TBATE - King in a Cage

Chapter 5

-Arthurs POV-

We were walking down the regal halls, following the son and daughter of that scumbag. The sound of feet making contact on the floor was the only sound that could be heard. A loud sigh erupted from the young prince's lips.

"Why are you to quiet, its annoying. You two are our age you should say something. My ice cold sister never says anything. so you should."

"Sor-"

Tessia couldn't finish as I covered her mouth with my hand. The prince glared at me, then turned away. He continued. "No wonder your a slave, with those manners your parents must have sold you." I could see the smirk of that damn prince. I tried my best to keep cool but I wanted to kill him there.

"Looks like we have arrived."

I looked up and saw a grand door and beside that, about 10 meters was a door you would find in a common house. "Let me guess this gigantic door leads to your room and the smaller one leads to ours?"

"He speaks! Yes you are correct, so go shoo to your room."

We did as the young prince told us to do. When we entered our room I realized how dirty it was, with every corner dressed with dirt and cobwebs. One small window in between to two small beds was the only source of natural light.

I sighed and went to get a broom in the corner to start to clean up.

"Tess you should rest."

"No I can help clean."

"Tess you'll need your energy for tomorrow."

"What's tomorrow?"

"The start of our training." I answered as I finished sweeping.

"We are having training?" A curious Tess asked.

"Yes."

"Why are you so calm?"

"Because I know how to fight."

"Then can you teach me?" Tess asked giving me a idea. If I can train Tess to a extent we can escape from this place with less prep before hand.

"Sure! Do you know what, come here I'll give you your first lesson." I said with joy booming from my voice. With my answer Tess with more joy in her eyes then usual. Tess quickly jumped up to my side.

-Tomorrow-  (sorry didn't know what to do there)

We were walking towards the training room we came to a spot were there was a fork in the hall. Waiting to receive our order on were to go Sakura spoke up.

Girl go left to beginners training and boy go right the king will see if you are competent enough at this moment." We were confused onto why we were being separated but we had to comply.

We went to our respective sides. I walked for a bit until I came to a open clearing with stone walls keeping it away from the rest of the world. With a man of tall stature standing below the Royal families viewing area. A fighting arena in the middle of the grounds.

The King with a bellowing voice "You are here to prove your competence to my family, you are allowed all types attacks unless it kills the opponent."

I walked into the ring along with my opponent. I looked to my opponent only to see a sick smirk on the mans disproportional face. He swept his fossil grey hair away from his face. A sick laugh bursted out of his crusty lips. "I get to beat the shit out of two kids today. This is my lucky day."

Through that one statement I knew I had to break a few of his bones.

"Proceed."

(I'm not good at fight scenes but here is a attempt give me your feed back.)

With that one word from the king he charged at my with that sick look in his face. As he got close I dashed to the side getting into my combat stance. After I finished getting in the stance I saw the man rushing at me again. I let him get to where I am, he then punched at me with his right arm. I ducked under his arm and used my augmented body to deliver a powerful strike to his elbow with my left palm. The joint snapped, folding his arm outward due to the power of the strike. He jumped back, gritting his teeth before erupting with an emotion of pain. "Gahh Dammit! You damn brat! I'm going to kill you

Flames erupted from his leg as he dashed with immense speed, his leg twisted to a kick with speedy momentum. I ducked swiftly, sweeping the other leg causing him to fall onto his back. While collapsed in an awkward position, I placed my foot in front of his knee before kicking his calf with indomitable force. His tibia and fibula folded and it brought me great bliss seeing him get what he deserved. I followed up by stomping his other leg, adding insult to injury.

"Stop! That's enough! you can join the others in the training room" The king cried out in desperation.

I looked up to see the fear instilled in their faces. I kept a straight face but I was proud of my self, those kids won't be bothering me anytime soon. I walked into the castle going over to where Tessia was. I entered where I thought was the training area, I saw people working out with weights and other people stretching I finally laid eyes on Tessia who was training with a different female knight. I walked over to them.

"Yo." I said grabbing a wooden sword. 

"Hi Art. Look I got better haven't I." Tessia called out as she let out a few quick swings of her sword. I was awe struck, it hasn't even been 30 minutes and her swordsmanship was already at this level, she's a monster.

"I-I see."

"What are you surprised that she can swing a sword better then you." The female k

night that appeared to be training her said.

"To be perfectly honest, I can almost definitely beat you in a sword spar." I replied to the cocky night.

"Ho, want to bet little boy. If you hit me once you win, okay." 

"Sure."

"Okay if I win you half to apologies on all fours."

"And if I win you will be my personal supplier of weapons no questions asked."

"Okay terms are set. Let us get this started."

Tess worried sputtered out "Art I know your strong but isn't this much."

I just shrugged my shoulders and got ready to fight at her. "Ready... GO!

I rushed at her, not augmenting my body yet. Delivering a long chain of sword attacks, with the knight parrying every single one.

"Damn kid your goo-"

Suddenly augmenting my body I hit her right in the forehead.

"'BAP'"

The knight stunned questioned me "What the hell was that kid! You suddenly got faster, like a lot faster."

"You forgot to check my mana core level. Not my fault you lost." I replied with a sly grin on my face.

"What the hell, do you know what I'm just not going to ask. But damn a bets a bet, what weapons do you want." the female knight asked.

"I want a 2 long swords around 1.5 kilos (around 3 lbs.) and around 57 centimeters long (around 24 inches) 2 small daggers and a short bow. 

"Holy god that is specific, I will try my best to get those for you."

"Hey what's your name"

"Vanesy Glory. What's yours's"

"Arthur, Arthur Leywin."

"Well meet me here in a week I'll get you what you need."

"Sure. See you in a week."

"you too."

And with that she ran off.