Combat Training

The sun was at its peak within the clear blue sky of the afternoom, its golden rays beaming down across the academy like that of a soft lightbuld to its lamp. The students made their way into the large courtyards of the Academy to begin their lesson with Bruticus. The students eagerly awaited for what this lesson could possibly bring them. They wondered what the possibilities this lesson could bring them. "Good you're all here and right on time as well." Bruticus said calmly. His face showed a stern yet calm frown with his eyes stuck onto the students. "What are we learning today sir?" Romerix asked in curiosity. "Today you will be commencing your combat training. You will be facing against someone of my choosing and will be fighting each other in a friendly sparring match." Bruticus replied sternly. Leisurely he walked over to the students with his arms crossed over the other, a smirk began to rise across his face. "And if you're lucky and if i decide to, the one who I find most experienced will spar against me." Bruticus continued. "Now I will choose pairs out of you lot and you will face each other in combat and I don't want to hear any complaints got it?" The students nodded in agreement, some were anxious while others including Romerix were excited. The day had come that he could finally show Bruticus what Jeremiah has taught him as he had hoped it would impress his teacher. "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" Bruticus shouted with a glare. The students stood straight with their arms to their sides and their voices loud, with a shout they said "SIR YES SIR!" Bruticus nodded with approval. The time had come for their combat training to begin. And with that Bruticus placed each each student in a pair, Lunai with Sera, Zacharias with a male student and Markarius and Romerix in a pair for combat. "I am positive your parents have taught you basic combat so show me what you know so far. No one is to hold back understand." Bruticus said calmly with a leisure walk to his step. He walked over to the side of the courtyard to be out of the way students. "B-best of luck Lunai." Sera said anxiously. "You too Sera give me your all." Lunai replied with a smile. "Lets see what you got Rinicus." Zacharias said Enthusiastically. "Don't you hold back Zacharias." Rinicus said eagerly. Rinicus was the same age as Zacharias, with long hazelnut brown hair and cashew brown hues, he stood proud and confident in himself at a fair height of five foot and nine inches and his complexion was that of a soft tanned one. "This is going to be too easy Romerix, make sure this is at least challenging." Markarius said smugly. Romerix was enjoying himself but unlike the others he was focused and serious. "This won't be as easy as you think Markarius." Bruticus would call up the first pair for the sparring match. Their match would begin with their peers watching and observing the ongoing match they see before them. Each student seemed to hold their own, each one able to get in a few clean hits and dodge out the way of others but in the end it would end in a stalemate between the two as they could not go on any longer. Bruticus ended the match and declared it a stalemate. The next pair was up and they began their match. Like the last one each student was able to connect and dodge strikes from the other but this time one of the two students stood victorious in their match. The one who won helped the one who was defeated to their feet as they made their way back to the rest and Bruticus declared that studen who won the victor of the pair. Pair after pair would be called up to face one another in their own sparring match with either a victory from one and a loss from the other student or a stalemate between both students from their respected pairs." Lunai and Sera it is your turn, show me what you can do." Bruticus said calmly. The two would nod as they made their way over to the specific area for their turn to spar. They stood in their respected parts and faced each other. Lunai was smiling and ready to fight but Sera on the other hand was anxious and fidgeting with her fingers. "You got this Lunai!" Zacharias Cheered with enthusiasm. "Sera.." Romerix called out to the weary Sera who looked over at Romerix. Romerix nodded with a gentle smile about him. "You can do this I believe in you." What Romerix had said ignited a spark within Sera she didn't have before. Romerix showed faith in Sera that she would be able to come out on top in this sparring match. Her anxiousness and fidgeting came to a halt and was replaced with a sense of confidence and motivation. "I must beat Lunai ..for Romerix." Sera thought to herself, she didn't want to let him down. She wanted to make Romerix proud of her and