A few days go by and Ava continues her 'training' with the s.o.f to determine if she would become the next recruit. She didn't think anything of it she was small in stature in comparison to the average man, though she did have a few strong points in comparison to an average male, her physicality after a few years of light training have been apparent. However, she was the most outstanding out of the entire group.
The original group of 8 had become 4 and Avalon was still in the group. They were currently on the training grounds and saw something that was not there before, a rope tied to a beam it was quite high and at the end of that rope was a bell.
"As the last thing We'd like you to do is a set. You'll start off by climbing the rope and then ring the bell, following with 50 pull up, and finishing with 100 push-ups."
Avalon looked at the rope once more before raising her hand. "2Lt Liman?"
"Major I have 2 questions."
"Go on."
"First Major how high would you say the top of the rope is from the ground? My estimate is about 3m but I think I'm off."
"It is about 3.1m high."
"Right… the second question do I have to climb down the rope after ringing the bell?"
"… no you do not have to climb down the rope." Maj McCarty replied after giving Roan a confused look. Ava nodded in reply and remained silent, she was the last to go as she watched the other 3 members of her unit climb the rope one after another. They had to take turns as there was only one rope, by the time it was Avalon's turn it was nearing lunch however it didn't bother her as she was fine skipping lunch.
'It's been a while since I've done pull up's even longer since I've done a free climb thing like a rope climb. But I think I can manage especially since it not that high… I can ensure I don't get an injury.' Avalon thought looking up at the rope. She unclipped her gloves from around her writs before removing them and handing them over to Antonio (someone who is aware of the secret of these gloves). Her hands without the gloves were fairly and obviously small though it fit with Roan's overall appearance (since she's a woman). But though her hands were small, they were rough from her training that she had done for years.
"Go." Maj McCarty told Avalon and she made her way over the rope and grabbed on before she began to climb up the rope up at a decent pace faster than the other 3 did and reached the top of the rope and rung the bell she then looked down and more specifically at what was in front of her.
She didn't have a lot of room due to people, she slid down the rope a little about 1/4 of a meter down, then she wrapped her dominant arm around the rope to give her a stable hold. She then let out a loud whistle and did a hand motion telling them to move. "Everyone move away from the front of the rope now." Antonio told them at which they did so quickly. Avalon's violet eyes glistened with excitement.
With the issue cleared she freed her arm that was wrapped around the rope and then begun to swing the rope before letting go and flying through the air. As she fell towards the ground she positioned herself properly for landing. She landed on the ground feet first with her shoulder forward, her chin was tucked in, with the tap of her feet on the ground and twisted herself forward rolling along the ground slapping her hands and arms at a 45-degree angle and releasing all the air from her lungs. She continued her roll expending the energy of the momentum then motioned herself in such a way when she was slower to slide to a stop and quickly get to her feet.
She was uninjured and had a big smirk on her face before letting out a slight laugh seeing a few people's faces before going over to the pull-up bar. 'Tsk, they never expected me to jump from that high and not have an injury. How funny, too bad I'm experienced in this sort of thing and have had actual training to be able to survive from such a thing.' Avalon thought with a smirk.
After less than an hour Avalon finished the set before the first person that climbs the rope wiping the sweat from her brow with a smile as she stretched out slightly. 'I think my body's finally starting to get used to this again.' She thought as Antonio walked over to her and handed her the gloves. "Thanks for keeping them safe." She told her and she took the gloves from his hand.
"You asked precise questions to see if you could do that didn't you?"
"But of course. I've been bored out of my mind here in the 13th unit. At least back home I always have something to deal with or some sort of challenge to keep me busy. It's been so boring, so I wanted to enjoy a little excitement." Roan replied with a calm tone as she massaged her wrist slightly.
"I guess you would find it boring."
"Yes… quite so, even worse than that time." Roan muttered subconsciously touching her left leg slightly. After she massaged her wrist she carefully put her gloves back on then locked them around her wrists. "I'd rather have a much more interesting life this time around since Gaia has given me this opportunity." Roan mumbled as she closed the last clasp around her wrist.
After a few minutes, the other 3 finished the set as they were asked. "You did the best out of them all."
"Well, it is not that surprising since though very light in comparison to normal, I'm the most active person in this camp." Roan whispered glancing over at Antonio who was beside her. "Then it would be you, with your occasionally martial arts practice and heavy work on the machines in camp." 'he' added before looking back at what is in front of them.
Avalon felt a gaze on her and quickly looked around with sharp eyes. "What's wrong?" Antonio asked.
"Someone is watching me. Though I don't sense malicious intent… I don't like it."
"Just ignore it then."
"2Lt Liman. Your performance was the best out of the group so you will be coming with us."
"Ah! Wait! If you are taking 2Lt Liman give me a chance to come along as well! I would like a chance at such an opportunity as well."
"Antonio?! But-?"
"Who are you?"
"I am Lt Padilla, the captain left me out of his list due to the state of my deployment. As it was originally going to end in a few months. However, something has come up recently after the last mail delivery so I wish to have a chance as well." Antonio replied.
Avalon grabbed Antonio's arm. "What the hell are you doing?! You've been waiting for the chance to return if you do this…" Avalon hissed quietly as she gripped tightly to his arm.
"I know what I'm doing besides when you are with the s.o.f unit you'll need someone to watch your back."
Avalon bit the lip slightly before letting go of his arm clenching his fist. "I'll be sure to keep you safe then… otherwise Chloe will never forgive me." She added with a sad look on her face before turning away slightly with clenched fists.
"There is no-"
"Alright Lieutenant, if you can do 100 pull-ups, and 100 push-ups I will let you join as well." Lukas said with a neutral expression his jet black hair was slightly pushed back. Avalon remembered his silver eyes she saw in the showroom that one time, the sharp gaze. She had no idea what he was thinking about letting Antonio join.
'He either thinks this will be impossible for him and he'll give up halfway… or doesn't care that much. But… everyone will be in for a surprise.' Avalon sighed looking over at Antonio. "Good luck my friend." Roan sighed patting his shoulder lightly.