Quade sat back in the darkness of the forest where the note had said to go too. The note had the specific directionsand trails to make it to this exact location. One of the last expected people to have sent the note would of been Quade. But there he sat in the darkness walking out of the pitch Black. "Welcome Kenn. I see you took my request and came out here... Hmm it seems alone... Good choice my friend. It's rare for me to have interactions with people. But, after your recent struggles in the arena I figured I could do my best to help and repay you for not letting that man get his way. Perhaps this is a type of repayment for your actions. Either way welcome to the training grounds of which we will be practicing."
Kenn bowed to Quade "hello sir, I must say it is strange to meet you in a strange setting but it seems completely necessary for you I assume" he stood up straight and kept at a distance for safety and respectful reasons "what exactly will we be practicing sir?" He was curious as to what his reasons were for contacting him alone but he threw away the question and held both arms at his sides
Quade had glanced around "Kenn allow me to ask what you currently lack and how you intend to fix this... Allow me to point out something that your mind may never have considered... What is strength and how do you achieve it? How do you go about it? Well truth is i don't know that answer!" Quade laughs but suddenly seriousness surrounds him. "Something you can learn how to do though is fight in your own mental mind. Allow me to explain... If you are to combat someone who can think like you act like you and be like you how do you win Kenn? It's simple you use your own tactics and abilities to go further into combat and out battle the opponent correct? Well, What if you learn how to fight in your own body to go past all these abilities? How to overcome the things you are lacking. Allow me to tell you that if you can beat yourself in a fight progressing is not as far off as you'd believe. Skill! The answer is Skill. A fighter isn't born with skill, They are born physically strong perhaps but have no skill. Skill must be achieved and I can tell you directly that you can learn skill Kenn. But, I think the best way for you to do it is by fighting someone who's had many years of experience in many forms."
Quade looked at Keen and put his hand to his chin. "You see i've learned how to fight with magic, range, and physical due to the constant times i've been put into others bodies per say. I probably would be one to help you develop these traits. I could of chose Iveth or even Sasuki sure. But, When it comes down to it you seem to be... Quite... Lacking in your own respect for yourself.." He looks at him "Sure your nobel towards others.. But, I don't see the will to fight within yourself I feel that you doubt your abilities. Perhaps there is something that is holding you back Kenn. Either way I think we can work to get past this wall that you've seemed to hit. Maybe I'm wrong though perhaps if I am you can prove it to me where we stand... Then I can say this was a mistake and you can be on your way." Quade's serious look wasn't something that seemed to suit him but, He seemed to have made a decent point somewhere within what he had said. Unsure which though he had just blurted them all out at once to avoid any voids he could of missed.
Quade looked at Keen and put his hand to his chin. "You see i've learned how to fight with magic, range, and physical due to the constant times i've been put into others bodies per say. I probably would be one to help you develop these traits. I could of chose Iveth or even Sasuki sure. But, When it comes down to it you seem to be... Quite... Lacking in your own respect for yourself.." He looks at him "Sure your nobel towards others.. But, I don't see the will to fight within yourself I feel that you doubt your abilities. Perhaps there is something that is holding you back Kenn. Either way I think we can work to get past this wall that you've seemed to hit. Maybe I'm wrong though perhaps if I am you can prove it to me where we stand... Then I can say this was a mistake and you can be on your way." Quade's serious look wasn't something that seemed to suit him but, He seemed to have made a decent point somewhere within what he had said. Unsure which though he had just blurted them all out at once to avoid any voids he could of missed.
