Book Smarts (Arai and Mika)

(Specifics matter in combat so saying what kind of hit (punch, kick, etc) is crucial)

Arai shifted to the right, causing Mika's attempted attack to fly on past her intended target. In response as Mika flew past her, Arai lifted her leg and shot it forward in a straight kick aimed at the back of her head (or the front if she had turned around) to follow this up, Arai would lunge at Mika. Making swift, light jabs at her head to keep her occupied and distracted. She would keep Mika on the defensive for a short while before suddenly ducking low and sweeping her leg out with the intent of taking Mika's legs out from under her. Should this succeed, Arai would then jump back a bit, letting her friend and training partner catch her breath. Should it not succeed, Arai would stay close, trying to keep Mika's attention divided between quick jabs to the face and leg sweeps.

Mika spun around the girl coming to face her again just in time to notice the kick that was aimed at her head. Without thinking she dropped to the ground to avoid the kick and rolled to the left and then lept to her feet. She barely had amoment to breath before the girl was back at her aiming quick jabs at her face and head area causing Mika to have to either dodge quickly or back up to avoid getting hit in the face. Mika Noticed that the face was the only place she was aiming was her face which left Arai's entire lower body open to attack if Mika could just figure out a way to catch her without knocking herself off balance and leaving herself open for attack. Mika smiled slightly as she dodged for a few more moments before deciding that know would be a good time to attempt an attack. 

Mika  dropped under the jabbing arms and aimed a punch at Arai's stomach hoping that it would land but if not she woulld follow it up by spinning back to her feet and aiming a low leg sweep to knock the girls legs out from under her.

(Lets bring stats into it. This determines how fast or strong the determined move is in the post.)

Arai's eyes widened in surprise as Mika ducked under her first set of jabs, bringing her fist up into her stomach. It didn't necessarily hurt. Not really at all, but the fact that Mika could surprise her like this was commendable. Arai was hardly effected by the blow, considering Mika's max strength is 5 and Arai's Maximum health was 13. Shaking off the attack rather easily, Arai grabbed Mika's wrist, preventing her escape and this time, threw an uppercut into her stomach (strength 10 Speed 15) . With Mika's restricted movement, Arai suspected she wouldn't be able to shift out of the way and even if she tried, Arai's firm grip would keep her in place. That being said, should the attack succeed, Arai would continue to strike Mika's stomach with her free hand. In and out, in and out (Strength 10, Speed 15). Although Mika's health being 15 meant she wouldn't really be hurt either by these blows, Arai would be doing considerably more damage than Mika had done with her previous attack. That being said of Arai holding Mika in place, Arai couldn't move much either. They were kind of... 'locked' together in this sparring match of theirs. She didn't know about Mika, but Arai was having fun, play fighting with her new friend. They seemed pretty even in their physical abilities. Mika was tougher, Arai was stronger. Neither really able to hurt the other.

(Thats fine like I said I have no clue with the stats lol)

Mika was surprised when her wrist was grabbed even though she was not surprised that her attack barely fazed the girl. Mika was well aware that her strength was lacking after all it was one of the things she was known for being almost as weak as a  first year academy student. Mika bit her lip slightly and grunted when the attack connected with her stomach and caused her to lose her breath for a moment. Mika did not really have amany options of where she could go but if she could knock Arai off balance then she might be able to get back on more even footing. While she felt multiple blows connect with her she was more focused on trying to get out of the grip that her friend had her in. She knew that the girl was stronger than her but Mika was used to that problem and using her smaller stature to her advantage.

She allowed her body to drop and attempted to slide herself under Arai which would cause her to either let go or topple forward either way. But that was only if she was not able to keep Mika from sliding in the first place. Mika knew that it was possible to stop her from doing so since her cousin had been able to actually yank her back up which had thrown her immensly off balance but Mika was hoping that the trick move as well as the sudden weight would cause the girl to lose her hold at the very least. Of course if it didn't she would try something else but she wasn't sure herself.

The sudden shift in weight caused Arai to stumble forward and let go of her friend as Mika slipped out under her legs. She fell forward a few steps before regaining her footing and turning around swiftly to face her opponent. This was getting good. Although Mika wasn't really that strong, she was surely resourceful. Her ability to analyze and carry out unorthodox plans such as these was notable, especially while actively being engaged in combat. Arai was smiling at the other girl, enjoying the bit of fun they were having. Even though Arai had yet to play her trump-card, Mika was still making this a difficult challenge. Arai raised her hands again, this time in a defensive position. It was Mika's turn to go on the offensive. It was her turn to prove how aggressive she can be in combat, not just in her defense. Learning to fight aggressively taught people to keep the pressure going, to force them onto your playing field. An invaluable advantage.

"Wow, Mika!" Arai complimented her. You're really strong! I don't think I've ever had this much fun in a spar before!"

Mika smiled slightly as she took a moment to gather her wits before she went on the offensive. "I have never had this much fun either honestly. Your pretty good at using your own brains. Nice to know someone has the wits to use that muscle between their ears" Mika said with a smile as she wento n the offensive using her smaller stature to her advantage. She darted in aiming quick jabs to the belly that could be easily blocked if the other girl tried before she dropped using her her hands to support her body weight as she swung her leg out attempting to kick Arai in the side of the head.

Arai went about dodging and blocking Mika's offensive maneuvers when suddenly, Mika flipped over and, using her momentum, swung her leg at Arai's head. With not a moment to spare, Arai ducked under the kick a second before it reached her, leaving her friend in a vulnerable position. Arai threw a straight kick at Mika's exposed chest, intent on sending her rolling across the training grounds. It would be hard to imagine her getting out of this one, but it was indeed possible. Whether this blow connected or not, Arai would smile and hold up her hands, signaling a short break.

"Alright Mika! Lets stop for a moment." Should she comply, Arai would relax slightly, putting her hands together in the tiger sign to build up chakra.

"Lets try using jutsu, shall we?"

Mika was not surprised when the girl dodged her kick and when she noticed that thte girl was aiming a kick at her chest she cursed with her being in such a vulnerable position it did not leave her many options on how to get out of this mess. With a thought she allowed her arms to collapse under her weight bringing her to the ground and then rolled slightly trying to upright herself. 

When the girl called a stop Mika was relieved. "You almost caught me there your so much better than any of the others that I have trained against" Mika said with a smile as she slowly got to her feet. "Ok but be warned I have no jutsu to use" Mika said with a weak smile she had yet to be taught anything past the academy basics and she had not really had time to learn some herself.

(Sorry for not posting these last couple of days. There has been a lot of family business going on. I will post when I get home today. Rest assured)

(Thats perfectly fine I understand sometimes things happen I will be waiting and super duper excited)