this was her chance to do so. "And commence the sparring match." Bruticus said in observation. Lunai charged towards Sera at full speed, she was ready to win this sparring. Sera steadied herself and made herself ready for Lunai who was before before. Lunai reached Sera with a quick and precise set of flurried strikes. They were faster then what Sera expected but not fast enough for to be unable to counter. With each strike of a solid fist toward Sera, she would block and counter with her own strikes at the same speed and precision, both students were kept on their feet. They would block and counter the others strikes. "Better then I thought you'd be Sera." Lunai said with a smirk. "Like wise Lunai." Sera replied. With a precise and quick swing of her right leg Lunai brought it upwards to the side of Sera's head who was not expecting such a thing. Lunai's leg made a hard connection with Sera's head which caused her head to jolt forward toward the ground. The pain was heavy and left a rining chime in her ear. Sera felt a sharp pain pulsate through the side of her face but she did not let this stop her, she worked through the pain as the pain of disappointing Romerix would be far worse to her. Using the momentum of the attack and her body, Sera placed her left hand onto the ground and brought the lower half of her body upward towards the sky with great speed. Her boots came into contact with Lunai's chin, the force of such contact sent a violent rattling through Lunai's jaw as her head jolted backwards which in return made Lunai take a step backwards while falling onto the ground. "What the?!" Lunai thought as she whinced in pain. Both students stood to their feet, Lunai spat out a small amount of blood mixed with saliva onto the dirt beneath her, she wiped her mouth with annoyance overflowing her emotions. "It'll take more then a cheap shot to beat me Sera." Lunai said with agitation. A smile rose onto Sera she knew it wasn't going to be easy in this sparring match but she will give it her all no matter the cost. "I know it won't be enough beat you Lunai, but as long as I keep the upper hand I will win." Sera said full of confidence and motivation. "Heh well let's see you try." Lunai said while dashing forward, she was going to show Sera that she is not someone you can just push around or underestimate. Sera threw a fast and straight punch in Lunai's direction. Lunai with flexibility and agility slid onto her side to evade the punch which came at Sera's surprise. Lunai brought her right leg behind Sera and with full force and motion that her legs were fully capable off, struck the back of Sera's legs which caused her to collapse from the sudden strike and fall backwards onto her back. A quick jolt of pain coursed through her back like someone had just hit her with a hard punch to her back. Sera let out a quick gasp for air, it felt as if the wind was knocked out of her lungs. Without a second thought Lunai gripped Sera's left arm and pulled it towards her as she wrapped her legs around Sera's neck. Sera found herself now stuck within a choke hold that kept her in position and struggling for gasps of air as Lunai was trying to put her to sleep. Thoughts rushed through Sera's mind, she didn't know what to do at this very moment or how exactly to get out of such a hold, all she knew is she was trying to suck in air to try and break. Lunai had Sera in a tight hold which she was unable to escape from which gave Sera no choice but to tap out which would make Lunai the victor of this sparring match. "I yield I yield!" Sera said through stuggled breaths. Lunai let her out of the choke hold and Sera began to cough and gasp for air. "I declare Lunai as the victor, congratulations Lunai." Bruticus had said with a nod of approval. With a smirk and a sense of pride about her, Lunai had helped Sera onto her feet. "You okay? I didn't go too hard did I?" Lunai had asked, concerned for Sera. "Y-yeah I'm fine Lunai." Sera said through heavy breaths. "You gotta teach me that choke hold." Sera asked hoping Lunai would teach her. Lunai chuckled soft and placed her hand onto her left shoulder. "Heheh for sure I'll teach you but later when we have free time to do so." With that Sera would nod as they both walked back over to their original locations with the other students. "At least you tried Sera." Rimerix said to reassure her. Sera looked over at Romerix with a Defeated smile and nodded to him. "Zacharias and Rinicus you two are up." Bruticus said sternly. Zacharias and Rinicus shot smirks at one another as they made their way over to the sparring area with leisure. "This is gonna be fun Rinicus" Zacharias said excited. "Hah you can say that again Zacharias." Rinicus remarked, both students faced one another, ready