The next "morning" I could call it, was the beginning of what they would call "training" while I would call it torture. I wake up in my cell, and I do my routine of deep breathing. I did it for a few hours, until I saw the familiar angry light coming towards my door. I open my eyes and see the guard open the door to my cell and grab me by the arm. I was dragged through hallways, but I went to another area.

The area was HUGE. It was the size of a football field, but none of the markings. I then saw someone who made my skin crawl.

It was an older man with graying hair, but still had the build of someone half his age. Ugly scars decorated his face, which made me think that he was an ex-soldier.

"She has the greatest potential we have seen so far in any of our subjects, so there are no boundaries." The guard reported to the man.

"Hmm... good. It's been a while since we've had someone who could be useful." The man said gleefully with a voice that was like cold silk. The guard left and locked the door of the arena.

"I will be your teacher, but believe me, I will not be going easy on you. Call me 'General' or 'Sir'" He instructed.

"Yes, sir" I said quietly. His brows moved down into an irritated scowl.

"What did you say, scum?"

"Yes, Sir!" I said crisply and loudly. I was met with a slap to the face.

"Don't raise your voice at me!" He barked

"Sorry General." I said apoligetically, but still able to be heard.

"Let's get this over with. I want you to run 10 laps around this room. No exceptions. If you slow down or stop, I have no qualms about beating you within an inch of your life." He ordered.

"Yes, sir." I responded. I went to the close wall and started to jog. I was met with a fierce kick to my ribs. I hissed in pain, but I didn't cry out.

"I didn't say go, yet." He sneered

"Sorry sir" I apologized again.

"Now, GO!" He roared. I started running. Let me tell you, I was never a great runner, so this was absolute hell. If I slowed down just a little bit, I would get a beating. But, my mind kept me going. With every slap, kick, and punch, I would tell myself that I would be getting stronger to one day escape. With my last lap, I grew frustrated. I wanted to push myself, but I had no energy left. My lungs burned, my legs ached, my chest hurt and every bruise I got hurt. I knew I could do this, I HAD to do this.

I closed my eyes, and I went into myself, and I felt the same tickling sensation, and I opened my eyes. A burst of energy came from nowhere and I sprinted to the finish. I noticed that I had a blue aura around myself. It faded as quickly as it had come. I looked at the general and he had a funny expression on his face. I saw a glint of victory in his eyes before they grew cold again.

"Ok, now block my strikes, and I'm not holding myself back for your pansy constitution!" He barked.

His fists flew at me, and luckily for me, I had at least some experience with this. I parried and blocked most of his punches, but some got through and knocked some of the wind out of me. I was slightly satisfied to see him breathe a bit more heavily while he was trying to hit me. Out of nowhere, a leg swung out in a roundhouse kick. My memory of Krav Maga had saved me as I burst into him while blocking and I threw an elbow into his gut when he was close. Before he could retaliate, I burst backwards out of his reach. This momentarily stunned him, but he came back with fury. I started to breathe heavily from the exertion, and soon we were both panting and sweating.

"Not bad, maggot. I see you've had a little training in this area, so we can move quicker." He spoke gleefully

I bowed my head out of fear and relief. 'One area that I'm decent at, good. That'll make my life a bit easier...' I thought. Little did I know how much easier that it would make my life.

A/N: Dun dun duuuuuuuun... foreshadowing! Haha... anywhoosies, sorry for the late update. I've been busy working and not having inspiration :P Again, feel free to review and give CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. I'll be heading back to school soon, so I don't know when my next update will be. I have a general idea where this story will go, but I have no details. Thank you readers, for reading and subscribing and whatnot. It really means a lot! Until next time... :D