The Game of Spades: Chapter 5

May 18, 2011 23:39

The next day……

After a good night of sleep, everyone woke up and got ready for training lessons to use their weapons. Yewook took the four others to see the masters of combat and magic in Devil Bomb City. They also instructed the four how to use their Savior Cards (one of the cards out of the 5 they have activate their weapons). While they were starting their training which each one of them had a separate teacher, Yewook went out to buy each of them 3 sets of armor. Beginner armor, Intermediate armor, and Advanced armor for special fighting occasions.

At Hyukjae’s Training Session With Teacher Seo…

Hyukjae looked blankly at his sword (crystal red with weird symbols on it) and put it in the weapon information slot (a machine that indicates weapon type, info, etc.).

Weapon Name: Blood Bath

Weapon Type: Long Sword [Can transform into a Saber on special occasions]

Weapon Status: One of the 4 Forbidden Weapons, Demonic and Alive [Divine League]

Condition: At its Finest [Never needs to be sharpened or repaired and unbreakable]

Armor: Sorrowful Massacre [Appears when Blood Bath is used up to Level 5]

Owner: Lee Hyukjae

Element(s): Darkness, Bloodlust, Lunar Power

Extra Information: Blood Bath was forged by a very powerful and influential demon and given to the Devil’s own commander to use in battle against angels. Its light twin is Salvation [which is a spear] and it has a demon soul living inside it. Beware of its bloodlust. Only for important purposes & uses.

“So you’re still staring at that sword? I can’t believe you are able to wield such a powerful sword and don’t know how to use it, but I guess the sword has chosen you.”

“Thank you Teacher Seo. Please take care of me and teach me how to use his sword properly.”

“I guess since it was Ryeowook’s & Yesung’s request and you’re here to save the kingdom, I will teach you everything I know to the best of my abilities.”

“Thank you Teacher.” Hyukjae bowed to his teacher and started his lessons. Teacher Seo taught him how to hold a sword properly (using a beginner sword of course), how to swing it, block, and counterattack. After trying on dummies and practicing for more than 3 hours, Hyukjae tried to fight his teacher using a bamboo sword. He learned the basics pretty well and did some exercises to increase his stability and strength.

“Hmm, within 5 hours, you’ve improved pretty quickly. Usually it takes my students more than 2 weeks to master the basics, but you’ve already almost got them all. You sure are a fast learner, maybe that’s why our Lady has chosen you to save us.”

“I’m actually surprised myself; I didn’t expect it to be so easy. It feels like I’m already familiar with everything, I don’t know why. Anyways, thank you Teacher Seo for teaching me the basics. I will practice and try to learn better skills from you tomorrow.”

“No problem, anything to save the kingdom. Don’t feel too pressured, you probably have the blood from the heroes that saved this continent once already.”

“Heroes? What do you mean? Aren’t me and my friends the only saviors that came to this universe?”

“Nope. About a millennium ago, something similar happened and 4 saviors came and saved this kingdom. Ever since then, we’ve had our peace, but it didn’t last as long since King came a couple years ago and took our land, and terrorized the own continent.”

“Man that seems scary. I wouldn’t want to be in your position or any citizen’s position.”

“Well, you’re in even more danger now since that you have to save the kingdom and battle King and his minions. The position that you really wouldn’t want to be in is Queen’s. He is our Lady’s only son and is being forced to be King’s spouse when he actually loves 2.”

“That’s too complicated; I just want to get this done and return home with my friends.”

“Yeah, don’t we all just want peace? Life would be so much easier…”

Hyukjae sighed, said goodbye and went to meet up with his friends.

Around the same time Hyukjae, Kyuhyun and Sungmin were training, Donghae was learning too. With Teacher Kan…

“Teacher Kan, what am I supposed to do with this spear?”

“Well Donghae dear, just put it in the weapon information slot, so you and I can find out what it is, so I can properly train you.”

“Mmkay.” Donghae after a few seconds finally realized how to put his weapon in.

Weapon Name: Salvation

Weapon Type: Spear

Weapon Status: One of the 4 Forbidden Weapons, Angelic and Alive [Divine League]

Condition: At its Finest [Never needs to be repaired and unbreakable]

Armor: Revelation [Appears when Salvation is used up to Level 5]

Owner: Lee Donghae

Element: Light, Solar Power

Extra Information: Salvation is Blood Bath’s twin and was used against Blood Bath in the Great Thousand’s War with the demons and angels. It was forged out of Angel feathers, a blood drop of a demigod, and ½ piece of a white Halo. A mini demi angel lives inside it and can usually only be used by the Divine.

“Oh my god darling, you have such an important weapon. Please do not misuse it! Anyways since you are one of the Saviors, I will definitely teach you all the basics and advanced skills. Don’t worry, you’ll be one of the finest lancers and your strength and stability will definitely grow.”

“Uhm okay? Thank you teacher Kan. Please teach me well.”