Kenn nodded "I gain stress in a battle because I doubt myself to pull through, it is a wall that should be broken down but it just seems so natural and does not wish to move when I try to move past it, that being said" he stabbed his swords blade in the grous "I wish for you to help me get past this said wall, I will follow every word to my best abilities I just want you to help me past this mental barrier that blocks my way to the higher elevations" he stood completely still "what is it you would like to start with sir?" He held the handle of the blade in the ground nd waited for an answer
Quade looked at Kenn and nodded. "As I said Kenn, Can you beat yourself in combat? That's a true question that only you can answer and prove." Quade stood there and pulled out a crystal. "This is the Abyssal Gem... Infact it was not created for a mimic to use it but, It's proved to work for me because of my structural instability. This Gem copies the Abilities and forms of those who i've previously copied. Sort of like a memory gem in a way. But, It's even weaker then my own ability caused by my skin contact. But, if I'm in a form when this breaks i cannot return. Now shall we begin Kenn..." Quade walked over and held out his hand. "I shall take the form of you. Then we shall spar, I shall not use a weapon either. You are allowed, Your Goal is to not allow me to disarm you during combat."
Kenn slowly took Quades hand "yes sir, I'll do my best" he took his sword from the ground and took a stance "take your best shot" he took a deep breathe and held his sword tight then thought to himself I must focus do not let stress or fear get through he held his ground waiting for whatever move he might make
Quade had jumped back after his form had started to change into Kenn's. Kenn was now face to face with himself. Quade raised his hands quickly in a guard like fashion. Quickly taking a step forward and throwing a feint right straight, Swapping into a Left hook towards the jaw.
Kenn held an arm up to block the right straight then used his back to block the left hook swiping around kicking with a right lower aiming for the feet holding his sword with his right arm used the flat side to swing a hard right aiming for the shoulder
Quade saw the sword first missing the lower blow which swiped him off his feet. But, even in this body his reactions weren't halted. Quade had placed both his hands down on the ground pushing up allowing himself to successfully Back roll onto his feet avoid the blow. His stance had begun to dig in his back heel into the ground and he leapt forward.
Kenn held his sword backwards and lifted it in front of him to act as a shield while he charged forward to duck and kick both legs up under Quade using both arms to lift him increasing the kicks speed for better effect
As Kenn began to kick upwards Quade grabbed onto both his shins and shifted his own body weight quickly by kicking up his legs. Making him land in an arc with his back his arms also twisted. He quickly pulled outward using his arms back and leg muscles and managed to slide Kenn quickly away from himself underneath. The only way to avoid the attack was in this way. Both his arms gave a loud crack as they got back in place. Perhaps this would slow him down now.
Kenn slid onto his feet and began charging at Quade spinning around a first swing with his elbow then the second with his sword both aiming for the side of Quades mid chest section still moving forward
Quades speed was definitely slowed but his sight was not Quade took the opportunity to kick Kenn directly into his hand moving the direction of his swords movement way out. Making his initial strike weaker but his Elbow still managed to connect to his chin knocking him back as he regained his footing.
Kenn used his footing to leap forward head butting Quade, he understood this to be a cheap move but he used it only when necessary. He rolled behind him and used his swords handle to strike him in the back
Quade fell forward and rolled himself quickly Regaining his footing to make sure he was able to defend himself again "Well done. I don't believe fighting has true honor you know" He grabbed a handful of dirt and threw it up so he would be completely shrouded.
Kenn nodded "I believe honor can ont be achieved by fighting by a warriors code" he held his hand forward and a light disc formed above it, he waited for a moment and threw the disc into the cloud lighting it up to form shadows inside where he could see them "peekaboo" he said smiling and charged forward holding his sword towards the shadow that was Quade
"Well played Kenn" As Kenn went forward he jumped out of the cloud between his legs kicking him into the Cloud of dust. Where he had a Pitfall set that had been there when he had first arrived as well. Though this had an entirely possible way of failing just as much as any plan of course.
Kenn watched the shadow and halted his charge when he fell forward seeing the pit up close "good plan, but a few flaws" he formed another light disc and flung it towards Quade charging shortly behind it
Quade being Unarmed made this fight much more difficult. He quickly rolled under the light disc rolling and then sprinting towards Kenn. He seemed to be aware of his disadvantage but was going for it anyway.
Kenn threw his sword arm backwards but instead thrusting himself forward making for a head to head collision then would swing his sword arm at a side angle towards Quade's shoulder
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