Daughter of Medusa

3

The next day, when Natalie reached the training room Avery was already there waiting

Avery: You're late

Natalie: Only five minutes

Avery: Late is late, doesn't matter to me

Natalie scowled

Avery: And what are you wearing?

Natalie: A t-shirt and sweatpants, what, can't you see?

Avery ignored the insult: You should wear more form fitting clothes. The ones you have on will only hinder you

Natalie: Fine..

Avery nodded: Now come at me

Natalie: What?!

Avery: Attack me, you know you want to

Natalie came at her, but it didn't look like she was giving it her all

Avery: You are not trying hard enough

Natalie: As much as I don't like you, I still don't want to hurt you, you're Alec's friend

Avery: You think you can actually hurt me?!  I've got news for you little girl. You can't even land a blow on me

Natalie: Don't call me little girl, and are you sure about that oh high and mighty one?

Avery: Why don't you try and see for yourself, or are you too scared to do so, little girl

Natalie: That's it!

Natalie charged, Avery dodged her easily and turned her momentum against her, throwing her to the ground

Avery: Lesson number one, don't let your emotions get the better of you, use your anger as incentive, but don't let it rule you or you will lose. You have to stay level headed so you can think clearly and analyze your opponent's weaknesses and use them against him

Natalie: So you're being a bitch on purpose?

Avery shrugged: You need to learn

Natalie: You're probably incapable of being nice

Avery: Careful, I can always drop your training

Natalie humphed and muttered under her breath

They went back to the training session

Throughout a whole hour, Natalie kept getting riled up by Avery's taunts, and true to Avery's word, she was unable to land a single blow on her

When they finished, Natalie was panting badly, and Avery was only slightly winded

Natalie thought grudgingly, must be that supernatural blood..

Avery: Same time tomorrow. Don't be late

Natalie nodded grimly and left

Alec greeted her from the dining hall: Hey, how did it go?

Natalie sighed: Awful. That friend of yours is real tyrant

He frowned worriedly: Do you want me to talk to her?

Natalie: Thank you, but no. I will not bow. I am not the weakling she thinks I am

Alec: Did she say anything?

Natalie: Well, she called me little girl,  weak, and a bunch of other names

He sighed
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Alec: Why do you keep provoking Nat?

Avery: What, did she come complaining to you?

Alec: No. I offered to come talk to you, but she refused

Avery: So you came here against her wishes, tsk tsk tsk

Alec: Ave, be serious please

Avery: You know the enemies will use any tactic and exploit any weakness to their advantage. She needs to be prepared

Alec: Oh and you're telling me you're not enjoying this?

Avery shrugged: It's a bonus

He sighed: You two will be the death of me

Avery: Do not joke about death, Al, never..

Alec: Sorry..

Avery: Oh and Alec, you should be proud of her, the girl has spunk and a strong will

He gave a tired smile. This was the closest she'll get to approving of Natalie