CH 24

The following day there was no practice but there was a martial art tournament that Jace was participating in.

Jace woke up early and ate a light breakfast while the rest were still sleeping.

While waiting on his family to wake up Jace meditated for a while. The progress was slow after he completely merged his 2 powers.

While the progress was slow the results were worth it. while on the mound he only threw 119 but when it was just him and Theo he could throw a 137.

Sadly The couldnt catch the ball at 137. Jace could now use shadows freely and it hardly consumed any energy.

Once the rest of the family ate and got ready they headed to the tournament.

On the way to the arena they picked up Jaces and Theos girlfriend. When they arrived Jace had to split off and go to the contestants entry area.

Jace dodnt have to get changed since he came in his gi. In his bag all he had was bottles of water and some light snacks.

Once Jace made it to the contestant sitting area he looked around to find his family. He was surprised cause when he found his family he also found the whole baseball team with them.

Jace waved to all of them and they a yelled there support for him. After a while all contestants were called on stage and were presented to the audience for the open ceremony.

Jace had to wait for 3 matches before he got called up. His first opponent was a 15 year old that was around the same height as him.

When the whistle blew to start the match his opponent charged at him and tried to combo him with a straight kick that led to a round house. Jace blocked the first one and side stepped 2nd kick.

Jace then countered with punch to the ribs earning him a point. When the judge told them to start again Jace acted forst this time and triedanding a punch to the face witch was blocked.

Jace then laded a side kick to the guys gut gaining him his 2nd point. For his 3rd point Jace let his opponent attack first and countered with a judo throw.

Jace won his next 4 matches putting him in the finals. The stands were a little more empty now since alot of the contestants left after they lost.

When the final match started Jace could now hear more clearly every one shouting there encouragement.

Jaces final opponent looked tired and came out Throwing alot of short punches. Jace was on defence for a whil6 and got his legs swept out from beneath him giving his opponent the first point.

Jace sprang back up and sw his opponent breathing very heavily. As soon as the judge told them to start again Jace rushed in and landed a spinning kick to the guys sternum.

The judge almost called the match cause it took the opponent a long time to get up.

The opponent being as tired as he was thought he would win with soze and tried to tackle Jace to the ground. The guy failed and got knocked out with a jumping knee to the face.

When the judge announced Jace's victory Jace's team and family erupted with applause and congratulations.

Once Jace and his family got back home Janine checked him over endlessly for any injuries for what seemed like forever.

Once she was sure Jace was ok the whole family ate and went to bed early since the boys had a game the next day.