Chapter 5: A Message
We step outside to find Little Mac walking back and forth throwing in some one-twos. He must be increasing his reaction time. But nothing is happening. What is he gonna do? Does it involve attacking Corrin? "Little Mac" I said to him."What are you doing?" He replies." Calming myself down." "Oh...Ok then." I said. Little Mac then said." So, about our acquaintance, master. did you decide?" "Well" I replied. "Its also up to you. You live here as well." Little Mac looked at Corrin for a couple seconds. Corrin was feeling uncomfortable. "Well!" Corrin yelled. " What is your decision Little Mac? Is there something wrong?" He didnt reply. As I was looking at Little Mac, A shine of light came from the woods. All of a sudden, A small Kunai flew through the trees and it was heading straight for Corrin. Immediately, I jumped in the way. It struck the right side of my chest. It felt like nothing at first until a few seconds, the pain grew excruciating. I collapsed holding the Kunai punctured into my chest. Corrin was shocked of what I did. He quickly comes to my aid. Little Mac changed from shocked to complete rage. He yelled out to the forest," YOU BETTER SHOW YOURSELF RIGHT NOW! IF YOU DONT, I WILL FIND YOU MYSELF AND MAKE YOU SUFFER HORRIBLY! Suddenly, a hooded figure steps out of the woods. Little Mac full of rage sprints to the hooded figure."I'LL KILL YOU!" He yelled. He throws in a punch that looked like it could kill. The figure dodged it. It grabs Little Mac and throws him insanely far. He flies over us crashing into the front of HQ and then falls to the floor. The smoke clears. I see Little Mac on the ground not moving. "LITTLE MAC!" I yelled. In full rage, I removed the Kunai off my chest while screaming the pain out. I throw it at the figure, but it missed. I then ran to Little Mac's Aid. Blood was dripping from my wound, but I didnt care. Im not going to keep watching Little Mac suffer like this. "Little Mac" I said to him."are you ok?" His eyes slightly open. "Ma...ster" He studdered. My anger grew even more. I wanted to kill that figure with my own hands. Rip its heart out and pour its remaining blood onto my face. Corrin was very angry from how I saw him. He must have the same expression as I do now.
The figure lets out an evil chuckle. It spoke."This wasnt supposed to be your battle you know. You two should have stayed out of my way. Your lucky I didnt just finish you two off here. And you." It pointed at me. I crunched my teeth with anger. It continues." That Kunai wasnt meant for you. You weren't my target." I yelled at it in anger," If you were trying to hit Corrin, then Im grateful I took the blow! You want him dead? You have to go through me first!" it chuckled again. "You got yourself and your student into this. You are going to wish this never happened." I replied," Your gonna regret all this. In fact, whoever your associated with, they are going to regret this as well." "Until next time, You Pitiful master." It said." And as for you Corrin." Corrin grasped his blade very hard like if his skin was going to tear. "your new friends are going to receive the same punishment as you now. Beware." It disappeared back into the forest. Corrin dropped the Yato Blade. He collapsed onto his knees. Looking at his hands with full fear, hatred, and guilt. "I...I should have never come here." He said. "You guys should have left me to die in those woods. You dont deserve this. Why are they even after me? What did I do? Why is this happening?!" I walk towards Corrin carrying Little Mac. "Look at this" said Corrin." Your home is destroyed and your student is in critical condition." "Corrin" I then said. "Lets discuss this inside please. We are going to try and figure out everything that just happened." "This isnt your battle though." he said. I replied, "it is now." He looked shock when I said that."lets go inside, Corrin." I tell him. He picks up his blade, stands up, and walks besides me into HQ. Inside, we go into the medical room. I placed Little Mac on the floating platform and hooked him up to support. I was very happy to know Little Mac was still breathing. I sat on a chair and took deep breathes. Corrin was just staring at the window. I closed my eyes for a while to calm myself down. My mind was beginning to go blank and I relaxed myself. Corrin comes up to me. "Are you alright, King?" he said. "Yes" I replied." Im fine. Just trying to relax myself." "Ok" He then said.
I ended up falling asleep. Man am I clumsy. I woke up and notice Corrin and Little Mac were not here. I ran outside the medical room. Then I see them both in the training room. Little Mac looked like he was explaining something to Corrin. Probably strategies? I dont know. But wow. Little Mac training Corrin? That is something I'd love to see. A bond growing stronger between them. Suddenly they both go into battle stance. Little Mac into his Orthodox boxing stance and Corrin holding the blade with his right hand passing his body with his left hand blocking him. I know this is going to be good.
