Dreamwalker - A Saint Seiya (1986) OC Story

Chapter 9 - Training Progress

"Try punching the tree."

I blankly stared at the tree trunk in front of me, knee-deep in snow and my hair partially blowing into my face as the freezing air blew through the forest. "Um... Why?"

Ikki shrugged, not bothered by the cold at all with his normal clothing save for a long-sleeved, blue shirt and a light blue scarf. "Just do it. It strengthens your arms and toughens your pain tolerance."

"Are you sure that's a good idea? What if I break my hand? Lene won't like that, and I doubt Miss Saori would too."

"True." Ikki gave me a head nod to show I had a point. "I'll take the fall. Just try. Gather your Cosmo and hit it."

Letting go of my hesitance, I stared at the tree trunk and let the power I felt flowing through my body gather in my right hand. I slowly pulled said hand back, and released the power into one strong punch to the tree. Splinters flew and I yelped, stumbling back to Ikki as I heard the tree groan. Ikki grabbed me around the waist and super-jumped back, letting me go once we hit snow again. We both watched as the tree fell with a loud crash and groan.

"Damn. You're way past basics, Tiny." Ikki rubbed the back of his neck as we both took in what I just did. "I think you're to the point where we just need the figure out your signature move."

"Yeah..." I mumbled, still too shocked to say much else. I glanced down at my knuckle, and saw no damage at all. I felt a small flash of fear at how strong I was, and what exactly I had used that power to do under a deceiving man like the Pope was said to be.

"Relax, Tiny. It's hard to get used to at first, but if even impatient Seiya got used to it, I'm sure you can too." Ikki patted my head as he trudged through the snow behind me. "Let's start heading back before I start getting lectured for taking you out so early."

"Okay." Was all I could manage.

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"You... You knocked down a whole tree with one hit?" Jolene mumbled as she studied my hand.

"Yep."

"And there's no damage done at all!"

"Yep."

"Bozhe moy..." I heard her whisper in what I think was Russian before she let go of my hand, instead turning to look over at Ikki getting scolded by Seiya and Hyoga. "So he took you outside without anyone else knowing?"

"Yeah apparently." I shrugged. "We have been in here for a week now. I'm not surprised Ikki was the first to snap."

"True, very true..." Jolene murmured. "It's amazing how fast they heal. Shiriyu's fully healed and Seiya's already at three weeks worth of healing and it's only been one!"

"Cosmo has it's ways." I replied, looking over at the fireplace where Shun was sitting with Miss Saori and Shiriyu. I really wanted to go sit with them but I knew better. I was in as much trouble as Ikki.

"And as for you, Yume!" Seiya turned his mad gaze on me and I flinched, noticing Shun slowly stand with a slightly alarmed look.

"Leave it, Seiya." Ikki grumbled. "I told her it was fine. I had to practically drag her out."

I nodded rapidly. Even if I was strong, I figured it was better to listen than to argue.

Seiya took in a breath and turned away from me. "Fine. You both get off with a warning, but don't do it again."

"Yes, o' wise leader." Ikki rolled his eyes and left to the kitchen, the only place no one else was in. Tatsumi was in the hallway cleaning again, which I think was his outlet for stress.