It is said that a Jedi's instruction only truly begins when he takes a student. Excerpt from Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover
I know TL might act like a bit of a jerk in this, but keep in mind that he doesn't like traitors and considers Hanabi one.
Chapter 5: TL's Training Session
Sylar woke up to see that TL's bed was empty and a note was on it. He grabbed it with telekinesis and quickly read it.
'Out in the forest. C-Ya!'
The serial killer simply smirked. He knew what would happen. He DID paint it, after all…
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TL swung up a tree with his aura arm. He quickly reached the top of the tree, kicked back on the biggest branch he could find, and began to relax. His rest was interrupted by the sound of someone shaking the trees. He was jarred awake and immediately clung to the branch with a white-knuckled deathgrip. He looked down and sighed.
"What do you want?" he asked Hanabi, who was doing it on purpose.
"You didn't give me a chance to thank you for yesterday." Hanabi called up.
"There, you've said it." TL replied, "Now that my rest is ruined…" TL jumped to the next tree, clambered down with unusual agility.
"How can you go through trees like that?" Hanabi asked, arching an eyebrow.
"I've been trained in Snake-Style combat for six years of my life." TL replied.
"Snake-Style?" Hanabi asked.
"One of the seven main styles of Fictorian Martial Arts." TL replied, "It mainly revolves around agility and flexibility. The other six Styles are Wolf, Wolverine, Hawk, Shark, Octopus, and Dragon. Now that I've supplied you with some information…"
"Could you teach me Snake-Style?" Hanabi asked.
"I COULD, but won't." TL deadpanned, holding up a hand and ending with a, "See ya!"
He jumped up onto a tree and became to scurry up it, once again. He looked down and saw Hanabi scaling the trunk with two kunai knives. The hedgehog sighed.
"You won't stop following me until I start teaching you, will you?" TL simply asked.
"Yes." Hanabi replied as she reached TL's branch and sat down next to him.
TL groaned. He wanted to be back at the apartment in less than half an hour…or be training his way of fighting to someone he considered a traitor. He then said, "Fine. I'll teach you Snake-Style Combat."
"Thanks." Hanabi said, smiling, "When do we start?"
"Now. First lesson." TL replied, holding up a finger, "There's a box. Think outside it. Now, try and tag me."
TL jumped over to a branch in the next tree. Hanabi jumped after him and sent out her hand. TL caught it mere inches from his chest.
"And I have to block you or evade you in any way possible." TL grinned.
"THAT doesn't seem fair…" Hanabi stated.
"'Fair' doesn't usually have a meaning while fighting." TL replied, tossing her away, "Now, seriously. Try and tag me!"
TL jumped to the next branch as Hanabi clambered up the branches. She came up to TL's level. The hedgehog smirked before saying, "C'mon! We're just getting started!"
TL then jumped off and began to sing (A/N: I do not own this song. Billy Joel does.).
TLSoulDude: One minute I'm in Central Park…
Then I'm down on Delancay Street!
Hanabi climbed up the rest of the way and jumped at the hedgehog, who simply jumped onto a lower branch. The Hyuga girl sailed over his head and caught onto the trunk of the next.
TLSoulDude: From the Bow'ry to St. Marks…
There's a syncopated beat.
TL pulled out the UFO Blade and held the hilt to his mouth, like a microphone.
TLSoulDude: Whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo.
Hanabi saw him standing on a branch and jumped at him. The hedgehog somehow grabbed something and vanished from sight. She caught another branch and wheeled over to see the hedgehog had his sword embedded in a branch and was standing on it. NOW, however, he was holding it.
TLSoulDude: I'm streetwise.
I can improvise.
Whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo.
TL pulled out his blade and landed on his hands and feet on the ground. He sheathed the sword and walked off, cool-as-you-please.
TLSoulDude: I'm street smart.
I've got New York City heart!
Hanabi jumped down and bolted after the hedgehog, who came to a stop next to a lake.
TLSoulDude: Why should I worry?
Why should I care?
I may not have a dime…
TL saw the Hyuga coming and smirked. He jumped into the lake as Hanabi followed him.
