The Dragon Ninja

The masked man took Spike to a an unknown area. As they walked, Spike asked the man out of curiosity.

"Um excuse me sir? Where are you taking me exactly?"

The masked man replied simply "Follow."

Spikw followed him and as soon as they reached their location, Spike was shocked. The placed looked to be an large temple of ice.

"Whoa, this place is huge!" Spike said

"It is the home of my clan." The man replied

Spike only gave a look of surprise as he asked him "I apologize for asking, but who are you?"

The man in reply said "Many refer to me as Grandmaster. But you may refer to me as Sub-Zero young one."

Spike nodded his head and asked again "Ok, well Sub-Zero, my name is Spike. But, I need to know, what am I doing here?"

"I am here to train you dragon warrior." Sub-Zero said

"Me? A dragon warrior? No offense but I think your mistaken." Spike said

"We will find out soon, but for now, you will train under me. Understood?" Sub-Zero said

Spike, was left deep in thought. On one hand, he felt this was a bit suspicious, but on the other, he had nothing to lose. With a sigh, Spike said

"Ok."

Sub-Zero nodded and motioned for Spike to follow him.

(In the temple)

Spike was first lying on a bed and Sub-Zero had began to treat his leg. His hands glowed icy blue and he placed them on Spike's injured leg. After a few seconds, Spike's leg had began to heal and Sub-Zero motioned for the young dragon teen to follow him.

Spike was first seen cleaning the drawers and desks of a night stand repeatedly fron left to right. As he did, Sub-Zero watched him carefully. As he did the chores, Spike asked

"So, what exactly am I doing?"

"As you do these exercises, you will gain more muscle memory and defense. Continue." Sub-Zero replied

Spike continued to do so and as he did. He then began to wax the walls and on the floor.

"Remember, Wax on, Wax off." Sub-Zero said

Spike continued to do so and as he did, began to slowly increase his mental balance and memory. Sub-Zero watched as he first went from waxing the temple area to fixing the dresser drawers. As Spike continued, Sub-Zero said.

"Stop."

Spike did so and said "What's the matter?"

"This was to test your defense. Now we shall see if you have learned." Sub-Zero said

The grandmaster attempted to punch Spike, who quickly used the movements he learned to quickly catch his fist. Sub-Zero then attempted a combo of high punches and low kicks. But Spike managed to block and duck from his high attacks and low attacks.

"Good, sloppy, but good. now we will train to balance your mind." Sub-Zero said

He led Spike to another part of the temple.

(In the training room)

As the two trained, Spike initially felt the training was difficult as he continued, but began to slowly gain more skill and physical strength. First he had learned to balance his stance, where he was to stand on one leg with his hands in viper like motion on a dragon head statue.

He then was to maintain the stance while being hit from behind. He initially felt it was hard, until Sub-Zero said

"Come."

Spike stopped the stance and followed the grandmaster. He was led to an area with different symbols. In the middle was a bowl of large water, which had a yin and yang symbol appearing. Spike was led to the water and said

"Drink." Sub-Zero said

The young dragon teen slowly stopped to the large bowl, dipped his head slowly and began to drink some of the water. After a few seconds, Spike pulled his head out and said

"Whoa, that water tasted really good. But why did I feel a flash in my head?"

"It is ancient water that allows you to see your mind. I used it myself when my master trained me at a young age."

Spike said "But how does that help me avoid pain or getting hurt."

Sub-Zero only looked at him and said "What do you see in the water?"

"My reflection." Spike said

Sub-Zero then moved the water a bit and said again "Now what do you see?"

"It's blurry."

"Right. Be still. Like the water. Quiet and calm." Sub-Zero said and then pointed at Spike's head and heart

"In here. And here."

"So I stay still and do nothing while I feel getting hurt or if I'm in pain?"

"Staying still and doing nothing are two different things."

Spike was confused at his words but continued as he began again, but first as he did, began to slowly calm down and find a peace of mind. Sub-Zero then hit Spike in the back with a kendo stick, but he didn't feel it.

The grandmaster continued to strike, from the back to the front, but still Spike remained in the stance. After a few more strikes, Sub-Zero stopped and said

"I will make it harder this time."

Sub-Zero used his power to make the surrounding area more colder. But Spike remained in stance, even when Sub-Zero hit him with the kendo stick behind him on his back.

"Well done. Your next lesson awaits."

"Whoa. How did I do that?" Spike asked

"Pain may come to you, but you know to let that pain flow away like still water."

Spike stopped and followed his master and they continued to train. They went from breaking boards, gripping or walking on hot coals, doing exercises, doing other stances and countering low blows or high blows once more. As they trained, Spike said

"Um grandmaster, may I ask something?"

