Raven's training

*The spikes reach out and destroy the clones. After that I purposly destroy the Lacey clone and I walk out from the clearing.* "Very good Raven. You responded well to the onslaught."

raven: -panting hard- hehehe...i got to be strong....to -he starts feeling dizzy cause his sisde is bleeding from the hurricane slash- protect.....lac.......ey-he falls over unconcious-

*I catch him and lay him down. I stab my Talon Blade into the ground and begin pumping Chakra back into him. I say to myself outloud.* "I swear you kids are an unbelievable generation coming up......"

raven: -wakes up about 20 minutes later- what happened? -he sits up rubbing his head then he holds his side-

"I think you grew as a Shinobi today Raven. You passed a very important step. You found your ninja way."

raven: i-i did? -smiles- and what is it dominic? my head hurts to much to remember

"The best one there is. Protect the ones you love dearest." *I smile.*

raven: ill always protect lacey dominic....i care for her the most....id give my life to make sure shes ok....

"Thank you son. Come get some rest." *I lay him under a shaded tree.*

raven: thank u dominic....-smiles and falls asleep-

*I sit under the tree strategizing.* "Lacey.."

raven: zzzzzz......-he starts to twist and turn-

*I look over in his direction.*

raven: -wakes up screaming then starts to pant-

*I lean down.* "Hey you ok?"

raven: yea...just a nightmare...the same one im always having.....

"What nightmare are you having?"

raven: .......its when trigon took lacey....but instead he calls me a weakling and he.......kills her -a tear falls off his face-

"Come now Raven. That will not happen." *I use a light wind to dry his tear. I look at him and wink.* "I promise!"

raven : -he hugs him- i hope...i dont know what id do if something were to happen to her

"Well the stronger you get, the less likely thatll happen." *I get up.* "While your all riled up lets continue."

raven: -nods and jumps to his feet-

raven: whats next dominic sir?

"Im actually gonna continue to let you make that decision. So whatll it be?"

raven: hmmmm....i need to work on my anger....i sometimes lose my temper in fights