Chapter 2: Her Rigorous Training Continues...Uggh

"Wake wake up!!! It's 3:30am and your in bed just sleeping the day away come on. Get dressed and meet me outside pronto Luna!!!" Galastrom said. "Not even twenty-four hours and I already want her gone. That's a new record." I mumbled Everyone in the whole palace was exhausted. My muscles were sore and my eyes were baggy. A woman like me needs her beauty rest otherwise I'm not gonna be getting any from Silvia anytime soon. Speaking off she was so tired she passed out in her workout clothes and is lying face flat on the floor.

I put her in the bed and I simply adjust my leotard straps and reluctantly head outside. Galastrom was impatiently waiting tapping her foot while her arms were crossed. "Your burning daylight girl. Same thing like last time I want you to try and hit me. That's our main goal, but first stretches and some warm up excercises." She said enthusiastically. It seems her clones still manage to wander about training each other?...Weird but okay.

I work on my arms then my legs and my sides just to finish off. Galastrom puts her hands on my shoulders and tells me to spread my legs as far as possible. "We need to work on your flexibility Luna. I mean you have very poor reach and when you go for high kicks. I noticed you focus more on bending your neck and back then swinging those hips. Let's work on that first." The small woman says. Also..either girl or guy..mm..uuggh..attempting to do the splits..hurt..so much. I can't ignore the sensation that if feels like I'm being ripped in half while I'm almost an straight line. My legs immediately close and from the smirk on Galastrom's face. I think she's intrigued.

"Almost good thing your wearing a leotard. Now stand up and high kick with your weak leg first." She instructed. I did as she wanted and I felt a small gust of wind follow my kick. "No no no. Use those hips girl. They add a bit more power to the overall swing. Keep your neck steady and focus your back. Your HIPS will guide you. Now eighty times. Let's go!" Galastrom commanded. I didn't think something so simple was actually difficult for me. On my seventieth try, I was getting the hang of it. By number eighty,I almost knocked Galastrom's block off. Well if she were weaker than me. She purposely stood in the way of the kick and took it full on. I felt like I just kicked steel. I reached my foot back and held it in pain. The woman laughed and sat next to me patting my head.

"Oh..Oh Luna. It must be a wonder being so young huh? I remember when I was nineteen. In Drenukk society, you would have not last even an day. Our women were stronger than some of the best warriors in all Neotic history, but no boast. Our women defended their villages with ease and the best part was..I was one of those women. Now with you..your holding something back from me are you? What is it?" She wondered as she looked into my eyes.

As we stood up she had me do the same high kick exercise only with my right leg. This time she went for a attack of her own. I jumped to the side and was caught off guard. "W..what the heck lady!! Aren't you training me?!" I shouted. She nodded and continue to throw her slow yet powerful attacks. Each one had a horrendous bone shattering sound after it. That or those punches broke the sound barrier. "Why stop now? I'm kinda disappointed by this arrogance you display Luna. Like I said. I SAW everything when I was in the Heavenly Realm of Nius. I know your stronger than this so give me EVERYTHING you got!!" She yelled. I wasn't too keened on that idea so I went for a punch and was completely made a fool of.

Galastrom used her small height to go under me and throw me straight into the air. She followed with a flurry of punches and kicks. I blocked an few and man that was tough. But now I'm just barley holding on had this been a legit fight. I can confidently say I'd be a bloody mess. "Is this really everything you have? Well it is training so maybe by the end you'll be strong enough to land a decent hit." Galastrom said. She floated backwards from her assault and my forearms sting from my newly formed bruises.

Some tears did stream from my face and not gonna lie. I almost pissed myself due to the very monstrous glare Galastrom gave me. Almost like..she was..scolding me like a mother to her child. I wiped my tears and put my fists up. This time I formed a defensive stance. Galastrom immediately broke through and gut punched me straight in the solar plexus. I spat out a ton of saliva and some blood. This woman's hits were so heavy and strong I think of Papa's immediately. The way he had to hold back for me paled in comparison to what I felt now. I was stunned and gasping for air. Coughing and trying to force myself not to vomit.

