The Horrors BEYOND. (A Phighting AU)

Chapter 8 - "W-What..?"

TW!! MAJOR BL00D WARNING!

"Okay, new phighter, I'm gonna go easy on you, but don't expect me to keep this up for long!" Rocket said, a smile shown on his face. The new phighter gulped, but prepared their sword for their very first phighting training..

"Alright, Rocket.. bring it!"

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"Jeez- maybe I should've listened to what he said.." The new phighter mumbled. He was on the floor, clearly injured as he was rubbing his shoulder. Rocket quickly took notice of this, as he dropped his weapon, immediately going over to the injured phighter.

"Oh.. oh gosh! I am so sorry!"

Rocket said, concern laced with his voice as he was checking out the new phighter, seeing if there was any major injuries.

"Ah- it's nothing to worry about, Rocket! Just a scratch!"

The new phighter said, acting tough. Rocket wasn't having any of that though, as he saw red liquid dribble down the new phighters arm.

"Can I see your wound? I need to see if it's that bad.."

The new phighter sighed, revealing the affect that happened to his arm from the phight.

"Oh- oh jeez! Do you maybe want to go to the medical room?-"

Rocket was then, cut off by the beginner phighter that was sitting upright.

"No, I'm fine, don't worry. Besides, I expected this to happen, you know, phighting will do this to you."

Rocket nodded, but still concerned for him.

"Are you sure you'll be alright?"

Rocket said, a serious gaze staring into the beginner phighters black dotted eyes.

"Yes, let's just try and lay it down a little, you know?"

Rocket nodded, getting up and going back to his previous spot. He prepared his Rocket as the new phighter prepared his sword.

"You ready?"

"Ready as I'll ever be."

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"Wow, you did good!" Rocket said, letting his weapon drop as he tried to gain his energy back.

"T-Thanks- god-"

Rocket looked up, seeing the new phighter in pain.

"..You know, you don't.. have to do this, we can-"

"No, Rocket, I-I'm fine, it's okay." The new phighter sighed, waving his hand as reassurance.

"Alright, if you say so.."

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"Well, look who seems to be getting good at dodging, huh?" Rocket said, proud of the beginner phighter.

"Hah.. thanks, I've been trying to be more aware." The beginner raised his sword up for another fight, seeming tough.

When really he was just as nervous as Rocket was.

"Kay, a few more rounds of training to go and you can rest up for the day."

Rocket began getting his weapon, preparing for a few more rounds of phighting.