~In the courtyard, Kyoge had his hands in his pockets. Casually standing amongst the crowd. This wasn’t a random spur of the moment fight however, it was an authorized duel. The security wasn’t going there to break up the fight, more so prevent students from getting caught in the crossfire.~

~Kurellion and Akuna stand in the center of the courtyard. Akuna, taking his time to warm up and do a few stretches, meanwhile Kurellion stood triumphantly ahead of him.~

Kurellion: ”hmph, you know I wont be going in this bare fisted, right? My tech isn't the only thing I plan on using. I have years of fencing under my belt and I'll use it to slice you in two!”

Akuna: ”hmph. We’ll see about that. Never thought you were being serious about this whole ordeal, but I'll play along.” *He finished his shadow-box session with one final punch toward Kurellion*

Kurellion: ”Ohohohohohoha~ we’ll see about that you third rate fool!” *He manifested his rapier, pointing it toward his adversary.*

Zane: *He was standing next to Kyoge. He held in his laughter* “Man, whatever comes out of either of their mouths is nothing but cringe-worthy bs…” *He opened a bag of chips and began snacking*

Kyoge: ”Heh! Got that right'' *Internally, he thought otherwise.*

Zane: *He turned to face Kyoge, looking him up and down* “You don’t really believe that…do you?”

Kyoge: ”You know me that much, huh?”

Zane: *He slightly cringed* ”Not really. The goofy expression on your face told me all I need to know-”

~A student interrupted, shouting over the two’s banter.~

Random Student: ”IT'S STARTING!!! BEAT THAT S-RANK BLACK AND BLUE!!”

~Just as soon as the buzzer rang, Akuna started the battle by rushing towards Kurellion, fist reeled back. He leaped up and quickly got blocked by Kurellion’s blade. They both struggled to get past each other from the clash, arm to sword~

Akuna: ”Grh…I’ll need to use more effort than I initially anticipated huh?“

Kurellion: ”It doesn’t matter how much effort you use-” *he finally breaks the stalemate, flinging Akuna away* “I’m in a whole different league compared to how you perceive me!”

~Kurellion waited for another barrage of attacks from Akuna, parrying all of them with the side of his rapier. Clinks and Clanks ringing out in all directions.~

Kyoge: ”Hm…it seems that they’re on equal footing.” 

Zane: *He turned to Kyoge with a look of disgust on his face* “Dude, don’t…” *He sighed and pressed his index finger and thumb against his eyes* “Don’t say it like that. When Kai speaks like that it annoys the hell out of me. I don’t need two of him walking around analyzing every little detail!”

Kyoge: ”Argh! Let me talk for once, I don't need your nagging.” *He went back to watching the fight, resting his hand on his chin, analyzing their moves.*

~As the two clash once more, a red streak starts running down Akuna's arm. He noticed it, breaking away and tearing his uniform blazer off.~

Akuna:”Guess it’s your lucky day…getting me all pumped up is giving you a chance to see my potential.”

~The jacket dropped to the floor, revealing a blank T-Shirt and skin with a mosaic of lines and patterns on his upper torso. He stanced up once more, being able to freely move even more. He lunged at Kurellion, letting out a primal shout as he soared through the air. Kurellion smirked, sheathing the rapier in its scabbard and holding out one arm out. The hit connected to his palm. Nothing, Nothing happened. No struggle, no recoil, nothing. Just a confused Akuna, and a prideful Kurellion.~

Kurellion: ”mhmhmhmhm~ potential huh?” *He sent Akuna up a few inches into the air with a high kick to the chin* “It appears you're still far from my level, even with this so-called potential.”

~Akuna fell with a thud, the crowd going absolutely ballistic at the display. Kyoge winced at the impact, almost feeling bad for the guy.~

Kurellion: ”Now now, that can’t be all you’ve got.”

