Fighting the whispers

My name is Jaxon Bo. I left district 9 and came here looking for a challenge. I don't intend on winning, I just want to fight.My trainer tells me that I will win I guess we will see.

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I'm In Trouble Deep || Jarricity

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  Farren was tempted to check the inscription for herself but she suddenly hated the idea of taking the ring off her finger even for a second. She’d take his word for it. It wasn’t fancy like the jewelry from the Capitol and her own district but, somehow, that made it better. The band was hard and simple but she caught a fraction of her own reflection among the dimly shining gold and she saw an entirely new person. I love you. It wasn’t the first time Jaxon had said those words but it was a first for Farren when she automatically opened her mouth, feeling the need to say them back. She let him finish speaking instead. If it wasn’t for his hold, she might have collapsed back against the pillow. “Yes,” she whispered. It was her honest answer and her real desire was just to be with him in every possible way for as long as she could. “I want to,” she added with more emphasis. There was an unspoken objection that only became apparent when she began to shake in his arms. Her gasp revealed the only secret she had left- the one that she was most ashamed of. “I’m scared,” she whimpered, hating herself for ruining what was essentially the perfect moment: the only time she’d felt so safe and loved.

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"Aww," Jaxon let out as he began to feel her shake when he heard her whimper, I'm sorry. "It's going to all be okay, I'm not going anywhere." He promised her. It would take a lot more than a nurse, or even Torin with his sword to get Jaxon to leave Farren's side. "Just like our first...um..date? I guess," Jaxon laughed as he recalled the first time he brought her to the infirmary. "I gotta stop putting you in the infirmary, but hey, Love hurts," he laughed again trying to keep the humor up. Keeping her happy and distracted would take her worries away. But his were growing strong in the back of his head. He knew Farren and the baby would probably not survive the games. The numbers that have been shown to him by his trainer saying that Jaxon was the favorite to win this year and Farren was to die, ironically last. Jaxon knew at one point he would have to pick between his own life and Farren's. He looked at her now, he tried smiling warm to her only to keep her strong by showing his strength. She depended on him. So much more than he would ever understand. Jaxon was always used to being alone and he intended to die that way. He just never thought he would find who he wanted to spend his life with. If the moment ever came Jaxon knew he would have to kill his fiance and their future child, for their own sake, out of love. It would destroy him years to come but he knew she would never survive a single mom with the guilt of her fiance's death on her hands. He wouldn't force that fate on his worst enemy so definitely not his best friend, and the love of his life. 

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Letting out one last long and all so satisfying sigh, Jaxon smiled wide at her. Kissing her on the forehead. He pulled her close wrapping his arms around her pulling her body close to his. "Thank you, partner," he teased using her word. "I love you," he added, using his words. He never expected her to say it back he just knew, how she held on to him, how comfortable they both were that they were both in love. Jaxon didn't need her to cofirm that, he knew it was true. 

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I'm In Trouble Deep || Jarricity

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  The moment she saw him, Farren wanted to shut her eyes again and pretend that she was still sleeping. Not because she didn’t want him here- she did, more than she’d ever wanted anything; but because she was afraid of what he was going to say, how he would treat her differently now that he knew. He could think that she was weak now and leave her- she wouldn’t blame him and she’d probably still do everything in her power to help him win the Games. That was her only thought process in those few moments until she finally came to her senses. She’d been wrong about Jaxon so many times before. He was an incredibly skilled fighter but not a merciless one. He’d refused her alliance at first in order to support his less fortunate friends. He’d stuck by her through her addiction and all the times she’d hurt him and screamed things that she didn’t mean. Her breath hitched and her hand tensed within his hold, giving away her alertness. She opened her eyes fully and stared at him with something that felt like panic and relief at the same time. Ignoring the discomfort it caused, she leaned forward, tore her hand from his grasp and threw both arms around him in a desperate embrace instead. She sobbed against his shoulder for a moment. There were no tears yet but she had no doubt they would come. It was then that something shiny caught her eye. She pulled back, unable to hide her shock. “Is this…?” She demanded, unable to finish the question because another concern had just hit her. “You’re not- I mean you’re- you’re okay with this?”

