Chapter 3: Getting to know Raven

I ended up sparing with Koa. He looked like he didn't have a weapon. So far it ended up a pretty good sparing match with him. I just barely won. "OK winner is Raven!" I got off of Koa and put my hand out to help him and he pushed my hand away. I shrugged my shoulders like Oh well. All of the girls swarmed around me and told me good job. The leader came by and said, "Raven. I'd like to see you in my quarters please when you wash up." "Yes Akela." So, I washed up and headed to his office.

"Yes Akela. Did I do something wrong? If I did, I'm sorry. I'm still learning." "No. You did nothing wrong. You beat Koa. It took some of us months or even years to beat him. Some of us still haven't beaten him. I would like you to do something for me? As your first mission, I would like you to get close to Koa. He is always alone, and not many members get him. Also, as time goes on, I need you to tell me about yourself." "Yeah, no problem. I'll tell you what I can." "Oh and 1 more thing. Even if you don't stay with us and your tattoo changes, you will always be family. Once family always family." "Akela." I nodded. "Yes, Akela I will do what I can. How exactly do I approach him? I don't want to make him mad." "About that. I have an idea. You look like your pretty strong. Do you work out?" "I do when I can why?" "Very good. He likes to spend time working out. In fact, looking at the time now, he should be there." "OK see ya." I said running out.

I went inside the room next door, and saw Koa working out. Then I simply walked to the opposite side and did my work outs. Koa didn't realize I was there at first because he was too into his workouts. Then when he stood up to do his other one's he saw me. Then He said, "What are you doing here?" I didn't hear him at first because I was into my exercises. Then he tapped my shoulder and I stopped. "I said what are you doing here." "Oh sorry. I was doing my exercise I didn't hear you. What does it look like? I'm working out too." "I know you work out I've seen you. You never come in here when I am working out. What brings you here now?" "Oh, I was bored, couldn't think of anything to do and came here." "That's bull. Leader told you to become close to me, didn't he?" "So, you know. Hey I just wanted to say sorry. I didn't make you feel bad by beating you." "I hate that leader sometimes. Oh, and you didn't make me feel bad for beating me. I was a little surprised actually. No one has beat me the first time they fought me. Not even leader." "So, I've heard." "Well, I'm done training. I've been here for a while now. If you want to get to know me, come to the training grounds at midnight tonight. Don't let anyone know where you are going or who you are with ok?" "Yes. Koa. You are pretty talkative for someone who doesn't talk much." "You will know soon enough. See you then." Then I stopped working out, and I headed back in the castle for my routine tests.

During one of my tests, I grew claws and scratched a doctor. I couldn't control myself. I was having more and more symptoms of becoming a wolf. We won't know for another few months. My symptoms are still close to a dragon's still as well not only a wolf. I had to be tied down and given a shot to calm down. I didn't sleep, just calmed down. "I'm so sorry. I couldn't control myself." "It's ok Raven. That is why we are doing these tests. To see how we can help you." Said one of the scientists. "Do you know what triggers my symptoms so I don't hurt anyone in the clan I am in now?" "We heard about you being in the Raven clan. Don't worry. Even inf you do end up hurting one or going bezerk, they will live. As for what triggers it, do you remember anything before you went out of control?" "All I remember is the pain of the needle hurting me. I don't know if I was madder or if it was hurting." "I see that makes sense." Said a doctor. "You are unconscious when you turn then." "Well, that's complicated to say. I mean yes, I may be unconscious, but I am conscious for a while. It gets to a certain point where I can't handle it and the whatever this is takes over." "Hmm. I wonder what we can do to help." "Uh I might have made 3 friends 4 if you count the leader Akela. Ever since I called him by his name, he has been like a brother to me." "Yes. He's like that." "Anyway. Who have you befriended? Oh, about that its Lani, Nani, and another. I'm not sure if they are ready to call me friend yet but I am getting there. As I told you Akela also." "Well eventually you will have to tell your leader Akela what is going on. He will have to know since you are going to be gone at a certain time every day." "Yes sir. When is a good time to tell him?" "Let's see. What time is it now doc?" "Oh, it's about lunch time now." "Ok well at lunch tell him you have to meet him in his office. You have something important to tell him." "Yes sir." "OK well the test is almost done. Once you are done, and tell him your situation, tell him you need to rest." "Yes sir." Then the test was finally done, and I headed out to lunch.

