Recognize your potential! [Training]

"You are nothing, you never will be anything! The voice of his father rang through his head, the gut wrenching emotional pain that followed tore this him like nothing else. His fathers disbelief in what he was capable of was one of the worst pains that lay within him. "why dad? Vladimir whispered too himself as he quickly hung up the personal phone that was used to only contact the second greatest fighter in the world, Alucard Vista. He had rung the families person line to ask if Vlad had changed his mind about attending the school and when he said no, his father went off on his usual rant of berating him and making sure that he felt the lowest of the low. However he didn't understand, he had only come here to get stronger! Isn't that want he wanted? It mattered  not if it was the school of the enemy, it would make him a better fighter! Alucard wanted him to be better by any means and he chose the best option he could see since his father wouldn't teach him anything. The sadness was overbearing and he did not know what to do, what could he do to get rid of all the emotions that seemed to be killing him? Suddenly a bright idea came to mind and he quickly ran to his dresser to pull out a dark green tank and black shorts, putting a black athletic headband as well. After changing he ran out of his room to the best place to work off all of the feelings his father just caused it and that place was the gym! Since he wanted to get stronger and better as a fighter, getting his physical self together was the first thing he should do.

After rushing his way down to the gym, he stopped to take a breath. "You really are weak! You need to be here right now Vlad insulted himself as he walked through the doors of the school gym and looked at the vast equipment that was spread throughout. It all looked so glorious and mighty expensive but would be the greatest place to get some of his training in that he knew was very much needed at the moment. Vlad didn't visit the gym much but he knew that many started off with a bit of stretching before going into cardio with some running. He found a spot that was a bit secluded and stood there, stretching his muscles like he had never did before so that he wouldn't hurt himself while training this day. After allowing himself to stretch for ten to fifteen minutes straight, Vlad allowed himself to go near the track and look at it for a moment. Haven't ran a track a day in your life, don't die he said as a word of encouragement to himself. Taking a deep breath, Vlad ran onto the very large track. He was a bit slow at first and began breathing a bit harshly, Vlad managed to gain some kind of energy and began to run even faster. His burst of energy didn't last long, eventually not being able to make a step without feeling as if it was his last. His chest burned like a raging fire and his heart beat so fast it was like it would bust out of his chest, he had to quickly make his way to get some water. This is going to be harder than expected Vlad thought to himself as he walked to the water fountain and took a few minutes worth of drinking water.

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After quenching the killer thirst that consumed him from running the track, Vladimir debated wether or not he wished to continue. It wasn't really him to be here working out at the gym by himself late night, he should be in his room researching for a new formula he wished to create. However he knew that he couldn't stay in his shell forever, it's the exact reason that his father had called him weak for! What kind of Vista was he? One that was pathetic when he shouldn't be and he needed to make himself better and stronger before. Stronger so that his family no longer viewed him as a burden to them and could actually challenge the strength of the most powerful students at rising wolf. His thoughts had granted him a new resolve to get better than he was and he knew that he couldn't just give up, he would make sure he finished his training tonight. "I can do this Vlad said sternly as he took one last gulp of water and ran back onto the track. Thanks to the small break that he had taken, he had more energy than before and this time was much easier. Like at first, he would go pretty slow but would pick up pace more and more as he went around. During his current run, Vladimir noticed that he was going faster than his first time and got kind of excited. The excitement sent another wave of energy through him and he managed to run around the track for about ten minutes total before he felt himself get a bit tired. He slowed down and ran around the track two more times before he got off and went to drink more water from the fountain. After his drink, Vlad felt a little proud of himself because instead of giving up and going back to his room he actually continued. He not only continued he managed to get faster as well as go longer, he was sure if he continued to work out daily he would because much faster and stronger than before.