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Jaxon caught her in  the embrace. Holding her close to him but being gentle with her just in case she still wasn't feeling well. Holding up his own hand to show her his ring, "Yes it is. And yes I am." He smiled at her pulling her back itno his arms, "I love you, and I'm happy about this. I have one request," Jaxon paused, his smiling fading slightly, "Can we forget about the arena? Just until we enter. We can act like an actual couple expecting a kid. Fight about names, pick godparents, all the fun stuff." He kissed her on the nose, "I kept them simple, because I know you don't like flash. On the inside the words, 'Final Two,' Are engraved. It's hidden, it's just for us." He kissed her on the lips gently and quickly. "So what do you say?"

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I'm In Trouble Deep || Jarricity

[felicity-clemente-d3]

  Jaxon was up and at the door before Felicity had time to speak. He seemed t be alright, his reaction had been positive though it seemed Jax’s hadn’t. Standing up she walked out with him. He seemed preoccupied with his thoughts as they walked. Felicity realised he may be running through what he wanted to say, but the idea of him thinking where the voices were, it scared her. She had seen him be cruel before, when Jax had come through. She was still terrified of both Jaxon and Farren but with all that had happened she’d not had time to be afraid. Now, as they walked in silence towards the infirmary she couldn’t help but feel that same cold sense of anxiety returning. Clasping the hem of  her shirt with shaking hands she walked in silence, focusing on the sounds of their steps rather than her memories It seemed to be no time at all before they were in front of the white doors. Catching Jaxon’s hand she stopped him a moment and looked up, knowing that once he walked in that what happened would be between Farren and him so what she had to say she would have to say now. “Jaxon. I know you and Farren never intended for this. I know that what happened between you two wasn’t by chance. I’ve seen how you two react to one another. You were made for one another and there is no way of arguing that. I know this seems strange but I’m glad that what happened between us happened. You’re happy and Farren is happy. She is so different from when I first met her and I can only think that it’s you who has done it. You make each other better and…you’ll make great parents.” Dropping his hand she stepped forward and held the door for him. “Now, go on. She’s waiting and she needs you.”

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Jaxon had accidentally ignored her the entire walk there. He hadn't meant to. His mind was rushing of thoughts of Farren. It was so easy for him to get lost in his newly freed mind. "Don't Felicity, He's gone." He promised her with a reassuring smile. He was still there. But he was so weak, so contained, Jaxon wouldn't deal with him until his first kill in the arena but that would be a story for another time. "Thank you for everything. You started my change off in the right direction which made me a better person to help Farren as you had helped me. Thank you for watching over her when I couldn't, I know how much you mean to her and even though she would never admit to having friends, you are her best. And one of my closest. I better get in there, but thank you, Felicity. For everything." He embraced her kissing her on the top of her head as he would a younger sister as if to say thank you and i love you all in one. She was one of the closest things he ever had to a support in his life other than Levi and Darleda. As he hugged her she felt her hand reach into her pocket and slip something into his hand whispering she said, "I made what you asked for. I hope she likes it." He would not have been the same without her. Slowly releasing her, he smiled and waved gently as he walked back wards into the doors, pushing them open because when he had hugged her she had to let go of the door.  :"Where is she?" He asked the nurse respectfully. It was the same nurse that he brought her to the first time they had met. "I knew you two would make it," she smiled as if she had been shipping  routing for them all along. "Last bed on the right, curtains are closed and she's still asleep. Try to let her get some rest. There is a chair, a pillow, and a blanket in there because we both know you intend on staying here with her." Jaxon nodded as if to thank her as well. Walking quicker than his entrence he got to her bed. Slowly opening the curtain he saw her. Laying on the bed, asleep. She looked so tired, so weak, so innocent. It was a whole knew her. Even when she was happy and with him, she always seemed so tough, so strong as if nothing could hold her back. He pulled up the chair close to her bed, taking her hand in his two gently kissing it. "I told you, Final two. And that doesn't just mean in the arena. It means I'm never leaving your side." And he meant it with all his heart. "Farren, I know you're asleep and all but now that were having this child, I have a question for you." Taking her hand in his he revealed what Felicity had made for him. It was a ring. It wasn't a fancy engagement ring with a huge diamond or anything. It was a simple wedding band. It was a simple gold band with the words, "Final two" engraved on the inside. "Will you be my partner, my wife, and the mother of my child all in one?" He asked her sliding the ring upon her finger. As he did so his own matching ring seemed to shine in the light. "I love you, and I always will." He promised leaning forward and kissing her on the forehead and as he did so, he saw her eyes slowly begin to open. 

