-Duel with me, Ivan!- Said Nolan as soon as all the fighters entered the training ground. By shouting like that he got the attention of everyone.
-We only fought without using our powers right? If we’re going to fight with powers then you’re on!
Everyone gathered around them from a safe distance. The Lieutenant didn’t have any objections and even let all of the students watch that fight. While Ivan was the best at both Nolan was only known for his strength. Ivan’s punches felt like two hits thrown in the same place. Nolan was known for his above-human strength.
Ivan took a boxing stand as usual. It was the style that he was most confident in. Since it isn’t a sport, he uses his legs from time to time. Nolan didn’t have a particular fighting style. Every style he tried felt like it was lacking something. Too much punching. Not enough movement. Too vulnerable face. He just raised his hands barely clenched into fists.
Ivan dashed toward Nolan and threw a quick jab. Nolan could feel the air move once and a second time when Ivan drew back his fist. Before he could try to throw a punch, Ivan was already in his face. Not giving any space for a good punch. No one could see Ivan’s fists but something happened and he got hit right in the face.
-That was a very clever move.- Said, Misha.
-What move? You saw something?- Asked Sheila.
-Yes. Ivan threw a punch at Nolan’s stomach. Before he could even touch it, Nolan hit his fist with a knee. He redirected Ivan’s fist right into his face.
-You mean that Ivan punched himself?
-Yes. But… Nolan still got hit. It’s almost impossible to avoid Ivan’s double impact.- Said Misha as he pointed at Nolan grabbing his own stomach.
Ivan recovered almost immediately and once again was in Nolan’s face. This time there was no way for Nolan to defend himself since his hands were on his stomach and his whole body was bent forward. Nolan was hit twice in the face or rather four times thanks to Double Impact. After those hits he fell on his knees. Ivan took his arm down, thinking that the fight was over.
-I’m not done yet… I can still fight.- Said Nolan as he stood up and raised his arms up.
-That’s the spirit!- Shouted Ivan with excitement as he also took a fighting position.
This time Nolan went first and aimed his fist right at Ivan’s face. Ivan dodged the punch thinking that he could go for a counter-attack right away but was almost stunned when he saw a fist right in front of his face. He was able to avoid the attack and understood his situation. Right now there is no way for him to attack. He had to avoid every attack coming toward him.
As he was avoiding Nolan’s attacks he was also counting seconds. One. Two. Three. Four… FIVE! After five seconds he was able to back away from Nolan. They both took a short time to rest. Nolan suddenly jumped Ivan with another strike of rapid punches.
-How long it took him?! Eight? No. Ten seconds to recover to use another five seconds of his power.- Thought Ivan.
He counted to five once again and after five seconds he ignored Nolan’s face and went for a jab. Ivan got hit but the punch was weak compared to the ones thrown in the last five seconds. He knocked down Nolan and won this duel. Nolan woke up after a few minutes on a bench. Right by his side was sitting Misha.
-Why are you sitting here and not training?- Asked Nolan hoping that the answer would be “I was worried about you.”
-After you fought with Ivan I was motivated and challenged Ivan myself. Without thinking I said that we should fight using our powers.- Said Misha and he looked right at Nolan revealing a black eye.- I realized too late that there is no way to use my power without any tools. I need to ask Lieutenant if I can bring some metal wires to use my powers.
-I've never seen you use your powers. What can you do?
-I can control iron. I can change its shape and make it move. If there is no iron it’s almost like having no powers at all.
-That’s rough… But than… Imagine the possibilities to use it. Whole cities can become your weapon.
-Right… At least I’m not the only one here with limited resources. Hakan and Axel need water to do something… But it’s easier to get a bottle of water than iron wires. Julia also needs something to use her telekinesis powers. And then there are people like you and Ivan who only need their bodies to utilize your powers.
-Wow. You know your way around Esper powers.
-Well. Ivan is a fighting freak and I’m interested in all Espers because there is always a new way to use that powers. Ivan also is interested in that but only when it comes to fighting. That’s the reason he won against you. I taught him new ways to use his powers and explained how everyone else’s power works. For example. Your first usage of Adrenaline is much longer than the next one. After that, it only lasts for five seconds.
-You figured it out after two months?
-No. I figured it out after two days.
-I didn’t know you were so smart.
-If you paid attention to Esper Power Theories class you might have noticed that I am the one who talks the most with a professor.
-But that’s boring…
-And very important…
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