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But I can't quite tell myself if you're feeling quite the same

Who: Yang and Tadashi
What: Training and Talking
Where: The training grounds outside of Everfree Forest; possibly elsewhere in Ponyville if they move
When: Backdated to the 17th, towards the evening-ish?
Warnings: Some sparring and probably a lot of feelings
Prose or Commentspam: Whichever!

The training grounds that sat just outside the Everfree Forest were alive once more with the sounds of sparring and combat. And the occasional muted explosion. Easy guess as to who the cause of that might be.

Yang and Tadashi had picked up their usual regimen, although since her return and learning that things might be coming to a head against Calice, Yang had stepped up things a little. Previously she'd held back on using her Dust rounds in close-combat against Tadashi, knowing he didn't have full control of his own protective Aura yet and only firing at him from a distance or to blow debris into the air for one reason or another. Lately though, she'd been firing the occasional shot at closer and closer quarters. Never at him directly, knowing that could injure him badly without an Aura to shield him, but sometimes at where his hooves had just been or immediately after he'd successfully blocked one of her attacks so he'd still be able to feel the concussive force and heat that could have made contact there if he hadn't evaded.

There was no telling what kind of power Calice would be packing when everyone finally faced her after all. They needed to be as ready as possible.

Taking a breath, Yang dropped low and spun, kicking a hind leg out towards Tadashi's head.

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[Tadashi managed to block the kick with one hoof, the other jabbing out towards her to try and hit. While it had felt rather strange at first, mostly because of the pony body, the practice had actually helped him remember his old karate training, and how to do the moves in his pony body.

Unfortunately, he was still having trouble using his Aura. It was definitely there, he could feel it...but for some reason he was still having trouble doing anything with it, despite how much time they've put into training.

But with everything that's going to happen, he's wondering if he still has time to learn.]

[Yang brought a foreleg up to block the hit, smiling confidently up at Tadashi from under it.]

You've gotten faster.

[She pushed back, rearing up for a quick one-two with her hooves.]

[He just grinned a bit.]

Had a lot of time to learn.

[He ducked to dodge her hooves, using one of his back legs to try and swipe hers from under her.]

[She jumped up high at the swipe, only narrowly avoiding being tripped up. Tadashi's technique had improved as well.

At the apex of her jump, she twisted, angling herself so that she was bearing down towards Tadashi as she began to land, a front hoof pulled back for a punch.]

[Crouched down as he was, he managed to roll out of the way of the hit. Then, springing back up, he charged at her with a raised hoof to try again to hit her.]

Nice!

[Her comment was with regards to Tadashi's movements and it was a good thing he had rolled out of the way too as Yang purposefully discharged a flare as her hoof impacted with the ground, sending up a small fiery explosion. The flames had mostly dissipated by the time Tadashi had sprung back at her but some of the heat from her own Aura was still there as Yang braced herself to intercept him. She kept her center of balance low, preparing to flip him up and over her unless he figured out her intentions.]

[He did, and had planned to counter her. Unfortunately the heat from her Aura was enough to make him wince a bit, distracting him just enough for Yang to go through with her attack.]

[Her expression faltered as she flipped him over, having seen that wince. She knew he'd read her movements, but he hadn't been able to follow through, and as she let go of him, she whirled around to shout after him.]

C'mon, Tadashi, you've gotta push through that!

[With a small groan, he rolled back onto his hooves and pushed himself up, shaking his head to clear it.]

Yeah, I know...

[It was how that was the question, as he ran at her again.]

[Yang met him again, ducking and weaving his moves and doling out strikes of her own. Despite her attempts not to, she was frustrated now and it showed as she exchanged blow for blow.

It wasn't really directed at Tadashi though, even if he was currently taking the brunt of it. All this Aura training had been her idea. So Tadashi would have a way to protect himself. And, as with most things, she'd thought she could handle it. No problem! If Pyrrha could get Jaune from being, well, Jaune, to being something resembling a proper Huntsman, than surely she could show Tadashi how to use Aura well enough to at least keep himself from dying...]

[He noticed that her attacks were coming faster and stronger now, and he did his best to keep up. Unfortunately, his background in karate was little match against her training and ability as a Huntress, and it was starting to wear on him just trying to protect himself.]

[This wasn't Tadashi's fault. Nothing had been Tadashi's fault. This was on her to succeed or fail. And if there was one thing she hated, it was failing.

Yang grit her teeth at the thought, turning and planting her fore-hooves into the ground so that she could launch a powerful kick with her back legs towards Tadashi. In one fluid motion, she twisted back around and lashed out with her foreleg, a flare launching for where she assumed Tadashi wouldn't be even before she had fully completed her spin.]

[Tadashi managed to dodge the kick just fine. Unfortunately, the dodge put him right in the path of her forehoof, and the flare she shot from it.]

Whoa - !

[The full force of Yang's explosive punch connected solidly with Tadashi's side before she even has a chance to consider re-directing or pulling it back, and her eyes widen in the brief instant she feels her hit land, already knowing she's made a serious mistake.]

[She stumbled through her follow-through, trying to throw herself backwards in a futile attempt to lessen the impact. Clumsily regaining her footing, she looked towards Tadashi, genuinely terrified.]

Tadashi!!

[As much as she tried to pull back, she had landed a solid hit, the force of it sending him flying back several feet. The explosion raised a cloud of dust on the training field, obscuring where he lands.

The dust isn't enough to cover his pained cry, though, or the sound of his body as it hits the ground.]

[Even before the dust had settled, she'd dashed through to find him, ears flat back against her head.

Stupid, that was stupid, that was SO STUPID.

She never should have gotten so impatient that it clouded her judgement in a fight. ...Again.

Least of all in a training match, and especially not one with Tadashi. She may have seriously hurt him. Or worse.]

