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((Once I get done with this fight.))

Q began to gather light in the air, drawing it to himself. He almost got it to the ball stage, when he moved it down from his palms, encasing his entire hand in brilliant yellow-white light. He raised them, and the brilliant energy became fussy for an instant, then slimed down into sleek, bright casings on his hands. They made his fists bigger, ad whatever else they did, well, he would find out.

Daeor smiled, his lesson nearly complete. This is the lesson he'd teach Q for now, for after this, Q would need rest, ad he had some feeling that Q's teacher proper would have another lesson before too long. He stood still, waiting to see Q's attack as he'd done before.

Q sprang at Daeor, his energy making his hands feel light as air. They jabbed supremely quickly, the light blurring into a strange stream between himself and Daeor.

However, Daeor was still uninjured, as he bobbed and weaved like a pro boxer. "You almost have it...you forget the most recent lesson before this one." Daeor instructed.

Q didn't know what he meant. The only thing they'd learned more recently was how to share energy...oh...

((Aw man, 2 hour delays are never long enough.))

"Ah!! I almost forgot..." Ishira was quick to get up and hurry back to her room. The Fox and Kioke watched her, not moving from their positions, and still watching the battles. Kioke giggled a small bit before changing forms. Now she looked like a small doll with small wings. She sat of the Foxes head and moved her legs back and forth in a playful manner.

Ishira went into the garden, slightly out of breath. She looked to the trees, looking through the many different animals before stopping midway and smiling. She gathered her breath slowly and stood up, putting one arm out. Two large wings formed and flew down do her, causing a small wind in the garden. The great Eagle landed perfectly on her arm, not flailing over itself to balance. Ishira touched its beak lightly and started to walk back. For such a large bird, it was rather light to her.

Ishira entered the room and smiled to the training. Everyone was doing so well, and she was quite proud. As she entered the Eagle fell up into the rafters. Ishira watched him and then went to the fox and Kioke, petting the foxes head gently before touching Kiokes shoulder.

"Ill be leaving soon... This is your task to teach them one lesson Kioke.. I have a few tasks to do. After this lesson have them work with the pets." Ishira patted the girls shoulder and then handed her a note.

Yes m'lady... Thank you for letting me help... But what if they dont listen to me? Kioke looked to Ishira in distress, she was worried... She wasnt the students Sensei.... A sudden soft smile on Ishiras face made her jump.

"They will be kind to you Kioke. Plus you were originally a Teacher of mine. Also, i told you that i would need your help, i wont be gone long." Ishira smiled slightly and then, before anyone could say anything she was gone, vanished. Kioke whined and then let out a sigh. She touched the fox and then stood up. She took a clearer form, almost looking like a normal human. Takki soon joined the room, staying in the corner until he was needed.

((Finals))

Q relaxed himself into a fighting stance ready for a counter attack, and focussed. Slowly, he began to siphon energy from Daeor, just as carefully as before. He had a feeling that this was involved in the solution, but was not the solution itself.

Q's intuition was correct, as Daeor leapt at him, attacking for the first time. He did it early enough that he was not significantly weakened, and his speed and strength would be normal. The test was for Q, not himself. He attempted an obvious, if quick punch.

Q ducked it, keeping his focus. He knew he'd have to stay utterly focussed and reflexively deal with the assault. He kept the siphon going, feeling the energy flow.

Daeor was beginning to feel the effects of the drain, and was slowing down noticeably. He knew Q couldn't keep up the siphon much longer, or the excess energy would make him sick. He tried a punch and a front kick, but they were laughable at best.

Q dodged the attacks, and after a moment, stopped the flow. He could see Daeor was weakened. He waited, the energy in him tingling, begging for an outlet.

However, Daeor was not about to stop until the lesson was taught in full. He attacked once more, with a crescent kick, trying to surprise Q with a flourish.

the attempt was shoddy, however, and Q hit him with a strong side kick, directly to the torso, under the ribs. He didn't feel anything give, so he felt satisfied that Daeor wasn't hurt badly, but his weakened energy condition combined with physical trauma made Q worried. He released Daeor's energy, allowing it to flow back at it's own pace, and waited for what came next.

Daeor sighed from his prone position on the floor, and rose. With startling agility, after his former weakness, he flew at Q, grabbing his neck and pushing him sharply toward the ground.

Q was taken utterly by surprise, and fell easily, Daeor landing on top, holding him immobile.

"So, learned your lesson, Q? I believe it should be evident that this was a compound lesson, and you did well to hit both the main points so rapidly. Congratulations. Those two points were...me, and the floor.", Daeor mocked Q as he helped him up. He had to say, Q was skilled, but still a bit naive. It seemed to run deep in his character and it would take real trauma to pound it out...