for what the other would throw their way. "Begin." Bruticus said sternly. Rinicus pushed forward with great speed and fluent movement. Zacharias in a slow motion, dragged his right foot backwards against the ground and leaned forward with his left leg, his stance became firm and solid like a mighty pillar that holds a foundation up against the harsh winds of a storm. The very moment Rinicus reached Him, Zacharias moved his left leg forward with precision and power in the form of an roundhouse kick expecting to strike Rinicus against the side of his head but what Zacharias did not expect and was surprised to witness was Rinicus had leaped upwards with the flexibility and agile nature like that of a feline. He had evaded such a precise leg kick just in time for there to be no connection. Rinicus had landed safely upon the head of Zacharias with a cheeky toothy smile about him. Suddenly Rinicus leaped off Zacharias's head to land safely behind him, Zacharias took a couple steps forward from the sudden change of moment that spread throughout his body. "What the hell?" Zacharias thought to himself, he didn't know how Rinicus was possibly able to do something like land on his head. Once Zacharias had regain his composure and calmed his thoughts he span himself in a one-eighty degree turn to face Rinicus but to his very own surprise, Rinicus was already upon him with a sharp and quick elbow strike to his chin. The force that came with such a strike rang through his jaw with accuracy like a snake bite. Zacharias stumbled backwards with his hand firm upon his chin, he whinced in pain. "OWW!." Zacharias shouted. He rubbed his chin with his hand, it hurt alot but it was bearable. While Zacharias was regaining his computer Rinicus saw this to be a perfect opportunity for another strike to land. Rinicus moved forward and moved his body into the position for a powerful side kick. He pulled his right leg into his body then shot it forward towards Zacharias's stomach but to his surprise Zacharias moved his body out of the way of the incoming side kick which skimmed inches from his chest. Now given the chance to do so Zacharias wrapped his arms tightly around his leg and used his left leg to kick Rinicus off his feet and onto the ground. Rinicus didn't know what to make of this sudden counter attack, he was surprised Zacharias could stop his strike. Zacharais briskly took four large steps backwards to gain some ground from Rinicus. "Do you think he's got this Romerix?" Lunai asked curiously. Romerix continued to watch on as everyone else though he was serious about the situation. "As of right now it is difficult to tell who will come out on top as it's only just started but if he keeps focused and dosent become overwhelmed he will be able to defeat him." Romerix replied calmly. Rinicus pushed himself off the ground and bent his body so he may land on his feet, he dusted himself off. "Well this got interesting to say the least." Rinicus said in surprise. Zacharias spat at the ground and wiped his mouth clean of any remaining saliva, the smirk on his face suggested a slight cockiness was about him. "Hah! Well I ain't just no pushover so come on, give me your all Rinicus." He said with confidence. A smile creeped onto Rinicus and with his eyes closed he seemed calm and rather collected about the situation. "Very well Zacharias, I'll give you my all." He said eerily quiet. Zacharias was taken aback by Rinicus's response, with a brow raised he had this strange feeling similar to intimidation. Was he intimidated or was it because he was not expecting Rinicus to respond this way. "W-what was that?" Zacharias asked confused in the way he responded. Before Zacharias knew what was going on or what to do, Rinicus was blitzing towards him and it seemed he would reach Zacharias in a matter of seconds. Zacharias took a couple steps backwards, unsure what he should do or how he could possibly respond in time. Multiple thoughts ran through his mind at the same time, from panic and fear to confusion and surprise. Next thing Zacharias knew was a mighty and gut wrenching blow to his stomach which was followed up by a nasty sharp left hook and powerful right uppercut to his chin. Each blow to his body was immense and the pain that came with it worse then anything he had felt before. The pain was deep and volatile throughout his body, his stomach felt like it was twisting and contorting upon itself Inward, his brain slammed back and forth against the walls of his skull from the sharp right hook and his body bent violently backwards from the powerful uppercut to his chin. Zacharias was lifted a few inches off the ground and fell hard onto his back, the force behind each blow was devastating enough to knock Zacharias unconscious