The Two Hunters

Waka Chaka

Y/n POV:

Blinky had requested I help Jim with his training and me being the nice person I am graciously accepted. I even wore my old Hunter uniform. "Nice outfit." Jim complimented, readying his sword. I smirked, glancing at him while adjusting my arm guard. Several stone structures sprung up from the floor surrounding the both of us. I stepped out of the circle the machines made, moving next to W/n and Blinky.

The mechanisms started shooting small projectiles at Jim. He dodged and if he couldn't he would block them with his sword. Some of them shot fire and when it activated he would roll out of the way. Blinky started teaching him as he dodged and blocked while I stood to the side ready to step in. "Always be afraid. Fear heightens your senses. Fear keeps you alive." Blinky informed. The machines paused momentarily and Jim straightened up standing proudly. I snapped letting the wolf beside me know it was (gender term) cue.

W/n ran up behind Jim and leaped toward the unsuspecting boy, knocking him off his feet, his armor making a clank noise when he hit the floor. The wolf stood on the others back licking his face playfully before getting off of him.

"Arrogance gets you killed." Blinky said helping Jim up. The male groaned wiping his cheek with his hand. "Draal, however, does not fear you. That will be his weakness, but not you. You'll be wetting your armor. That will be your strength." Blinky said pushing him back into the circle. I pulled my bow over my head getting ready for my next unpredictable attack. I took an arrow from my quiver, nocking it on the bow aiming for Jim. I waited for the machines to stop again and when they did I let the arrow go. Seconds later I ran behind the shot so I could catch him off guard and attack close range.

Jim's reflexes kicked in and he was able to block my arrow but wasn't able to dodge my sweep kick. He fell backwards with a yelp, dropping his sword in the process. I stood over him grinning sweetly holding my free hand out like nothing happened. "You're enjoying this too much." The raven haired remarked grabbing the hand I offered to pull himself up. "I really am." I replied, chuckling as I recalled his face when he fell.

We trained for about 30 more minutes before it was decided we'd done enough for today. I called Toby over so we could leave. As we walked out Draal and another troll entered the forge. "Look it's training." He remarked before laughing. I glared as the two passed us continuing their conversation. "Can I fight him too or is it too late?"

*Timeskip*
(Museum)

Jim POV:

I huffed listening to Ms. Nomura drone on about history. The school had a field trip today and I honestly only went to get out of the classroom. I looked over at Y/n to see him staring off into space his eyes traveling to the woman speaking every once in awhile. "I know contemporary media might lead you to believe European history is full of swords, sorcery, and scandal. I assure you, the truth is far more interesting, and there's no better place to start than Renaissance Era pottery." The entire class sighed in boredom. Luckily Mr. Strickler convinced her to let us go off on our own.

Everyone bolted off in different directions and I decided to go explore the second floor with Toby and Y/n. "So, check this out, man. So, If I walk fifty thousand steps, I get the t-shirt. A hundred thousand nets me the water bottle. But if I get five hundred thousand oh, man, you guys that's when things get interesting!" Toby rambled on about some fitness app while I barely listened my vision wandering. My eyes fell on Claire and Steve who were chatting on the other side of the room while observing a dress. Steve caught me looking and started mocking me behind Claire's back. I sighed, rolling my eyes at his immaturity.

"Aw, come on, man. Don't let Steve get to you. Claire's a smart girl. She'll realize he's a jerk." Toby reassured noticing my change in mood. "How? She's too busy thinking I'm a jerk for skipping play rehearsal." I shot back. "Well, then, this is the perfect moment, dude. Take her hand and use those lips of yours and talk to her." He got ready to walk off towards the two when I stopped him.