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I'm In Trouble Deep || Jarricity

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  At first, when he didn’t make a move to lash out or shout Felicity thought he was handling the words well. But then she saw the change in his expression, pain twisting his features as he pressed his hands against his head. “Jaxon?..” Stepping forward she tried to talk to him, hand outstretched to stop his shaking one. “NOT TODAY!” His words were loud enough to make her jump, the sudden exclamation telling her that he was fighting something. Jax. That’s all it could be. Her attention focused on him again as he fell to the floor. Moving to kneel beside him she tapped his cheek lightly. “Jaxon? Jaxon! You have to wake up. You can wake up. You can, please. Farren needs you to wake up.”  It was no use, he was still unconscious. Looking around the room she grabbed a pillow placing it under his head and took her water, splashing his face lightly. “This has to work. You have to wake up Jaxon. Please. Fight it.”

She knelt beside him, hand on his arm as she watched the rapid movement of his eyes. She could only assume the worst. The voices. Jax, the one who had always hated both her and Farren. Felicity was aware of how hard Jaxon had to fight against Jax, how much the voices hurt him each time they came close to control. And she also knew how much Jaxon loved Farren, how he would fight with and for her. It was as this thought went through her mind that she saw his eyelids flutter and his eyes open. As he jumped back she gasped„ moving away from his side to give him some room. When he went to explain she simply nodded, she understood what had happened though she wasn’t sure just what Jaxon had done inside his mind to fight it.  Standing up she offered him a hand as he spoke. “I want to see her. She has to know I support her. It’s sad cause if there was no such thing as the arena, I would be the happiest man alive.” She smiled softly, seeing the emotion in his words reflected in the smile he wore. “Of course. I can take you too her. Though I think she may be sleeping. If she is we can wait, the nurses won’t bother you. I’ll make sure of it.”

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Jaxon jumped up quickly and grabbed his jacket off the chair he had been sitting in. "Even if she's asleep I wanna be there. She would be there for me," He said completely sure of himself. He felt almost a gap in his mind without Jax's constant push. He had been so used to having to keep him contained but now that he no longer had to strain his mind to do so he had no idea what he could think about with all this newfound willpower. He began thinking about Farren. The first time they met on the roof. Both of them so different from where they are. Their first fight. Their first kiss. It was odd but amazing to him that it had happened in that order. He remembered the promise Final Two, and he would never forget it. And then he just thought of her. So beautiful but yet so strong and fierce. She was so determined and everything she was. She would be a great mother, the greatest back bone the kid could ever have. Kid. He was going to be a father with the woman he loved. A tear fell down his face, but not in sadness, in joy. "Let's go. The love of my life is waiting," he smiled wiping away his tear and grabbing the door for Felicity.

