In an empty forest, a young boy faced off against his older brother.
This boy was none other than Darius Blackburn.
The family was there as well, Eliza watched in sadness and Vivian crossed her arms nodding at Zack to teach Darius a lesson.
Tybur watched with a stone cold face and Crawford was excited.
"Listen up brats, there are two ways in winning this duel, either knocking out your opponent or surrendering.
I'm gonna count to three and then you may begin." Said Crawford
1
Lighting crackled around Darius's fingers
2
Winds was swirling around Zack as his eyes started glowing with blue lights.
3
In an instant the brothers charged towards each other, Darius disappeared and Zack was confused.
He was than attacked by a kick on the back by Darius who teleported behind him.
Zack shot to wind blades and Darius dodged them.
They both raised there hands and unleashed a wave of flames. Zack's flames was blue and Darius's flames was crimson.
Both flames were magic and the family watched with worry, Vivian looked surprised as she thought Darius didn't stand a chance.
Crawford smiled as he saw that the training payed off well.
Darius's flames took the form of a serpent and attacked Zack who used his flames dk defend against the attack.
Darius created a little fire monster that had a poisoned knife, it sneaked around the flames and slashed Zack's legs.
Zack yelled out in pain and stomped the creature, the fiery serpent instantly attacked and Zack dodged in the nick of time.
The poison was taking effect and their parents and siblings were shocked at such dishonourable methods being used.
Darius than casted two Inferno Skulls at Zack who didn't see it coming nor sense it due to the poison.
Darius used Zack's overconfidence against him, as the Inferno Skulls landed on Zack's chest he was burned and in pain.
Zack was flung to nearby trees by Darius's Telekinetic powers and was soon choked.
Lighting shot out of Darius's fingertips as Zack was being electrocuted. Eliza begged to stop the match but Zack yelled out no.
Billy and Evie was crying at the state of Zack and Tybur looked away. Vivian was horrified and tried stopping the match but couldn't because of Crawford.
Darius stopped and let Zack go, Zack got up, he was charred and looked like he was going to die at any moment.
But Zack raised his fists as he used magic to strengthen himself. Darius did the same and charged Zack.
Darius was landing a lot of attacks, each of them precise and painful, Zack went in for a punch but Darius grabbed it and twisted it.
The forest was filled with a sound of a cracking noise followed by a man screaming in pain.
Zack's arm was broken, Eliza covered the eyes of her youngest children, Tybur started shouting for Crawford to stop the match and so did Vivian.
But Crawford ignored them, his grin was getting bigger. Zack started whimpering and crawling away but Darius shot a bolt of darkness at Zack's right hand.
Then he started shooting bolts of darkness at Zack's legs and hands from his hands, though Billy and Evie couldn't see what was going on they could hear Zack's whimpering.
"Whats the matter brother, can't get up. Let me held you." Darius than walks up to Zack and grabs him by the leg. Darius throws him across a tree trunk.
The tree trunk breaks from the impact due to Zack's strong body despite his injuries. Darius goes up to Zack but Zack reveals a blade.
Darius dodged but the blade slashed his right eye which left a cut. Darius touches his wound and clenches his fist.
Darius raised his hand and used Telekinesis to force Zack to move the blade near his neck, Zack's eye widened with fear as he tried pleading with Darius to stop.
Eliza started crying and Tybur realised that perhaps Darius was too far gone. Vivian tired desperately to intervene but Crawford kept her in place with his own Telekinesis.
Just as the blade touched Zack's neck, there was a dark glow and a woman appeared.
"ENOUGH!!!" She bellowed, Darius was sent flying to a nearby tree, he gets up and heals himself with magic.
Darius looked at the woman as she glared at him with anger and disappointment.
Crawford growled " Seraphina"
The woman who turned out to be Seraphina was a tall beautiful woman with shoulder length black hair and curvy and big boobs.
Darius finished healing himself and was ince again reminded that he still had a long way to go if he wanted to become truly powerful.
"You know Darius, I was excited on meeting you. But seeing what you did, what kind of person you are, I am only disgusted. I refuse to acknowledge you as my kin." Said Seraphina with disappointment.
Darius doesn't care and looks at his grandmother and than at his parents and siblings.
"Grandmother is here to take you lot with her, goodbye now." Darius said with an indifferent tone and walked away.
Eliza had tears spilling out of her eyes and Tybur clenched his fists whilst Vivian was pissed.
Seraphin picked up the whimpering Zack and opened a portal, before they leave Crawford speaks.
"Don't worry Tybur, Darius will become a powerhouse in the future under my guidance. He will become what you could not." Said Zack with a grin.
Tybur shook with anger, gritting his teeth, Seraphina glared at her ex husband. Than thought about Darius, she decided to bide her time and than show him the right path when he goes to the academy.
MC POV
After a few days I finally got my lab, it was a big room with microscopes, lab coats, goggles and five unconscious people on the operating tables.
These five people were rebel soldiers who were captured in a battle where Crawford joined in just because he was bored.
I took of my shirt and looked at the mirror, I was no mere ten year old. I had a six pack and there were scars around my body which was a result of the training I went through.
Seeing Seraphina, being pushed back by just a look. That made me feel inferior.
It made me feel small and furious but I cannot lash out, now I have to focus on what I can do to improve myself.
Letting my emotions get the better of me won't end well, I put on a lab coat and gloves as well as my goggles.
Now wasn't the time for training, it was time for me to perfect the serum I made in my past life. This time I will succeed.
I already know the formula but all I need is to fully complete it.
Looking at my unconscious test subjects I grabbed a scalpel. It is time to begin the experiments.