Third Connection

'Time to return back to Nostvale'.

It's been quite the journey from Wychwood to Nostvale but he made it in time.

Each night he meditated, falling asleeping in that position and allowing for his body to rest as he spent time training with the man with the mask in his dream.

Sure, it was exhausting. But in the end. It was totally worth it. Learning how to meditate properly and control his mana flow. It wouldn't take long for the young boy to do the un thinkable. Like manipulating energy to form a shield around his self, or even latch it out to slow people down. Another thing that he got used to was shooting out a miniture energy blast. But multiple at a time. It was actually quite an amazing feat.

But as for him. It was more than enough.

Glave didn't care for learning much from the runic master that dwelled within Nostvale anymore as he hadn't reached out to the young boy. He had that masked man helping him. So it would work out perfectly in the end.

There was also something that the man had mentioned, but he really didn't go into detail about it. All he knew was that it had something to do with Wrath. Which didn't sound like something that a pacifist would use. But in his terms. He wasn't a pacifist at all. But killing a person. That act has never crossed his mind.

As of now though. Glave was finally through the Black Gate. By night he trained with the masked man, and by day he ran through the Sarab to get here. So all in all, he felt pretty exhausted but over all. But for some reason, he was truly never that tired.

He just felt that way.

Now, he was making he way around the great walls of Nostvale. Preparing to head inside
(Glave)
Arrival

Sitting on top of the castle walls Daran would eat a apple. It was a beautiful day. He felt as if he was on top of the world. Well that was till his sword almost fell off his back. The teen had forgot to fully put it on. As he did that he would catch it and show a sign of relief. Well that was until his apple fell into the dirt.

"Awww come on!"

Sighning he would hop off the castle walls and land on dirt steps. Walking down the steps of dirt as if they were a regular stairway. as he reached the ground he picked up the apple. The fruit was dirty and mostly in full coverage of dirt. He would wipe it off and begin to eat it again.

"Meh..'Crunch' 'Crunch' its not that bad really. Juat a bit more dirty and crunchy." He says to himself. He looked over to see another kid had arrived. His eyes would land on him in a 'who the fuck are you' manner. He would toss the left over apple away and swallow the bit he ate.

Cracking his neck he would eye the other kid.

"Who might you be fella? You are a strange looking one. Then again so am i. i'm guessing you know me." He says with a proud smile.


(Daran Lakewater)
It would seem that Glave was going to meet a concieted fool huh.

Rounding around the corner. He made it just in time for the teen with strange green had to fall from the top of the massive wall and land upon the ground as if it wasn't a problem at all.

Glave half imagined the boy to break his ankles or knee caps or something as he hit the floor .But nothing happened. The teen just stood back up and walked over to the apple that had fallen. Swiftly picking it up then brushing it off. (But not completely).

'Is he gonna eat it?' Glave thought as he watched the teen lean in and take a chomp out of it. Laughing to himself. Glave couldn't believe the sight.

Someone from Nostvale wouldbother to try and spare a fallen apple? Sure, some street rat like him was sure to do that. But someone whose from such a town that doesn't even have a ghetto. Strange.

The teen would then give him a rather pissed off glance, which made Glave feel as if he was being challenged. Which made him grin in a cocky manner.

Walking around the green haired man. Glave stopped infront of him and jammed a hand into one of his pockets. Smiling mischeviously, he rolled his neck and cracked it. Standing back he glared at Daran's eyes. Challenging him as an energetic aura bursted to life around.

"Ooh no one special. Glave 's the name." he replied. "As for you" he stated as he narrowed in his eyes

"Never heard of you. Sucks huh?" he joked
(Glave)
Rude

As very big smirk came to Daran's mouth. Apparently this kid was a smart ass. Daran didn't like his attirude. Though he did respect it he would eye him again. He was a strange one. Daran would crack his knuckles and neck. so it seemed the guy had a bit of tussle in him.

"Glave huh? Doesn't sound very special but its a okay name i guess. Daran Lakewater is my name. You can write it in a book or make sure to remember it very well. I'm gonna become the best knight ever. So tell me me Glave are you strong?"

A flow of connection could be felt. It was intense as he stared at the other. Not a single drop of attention was moved. No he wanted this guy to fully understand he was the guy. He was the man of this situation. Though most of the time he just felt as no one was really wanting to do much.

