out of it thinking about the match ahead. 'How am I gonna get out there and fight against the first person I ever loved?' He thought and sighed.
"Ah! Geez Squall, what the hell are you doing?" Zell asked snapping out of it. "Its just iodine." Squall said dabbing at the cuts with a wet cloth. "Look, I know you're worried about fighting against Seifer and whats going to happen later but don't, it'll only make you weak."
"I wasn't thinking about that." Zell said trying to sound nonchalant. "Yes you were. I know he's like a giant compared to you but that doesn't mean anything. Its skill not power, remember that. Just keep your head up and becareful."
Zell nodded.
"What's the matter Leonhart afraid your boys gonna get hurt out there?" Irvine said entering the room and having heard the conversation. "Whatever." Squall mumbled. Irvine just laughed and joined Seifer at a table. He noticed he was staring at Zell and frowned.
"Look I know how you feel about the kid but this ain't the time to get soft." Irvine said getting Seifer's attention. "I'm not getting soft alright. Just psyching myself up okay." "You'd better be damnit, you can't afford to make mistakes. This is your turf and some punk kid from a back water town ain't gonna take it from you. Remember how you used to be, no heart just fist and I want you to get that back right now." Irvine hissed at him in a whisper.
"I never said I was gonna go easy on him," Seifer snapped back. "You'd better not." "And what if I did lose huh? You gonna disown me or something cause you can tell me and I'll forefit right now." Seifer said.
Irvine was quiet for a minute then sighed. "No I wasn't gonna disown you or anything. I just want you to fight your best whether you lose or not. I didn't mean to jump on you but you need to focus and now." Irvine said. Seifer nodded and even though it wasn't said out loud they both apologized.
The ref came inside and looked to both competitors. "Hey guys its almost time." He said giving them the heads up to get ready.
Outside in the arena the reporter was talking into the camera and up in the anouncers box the men were conversating about Seifer and Zell.
"Now we've seen some tremendous boxing here tonight, I mean its almost like those other guys didn't stand a chance out there." One of the anouncers said. "Exactly, and if the fighting was that intense before I can't imagine what it'll be like when the two final competitors go against each other." The other said. "They've both got a lot riding on this match tonight, not only will the winner be named world champion boxer but they've also got the money to think about-" "Yup 50,000 for the winner 15.000 for our runner up." The other guy interrupted.
"Besides that they've also got- I'm sure, some personal things in mind going through their heads right now."
The anouncer had no idea how right he was. Seifer and Zell were both standing beside the door that lead to the ring opposite each other. Listening to the anouncers and prepping theirselves for the fight and thinking about exactly what was on the line tonight.
If Zell won, he'd finally prove to himself and his Ma and everyone back home that he wasn't a kid anymore. They'd be proud of him and he'd be their hero. He was also hoping that winning would get him respect from Seifer and the other peolpe in this city. He wanted to be somebody important for once in his life. But maybe winning would lose Seifer all together.
If Seifer loses than he'd lose his title as Deling's champion, he'd disapoint Irvine and who knows how many other people. Could he deal with losing himself after all he'd been through to get where he is? He'd never lost a day in his life since he'd gotten his title as the champ. Then he had Zell to deal with, what would he think if Seifer lost to him? What would he do if Seifer beat him? He liked Zell maybe more than he'd ever admit. He didn't want to jeoporedize what they'd just started having with each other.
The two glanced up catching the others eyes staring quietly.
"Alright everybody here comes the moment we've all been waiting for." They heard the anouncer say and the ref was making his way into the ring.
"Remember whatever happens happens." Zell said repeating what Seifer had said to him. Seifer attempted a smile. "No feather punches got it?" He said to Zell. "Deal." Zell replied and they punched their gloves together as Irvine and Squall made their way to them. They all waited to be called out to the ring.
"Alright folks here it is the final match of tonights game to determin the world champion. In this corner on the left coming from the town of Balamb, he's won his way into the hearts of Deling city sports fans and made his way here tonight with a high profile. Its Zeeeeeeeeeeell Diiiiiiiincht!!!!!!!"
The chosen song for Zell played and the crowd cheered and called his name as he and Squall made their way out to the ring. "Go Zell!" "We love you!"
He was wearing the traditional boxers uniform, shorts, sneakers and his favorite red gloves. He wanted to make a show and wave to the crowd but his nervousness was getting the better of him. He flexed his muscles and worked out any kinks he might have.
'You can do this Dincht just stay focused.' He mentally coached himself.
"And now a man who needs no introduction, we've followed this guy since his arrival in the boxing world and are proud to have him fighting in our arena again tonight for the final match. You know him, you love him its Deling's very own champ Seifer- three strikes fucking knock out Alllllllllllllllmasyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!"
The music began and the crowd was in an uproar for the city champ as he and Irvine strode out to the ring. As usual they played up to the crowd until they got to the boxing ring. Irvine helped Seifer out of his shirt and smacked him on the back before he climbed into the ring joining Zell and the referree at the center.
