Better days ( graves an child reader)

Unexpected (chapter 8)

A/n- HEY BITCHES IM BACK AND @Chloesage123 I KNOW YOUVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS AND TODAY I HAVE ANOTHER CHAPTER FOR ALL YALL , I WILL ALSO BE WRITING ON THE WEEKENDS ONLY BUT ENJOY THIS CHAPTER !!!!

You walked down the hallway seeing other soldiers pass you giving you a confused yet curious look. You brushed off their gazes and kept moving to where you had to go. You were a little surprised that graves had let you go alone hence you didn't know much about the place but you knew you'd figure out where to go in a jiff.

After a few minutes of walking and wandering through the hallways you eventually found and made your way into the training area. Soldiers on soldiers training and working out as they had needed to do as it was basic training. Mats and other work materials were on display and used as others were sparring and testing their abilities against each other in a good manner yet strong and still competitive.

You scanned the room looking for him and after a few minutes or looking around you found him , he was busy minding his own business lifting weights. Sweat lingered on his skin as he did his reps in peace and there was a slight struggle as he tried to finish up and as he did so you walked over. He noticed you and he turned his head and faced you fully before putting the weights down and tilting his head at you in a confused manner.
'' what are you doing here y/n?...''
He asked as you looked up at him.

'' i wanted to thank you...for sticking up for me in the barracks earlier.''
You replied , your tone meaningful yet firm.
As Rex heard your words he gave you a small smile.
'' your one of us now , with some training and work you'll be a great soldier in no time.''
He grinned.
'' so...you think ill be able to go out in the field with you and the others?''
You questioned.

Honestly you've said that in your head through the day more times than anything. You knew that in the field it was hard and dangerous but fear and danger is all you know. When one is surrounded by flames their whole lives , they learn to enjoy the burn.
''One day , but you need to train. I can train you if you'd like.''
He offered as he held his hand out to you.

Your eyes widened and a small smile creeped onto your face.
'' really?...your not fucking with me right?...''
You spoke with a vast grin and rex nodded.
'' get change and well train.''
He said as he threw you a pair of cargos and a shirt.

That was it. You were going to be training to be one of them. A shadow soldier. The youngest of them. You had some fighting experience due to your past of being on the streets. You've had your couple of fights on the streets and have managed to win. This was your chance to become a great soldier. You were excited to learn and you hoped you'd be able to go on a mission one day with graves and the other shadows. You were going to be great and you knew you were going to do great regardless of what people said.

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After changing into what was given to you. You walked into the training room to where Rex was and you saw him standing on a black mat waiting for you. Some of The other soldiers in the room didn't acknowledge you and some whispered to their buddy's as they saw you. You didn't pay any mind to them and brushed them off and you stepped onto the Mat in front of Rex.

You found yourself faced near rex and his gaze was focused on you. You stood firm and with a stern face showing that you were ready to fight and train.
'' show me what you got kid.''
He smirked as he got ready.
You nodded before looking at him and going for a strike.
With a swift movement you launched your attack and you quickly swung a fist at him. With precise precision he blocks your blows feeling the strength behind them. You went to strike again with a left hook but he blocked and grabbed your fist , twisting your arm behind your back causing you to wince. He let go letting you regain your posture.

'' think of a different approach.''
He blurted.
You let off a huff before going for a kick but he quickly grabbed your leg and he kicked your other leg , swiping you off your feet and you fell with a slight thud. Your bottom hitting the soft yet firm mat. You got up again and tried again.
As the sparring session progresses your attacks become more forceful, you were getting frustrated. You went to kick him again but he blocked and went swiped you off your feet and pinned you. Other soldiers stopped what they were doing to see what would happen.

'' she's just a kid , she's never gonna make it here.''
One soldier laughed.
'' just a little girl , only here cause the commander said so.''
Another soldier added.
As you heard their words it only fueled your growing frustrations only turning into anger.
As you were pinned under him he looked at you and you looked at him.
'' find a way to get me off.''
He spoke trying to give a sense of what to do.
You heard the words of the soldiers that continued to shit talk and you struggled under him to get him off but it was no use until one soldier spoke again.
'' she's weak , just a weak little girl.''
As you heard those words in particular you snapped.

That was it.

You had your hands freed and you elbowed him harshly in his ribs as you turned on your side a little. Rex winced as you did so and he let go. As he let go you quickly put him in a leg lock and you held on tightly not letting go. The soldiers started to circle around and cheer , some gasped and were shocked as you didn't hold back. As you saw rex tap the floor harshly on the floor you let go and stood up with a huff. Rex caught his breath and he stood up and looked at you as he was still catching his breath and the other soldiers started cheering and shouting.

Once the fire is lit there will be a flame , blow on it once and you'll see the dismay.