AC: Here's the episode 5 of the series.
Episode 5: Breath, link, forging and testing
Lao Shi electronic shop secret underground: 9h00
It was the week-end and sadly, Jake and Abel cannot have free time. Abel knows why and Jake has been mentally prepared by his gramps. They follow Jake gramps and Ryu to a secret underground. When they reach the door, Lao Shi opens and they saw an old fashion forgery. They saw Fu Dog finishing preparing the ingredient for whatever the reason.
"They you are." Says Fu Dog. "You took your time."
"No way, it's only 9 A.M. of the morning. We didn't take our time." Countered Jake.
"Anyway, we are ready for the ritual." Says Fu Dog. "I'll get out of here and do my…stuff."
"Better stop with those betting." Says Abel. "You always end up in trouble."
"Not always." Replies Fu Dog as he walks out of the room.
"Is it really dangerous?" Asks Jake.
"Not at all. You just need to be cautious like when you do Skateboard." Says his Gramps.
"When do we begin the ritual?" Asks Abel.
"It seems your remember what we explain…but we better do a small review of what the ritual shall be." Says Ryu.
"As you know, the ritual demands first a link united the dragonknight and his dragon partner, as we can see, the link his existent between you two. This link is also now strong enough for the ritual to proceed. Your link has reached a trust between the 2 of you and also development of friendship." Says LS.
"What is that link?" Asks Jake even if he knew where he was going.
"This link is the union of your 2 souls and it also represents your synchronisation toward the 2 of you. This link strength depends on the event you'll live during your daily life. The stronger it is; the stronger both of you will be. Also, the link will be visible during the ritual." Says Ryu.
"I see." Says Jake.
"It is now time to begin forging your weapons and armors." Says Lao Shi. "We must first know which weapon is the most compatible for you Jake."
"It is time to enter in the circle of Thor." Says Ryu.
"Thor?" Says Jake.
"Yes. The circle came from the name of the first human who create the ritual between humans and dragons." Says Ryu. "Now…enter in the circle."
"Alright." Says Jake.
He enters in the circle and it began to shrine.
"Now Abel proceed with the call." Says Ryu. Abel walks in front of Jake and pronounce the sentence says by every dragon to their dragonknight.
"Dragonknight, do you accept your duty of protecting me and all of my species from the danger of the world?" Says Abel.
"I accept this duty as a dragonknight from the beginning until the end of my life." Answers Jake.
"Do you accept to end the life of those who endanger us if it is for the best of everyone?"
"I accept the burden of my duty." As Jake says those sentences, the circle began to shrine stronger than before.
"Do you accept our soul to connect as one being?" Asks Abel.
"I accept the connection." Says Jake.
Then a light came from the chest of Abel and Jake. The light of Abel was dark and the light from Jake was red like the fire of the life.
The connection was made between the 2 lights when they unite and the link was now visible.
"What is the weapon you can hold in your hands dragonknight?" Asks Abel, saying the last sentence of the ritual.
"In my hands rest a Halberd." Answers Jake.
The first part of the ritual was over.
"Good. Now it is time for you Jake to forge the Halberd." Says Ryu.
"Young one, take the instrument and begin." Says his gramps.
Jake seems to know how to proceed as he feels something guiding his hands. He began forging his weapon with unknown material.
"There is no fire." Says Jake when he needs it to heat up the metal.
"Jake, put the sharp down and let Abel heat it with his fire." Says Ryu.
Jake obey Ryu and Abel move closer. He then breathes his dark flame at the sharp until it was red. Then Jake continue forging and give the sharp his true form. When it was over he put it in the water and the blade part of the Halberd was done. He then proceeds the same way with the handle.
"Very good young one." Says his Gramps. It is now time to proceed with the armor.
They repeat the procedure like with the weapon.
All of this took more than 24 hours.
The next day: 14h30
Jake has now finished forging his equipment and wearing it. It was a light armor covering all of his body discreetly. His mask that must be used to cover his body has the form of a dragon head…if it was compress like a human face but in a beautiful way. The armor was at his size and his halberd gives him some prestige. The equipment seems ordinary but it wears the same color of Abel fire and also the red sees trough their link.
"It's perfect on you." Says Abel with a smile.
"I know but…what will happen when I grow up." Asks Jake.
"It will grow with you. The metal you use is a magical one, the mytril. It will always be at you right size and will protect you from any danger." Says his gramps.
"Thank god I don't need to forge it again." Says Jake relieves.
"Now it is time to use your bracelet you've also made." Says Ryu.
"All right." Jake pushes the bracelet and the armor and the halberd disappear leaving him in his normal clothes. "Cool, I don't have to put it the long way."
"Of course, you need to act fast so the bracelet comes to the rescue." Says Lao Shi.
"It is time for all of us to rest…tomorrow, you have school." Says Ryu.
"AWWW MAN! I totally forgot about this. I still have my homework to do." Says Jake.
"Already done." Says Abel. "I've done it for you but only this time."
"When did you do this?" Asks Jake.
"Friday. When you were talking with gramps about the ritual." Answer Abel.
"You save my life." Says Jake. "Did you-"
"I answer it like it was you…but a little better." Says Abel. "So you pass, better than barely."
"Thanks. Well good night…even if the sun still shrine." Says Jake.
