MY FIRST LADY

Stains on a Clear Canvas pt. 1

This is for @user77167543 for reminding me that I have a cliffhanger on the last chapter and I still have a story to update~ Thank you~ I appreciate it so much!

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She walked elegantly to the center where the fight is about to start. Every move she makes are flawless. And every time she took a step, my breath hitches. But I am sure, it's definitely not because I am scared of her. It's more likely because I'm itching for this fight to happen. I also want to assess my current strength against White via this small encounter. 

Zeus, the referee, proceeded with the instructions and told us to fight only to satisfy the audience and we're not supposed to spar with the intention to kill the other.

And he said that in a low voice, just enough for us to hear with our enhanced sense of hearing. Just so we are clear. He also made sure to make little movements of his mouth so that no one would ever thought that he is talking to us.

We parted our ways and waited on our own corner of the battle stage. I focused my attention on White and my determination to land blows at her body that looks like a white canvas. 

She looked at me with a pair of cold grayish orbs as she raised her hand from her seat in a slow manner as if he's about to suggest something to the facilitators.

The referee, and one of my big brothers, Kuya Blue went to her side. White took the microphone from the referee. "Since I am one of the instructors for this project by the head mistress, it is only right and just that I have handicaps. And I will also let Miss Alfonso to use one weapon of her liking against me."

That innocent looking smile is a very calculated one. She knows that if she doesn't have any handicaps and she was defeated by a mere student, she will be laughed at by the students and worse is that her authority would be questioned. If she won without handicap, she will be labeled as a bully and again, her authority to teach others would be questioned as well. 

If ever she has handicaps in the battle that will unfold, no one will dare to question her and has a say on the outcome of the battle. This is actually advantageous on both sides so I won't oppose to it. 

I made a slight nod on my head that wouldn't be noticeable to other people unless they are watching our every moves really closely. "I will only use my arms. If ever I hit you using other parts of my body aside from the arms, you will automatically be admitted to the special class. But if you didn't land a blow on me, then I will have to refuse your admission to special class." She then announced for everyone of us to hear clearly.

"Will you accept the proposal made by one of the instructor?" The referee asked though he already know the answer to his question. Just for the sake of giving the audience a show, I answered. "Sure thing. I would absolutely accept that. Baka mamaya mamatay ako ng 'di ko alam dahil sa wala s'yang  restrictions," sagot ko in a bit of a joking tone.

We settled down on each of our corners as I start studying her stance. I will strategize perfectly para naman manalo ako ng walang palya. The weapon I chose and I have in my hand was a sharp needle like dagger called a stiletto. Just like the heels of a woman's shoes, stilettos are knives that has needle-like point.

I held the dagger backwards as I made my stance. By the third count, I should make my move against White. I should make precise movements in order for me to minimize the damage that will be given to me by her.

Although she proposed in front of everyone that she won't be dealing with me aside from using her arms, just by using that, she can already injure a lot of enemies in a single fight. I calmed my breathing as I waited for the whistle. By the time the referee blow the whistle, a fight then broke out.

In one swift move, I reached her corner and almost injured her. But because she can use her arms, she easily blocked my movement. I tried to kick her on her shin but she only dodged my attack.

She was only dodging, blocking and evading my attacks at the moment which easily pissed me off. I haven't even let off enough steam from what happened earlier and because of this opportunity, I was honestly looking forward to fight her. But right now, she is not even giving me a proper fight.

She should at least land an attack on me, or at the very least, attempt to make one. It wasn't like I was never prepared for it the moment I accepted this unplanned duel.

My temper is rising once again, and I can feel my patience snapping. This woman in front of me should make a move before I turn berserk and just lash out like a child throwing tantrums. My nostrils flared up as I launched forward. 'This time, I will make sure that you will never look down on me,' I thought.

I cleared my mind right after realising how much influence White has on me. I took a few deep breaths as I changed my stance to a relaxed one. I studied her very carefully before making a move.
My prior reaction must be because of how long I was trained under her. All of a sudden, White formed a slight smile on her face. She must have realize that I already adjusted my focus on our fight.

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"CLEAR YOUR MIND!! You're so easy to read! Hindi ka pa umaatake napatay ka na ng kalaban. Focus!! Trust your instincts!!"  I remembered how harsh she was during our training when I was still a child. She always yell at me and warned me to stay focus.

I hate our training that time and I was constantly mad at her. But truth be told, her teachings did help me to survive until this day.

I snapped out of my trance after remembering those horrible memories.

With my body relaxed, I can finally see that White actually has a small opening in her stance. But I didn't fall for her obvious trap. I'm pretty sure she can counter my attack once I hit her.

I decided to trust my instinct and took someone's handkerchief to blindfold myself. With a firm grip on a dagger, I took a silent breath before launching an attack. After that attack, someone shrieked from the audience.