Chapter 2


BOOM!

''Azazel-sama…'' Nothing.

CRRRK. BOOM!

''Azazel-sama?'' Again, nothing. Not even a twitch.

BOOM. SHHHRK! BOOM, BOOOOM!

''Azazel-sama!''

This time the man in question jumped slightly in his seat, his head turned to the origin of the yell which showed him on of his subordinates glaring at him with a red face.

''Mmm, yes?'' Azazel offered nonchalantly as he snapped the small, orange book he was engrossed in close. One of his hands coming up to rub his blond bangs to the side and his violet eyes told him to speak.

''C-can you please tell those two out there to-''

BOOOOOOOM!

He was interrupted by the loudest explosion yet. It was loud and big enough that it caused the room they were in to shake as a result. ''...Tone it down a bit.'' He finished as he had to hold on to the table near him less he might fall.

Azazel hummed as the slight tremors died off before nodding. ''I see how this can be annoying.'' He glanced at the clock hanging on the wall to his right. ''Might as well check up on the brats and hope they're both still in one piece.''

The one paired Fallen followed his leader who walked past him and went outside. They walked a specific path that led to a wide area that was surrounded by mountains on all sides.

Once there Azazel stopped, prompting his subordinate to do the same as the Fallen leader watched two blurs clash in the air. A brief glance to his side showed him that his follower had some trouble following their movements though he couldn't completely blame him as their speed was impressive for their age.

Though as observed as he is Azazel could see that the holder of Ddraig was at an advantage as he nimbly moved out of Vali's range and his swipes missing him by only a bit. It was expected though, for Vali would need to be twice as fast and strong or get lucky with his Sacred Gear and divide his energy in time for Naruto's Sacred Gear gave him the advantage.

Ddraig's holder could just boost a single time at the start of their fight which would end up giving him quite the jump in power his rival. So Azazel mentally wrote down to train Vali's speed so he might be able to close in the distance before Naruto could get his first boost.

KABLAM!

''...That has to hurt.'' Azazel mused as he watched Vali's fist come in contact with his brother's left cheek and sending him crashing into a nearby mountain at high speeds. He could see a small gust of wind being expelled upon his hit and was sure that would hurt for at least a day or two. ''At least he knows now not to taunt his opponents.''

Azazel searched for the other boy, his eyes zeroing in on him once he spotted the boy's legs which were aimed towards the sky and twitching slightly.

''Ugh.. that really hurt.'' Naruto groaned as he slowly got back to his feet.

''Fool, i told you to take this serious but you ignored me. Enjoy your aching jaw for the upcoming days.'' Ddraig chastised him before breaking contact.

''Tch, i was just caught off guard..'' He muttered to himself as he looked to see his brother landing on the ground a bit away from him. His fingers twitched as he took note of that stupid smirk he wore.

He only made a few steps when the sound of someone clapping reached both brothers. ''Splendid fight you two had.'' They saw Azazel coming over and hid their surprise as neither had sensed anyone else present. ''Though, next time ask someone to place a different barrier around here as you two were rather loud and were bothering others.'' He would've gestured to the man that had came to him but he was gone after seeing Naruto being hit into a mountain.

''Regardless, have you two had your daily two hours of studying under Penemue? I could swore she said something about it.''

''We have!'' The two boys replied, a bit too quickly for Azazel's liking and he crossed his arms and let a bit of his power loose.

''Really now?'' He leaned a bit forward and let his wings out for the added intimidation.

''A-Ah… you mean studying.. I thought you said something else…'' Naruto gave a weak chuckle before he shared a glance with Vali and both boys raced past him.


Left behind, Azazel chuckled lightly as he watched the small dust clouds they had kicked up with their speed.

''Hm? What was that, Euclid.'' A voice spoke up from within the dark room that let in not even an ounce of light. Yet, despite this the person who spoke had little to no issue with this. No, instead he embraced it, revelled in how it made him feel. It was like the embrace of a lover.

''I have news about Vali and Naruto, Rizevim-sama.'' His right hand man said.

''Oh?'' A silver colored eyebrow rose though whether this was because of interest or not couldn't be seen. ''And what might that be that has to do with my two.. 'favorite' grandchildren?''

''Well Rizevim-sama, reports have it that they have been taken in by the Fallen. One of our spies reported that they have seen the two walk around Grigori in company of Azazel.''