I went to the lunch table, and I saw some stares like they saw I was tired and I worried them. I sat next to Lani and Nani, and Lani spoke first which was rare. "You ok Raven? You don't look so good." "I'm fine. Just a little tired. Akela after lunch I need to meet with you in your office. Its important." "Ok Raven. Hopefully its about why you are so tired looking." I nodded. So, we ate our lunch, and I met with the Akela.

"Sorry for the short notice. I was told to tell you." "Its fine. Are you really ok?" "I hope so. There is something you need to know about me. The place I was just at was the lab. The science lab. Ever since I was 1 year old I had been experiencing Either wolf or dragon behavior. I have been experimented and tested since then. That is where I was. If I didn't have a lab right now, I would probably have lost control already and killed the ones I love. I have to be tested every day. Depending on how I feel, I might end up attacking someone. I told them I was worried about attacking any of you. The scientist said not to worry. Even if I did scratch one of you, you would survive. It would do a lot to kill any of you. When my brother and I came to live with the king and queen, we had just been shipwrecked. We don't know how many people if any survived. My brother helped me on a piece of the ship, and got on with me. He wasn't expecting help to come. Then my brother woke me up and we were on land. We were in the woods for hours hoping to find help. Then Princess Alora and prince Ace came by to help us and took us home." "You have had a hard life, haven't you?" "Yes. When our ship wrecked, we were going to a safe place. So, we thought anyway and that's when our ship wrecked. I was only 3 and my brother was 8 when we moved here." "Raven. Thank you for telling me your story and telling me where you were. What you will be doing when you are gone. I would be worried if I didn't know where you were going." "I ask that you please not tell anyone at the moment. At lease until we figure out what exactly is going on with me." "Yes of course Raven. I have kept a secret for everyone here. You can sure trust me. Go get some rest. Hopefully you will look and feel better." I nodded then went out and headed for my room.

Koa saw me walking to my room and ran over to me. "So, are you really ok?" "Yeah. Akela ordered me to rest." "Good you look terrible." "Yeah, I know. I'll still meet you tonight don't worry." "Ok I'll be waiting." So he left me alone, and I headed to my room.

I woke up about 2 hours later. It was time for training again. Instead of training with Koa, there were people who could beat Koa. Only like 2 people like Kalua and Nani. I sparred with Nani one on one first.

The spar was going well. Half of them were cheering for Raven. She was getting out of breath. She was afraid of losing control, so she let Nani punch her and flew across the room and got knocked out. Everyone ran to Ravens side, to make sure she was ok. Then Akela said," OK Everyone! Nani is in charge. I am going to get Raven some help. Nani. I want You and Koa to spar. Have the others pick partners." "Yes leader." So, he cradled Raven in his arms, and headed toward the lab.

"Someone a little help please!" The scientist saw Akela and said, "What happened to her?!" "Oh, I'm sure she is fine. She told me about her situation. I'm sure she was feeling like she was losing control and let another student hit her. It just happened to be across the room." "Thank you, Akela. You are welcome to stay if you want." "I will stay for a bit, then I must leave." "Certainly." Then the scientist and doctor looked her over and said that she would be fine.

She woke up around dinner time. "Hmm. Brother?" "Sorry I'm not your brother, but I have treated you like a sister." "Akela! What are you doing here?!" "Woah breathe. I'm here because I was asked too. Also because I was worried. They told me to tell you that your brother Jason isn't here right now. He is out somewhere important with Ace." "Hmm. I figured as much." "How are you feeling right now?" "I'm fine now. Is it dinner time? It smells good." "Yeah it is you think you are ready to eat now?" "Yeah I'm starved." Then my tummy started rumbling.

We went out to the dinner table, and I saw Koa.