10.1-Progress

Kage - Spring of 1989 - Shadow Clan

From what I understand, your birthday is supposed to be a celebration. But here I am, in my fourteenth year in this world, being berated by an instructor. I sit back in frustration, my legs folded beneath me. A hard slap to the back of the head brings me out of my thoughts.

“Now focus your energy,” the instructing warrior says, “You are a wolf shifter, and this should come naturally to you, Kage!”

“Yes, sir,” I whisper, ignoring his arrogance.

I take a deep breath and close my eyes, focusing everything I have on compelling my body to transform. There isn’t much to read about this in any of my studies, so I must figure it out for myself.

I imagine my body slowly changing shape, moving from one form to another. Energy flows like water, so this is what I focus on. But another smack breaks my concentration. My eyes shoot open, glaring up at my instructor. I look over at The Council members, but they all seem angry with me for a reason I do not under