Reckless tendencies, an ambition with the sword, and a cheerful attitude towards life has always marked the way for young Shadow Guidan. Never more than a few steps behind lies his womanizing, gambling addict best friend Kale. Ever since they were children they have caused more than a few headaches for Shadow's father Magus, who happens to be one of Gaia 's most respected General 's. While Shadow despises his lifelong boring job as a messenger that his father has burdened him with since he can remember, he is tired of hearing the word "no" when he asks if he can join the army. ...

After being raised in the poor sectors of society for his entire existence, Aiden Walker has found the one escape in his life. Boxing. In a sport that demands dedication from the soul, and determination of the heart, Aiden fights to deal with the struggles of everyday life while attempting to accomplish the one dream he has had since he was a child, to become the champion of the world. With Coach Kay at his side Aiden's journey is challenged by his dark past, a political boxing world, and by trying to understand the one lesson that his Coach has been trying to teach to him since he was a boy....