Kit's POV
Hirato wasn't lying when he said that we would reach England the next day he just didn't say what time. Five that morning found me being dragged out of bed by Hirato's demonic sheep. They dragged me from my bed and onto the floor. Right before I hit the floor I woke up twisting so that I landed in a defensive stance. The sheep said," Captain Hirato wants you up and ready now Fox. We have just arrived in England." I did flight trajectory and speeds I'm my head to realize it would be about an hour before we made it to London. As insane as the hour was I knew he just wanted me ready in case something happened. I grabbed my Circus id bracelet from the nightstand slipping it onto my wrist before changing into a sweatshirt and slacks.
Once done I went down the corridors of the ship until I reached the cafeteria. It was completely empty but that wasn't surprising considering the time it was. I went up to the counter where the cook standing he said handing me a glass of orange juice," Morning Kit. Heard you were going to get school supplies this morning." I grumbled," Don't remind me Rylan. Hirato talked me into it. I will only be gone a year." Rylan's eyes widened as he saw something over my shoulder. I had a feeling I knew exactly who was standing there. Damn it doesn't this guy ever sleep?
Hirato said his voice cold," Well now Kit. Don't be like that." Shit he was angry. I flinched back feeling the cold settle instead of the warmth. Damn he really was pissed if he was giving off such a cold feeling. I said stammering slightly," Hirato...I..."
He must have realized what was going on because the cold disappeared and the warmth returned. I almost collapsed from exhaustion and the rush of warmth. He caught me around the chest before my legs completely gave out. Once I regained my balance he let go. He said taking our plates," We will be arriving in London in about an hour." I said with a nod," Yes captain."
Hirato flinched outwardly and said," I'm sorry Kit. I didn't mean to hurt you like that." Looking away I nodded but didn't say anything. Hirato placed his hand on my shoulder steering me to the tables. I sat at the first table and began eating still avoiding Hirato's eyes. We ate our meal in silence and as I finished eating I got to my feet Hirato grabbed my arm. He said standing as well," Kit don't let the cold rule your heart. I didn't mean to hurt you."
I finally looked up to meet his eyes. Behind his calm exterior there was worry. With a deep breath I said," Right. Sorry Hirato. Listen how about a combat practice before we go shopping? Shops won't open until 9 or so." His eyes lit up with mirth for me suggesting combat practice. Every day I trained with Yogi on my sword skills but it was rare that I did anything cane wise. I had two weapons. One was a cane similar to that of Hirato's but it was shorter and had a hidden sword inside. Then there was m form it was a broadsword. Hirato rarely had a free hour to help me with my cane fighting. While similar to that of a swords technique there was many big differences.
Hirato said getting to his feet," Let's go to the training room. And let's try not to destroy it this time around." I snorted with amusement, " Need I remind you that it was you who decided to use your full powers last time."
Hirato rolled his eyes and said," Who was it that used a full strength shield on me?" I stuck my tongue out childishly but he was already on his way out of the cafeteria. It took us five minutes to reach the training room where the sheep were cleaning up from the last sparing session that looked like on between Tsukumo and Yogi. The rabbits took one look at us and were out of the room faster than we could blink. Hirato activated his bracelet his cane appearing. I pushed up the sleeve to my right arm sleeve revealing my Circus id. I activated my own ability bringing forth my cane.
His face grew serious no longer holding a mirthful look in his eyes. The differed between fighting with him and fighting with Yogi was that Hirato took every fight seriously. He never held back in the six years I had known him. In a instant he was across the room in front of me his coming down in an overhead strike. I moved to the the right ducking under the strike going for an open palm strike to just below his ribs on his right side. Only to be met with his opposite arm. Damn he was always good at reading my attacks. I planted my foot as I blocked a sidecut and pushed back with all my strength. It sent him back a few steps but the strength of an 11 year old wasn't much.
Hirato lunged at me forcing me to sidestep his attack and had to keep dodging. The more I dodged the faster the attacks came. I heard the doors open as someone came into the room. I couldn't look to see who had entered as I was still dodging attacks from Hirato. As I dodged another lunge my back hit a wall. Well shit! Hirato smirked going for an overhead strike. I raised my cane to block the attack instead of blocking the attack I was hit behind the knee. I went down as he kicked my legs out from under me and I sprawled out on the ground. I tried to push myself up only to find his cane at my throat. He said calmly," Yield." I dissipated my cane and said," I yield."
He dissipated his own cane and held out his hand to me. I took it and he pulled me to my feet allowing me to see who walked in. It was Yogi he eyes wide with surprise. The surprise came from seeing us spar for it had been a long time. Yogi said looking between us," Damn I forgot how intense it is when the two of you fight. I came to tell you we are in London if the two of you wanted to get cleaned up." We blinked at him then nodded like we were a single mind. Once Yogi was gone Hirato said," Get cleaned up and changed then meet me at the portal at 9."
And like that he was gone leaving me to my thoughts.
