Chapter 11 secrets of leadership
The next day the teens gathered in front of their master as they waited excitedly on what they he had to teach him, Cody had told them all last night after he got off of work what Brandon had said and they were all eager to learn who would lead them.
"Ok, what were going to do today is energy blasts. First of all you will master your basic energy bolt that all Warriors can do." Brandon said as he fires a bolt of light from his hand hitting a target across the gym.
"Now all you have to do is build up your energy and focus it out of your body in a blast of energy." Joey says hitting the same target.
For the next couple hours the teens worked on energy blast, soon they got it with no problem although they needed practice with their aim, since not one of them hit the targets and the gym wall was scorched. Brandon then decided to take a break for a little bit to allow the teens to recover some of the energy they have used up and so the wall doesn't fall down abuse it received. So as Brandon goes to look over the wall the rest leave and head to lunch.
"So yea I don't know if any of us are cut out to be a leader." Zack says looking down at his feet.
"We can't think like that, not now, not when we're so close to the war." Cody says.
"Cody is right Zack we will get it I mean think about it the others already said we are more advance than any previous team including themselves, it took them months to master this we have a day two tops." Bailey said trying to cheer up her friend.
"Bailey is right but it's still not good enough I we have to do more I say we come back here tonight and every night to get some extra training in. I can get the key to the gym no problem." London says.
"You're right that does sound like a good idea we can practice what we know already and how to use them as a team." Cody says nodding to each of his friends.
After Lunch the teens return to their training and after a few more hours they finally hitting the bulls-eye with little effort. Brandon then feels it's time to move on to the final three energy blast so he goes to demonstrate all three by setting up some dummies as targets.
"Ok, now that we have that down its time to move on to the final three that will decide who leads also, Joey will show you his attack that he learned through his own training." Brandon said.
"Now the first attack is called the Spirit Cannon. First like the bolt picture energy on the tip of your pointer and middle finger, then form that energy into a ball, lastly think of it being fired at your opponent, I like to picture my had as a gun and fire it that way with the hammer being my thumb releasing the energy, however that isn't necessary to fire it. Lastly remember these attacks can be controlled so if you originally miss your target it is ok, that is one of the reason it determines the leader of the group because only those who have extreme control over their energy can do these attacks and are worthy to lead. Allow me to demonstrate." Brandon said.
Quickly Brandon grabs his right wrist and forms his right hand in to a shape of a gun, suddenly a bright glow emits from his two fingers and from a ball of energy, which Brandon then fires intentionally missing his target. The teens are awe struck but they all noticed that even though Brandon fired the ball it was still attached to Brandon's fingers by a band of energy. Brandon then moves his two fingers and the ball follows it seemed where ever his finger tips moved the ball and energy bolt attached to it followed. Finally Brandon brought it back around and hit his target completely destroying it.
"Now then the second reason these attacks determine the leader is their sheer power. That was the weakest and smallest of my attacks and look at the damage it caused." Brandon said pointing to the smoldering area where the dummy used to be. "Now to the second attack is the Demon Blaster. For this attack its similar to the first however you form balls of energy on each of your fingers, like before you fire then out and they can be controlled however they can be manipulated it totally different ways. This attack is best used when there are multiply targets."
Brandon then sets up five targets and just like before grabs his right wrist but unlike before he leaves his hand wide open and forms five balls of energy on each tip of his fingers. Then firing them at the dummies however missing again on purpose and has the balls seemly being dancing in the air before hitting each target causing even more damage the before.
"This attack can also be used to surround a single enemy and crush him with all five energy balls. Now for the third attack it's called Devil's End, and this attack uses light energy to capture your enemy then you form a ball of massive energy to totally obliterate the enemy this attack is used for the most powerful of enemies. Also it is so powerful I can't demonstrate it in here come on lets go outside." Brandon says as he walks outside to a deserted Sky deck thanks to Mr. Moseby who closed it today for the demonstration.
"Ok see that boat with the dummy on it all the way over there." Brandon says pointing off to the distance.
The teens just nod as Brandon jumps on the rail and raises his hands between them light starts to shimmer and Brandon brings his arms chest leave and swings them open so his arms are still raised but at his side. Then he whirls them in an arc and then stops at the middle of his body, in between his hands a large ball of energy forms he then brings the balls in front of him and releases it at the boat trapped in time by the light before when the ball hits the dummy, boat, and even a small part of the ocean is gone destroyed by the blast. The teens could do nothing but looked shocked at the power of the attack as the ocean filled in the empty space.
