Flat-Brim Samurai Chapter 6
Apollo waking up after his long snoozefest went to go have breakfast while his mother with a worried face asked ,"I'm not going to talk about how you were attacked, but did you seriously get in a fight last night" Apollo then replied with a ,"It was just a little fight" ,"Nothing is a little fight, and if you're going to fight it has to be for something noble" ,"alright mom (even though I don't really believe you)" he said then thought" ,"Your dad has a lot of talk to you about". Apollo approached the table and took up a piece of bacon and shoved it in his mouth faster than his sister could ,"HEY, I WANTED THAT PIECE" Aki said ,"Oh don't be stingy, this bacon is for everyone". They squabble for a little bit before their father walks in and breaks the fight off.
Apollo and his father went to the dojo to have the chat that his mother spoke of ,"Now I don't want you getting into a fight at random, they need a reason, but regardless…" He stopped his speech and put up a barrier to stop any soundwaves from leaking out called Art: Barrier ,"Did ya win" ,"I did" ,"THAT'S MA BOY" he said as he gave his son a big hug ,"You're crushing me" ,"Oh sorry". They separated from each other and Apollo gave Kenji the full overview of the fight ,"…And it was awesome, I really didn't understand that street fights also included fighting techniques, I thought it was all just about brawling" Apollo said in an excited tone. ,"How did you do this barrier thingy?" Kenji without a word walked towards Apollo with a smile (happy to teach his son yet another new thing) and stuck out his finger as he poked his son on the head utilizing the Art: Information Translation.
A collage of images and information clouded Apollo's brain as his head flung back in agonizing pain ,"AGHHHH" ,"Oh shit" THUNK. Apollo, fell but his father caught him, healed him and eased his pain with Art: Pain Nullification. ,"Welcome back" Kenji said to his son waking up ,"This is what I wanted, it's not your fault" ,"I'm still sorry, I didn't account for the value of the information, but, with this technique you'll be able to protect yourself better". ,"Why don't we all get some ice cream later" ,"That sounds good" Kenji said leading his son to the main room to watch some TV ,"Dad, can I work out" ,"NO, it's time for rest" ,"alright" Apollo tilted his head down as he moped but continued to sit on the couch.
Although progress in strength and recovery can be done very fast after something like fighting or battling someone of equal strength, you still need time to recover mentally from the ki manipulation/Ki drainage (one can only gain back ki as fast as their vessel/body is able to keep up with) and sort things out like battle IQ and battle techniques after. His family watched some TV in genres like action and comedy. Apollo and his family laughed and opened their mouths in awe at the funny comedies and the awesome action movies. Kenji rounded up everyone and got out to go get some ice cream. Apollo got cookie dough, Aki got mint chocolate chip, Kenji got vanilla and Ella got strawberry. The smiles and happiness they showed each other made everyone in the vicinity happier in turn. The sunset that day was absolutely beautiful in the background of this family moment.
"Well this looks like fun, but I don't want to ruin the moment… for now" A mysterious man with a coat so black that no light could be shown on it, almost as if it was made of void, floated above the family covering himself with Art: Invisibility and Art: Conceal Presence. The way he carried himself with perfect posture was enough to make anyone know that he meant business. His face barely shown from his hood was blank of emotion. But just then, he let out one of the most bone chilling ear to ear smiles while saying ,"Apollo, I can't wait to fight you and your little friend, grow strong, please, and don't keep me waiting". The man laughed maniacally as he disappeared without a trace, waiting in silence for his chance to strike. When he decided the time was right, he would descend to spread bloodshed and fear, the personification of evil and torment was here… and nobody knew a thing.