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I'm In Trouble Deep || Jarricity

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  Taking the water bottle, she held it in slightly shaking hands as he sat down. She couldn’t stall forever. It was unfair to Farren and to Jaxon. He deserved and needed to know. Once he was settled she set the water down on the table,remaining standing as she twisted her ring nervously. “Okay. It’s concerning Farren. Before you say anything, just please, listen to everything I have to say.” She paused for a moment so see if he would let her continue and when he made no movement to interject she carried on. “Earlier this morning I was in the training center and well she came in, looking worse for wear. I walked over to see if she was alright and she’d been ill so I helped her up.. Seeing as she didn’t feel well and couldn’t even manage to get to the door without leaning on me I took her to the infirmary. But on the way she felt to ill to go on so I got the nurse to go back and get her. When she came too in the infirmary they asked her some questions and did a blood test. And they said she’s..I m-mean” her words had come out rushed, not wanting to spend to long on details. But now she had to stop to draw breath. As she looked at Jaxon, she held both arms at her sides, clutching the hem of her shirt, she forced out the two final words. “Farren’s pregnant.”

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His whole world began to spin. What was going on? He could hear Jax laughing insanely as he felt his whole body going numb with shock and fear. He couldn't be a father. There was no way. He could not protect them both. He wanted Farren to win the games but she could not take care of a child without him, without anyone. No one could. Jaxon pressed the palms of his hands hard against his head as he collapsed on the ground, shaking uncontrollably. At first he was trying to contain and control his thoughts but it was now that Jax was making his attack. Jaxon pressed against his head hard just to keep reminding him that he was still in control, and if at any point the pressure lifted he knew that it was Jax. You can't fight me forever. Jax laughed loudly at him. Jaxon knew it was true. Jaxon couldn't handle the news. Felicity was probably worried about him but he wasn't even thinking about her. He was only thinking about Farren. How nervous, how scared she must be. It was going to slow her down. make her weaker. She didn't stand a chance at surviving in the games now, her only chance was if Jaxon never left her side but he knew even that would be impossible. Jaxon felt another mental push from inside his head. Jax was trying even harder to get to Jaxon, to escape. Jaxon felt his left hand begin to shake more and start to loose, but with a shake of his head and a loud grunt Jaxon took control once more. "NOT TODAY!" He shouted. But then... Everything went black. Jaxon woke up looking up at himself. But it wasn't the him that Farren had made him into. It was the dark and twisted killer that volunteered for these games, that killed Carter. Jaxon quickly looked around, looking for Felicity looking for someone to help. He was surrounded by the people who he always heard inside his head, the people who have helped or hurt him the most. Some of them fit both categories. But they stood there, not moving, but with a different emotion. Fighters that Jaxon killed were smiling, happy to see him suffer, his parents looked scared to see this happening to their son, Carter, looked sad, and paler than usual. Everyone was different, but they were all looking at him, and they were all there because of him.  How are you suppose to be a father if you can't even protect that woman you love? When I get out of here I'm going after her first. I'm going to take my time with her, make her feel safe and happy. But then when she falls asleep in my arms, I'm going to snap her neck. And you're going to watch every second of it. Jax kicked Jaxon hard in the face knocking him to his back, "YOU STAY AWAY FROM HER!" Jaxon shouted back, trying to get up and charge towards Jax but he was too fast too powerful. Jax instantly knocked Jaxon back to the ground. You're not thinking, boy. You're not being rational, Jax called, You are acting out of anger. You want to hurt me, you want to protect Farren but you don't know how. You never will be able to save her. You can't win. You've never had the drive to do anything without me pushing you in the right direction. Jaxon hung his head in shame. He knew Jax was right. All of his fights, his initial actions with Farren, him volunteering, him survivng, none of it would have ever happened if Jax hadn't made him do it. He was nothing without Jax, Jax was his other half. That's not true! Carter shouted, being the first in the circle to speak up and step forward. Yes it sucks that I'm dead. But you can't blame yourself for that! He did that! Carter pointed at Jax who's grin began to fade, You can't blame yourself for all the bad things and give him the credit for the good. You're not the bad one! He is! He's not your other half. Farren is! And in that moment Carter was on his knees in front of Jaxon, Let's get you up, your girlfriend is pregnant, Carter began helping Jaxon to stand. He's not going anywhere not yet. Carter warned Jaxon, but I know someday you will defeat him and you and Farren will finally be alone. Now go to her. We'll hold him off. And just like that Carter, and the dozens of people around them swarmed Jax  and muffled his inaudible screams of pain and terror. His precense was weaker, but it was still there but that did not concern Jaxon anymore. He only wanted to make sure Farren was okay. He woke up on the floor looking up at Felicity as he had been looking at Jax, at first he was scared and jerked back. "Sorry.." he began slowly, "Jax....well...you know..." Jaxon never had to explain himself to Felicity she always knew what was going on with him. "I want to see her. She has to know I support her. It's sad cause if there was no such thing as the arena, I would be the happiest man alive." Jaxon smiled, but this was not Jax's grin, or Jaxon's cocky smile, this smile was so full of love and sadness that everyone could see that thanks to Farren Jaxon was a changed man. Even if they never understood, they could see it all the same. 

