They all arrived at an abandoned factory area. "This place has been down for years, sadly closing a few years after opening. I don't think anyone will miss it", Scorch said as they all gazed at the factory. The factory seemed to stretch on for miles. Completely encased in an eggshell white paint, it towered into the sky without a single puff of smoke coming from it. "No one could even be bothered to fix it, or at the least tear it down", Spark said, running around the group. "Well, as long as it won't be missed, I could use it as an example", Blizzard said as he floated leisurely on his back. "Ok, stand back everyone, your gonna need some distance to stay safe", he urged the family as he motioned them backwards. He then fired a silver death beam from his fingertip, which obliterated the factory in seconds. An explosion engulfed the entire building. There was nothing left but rubble and smoke. "Wow, that was awesome! I wish we could do stuff like that", Match yelled as he jumped and levitated slightly. "Well, technically you can. All I did was manipulate my Ki into a concentrated beam of energy", Blizzard said, while floating. The family looked at him very confused, as if they never heard of such a thing being done with Ki.
"You...can do that with Ki", Heat asked. "Yes, the same ki that you all use to fly can also be used for many other things like shields, beams, energy waves and even energy blasts. Convenient if someone is trying to attack you", Blizzard said as he revealed the invisible shield he had around the family the whole time before he destroyed the factory. "Wow, will you teach us to do that", the kids asked excitedly. Blizzard floated back down to the ground, actually contemplating on what he could say in such a situation. "I think not. I barely trust you two goofballs with flying", Heat said giggling a little. "Well, actually, I think it may not be such a bad idea dear. Remember earlier, that hooligan who tried to attack the shop, could have seriously hurt the kids. If such a situation ever happened again while we're not around, they would at least have a fighting chance against stronger threats", Scorch said as he paced the ground. Heat actually began to wonder, if maybe Scorch had a point. "While it is dangerous...it could also save their lives one day. It could save any of us", she said pondering it herself.
"First, concentrate all your energy into your fingertip, let it flow from your body...sort of like this", Blizzard said as a white lightning bolt traveled from his body, all the way up to his fingertip. It took them all a few tries, but not too long. They began to be able to focus all their energy into their fingertips. "Great job, now, with a little of your strength, force it out of your fingertip. Expel the energy from it in sort of a repulsing sence. Think of it as like shooting a bullet from your fingers", he said as he shot a beam into the air, which then disappeared. "I hope that doesn't hit anything", he said as he rubbed his chin. Heat and Match were able to shoot beams into the air on the first time, but Spark and Scorch still needed to work on thiers. "With a little less concentration, you could even send it out as a weaker blast", he said after firing a small kI blast from hand at some of the rubble from the factory. "That one was a little easier for them all to perform, for they all got it on the first try. Wow, this is AMAZING, thank you so much Mr Blizzard", Match said as he bowed. "No problem Match, and with a little more practice the moves can become even stronger. Feel free to teach whoever you all see fit", Blizzard said beginning to float leisurely.
"I want to enter tournaments now, I heard about them for some time from my friends from other planets. they say that people around the galaxy come together, and they duke it out, in front of everyone, and the winner gets riches to content the heart. I've wanted to participate ever since I've heard about it", Match yelled as he flew around the group in excitement. "Which you won't be competing in...at least not yet", Scorch said as he appeared in front of match causing a complete stop. "You can enter as many as you want when your older". "But dad, I'm excited to try my new powers out, and what better way than the Galaxy Brawl", match said as he zoomed again excitedly."Listen to your father Match", Blizzard said sounding a little more serious. "O...ok" Match replied as he looked down in disappointment. Blizzard walked over and rubbed Match's head. "Don't feel down Match, you'd be much better off with more experience before you try to fight any professionals", he said. "Its getting late, I think it's about time to turn in I suppose". 'Wait, are you going home already Mr Blizzard? So soon", Spark asked sadly. "Well, not tonight. I haven't been here for a while so I think I'll continue to explore before turning in for the Night on this planet. Then I'll go home tomorrow", blizzard said. "Well, if it's alright with you Blizzard, I'd like to show you around, just in case the townsfolk keep giving you the silent treatment" Scorch said as he approached Blizzard. "Have fun you two" heat said as she waved them off. "I'll be home as soon as I make sure there won't be any commotion, Scorch said as he and Blizzard waved back.