"What shall I do next? Vlad said to himself as he had no clue what to do besides run. Every machine to him looked weird and dangerous as he didn't know what to use them for, so he decided he would ask one of the night shift members of the gym. He made his way to the desk and asked them for a simple workout regimen for the night and what would be best for him. It didn't take more than thirty minutes for the worker to give him some simple workout plans and to tell him what machine was what, as well as tell him what someone of his small stature should do in regards to building muscle. After thanking the man and walking away, Vladimir made his way to the first machine he was suggested, the pull up bar. As he approached it, he looked at it with the eyes of a innocent young boy and not of a man who knew what he was doing. He took a guess that the two handle that stood several feet above him and guessed he also that it was intended that he jump up and be lifted off of the ground. Vladimir sighed heavily as he was not ready for this workout but he knew that it was going to be worth it in the end. Clapping and rubbing his hands together, the young man made his way underneath the bar. "Lets do this Vladimir said to himself as he attempted to jump and latch his hand on to the bars next to the bar. It was rather embarrassing as when he jumped and tried to grab the bars, he missed and was sent flying on the floor on his back. A large crack sound was heard but no one came to check where it came from. "F-I mean ouch the pain ridden Vlad said as he laid on his back, debating wether or not to continue his workout at this point. After a minute of laying down he managed to get himself off the ground and back into position. He said he was going to work out and he was going to continue no matter what happened. Vladimir took a deep breath as he jumped again and attempted to grab the bars, this time managing to get a grasp on the bars but a rather loose one. "Come on Vlad" he said to himself as he tried tightening his grip but had to let go as he was going to fall on his back again. He shook his hands as they burned from coming down from the handles but it quickly faded and he looked at the contraption that he had to conquer.

"Come on Vlad, got to try harder than that! He said as he paced back and forth for a minute, buffing himself more and more so that he would be ready to actually try again. He repositioned himself under the bars again and jumped without a second though, managing to grasp it firmly and tightly this time. Now that the touch part was over, the hardest part had yet to come for Vladimir. Since he had no arm strength, it was increasingly difficult to try to lift his chin over the bar as it made him feel like he was going to turn over and die trying too. He let go and plopped onto the floor with sweating covering every inch of his body. why is that so hard? he asked himself as he looked up at the workout machine , also wondering how men and women do this almost every day for a living. Maybe he shouldn't try this since it seemed like it wasn't going to go anywhere but he didn't want to stop just yet. "Lets try this one last time Vlad said as he wiped the sweat of of his forehead and stood under the contraption one last time. He rubbed his hands together before pulling them apart and jumping for the handles of the machine. Just like before he managed to get a firm and tight grip but he was still having trouble pulling himself up over the bar. "Come on Vlad! he said to himself as he put all the strength he could into his muscles, finally managing to get a little movement before fully pulling his chin over the bar before falling to the ground. Despite having a hard fall to the ground, Vlad just lay on the floor and smiled happy that he managed to get at least one rep in. As a kid who has never worked out with machines like this , he was doing pretty good for his first time. He knew that he needed to get up and continue his workout but he laughed to himself and decided that he would wait just five more minutes. You know, to give his pouncing muscles a break from the horror that he is putting them through.

"Lets get cracking again A confident Vlad said as he finally made his way off of his back to his feet. He smiled as this time he didn't feel like giving up despite the ripping pain that tore through his body. Vladimir didn't quite like the pain at all but from the talk with the help desk man he knew that the pain was a good thing. He found it funny that the thing that made them so healthy had to hurt first but right now he only cared to continue. He stretched his muscles again before positioning himself under the machine he thought he was done with and readied himself for the killer workout that was yet to come. He jumped and quickly grabbed the handles with little to no effort and managed to pull himself over the bar five times before jumping down to his feet. It was only five reps of pull ups but at least he managed to do more than when he started. He was glad that the feeling of giving up was now gone from him completely and that his fathers dreadful words had almost gone out of his mind. Oh no.. Vlad said as he felt stupid for reminding himself of the words that his father spoke to him not too long ago. Though instead of feeling sad, lost, and confused Vladimir felt nothing but anger, rage, and spite for the man that he called his father. Why would he do his youngest like that? He did nothing but worship the man despite him never being around! Was it because that he didn't like he was more into Research and science instead of constantly fighting? It wasn't his fault he was always second place to Leonard Wolf, Vlad didn't think he had to constantly want to be usurp the wolf family...