''..I see.'' Came Rizevim's reply after a few second silence. ''Knowing that man's interest in Sacred Gears we can expect them to grow exponentially, even with their tainted blood. Such a fool my own son turned out to be, to lose not one but two Longinus users. I should've dragged out his death some more. It was just a shame he turned out to be such a disappointment. Oh well, what can i say.. Euclid, make sure they continue to monitor those two as their developments are of interest.''

''Hai Rizevim-sama.'' Euclid bowed towards the son of the original Lucifer before he left the room with his teleportation circle.


''Going somewhere?'' Naruto questioned as he watched his brother put on his jacket he usually wore when he decided to head out. He himself was currently sitting at a table with his arm outstretched, palm facing upwards as he had his Boosted Gear activated.

Azazel was there as well, holding some sort of magical screwdriver or that was what it. It looked like a screwdriver to him so he called it such. He was tinkering with his Sacred Gear, looking into it and making slight adjustments here and there to make it easier to use and increase his knowledge of the Boosted Gear specifically.

Vali nodded his head and smirked. ''Yeah, i've been asked to check up on an abandoned building near Romania. They said there might be some strays roaming around for me to remove.'' He clenched his fist at the prospect of a battle.

Naruto shook his head as he took note of the look on Vali's face before he jerked slightly as Azazel focused a bit of his energy into his Sacred Gear. ''Ugh. I wouldn't mind trading places,'' His arm twitched again. ''Instead i'll have to suffer under Penemue later.'' He shivered.

''Mhm, i wouldn't mind ending up under Penemue and i doubt many would.'' Azazel made the off handed comment which caused Naruto to look at the man for a few seconds before blushing as he understood what he was implying.

''Vali, help me!'' Naruto pleaded only to receive no answer. Turning to where his brother was standing, he looked only to see him gone. ''Eh!? Damn you Vali for leaving me here!''

To make matters worse, moments later that same door opened and he gulped as he spotted the long purple hair that belonged to devil herself, or in this case Fallen.

''Ooooh Naru-chan~!'' Her singsong voice reaching his ears as she made her way over to him with a wide smile. Despite the situation he found himself in Naruto still felt his left eye twitch at the way she addressed him. Especially that damned suffix she used for him.

''Woman, what did i say about-Mhmhp?!'' He didn't get to finish his sentence as she was now behind him. He didn't even see her move! A pair of slender arms wrapped themselves around him from behind, one around his neck and the other covering the lower part of his face which muffled his voice.

He wiggled in her hold, inadvertently causing his back to rub against her chest that she had pressed to his back. ''Ah~'' Penemue let out a soft moan, her warm breath tingling his right ear.

''Mhhmhm! Mnnhmn!''

''Brat, stop moving or i might accidently cut off that arm of yours.'' The casual, uncaring way Azazel spoke those words to him made Naruto comply almost immediately as he stopped his struggles and hung his head down in defeat. He was sure it would most likely not be an accident.

He sat there for what he guessed might be half an hour, stuck between Penemue and Azazel who didn't want him to move in the slightest before the latter was done.

''That should be it. Try calling the Sacred Gear out.'' Azazel instructed as Penemue reluctantly let him go. Doing what he was told he first deactivated the Sacred Gear before reactivating the gauntlet.

[Dragon Booster] The gauntlet announced as it appeared and Naruto looked at the man with a raised eyebrow.

''Did you notice anything different?''

Naruto furrowed his eyebrows. 'Ddraig? Has something changed as i didn't quite notice.'

'Mhm, maybe as i'm not quite seeing any differences. Though i did feel like the Sacred Gear activated quicker. It felt like a second or perhaps even less so you might have missed it.'

'I see. That could be it as i never paid much attention to it if i'm honest.' With that said he returned his consciousness back to the outside world where Azazel looked at him expectantly. ''Ddraig said he felt like it activated quicker though how much remains unsure.''

Azazel nodded as he rubbed his goatee. ''Well, perhaps once in combat you'll notice it more where even a single second can be a matter of victory or defeat.''

''I guess… Can i go now or do you need me for anything else?'' He really wanted to leave the room and escape Penemue's hold. He felt unsafe whenever she was near for some reason.

''Huh? Ah, sure.'' Azazel waved his hand and quicker than expected Naruto freed himself from the grip around him and made a beeline towards the door which he threw open and slammed close behind him.

''Awww.. Fishcake-kun~'' Penemue whined as he had left her in the room with her leader who was scribbling down notes regarding the Boosted Gear and the slight tweaking he had done. ''How adorable that he thinks he can escape me.'' She giggled before she too got up and skipped out of the room to find him.