"Alright you know the rules, no bellow the belt, keep it clean and most importantly know when to stop. Got it?" The ref asked looking to both men who were busy staring hard at each other but nodded in response. 'God he's looks fucking bigger than ever right now.' Zell thought staring up his opponent towering over him. 'He's just my competition, nothing else.' Seifer kept telling himself.
"Alright then, lets get it on!" The ref moved to the bell to start the match and Seifer and Zell took their corners.
"Only your best out there got it?" Squall said to Zell as he put his mouth guard in. Zell nodded. "The outcome doesn't matter just the performance ok. Make us proud." He added before getting back out of the ring and standing in the coaches spot.
"Alright partner time to shine." Irvine told Seifer giving him his mouth guard as well. Irvine checked the tightness of Seifer's gloves then sent him out in the ring.
Ding Ding!
The match began and neither of them wasted anytime making a move as they got out into the center of the ring. Seifer was a second faster than Zell landing a direct hit on the side of Zell's face. Zell shook the hit off and countered with his own to Seifer's jaw, then he landed a punch on Seifer's chest and continued jabbing him there, until Seifer stopped it with a blow to the head.
The hit took Zell off guard and left him defenseless as Seifer attacked his face with quick punches jackhammering the smaller boy. Zell stumbled backwards trying to ward them off but failed.
"Get back in!" Squall called to him as Zell backed into the ropes of the ring. Zell refocused and before the next punch came towards his face he ducked beneath it and ran behind Seifer, who turned immediately to face him again. When he turned he got a mouth full of glove when Zell hit him.
He returned Zell's hit and punched him in the mouth as well. The two bounced around the ring again both on guard of the next hit to come. The crowd was still in an uproar calling the name of the competitior they wanted to win. Or just shouting whatever came to mind.
The next move came from Seifer throwing rapid fire punches at Zell hitting him every time. Zell kept his hands up in defense trying to back out of the line of fire. 'Alright Dincht no more playing around.' Zell told himself and he quickly found an escape from the punches and began throwing a series of lead right hands and whip-like left hooks that neutralized the bigger man into a corner.
"Damnit Seifer move!" Irvine yelled from behind him. Seifer seemed to be stuck in the corner in defense blocking as many of the punches as he could. Since he couldn't escape the blows Seifer decided to let down his defense in order to strike back. He struck back hard getting Zell right in the stomach, when the small boy doubled over he freed himself from the corner and bounced behind Zell waiting for him to turn around. When he did Seifer attacked him landing several hard body shots.
The crowd cheered in excitement and began chanting Seifer's name as it looked like Zell was rendered hepless. "Seifer Seifer Seifer!"
"Fuck." Squall swore under his breath. "Yeah! That's my man." Irvine shouted happily. "Come on Zell focus." Squall said to his protege. 'I am focused damnit. I just need to get away from him for a second.' Zell thought. He decided to go with the duck strategy so he bobbed and weaved from Seifer's oncoming hits and struck back at his chest and stomach.
The two attacked each other violently for minutes as the chanting ceased and they became restless. After a few more punches the two collapsed in each others arms holding on to the other giving the ref a signal to let them break. While leaning onto each other Zell reached up and whispered in Seifer's ear.
"I wanna be with you."
Before Seifer could say or do anything the ref seperated them sending them back to their corners. Seifer stared at Zell from where he stood while Irvine gave him his water bottle. "You're doin' great kid just keep up the quick pace and throw in a few surprises." Irvine said pulling the mouth guard out not knowing Seifer wasn't paying attention. He was still staring over at Zell who was having his cuts cleaned up.
I try but I can't seem to get myself to think of anything........ but you
'Why did he say that?' Seifer asked himself. He unconsciously opened his mouth letting Irvine squirt the water in.
From his corner Zell looked back wondering if he'd heard him or not. The music in the background was blaring and the crowd was still giving off as much energy and excitement as they were when the match first started.
"Alright lets go." The ref called and they both had their mouth guards put back in and went back to the center ring.
Still breathing hard from the last round they looked at each other Zell could feel the heat coming off of Seifer, it reminded him of that first night they spent together. When Seifer had Zell pinned against his apartment door. He was so close and they were locked in eye contact.
Your breath on my face, your warm gentle kiss I taste the truth,
I taste the truth....
The moment ran through Zell's head while they waited for the next bell. Ding Ding!
Zell shook the thought away and they began the next round. This time Zell made the firt move aiming for Seifer's face but it was blocked. Zell tried again throwing a lazy left hook at Seifer having that blocked as well.
"What is he doing?" Squall asked the air. As hard as Zell tried he couldn't keep his mind off of that night he'd brought Seifer into the apartment. When they were talking on the couch and Seifer grabbed Zell's chin kissing him for the first time.
You knew what I came here for
So I won't ask for more........
