So....We just met Carter Slade. The Rider said as I drove away from the cemetery. I wonder who we'll meet next?
"We need to find Torch." I said as I turned onto the main road. "I've been getting distracted, I need to talk to him."
What about? The Rider asked as I sped up. Your parents?
"You got it." I said as I stopped at red light. "Torch and his gang, if I remember correctly, are somewhere near the abandoned were house district; if he's not there, we can check the underground."
The underground? The Rider asked as the light turned green. Mind filling me in?
"Number one rule of fight club, never talked about fight club," I said, causing the Rider to cackle. "It’s also a way to get some money if push comes to shove."
Seriously? The Rider said surprised.
"Of course not," I said annoyed. "Hard part will be getting in."
Why not fight our way in? The Rider asked as I stopped in front of an old warehouse. Would that work?
"Nope," I said as I turned off my bike. "I need to find a way in," I said as I got off my bike and started walking along the building. I heard a strange noise, followed by cheering. "What was that?" I said to myself as I turned the corner and noticed a group of people go in the warehouse, laughing. "I think we're at the right place."
Ya think? The Rider said as I approached the entrance. You think he's here?
"LET THE FIGHT BEGIN!!!!" A voice bellowed as I entered the building." YOUR DRAGON LORD DEMANDS IT!!!!"
"Yep," I said as I noticed a crowd of people cheering." I wonder who’s fighting?"
"Torch’s daughter Ember and Garble." One of the spectators said as next to me. "You new here?"
"I arrived a few days ago." I said as I shook hands with the person. "Who are you?"
"The name’s Spark," Spark said over the people cheering as the fight began. "What's your name?"
"Call me Blizzard," I said as The Rider chuckled." Where can I find Torch?"
"He's up in the booth." Spark said pointing towards a seating area. "But no one goes up there unless you’re called or you work for him. Or you are related to him."
"How would I get his attention then?" I asked as Garble was knocked out of the arena and landed in front of us, groaning in pain.
"You fight her," Spark gestured as the crowd cheered and chanted Ember’s name." You'd have to be an inhuman or a mutant to have any chance to win."
"Sounds like fun," I said as I smirked. "Where do I sign up?"
"You don't have to," Spark said as he pointed towards the arena. "Just jump in and fight.... Hold on, you can't be serious?"
"Oh I am," I said as I started walking towards the arena. "Wish me luck."
"Your funeral," Spark said giving me a worried look. "He's got guts."
"IS THERE NO ONE WHO CAN ATLEAST LAND A SINGLE HIT!!!!!" Torch said with a mocking tone as a few spectators laughed. "Anyone?"
"I'll have a crack at her," I said as I entered the arena followed by the spectators laughing. "What's so funny?"
"You can't be serious?" Ember asked as I crossed my arms. "You don't look so tough."
Oh, if only I was out, then she'll have another thing coming. The Rider chided as I rolled my eyes. DECK HER IN THE SHNOOZE!!!
"You'd be surprised." I said as Ember scoffed." I've been halfway around the world."
"So you’re a drifter then?" Ember asked as I nodded. "This should be fun. I accept."
"Very well," Torch said as he chuckled." What is your name, newbie?"
"Blizzard," I said balling my hand into a fist. "Blizzard Wind." I said as Torch's jaw dropped.
"Very....Very well." Torch said with a nervous tone as he began to sweat. "LET THE FIGHT BEGIN!!!!!"
"Come at me," I said. Ember growled and swung at me; I dodged and kicked her towards the edge of the arena. "So sad," I said mockingly as Ember charged at me again and swung another punch. I slid under her and tripped her. "This is just sad."
"QUIT MOVING!!!!" Ember yelled as she lunged at me; I roundhouse kicked her back." You’re tougher than you look, I'll give you that."
"If only you knew," I said as someone threw her a staff. "We're using weapons now?" I asked as Ember smirked. "Oh, I'm so scared."
"SHUT UP!!!" She yelled as she swung the staff downwards at my head as I caught it. "What the..?" She said as I yanked it out of her hands and kneed her in the gut, causing her to stagger.
"The reason I've been halfway around is because I've been on the run." I said as I grabbed Ember by the collar of her outfit and brought her close to my face. "I've been hunted down by the Avengers, the X-Men, and mother-f@cking Deadpool." I said glaring at her as she looked at me with fear. "The reason: I'm hiding a dark secret, One that can EAT YOUR STINKING SOUL!!!!!" I yelled as my eyes turned into black pits, then turned to normal as I threw her of the ring.
"B-BLIZZARD WIND WINS!!!!!" Torch yelled as the crowd cheered." Blizzard Wind, a word."
