CH 2: Training

Under a tree outside the guild sat a boy. He had raven black hair and was wearing a cream coloured tunic with a blue outline. He was in a deep sleep, resting after a long days training. The hood on his tunic was pulled over his head so that it covered his eyes, blocking the sun from his eyes.

Strapped to his back was an iron kitana along with a Yew longbow. Aside from the sword and bow, he had a dagger tied to his boot. Some other apprentices walked by and snickered at him. His eyes immediately shot open and he glared at them. One of them stopped walking and stared at him. The boy stood up and cracked his knuckles. "You want something Blaise?"

The boy turned and walked away. Before he left sight he called over his shoulder, "I was just wondering when you were going to show up to Will training Damion."

Damion's already pale skin flushed. He had been at the guild eight years now, he being 16 now. This was his final day of training, after that he had his four final exams. If he didn't show up for his final training he would automatically fail his exam. He dusted himself off and ran down the small hill that led to the Will training area.

He and the small group of apprentices that had passed him had the class together, but Damion was a fair distance behind them at the moment. He ran faster as he saw the small island that the Will training was held; the others were already there.

As he reached the set of stones that lead to the island he tripped. He managed to catch his balance before he went into the water and with a small jump he landed on the island.

His Will instructor simply smiled and ignored the interruption. She wore a long black robe with green trimming on it; a guild seal was used as a clasp to hold the neck closed. Her hair was streaked with grey but still held a majority of it natural red.

Damion had spent eight years at the guild and had learned so much in is time there. He was the best in all of his classes but slacked off most of the time. He had made no friends during his time at the guild, feeling it was more important to say focused on the tasks at hand. The closest he had to anyone that he interacted with in a social way was Blaise, and they hated each other.

Blaise took every opportunity he had to humiliate Damion. He tried to get him side tracked all of the time and interrupted his training. Damion had learned to take it all in stride, bidding his time until he could attack. In the end Damion always came out on top, for the two were sparing partners. Both were scared from the wounds they inflicted upon each other during Melee training.

As the class progress, their instructor droning on like usual, Damion kept an eye on Blaise. He kept shifting around and glancing at him at moments. Damion began to grow suspicious of his actions as Blaise drew closer and closer to him.

As Blaise got within a few feet of him Damion closed his eyes. Will was by far his best class and he had perfect control over his abilities. He focused and moved a strand of Will from his mind to his hands, allowing it to sink into the bones. He opened his eyes and pressed the palms of his hands to his legs.

As Blaise was almost beside him, he released the will from his hands. It ran down his legs and into the ground, heading for the nearest object, Baise. As Blaise lifted on of his feet to take another step a bolt of lightning shot from the ground and hit his foot. He leapt from the ground and landed on his back, writhing in pain.

"Blaise! I would appreciate it if you would be still during my lesson or you will fail your exam!"

Blaise looked sheepishly at her and mumbled an apology as he stumbled to his feet. He glared at Damion as he dusted himself off. Damion stifled a laugh as the boy massaged his leg.

Damion relaxed his arms letting the numbing feeling of using the Will disapear. He crossed his arms and continued with listening to the lesson at hand.


After the lesson Damion went back to rest under the tree. He pulled a smooth stone out from his pocked and drew his kitana. He ran the stone along the blade, honing it to a razor sharp edge. He tested it with his finger every so often only stopping when he was content with the edge on it.

Afterward he pulled out his dagger and began to sharpen it. After finishing with it he pulled out his bow and tested the string, making sure it was taunght. He made an ajustment to it, adding more of a spring to it. He looked up in the sky and sighed.

It was nearly dark and he knew that the guild would be serving dinner soon. He walked across a small bridge and toward the guild. He entered the dinning hall and sat down at the end of one of the tables, his usual spot. A girl sat across from him and smiled sheepishly at him. He looked up at her, compelled to smile back.

She had hallow looking eyes and a blonde hair that almost seemed grey. She had never said a word to him, not once. Damion was curious to why she never seemed to talk to him. Even if she was deep in conversation with someone, she would go silent the moment he came into veiw. He grabbed a leg of one of the many chickens that were laid out on the table.

He ate his fill and walked up the stairs toward his room. He passed the series of doors and came to his room, sighing with relief. He had feared that Blaise would try to exact revenge on him for the stunt during their Will lesson that he pulled.

He went into his room and laid down on his bed, exhausted after a long day.


At about midnight Damion heard the door of his room open and he tilted his head to get a better look. He saw the shadow of a young boy walking in. He Sat up in his bed to get a better look at the child that was now in his room.

He climbed out of his bed and walked over to the child. He was wearing a red cloak that was covering his face. Damion knelt down and looked at the child.

The boy raised his head to show a mask. It was completely white with red and gold markings. There were two holes for the eyes and no others. As Damion looked into the boys eyes, he felt his very soul burn and he fell over, passing out.


Well there's the second chapter, a new one will be along soon

There are a few things I need to explain though. First there is Will. It's basicaly the magic in the game. Next is that there are some changes to the guild like that each apprentice has their own room now.

Thats about it for now, hope you liked it:)