Seifer, even though he was blocking Zell's clumsy punches, his mind was also wandering else where. He was thinking about that same night but a little further ahead when he'd taken Zell into the bed room.
I wanna be with you
If only for one night
To be the one who's in your arms to hold you tight....
He remembered being on top of Zell that night, their kissing, the way he felt beneath him.
I wanna be with you
There's nothing more to say
There's nothing else I want more than to feel
This way.....
Seifer shook the thought away and went in for a counter hit on Zell. Since Zell was only half aware he hooked him under his chin with an upper cut, sending Zell backwards. The tattooed blonde stammered back but held his balance. The hit brought his concentration back on the game. He came forwards getting Seifer with a sharp right to the face but Seifer countered and rocked his opponent with a left hook and straight right hand to the chin.
Zell for a second, held his chin in his glove trying to dim the pain a little. Letting go he came towards Seifer working behind his jabs trying to get inside his opponent hoping to bring him down. He quickened his pace bouncing non stop landing as many punches as he could.
"Don't give him the upper hand!" Irvine yelled to Seifer. He took his coaches words and pulled his right arm down and brung it back up ramming it towards Zell's jaw. The uppercut sent Zell flying backwards into the corner of the ring.
"Uh." Zell hit the pole hard and the sound of pain he made reminded Seifer of his sounds of pleasure. Just hours ago when the two had shared that very corner in a different way.
So I'll hold you tonight like I would if you were mine
To hold forever more
And I 'll savor each touch that I've wanted so much to feel before
To feel before.....
Zell pushed off the pole and fell into Seifer's arms resting for a few seconds.
How beautiful it is
Just to be like this
I wanna be with you
If only for one night
To be the one who's in your arms to hold you tight.....
After resting, the two seperated again and began bouncing around each other like before. Zell made a quick launch for Seifer's face and nailed him right in the nose. Seifer stumbled back this time holding onto his now bleeding nose. "Shit." He hissed out and quickly wiped his nose with an arm.
Seifer moved in with an elective to charge Zell but he got caught with a whistling right uppercut from the little blonde. Because of the height difference it didn't effect Seifer too much.
'He's better than I thought, wanna be with me or not its time to end this.' Seifer thought to himself. While Zell bounced in front of him waiting to strike or block, Seifer punched at the air and worked out any cricks in his arms and neck.
"Becareful Zell." Squall called out to him but before Zell could see it coming Seifer came at him with a series of sting jabs right between Zell's eyes. A few of Zells old wounds reopened. Seifer hit him in the cheek with his right hand then hit him with a left hook. Zell was struggling to defend himself but the hits were coming too soon after the last. Seifer continued to score with his long left jab and reopened another on of Zell's cuts in the corner of his left eye.
The little boxers face had blood streaming down it and staining Seifer's black gloves. Moving and boxing in the center of the ring Zell managed to get a few hits on Seifer's chest but still had to block himself from powerful blows.
Oh, baby
I can't fight this feeling anymore
Drives me crazy when I try to....
Seifer paused for a moment geering up for his next attack to send Zell down. "Oh no folks looks like we're about to witness another Almasy three strike knock out." One of the announcers said. "I hope Dincht has a good manuver to avoid or counter." The other said. the audience roared with anticipation as they could see the hits coming.
"Seifer." Zell whispered the boys name watching and preparing himself for the attack.
So call my name
Take my hand
Can you make my wish
Baby your command.......
Seifer clocked Zell with a stunning left hook to the jaw, "Three." The audience counted with each hit. Then he followed up with a slapping right hand to Zell's face, "Two." Finally having Zell stunned and cornered Seifer pulled back and gave Zell his strongest uppercut...... "One!"
Zell flew backwards up in the air and then landed flat on his back in the ring. The audience was completely silent as he hit the floor and Seifer lowered his hand. He stood where he was quietly watching and a little worried.
"Fuck." Squall mumbled and ran over to the ropes behind Zell coaching him to get up or move before the ref started the count.
Zell was so dizzy and in pain he couldn't focus on the figures around him. 'Oh geez,' He groaned mentally. 'The hells happened?' He heard Squall telling him to get up and seeing the ref nearby Zell remembered where he was and began struggling to sit up. "At a boy." Squall said.
Zell managed to get to his hands and knees and the ref backed off. He looked up and saw Seifer in front of him then his mind immediately wandered to earlier that night when they were talking in the ring.
("Look I didn't really come here for mental preping, well in a way- a different way, I did." Seifer said speaking again first. Zell swallowed hard waiting to hear what Seifer would say. "So..... why did you come?" Zell asked.
"I've been thinking and its been clogging my mind for weeks, what I said to you that day at the clinic."
Zell bit down on his tongue anticipating the explination.
"And it wasn't right what I said and how I said it and when I said it."
Zell nodded.
"So I'm sorry." Seifer said.
