Chapter 9 Training Fights Part 2: Round 1

(Krowux POV)

I couldn't believe we were actually starting the Tag-Team Battles. Only thing is, Repliterasax and I technically don't start until Round 2. Which meant this was a freebie safety to continue on.


(Ilyxl POV)

"Now then, the first match shall be between Ilyxl and Yprex vs. Lachonixs and Mexar," Xemnas said, "The catch for this challenge is that you are on floating platforms, if you land in the water, you cannot continue."

This will be somewhat of a challenge but, we will triumph.

"Summon your weapons," Xemnas said, I summoned Mind Snatcher, Yprex summoned Fireshot, Lachonixs summoned Mind Forged and Mexar summoned Ghost's Return, "Ready? Begin!"

(Normal POV)

Suddenly the single platform they all stood on started to float, and separate into many different sized platforms and water appeared underneath them. Then, the battle began. Ilyxl began to read their opponents thoughts and send messages to Yprex. Yprex in turn began sending fireworks underneath the platforms the stood on. Mexar had saved both herself and Lachonixs by sending Ghosts underneath to bring them to a new platform. But their opponents were two steps ahead, Yprex sent scores of fireworks and both Mexar and Lachonixs fell into the water. Yprex and Ilyxl had won.

(Krowux POV)

I couldn't believe it, if the challenges are there to cause one team to fail, then this is an interesting challenge.


(Normal POV)

"Now then the next first round competition is between Caixla and Xerenia vs. Lexstal and Nayxa. The catch is that you are on spinning platforms. Now summon you weapons, battle begin," Xemnas said.

Soon, the spinning platforms came forth from the stadium. Caixla summoned Healing Art, Xerenia summoned Weather Summoner, Lexstal summoned Starry Flight and Nayxa summoned Flight Wing.

Suddenly, Lexstal grabbed a firm hold of Nayxa and she took off, able to avoid the spinning platforms and Xerenia and Caixla flipped into the air, Xerenia created a platform for them out of ice and rocks and they stood on it. Then Caixla had sent a spray of paint towards them, where in turn, Nayxa had been able to avoid it by using her wings to send a strong gust of wind. Then what happened came in a flash, Caixla formed a shield of paint surrounding them and then Xerenia sent icicles through the shield straight towards Nayxa's wings.

Then, they both fell onto a spinning platform. And Xerenia formed an ice cage on the spinning platform they were on and sent a small thundercloud within. Caixla then used paint to mask their eyes, blinded, they were electrocuted to by the lightning bolts.

"The victors are Caixla and Xerenia," Xemnas said, "Axel try to help Nayxa and Lexstal out okay."

(Krowux POV)

That was amazing; they both used strategy and stealth. I saw Marluxia going to help Axel as well.

"Are you two okay?" Marluxia asked. I could see why, he had to watch his sister fight with his girlfriend.

"I'm fine Mar," Xerenia said, while Nayxa nodded. I almost forgot she hadn't fully healed yet.


(Normal POV)

"Alright, the next battle will be between Polxa and Saxnyd and Vexlys and Laxes," Xemnas said, "Now the catch is that there will be random weather changes provided by Xerenia. Now summon your weapons. Battle Begin!"

Polxa summoned Gem Searcher, Saxnyd summoned Sands of Storms Vexlys summoned Pegasus Wing and Laxes summoned Dream Seeker. And Xerenia first chose a blizzard for the weather.

Suddenly, Saxnyd formed a sandstorm barrier surrounding her, almost obliviously forgetting Polxa. Polxa formed gems that were aimed at both Vexlys and Laxes. Vexlys had taken hold of Laxes's hand and ran out of the gems path in full speed going through Saxnyd's barrier. The weather had changed into a flooding. Laxes used her powers to form a dream in Saxnyd's head that caused her to dispel the barrier. Polxa once again, had tried firing gems at Vexlys and Laxes, but accidentally hitting Saxnyd. Laxes had once again sent a dream spell at Saxnyd as well as Polxa, knocking them both unconscious.

(Krowux POV)

I knew why they lost, they cared for themselves, Saxnyd was being defensive while Polxa was being offensive. But they didn't work together.


(Normal POV)

"Now, the next battle shall be between Nexkor and Ryxrm vs Damidex and Vix, the catch will be you are in a dark forest," Xemnas said, " Summon your weapons, Battle begin!"

Nexkor summoned Stormseeker, Ryxrm summoned Silent Noise, Damidex summoned Shapeshifter's Pride and Vix summoned Poison Bite. Then, the dark forest emerged out of the platform.

Vix and Damidex stayed close together, Damidex had shape shifted into a barn owl to track out Ryxrm and Nexkor. Ryxrm had some difficulty trying to even keep up with Nexkor, yet though his footsteps were easy to track. Soon Damidex heard an ambush; Vix used Poison Bite to send Nexkor flying high.

Ryxrm felt it and sent a calm vibration to soften his fall. When he landed, he soon started to argue with Ryxrm, that was their chance. Damidex and Vix had defeated them.

"And the victors are Damidex and Vix," Xemnas said.

(Krowux POV)

It was amazing how they could easily be able to work together; I wonder what had happened between Ryxrm and Nexkor. Why would they fight?


(Normal POV)

"For the final battle in the first round, Rauxa and Navaxlon vs Thamastix and Sorex," Xemnas said, "Now the catch is that you will be on a simulated ship at sea during a storm. Summon your weapons and Battle begin!"

Rauxa summoned Aura Seeker, Navaxlon summoned Warrior Within, Thamastix summoned Promised Will and Sorex summoned Clouded Rose. Then the platform rose into a ship and stormy waters and skies appeared. This was to test balance as well.

Soon Keyblades clashed and Thamastix soon tried to strike Rauxa but her ability to manipulate aura challenged him. Her aura grip was tough to get out of, but Thamastix had some difficulty to get out but he sometimes was caught once again. No matter how hard they all fought, the keyblade warriors still continuously clashed, Thamastix still tried to stay away from Rauxa's range of Aura grip coming out of Aura Seeker while Rauxa was slowly trying to sap away Thamastix's energy. Yet in the end, it was how strong they were in the end to see who was victorious.

In the end Rauxa and Navaxlon were left standing, Sorex and Thamastix collapsed, completely exhausted.

"The winners are Rauxa and Navaxlon," Xemnas said, "that is the end of this competition's first round for the day. Rest for tomorrow the second round will begin tomorrow."

(Krowux POV)

Great, I won't even get to fight until tomorrow. Oh well, that means I'll be pumped for tomorrow at least.


(Unknown POV)

"He didn't even fight yet," boy said, "that's odd."

"But I felt something odd when there was that blind girl fighting," the girl said.

"I know, her partner was where I felt something odd," boy said, "Do you think it could be him?"

"No, if he was, then he would have shown the signs that he was possessing him," the girl said, "besides, if he was possessed, he could have tried to kill us as well as him."

"You're right," boy said, "I just miss him."

"I do to," the girl said.