Learning how to be a Ninja (Kyson and Arai)

Arai (or rather, the wolf) growled in frustration as her attacks cut harmlessly through the air, only inches away from  her target. She roared in anger as she lunged, intending to rip him to pieces on impact, but that too was easily sidestepped, causing Arai to fly wide of her target. She dug he claws into the sand, causing enough friction to slow her momentum, leaving two dark, jagged lines in the earth where her two hands dug in. The boy, as casually as he liked, proceeded to inquire whether or not she could cast jutsu in this form. The wolf inside her screamed, telling her to lunge at him, tear him to pieces now that he was talking. It reasoned that his talking would be a distraction, allowing her an opening to attack. Arai resisted the temptation, focusing on the strain her body was going through keeping up the form rather than the voice that came with it. She looked down at her gnarled fingers, holding them up for the boy to see. Her fingers were twisted and clenched into claws, unable to stretch out completely straight.

"With these hands...? No way... With my Lycan blood, I can barely keep myself under control..." She looked down at the gray, torn flesh of her palm before a blinding, searing pain arched through her skull. She shivered, falling to one knee, holding a gnarled palm to the side of her head. Slowly, her transformation came undone, her white hair shrinking back inside her body, that which remained on her head turning long, black and smooth as it once was. Her body shrank back into the easily identifiable form of a human female and her clothes shrank back with her. She fell to one knee, one hand clutching her stomach, the other hanging limply by her side. She felt like she was going to vomit, as the sheer exertion of keeping the form active. She looked up at the boy with her deep, ocean-blue eyes, face contorted in pain and exertion.

"Ugh...." She grunted, trying to get to her feet. "I'm beat... I.. can't hold that form for long yet... I just learned to control it...."

After kyson had dodged the attack, he kept staring at the after he had finished speaking. He never wanted to to take his eye's off her because he didn't want to be caught off guard. Kyson asked if she could do jutsu while in that form because that could be useful in a fught. As she was attacking Kyson in this training, Kyson could tell she was having trouble controlling this form due to her attacks. It seemed she was just focusing on attacking  rather than thinking about her attacks. But Kyson knew one day she will easily master this form. And a few moments after, she began to go back to her origianl fom and the wolf-like feature began to disappear. She looked like she was sick or feeling a huge strain. Kyson could tell she was feeling a huge fatigue after transforming. Kyson didn't want to push her since she is still learning to control the form. So Kyson decided to end the training for today. 

"Oh I see. Well, I guess we can call it a day for now. You should go get some rest, Arai. Maybe one of these day's after you fully control this form, you should try to learn jutsu's that doesn't need hand seals since your hands aren't suitable to form them. And you should also trying training your human form as well, it would be beneficial to master your original and wolf form." Kyson said while giving a few tips to Arai. He knows that she could become a strong shinobi if she was able to master this form. Even though this may be a curse, Kyson thinks she was blessed to have a transformation like this. It could become deadly if trained right.

Arai took the boy's advice to heart. What he said made sense. If the body couldn't handle the transformation, why even have it? She also liked the idea of casting jutsu that didn't require seals in this form... It was a neat idea... something she would keep in the back of her head. Slowly, shakily, Arai got to her feet, flinching as her stomach seemed to jump into her throat. She waited one second, two, three, until her nausea faded. She then tried to take a step forward into the crowd of people. They even parted as she made her intentions clear, but her body didn't obey. She fell forward, facedown in the dirt, muscles screaming, body shaking. It just wouldn't move anymore. The strain was too much. Again, she tried using her arms to push herself to her feet, but they gave way, flopping her back down into the sand. Then, the wave of tired hit.

Arai's eyes felt like a stage curtain, heavy and light at the same time. Darkness swam at the edges of her vision, threatening to take it all away. She tried to move again, but the most her body would allow her to do was a subtle twitch or shake. So she lay there, hoping the boy would be kind enough to help her home.

After Kyson spoke, he looked at Arai and noticed she was feeling really fatigue. She attempted to try and stand up but she looked like she can barely do that. Even if she was able to stand, Kyson doubts should would be able to walk fine. But it seemed she was able to stand. Now the only question is, will she be able to walk? Kyson waited and observed to see what she will do. Kyson was only 2 meters away from her after he dodged the attack she attempted. As she tried to take a step towards the crowd of ninja, Kyson noticed the way her body reacted. She was going to fall on her face and lay flat on the ground. Kyson reacted instantly when he felt she was going to fall over. He instantly activate his Wind Release: Wind Glaive jutsu to give him +30 speed and chakra. This would instantly Kyson Kyson's skin to become even more pale. Before Arai could fall flat on her face. At a speed of 65, Kyson moved right in front of her and began to kneel with his back facing her. This would Arai to fall on Kyson's back so he could pick her up and assist her home.

"Don't worry, I got you. Just hold on to me. Now, where do you live?" Kyson said as he was ready to take this young girl back home to get some rest.

Arai was surprised when she fell on the boy's back instead of the ground. She picked her up, wrapping her hands around his neck so that she wouldn't fall off. When he asked where she lived, Kira groaned tiredly, adjusting her neck so she could see ahead of them, over the boy's shoulder.

