《Between Gods And Mortals》Chapter 10: Confrontations

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Mike enters the building and sees Woden sitting on a rug meditating again. He must be wanting to improve some breathing technique or develop something with it. He spends hours meditating that are only interrupted when the boy arrives for his training, from then on things get more practical.

Hi Mike! Woden… - he nods looking directly into the old man's eyes. How are you ? I feel a conflict of energies coming from you.... Well, yes… Today I have a party to go at 8 pm. I wish I could leave earlier today. Yes of course! What ? Your mom told me you're looking for a soul mate or something... What ? - Mike repeats himself for being surprised that Woden will release him so early on Friday. He has never done this before. His mom helped on that one, but she's a big gossip. Haha ha I understand. Thank you!

The old man, despite being all mysterious, has a certain kindness in his heart. He cares about Mike as if he were his own child. Though I've never spoken it openly to him. Demonstration of it comes through actions. Woden sees that teaching and guiding Mike is a great way to give back to your student. The old man puts his hand on Mike's head and stops for a moment. Her eyes widened and she stopped breathing for a moment. Mike notices this and asks:

What happened, Woden? Did you meet anyone today? Someone different? Or who have never seen it? No, exactly… I just met one girl from journalism. Only I had seen her before. Hmm... Maybe I'm getting old... Staying? Shut up… Let's get to your training! Today will be light. There's nothing to worry about.

Mike puts on his workout clothes trusting that his master will let him go to the party later intact if he prefers. He wouldn't play with the boy's feelings. There will be some training, but he doesn't know what it will be. The important thing is not to get hurt, cut or dead. Mike arrives in front of Woden and opens his arms showing that he is there ready for the next session.

Mike, all these years I've always been training you for action. What you will practice today is as much for real life as for any combat that comes... And what is it, Woden? Meditation! What ? That's right. You will sit with me for the next few hours and take a deep breath. You will control your breathing at the pace that dictates with you. I understood! Are you sure about that ? How will this help me in real life in combat? You need to understand Mike that not everything is solved with fists or with yelling. Knowing how to control your breathing will make you know what to do at the most important moments. You will learn the breathing technique that will cause the flow of negative energy from your body to be drawn out and only stay with the positive ones. Do you believe that, Woden? - Mike asks this and demonstrates all his strangeness and reluctance to learn new techniques. At this point, Woden approaches Mike and touches Mike's chest. The heart is the most important point in our body. From him we live. And thanks to him we think too. If you were calmer in our eye training. You would have found a way to stop me from hitting you faster and more effectively. The benefits of training will only be seen by you in practice. I've already said too much, let's practice.

The two sit on the floor, on top of a rug. With Mike at the front and Woden at the back. Woden positions himself and stretches his arm across the boy's upper back. And so they both begin to inhale and exhaust the air. The exercise goes on for three hours straight, with the old man dictating different breathing rhythms for the boy to follow.

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Mike doesn't show it openly, but he's dissatisfied with the weather. The breathing technique isn't very useful in seeing himself after all the explanation, but he doesn't complain as he'll be able to get out of there unharmed, go to the party and have dinner with the girl he likes.

That's it Mike, that's it for today! You can go to the party and impress that girl you like… Thank you master! I already told you I'm not your master! I know, have a nice day!

The boy goes towards his motorcycle. All in a hurry because he still has to go home and get ready for the party. Showering, putting on her clothes, and picking up some ingredients to make food for Jessica that she assumed she didn't have at Audrey's house.

At home, his mother hasn't arrived yet. He goes to the bathroom, washes up thoroughly, dries and puts on a pair of jeans and a black shirt that he likes. A perfume and a gold cord as the last act and that's it, Mike is ready to go to the party and impress Jessica.

Mike goes to his bike and checks his cell phone before he leaves. There is a message from Jason saying that many have already arrived and that the street is already full of cars, because there is a baby shower next door to Audrey. Which made the street full of cars, so Mike would have to put his bike relatively far from the house.

He gets on his motorcycle and goes to the street where the house is. Arriving there he sees the street really full and the house where there will be baby tea all colored in pink, with balloons and some screams of joy. The street is deserted and even with all Mike's effort to be on time, he ends up being late. Mike does not find any parking space or space to put his bike as Jason had told him. He didn't believe what his friend said, he thought it was more of a joke, apparently it wasn't.

Mike leaves his bike practically on the other street and walks away with a bag with the ingredients he brought from home. The street is dark and the lamps start to blink so that Mike recognizes it from before. He was from college. The lamps were similarly flashing. He thinks it's weird, but decides to continue on his way to the party. Until I felt the chill I had felt so many times this week. He stops at once and looks around. There is nothing unusual or unusual, meanwhile the lights are back to normal.