"Its ok really. Apology accepted." He said and started to leave the ring again but Seifer caught his arm. "Wait that's not all I wanted to say." Zell turned back to him regaining his hope. Seifer dropped Zell's arm and rubbed the back of his neck. "I don't know what it is exactly that you want from me but-"
"I wanna be with you." Zell blurted out interupting. "There's nothing else to say that's it." Zell finished. "What do you want?" He asked.
Seifer sighed and crossed his arms. "I don't know but- like I was gonna say- while I'm trying to figure it out you might as well keep me company."
"So what does that mean?" Zell asked. "It means," Seifer said moving closer to him. "I want us to be friends first then we'll see."
He could see Zell's quick disapointment with what he'd said and he put an arm around him. "Look whatever happens in the game tonight happens, just like it'll be with you and me. No predictions no expectations."
Zell nodded in understanding and turned to Seifer saying. "Okay, friends then." He tried his hardest to make an honest smile. Seifer smiled back at him but his was just as forced as Zell's.
"Well good luck tonight." He said to Zell. "Yeah you too." Zell replied and they stared at each other a moment, knowing they should probably leave but neither of them could get themselves to move.
They slowly started leaning in closer to each other until their lips met. It was just a touch at first as their mouths lingered together. It was Seifer who made the first move that started the kiss. It was slow and drawn out, both of them getting reaquainted with the others mouth.)
"Come on Zell you can do it." He heard a voice from the crowd shouting to him. "Yeah get up!" Another one said, both female, one higher than the other. He turned his vision as best he could and saw Quistis, Nida and Selphie the little brown haired girl that was with Nida at the lunchroom. He'd only met these people a few times since he moved to Deling but there they all were cheering for him.
'No I'm not gonna let it end like this,' Zell thought lifting his head and looking Seifer straight in the eyes.
I wanna be with you
There's nothing more to say
There's nothing else I want more than to feel this way......
Zell slowly lifted himself from the ground and Seifer's eyes went wide with shock not thinking Zell was able to stand after the hits he took. His mind quickly flashed through all the times he and Zell had spent together. Seeing that distracted vulnerability Zell forced himself all the way up and revved his fist back then sent it forwards as hard as he could nailing Seifer in the face.
The crowd gasped as Seifer stumbled backwards and Zell lunged forwards at him again giving him no time to recover. He punched him countlessly in the face making him bleed from cuts and pushing the taller man backwards towards the ropes. Seifer had nowhere to go as Zell unloaded a volley of sharp punches, left hooks and a searing right hand to Seifer's jaw.
"Shit." Irvine said pulling his hat down on his head. Now the crowd cheered and chanted Zell's name. "Zell Zell Zell Zell!!!!"
Seifer was so out of it he could barely block the hits and now Zell readied himself for the final blows. A right jab and powerful left hook to the side of Seifer's head sent the Deling city champ down and bleeding. His back hit the ropes then he fell to his knees and Zell backed up as the rest of Seifer fell forwards hitting the ring floor hard.
Everyone was in silence as they waited to see if Seifer would get up. He was still, and after a while the ref went over to make the count. "........7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1....... he's out!" The ref called and the crowd stood from their seats and screamed in delight as the winner was anounced.
"Winner and new Boxing World Champion...... Zeeeeeeeell Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiincht!!!!" The anouncer called. "Oh my god what a fight!" The other announcer said and Squall ran into the ring to a delirious Zell and hugged him. "You did it, I can't believe it." He said excitedly.
Irivne went to Seifer and helped him up. "Sorry." Seifer whispered to Irvine and he hushed him helping Seifer to lean on him for support. From where they stood Seifer watched Zell from between the small crowd that had formed around him in the ring. He smiled at the little blonde and Zell smiled back.
"I wanna be with you too." Seifer mouthed to Zell and Zell looked shocked a second then smiled wider and held his arms up in victory as people lifted him on their shoulders. 'I did it, I really did it, I got Seifer! Oh right and I'm world champion.' Zell smiled at the thought and turned to the camera's flashing his million gil smile.
The End
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Its not exactly the end yet sports fans, ther's still the epilogue to go to wrap up loose ends etc so stay tunred for that then its finally the end. Pop open the champange!!!! Tell me what you think, did you like the fight was it worth your and my time? I appreciate the comments always thank you and good night. -Linkin
The song was "I Wanna Be With You" by Mandy Moore, the dance remix it goes great in the background with the fight scene.
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Chapte r 25
The anouncer called an intermission so the final two competitors could rest before the match. "What a match ladies and gentlemen now we're going to take a break from tonights fight as I get a talk with our fallen competitors..." The noise of the anouncer talking over the mic broke the gaze of the two. Seifer turned away from Zell and saw Irvine and Laguna coming towards him. Squall started walking Zell back to the boxers room.
"Congratulations champ." Laguna said happily. "I didn't win yet." Seifer said half out of it. He was still thinking about the final match and who it was against, not sure if he'd have the nerve or not to go against Zell.
