Sophia Anderson
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Xenia stood before her mother dressed in a tight-fitting all-black athleisure outfit consisting of black leggings and a black sports bra with her toned midriff exposed. Her 10th degree black belt was loosely tied around her waist. She stood with her arms crossed at the base of Khan Valley and called to Victoria, “This isn’t going to take long, is it? I would very much like to make it back to see Nero in his finals this evening at the Colosseum.” Victoria stood 30 yards from Xenia wearing a crimson…-
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“Dinner is served.” An attendant announced as the plates of freshly cooked meat were served to Xenia, Constance, and Arthur. They sat atop the highest perch of the yacht under a roof with panoramic views. Xenia licked her lips as she cut into her steak. She took a bite and exclaimed, “Arthur, you taste so good!” She shot him a flirtatious glance and said, “You are welcome to dine with me any time you like, sir.” Arthur took a bite as well and couldn’t help but agree. He had since grown…
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“Now, don’t be fooled. This yacht isn’t all leisure. Well, I guess for me and Xenia it is, but there are areas of this ship that wouldn’t be considered so leisurely for most people.” Constance was wrapping up her tour of the yacht with Arthur. She took his hand and said, “Xenia wouldn’t have invited you here if she didn’t trust you. Follow me to my room, and I will show you a few of the unsanctioned activities aboard the Blood Wake.” Arthur gulped and nodded as he thought to himself,…
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At the same time, the top-ranking generals in the room started receiving calls as well. They immediately answered to frenzied reports, “General sir! An unidentified fighter jet has suddenly appeared from over the Atlantic. Preliminary reports put the jet at Mach 20 over the ocean but has since slowed to Mach 1. Our fighter jets have been scrambled as an escort. Permission to engage with deadly force if no response?” The generals all looked to Senator Davis who was also talking on the phone. Xenia…
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The next day, Erika Sage had since said her farewells to the lawmakers and executive branch members of the United States government. Her royal jet cruised across the Atlantic and began to cruise over the Heraklinos Empire. She motioned for her attendant, “I have an unscheduled stop to make. Take me to the Saber Fortress. I need a word with Lord Heraklinos.” Erika was irate. The night before, Jacek had returned her call late. Very late. Several hours after her initial call. She thought to herself…
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Preparations were underway at the Saber Fortress. The captain was sparing no expense. They had a foreign leader visiting, and their lives had all been saved earlier in the day by both Jacek and Xenia. The captain yelled, “Move the kegs over here! Cakes over here! And setup the DJ over there!” The captain was preparing a full-on party just the way Jacek and Vega preferred it. As the preparations came to a close, Jacek and Xenia were seen approaching the gates. Vega was the first to spot them. He…
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Xenia took Jacek’s hand and led him to the hill where Evo once stood at the base of a rushing waterfall. She then said, “Show me your fighting stance.” He assumed his stance and she began to examine him. She walked around with her hand up to her chin and said, “Not bad. Not bad at all. Remember, you are one of the strongest ki users in the world. Any criticism I offer isn’t meant to take away from what you have already achieved. It is to propel you even higher into the ranks of the top ki users…
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It was a short march to Saber Canyon Falls with a distance of just over 5 miles. For a legion such as the Kodiak Legion this trip would take little time as they made a quick pace. The legion was armed with body armor, assault rifles, and hand grenades. Xenia marched at the head of the group with Lord Heraklinos. While Jacek was keenly aware of their surroundings and focused on any potential ambushes, Xenia was much more aloof. She walked alongside him with her hands behind her back and asked him, “So…
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Vega and Jacek spent the time preparing for the sparring match. Vega held a punching bag as Jacek threw punches at it. Vega said, “Hey man, don’t screw this up! The entire fortress will be watching.” Jacek began to sweat as he threw his punches and said, “I fight against rebels every day. I am on the front lines every day. She may have a higher black belt designation, but she does not have real experience. And in battle, experience is what counts!” Jacek threw a massive punch that pulverized…
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It was 10 o’clock in the morning and Jacek was just waking up. He rolled over in bed to check his phone immediately. He picked it up to see no new messages from Erika. He threw his phone aside and continued to lay there. A few moments later, there was a knock at the door. Jacek called out, “Please do not disturb me unless I am needed for action regarding the protection of the province.” Vega called out from behind the door, “Come on man. If Xenia is to visit, it will be today. You need to be…
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