The boy stopped in the middle of the street for good. He feels that something is wrong and that someone is watching him again. He turns around and starts listening to a voice from several corners. It's still not understandable what the person is saying. It seems to be a female voice, who would it be? The unknown woman's voice starts to get clearer, but Mike still can't figure out what she's talking about. He now recognizes that person's voice. But he still can't associate the name with the person.

Mike throws his bag away, he feels he is in danger, a murderous intent is thrown his way. He assumes a battle stance and spins around trying to find this woman. He doesn't succeed. She is apparently well versed in combat and is analyzing the enemy. Until Mike can understand what she is talking about.

MIKE!!! Hmm ?

This voice. Mike knows he heard her recently. He tries to calm down and puts into practice Woden's training on breathing and not trusting the eyes, and so he manages to get a brief glimpse of who this voice belongs to and is none other than Sylvia. The mysterious girl who was watching him these days at university. It was her all this time… The chills, the lights, the murderous intent and all the weird things that happened this week were all from Sylvia.

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Mike feels cheated and made a fool of, a frustration shown in his facial expression. Despite all the suspicions he didn't want to believe his instincts. The boy gets tired of the games and addresses the woman.

Sylvia, I know it's you! Show your face soon and say what you want!!! Mike... Yes, I am here! You've been watching me all this time! You lied to me... For the last time, what do you want?

The girl Sylvia appears in front of Mike with an unfriendly face. You can see a vein pulsing in your forehead and heavy breathing. Unlike her, Mike is calm. He can feel all the anger draining from the girl and so he won't act for now. He removes his combat stance to show he's willing to talk. She sees this, but remains serious.

Mike, tell me where he is? Who are you talking about ? Don't play with me, Mike! I really don't know who you're talking about! I'm talking about Odin!!! Odin? Are you by any chance crazy? - Mike wonders if she happens to have schizophrenia or something. Normal she cannot be. Odin? From mythology? She undoubtedly has some loose screws. Enough of this, Mike! I don't have time for this

The girl goes on top of Mike and tries to land several punches on the boy, he can only defend himself and at the same time is pushed back, without any possibility of counterattacking. The girl was no joke. She has physical strength and skill in combat. Mike realizes that her fighting style is not common and is even similar to Woden's

A few punches start to fit and Mike automatically feels the pain. As if an organ of his was being needled. He would have to take this fight seriously, as he has a chance of dying. He lowers his guard and with that his face is exposed, the girl like a good fighter noticed and aimed a hook straight at Mike, but everything he did was purposely for this moment.

He managed to grab Sylvia's arm and throw her to the ground. She crosses her beads and lands on her back on the floor. He knows that this move didn't end with her and that's why he keeps holding her arm to seize the chance and ask:

Who are you ? Who are you talking about ? Odin? Ugh! Can I see you're an idiot? You haven't noticed anything until today! What do you mean by that…

Before he can finish the sentence, Sylvia pulls Mike to the ground too. The battle is now on the ground with both of them getting tangled up. She tries to arm lock Mike, only he escapes. Woden has always practiced jiu-jitsu and other ground fighting styles with him. However, this woman surprises Mike a lot. Everything he knows, she knows too and maybe even better. This can only mean that she has more experience and has gone through the same experiences as Mike. How is it possible? Have a master like Woden?

The fight on the ground doesn't lead anywhere, when one tries to fit the blow, the other dodges, which happens successively between them. Sylvia kicks Mike away from her, they both stand and raise their arms to chin height. Mike takes advantage of the distance and asks:

Who are you really? Does it matter? Yes, you asked me questions too! You won't be aware when I answer your questions! Ugh!

The boy is nervous and puts into practice what Woden had just taught a few moments ago, the breathing technique. Mike recalls what his master told him: "Knowing how to control your breathing will let you know what to do at the most important moments."

Sylvia goes for Mike again and another series of punching punches will begin. Like the first time, the girl tries to suppress her opponent who consequently ends up falling into her rhythm. Only this time it doesn't happen, with the calm acquired he can now read and anticipate Sylvia's movements. And with that, Mike lands his first punch, which sends the girl back.

Tell me soon! Who are you? Tell me where is Odin?!

Both ask and no one is answered. They run towards each other again. This time no one bothers to study with each other. In this third match, both go open, not caring about the defense and that's why Mike lands several punches and kicks, as well as Sylvia. Mike can't hold back even though she's a woman, he realized early in the fight that her strength is superior to anyone he's ever met and matches hers. So he would have to go all out regardless of the situation since she was doing the same.

