Today was a normal like any other. Kyo arrived at the gym early as usual, but this time with head gear and gloves on hand for each student. Todays class consist of sparring. Placing the sets of gear on table next to the door, he went placed a large fight mat in the middle of the gym floor. Today was for them to put a show of where they stand with fighting skills

(As the students walk in) "Welcome class to todays session. As you see here we have some gear set up for you guys. Today you will be sparring against each other in a best of 5 series. I want to see where you guys stand on terms of your fighting skill. There is no need to go over basics if you already know them. If i think both you guys approve next class I will have something for you."

Finally a chance to actually do some real fighting. Lloyd couldn’t wait to get in the ring and battle it out with his opponent. But then again, who is his opponent? It surly couldn’t be his classmate, that red headed girl. If it was then he would refuse. No sense in fighting someone who is obviously no match, it’s dishonorable. This was all that Lloyd could think of and perhaps he was underestimating his classmate. Sure she looked petite but it’s never a good decision to feel safe and overpowered in battle. The right mindset is calm but cautious. Regardless, if he was to fight Althea, he may have to disagree to those terms. But no more of his pondering, it was time to get the show on the road. Urbano was anxious to get a decent fight going so he stepped up in the ring and looked to Kyosuke. “Who is my opponent?”

Althea thought that she would take one idle step at a time to get accustomed to her environ. By far, she have not made any friends nor does she have anyone to talk to in between classes or free time. In a way Croix is like home away from home. All the tension but no comfort whatsoever. Just the heat of the fight or at least preempting one was the best case scenario. Maybe people should loosen up a bit and don't be too paranoid about it. After all, most of them are here to learn. To rush things would indeed be fool-hardy even in a real combat situation.

She wore her usual work out clothes, grey sweat pants and loose shirt that allows her to move freely. Her gym bag was on her shoulder and her red hair was neatly tied in a bun away from her face. Her blue eyes were alert as she walked in to class but hung back wearily and sat on one of the benches.

She tilted her head as their instructor announced a sparring bout today. She have nothing to boast when it comes to physical prowess but she isn't the type to turn away from a good challenge. She merely awaited further instructions though she stood up without any hesitation.

“I swear I got the munchies! How can I fight when I have the munchies?! I NEED FOOD NOWZ!” The hyper preteen (of about 12, 11? Or so it seems) exclaimed, bouncing up and down as giddy as her juvenile spirit did. She danced in a ring around the boy, the hungry dance, or was it the pottie dance? Either way, she was enthused all together. Syked for the match coming up, she prepared herself days before she and her partner were confirmed of the match. Absolutely. The young girl loved to spar, and against a team in Croix, even better. Why not? Why not step in as a challenge to the upcoming warriors of her world? As she continued to whine, and annoy the boy (who seemed four years older than her), the path towards their opponents shortened. It was a long walk, but with their eager steps, it took a few short minutes.

“Ugh! Would you be quiet! I can’t hear myself think! Here, have an apple. It should keep you satisfied for now.” The boy cloaked in heavy black uttered, tossing her the red fruit into her opening palms.

The two were distinguishable. The girl, as short and perky and typical (atypical?) as she was, had a long red cloth over her eyes, tied in the back to conceal her blindness. The boy wasn’t handicapped, but her disability comes to his rescue, and his advantage in the battlefield.

“Ana, ana! Cotu sai!” She sprinted into the gym, as peppy as …Sgt. Pepper? “Hi! Are they supposed to be our challenges?” Tossing the apple’s core behind her with a swing of her arm and a tilt of her head, the sound of her dunk made her jump in cheer as her comrade hides his face in shame. “See my awesome dunking skills?! I’m going to do you two the same!” She uttered, with a thumb stuck out before her and a wink.

“There is a courtyard a few blocks down. I think it is best we spar there. But, before we get into the mess of things, let me introduce myself. I, am Vexor, and my alley here is—“

“Molly! Molly Travers, the most skilled wind bender in the world!”

“Don’t let her advances intimidate you. She is merely a juvenile twisting elements that shouldn’t be tampered with.”

“Hey! It helps the both of us, does it not?!”

“I’ll agree with you there. Now, shall we stroll down to the courtyard? I would like to get this party started.”
The two would exit and if they should follow, they would lead them to the courtyard built for such an affair. With each team on each side of the court, Vexor removed his cloak, revealing his simple black ninja like attire, and the heavy sword strapped to his back. As he tightened the gauze around his wrist, he looked up, baffled, “Oh? Was this supposed to be a straight fist match?”

