The Training Room was a wide space filled with training equipment, a boxing ring and weapons. But what drew my attention was the blue wolf standing in the middle of the room. Destiny pranced past me and stood next to the wolf.
"Anat, nice to see you again. It's been about 30 years."
"Yes, about that long. You look well Destiny. Evidently Angel has been taking care of you."
"Yes, she has. I hope you get the same fate. Also, this one has developed powers ahead of time."
"I know. The Dragon told me. He has taken a great interest in her."
"Umm, just to let you know, I can hear you." I stepped forward and stopped in front of the wolf. "I guess you're Anat."
"Yes. Anat Tallulah, Water Familiar."
"What is it that you wanted to talk to me about?"
"Your future, with me and the other Elements."
"That's it?"
"This is a fundamental part of your new life. And you say, 'That's it'? I must admit that I have never had one of my own say that to me." She paced around me, close enough that I could feel her fur if she wasn't as scary.
"Your own?"
"We work for the Familiars. Not the other way round. They generally leave us to help the community, but if there's ever a greater threat, they come back and take control of the situation. But they can also come round whenever they want. Like now for instance." said Aria.
I turned back to Anat. "What do you want to tell me Anat?"
"That I will only accept you as one of my own if you complete one challenge for me."
My eyes bulged. A challenge? Now? "What is it?" I said bravely, straightening my back and shoulders, not showing fear.
"It's only a small task. Nothing too life threatening."
I sighed. "What is it?"
She paced around me again and stopped right in front of me, her image shimmering. "Defeat me."
"Huh?" She could not be serious.