Sorry for the delayed chapter, I had some computer problems. The next chapters after this are where things get better. The first chapter was sort of a story-setter. Onto the story. Skcitt
Atto couldn't concentrate. He'd lost numerous times to Kantor in a sword-fight because his mind would wander.
"You need to get focused." Said Rhiyahd many times. Atto would improve, and then lose again. It got frustrating. Princess Zelda walked into the dojo right on schedule. Atto's heart skipped a beat just as Kantor came at him with a sword lash.
Miraculously, Atto dodged and performed his signature move, the spin-attack. This threw Kantor to the ground. The Hylian nurse rushed up but Kantor said he was all right. Zelda clapped her hands. Atto and Kantor got in positions. This time Atto came first. His blade lunged toward Kantor, who dodged. Atto twisted slightly, and caught Kantor off-guard.
His breathing increased in pace. Angrily, he gripped his blade. He yelled and swung at Atto. That strike came a little too close for comfort for Atto. Atto gave a look of surprise and a little bit of anger. His anger spread, and he began to strike madly.
Clank! Clank! Clank! Clunk! Kantor's sword fell to the ground. Atto came up with a finishing move. Time froze for Kantor. Blood stopped in its tracks. Kantor made a split-second decision. He cupped his hands together. A red ball of light formed in his hands and grew.
The ball of light threw Atto a couple of yards away. "FOUL! IMPROPER USE OF MAGIC!" Rhiyahd yelled. Zelda gasped. Atto stood up; blood and sweat trickling down his face. His hand moved forward and a stream of blue light shot at Kantor.
Kantor's hands flashed with green light. The two of them blasted flashes of light at each other, showing off their wide repertoire of magic moves. Zelda stepped out onto the field and waved her hands. A pink light surrounded the field. Atto and Kantor sat on the ground, utterly amazed, both unable to move.
Zelda waved her arms again and they could move again. Zelda stared at them on the ground. "I can't believe you two, acting like immature children. This is swordsmanship class for cryin' out loud."
That was all she had to say. She looked at them for a moment and walked out of the dojo. Atto glanced at Kantor, not a sneer but a glance.
"WHAT WAS THAT!" Exclaimed Rhiyahd, "THAT WAS UNACCEPTABLE! I CANNOT THINK OF ANY REASON WHY YOU TWO, OF ALL PEOPLE WOULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT!" Rhiyahd stopped for a moment and smiled. After a moment of silence Rhiyahd said, "Class dismissed."
Atto picked up his sword and walked out of the dojo. He always took the same route home. That dirt road leads directly to his house. Usually Kantor would walk with him because he lived in the cottage next to his. Today, though, Rhiyahd asked Kantor to stay behind to talk. Atto didn't know why and, frankly, didn't really care. He only thought of how STUPID he must have looked in Zelda's eyes.
Atto couldn't believe he had done that to Kantor to impress Zelda, and then end up looking like a freak. A gust of wind blew through Atto's blond hair. Atto heard a twig snap. He looked down to make sure it wasn't him. It wasn't. Something was here. He could feel it.
Atto looked around; scanning every nook and cranny of the woods. He unsheathed his sword. The leaves rustled and Atto quickly turned around to see nothing. Heavy breathing could be heard, and no it wasn't Atto's. Atto turned to his right and gasped as he readied his sword.
Suspenseful? I thought the cliff-hanger would get some annoying looks, but trust me. It'll help with my story. (Which will get better as time rolls on for Atto, Kantor, and Zelda too.) Skcitt