“Sword or not, we got this match in the bag!” Molly looked at the red head girl, examined her up and down, and huffed. Then her eyes strolled to the girl’s partner. “Hehe.”

"I see your opponents have arrived and they are sharp and ready. Now listen you two, don't take Vexor and Molly lightly and dont take your eyes off them either. They can take you out with no problem. Go to the courtyard all of you and once there u can begin your fight. Once the battle is over or if i deem it necessary for me to intervine to stop un-necessary casualties, I will instruct the rest of the term according to the performance you give in this fight so, no pressure. Oh and one more thing there will be swords and shields there for you to make use of if you really think you need it."

As Kyo made his way towards the courtyard to see the fight he thinks to himself, wondering if they are ready for a fight. Not knowing if one of them would die or even seriously be injured, he gets ready with clip board and pencil in hand ready to make note of their performances for if they should succeed they shall have another challenge ahead of them.

Her curiosity was piqued by the newcomers, at least having an opponent would be better than being against her own classmate. It wouldn't forge camaraderie to have a strife so early on. Maybe the training wouldn't be so bad after all. She looked at their opponent and shrugged not indifferently but it was more of anticipation. She have an odd physical language when she was partially anxious and partially excited about something. Her blue eyes raked over the opponent unconsciously as if to sum them up before walking slowly to the opposite side of the courtyard.

"I am Althea Lyre, it is an honor. I hope to learn from this sparring session..." she said politely with a slight bow before she picked up a longsword which she balanced with one hand to see how it would feel. Since it was not her own weapon having something close enough to substitute would do. "I guess Mr. Kazama wouldn't mind having this anyway so we can suit ourselves which ever way we would be most comfortable with," she said as she unsheathed the blade she have on her hand and tested the edge with her palm. She haven't had much exercise or activities since her travel away from home and it seems the best way to break her monotonous days at Croix.

Urbano finally saw his opponents. They weren't much he thought but as always you can never underestimate the enemy. The warrior introduced his name as plain as anyone could expect. "Lloyd." He was calm, ready for battle, so he indulged their request and walked to the courtyard. Upon arrival, the opposition along with his partner got themselves ready. Lloyd didn't take a weapon, he wanted to finish this job by hand. He simply cracked his knuckles and neck then took the fighting pose. He had a trick up his sleeve but it would only reveal itself if absolutely necessary. Once everyone was set, it was time to battle. With no time to waste Urbano makes the first move by charging to the ninja boy. He jumped in the air and throws a ferocious kick aimed right for him.

The member 'Lloyd Urbano' has done the following action : Dices roll

'Fate' : 5

“Weapons?” The little girl murmured to herself while watching her female opponent wield a long sword. She had no use for such a thing. Her own weapon would do much damage, so she figured the girl’s pressing need for the weapon gave her the permission to use her own. Clasping her hand together, she stretched them up and high over her head, toes tipping up with an “EEEyyyooowww!” So cat like of her, but she was as limber as a kitten, prepping herself up.

“So what do you say, Molly? You get the guy—“ He chocked, his statement interrupted. Eyes sharp as an eagle, he boldly step dodged, swinging his hand over to the flying kick, and grabbed his ankle with a tight twist, spinning the boy downward. “Hmph…I guess we have already started.”

“Aww, Ill have to fight the one with the sword?!”

“Weapon vs, weapon. As for I, I’ll match his request and use the weapon up here.” He tapped his head with a grin on his face, his pointer fingers erect to his temple. “As for that pathetic first strike of yours, I’d plan your move before you make a fool of yourself…seems it’s already too late…” He awaits his move, standing tall and still but ever so watchful of his opponent.

As for Molly, she sat down, lotus style, with her back slightly bent, both palms before her crossed legs. “I’ll be easy on you at first mkay?” She smiled.

She couldn't understand how this should be a sparring when their guests are treating them as inferior. It was not really right and the far back of her mind she was somewhat insulted by her opponent. She may be a young girl but those who lived by the creed of being a warrior and stood up in a ring should be physically and mentally prepared so she wouldn't have any reservations no matter what your age or gender might be.

She frowned at the comment and steadied the sword on her hand. "Thank you for the courteous gesture but I do not think that would be necessary... Unless you are planning to insult me," she said as she pointed the sword towards the girl, she have placed enough ado with confronting the enemy.