Sylvia punches Mike in the ribs and he feels tremendous pain. He puts his hand on the spot and it looks like it's broken. He retreats back a few meters after pushing her away. The boy is panting, this fight that needs a high level of concentration and focus made him tire fast even with the distinct physical level. She looks tired too.

No more games, Mike! What do you mean by that?

The two had been fighting in the street for a few minutes and no one had coincidentally appeared. There are a few streetlamps around, but they unexpectedly go out, leaving the street all dark and there's no way Mike can see anything. He stands up to a defensive combat pose.

Mike feels something coming from behind him and turns to defend, but is attacked with punches and kicks by Sylvia. The girl doesn't make any noise when she goes on the offensive and he can only tell through his reflection. Mike raises his stance again and swivels around. Sylvia appears from behind the boy's back and hits his broken rib which makes him lose his composure, opening up gaps for more punches from Sylvia.

The game has completely turned around, Mike is about to be defeated and doesn't know what she's going to do with him. A nervousness starts to take over Mike who has fallen into Sylvia's trap and can't do it. And while he thinks this one more attack comes his way. More blows landed and again in his wound. He knows he can't take any more blows to his rib, one more would mean losing consciousness from the extreme pain.

Mike starts taking deep breaths again to calm his breathing, the next blow could come at any moment. The boy widened his eyes and realized he was in the same situation as training with Woden in the dark, but much more difficult. That training was made to not trust the eyes but instincts. Mike smiles, seeing that he can get out of this unfavorable situation, but that he would need to buy some time for it. A bluff would be ideal.

I know very well what you want… - Mike, when he says that, interrupts Sylvia's impulse, who gives up on the attack, but still hasn't appeared. It remains hidden in the darkness. Hmm… Did you put any sense into your head? Tell me where is Odin? Well… he's… you know… What ? Tell me soon!!! He is… What ? - Sylvia starts to get impatient with Mike's contempt. He's in Asgard you idiot!!! Ugh

Mike took the time to catch his breath and concentrate. Sylvia is rushing towards her. The boy clenches his fists tightly and keeps his arms down as if he's disinterested and doesn't show any reaction. The girl smiles when she sees that her opponent has given up the battle and is given to whatever comes. She approaches Mike and clenches her fists aiming for his rib. She stretches out her arm to strike, but feels a tight grip on her forearm and sees that she hasn't hit him.

The surprise on Sylvia's face is clear, the boy fainted at her as he predicted her next move. Mike holds it tight and runs it all over his body to throw it hard to the ground, which cracks with such force that Mike has imposed it. She's finished, apparently reaching her limit along with Mike. Her blows are very strong. Mike kneels on the floor, clearly tired and with little blood coming out of his mouth, he holds Sylvia's neck tight. He doesn't want to suffocate and kill her obviously. It was only to force her to answer the questions, as to why all this.

Spit it out ! Ugh… Do you think it's over, Mike? Who has already won? Like this? You are completely finished… This is just the beginning...

Sylvia says that and Mike doesn't understand anything, meanwhile she removes a red stone without Mike noticing until he was close to both of them, he doesn't react to that, because he believes she doesn't have the strength to hit him or anything like that. She gives Mike a smile and the stone starts to glow brightly. A bright light followed by an explosion towards Mike who flies away until he is stopped by a parked car.

The entire vehicle is dented from the force of the impact. Sylvia walks towards her with a limp to see what her situation is. She looks up and sees that she is unconscious but still alive and breathing. She now analyzes her wound and notices that some more ribs were broken after the car impact plus magic stone explosion. She takes the boy away from the car and lifts him into position above her shoulders. She picks up another stone and says:

I have to deactivate the barrier!

Sylvia crushes the stone in her hands and all that remains is the crumbs. The previously invisible barrier becomes clear for a few seconds and begins to dismantle. The magic stone used by Sylvia was to open up a new dimension so they could both fight without drawing the attention of others around.

Jason worries that Mike is taking his time. The friend sees that he has something wrong because he is not seeing the messages anymore and he is not answering the calls. He decides to go outside looking for Mike. Jason opens up the street and finds no one, least of all Mike. Until he goes deeper into the street and finds his friend's bike. This relieves Jason who believes he may have missed his friend or something, so he decides to head back to Audrey's house until he stumbles over something.

He looks at the object he tripped over and sees that it's a bag with ingredients inside, it could only be Mike's. Jason knows that something has happened and goes looking for his friend again in the vicinity, starts shouting the friend's name around and also tries to call his number several times. He doesn't get any answers. Frustrated, he puts his hands on his hips and blows all the air out, saying:

What happened to you ?

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