Come so far

Kia was nearing his first year of age, and much of his life had been a series of preparing himself for the rank he wanted with all of his heart. He didn't know exactly when he had decided he wanted to be just like his dad, the knowledge had always been there. A sword-wielding protector of his family.

The young pup took his training sword to the dummy again, feeling the satisfying whack of wood to wood. He kept at it for a little while, working up a sweat as demolished the training dummy bit by bit.

When he was done he looked at the carnage and grinned, rolling his shoulders. He cleaned up the mess and made a decision. It was time to show his father what he had learned. He raised his head and called to Sire, before sitting back on his hunches and watching the training door with anticipation.