Another Painful Session

CREAK CREAK

Kabal finally cracked the door open and left his room. He rubbed his bald head as he moaned due to him being groggy. "Breakfast?? Don't tell me you made the new guy make this by himself."

KJ: Hey it was done before I was even awake, no need to blame me

Kabal pulled a seat and began digging in. "So you're Raiju? You look terrifying if I'm being honest but I think I can get used to it. To be honest, from far away you look a lot scarier than in person. Your build is just freakishly huge. But the food you make is amazing on the other hand."

Raiju laughed heartily. "HAHAHA, I'm glad you liked the food. I haven't had many people taste my cooking so it warms my heart knowing that it tastes as wonderful as I feel cooking it."

Kabal and KJ began to suddenly look at Raiju as if he was a big soft baby. They both spoke. "Awhh you're so sweet. You seem like a vicious and savage beast to your enemies but to your close ones you are a loving pillar."

KJ: You're yourself, I like it. There are too many posers running around acting like people that they're not just so they can impress people that don't even particularly know them. A lot fo clowns just try to fit in and be "cool"

Raiju: In the Endless Abyss everyone is themselves. There aren't many children born every year as the birth rate isn't very high. So basically all the kids should know each other since little and we've never been told what's cool, we get to determine those things ourselves

Kabal nodded when he heard those words. "A true being, a lot of people live their whole lives without truly knowing who they are."

KJ was now stuffed as he pushed the plate away. "That's a pity….. However, I know who you two truly are. You are two men that are truly about to be in a world of pain because your next session of training is about to start, get out and go to the courtyard." KJ spoke with a sharp speed it was surprising that he didn't speak over himself.

Kabal and Raiju both looked sluggish after hearing what was to come but they both made it to the courtyard.

KJ: Raiju grab your sword again. The training will be similar to yesterday. Instead of raising your sword directly above your head... you will have to point it directly out in front of you. Make your arm shoot out and keep it straight and hold that. Don't let your arms bend. You know the drills after you fail with your right arm you can switch to your left.

Kabal was amused by Raiju but his face went sour when KJ faced his direction. "Kabal don't act like you're off today. Come over here and accept your beating."

BANG BANG BANG

KJ repeatedly bashed Kabal as he calmly spoke with Raiju. Raiju was a bit put off by how viciously he could beat his comrade without any remorse on his face….. did he do this regularly? Shivers ran down Raiju's spine and he went cold for a moment.

BANG BANG AWHHHH

KJ: Raiju keep your mind on the upcoming tournament. Kabal you and Raiju will both compete in the tournament. I've spoken with Alfin while you were sleeping and told him that I will be bringing 2 candidates with me. I will train you for a bit less than a month before I go off and train on my own. I need to break into the Spirit Connection Realm before the year end tournament. After I train you guys I will leave you instructions on how to proceed while I am gone. Train hard and train well, use each other as you need

Kabal's groans filled the courtyard.

DING DING DING

Raiju's sword hit the floor and he switched hands. Kabal flipped to the other side of his body and his beating commenced once more.

After it was all done KJ ran back inside and went straight to bed.

KJ: Ahhhh that was awfully tiring wouldn't you guys agree. All that training seemed to just knock the wind out of me, I'm sore all over

Raiju and Kabal were both slightly annoyed by KJ's jokes but they grew to love them.