"You see that building down there...?" Arai said, looking at the house right outside the training grounds.
"The brown one... with a red door..." Arai let out a breath, feeling strangely relaxed... She felt just on the edge of sleep... She looked at the boy for a few moments. It had occurred to her that she hadn't gotten his name.

"Hey... whats your name...?" She asked.

As Arai fell on Kyson's back. She began to hold on to him as he was ready to pick her up and take her home. He picked her up by her legs while she wrapped her arms around his neck. She looked terribly exhausted as she was holding on. Kyson wanted to get her home as quick as he could. Kyson asked where she lived and she pointed it out to him. Just before Kyson was ready to take off, she asked him what his name was. Kyson didn't know he forgot to mention his name. He kind of felt rude for not telling her earlier.

"My name's Kyson. Now, hang on tight." Said the young shinobi. Immediately after he said his name Kyson used body flicker to get her home as fast as he could. Since Kyson's chakra and speed stat was increased by 30, they both were approximately 130. So Kyson body flicked her to her house at a speed of 260. Since her house was just outside the training grounds, he got her there in almost an instant. They were now right outside her door. Kyson then bent down to the ground so she could get down slowly. 

"We're here. Get some good rest and don't force your body." Kyson said to Arai.

Arai smiled lightly to herself when she heard the boy's name. Kyson, huh...? Nice name... She clenched her fingers around Kyson's shirt on his command. She blinked, and she was outside the door of her house... Something occurred to her at that moment. Kyson wasn't even trying in their trying session... All the more reason to get stronger! She now has someone to surpass. As Kyson let her down, Arai opened the door to her house and smiled at Kyson gratefully.

"Thank you for your help, Kyson. I hope we can train together again." She slipped inside, stumbling inside and closing the door. She staggered through the foyer and collapsed on the living room couch where she immediately fell asleep.

Dreams... It was dark... night... only light came from the moon that hung directly above her like a spotlight. She ran through a forest, afraid... darkness... howls... padding of feet behind her... gaining... She fell, pinned beneath a tree that had collapsed on top of her... She tried to shift the heaping collection of wood, but it was too heavy. She tried to scream, but her mouth wouldn't open. A great white wolf climbed atop the fallen tree, staring down at her with eyes as black as pitch. It growled then lunged, clamping it's teeth around Arai's throat. Pressure... blood...

Arai awoke with a start, setting sunlight gleaming through the windows. Her parents still hadn't gotten home from work yet... Perhaps something was holding them up...? Arai felt a little stronger after her nap, able to walk around with out much support. She climbed the stairs to her little sister's room and cracked the door open. She was fast asleep, all but her head buried under a mountain of covers. She smiled, happy to see at least one of her family. Arai went across the hall where her room was and went to bed, content with her day's work.

(Exit)

WC 2166

Claiming 10 stats, Clone jutsu, Water walking/treeclimbing, substitution and Genjutsu release techniques.

As Kyson was in front of Arai's door, she quickly got off his back and proceeded to walk towards the door. She was thankful for Kyson helping her out on her training. Kyson hoped he could train with her again too. It's always to train with someone beside just yourself. 

"No problem Arai. Don't worry, we'll train again one of these." Kyson said with a smile. He began to walk away from her house with his hands in his pockets. The sand was still slightly blowing as the day began to be over. Kyson has met some cool and respectful shinobi. On top of that, they all have good future's of becoming successful shinobi. Kyson knows in the future Suna will be even more stronger than it already is. The Kazekage has done an amazing job keeping strong. Kyson wasn't sure at first if coming to this village was a good idea. But at this point, he could not have made a better choice. Even though this place is more different than Kumo, he is starting to get used to it. One day Kyson will go back to Kumo and make sure it goes back to the way it was before.

Kyson loves seeing other shinobi grow and become stronger. His parents would be so proud of him if they were alive. Kyson doesn't like to think about his parents that much because it sometimes make him depress. But how could he stop... I mean they are his parents after all. They will always stay in his thought for as long as he lives. If only they could see what type of ninja he has become and the friends he made. But he knows they are looking at him and are probably proud to see the person he become. Some where up there, they are looking down at him smiling. Father... I'll make sure Ill surpass you and become twice the man you were. And mother... I will learn to love and help others just like you did with me. Kyson began to think to himself.

Now, it was time for Kyson to head home after a fun day of training. Arai would be the third person Kyson has help trained while being in Suna. He has been helping out the village in multiple ways. As Kyson was walking away from Arai's house, he thought he should he either go for a walk or head home. Kyson decided to walk around Suna for a little and just think to himself like he always does. He always ends up reminiscing on how far he came. After going for a walk, he would then head home and get some sleep. As Kyson reached his house, he opened the door and head upstairs to his room. He didn't want to knock on Roy's door to see if he was home. He was either out with Aori, asleep, or somewhere in Suna. So Kyson proceeded to his room and laid on his bed and fell asleep. He was Preparing for an important meeting tomorrow with Royalty.

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Claim:

- 1500 words towards Hoho
- 1238 words towards Summoning Jutsu
- 16 towards A thousand needles of death