" Let's do it now".Harrison looked thoughtfully at Derrick." Are you sure?". He asked." Hundred percent". Derrick answered.Harrison nodded. He admired Derrick's determination."Since you're that certain I reckon we can begin your awakening now".He went to the wall behind the tree and tapped it three times. A part of the wall slid open revealing a small space inside. He stretched his hand inside and took something out. It was a bottle. It looked just like the bottle for the synthetic fluid except this one was not green, it was a clear blue color. He brought it to Derrick," Drink this. I normally don't do this but since you're a special case I don't see why not".Derrick took the bottle from him and drained it in one gulp.Whoosh! Derrick's eyes opened wide. This feeling! He could feel his mind opening. This was just like the synthetic fluid except that it only affected his mind and was amplified a hundred times." As of now you should feel your mind relaxed. Close your eyes
" And where would that be now?".Derrick knew that there was no way the Martial Arts Training Headquarters was in Burrin. He liked new places but anywhere away from would be too different for him to endure. For one he had never left Burrin once in his life. Though the country was not perfect, he was content living here." The Headquarters is in Starlight City". Harrison answered.Starlight City was the city with the most population in the most powerful country in the world, Azhar which also served as a continent of its own. This was the first among the five major world powers. It stood as the pioneer of mankind's development from the ancient times. " From your expression, I guess you're not too keen on going anywhere but I just have to tell you. That's always how it's been. Our Martial arts training center is just a side branch of the main thing in Starlight City. Our main job is to produce first-stage martial apprentices. We have no further knowledge on how to train you past this
" And where would that be now?".Derrick knew that there was no way the Martial Arts Training Headquarters was in Burrin. He liked new places but anywhere away from would be too different for him to endure. For one he had never left Burrin once in his life. Though the country was not perfect, he was content living here." The Headquarters is in Starlight City". Harrison answered.Starlight City was the city with the most population in the most powerful country in the world, Azhar which also served as a continent of its own. This was the first among the five major world powers. It stood as the pioneer of mankind's development from the ancient times. " From your expression, I guess you're not too keen on going anywhere but I just have to tell you. That's always how it's been. Our Martial arts training center is just a side branch of the main thing in Starlight City. Our main job is to produce first-stage martial apprentices. We have no further knowledge on how to train you past this
Derrick waved at Agnes as he left the front doors of the center after which he entered his car and drove into the road. Per normal there was a long line of slow-moving cars on the road. He smiled wryly, " Why is there always a hold-up?."It was around 6 pm, it was late and everyone was trying to get home from work. This period was called the 'Rush Hour', describing the period everyone rushed home from wherever they went during the day.Derrick relaxed in his seat and recapped everything that had happened today. It was a very interesting day. He had first found out he had reached his limits before he fought those children at the challenge. After which Harrison took him to break through to the martial apprentice stage, of which he had broken into the second stage almost immediately. It was surprising how many things happened in just one day. The car in front of Derrick moved forward a bit and Derrick stepped on the accelerator and also moved forward. This was going to repeat itself f
Derrick got up from the chair and took out a yoga mat from his room. He laid it floor in front of the television and sat crosslegged. He was a little nervous as he had drunk the synthetic fluid yesterday which aided him to enter a trance. Its effects had already faded from his body by now and he was going to be entering a trance unaided this time. He closed his eyes, emptied his mind, and searched for that state. Not surprisingly, the grey outlines of his surroundings soon showed in the vision of his mind's eye. The only difference this time was that he did not feel the overwhelming effects of the synthetic fluid that he felt last time. He was still able to enter it just as easily as the last time though. He looked around and smiled wryly. There was a stark difference in the spiritual energy amount here compared to the one at the martial arts training center. The amount of spiritual energy here was in sparse amounts. So small that there might have just been nothing here at all.
" Alright. This has been bothering me for some time now. In what possible way can I stay in the meditation state while I go about my normal daily activities?".Derrick crossed his fingers and looked at the president hopefully. He was on tight ropes and really needed help.The president's eyes narrowed and he suspiciously scanned Derrick. Why would a newbie martial apprentice need something like that? At his stage?It was impossible. " And why would you want that at this your present level?". He asked.Harrison too was confused. Why would Derrick want something like that and with such urgency? It was like wanting to ride a bicycle after just learning how to crawl. He stared at Derrick weirdly.Derrick exhaled. He had expected this. He knew no one would just give him the answers without wanting to know why he needed them. He had hoped to bamboozle Harrison into not asking for the reason, but the minute he had seen the president he had rushed into asking him and it seemed like the pre
The President was still talking when Derrick turned to him and said." I'm really sorry, I just remembered an urgent thing I need to do. I need to get going"." But wait! This......". The President started, but Derrick had already run off past the front door and entered his car. It revved immediately and zoomed off from the Martial Arts Center." Why would he? Ugh....this boy". The President uttered in confusion. He did not understand why Derrick would run off like that without waiting for his explanation." Anyway". He shrugged and went back into the center.Derrick's mind raced as his car sped on the surprisingly free road. When he got home he flung his backpack into a corner and immediately brought out his yoga mat. He sat crosslegged and started meditating.His heart pounded in excitement and his body shook uncontrollably causing his focus to shake which almost brought about his eviction from the grey world." I need to calm down". He thought as he regulated his breathing, and for
Golden rays of sunlight shone on the bed of leaves in a forest clearing through the gaps in the trees that created an overhead shade with their branchesA small squirrel poked its tiny head out of a crevice in one of the larger trees. It looked around furtively before squeezing back into the dark hole. After a few seconds, it came out with its mouth stuffed with nuts. It swiftly climbed down the tree and crossed the clearing towards another tree. Suddenly it's ears perked up and it stopped in the middle of the clearing. It listened for a moment before turning immediately and disappearing in a flash.VROOM!!! A car engine roared as a red-coated car drove aggressively into the clearing while throwing the fallen leaves into the air. The car came to a stop in front of one of the trees and the door opened. Derrick climbed out of the car and breathed in the fresh forest air." Ahh!!! Such fresh air!". He exclaimed.He took a short look at his surroundings, before heading into the forest.