Ace and David's duel

"David?" Ace asked as he approached.

"What is it, Ace? Is something up?" David asked.

"I was wondering if you would like to spar with me so we could get some practice in with our abilities." Ace said.

"Are you sure? I beat Jexi in a fight, so you might find me harder to handle. Plus, like Grimoire said, I'm pretty dangerous in a fight." David said.

"Just don't go too far alright? And the reason Grimoire says you're dangerous is because you have the Masakado." Ace said.

"It's not just the Masakado, either. My style is a little unstable." David said.

"Because you could accidentally freeze someone to the point they could shatter, right?" Ace asked.

"Exactly. In the heat of battle, I couldn't hold back even if I wanted to." David said. "To unleash my full power is for my opponent to fight like they're going to kill me."

"Don't worry, I'm not going to go too far, I'll take it easy on you, alright? If your style is that dangerous, then I don't wanna do something to you I'll regret." Ace said. "So...are you ready to start?" He asked as he put a hand near his sword.

"Right. Let's go!" David said as he gets into stance.

(Tales of Vesperia-Fury Sparks)

"Shining Fang!" Ace yelled as he spun Yato in a circular motion. "You know, this is probably the first time we sparred with each other. It's pretty interesting to say the least."

"Well, we haven't exactly known each other all that long." David said as he uses his Ice Needles attack.

"True, but over time since we met, our friendship got stronger. Though, I hope I can grow up to your expectations, but I'm still learning. Still it is an honor to fight by your's and the others side." Ace said as he uses Fireball.

"This kind of life isn't easy. You'll be making enemies everywhere you go, too." David said as he uses his Crystal Blitz technique.

"I know, I may not know a lot about the world's outside my own, but that's why I'm journeying across the multiverse, I meet many new allies and enemies, as long as I have my team with me, there's nothing we can't do." Ace said as he used Raining Fangs with the water element imbued.

"That's the spirit. As long as your heart connects to others, you're never alone." David said as he uses his Freeze Lancer attack.

"Thanks, big brother, and thanks for bringing me out of that phase back in Lignatore. So, when are you gonna confess your feelings to Lady Sectonia?" Ace asked as he used Eclair de Larmes. "You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."

"Wh-what?! When did this become about that?!" David asked as he casts Resist on himself. "And to respond to your first statement, it was because I dealt with that in Jack before. Beforehand, he didn't care what happens as long as he got his big score." David said as he uses Ice Fangs.

"Sorry, if I was curious, I'm just nervous because I don't know when to confess my feelings to Guy. And it was obvious to tell because Sectonia kissed you on the cheek before you left for Straga." Ace said as he casts Photon Burst.

"Y-you saw that? Color Gods, this just got embarrassing." David said as he used Ice Wall.

"Unexpectedly, everyone saw it before we split up." Ace said as he casts Raging Mist.

"Except Ming, thank God. She'd be breathing down Sectonia's neck if she found out." David said.

"But still, I'm happy for you two. I give you two my best wishes for your relationship in the future." Ace said as he used Ice Tornado.

"Yep, that last attack did it. Now I've got enough energy to use it." David said as he entered Sapphire God Mode.

"Wait, David! Let's all calm down. This is what I meant by trying not to go too far!" Ace said as he had a horrified look on his face.

"Sorry, Ace. Like I said, I can't help it sometimes." David said.

"Alright, but all I can say is...well done, David Ishihara." Ace said as he sheathed his sword and held his hand out to shake.

(Music End)

David reverts and clasps his hand. "Sorry. I really need to do something about that."

"It's alright. It was fun to spar with you, so let's do it again sometime. Alright?" Ace said as he put his arm around David's shoulder and fist bumped him with the other.

"Sure." David said.

"Alright let's head back, big brother, because it's time for both yours and my teammates to shine in Volleyball today!" Ace said as he took David's hand and they headed back to the field.

"Right. And hopefully things don't get too crazy." David said.

End of Side Story: Ace and David's Duel