for a few seconds. Rinicus smirked with pride, he had showed Zacharias what he could fully be capable of. "Victor by knock-out, Rinicus. Congratulations. Unlike the rest of you, Rinicus took an initiative to use all of what he had learnt so far against his opponent which gave him a far greater advantage in the match. Take note in fairness, use everything you know to take down your opponent." Bruticus said sternly yet also calm. Zacharias sluggishly picked himself up off the ground, staggering to his feet he took in a deep breath and exhaled in a sigh with a thumbs-up to Rinicus in a way of congratulating him. "That damm well hurt, good Job I can tell you'll make a great warrior one day." Zacharias said with a smile. He was trying his very best to not show any sign of pain but it was indeed a difficult task for him to do. Rinicus placed his hands upon his waist and laughed an energetic laugh. "Thanks Zacharias, we will try this again sometime when we both actually use chai deal?" Both students left the sparring area, shaking each other's hand with a large cheeky smile to boot. They have come to an agreement to face off in the future once again with them both using Chai. "Can't believe he got defeated so easily, what an idiot." Lunai shook her head annoyed. She had second hand embarrassment from Zacharias's defeat. "Hopefully he will be okay." Sera thought to herself, she was concerned for everyone's well-being, no matter if she really knew the person or not. "What an idiot, i would not let myself get humiliated at such a level that fight was so pathetic it makes me utterly sick." Markarius thought to himself, he was dissatisfied with such a display of weakness on Zacharias's part, his blood boiled at the thought of not being able to counter such simple blows, his blinding ego controlled his emotions and thoughts. "He dosent deserve to be here at all what a disgrace." Markarius scoffed in thought. Romerix was silent, he seemed confused. Could no one else feel the Chai Rinicus was emitting? It felt weird and strange to him but he shrugged it off as simply chai must feel different to each person. "Markarius and Romerix it is your turn then we have concluded the lesson for the day. The rest of you go see Doctor Heartly to get patched up." Bruticus stated sternly while gazing at the other students who shouted sir yes sir and proceeded to leave Romerix and Markarius to spar with Bruticus observing intently. "Good luck Romerix!" Sera shouted. "Yeah kick his arse Romerix!" Lunai shouted aggressively. "You got this!" Zacharias shouted in confidence. Romerix and Markarius made their way over to the designated area for their spar. Romerix held his hand out to Markarius for him to shake it. "May the best man win Markarius." He said with a smile. This annoyed Markarius who swatted his hand away. "Get in your area." Markarius said annoyed. "We are here to spar not chat." Without a single word Romerix leisurely walked over to his area, it was now clear to him that Markarius was Arrogant and pigheaded. He couldn't shake his hand really? Was Markarius that full of himself that he couldn't even shake his hand. Well whatever his problem was with everyone Romerix remembered what his uncle had told him before stepping onto the boat that brought him here "Ignore anyone who might agitate you and keep your calm." Markarius smirked an egotistical smirk towards Romerix, he was ready to beat down Romerix anyway he could. He would prove to everyone that his strength and power is higher then everyone else's and that no one would stand a chance against him, no matter what it would take. Romerix cleared his mind of any intruding thoughts and focused solely on his opponent before him. "Let your opponent throw this first strike." Romerix thought to himself, as his training with Jeremiah filled his mind and the things his uncle had spoke to him. "Begin!" Bruticus shouted. Markarius charged forward like a bull, an egotistical bull. Romerix remained focused and calm as he awaited for the inital strike from Markarius. He reached Romerix, the gap being closed between them in a matter of seconds. A fast and sharp right hook came Romerix's way. He turned his body to the right, causing the right hook to barely miss him. "Watch and observe your opponent, follow their body movements and respond accordingly." Romerix thought to himself. "What!" Markarius said while gritting his teeth. His agitation was released through four faster, sharper and more powerful strikes, two straight jabs and one left uppercut and one right hook. Romerix watched each Fist and arm in the way they moved, elegantly he evaded the first precise jab and deflected the other in a swatting motion of his left forearm. When it came to uppercut he tilted his head far to