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Allen would let out a little breath- final class for him was over. He only had three in a day, while most had about five. He tested out of most. It paid to be smarter than your average bear. He would be walking out the doors to explore the grounds, when he noticed the man with the sign. Was the campus allowing he homeless to beg on campus no? He walked over and read the message, taking a deep breath.

"Let me guess...you prove your worth through strength? Most gangs require strong components..."

That was the way of 552, at least from what he had seen so far.

Gang tryouts, huh?

To be perfectly frank, Alice had no intention of joining any gang. It'd cut into valuable napping and snack time. But it did sound interesting. It wasn't every day she saw someone put up a try out sign for a gang, of all things. Alice watched intently, her blue eyes locked on the two boys as the first test apparently went under way. Her phone was at the ready, her thumb hovering over the record button.

Hopefully it'd be interesting.

"Awesome. Love these tests. First off, hit me. The most damaging attack in your repertoire."

Leon was serious he stood there, flicked his wrist a bit as he loosened up. Breathing heavy before standing prepared for possible severe pain.

"Test part 1, damage."

Leon waited and watched, the guy was slightly reluctant at first, but got into it after that. Side step, the motions where familiar like he saw on TV or something, wait thats it! And the side kick came in, it shot forward and didn't reach the apex until Allen's foot was where the back corner of Leon's head was.

Leon would be unconscious for several minutes and would awake slowly with a groan rubbing his chin. It fucking hurt, and he felt like the left point of where his jaw met his skull was separated and rubbing. Leon had to focus as he tried to find the right point before pushing abruptly with a loud pop and a few extra cracks, he reset his jaw, but he'd have to be very careful until he could get it examined.

"Awesome. Momentum control, and follow through. Jeet Kun Do, or at least the basis of it's principles. Flow, the flow of combat begins with the first step, and to put your opponent down with the strongest leverage possible, all the muscles of the thighs. Brilliant. You are dangerous."

Leon would stand wobbly at first.

"Stage two. Why do fighters, fight?"

Leon would nod.

"Right. No style is better than any other, it is about the fighter, everyone would naturally have a different level of skill, we fight to see where we rank in this life of combat, so that we may learn more of ourselves, and others."

Leon would finally roll his left shoulder.

"Final question before the final stage where I would recruit you, since you said you don't want to. We will stop after the next question."

Leon would take a deep breath, it was and wasn't as serious as he portrayed it.

"Something bad has happened, and your the only one who knows the truth. If you reveal the truth, everyone you know and love will be in unimaginable danger. If you keep it to yourself, you will be an outcast and alone for many, many unforgivable years. Which do you chose?"

Leon would listen to Allen's answer, nodding along, He was a self sacrifice, very loyal and willing to do anything for those he saw worthy. Powerful in and of itself. Leon could respect that answer.

"Loyalty, pride, honor. Three basic stances The Lightning Gang follows. Take care of each other, help those who need it, help those you care for. We promote growth through conflict as well, be it martial or mental. We are a family, which means each members problems are the whole gangs problems. Safety in numbers and relief in knowing everyone is of a similar understanding of life and capability. What it means to be in this gang is deeper than what it means to be a friend."

That was Leon's truth, the undeniable affirmation and conviction of his words were dead serious.

Leon looked at Allen slightly surprised. His eyes opened a bit extra at his words.

"Really? That's... Unexpected. Not to say your not welcome, you are entirely welcome to join. You passed all the tests. I'm just surprised someone met the requirements and was interested in joining so soon."

Leon would check his vest looking through the pockets until he came across a sapphire colored metal pin.

"My name is Leon Sudeki. I'm the leader of The Lightning Gang, my title is The Lightning Strike, I lead our offensive portion when there is trouble. There is small ceremony to joining if your willing, nothing difficult just a welcome party. A title giving and a rank appointment. After which you chose a team."