"Sleep well Jake." Says Abel. Abel returns to his chamber and fall asleep exhausted by the ritual. He didn't really do anything…physically but Jake was using his life force to forge is weapon non-stop. This was the union of their soul after all.
Tomorrow: Millard Fillmore Middle School: 8h55
Jake and Abel have sleep well during the rest of the day and they were ready for school day. They regroup with Spud and Trixie and went to their class.
Mythological class: 10h45
"Hello students. I hope you have done your homework. Pass them to the front desk." Says Rotwood.
The students do what they were told and were waiting for the class to begin.
"Now let's begin about one of the mythological creatures you must be aware. The orcs." Says Rotwood. He was about to says some nasty disinformation about them and Abel thought he was lucky no orc was in the class. "The orcs are bestial and vicious creatures who attacks mankind for their resources and because they hated humans. They are also known to like human flesh into their mouth. Sadly I didn't found any of them yes."
Jake and Abel were looking at each other's. All what Rotwood just said was wrong. Orcs are vicious but only if we provoke them. They don't like human flesh because they thought it taste fish…which means some of them have try them or eat them in total despair…whatever was the case. They don't hate human since they manage to live in harmony with them for a long time. They don't steal humans resource…humans are the one who does that.
"How will you manage to pass this class?" Asks Jake quietly.
"I can easily manage this with my brain." Says Abel.
"Not for me." Then they turn back their attention to the teachers and laughing in their heads about those errors he made.
Math Class: 14h10
"DROP YOUR WEAPON DOWN!" Shout Ryu.
They all obey.
"Listen to me…all of you. We must find an arrangement before I really do this. Silvian…Shinji…what is the cause of all this mess?"
They answer with unimportant things to note since it was not the true.
"STOP! I know you are lying so tell me the true." Says Ryu.
"It is the true!" they both answer.
"No. I know there are 2 reasons, the original one and the actual one. The original one was because Orcs destroy the forest of Nottingham. It was long ago so it's not the true. You are not affecting by this anymore so stop talking about that." Says Ryu.
"…" The 2 chief remain silent.
"It's useless talking to you. I won't say this again. I won't tolerate any violence in this city and his surrounding… right?"
"*sigh* Right." Answers the 2 leaders.
"I have a question." Says Abel. "Why don't you accept a peace treaty?"
"Because we won't accept to tolerate those nasty orcs." Says Silvian.
"And I won't because of the destruction you commit at us for no reason." Says Shinji.
They were both calm but Abel can feel the tension in the air.
"Anyway…I hear what happen to you Abel. You're a lucky one to survive your first fight has a beginner. You may not have that chance next time." Warns Shinji.
"I know. Promise me you won't attack the elves." Says Abel.
"I promise in the name of my ancestors." Says Shinji.
The bell was ringing. The class was over.
"Come back tomorrow." Says Ryu. "We will test you weapon at 17h00." Adds Ryu to Jake.
"Sure." Says Jake.
The rest of the day passes faster than they expected.
Lao Shi electronic shop: 17h00
They return home after school and Jake was preparing for the test. It was a nice day they have in school and they wish they could have spent more time with Trixie and Spud. Sadly; tomorrow is Brad last suspension day and he'll be back in class. Vacation from him is soon over.
They were in the electronic shop when Lao Shi enters.
"I'm sorry Abel but Ryu will be too much occupied today so he won't be here so it means no training for you. He says it's about tomato and TNT…those 2 thinks cause some problems."
Abel and Jake look at each other's and thought: What the hell those 2 objects cause so much trouble: TNT is far enough.
"Anyway, you can use your bracelet and only took you halberd." Says LS.
Jake did as his gramps command and was equipping with his weapon.
"Good, now your armor." Says his gramps.
Jake did as he was told.
"Good, now try to use your halberd against me." Says his gramps.
Jake did as he told and his gramps dodge it and shout:
"WHAT UNTIL I'M READY!" His gramps took out his own bracelet, put it around his arms and made appear his weapon. It was a big bow. The color of the bow was gold and his arrows were purple. He then made appear his armor. It was a light armor like Jake, but he wears a purple and gold cape.
"Now you can attack me." Says his gramps.
Jake did as he was told, he uses his halberd and his gramps dodge it. Even if it was the first time Jake uses it, he seems to have good abilities with his weapons. But his natural abilities aren't enough with an expert like Lao Shi. Lao Shi the attack with his arrows. Jake tries to block the best he can but some of them hit him and he fall on the grounds.
"Not bad young one, but you still need some training." Says his Gramps.
Jake look at his equipment and he's still impress he was able to forge this.
"Don't worry Jake. You did well. We just lack experience." Says Abel.
"I'm fine. I thought I'll suck like hell but I'm somehow skillful with the halberd." Says Jake.
"It's thanks to the Thor circles. It helps you awaken your natural skills with the weapon and the armor you forge is made so you can exploit the best of your natural abilities. Like me, you are a good with agilities and speed which compensates Abel lacks in those domain." Says LS.
"Sorry if I'm not perfect." Says Abel with a smile.
"Well, it's over for today. It was only a test. Tomorrow, you shall train with your weapon." Says LS.
"Understood and thanks." Says Jake. He then reverts into his normal clothes and his gramps too. Then Jake and Abel go to the Skate Park were Trixie and Spud are.
AC: Here's the end of this episode. You can consider the introduction of the story over.