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I'm In Trouble Deep || Jarricity

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  Relaxing as he let go of her shoulders, his features softening into a less panicked expression. Nodding she waited for him to open the door before going in, pausing in the hall while he followed. As he apologized over the mess  she looked around the room, taking in the hole and scattered debris that still remained. “It’s fine, I can understand that it ay take a little ore than cleaning to sort out all of this.” Coming to a stop she rubbed the top of her arm, biting her lip as she thought about what would be the best way. Looking at him she smiled, trying to keep him clam, by staying calm herself. “Okay, could we sit down? It might be more comfortable.” She only suggested sitting to keep him calm, and as a security measure in case his reaction meant he would need a soft landing. “Shall I start from the beginning?”

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Jaxon sat down on the arm train adjacent to the couch in the living room after grabbing two water bottles out of the fridge. "You want one?" He offered it to her, as he offered her a seat on the couch, "What do you have to tell me? Please just get to the point if it's urgent I am probably going to have to act sooner or later."Jaxon was nervous and anyone could have heard it in his voice but he body remained calm and under control because meanwhile Jax was fighting harder for control than he had ever had before. It's my time to shine! He shouted pounding against the barriers Jaxon had put up. Jax knew along with Jaxon if Felicity gave him information about Farren that was so shocking or terrifying, Jaxon could lose control just long enough for Jax to take over, and if that happened for even a second, Jaxon may never be seen again. 

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I'm In Trouble Deep || Farricity & Jaxon

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  Hearing the familiar voice coming from behind she turned to see Jaxon. In the second it took for the two of them to make eye contact, she saw his expression change. The words the followed on confirmed her suspicions. He had realised Farren had gone off, and now, Felicity being here was not a unhappy coincidence.  She had been about to step away from the wall where she stood to meet him, but he was faster. Over to her in mere seconds, gripping her by the shoulders. “Ja-” her words were cut off as he shook her, the grip on her shoulders too tight. Raising both hands to take hold of one of his arms, the tried to pull his hand off. “Jaxon stop. please. I need you to listen.” Looking at him she hoped he would calm down. If this was his reaction to just her being here then what would his reaction be to what she had to say? “Let go, and calm down. Please, I need you to listen. Farren is okay.” the last three words were a slightly desperate attempt at reassurance. She wasn’t lying, the girl was okay at the moment. But he didn’t need to know what bit yet. First she needed him calm.

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Jaxon released his grip from her slowly. Stepping back, "Sorry," opening his door holding it to her, "Would you to come inside? Have some water so we can talk.." Jaxon paused, "Calmy." He added quickly.What are you doing! If you really care about this girl you will do nothing to find her! His father scolded him, Kill them both, you need no one! Jax commanded him but Jaxon ignored them both breathing heavily trying to push them away but they kept coming back stronger and stronger. He had put off his problem so many times but it was getting closer to the time when he would finally have to face them but first he had to help Farren. "Sorry about the mess," Jaxon said looking into the room, "No one has come by to clean up and fix the wall after well...you know what happened," Jaxon's voice trailed off slowly. 

