distractions for an concerned Watcher

[slayers_desire]

For the most part, the last week of training with Rain had gone as normal, and the only thing out-of-ordinary had been the invitation to supper with April's mother. And it had been the conversation over the dinner table that sparked a little worry for April, knowing that her mother had to deal with threats from someone wishing her harm in Gotham.

Harley had urged that April just continue with her life as usual and not put any more thought into the news. Something that was easier said than done.

So to distract herself today, April thought that it was a good time to invite Nate over, and have him spar a little with Rain. At least it was better than sitting around and worrying -- which she had been doing for the last couple of moments while Rain meditated. So she send Nate a text message and hoped that he would soon respond and arrive.

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[spyborg.livejournal.com]

Nate tackled Rain, slamming him into the floor with his massive bulk and snatched his flag.

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

Rain had tried to dodge, but the guy moved and hit like a runaway freight train. "OOF!" Rain grunted, slamming to the ground. His back arched up painfully, cramping under the impact and he lost his breath.

"Ass... *pant* hole." He wheezed at the suddenly frowning Nate.


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[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

Both men might notice a slight change in their surroundings, but they were still standing right in front of each other. This time, there was no visible flags on their bodies. April decided to try a different tactic this time.

"Your objective, find your opponent's flag. Yours is somewhere in the maze as well, would be a good idea to protect it."

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

Nate offered a hand to Rain, which Rain slapped away.

"Don't be a poor sport kid." he said before heading away from Rain, looking for his flag.

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

"Don't fucking call me kid!" Rain called after him, rubbing his ribs and then running after Nate. He tackled him from behind, leaping on his back as if he was playing piggy back. He wrapped his arms around Nate's neck and started to squeeze. Looks like Rain's temper is out of check.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"Son of a..." April flinched as she watched Rain tackle Nate from behind. She checked her readings, to ensure Nate was not in danger of being chocked to death. A strange sensation fell over her for a moment, as her guard was down with her concerns for Rain and her mother.

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

Nate reached over his shoulder, grabbing for Rain. Rain was at the advantage. He was smaller and more agile and boy was he pissed off. "Get off me you little shit. This isn't combat training, it's capture the flag. I don't wanna have to hurt you."

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

"Really? That's too bad, because I really wanna hurt you, you cocky son of a toaster." Rain dodged the hand each time it came back and then punched Nate as hard as he could in the back of the head. There was a loud crunch as some of the bones in Rain's hand broke. "Fuck!" He lost his grip, clutching his hand and fell to the ground behind Nate.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

Flinching in her chair, April felt like she had partly failed Rain. He was so angry, and she should of seen that before organizing this combat. Biting her lower lip, she continued to watch.

In the maze, both men might see a shadowy figure drift along the edges of the walls.

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

Nate turns on him, looking a little pissed that he had been choked. "Lesson learned kid? Don't bite off m..."

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

"Shhh." Rain said, shushing Nate and still clutching his hand. He saw it first. "What the fuck is that?" he whispered half to himself then noticed that Nate had seen it too.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

The shadow, which almost blended into the normal shadows, seemed to jump out at them for one second. Before running forward slightly, towards the east. In its hands... glittered both of their tags.

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

Nate smirked, then darted after it.

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

Rain brought up his foot, catching Nate square in the nuts and watching him double over in pain.

"Guess you forgot your bionic cup." he said, getting to his feet and tearing after the shadow at his top speed.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

The shadow darted first to the left, then just as quickly to the right. Moving down the maze quickly, like a cat. Then... it came to a dead end.

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

Nate held onto himself for a moment, muttering under his breath before getting up and following after Rain. He was starting to dislike this kid.