''Uuuurgh..'' Naruto let out a drawn out groan as he let himself fall face first on top of his bed located in the room he had been given. After they had gotten everything settled Azazel had assigned both himself and Vali rooms which were next to each other. They were decent sized rooms with only the bare essentials present, leaving the rest to be decorated by them if they wished to do so.

Another groan left him, this time as he rolled over onto his back. His chest rose and lowered with each breath he took. He damn sure hoped Penemue wouldn't come in here as he had finally gotten rid of her.

While Vali was having fun out there fighting he was in his room, laying on top of his bed in order to evade a crazy woman. He better be sent out next time or else he'll end up blowing a gasket or something.

The sound of knocking coming from the other side of his door made him freeze him, thinking that it was Penemue that stood on the other side.

His fears were unwarranted though as he heard Shemhazai voice, muffled as it was.

He slowly got to his feet and dragged himself over before unlocking the door. ''What is it?'' He questioned as he looked at the man that was one of the highest ranking members of Grigori.

''Follow me, i have something for you to do.'' A single silver colored eyebrow rose as Naruto stared at the man who had turned around and began walking, pausing briefly to make sure he was actually going to follow after him.


''Whoa…'' Naruto let out an impressed whistle as he was led towards a rather large room that had a table in the middle with on it a large map of the world visible which had several markers present.

Surrounding them were multiple other tables with on it weird contraptions Naruto hadn't seen before in his life. Nonetheless, he didn't get the chance for a closer look as Shemhazai waved him over as he was looking over the map.

Standing at the table he placed his hands on the surface as a way to lean in a bit and get a better look as Shemhazai outlined the upper area that belonged to England.

''..Scotland?'' Naruto said in an unsure manner as he looked at the area. It was either that or Ireland and he wasn't quite sure even with what Penemue has been teaching him and Vali, though from the nod he received he was apparently correct. ''And this has to do with me?''

''You see,'' Shemhazai turned to look at him. ''There have been reports of some.. supernatural sightings around here,'' To Naruto's shock the map began to zoom in on the upper left area of Scotland, an area named Skye being highlighted in particular. ''This area is where the activity is reported to be the highest. I was about to send someone out to investigate or at least get a good look at it when i remembered you were still here and not doing anything so might as well send you since i'm sure you're quite bored.''

Here Naruto nodded for he indeed didn't have anything better to do. ''I don't mind investigating though i'm not sure how to get there..''

''Here,'' He was handed a small device that easily fit in his hand. ''It's an advanced gps device created by us that you can wrap around your wrist. It's small form makes it easy to use and it gets real time updates from other users of the device. It also allows communication between two holders. Your brother has been given one as well when he went out earlier.''

Naruto continued to stare at it for a little longer before he secured it around his right wrist. ''Anything else or can i head out?''

''No, you're good. If anything's wrong don't forget to contact us with that okay?'' Naruto gave him one more nod before he left the room, putting on his own jacket as he got ready to leave. He did a few stretches once he was outside before looking on the little device attached to his arm which direction he should fly.

Once he had that set his wings appeared from his back and he got ready to leave when-

''Fishcake-kun!'' His head snapped around to see Penemue running towards him with her arms spread wide. He gulped as fear gripped him and as fast as he could he shot upwards before flying off, not even sparing her a glance as he left.


His feet softly touched the ground as he landed in some grassy plains that seemed to go on forever. It was quite beautiful, especially with how the sun gave it something akin to a golden glow.

He had landed near Skye which according to the device was south east of him. Looking around however showed nothing that caught his attention as the area was kind of flat with only a couple hills far in the distance towards the east.

So he headed off to where most activity had been sensed. Where else would be a better place to start after all?

Naruto hummed a soft tune of a song that had been stuck in his head as he walked, though he made sure to keep his eyes open. An eyebrow of his rose as he took note of the ankle high mist that blanketed the area he was currently walking through before shrugging his shoulders as he couldn't sense anyone around him.

It was only when the mist got thicker to where he could barely see through and when it began to reach his waist that he became wary and summoned his Boosted Gear incase he needed to fight.

A sudden loud howl, like one of a wolf reached his ears. Quickly he spun around as it sounded quite close, his arm that held the Boosted Gear rose as he could use it as a defense. Nothing was there, even as he blew out a harsh gust of wind it did nothing to disperse the mist that only seemed to get thicker and thicker.