"About time." I said to myself as I stepped out of the arena as I walked past Ember who looked at me with fear.
---The booth---
"Come in," Torch said as I knocked on the door. "That was quite the fight."
"Thanks, I guess." I said as Torch stared at the arena as two people fought.
"Are you the son of Northeast Wind?" Torch asked without turning around. "You better say the truth, too; I'll have you killed for impersonating the son of a dead man."
"I am," I said as Torch faced me." I am Northwest's son."
"It's good to see you lad." Torch said walking over to me and placing a hand on my shoulder. "I see your father trained you well."
"My mother too." I said sadly, as Torch sighed.
"I am very sorry for what happened," Torch said morosely. "I considered your parents very good friends. Even though they worked for SHIELD, they were good people."
"They were," I said as Torch motioned for me to sit down. "I miss them dearly."
"I understand," Torch said as he sat down behind a desk. "Now, I must ask, why are you here?"
"I came for answers." I said as Torch leaned back in his chair.
"Very well, I'll answer your questions," Torch nodded. "But you have to answer my questions."
"Me first," I said as I leaned forward. "Were any of your gang members involved in my parents’ deaths?"
"Only one, but he was....Disposed of," Torch said smirking. "Now answer my question: How are you still alive? I sent some of my men to help your parents, one of them saw the roof fall on you. How did you survive that?"
"It's hard to explain," I said Torch stared at me. "It was because of a deal I made...to cure my mother of cancer."
"I’m afraid, I don't understand," Torch said as set one of my arms on the desk." I knew your mother had cancer, but the part I don't understand is, how was she cured?"
"I....I made a deal with the devil." I said as Torch looked at me in concern. "I sold my soul to the devil. I was desperate, and I didn't want her to die."
"I'm finding that hard to believe," Torch said crossing his arms. "You… selling your soul to...." He trailed off as I lifted up my hand, which was now a flaming Skelton hand. "Impossible."
"I'm the Ghost Rider." I said bluntly as my hand turned to normal. "Now answer my question. Is Chrysalis still in Canterlot city?"
"She is," Torch said as he stared at my hand. "We've been trying to figure out how to bring her down, but we've come up with nothing."
"Father, we need to talk," Ember said walking in then looking at me with fear. "It can wait."
"You can tell me now," Torch said as he motioned for her to come closer. "What do you need, Ember?"
"It's about him," She said pointing towards me. "Is he going to be part of the league?"
"No." I said as Ember stepped away from me." I'm not gonna bite."
"Why are you scared of him?" Torch asked as he gave me a worried look. "Speak."
"During our fight, I may have shown her a tiny bit of the Rider," I said as Torch looked at Ember, who nodded. "Don't worry; he can't hurt her in any way."
"He better not," Torch warned as the Rider cackled. "Or there will be hell to pay."
"Funny choice of words," The Rider said as my eyes turned orange as he took over. "I'm the Rider. Nice to meet ya."
"Okay, that's freaky," Ember said as the Rider chuckled. "I thought you had a flaming skull and whatnot."
"Blizzard is letting me talk to you guys at the moment," The Rider said. "He's sorry for the scare; he got so caught up in the fight that he let his guard down for me."
"I see." Ember said as she sat down.
"I wish to talk to Blizzard." Torch said as the Rider rolled his eyes as they turned blue.
"Yes?" I asked as Ember looked at me shocked. "Listen, The Rider wants out soon, so make it quick."
"Do you have a place to stay?" Torch asked. "I understand you arrived a few days ago."
"No, I don't," I said as Torch stroked his chin in thought. "I've mostly slept on the streets, or somewhere where there's water."
"Well you’re welcome to stay with the Dragon clan. Your father was a close friend," Torch said as I stood up. "Even though he's dead, I'll still owe him."
"Is there a catch?" I asked as Torch smiled. "What is it?"
"I wish for you to become a member of the clan," Torch said as he opened a drawer in his desk and pulled out a phone. "You'll report directly to me."
"My father, and so do I." I said as Torch handed me the phone. "Is this only meant to be used to only contact you?"
"You can use it however you wish," Torch said as I put the phone in my pocket. "It is not bugged or anything, so don't worry about us spying on you. Also, I require you to go to school; you’re still young."
"I assume I'll be going to Canterlot High?" I asked as Torch nodded." Did my father mention I used to go to Crystal Prep?"
"He did not," Torch said crossing his arms. "Do you have a problem with this?"
"No, I'm glad I'll be going to C.H.S." I said chuckling. "Crystal prep is a hellhole."
"I'm glad you agree," Torch said as I opened the door to leave. "I'll send you the address of our location later on."
"Great, gives me a chance to fight some more," I said as smirked. "Never thought being a street fighter would be fun."