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Dark had been setting himself up for a powerhouse but instead he was given regular play. "Hmph.." Dark huffed, quickly rushing in. With a light hop he kicked off the ground and linked his aura into his racket, then to the ball. His energy like before fused into the bulbs of the ball. It crackled like lighting and unlike the previous time it took form into an electrifying sepernt dragon.

It's path was rather odd for a simple game of tennis, swerving and snaking much like a flying dragon with its energized body as it lunged off towards Dawn's left corner in a powerful crash.

Dark tensed a little, eyeing at the bladed racket. Leave it to the blade master to form something like that.. He thought, taking his position back at the center of his court. "You should already know this. We were taught in Grailsbane: 'Energy is an extension of yourself.' You just seemed more fitted in having a sword with you at all times. And the racket you hold draws its power from your Solstice, and that's the outcome of it...Blademaster.." Dark said it with a mutter.

Because of Dark's nature, Draconian and such, his attacks were bound to be channeled in such ways. Whether it be soccer, football, tennis, volleyball, frisbee..someway or another his Aura would form a dragon or something simliar to it.

"Come on. 'Bring it'." Dark mocked. "Still your serve."

Dark readied himself, tensing both of his arms as he saw the ball fall. What are you going to do?.. He questioned himself.

The display that welcoming and he felt a hint of nostalgia as the solstice showered around his friend. His eyes widened just when he saw the twister spin about. "I would expect such a technique from Chimpo!" Dark shouted, diving straight forward. His aura synced into his racket and he swung to collide it against the twister. Both the Solstice and Aura crackleld, and his arms shook violently. Heavy.. He yelled inwardly.

"..Damn it!" Unable to continue the struggle the racket flew out of his hand as the twister ball landed on the line. "..40-15.." Dark muttered, reaching to pick up his racket. Can't keep using my aura like this.. "Your serve again. We'll just play one round rather than whole set; score one more and it's your game."

"I understand. Though I didn't expect for you to be paying attention in class, so seeing you spin it around like that flabbergasted me." Dark chuckled, waiting for the clown to serve. "Or did you just run into that theory on your travels?"

Dark had no practice in changing styles. Other than his steps and his Chaos flame Dark was rather repetitive. The only shift he had in his attacks were how he would utilize him, varying from the situations. I need three points to win. Hmm..not sure if I'll be able to using my aura. But that's fine. It doesn't look like Dawn can keep using his Solstice like that..

He took a glance at the solstice-manipulated racket, still in awe at the sword-like fashion it had adopted. He recalled the previous counter, and had taken note of how it flailed. He figured it was his hybrid nature that made it difficult..

"Hey I wasn't always asleep in class back then" I said with half a grin, back then I slept through most of the classes but sometimes I'd simply be sleeping or daydreaming in my seat, always looking out the window wondering what kind of training I should try that night or who to challenge to a one on one duel. Back then I had almost no control of my solstice and I was still just a human, only relying on my sword skill through most of my life.
"But I mainly found out about it in a do or die situation haha" I said while throwing the ball up. "Saw this on a show once... seemed ridiculous so I wanted to try at least once..." I concentrated my solstice once again and turned the racket so that I could hit with the edges rather than the net in it. The ball descended and I timed my hit. I swung down and the impact made my solstice explode making solstice rain down once more, only this time it didn't create a twister. The ball split in half and soared to both of Dark's sides leaving a trail of solstice. "Oh my god it worked..." I said to myself in disbelief, "... haha! hell yea!"

"HAHA, blame the anime for giving me such absurd ideas" I said loudly, "but to be honest I didnt think it would work out heh."
"hmm?" the racket suddenly felt funny and I looked down only to see my solstice explode. I lost the bladed form on it, "Hmm... well I guess thats what happens when I'm not used to using a racket."
I looked around me, still feeling the chill every now and then.
"Whatever..." I scratched my head, then sat down to catch my breathe.

"That's because you're still mada mada dane." Dark mocked, and walked over to put his racket near the corner, as well as the balls. As long as people didn't take his racket he was cool with them taking the balls.

The sun was finally descending beyond the mountains, outlining them in a pleasant white glow while coloring the sky almost orange. It was getting late. "Since you didn't know of the identifications I assume you haven't found a place to stay either, huh?" He asking. An innocent yelp traveled to his hears and drew his attention to the fence. The fox was still there, though turned over. I wonder what kind of creature that is. Never seen one like it before. It's rather appealing..

"Yo, Dawn! Look at that." Dark called out, walking over to the tipped over creature. He leaned on the fence and looked at it from the other side. "It's got wings.." Unusual.. "Looks like a hybrid of some sort, don't you think? Maybe a form of homunculus?"

After a moment Inukai twisted around and got onto his paws, shaking to get whatever dirt that had gotten on his coat off. He heard the two approach, one guess that he was a humonculus..which was a better first guess then alot of people he's came across. Still he wondered why people never guess demon right away, maybe they don't think demons can be cute or weak looking.

Regardless, Inukai spun around before hopping up with his front paws against the fence and wagging his tail, trying to look innocent and playful.