1 chapter 1: freshman rankingsI

( In this world it could be said there are three types of people, the first type are those who do nothing this can explain in many ways but to put it simply those who do not strives nor chase for anything. The second is those who are content, these types at one point sought to go higher and once there they were content with how far they get they go no further. the final type are those who hunger for more, these types are continuously seeking new heights and are never truly satisfied with where they are at any given moment "I can do better" or "it's not enough" are few words that enter their minds. the three types exist in almost all aspects of life and the martial arts are no exception to this rule and there existence a place where these three type will gather and decided who among them deserves the title "king of combat".)

???: that's what my freshman letter said on it too. hey xavier! what did your letter say?

( as the young man was snapped out of thought by the mention of his name )

xavier: huh? uhh.....

???: weren't you listening to us? we were talking about the freshman man letters we got.

xavier: oh...mines said.....(repeating the early statement)

???: so it was the same for you, me, and Amara

Amara: well not exactly...my letter has "rank: 17004" on it. what about you Icarus?

Icarus:... mines "rank: 17,400" damn! your ranks almost in the 16,000s. Amara you really are crazy strong for someone our age huh?

Amara: (blushing) come on it's not that impressive honestly, besides you would have ranked higher if to didn't miss the physical exam.

Icarus: I guess your right but still your rank is nothing to take lightly. oh I almost forgot xavier, what's your rank?

xavier:...(glup) well...my rank is ummm "rank: 18,999".....(shit shit shit, compared to them my rank is laughable. any moment now the laughter will come)

Icarus:....well doesn't matter you'll just have to work hard to get it higher so we're all in the same boat.

Amara: I guess your right we'll all be aiming for the top so we'll be working non stop.

xavier: your not gonna laugh at my ranking despite it being so low?

Icarus: no way that's just stupid to do that, I mean most freshman have low rankings anyway and yours is still in 18,000s so your not bad just need to work harder.

Amara: he's right you know looking down at someone just cause a of rank is pointless because ranks change on a dime

xavier: yeah your right so I'm gonna use the next two months to work as hard as I can, I'll aim for top just like you guys.

( these three friends shared a moment of warmth and peace but unknown to them it was simply the calm before the storm, a storm that will test them and if unprepared it will break them. in just 60 days THE BATTLE ACADEMY will begin it's new school year)

beep beep beep

xavier: yaawwwn well time to get ready ( it's been 60 day and I've trained harder than before, when i combine that with improved eating habits my physical ability just went up in such a short time.)

knock knock

xavier: hmm???...oh coming, oh its you guys....

( to xavier's surprise it was both Icarus and Amara at his door in the school uniform. Amara stood at 5,6ft and had a slender body but combined with her athletic build made her both a bombshell and fierce fighter. Icarus was 5,8ft and was an intimidating site as he was in peak shape for his age)

Amara: yikes...didn't know we became "you guys", well come on Icarus we should leave this GUY to himself.

Icarus: don't listen to her xavier it was her idea to c....

( Amara pull Icarus by the ear causing him pain and cutting his sentence short )

Amara: alright let's all hurry up before we're late for are first day

xavier: alright let me just grab my gear and we can go

( they made there way to the school that would be their battle grouds)

voice: WELCOME STUDENT!

( As everyone turned to face the voice they heard call out they were shocked by the sight of a man in his late thirties standing on stage. He stood at least 5,11 and fierce yet calm brown eyes which could stare right through them. he was a traditional gi but the sleeves cut off, it appeared to have been through a lot by its faded color and marks that could be seen on it. His cury hair was black and was cut in a dark cesar style with a beard to match it. The califlowered ears told everyone he was also no strange to grappling and his scars to them he was no stranger to weapons. The most unbelievable part was his physique which for a man his age was impressive.)

Icarus: he's unreal.....this guy is the principal of this school?

Amara: Saying he's seen alot of fights would be a huge understatement, this man is leagues above us right now.

xavier:.....( he's definitely strong, the teachers here must be just as strong as him)

( The mn again spoke this time his voice seemed to echo throughout each and every student)

principal: i am your principal, call me Mr Demitrius if you like. As the principal here i will be the one to explain the rules of this school to you all so listen well it may be the difference between victory and defeat. The first thing you must know is that at this school there is one who sits at the top and he has beaten countless students to reach the top, Leo Pancras is his name and for some of you he is just another student to others a powerful martial artist and to the very few he is compition. Leo hold the tile of "King of Combat" but before that he was much like you all here striving for the top. make you all train hard to defeat him and take his position.

( Later)

Amara: that was an intense introduction

Icarus:...yeah, I thought this place was gonna have strong fighters but this beyond anyone's expectations. hey xavier what do you think?....xavier?

( as they look over to their friend they find that he's already lost in thought as he stares at a bulletin board)

amara: oh so your thinking about which club to train in huh?

xavier:....( hmm there's only a few options for first year students but I should still be able to improve if i....) OUCH! what was that for?

Amara: Always spacing out when your friends are talking to you and looking at something entirely different. The first years are only given 5 martial arts they can join a club for the first being muay thai, the second Brazilian jujitsu, the third taekwando, the fourth boxing, and finally Greco-Roman wrestling, these five are expected to give us a balance of fight on the ground and standing which is essential.

Icarus: alright then I'm with the taekwando club and Greco-Roman wrestling club, so which ones are you guys joining?

Amara: I'll combine what I already know with muay thai and bjj that should be good. so that just leaves you xavier.

xavier: I think I'll go with bjj, boxing, Greco-Roman wrestling.

Icarus: so your focus on grappling this year hmm that's not bad choice, especially when consider most people to prefer striking so it's an advantage. alright let's sign up and then head home for the day

xavier: home? we're we in school for only 3 hours and half of it was just the principal telling us stuff, why are we leaving so soon

Icarus: hmm your the first guy I've heard question get to leave school early on the first day, But I'll explain the first day is just so we can go see the around the school and join clubs no real class take place till tomorrow.

xavier: no one told me that.....and hey how do you even know that?

amara: it was told to us by principal during the meeting you fell asleep at half way through

( xavier turns science red with embarrassment due his error)

xavier: haha ( scratch the back of his head) okay let's get going guys

( xavier takes off ahead of them in a rush to change the subject)

Amara: hmmm don't just run off! Icarus can you believe him?...Icarus? huh?

( to Amara shock Icarus had followed behind xavier leave Amara last)

Amara: ahh...hey wait up

( as the three your fighters enter in to unknown territory where many challenges await them, only time can tell if they have what it takes meet this challenges or be crushed like those before them.