Wow I haven't updated in awhile. For a time I was having trouble with my computer but everything is better now. I didn't have a really a great Jan. and I was busy in Feb. I have also been working on some of my other stories but anyways here is chapter 2. I hope everyone likes it.
*** - Means later on in the day
Chapter 2
My sword was wrenched from my hand falling and dancing on the dusty ground. I had been at the camp for two weeks now and was finding out that what people had said was the truth about this place. It was probably the best camp there was for my days were now filled with endless training in sword, jousting, archery, and axe wielding. Every night I would return to the goat skin tent I shared with the three other men I had met the first day and clime into my bed exhausted.
"Very nice work Youji," replied our trainer. "Just remember to keep your head up. Look at his body and head not his sword."
"Yes sir," replied Youji turning and sneering at me in disgust.
I reached down to retrieve my sword. Knowing some day I would wipe off that stupid sneer from his handsome face. I ready myself for round two. This time I wouldn't give him the glory he loved so much. He also readied himself for the next round. Our backs were perfectly straight, knees slightly bent and both hands rapped around our swords. Around us the noise of swords clanking together and grunts of the other men filter through the air. I tired to block the sounds out my eyes resting on my opponent in front of me.
Our trainer raised his hand and let it drop indicating that the battle may commence. Letting a low growl escape my throat I lunged towards Youji. He dogged my first attack but that was just what I was expecting. Quickly I shifted the wait on my sword and brought the back of my sword into his stomach. This action caused him to loss his balance and descend with a thud onto the hot dusty earth. Youji looked up at me his azure eyes the size of saucers. I guess he thought I would never be able to beat him. Well now he new I was a lot more of a challenge then he thought. With a slight snicker I turned my back to him and got ready for round three.
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The camp fire shed nice warmth over my body. For the hot day had turned into a cool night. Seated around the camp fire with me was the eldest of our group Youji and a youth that was younger than me probably around 19. His name was Ken he had rich chocolate brown hair and jade eyes. The youngest of us four had already headed into the tent to sleep. I drew my attention away from Ken to look at Youji who was staring into the camp fire in deep thought.
"I think I will turn in for the night", said Youji who was now rising from his spot on the log near the fire.
"Goodnight," replied Ken.
I just grunted at him as he walked by and watched him disappear into the darkness of our tent.
"How come you are so cold to Youji?" asked a sweet voice from the darkness.
I looked up to see Ken gazing at me with his emerald eyes. I hadn't known Ken for very long but so far he would have had to have been my favourite out of the three men I had met. He was always kind and respecting unlike Youji who was full of himself and the youngest Omi who was always over bubbly. Ken new when to keep his distance but with out seeming cold.
"He is a jerk," I replied bluntly.
"Maybe if you got to know him better you would like him more," suggested Ken.
I considered this for a moment and decide not to answer right now for this was something I would have to think about.
"You never know," came his voice which sent a shiver through me. Shrugging off the shiver I decide I was cold and should head to bed. Standing up I said goodnight to him leaving him sitting in the fading fire. I made my way through the dark tent and got on my garments for bed. I climbed into bed and as soon as my head hit the pillow I fell into a dreamless sleep. Later on in the night I was awoken to some one shaking me and calling my name softly.
Well that is it for chapter 2 I hope everyone enjoyed it. By the way if u don't agree with me making Ken's eyes green I was looking through some of my pictures and noticed his eyes were mostly portrayed as a bluish green. In some of the pictures they also looked brown so I just choose for him to have green eyes. Hope you don't mind. Please Review.
*** - Means later on in the day
Chapter 2
My sword was wrenched from my hand falling and dancing on the dusty ground. I had been at the camp for two weeks now and was finding out that what people had said was the truth about this place. It was probably the best camp there was for my days were now filled with endless training in sword, jousting, archery, and axe wielding. Every night I would return to the goat skin tent I shared with the three other men I had met the first day and clime into my bed exhausted.
"Very nice work Youji," replied our trainer. "Just remember to keep your head up. Look at his body and head not his sword."
"Yes sir," replied Youji turning and sneering at me in disgust.
I reached down to retrieve my sword. Knowing some day I would wipe off that stupid sneer from his handsome face. I ready myself for round two. This time I wouldn't give him the glory he loved so much. He also readied himself for the next round. Our backs were perfectly straight, knees slightly bent and both hands rapped around our swords. Around us the noise of swords clanking together and grunts of the other men filter through the air. I tired to block the sounds out my eyes resting on my opponent in front of me.
Our trainer raised his hand and let it drop indicating that the battle may commence. Letting a low growl escape my throat I lunged towards Youji. He dogged my first attack but that was just what I was expecting. Quickly I shifted the wait on my sword and brought the back of my sword into his stomach. This action caused him to loss his balance and descend with a thud onto the hot dusty earth. Youji looked up at me his azure eyes the size of saucers. I guess he thought I would never be able to beat him. Well now he new I was a lot more of a challenge then he thought. With a slight snicker I turned my back to him and got ready for round three.
***
The camp fire shed nice warmth over my body. For the hot day had turned into a cool night. Seated around the camp fire with me was the eldest of our group Youji and a youth that was younger than me probably around 19. His name was Ken he had rich chocolate brown hair and jade eyes. The youngest of us four had already headed into the tent to sleep. I drew my attention away from Ken to look at Youji who was staring into the camp fire in deep thought.
"I think I will turn in for the night", said Youji who was now rising from his spot on the log near the fire.
"Goodnight," replied Ken.
I just grunted at him as he walked by and watched him disappear into the darkness of our tent.
"How come you are so cold to Youji?" asked a sweet voice from the darkness.
I looked up to see Ken gazing at me with his emerald eyes. I hadn't known Ken for very long but so far he would have had to have been my favourite out of the three men I had met. He was always kind and respecting unlike Youji who was full of himself and the youngest Omi who was always over bubbly. Ken new when to keep his distance but with out seeming cold.
"He is a jerk," I replied bluntly.
"Maybe if you got to know him better you would like him more," suggested Ken.
I considered this for a moment and decide not to answer right now for this was something I would have to think about.
"You never know," came his voice which sent a shiver through me. Shrugging off the shiver I decide I was cold and should head to bed. Standing up I said goodnight to him leaving him sitting in the fading fire. I made my way through the dark tent and got on my garments for bed. I climbed into bed and as soon as my head hit the pillow I fell into a dreamless sleep. Later on in the night I was awoken to some one shaking me and calling my name softly.
Well that is it for chapter 2 I hope everyone enjoyed it. By the way if u don't agree with me making Ken's eyes green I was looking through some of my pictures and noticed his eyes were mostly portrayed as a bluish green. In some of the pictures they also looked brown so I just choose for him to have green eyes. Hope you don't mind. Please Review.