TIME: 10:00AM
LOCALE: Open field
"Well, you're early!" Goku sounded shocked at arriving at his personal training spot to see Shadow already there, stretched and ready to go. "Well then, let's get started, OK?" "That's fine with me!" Shadow was actually excited at the chance to learn under someone as legendary as Son Goku. I expected to get a few measly tips from a little-known somebody and here I am being trained under a seasoned veteran! How lucky I am!
Their training lasts for a few hours each day almost every day of the week. During their training, Goku explains the concept of chi energy to Shadow, and how to manipulate it. He also explains that it's more then just for throwing fireballs; its uses vary and it helps regulate one's mind and body. Shadow explains to Goku his Chaos Control powers and together they make a correlation between chi energy and Chaos energy. "I'm not saying that Chaos Emeralds are chi based, but I'm saying that the way you can manipulate that energy could be something inherent in your body and you may be able to do the same with your chi." Goku should be wearing a professor's smock and hat, rather then his Jankenpo gi. Shadow listens intently; I've never even heard of half the things he's speaking about before, and yet he talks of them as if they're everyday occurrences, amazing!
The second phase of their training takes place about a month and a half later. Shadow has already learned most of the basics and for what he lacks in the mastery of those, his unusual and unorthodox abilities more then make up for it. "The second phase of training is chi manipulation, which we have already discussed briefly. Ready?" Goku questions the hedgehog as he outstretches his hand. Shadow nods confusedly and takes the Saiyan's hand. Just then, Goku raises two fingers to his head and together they suddenly appear in a small room. "Wha? How? How did you use the Chaos Control?" Shadow looks at Goku shocked whilst Goku just laughs. "I didn't, silly! I used 'Instant Transmission', it's similar I guess to your Chaos Control, but its chi based. You see, I lock onto something's energy signature, then I synch my chi to match theirs. The rest is just an improvised Zanzoken technique." Shadow's facial features are all completely blank, and for a moment, Goku thinks he can see Shadows eyes and nose lining up to form a big question mark. "OK, maybe that was too much, but you'll learn soon enough, trust me."
The seasoned pro pulls a TV over and sits Shadow down in a rather comfy couch as he pops a DVD in the player. "What are we watching?" Shadow is met with nothing but a nod from Goku, who motions to the TV. On the screen, suddenly are warriors that our hero knows well from his following of martial arts. "Why, that's Terry Bogard! And Ryu Hoshi! Chun-Li Xiang, Sagat, Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami!" Then his eyes widen at a more personally familiar face, "Guile?! Guile is a warrior?" Goku is a bit shocked at Shadow's knowledge. "Wow. You really like martial arts, huh? I had no idea you knew all of these people. Yeah, Guile is a former 'World Martial Arts Tournament' competitor. Why? Do you know him?" Shadow nods a bit and then continues to watch the video. I had no idea Guile was a warrior. "Why are you showing me this video, Goku?" "I'm glad you asked..." was almost the preemptive reply from the sensei. Goku then explains that all the special techniques shown on this video are all performed with chi energy, and that anybody with the proper training could perform these great feats of martial arts mastery. Regardless of the time and dedication it takes, I must learn all I can from Sensei Goku. This power must be harnessed for the good of mankind and I'm just the one to do it!
A few months later, Shadow is starting to learn how to manipulate chi. He can feel it flowing in him, and can learn to focus it, or rather, localize it's flow in a part of his body. He has already utilized this to aid his rocket-propulsion shoes in flying and running speed, and is slowly learning outward force chi manipulation; or as Goku likes to call it: 'How to fire energy blasts 101'. During a practice of the 'Kamehameha' maneuver, Shadow collapses to the ground almost passing out. Goku rushes over to help him out. "Shadow, you're trying too hard. You've got almost a full 6 months until the tournament, take your time." Take my time, he says. He's been doing this for years! I have less then half of one to learn before the tournament. Shadow struggles to his feet, standing about 124cm tall. "Wow Shadow, you've gotten some muscle through this training, huh? You're even a bit taller now, I think." Goku attempts to eye Shadow's current height with the height he remembers 2 years ago when he first signed up at the gym. Of course, not one much for cognitive thought processes, this simple task becomes a 5-7 minute ordeal for Goku, usually ending in only a semi-conclusive decision and giving him a migraine. "Maybe we should call it a day, huh? I need an aspirin..."