Sword Practice

**Aelia** · Subject: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 6:35 pm

I walk down to the arena, Whirlwind in hand. I had crafted the double-bladed beauty myself. I started hacking at the straw dummies, stabbing one in the heart and beheading another. I hoped someone would come down for practice soon. Dummies aren't exactly the best fighters.

Elodie · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 6:41 pm

With nothing else to do and not having met anyone yet, I decided to head down to the arena. I was decent at fighting, but I knew that I would have to train a lot harder to meet par here. I entered the arena hoping for it to be empty, but there was already a girl with short black hair was stabbing dummies like there was no tomorrow. I turned to leave.

**Aelia** · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 6:46 pm

I noticed a boy walk in and leave. Talk about a loner. I guess he's new because I don't recognize him after 12 years.

**Sirena** · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 6:48 pm

I walk in, go to a dummy opposite the girl that's already in here, and slash it to bits. This is so much easier than out in the real world. These people have no idea what it's like.

Elodie · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 6:52 pm

On my way back to the Zeus cabin, I mentally smack myself. What was I thinking ? I couldn't let my shyness get in the way of what was really important. I turned around and marched briskly into the sword arena.

OOC: Etienne is a new camper Wink

**Sirena** · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 7:00 pm

I come into the arena and notice two people there, fighting dummies. I wait for someone to come so I can fight them. I'm in the mood for some one-on-one combat.

Elodie · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 7:02 pm

I see another girl enter the arena just after me. She looks friendly enough, so I brace myself, walk over and say "Hi, I'm Etienne. Want to spar ?"

OOC: I think spar is the word ?

**Sirena** · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 7:04 pm

ooc: yeah, i think Smile

"Sure, I'd love to," I smile. "Ready?" I say. I thrust my sword forward, not waiting for his reply.

Elodie · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 7:09 pm

"Uhm . . . sure !" I stumble. I wasn't expecting her to be this excited. I pressed a button on my watch and Aegina spiraled out towards my opponent. I realized that I still didn't know her name. In my other hand I held my sword, Lightning.

**Sirena** · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 7:13 pm

I jump back as his sheild spirals out, but I'm sure I have the advantage in this fight. He may be large and muscular, but I'm small and quick. Plus, he's weighed down by his shield, and I only have my sword, Waterfall. I run around and attempt to stab at his back.

Elodie · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 7:18 pm

The girl tries to get me from behind, but I'm too quick for her. She might be smaller and faster, but I have the advantage of my shield. I spin around and push Aegina in her face, at the same time attempting to disarm her with Lightning.

**Aelia** · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 7:22 pm

I see a new girl slashing dummies opposite to me. As I stab one in the chest, I say, "Hey, are you new?" Even though I already know she is. I've been here 12 years, for crying out loud!

**Sirena** · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 7:36 pm

Hmm, getting crafty. I jump back again. I have to play defense, which is kind of unfair, because he's the one with the shield. I glance at the water cooler and decide to save my powers for when it's really desperate. I twirl around and slash at his arm. "By the way, I'm Andromeda, but you can call me Andy," I say.

Elodie · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 7:39 pm

I parry Andy's strike, gaining a bit of confidence now. I wonder who's kid she is and what sort of powers she has. She's most likely saving them for later in the fight, that's when I'll probably start using Lightning's power. I roll around Andy and strike at her legs.

**Sirena** · Subject: Re: Sword Practice Mon May 11, 2009 7:43 pm

I jump, but Etienne's sword grazes my leg. I wince but keep going, whirling around Etienne, looking for a weak spot. I take a stab at the back of his legs as his back is turned, still moving quickly.