"I have to tell Peter and MJ about where I'll be staying. And then I have about a hundred books to read, Master Strange," I called back, "I'll see you later."
Strange chuckled, "very well Apperatec Parker. But don't forget to eat something, you'll find your mind much more willing to bend on a full stomach than an empty one."
I nodded, "right," as I walked the weight of the vial of blood Franklin had given me was heavy in my pocket. I had made my choice, I chose to earn power rather than take it. It was nobel, but foolish. And if I wasn't ready for when Thanos came, I know I won't hesitate to use Franklin's blood.
Sometimes...sometimes, you need a monster to kill a monster.
A week later:
I stood in the middle of a training field, my legs apart and my arms tucked into my sides. I moved robotically, my movements following the pattern that I memorised. The kata coming out smooth, like a river.
I tried to feel it, the power that Strange said I held, I moved, placing both palms before me before spreading them out in a circular movement, pushing whatever energy I'm supposed to have out, willing it to come out. But nothing came.
"I can't do this!" I cried out throwing my hands into the air, "it's impossible!"
Strange smiled, "there's no such thing. Try again Peter, I promise, you will eventually understand the process."
"Dude! It's just me waving my hands around like a moron! How's this supposed to help me learn magic?!" I was on a very, very short fuse.
But Strange was patient, he replied smoothly, "did you read 'The Power of Chakra Movement'?"
"Y-yes."
"And what does it say?"
I sighed, "that the movement of my body and the clarity of mind will unlock the body's spiritual energy, combining it with our physical abilities."
"Correct. You have mastered the body, but tell me, how you mastered your mind?" he narrowed his eyes, "or have you gotten distracted."
"I'm not distracted!" I hissed, "I….I just can't focus!"
Strange smiled, "that's what distracted means Peter."
"No...I mean I understand what I have to do, and I'm focusing on it but...nothing happens!"
Strange hummed, "I see...well, then maybe it's time you take a break. It's nearly time for school, maybe a short break will freshen your mind."
"I'm training to be a sorcerer Master Strange, do I really have to go to school?!" I grumbled.
"Yes, you do," Strange smiled as he walked away, "besides, you need the break."
A few hours later:
I grumbled as I walked out of the class of the day. Even though I was being trained to be a soccer, both Peter and Strange demanded I go to school. I don't know why they're so insistent on it, but I can't say no, especially not to Strange. For every day of school I skip he puts me through three hours of mind numbing training.
So here I was, five hours wasted learning something pointless or something I already knew. I was just about to head off to Strange's place when I heard someone call out for me.
"Bruce! Hold up!" I turned to see May and Felicity run up to me, looking excited.
I blinked, "hey girls, what's new?"
"Hey, you free right now?" Felicity asked sounding extremely giddy, "there's a girl's basketball game after school and we need people to cheer us on!"
I blinked, "there's a game today?"
May nodded, "yeah, and it's a pain in the ass to get people to come and support us."
"Could you come Bruce? Please? It could really help!" Felicity said in a begging tone.
"Yeah, come one Bruce, it should be fun," May smiled, "besides, you look like you could use a change of pace."
I sighed as I rubbed my eyes, "yeah...you're right. Lead the way ladies."
Felicity grinned, "yes! Come with me! Oh and quick question, do you mind holding up a poster and cheering out"
I shrugged, "hey, you girls win and I'll treat you to dinner."
"Really? You mean it?" Felicity asked with a flirty smile.
Immediately I was on guard, May blinked in shock too, guess she realised what was happening. Shit! Shit! This was bad! Defuse the tension! "Y-yeah, sure thing kiddo," I patted her on the head like a father would their child.
"Great! Make sure you keep your promise Brucie!" Felicity winked, "alright May! I'm going ahead!"
"What? Why?" May asked bewildered.
"I'm going to squeeze in some extra training!" Felicity blew me a kiss, "you're so going to take me out to dinner mister!"
"I-I didn't mean it like that!" I cried out.
"I don't' care!" she sang as she quickly left, heading off to the gym.
"That….was awkward," May whistled.
I groaned, "yeah...now I know how you felt Johnny hit on you. So weird!"
"Well, doesn't she kind of look like you're Felicia?" May asked.
I turned to her, "would you date my version of Johnny if he looked like Franklin?"
May blushed, "what?! No!"
"Exactly. Plus, no one can substitute for my Kitten, no one, ever."
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