I do not own Tekken, Totally Spies, or anything else mentioned in this work of fiction with the exception of Phoenix (my OC).

More Training?!

Training Begins

Mt. Fuji Base 0645

Britney was finishing putting on her uniform when there was a knock at the door. She opened it revealing Phoenix. "Are the others ready?"

"Just about, we'll be on time don't worry," Britney replied closing the door after he nodded in acceptance.

"Okay were ready," Sam said. Britney nodded and took the spies to grab some breakfast. After they had finished she lead the spies to the training room and saw Phoenix meditating. She bowed and said, "We are here sensei." Motioning for the spies to do the same for respect. They went over and knelled on the floor waiting for him to reply.

Phoenix stood up and began speaking, "Today we will focus on what I think you need training in the most." With a smirk he snapped his fingers and three clones jumped down and grabbed the spies. After some struggling the spies were hogtied and began to furiously struggle against their bonds. "That is part of your problem," Phoenix said drawing the spies attention. "You immediately start struggling without taking into consideration your surroundings and the way you are bound. If you keep immediately jumping in trying to untie yourself you could make it a worse situation than what you are currently in. Britney would you want to demonstrate how to escape from this?"

Britney walked over to him and placed her hands behind her back. Phoenix used the same knots and style of tying that was used on the spies. Britney was placed so the spies could see a profile on their tie. She moved her hands over her feet and brought them up as far as she could from her feet. With her hands in front of her she could see the knots. She brought them up to her mouth and used her teeth to untie the knots. Once her hands were free she untied her feet and stood up.

The spies tried the same technique to use on their bonds. Alex and Clover were the first ones to have their hands out in front of their bodies. Sam had a small problem getting her hands around her feet but eventually had them in front. The spies were soon untied completely and waiting for a review. "Very good, Sam I would suggest trying making your feet and legs at as close to a 180 degree angle as possible instead of trying to keep your feet in to same position."

While Phoenix was giving Sam some pointers Clover and Alex had a prank ready. Using some of the rope they jumped Phoenix and began to tie him. "What are you doing?" Britney asked.

"If he's going to be so high and mighty about us escaping let's see him do it," Clover said.

"He's one of the best at escaping that's why he was chosen for your training," Britney replied.

"Sure like he's going to be standing behind us untied," Alex joked.

"Actually, yes," Phoenix said with the ropes in hand and a glare in his eyes at the two spies as they slowly turned around. "And for future reference I don't like begin tied up." Phoenix pulled the ropes taunt in his hands causing the spies to take a step back.

"I guess saying 'we're sorry' won't help will it?" Alex asked.

"Guess." In a few seconds thanks to his clones Clover and Alex were tied again. Their wrists were tied parallel to each other and their arms pined to their torso with their ankles tied together and connected to their wrist bindings. The rope between the wrists and ankles was shorter than before and pulled the two spies in a bow like form. "Try to get out of that," he told Alex and Clover. "Let's continue shall we," he said in a lighter tone ignoring the two spies struggles.

While Alex and Clover were trying to escape he went to work with Sam on her fighting stances and teaching her some of the basic moves used by the Manji clan. The spies soon realized that he was right about rushing in and began to think through their situation. Clover could see Alex's bonds and vice verse so they turned over on their sides to where they could reach the knots. After a few minutes of trying the knots and nearly crying over manicures on Clover's part their hands were untied and their feet soon after.

"Congratulations girls," Phoenix said. "In the future though you might not be that close so try to use help from friends as a last resort." The two spies nodded in understanding while rubbing their wrists. "Let's take a break for now we'll continue after lunch."

After they had returned he began teaching Alex and Clover the same move he taught Sam while commenting on Sam's style. "Try to tighten your stance," Phoenix said walking over, and moving her hands and feet to correct her stance. "If your stance is too open you could be swept or hit with a cheap shot if you're not careful."

'Time for a pop quiz,' Phoenix thought. 'For all of them.' He moved around Britney and grabbed her hands.

"What's going on?" Britney asked as three clones appeared in a puff of smoke behind the other spies. The spies were soon bound in different positions and in different corners of the training room. Alex had her ankles tied to her thighs and had her knees tied together with her hands tied above her head, and had a handkerchief stuffed in her mouth with a bandanna holding it in. Clover was tied with her knees pressed against her body and wrists crossed tied to the opposite ankle and rope wrapped around her arms, legs, and body, and was gagged with a cleave gag. Sam was tied upside down on one of the supports and had her hands pinned between her body and the pole. Her gag held in a handkerchief and was moved over her nose. Britney had her legs spread and her ankles tied to a staff her hands were tied at the wrist and her elbows as close together as possible. A rope connected her hands and the staff to each other in a hogtie and she was gagged with a knotted bandanna.

"A little test," Phoenix replied after finishing the binds. He went over to a bag and pulled out a metal box. "This is what you need to do," Phoenix began. "Get out of your binds and place your thumb on one of the sensors. The sensors are configured to each of your thumb prints. Once you get out of your binds you cannot help someone else get out of theirs." He looked over to Britney who was giving him an evil glare. "What? I can't play favorites, Britney. Besides you are higher ranked and this is one of the harder ties."

