“What do you say Raion?”

Doriama extended his hand.

“Want to be apart of the Rooster Clan?”

Raion folded his arms and looked at Doriama.

“Well at this point, it doesn’t really look like I have any other choice.”

Raion reached in to shake Doriama’s hand.

“I’m in Doriama.”

As Raion was reaching in, Doriama pulled his hand away at the last second.

“Actually there’s something you need to do before I can give you the mark of the Rooster Clan.”

Raion put his hand back down to his side.

“What do you mean?”

Doriama crossed his arms.

“Normally for someone to get initiated into any clan they have to give us a letter of recommendation, a resume and pass a test.”

“Ahh yes, yess...what.”

Raion threw his hands up in the air.

“WAIT A MINUTE THERE, that sounds like someone I’d do for a job.”

Doriama closed his eyes and nodded in agreement.

“Well of course, being initiated into a clan is serious business. We need to see if you’re actually qualified to join us. More importantly though...”

Doriama looked at Raion.

“We need to know if you’re compatible with the mark. The more compatible you are with the mark, the more power you can draw from it.”

Raion tilted his head.

“Wait so you’re saying the mark can actually give you power?”

Doriama shook his finger.

“Yes...but technically speaking it’s more like you’re taking my power and fusing it with yours. It’ll make more sense once you see it in action.”

Doriama continued on.

“On the other hand, if the mark rejects you, not only do you not gain anything from it, it can actually hinder your growth because my power will be constantly fighting against yours and suppressing your abilities.”

Raion took a second to gather his thoughts.

“Interesting...so what do I have to do to see if I’m compatible with the mark?”

“Well, I can give you the mark right now and depending on how your body reacts we’ll know right away.”

“Is that it? I thought there’d be more to this.”

Doriama sighed.

“Well usually there would be, but seeing as how we’re a little short on time before the tournament begins, this is the fastest way to go about this.”

“Alright, so what do you need me to do?”

“Well first we need to head back to the clan’s base. I need to prepare some stuff before I can put the mark on you.”

Raion looked around at the coast.

“But aren’t we already here at the base?”

Doriama laughed.

“This is just a temporary base, the real place is located quite far from here.”

“How...far are we talking about?”

Doriama pondered on the thought for abit.

“Normally...I’d say around 2 weeks?”

“Two weeks?! Doesn’t the tournament start in a week?”

Doriama stroked his chin.

“Yes, so we best hurry if we’d like to make it in time. Gather yourself and let’s head out.”

Doriama and Raion left the coast and headed into the woods.

On the outskirts of the coast a couple of hooded figures were there.

“Report this to the leader...the bird has left the nest.”

END