Of stone

[Kyrie Blaze]

The smile hadn't been what she was expecting, but there was a slight inclination of her own head in acknowledgement, but nothing more. Her gaze fixed on the path ahead, making slow sweeps to the side and around.

With Mathew's miniature speech, Kiyr's eyes brightened. She tucked the little bits and pieces of knowledge away for later use. It was all shaping a greater opinion of the Dragons, so she could find the rest of her answer.

[Levi Kayamei]

Levi felt a sense of anticipation of the trials to come, though he somehow managed to hold his composure. He understood that it would likely be the hardest thing he has ever done, but that was exactly why he wanted to see it through. He smiled and nodded, leaving a humble yet determined tone in his voice.

"I know it won't be easy, but nothing worth doing ever is. So yes, I am capable, if not now, then through determination I will become more than capable....though I'll strive for more than mastery, whatever that might be."

Levi paused, glanced around and then back to the Earth Dragon.

"So Earth Dragon....am I right to assume there are other dragons then? Forgive the questions, I'm just not familiar with all of the powers here yet."

[Kyrie Blaze]

Kyrie could grow to like this guy...he was respectful, humble yet sure of himself. But whether that would remain as his trials took place? That remained to be seen..

She glanced at Mathew with the trailing questions, mostly in question.

Should she gain permission, she would answer, without looking at Levi.

"There are three Dragons, at the moment. The Earth Dragon. The Lightning Dragon. The Storm Dragon. There are also several apprentices looking to become Dragons, though time will tell if they pass the trials to prove themselves worthy."

[Mathew Amtrum]

"Those are just the named. The leaders of the Dragon Corps. Kiyr is a member of the Corps and my apprentice. She is capable of answering any questions you have."

He continued his pace, content to let Kiyr answer his questions about that. It would serve as a way for him to see what she knew and how she viewed things. Always shaping his thoughts of her so he knew how to test her, and what to do to challenge her. He would force growth from her and Rai until he was satisfied. And once he was satisfied then they could start the challenging part.

Obtaining the blessings from all the Dragons. Thankfully not a challenge he would need to face to be in the Corps. He would need to bleed in and become one, but from there he would be set. He would have safety, people to challenge him, and a chance to take down Barker and his men. The people that destroyed this world. It would be the Dragons the brought him down, and that would rebuild this shattered world.

[Levi Kayamei]

Levi nodded in understanding as another question rose to his mind. The kept his gaze ahead of them, but addressed Kyrie per Mathew's request.

"So the goal of the Dragon Corps...I know it isn't simple territory gain..no, it must be bigger than that, so I'm curious....what is it?"

He wasn't sure if he was going to get a straight answer considering he wasn't even officially a member yet, but he was curious and figured the worst that could happen would be not getting an answer at all.

[Kyrie Blaze]

"To be honest, the Earth Dragon would better answer your question, but..." She glanced up, looked ahead again to smother a smile, and sang: "It is to be the very best, like no one ever was~"

She actually had a decent voice for singing. She continued:

"To beat them is our real test, to train you is our cause~!"

She never once faltered in her pace, and her expression was peaceful, composed, and calm, as if she had never just been singing the Pokémon song.

[Jackson]

Jackson just stared at her. Dumbfounded. But also slightly interested. He backed up about a hundred feet, while the song continued, and as it ended, ran full tilt at her jumped into the air and did a flying leap kick. Right before it connected he yelled, "DYNAMIC ENTRY FOR REAL!!!"

[Kyrie Blaze]

Kiyr definitely heard those footsteps. She gave no sign until she was sure that Jackson - or a complete newcomer, but Jackson by the yell - was close enough. She whirled in one smooth motion, her entire body moving in unison until she was facing, and then side-stepped, turning, grabbing, and directing the motion towards the ground.

The motion was sharp, intending on directing Jackson's momentum to have him face plant in the ground after releasing him so she wasn't dragged with.

[Levi Kayamei]

Levi stared for a moment in surprise as Kyrie burst into song, then he did something that was rare for him. Levi put his left hand on his hand and laughed loudly.

"Dynamic Entry for real!"

Levi's laughter stopped as the young man attacked Kyrie, this was something he could not allow. He stepped inbetween Kyrie and Jackson, turning out of the way of the kick, now flanking his leg with Kyrie. As she brought him down he bent his knees and threw his weight behind an uppercut aimed straight at Jackson's nose.

[Mathew Amtrum]

And before Jackson could hit the ground Mathew would tap his foot and send a pillar slamming right in to Jackson's chest.

"No one Dynamic Entries but me and Leon..."

[Jackson]

Jackson proceeded to have the ever-loving shit beaten out of him. He made no attempt to dodge any of the attacks, except Levi's. He'd already gotten directed by Kiyr into the ground then shot back up by Amtrum's Earth. So Levi's attack totally misses. Jackson lays in the ground and groans. "I've DYNAMIC ENTRY'd Leon," he mumbles.

[Kyrie Blaze]

"As have I[/color]," Kiyr responded without knowing whether or not Jackson could hear her. "He then proceeded to throw me through a building after blasting me with his electric qi."

She relaxed on her feet a moment, then glanced at Mathew, and went to go hoist Jackson with his arm over her shoulder. Which was pretty comical, considering she was only 5'4", tops, in comparison to Jackson's 6'1". [/font]

[Jackson]

Jackson halfheartedly threw a strike at Kiyr, and threw himself off her. "NO!" he yelled at her, he spat some blood out. "If I'm getting up, its by myself. I've got this." He fell on his first try, and put his fist on the ground to support himself. He felt drained.

He tried again, and this time, managed to actually stand up, though wobbly.