"Yes?"

"This may be a little strange since in Canterlot the ponies use magic..and I'm not a pony. I was wondering if you can teach me that too." Spike asked

Sub-Zero gave a mixed look at the young dragon and said

"Young Spike, you cannot use magic as you are a dragon. But you wield a more mightier force. I will help you in discovering it as much as I can."

Spike only nodded and followed the Grandmaster to the next lesson. As they reached another room, Spike said

"So what do we do know?"

"I will teach you to harness ice and feel your enemy. Along with how to survive against Equestrian magic.

(Back at Canterlot)

Flash was seen along with his 2 friends/cronies walking towrads a large building.

"Flash, are you sure we should do this?" Soarin asked with sweating fear.

"Yeah, we can get in deep shit." Cheese Sandwich said

"Yes I'm sure! We gotta do this to raise our status up and increase my chance to be more stronger. Besides it's no major harm done. " Flash said in cocky denial.

This only left his two friends more uneasy, but they complied. As they went to the building. They began to vandalize it from the windows to the doors amd eventually in the rooms.

At CHS, Celestia was on the phone and she was NOT happy.

"Principal Cinch, I assure you that we had nothing to do with the vandalism at Crystal Prep." Principal Celestia said

"Don't believe me? Look at the evidence I sent you." The voice on the phone spoke.

Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna did just that and were shocked at what they saw.

"Because of this transgression, I want a duel from championof CHS to make amends. If we win, your students come to my school and you have to shut down CHS." Cinch said

"And if we win?" Principal Celestia asked

"That's your choice. Oh, by the way, since I'm reasonable, you have 3 days to prepare. Tick tock." Cinch said before hanging up

Vice Principal Luna, with a furious look, went to the Intercom and said

"Flash Sentry, Cheese Sandwich and Soarin please report to the office. NOW!"

The 2 principals waited and after a few minutes, the 3 teens came in.

"What's the matter?" Soarin asked

"Does this answer your question?" Principal Celestia asked, pulling outbher phone.

The 3 saw the video and were left in dismay and shock.

"Well? What do you have to say for yourselves?" Vice Principal Luna asked

"Thank you." Flash said arrogantly

"THANK YOU?!?! DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'VE DONE!?!?!" Vice Principal Luna said angrily

"YOU THREE FOOLS HAVE PUT OUR SCHOOL IN DANGER!!!" Principal Celestia shouted

"Psshhh, it's no big deal, I can fight her champion anytime." Flash tried to reason.

"That's not the only issue Mr. Sentry!!! There's also how it has to be a Champion vs Champion match of the schools. You aren't the Champion!" Principal Celestia pointed out.

Soarin, who also had enough said

"Plus, you know that because of your little scheme, that you also can't fight their Champion unless they refused it."

"And that is exactly what we are doing." Vice Principal Luna said with disgust

"What the shit, Soarin?!?" Flash said angrily

"Shut up you blue haired limp dick! I'm done with your stupid goal of taking over the school. Hero my ass, your a phony!" Soarin said

Cheeses only nodded saying "Plus you also kept abusing your privileges when you made us do your work for you. I'm done too."

The two only looked at him with disgust, with Flash shocked that his 2 friends left him and waited outside the office.

"As of today, you have lost both your club position and your rank Mr. Sentry. I hope it was worth it." Principal Celestia said in scorn

Flash only gave a look of dismay and fury, but left and sat outside the waiting room, with Soarin and Cheese awaiting their punishment.....

(Back at the temple)

Spike was currently mastering the use of ice and as he trained, he was able to use his own cryomancy in the form of dragon fire from his mouth or his hands.

Sub-Zero continued to throw ice daggers at Spike, but he blocked and countered and his hands emitted green flaming auras.

"Very good, young Spike." Sub-Zero said

"Thank you Grandmaster." Spike said with a happy smile.

The two bowed to each other, until Spike's phone rang. Spike pulled it out his pocket and said in fear.

"Oh no! CHS is having a dual with Crystal Prep!"

"Why?"

"Something about a vandalism, but the worst thing is it's Champion vs Champion. The Champion for CHS is still sick." Spike said

"Then we shall leave them, they deserve penance for their lack of discipline. I know since I saw a few students there steal from others." Sub-Zero said in disgust.

"But Grandmaster! Please! I know they deserve it! But not like this! Help me train more and then they will be punished.

"....Very well young one. Follow me, your next lesson awaits." Sub-Zero said

The grandmaster and Spike went to train in Spike's next lesson. He had to prepare to save CHS from it's downfall.