Side chap: Vernal and Thomas
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The whole camp had been in a somewhat of a depression since their little chief had left some even considering going to bring her back but when Raven left they put their hopes in her bringing Scáthach back. The atmosphere was glum the usual cheery atmosphere was full of melancholy. (A/N I'm an innocent Melancholy-Chan)
Thomas seemingly being hit the hardest but there was one thing that brightened his mood. You see when he was a bit younger he was something of a notorious man whor... sorry playboy. Believing he was impotent which he was one night he slept with a woman with aura. Turns out the woman's semblance allowed her to get pregnant without potent sperm all that was needed was the DNA the woman however died in child birth . Thomas finding out he had a daughter was over the moon quite frankly the woman's death never bothered him cold as it may be he would choose Scáthach or his own children any day over some one night stand though he was still grateful for the chance.
The child's name was Vernal who had a deep tan much like his own and dark oak brown hair and pale blue eyes and her personality reminded him of a certain devious spear woman with slight temper issues. Vernal approached Thomas one day and asked him.
"Hey Tom who is this Scáthach people keep talking about is she strong" she asked with a slight glow in her pale blue eyes. Though sad she wouldn't call him father he wasn't there for her first six years so he could understand.
"Well Vernal Scáthach is the daughter of our chief and can beat 4-5 bandits at a time if she has a spear on hand. You two will probably get along she also believes in survival of the fittest maybe you'll become comrades who knows" he said before sipping some bourbon that mysteriously appeared from nowhere in particular.
Vernal was heavily excited since most kids her age were playing and doing things for the weak like playing house. But someone else her age who is strong and believes in her motto too say she was shocked would be an understatement. She thought a chiefs child would be an indulgent and spoiled rotten but from what she had learned it was very different for example Raven instead of going easy on her beat her till her skin was the colour of her hair.. black and blue. Vernal had a large amount of respect for Scáthach all things considered.
"Anyway Vernal Raven should be returning today and she'll probably be in a foul mood since Scáthach is gone so whatever you do... DO NOT ask her about Scáthach"
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The sun was setting casting its crimson hue across all of the anima plains giving it a beauty that few could compare. On a large stretch of land Vernal could be seen punching and kicking the air with such intensity that the air waves caused nearby objects to slightly vibrate. "Hehe if Scáthach is like what Tom said she should be strong maybe I'll finally have a good sparring partner to grow with."
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Thomas POV
I'm truly happy I finally have a child and a daughter at that! She's talented in fist to fist combat and has potential that far surpass mine in my youth.
But one of the best parts is now I finally have a successor. Let's be honest I'm getting old I'm mid forties my physical skills will soon begin to decline, while my brain according to Raven is still nothing To laugh at we need to prepare for the chance of death. The older you are in the anima plains of he more at risk you are it's just a fact of life. With her talent she may surpass me in even my peak in around 8-10 years.
Vernal is an incredibly loyal girl from what I've seen and heard from the orphanage I found her in *sigh* if only I found her sooner.
Just like I was Ravens second in command if fate is on our side Vernal will be Scáthach's right hand man. One of them is like a daughter to me and the other is my long lost daughter I hope they get along.
Raven though after Scáthach's absence has become more irritable just like every one else in camp it seems she was the oil that kept this machine running haha. We all miss you Scáthach come home soon...