His fingers twitched and he could feel his heart beat in his chest as his eyes darted around to look for any signs of the howl from earlier. But the only sound heard were those of his own footsteps. And yet Naruto couldn't help but feel as if a pair of eyes were staring right at him.

Grrrh!

A growling noise came out of nowhere and again he spun around.

''Who's there!'' He asked loudly but knew it was a futile attempt as only a fool would answer back. Then it hit him… He was a devil! He had wings and could fly out of here!

Not a second was wasted as four pairs of wings sprouted from his back and he readied himself to get out of here and report back what he found. He only made it a few feet in the air however when he felt something wrap around his leg and stop him from leaving.

''What? Ddraig?!'' He cried out as he did his best to let whatever it was go of his leg.

''I don't see anything partner! Try firing an attack!.'' Naruto followed his advice as a magic circle formed in front of him and he fired it beneath him in what he hoped was the direction the thing holding him was.

For a moment he thought he had it when he didn't feel any resistance and just as he was about to flap his wings the grip returned full force, this time even stronger than before. He panicked as he could feel it dragging him down and commanded his wings to flap as fast as possible.

[Boost!] His energy doubled and so did the speed at which the wings on his back flapped as they worked overtime. Yet, even then he still felt himself being dragged down. [Boost!] His energy, now quadrupled, still was no help as he continued to lose attitude.

His breathing became erratic and he could faintly hear Ddraig calling for him to calm down in the back of his mind but wasn't focused on that. In fact, he wasn't focused on at all as he felt a second something wrap around his other leg as well and slowly creep up his torso, holding down both his arms and continuing its path as it covered his mouth, nose and eventually his eyes.

As the need for air became more and more, his struggles slowly began to cease until it eventually stopped completely as he had lost consciousness. On cue, the mist started to disperse and the shadow that belonged to his passed out form grew in size before swallowing him whole.


''Mhmm.'' A soft groan left his parted lips as his form turned and twisted. ''Nhgh..'' His fingers dug into the soft material beneath him. A single eye slowly fluttered open and a golden iris shone in the dark of the room. ''What is..'' He trailed off as he realized he was laying on top of a comfortable bed. A soft pillow supported the weight of his head as he laid there on his side.

It was only when he remembered the events that happened that likely ended him up here that both his eyes snapped open. He focused slightly and sensed that there wasn't anyone else in the room with him which calmed him somewhat as he slowly rose so he was sitting.

There were no lights in the room, only a window of which the view was blocked by dark curtains.

Stepping out of bed he realized he was wearing different clothes than he had when he had gone out. And when his feet made contact with the cold floor he realized he was barefooted. He frowned at the thought of someone else unclothing him.

He made his way over to the currently blocked window before pushing the curtains to the side and taking a look outside. When he did so he was sure his eyes were about to fall out of their sockets.

It was dark outside, very dark with the only source of light being one currently blocked by grey, ominous looking clouds. From what little there was illuminated he was in some sort of castle? He wasn't quite sure as he didn't see anything like it when he arrived. And what's with the jagged rocks that were pretty much everywhere?

Naruto narrowed his eyes as he could make out a faint outline of someone walking aimlessly before blinking repeatedly as he was unsure if he saw it correct but did it just walk right through the rocks?

''..G-ghost?'' He whispered to himself as that was the only thing he could think of as he paled. His skin turned several shades whiter when he noticed dozens of similar spectral forms walking back and forth, through objects and others like them.

It wasn't until one of them turned their head towards him, its empty eye sockets staring right at him that he had enough and swiftly pulled the curtains to cover himself as he felt naked under that gaze.

Turning around, his eyes searched for the door which he found once he everything became a bit more clear to his eyes. He made his way over, slightly pulling the door open enough to peek his head through. It was an empty hallway that was lightly illuminated by some candles strung up against the wall.

So seeing that the coast was clear he silently entered the hallway, the door clicking shut behind him. He looked left and right, unsure which way he should go. ''Eeny, meeny, miny, moe..'' He sang to himself before going right.

His footsteps made little to no sound as he walked as he still was unsure who else was present in this castle that had appeared out of nowhere or so it seemed at least. He paused as he stood in front of a door, giving it a light push. It didn't even budge as it was locked and this repeated itself each time he came across a door.

He stopped completely as he turned a corner and took note that the hallway led to a large open room. Quickly he moved so he was hidden with the exception of his face as he peeked around the corner.

