P.o.V.Moira/Trajan
"Today... you will fight me."
These words dropped like lead weights into Moira and Trajan's brain. Moira began immediately trying to recall any instance of seeing Captain Daryl fight or hearing anything about how strategists operated. Trajan was running through everything they learned and making adjustments to plan for speed and adaptivity. "Chaotic," he said. "We need to be unpredictable."
But Captain Daryl didn't pause long to let them take in this news. He continued, after noting each of their reactions to the announcement, "I will act entirely defensively and use only things you have been shown in your training class with Commander Alexi. Points are awarded as follows:
P.o.V. Alpha Darren/TybrisWatching Moira and Trajan fight was a proud moment for Darren and Tybris. The focused look on her.... their... face was new but promising. He could see the analysis in their eyes as they watched everyone else fight. Apparently Daryl had as well. He changed the order up to make it more challenging. Didn't seem to phase Moira and Trajan in the least."They fought hard. And landed some good hits. Daryl will be feeling those," said Tybris as Moira's first round finished. "They were able to fake him out with that kick. Pretty impressive feat for a trainee with only a few months of training," he continued full of pride.That warm glow only lasted a few moments as Patrick stood back up to take his second round. His tardiness embarrassed Alpha Darren to the core. Even if Patrick didn't wa
P.o.V Moira/Trajan"What do we say?" Trajan asked moira in a stunned voice."I'm not sure. But.... he's right... I think?" replied Moira slowly."Don't ask me. I'm in the same boat you are here. He's expecting an answer. Why does our chest hurt? Why are we crying?""That's me. It's because we're feeling emotional at him showing this support. Like the happy feeling I get when he and Tybris look proud of us. Hold on one second we need to say something."
P.o.V. NarratorThe day of the first test ended and left everyone involved with much to think about.Moira and Trajan struggled to focus through afternoon practice with the elders. Elder Loc, who trained with humans in Hung Gar Kung Fu, helped them focus on putting more power and coordination into a fast series of attacks. While they'd managed to catch Captain Daryl with a few of their jabs, in a real fight they would have done little damage and Moira and Trajan would have gotten worn out well before Captain Daryl. They decided against telling their friends about the discussion with Alpha Darren and ate dinner quickly after practice. Finally through with the day, they collapsed in bed utterly exhausted physically but still brimming with energy and excitement to explore their capabilities and learn more about the powers their dad had told them about. Ty
P.o.V ColmColm hoped the week of training in wolf form would have been a release, a chance for him and Patrick to make amends and strengthen their bond. But no. The entire week was Patrick ignoring training and then shutting him up in the back of their mind as soon as he regained control. Colm begged, bargained, and threatened for the chance to go to the extra practices with the elders, but Patrick would not allow it.Colm's mind was settled on simply failing whatever tests they faced since he could not be treated any worse. Patrick had found a way to mute him when he tried to talk about anything Patrick didn't like. Spending hours and hours locked inside their body, unable to communicate or act. Being let out only for mandatory time-frames and immediately shut back in when they were over. Colm wanted to run in the woods and feel the uneven earth unde
P.o.V Captain Marta/AerieCaptain Marta stretched leisurely as she prepared for the test. She and Leftenant Adrian were to be the final part of the challengers the young wolves had to get by to complete the first test successfully.Commander Alexi had been rather brilliant in his planning. Each of the young wolves had to run through a three stage gauntlet. Each section was a hundred yards and had to be crossed in five minutes. The first stage was a mock town with a car and trash cans and other typical street things scattered through the narrow connecting alleys that made it a bit of a maze. There they would meet a first year recruit also in wolf form whose job it was to keep them from leaving. The second section was a muddy mess with a few fake bushes and some logs and things. This was manned by a full warrior in human form to impede their progress. Th
P.o.V Moira/Trajan "Behold the mighty Alpha!" "Shut it, you." "Cower before his might as he charges valiantly into battle!" "I said, 'Shut it!'" "Oh quit pouting. It was funny, but effective. Captain Marta literally didn't know what hit her. And now every bowling pin within a hundred miles will know to fear us." M
**Trigger Warning: This scene contains elements of verbal, mental, and physical abuse. Please refrain from reading much beyond the 7th paragraph if this can cause you any issues.** Patrick/Colm As he limped into the waiting area after the last section of the gauntlet, Colm felt exhausted but still elated. He’d made it through the first and second sections in time, though he felt like he hurt his leg when he slipped slightly in one of the mud holes. Captain Marta managed to keep him from passing through her section, but overall he was 2 for 3. Looking at the other wolves in the area, several looked very upset. Even Trajan seemed to be moping in a corner. Maybe Colm had done as well as him. With these happy thoughts and Patrick seeming to be resting quietly, Colm settled in to wait
P.o.V. Moira/TrajanThe practices and extra training times grew more and more difficult. Some of the trainees began to be directed at more focused training during their morning practice and Commander Alexi was inviting Captains in throughout the weeks. The elders also began training in groups so that one would generally work with the group as a whole, but a couple could take aside wolves that seemed to be gravitating towards particular skill sets for more focused work.The first from the gang to be singled out was Chris. Captain Daryl came in at the forth practice and pulled out Chris, Sarah, and one other boy Moira only knew from school. After practice that day, the three of them were bombarded with questions that they refused to answer because Captain Daryl swore them to secrecy. Bo and Rich weren’t far behind, Captain Marta snatched them