The Zodiacs' secret underground training facility was a dimly lit labyrinth, filled with the tense nods of cold and calculating eyes. Alec, now known as Sagittarius, entered the space with his senses heightened from centuries of survival. His gaze remained steady as he exchanged nods with his fellow Zodiacs, their energy palpable in the air.
Leo, a striking woman with a lion-like presence, approached him with a voice dripping with false warmth. "Welcome, Sagittarius. I trust you're ready to prove your worth?"
Alec's voice was devoid of emotion. "I'm here to work, not prove anything."
Leo chuckled, her sharp nails digging into his arm. "Oh, but you will. We all have something to prove here."
She led him to a sparring room, slamming the door behind them. "Today, we'll see what you're truly made of."
Alec rolled his shoulders, his muscles coiled and ready. "I'm listening."
Leo's eyes glinted with malice. "I don't just want you to listen. I want you to feel."
She lunged at him, her movements a blur. Alec narrowly dodged, his instincts kicking in. Their sparring match intensified, their bodies colliding with force. Leo's blows became more vicious, her taunts echoing in the room.
"Soft, just like a human. Is that why you cling to your humanity?" she spat.
Ignoring her jabs, Alec focused on defending himself, his breath steady. Suddenly, Leo's attack changed. She pinned him against the wall, her body pressing against his. Her voice dropped to a whisper, her breath hot on his ear.
"You're weak, Sagittarius. And I can make you stronger... if you let me."
Alec's eyes narrowed, his voice barely audible. "I don't need your strength, Leo."
Her grin widened, her eyes gleaming with victory. "We'll see about that."
With a swift move, she released him, her expression shifting back to cold indifference. "Report to the infirmary for evaluation. Training's over."
As Alec left, he couldn't help but feel a chill, a sense of foreboding creeping under his skin. This was just the beginning of his journey with the Zodiacs, and he could already tell it was going to be a rough ride.
But Alec was no stranger to rough rides. He had faced countless challenges in his long life, and he was not about to back down now. He would prove his worth, not for Leo or the Zodiacs, but for himself.
As he walked to the infirmary, he couldn't help but think about Leo's words. "I can make you stronger... if you let me." He scoffed at the thought. He didn't need anyone to make him stronger. He was strong enough on his own.
But as he entered the infirmary, he couldn't shake the feeling that Leo was right. He was weak, in a way. He clung to his humanity, to his emotions, when he should have let them go. He was a Zodiac now, a powerful being who was above human weakness.
But as he lay on the cold metal table, he realized that he didn't want to let go of his humanity. It was a part of who he was, and he was proud of it. He would not change who he was for anyone, not even for the Zodiacs.
As the doctor evaluated him, Alec couldn't help but feel a sense of determination. He would show Leo and the Zodiacs that he was not weak. He was strong, not just physically, but emotionally as well.
And he would prove it, one sparring match at a time.
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