There was a person sitting on some sort of throne there, in the middle of the hall. Even from the distance he was he recognized the person as female. She sat there with one leg crossed over the other. Clad in a full-body suit that was slightly see through in some areas, her stomach and legs especially. It hugged her body quite nicely as it highlighted her curvaceous form.

While he hadn't yet entered puberty he was capable of appreciating the other gender and whoever this woman was he found her really beautiful. She had long purple hair that framed her face but it were her eyes that he found mesmerizing. They were red and reminded him of rubies with how they seem to shine in the dimly lit room.

It was then that her eyes casually landed on him and they made eye contact that he froze. His heartbeat quickening and his mind screamed at him to run away but for some reason he couldn't…

''I know you're there, boy. Show yourself, for i don't appreciate cowards.'' Her voice rang out to his ears. It held little emotion yet he found himself moving and before he was aware of it he was standing in the middle of the room, a dozen feet away from her.

He swallowed as he did his best to meet her gaze, something which was harder than he had imagined it would. Even now with her just sitting there he could feel the immense power she held, even Ddraig warned him to be very careful in this woman's presence and that he would be no help if she were to attack him.

..Which she did.

It were only his instincts that saved him from being bisected as he moved his head to the side. A spear, a color so red it could've been coated in blood flashed past his face, taking with it a few strands of his hair.

He spun on his feet, briefly catching the purple haired woman's crouching form as she had moved with speed that was simply beyond him as she literally disappeared before his eyes. Even as he let his senses spread it didn't help for he could sense her all over the room.

[Dragon Booster!] He let the gauntlet cover his arm as he jumped back, a deep cut appearing on the ground he previously stood yet the woman was nowhere to be seem. [Boost!] He began moving around the room as well, knowing that standing in one spot would only make him a much easier target. he ducked, weaved and twisted his body. All of this to buy more time so he could double his power again. He caught flashes of red every now and then followed by another cut that appeared either on the floor or walls of the room.

His eyes working over time as he tried to find a way out of here, only to come to the realization that the way he entered wasn't there anymore. [Boost!] He formed a magic circle which fired a concentrated beam of magic into a nearby wall. Yet, upon making contact he was in for a shock when nothing seemed to happen, and the surprise state it had left him in nearly costed his life as he just managed to raise his gauntlet covered arm that blocked a downwards slash.

Though, the amount of force behind the swing was enough to send him careening into a wall that he met head first.

''S-shit!'' He cursed as he quickly got up, lightly dazed as he stumbled forward. 'Just one hit and i'm already reduced to this…' He clenched his fist as his eyes began to glow. 'At this rate i'll never be able to reach my goal,' An image of his father and grandfather flashed in his mind, making him grit his teeth as he could almost hear there mocking laughter. ''I won't- I-I won't give up! I have an entire life ahead of me! Goals i have set for myself and i promised myself i won't die, not until i've achieved every one of them!'' Naruto cried out as he threw his head back and power exploded outwards.

The amount of power that could be felt was enough to make even the spear wielding woman halt, a small smile gracing her face before it was wiped out as quick as it had appeared. 'That resolve.. how long has it been since i've felt this way?' She truly missed this feeling. 'Yes, he is the one. Worthy. A drive to improve himself, no matter what it costs.' She could tell, just by looking at him he had the potential to become one of the strongest.

As the power died down Naruto could be seen glaring at her, his chest heaving with each deep breath he took and he held his covered fist out in her direction. [Boost!] The announcement barely finished before the woman moved once more, this time at even higher speeds and Naruto didn't even realize when he lost consciousness.

His form was stopped from impacting the ground as she held him up with a single arm. The clothes she had given him were now filled with holes and tears. His red streaked, silver hair was dirty and stuck to his face and the gauntlet that covered his left arm had disappeared.

She let her weapon drop, the cursed spear merged with the shadows and lifted the boy up with both arms as one of the war blurred before the hallway Naruto had used to enter appeared.

''..Mmnm.'' Naruto made a soft noise as laid in her arms. She looked down at the boy that was cuddled in her hold before shaking her head.


''...Oi Azazel, where's my brother at?''

The man in question looked up from the small device he was currently playing with, adjusting it to suit his needs. ''Shemhazai has sent him out some time ago to investigate something of interest. I don't know when he'll get back so don't ask, probably just when he feels like it knowing you two.''

Vali crossed his arms. ''Hmp, hope he's back soon as i need to test this new move i have i seen when i was out. Well, i'm going to train then, later.''


