Chaptet 15

Kuoh Academy. Schoolyard.

Alex blocked right hook from Tsubasa, but was forced back, taking a couple of steps. In the next second Sona`s Rook was launching another assault on her opponent, forcing Alex into the defenses. Away from the pair, Sona and Tsubaki were watching closely as their Rook and best friend were standing their grounds against each other in this sparring. It was just three days since Alex approached them and asked for some serious assistance in training him and teaching him what it meant to be a Devil. On the question why Rias wasn`t helping him out, as she was his King, meaning that she was responsible for keeping her Peerage in top shape, Alex simply stated that Rias wasn`t really concerned with training up her group and the newcomers, as probably didn`t see a particular reason to do so. As for Alex, if he was going to be a Devil, then he would be a damn powerful one, so he had no other choice, but to grind up himself to a whole new level and past that. And since Rias wasn`t available, and reliable, Alex went to Sona, as he knew her and trusted her enough to train him.

Naturally, Sona agreed to help Alex out with training, but on the condition that he would also help her group out with trainings when she would ask him. Of course, Alex agreed and was now training with Sona`s Peerage and grinding up his own powers. First lessons were more of a tutorial into world of Devils and what it meant in the long run, but now was a real training. Sona and Tsubaki wished to see just how good Alex is in a melee and could he hold his own, so they`ve paired him up against Tsubasa, their Rook and someone who loved to get a bit dirty and up personal in a spar, so she was more than happy to help Alex out, especially when told not to hold back, which she really loved to do. It may`ve been harsh, but Sona knew that this way Alex would improve much better than through doting like Rias loved to do.

Plus, it`s not every day she and Tsubaki could enjoy Alex take of his shirt, revealing his near athletic build up and apps underneath his T-shirt. Needless to say, Sona and Tsubaki were saving this image for a long run, because what`s sexier than a raven-haired Apollo with the best butt that girls ever saw…

"I must say, he is doing rather well against Tsubasa." Sona commented, Alex countering Tsubasa on the right. "Saji couldn`t hold his own against Tsubasa even half as long as Alex. Just goes to show that I`ve missed on a very precious Servant." Sona sighed.

"Have you thought about trading with Rias? We do have 3 more Pawn pieces." Tsubasa suggested, Tsubasa landing a solid kick in Alex`s stomach, but Black blocked it with his arms. "I doubt that she would resist the temptation of getting extra places in her Peerage for a price of Alex."

"Doubtful, Rias won`t let go of any of her Servants, no matter how some may disrespect her." Sona sighed, Tsubasa and Alex exchanging blows and blows. "Which leaves us just watching and helping him."

"At least, we still get to see those apps of his, even though T-shirt…" Tsubasa slyly added, licking her lower lip. "Mm… I so want to give him a thorough examination~…"

"Tsubasa…" Sona accusingly looked at her Queen.

"Oh, don`t be like that, Sona. We both know that you wouldn`t mind examining his butt yourself."

On that, Sona had nothing to add and simply turned back to the scene. But deep inside of her mind, she really was at an agreement with Tsubaki: she wouldn`t mind getting a feel of his butt at all. In fact, she was thinking on offering him a massage after all that was done…

In the meantime, while Sona and Tsubaki were borderline daydreaming about Alex`s apps and his butt, the possessor of those assets has taken a step back from his opponent, who did the same. Alex and Tsubasa were catching their breath until going at it again. Tsubasa spoke first.

"You are good, I`m surprised that you can still keep up with me." Tsubasa praised Alex.

"Heh, you aren`t bad yourself." Alex replied. "Although, to be perfectly honest, I`ve had a much, much tougher and brutal previous sparring partner. I took up a thing or two from him, so fighting you is like a breeze."

"Huh? So, you mean to tell me that your previous sparring partner was much brutal?" Tsubasa sounded offended.

"Believe me, that guy can crush diamonds with his sheer might." Alex smirked. "Compare to him, you are two or three leagues below. If I were to come at you just like I did against him, you wouldn`t last very long."

Tsubasa stood up and prepped herself once more.

"Oh yeah?! Then why don`t you come at me at your fullest?!" Tsubasa demanded from Alex. "Let`s see if you more than just some cool talk!" And at that, she launched her next assault on Alex.

"Yare yare daze…" Alex sighed. "Well, time to get serious…" Alex inhaled the air through his mouth and stabilized his breathing.

He stood battle ready and waiting. Not a sparring one, but a battle one. Sona and the others may`ve not known about it, but Alex knew how to hold his own in a real battle, especially against all sorts of enemies and with various types of tactics and battle plans. And that`s not to mention that his battles happened mere weeks ago, all across the Asia, Middle East and in Egypt… The people he simply met by a mere accident and stuck with for over a month have become his closest friends and brothers in arms, despite the fact that he was the weakest of the bunch. But, that didn`t make him useless as he quickly learned just in what hot damned mess did he get himself, leaving no alternative but to work his butt off to get stronger. And he did, with their help and with a very good assistance of his best friend. That dude really did a number on Alex and because of him he became a training freak. Heck, he even took up his catchphrase and style of clothing.

