Silence broke out in the room as everyone stared at me. I slammed my chopsticks on the table. "I'm tired and I'm going to bed. I'll be off then." I snapped, bringing my dishes back to the sink. "Oh, I almost forgot,"I turned to look at the Foster family, "Tomorrow we'll be having a training hosted by me. And yes, it's compulsory, and no, you can't get out of it. Looking at how you guys fought yesterday, I almost screamed. Meet me at the gym at 7." And with that, I walked back into my old room. 

"Everyone up? Let's get to it!"I announced. I led them to do a series of warm-up's, you know the drill. Sophie and Keefe were doing fine, Noctem was doing well and Ari was... Atrocious. No no no. It was worse. I expected him being the son of the Fosters would actually be at LEAST average at exercise. Nope. He couldn't even do 3 laps around the court, much less trying to do 50 sit ups. I grimaced, "Hey Ari, watching you, I've been wondering...Why is your sister fitter then you?" Noctem snorted,"Hah! That's because he does zero exercise...isn't that right brother." Ari groaned, "Hey, it's not MY fault that I like to study." I sighed,"Mhm. Well, surprise surprise. We're having....a mini-surprise right now." "What is it?" Sophie asked. I grinned,"What else, didn't you listen to what I said yesterday? I told you guys, you suck at fighting. " "You want us to train in fighting? But I thought elves-"Ari started, but I cut him off. "Ah ah ah. You elves CAN fight. Your just...too lazy, eh?"

I smirked. Ari turned red. "Now, Sophie and Keefe, I'm pretty sure you know lots about fighting. Come on, show us your skills."I smirked. "Hold it."Ari said. "Hm?" "There's got to be a catch, am I right? The Alexa I know never plays fair." I smirked,"Maybe I should change my game. Unfortunately, you are correct. There is a catch. "

I turned towards one of the water coolers and 'casually' pressed a button beside it, the wall behind the water cooler shifted, revealing a huge platform. "This may look like an ordinary platform, but it's one hundred percent different. You see, the platform is equipped with a material that blocks your abilities and skills temporarily. Get my gist?" "Bl-blocks abilities?"Sophie asked. I shrugged,"If you can't even use your own physical body to fight, forget about trying to fight with your abilities, you'd be dead if they know your weakness. This is a much safer-I mean, better way to ensure you don't die." "Oh yes, take your pick,"I showed them a table full of weapons,"You can choose any weapon, but choose wisely. If you do not wish to pick one, that's fine as well." In the end, Sophie picked a knife, threw it up and caught it easily. "Hmm...I'll use this. How about you Keefe?"Sophie asked. 

 "Nah, I don't suit weapons. Let's do this!"Keefe exclaimed. I smirked, Keefe wasn't the best liar. "Positions! Okay...note that if you get hurt, well...sad life. It was nice knowing you. First one who manages to strike the opponent and sees first blood wins. Now...Ready...get set...go!"I signalled. Sophie and Keefe both defended themselves, not sure who would attack first, but after 20 seconds, Sophie charged at Keefe, pointing her knife towards Keefe. Keefe dodged her attack, swerving towards his right side, but he was a tad bit late, and Sophie managed to slice his tunic. "Gosh, I almost thought I could levitate."Keefe commented, as a bead of sweat dripped down his face. Sophie grinned triumphantly," I won." "I said first blood, not first cloth." Sophie groaned, but still she said,"At least its progress. Doesn't this fight remind you of something? Unfortunately, you can't use any skills, so it's different. Keefe smirked, and said,"Hmmm...But Foster, there are similarities." "One. I'm fighting. Two. I am handsome as always. Three. I played dirty again."

"What?" Sophie asked, she looked down, and sure enough, there was a cut on her shoulder in the direction where she had charged at Keefe. And sure enough, Keefe was facing her, holding a tiny knife. "You-you.." "I...I...am awesome right?"Keefe teased. "Fine, you win. Fighting without abilities is..harder."Sophie sighed. I smirked,"Of course it is. You're too used to just waving your hand around and getting angry. By the way, you husband is one hell of a empath." "I know, why do you think I married him?"Sophie laughed. "Okay, now that you've seen your parents in action, now its your turn."I said, turning to face Noctem and Ari after giving Sophie and Keefe some bottles of water and a bandage. "We're ready. I'm ready to kick Ari's ass."Noctem grinned. "Well, you won't be kicking my ass anytime soon."Ari responded. "And why is that?" "Because,"Ari paused, looking at me with a glint in his eyes,"I object fighting you sister. I want to fight against Alexa."