Gabriel had been training and taking in everything Raven had told him about both their families dark secrets. He didn't realize how much Raven knew or the fact he knew more then even he. Gabriel wonder if Nine knew any of this, he wasn't sure how he felt now. It been a few weeks since then and Raven hadn't been seen much. Sure Gabriel catch glimpse here and there of Raven, but it was fleeting. Almost as if Raven had left, but yet his spirit remain. He wasn't sure if he wanted to talk yet, his whole spirit felt wild in this body. He spent some nights in the forest. They had moved hideouts, to one out in the woods, Zantro didn't seem to even come at them anymore when Raven let him go. Though Gabriel was sure whatever Raven did was enough to make the bard steer clear of them, atleast for a while.
Gabriel walk through the woods, always able to find lost travelers. The woods had warnings to travelers to enter at their own risk, that no rescue would come if they got lost or hurt or worse. So Gabriel could hunt so freely and no one would care, the only problem was some times Gabriel come to a target and the camp would already been hit. He was sure it was by Raven, but yet he always seem two steps behind him. Not that it bothered Gabriel, again he wasn't searching for Raven. Just seem as if the two avoided each other, when in fact neither were. They just both stayed busy, Raven would have traps setup and Gabriel had to learn fast to get by them. So in a way Raven was still training Gabriel, but different then just coming at him. Gabriel had gotten much better at finding the traps and disabling them, though when he figure one out, Raven set up different one. Few times Gabriel was caught by them, Raven never came to get him out either. left Gabriel to figure it out, but this just help Gabriel.
He manage back to the cottage and moved to head into the door. He was slightly out of breath, though he fed well and it was nice to just run around free. Right as he went to open the door, he caught a scent, but couldn't react fast enough as he was kicked into the cottage. It happen so fast and he didn't have time to recover either, cause the were on him fast. Gabriel held up his arm, managing to fight back some. However he felt the sharp pain in his arm as his flesh and muscles were rip into as if they were nothing at all. He manage to kick them away and moved to get up fast, but the other recovery was faster and the moved at him. Gabriel manage to dodge and land a blow himself, He manage to get a glimpse of them. It was Raven and when Gabriel hit him in the side, Raven went with it and swung around and clawed at Gabriel.
Gabriel manage to dodge the brunt, but his arm still got cut deep. Gabriel growled, trying to keep up and watch the Indari. He give it to Raven, he was really fast, but thanks to the training he was able to keep up this time. They tore up the poor cottage in this attack, it didn't take Gabriel long to realize this was training still. He knew Raven wasn't going to kill him, but knew he wasn't holding back so that he could react to a real battle. Each of them got hits and slashes at each other, they bit at each other. This went on for a while, till both were on the ground and lean against a cabinet panting. There was silence for a long time, neither spoke, just sat there. Raven was staring at the ceiling, while Gabriel watched him, making sure the Indari didn't try another sneak attack.
"You did well, your training come a long way." Raven spoke, Gabriel stared at him still, unsure how to feel. "Now to implicate magic with what you know." Gabriel made a face "I know how to do magic and I thought you knew nothing of magic?" Raven looks at Gabriel "I train all of your fathers soldiers, even the ones who use magic. While my clan detest magic, I still know of it, learn how to better help my soldiers. Also I know you know magic, but I want to teach you how to use the two together and how to not over use your energy. Cause some people well over extend." Gabriel stared still.
Raven watched Gabriel and says "You don't have to like me, cause once I finish helping you...I'll be gone. You won't have to see me again.... I don't regret telling you the truth. Even if it means you hate me." Gabriel furrow his brows "I don't hate you.... its just a lot. I am more angry with Caine ....He knew...he just fucks over even his own people." Raven nods some "Yeah." Gabriel gave Raven a look "How can you work for him knowing all this? How can you follow his orders?" Raven shrugs "I do what is best for my people, plus I do it for your mother. She is who we Indari truly follow. She is wild like us, she is strong and a warrior. " Gabriel look down as Raven spoke.
"Why does your clan hate magic?" Gabriel ask. Raven shifted "My uncle hates it, cause...my father was a mage." Gabriel blinks "WAIT WHAT?" Raven nods "Yeah he did magic, he kept besting my uncle and it pissed him off, so when he got rid of my father he banned magic. He claim it weakness and said any who does it, would be murdered and he purged all magic users out of the clan." Raven state. "My sister...is the only one who remains." Gabriel had a bizarre look. "HOLD ON! Your sister can do magic and you HATED on me for it?" Raven stared at Gabriel "I had to, to protect her, to show my strength. So that I did not lose my place in becoming head of Indari. Now that I am head, I can reallow such and it would be hypocritical of me if I didn't. Considering Xexedillion my mate and well he is the most powerful Necromancer." Gabriel thought and says "I think I get it, I would probably do the same to protect Nine. So...you don't hate me...and you don't actually hate that I use magic?"
Raven shrugged "No....just think you are annoying. Your blindness to your strength, it just aggravating. I want to strangle you, till you see. However I think you are finally seeing it, as you no longer hesitate in your moves, you are becoming better. Tell me do you feel more in control of that body?" Gabriel thought a moment and nods "Yeah I do." Raven nods "Once you get your technique down, you will probably be stronger then me. That body was made by liliths, its powerful." Gabriel look around "We really wreck the place." Raven nods again "We both should clean it up." Gabriel sighs "Thats.....fair...I guess." Raven slowly stood up "If we work together we can get done faster."
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