And, he took up the style that guy preferred to fight, and now, with the additional adaptation to Alex and his newly obtained powers of a Devil…

Tsubasa`s right fist was going at full speed on to Alex, who stood just fine and ready. She was really pissed now, to be told that he wasn`t fighting seriously, that she was leagues below his previous partner?! Just what gave him the right to speak like that?! She`ll teach Alex not to mess with her and respect her power as Sona`s Rook. Rook`s fist was about to connect with Alex`s face, until…

Alex blocked it midair with his palm, looking at surprised Tsubasa. He already saw this kind of reaction before and every time, it never gotten old…

Alex smirked to Tsubasa.

"My turn now…" Alex took in additional air, right fist clenched together and now… "ORA!"

As battle cry left Alex`s mouth, his right fist connected at an extreme speed with Tsubasa`s face. In one millisecond, Sona and Tsubaki witnessed how Alex landed a very powerful and fast punch on Tsubasa, their Rook and top fist fighter. And it looked like it really did hurt. However, both young girls had no time to reflect on that as…

"ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA!" Alex voice thundered with his battle single battle cry, each shout followed by a punch at Tsubasa, who wasn`t able to block them with their sheer strength and astonishing speed, barrage continued for another several seconds. "ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA… ORA!" And with his last finishing shout, Alex`s right fist connected once again with Tsubasa`s face, sending her frame flying backwards and at full speed hitting the tree that was behind her, knocking the poor girl out cold for good.

Alex stood there, regaining his breath and treating his knuckles, looking at the red spots on joints of fingers. He hasn`t done this for some time now, but he was really surprised with how much power he actually put into his punches now and the speed. It wasn`t still as fast as his friend, but still… Had he this speed and strength back in Egypt, those two idiot brothers wouldn`t be alive at all, or that cowboy for that matter. Or either of those gamblers…

Sona and Tsubaki were agape at what they`ve just witnessed. Never, ever in their lives had they seen something like this. Alexander… simply annihilated Tsubasa through all those high-speed punches. Both Devils could swear that they saw at that moment not two, but at least four fists flying at Tsubasa at the time and each connecting with the rippling effect. Sona believed that Kiba had the upper hand in speed department, but Alex`s brutal assault has made her doubt in the speed abilities of Rias` knight and her own members` skills. Because, this was simply… Brutal. And this shouting, it was not only something a bit ridiculous, but it did have an effect, as it seemingly boosted Alex`s combat abilities to a whole new level, along with allowing him to went out all of his negative and positive emotions through shouting and punching. Just where the hell did he learn that?!

"A-Alex… H-how did you do that? And… What was it exactly?!" Sona asked utterly shocked. "You`ve just sent my Rook flying, but before that, you`ve unleashed some sort of crazy attack on her! How did you do that?!"

"Hey, no need to shout at me." Alex simply smiled to Sona. "That was something that I`ve picked up while I was traveling. To be fair though, I myself surprised just how strong my Attack Rush has become now." Alex clenched his right fist a couple of times. "Man, sure felt great though…"

"You`ve picked it up while traveling?" Tsubaki questioned Alex. "When did that happen?"

"Oh, just after the tournament and it`s closing ceremony, I was granted a price of visiting Hong Kong and some time before transferring here." Alex informed them. "When I`ve arrived there, I just so happened to get caught in some… rather odd actions and I`ve met some very interesting and amazing people. After they`ve resolved their business in the city and were about to head out, I`ve decided to stick with them and help them out, so we`ve headed out on a journey together. I`ve got to say, I`ve never would`ve imagined just through what kinds of bizarre and incredible ordeals we would go through while trying to get to Egypt, while traversing India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Red Sea."

"Wait, you`ve traveled through the entire Asia into the Egypt with those people? And you`ve also picked up with that… What is that anyway?" Tsubaki asked of him.

"Yeah, I`ve pretty much went through the Asia with them and in to Egypt." Alex stated. "Granted, it was no road trip and pretty much most of the time we had to deal with a lot people wanting to kill us, all because we were trying to save someone important and stop a really arrogant and tough son of a bitch once and for all. And during that time I had to learn how to handle myself under fire and pressure, so I`ve picked up from my best friend a couple of things, including his way of fighting. I`ll have to say, out of all people I`ve had to work with, he is the hardest to get along, but I can`t help but call him my bro. Heck, I`ve picked up his style of clothing and my catchphrase too."

"Wow, he must be one great guy. What`s his name, by the way?" Sona asked curiously.

"Jotaro." Alex answered with pride. "Jotaro Kujo."