Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Ch. A3: Lectures

Yang sat in one of four dark leather reclining chairs that sat around a massive Ancient Oak table. Across from the boy sat Demise who read through a scroll containing different training exercises. The two hadn't spoken since they'd entered the secret room in the library. The walls were lined with all sorts of Titan artifacts mostly beaten up weapons and broken pottery.

"Something is on your mind Yang?" Demise asked looking up from his scroll.

"Was it that obvious?" Yang asked scratching the back of his head.

"You allowed it to be." Demise grinned "ether way something is bothering you... What is it?"

"Well..." Yang thought his words over, wishing Yin were here... That was it "I believe Yin should have been made captain."

"Your brother?" Demise asked.

"Yeah." Yang wanted to say 'yeah the one who nailed you with his sword' but chose not to, not being very good with words and all. "I read both of our reports and he out ranks me in everything besides Physical endurance even then, he isn't trying."

"Its simple Yang your brother is strong and yeah he is smart, but he ran." Demise let that sink in for a moment. "Above all you stood your ground and paid for it while Yin ran and was picked off."

"I told him too..." Yang mumbled.

"Maybe..." Demise shrugged "but the others look to a solid foundation in a storm not a passive shack."

Yang nodded getting the point. Basically it made sense though it showed how little Demise knew Yin. In Yang's eyes, Yin was something like a double edge sword. On one side he was easy going and passive on the other he was a well-oiled machine that was sharp and deadly. Yeah while Yang was buff and almost twice Yin's size Yin still had a dangerous way to him that would always out shining his comrades.

"Though if you'd like I could assign Yin a three party team for tomorrows training." Demise said watching Yang closely for any sign of change.

"I'm sure Yin would appreciate that." Yang sighed scratching his neck. "Anyway what's up for practice tomorrow?"

"Basic sword play..." Demise said looking over a scroll "our soldiers' sword kills have dropped from last month and that's no good."

"Could be a fluke I never use a sword." Yang said clicking his lighter shut, which could switch into his ax at will. "I can vouch for five others who prefer maces and another ten for axes."

"Good then a little swordplay would be much appreciated." Demise said closing the subject. Though he had one more thing to ask. "Would you say Yin and Alanna are close?"

"Wh... What?!" Yang spat out unable to find words. "I mean since you assigned him to train her I guess they're acquainted... But close? Come on Yin?"

"Hmmm." Demise said narrowing his eyes knowing the two were friendly at least. "I don't mind it though I would prefer to know."

"Look Demise we're talking about Yin. There's no way Alanna the daughter of Kronos would fall for him." Yang said confidently. "No I have a better chance with Alanna than Yin."

"Either way tomorrow's practice will be a sword play survival training that I expect you will lead a three man team much like your brother."

"Sure thing Demise." Yang said getting up from his chair knowing the meeting was over. "I'll hit the hay and let Yin know about training."

"Agreed." Demise said looking over more scrolls.

Yang nodded as he left the secret room and headed to his dorm. The guy knew he needed the rest.