(Shane)
So what now? Blah what a great question. I have to learn to keep my big mouth shut. Ever since the visit from Grace our training had been intensified 3 fold. I barely had anytime to shop, clean, or even to see Nick until he changed that.
I was heading from the shower when..
Bang!! Bang!! Bang!!
This was the sound I was greeted by as passed the front door on my way to the D-room.
"What the hell."
I opened the door to a determined looking blonde.
"Shane!! Finally." He breath heavily, he reached for my arm and pulled me out on the porch.
"Hey man, what's up?" "You tell me, we never spend anytime together anymore, was it something I did or said."
I thought he was kind of making a big deal about this but he was right ever since the intense workout started I hadn't really had time for anything or anyone.
"Nick bro, I'm sorry its just I've been really busy." He kind of hung his head a bit. "Hey I promise I will make some time to hang out .
I felt bad about not giving him much time and the fact that he wanted to spend his vacation time with me made me feel honored. After a minute of looking at me and seeming giving in see that this was better than nothing he replied.
`Ok cool I guess.' He relented as he walked off of my porch with a small wave. I would have to make it up to him. As I continued to the D-room we commenced our training. This day we did weaponry training. We had run the gambit and I finally decided on twin sai's they were nice and quick, but they seemed like they could have been better. Rajin went with a Katana sword. Remy went with something I would just call a battle ring. the width was that of a trash can lid the center was brought together by metal that was curved like the yin yang symbol. towards the head of each head was a leather bar. It was a awkward looking tool. And Jelani went with a metal staff.
"Now as much as I would like to wale on u guys with my Sais and all I think it would be a bit dangerous." "I thought of that and I used one of your videos games and hacked the sprite code format and." "Ehhh, short version please." Rajin said holding his head. "I programmed bad guys to fight."
"Ok this fight is a four on one with our advantage, the hologram has a low skill level so it shouldn't be much as a match. Don't use your powers as much , this is weapon combat."
The poor computer didn't really stand a chance. What materialized was a normal looking guy with a bat. When Remy commanded the program started to run and he attacked us. Rajin cut through his bat with ease and kicked him to the ground. He stood back up and the bat rematerialized and I was up.
(Rajin)
The computer was like no match. He went at Shane with a over the head clubbing but using his sia's as braces he blocked the attack and the swiftly cut across the midsection and took the guy down. he faded away and was replaced by another character. "Nice work Shane."
The next up was Jelani that was just a beat down before it could make a move Jelani had his staff going across his skull. And down he went, skidding across the floor. As he rose back up a blur was seem coming from behind him and that was Remy's' war ring whizzing through him as it showed its boomerang action.
"Wow that was a challenge." I laughed. "Don't speak to soon that was a gauge. It was so the computer could analyze us and see what strengths' and weaknesses we have so it can adapt the program to us."
After he said that the computer chirped a bit and the field changed to a sunny field with a hill and a big oak tree. "What are we having a picnic." Shane joked, this was his `silent park' program. "Not quiet." Jelani said as he pointed to the tree on the hill and four figures stepped out from the shadows. "I don't think these guys want tea."
(Shane)
They were in like ninja uniforms and had their own weapons. nunchuks, a sword, a cross bow and a staff.
"Ok the rules here are a bit diff these guys will be a challenge so use your powers to survive. The safeties are one so they can't hit you hard or with their weapons but they can push and the computer will keep track of the damage that you take.
A chime had rung and the other team advanced towards us. Rajin was the quickest to engage and he went after the guy with the sword. They clashed and was in a deadlock. I ended up with the staff guy who turned out to be a girl and one thing I remember about my games is the girl is always jumpy. She jumped right over my head and struck me with her boa The staff went through my chest but I felt a cold breeze as it passed through me. I swiped my sai at her and she bent backwards and dodged it. "Shit these guys are a step up."
"No shit huh!" Jelani yelled as he dashed at the guy with the nun chucks at the end of the dash he did a 180 arch swipe and totally missed his assailant. Looking around he couldn't see his target until he followed hand to the end of his staff and found him balancing there. "You have got to be shitting m.." He was cut off as he filched from the duel attack his enemies weapons. And not doing so great was Remy who had to hold on to his weapon so he could block the incoming crossbow arrows.
