𝓠𝓾𝓲𝓬𝓴 𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓲𝓷[16]

Notice ! : Sorry this chapter is lowkey short, I want to do a time skip and it didn't fit to skip like a whole month in the middle of the chapter so I posted half here than the rest will be in the next chapter. Trying to end the story I don't like it much anymore.

Natasit

I felt very happy to see the new wave of confidence in NuNew, knowing that he is ready to face the past and fight back. Honestly, I am still shocked that he is part of the mafia world. I hope he gets to warm up with the rest of the shadow guards; after all, we have been assigned to guard NuNew and train him.

"I really can't just start fighting with you." NuNew whines as I stretch my body, getting ready to face off with p'Max.

"Not yet, NuNew, you have to learn basic combat first. And I mean not just kicking and punching," I replied, laughing at his eagerness.

"Ready Nat." I hear P'Max calling me over to the middle. I nod yes and pat NuNew on the shoulder before rushing off. The few other guards present surround us and wait in anticipation.

"I think you got a chance this time," I inquired, raising a brow at the taller figure. He chuckled and shrugged his shoulders.

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The training ground buzzed with anticipation as the two men squared off, their stances mirroring precision and eerie precision. Their friends encircled them, eyes wide with excitement and a subtle sense of knowing Nat would win.

Nat's dark eyes locked with Max's intense gaze, a silent conversation passing between them. The air crackled with tension, and without warning, they lunged at each other, bodies moving in graceful combat. Their bodies were fluid, each strike was hit with precision. The sound of their blows echosthrough the clearing.

As they encircled each other, holding their gaze steady, sweat was emitting from their bodies, panting breaths. With a blink of an eye, Nat had tackled Max to the floor. Despite Max's struggle, Nat had locked him down.

"I already knew it," James says from the corner, looking unfazed at the results.

Nat grinned at the pinned figure and got off him, helping him stand up. Despite the intensity of their combat and the gentleness of their movements, each strike was a testament to the bond that existed between them.

As the dust settled and they stood facing each other, chests heaving and hearts racing, there was a silent understanding that went beyond words. With a shared nod, the tension dissipated. Max chuckled and placed a hand on Nat's head.

"I can't believe I trained you, and you suppressed my position."

The younger figure giggled at his words.

"Another time, P'Max," he said with a sly grin on his face. He patted the taller man's shoulder and turned his attention to NuNew, who stood there in awe, eyes lit with exhilaration.

"Are you ready?" Nat was questioned, looking at the shocked NuNew.

He nodded in excitement, ready to start his journey.

"Let's start with some stretching, then I'll teach you some self-defense," Nat says, looking at him for an answer

"Alright, let's get started." NuNew replies with a determined nod.

As the two friends set themselves aside to prepare to train, the other guards head out on a mission. They pass by two familiar figures: the troublemaker with bright-orange hair that seems like a shade of red instead, and a stern man with his hair tied back in a low ponytail.

"Best of luck, Mate," Max says to the sulking younger man.

He gives a weak smile and continues to follow the angry man in front.

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As the other shadow guards exited the combat quarter, Leo and Big found themselves on the other side of the room. Nat waved towards them with a bright smile and gave Leo a thumps up before he focused on helping NuNew.

" Phi" Whined the younger man with bright orange hair

The older man didn't bat an eye; he took off his coat and placed it on the ground.

"700 push-ups"" Big stated calmly

Leo's mouth fell open, he wrinkled his nose, and he began unbuttoning his suit. He took off his white shirt, revealing his toned body. He throws his shirt on the ground and turns his attention to the older man. A sly grin forms on Leo's face.

"Like what you see," Leo grins, flexing his muscles. Big rolls his eyes and looks away, slightly flustered.

"Make that 800 Nong," Big says with an evil grin.

"HUH!" Leo exclaims loudly, catching the attention of Nat and NuNew.

Big shrugs his shoulder and sits down to examine the younger one. Leo gets down, stretching out his arms and placing his palm on the floor, holding his body up, he counts quietly as he begins to do push-ups.

"Phiiiiii, can't you cut me some slack?" Leo whines midway, sweat beds forming along his forehead.

"Leo, shut up and finish quick; we gotta patrol in an hour."

Leo pouts and turns his head down.

There is no use in trying to get Big to be sympathetic about the situation; he is one of the first shadow guards of the Theerapanyakun. His skills are top-notch, and his duty is his first choice.

On the other side of the combat area, NuNew gulps a lump down his throat as he watches the other two guards. Nat stifles a laugh. "Don't worry, I'm not going to make you do that."

And so the war has begun

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A/N: Again apologies for the short chapter with zero plot connection, I gotta add time skip so see you all next chapter. Thank you for reading.