Saturday arrived rather slowly but Jeremy thrived nonetheless. After taking care of the chores and making sure his mother didn't need anything, he super sped to Dr Ashton's cabin.
"Good morning Jeremy." The older man greeted. "Good morning Dr Ash,I came as soon as I could. So what are we doing today?" Jeremy sounded excited.
"Won't you wait for Brooke?" Dr Ashton questioned. "Nope. He's running errands,he won't be here until this afternoon." Jeremy relayed.
"OK. So,for your first training today,you'll be doing some breathing exercises." Dr Ashton revealed and Jeremy couldn't help swearing. "What the fuck?"
"Language, young man." Dr Ashton warned, his tone strict. "Sorry, it's just that it sounded preposterous. I breathe everyday, so how is a breathing exercise going to help me gain control of my powers?" Jeremy sincerely wanted to know.
"Although I'm not an expert on these things,I know that's the right way to start. Plus, if I'm correct,you have air powers and logically, breathing right is a huge part of controlling it." Dr Ashton presented and Jeremy nodded.
Jeremy started on some simple breathing exercises and soon got pissed. "Dr Ash,I'm seriously not seeing how this changes anything. I'm tired of breathing, well not breathing to live but breathing as a training. I want to do something that involves me actually having to use my powers." Jeremy complained.
"You teenagers can be so impatient, I was actually getting to that part. Now breathe more deeply and try to focus your energy." Dr Ashton requested. "But...." Jeremy was about to disagree when Dr Ashton cut him off.
"Just do it." He ordered and Jeremy obeyed. He closed his eyes and started breathing in more deeply and focused his energy. Soon,a gust of wind surrounded him and it began to blow,becoming harsher by the minute.
"OK, OK, stop." Dr Ashton ordered and Jeremy obeyed once more. "Did you just see that,that was awesome! I.... I actually just controlled wind." Jeremy was so excited.
"That's very good,we're making progress. Now I want you to focus both your breathing and your motion, let them flow in sync with each other. If that doesn't get you to control air in any direction, then I don't know what will." Dr Ashton said and Jeremy so enthusiastically complied.
He pointed his hands towards a small table and focused both his energy and his breathing as he moved his hand rhythmically in an attempt to move it,nothing happened.
Normally he would have been disappointed or frustrated but he wasn't, he tried once more as he applied more concentration and the table stirred.
"That's good my boy,now apply more energy and focus. Most importantly, dispel any doubt you have in you. You cannot bend objects to your will if you do not even believe in your own ability.
Say what you want to do confidently within yourself and focus your energy into doing it." Dr Ashton encouraged and Jeremy tried once more,putting in all his energy, breathing in calm breathes and silently ordering the table to float.
It didn't seem to work at first but when he persisted a minute later,the table began rising in the air and soon Jeremy had it floating, at his command.
"I did it." Jeremy said happily and fist bumped the air, the table no longer being controlled came crashing down and broke to pieces. "You might wanna practice bringing things down before you destroy everything in my house." Dr Ashton said with unintended sarcasm.
"I'm sorry, I just got so excited." Jeremy apologized and Dr Ashton nodded.
"Anyway, it's time we took a break. Let's clean this up and have some snacks." Dr Ashton suggested and Jeremy agreed.
They went about cleaning the pieces of broken glass and soon settled down to watch a movie with a bowl of popcorn.
Not too long later,Brooke barged in. "Hey Jerry, hey uncle Ash. What you two been up to?" He asked as he stole some of Jeremy's popcorn. "Nothing much,just practicing with my powers. We just decided to rest a little, that's all. Apparently, I can produce gusts of wind now and also control wind. I can use it to lift objects." Jeremy explained.
"Is that so?" Brooke said slyly and before Jeremy could comprehend what he was up to,he swiftly threw a coin towards Jeremy saying "Think fast!"
Jeremy unprepared for the sudden attack,blocked his face with the back of his palm,so as to avoid the coin from hitting him on the face. He waited to feel the pain of the hit but it never came. "Wow! Amazing." Brooke's exclamation compelled him to open his eyes.
He saw the coin floating in the air,just few inches from his hand.
When he withdrew his hand,the coin dropped to the ground. "That is so amazing." Brooke complimented.
"Yeah,it is." Jeremy said,almost not believing he truly possessed such powers.
Jeremy practiced with his aerokinesis some more before it was time to leave. "Listen kid,keep practicing all you've learned today and most importantly, don't get caught. Your powers must be hidden from everyone until you become a full fledged superhero." Dr Ashton advised and Jeremy nodded.
"Thanks Dr Ash,for everything. " Jeremy appreciated and hugged the man. "Anytime kiddo." Dr Ashton said patting the boy on the head,they disentangled from the hug.
Both Jeremy and Brooke left for their various homes thereafter.