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BPOV
As soon as the word fight came out of Emmett's mouth, I couldn't stop the slightly evil looking smirk that came across my face. One thing about being a transgenic was that up to 60% of our day was took up with sparring and training until you become the best combat fighter you can be. The other 40% was shared between weapons training; I can assemble and wipe out several targets in less than a minute, field training and then being taught about the enemy. We were taught that there is no such thing as fear, to hate the enemy and eliminate all of the people who pose a threat to us. Sounds charming right? As I walked a bit further away from the family with Emmett I let my brain go into X5-452 mode. I was remembering combat moves that some people would doubt even existed, but having shark DNA meant that I didn't need much sleep and not needing much sleep meant more training.
"You sure you're ready for this little sis?" I simply grinned at Emmett and nodded at him. Next thing you I know we've already started circling each other. He took a step to the left so I followed, then a step to the right and I followed again. It was like a viscous dance we were performing, so in sync with the others moves. That's when my dance partner lunged at me, he obviously takes the muscle approach to a fight and that doesn't really surprise me you can tell by looking at him. Esme, Rose and Alice gasped as Emmett lunged for me but their fear was unnecessary as I simply blurred behind him and did a round house kick into his back, sending Emmett face forward along the grass. Now everyone was shocked. I would pay more attention to them but Emmett had just pulled himself back up from the grass and wasn't looking so happy.
"You sure YOU'RE ready for this big bro?" I said smiling at him with one of my eyebrows raised, mocking him slightly. He ran at me at a speed which a human wouldn't be able to see, I saw his fist tighten and he brought it to his side, ready to swing when he gets the chance. I pounced form my crouched position and threw myself into him, swiftly landing on his legs and sending him once again into the floor. Only this time I put my foot on top of his stomach. "You wanna admit defeat already Emmett?" He simply growled viciously at me and I growled back, the feline part of me taking over. Truth is it is taking all my strength to fight Emmett, but as long as it works I don't care. I know that I can keep training and become stronger. Emmett pushed me off him and sent me flying towards the floor but I was faster and more graceful and simply pushed my hands to the floor and did a handspring away from him. I landed in a crouched position and simply stood up with my fists in front of me, ready to fight the man crouched in front of me. Just as Emmett was about to start our dance up again we were interrupted.
"Okay a guy, that's enough." It was Edward who walked between us and I simply looked at Emmett asking him silently if we were going to stop. He nodded and smiled at me before running and sweeping me up in his arms.
"Oh my god Bella, you are such an amazing fighter. Did they teach you that in the place you were?" I looked at Emmett and smiled, he really was my big brother. My big brother the teddy bear.
"Um, yeah. Most of the time we were training, both combat and weapons. But to be honest with you bro, I had to use all my strength then. I don't think us transgenics are meant to fight your kind." We all started laughing at this. "It's Manticore by the way; the place I was being held at was called Manticore." Emmett and I were standing back with the family by now and I was on my feet standing next to Edward and Alice.
"Wow Bella, you know some pretty amazing moves. That handspring was so graceful; I can't believe a six year old can fight like that." I turned to Rose as she said with a smile on both our faces.
"I like gymnastics, the feline DNA in me doesn't help with not doing them." We all chuckled slightly before a silence over took us. Not an awkward one, but a comfortable one. Carlisle was the one who broke the silence, his arm wrapped around Esme's shoulders loving and I couldn't help but smile at them.
"So Bella, you like training I assume?" I simply nodded and smiled at him.
"It's the only thing I've really known. I'm good at it and running, I was modified for a life full of combat so sometimes I ache for it. Would you mind if I kept training? Even if it is with home made work out equipment and stuff." Alice burst out laughing at this and they all smiled slightly seemingly understanding her outburst, am I the only one out of the loop when it comes to me pixie like older sister?
"Silly Bella. Home made is not happening, I am a shopping addict so you will be able to come with me and choose your equipment and things." I smiled at her, my big sister rocked. "Oh, that reminds me. We have to go shopping for clothes and things for your room Bella. When do you want to do that?" I titled my head to the side, debating my answer. One look at my big sister with all the excitement in her eyes at the prospect of shopping provided my answer.
"I'm guessing as soon as possible?" She squealed happily and was about to start talking when Edward interrupted her.
"Before Alice takes you shopping, would you show us your speed please Bella?" I looked up at him, his topaz eyes glistening in the light and his bronze hair blowing slightly in the breeze. I simply nodded at him.
"How though? I've never been in this area before so I won't know my way around."
"That's simple. You've been trained in field and tactics haven't you?" I whisked around to face Jasper as he spoke, shocked he knew about this type of thing. Do I possibly have an army buddy here? I nodded at him in response. "Well then if I show you a map and the path you need to take you should be able to do it shouldn't you?" I thought about it for a second or so debating if I could, while the family had their eyes on Jasper and I looking quite anxious. They obviously want to see my abilities at work.
"In theory I should be able to, yes." Jasper smiled and held his hand out towards me, I took it and he leading me back into the house and got a few maps out of draws on the way. He laid them out on the kitchen table and the family surrounded us, Edward taking my other side.
"Right, the house is here." He circled it and I looked at it, making sure it was etched into my memory. Kind of a stupid thing to do with a photographic memory but hey, at least I'm trying."And this is where you will run to." He drew a line from the house going in a North West direction of the house for around 3 miles before turning on itself and coming back towards the house. I nodded at him.
"But how are you going to test my speed?" It was Edward who answered my question.
"How about you and I have a race Bella?"
