This net deposited him into a featureless fish bowl. As soon as he hit the water Chartreuse noticed that he was not the only fish in the bowl. The other fish was Ricardo! But something was off about him and Chartreuse could not tell what exactly what was wrong with his best friend. He was not in the best condition but that was to be expected because they were fishnapped. Emotions rushed through Chartreuse when he saw the scars along Ricardo’s body. Just when Chartreuse did not think he could be anymore emotional, he heard Ricardo say “ Finish …show more content…
“I-It’s the only way you can make it out of this alive. One of us has to win.” Chartreuse in that moment realized what Betta Club really was, where his father and friends had been taken away to. Betta Club was an illegal underground fight club, and the dimly lit bowl they were in was the arena. “What about your father? He might be here.” inquired Chartreuse. “ One of the fishes told me my father didn’t make it and that is why I am sacrificing myself for you. Because you know who told me that?” cried Ricardo. “Who?” Chartreuse asked even though he already knew the answer. “Your dad told me that he had to beat my father just like you are going to do to me right now. I don’t have anything else to live for but you do. Reunite with your father and let me reunite with mine!” sobbed Ricardo. “I am sorry.” Chartreuse said as he closed his eyes and swam towards Ricardo as fast as he could. He awoke days later back in the same tank as One Eye. “Yeah, the concussion is the worst part but you will get used to it, kid” said One eye. Holding back the severe thrashing swirling in his head, Chartreuse just nodded knowing that he will never be the same as he was before the fight. “I can teach you some moves so you will be able survive this place and find your