[Jacob]

Quade: "Where'd you get this batch from?"

Quade was stood behind a bullet proof glass window which was situated on the wall above the training room, He was wearing a T-shirt and jeans, watching a group of new recruits onlook at the other professional Assassins train.

Kowloon: "Mainly the streets. The two Mudokons were purchased, as was the Orkhid down there. The rest were homeless..."

The suited Mudokon scratched his chin with the back of his fingers. There were six recruits all together, all a variety of specie. Ranging from Saurian to Mudokon. Even a Sauk had been found, which was suprising as these creatures were close to extinction due to their inability to consume most foods. Sauks are closely related to the Saurians but there inability to consume the vast majority of goods produced make them a very rare race to come across. Their skin is a bright-red and they have sharp, yellow spines protruding from their back. They also have a yellow horn on the end of their snout. Their Elbow spines and dew claw are also yellow whereas their claws are black. This one's eyes was crimson.

Quade: "Where you find the Sauk?"

Kowloon: "Ask him when you meet..."

Quade turned, scratching his right hand. Puzzled.

Quade: "What? Oh no, i'm not training them...(!) You can forget that."

Resting a hand on the Saurians shoulder Kowloon chuckled.

Kowloon: "Lets not forget who the boss is around here, eh? Now, go..."

Shrugging the Mudokons hand off of his shoulder he made his way down the corridor towards the steps that took him to the training room. Kowloon smirked to himself as he watched through the window, knowing that Quade would have a handful with the Sauk.

***

Quade made his way towards the children who's ages ranged from 8-18. Behind him he dragged a blue, landing mat along the floor. Other Assassins whom were training stopped what they were doing and awaited for Quades lesson to start, some sitting and some standing. He flung the mat down and nudged it around for a while with his feet before turning to the children who were stood around, looking bored.

Quade: "I'm pressuming this is your first training lesson and so i'm going to be reletivly gentle with you. Do as i say and we should get along fine. Now, when i call you across, step upto the mat and state your name and age...Right. You."

He pointed to one of the female Mudokons who was stood in a pair of raggy shorts and jumper. She mumbled something and stepped upto the opposite side of the mat that Quade was at.

Female: "Maggie. 10."

Quade: "Good. Now, Maggie, attack me..."

The creature's eyes widened and she muttered something shyly.

Quade: "Attack me. Come on..."

The creature, not wanting to disappoint, stepped upto Quade and attempted to slap him on the right hand side of the face. Quade blocked the pathetic attempt with his right hand and pushed her back with his left. Tutting frustratedly as she fell back on her rear.

Quade: "Pathetic. Go sit over there..."

He pointed over his shoulder and waited til the Mudokon did so before calling up the Saurian. Hoping a change of specie may offer more of a challenge. It didn't and once more Quade sighed disappointed and told him to sit with Maggie.

Quade: "Ok, fine...you."

He pointed to the other Mudokon, summoning him up.

Voice: "I wanna go..."

The Saurian turned as mumbles from the spectating Assassins and trainee's arose like a wave. Quade turned seeing the Sauk stood with its arms crossed.

Quade: "And you are...?"

Sauk: "Silian. And yourself?"

Quade smirked and beckoned him to take the Mudokons place.

Quade: "I'm Quade. How old are you, Silian?"

The being moved into position.

Silian: "16."

Quade nodded and then motioned with his fingers for him to come forth. And that he did.

*Setting: Quickly Silian moved forwards, stopping a yard away from Quade to execute a torso kick. Grabbing the beings foot with both hands Quade pushed him away and nodded, impressed. The beast then attempted to punch Quade and swung at him, one after the other. Again, Quade blocked these but as he did so he moved back, moving off of the mat. Kowloon watched intrigued from above and the spectators spoke softly amongst themselves. Grabbing Silians wrists Quade then kicked the recruit in the stomach, sending him staggering backwards, winded.*

Quade: "Well done. I'm impressed."

There was a round of applause for the Sauks effort, he though, was now righting himself from his hunched over position. Quade held out his hand to shake that of Silians only to find himself attacked by him...again.

*Setting: Silian grasped Quades hand with his left hand and then jumped up, running up Quades chest he then jumped off, kicking Quade in the face as he flipped off backwards, landing evenly on his feet. Quades nostril dripped a bit of blood and he snarled, attempting to regain his composure. Silian ran at him again, this time ducking away from Quades mid-kick and sweeping his grounded leg from him, causing the Assassin to drop to the ground. There was a whoop of applause and laughter from the audience and Silian smirked, backing away. Quade climbled to his feet and was met with a swift kick to the side and an oncoming punch which he managed to grab before it hit his face. He twisted it around so that Silian was in no state to attack and then punched the 16 yr old square in the face, watching it as it dropped down.*

Quade: "Nice try."

Stepping over the floored teen he wiped his left nostril, checking his hand to see if there was any blood.

Silian: "We haven't finished..."

The Saurian turned his head, seeing the standing teen behind him. Its body glistening with sweat. Its hands clenched. And a stern expression on its face.

Quade: "I have..."

Silian stepped towards Quade, only to be met with a round the house kick by his opponant. He staggered to the side, shocked. But still on its feet. Quade now stood in his attack stance, jumping from side to side. Silian laughed and spat a mouthful of blood out before getting in his attack position.

Voice: "Need some help, Q? Heheheh..."

Quade turned his head to look across to the shower entrance. A tall, bulky Mudokon was stepping out, drying his feathers with a white towel. His skin was greeny-blue and he had a towel around his waist.

Quade: "Marl, piss off..."

He turned his attention back to Silian who was still stood watching him, eyeing him up and down.

Marl: "Awww, come on...pweeeze."

He put a babyish voice on and placed his hands in a praying like manner, resting the towel over his shoulder as he did so.

Quade: "Look, i can handle a recruit...ok?"

Silian: "This is our fight, so why dont you go and f*ck yourself, Mud."

He stated this without taking his eyes off of Quade. Just incase he attempted an attack. Marl on the other hand now concentrated his attention on the teen. Growling as he neared.

Marl: "Wanna say that again, kid?"

Silian's right hand pointed at Marl, the middle finger rising from the clenched fist.

Silian: "AAHHHGGRRRRR...!"

Seconds later Silian had dropped to his knees, clutching his head. Marl approached watching as the kid tried to overcome the searing pain.

Marl: "Whats a matter? The lowly Mud too big and stwong for the ickle Sauk?"

He bent over, getting his face closer to the child. His voice was babyish as he mocked the teen. Reveling in the stare the child gave him through tear, stricken eyes.

Marl: "Idiot."

He stood up, now looking at Quade. The Sauk had dropped forwards...unconcious. The audience mumbled disapproval at Marl and turned to get back on with what they were doing. The recruits watched amazed by what the Mudokon had just done.

Quade: "You could have killed him. For f*cks sake, dont use that on kids!"

Marl turned away, adjusting his towel as he walked off.

Marl: "Who's going to stop me, Quade? Hmm? Who?"

(OOC: Blarrrrg)