Okay, third time's a charm. Try and really get things rolling this chapter. Planned on another two chapters to meet the rest of the DETH, but decided to just get the ball rolling. Let's go!
(Derek's POV)
So, I met up with Don and Eli, just to here that Don completely forgot that the test was today. I swear to god he can be such a dumbass sometimes.
"Did you at least remember Spike and Stake? Kinda need those for the combat part of the test, you know, so you don't get your ass handed to you?" I asked as calmly as I could, even though I freaking out.
"Pfft, like I'd forget my babies. Please, I bring these with even if I ain't suspecting trouble. Even shined and sharpened 'em up, so that they look extra spiffy when I'm hacking Grimm to pieces" he said as he pulled out Spike to show how nice they looked.
"Ah shit! I should have made sure Sabreshot was ready. Could use a new string, probably a little bit of sharpening. Fuck, how much time we got before the test?"
Eli looked at his watch, "About two minutes before we're due for roll-call. After that, I have no idea. Could be a few hours, couple seconds, who knows? You could be at the top of the list for all we know."
"Yeah sure, because there's no way they'd have a sort of order to the list. Just as soon as we get in there I'm one of the first up for the combat portion. Come on man, be real here."
(5 minutes later, No one's POV)
A representative of Beacon had just finished going through the different portions of the exam. There would be a written test, combat test, and a mental and physical check for every participant.
"When I call your name, you may head to your assigned portion of the exam. For combat we will have, Adrian Phlitz, Cellci Wretc, Cooper Linqe, Derek Breskil, and Don Lewis. The written portion will start with Elijah Ganemsky, Greg Colt, Hadwin Evalkues, Jessica Lieh, and Nathaniel Bluque. Peter Dyke will be first for his physical check, and Rickey Zeals will speak with our therapist. Are there any questions before we continue? Yes, you there in the back."
Some blue haired girl stood up before saying, "Yes, I was wondering what those of us who weren't called up suppose to do?"
"Well if you had been listening before, miss, I stated that those of you who aren't called up until later, you have some time to prepare your weapons, review on anything you feel will be important to know, or do anything else you wish, but you must be ready to be called for when you are selected for the test," he said with a stern look on his face. He clearly wasn't amused by the lack of attention some were showing.
"If there are no more questions, please get to your testing area and be ready within the next five minutes. Thank you," and with that, he walked off to the combat area.
"Well, I think you owe me an apology Derek, seeing as how I called that you would be up for combat first," Eli said with a smug grin on his face.
"Okay, I'm sorry mister mastermind. How about after we all ace this test, we all go to my place to celebrate?" he said with a smile on his face.
"Then come on Ghost, we need to take the test to ace it if I'm think'n right. I can smell the grimm from here man let's go!" Don demanded while cracking his knuckles, obviously looking forward to any and all bloodshed that was coming.
"After you Wrath, lead the way if you're so ready." Which wasn't the best thing to say considering Don just picked Derek up by the back of his shirt before giving Eli a quick wave and almost running down the corridor.
Eli just rolled his eyes before walking towards the written test, ready for anything they had for him.
Derek looked around the room he had been assigned for preparations he needed. It looked bit more like a cell than a room. It had everything he could possibly need to make Sabreshot better, even supplied a quiver of arrows. He strapped one to his back and made sure they were easy to use with his bow.
When he deemed them worthy he pressed 'Ready' on a pad next to a door, before it opened and he stepped through.
This room looked pretty cool. White concrete all around, with different things popping up from the floor, ranging from climbing walls to 7 ft tall posts. He looked for any place that was an easy shot before a voice came over the intercom.
"Derek Jay Breskil, the first part of your test will be on aim, since you use a bow. Strike all forty targets in the room as fast as you can."
Like magic, dummies popped up from everywhere. The ceiling the walls, hell even the columns had targets on them.
Derek quickly notched an arrow and began to run, firing rapidly while making sure he didn't miss any of the targets. The targets disappeared as soon as they were hit, making it easy for him to know what was left.
When he was halfway done, the remaining targets began to move, adding to the challenge.
"Come on, give me a challenge at least." Derek said as he smiled and fired a dual shot at two of the targets. He took down five more in about 31 seconds.
He shot another in the head before the speakers blared again, "Well then Mr. Breskil, let's add some more 'variables' to the test then, shall we?"
"Sure, It'd be nice if the test had some challenge to it."
As soon as he finished his remark, the room began to change. New posts began to rise and fall through the floor, new obstacles popped out from the wall, making it even more challenging to land a good shot on a dummy.
Derek started to swallow his own words when it took him what felt like two minutes to hit three targets, but rather than admit that this was challenging he put on a smile and took more time to line up his shots.
Elsewhere Eli had just finished up his test and knew that he scored well. As he made his way back to the entrance he tried to think about what he would do with his unknown amount of time, he noticed that a few of the people that needed to wait had either been called for the separate parts of the test, or they had lost their nerve and went home.
He took a seat next to someone seemed to be sleeping, but by her breathing became unsteady as soon as he sat down.
She had orange-blonde hair, with two prominent fox ears popping out. She wore a leather jacket with a white undershirt with matching scarf, along with a pair of black pants. Her outfit was completed with a pair of worn ugg boots. All in all she seemed like the type that came from money, someone who had no problem getting her hands on something expensive.
She didn't seem the kind for talking, so Eli just sat down in the chair near her and took out his personal Scroll, then started to hack into the cameras so he could see how Derek and Don were doing.
Don was having the time of his life. He had the option of fighting a bunch of Beowolf or Boarbatusk, so he went half and half. He had just finished slicing a Beowolf in half when he saw another trying to flank him. As the beast tried to bite him, in swiftly dodged, and then lopped off its head. He took a quick look around and noted that there were only two Boarbatusk left and a single Beowolf, who seemed to be avoiding him due to loss of its entire pack.
Don watched as the two Boarbatusk seemed to be waiting for him to make a move. He threw one of his blades into the air, drawing both the beast's attention, before running forward and sliding beneath the one on the left, slicing open its gut as he went.
As he came out from under he rolled and took a charge at the other, knocking it on its side, and slashed at its now exposed belly. He looked to the final grimm in the room, sizing it up.
It seemed to be the runt, yet it also had many scars, showing that it could handle itself in a fight. Don decided that this one would be 'just for fun'. He tossed his remaining blade towards the other, and took on a boxer's stance. He waited to see if the beast would make a move, before running in and clocking it square in the gut. It stumbled a bit before regaining its balance, and then lashed out, swiping furiously. Don dodged a few before grabbing an incoming claw, and throwing him into the nearby wall.
Don walked up to the now stunned creature, and grabbed its upper and lower jaw, and split it from there. He then snapped its neck to be sure it was dead.
Eli sat there, stunned by how brutal Don had been with that final grimm. He'd known him for years, he knew he could be a bit violent, but that little spiel was almost, scratch that, totally insane!
He shuttered and then quickly changed the view to Derek, and gasped at what he saw. Either Derek was going to ace this test, or he would definitely die trying.
Finally finished this chapter! Sort of a cliff hanger, cause I really want to see what people think. Hope the new length is pleasing, and please R&R, it really helps me out. Later!