Q stood, and bowed slightly, as he had a habit, then turned to where Ishira had been. Instead, he found her gone, and found Kioke in her stead. Q didn't say anything more than a slightly quizzical look, and turned back to Daeor. He didn't say anything, it was just natural now, already, to face Daeor. They had bonded very quickly in the short time they'd known each other as separate beings, and it didn't surprise Q one bit.

((its ok dont worry about it))

Daeor. Gabril. Neither of you will be needed in this next lesson, but if you wish to stay beside your.... Friends. Then you may. Ishira had gotten after Kioke many times for calling her Master, or something of that matter. Though as a Spirit helper, the person who she choose was her master, as was Q and Gil to Daeor and Gabril. But to please Ishira she spoke nothing of it, and decided to call the Masters, friends. Kioke stood and then lightly pointed to the two men in front of her. The fox yipped and with a small trot went in front of Gil, sitting down a few feet in front of him. The Eagle flew down from the rafter and like the fox, landed a few feet in front of its own master, Gil. Both were quiet and unmoving like statues.

Your task is simple, to teach your animals how to use your own abilities. Takki, Ishiras Helper, already knows most of what she does. It will become helpful in the Future, when your Spirit Helper is no longer around. Originally you were only suppose to have one type of helper, but Ishira wanted you to learn how to use many different kinds of light with many types of things. There for she wanted you to have a Helper of Life and of Death. The task requires that your pet has a connection with you similar to the one you had with you Spirit helper. So like before you have to connect with your animal again. Ishira said it has been some time since you have been close to your animals, so please take some time to get use to them again...

Kioke sat down then and watched them intently. She had wished that Ishira would be here to explain the simple things going on but that wouldnt happen. Ishira was having problems with her pregnancy though and needed some time away. She would be back soon... at least that was what Kioke hoped. Kioke was a calm woman, most things didnt upset her. Her expressions were mostly unchanging unless she was upset or rather happy. But she was a polite, shy girl, not use to talking to people nor teaching them... She felt she would be nothing but useless in this kind of situation, but everything seemed to be going well.

Gil tossed his arm, causing the pure white eagle to take flight....And immediately, he took a defensive stance....It had been a long time since he'd trained with Elias, so who knew what new tricks his friend had learned.....

As Elias took flight,...his entire white body began to glow brightly....his eyes shined like the sun, his talons, glowed dangerously, and his body took on a ghostly glow.....

Hs powerful wings pushed easily, and he flew a circle through the rafters before diving, toward Gil, his talons outstretched,.....His speed was incredible, easily the speed of sound if not faster....

Gabril stood not far behind his new partner, Gil,....he had not decided to rejoin the throng of spirits, and had instead elected to stay at his friends side....And now, he watched as the eagle came diving toward Gil,....He could feel the raw power in the bird,....he knew it would be a good challenge for Gil,...so, he squatted, and simply watched, a smile on his face.....

Gil had made the mistake of underestimating his opponent once today, and he was not going to err a second time....As the eagle came his way, Gil could feel his chakra rushing through his body,.....and suddenly in a flash of light, his eyes ignited, matching those of his bestial partner....his fists, became wrapped in light as well....

Gil looked to Elias, his face smooth and emotionless, one of pure concentration....Then, as the eagle got within distance, he jumped....his speed was far beyond what he had performed at earlier, and he was able to evade the eagles attack with ease....He soared over the eagle, touch his feet to the eagles back to perform a double jump....The height of his jump landed him in the rafters, but he was there for only the blink of an eye,....In a flash, he was seen pushing off a far wall his body parallel to the ground....The speed made him look like a blur of pure light...

Elias was impressed with Gil's new found skill.....He was glad his friend had trained hard,....but Elias had every intention on finding exactly how beneficial his training had been,.....

As Gil, pushed lightly off his back, he lost leverage for a moment,....But he was quick to react,....He pushed with his wings, and his speed increased two-fold.....He became nothing more than a bright blur.......his sharp beak shot toward Gil, as he pounced off the far wall,....The two blurs connected and parted, their contact causing a rather bright flash of light.....but the contact was not meant to harm....They had learned restraint long ago,....it was more-so a game of battle-tag....

Gil passed the eagle of his flight, and just tapped him on the back.....Then he somersaulted in the air, and his feet touched the opposite wall,....he pushed off, front flippin, his leg out,....and as his leg swept, an arc of light shot forward toward the eagle,.....

Elias, had he the ability, would have smiled, at the display of skill and power coming from Gil.....but he did not have such luxury,....

As the arc, came he way,....He pushed back with his wings, and several feathers fell from them,....Instantly they took on a bright glow, and shot forward like darts......They hit the arc, causing an explosion of light....

Gil landed as the explosion took place, he stood to his feet, and took on a stance,...then after a small moment, he just smiled, and dropped his guard....He put his arm out, expecting the eagle to come to him,....and as he did so, the light in his eyes and fists dimmed and died....




Elias came and took his perch on Gil's arm,....It was good to have his friend back....