Scott and Kira

It was a dusty morning, the red sun shone on my matted hair. I was used to the lack of hygiene now that three years had passed since I gave myself over to the Skinwalkers. The training has been brutal and constant but I have learned to enjoy it. I find that some days I am lost in thought, thinking about Scott and all my friends back in Beacon Hills. But I am always brought back to reality when I remember Scott graduated two years ago and has moved on with his life. Of course I don't actually know what he is up to or if he is even still in Beacon Hills. And to be completely honest I would not be surprised if he has forgotten all about me, but I know he and I need to keep moving forward and not get caught up in the past, even if he is my one and only love. I walked along the burning sand, my now leather and tattered attire flowed in the blistering storm of dust. I held my sword in front of me, it had been a while since I was actually permitted to use it, considering my kitsune was one controlling pain in my side that used what ever chance she had to take over me. My breath needed to be controlled, I need to use the special method the Skinwalkers showed me. So I began, I took in one short breath and shifted my weight to the left, slicing my blade downward making sure my stroke was clean and strong. Then again, one short breath to which I shifted forward rotating 180 degrees behind me. My hands rested on the handle of my sword. These movement continued for another six hour day. When I had finished, my eyes opened as I let my breath exhale softly. Janses was standing in front of me, her presence was undetectable like always. I bowed and placed my now sheathed sword on the ground by her feet. A smile cracked on her face, I had never seen her smile before.
"Kira"
"Yes?"
"Prepare for your third competency test. I have a good feeling about this one" My competency testes where to see how I was progressing. They tested how my control has improved over my kitsune. They were difficult and never the same. My last test involved me fighting a short woman as fast as lighting while we were suspended in the air by a bridge with no support. I failed as usual, I got frustrated with her speed and skill which allowed my kitsune to take over and strike her down with a ball of lightning. I remember hearing her voice clearly in my mind "You can't beat the god of lightning with lightning." It had been a year or so since since then and I have not heard her speak since. I was so stunned by her rage and murderous intent I was determined to never let her gain control again. "Yes Janses. I will prepare" I bowed once again and walked to my tent. To prepare I must rest and gain my strength, mentally and physically. I took a few moments to clear my mind, I found myself thinking about Scott once again.

I marched along the flat earth where the Skinwalkers awaited me. I bowed before them and accepted my sword as my weapon of choice. "Prepare yourself" I nodded "Begin"

The ground beneath me became large rocky terrain with moss beds and large trees sprinkled along. A man, standing at least 6'7 appeared from behind one of these trees and leaped towards me. I took my formation and prepared for his first blow. The axe he was wielding was much heavier then I expected when it came down upon me. I parried the move making sure my breathing was in line. I began to strike, left-right-down-left-up-right-cross section left and we separated. The flow of the my moves where a lot cleaner than before. He swung his axe with tremendous force toward my skull, I ducked, feeling the axe graze my hair. I now had a moment of advantage while his body was unguarded, I was in his strike zone and I took my shot. I sliced upwards along his diaphragm towards his left armpit. The cut was deep and exactly as I was hoping it would land. I jumped backwards and was sure not to waste a beat. He staggered backwards as I lunged for another cut. He blocked me and knocked my sword out of my hands. I was left unguarded and began a maneuver to protect my vital points. My neck, my face, and my lower abdomen, just as I did he swung his large fist and knocked me to the ground. Pain shot through my side, I coughed and stood against my bodies tired cries for me to stay down. Something was off about this guy, yes he can take damage unlike my first opponent but he is different. Not like the man who gives me all the damage I inflict, or the woman so fast I could barley see her. He was strong and big and fast, To fast for his size. And his injury is only bleeding from the lower half. I decided to try something, it is very risky but if I'm right this fight could be mine. I charged for my sword that was now wedged between two rocks behind me. As I ran for it I could hear his mighty steps picking up behind me. When I reached my weapon he was basically on top of me, his axe ready to land on my head. I pulled the sword free and with a last ditch effort dug it into where is belly button would have been. This stopped him in his tracks, blood pooled around my sword and his axe fell right next to me. I was stunned that my idea worked. He fell over and as I somehow managed to guess his large form shrunk into a messily 5'3. My sword sticking out of his heart.

With the fallen black knight soldier at my feet I pulled my sword from his chest cavity. After being taken back to base camp I was informed that I had broken my right arm. I was still shocked at my victory and impatiently awaited the verdict on the test.

The Skinwalkers came to me later that night, the atmosphere was surprisingly light. Out of the three years I have been here I have never felt light around them. I always felt a sense of mistrust when they were to see me. But as of right now, I could feel some light in their dark expressions. "Kira"
I tried to stand from the makeshift bed with was just animal furs.
"No no need for that" I sat back down "Did I pass Chief Nevo?"
The Chief, a staggeringly large woman smiled lightly "As I see it, as we all have seen. Your kitsune is no longer a growing parasite on your chi, but now a weapon you may use at your own will. It has been a long road Kira and I feel your training has finally paid off."
"Does- Does that mean-?"
"You may go home"
My cheeks flushed, and hot tears rolled down my cheeks. It was finally time. I could go home