The twin suns of Titan Academy glimmered through the glass dome above the training complex, scattering pale rays over the holographic field. The air hummed faintly with energy, the kind that carried both exhaustion and purpose, it was one training after another.

Two weeks remained before the return of Galactic Titan Cup, a tournament that decided which academies would continue to represent the Milky Way in the Intergalactic Championships. For Jason and his players, this wasn't just a contest. It was survival, proof that Rising Stars could still burn bright among the cosmos' elite.

Jason stood near the sideline, arms folded, watching his team scatter across the field.Their silhouettes cut sharp against the golden light, their movements sharper still.

"Alright, Titans," his voice boomed, metallic through the speakers. "No more warm-ups. This is your forge. Today, you break limits."

A deep hum surged as the holographic walls expanded. The training field widened into a simulation of the coming tournament's arenas, floating hexagonal zones surrounded by energy arcs and anti-gravity pads. The floor shimmered like liquid glass.

Blaze stood at the center, flames flickering faintly around his boots. His right leg still ached from his last match, but his gaze was focused. His Aura Flames — volatile, temperamental — pulsed gently, waiting to erupt.

Anastasia watched him from the right flank, her posture precise, her golden hair tied tight. "You sure you're ready?" she asked, walking up beside him.

Blaze smirked. "I've been ready since the day they shot me."

"Overconfidence leads to bad passes," she teased, giving him a gentle nudge. Her aura shimmered, autumn-colored leaves swirling faintly around her form, her new defensive field, Autumn Sense.

Jason's whistle sliced through the air. "Pair drills! Blaze and Anastasia, synchronized play. Lionel and Grim, defensive grid training. Scarlet, you're on transitional pressure. Diego, power distribution testing. Move!"

The field erupted into motion.

1. Blaze and Anastasia: Fire and Leaf

They began with footwork , not ordinary drills, but fusion drills. Blaze's legs ignited with bursts of Elemental Speed, each step creating a flicker of fire. He kicked the energy ball, twisting into a sweeping motion that created a fiery arc, Serpent Fang. Anastasia read his rhythm instantly, sliding into a defensive pivot, her aura of gold and rust-red catching the ball mid-air.

Her energy leaves fluttered like metallic petals, each carrying micro-vibrations that allowed her to sense Blaze's intent.

"You're holding back," she said, intercepting another strike.

"Trying not to burn you," Blaze replied, spinning midair. His body blurred; sparks fused with wind, his aura flame responding to his heartbeat.

She countered with her own technique, Autumn Reversal, redirecting his momentum and sending the energy sphere back with double velocity. Blaze dropped low, swept his leg through the ground, channeling both Aura Flame and Elemental Speed into one fluid strike.

The ball exploded into crimson light as his boot met it.The force reverberated across the dome.

Jason whistled once. "Good. Again!"

2. Lionel and Grim: The Wall of Will

Across the field, Lionel stood unshakable, his aura shimmering silver-gray — his Titan Guard coating his limbs like armor. Grim, the captain, stood opposite him, his black aura crackling with command energy.

They traded blows like warriors — not with fists, but with kicks that carried enough force to shatter the simulated field. Each collision sent shockwaves through the arena, the ground fracturing then reforming automatically.

"Harder!" Grim barked, eyes burning with competitive fire.Lionel roared, his aura hardening even more, reflecting a faint outline of a titan behind him.

Jason smirked slightly. "Their synchronization's improving. Lionel can now block high-impact abilities for at least five seconds without breaking formation. That could save us during the Cup."

3. Scarlet and Diego: Crimson and Gravity

On the far left, Scarlet spun in place, her aura forming a red cyclone — Crimson Spiral. The air around her howled as she darted forward, weaving past two projection drones. Her movements were graceful, but every twist carried the sharpness of a blade.

Diego, by contrast, was grounded — his feet glowing faintly blue. With each step, gravity thickened, pulling incoming energy balls down before they could reach him.

He clenched his fist and slammed it into the ground. "Gravity Pulse!"

An energy wave rippled outward, bending the training field's light patterns.Scarlet jumped high, twisting through the altered space, her crimson spiral piercing through the distortion and landing perfectly beside him.

She grinned. "Not bad, big guy."

He smirked back. "You're welcome."

4. Blaze's Breakthrough

As the session progressed, Blaze felt his body tremble — his aura flame fluctuating between brilliance and chaos. Jason noticed instantly.