"Don't doubt yourself partner you'll do great." Irvine said just as happy and excited, he pulled Seifer into a hug and let go after a squeeze. "Well whether you win or not party at my place." Laguna said. "I gotta get back to my spot before someone steals it. Good luck Seifer." He said and gave Irvine a pat on the shoulder before leaving the two.
Zell was sitting in a chair resting while Squall attempted fixing his cuts and bruises.
"You did great. I'm really proud of you." Squall said even though you couldn't tell from his tone. "Thanks." Zell replied kind of out of it thinking about the match ahead. 'How am I gonna get out there and fight against the first person I ever loved?' He thought and sighed.
"Ah! Geez Squall, what the hell are you doing?" Zell asked snapping out of it. "Its just iodine." Squall said dabbing at the cuts with a wet cloth. "Look, I know you're worried about fighting against Seifer and whats going to happen later but don't, it'll only make you weak."
"I wasn't thinking about that." Zell said trying to sound nonchalant. "Yes you were. I know he's like a giant compared to you but that doesn't mean anything. Its skill not power, remember that. Just keep your head up and becareful."
Zell nodded.
"What's the matter Leonhart afraid your boys gonna get hurt out there?" Irvine said entering the room and having heard the conversation. "Whatever." Squall mumbled. Irvine just laughed and joined Seifer at a table. He noticed he was staring at Zell and frowned.
"Look I know how you feel about the kid but this ain't the time to get soft." Irvine said getting Seifer's attention. "I'm not getting soft alright. Just psyching myself up okay." "You'd better be damnit, you can't afford to make mistakes. This is your turf and some punk kid from a back water town ain't gonna take it from you. Remember how you used to be, no heart just fist and I want you to get that back right now." Irvine hissed at him in a whisper.
"I never said I was gonna go easy on him," Seifer snapped back. "You'd better not." "And what if I did lose huh? You gonna disown me or something cause you can tell me and I'll forefit right now." Seifer said.
Irvine was quiet for a minute then sighed. "No I wasn't gonna disown you or anything. I just want you to fight your best whether you lose or not. I didn't mean to jump on you but you need to focus and now." Irvine said. Seifer nodded and even though it wasn't said out loud they both apologized.
The ref came inside and looked to both competitors. "Hey guys its almost time." He said giving them the heads up to get ready.
Outside in the arena the reporter was talking into the camera and up in the anouncers box the men were conversating about Seifer and Zell.
"Now we've seen some tremendous boxing here tonight, I mean its almost like those other guys didn't stand a chance out there." One of the anouncers said. "Exactly, and if the fighting was that intense before I can't imagine what it'll be like when the two final competitors go against each other." The other said. "They've both got a lot riding on this match tonight, not only will the winner be named world champion boxer but they've also got the money to think about-" "Yup 50,000 for the winner 15.000 for our runner up." The other guy interrupted.
"Besides that they've also got- I'm sure, some personal things in mind going through their heads right now."
The anouncer had no idea how right he was. Seifer and Zell were both standing beside the door that lead to the ring opposite each other. Listening to the anouncers and prepping theirselves for the fight and thinking about exactly what was on the line tonight.
If Zell won, he'd finally prove to himself and his Ma and everyone back home that he wasn't a kid anymore. They'd be proud of him and he'd be their hero. He was also hoping that winning would get him respect from Seifer and the other peolpe in this city. He wanted to be somebody important for once in his life. But maybe winning would lose Seifer all together.
If Seifer loses than he'd lose his title as Deling's champion, he'd disapoint Irvine and who knows how many other people. Could he deal with losing himself after all he'd been through to get where he is? He'd never lost a day in his life since he'd gotten his title as the champ. Then he had Zell to deal with, what would he think if Seifer lost to him? What would he do if Seifer beat him? He liked Zell maybe more than he'd ever admit. He didn't want to jeoporedize what they'd just started having with each other.
The two glanced up catching the others eyes staring quietly.
"Alright everybody here comes the moment we've all been waiting for." They heard the anouncer say and the ref was making his way into the ring.
"Remember whatever happens happens." Zell said repeating what Seifer had said to him. Seifer attempted a smile. "No feather punches got it?" He said to Zell. "Deal." Zell replied and they punched their gloves together as Irvine and Squall made their way to them. They all waited to be called out to the ring.
"Alright folks here it is the final match of tonights game to determin the world champion. In this corner on the left coming from the town of Balamb, he's won his way into the hearts of Deling city sports fans and made his way here tonight with a high profile. Its Zeeeeeeeeeeell Diiiiiiiincht!!!!!!!"
The chosen song for Zell played and the crowd cheered and called his name as he and Squall made their way out to the ring. "Go Zell!" "We love you!"
He was wearing the traditional boxers uniform, shorts, sneakers and his favorite red gloves. He wanted to make a show and wave to the crowd but his nervousness was getting the better of him. He flexed his muscles and worked out any kinks he might have.