Tadashi, are you okay??

[Luckily the dust was finally beginning to settle, revealing part of Tadashi where he lay some distance away, lying on his side. He wasn't down for long though before he groaned, his legs shifting as he pulled them under him, slowly rising to his hooves.]

Ugh...y-yeah, I...I think I'm okay...

[If there was confusion in his voice, it's because he was surprised by how okay he felt. It didn't sound like he was too hurt either.

That might have something to do with the strange glow around him, though.]

[Yang had galloped over to him immediately, although as the dust finally settled and she got a good look at him, she took a good step or two back. Not just to give him space as he got up but because he was glowing.]

...Tadashi...

[Her voice sounds a little breathless and awed.]

[Tadashi, meanwhile, doesn't seem to immediately notice that he's glowing, even as he's brushing himself off.

Probably more surprised that he is okay right now.]

...Huh. I expected that to hurt more.

YOU DID IT!!!

[Speaking of things that should hurt more, hopefully Tadashi's Aura could withstand one more projectile as Yang suddenly all but tackled him from the side, hugging her forelegs tightly around him.]

That totally could have killed you but your Aura protected you. Look!!

[She pulled back enough to gesture with her head towards the glow surrounding him.]

[Nnnnnope, wasn't really expecting that.]

Whoa!

[And his ears are still ringing a bit, so it takes him a moment to really process what she said. It's when he does that he finally looks down at himself.]

Huh?

[He just stares for a moment, until her words really register in his mind.

And then he's grinning widely, his eyes lighting up in excitement.]

Oh MAN!

[He's practically bouncing in place right now, even as he holds onto Yang to return the hug, because it actually worked!]

[Yang was all kinds of elated as she bounced a little with him, hugging him in so tightly the side of her face is almost nuzzled against his.]

You did it! You did it!

[There was genuine relief in her voice now alongside the cheer.]

This is amazing, Tadashi. Once you've got this down, you'll be able to protect yourself.

[She glanced aside at him, smiling excitedly.]

You'll be able to go home.

Yeah...

[Even as the excitement calms down, he's still hugging her. Because part of him still had doubts about ever getting to this point. And even now, he wasn't sure this would entirely work.

But there was a chance now, at least, which was a lot more than he had before.]

Thanks to you.

I know, right? I should have just tried shooting you way sooner.

[She was giggling as she spoke, but the sound melted off into something softer as she shook her head.]

It's your Aura. Your soul.

This is all you.

[She couldn't really take credit there.]

[He couldn't help chuckling a little.]

Still...I never would have managed it without you.

[She hummed a small laugh, expression warming and then let him go, but not before buffeting him a little with her shoulder.]

Come on. One more round and then we're going out to celebrate.

[She grinned a little.]

I wanna see you do that again.

[A sheepish grin as he rubs the back of his head with a hoof.]

I guess it'd be a good chance to see if I can do it on purpose...

You've got this.

[She trots out a few feet ahead and then turns to face him, squaring off.

It was a short match but even so there was no denying that Tadashi had much greater passive control over his Aura. Yang's hits still hurt of course, but the damage was minimal, and those few bruises and scrapes healed quickly.]

That was great!!

[She was beaming at him as she did a couple of cool-down stretches.]

And it's only gonna get easier with practice. How do you feel?

Th-Thanks...

[Tadashi, meanwhile, was sprawled out on the grass, his hat slightly askew as he lay just trying to catch his breath after the workout.]

...Like I kept running into a brick wall...

[Despite the comment, he was grinning all the same. Because honestly, it was an improvement over how their training sessions could usually go.]

[There was a cheerful laugh from her in answer.]

I'll take that as a compliment.

[With a grin fit to match his, she stepped over and then exaggeratedly flopped herself beside Tadashi. Taking a deep, contented breath in, she glanced aside at him.]

Feels good, doesn't it?

[His eyebrow rose just a bit as she flopped beside him, but he simply grinned a little.]

Actually yeah...It really does.

[The grin she fires back at him is a bright one.]

Just wait. You're really gonna feel amazing the day you figure out your Semblance.

[He chuckles.] Well, let's not get too ahead of ourselves.

[She laughs again.]

Come on, after you've got your Aura all sorted out, it's only gonna be a matter of time before you find your Semblance too.

It'll be great!

[She glances at him, her smile a little coy.]

Unless it ends up being something totally lame. Then it won't be so great.

And I won't be able to be seen with you anymore, sorry.

[Best friend.]

[He rolls his eyes.] Thanks for looking out for me.

[Another giggle as she turns her head to glance at him.]

Somebody's got to.

[Her tone is joking, although if Tadashi happens to look, he'll notice she looks at him for perhaps just a second too long.

It's gone a moment later though as she rolls over to get her hooves under her, a grin plastered over her face.]

So! I think I promised a little celebration. Got any place you wanna go?

[Naturally he misses such a moment as he brushes the dust off his himself, thinking over Yang's question a moment.]

Y'know...I'm kinda in the mood for a hayburger.

[Any other day and she might comment on that daring choice, but instead she just smiles.]

Hayburgers, it is.

We can stop at Sugarcube Corner and get cupcakes or something later.

[Ask them to put "Congrats on not dying" in icing on it.

Her smile quirks a little.]

Or swing by the Decanter for a couple drinks?

I'm not really much of a drinker.

[Which was funny, given the number of occasions they'd gone to the Decanter.]

Besides, I'm still wonder how okay it is for you to be there.

[She laughs, expression turning way too innocent as she trots a couple steps ahead of him and glances back over her shoulder.]

What? You know I wouldn't be in there if it wasn't okay.

[She feels perfectly okay in a bar. Now whether she should be there "legally" on the other hand...]

[He snickers, rolling his eyes a bit as he follows behind her.]

Right, okay.

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