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I'm In Trouble Deep || Farricity & Jaxon

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  Felicity had only just gotten to the doors when she heard Farren’s sobs once more. It pained her to hear her friend like that. There was only so much she could do at this point. Her first priority was telling Jaxon. As she walked back the way she had come with Farren only a couple of hours ago she tried to think of where Jaxon might be. It was early so her best bet would be training. Picking up her pace she tried not to focus on what she was going to do if a part of him didn’t like what she had to say. That was something she would figure out at the time. For now she kept her mind on why she was doing it. Using it as a motivator.She found herself in front of the center doors, and with a mixture of panic and determination she pushed open the door, immediately scanning the stations. It was odd. She could have sworn he’d be here but there was no sign of him. Running a hand through her hair she stepped back out, turning towards the elevators instead. When she pressed the buttons the doors opened she stepped on selecting Jaxon’s floor. As the elevator began to rise, she counted the seconds it took to go up the 9 floors. It seemed like it was over far too quickly. As the chime sounded and the doors opened once more she stepped off, walking up to his door and knocking before she head time to think about what it was she was doing “Come on Jaxon. Answer the door.”

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Jaxon had been off looking for Farren, He hadn't seen her in a while, he was worried about her. He decided to return back to his room hoping he would find her in his bed like he had before. As he got closer to his room he saw Felicity outside his room, "What the..." he paused. "Oh no..." This could not be good. He knew that whenever Farren was in trouble, big trouble, she would go to Felicity, someone so kind and moral that she would do anything to help out anyone even an enemy like Farren. "What happened!?" Jaxon ran up to her, putting his hands on her shoulders, "Is she okay?" Jaxon asked shaking her slightly. Calm yourself. The girl is not your worry. Your worry is winning. Do not concern yourself with her. If she is sick, or hurt, or weak. You must leave her. Or better yet, kill her. You can not let her old you back anymore. Jax warned him. But Jaxon wasn't listening, he would do anything to protect Farren, not even Jax or any of the voices could stop him at this point. He loved her and with her he could overcome anything.

[jaxondistrict9]

Call Me Crazy

I heard a voice in my head

Dont ask me I dont know who

I think it was my own voice

And now hes in my way

id sell my soul to win

a fight turned into a kiss

i wasnt looking for this

but now youre in my way

Your upper lip was bleeding

Open wounds blood was flowing

Cold roof, I was flying

Why you think your crazy, baby?

Hey I just met you

And JAx is crazy

But I didnt kiss you

Final two maybe?

Its hard to look past,

that time you stabbed me

but i hear voices,

final two maybe

Hey i just hit you

i think i love you

but ill still fight you

read more maybe

And Levi shaw is,

 trying to chase me,

but heres the catch

can he be our ally

You took your time with the smutt

I took no time with my love

you gave me nothing at all

but still, youre my partner

I fight, and read more and kill

hear voices and its real

i didnt you could feel

but your love is in my way

Your stare was viscious

hidden knives, not much was showing

hot fight, screams were shouted

Where you think your going levi

Hey I just met you

And you think youre crazy

but i hear voices

So final two maybe?

The misfits alliance,

is trying to steal me

but your my partner

so final two baby

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The Tale of Two Victors |Jaxon + Ember|

[embertaft]

  She hadn’t expected him to move forward into the punch, but the minute she felt the impact she stopped, stepping back. He applauded the blow and he didn’t seem hurt but she still felt a little bad. When he asked the next question she had to think about why. After a moment she answered hoping it didn’t sound stupid. “Well i know if I hit you on the side I risked getting pulled over, or you dodging. But I thought if I aim for the middle, then you moving might mean I hit your side or wind you. I’d have a better chance at hitting you I guess. But I wasn’t really sure if that would work. I just sort of hoped.”

