Love And Swing 2 (Xenovia Sequel)

Ch 4 - ////

Quadruple forward slash.

Let's do some kid dialogue.

Enjoy.

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Rose had taken a seat for a moment to stretch. She was the first one there in the gym downstairs when Gasper came. She had smiled and turned to his attention. "Hey Daddy."

"Catch." He underhanded a water bottle.

She caught it. "Thank you."

"I find it funny when I look back on it. I used to not be able catch. Your mother taught me." Gasper chuckled.

"Wouldn't it be ironic if I had the training of a swordsman and not be able to catch a ball or a bottle that's underhanded?" Rose giggled.

"I think so." Slifer entered with a smile.

"Touche. See you tonight Rose. Have fun." With that Gasper knew it was time for everyone to do their own thing. For him tending his wife.

"Hey Rose." Greeted Slifer taking a seat next to her. "Early?"

"Yeah. Wanted to stretch a little bit more is all. Now I just want to work on my swing. I feel that my reaction timing is good but I feel like compared to you and the twins I'm a little, less strong?"

"Well their mother carries Durandel. Look at the size of that. That weighs- actually I don't wanna know." He chuckled.

"Good point. But I feel that Zav has the toughest time." She sighed.

"Believing in one's self?"

"Maybe. Part of it."

The twins walked in together. Xavier let out a yawn. "Welp. Afternoon all. I guess time to slash."

"Hey Bro if we spar after warming up and I win you're doing my laundry." Nebula smirked.

"Yeah, right. No way. I know better making those wages with you. I'll be folding your socks and everything for like a week." Smart that he knew what was coming.

"My concern was my underwear. But hey it couldn't hurt. Why not try?" Nebula shrugged her shoulders. "Rose, Slifer, how we doing?"

"Great actually." Nodded Slifer.

"Good." Agreed Rose.

"Ignore that last part. Hey if you can't have fun why have one right? Anyways let's get to some practice. Just contact drills. Bro you want to work on your blocks right?"

"Mhm." Agreed Xavier.

"And Rose your swing?" Nebula smirked.

"Yes I do." Rose looked over at Xavier.

"Alright. Xavier and Rose and Slifer and I take each other for some all around tasks."

"Thank you." Slifer bowed and then got in his combat stance. "I'm ready."

"Well well. Can I watch?" Said a voice. Everyone looked over to see the only other boy in the manor. Rinji. The only son of Issei.

"Only if you behave." Demanded Nebula.

"All good. All good." He threw his hands up. Just wanting to see how it goes. "Besides, I think you'd slice me in half Neb."

"I'd hurt you but wouldn't slice you. I'd shake you up a bit." She winked.

"Wouldn't doubt it..." Rinji Sweatdropped.

An hour goes by. It was an almost all out. Rose was tired as her shoulders were sore from all of the striking as Xavier's agility was depleted by now and didn't want to strike too many blows on her. Then Nebula and Slifer were basically an even match. Even though Slifer was two years younger he was able to maneuver quickly. At his age was able to move just as fast as she could. Both spars for tonight ending in a draw. All four had earned it respectably. Then hitting the showers. Best part of the home gym was the full locker rooms. No waiting times in the shower. Slifer and Xavier to the men side then Rose and Nebula in the ladies.

Rinji smirked. "See you at dinner all. Later."

"We'll see you Rinj." She winked (No I for a reason).

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Xavier was the first one out of the showers. Fully dressed in his semi-casual attire. A white button-down shirt with the top two buttons undone and black pants. His towel hung around his neck as he was in deep thought.

The last few days I guess I've been toughening up. Well so far it's paying. Dad was right. "If you don't like what I stand for then shit me up." I feel proud of all of it. Not bad for the slowest guy in the room.

"Hey Bro you overthinking again?" Asked Nebula coming out of the door while putting her hair in a ponytail.

"Uhhh what?" He asked confused.

"Don't be a pervert waiting for girls outside the locker room. It's creepy dude." Huffed Nebula.

"What are you fighting about know?" Rose came out in a pink dress.

Oh my- "Nothing. All good here." Xavier blushed. "I'm heading up to see Pops. Till then." He walked off a little on the faster.

"Oh. Well then." Nebula smirked.

Rose watched Xavier head to the stairs. Not sure if this was just a twin brother and sister understanding of thoughts or if it was something. She wanted to leave it alone and it seemed to be for good reason. "So Neb we wait for Slifer and head up to eat?"

"Yeah. Oh and nice dress." She complimented.

"Thanks. It's weird because I hope I don't have to swing a sword while in a dress. That's why I have shorts underneath. The boys won't see right?" She blushed.

"See what?"

"Under." The half vampire and nekomata blushed.

"You're fine. You head up and see what that brother of mine is up to. I'll wait for Sly." Nebula watched Rose disappear. She watched her good friend go up the stairs so she could think. He has been acting weird lately. Everytime he loses that confidence that means something is bothering him. He loses it because of the obstacle in front of him. I just hope it's not that bitch from school. If it is Mom is going to smack him. Well, hopefully.

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I know some have asked but yes I'll have some Nova and Hubby time. Just trying to focus on plot here. I love all four of the kids and what they are capable of. Let me know what you think.

-Rel