"Stop holding your breath, Blaze. You're fighting your flame instead of guiding it."

"I'm trying to stabilize it," Blaze growled, clutching his chest as the flame inside flickered violently.

Jason's eyes hardened. "Then stop thinking of it as a weapon. It's not power. It's you."

Blaze exhaled, dropping to his knees. His body steamed — a red-gold haze rising around him. His mind raced — flashes of his mother's laughter, his father's silhouette, the echo of her last words: "Shine, Dante… even when the world burns."

His eyes opened, now burning orange-white.The Aura Flame roared, no longer wild, but alive — synchronized with his heartbeat.

The wind picked up. The holographic lines around him distorted as the flame encased his frame, merging with his Elemental Speed. His body blurred forward — the ground scorched where he'd stood.

"Flame Dash," he whispered, realizing what he'd just created.

Anastasia turned just in time to see him reappear before her, smiling faintly."That was new," she breathed, her leaves swirling around them.

"Yeah," Blaze replied softly. "And it finally feels right."

5. Evening Training – Under the Dome Lights

The session dragged late into the artificial night. The players collapsed onto the grass, sweat dripping, a faint mist of aura energy hanging over them like fog.

Jason clapped once. "We're not perfect yet, but you're all closer to becoming Titans than I ever was."

Scarlet wiped her forehead, grinning. "So we're ready for the Cup?"

Jason's expression turned somber. "Ready, yes. Safe? Never. Every academy in the tournament will have monsters. Some use gene-forged players, others implant pure ability cores. You'll be walking into a battlefield, not a game."

Blaze sat quietly beside Anastasia, their shoulders brushing.Her aura flickered faintly, golden leaves drifting across his arm.

"You're still thinking about your mom," she said softly.

"Every day," Blaze admitted, looking at the ground. "But I think she'd want me to keep running forward."

Anastasia smiled faintly. "Then don't stop. I'll make sure no one stands in your way."

He turned his head slightly, their eyes meeting — fiery red and soft amber. For a brief moment, the world seemed still. No cheers. No pressure. Just them.

Jason's voice broke the silence. "Enough romance, you two. The flame burns brighter when focused."

Anastasia flushed slightly and stood, kicking a stray ball toward Blaze. "We'll see who wins the next accuracy challenge, Blaze."

He chuckled. "You're on."

6. The Final Drill

Jason gathered the team around, activating the final simulation: a projected opponent modeled after New Era, Blaze's old team.

"Coach…" Blaze muttered, eyes narrowing.

Jason looked at him knowingly. "They're the benchmark, Blaze. If you want to prove you've changed, start here."

The simulation began. Blue-armored figures appeared, perfectly coordinated, efficient, cold. Blaze's heartbeat quickened.

"Formation 4-2-3-1," Jason called. "Let's see your synergy."

Lionel barked orders, anchoring the backline. Anastasia coordinated the right flank, her Autumn Sense creating a flow field that tracked energy signatures. Scarlet dashed ahead, passing to Diego, who pulsed gravity forward to launch the ball toward Blaze.

Flames erupted around his boots. He sprinted, the wind screaming as he activated Flame Dash. His foot connected, Serpent Fang 2.0, the evolved fusion of aura, telepathy, and speed.

The ball tore through the simulation's goal with a thunderous crack.Silence, then a soft cheer.

Jason crossed his arms. "Good. Now imagine that's not a simulation. That's survival."

7. Epilogue of the Day

When training ended, the field dimmed into a soft twilight. The team lingered, reluctant to leave. Blaze sat alone on the bench, staring at his glowing hands. He could feel all three powers pulsing together, Cosmic Telepathy, Elemental Speed, and now Aura Flame, forming something bigger.

Anastasia approached quietly. "You're glowing again," she teased, sitting beside him.

"Guess I finally stopped running from myself," Blaze said, voice calm."I can feel every heartbeat on the field. Every thought. It's… loud. But it's also beautiful."

"Just don't burn out before the Cup," she replied softly.

He turned, eyes glowing faintly. "Not when I've got something worth burning for."

Their hands brushed. No words followed.

Above them, the projection of the Galactic Titan Cup flickered to life, a massive trophy rotating under the artificial stars. Jason stood behind them, watching his players with a quiet pride and a hidden worry.

"Forged," he murmured. "Now let's see if they can withstand the fire." I promise i will make our fans and mom proud, i will fight with everything i got.

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