(Remy)
This computer was something else, it was trying to hold us down using our weaknesses but it should have watched a bit more and it wouldn't get blindsided when I did this`.
Blocking his third arrow I had to act quick and I called up a gust of wind to obscure the area between us with a dust cloud. with that diversion I sped through closing the gap between us and brought the fight to him. Shane pointed out to me I would have trouble in a fight if it had to be close quarters because mine was only a `distance weapon'. I assured him I would not but he didn't listen, so now was my chance to show him how much of a disadvantage I would be at.
Grabbing the leather handles in the center of my ring I separated it so now it looked as if I had two duel edge blades to battle with. Before I exited the cloud I jumped up to do a downward slice and destroy his bow. then while I was low I used my blade to deliver a upper cut slice to end this bout. I just hoped that the others would learn to use where abilities in such a way.
If any I think Rajin will be able to do so with ease. He used his power with his imagination with ease and he did very well in hand to hand combat.
(Rajin)
This was invigorating. The sound of steal clashing, the rush of adrenaline. And this guy and I were evenly matched with meant I had to think on my feet in order to win this. I saw Remy's dust cloud he called up and I got an idea but I had to get back into a deadlock with this guy. parrying his attacks I was able to bring us off the hill and to level ground. I charged again to get in close and when he blocked and we were again in a deadlock I freed one hand and held if in his face and unleashed a fired ball.
If it was a real person I would not have done such a thing so lightly but this was a computer so I didn't think twice about it. He fell to the ground and was gone in a flash. I stood off to the side with Remy and watched Shane and Jelani.
(Jelani)
Humph I see Remy wasn't taking any prisoners but Rajin, I didn't think he would fall into it so easy. Then I guess there is no need for me to hold back. This guy was getting annoying anyway. There were two reasons I picked this metal rod. One reason in the metal would help with attacks so I can channeled electricity right through the rod. But a special setting on this baby is with the right amount of voltage it can change into 2 modes.
-Urgh' He's coming at me again, screw this- After fending off the fighter with the nun chucks Jelani settled back into a fighting stance making his opponent come to him. As he charged Jelani used his staff to volt over his head and before he could turn around he used the staff to put him in a choke hold. "Game over!" Jelani said as he willed a bolt of lightning to strike them both.
(Shane)
I had no idea what we were getting into. I don't know if I could be as `battle ready' as my brothers. The way they each won their bouts just threw me for a loop. I had no idea how I was going to pull this off.
(Out side view)
"What is taking him so long? I mean he's doing great blocking and dodging her attacks, hell I don't think she has even landed one yet." "I remember when he and Lance broke up he was like a demon. I doubted anyone could keep up with his speed with a sword and now he more.....subdued." Rajin spoke as he and Remy stoop atop the hill watching there brother. "Oh she has but that was the 1st and last. He's very quick on his feat but I don't think he has it in him to end it."
The assailant attacked with a straight on strike with her boa-staff and Shane was able to do a back flip to dodge it.
"-I don't know how long I can keep this up. I guess I will have to go on the offensive sooner or later.-" Shane thought to himself and he watched her charge at him. "-Oh no lady I've seem this happen already today!"
Shane ducked to the ground as she flipped over him and froze it where she was to land. Like that she was on her back and Shane had a sai to her throat. "It's over" he called out and the computer simulation ended. All signs of there battles gone and the park program was just as it was programmed to be.
"Bro if this had been a real situation you do understand.." "Do you hear yourself, real situation?! Is it me or has anyone else stop to weigh this thing out. I mean now we are supposed to be protectors of the realm this is a little big." Shane pushed out in one breath. His face showing red, from his lack of air.
"I know what you mean little bro but we knew something like this was coming up." "I know but happened to simple world saving events like recycling and stuff." Shane tried to smile breaking his upset state.
"Hehehe bro we will make it through this together." Rajin said putting his hand on Shane's shoulder.