As Ayden progressed through the exam he found his self pushed to the farthest point from the exit. Finding himself literally trapped in a corner, but it wasn't an issue until his test was tampered with.
The flame hounds and fanged rats were no match for him, in the numbers that they spawned with but they had disappeared. A new set of beast taking their place.
The falcon twins could be seen flying around gaining speed every time they flapped their wings. Soon their body's began to glow as if they had activated an ability.
The volcanic mastiffs giant frame vibrating the room slightly.
"Ok I'll take your help, I'll form a contract with you or whatever just… help" the steel to not back down in the face of an overwhelming beast even as he asked for help.
[ Ability: Spirit Master has been learned, {SPIRIT FUSION} activating ]
' 'ok young one i will help you this time, for i have not found someone as interesting as you in many many years. All i ask is to tag along and watch. But first Let me show you why they call me the shadow sword' '
After the spirit named Koko let the last words slip out of his lips the air around Ayden began to spin rapidly, as a strong energy began to surround his body.
' ' jump and keep your shield in front of you on the count of 3 ' '
As Ayden heard Koko's voice echo through his mind he felt a energy inside of him reach out and attach itself to the circulating energy.
[{Spirit Fusion} has begun fusing Spirit Koko with primary body.
Time till completion 3 seconds]
[3]
' '3' '
[2]
' '2' '
[1]
' '1' '
As the mirrored counts reached 1 Ayden bent and pushed off the ground as hard as possible.
[0 seconds remaining - {Spirit Fusion} completed]
As the system hit 0 the energy following around him snapped towards Aydens core, a feeling of release and unity easing over him.
**BANG**
The split second that Ayden lost his concentration the now red glowing Soaring Arrow(SA) Falcon smashed into his shield sending him flying towards the wall, not to far behind him.
Before he got to far his body began to move on its own in an odd manner, twisting, slashing and kicking in all directions but some how it stopped all of his back momentum; letting him land softly on his feet.
' "your body has been well molded for combat, and at such a young age…. What did your family put you through?" '
'Uhh!?'
' "It is fine, another day perhaps. For now we fight" '
Bending his knees slightly Aydens foot began to slide back with his front heel off the ground instead of his sliding foot, but it wasn't Ayden moving his body.
'What's going on,… why can't i control my body? What do you do to me?!'
Koko didn't respond as he slammed his heel down, a loud bang could be heard and a dent was made in the floor.
**BANG**
Just as the sound rang out the now blue glowing Soaring Blade(SB) Falcon slammed into Aydens body, but the strange thing was he past right through. The image of Ayden slowly faded from view.
The sb falcon flapped hard shocked at the lack of contact, it's speed dropped to nothing as it hovered looking around for Ayden.
**BANG**
It didn't have a chance as Koko appeared in front of him swinging his sword at its wing. As he made contact the SA falcon slammed into him again, but again Koko was able to block it with the shield.
' " so close to ending that annoying bird but i guess i should of figured,… at least the annoying one is injured and slow now. Now time to deal with the giant puppy!" '
After taking the hit from the SA falcon Koko was sent flying and let himself go with it instead of doing what he had done before and redirect the momentum. A forth of the distance to the door covered in a single moment, but the Volcanic Mastiff was only a couple of steps away.
Twisting his body in the air Koko landed with his legs bent, front heel up.
**BANG**
Just like before as the loud bang rang out a falcon flashed through Koko, but it was only a shadow left behind as he seemingly teleported to a new position. The only difference was this time it was the SA falcon, the SB falcon no longer glowing was moving at the speed of a normal bird due to its injured wing.
**BANG**
Landing in front of the Mastiff Koko created another shadow as he prepared for battle.
**BOOM**
The Mastiff slammed its foot down on the shadow feeling the impact under its foot, then suddenly it's foot was yanked from under it, Aydens shield seen flying off to the side.
Standing to the side of the beast Koko slammed his back heel down as he swung his sword up
**BANG**
The force of the movement transferred to the sword increased its cutting potential to terrifying levels, it past right through the volcanic mastiffs leg as he lifted his front heel.
The mastiff roar rocked the room as it jumped away in pain.
**ROARRRRRR**
**BANG**
Then Koko moved away rapidly using the same shadow movement as before, and again the SA falcon slammed into the shadow clone. This time though he appeared in the path just as the falcon slowed and turned its head.
**BANG**
Just like with the mastiff Koko slammed his heel down and using the built up energy to slice right through the SA falcons neck,… or so he thought.
The arrow falcon flapped hard and stopped on the spot, as the blade falcon passed right over its head. With Kokos sword off balance for a spilt second the blade falcon used its balled up talons to smash into Koko, who was in Aydens body.
Koko was sent flying with only a numb arm and a shattered shield, but excitement washed over his face after the fast paced exchange.
' " HAHAHA, its been far to long since I've had a thrilling battle like this. HAHAHAHA give me all you have you weaklings!" '
Ayden unable to control his body was in shook, the knowledge that without the spirits help he would of long since died at the front of his thoughts. Yet the most shocking thing on his mind was the way Koko used the Blackwaters martial dance to such a degree, past what was passed down to each generation.
'Who are you?!'