Flames of Destruction

Part six: Red and Blue (pt2)

"So, they're doing well in their training?" A male voice says.

"Yes... But you said that 5 was dead.." A second female voice says.

"He survived somehow. But for now, Sona, I need you to prepare to attack. And don't let any of them live" The male voice says.

***

"Are ya ready, Jira?" Mali says with her hands behind her back.

"Ready" I replied.

"Then let's start!!" Mali said. She then dashes at me, scarlet flames appearing around her hands.

I dodge the first few punches, each punch getting faster and faster. With my flames I start blocking attacks, getting hit more than I would like.

With a fast series of punches I am able to push Mali back to give me time to think.

Shes a lot faster than I thought she would be... This may be a problem.

"You okay over there, Jira?" Mali says, getting ready for another attack.

I did not even have a chance to reply as Mali dashed at me jumping up in the air, and delivering a swift spin kick to the side of my head. When I recovered from the kick I did my best to dodge every attack that Mali threw at me. I failed for the most part.

"Come on Jira! You can do better than that!" Mali said, trying to encourage me to do my best at beating her.

I got back up, and would have fallen right back down if I was hit by Mali's kick, luckily I was able to move out of the way just in time.

I think I'm starting to see how her fighting style works. Now I'll be able to actually fight.

I ducked under a punch by Mali, and using my flames as a glove, I punched forwards, hitting Mali in the stomach. I immediately got kicked in the side after that, so, I grabbed her leg before she was able to move from her attack and I spun around, lifting her off of the ground and throwing her in a random direction.

"I actually did not so that coming. Good job!" Mali said before almost hitting a tree. She used the tree to launch herself back at me, using her flames to surround her body and strengthen her attack as she slams into the ground where I was standing, punching down at it. I had to move fast to not get hit by that attack.

I think I can win this battle. I just need time to prepare. I punched and kicked at Mali to make sure she would not be able to do anything other than defend against my attacks. Then I jumped up in the air, flipping over Mali, and spinning to kick her in the side. I failed in that as she was able to grab my leg and slam me into the ground.

"I think that's enough fighting for now, Jira. Our little human friend looks like she's about to pass out right now" Mali said, as she helped me up. And now that she mentioned it, Trisha did look tired

"Okay then... Let's go then" I said as I brushed some dirt off of my shirt.

***

We got home easily, and as soon as we did, Trisha walked to her room as if she was some kind of zombie, and Mali walked into the kitchen to go get something to eat. I, however, just sat down on the couch and closed my eyes.

This is how life is going to be now, huh? Just keep training to fight 1. That's all I have to do now... I soon drifted off to sleep.