First, Teacher Kan taught Donghae lessons to help boost his stability and strength and told Donghae to practice it whenever he has spare time before the next lesson tomorrow. After doing a lot of exercises, Teacher Kan finally taught Donghae how to use a spear (gave him a beginner one of course) and other basic spear attacks, and blocking. To Teacher Kan’s surprise Donghae learned very quickly even though he was a little clumsy sometimes.

“Honey, you sure learn very quickly. When I was your age, it took me a long time to learn the basics. It must run in your blood.”

“Teacher Kan, it’s very easy actually. I never expected using a spear would be so easy, I think I will have fun stabbing monsters and King’s minions.”

“Dear don’t be so hasty, your strength will grow to be tremendous and I’m sure you will definitely beat me soon. Yeah, I love stabbing things too. I really wish you luck in saving the kingdom. It’s a very hard task, but if you believe you can overcome any obstacles.”

“Teacher.”

“Yeah?”

“You’re very inspiring, you sound like my mom. I really miss her a lot. Thanks for giving me willpower and courage!”

“Ha-ha, you make me sound old, but I’m glad I can help. Anything for the kingdom, it has taken care of me so well after all.”

“Well Teacher Kan, thank you for today. I’ll practice and see you tomorrow!”

While the three others were training, Sungmin was practicing how to use a bow and arrow with Teacher Kim…

“So am I supposed to put my bow and arrows into this slot, Teacher Kim?”

“Yes please do Sungmin. I need to know how to train you well so that you are prepared for long range backup.”

Sungmin nodded and slid his bow and arrows into the slot.

Weapon Name: Majestic Butterfly

Weapon Type: Bow & Arrows

Arrows: Piercing Wind

Weapon Status: One of the 4 Forbidden Weapons, Swift like a bird [Divine League]

Condition: At its Finest [Will never break and doesn’t need repair]

Armor: Kamikaze [Divine Wind] [Appears when bow used up to Level 3]

Owner: Lee Sungmin

Element: Wind, Nature

Extra Information: The weapon itself was a gift for the Butterfly Goddess by the Wind God. The goddess herself used it in battle to eliminate all the monsters terrorizing the Heavenly Realm. One that uses it will be as swift and light as wind. The bow is a part of the wind itself, but beware it holds the life of a sad butterfly. It has been only used once by the Divine.

“Teacher Kim, is this some sort of very important bow?”

“Oh yes it is Sungmin! It is one of the most important in this whole universe. Anyways I can’t let you use this for training, so I’ll let you use another beginner bow. Now, let’s start.” Unfortunately, Sungmin wasn’t as fast learning archery basics compared to what his friends were learning. Kyuhyun looked over at Sungmin still trying to shoot the target, but he kept missing. Kyuhyun sighed and asked his teacher if he could go over to Sungmin’s side. His teacher said okay and he went over. Sungmin turned around surprised to see his best friend right behind him.

“Kyu, what are you doing here?!”

“Helping you dummy,”

“I don’t need help you stupid idiot. Hmph,” Sungmin ignored Kyuhyun and tried to shoot the arrow again but missed again.

“By my looks, you need help,”

“Argh fine. You better know what you’re doing,”

Kyuhyun then took Sungmin’s hand and tried to demonstrate to Sungmin what he was doing wrong and showed him the right posture. Sungmin unfortunately was too tensed up and not paying attention to what Kyuhyun was saying and started blushing.

“Lee Sungmin!”

“Huh?”

“Relax. You don’t need to be so tense. Okay let me show you how to do this again,”

“Okay, thanks Kyu. Relax, relax.” Sungmin relaxed and paid attention to Kyuhyun this time and tried shooting the arrow. Since he relaxed and paid attention, he actually shot the target right at the spot.

“KYU! I shot it! Finally. Thanks,”

“No problem hyung. Now I’m going to go back to training, okay?”

“Okay. I’m going to practice more until I feel that I can get this,”

While Kyuhyun went back to training, Sungmin kept trying and shot all the targets this time. He smiled and called his teacher back to see his progress.

Meanwhile Kyuhyun was training with Teacher Moon…

“Listen up, it’s very hard to learn the arts of magic. It took me many years to master it up to this point. You don’t really need a staff or wand, but it will help with your power and spells,”

“So what I’m supposed to do then?”

“Well first, let’s see how capable your staff is. Put it in the slot over there.”

“Okay,” Kyuhyun took his staff and put it into the slot of Weapon Info slot.

Suddenly the screen lit up with 2 words in big and bold, not to mention red.

CAUTION! DANGER!

Suddenly a list of information lit up the screen appeared.

Weapon Name: Shinigami

Weapon Type: Magic Staff

Weapon Status: One of the 4 Forbidden Weapons, Deadly! [Divine League]

Condition: At its Finest [Never needs to be repaired and unbreakable]

Armor: Hell’s Edge [Appears when Shinigami is used up to Level 4]

Owner: Cho Kyuhyun

Element: Darkness, Fire, Hybrid [mainly fire]

Extra Information: Shinigami was at first made to capture lost souls, but got lost for 1000 years and was overrun by darkness. It breathes Hell’s Flames, but is capable of using other elements. The owner of this staff usually disappears in mystery. Be careful!

