He quickly moves up to their office and sits the food down on each of their desks. The boys quickly follow behind then take their seats. “Wow! This is amazing boys. You don’t have any idea. I’ve been up all night negotiating with everyone. Well … mainly Clan Song. The Mongole Beast tribe won’t negotiate – Their terms are final,” Gabe says. “Who?...What tribe?” Woody asks. Gabe continues, “I’ll explain everything the best I can. Toobar and Makar are the princes of their tribe. They have twenty warriors and Clan Song was in negotiations with them to officially sign them on as merchs. As it stands now, they have no official affiliations. Up to this point, the tribe has only been able to attack non-clan outfits, which is not very profitable. But, with the two princes joining Clan Song, they would enjoy the protection and the ability to join in clan raids - This would be very profitable for the tribe and allow them to expand. Now that you two have taken the two spots that they had hoped were theirs, they feel you two cheated them, hence the challenge. Now the interesting part is they have challenged you both to the death – Winner takes all. That means if they kill you, they would get all of your belongings and wealth and in addition, assume your positions at Clan Song with your contracts. But, on the flip side, if you kill them both, you two become the princes and heirs to the throne of the tribe.
That entitles you to get shares in all their raids, present and future. You don’t even have to take part in the raids. All warriors must pay tribute to you both. But where Song comes in … If you win, they don’t have to deal with their tribal ways. They can deal with you instead. Song gains a merch unit for very little or no cost to them. So, it is a win win all around. Just don’t get killed. The battle is set for tomorrow afternoon. Everything is set. The battle will be here at your arena. Song is flipping the bill as long as you agree to their terms. Do you boys understand?” Gabe asks. “So, if we win, we become princes and will receive money from the tribe and Song will pay for all our upgrades and weapons?” Woody asks. “Yep!” Gabe answers. “Just sign here and here to accept and I’ll let all parties know right away.” Woodman pipes up, “I’m in. We can do this bud.” “Ohhh…ok.” Woody says as the boys both sign the agreement. You boys better get your Mechs ready. There’s a gentleman outside that will take your order for weapons and gear and your clan is off today, so let them help you – Try to check out the battle field.” Gabe says as he rushes out of the hanger. Just then the boys hear familiar voices. “Hey guys … What have you done?” Kalli yells.
The boys hug the girls as they jump into their arms. After a moment of embraces the girls ask, “Why did you agree to this? It’s INSANE! The Mongole Beast tribe are the most feared tribe on the planet. They are brutal. They don’t believe in second best. You either win or die. “ “Don’t worry girls, we’ll be just fine.” Woodman says. “We could use your help getting our Mechs ready and we need to check out the arena.” Woody says. “Excuse me … but if you’re going to order anything you’ll have to do it soon.’ the parts rep says as he clears his throat. “Oh yeah… We need two TETRUS BETA shields and two of every weapon system you have available for a Hoplite,” Woodman states. “It’ll be here in about an hour sirs. Good luck to you both,” the rep smiles as he leaves. “Girls, take us to the arena,” Woody says. The four of them make their way to the arena and start looking around and taking notes. After the girls give the boys a tour and a map, they head back to work on their Mechs. By mid afternoon both Mechs are ready.
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