[jaxondistrict9]

Jaxon was impressed. He expected something like cause you told me to hit you. "Very good." He stood there for a second unsure of where to go from there. "Your reasoning is solid and a strategy you are going to want to stick with. Go with what you believe over what you know. Sometimes your guy outsmarts your brain. But..." Jaxon paused. Still considering whether or not to share this next bit of information with her. "If you want to use your brain. Here's how. Do you know what a pressure point is?"  Jaxon's entire style of fighting was based off of the body and of pressure points, they were extremely helpful in combat and if he even showed Ember a few she would be much better off. 

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The Tale of Two Victors |Jaxon + Ember|

[embertaft]

  She waited while he spoke, glad that the stance she’d taken was alright. It was a little odd to her at first, but she guessed getting used to it would take time. Smiling at his words she shook her head, there was no way a small brightly hair coloured girl looked powerful to him. When told her to hit him her smiled faded. As much as she was okay with fighting, the idea of hitting him seemed oddly wrong. “But this isn-” She was cut off as he spoke again telling her he’d be fine. “Okay. But I don’t like it.” Looking at his stance she could only guess one of two things. He was either protecting his weak side of his strong one. But how do you hit a person. She could punch but that was it. Realising that stalling wasn’t going to make it any easier she stepped forward aiming a punch to his stomach.

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Jab to the stomach. Carter called out from inside his head. I see it! Jaxon called back. He stepped forward, into her blow. He took the strike full force. It hurt but it would not stop him. He laughed as he stepped back, "Very good," he applauded her, "Now tell me, Red. Why did you hit me there?" It was a simple question but it could have so many different explanations. He assumed she was just hitting to hit, and that was where he would correct her. 

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The Tale of Two Victors |Jaxon + Ember|

[embertaft]

  Jaxon’s second tempt at explaining made more sense to her, and she found herself nodding. Staying where she was for the moment, she waited while he stepped into the ring and told her to make it look like she wanted to fight him. Smiling she walked, to stand opposite him, taking a similar stance to his, keeping her weaker side open hoping to use the bluff he’d been talking about. “Okay, I realize I won’t look intimidating, but fast I can do. I’ve had practice.” her mind momentarily going back to running from peacekeepers. Focusing back on Jaxon, she wondered why the boy was telling her all this. She was curious but she didn’t ask. Ember knew better than to look a gift horse in the mouth.

[jaxondistrict9]

Jaxon knew she was going to follow his advice. He had his strong side open to her and he knew she had done the opposite. "Okay stance is good. I would say you look intimidating to me," he tried not to chuckle at her, "Next part. Hit me. Charge me. And hit me." Jaxon smiled at her, "I'm not kidding. I'll be fine trust me. Some of these tributes have taken knvies at me," he thought about Farren, and smiled bigger. "Hit me, and make it count." Ember seemed as if she would make it far, and he wanted to give her the best chance he could, because a fair fight was all he believed in. 

[jaxondistrict9]

The Tale of Two Victors |Jaxon + Ember|

[embertaft]

  Listening to what he had to say, she found some comfort in his words. At least she knew enough to possibly win a fight. Nodding she made a mental note to practice this if she ever go to spar with someone. Stepping back a little to look at how he stood instinctively guessing his weaker side was away from her. But as he carried on explaining she had to laugh. “Okay. Admittedly I did think that the weaker was the one facing away. So had this been a fight I would definitely come out worse for wear. But I think I get it. If I play the bluff, then its like they’ll underestimate, and target my ‘weaker’ side.” Moving to walk past him she shook her head. “The card game analogy is a little lost on me though. I never play. But I get the concept. I think. Thanks.”

[jaxondistrict9]

"What I'm trying to say," Jaxon sighed at his failed metaphor, "Your opponents will be dumb. Nervous. Stressed. You have to be smarter, faster, strength has nothing to do with it in the end. Now here," Jaxon stepped into the nearby ring and stood off to one side. "Stand across from me, and get ready." Jaxon stood there, arms up in a fighting position. "Just stand there, as if you want to fight me, that's all I want to see." Jaxon had no idea why he was showing kindess. Something about this girl made him want to help her. As if they belonged to the same group, or circle, but he had never met her, nor did he know her. It puzzled him greatly.