Weapons and Training

Staying perfectly still as to not accidentally mess something up Cipher stared at the middle of the table. There he could see something materialize, it wasn't one thing but two. Cipher was able to make out two blades both identical in style and look. Axel watching the weapons materialize as if made of smoke stared at Cipher, it wasn't like there had never been a dual wielder before, but it wasn't very common.

It took a ridiculous amount of work, time, and practice to master them, and the wielder had to have extreme levels of agility, endurance, and coordination. It was going to be very interesting how Cipher progressed in his training later, with the blades full materializing Axel spoke, "Congratulations Cipher that set of swords is called, 'Twin Stars'. I have to say they kinda suit you given your name. Those are a set of katana style blades 40 inches in length tip to hilt, that particular set should have the ability to grow stronger and more durable once you start fighting nightmares.

Cipher stared at his new weapons they were easily the coolest things he had ever seen, both blades were completely white with a single black etched image of a shooting star going down the blades. The blade part of both swords wasn't anything fancy, starting from the tip the blade angled down at 45 degrees and came to a flat sharp edge all the way to the hilt. The hilts had circular guards that looked like spirling vortexes, the handles of both blades were black looking very comfortable and they both attached ring pummels.

While Cipher was very pleased with his new weapons he could help but sigh, he had absolutely no idea how to wield a sword let alone two. Axel watching Cipher transverse through the different emotions he was feeling decided it was time they ate something, "Cipher why don't you sheath the twin stars and we get some lunch it is starting to get late and I would like for you to get some rest before your training begins". Cipher caught off guard yelled back, "Wait were training today?" Axel a little perturbed by Cipher's change in volume responded in a calm voice, "Yes, we will start conditioning you before today is over. We will not start your weapon training until tomorrow. For now, we will work on form and body conditioning, as it stands now you are reminiscent of a toothpick that has developed arms".

Cipher followed Axel toward the dining hall where they were to have lunch, after getting Cipher food Axel explained what his training would consist of, "In the morning you will do conditioning and muscle building, and hand to hand combat. The afternoon will consist of weapons training, which will include weaponry knowledge, mechanics, footwork, and sparing. The evening will consist of LLD knowledge and magic theory, dreamology, and nightmareology, and finally a mix between survival skills, and cooking.

Cipher was excited about the prospect of what he was going to learn, but he was definitely nervous about the physical aspect of what was to come. After Cipher finishing his meal, Axel guided him to the room he would stay in. Opening the door Cipher could see a neatly made bed with silver seats to the left, next was a plain metal desk and chair. Looking around the rest of the room Cipher could see the right of the room were two-doors one first one he opened went to a personal bathroom with a shower attached, and the second door went to a closet that had sets of black clothes hanging with his name attached to each.

"I will give you five minutes, change into one of the sets of clothes and meet me outside the room", Axel then walked out the room closing the door behind him. Cipher quickly got changed pausing only after he had changed into his new attire. Looking down at the clothes he was wearing previously Cipher couldn't help but feel contempt for them, they looked identical to the ones he wore on Earth, a white shirt that was a size too small and pants that were too short and looked like someone cut a foot off the bottom of each leg. The people who gave birth to him on Earth were too cheap to get him anything new so they give him the neighbors hand-me-downs, it wasn't because they didn't have money, but because they didn't feel the need to spend any on him.

Taking the pile of clothes with him Cipher exited the room, looking at Axel he asked, "Is there someone we can give these clothes to". Axel looked at Cipher and gave a smile, "I know of an orphanage that I can make use of these, they did seam your style anyway". Take Cipher down the hallway Axel drop the clothes off in the laundry room and then proceeded to take Cipher to the courtyard to begin his training.

Arriving at the courtyard Ciphers jaw dropped, he couldn't help expected something like this but still couldn't believe it was as if they walked outside but from what he could tell they were still in the church. Axel noticed Ciphers jaw and stated, "The easiest way for me to explain is to call it a 'Subspace' it follows the same time dilation as the church. Now it is time for you to start your physical training....go give me 50 push-ups"

After that Cipher did more laps than he could count, cardio, muscle strengthening, and flexibility. Axel also worked with him on his reflexes and balance as he was in dire need of improvement. All in all for Cipher it was a lot of fun, tiring as all hell but still fun. Coming from Cipher's previous situation there wasn't much that could actually be worse. Finishing up the training regiment for the night Axel informed Cipher that there would be someone new instructing during the morning and noon block and that he would be instructing Cipher during the afternoon block. After Axel's explanation, they had dinner, and then Cipher got to experience what his new bed felt like....and it was wonderful.