Corrin dashes towards Little Mac throwing in a vertical slash but Little Mac dodged it. Little mac throws in a punch. Corrin blocks it with his sword. The impact of the punch was very hard, Corrin slid back almost across the battleground. But he was still standing. My eyes widened. "He...he endured it?!" I said. I was amazed that he managed to stay standing after that impact. Corrin dashes again towards Little Mac. Little Mac throws in a punch but Corrin stopped very quick. The punch just threw air at him instead. He grabs little mac and throws him back onto his side of the battleground. Little mac lands on his feet. But without warning, Corrin slashes Mac with a down air attack sending mac into the air. Corrin slashes Mac in the air again but Little Mac quickly counters it and sends Corrin flying down. He lands on the floor hard. He was just layin there. Little mac coming down throws a punch downward. Corrin rolls back and Little Mac punches the ground. Corrin throws in an amazing front flip slash towards Mac. Then, Mac does something I have never seen before. Little Mac catches the sword before it was able to strike him. Corrin's eyes widen with suprise. I had the same reaction as Corrin. Little Mac throws Corrin off him and stands up on his feet. Corrin lands on his feet as well. Little Mac taunts Corrin. Telling him to come over here. Corrin snaps out of his shocked state, Shaking his head, His grip tightens on his sword. Then, screaming with anger, he charges at Little Mac again. I see Little Mac with a grin on his face and that certain look to his eyes show that he knows what he's up to. Corrin throws in a front flip slash. He hits the ground, but misses Little Mac. He turns around and Little Mac was behind him. Smiling. Corrin turns around with a stomp. He charges at Little Mac again. He throws another attack But gets foot stooled. Little Mac lands in the middle of the battleground. From my perspective, Corrin looked like he was crunching his teeth with anger. He then closes his eyes and his expression softens. He stands down. His grip on his sword slackens. Little Mac sees this and does the same. "I see what you're trying to do, Mac." said Corrin." You are trying to let my anger control me so I would lose focus and strike without hesitation." Little Mac was highly impressed." I guess this wouldn't work on you." Mac said. "I almost had you though. I saw your expression. You were going to go all out without thinking, but you managed to refocus yourself. Nicely done, Corrin." "Thank you, Little Mac." Corrin responded." So...are we finished?" Little Mac replied," I guess so. Lets get out of here." He then looks up and says," Computer, Discontinue Training." "Training Discontinued." It said. the lights go dim and the exit opens. Corrin was astonished seeing this. 'Wow' He thought.'so this is how people live lives today? That is very interesting.' They walk out of the training room. I walked towards them. "That was incredible!" I said. "You two fight amazing against one another. You, Corrin. Your moves are amazing, But my favorite thing that happened there was when you endured Little Mac's punch. From what I know, anyone who gets hit by this punch usually would be taken off the ground. Also, Your Maneuvering. How are you able to stop on a dime without sliding? "Master" Little Mac says to me. "He's Barefoot." I looked down. He is barefoot. I cleared my throat and looked up. "Of course" I replied. "Since he is barefoot, he is able to achieve even more grip. Which means stopping is no problem for you, Corrin. Possibly, your manoeuvering ablility is very sharp. But since your barefoot, dont you get sore after walking, running, dashing, etcetera?" "Practically I had and worn this armor almost my entire life." Corrin said." Im practically use to being barefoot all the time. It doesnt hurt as much as you think it would." I grew more anxious. I mean we are literally talking about Corrin being barefoot. Isnt it awkward already? "Well everyone" I then blared out. "Im just glad to know you guys were here all along. I got worried you guys left outside of HQ. But since you guys are here, there is nothing for me to worry about. Also the battle you two just recently had was amazing. I haven't seen a battle like this in a long time. Last time I saw something like that was back at the academy when I was a pre-master. It was from someone else with his own Sheik. It's all I remember." "Must feel like De Ja Vu for you huh, Master?" Little Mac asked. "Indeed" I replied. "But better." Both Corrin and Mac smiled at me. Then they both look at eachother. "I almost forgot." Little Mac said to Corrin. He lets out his hand wanting to give Corrin a Handshake. "What is this for?" Corrin asked. Little Mac with a bright expression then says," For a pretty good battle. It wasnt that long, but it was fun. Your good, Corrin. I'll give you that." Corrin gives a light chuckle and smiles. He too grew a bright expression. Corrin grabs Mac's hand. They shake on it. My mind was jumping with excitement. I was trying to hold in my feelings because these two, My student and hopefully my soon-to-be student, are getting along real well. "This is what I always wanted to see between you two." I then said walking towards them. I put my left hand on Corrin's shoulder and my right on Little Mac's shoulder. I give out a bright expression." You two getting along is the thing I always wanted since you two met. Im grateful my thoughts of you are happening in front of me." They both smiled again. Even though we had a rough beginning, we still managed to get along with eachother. This day grew heart warming. In fact because of this moment, I almost forgot about the whole mess we have gotten ourselves into. Doesnt matter though. Im enjoying this moment as much as I can. I'll treat it like my last one on this earth.