"Huff..huff...ughh..uggh..cough..t..that was an pretty strong hit." I said barley managing to form words. Galastrom put her hands on her hips and looked very displeased. "That was my weak hand ya know." She unenthusiastically said. She stood there waiting for me to returned to my feet. I was shocked by that claim. I..i..if that was just her weak hand's strength..t..then her right hand..I..I could be hospitalized or..worst dead from it. I was overwhelmed by this unimaginable power standing before me.

The woman had arms big enough to arm wrestle the planet and win. Her body looked like it was formed from marvel yet if Gala was pretty much nigh-indestructible than her mother was invincible. Just then everyone else came outside and sat on the smooth ground and watch our sparring or..training session. I still was struggling to get up to my feet and coughed up more blood.

"So..this is your Saviour Nea? The one you prophesied to save us all? Pfft if she can't take a punch from me at ten percent than what makes you think she'll be able to dished anything out from Fafir?!" Galastrom angrily yelled. Momma rushed to my aid and rested my head on her lap. " Wow..she gave you bruises on your forearms. Those look bad. Let's get you to the infirmary,you may have suffered some internal bleeding on the process." She said with worry on her voice. Grandma Umi was already in the infirmary waiting for me. There I laid still on a hospital bed and sadly Momma was right.

My rib on the left side was broken and it nearly punctured my lung. I couldn't believe Galastrom would wound me like that on our second day of training. I heard Nea and her argue more and more. At one point it sounded like things got physical. I wanted to help but felt a sharp pain telling me to lay down and rest.

"What on Neo were you thinking girl? She could've killed you?" Papa said angrily. Here it comes a lecture once again...from my parents. "I do admire the fact your being this so-called "TRAINED" by her,but your health and life are at risk contending with someone like her. Why didn't you transform at least to lessen the blow? Did you not realize the consequences and implications would of had you keel over then and there?"

He asked. I was ashamed that I didn't think of that before hand. I stayed silent while Momma calmed him down. "Honey. She's had enough okay. Look I can't imagine the mental toll of the very kid you adopted...well..her dead mother is resurrected and then proceeds to kick your butt as a thanks. It's almost like she has some sort of animosity towards you. I mean what were you supposed to do? Not have your powers summon Gala?" Momma add. I waved them off and Silvia wraps up my ribs telling me no more fighting until I'm better. I smile as she kisses me than Galastrom walked in looking disappointed. Everyone else left and there I was alone with....her.

"I meant every word I said and I am not sorry one bit. Don't be mad at me because your weak and kinda useless. No lie. Just rest there like the weakling you are and let a REAL woman do it, pfft you call yourself a GODDESS? The audacity and arrogance you and your family possess is mind boggling. I mean I thought you were supposed to be strong, not some baby who gets hurt by one hit. Your not worth my time. Way I see it. If Fafir wins,you'll have no one to blame but yourself. Rest up. Tomorrow we resume your training." She said sternly.

Gala walked in after her birth mother left and we could see she was very disappointed. I felt like I did let her down so I started to cry and became depressed. Gala hugged me tight and did what she could to heal my broken rib. "Do..do you think I'm weak Gala Bean?" I asked. Gala didn't answer. Instead she puffed up her cheeks and frowned. "Do you think I'm weak Gala Bean?" I asked an second time. She slapped me and folded her arms.

"NO! GALA KNOW MOMMY THE BEST THERE IS!! YOU ARE THE GREATEST AND THE MOST WONDERFUL MOMMY GALA HAS!!" She yelled. I looked at her shocked. "Gala loves you so much..she would never forget you nor leave your side. Because of Luna..Gala was set free from those bad days in the empty prison..Because of Mommy...Mommy Luna. Gala has a family and an home. No give up Mommy!! NEVER GIVE UP EVER!!" She shouted again. I felt my body heal completely. Then this burning fire like feeling formed inside.

It was amazing, but I wisely rested and Gala laid on the side of my bed. We slept for a few days. Once I woke up. Galastrom stood before me with reading glasses on. She was reading a book and placed them on the nightstand. "Look who's awake. The feeble one. You missed out on physical training but that mental training was something else." She said.