~Akuna leapt up, winding back a punch and landing it on his right cheek…Kurellion didn’t move an inch, both before and after impact.~

Akuna: ”Drgh….what? What are…”

Kurellion: ”Go on, third times the charm?” *He held out his arms in pure confidence. Taunting the other.*

~With all his might, Akuna rose up and began unleashing a furious barrage of punches none of which moved Kurellion an inch~

Akuna: “What in the hell…? Not even a scratch?”

Kurellion: “My turn then? Good.” 

~Moving faster than most could see, Kurellion struck Akuna in the chest, knocking him down instantly.~

Kurellion: ”Ohohohohohoha~, what a swift end…and what a brute you were. It got you nowhere in the end. Oh what a shame, what a shame that is…”

Akuna: ”rgh…it's not over yet. I won't…lose–”

~Kurellion delivered Akuna a devastating and brutal kick to the head, sending him away from his general vicinity.~

Kurellion: “Oh, what a shame indeed. truly a piss poor attempt at shining in the spotlight. You must think you're some underdog hero, no?”

Akuna: “You… you got me on that one…but…I'm not as weak as you make me out to be...hah.” *his head was drenched in sweat, streams of blood flowed past his face. He weakly stood up, wiping off the fluids obstructing his view*

Kurellion: ”hmph. Just as I was leaving as well…How annoying, carry on then. Prove yourself.”

~In a heartbeat, Akuna stood up and lunged toward his opponent. With the lines shining more vibrant, he began unleashing a flurry of punches all around kurellion. The hits were untraceable, with his arms only being visible as smears in the air. A burst of air flashes out around them after every impact. The crowd roars once again, cheering on the final stand.~

Zane: “He's really persistent. Shouldn’t he know when to give in?”

Kyoge: ”…his will is pushing him further, I think he has a Chan-“

Zane: ”Will my ass!” *He pointed towards the battered and bruised Akuna* “He’s on the verge of collapsing, you think that spells out having a chance?! I wouldn’t keep fighting just to continue getting my ass beat, especially if there isn’t the slightest chance of hope of even walking away!”

Kyoge :”…you’re right. By the looks of it, his chances are slim to none…but I have a faint sense of hope for him to win.”

Zane: ”There’s nothing to gain from this—“ *He shouted out to kurellion* “Just end this fight already!”

Kurellion: *He thought to himself, ’such an easy victory this will be. He’s following a simple pattern, left, right, down, right, left, up, repeat. If I can draw this out until the timer runs out, Victory will be guaranteed.  Left, right, down. Right, left….right!?’*

~Kurellion gets hit by a hard right hook, along with a barrage of hits before getting flung away by another punch, hitting the ground with a thud. ~

Kurellion:”Gack-” *He stumbled back, rubbing his mouth.* “Lucky punch…”

 ~Akuna simply replied with a grunt, winding up for one final punch…before-~

~A loud buzzer rang out, a screen appeared above the two contestants, declaring the match had ended. Kurellion was declared the victor. The whole crowd uproared in a mix between disappointment and hype.~

Zane: ”Man, just as the tides turned too. Makes sense though, both Akuna and Kurellion would have collapsed from the exhaustion-” *He finished his chips while shaking his head in disappointment* “Tsk-Tsk… That Kurrelion guy was slightly taking damage, any longer and Akuna may have pulled ahead with the win.”

Kurellion: ”…heh..ohoh—ohohohoha- ack! It appears… I have triumphed over my opponent once more. You hear me, fool!? I Won—gakh!” *He hacked up a small puddle of blood* “N- no way… just one futile hit managed to do that much? What’s wrong with that boy!?!”

~The medical squad rushed over to the two and nabbed them both, before carting them away on stretchers. The whole routine seemed comedic like…~

Kyoge: “Anticlimactic ending aside, that was a riveting match! I can finally begin to understand the tactics the two apply in batt-“ 

Zane: ”lalalalalalalalala! I can’t hear your ranting! I can’t heaaarrr youuuu!” *He plugged his ears, walking away from the male.*

Kyoge:”…dick.”

