Venatus

-11-

Jimin moved around the central space of the chamber, shifting objects here and there to make space. Even though, it wasn't needed. The central space was spacious enough, but Jimin didn't want to risk anything.

Once he was done, he smoothly shifted his legs and morphed his body in a low fighting stance. He imagined that his hands were wrapped around the sheath of his sword. With a deep breath, JImin moved his arm back a little and then swiftly cut through the air in two strikes. He imagined his sword to shit against an wooden object, like the dummy bodies Jimin practiced with during his training days. 

He imagined to shift the blade in one hand as he placed the non-existent sword against the imagined wooden gummy. 

Shifting his weight on the flat of his foot, Jimin swiftly turned around, imagining his sword to hit harshly against the wooden. His free hand was held out behind him like a cat's tail, balancing his body.

He flicked his wrist side to side, imagining his sword to hit the illusive wooden dummy on both the side.

Jimin stopped in his practice when he heard the knob of the door open. In came Yoongi and Hoseok carrying two bamboo swords. A puff of breathe left Jimin's lips as one of the bamboo sword was thrown towards him and he managed to catch before it hit the ground.

However, Jimin was able to catch the sword only a couple foot above the ground. When the male looked up he saw Yoongi staring at him with calculative eyes. 

Hoseok gave Yoongi the bamboo sword he was carrying and then walked towards his room.

"I'll be working on the BMIs. If you need me, which I suppose you won't, don't call me. I'll be busy" Hoseok spoke out before closing the door to his room.

Jimin's attention shifted back to Yoongi who was holding up the bamboo sword in an attacking stance.

"How's your feet?" Jimin asked, lowering Yoongi's sword with his own.

But Yoongi struck back, hitting the blade of the sword and then holding his sword up in front of Jimin's face. The younger moaned in pain feeling the shock of the attack travel down to his wrist. 

"First, let's work on you reflexes" Yoongi said.

"What the hell hyung, I wasn't ready" Jimin complained, holding his sword between in his legs as he nursed his aching wrist.

"Opponents won't wait for you get ready" Yoongi said as he struck again. But this time Jimin was quick to grip his sword and block Yoongi's attack. The elder smirked, seeing the annoyed yet determined look on Jimin's face.

He let his grip loosen a bit, however Jimin still stayed alert, holding the sword up. Yoongi tilted his face, his smirk widening as he lowered Jimin's sword to the side a little with his. Jimin huffed, moving the two sword up back up. 

But again, Yoongi did the same. Lowering Jimin's sword with his, this time a little further than the last time. Jimin frowned, shifting his focus from the sword to the one holding it. The younger pushed the sword up again, ready for Yoongi's attack.

Yoongi again pushed down Jimin's sword and the younger had enough. He moved his hand back, striking a harsh blow over the elder's sword. The sword should have fallen if it weren't the elder's strong grip. 

Before Jimin knew, Yoongi shifted in his position and his sword was only lurching towards Jimin's head. However, the younger moved at the right. He dragged his left foot back, shifting his weight to the back foot, bending his body a little as he stopped the incoming attack with his sword.

He placed his palm at the near the edge of his bamboo sword to keep it steady. He hissed when his palm burned with the impact of the blow. The bamboo digging into his hand. Jimin jerked his body forward, pushing Yoongi's blade away.

His sword was now being held by both of his hand. Steady and at proper level in front of his face. Yoongi on the other hand changed his position, rear leg extended backwards and to the side slightly; bent somewhat to allow for movement. His sword was held firmly next to his face.

Jimin tried to guess his next attack but it could a common cut strike or the slice. Exhaling deeply, he decided to attack first. Jimin took his arms upwards and then struck down with speed and force. 

Yoongi's eyes flicked up to the incoming attack and he quickly side-stepped. As soon as the attack failed, Yoongi struck. Moving his hand with speed, he aimed to the side of Jimin's body. Jimin groaned, scrunching his eyes and stumbling to his side when the sword hit his body. The blow wasn't strong because Yoongi made sure not to hit Jimin hard.

Still the impact of the bamboo sword was enough and could almost feel the red bruise forming where the sword hit him.

"You know, you would be dead if this was real" Yoongi noted, as he walked back to his original position. 

"Shut up" Jimin grumbled, moving to his original position.

"I thought you learned kendo" Yoongi spoke again, holding his sword up in front of him.

"Shut up" Jimin growled, attacking Yoongi.

The younger moved a little too fast for Yoongi but the elder still managed to dodge the attack at the very last moment. With the pommel of his sword, Yoongi hit him right below the shoulder blade. Jimin cried out, stumbling foward.

The younger quickly turned around, striking again. Yoongi was able to block the attack however it was difficult for him to hold the position, because he was holding his sword behind his shoulder.

Jimin grunted, jumping backwards. Yoongi took this moment to turn around face Jimin.

"On the field, your anger will be you weakness" Yoongi said, touching the blade of his word with Jimin's; both ready to attack.

Jimin pushed his sword to the side, attacking Yoongi again with a swift movement of his hand. The elder again managed to block the attack because they were close to each other.

"But you can turn your weakness in you strength" Yoongi said, looking deep into Jimin's dark orbs.

Scowling, Jimin tried to attack again but was blocked once again. He yelled out, trying to attack once again. This time, he faked his first strike which Yoongi responded to. Smirking, Jimin turned his sword at the last moment.

Yoongi hissed when the flat of the blade hit his arm harshly. 

"Don't underestimate him" Jimin growled.

Yoongi smirked, holding his sword out once again and dragged his left foot back, shifting his weight, "I don't. But you should hope that the other's will"

Jimin lowered his sword a little, but still alert, as he let Yoongi's word sink in.  Before Yoongi could attack again, Hoseok opened the door to his room and peeked out.

"Guys..." Yoongi and Jimin turned to the brunet, lowering their swords, "I figured out the puzzle"

~

No one said anything about Hoseok holding back an important piece of information...

"Don't be fooled, for they will try to deceive"

I wonder what you all think~

Also, I'm sorry if this chapter is a bit boring. I wrote a whole chapter just describing sword fighting.... *pouts* I know some of your might find this chapter a bit boring. Please, excuse this chapter as a filler chapter.

One more thing, I have zero knowledge in sword fighting, so I may be waaaaay off on what I wrote. And I'm so sorry for that. If you find any mistakes, feel free to point them out and I'll correct them. 

Though, I hope that there aren't that many mistakes....😅