After September 23rd

Chapter Two

Victor's Perspective

Friday, August 27th, 2032.

Lorelei, Wisconsin.

12:45 AM.

For the next 10 days, I trained with Duri and Tae. They taught me how to appear more human and balance my Luciferi strength.

I sat next to Duri and ate the freeze pop he offered me, watching the bluish water of his pool.

"Victor, why do you use those glasses?" He pointed.

"To see, duh," I scoffed.

"Don't get smart with me, 10 and a half," Duri glared, "Can you see without them?"

"I'm practically blind without my glasses, I need them," I said.

"Give them to me,"

"Why?"

"Just give them to me,"

I shrugged and took my glasses off.

"Can you see Tae's face?" Duri asked.

"Nope he's kind of blurry," I said.

"We'll teach you how to fight using only your hearing," Duri replied, "Come on get up,"

"What?! Hell no!" I refused.

"If you want your glasses back, you'll have to catch me using your hearing alone," He said.

"That's not fair," I complained.

"Start walking,"

I stood up and heard the water gently moving around, taking steps backward I felt the garden's gravel. I let out a relieved sigh, I was far away from the pool and in the grassy backyard.

"Why do I have to do this?"

"Because you can't rely on your vision, there will be times when you're left in the dark and your only ally will be your hearing,"

I let out a big sigh and nodded. I closed my eyes to remove all the distractions. I allowed him to get further away from me and waited in one spot. I ran to Duri and hugged him tightly.

"I found you!" I smiled and opened my eyes; I could still recognize his slicked black hair even with my blurry vision.

"That was fast..."

"I have good hearing. I heard you step on the gravel where you keep all your potted plants," I said and pointed to the ground.

Duri gave me back my glasses and noticed his right foot was on the gravel.

"Well done, but don't get cocky," He said, "Beginners luck,"

"But I did it!" I grinned, "Being an assassin will fit me like a glove,"

Duri rolled his eyes and walked back to the lounge chair, and I followed behind him.

"I'll be the best assassin you ever hired," I smiled and sat down.

"Is that so? Well, pay attention to your training,"

"There's more?" I frowned.

"You have to learn how to use your weapons, get used to activating your barrier when you're in danger, and much more," He shrugged, "Be prepared for the unexpected,"

"Okay... that sounds boring," I frowned.

"But it will save your life,"

"But it's boring," I complained.