the right to evade the incoming fist but was caught off guard by a heavy and hard right hook that struck the side of his face. Romerix took a couple staggered steps to the side, he rubbed the side of his face slowly. "Hah how'd that feel Romerix, you can give up if iits too much for you." Markarius smirked arrogantly. Romerix looked at Markarius with a frown dawned upon his face. "Like I should show you how exactly to throw a punch, that was weak." Romerix said sternly. Markarius grew infuriated, he clenched his hands tightly into fists. "these past few days I've known you Markarius I have learned your ego and emotions control you far greater then my own and that is what will cause your utter downfall." The more Romerix spoke, the more it agitated and angered Markarius, he was here to fight not be given a stupid and boring lecture from the likes of Romerix. Bruticus was taking note of the fight so far, he witnessed key differences between them both. Markarius was exactly like his father Obsidinite, Arrogant and Prideful and full of his own egotistical nature. and Romerix was showing similarities to Jeremiah who was disciplined, and respectful. It was like he was training them all over again. He didn't show it in the slightest exterbally but internally Bruticus was indeed smiling. Markarius screamed in a small fit of anger, he threw a straight right jab that was filled and consumed with aggressive emotions, moments before it made contact with romerix's face, he gripped the incoming fist with his left hand like a vice. The Chai Romerix could feel was sporadic and fluctuating through Markarius, from what Romerix had gathered his Chai was being fueled by his volatile and aggressive emotions. This could be the case but because he didn't understand how exactly Chai works or how emotions work with Chai, that this is what is happing. In response to having clutched Markarius's fist in his grasp he responded with a counter attack. A precise and blitzing right jab enhanced with the small amount of Chai that he had control over so far. The power and force behind the jab which was sent into Markarius's face was enough to cause him to fly backwards into the ground. Upon hitting the ground the audible sound was like the head of a sledgehammer hitting the hard surface of bone dry hardened dirt but amplified. Markarius slid across the ground for about three feet, the sound was a mixture of dragging and scrunching at the same time. A small plume of dirt was picked up off the ground, the wind danced and twirled with the dirt that was picked up, like a silent melody that the ears could not hear or enjoy. Markarius sat up slowly, Rubbing his jaw with his right hand, a fierce glare was shot towards Romerix. "G-gh! Now you've done it" Markarius said through gnashing teeth. He hastily pushed himself off the ground in anger. With a leisure step about him, Romerix started to walk over to where Markarius was located to close the gap that is between them. Markarius charged forward fueled by anger, something was different about him now. Once the two students had reached one another a trading of precise strikes and powerful kicks ensued. Both Markarius and Romerix were even in their strength and their speed. Some of the blows were evaded or deflected while others did make contact from each student. Markarius through his angered nature sought to humiliate and embarrass Romerix and to prove that he was the stronger one. Romerix through his calm and collected nature sought to gain experience from this encounter with Markarius, to impress his teacher Bruticus and to push himself further then before. His training that he did with Jeremiah as he grew up through the years of early childhood to now has helped him through this sparring session. "They seemed to be evenly matched, when one throws a strike the other blocks or deflects it and visa versa." Bruticus thought to himself, impressed to see this once again. "Tch! I will defeat you Romerix one way or another. You will not best me!" Markarius shouted in defiance. He would never accept the fact that romerix could defeat him or win, in his eyes Romerix is nothing, just another worthless obstacle to push out of the way. Romerix on the other hand saw Markarius as an worthy adversary and a great opponent to better himself and to learn from, yes he was Arrogant and egotistical but a great opponent all the same. Markarius thought up an idea, a insulting and disrespectful idea. "Insult his family that'll work." He thought with a smirk. "You aren't even worth the effort Romerix, this entire sparring session is boring me." He said smugly. Through fists and kicks both continued to throw them at one another at a great speed and strength. Romerix made sure to only focus on the objective at