"I'm really strong so if you wanna go run or something i wouldn't blame you. Its common sense to do the right thing." He didn't want to be rude but he did like pulling strongs.
(Daran Lakewater)
Funny.

Chuckling to himself, this was way too good. Bringing up both of his hands and crossing them across his chest.

"Heh. . The best knight ever? A bit clichee, don't you think?" Glave sassed as he dropped both of his to the side. As for if he was strong. One wouldn't even have to question his skill in that department. Reaching behind him he grabbed at the hilt of his sword. Pulling it out and above as he released it from his sheath and brought it down before him in a high arch.

His energy aura soon followed through and covered the blade in it's essences too.

"If I'm strong?" he questioned "How about we go for a round or two and you can see for yourself" he said conceitedly.

Glave knew that he wasn't the best at fighting. But the second that Daran would slip up and open his guard. Glave would go straight for a mental attack.Ending the battle entirly.

Not even giving him a chance.

Sure his swordplay was rusty. But that didn't stop him from defeating that creature who can mimic your body and powers. He'd just have to play this smart.

Laughing out loud. Glave lowered the point of his sword to the ground. " Me? Running? With the things I know. You , should be the one thats running" he said confidantly.

He didn't know what was about this random teen. But there was something about him that he liked
(Glave)
Preparation

Did he just call Daran's dream a clicee?! This was not like Daran but he was gonna have to shut that down now. He worked hard for his dream and to have someone rudely speak on it like it was a waste of time was just...rude! He would grab his sword from his back and gaze at his opponent. What could he do, Daran was not sure at all.

Then he would watch as a full amount of energy swiftly covered the other. It was truly a sight. Daran would shrug and smirk. This was gonna be a fun fight after all. He was a sword fighter also? This made things a whole lot of interesting.

"Tch, you are going down Glave. I'm a swift and butt kicker at the same time. You will be like a bag of potatoes after this. Now prepare thy self!" Fire would then cover his body. Though he was not gonna let his guard down. No Daran had plans to make sure Glave is safely secured. He didn't want a person with a aura like Glave's to pick up on things.

"No, you should be running because a sword beating has a name specifically for your honor." He then looked to see a clone. This just changed the whole thing for him. He was not use to things like this at all.

He then felt the bands tighten on his wrists. Great that was also a pain in the ass.


(Daran Lakewater)
 Tussle

The two would then go head to head. They would attack one another. blades clashing back in forth. It was a crazy battle indeed as the metal hit one another. As Daran was going for a more swifter hit he would go blind. His visions was gone from him. The teen cursed himself as the hits were coming. Instead of panicking he would launch a rockwall which would block off his opponent.

As that happened he recovered. Though Glave was coming back also. The two would keep attacking one another. Daran would lay out a huge wave of fire and earth. It was best he kept him still. so with that Daran slap of a rock of holyness that went striaght at Glave and held him. With him being held Daran would kick him hard.

It would send Glave crumbling to the ground.

Swiping his blade back in forth he would smirk. A round one vctory going to Daran's favor. He would do a chest bump for himself as he felt very proud. Looking at his opponent he would do a bring it on sign.
(Daran Lakewater)
 The battle had just begun.

As the green haired-so-called-knight bathed himself in fire. Glave knew he was going to have some trouble. But just as he pushed off the ground to go off against Daran, he felt something. Something weird.

As if for a split second, time forze and felt an eerie presence in his mind. It was as if someone was watching him.

Shaking his head to get back into the battle, he brough his blade against Daran's. Colliding as the both of them clashed.

The battle had soon became insane, Sparks filled the air as the both of them swung at the other. Clashing and swinging at the other. Sounds of metal clanging against another rang out across the battle field as energetic burst and flames and the ground itself took over the battle ground.

As Glave dodged Daran's attack by spinning around it, that was the exact same time that he locked eyes with Daran.

Thats what he needed. That very second that Daran dropped his guard. Glave blew past his mental barrier and blinded him with pure illusion magic. Fucking with his senses and making Daran think as if he was blind.

' This is my chance.' Glave thought as he went in for multiple strikes. Striking Daran multiple times all over before attempting to kick Daran to the ground. But just then a wall made entirely of rock erupted from the ground and he kicked off that instead. Pushing him backwards to a stand.

It wasn't any longer that Daran regained his mental barrier and brought his walls up once more, blocking Glave out.

