Fenris after taking a bath proceeded into a dining hall. It wasn't hard to find seeing as they heard murmurs and a lot of heartbeats at one location. "Fenis, glad you could join us", Lycan said. Lycan was sitting at the head of a large table.
On the sides were Gwendolyn, Buck, Alden, and Aria, and other werewolves Fenris was yet to meet. "Have a seat. We were waiting for you.", Fenris did as Lycan said but sat at the other side of the table away from the rest.
On the table was a large boar. Werewolves were technically omnivores but they all had a preference of meat, a lot of times they even ate it raw. But the bore on the table seemed to be cooked. Fenris was guessing it was to accommodate Gwendolyn who wasn't a werewolf.
"Now that everyone who is supposed to be here is here, let's discuss our plans".
"Fenris, your performance at the training ground wasn't optimal, so you'll learn how to fight properly. Beowulf will help train you. Turned his head towards a werewolf that was bulky in size, had a short, scruffy unkept beard, and blue eyes".
"It's a pleasure to meet you, young one", Beowulf said. Fenris said nothing. "We'll also have to talk about weapons. Tell me, have you ever used a weapon before", Lycan asked.
Fenris raised his hand and brought out his dark claws. "These work just fine. I've never needed anything else", Fenris answered. "That won't do, you'll be among travelers. We can't have you sing them", Lycan said.
"There's an armory in this castle, when you have time I want you to find a weapon that suits you. Beowoulf can help with that as well".
"Another thing, let's talk about the runes you'll get".
"No!", Gwendolyn exclaimed. All eyes turned on her. "I thought I already made it clear I have no intention of giving him rune magic".
"Yeah, but that was a few hours ago", Buck said. "We kinda figured you would've calmed down by now".
"It's GWENDOLYN", Gwendolyn said. "And No, I haven't calmed down. He had his hand around my neck. That's not something I can get past Buck".
"Alright, Alright you make a good point but what if Fenris here apologizes for what he did?", Buck asked. "Then will you give him some runes as you did with the rest of us".
"I'll consider it", Gwendolyn said. "You heard her Fenris, just say you're sorry and there will be no hard feelings", Buck said. There was silence for a while.
"Okay, I'm sorry", Fenris said. "I will not accept such a fake apology from you", Gwendolyn said. "Something is seriously wrong with you". She stood up and left the dining hall.
"Well, that was awkward", Aria said. Alden stomped on his sister's foot. "Ow what the hell?!".
"We'll get to that part later. You'll train here for some time then we'll send you on your first traveler's quest", Lyacn said. "About that … humans have a way of checking if someone is a werewolf by using blood magic, I'm guessing that these travelers can do that as well, so how are you going to get me past that?", Fenris asked.
"Don't worry about that", Lycan said. "Remember that high noble we mentioned earlier? His name is Leon Fergus. As you may know high nobles are nobles that have blood ties to royal families. So he has infinite resources he can use to help us. One of them is his own group of mages that are placed everywhere in this kingdom and in others".
"We'll give a traveler establishment which one of his mages work at, and they'll ignore the fact that your blood is clearly not human".
"That's hard to believe", Fenris said. "I understand, but it's true. It's how we all became travelers".
"I think that's all. Now, everyone eat up". "Finally, I'm starving", Aria said. She went quickly for the boar with her claws, when he had a chunk of meat on your hands, Lycan looked at her. It wasn't a look of anger, more a look of a disappointed parent.
Seeing this placed the chunk of meat on a plate and used cutlery to eat it, she seemed saddened. Fenris, seeing what just transpired felt a mix of emotions, one of them was gratitude that Aria went for the boar first because he was about to do the same thing.
Having spent a lifetime solely trying to survive, Fenris didn't have time to learn table manners or any type of manners.
He did the same as Aria and used cutlery to cut and eat the boar, a first experience for him. "After this meet me outside the castle for your training young one", Beowulf said.
Fenris turned his head left and right. "Are you talking to me?", Fenris asked. "Of course!", Beowulf exclaimed. "The moon is up in the sky, though not a full one it's the perfect time to test your skills and strength", Beowulf.
"Yeah, but I already did that with Buck. Didn't he tell you?", Fenris said. "I was sure he would be bragging about it to everyone".
"He did," Beowulf answered. "But I only heard I didn't experience your fight. It's important that I witness it first hand to choose your new fighting style and weapon".
Fenris somewhat understood what Beowulf was saying. "Just out of curiosity. Are you stronger than Buck?", Fenis asked.
"Well, I'm not one to brag …."
"Yes you are", Aria said. Alden stomped on her foot again. "Ow!".
"Stronger much stronger", Beowulf finished speaking. "Great, I'll have to get my ass beat twice today. I'm not looking forward to the second time.
Fenris, after eating, followed Beowulf out of the castle and close to the spot where Lycan had taken him. Outside more than half of the moon was showing in the sky.
Fenris felt energized by this, and so did Beowulf and Buck who were with him. Buck asked to observe, which Beowulf had no problem with. "You won't be using your claws for this fight".
"If I don't use my claws, how do I fight?", Fenris asked. Hearing this, Beowulf started to laugh out loudly. "HAHAHAAHAHAHHA! How, you ask? We will fight as men have fought throughout history with our fists, our legs, our legs, our very bodies", Beowulf answered.
"Now come to me, young one, and show me what you're made of". When saying this Beowulf had a huge smile on his face and his arms were spread open, like he was welcoming Fenris.
'What is with this guy?', Fenris thought. 'And I thought Buck was weird' . Fenris made his two hands into fists. 'I can do this fists instead of claws'. Fenris charged at Beowulf.