"Good, that's it, son! Always have your next strike armed and loaded, don't give your opponent a chance to switch to offense!"
"Yes, father!"
Pakal's strikes were fast and furious as the boy fought to find an opening in his father's defenses. But every punch, every swing of his elbow, every single kick he threw at him, Knuckles had a defense for it.
"Good intensity, keep that up!" Knuckles smiled as his son's efforts redoubled, and he saw a fire burning in his eyes. "In battle, you'll face opponents who could have any number of advantages over you. They could be faster!" Knuckles dodged a blow with a quickstep. "They could be smarter!" He redirected Pakal's punch away from him. "In some rare cases, they might even be stronger than you!" Knuckles took Pakal's punch head on, blocking it with his arm.
"I won't let that happen, father!" Pakal grit his teeth and pushed harder. "I'll just get stronger than them!"
"I admire your determination, but here's the lesson you need to learn today!" Knuckles shoved Pakal back and slammed his fist into the ground, causing an earthquake that completely threw Pakal off his feet, allowing Knuckles to pin him down. "There are some opponents that will always be stronger than you."
The boy scowled and begrudgingly tapped the ground, signaling the end of the match. "What kind of a lesson is that? If there are opponents that will always be stronger, then there's no point in fighting! There has to be a way to win!"
Knuckles smiled and placed his hand on his son's head. "You're right. Size, strength, speed, smarts, they're all crucial factors to consider in a fight. But what sets a true warrior apart from the rest is something that cannot be genetically given to you. It's something you decide to have."
"What is it?"
"Determination and persistence...no matter who or what you face, as long as you refuse to give up, refuse to surrender even in the face of impossible odds. You'll find a way to win eventually. Sooner or later, they'll make a mistake, and that will be your moment."
Pakal pondered those words for a moment, before looking up at his father and nodding at him. "I understand, father. Thank you." The boy stood up and took another battle ready stance, the fire burning in his eyes once again. "With that in mind, I challenge you again!"
Knuckles just smiled and raised his fists as well. "I'm ready."
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As next in line to inherit the duties of guardian of the Master Emerald, Pakal takes his training very seriously. But today, Knuckles has a hard lesson for his eldest that he hopes will take root and form his battle style for the rest of his life.
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