The Rise of Blue Moon

A new training partner

Adonis’s POV

After my brother Max was born, things were not the same. Mum was tired most of the time and so was dad. They said they would get back to normal as Max grew up, as they were like this when I was born.

Me and Jason started our training again a week or so after max was born. We did tracking once a week and 4 days a week we did weight and stamina training. Apparently, I was as good as my dad when he was my age.

There was a new girl that had joined our pack too. She was odd but in a good way, although she was older than me by a couple of years, so we never hung out. I had seen her in the library with a few of the other omegas when I was studying. She also watched Leanna and Carly most evenings. There was always a warrior nearby though, which was strange.

Spring soon turned to summer and the evenings drew out longer. Me and Jason always did our tracking sessions outside. It was difficult to start with, but I was getting much better at it.

“Right, I want to try you sparing today, if you feel up to it?” Jason asked me.

“Really, will I fight you?” I asked with a grin.

“No, someone your own age has volunteered.” He told me. I began to wonder who it would be. There were not many kids my age. There were a few warrior born kids but I had never really trained with any of them. They always trained with their parents in a morning. We went to classes together and talked but most of them were either older or younger.

The doors to the gym opened and James walked in. He was two years older than me and I had seen him training with his father. He was good at it too. He had gained quite a reputation for himself.

“Reporting for training Gamma.” He said as he walked towards me and Jason.

“Ah, just in time James.” Jason said. “Meet your training partner Adonis.” He told me.

“Do you want me to die?” I said dramatically.

“Oh, I am not that bad.” James said.

“Your lethal. All the warrior kids avoid sparring with you and some of them are older.” I exclaimed.

“We won’t be doing full on sparring today. I want you two to learn each other's moves today. James is good but still needs to build his stamina up. Your stamina is getting really good; however, you need to start working with someone of a similar age.

“Oh ok, so what do you want us to do?” I asked.

“I want you both on bags for 15 minutes side by side. James teach Adonis a basic routine, I will be watching.” Jason asked him.

“Yes sir.” James headed over to the punching bags and I followed behind. He grabbed a set of gloves and threw them towards me.

“Think fast.” He’s said with a laugh.

“I looked towards him just as the gloves left his hands. By the time they reached me I caught them.

“Oh dam, that’s not fair. I wasn’t expecting it!” I laughed.

“that’s the point, but you caught them so what are you complaining about?” He replied with a smile.

“They nearly hit me.”

“But they didn’t.” He repeated as he put his own gloves on. I slid my hands inside the gloves and punched my fists together. James did the same afterwards and we walked towards the bags that hung from the ceiling.

“Right, watch me and then copy me, ok?” He asked. I nodded my head and watched as he began throwing punches and even a few kicks at the bag in front of him.

“Erm, can you do it slower?” I asked him.

“James, break it down.” Jason shouted over from the weight bars.

“Yes sir.” He said back then he looked at me with a smirk.

It took about 5 or 6 attempts for James to teach me the combination. We had passed the 15 minutes so once we managed to do a full set, we prepared to take our gloves off. James was tiring but so was I.

“Nope, I don’t think so boys!” Jason said coming over.

James just nodded and strapped his wrists tight again.

“Jason, we have been at it ages. You said 15 minutes.” I complained.

“I want 15 minutes of the combination. You have done one set. I want at least 5 minutes more of the combination.” He told us. I turned around towards the bags again grumbling.

“Fine.”

James had already begun his first set and I started just as he finished it. We both worked in silence and got on with it. I could hear James breathing heavily and I was getting the same way.

“Ok, last one boys.” Jason said after what seemed like an hour. My arms were burning, and the bridge of my foot was sore. I had never really done much kicking. One I had finished the combination I sat on the floor and collapsed backwards onto my back with my arms out dramatically. James looked at me and laughed as Jason walked towards us.

“Well done lads. I am impressed.” He said praising us.

“God, I’m so tired!” I complained.

“Me too.” James agreed.

“Right, get your gloves away and meet me in the changing rooms please.” Jason said as he walked away. I looked at James and mouthed,

“Why?”

James shrugged his shoulders and offered me his hand to help me up. We put the gloves away together and we were talking about what other combinations James knew. We walked into the changing rooms together and Jason was sat on the bench waiting for us. He had two small boxes in his hands. We approached him together and became silent. Jason had a serious look on his face.

“Here, there is one each.” He said as he handed me and James one of them each. We both looked at each other as we took the boxes. I opened mine, inside was a keycard, a locker key and piece of paper. The piece of paper had a 4-digit code on. I looked at Jason confused.

“You two can now use the gym together. You use it correctly and appropriately or I will take your cards back. Keep your schoolwork good too or I will do the same. James it’s up to you if you want to continue to train with the warriors in a morning or not. I do not expect you to do both but it’s entirely your choice.” Jason informed us.

“Thank you, sir.” James said happily.

“Oh cool, thanx Jason.” I said afterwards. I put my hand up wanting a high 5 from James. He looked at me for a moment and then followed through.

“Neither of you come in alone. I want you working together. Ok?” Jason added.

“Yes sir!” We both said in unison.

“Now, go get showered before dinner. You smell.” Jason said dramatically wafting his nose with his hand and smiling.

We both turned and ran out the changing rooms.

“You want to meet after dinner, and we can talk about when we meet up if you want.” James asked me.

“Or you could join our table if you want. Or I could join yours.” I suggested.

“Really? My table always changes. Would I be able to join yours?” He asked.

“Yeah. I am sure you can. Mum and dad won’t mind.” I said happily. It would be nice to have some to talk too. It’s boring on my table normally. The only other kids are max and the girls.

“Ok cool. Thank you. See you at dinner then.” James said as we reached his floor. I hadn’t even realised we had walked that far. I continued up to my room to get showered. I would go see dad afterwards and make sure James could sit with us. I am sure he wouldn’t mind. I quickly showered and dried myself and styled my hair. I had seen dad spike his and it looked cool, so I wanted to try it.

“Dad, can I ask you something please.” I linked him.

“Yes son, is everything ok?” He linked sounding concerned.

“Yeah, everything is fine. Are you in the office?” I asked him.

“Yes son, come straight in, I am only doing paperwork.” He said cutting our link afterwards. I walked towards his office happily and walked straight in. My dad lifted his gaze from the papers he was working on.

“You ok son?” He questioned.

“Yeah, I’m fine dad. Can a friend sit at our table at mealtimes please. It will give me someone to talk to.” I asked politely.

“Yes of course son. But who is it, may I ask.” He questioned.

“It’s James. One of the warrior's kids. Jason has us training together.” I explained.

My dad thought for a moment.

“Oh yeah he is Carlos’s boy, isn’t he?” He asked me.

“I don’t know dad. He’s just a warrior’s kid. That’s all I know.” I told him truthfully.

“Yes, that’s fine but you will need to make sure it is ok with his parents first, ok?” He told me. I began to run out the office excited before he had finished his sentence. I ten down the corridor and to the stairs and stopped dead in my tracks. I needed to find James so we could ask his parents.

“Dad.” I linked his creeping.

“He is in the Rec room with his parents.” My dad linked me back.

“How did you know what I was going to ask?” I linked back amazed.

“I was your age once you know. And I have already asked his parents. They have said it’s ok. Now go hang out. I will see you at dinner.” He said firmly.

“Thanks dad. Your awesome.” I said back. I cut the link, and I headed straight for the rec room to see James.