Chapter 23

Training with Roshan together with Dorrien and Kael for the past two weeks has been intense. But so far I could feel myself getting better and STRONGER. My senses were heightened even in my human form and I could now keep up with Roshans speed.

Speaking of Roshan, I rubbed my hand on my sore shoulder were I had been kicked yesterday. Even at his speed I still couldn't best him and I wondered what he had been through to get this strong.

I wonder who is stronger, Roshan or the Alpha?

Pushing the thoughts aside, I put on my training suit and headed to the dojo getting ready for training or Roshans beating...

My arsenal of skills had improved greatly together with the power behind them.

The quantum kick or as Kael likes to call it "the cresent strike" was my favourite as it enabled me to fight both hand to hand and ranged combat.

By swinging my foot at a high speed, it tears through the surrounding air which causes an invisible ripple of charges that flow outwards like a Cresent stunning your opponent for sometime and sometimes knocking them unconscious.

I reached the dojo to find Dorrien and Kael outside together with the baker, his son whom I got to know was named Nick and then Nyx. She was smiling calmly as Kael flexed his muscles trying to impress earning a scoff from me.

Her blue dress added to her calm demeanor and she looked really beautiful... I realised that I hadn't really taken the time to study her facial features as most times we were always fighting for our lives or on the run.

Her amber eyes slightly reflected the sun light, her face lighting up in reaction to her smile. Dimples pummeled her face on each side slightly covered by her long black hair and I found myself staring at it for some seconds.

"It's like Kael is starting to rub off on someone", Zimri said bringing me back to the present, my cheeks getting red with embarrassment.

Luckily Roshan arrived saving me from further questions.

"Take this", Zimri said handing out a piece of red cloth with a tag and pin on it. I looked at Dorrien and Kael and I realised they were just as clueless as I was.

Seeing the confusion on our faces ,Roshan spoke up.

"Today's training will be a little bit different, we are going to place you in real life situations were you will have to put all what you have learnt to use", he started.

"The tags are not for you, the are to be placed on your protectee", he said motioning to Nyx, the baker and his son who gave a slight wave.

"You are to make sure your protectee is safe and with their tags placed on their chest. Without it in real life, it would mean the would most probably be dead or dying", he continued.

"All of you are to meet at the city gate on or before sunrise", Zimri said pinning the tags on them.

"Yes and one more thing, using different routes. Goodluck navigating the twists and turns .... Literally ", Roshan said his smile back on his face.

Zimri motioned Johnn to stand in front of Kael, Nick joined in standing Infront of Dorrien and Nyx stood Infront of me.

"Why do I get the bald one",Kael said pouting.

"Why don't I make you bald too",Johnn shouted tugging at the strands of Kaels blond hair causing Kael to squirm in return.

"You may begin", Zimri said admists the chaos and we spread out in different directions.

I was given the path that led through the reserve to the gate of the city. This shouldn't be to bad right, it's not like Roshan and Zimri could be every where at once.

I ran trying to cover some distance before Roshan or Zimri shows up but not too fast so that Nyx could keep up without getting exhausted. I felt the wind in my hair and this reminded me of the time we had just escaped Valnaria.

I wonder what is happening there now....

But I couldn't think about it. I had one goal get stronger, strong enough to defeat Pierre , Serina, Chris. Strong enough to protect Nyx.

Picking up the pace slightly, I strodded through the forest. Learning a new stride, I realised I could make my footsteps lighter and faster.

I stopped abruptly as my ears picked up something east. A heart beat. I listened carefully adjusting my ears to pinpoint it's location. It ran through trees breaking branches as it passed.Its shadow lingering slightly behind it.

Could it be Roshan...., I thought as I took a fighting stance. Slowly an image came into view and I felt my eyes bulge out from their sockets.

"WHAT IN THE.....