Born From Darkness

Chapter 3

I'm cold... and wet... Why am I wet?

I rolled over off of my stomach and onto my back. While I was wiping the water from my face, I heard growling. Looking around I seen some animals walking towards me. "Shoo, go away."

The animal was a was a black wolf with red lines. like lava going down a volcano. Still slowly approaching me growling.
"I said stay back!" my left eye was in pain. Suddenly the wolf stopped and stared at me. I looked past the wolf and at the other wolves. Three other wolves were standing guard at a small den.

Then a pup stuck it head up and out looking at me wagging its tail before getting snapped at by another wolf, retreating back to the den. I looked back at the wolf in front of me who had gotten closer. "You are the one..." I looked around for the voice. "I am here young master" I looked back at the wolf in front of me surprised and partly frightened.

"Showing us fear is not wise, young master" the wolf growled. I was in shock "YOU CAN SPEAK?!" I kinda yelped. The wolf stared and walked closer. I quickly started to back away but the wolf continues to approach me. When my back hit a wall the wolf got closer and then put it's forehead upon mine.

"We are demon wolves. A proud race. This is my pack, consisting of 4 older wolves and 4 pups. I would be honored greatly if young master would raise one of our pups" I closed my eye without knowing feeling oddly at comfort with the wolf in front of me. The heat coming from its body is soothing and somehow familiar. Black fur was soft. 

"No...." the wolf looked up at me. "I see-" I cut him off. "I'd be honored to raise one of your pup, on one condition." 

"Anything" It licked my hand. "There are people in this forest that live in a shack, I care about them greatly, I want your pack to protect them"

"With my life I will protect them"

And with that I walked away from the den carrying a small pup. It wasn't the smallest but the biggest of the pups but in my hand it was still small. Remembering what the wolf said to me.

"Here is the pup we'd like you to take. Now please let me see your hand" I gave my hand to the wold and the small pup came up to sniff it. It then bit me!. "Don't be alarmed. This is the pact making" The pup went on to lick the bit of blood coming from my finger. Suddenly the pups fur went up in flame and small wings sprouted from its back. the lava that lined the fur turned bright and the flames turned blue. 

One of the pups yellow eyes turned blue. 

"Amazing" I stated.
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Afterwards I walked back to the shack with the pup in my hand. I Immediately I felt Mana rush my way.

"[SLASH]"

I just had barely enough time to dodge. Wait I recognize this Mana. It's Master!! "Fine" I smiled "Alright I'll play this game"
"[SLASH]" I sent a [slash] his way in hopes of hitting something else and not harming master or the shack. 

"Is that you boy?! We've been worried sick!" he shouted at me. 
"I'm fine. There's nothing to worry about. I've brought a guest" I chuckled thinking of their reaction. walking into the shack with my hands behind my back I see Master and Sara who looks paler than paper. 

"What you have best be good buy. To have us worried sick. And look at poor Sara. She thought you were DEAD" he lectured me. "Now show us what you have hidden behind your back."

I smiled and brought the pup from behind my back. It turned sniffed the air and wagged it's tail. "BOY, DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE DO--" I cut him off and simply said "Wait, its not hostile and i didn't steal it from the pack. The pact leader made a small deal with me."

After explaining the deal to Master and Sara, they calmed down.
"I see. So the demon wolves made a deal that you raise a wolf and they'll protect the woods which I live. I appreciate your kindness but I'm not helpless"  he chuckled, "Boy, you're full of surprises!"

"Master. I want to explore this world. I want the power to protect you both" I stood. Sara blushed. "Idiot"
"You want power? What kind of power? The one that brings death and destruction, or perhaps the power to see this world to an end?" Master got serious. "Choose your words carefully cause they could be your last"

I thought long before answering. "No. I want the knowledge of power. Using that knowledge would give me power to do go by this world and do good by your name"

Master laughed out loudly "Good! Boy I'm proud of you! Go and protect this world. Show me what you can do and what you have learned when you return. Sara please do accompany him"

Yes I will do good. I will help this world. Change this world for the better. The world will know my name as the person who strives for greatness. I stood up and bowed. "Here take this boy" Master then handed me a brown cloth bag, a small coin purse of about 50 copper. silver, and gold coins mixed, and a long stick looking thing. "Only open this when absolutely necessary".

I fastened the item to my back and put the coin purse in my pocket. I let the pup sit in the bag as well. Sara was waiting for me outside. I thanked master and told him I would return.

"Boy,, before you leave. I have one question" he stopped me. 

"What is your name boy?" I looked at master and smiled.

"My name is Kuta, Disciple of Master Ben" I said proudly

"And how will people know you?" He questions proudly.

"I will strive for greatness! Protecting the ones I care for and change this world for the better!"

"GOOD! Kuta... Go and make me proud!'

"YES SIR" I will protect, and I will walk the road of greatness...