For two weeks Naivah was with the group and she had learned many things. She learned how to cook, make medicine from scratch and she learned how to make shelter. Jaquez and Cetrix were her older brother figures and Dementia was her mother figure. Gnash still didn't see much reason to bond with her but now all the was left was to teach the girl how to kill a Soulless.

Gnash went to Naivah only to see that she and Cetrix were talking about something. Naivah looked kind of serious and Cetrix just had a blank expression on his face as he spoke.

"Try again."

Naivah looked at him and spoke again.

"Why did you leave me on my own like that? You knew I couldn't defend myself."

Gnash raised a brow then Cetrix spoke.

"I can't tell if it's too much anger or if it's something else. Maybe you should try a different approach."

"How should I do that?"

Cetrix looked away in thought.

"I wouldn't know."

Gnash stepped ouf of the bushes and spoke.

"What is going on here?"

Cetrix and Naivah saw him then Cetrix spoke.

"May I tell him Naivah?"

"Sure."

Cetrix looked at Gnash then spoke.

"Naivah and I were going over what she should say if she ever sees her mother again. Like what to do and what not to do."

Gnash just looked at Naivah.

"In this situation you would have to find that part out for yourself. What if your mother is dead or one of the Soulless? You would be doing this in vain."

Naivah looked at him.

"I know that my mother won't go down so easily so there is a high chance that she's out there, I just know it."

"If that's what you think, then come on."

With that they both left to another part of the forest they were in. As they were walking Gnash spoke.

"Ever since you joined our little group you seemed to be having doubts you make as well abandon everything."

"How come?"

"You humans are still the same sorry creatures we demons claim you to be. You handle your anger in such a playful way that you cause war."

"How do demons do it?"

"We just kill you on the spot."

Just then they saw a Soulless nearby eating what looked like a rodent of some sort.

"We're in a new era, girl. You have to become strong. The weak have no place in this world, if you remain the way you are, then you will end up like that rodent."

"But I can't…."

Gnash turned to leave.

"You're weak, no wonder your mother left you to die on your own. She had mercy on you to make you suffer instead of just putting you out of your misery."

Naivah's eyes went wide open then she looked behind her to see that Gnash had his dangerous stare on her.

"I'm only going to say this once, if you can't kill a Soulless on your own then don't bother coming back to the camp."

With that he tossed a gun to her and left her alone.

Naivah blinked then she looked behind her to see that the Soulless had lifted its head and saw her. Naivha picked the gun up and began to back away. The Soulless began to approach her and Naivah looked at the Soulless as she thought to herself.

'Am I weak or am I strong?'

Gnash had made it back to the camp only to see that Dementia was looking for Naivah.

"Gnash, have you seen Naivah anywhere?"

"I took her out to go kill a soulless."

Her eyes widen.

"You can't be serious, she doesn't know how to kill them."

"I'm sure she'll figure it out."

"I know that you hate humans but do you really have to go this far, she's just a little-"

A gun shot was heard and Dementia became scared. She was about to run but Gnash stopped her then they saw Jaquez and Cretix coming to them.

"What was that? Where's Naivah?"

Jaquez was about to take off as well but Gnash threw Cetrix at him to keep him from going anywhere. When it was over Jaquez looked at Gnash.

"Don't tell me you sent her out there with a gun."

Gnash looked at them.

"Yes I did. She's slowing us down since she can't kill a Soulless herself. I told her that if she can't do this task then she couldn't stay in the group."

Dementia glared at him as she broke free from his grip.

"You bastard! There are other ways to teach a kid how to kill a Soulless! She doesn't even know how to use a gun!"

Jaquez got up and Cetrix lowered his head. Gnash just looked at them.

"You three were starting to become soft, what if Naivah turned? Would you be able to cope with it or just let her roam as a Soulless?"

Cetrix looked at him.

"That's different! One of us could have went with her."

"Then she would depend on your to save her, she has to learn how to survive on her own."

"I'm sure that if she was here she would say that you sound like her mother."

Gnash looked at the bushes.

"Well look who's here."

They all looked and saw Naivah who was walking towards them. She had some blood splattered on her top but she wasn't injured.

Dementia, Jaquez and Cetrix ran to embrace her while Gnash smiled to himself at his plan then he left the group alone.

That night they were all riding in the truck to a new location. Naivah, once again was leaning on Dementia and Jaquez used his tail to keep her warm as she slept. Dementia rubbed Naivah's head and Jaquez smiled at the sleeping girl.

"Don't Naivah, we will never let you turn into a Soulless, not while we're together."

Gnash just looked at him then Cetrix smiled.

"Yeah, we're going to keep you safe, no matter what."

Dementia leaned closer and kissed Naivah on her forehead then Jaquez smiled but his smiled then faded when he recalled what Gnash had told them.

'I'm only allowing her to stay in the group until she learns how to survive on her own and until we find a community that will take her in.'

He rubbed Naivah's back then he looked away.

'I hope that doesn't happen any time soon, I don't want you to leave our group little sister.'

With that Jaquez and Dementia fell asleep as well. Gnash and Cetrix remained awake since they would switch drivers from time to time.

AN: Alright chapter is complete! Let me know what you think!