In the last episode Poliwag evolved and learned a new attack, Timmy ate his
dinner, walked to the dojo, watched a guy spar with a strange man named
Mere’din, and was then called to spar with Mere’din…

“Step to attention, bow here, bow to each other, and stand in your fighting 
stance.”
The sensei ordered Timmy and Mere’din. Timmy did so, but Mere’din just stood
there. “Hajime!” And with that last command, the match began. The two
opponents watched each other for a moment, each one devoid of expression,
waiting for the other to make a move. Finally, Timmy ran forward and did a
spinning back kick and then a backfist. Mere’din just took a few steps back 
and
blocked the hit. He then stood in a crane stance, with his right leg at knee 
height,
his hands were open and out in front and to the side of him. Seeing the vast
opening, Timmy decided to try a front snap kick. He lashed out as fast as he 
could,
but to no avail. Mere’dins hands grabbed the kick, inches before it hit his 
exposed
belly. Try as he might, Timmy couldn’t even move his foot in the slightest.
Mere’din suddenly stepped to the side while throwing Timmy’s foot to the 
left and
held his leg straight out. Timmy came crashing into the leg. “Oof.” He fell 
to the
ground on impact. Mere’din then walked over and looked at him to see if he 
was
ok. Timmy launched himself from the ground and punched at Mere’dins face.
Mere’din caught Timmy’s hand before it had a chance to make contact. Timmy
then tried to punch him with his other hand. Mere’din just caught that hand 
too.
Mere’din then yanked Timmy up and back, sending him stumbling. As Timmy
stumbled behind him, Mere’din kicked him in the back, causing him to fall.
Timmy slowly got up, only to get knocked back down by a swift open hand 
strike
to his shoulders. “Yame.” The sensei told them. The two got back to where 
they
had begun. “Mere’din is the winner with three points. Now, step to 
attention, bow
here, bow to each other, shake hands, and get back in line.” The sensei 
ordered.
The two did as they were told and then got back in line. After a few more 
students
had sparred, the sensei had everyone get back into the line they were in at 
the start
of the class. “Class is dismissed.” He informed them. The students all bowed 
to
him and walked off the mat. Timmy walked over to Mere’din. “Excuse me sir, 
but
where were you trained?” Mere’din’s face is still devoid of expression. “I 
studied
Tae Kwon Doe for three years at the Renshi Dojang in South Korea. Then I 
went
and studied Sanchin Ryu and Sho Rin Ryu Karate on the Okinawan Islands in
Japan for four years each. I also studied Shaolin and Tai Chi for fifteen 
years in
China.” Timmy’s eyes widened. “Woah. That’s a lot.” Mere’din nods. “Yes, but 
I
must leave now, I have a tournament on Honshu that I must get to. It was a
pleasure to meet you…” “Timmy Cogail.” Timmy says. “Yes. Well Timmy, I
must go now. Remember to always try and keep your guard up in fights.
Goodbye.” Mere’din turns around and smoothly walks out of the Dojo. Timmy
sighs and walks back onto the carpet and begins practicing with his shinai.