The two headed towards the shopping area, which seemed to be full of life. "Um, I'm not sure I should...", Blizzard began to say as he looked down and started walking the opposite way. Scorch hurried and grabbed blizzards shoulder, and motioned him towards the area. "just as expected, the inhabitants started to freak out. Once again, everyone either stared in fear, or hurried out of the area. Just then, Scorch began to speak to them in an odd language, one that Blizzard has not heard yet. He went on for at least 3 minutes, with many hand gestures towards Blizzard. He was clearly explaining something. Once he finished, he turned to Blizzard, along with the rest of the town folk. They all rushed up towards Blizzard with wide eyes. "Scorch, what happened, what did you say", Blizzard asked, feeling a little uneasy. "I explained to them...that you are a really good person. A warrior who saved my children and shop from a bad man. Blizzard felt someone grab his tail. He turned to see one of the 'venusans", as he called them, grabbing his tail...in an examining manner. Others were tugging at his clothing amazed at it. The clothes the Venusans were wearing were certainly different from the attire blizzard was wearing. They all made ooo's and ahhhh's. Every few seconds, he could hear some of them speaking in the language Scorch was speaking. "They seem to be fascinated by you. I also told them you're from Pluto" Scorch said. Blizzard wasn't sure how to feel about all this close up contact...but it was much better than people fearing and running away from him, so he was happy about it.
After a little while of answering questions translated back and forth by Scorch, the sky began to grow darker. "Well, it's getting late, I should turn in for the night. "Thank you for assisting with the language barrier", Blizzard said as he walked towards the nearest Inn. "I'll be staying here for the night, I could use some alone time". "Ok, good night Blizzard, don't forget to come see us in the morning before you leave", Scorch said as he waved to Blizzard. Blizzard nodded and entered the Inn. Expectantly, the desk clerk looked like one of the inhabitants of the planet. Good evening sir, How may I assist you", she asked. Her English was sort of hard to understand. She seemed to be trying, but obviously was more used to speaking in the planets language. "One room for the night please ma'am. Here you are, keep the change" Blizzard said as he handed her a diamond. The Desk clerk stood there at awe...then simply handed Blizzard a room key with a number on it, shortly after, he made his way up to the room.
Blizzard fell asleep almost instantly despite being in an unfamiliar place. Last time he looked at the clock, it and said 12:am. The bed was quite comfy. It seemed like the moment he closed his eyes, he had opened them right back up at the sound of someone beating on the door. He shot up and looked which estimated he was only asleep for around 3 hours, for the clock said 3:14. "Who could that be this hour", he said as he walked up towards the door. When he opened it, he was greeted by to familiar faces. It was Scorch and Heat, and by the expressions on their faces, something was wrong. "Scorch, Heat, why are you here at such a time", he asked. "We're sorry to bother you but...its Match...he's...run away to the Galaxy Brawl", Scorch said as he handed Blizzard a note.
"Mom, Dad, and Spark, I have gone to the Galaxy Brawl to live my dream. I'm going to be a champion fighter, I'll be back before you know it. Love Match".
Blizzard Froze up for a second, before scrambling around the hotel room for his shirt and shoes. Both the guests had a worried and confused look on their faces. "Blizzard, What..." Heat asked. "Match is in danger. The Galaxy Brawl is full of fighters who are there to WIN by any means possible. Most of them even kill their opponents regardless who how they are, or how young they are, Blizzard said as he hurried out the door. Scorch and Heat both gasped in horror", and Heat nearly fainted. "If he had more experience, he could at least hold his own, but he's not strong enough to even think about competing", he continued before lifting into the air. "I have to go stop him before he enters that tournament". "Be careful Blizzard. P...please bring him back to us safely Heat said as she and Scorch both passed him a "be careful" look. Blizzard nodded, and then shot into the air like a bullet into the night sky. Blizzard was way faster at travel than those advanced space pods, he'd get to the Galaxy Brawl arena in a few minutes. "Something is not right, here! He was excited to enter the tournament, but surely he doesn't seem like the kind of kid to go against his parents orders", Blizzard thought as he flew faster. Little did Blizzard know, the situation was much worse than what it appeared to be.
To be Continued...