TLSoulDude: But I got street savoire faire.
Hanabi activated her Byakugan to try and search for the hedgehog. She saw him resurfacing.
TLSoulDude: Why should I worry?
Why should I care?
It's just bebopulation…
And I got street savoire faire!
TL pulled himself out of the water and shook his fur dry. He looked over to see Hanabi soaking wet.
TLSoulDude: The rhythm of the city,
But once you get it down…
TL ran through the forest again, followed by Hanabi.
TLSoulDude: Then you can own this town!
You can wear the crown!
The hedgehog jumped into the air and caught a tree before swinging into the foliage.
TLSoulDude: Why should I worry?
Why should I care?
I may not have a dime…
But I got street savoire faire.
Why should I worry?
Why should I care?
It's just bebopulation…
And I got street savoire faire!
The hedgehog was hidden from view, but Hanabi had an idea. If the hedgehog was singing, then the next lyrics COULD cause him to blow his cover…
Hanabi: Ev'rything goes!
Ev'rything fits!
As expected, TL popped out and finished the lyrics.
TLSoulDude: They love me at the Chelsea! The adore me at the Ritz!
"Wuh-oh…" TL said before evading Hanabi's oncoming hand.
TLSoulDude: Why should I worry?
Why should I care?
And even when I cross that line…
I got street savoire faire!
Hanabi bolted over and shot a fast punch, which TL ducked under. He blocked the next Gentle Fist and brought his hand up under the next one just below Hanabi's wrist, causing it to go upwards and simply missing. TL grabbed Hanabi's arms and tucked them under his armpits.
"I thought I said to think outside the box." TL stated.
"I know." Hanabi replied before bringing her head into TL's. The hedgehog's eyes went wide before they closed and he fell down, out like a light. Hanabi stared at the hedgehog and simply said, "Uh-oh…"
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TL moaned as he opened his eyes. A few hours obviously passed because of the fact that the sun was setting. He reached up and felt his head. There was a large wrap on it.
"Good to see you're awake, TL." Hanabi said.
"I guess we're even, now…" TL said with a smirk and a small chuckle. He sat up and asked, "What happened?"
"I hit your head with mine and you passed out." Hanabi replied, "I kept you here and saw what I could do."
"Getting me with a headbutt…" TL stated, "I did NOT see that coming. Honest."
TL looked over and saw three items…all of which were his. One was a cross necklace made of steel, the other was his Ultima Medallion, and the last was a medal with a large FAF on it.
"Why'd you take those off?" TL asked, barely keeping himself from strangling the Hyuga girl.
"I was…just curious." Hanabi replied, "Are you an Author Fighter?"
"Yeah, I am." TL replied, "But not right now. I left the Author Fighters for personal reasons." TL thrust out his left arm and lifted the three items with telekinesis. He put his cross necklace on first, then his Ultima Medallion, and then his Author medal. He tucked all three under his mane.
"Why'd you leave?" Hanabi asked.
"Didn't I just…" TL muttered before saying, "I just needed to do something on my own."
"But you said you had friends waiting for you in this village." Hanabi pointed out.
TL looked ready to object, but simply growled, "I'm outta here."
"You'll be back later for lesson two, right?" Hanabi asked.
TL jumped onto a branch and took off before saying one simple word, "Yeah."
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"Where were ya THIS time?" Rattrap asked, "And what's with the bandage on your skull?!"
"Don't worry, Rattrap, it's just a MINOR concussion." TL replied.
"TL, you go out for HOURS on end and we're stuck in here all day!" Xem snapped, "You've GOT to manage your time better or else we're gonna have a problem on our hands!"
"Xem, yesterday AND today, the reasons why I was late were out of my control." TL answered, barely keeping his cool.
"Calm down, Xem." Sylar stated, "TL has his reasons. And if he doesn't want us to know, it isn't our business to know."
TL cleared the space between the kitchen and bed in a single jump and landed on his bed in a heap. He moaned before sinking into a dozing state.
Earlier that day, the idea of training Hanabi would've disgusted him. Now, he had to admit, the Hyuga girl was starting to grow on him. He didn't know WHY, though…