It takes me time find a song suitable for each chapter. Once again if anyone has a song suggestion don't be afraid to review or PM me. It might help me post faster. Thanks!

Song Suggestion:

Here's the specific version I used on Youtube: edIT - Certified Air Raid Material | Shadowhunters 2x01 Music [HD]

Get ready for a fight scene! Here's the link to my inspiration (Youtube): Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - May vs. May (Agent 33)

It's been two weeks since I've accepted Davidson's assignment. I hit ten minutes and thirteen seconds without breath this morning. Tonight will be my last night of training with Farley. Tomorrow I begin a whole new phase of preparation, one that scares me more than anything.

But tonight I must focus, Farley does not hesitate in her training. She shows no mercy, no remorse, and she doesn't pull her punches.

She had me on the ground in four seconds the first time we sparred. But since then I have managed to pin her a few times. But the whole point of sparring with Farley is she has no powers to rely on. She's learned to survive with them and can hold her own against any Silver. Which is why I've asked her to help me.

During my captivity, I learned the hard way, that my lightning won't always be there for me when I need it. So I must able to do more than just run away. It's for this reason that my family knows about it.

I stand in the backyard of the house doing stretches while Farley puts Clara to bed, or whether tries to as mom continues to fuss over her. I had Gisa help me put my hair into a neater bun for this. I learned early on that ponytails can be pulled and thus end a fight very quickly.

"Are you ready for this, Barrow?" I hear Farley call over.

"Ready as I'll ever be,"I reply.

"I'm giving everything I got this time"

"Oh, so all those other times were what? Warm ups?"

She smiles at this, and I can't help but do the same, remembering all the bruises she's given me and vice versa.

Before we start I turn to the window of the house to see the audience that had accumulated behind it for tonight. Today it's the whole lot except mom, who has never had a taste for such things. My brother's, my father and Kilorn always watch after dinner but today even Gisa is here.

I stand facing Farley, "Let's do this."

As soon as the words leave my mouth she lounges. I dodge her two punches swiftly and block her left kick with my forearm. When she goes for another right hook, I block it with my left arm and slam my right into her ribs, then I land a hit to her jaw. She takes it in stride and responds with a kick aimed for my head but I block. The next few seconds consist of punches and kicks. Block, punch, dodge, block. My next punch, I grab her right arm and twist my body so my back is to her and Farley receives an elbow to the face.

I then twist her arm back and kick her to in the stomach. She reverses the move and takes my arm and twists it back and swings, but I manage to duck. I slip behind her and using my small size to my advantage, I kick the back of her knee and push her to ground with all my might. But she's quick to get up and I make to tackle her but I'm greeted with a fist to my nose and I slide to the ground. I don't stay down long but it gives her time to get her bearings. I receive a kick in return, then my next two return kicks get blocked and she uses my momentum against me. I throw a punch and she dodges catches my arms and swings me into the wall of the house.

My vision blurs, and I make to swing but she easily maneuvers out of the way grabbing my arm yet again and knees me in my ribs, followed by a return of a fist. Farley then puts her forearm against my throat and forcefully slams me into the wall once more. From the corner of my eye see Bree open the window and heads pop out to a get a better view. I would laugh at the sight but my vision begins to spot.

Farley presses harder against my windpipe, normally I could easily end this with a quick shock, but the whole point of this is to not use my lightning.

"You're becoming defensive," she speaks quickly. "Focus on the fight in front of you. Push everything else out. Rely on what you have that your enemy doesn't."

I respond by pitching forward bringing my arms up and I slip out of her grasp, nailing an elbow to her nose in the process. While she's disoriented I take her hand and do a cartwheel using the momentum to flip her to the ground.

Farley gets up slower this time, having the wind knocked from her, I jump as high as I can, bringing both my feet up I kick her in the chest, sending her flying across the yard and into a large potted plant, shattering it. But as tired as she seems to be getting, she still gets up but this time with shards of broken pottery.

My eyes widen at the prospect but I do not panic. Yes, Farley won't hold back, and a couple weeks ago she could kill me fighting like this, but I know I'm just as deadly now. I spread my arms as if embracing.

"Do you worst," I say with a smirk. "If you can."

She smiles at the challenge and charges.

Farley's impromptu blades are sharp and long, but I pretend they're just fists and dodge, block and swerve around them. I catch her wrists and I spin, folding her arms across her chest and then slam my head into her's and she drops the shards. But Farley recovers and goes in for another right swing but I grab her arm with my left and the reach with my right at her right side, grabbing her clothes and flipping her once more to the ground.

But Farley is not one to quickly yield, she runs to the aged fence and breaks off a plank of wood. She swings twice but I maneuver out of the way. However, on her third swing, I catch the board. We struggle for a second or two, and I endure a few punches. Then she rams her foot into my back and I lose my grip. Farley swings, connecting the board with my jaw and I go flailing. But as she brings the board down to finish me off I kick her in the stomach, knocking the air from her lungs. I take the opportunity of her breathlessness and jump off the wall of the house for added force, then I grab onto her head and slam it to the ground.

She doesn't move to get up this time. Instead, Farley holds up a hand, signaling she's done while spitting dirt and grass. I have no energy left to be proud, I collapse in the grass next to her.

"Well," Farley breathes. "I think you have it, Barrow."

"Thanks," I say with a weak smile.

Then quieter, "Are you sure you're up for this?"

Out of the corner of my eye, I see Gisa and Kilorn emerge from the house with two bags of ice. Kilorn displays a proud smile, but sadness clouds his eyes. He knows I'll be leaving tomorrow, they all do.

"I have to be," I whisper. "I'm willing to do whatever it takes to finish this."

THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO:

We'll be meeting a new character next chapter, haven't decided on her name yet but she'll definitely be interesting. If you guys can think of a cool name please review or PM.

Also, Mare's assignment will finally be revealed.

Old characters are coming back into the story.

I'm introducing Maven's POV in Chapter 9, get excited.

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:

What do you think will happen to Mare and Kilorn when they become a long distance relationship?

With Kilorn, Mare doesn't mind all the stress she's currently under, what will happen when he won't be there for her all the time?

What could possibly scare Mare so much about the next phase?

Mare has barely thought of Cal, why?

This assignment was Davidson's idea, how do you think Farley feels about it?

How do think Maven is doing now that he no longer has Mare by his side?

What do you think is his relationship with Iris is like right now?

How is Iris doing now that she is without her father?

ANALYSIS:

Song Choice: I chose this song because it is the same song used in the sparring scene between Clary and Isabelle in the TV show, Shadowhunters. Isabelle is helping Clary with her fighting technique, while also sneaking around trying to figure out the new head of the Institute. So I'm alluding that to Farley and Mare. The song is called Air Raid. The google definition is "a sudden attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces in warfare." And the synonyms include "attack, assault." So in a way Mare is preparing for a Raid of sorts. Although I will hint the Raid will build up gradually and then suddenly everything will come crashing down. Also, the Raid in question won't just be for the sake of ending the war, but it will definitely be an emotional and mental raid as well.

I think that before Farley and Mare were mostly allies, but since Shade and Clara's birth and when Mare opened up to Farley about her trauma after Maven, I do think they have finally become real friends. Farley is officially family now. We all known Farley isn't exactly the warmest person in the world but she does care and shows it in her own way.

I don't own any of the characters and other Red Queen stuff, Victoria Aveyard does.

Once again, thank you guys, for even bothering to click on this story.

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