The Aura is With Us

Chapter 13: Mandy and Eevee

A/N: Trigger Warning: Self-harm, disassociation, depressive episode.  

I think it's time we begin training you in Aura sight," Sir Aaron said.

"Really?" Ash said.

The knight nodded. Though, the decision wasn't one made with tradition in mind. Usually there would be a few years of strengthening Ash's control, before attempting to use Aura sight. Especially for a more physical oriented user like Ash. Users who were more physically oriented excelled when it came to summoning Aura, gathering it into shapes and forms from your own soul and the surrounding world. It was the more hands-on side of aura. However, the knight had his reasons for his sudden choice.

First it was their lack of extra time that pushed for this decision, as Aura sight was a skill, that while a little tricky to navigate at first, was practical. There had been a number of times that Sir Aaron relied on his sixth-sense to not trip over a root in the middle of a night's walk or navigate through his home when all his candles suddenly disappeared...and it worked...at least in the root case. Never the less, it would certainly aid Ash in some way.

The second reason that he wanted to start teaching lessons regarding the more mental control of aura is because he felt these would be the easiest way to start his niece's training. While Amanda was a maiden of action, like Ash, she was far more of an intellectual. Someone who thought through their plans, even if said plans are slightly manic in nature. Amanda would have an easier time learning the techniques that required more mental concentration first, rather than the ones that needed a physical attribute.

"We'll start outside, in the garden. Plants are always richer in auratic value, and easier to see for first-timers," Sir Aaron said.

"What does a world of Aura look like?" Goh said.

Blue.

Sir Aaron nodded to his partner's blunt statement. Blue would be the first word that came to mind if he was asked to describe aura sight.

Goh hummed, his head tilted, "Well, you got to tell me all about it when I get back from school."

"You have school today?" Ash said rather confused.

"My and my teacher have a deal, I show up in person on test days, but I do all the lessons and assignments on my own time," Goh said.

"At least one of you care about your education," Amanda called from where she was sitting on the sofa, her laptop in front of her and fingers working furiously on the keys.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Ash said.

"Well, I am of the belief that the more you study the better life you make for yourself in the long run. You can't get any high paying job without at least a Master's Degree," Amanda said.

"Me getting a master's degree?" Ash raised a brow, "Yeah, that was never going to happen."

"If you had applied yourself maybe it would've worked out better," Amanda said.

"Just because I preferred the trainers license doesn't mean I didn't try in school," Ash said.

"No, it just means you took an unnecessary gamble and dropped out," Amanda said.

Sri Aaron cleared his throat, "Speaking of lessons, I expect you both to meet me in the gardens in-"

"Nope, not going to happen," Amanda said.