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Chapter 5: Are you Ready?
10:35
The environment around me was depressing. I need to know who killed Kino.
I cleared my throat and approached the guard I talked to earlier, “Sir, do you know who killed my cousin here?†He must have been surprised that I was capable of asking such a straight forward question, but it didn’t look like he was going to answer soon, so I went on my way.
I had no idea how to find Andrew. He didn’t give me an address or his number. Later on, after a short walk to the park, someone called me. I was hesitant at first, but eventually picked it up. “Hello?†I said,
“Yeah, it’s me Andrew, when you get to the park, immediately head right and you’ll see a chopper, that is all.â€
“Sure.†I shrugged. I followed Andrew’s instructions. I went straight to the park and turned right. But out of curiosity, I turned left and followed the path. “Just a few blocks and then I’ll just go back.†I declared. A couple of steps later, I noticed the air was stagnant, since it felt like a ghost town when I first entered. I ran back, being scared that I might spot some ghosts. But with the thought that there’s a war raging between monsters that are potentially more frightening than ghosts, I felt more comforted. After a really long while of running, I finally spotted the chopper.
“Andrew,†I said as I caught my breath. â€Why are you so far from the park??â€
“It’s for confidentiality. A lot of people have been coming out since our fight with the Raikami.†He explained. I had no choice but to nod back. “Let’s not keep you waiting further, please enter the helicopter.â€
I followed and the chopper started. A few kilometres later, I peered down. Being acrophobic, I hesitated. But I was curious to see what happened to my neighbourhood.
Everything seemed quiet. I can see the government soldiers guarding the houses, they were organized into 3 each group. I can see one group fighting one of those Majins, but I couldn’t see any Avatar users. So I assumed that you don’t actually need Avatars to match up to Majins.
“I know what you’re thinking.†Andrew told me. “You think you don’t need Avatars to fight Majins.â€
I nodded.
“Well, that’s wrong,†He continued. “Majins only fight Avatars. They only approach people that possess an Avatar. Only Avatars can hurt Majins, and only Majins can hurt Avatars.â€
“Well, how about those over there? I don’t see an Avatar user.â€
“Look again.†He pointed. A kid with blonde hair, and seemed to be holding a baseball bat, summoned an Avatar that had an Arm Cannon on its right, a shield on its left. It was also wearing Heavy Iron Armour which sported a black cape. There seemed to be two “boosters†on its back that I assumed it used to accelerate. It was wearing a helmet that looked like a falcon’s beak pointing upwards. It seemed to have great accuracy and speed, as from what I have observed.
“The Avatar the boy is using is called, Odysseus.â€
“That is awesome.†I responded.
I still peered out of the chopper’s door. Seconds later, I noticed the two Majins that were fighting Odysseus suddenly heading our way. My eyes noticed as soon as I realized it.
“Take cover!†I shouted.
The two hit the helicopter, while Odysseus was chasing both. “Yuri, use Enoch to defeat both of them, you need to stop them from doing more damage to the helicopter!†He ordered me.
“Why won’t you do it?â€
“I give the commands here! Just follow!â€
I shrugged, and jumped out of helicopter, despite of my Acrophobia.
“Enoch!†I shouted, afraid of falling.
He caught me and I landed on his hand.
“Take those two down!†I ordered.
“With pleasure!†He answered. Enoch took out one of his swords, only one, because he was holding me on the other hand. He started to slash at the Majin that looked like it used ice as its element.
“You take care of that one! I’ll take care of this.†He said.
I nodded. Enoch continued to fight the Majin that looked much like a small wyvern, as I continued to just maintain my balance and not to look down. Later on, Enoch started having a hard time fighting the Majin because of its great agility.
“Yuri, I could really use a command right now!†He said.
“Sure, but, I have no idea what your attacks are.â€
“Search your mind! There’s sure to be one.†He said.
I tried to search my head, but to no avail. I tried once more, still nothing. I focused and started searching my mind once more, something was popping out.
“Alright! Enoch, Slash it with Wailing Blade!†Enoch followed.
He raised his sword, and a beam of black appeared on the blade. Enoch raised his sword, and lacerated the Majin. I looked on the other pair, and saw that the blonde haired boy and Odysseus were also having a hard time. “Enoch! One more time! Kill that one.†I pointed at the Majin that uses the Fire element.
Enoch pulled back his arm, and pierced through the body of the Majin, seemingly killing it.
“I could’ve finished him you know.†He gloated.
“Yeah, I know, just thought you could use some help.â€
Enoch landed me down in the helicopter and disappeared, the kid also entered the helicopter.
“Good job, Yuri.†Andrew said. “Rein Martin, you should know that recklessly chasing a Majin is not a good decision. I thought we trained you more than this!â€
“Sorry Sir. It won’t happen again.â€
“Good. Now go back to your home.†Andrew commanded.
Rein nodded, saluted and started walking towards the door. Right before he jumped, he looked at me menacingly.
“We are close to destination sir!†The pilot informed Andrew.
“Good,†He looked at me. “Yuri, I am taking you to our headquarters. All known Avatar users are supposed to proceed here before going anywhere else. Since I know you just got yours and have no idea about this, I am the one who took initiative to bring you here.â€
“Alright but, what will I do there?â€
“You will be trained to become better in handling your Avatar.â€
I looked out once again, and saw the Headquarters. It had AVI in big font in its front. “So your HQ is named, AVI?†I asked
“Yes.†He simply replied.
12:44
We finally arrived at the AVI HQ. It was fully packed with a lot of Avatar users. Some Avatars were practicing, others were socializing.
I looked at the nearby wall clock. It took two hours to get here. I knew we could have been faster if it were not for the Majin attack. Some more steps and then there were maps, digital maps. It included every place that had Majins in it. I searched for the place that was left of the park, and it said there: EXTREMELY DANGEROUS I jerked back. I would never have guessed.
Some more and I saw the weapons area, the place where Avatars blow up stuff. A few steps to the right is where the sparring area is, Avatars here blow each other up in an Augmented Reality virtual battle.
I kept on following Andrew until we stopped in front of a door. We entered and I could easily tell that this was the Training Facility. Andrew left me to observe as he conversed with people manning the controls. I looked around, it was full of different locations, ranging from a volcano to the sea to the middle of the ocean even until the Icy Mountains. Moments later, Andrew approached me, holding a key.
“Ok, Yuri. We are going to start you training... Are you ready?â€
You will be trained, for your Destiny, be ready.
Great Scott! Signature made by me finally!
"That's what they'll say to me, say to me, say to me... This One's A Fighter!" Gym Class Heroes Feat. Ryan Tedder, "The Fighter"