hand and not listen to what Markarius was saying to him though he could hear everything he was saying to him. "You think your family is impressed with you or proud? No they are ashamed you are worthless in their eyes." Markarius continued. Romerix started to show signs of annoyance at the thought of someone insulting his family. Markarius was lucky enough to break through Romerix's defences and land two clean and precise strikes to his face. Romerix moved with the punches, the pain he felt was less then what his uncle had shown him but it still hurt like if you were to run face first into a opening door. "Your mother would find you pathetic Romerix, do you think she cares that your here, she is a pathetic as yo-" Markarius was cut off from his words by something he could not see or process, something powerful and strong. Romerix had struck Markarius in the side of his face with a Chai infused strike. The jaw popped like a cork to a wine bottle. From the very tips of his fingers to the tip of his elbow, Romerix's right arm gleamed and bathed in a thin aura of golden Chai, his eyes gleamed golden with firey intensity. "SHUT UP!" Romerix shouted through riled up anger, his emotions got the better of him but at this very moment he could not care less, no one would speak in such a way about his mother. To be so disrespectful and insulting about someone's Parent, Romerix would not stand for it especially if it was about his uncle or his mother. Markarias took a couple steps backwards, holding his jaw he couldn't believe that he was struck by Romerix, he didn't see a single thing and now his jaw feels dislocated and in immense pain. "Are you that egotistical you would bring someone's mother into this sparring match, are you that disrespectful!." Romerix Snarled. He has had enough of Markarius's antics. Through fist after fist and kick after kick, Romerix began to beat Markarius who tried to fight back in his own anger but could not keep up with the speed he was now faced, each strike felt worse then the last to him. The pain searing and deep through his body. "You disrespect everyone else, you are Arrogant and pigheaded, you think you are better then every other person here and you even bring MY MOTHER INTO THIS!" Through a shouted war cry Romerix leaned forward, he right arm cocked backwards and ready to be released into a jawbreaking right hook. He brought the right hook forward with a great deal of speed and power. Markarius had many thoughts running through his mind at the same time, anger, and pride, ego and arrogance, fear and panic. All he could do at this very moment was catch the fist in his hand before it made contact with his face in an effort to soften the incoming blow. Romerix pushed forward through his hand with a great amount of force through his punch, Markarius slammed into the ground with enough force to roll him over onto his stomach. "W-what the hell?!" Markarius thought, he was trying to comprehend what had just transpired in this very moment. Slowly staggering to his feet and wiping blood from his mouth, Markarius stood in disbelief, unsure what to make of this display of raw power. He stared at Romerix who returned the stare with a piercing glare of anger. "Enough! This match is concluded" Bruticus shouted coldly. Romerix closed his eyes and inhaled a good amount of air then released that air in a slow exhale to calm himself, he would not allow his emotions to get the better of him. Bruticus leisurely made his way over to Romerix and Markarius. " great display from you both I am impressed with you both." Bruticus said impressed. Romerix opened his eyes and looked at Bruticus, Markarius holding his jaw also looked at Bruticus. Bruticus looked down at Markarius with a cold and piercing stare. "The next time you bring someone's family into my sparring lessons, I'll have your father come down and knock some sense into you...are we clear boy." Bruticus said coldly. Markarius lowered his head in humiliation and embarrassment of what had happened just moments earlier. "Yes sir..." He responded in embarrassment. "Now get out of my sight." Bruticus said sternly. Markarius briskly walked away to go to doctor Heartly to get patched up, he felt fury and embarrassment and would never allow this to happen again. "As for you Romerix." Bruticus looked at Romerix with a softer but stern look. "Well done Romerix, I Respect the fact you did not tolerate the disrespect he showed your mother. Now go get yourself patched up." Romerix lowered his head in respect to his teacher and departed from Bruticus. "Yes sir I will." Romerix Said calmly. "Reminds me of how his uncle was when i was teaching him." Bruticus thought to himself. He knew that these students are going to be a rather interesting bunch.