The alley was narrow.Dark and quiet.Three boys were already lying on the ground.
Groaning.
None of them looked capable of standing again anytime soon.In the middle of the alley stood one person.
Thuta Zaw.
His breathing was slightly heavier than usual, and a thin line of blood ran down from the side of his head.Opposite him stood Aung Ko Ko and two of his followers.
The three unconscious bodies between them told the story clearly.Aung Ko Kos plan had started perfectly.
Earlier, they had ambushed Thuta Zaw from behind.One of his guys had even managed to land a solid hit on the back of Thuta Zaws head.
For a moment, Aung Ko Ko thought the fight was already over.But somehow,even while injured,Thuta Zaw had taken down three of his men.
Just like that,they have com to this situation.
Aung Ko Ko clicked his tongue.
So the rumors about Thuta Zaw wasn't lying.
Still, he forced himself to smile.
"It doesn't matter because we still have the numbers advantage."
He glanced at the blood on Thuta Zaws forehead.
"And you're already injured."
There's no way we're going to lose it.Finally,I can prove the gang I'm still useful and even get a chance to climb the ranks.
Snapping out from his daydream,Aung Ko Ko became more determined.Then he raised his hand."Alright, boys.Let's finish this."
Before anyone could move—
Thud.
A small rock suddenly flew through the air.
It hit Aung Ko Ko directly in the mouth.
!
He stumbled backward, clutching his face.
Everyone froze.
Confused, they turned toward the entrance of the alley,only to sawthree figures stood there.
Lin Thit.
Aung San.
And Thura.
Aung Ko Ko slowly lowered his hand.A small line of blood appeared at the corner of his lips.His eyes burned with anger as he stared at Lin Thit.
Because it was obvious.Lin Thit had thrown the rock.Thuta Zaw also turned slightly.He immediately recognized Thura.The quiet boy he had helped earlier that morning.
Thura raised his voice nervously.
"Dont worry, Ko Thuta!"
"We came to help you!"
(Author note: Ko,a respectful way to address an older male in Myanmar.)
Aung Ko Kos patience finally snapped.
These damn days
He clenched his fists.Blood started dripping from his mouth.
"Why does everyone keep messing with me?!"
He pointed angrily toward them."Beat them too!"
Before his men could move—
Thud.
Another rock flew through the air.This time it hit Aung Ko Ko in the shoulder.
He flinched again.
Lin Thit calmly lowered his arm.The second rock had come from him as well.
Aung Ko Kos expression changed as hee quickly glanced between the newcomers.
Three more people and he still didnt know if they could fight.Behind him, two of his men were still standing.But three others were already knocked out.
If things continued like this...
They might actually lose.
Aung Ko Ko clenched his teeth.
He hated this feeling.
The feeling of being uncertain.
Of being outnumbered.
Of not being in control.
"...Tch"He spat on the ground."This isnt over."
Then he turned around.
"Lets go."
His two followers quickly lifted the unconscious guys.Together, they dragged them out of the alley.
Within seconds—They were gone.
Silence returned to the narrow alley.
Aung San exhaled loudly.
"Whoa.."
"That actually worked?"
Lin Thit scratched the back of his head."I guess."
Thura immediately rushed toward Thuta Zaw.
"Ko Thuta!Are you okay?"
Thuta Zaw looked at the three boys quietly.His tired eyes moved from Thura to Aung San.Then finally to Lin Thit.
He seemed slightly surprised.
Lin Thit suddenly realized something.
"...Oh."
He pointed at the blood on Thuta Zaws head.
"Are you alright?"
Thuta Zaw wiped the blood casually with his sleeve.
"It's nothing."
Then he looked at them again.
"You guys..."
"Why are you here?"
None of them answered immediately.Because the truth was—They weren't even sure themselves.
But one thing was certain for Lin Thit.
Standing in this narrow alley.Watching a real fight for the first time.His heart was beating much faster than usual.
And strangely—
He didnt hate that feeling at all.