"Wow, you can do that with so little effort?" Marcus asked amazed.
"Yea, let's get back inside before people start to ask questions on what that was. The teens agreed and they all head back into the gym where the rest of the team waited with knowing smiles when they saw the still shocked look of the teens.
"So Brandon showed you the Devil's End, did he?" Joey chuckled. "That is how we defeated the Darkness years ago. Back then was a very powerful Dark Warrior who not only made a pact to a demon but became one himself through a mystical artifact that is thankfully destroyed now. Well he was powerful more powerful than of us alone even Brandon here, but we stood by each other and we finally defeated him by giving our energy to Brandon to produce the United Devil's End, banishing the Darkness into the void."
"Is that who is behind this attack, he is the person that made Drake Masters and Theo Dark Warriors, huh." Cody stated.
The older group just looked at each other and could do nothing but nod their heads surprised at this boys reasoning skills.
"Yea he is sorry kids maybe I shouldn't have said anything I don't wanna scare you believe me we will be dealing with most of the army and those three." Joey said reassuringly "Hey since you all saw Brandon's attacks you wanna see mine?"
"Yea, for sure and just for the record we aren't scared we just want to know all the details we will be facing because guarantee that Theo will be coming for us when he gets here." Zack said.
"Fine, so I guess we better make sure your ready then, well anyways my attack is called Target X. Basically you form ball of energy in the palm of your had then when that is accomplished you flatten them to razor sharp disk, to do this just increase the rotation of the energy to a high speed, then you throw them at your target I like to form an X with my disk after the attack hits blast your target in the middle of the X with two bolts of light." Joey said as he demonstrated his attack. "Only problem is my attack can't be controlled it only a line of site attack much like a regular energy bolt.
"That is still impressive, especially since you came up with that attack all on your own." Cody said.
"Thanks kids, but I think you should learn the last technique that has to do with energy manipulation." Joey says looking at Alissa.
"I guess that's my cue." Alissa says smiling. "I don't have some over board attack like these two blow harts."
"Hey I resent that only Brandon's attack was over board I mean who blows up a ship and part of the ocean just to demonstrate his attack." Joey scoffed.
"Shut up man I can't help it that I just hat much more powerful." Brandon says smirking.
"Yea, anyways will you both shut up so I can finish." Alissa said stepping between the two pushing them away.
"Sorry Hun." Brandon says looking down.
"Yea, sorry." Joey says doing the same.
"Thank you, now as I was saying unlike those two my ability is a supportive one. The power to heal with the light, this was taught to me by my family who were healers even though they didn't have the full power of Light Warriors they did know how to use the Light to heal wounds and cleanse poisons from the body. Believe me these to idiots would have so many more scars if I hadn't been around while I was." Alissa says hugging both men in each arm.
Both of them could do nothing but nod sheepishly, agreeing on the truth of the matter. Then when she let them go asking for a volunteer to demonstrate on, they both got a devilish grin and summoned a weapon behind their backs and then suddenly attacked leaving both of the boys wounded on their shoulder and laughing. When Alissa looked back to see what all the commotion was about she let out sigh and smacked both of them in the head.
"Looks like I have to volunteers." She said as she walked to and place and hand over each of their shoulders.
As she does this, her hands seem to glow with a golden light, then slowly at first then the wound start to close back up and then finally they were closed completely. Leaving the boys laughing again and thanking Alissa, who in turns just smacks them again in the head.
"Now I can do many things with this power even attach severed limbs or grow back limbs that have been completely destroyed, however the one think I can't do is bring back the dead. Once the soul leaves the body I can no longer bring that person back, I can restore the body but not the soul of a man." Alissa says
The kids looked in awe and right away started practicing to masters the attacks. Hours later they still haven't been able to even have a glimmer of being able to do the energy attacks. Seeing the teens exhausted and beat he called an end to days training and sent the kids to the restaurant while he cleaned up. Later he saw that Cody had made them all dinner this night and sat down with his wife to enjoy themselves. After dinner he told Cody that they would keep the restaurant closed for the night so they can get some rest. After dinner everyone went to their cabins to rest up for the day or in the teen's case until they meet later that night to practice again.
Later that night the teens sneak out of their cabins to the gym. When they get there London produces a key and opens up the gym. The teens enter and got right to work with once again mastering their techniques. From the shadows however Brandon steps out, he can't help but smile at his students. They would be great someday of that he was sure, he then steps back into the shadows and disappears