Waking up, i find myself inside my room. I was laying on my bed, surrounded by my tails that turned the bed into heaven. Honestly, i had a hard time getting out, but today was a special day, so i was filled with exitement. Jumping off the bed, i hastily pick up my clothes and dress myself.

Leaving the room and runnig down the stairs, i find myself in the entrance-room. Through the Window is saw Uncle Black training his Sword. Drawing arcs in the air, the sword looks like a piece of art. Slashes, stabs and cuts, all cleanly arranged. Slowly, Fire started to gather around the blade, forming arcs of Fire, burning in the air even seconds after the movement.

Taken in by the beauty of the sword, Uncle Black seems to have noticed me, and invited me outside. Outside, he allinged all kinds of weapons before me. There were Swords, spears, staffs, shields, Knives and even Weapons i've never seen before. Wait, isn't that one of these Ninja weapons with a chain between two sticks? What was the name of it again?

Wondering on the name while staring at the weapon, Uncle black suddenly begins to talk.

"Those are called Nunchucks, a rather hard weapon to master for a beginner. You don't have to hurry with your decision, even if you choose now. With your Race's Lifespan, you have more than enough time to master any weapon of your choosing. But you should still choose carefully." (Uncle Black)

Hearing Uncle blacks word, i decide to pick up the weapons and see what i think will go well. First i try the one handed western Sword in front of me. Trying to make a simple chop, i feel the resistance. Uncle Black says that this sword focuses on strength, so i try the katana-alike one next. Trying to draw it, i make a few simple movements, and it seems to be more compatible to me as it focuses more on speed and precision than strength. Still, i want to try the other weapons out first before making a decision.

Suddenly thinking of something, i ask Uncle Black:

"Uncle Black, what weapons are even fitting for me? I'm unsure as i have no experience." (Arin)

Asking this question, Uncle black suddenly starts to smile and says with a happy voice;

"Hahaha, very good. I thought you wouldn't ask. First, i wanted to see if you would just choose based on appearance or style, but it seems you actually want to try before choosing, good decision.

Actually i wouldn't have blamed you if you had just choosen a weapon because it was "cool", since you're still a kid, and from a peaceful world at that. Anyway, i'll remove the weapons first that wouldn't help you at the moment. You can learn them when you gain more experience and mastery of the basics." (Uncle Black)

Listning to him speak, i understand. Even in Movies, they always say that you need to know the basics before you could train yourself further. I Experienced the same thing when i made my first Plushie. It was a disaster, i was crying the whole evening and Maria had to soothe me because i wanted to much and ruined the plushie... Remembering this, a silent tear rolled down my cheeks without me noticing. It was only when Uncle black reacted, that i realized that i cried.

"Are you okay? Why are you crying?" (Uncle Black)

With those words i realized. Even if i feel home here, i still miss my old one and the friends and family i had there. Thinking thus far, my Eyes became more moist and I started to sob...

"Sniff, i, I Miss my Home, sniff sniff, i miss my friends, sob." (Arin)

Hearing my crying voice, Uncle black just silently embraces me and starts to whisper encoureging words. It took a while, but when i finally calmed down, Uncle Black told me with a strait face.

"Listen Little one, you may cry, but you have to move on. If you want to find your friends, you'll have to become strong first. Without strength you won't survive out there, much less protect others. So, do your best little one." (Uncle Black)

Regaining my resolve with his words, i clench my fist and stare into Uncle Blacks eyes with my own, declaring my resolve.

"Yes, I'll become strong to find and protect my Friends!" (Arin)

Nodding at my resolve, Uncle Black shows a genuine smile and we continue choosing a weapon.

I Tried a few of those that were left behind such as daggers, bow and arrow, combat-staffs, bastard-sword, shortspear and a few others.

Listening to the tips from Uncle black about the weapons with all their pro' and con's, i decided!

