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Red Skys and Royal Cards
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  “Never take your eyes off your opponent.  If you have more than one then split your attention between them but maintain the most focus on the one causing the most danger.”  Tao said as we made our way down the street towards where my first match would be.

  “Stay relaxed and don’t stress to much.”  Chanyeol offered as advice.

  I shook my head and rolled my eyes at him.  “Really Chanyeol?  That’s all you have to say?  You do know I have a slim chance of loosing so I’m not all that worried.”

  “Don’t get to cocky now Sky.  Anything can happen.”  Kai advised me before he laughed, “But yeah, you’re going to win without a doubt.”

  “Just be careful, you’re still supposed to be injured remember.”  Lay commented. “Don’t do anything that would make it obvious your back has no issue at all.”

  “Alright, alright.  I think I got this.”  I said as we came up to where the stadium my match would take place. 

  I looked around the stands to see many of my classmates sitting around and talking.  All of them coming to watch and see what would happen; most of them hoping to see me get beat down and bloody.  It’s a shame though that I wasn’t going to let that happen.

  I made my way onto the open area with my Warriors gaining looks of distaste from those sitting around who saw us.  I could feel their eyes following me, could see as their looked over at my Warriors with disgust lacing their gaze.  My anger started to build the longer the judging looks came our way.  I just really can’t stand these views and people; they are so closed minded and rude.

  “Hey, calm down Sky.  Everything is going to be fine.  You are going to do great.”  Luhan’s voice came ringing in my head.  Looking over at him I saw him give me a small smile before he continued, “I can see the anger forming in your eyes.  Don’t worry about it and just ignore the looks.  None of us care about what anyone else thinks about us.  So long as you don’t hate us like they do nothing else can hurt us.”

  I looked away from him and started warming up a little where I was as I replied to him, “I’ll try.  Thanks Luhan.” His words helped to calm me, to reassure me that things would be fine.  But the feel of the eyes on me never went away or let me forget.

  I tried not to think too deeply about the last part of what Luhan said.  I don’t want to dig into the meaning behind it when I have to keep my mind focused on what was going to happen in a few minutes.  But I would ask him for a clarification once this fight was over.

  “Are you so scared of our fight that you need to bring your bodyguards around with you?  Can’t protect yourself from me that you need the extra muscle and protection?”  The mocking tone of the idiot I was going to be fighting.

  I looked over my shoulder at him and sneered, “I don’t need protection from a weakling like you.”

  “We’ll see about that when I bring you to the ground.”

    I turned back to my boys, ignoring the boy, which only served to anger him more.  The twelve of them came closer to hear me, “Go sit down somewhere.  Don’t let the Dealers say or do anything to you about it.  They try and hurt you, stop them but don’t harm them.”

  “We understand.”  Xiumin replied before Chen led them away towards the bleachers just to our right.

  I moved over towards where I would start the match.  Each of us started on opposite ends of the field, from there we move towards the center and the fight begins.  It’s a rather simple set up and the fight is rather smartly organized and run, but this one won’t last very long.

  I looked up at the stand where the seats were set for that group of Dealers that watched many of the fights.  I don’t know who they are and I really don’t care since they have nothing to do with me.  I always heard the whispering and squeals that began when they were around but it still doesn’t make much sense to me why.

  Ignoring their presence I waited for the second year Training instructor to start our match and read us the rules once again.  Stepping to the front of the platform she looked down on the two of us, “The rules are as stated: The fight will commence when both opponents are at their markers at center field.  This is a physical battle that tests skill, endurance and tactics; all fighting techniques are permitted so long as it does not cause major or fatal injury.  Should such an injury occur, the student at fault will be disqualified from the competition in whole and a punishment shall be given out.  When the match is called to an end, all fighting and attacks must halt and students return to their ends of the field if they are able.  The use of Abilities is strictly prohibited.”

  She looked at my opponent and I with her closed off eyes, “Do you both understand the rules given to you?”

  “Yes.”  The two of us coursed in unison.

  “Move to your marks and begin.”

  I didn’t falter in my steps as I moved towards my mark near the center field line.  I kept my back in a position that would see as if it had just finished healing but was still slightly sore.  I had to keep a conscious thought on how I moved so no one would question me about my back or how I’m healing.

  In the stage of healing I’m trying to present myself in I can move it without to much difficulty but I’ll have to wince now and then as if pulling it a little too far.  Standing on the painted white line that served as my mark I crouched down a little but otherwise stayed relaxed.  I was ready to act at a moments notice but I’m sure my c

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With how crazy the world is right now, my updates are slower. I will not abandon this, please have patience and I promise to update again soon. Stay safe everyone please. Many Blessings, Wynter (8.20.20)

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ShawolBlinger4life
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Chapter 176: Still reading this in 2024! Hope you are doing well
YEOLLIEZEL
#2
Chapter 176: I am an avid fan of this great story. I am still waiting for an update even after almosr 3 years which means this is a very very great story 😊
poprocksgum
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Chapter 176: it’s probably my 10th time or something reading this. Been missing sky and her warriors 🥹 i hope you are well!
soshi16
#4
Chapter 176: I re reas this nth time 🥺🥺🥺🥺
PunkRock123 #5
Chapter 11: Heyy, i dont know if you know already but fhere is a fic that practically plagiarized your entire writing. The only difference is the mc background and the card appearance order. But the timeline and many sentences are the exact same. Here is the link https://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/1331812/descended-fromthe-stars
PunkRock123 #6
Chapter 174: oh my goshhh, a long time ago i remember i would always check for updates everytime i go on aff. I really appreciate you to update after 2 years and me reading this again after 5 years O.o its crazy!!!
YehetOhorat1994 #7
Chapter 176: hey wynter! ive started reading this fic years ago, as an early teen and now my teen years are almost ending. this story had brought me so much joy and strength, and is honestly one of the best ive read ever!! keep doing what you do, being a nurse definitely isnt easy at this time, so dont rush to put out updates, though we’ll all definitely be waiting eagerly for the upcoming content!! love what youve been doing so far, keep it up ♡ thank you for the hard work you put in as a nurse too, im sure everyone sppreciated it
iorifae #8
Chapter 2: omg this fanfic brought back so many memories 😭 the last time i read this was like when i was 12 (?) , i still remembered this fanfic cause man i was so in love with exo back then even noww~~ , im glad you still keep this story <3
PuffyBunnyIsLazy
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Chapter 23: Hi Wynter~!
It’s been awhile and I hope that you’re doing well. I’ve noticed since all of the craziness that’s been happening that lots of people are reverting back to the things that brought them comfort when they were younger. This chapter reminded me of that and I wanted to say that this fic of yours is definitely something I truly hold near and dear to my heart.

It reminds me of simpler times in middle school and high school and all the times I’ve read this to escape reality. Your story brings me comfort and joy each and every time. Throughout college I’ve been trying to re-read this from the beginning whenever I can (I’m probably on attempt three or four now? Lol), but I never really had enough time to due to school. As I’m trying to read every single chapter again, I just wanted to say how thankful and grateful I am to you for creating this story. I and many others have thoroughly enjoyed it over the years, and will continue to for many more.

You are truly an amazing and talented writer, and it’s admirable how you can create worlds and bring this much happiness to so many people with your words. It’s crazy to see how much things have changed (for EXO) since the beginning chapters, but that’s just part of life haha. I sincerely wish and hope you’re doing well and that you’re taking care of yourself. Much love <3