A Savior in the Dark ch 4

"You know that doesn't sound nice at all." Kazuko said as he took his stance.

"It wasn't supposed to filthy human."

"Step up from round ears, that was unexpected." Kazuko smirked.

"I don't either of you going to the nurse's office, so don't go all out, I get enough complaints from her as it is," the teacher said scratching the back of his head, "but other than that, go for it."

The elf struck first, and swung the practice sword at Kazuko. He jumped out of the way, and brought his practice sword down on the elf. The elf blocked the sword, and they both struggled with the other.

"So what's your name?"

"You're not worthy!" The elf shouted as he pushed Kazuko back.

"Coming from the pointy eared fairy, it really doesn't hurt that much." Kazuko said as he swung the sword.

The elf batted it away, and lunged at Kazuko, "I'm an elf you worthless human!"

Kazuko side stepped, and the elf crashed into the teacher's desk. A mug that had previously been placed on the desk, fell over, and shattered onto the floor.

"Gah, damn kids, be more careful!" The teacher shouted as he jumped away from the desk.

The elf stood up, and glared at Kazuko. Hatred boiled in his eyes, and his teeth were gritted as his rage increased.

"You human scum, to think that you're on equal footing to me is beyond infuriating!"

Light flashed across his training sword, and the elves in the upper rows began mumbling with each other.

"I'll show you that humans will forever be inferior to the skills of the elvish!"

His training sword became engulfed in light, and the teacher's eyes widened. The elf swung the sword, and an arc of golden light flew across the room. Kazuko's eyes went wide with fear. He held up the wooden training sword to provide some defense as the light clashed with the weapon, sounds of splintering wood could clearly be heard. Kazuko felt the force of the attack pushing him back. His heart started beating faster, and he gripped the handle of the training sword. He swung the sword to his right, and the wave disbursed. The practice sword snapped in half, and a piece clattered against the wall behind Kazuko. The elf was speechless as he watched Kazuko deflect his attack. Kazuko dropped the broken training sword, and glared at the elf.

"Is that all, or should I expect another one," his sword materialized in his hand, "or should I prepare for a second one?"

The elf gulped, and backed up into the wall. Kazuko smiled, and let his sword dematerialize. The teacher looked at Kazuko, and then at the broken training sword.

"That was f***ing awesome, this is why I love my job," he shouted, until he noticed the stares of the students, "I mean, that was stupid, and reckless Caspian, you shouldn't use abilities against beginners, as a matter of fact, how did you learn an ability?"

"I apologize sir," an elf in the back said as she stood up, "but that is family matters, allow us to carry out his punishment, and take him out of your hands."

"No, NO, this isn't how it is supposed to happen, he should have lost, I should be the winner, ME, not HIM!"

"Caspian, that is enough, you will face punishment for your actions at a later time!"

Two of the elves grabbed, and restrained him. They dragged him out of the classroom, and the elf turned to Kazuko.

"Despite you being a lower species, your talent is rather impressive, I apologize for Caspian's actions, and hope that you will forgive us for his actions." She said with a bow.

"Uh, don't sweat it, I guess."

"Why am I always stuck with the strange ones," The teacher asked as he sat down at his desk, "anyway Kazuko, go ahead, and return to your seat, after all that, I'm sure you need a break."

Kazuko walked back to his seat, and slumped down. Hawkeye, and Elsa were both looking at him with odd expressions.

"What?" Kazuko asked.

"That was epic," Hawkeye began, "I thought for sure he was going to annihilate ya mate."

"How were you so calm, it was unnatural." Elsa said.

"Calm, I was scared shitless!"

"Not from where we were sitting, you looked so confident after the wave disbursed, you even went as far as to bring out your sword!" Hawkeye exclaimed.

"Hawkeye is it, since you seem to be so talkative, why don't you come up here next."

"Sure thing teach, I'm a gun slinger, so I'll take the guns."

"Be warned, when fighting corrupted, you won't always be against fair odds, so guess what, you'll be going up against Elsa."

"Okay, I'm pretty sure you getting a kick out of this." Hawkeye said as his hat slumped over his head.

"No, but you probably will, or a smack, or maybe even a punch."

Elsa walked over to the weapons rack, and pulled a staff from the weapons rack. She walked to the other end of the classroom, and let Hawkeye grab his pellet guns.

"This is going to suck." He said as he spun the weapons on his fingers.

"Why, afraid I'm going to beat you?" Elsa asked as she got into a fighting stance.

"No, because you might get hurt." He said as he clamped his hands down on the weapons, and aimed them at Elsa.

"Tough talk from the both of them, let's see who wins."

"Three," Hawkeye said as he kept his eyes pinned on Elsa, "two, one, go."

Elsa charged forward with her staff, but Hawkeye shot her in the arm. The pellets bounced off harmlessly, and Elsa swung the staff at him. He ducked under the staff, and leapt between her legs.

"I know I said this is going to suck, but this time you should believe me, because this is going to hurt like hell."

He shot the gun at the floor, and grabbed the pellet that emerged. He took aim, and flicked it across the room. It hit Elsa in the eye causing her to drop her staff. Hawkeye leapt through the air towards her.

"Sorry about this." He said before delivering a strong kick to her jaw.

Elsa lost her footing for a moment, but quickly regained it. She grabbed Hawkeye by his legs, and slammed him against the ground. He grabbed another pellet from the floor, and hit her in the eye again. She released her grip on him, and screamed.

"Why is it always the eyes!"

"Because the damn pellets don't do shit when I shoot you!" Hawkeye shouted as he backed up.

"That doesn't mean you have to keep hitting me there!" She shouted as she charged him.

Hawkeye jumped onto her head, and leapt into the air. He spun as he came down, and delivered a kick to the back of her head. She slammed into the ground, and Hawkeye landed next to her. He stood up, and smiled.

"Does that mean I win?"

A sudden, and intense pain shot through his body to answer the question. He collapsed to the floor with his hands stuck between his legs, and Kazuko shivered in pain as well.

"Aw, I felt that from here." He said.

"That was just horrible." The teacher said as he too, shivered.

"That's for shooting me in the eye, asshole!"

"Despite the cheap victory, it's still a win, could someone help Hawkeye back to his desk."

"I don't need a breather, I need a hospital, I can't feel one of them!"

Kazuko walked over, and helped his friend up, and walked him back to their seats. They had both had enough of this class for one day.