'You can do this Dincht just stay focused.' He mentally coached himself.
"And now a man who needs no introduction, we've followed this guy since his arrival in the boxing world and are proud to have him fighting in our arena again tonight for the final match. You know him, you love him its Deling's very own champ Seifer- three strikes fucking knock out Alllllllllllllllmasyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!"
The music began and the crowd was in an uproar for the city champ as he and Irvine strode out to the ring. As usual they played up to the crowd until they got to the boxing ring. Irvine helped Seifer out of his shirt and smacked him on the back before he climbed into the ring joining Zell and the referree at the center.
"Alright you know the rules, no bellow the belt, keep it clean and most importantly know when to stop. Got it?" The ref asked looking to both men who were busy staring hard at each other but nodded in response. 'God he's looks fucking bigger than ever right now.' Zell thought staring up his opponent towering over him. 'He's just my competition, nothing else.' Seifer kept telling himself.
"Alright then, lets get it on!" The ref moved to the bell to start the match and Seifer and Zell took their corners.
"Only your best out there got it?" Squall said to Zell as he put his mouth guard in. Zell nodded. "The outcome doesn't matter just the performance ok. Make us proud." He added before getting back out of the ring and standing in the coaches spot.
"Alright partner time to shine." Irvine told Seifer giving him his mouth guard as well. Irvine checked the tightness of Seifer's gloves then sent him out in the ring.
Ding Ding!
The match began and neither of them wasted anytime making a move as they got out into the center of the ring. Seifer was a second faster than Zell landing a direct hit on the side of Zell's face. Zell shook the hit off and countered with his own to Seifer's jaw, then he landed a punch on Seifer's chest and continued jabbing him there, until Seifer stopped it with a blow to the head.
The hit took Zell off guard and left him defenseless as Seifer attacked his face with quick punches jackhammering the smaller boy. Zell stumbled backwards trying to ward them off but failed.
"Get back in!" Squall called to him as Zell backed into the ropes of the ring. Zell refocused and before the next punch came towards his face he ducked beneath it and ran behind Seifer, who turned immediately to face him again. When he turned he got a mouth full of glove when Zell hit him.
He returned Zell's hit and punched him in the mouth as well. The two bounced around the ring again both on guard of the next hit to come. The crowd was still in an uproar calling the name of the competitior they wanted to win. Or just shouting whatever came to mind.
The next move came from Seifer throwing rapid fire punches at Zell hitting him every time. Zell kept his hands up in defense trying to back out of the line of fire. 'Alright Dincht no more playing around.' Zell told himself and he quickly found an escape from the punches and began throwing a series of lead right hands and whip-like left hooks that neutralized the bigger man into a corner.
"Damnit Seifer move!" Irvine yelled from behind him. Seifer seemed to be stuck in the corner in defense blocking as many of the punches as he could. Since he couldn't escape the blows Seifer decided to let down his defense in order to strike back. He struck back hard getting Zell right in the stomach, when the small boy doubled over he freed himself from the corner and bounced behind Zell waiting for him to turn around. When he did Seifer attacked him landing several hard body shots.
The crowd cheered in excitement and began chanting Seifer's name as it looked like Zell was rendered hepless. "Seifer Seifer Seifer!"
"Fuck." Squall swore under his breath. "Yeah! That's my man." Irvine shouted happily. "Come on Zell focus." Squall said to his protege. 'I am focused damnit. I just need to get away from him for a second.' Zell thought. He decided to go with the duck strategy so he bobbed and weaved from Seifer's oncoming hits and struck back at his chest and stomach.
The two attacked each other violently for minutes as the chanting ceased and they became restless. After a few more punches the two collapsed in each others arms holding on to the other giving the ref a signal to let them break. While leaning onto each other Zell reached up and whispered in Seifer's ear.
"I wanna be with you."
Before Seifer could say or do anything the ref seperated them sending them back to their corners. Seifer stared at Zell from where he stood while Irvine gave him his water bottle. "You're doin' great kid just keep up the quick pace and throw in a few surprises." Irvine said pulling the mouth guard out not knowing Seifer wasn't paying attention. He was still staring over at Zell who was having his cuts cleaned up.
I try but I can't seem to get myself to think of anything........ but you
'Why did he say that?' Seifer asked himself. He unconsciously opened his mouth letting Irvine squirt the water in.
From his corner Zell looked back wondering if he'd heard him or not. The music in the background was blaring and the crowd was still giving off as much energy and excitement as they were when the match first started.
"Alright lets go." The ref called and they both had their mouth guards put back in and went back to the center ring.
Still breathing hard from the last round they looked at each other Zell could feel the heat coming off of Seifer, it reminded him of that first night they spent together. When Seifer had Zell pinned against his apartment door. He was so close and they were locked in eye contact.
Your breath on my face, your warm gentle kiss I taste the truth,
I taste the truth....
