One day before the Entrance Test
"You're doomed" my brother said as he landed on a big scrap of metal platform.
"You can ace the written test but the battling part will really kick you off" he added as his figure slowly decend together with the huge platform he's standing on.
I wiped the blood off the tip of my lips "Stand up doll face" he commanded looking at me directly in the eyes. How can he look this intimidating during battles? He looks like a complete different person.
We've been battling day and night yet all the time it always ends up with me on the ground panting while Shio stands firmly without a scratch.
"Are you just gonna sit there and look pretty?" a malicious grin formed in his face. Darn this guy keeps taunting me, every battle he uses his words to distract me and unluckily it gets into my head.
"Don't be afraid to hurt me doll face" he said as he clenched his hands above his head and closed his eyes. Why can't he see I'm already doing my bestest?! Bbessttesstt!!
Slowly I regained energy to once again stand up, his face lip up making me slightly tremble. Is he planning to kill me or something? Noooo... Right?
I positioned myself, my limbs tired and jacked up, my breath short and quick, anytime I can just fall off from this pose.
Okay Syrine, you have to think carefully, this is the final moment you can prove to your brother and to yourself that you're capably ready to face that one heck of a test.
I took a deep breath silently focusing all my power to my hand. My eyes locked upon his figure ready to react if ever he makes any sudden movement.
The wind breezed upon us making my strawberry blonde hair follow it's rhythm. If I manage to perfect this move there might be a big chance that I'd win this final battle.
"What's with the intense atmosphere?"
I sighed internally. My father's voice lingered around the area. Dang he can't see me like this, all beaten up while my brother is just standing there all laid back.
"Hi dad!" Shio yelled with his hand waving to the left which I assume where dad is.
This is it.
I pointed my left hand to his direction using all mu energy left I closed my hand hard causing his body to get trapped making him unable to move.
"It worked?!" I let out a relieved sigh. Finally I could feel my body getting pumped up with adrenaline. I side glanced my parents that was now wearing shocked expressions.
A smug grin formed in my lips. Seems like I do have tricks up my sleeves.
"Hey doll face, keep you eyes on your opponent" My brother calmly said making me flinch as my eyes travel back to him.
A mini heart attack gushed out of my chest when I saw him still struggling out of my Gravity Grip. Just made that name on the spot.
My right hand emitted silver particles as I tried to pull the metal platform off his feet. Which was unexpectedly hard, its just like removing metal off a very very strong magnet.
"I'd like to see you try" he mocked plastering a playful smile. Argh! I have to try harder for this freaking plan to work, if I can pin him to the ground even just this moment I might be able to feel more prepared and ready for tomorrow.
Yes... I improved a lot but not enough to secure a place inside that prestigious school.
I felt my arm starting to quiver a sign that I'm exerting too much energy and using too much power, usually I'd take this as a warning and will stop immediately but not this time. I wouldn't improve if I don't push myself, I have to win this even if I know he's going easy on me, I still have to do this... No! I need to have this, just to prove to myself that I'm more than just Shio's sister or Mom and dad's daughter. I have my own capabilities that can strike people's hearts not because of my known family but because I applied effort to meet that standard.
My eyes narrowed as I push myself to go the extra mile, holding my breath as I pull the metal scrap off Shio's feet, my eyes bouncing around Shio and back to the platform, I can see him starting to crinkle his nose and finally using more of his ability.
"I can do this. I can do this. I can do this" that word repeated and repeated as I slowly feel the metal eventually budge under Shio's grip.
I used that opening to sway my hand unintentionally making it a little too hard.
"Opps!" I mumbled as I heard a loud collision on who knows where.
I heard my parents gasp yet still my eyes were locked on my brother who was now raising his brow.
I commanded my hand to bring the guy down, pinning his body as he tried his best to get out of my grasp. My heart started flustering, finally I saw him try hard! All my life I have never seen my brother apply this much effort in facing me.
"Fine! Y-you win!" my brother let out a defeated sigh that made my face lit up with excitement.
I raised my hand and faced my parents "Mom! Dad! Did you see that?!" I screamed rapidly running to both of them as they greet me with one big hug.
"Oh, we're so proud of you honey" my mom bent her body to match her head with mine "Your such a powerful little sweetheart" she gushed. She squeezed my cheeks as dad patted my head.
"Let's heal you up" I nodded with a smile. Gosh I love this pampering. "Oh, but first let go of your brother" she sheepishly mumbled.
I turned around to see my brother's unamused look. "Sorry Shio" I apologetically said as I scratched the back of my nape.
I opened my left hand finally letting the Ash blonde free. "Your the best!" I exclaimed with my thumbs up.
Finally I'm conditioned to face what tomorrow is stored.
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~Majestinnie~
~End of Chapter~