03-27-2016, 01:46 PM
The two-strike drills went on for hours. Grayson giving them another two everytime the group as a whole had a true understanding of the movements and were able to perform them fluidly. Grayson numbered each two-strikes and began calling them out at random.
"5,2,9,5,3" Grayson yelled. He nodded his approval as he watched the men perform them in order. At first the transfers were sluggish and weak. They struggled to remember which combo was which number. Grayson patiently corrected the group of men when they made mistakes. Eventually the men began to help one another, correcting and giving advice where it was needed.
The men began to act more like the army the Kingdom deserved rather than individual warriors. The complex movements became stronger and swifter as the training went on. Grayson smiled at his men, watching how uniformed they had become. Thinking and moving as one as he called out the random order of the movement sets.
"Alright everyone stop! Great job men, you've made a lot of progress and I'm very proud of each and everyone of you. Take a break and we will get back to it in about fifteen minutes." Grayson said smiling at his men.
Red stabbed the sword in the slightly moist ground, the ground wet from the sweat if the seven. He walked over to the woman holding the water jug. She handed him a cup smiling, beginning to pour another for the next man in line. Red drained the cup in one gulp. He let out a satisfied gasp as he finished it, enjoying the water falling down his dry throat. Thor marched to his side finishing his drink.
"Hey great work Thor, you're really starting to get a hang of things." Red said playfully punching Thor's shoulder
"Thank you friend. You continue to prove your aptitude with the sword. I still prefer the strength of my hammer!" He said sticking his hand out and summoning it to his side. He caught it easily and eyed it affectionately. Red chuckled as watched his friend admire his weapon of choice.
Red heard a rustling noise coming from the bush near where the pair were standing. Red quickly closed the distance and began rifling through the bush looking for the source of the noise.
"What are you looking for Red?" Thor yelled realizing he wasn't standing next to him.
"Nothing" Red said with a frown. He was sure he has heard something coming from the bush. Red walked back to the field. Their break was over, time to get back to work.
"5,2,9,5,3" Grayson yelled. He nodded his approval as he watched the men perform them in order. At first the transfers were sluggish and weak. They struggled to remember which combo was which number. Grayson patiently corrected the group of men when they made mistakes. Eventually the men began to help one another, correcting and giving advice where it was needed.
The men began to act more like the army the Kingdom deserved rather than individual warriors. The complex movements became stronger and swifter as the training went on. Grayson smiled at his men, watching how uniformed they had become. Thinking and moving as one as he called out the random order of the movement sets.
"Alright everyone stop! Great job men, you've made a lot of progress and I'm very proud of each and everyone of you. Take a break and we will get back to it in about fifteen minutes." Grayson said smiling at his men.
Red stabbed the sword in the slightly moist ground, the ground wet from the sweat if the seven. He walked over to the woman holding the water jug. She handed him a cup smiling, beginning to pour another for the next man in line. Red drained the cup in one gulp. He let out a satisfied gasp as he finished it, enjoying the water falling down his dry throat. Thor marched to his side finishing his drink.
"Hey great work Thor, you're really starting to get a hang of things." Red said playfully punching Thor's shoulder
"Thank you friend. You continue to prove your aptitude with the sword. I still prefer the strength of my hammer!" He said sticking his hand out and summoning it to his side. He caught it easily and eyed it affectionately. Red chuckled as watched his friend admire his weapon of choice.
Red heard a rustling noise coming from the bush near where the pair were standing. Red quickly closed the distance and began rifling through the bush looking for the source of the noise.
"What are you looking for Red?" Thor yelled realizing he wasn't standing next to him.
"Nothing" Red said with a frown. He was sure he has heard something coming from the bush. Red walked back to the field. Their break was over, time to get back to work.
You can't stop crime. That's what you never understood. I'm controlling it. You wanna rule them by fear, but what do you do with the ones who aren't afraid? I'm doing what you won't, I'm taking them out.