Smirking, he knew that this was going to be a good battle.

Charging back at Daran, the two would go at it again. But it wasn't long for Daran to manage to throw out a wave of fire and earth, knocking him off balance. It wasn't long for Daran to kick Glave har d to the ground. Causing him to crash hard to the ground.

But the young boy wasn't going to give up. Not yet. Quickly recovering as he rolled himself up to a stand. He stared forward towards Daran as he chuckled to himself. It seemed that he was enjoying himself alot with this bout.

Hmm. . . he heard in the back of his mind.

'Masked man?' he called back, after moments of waiting. There wasn't an answer, but he surely felt the man watching him.

Glave smiled. 'I'ma show you old man' he called throughout his mind as he focused on his mana, causing it to burn from within as it pulsated throughout his body and granting him a boost. Then only moments later, he felt a small source of power being given to him. Causing his eyes to enlargen as if he was injected by a drug. It was only seconds later that Glave's body started to bulk out as his body mass grew in size. His muscles enlargening slighlty and giving him a rather ripped body as. His energy aura grew massively in size and ripped throughout the surrounding area. Threating to tear anything near into shreds as a shock wave errupted from his area.

Your not ready yet. . . . the masked man said within his head as Glave's body wasn't reacting properly to the power that the mysterious man was granting him.

But Glave didn't mind the weird build that he was given. He was just satisfied that it was probably enough for him to win this match. The only problem was, that it did worry him a bit for the after math
(Glave)
 A satisfying grunt came from the mysterious person that was watching the battle from Glave's position.

He's handingly it quite well. ..... the masked man said

As Glave came at Daran once more, the sounds of metal clanged as sparks flew. The grounds were torn to pieces and set on fire as Daran casted about his magics and threw them all over. The entire scene must of seemed as if the two were battling to the death.

But in reality, they were battling for the fun of it. It was rather impressive and fun as the two kept going at it.

As the two slashed at the other many times and striked the other heavyily, Glave was smiling about as they kept going at it. Enjoying himself as the two cut away at the other.

"Ya'h know. You ain't so bad' " Glave spoke out as he managed to parry Daran's blade once more and manage to shove him back. Almost causing Daran to trip over himself. Which he managed to smirk at.

Breathing heavily, Glave didn't feel quite that tired. But instead, he felt as if he was being fueled. Actually, having assistance in the battle. It was really crazy to think of that at the time. But, Glave just passed it off as adrenaline.

The boy also managed to regain control of his body. During the momentarily break as the two stared the other down. Glave felt that his body was getting sore and being overflowed with energy at the moment. So instead, of leaving the mana within him to overflow and tear away at his body. He instead redirected it through out his body. Causing his body to revert to normal. Bulking down but keeping the defined sharp look as he gripped the blade with both hands.

As he done this, his breathing had also seemed to come more natural. Instead of it burning him with each breath. It now felt normal once more. It was if he had gained control of something that was overwhelming his body.

Huh. . . I guess I was wrong. . He is ready. . . the masked man thought as Glave ran back towards Daran,

Once again the two went at it, battling the other until Glave managed to parry the green haired teen once more. Locking eyes with him once more, he broke through the boys mental barrier.

It was then that Daran rounded around his sword and impaled Glave dead in the center of his chest. Dropping his sword, The boy's energetic aura broke off as he fell to the floor with Daran's sword within him.

It was that the real glave was standing behind Daran and jumped up, twisting around and roundhouse kicking Daran to the ground as the illusion of Glave dying disappeared.

Laughing. Glave said out loud " Come on Daran, if your gonna be a knight. You gotta do better than that." he said
(Glave)
Lost

Daran and Glave fought once more. Yet, he saw Glave had gotten stronger all of a sudden. It was getting dangerous now. As he was hit with a barrage of attacks. The teenager did his best to block off as many attacks as he could. Yet, his opponent was no pushover. Glave was seriosuly getting stronger! The more Daran did damage the stronger the guy got.

As Daran decided to launch a full sclae of attacks he forgot a very important thing. The fight progressed as he got more serious. He felt his body tightning but kept on fighting. The hits from Glave were getting more heavy. He was seeing double as he was struck over and over again. He kept missing his hits also. This was making him feel weaker.

