Word Travels Fast

Day 3:

A couple of days went by, and your bots had already fixed up your muscles by the third day of your training: Tai chi. You and Batman work on the stances; the flow of energy within your bodies as you open and close channels; and meditate some more.

Supergirl had spread the word through the base that Batman was training you to be the best you can be, more than ever before. After a long time of grasping the basics of tai chi, you stood ready for mainly defense against your sparring partner. You kept your attention on Batman, who ran at you, throwing punch after punch and adding in different kicks to mix it up. Very much like driving, your attention was all over but mainly focused on right before you.

You blocked and avoided punches fairly well, and gracefully improved as the fight went on. Kara watched with anticipation, as did a few other Leaguers like Outlaw and Bronze Knight. Even Green Lantern and Hawkgirl were there... Your attention left the fight for a split second, distracted by the fear of Stewart warning you, but you caught yourself quickly enough to block a side kick Batman made. Though it pushed you back some.

"Eyes on your opponent!" Batman growled. Your resolve felt stronger as you resumed defending until you saw a blind spot, coming from your accumulating knowledge of Batman's fighting style. He did a roundhouse kick, but you blocked his kick and kicked the back of his knee to have him crouch and lose some of his footing. When you saw an opening, you roundhouse-kicked him back, only for Bats to catch your foot! You struggle to free yourself, and when he throws you back, you did a one-handed backflip, poised to fight some more.

But Batman stopped himself, stood up straight and waited for you to come back to the ring. You both stare each other down, bowing your heads respectfully. "You did well today, Shadow. Keep practicing." You promised you would, and as you and he go your separate ways, you watch the door open in front of you.

Someone blocked your path!