Brining up his family and the wolf clan, memories of the only person who raised him came up. His gandpa Vladimir Vista Sr, the one of out of all the Vista that actually accepted him for not being so fighting oriented. Tears began to swell in his eyes as he looked around to see if anyone was near him, luckily he was by himself. Every time he thought about his grandfather he got so upset that he cried, what could be expected when he was the only person who had truly loved him? His grandfather was his true father to him and was sad to see him die right in front of his eyes. The last thing he said? Is that he would become a great fighter like him. Remembering what he promised his grandfather over came the rage that he felt at his dad. If Vlad realized it or not, he was now in a school that was dedicated to fighting because of a promise he gave to his grandfather. Vlad knew that he could no longer continue to play around and had to take getting better more serious than he has over the past years. "I guess it's time for a change after all" he said to himself as he realized how much pain his body was actually in at the current moment in time but he decided to shut it out to do one last workout before he retired for the night. The last machine he would use for the night would be the one that would be the hardest for him to do, especially alone and that was the bench press. It was recommended for him that when he using the contraption, he should use the lightest weights that they had for the bench press and at this gym it was 5 lbs. One last Vlad, for your grandfather he thought to himself and he approached the bench press with caution, even without the weights it looked dangerous but he was sure to encounter more dangerous things as he continued here but he hoped not as bad as this will be. Vlad went to the left side of the bench where the weights where located and found two 5lbs weights. He grabbed them before putting them on the bar and securing them so thy wouldn't slide off while he was working out. Laying down on the seat of the bench press, Vlad positioned himself into a comfortable way so that he would work to his full potential. Sighing quite loudly, Vlad put his hands evenly spaced out of the bar and lifted it from its holder, attempting to make it come over his chest. Pain quickly shot through his arms from his pull up workout but the weights seemed easy to lift thanks to his prior workout. He brung the bar down towards his chest before lifting it back into the air with straight arms, directly above his torso. Another pang of pain shot through him and he winced but he tried his best to ignore it, he had to keep going! It was for his grandfather and himself, he had to keep his promise to the one who raised him. "I'll do it for you grandpa Vlad said as he continued to pump the bar up and down.

After about 15 minutes and about twenty reps of his bench pressing, Vladimir's muscles felt as if they where jelly and he knew that it was time for him to stop and go home. Vlad thought that the feeling of his muscles being like this after working was pretty weird as he knew he probably couldn't do much for the next few hours but he kind of liked it. It was going to show off very soon from the hard work he had been doing tonight and what he can do in the future. despite being so shy and nervous all the time, he felt kind of relaxed by the activity and knew that this could be the start of a new stress reliever. However now it was time for him to pack up and go, so he put the bar back into its resting place and got up so that he could put the weights back where he had found them. Finally finished, I'm tired as hell Vlad said as he laughed to himself as he made his way towards the exit of the gym. He was glad that he got a late night session of working out despite it being his first time using things like these, he knew that he definitely had to come back tomorrow night to do it again. Well, if his muscles were healed by then of course. As he exited, he took one last look at the gym and remembered the words that his fathers had yelled out him two hours prior. "We'll see who wins in the end, Alucard Vista Vlad said with disdain as he left the gym, wether his father knew it or not in the back of Vlad's mind was no longer to get his family to like them but to be better than them all together so that they would regret what they had said and done to him. Vladimir Anthony Vista was going to make sure that they knew what he was capable of. Wether they liked it or not, he would now work towards securing the crown of the Vista family for himself and becoming the best fighter he could be for his grandfather, no matter what he had to do so that could happen. However he would think more about it in the morning after most of the pain in his muscle had disappeared, he had to be close to maximum strength for tomorrow's busy day.

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