Max P.O.V

Our masters, my father, Sage, Kat, Rhose, and I walked to the dojo close to our home. We finally arrived.

Sage: "Its been a while."

Kat: "A lot has changed."

Sage: "I have a feeling."

We all went inside, bowing in as we took in the sight.

Rhose: "What is this place?"

Max: "You're kidding me right?"

Kat: "You really don't get out much do you?"

Sage sighed.

Sage: "This is where my brother and sister learned what we know. This is called a dojo."

Rhose: "That I see."

Sage, Kat, and I looked at Rhose with questioning looks, but dropped the matter quickly as we took of our shoes and stepped onto the mat.

Mikogami: "Now, Rhose is it? Remove your shoes and step onto the map."

Rhose nodded and did as he was told. Mikogami Sensei lined him up in a square as Sarutobi lined up Sage in front of him.

Sage: "Be on your gaurd."

Rhose: "Why? What is occouring?"

Rhose asked with no I dear what was going on. It made me laugh.

Sarutobi P.O.V

My brothers and I wondered the same thing about Rhose. He looked very familiar. Now we must put him to the test.

Sarutobi: "Ready?"

General Narration

Sage got in a fighting stance as Rhose was confused as he raised an eyebrow, but as soon as he saw Sage he knew what was going on, so he didn't flinch as he smiled and looked at Sage.

Sarutobi: "Go!"

Sarutobi commanded as Sage attacked Rhose with punches, kicks, and lunges. Rhose didn't even blink as he blocked and evaded everyone of Sage's attempts for an attack.

Mikogami: "Those moves."

Sarutobi: "No way I can miss them."

Tohofuhai: "So familiar."

Baldo, Max, and Kat watched amazed as Rhose continued to stand his ground against Sage.

Max: "Impossible!"

Baldo: "What?"

Kat: "Dad this is the longest an opponent has lasted in a match with Sage."

Max: "She's so good at it, in fact everyone in our class was afraid to spar her, because when they did they'd be out after the first attack."

Baldo: "I see."

Baldo P.O.V

Amazing. She may not be there yet, but Sage is so much like her mother. Just like her, Sage is a born Martial Artist. I wonder could Sage be my wife's legacy.

Baldo: "She's just like your mom."

Max: "What do you mean?"

Baldo: "W-What? Uh n-nothing forget it."

I had to lie. I promised my wife I wouldn't say a word about her past.

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Claude P.O.V

My King was near. I could sense it. I must find him by all means necessary. I has only been a day, butuch can happen in a day in the demon world. For all I know, King Moorna's and King Infernous' people could be suffering at this point.

Claude: "King Rhose. Where are you?"

I walked through the busy streets of New York, following My Lord's power trail. I truly hoped Rhose wouldn't get into too much trouble.

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Demon World

Alucard P.O.V

Rhonin stepped into my office, bearing news no doubt.

Alucard: "What is it, Rhonin?"

Rhonin: "Lord Alucard. There is no sign of Claude anywhere."

Alucard: "No doubt he went after my brother. Search the human world. Take some of the troops with you and do not dare return empty handed."

Rhonin: "Yes, My Lord."

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Human World

General Narration

Sage kept sparring with Rhose as their moves went into sync.

Sage: "Not bad, newbie."

Rhose: "You are you calling newbie, rookie."

Sage: "You."

Rhose smiled

Rhose: "Very funny. If I'm the rookie then how is it that I can block all your moves and you cannot land a hit on me?"

Rhose mocked as Sage smirked and rotated her hip into a spinning back kick hitting his lower jaw, he stepped back holding it as he exhaled.

Sage: "Don't drop your gaurd."

Rhose looked at her and smiled as a stop of blood trickled down his chin.

Rhose: "Looks like I spoke to soon. Nice rotation."

Max: "That didn't hurt!?"

Max shouted amazed.

Rhose: "Not really. It takes a lot more than that to hurt me."

Sage: "Stop getting distracted!"

Sage yelled as she continued to attack. Rhose reacted just in time to block her Axe kick. The master's eyes widened as soon as Rhose blocked it. The looked at each other as they stared at Rhose's X block.

Mikogami: "How?"

Sarutobi: "He knows the X block."

Tohofuhai: "Its not possible. Few know that block."

When Sage removed her foot, Rhose looked up at her panting lightly.

Rhose: "That Axe kick."

Sage: "Where'd you learn that block?"

Mikogami: "Enough!"

Sage and Rhose dropped their gaurd as they looked over at Mikogami. Mikogami, Sarutobi, and Tohofuhai stepped forward.

Mikogami: "Rhose, where did you learn that block?"

Rhose: "Why do you ask?"

Sarutobi: "Very few know how to use and perfect the X block."

Tohofuhai: "Where did you learn that?"

Rhose: "I wish I could tell you, but my skills are covert. I am forbidden to tell anyone of my training."