"Conflicting stories huh? I wonder which one is true," I mused.

"Maybe they’re both true," Marina said.

"Then she wouldn’t really be heartless would she? She can’t be heartless only sometimes," I said.

"Mmm, maybe she’s only heartless when people see her and nice in private," Marina said.

"I guess we’re gonna have to find out," I said adjusting my black cloak, "let’s go."

Marina nodded excitedly and we walked together to the battle arena. The place was full. There was not only students but members of the clan from all over. Denbo walked on to the stage, clad in her black military uniform. She looked quite fearful.

"Welcome students, clan members, and of course the Muerte Segura queen herself!" Denbo announced. The arena broke out in loud cheers and I looked across the way to the booth where the queen was. I couldn’t see her but I knew she was there.

"Today at this graduation, we welcome new members to our clan!" Denbo said, "new members to moderate the world and stop those Milagrosos from saving the filth." Cheers broke out again and I had to struggle to contain my anger. I’m sure the queen would spot me out instantly if I let my anger flare.

"Today there will be a battle between our top student and the queen," Denbo said, "but today it will be an epic battle, because this student has the highest score in the history of all of our training camps, right after the queen herself!" Surprised gasps filled the arena and my heart started pounding loud. Please don’t let it be me, please don’t let it be me!

"Please come down to the battlefield, our top student and record breaker," Denbo announced, "Tina Kenter!"

Oh fuck! Cheers broke out around me and Marina hugged me joyfully. I pretended to be excited as I walked down to the battle field. I felt Kelly and Candace’s eyes boring through my back but I ignored them. I arrived on the field and took a stance.

"And please welcome, the heartless herself, Queen Bette!" Denbo cried.

Loud howls and cheers rang out as something black caught my eye from above, she had jumped out of her booth. She landed right in front of me, graceful like a cat, then she looked up at me.