~Back in A-9-Class, some of the students were conversing over the Kurellion vs Akuna match. Both of their seats remained empty as the bell rung and Ms. Huggins walked into the classroom~

Kai: *He looked at Kyoge as he sat down. He raised an eyebrow.* “So, what happened? You have this goofy expression on your face.” *He then pointed to the empty desks* “And…”

Kyoge:”Got done watching the fight, Kurellion won on default.”

Amy: *She sat on Kyoge’s desk* “I heard it was WILD. Both of them going ham on each other!”

Kyoge: ”Yeah, both were goin’ at each other. Kurellion curb stomped him at the beginning but Akuna came back soon after with a hellish barrage-”

Amy: ”Geek.” *She snickered*

Kyoge:”Hey! I'm not a geek, I just like analyzing-” *He slumped forward in his seat in realization.*

Kai: *He placed a firm hand on Kyoge’s shoulder* “You get used to it…”

Amy: *She shook her head and sighed dramatically* “Weirdos…” *She said before turning to leave* 

Mikate: *He walked by Amy and cocked an eyebrow, before pointing his thumb in her direction* “What’d you guys do to her?”

Kai: *He shrugged* “Maybe she couldn’t handle Kyoge’s weird a-” *He was suddenly struck by something, but it wasn’t from Amy this time.* “-ACK.”

Huggins: *She clapped her hands together, getting the class’s attention.* “Alright, now if you remember at the beginning of the school year, we had you all take a physical exam without using your tech. This time, we’ll be doing those trials with it and a little bit of one-on-one sparring. If you would make your way to the outside fields.”

Kyoge: ”Huh? Another test? That's odd…”

Kai: “Not really, makes perfect sense…Especially considering how long ago the physical checkups were…” *he stood up, packing up his belongings*:

Tyson: “Damn weirdo…” *He said, walking by*

Kai: *His head slumped forward, depressed* “Ugh…”

Kyoge: *Imitating Kai’s action from before, he placed a hand on his shoulder.* “Don’t worry, you get used to it.”

Amy: *She groaned* Last time Charlotte kept flaunting how high her stats were…” *She mumbled* 

Kyoge: *He turned his head towards amy* “Hm? What’d you say?”

Amy: “N-Nothing!”

~Akuna and kurellion barged through the door, forcing themselves in while  Mr. Recovery attempted to hold them back~

Mr. Recovery:”Grh-Hey! When I said you two were healed-rgh…I-I didn't mean fully! Get…some rest..!”

Akuna: ”For a healer, you sure are persistent. Let go of us.”

Mr. Recovery:”N-no chance in hell! I’m not letting you get me in trouble with the principal-“

~Kurellion grabbed his hands with a fierce grip, staring dead in his eyes~

Kurellion:”If you don’t let us go, I’ll file this as inappropriate contact with a minor. I know you don’t want your only source of pitiful income to disappear by one report, correct? Thank you for your cooperation.”

~He let go of the poor, poor man, walking off to their desks and sitting down…still in bandages and torn pants.

Mr. Recovery: *He slumped down to the floor, blocking the doorway* “…Kids these days...”

~The class looked at Mr.Recovery and shared a single thought, “What a disappointment…” In reaction to this, Mr. Recovery fell backwards. His poor, poor heart couldn’t take anymore of this turmoil.~

Akuna: ”We apologize for our tardiness. If there is anything we missed, we are willing to-“

Kurellion: ”Shut the hell up.” *He grunted*

Amy: “Dude, we’re leaving for another check-up, then she has us doing regular sparring…” *She sighed* “I swear, if Charlotte flaunts her  SCORES ONE MORE TIME I WILL SMITE HER BIBLICALLY” 

Kyoge: ”Skill issue—“ *He proceeds to get smitten*.

Amy: *She cleared her throat* “Ahem. Anyways, let’s go.”

Mikate & Kai: *The two looked at each other and seemed to come to a silent agreement.* “R-Right…”