The moment ran through Zell's head while they waited for the next bell. Ding Ding!
Zell shook the thought away and they began the next round. This time Zell made the firt move aiming for Seifer's face but it was blocked. Zell tried again throwing a lazy left hook at Seifer having that blocked as well.
"What is he doing?" Squall asked the air. As hard as Zell tried he couldn't keep his mind off of that night he'd brought Seifer into the apartment. When they were talking on the couch and Seifer grabbed Zell's chin kissing him for the first time.
You knew what I came here for
So I won't ask for more........
Seifer, even though he was blocking Zell's clumsy punches, his mind was also wandering else where. He was thinking about that same night but a little further ahead when he'd taken Zell into the bed room.
I wanna be with you
If only for one night
To be the one who's in your arms to hold you tight....
He remembered being on top of Zell that night, their kissing, the way he felt beneath him.
I wanna be with you
There's nothing more to say
There's nothing else I want more than to feel
This way.....
Seifer shook the thought away and went in for a counter hit on Zell. Since Zell was only half aware he hooked him under his chin with an upper cut, sending Zell backwards. The tattooed blonde stammered back but held his balance. The hit brought his concentration back on the game. He came forwards getting Seifer with a sharp right to the face but Seifer countered and rocked his opponent with a left hook and straight right hand to the chin.
Zell for a second, held his chin in his glove trying to dim the pain a little. Letting go he came towards Seifer working behind his jabs trying to get inside his opponent hoping to bring him down. He quickened his pace bouncing non stop landing as many punches as he could.
"Don't give him the upper hand!" Irvine yelled to Seifer. He took his coaches words and pulled his right arm down and brung it back up ramming it towards Zell's jaw. The uppercut sent Zell flying backwards into the corner of the ring.
"Uh." Zell hit the pole hard and the sound of pain he made reminded Seifer of his sounds of pleasure. Just hours ago when the two had shared that very corner in a different way.
So I'll hold you tonight like I would if you were mine
To hold forever more
And I 'll savor each touch that I've wanted so much to feel before
To feel before.....
Zell pushed off the pole and fell into Seifer's arms resting for a few seconds.
How beautiful it is
Just to be like this
I wanna be with you
If only for one night
To be the one who's in your arms to hold you tight.....
After resting, the two seperated again and began bouncing around each other like before. Zell made a quick launch for Seifer's face and nailed him right in the nose. Seifer stumbled back this time holding onto his now bleeding nose. "Shit." He hissed out and quickly wiped his nose with an arm.
Seifer moved in with an elective to charge Zell but he got caught with a whistling right uppercut from the little blonde. Because of the height difference it didn't effect Seifer too much.
'He's better than I thought, wanna be with me or not its time to end this.' Seifer thought to himself. While Zell bounced in front of him waiting to strike or block, Seifer punched at the air and worked out any cricks in his arms and neck.
"Becareful Zell." Squall called out to him but before Zell could see it coming Seifer came at him with a series of sting jabs right between Zell's eyes. A few of Zells old wounds reopened. Seifer hit him in the cheek with his right hand then hit him with a left hook. Zell was struggling to defend himself but the hits were coming too soon after the last. Seifer continued to score with his long left jab and reopened another on of Zell's cuts in the corner of his left eye.
The little boxers face had blood streaming down it and staining Seifer's black gloves. Moving and boxing in the center of the ring Zell managed to get a few hits on Seifer's chest but still had to block himself from powerful blows.
Oh, baby
I can't fight this feeling anymore
Drives me crazy when I try to....
Seifer paused for a moment geering up for his next attack to send Zell down. "Oh no folks looks like we're about to witness another Almasy three strike knock out." One of the announcers said. "I hope Dincht has a good manuver to avoid or counter." The other said. the audience roared with anticipation as they could see the hits coming.
"Seifer." Zell whispered the boys name watching and preparing himself for the attack.
So call my name
Take my hand
Can you make my wish
Baby your command.......
Seifer clocked Zell with a stunning left hook to the jaw, "Three." The audience counted with each hit. Then he followed up with a slapping right hand to Zell's face, "Two." Finally having Zell stunned and cornered Seifer pulled back and gave Zell his strongest uppercut...... "One!"
Zell flew backwards up in the air and then landed flat on his back in the ring. The audience was completely silent as he hit the floor and Seifer lowered his hand. He stood where he was quietly watching and a little worried.
"Fuck." Squall mumbled and ran over to the ropes behind Zell coaching him to get up or move before the ref started the count.
Zell was so dizzy and in pain he couldn't focus on the figures around him. 'Oh geez,' He groaned mentally. 'The hells happened?' He heard Squall telling him to get up and seeing the ref nearby Zell remembered where he was and began struggling to sit up. "At a boy." Squall said.
Zell managed to get to his hands and knees and the ref backed off. He looked up and saw Seifer in front of him then his mind immediately wandered to earlier that night when they were talking in the ring.