Placing the box on the ground and adjusting a timer Phoenix starts again, "You have fifteen, no ten minutes to get out and find the correct sensor," walking over to a nearby wall, "and one more thing the four of you need to press on the sensors at the same time." The spies were shocked and tried to begin untying themselves as Phoenix sat down and opened a book to read while waiting for the spies to finish.

Sam's limited use of her hands hindered her attempts to untie them. But she found out that she was within reach of one of the ropes holding her to the support. Once the rope was untied she was able to her body from the support just enough to get her hands loose. After they were free she worked her hands out from behind her and focused on the ropes pinning her torso to the support. They were easily released and Sam had the ropes holding her feet in place free. Unfortunately, when the final knot was loosened she fell down and landed on her back. Rolling over she pulled down her gag and brought the handkerchief out and ran over to the box.

Clover had tried to pull down her gag, but it was pulled in between her teeth stopping her. She then went to work on the rope holding her legs close to her. It was surprisingly easy to remove even though she fell on her side while trying to remove it. Clover felt her left hand move over a knot and began to untie it hoping to get one of her hands free. She noticed the same feeling with her right hand and worked on the knot there. Soon her hands were free from her ankles, but her ankles and hands were still tied together. Clover untied the gag and went to work on the binds holding her hands. Once they were free she untied her ankles and went toward the box where Sam was starting to try and find the correct sensor.

Alex was able to move her gag down and spit out her handkerchief. She moved her knees as close to the wall as possible to try and reach her hands. With some effort she was able to reach the knot but could not get a good hold on it. She looked at the wall and noticed another knot near her hands. Alex untied the knot but caught herself before hitting the floor face first. She worked the knot binding her hands loose and untied each of her ankles. Clover had just arrived and was beginning to help Sam figure out the sensors when Alex started heading toward the goal.

'Just great,' Britney thought as she saw Alex make it to the box. 'I need to focus, but my arms aren't to comfortable and each time I try to move my elbows begin to hurt.' Britney finally calmed down and tried to summon clones like Phoenix showed her. A single clone appeared and looked at the position the original was in. The clone began to untie her elbows first and moved to the rope holding the staff to her wrists. Unfortunately, that was as long as the clone was able to last, but Britney was able to untie her wrists. She untied both of her ankles and removed her gag.

The three spies had finally figured out the sensors and waited for Britney to reach the box. Once they were there the four spies pressed down on the sensors. When they pressed down a melody began to play signifying that they completed the course in the amount of time set. Phoenix set down his book and walked over to the spies who had slumped over on the floor from their test.

"Congratulations," Phoenix said while the spies looked at him tired and angry. "You can take the rest of the day off." The spies got up and went back to their room as he picked up the box. 'Oops, I forgot to start the timer,' Phoenix thought.

One Week Later

Phoenix is sitting on his bed and propped up against the wall reading the same book, which is revealed to be a collection of Sherlock Holmes stories, but he isn't reading as well as usual. Setting down the book he gets up and walks to a fridge getting a Mountain Dew while thinking about what happened yesterday.

FLASHBACK

"We're ready," Clover says.

"Yea, we've been doing our best all week," Alex continued. "Let us take the exam. We won't fail."

"I'm not sure you're ready," Phoenix said.

"I know were ready," Sam stated.

Phoenix sighed and said, "Okay, you can take the exam." The spies high-fived each other. "The test will be tomorrow. I won't be administrating the test due to regulations, but I will wish you good luck." Phoenix began to walk off with Britney following him.

"Are you sure this is a good idea?" she asked.

"It worked for you didn't it," Phoenix replied.

Britney nodded and walked quietly beside him. "You were as confidant as them," Phoenix began. "They need to learn by experience that over-confidence is truly the greatest enemy a person can face, and that they face it without knowing it. Just like you and I have."

END FLASHBACK

'The test is about over,' Phoenix thought. As if on cue a knock at his door snapped him out of the trance, and he went over to the door. Opening the door a ninja presented him with a folder. Thanking him Phoenix said, "I'll tell them tomorrow," while shutting the door. He opened the folder and flipped through the pages. Phoenix sighed again and finished off his Mountain Dew before going to bed.

The next morning

The spies were in the dojo waiting for Phoenix to arrive. "I can't wait to see our results," Sam said.

"Yea, there is no way we failed that exam," Clover said.

"I know some of my science tests were harder that that," Alex said.

"Don't get too excited," Britney warned.

Phoenix walked in and was nearly taken down by the spies. "How did we do?" the three spies asked at the same time.

"You failed," Phoenix stated. The spies jaws dropped and were in total shock. "I warned you it was too early. The three of you still cannot preform good teleportation or clone abilities. And according to one of the instructors your escape work is still sloppy. Let's continue training."

The spies slowly nodded and followed him, but could not focus on the training throughout the day.