Chapter 4 Training
*THUD* Kai hit the ground for what felt like the hundredth time. across the mat from him stood an old man in purple robes
Herchel was introduced by Rose to him and she stated that while sh would begin teaching the knowledge he needs Herchel would instruct Kai in hand to hand combat. Any thoughts that Kai had about going easy on the old man where quickly thrown out the window. "Go easy?" Kai thought to himself, " I can't even land 1 good hit Months it feels as if Months have passed in here and I don't seem to make any progress." Not that he would voice these thoughts before Rose or Herchel he learned early on that such weak thoughts would be viewed poorly and to correct the weakness meant extra training. In their minds if one is weak then one just needs to push harder to be strong. Kai's thoughts on the matter were interrupted by a gruff voice. " You done with your break yet youngster or do we need to change your diaper?" Kai got up stiffly "i'm not done yet old man. " Herchel laughed "good! Who would have thought my Rouge school of martial arts would find a successor so far from home."
"Enough for now." said a serious voice from behind Kai. Kai turned and Rose was back. he must now learn magic and the theory behind tapping into a dragoon power. Kai was excited "Do I finally get to see if a dragoon spirit chooses me?" he asked. Rose looked annoyed "No, ask me again and we will test your sword skills for a long time." Kai paled last time Rose instructed him in the use of a sword it was brutal. It made Herchels lessons seem like pleasant walks in the park by comparison.
Kai followed Rose to a pavilion. Rose sits down and begins to speak. "Are you aware that war is not in human nature?" Kai looks confused "What do you mean humans have always fought?" Rose sighed "Just because they always have does not mean it is truly human nature. Humans make themselves fight by entering a state of temporary insanity. This insanity the the source of power for a Dragoon dragon knight." She thought deeply before continuing." To truly master a dragoon spirit is to take control of this insanity to guide it to a constructive end. If one day you find yourself facing a enemy whose rage is greater than your will so great that it effects those around them, would your will be strong enough."
Kai sat in thought, Rose smiled secretly how Kai reminded her of her lover Zeig and his son and her close friend Dart. Dart had difficulty with this during their journey. It was a mystery as to why she and herchel appeared but all she really knew is she must teach this boy something was coming something that would bring the dragoon out of legend and let the world know again about its strongest protectors. She thought "Need I tell him more? At what point will I be able to teach him enough?" She and Herchel often had these debates while Kai was struggling on one trial or another. Herchel was of the opinion to teach what they could but not seek to interfere after all their time has been over for eleven thousand years. Rose smiled "twenty two thousand she thought." Then Rose frowned a realization running through her mind. " Is that it?" Rose wondered "has the time come for the next cycle? How though with the moon that never sets destroyed and Melbu Frahma destroyed then the dragoon should not be needed again." Rose's thoughts where interrupted "Excuse me Rose?" Kai started. "Yes?"She replied. "how long is my training in this place? I appreciate everything you two do for me and all I am being taught but my brother needs me." Rose sighed truthfully there was little else to be taught for now but she was reluctant to let him go as was Herchel. they had grown to see this boy as a son and worried that they had not taught him enough, but he was right for now they should finish up and send him back. he did not have an easy road Dragoons were never meant to exist they broke fates chains and forged their own paths. It sounded good but only those who have walked that road could know how lonely it was. Hopefully he will find companions as she had who would stand at his back even if the whole world turned against them.