"Doesn't matter now cause I'm ready this time. You want all of me. Then your going to get all of m..." Interrupted. Galastrom punched me in the face. I protected Gala and slowly rose to my feet ready and willing to go. "Well. That wasn't even my strongest hit. It so weak even you could handle it." The woman said condescenedly. I had enough of this bullshit. So I landed an hit on her finally and blew her through the wall. Everyone else was already outside. My ribs were fully healed and man oh man. This wasn't training. This was getting personal.

"So that's your strength huh. Better than before I'll say but needs some..uughh!!" Galastrom grunted. I kicked her clean in her gut and just went absolutely apeshit crazy on her. I had on my no-fucks-given face and trust me. I had no regard for what she was trying to say afterwords. Punch after punch,kick after kick,elbows,knees and the works I did it all. Best part I wasn't even transformed.

"Hehe..wow..You manage to draw blood on your second try. Hmm impressive. IMPRESSIVE FOR A TODDLER!" She yelled charging at me. This time I was focused in on her attacks. Some got through but I tanked and ate those for breakfast,lunch and dinner. I kneed this little dwarf into the air and didn't even stop there. I kicked her so hard she broke through the ceiling of the Hidden Realm. Grandma Umi was shocked and frantically stitch back up the hole we made. Galastrom held her breath as she waved her little limbs about desperately clinging for air. In the void of space.

Putting aside my obvious anger towards her. I grabbed her by the hands and teleported back inside. The woman gasp deep breaths for life. I looked at her and she slowly looked towards me. We stood there saying nothing to each other. There a massive earthquake-like rumble shook the very core. In a blink of a eye. Galastrom landed an hit on my face. It had to be her full power cause she moved me somewhat off my feet.

"Not so weak now am I?" I said cockily. This angered the small woman and each punch got stronger and stronger. I had enough and bowed to my knees and admitted defeat. Shocked Galastrom stopped her fist. Everyone else was also shocked. "Why you arrogant piece of trash. Don't get disrespectful just cause you can survive in space!! TRAINING TIME IS OVER!! NOW..The real fight begins NOWWWWW!!" She yelled.

After this she passed out after one weak punch. I too felt weak after all of that nonsense. Truth be told transforming would have been completely unfair. Seems our small audience clapped and cheered. More bruises did form on my legs, arms and face but I'm glad I had a Gala Boost to get me going.

The following days after this whole mess I was at the dining table eating some pancakes and Galastrom walked in with a towel wiping away her sweat from her body. She sat at the table eating her own pancakes. "That was quite a workout you gave me girl. A few days ago and here your sitting pretty. Meanwhile I'm still recovering. Well.I owe you an apology, your not as weak as I thought you were. You needed the right motivation. I apologize for insulting you and questioning Nea's prophecy. But..I'd be lying if I didnt say there is one thing that is bothering me. The fact...my daughter..she looks at you more of a mother than me. Why is that?" She asked. I placed my fork and knife down and answered the question.

"I know your a loving,caring and wonderful mother in your own right Galastrom, but take no offense when I say this: You were dead, I was alive and well. You were gone and she was very young when you had her,with me..she had time to grow instead of growing up alone." I said as sincerely as possible. The grey woman wiped her tears and hugged me tight. " I guess..what Skyra said was right. I did have some animosity..unnecessary animosity towards you..It wasn't right. But I was envious and feared my little Gala was gonna be taken away from me. Instead..I should be happy. Happy she's safe and can speak in sentences. You done more for both of us than what was at one time...impossible. Thank you Luna..I mean...Aether..my Lady,My Goddess my hero." With tears in her eyes. She got on her knees and bowed. I hugged her and forgave her. Gala walked in with a tower of pancakes in one hand and Psion was holding the other.

"YAY!! Gala Mommies friends now?" She asked as cute as ever. We both nodded yes and went into mom mode. "So..an boyfriend it seems. Galastrom I'll let you handle this one. She is your daughter after all hehe." I said flying off. I walked into the white void and laid on my back. There my alone time was interuppted by a skimpy bikini wearing Silvia who laid on her belly enticingly tempting me with her butt wiggles.

"Why are you like this? Guess Momma really did rub off on you didn't she?" I asked. She placed my hand inside her bottoms and I squeezed making her moaned. Let's just say after that..we had sex in the open and the next time at the dinner table was...awkward. Eh..he..eehhh..I am just like my mom aren't I.