Everything Stays: In the Future

Combat Chemistry

Another day has begun at Signal Academy, Amber and the rest of her class were sitting in the main gym of the school as Mrs. Robin Crann walked in and began to instruct the class. Crann was a nice woman if not then EXTREMELY brutal when it came to training. Still, there was a small hint she was holding back a bit.

Crann: Alright class! Now then, since your exams begin in less than 2 months, I thought it best we begin reviewing and learning some new practice maneuvers. Luckily, we were able to gain two attentional teachers from their planning periods.

The doors open and from them steps Dr. Wiskunde and Ms. Midnight. Midnight cracks her knuckles and neck and the doctor places his hands behind his back in a respectful manner.

Crann: Now then, you will be in three groups. Group A will be with Dr. Wiskunde, studying combat maneuvers and getting them ready for the exam. Group B with Ms. Midnight. You all will running raw power and how to use that power in certain situations. Group C will be with me. Agility and other speed based maneuvers. That means, jumps, kicks and other natural leg...things? Whatever. Now then, you all ready?!

Everyone Else: YEAH!

Crann: Alright then! Listen up for your groups!

Amber: (Thinking) SWEET! No Dad for this one neither! Just me, my friends and us kicking butts! And now, I have a chance of showing off my skills and maybe even learning some new ones?! AWESOME! Oh, I can't wait to get this-

Crann: AMBER!

Amber was shocked out her thinking and shook her head and got back into the game.

Amber: Y-Yes, Ma'am?

Crann: Get to your group. You're with Dr. Wiskunde and Group 1.

Wiskunde: Come, Ms. Scorch! We have work to do!

Amber looked down and groaned and her eyes nearly popped out of her head. Her group was terrible! Amethyst Kristal, already bad. Aka Ketsueki, Ciel Nuage, Akarui Niji, and finally Amazon Arcadia. The last one actually wasn't as bad. Amber groaned and walked down and joined her "group". With that, Wiskunde walked out of the main gym and to a classroom within the basement of the building.

Wiskunde: Now then, students. Our first task is countering long ranged opponents. This could be through a variety of ways. But for this group in particular, we shall focus on your current weaknesses. For example: legs. Now I have observed your fights with one another from your three types of combat classes. The six of your greatest weaknesses are not being able to counter low. You leave yourself exposed all the time.

Amazon: But, Dr. Wiskunde, our fighting styles, or at least mine, require speed. Heavy armor will just slow us down.

Amber: And with my sniper rifle, how am I suppose to counter that?

Wiskunde: Good questions. And that answer is simple. Agility. You must become faster. With you all, your lack of armor will become one of your greatest assets. So then, everyone, pair up and let's see where we are currently.

Fear washed over Amber. Amethyst would almost certainly choose her. Any excuse for Amethyst to have to beat her up was never a good one. A tab on Amber's shoulder alerted her to another presence. Fear was quickly replaced however with some semblance of relief as Amazon was standing behind her.

Amazon: Hey, want to team up?

Amber: (Sighs) Sure. For a second there, I thought you were Amethyst.

Amazon: (Giggles) Sorry about that. I've seen the way she's treated you. Not good.

Amber: Yeah. You get used to it...unfortunately.