[Skai]

When he is in deep thought, the aura around him shudders. The energy so pure, so soft, so gallant, that it appears and chases the shadows away. A pillar of light encircles him as he draws the spirits, which answer to his call with a flash. It’s glaring radiance brightens even the darkest of place, giving the dead zone a new life.

Seconds tick by as he continues his silent meditation, delving deep into his heart, the soul of his existence. A seal locks a monstrous power within him, guarding the frightening power with all its might. It is shut so tightly that it takes that of one who is assiduously pure to unlock. Only then, can he access a power beyond his imagination. But until then, he will have to see beyond his heart in preparation to wield such power.

Opening his eyes slowly as he adjusts to the light, Skai returns to reality. He could feel his chest aches with pain as he dispels the over gathered aura with the swish of his arm. The sudden movement sends a small current of wind flies through the room. Its soft and smoothing touch gives him a sudden shiver of surprise.

He slowly looks at himself and notice he was in his thinly clothed gi, its baggy size wears over his slender, yet muscular figure. Looking around the bed, he sees his gray fighting gi folded neatly by his side. He gets up from his meditation position on the bed and took off his sleeping wear to replace it with his fighting wear. He is ready for the day.

Set in a stand in between the bed and the window was his equipment. Consisting of armors for the body, hands, legs, and feet, the dragon scales’ armor provides great defense for a swordsman. What’s even greater about this set is that it was created with the scales of a wind dragon, so it boasts incredible dexterity and enhances great agility. Defense is important for a swordsman, and so does the ability to perform well.

Taking his time slowly, he begins to put on his combat attire. Customly forged, the armor fit Skai’s gentle frame with ease, covering every part that’s meant to be cover. Just like the fighting gi, the gallant suit of armor embraces the swordsman. Energy begins to fill his every nerve as the body shield come in contact with his body. He feels good.

A stream of aura suddenly connects to his mind, it appears before his thought as spiritual messages. He turns around and sees the source of such energy, which is confined in an elegant broad katana. Its streaming glows of energy flows throughout the blade as it lay in the rising sun’s rays.

“It’s almost time Skai. Are you ready?” A voice hidden within the sword spoke.

Skai nods to the vibrating blade and gently wraps it with a light cloth besides it. Picking up the broad katana by its hilt, Skai ties it to the back of his body with another cloth. The broad katana, although large is not at all heavy to the swordsman, because it is forged with the scales and bones of many dragons, which are light as a feather.

Already gathered what he needed, Skai begins to make his way to the arena, eager to face his opponent for the battle. Slowly he walks to the door. Before he reaches it, it suddenly flies open with a swish. Beyond the door is a tall man with blue streaks on his hair. He approaches Skai with an arrogant face.

“So you’re ready for the next battle eh? Before you go and lose, let me tell you this.” He said confidently. “You can only be defeated by me. Understand? You lost before, but I won’t let that slide so easily. You will fall under my fists one day!”

Stepping aside silently, Skai walks through the man as he jerks his fist in front of him. He passes through the door and turns around before he continues.

“It’s going to take forever for that ‘one day’ to come.” Skai said with a sigh.

That is all he said as he walks away and toward the hallway that leads to the arena. Ken’s body shakes with anger as he leaves the room and follows Skai. Of course, Skai said it jokingly, but Ken always takes what Skai said seriously. He continues to follow him as he throws angry looks at the swordsman.

It didn’t take as long as Skai thought to reach the arena. Ken stops the following and walks through another door that leads to the spectator area. He reaches the corner and pause.

“Yuki said good luck, so you better do well. And good luck from me as well.” Ken said blatantly.

Skai turns around and gives Ken a nod before he left the area. Smiling, he continues walking to the arena. He stops before the entrance that leads to the ring and slowly closes his eyes. The cheers and cries of the people outside reach to his ears. The suspense and excitement that rose majestically during a battle are caused by the people. It is what makes tournament battles so exciting.

“It feels good being here . . .” He said in his mind.

His eyes open again and he slowly marches out into the open. Bright light shines into his azure eyes as he dully brings an arm to shield it. Quickly adjusting to the light, he lowers his arm and continues his walk toward the battle ring. He hops softly onto the ring as he reaches it.

“So . . . she’s already here.”

The elven figure at the other side of the arena stood proudly as it continues to wait patiently for Skai. Standing a good distance from her, he smiles and bows courteously to the female warrior. So now it will begin.

Swiftly and elegantly, Skai clasps his hands together in front of him and suddenly, a black aura with purple shades of energy begins to encircle him. It towers into a pillar of light as it covers him in its wrath.

Higher and higher the pillar of dark aura reaches into the sky. When it seems that it has attained the peak of its power, a long object falls from its reach. Faster and faster the object pierces the air and down into the earth. With a great zoom follow by a shing, a giant sword falls from the sky and thrust into the solid ground before Skai.

The blade, wide and large is engraved with bizarre designs, giving it the most mysterious appearance. Standing about six foot and a half, the great sword towers in front of Skai. He pulls the great sword with both hands and holds it besides him. The mighty sword seems too big for him, but it’s not.

“Sorry to keep you waiting. Shall we start?” Skai smiles as he beckons the gallant elven.