Angel in Training
Chapter 6 Training
The building was like the one her room was in. Minus the vines that grew up the side. Michael opened the door that led inside. She followed closing the door behind her. When she turned to look at the room her eyes grew wide. The room was huge. You could over thousands of people in it. She stepped forward her feet once again going from grass to another surface but this surface was blue and soft. She recognized this as a mat.
"Stop gawking and get over here." Michael spoke harshly as he watched this new angel take in her surroundings. She quickly went to his side again and set her gaze to the walls before her. They were covered with various weapons. "Pick a weapon." "What?" she asked startled. "Pick. A. Weapon." He said it slower and harsher. She looked around the room once more. One caught her eye. She walked over to it, Michael walking over to the other side of the room. She picked up the weapon. It was a katana. The sheath was black. The hilt was designed like a traditional katana.
She pulled the katana out of its sheath. The blade looked unused and very sharp. It hit her at that moment that these weren't training weapons. These were real weapons ones that were ready for battle. She glanced up just in time to see Michael swinging for her. She held up her katana and blocked his attack. Falling backwards from impact. Her katana grazed her leg. She winced as she felt the blade brush across her skin.
"Get up." He held his sword to his side a cold glare on her. She stood up. "You have to pay attention at all times." She leaned down and picked up her katana. Michael swung again. This time Lexine had her guard up. She placed one foot behind her and held up the katana. She blocked his attack and didn't fall backwards.
She smiled to herself. He drew back and struck again. This went on for hours. She asked for breaks and he seemed to get tougher on her. When she swung he blocked and easily pushed her to the ground. She stood up using whatever strength she had left. Even her wings were hurting. He pulled his sword back and swung again. She just managed to get her katana up enough to block it from cutting her anymore.
She got of balance and fell again. She let out a loud sigh. Her breathing had increased tremendously, her heart racing. She was tired and wanted to stop. "Get up." She looked up at him. He was covered in sweat just like her, but he didn't look nearly as tired or hurt as her. She groaned. The door opened. She glanced over there along with Michael. Raphael had entered. "Came to check on you." He walked over smiling. He looked down at Lexine who was now taking the opportunity to lie down. "This sessions over." Raphael turned to Michael. "No it's not. You want me to train her, she stops when I say stop." "She's exhausted. You have to let her stop. She's not as strong as you." Michael placed his sword against the wall and walked out without another word.
"Thank you." Lexine whispered. She began to stand up. Raphael grabbed her and held her up placing one arm around her waist. She wrapped her arm around him for support. He led her out the doors. The bright sun had changed to a bright moon. The sky filled with stars. She smiled as the outdoor air-cooled her. They went back to her room. He opened the door. He helped her get to her bed afterwards leaving after making sure she was ok. She closed her eyes. Her mind ran to one thought. I never want to do that again. She fell asleep to the soft sounds of the outdoors and the sweet smells of the night flowers.