"I wish to use the Combat-Staff for close combat, throwing weapons for middle range and Magic as a whole." (Arin)

Giving a very clear awnser, Uncle black just nods. He then says that i have the potential to learn even more weapons as i seem to be compatible with them. On my Question if that wouldn't be counterproductive, he awnsered;

"Are you kidding me? That are Limits Humans with a short Livespan have, as well as their Brains aren't as functional and strong as ours. You could easily learn twenty Weapons and arts now without a problem. I think you underestimate your Evolved Brain and mind too much. The only problem is time, but we'll see how fast you learn. Let's first focus on your magic and throwing weapons, as well as sport program. We need to bring your body and mind into shape first. You're still not fully accustomed to your new body and it's full power. So let's train." (Uncle Black)

Saying so with a wide smile, i'm flabberghasted, twenty weapons or arts... what? Well, true. My memorie is by far better than before, and i can even multitask to a certain degree, is that what he means by my Brains new Potential?

Thinking about what i newly learned, Uncle Black just grabs my hand, pulls me off the ground and walks into the direction of the house.

"Well, we can start your training after we eat breakfeast. I'm sure you are already Hungry." (Uncle Black)

"Actually i'm not, i don't know why." (Arin)

I't true, i never felt Hungry since i woke up. But i don't have any trouble Eating. Maybe Uncle Black knows something about it?

"Oh, so you're even one of them... interessting, you're really good for many surprises." (Uncle Black)

"Them?" (Arin)

Reacting to my awnser, Uncle black explained that "them" reffered to MP Compatible People. Meaning that they can directly absorb MP in their surroundings so satisfy most of their Physical desires such as Hunger, Thirst and even Breathing to a certain extend.

Of course, using mana, the same can be accomplished, but if one isn't carefull it can have heavy repurcussions, which isn't the case for MP Compatible People. He said that he would keep explaining how it worked and the different properties behind it after breakfeast.

Breakfeast was great, Uncle black even made the Omlette look like a sword. Anyway, afterwards he started to wash the dishes and told me to rest a bit to digest, and that we would start training afterwords.

In this period of time, i entered my room and continued working on the plushie. The head was complete and i started with the individual legs. I forgot time as i worked, so after a while, i could hear Uncle Blacks Shout from the outside. Laying down the materials and hiding them under the bed, i run down the stairs and go outside.

What awaits me there is Uncle Black, holding a few thin crystalline tubes as well as multiple Colored stones.

"Hey little on, Took your Time, Must have been doing something interesting." (Uncle Black)

Awnsering positivly, he tells me to take a sit wherever i like. Doing as told, i seat myself near the pond and wait for instructions.

"So, First i'll explain about the different Magic Aspects and how to utilize them, afterwards we can look how far we go." (Uncle Black)

With those words, Uncle Black started with the explanation about Magic. First; Magic has three different known aspects, Humans today mostly only know two of them and the ancient scripts speak about a forth one known as Origin, yet not much is known about that one. Back to the other three:

The First Magic-Energie is simple Magic-Power, MP for short. It seems that MP can be found everywhere and is contained in nearly all Elements and Matrials. Normally, Living beings don't contain MP, but there are exeptions. Those are called MP-Compatibles. Their Body can naturally absorb MP to fulfill most bodily desires, sadly, there was no other known utilization. But not having to eat and drink as well as breath under water seems convenient.

Then there is Mana. If Mana is Liquid, then MP is gas. Of course there are more differences, but that would be the easy version. Mana is contained in every living beeing such as Mosters, Animals and of course the Races. The Mana-Pool is different for every person in size and color. Depending on what color you have, you can create other elemental phenomenone, Magic, by extracting it from your body and reforming it into the element you wish. The size and color tell you which elements and How much magic you can cast. The method to extract mana and create magic is mostly done through chants which, by Dragon standarts, are unnessecary. Most Races use that methode or use Magic-Circles as they don't have the Knowledge how to do without.

That is pretty much were the knowledge of Human stops. But that doesn't mean that the Dragons don't know more. Mana can be used to interfere with MP in the surroundings, strengthening the Magic and it's effect. Also, MP is like an empty slate, so when you absorb it and turn it into your mana, it turns into your color and practically into a part of you. So normally, it is impossible to claim someone elses Mana as your own. Magic-Circles are different, as multiple people can inject Mana at the same time, just the efficiency per color is different.