He appeared in the place he had become familiar with over the years. Walking a few steps before he stood in front of an enormous red colored western dragon who had a single eye open that was focused on him.

''You're lucky to be alive, partner.'' Naruto send the dragon a look of confusion, prompting Ddraig to elaborate. ''That woman you fought, she's not one to be trifled with. I didn't think it was really her but it appears it truly is her. Listen well partner, that woman is very dangerous and i would say is even a match for that Fallen that took you in. Even i wasn't aware she's still alive and living her in Skye.''

''Well, that's cool and all and makes me feel less bad about losing to her but a name would be nice..''

''Patience!'' Ddraig boomed as he lowered his head a bit. ''She's the Immortal Queen of The Land of Shadows, Scathach.''

Naruto's eyes widened. ''Scathach, are you sure of that Ddraig? I know little bit about her but i thought they were just stories. At least most had her dying of old age but to think she's still alive.''

''Indeed, but you should know that legends are based on true stories. After all, us dragons are seen as mere fairy tales by the average human unaware of the supernatural. Still, you're in her castle currently and she spared you for a reason, i suggest figuring it out and don't act foolish in her presence.''

''Alright, i understand, thanks.'' He waved goodbye as he felt himself regain consciousness.

In the real world, his eyes slowly opened and he was once again met with a dark ceiling. It took a second or two before he noticed the sensation of soft fingers running through his air.

''You're awake.'' The woman, who he found out is Scathach spoke calmly as she stopped her ministrations and stood up. He let out a soft whine as the feeling stopped before controlling himself and sat up so he could look clearly at the older woman.

''Yeah, i am..'' He replied slowly.

''Oh?'' Scathach lightly tilted her head sideways as she crossed her arms beneath her chest. ''What's with the change of attitude? Let me guess, that gauntlet on your arm told you of my identity, didn't it.''

''Yes…'' He did his best to hide his shock at how on point her guess was.

''Heh, i know what it is boy so no need to act so shy. It's rather unsightly.'' At those words Naruto collected himself and straightened his back from where he was sitting, his eyes meeting her own, showing that he wasn't about to be cower in her presence.

She liked it, she had no use for any men or boy that couldn't handle looking her in her eyes as she spoke. It was, to her at least, disrespectful.

''What happened to my clothes, again? Did you..'' He didn't finish but it was clear what he was implying and he couldn't help but blush at the though of someone else changing him.

''Change your clothes? Aye, i did indeed. They were unbecoming for one to sleep in.''

''..Oh, okay i guess.'' He was unsure what he could say in response to that.

''Listen boy, you've piqued my interest. No, rather, your words and unwavering will, even when presented with an unfavourable situation is something i haven't seen in a long time. Perhaps it's nostalgia? Regardless, i can see the untapped potential just by looking at you. Those eyes you hold, showing that you won't let anything hold you back from your goals. Yes, it is an admirable trait many would want..'' She shook her head when she noticed her thoughts began to wander off.

''I'm offering you the chance to be trained by me, an offer many have wanted throughout history but all lacked.. something i find within you. As i said before, you have so much potential yet lack a teacher that is willing to push you to your limits and beyond. If you know the legends regarding me you should know i have no qualms when it comes to that. So, what do you say?''

''Partner, accept her offer. I know of countless amounts of people even when i was still free that would kill to be in your position. Let Azazel focus on that brother of yours while you train under her, i assure you won't regret it in the slightest.''

He could hear Ddraig's advice and how serious he was when he said those words. So with that in mind he looked right in her ruby eyes with his own that shone with determination and answered. ''When do we start, sensei?''

''Sensei?'' Scathach rose a single eyebrow. ''I could get used to that. We'll start as soon as possible. I first want you to inform whomever is your caretaker that you'll be here for another week in which i can get an idea of what your limits are. After that i'm letting you go.'' She moved her fingers and he watched as shadows shot up from the ground and entangled around her hand. ''Using the shadows i am able to contact you whenever i wish and make you appear right in front of me.''

''Damn.. that's handful. I assume you wish to keep this between us?''

''Aye, i prefer so.''

''Okay, you happen to know where the small device that was wrapped around my wrist is? I can contact my caretaker like so.''

''So that's what it is. I looked at it for some time when i saw it but didn't understand what it was. I'll go grab it along with some clothes you'll be wearing while we're training.'' His eyes followed her shadowed form as she left the room, allowing himself to fall backwards once he was alone.

He looked forward to her teachings as it was a sure way for him to get stronger. His goals were one step closer to becoming reality.


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