Chapter 7: Dakur

The ship took off while we were still asleep. When I woke Aaron was sitting on the floor, cross-legged, silent. I watched him. It was time to start training, we didn't have much time before we got to the capital and I kind of doubted whether we'd even get there without trouble.

The room was big enough to train in and had a nice window so we could see where we are. I picked up my bed and placed it on top of his so they became a sort of bunk bed. We'd need all the room we could get.

"I don't want to interrupt your meditation, but we should start training."

He got up. He was only wearing a pair of pants and his hair was messy.
"So what are we going to do?" He asked.

I looked at the walls, they were strong enough. I walked over to him, and kicked him flat in the chest. He went careening into the wall behind him.

"What was that for!"

I smiled. "We are going to start with basic combat and deception. I am going to make you into a foe to be reckoned with. No weapons for starters."

If he understood how to conceal his movements he would understand how to conceal any of his actions. We kept fighting, this time with him attacking.

After a few hours he sat exhausted, breathless on the floor. "How... why can't I hit you?"

I laughed, "Your body creates waves in the air. To an eye that knows what to look for I can see the direction of your potential movements and guard against them. Even if I couldn't though, your attacks are very forward. If you make it obvious what your next move is the only way you can beat your opponent is by brute strength. I guarantee you that you will not always be stronger than everyone you meet. Try trying to trick me sometime, it might work better. Anyway, rest. I'm going to go get us some food."

I walked out of the room. Our room was off to the side of the ship on a hall of other rooms. I walked down the hall starting on the main corridor. I found a man in a uniform.

"Where can I get some breakfast?"

"Down there sir." He pointed off to another doorway.

"Thank you."

I entered the cafeteria and headed straight for the line as it was god knows how many people long at this point. Mental note: get food before training.

When I got back to the room it took me a bit of trouble to find my room key. I walked inside. I was greeted to my surprise by a foot in my face. I almost dropped our tray as I slid backwards. I laughed.

"That was great! Your getting the hang of it."