What The Luck!?

"Well, then the cliff is off limits for a while. What do you guys plan on doing now that we are done eating?" Sammy wanted to stick with the group since they had just found them. Everything would be more fun with her friends anyways.

"Well, we have already been to the sparring fields and to be honest we got a little bruised." Jane was a little embarrassed by the minor injuries due to her strong pride in their strength.

"It was unavoidable. We have only sparred in class against the same classmates and each other. This was totally different and we had n idea how they would act." Asher jumped in to make sure she did not feel too bad about getting injured.

"Asher's right. We would get hurt eventually. We need to train more so that we can strengthen our bodies. The more punches I throw the less I will bruise as I become stronger." This was just common sense but Art felt it was good to hear to reinforce the fact that they would continue to improve.

"So we are going to..?" Louis was still waiting on the answer but Asher was already answering, "We can do some training. Show Jackson the basics and review useful plants around here for healing. Jackson is the expert and it could be very useful. We would be killing two birds with one stone."

"I like the sound of that. I don't really train much since I want to fly, but it would be useful if I need to enforce the air traffic laws. Plus doing the job I might encounter a plane crash in the woods and need to deal with a disaster situation." Sammy was more murmuring to herself to weigh the pros and cons. But she was easily reaching the conclusion that she should learn as much as possible in any subject.

"My body is very drained right now of lightning, It's the perfect time for me to spar if you guys don't mind some static shocks. It won't be strong at all. I feel more tired being this drained but it is much safer." This was a surprise from Louis but a welcome one.

"So you can also work on controlling your ability right? If you can make your shocks happen when you come in to contact you can be a human stun gun." Art made the connection and easily got them all to laugh.

"Ooo yeaaahh that's me, the human stun gun Louis to the rescue." The sarcasm was strong but Sammy wasn't going to let it go.

"Yes, the perfect name for you. I will make you the stun gun hero!"

"Nope, if we keep this up I'm going to laugh myself silly." Asher was standing up to leave while holding his aching ab muscles. He found the new hero name for Louis to be the ideal comedy.

Art and Jane followed Asher outside first and the bickering Louis and Sammy were quick behind. Jackson lagged behind slightly as he threw out the last of his trash. "We can head towards the luxury cabin and practice behind it. I have a feeling that the campers will avoid it since they will be jealous of not having it." Asher's idea proved to be correct.

"Not a soul here, this is perfect. I would much rather embarrass myself in front of you guys instead of a whole bunch of people." Jackson was understandably nervous to start training in martial arts so late in life. He had a feeling that everyone he spoke to was so far ahead.

"Just start to stretch out with us. Even if you prove to be a nightmare at martial arts you will still be better off than before. It isn't just for fighting. It can keep you fit, relaxed, or just be a hobby." Jane was trying to be as supportive as possible. To Jackson they were all seniors in martial arts ad it would not be fair to lead him astray at the start.

"So what do you want to go over first? Have any ideas?" Asher asked Sammy, Jackson, and Louis this while they all stretched in a circle.

"I doubt I will do much when it comes to punching and kicking. When I learn to fly I will most likely use those tackles that people use."

"You mean body locks or throws? If that's what you mean then I just learned some the other day that we can work on. I still remember the instructional videos I watched and copied step by step." Asher could understand why Sammy wanted to learn these things. If she was flying then she wouldn't have any foot or hand grips like the ground, she would just have air and her opponent.

"I want to learn basics. Punches, kicks, and dodging. If I really add my ability to them I won't need fancy moves. The basics will do."

"I feel the same. I want basic self defense. Nothing crazy." Jackson joined Louis very easily. It was very similar to his own goal and he couldn't think about starting complicated advanced moves yet anyway.

"Then we will do basics and body locks. I know Jane and Art want me to mix that throw I used in too so it all works out well. But first, you all need foot work. More specifically footwork tag."

Jane, Art, and Asher all smiled with evil intent. They had three more victims to go after in their game of footwork tag. It would be much more fun now.

"Why do I have a feeling this is going to be a lot harder than it sounds?" Sammy had a little worry in her voice as she said this. To her, the looks of her three friends were that of wild animals who had just spotted a new and weak prey.

"Trust me, once you get the hang of it, it is a lot of fun. Come on. Just get in to a stance like this." Asher began his demonstration so that the three could get the basics down. Once they started changing levels the game would begin.