“Uh Teacher Moon, are you sure I can use this. It seems a bit dangerous.”

“Kyuhyun, I trust that one day you will tame it. In the meantime however, we will begin with regular hand magic and learning how to create a magic circle to use magic with your hands. After you master that, I will teach you all I know about how to use your staff.”

“Okay, Teacher let’s start,”

“FIRST. You must calm your soul, mind, and body. Let your inner peace spread throughout you.”

“Is this really how you cast a magic circle?”

“Actually no. This is just some meditation exercises to help you cast a circle better, BUT do it anyways.”

Kyuhyun looked at bit annoyed and sighed. Man, games were surely a lot easier than this.

After half an hour…

“Kyuhyun, you’ve actually mastered it so quickly!”

“It’s because I have a young, beautiful, and talented teacher like you noona,”

“Cho Kyuhyun, you have no right to address me like that and flirting helps a lit-I mean doesn’t do much. Now let’s start on staff training. This is more intense and harder so please do pay attention and focus more.”

“Yes of course noona.”

“Hmph.”

After a couple hours of learning and practicing….

“Okay, I think you got it now. Tomorrow I will teach you spells and buffs. You can call me noona now and you are dismissed, so go to your friends.”

“Yes thank you noona.”

After everyone’s training..back at the hotel..

“MANNNNNN, I’M SO TIRED!” Donghae couldn’t help but complain about training despite his tiredness.

“If you’re so tired, why are you still complaining?”

“Meanie Hyukkie. Can’t I complain? Hmph.”

“Okay, fine. Sorry Hae. So guys how was your training?”

“I couldn’t help but flirt with my teacher. She is very beautiful though.” Kyuhyun couldn’t help but smile today not noticing his jealous best friend.

“How about yours Min?”

“It was fine.”

“What do you mean fine? I even had to help you Min!”

“Shut up Kyu! Hmph.”

“Now you four calm down. By the way, I and Wookie brought you some armor. We’ll give it to you now, but only use the beginner armor until you get stronger and I think your own weapons have its own armor.”

“Thanks Yesung hyung!” The four shouted happily together as Ryeowook gave each of them a small rectangular box that was supposed to magically fit all their armor inside.

“Okay, so after you guys finish training, we’ll head out for Crowned City.”

The four nodded and resided to their rooms.

After a week or so…

The gang finished their training, said their tearful goodbyes and started setting out with the couple.

Ryeowook and Yesung instructed them to follow behind and that they were going to cross the Bridge of Rage.

“Wait, why is it called the Bridge of Rage?” Donghae managed to bring up the question while they were close to the bridge.

“Well, that’s a good question. I’m not very sure myself, and it doesn’t look dangerous. The bridge is a bit narrow, so be careful when you’re walking.”

The six started to cross the bridge carefully, until they saw a big shadow and heard a large boom boom that caused the bridge to sway from side to side. They all looked back with horrified looks on their face.

“LET’S SEE WHAT WE HAVE HERE. HMMM, A BUNCH OF HUMANS WILL MAKE GOOD DINNER. HOW DARE YOU CROSS MY BRIDGE WITHOUT GIVING ME FOOD! I WANT FOOD! FOOD!”

Ryeowook scrambled to hide behind Yesung, Sungmin behind Kyuhyun, and Donghae behind Hyukjae. All of them were trembling a little at the pretty giant troll in front of them.

“Uhm…M-mr. Troll, can we p-please c-cross…?” Donghae looked up to the giant troll and immediately hid behind Hyukjae again.

“HEH, FOOLISH HUMANS, IN YOUR DREAMS. NAH, YOU WON’T EVEN HAVE DREAMS, SINCE YOU’LL BE FOOD FOR ME. BWUAHAHAHAHAHA!”

“Guys it looks like we have no choice to fight him, Yesung hyung and Ryeowook hurry and cross the bridge first and we’ll slay him and join you guys.”

“But H-hyukkie..”

“Hae, it’s okay. We trained remember, so we can overcome this, right guys?”

“Right!”

Meanwhile the troll started approaching closer and the four started whispering their battle plans, Yesung and Ryeowook crossed the bridge in a hurry waiting for the four.

“HEY! MY FOOD GOT AWAY! HOW DARE YOU! YOU THINK YOU CAN ESCAPE ME LIKE THIS? WELL NOW, I’LL MAKE YOU FOUR FOODD!”

“Guys, let’s fight!”

To be continued……..

a/n:   DEDICATED TO chiyosjlove <3<3<3<3 <3 !!!! wahhhh, sorry for not updating for like a month everyone and especially my dongsaneg D: ! This chapter is extremely boring.   I promise that it will get better though, anyways I have to finish homework. Oh yes, I have a new fic in mind, but I'm not sure if i should write it or not. Bleh, I don't know why I should even make you guys wait since I can't even write good.

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