By the way, Uncle Black is an expert in the three Light elements, meaning Light, Fire and Wind. I would have thought he uses Dark elements. Anyway, Magic Essence is the third Magic Energie, and is practically neutral Mana, or liquified MP. It can change form when desired and bound to a person, just like the Magic-Essence that i took from under the Crystal. Seems like it is bound to me, but since i never really infused my Mana, it isn't very strong and can only hold off a small amount of elements, but not physical attacks.

"Depending on how much and how often you feed it with mana, it will become stronger and be bound stronger to you. Mostly, Races like us that can morph have their own bound Magical-Essence after their first transformation. Think of it this way. What we lose in power from transforming into a human form is regained through the magical essence. Also it serves as clothes right after transformations." (Uncle Black)

Hearing his explenations, i'm suprised. Well, it explains alot about recent happenings.

"By the way, what is known about the 4th Energie called Origin?" (Arin)

Posing my question, Uncle Black just calmly awnsers:

"Practically nothing, we only know that it was used waaaay back in the past and that it seems to have been able to manipulate the Elements and all the other energies freely. Seeing you claim my Mana, maybe you are the key...?" (Uncle Black)

Taking a joking altitude, Uncle Black ruffles through my hair and looks at me with a half serious eyes. Could it be...?

Even so, afterwords, he started to teach me meditating to feel the Mana better and how to lead it through my body. As well as how to use it, without letting it explode. It did take a while, but after about the 6th try, i had it down. Looking at Uncle Black, he was astonished. It seems he took nearly half a year just to reach that point.

We continued training afterwords, like feeling the MP in the air and how to absorb it to replenish mana. We did this for the rest of the morning, oh yea, the crystal tubes were for training. I had to lead mana through it carefully and precise, otherwise they would shatter. It took me nearly eight tries before i was successfull, but once more, Uncle black started to preach me about my own abnormality. Well, i also learned about my Brains abilities as i started to multitask and had to focus on my Mana in the whole Body, while doing different Standing and balancing Movements.

Later we would do the same thing; Focusing on letting the mana flow through my body while doing combat-training with Uncle Black.

It didn't take long until we had lunch after that, and in the afternoon we began training my body.

It started with Trainingsessions such as simple High speed running, Push ups, Sit ups and many more training-Methods. Actually, i though i had near unlimited stamina, but boy was i wrong. Making Push up's while having a Boulder on your back takes a heavy toll on you.

Anyway, after Training my Body, we continued with perception and Sense training. Meaning i had to strain my natural senses to find whatever Uncle Black hid away and tell him what it could be. Later i was blindfolded and i had to run around without running into anything. Seriously, i actually figured out that i somehow, when straining my eyes, can even see through the magic Cloth. But i don't like cheating, so i kept my eyes closed and used my other senses to navigate. Also, my Magic-Perception ability was also put to the test. Actually, if you concentrate, feeling the MP and Mana around you isn't hard.

Later on there was Training of my Agility and dexterity on the plan. Meaning that i was forced to run at the highest speed i could. Actually, it wasn't my legs that suffered, but my face as the opposing wind was quite harsh. Additionally, Uncle black later started to throw Stones towards me which i had to dodge with minimum movements. Actually, they were more like tiny meteors than pebbles, so they hurt quite a bit when hit. Luckily, my new body is quite sturdy. I was also made to use my hands to move around very fragile plates without breaking them. Honestly, it was very hard to do, but i felt like my Ability to concentrate and Multitask is getting better with every moment.

In the end, i was made to do multiple tasks at once, like moving my tails seperatly while drawing circles with one hand and Cubes with the other. It was rather hard to split my mind, but everytime, if i did it for a while, it suddenly felt as some of my brains capacity was unlocked and my skill increased.

With this Training-regime we passed our day, and after a while, The artificial Sun started to dim down, giving off a Light like the moon.

So, after we were finished, i collapsed, but it also felt good. A certain sense of Fulfillment. As i was unable to drag my tired body back to bed, Uncle Black picked me off the ground and carried me to my room. Actually, i already fell asleep in his arms, so i didn't notice him putting me to bed. And Honestly, even if it's hard, it is fun being able to move around so freely, and in the end of the day go to bed, tired, but happy.

Hopefully, tomorrow is gonna be fun too...