For the past 4 years, Kale and Hyker have trained me worse than I could imagine. Although there was a hint of kindness, sarcasm, and witty comments mixed within. I could see that they were not that bad. They were still assholes though. We got closer and closer to nearing the end of my training. All I needed, was to test it out during a real situation.
Hyker: Remember don't let the anger consume you. You won't have that burning sensation anymore. You'll feel stronger than you did before when you first transformed. You'll be more strategic instead of rushing into action and thats what you want. Don't go into a fight half assed. Come up with a plan to begin with, and figure your way out of it without getting killed or whoever it is you're trying to save killed. Got it?
Dionis: Yeah, I got it.
Hyker: Alright then. Rosa, Orin. Take care of the kid, he's not so useless after all
Dionis: Fuck you.
Kale: *chuckles* See ya kid.
Hyker and Kale left heading back to their hideout. Training with them was challenging but I enjoyed it... sometimes. Now that I had more training, not only my dragon mentality but my fighting skills. I learned how to use a bow, a few swords and daggers, a spear, and other weapons. They let me have access to the area where my training began. For the remainder of the year I grew stronger, physically and mentally. My hair had grown longer so I braided it, also my facial hair. Orin and Rosa always looking out for me whenever I went out on my own, well Rosa at least. Orin and I didn't deny her motherly instincts even though I would soon be eighteen. Eventually I was able to go out. I often visited the town, just to check up on any bounties, witch sightings, or kidnapped children. Today I was just bored. It had been months since I've been so I just took a step out of my little space.
Dionis: *puts bow on back making arrows setting them in holster* I'm gonna go to town you two need anything? *grabs set of daggers putting them in small holsters and a sword in its strap*
Rosa: No, be careful.
Dionis: Of course
Orin: Actually can you bring a red toad, tree sap from the Northern area, some blue herbs anddd thats it.
Dionis: What're you making this time?
Orin: You'll see *chuckles* stay safe, don't start any trouble.
Dionis: You two know I don't start trouble *grabs medicine off of table putting them in small bag and leaves*
Orin: This process should take at least a few months. He'll be eighteen by time it is finished.
Rosa: I'm sure he'll appreciate it.
Dionis: *sniffs and focuses on surroundings* No one around. *slices a tree marking it before making it to the Northern forest* Tree sap. *takes out a small bottle and places hands over trees gently* No...
With all my training I was able to also learn how to adapt and survive. Kale taught me how to sense useful resources like tree sap, or medicine within trees. Hyker. Hyker was more of the physical teacher, he was an asshole but I get why.
Dionis: *drills a small hole in tree and holds bottle underneath as the tree sap leaks in* That's that. *closes bottle and puts it away heading to town*
Sylvi: Dionis!
Dionis: *turns and sees her coming from a far*
Sylvi: *waves and smiles* My have you grown, how are you?
Dionis: I am doing fine, how are you?
Sylvi: Eh, I'm alive *chuckles*
Dionis: That's good. What're you doing here?
Sylvi: Gathering some resources for a few potions. You must be doing the same.
Dionis: Yeah, Orin needs some tree sap, a red toad, and blue herbs.
Sylvi: Ahhh, luckily for you I have an extra toad for you. They're tricky to catch *hands him toad*
Dionis: Oh thanks, I owe you one.
Sylvi: Nonsense boy *smiles* the blue herbs are just behind me I would hurry before they are gone. Be careful with them, pick them too fast they turn colors.
Dionis: Thanks Sylvi, I'll be seeing you.
Sylvi: Of course *smiles*
Dionis: *heads to find blue herbs and picks them carefully* Hm? *leans back dodging an arrow*
Figure: *Shoots more arrows at him with a fast pace*
Dionis: Shit you're fast *catches two arrows and rolls out of the way putting away the herb*
Figure: *jumps down from tree and takes out sword twirling it*
This person looked well trained. The way they handled their sword and bow was incredible. Their smell was familiar too.. They had a hood on, gloves, combat boots and a mask.
Dionis: Hey, theres plenty left!
Figure: *moves towards him quickly*
Dionis: Oh that's fast.
Figure: *flips over him and elbows him hitting a pressure point*
Dionis: FucK! *groans dropping smoke coming out of his mouth* No no no calm down... *breathes deeply*
Figure: *holds dagger to back of neck*
Dionis: *inhales deeply before exhaling as wings retract and gets into push up position leg sweeping the figure down*
Figure: *gasps and falls back*
Dionis: *gets on to feet and holds sword at them* Don't make me kill you.
Figure: *takes hood down and removes mask* Dionis...
Underneath the mask was Jane. The young innocent girl I knew months ago was now a trained hunter.
Dionis: Jane...? *leans down to her*
Jane: *tears up and hugs him tightly sobbing into his shoulder* I almost killed you...
Dionis: Well... *wings go back and hugs her back* kinda.
Jane: Mom is sick...
Dionis: What...?
Jane: She has pneumonia...
Dionis: How long? How long does she have?
Jane: Not that long... I've been searching for ingredients to help slow it down or cure her completely... Aliss completely gave up, and dad? *shakes her head* he's not himself anymore.
Dionis: What do you mean.
Jane: He's a drunk now... and...
Dionis: Jane. *lifts her head up*
Jane: *shakes her head and sniffles*
Dionis: *wipes her tears*
Jane: He's seeing someone else...
Dionis: No... No he can't. What the fuck?! I leave and this is what happens?!.. I shouldn't have left...
Jane: You did what you had to do to keep us safe Dionis it's not your fault.
Dionis: *gets up with her* I have an idea... But... it's a little weird and you'll have to trust me ok?
Jane: *nods*
Dionis: *hugs her again* I missed you so much. You and everyone else...
Jane: We missed you too... especially Aliss *giggles a bit*
Dionis: Get out of here *laughs*
Jane: Honest to God *laughs*
Dionis: Where'd you learn to hunt and fight?
Jane: Well after you left... I wanted to follow in your footsteps and help protect our home. So I went out and searched for a mentor. Not far from home was an old woman, she seemed senile at first but it was all an act.
Dionis: Of course. You learn fast, I'm proud of you.
Jane: *smiles* Thank you. Seems like you have been training too, and you gained facial hair??? Where is my hairless brother?
Dionis: *laughs* That boy is long gone. Now c'mon I'll tell you a story.