("Look I didn't really come here for mental preping, well in a way- a different way, I did." Seifer said speaking again first. Zell swallowed hard waiting to hear what Seifer would say. "So..... why did you come?" Zell asked.
"I've been thinking and its been clogging my mind for weeks, what I said to you that day at the clinic."
Zell bit down on his tongue anticipating the explination.
"And it wasn't right what I said and how I said it and when I said it."
Zell nodded.
"So I'm sorry." Seifer said.
"Its ok really. Apology accepted." He said and started to leave the ring again but Seifer caught his arm. "Wait that's not all I wanted to say." Zell turned back to him regaining his hope. Seifer dropped Zell's arm and rubbed the back of his neck. "I don't know what it is exactly that you want from me but-"
"I wanna be with you." Zell blurted out interupting. "There's nothing else to say that's it." Zell finished. "What do you want?" He asked.
Seifer sighed and crossed his arms. "I don't know but- like I was gonna say- while I'm trying to figure it out you might as well keep me company."
"So what does that mean?" Zell asked. "It means," Seifer said moving closer to him. "I want us to be friends first then we'll see."
He could see Zell's quick disapointment with what he'd said and he put an arm around him. "Look whatever happens in the game tonight happens, just like it'll be with you and me. No predictions no expectations."
Zell nodded in understanding and turned to Seifer saying. "Okay, friends then." He tried his hardest to make an honest smile. Seifer smiled back at him but his was just as forced as Zell's.
"Well good luck tonight." He said to Zell. "Yeah you too." Zell replied and they stared at each other a moment, knowing they should probably leave but neither of them could get themselves to move.
They slowly started leaning in closer to each other until their lips met. It was just a touch at first as their mouths lingered together. It was Seifer who made the first move that started the kiss. It was slow and drawn out, both of them getting reaquainted with the others mouth.)
"Come on Zell you can do it." He heard a voice from the crowd shouting to him. "Yeah get up!" Another one said, both female, one higher than the other. He turned his vision as best he could and saw Quistis, Nida and Selphie the little brown haired girl that was with Nida at the lunchroom. He'd only met these people a few times since he moved to Deling but there they all were cheering for him.
'No I'm not gonna let it end like this,' Zell thought lifting his head and looking Seifer straight in the eyes.
I wanna be with you
There's nothing more to say
There's nothing else I want more than to feel this way......
Zell slowly lifted himself from the ground and Seifer's eyes went wide with shock not thinking Zell was able to stand after the hits he took. His mind quickly flashed through all the times he and Zell had spent together. Seeing that distracted vulnerability Zell forced himself all the way up and revved his fist back then sent it forwards as hard as he could nailing Seifer in the face.
The crowd gasped as Seifer stumbled backwards and Zell lunged forwards at him again giving him no time to recover. He punched him countlessly in the face making him bleed from cuts and pushing the taller man backwards towards the ropes. Seifer had nowhere to go as Zell unloaded a volley of sharp punches, left hooks and a searing right hand to Seifer's jaw.
"Shit." Irvine said pulling his hat down on his head. Now the crowd cheered and chanted Zell's name. "Zell Zell Zell Zell!!!!"
Seifer was so out of it he could barely block the hits and now Zell readied himself for the final blows. A right jab and powerful left hook to the side of Seifer's head sent the Deling city champ down and bleeding. His back hit the ropes then he fell to his knees and Zell backed up as the rest of Seifer fell forwards hitting the ring floor hard.
Everyone was in silence as they waited to see if Seifer would get up. He was still, and after a while the ref went over to make the count. "........7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1....... he's out!" The ref called and the crowd stood from their seats and screamed in delight as the winner was anounced.
"Winner and new Boxing World Champion...... Zeeeeeeeell Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiincht!!!!" The anouncer called. "Oh my god what a fight!" The other announcer said and Squall ran into the ring to a delirious Zell and hugged him. "You did it, I can't believe it." He said excitedly.
Irivne went to Seifer and helped him up. "Sorry." Seifer whispered to Irvine and he hushed him helping Seifer to lean on him for support. From where they stood Seifer watched Zell from between the small crowd that had formed around him in the ring. He smiled at the little blonde and Zell smiled back.
"I wanna be with you too." Seifer mouthed to Zell and Zell looked shocked a second then smiled wider and held his arms up in victory as people lifted him on their shoulders. 'I did it, I really did it, I got Seifer! Oh right and I'm world champion.' Zell smiled at the thought and turned to the camera's flashing his million gil smile.
The End
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Its not exactly the end yet sports fans, ther's still the epilogue to go to wrap up loose ends etc so stay tunred for that then its finally the end. Pop open the champange!!!! Tell me what you think, did you like the fight was it worth your and my time? I appreciate the comments always thank you and good night. -Linkin
The song was "I Wanna Be With You" by Mandy Moore, the dance remix it goes great in the background with the fight scene.