Chapter 121 - 121. Challenge Targets

"You mean you all thought that this would be a vacation? You signed up for a training camp." Garnet sounded like she was about to get truly harsh. "You can earn bulk points in a few unique ways. I won't leave you all out in the rain." Her eyes shifted to Asher, Laura, and Jackson.

First, let me explain the luxury cabin. There is one cabin outfitted with the best of the best training amenities. This gold egg here holds your ticket to one night free of charge, We will hide it every night in camp, the first one to find it will get the life of luxury." This brought a murmur through the crowd of campers. They all had focused on the shiny golden egg in Garnet's hand. "Of course the real one is already hidden."

Her last sentence made everyone want to rush in to camp, but Garbet wasn't done with the introductions. "Other than that the points come from activities and challenges issued by the counselors or other staff." Garet pointed out some nearby staff and to herself. This was the main way to build points other than the facilities.

"Lastly I have the three early admittance students." The three went up on stage. "Jackson here is the king of the educational classroom. You will challenge him in a class of his choosing. If you defeat him you gain twenty five points." Many of the campers zeroed in on him, but most were deterred by the fact that he was the king of the classroom, meaning mentally tough point building.

"Laura is the queen of the obstacle course. If you can beat her unique obstacle triumphs then you will earn twenty five points. Be warned she is quick on her toes." Garnet knew that not a single person would beat Laura in speed. The only hope would be that when they challenged her she was distracted.

"Last but not least, we have Asher. He is the battle master. Find him in the sparring field. After you defeat ten people in a row you are allowed to challenge him for thirty points." Garnet added five additional points so that Asher could get more training in. She wanted to see him developing his rag doll style even more than he had so far.

The campers had all memorized the three and how many points they were worth. Asher even saw Jane giving him an evil smile. She would most likely challenge him the most out of anyone else. Art was looking off in to the distance stuck in his own head. Asher was sure that he had missed most of what was said.

"Finally, we have the night training tickets. Those who manage to find the counselors of each area and complete a challenge can gain one of these tickets. There will be a night training course every night. They will be to train all after dark skills and situations. This class is trained by two guest instructors who will introduce themselves tomorrow night at the first night training." Garnet had finished her speech and was looking around proud.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Camp is open!" Garet's shout sent everyone running. They all wanted to get their belongings or find the golden egg. Not a single one of them wanted to sleep outside or miss a meal. The staff that had been gathered also rushed off to their own positions.

Asher saw that Garnet was leaving too and wanted to chase after her for making all three of them targets for the other campers. "I bet we will get points for beating the challengers." Jackson hit them with his theory. If he was right then the three of them didn't need to worry ver points. Instead, they would easily be making them and staying well rested.

" I didn't even think of that. Great idea." Asher was pretty excited to hear that theory, he was confident that he could deal with most of those who challenged him. He had a larger amount of moved to use and training against real people would help him gain the experience he needed to refine his style.

Some campers stayed back looking at Jackson, Laura, and Asher. The problem was they had not gone in to camp so the campers could not challenge them yet. The remaining campers shuffled off. "Well, we are training targets for everyone. Maybe we shouldn't go back in." Jackson would have been fine with staying outside the camp.

"If we stay outside of camp how will you get a ticket for night training and go out after some night blooming plants?" Asher knew this kind of incentive was what Jackson needed to push forward.

Shock and realization showed on Jackson's face, he hadn't considered this. "I don't see why you wouldn't want to go. We got the best spots for each of us." The two boys could swear they saw Laura moving faster than usual after hearing this. She would get to spend more time at the obstacle course she enjoyed.

"Asher! I'm going to kick your butt!" Jane ran up to them with Art in tow already trash talking.

"You and what army? You remember that you have bad luck when you try and use your powers against me. It will come down to skill, and I have some new moves." He was already bragging.

" you learned more moves? That's so not fair. You need to teach us first then, right Art?" Jane turned to Art who wasn't focusing.

"Hmm? Oh yeah." Asher and Laura just stared at him with annoyance and worry.

"Hey, can you two head back first? I need to have a talk with Art here." Laura and Jackson nodded knowing that Asher needed to sort out the mood that Art was in. It was a best friend's job after all.

Jane gave Art a hard stare while Asher stood in front of him. Art could only look at the ground. "What's wrong? You haven't acted like this before, even when you got kicked out of your house."