Since the opponents were decided she had her sights on the girl named Molly though she would have to be cautious since she doesn't know anything about her enemy. With a flick of her wrist and a steady step forward she tried to pierce her opponent's left shoulder. It was not a threat but a challenge since she didn't think that the girl would take her seriously at all.

The member 'Althea Lyre' has done the following action : Dices roll

'Fate' : 19

Kyo sitting back taking notes on the exhibition that he had placed before him. From the start of the battle he noticed how reckless Lloyd was in his hasty attack on the ninja boy. No patience this boy had to rush in like that, leaving himself completely open. If this was in the battlefield he would be a dead warrior that we would be dragging back to the campus. "Lloyd, its hasty choices like that that will get you killed in battle! You'll be in the back lines with the medical help if you keep that up!"

Giving his attention towards Althea he noticed how patient she was before giving her first attack, peircing the shoulder of her opponent with her first attack. "Nice, I'm going to have to keep an eye on you! This fight isnt over yet, keep your guard up and your eyes open, theres no telling what your opponents might do next."

(Ooc: Due to a minor misunderstanding, I'm put into a position where my attack is targeted for the ninja boy instead of Althea's opponent, Molly.)

His ankle was clutched in the hands of the ninja kid. Lloyd pulled his leg back to get free then jumped out of striking range. He had his own little secret that made it much safer for him to go in reckless, but even so, it was a stupid move. Or better yet, it would be stupid if you didn’t have a plan. Lloyd then charged in once again. He clenched the attire around the ninja’s chest, took two wide steps forward then threw him about 10 yards away. Then Lloyd quickly runs to the nearest bench in the courtyard and began to pull it off the ground. With a bit of effort, he rips the bench off the bolts which kept it secure on the ground and looked at the instructor. “Is this a little better sir?” His tone was sarcastic for he wouldn’t take the remarks he was getting from him or his opponents who thought of themselves as superiors. It would seem his ally, Althea, has stuck her target, (Invalid: it was a perfect chance to capitalize on this situation with a bit of team work. Lloyd picked the bench over his head getting ready to throw it, but his target? Althea’s opponent. Now he looks to the ninja boy he threw. “You’re fast boy, but let’s see if you’re fast enough to save your comrade.”) He launches the bench at the boy after making his statement. During this time Lloyd’s eyes are glued to the ninja boy, anxious to see how he would react.

The member 'Lloyd Urbano' has done the following action : Dices roll

'Fate' : 14

(Damn, how is this going to work? I only have one HP bar for now, and I’m in two places at once. Lol So if it comes to sharing HP for the Ep and this sparring match, I’ll just post my remaining HP here, and have the displayed HP bar for Ep. 2. But for now, both of your opponents have 50HP, five hits to get them KOed. Good Luck)

(Haha, I just noticed Elkaine used the same name. This isn’t Molly from Ep. 2)

“OOOOOUUCHH!!” Molly jerked down, spiral swirls over her eyes claiming her dizzy. No, she was just stunned that she was struck. She sat back up, holding her shoulder to her torso. “You hit me!” That was the plan, but she figured the girl would be hesitant to strike a little girl. Guess her assumptions were wrong. She’d get up, strike the shoe of Althea, then run on the other side of the courtyard. “You big meanie!”

She was shedding her own blood, but she’d have to make use of that. Passing her palm over her wounded shoulder, the crimson liquid rose from her skin, and into air! She was blood bending, air drawing a line on the ground with her blood. “Hope you like rides!!” Her thin hips would jiggle side to side as the earth rumbled underneath them all, although the blood ran under Althea, and the land around it cracked to a hefty boulder like piece, catching Althea on it. Molly would control it to rise high up in the air, and from that, the cement would engulf Althea in it like a molding. “And we all fall down, hehehe.” With a flick of her finger, the rock went spiraling down with Althea in it, soon to crash down. (If she rolls high, Althea was caught in the impact)

“Hmph, jackass.” The boy uttered after being struck, taking his own shot at his opponent. He struck him at his rib cage, just above his diaphragm, then lifted that foot upward while balancing on his two hands. His other leg would join the prior one, around Llyod’s torso, only to slam him downward and have him in the embrace of his tight limbs. Ace that grabbling move! “How about you pay attention to the real threat around here?” He swallowed his neck within his arm, getting him in a headlock with Lloyd’s back arched in a strange backward position. He was constricted, and couldn’t get out of his grasp easily. He’d take this time to channel his energy, making sure his arms were tightly fixed in his one hand grip.

(first roll for Molly to Althea)