Going Full Circle. (Invite, Kay-El)

As soon as her encounter with the young girl had begun, it was over. The scouter that clung to the side of Kay-El’s head beeped, likely some sort of incoming message. Many of the soldiers around the barracks where she had been saying sported the device and anyone of any importance had one clipped to their ear. Her research had revealed they had several features, which included the ability to read signatures and act as a two way communicator like Kay-El’s just had. Just like Shemha’s entrance to this strange scene, the girl lifted into the air before she took off. In any other situation the Majin might have thought it odd someone so young had a boss, but when one considered the strength that radiated from her it wasn’t really a surprise.

”It was a pleasure.”That left her alone with the girl she had yet to introduce herself too.

”My name is Shemha, nice to meet you. And yes, I am a member of the Solar Saiyan Empire, although I must admit that has come about only recently. What about yourself…?” The question trailed off because she had yet to learn the girl’s name. How strange that Kay-El had not introduced her sparring partner before she soared away. If this had been a friendly spar the two sure shared a strange friendship. Their relationship was none of Shemha’s business though so she wouldn’t openly question it. Instead she focused on the woman before her, that same neutral smile stretched across the Majin’s lips.

The girl's opinion of the SSE’s leader was noted, yet the Majin had no reason to take one individual's perspective at any value. It wasn't year she thought the woman a liar, far from it. For so long Shemha had lived on the basis that her Masters opinions were to be hers. Most of the people she met over the years were already labelled in some way, whether they be respected, depicted as cowards or somewhere in between. This had been the females reality for the majority of her life, but that had all changed the day she had absorbed Ront. The converging of their two personalities, one shy and obedient, the other confident and rebellious, resulted in a rather balanced outcome. She still understood and respected authority, but she was no longer afraid to house her own opinions and views. In a few ways, Ront’s death gave Shemha new life. That free will allowed her to chose the path she wanted and that was to serve the Solar Saiyan Empire. Perhaps thing would change when she got to know the Queen of Saiyans.

As for the offered sparring, the suggestion had it appeal. In addition, the two of them were in what must have been an ideal location for such an activity. The two signatures that drew Shemha here in the first place were the only readings for miles. Not to mention collateral damage was nonexistent in this desolate landscape, save maybe any value one found in the various ruins that dotted the sand choked region. All that aside, there was one flaw within the idea. As far as Shemha could tell, this girl far outclassed her in terms of strength, just like Kay-El. Then, with the Majin’s weights taken into effect, there was no real competition here.

”I would love to test myself against a former SSE member, but from what I can sense of your strength, I would not offer you much of a challenge. However, I am still willing to give you my best if you so wish. We can only become stronger through such trials, no? By the way, what is your name? Please forgive me if you offered it earlier and I simply missed it.”

Silently the red female was a little frustrated. Jala, Kay-El and now this girl were all strong enough to handle her with ease. How was she supposed go support those she was sworn to if she remained this weak. Even if her training consisted of taking beating after beating in order to grow stronger, Shemha was prepared to do just that. Arias had mentioned she might regret her decision to join the SSE, but it was not a choice that was made lightly. Of course Shemha was not aware various individuals had the power to restrain their strength in order to fight on lower tiers and the girl across from her was one of those individuals. Whether she chose to make such information known or chose to fight at her current level, Shemha would perform as well as she was able.

Her ability to sense signatures was new and far from mastered. For that reason she did not fully distinguish the multiple signatures that came from her soon to be opponent so she had no idea that the Saiyan was pregnant. If she had, the Majin might have had reserves about engaging the woman in combat, she wanted no part of hurting unborn children. Likely the Saiyan was tough enough to handle herself and would not be asking to spar if she did not think it safe for her.

As for the station she had been born into, the low class tier she spoke of, Shemha couldn’t really relate. While her upbringing had been that of an owned slave, the girl had never viewed it as a low tier. Even now that she better understood such positions and places in society, she cared little for what they meant. At the moment she was a soldier of the Solar Saiyan Empire and that was it, any rank she might have had above that did not matter. She wished to serve and her title made no difference, service was service regardless of rank. Strangely enough though, the girl did not give her name when asked, an odd thing, as if she wished to keep it a secret even though she had offered to reveal it in exchange for Shemha’s.

When Arias took a moment to focus, Shemha was unsure what she was doing until her signature dropped closer to her own. She was able to suppress her strength? Now that was quite an interesting feat, one she made note of to look into at a later time. With the playing field leveled, it seemed this spar would be far closer than originally anticipated. That allowed the Majin to truly display her prowess and hopefully give the woman a run for her zeni. Offered the first move, she responded with a bow before she sank back into a stance of her own.

”Thank you. I shall do my best to perform on your level.”

Right leg shifted back to a slightly sideways stance, Shemha’s right hand moved to the small of her back. Her left arm then lifted to extend palm forward in the direction of the other female. A moment of silence then passed between them before the Majin burst into action. First her right hand snapped forward to throw a small Ki blast she had gathered towards the woman’s chest. That initial attack was only meant to distract and cover Shemha’s approach. Quick to follow the glowing sphere forward, she used her forward moment to aid the kick she threw next. Her body twisted as her left food planted in the dirt, a small leap performed as she attempted to bring her right foot around in a roundhouse kick aimed for the side of Arias’ head.

Arias, now Shemha knew her name. Wasn’t it polite to know another person’s name before you struck them in the face? Regardless of etiquette, the Majin was quick to start things off. At first it seemed her forward attempt had worked to its full potential as her shoed foot slammed into the side of her sparring partners face. The blow had connected, but it immediately became clear that Arias was no push over even with her power level suppressed to more closely match her foes. Perhaps the weights she wore had to do with it as well; the heavy training clothing no doubt affected the power she was able to strike with.

Like any skilled veteran fighter, Arias was quick to counter. Her hands clutched Shemha’s foot before she began to spin. With only one of her own feet on the ground, the red female quickly found herself being spun in a circle. Her body elongated ever so slightly thanks to the elasticity of her skin. The head rush from the increasing force in her building momentum had the Majin’s vision blurred slightly by the time she was final released.

Sent through the air, Shemha wasn’t really sure where she was until her back slammed into the rock overhang some distance away. The impact packed enough force to crack and spit the stone behind her, a crater from the collision stretching out all around her. With a shake of her head she got herself back into focus and just in time too. Arias was on top of her already, power enhanced fist pulled back to try and crush her head back into the stone.

With a stretch of her flexible neck, she moved her head to the side just in time and Arias’ fist drove into the stone instead of her face. The attack had brought her opponent close again, right in front of her actually and Shemha wanted to capitalize. Her right arm shifted before she drove it forward in an attempt to slam her knuckles into the center of Arias’ chest. Enough force was behind the blow to knock the girl away if it connected. The Majin would then launch off the stone ledge and tackled the other female to the ground with as much speed behind it as possible.