It was once more a new day. Elise stepped back with wood sword swinging to block another sword. The weight moved against, then softened. Without a second thought she had begun pressing forward to push Alto. He held, quick to take a step back and thrust forward only to be blocked by Elise’s downswing. Her eyes of fire looked into his as both struggled slightly until Alto delivered a kick.
Forward he ran as Elise tumbled back though quickly she flipped back and rolled. With another flip she was back on her feet and swung to block Alto’s latest swing. He let loose a grunt as he pushed with all his might evenly locked with Elise now.
“At last you’re beginning to learn to read your opponent a bit better. At this rate you might be good in a straight up fight within a couple of weeks.”
“Couple weeks? Pft, come on, I’ll take you in just five days!”
She swung again, a swing that missed just barely. Alto’s eyes narrowed, his sword swinging down right atop hers.
JAB
She spit up as Alto’s fist flew into her gut, enough force to send her stumbling back with bent knees. Alto straightened himself and shot ahead, “Not with that much slack you won’t, it’s nowhere near good enough to even joke about.”
THWACK
With another hit Elise went flying, rolling with skips off the ground until it was a tumble into a stop. She had rolled eight meters away, on her side, right side pressed as a brace with the left arm and leg propping themselves to hold herself. Alto stood before her in seconds, the tip of his weapon held to her throat, “You’ve a long way to go. Don’t rush it.”
“I know it’s stupid to be greedy, and I know the idea of becoming a warrior over night is just as silly but, I have the determination Alto,” she growled looking back into his eyes, “I can’t give up, I can’t falter now!”
“Heh, what have you, a death wish or something? I swear, keep this up and you’ll wear yourself out to nothing kid,” he laughed.
“Gah, why do you keep calling me kid when we’re both around the same age? Alright, come on,” she replied sliding backwards from Alto’s weapon, “Next round.”
“Such determination. I like it. Alright, we’re only on day three don’t forget. We’ve plenty of time left. If you break a leg, it’ll just take longer.”
“I’m good to go,” she replied.
“’ight then, let’s go!”466Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg8kNb577xJ