"W-w-w-why am i so tired!" He then felt a sharp pain his lungs. Falling to the ground for a second but recovered as he stabbed Glave in the chest. He would react as he had made a fatal mistake.He didn't mean to kill the guy! That was until he felt a round kick to his face sending him flying to the ground.

Looking up and breathing hard there was gGlave smiling ear to ear. Questioning Daran's dream. Daran would then realize what had happened. "T-t-t-t-the damn bands!" He said to himself as he realized his energy drainer and his lung squeezer. His teacher lessons were really fucking him over.

Daran would take a deep breath and put his blade on his back. Yet, he kept a hold on it. almost as if he was not going to remove it fully. No, Daran had better plans as he would take his hat off. Almost as if he was more cooler and calm now. As if he just removed the doubt from his body.

All of a sudden a holy light would cover his body. He would smirk as the light develop all around his blade. He was not gonna be in fight mode anymore clearly. That was why he loved his specialty! He would then lean forward and press for attack. A way more calm and in place Daran.

"My turn Glave!"
(Daran Lakewater)
Holy Crap

When the holy magic covered his body his lungs relaxed. Daran kept his mind solid and confined to himself. As if he was putting himself in a form where his mind was just alone. He would fight with Glave but also keep his distance. One thing was when he was in the holy state he would calculate his opponents attacking styles. When he watched glave he was learn to not get to close.

"Fighting him in close combat his not a smart idea. Might have to test this idea first. Then again maybe i should counter around. No, he has his clone and illusion magic in effect. Might have to make sure he doesn't cloud my thoughts again."

When he was blinded he made sure to let out a wave of fire to keep Glave back from him. What he couldn't do was land a damn hard strike since Glave magic was prepare for up close encounters. Something he would take into account in the near future.

Swiftly and good thinking he would use his sword to slam into the ground. It cutted off a bit of Glaves' momentum. With that down he would slam his hand to unleash a wave of light magic. Though Glave had a opening for escape a rockwall would come from underneath him. Sending him flying to the sky and crashing down.

The fight was now over.

Swinging his blade around the aura would disappear. Walking over to Glave he would smirk. The cocky side of him was back.

"Great fight Glave, even though i won you did a second place kinda job. Not easy to stand up to someone with my technique. Yet, i give you credit for doing such a thing." Even though he was still worried on the bastard was gonna be beef up in the future.

The hand offer was for quite a future for them. Then again hat reaction would Glave give?
(Daran Lakewater)
"What the fuc-"

Glave couldn't hold out on his surprise.

After the teen on fire suddenly threw off his aura and was granted an holyish looking aura. Glave just stared at in wonder.

Staring at Daran in awe as his body soon seemed to heal itself as time moved on. It was just crazy. He also seemed to be rejuvinated by the aura itself.

"Awhh. . thats cheating" he said in a rather bothered but smiling way. It was a wonder how the teen such a powerful magic.

The two would then go at it again as he fought from a distance this time, and only went in whenever Glave messed up. Which happened quite alot as he was throw off balance multiple of times.

So he had to once again break down his mental barrier. But that didn't prove to work so well as Daran shot out waves of fire towards his direction. Making sure that Glave couldn't get in too close to do anything at all.

But as soon as the flames vanished, Glave went in with his blade by his side. The only thing that threw him off was when Daran slammed his sword into the ground. Shaking the earth and throwing him off balance, then right afterwards, some more of that holy magic came towarads him. But the boy had enough time to escape before it even touched him. The only problem was that he was sent into the air as the ground spat him towards the sky. Only to fall back down onto the ground.

Only that right before he hit the ground. He focused on the manipulation around his energy aura and formed a barrier between him and the ground. Breaking his fall but he still took damage from the crash.

Groaning with a painful ache now in the side of his neck. He rubbed it as Daran walked over to him and complimented him and even reached out to pick him up.

Smiling Glave replied as he took the offered hand and pulled himself up to a stand.

"Yeah, good fight Daran! It's actually just street smarts and being lucky really. . . and a mentor who helps me with my concentration and mana manipulation " he joked.

"But yeah, good fight. We should do this again some time eh? It was fun" he spoke out as he had quite the time battling against him.

"Anyway, I gotta go. So maybe we can hang out tomorrow or something. I don't know." he said as he began to turn and leave.

"Until then, keep training. You never know when I'm gonna catch up too you" he joked
(Glave)