Into the Light {OPEN}

[Luka]

"Oh, wow..." Luka mumbled, as he began to walk closer to the two. "I really don't mean to sound dim, but do all of the Lightsiders here have Keyblades?" Luka asked, as he began to inspect Tough Love. "I... Don't often communicate with other people. I'ts especially rare to see anyone with a Keyblade other than myself or..." The boy trailed off, deciding that it was better to not share anything too too personal with the men in front of him at the moment.

[Keiran]

I shook my head. "Not all of us," I said, "though most people in the Army itself do. It's the best way to fight the Darksiders' Heartless and Unversed minions, as well as the Nobodies who serve the Organization - when they're not fighting on our side, that is."

Then, taking my cue from Sir, I called my own Keyblade. Wolves' spirits swarmed up the shaft, and a howling wolf's head formed the teeth of the key. A single silver feather formed a one-sided guard around my hand.

"Wolf's Reign," I told him. "Sir's are Tough Love. Keyblades all have names, special to the heart of the one who wields them," I said. "It's the first lesson you'll learn. The second is that my name is Keiran; this is Natas. He is the General of this army - but to us, he is merely the first among equals. ALl rank is saved for the battlefield in our army; that's the way that Sir has created it. All of us look to Master Yen-Sid, the last true Keyblade Master, for guidance."

I smiled. "I think you'll get along well here, Luka. We can always use help against the forces of evil."

[Natas]

Natas gives another sigh of relief, letting his shoulders slump. Keiran handled most of what he would have had to say anyway in just a brief moment. Flicking his wrists, Tough Love disappeared in several sparkles of silver, almost as if they just turned thin and disappeared into nothing. "W... Welcome. Luka. I am... glad to have you on board." And then he started feeling exhausted. "Sorry, for not... talking much. It is hard. With new people." Best to say it now, than having to deal with it later. That was one valuable lesson he learned...

[Luka]

Holy crap... Did I just meet the people in charge?! Oh man, we've struck gold (in a sort of way I guess) Geko! We've struck gold! "Oh, that's great!" Luka shouted, before calming himself down once again. "Erhem, I mean... Cool. It's nice to be accepted, I guess..!" The boy sighed with relief, letting a faint smile overtake is face. "So, umm... What now..?" Luka asked, returning Shared Heart with a flick of his wrist, leaving behind small motes of light and darkness.

[Natas]

Natas looks to Keiran, hoping he would speak. When he did not, Natas averts his eyes back to Luka. "You can... be glad, Luka. Do not censor yourself like that..." He was referring to he boy's energy. He liked it when people displayed enthusiasm. "Now we... can return to base. Luka." He was starting to get choppy again. "...Come. This way." He turned around with almost unseen speed as he started quick-walking away back to the HQ. He made sure to stay within visible distance, in case he had decided to start moving faster and out of sight.

[Luka]

Following Natas back to the base was easy for a boy who had grown up on very dangerous streets. Luka easily matched Natas' pace, taking a spot alongside the man as they walked off into the distance. "So, do I get a tour when we get back, or something? Or do we start training? I'm reasonably energetic, and I guess I don't want it to go to waste." Luka babbled as he walked, excited for once that things were working out for him.

[Natas]

Keiran didn't seem to want to answer. Natas takes a deep breath before continuing. "I will show you to a room. You can stay there. If you want to train... feel free to challenge someone. But it is friendly. No killing. No major injuries." Speaking of killing, talking was bothering him a little. It never showed through, though. "We can get you comfortable."

[Luka]

"Oh, that sounds fine too. Thank you both very much!" Luka replied, signalling his thanks back to Keiran. "So... I can just challenge anyone I please?" Luka asked, attention once again turned to Natas. "Does that... Does that include you?"

[Natas]

Natas raised an eyebrow at the boy, a very slight grin taking his lips. It was only just barely visible. "Yes. It does include me. I must... advise against it... It is hard. Holding back." Though secretly, he wanted to let a little bit loose. Against violence he may be, but a friendly spar is not the same. "But you are... free. Do as you will."

[Luka]

"Ok then!" Luka said, summoning Shared Heart once again. "If you wouldn't mind, i'd like to jump-start my training!"

[Natas]

Natas closes his eyes with that same, barely-visible grin. "Very well. I suppose there's... no helping it..." He lifts his arms slightly and nods. "Strike when ready... Luka..." Though his eyes were closed, he gave off a feel of confidence. Like even if he was struck, it would not phase him...

[Luka]

"Hyaaah!" Dropping Geko, Luka charged at Natas, swinging his blade quickly yet accurately in front of him. Looking around whilst swinging, Luka made note of Geko's position; collapsed into an almost untraceable puddle on Natas' left side. Quickly swinging around Natas' right, Luka aimed a few more strikes.

[Natas]

Natas stands still. Each of the hits landed. He stared off, not looking at the attacking boy or his Shadow. Once the last of the barrages came, he cracked his neck and looked down at the boy. "Done yet...?" His clothes had torn a bit from the attacks. But looking at his skin from where the hits landed, there was barely even a scratch on each point. He lightning-quick grabs the boy from the hood and lifts him into the air. "Come now... hit harder... you cannot fight Darksiders... like that..." His voice was not taunting in any way. Moreso, it sounded just wise. Even helpful.

[Luka]

"He he he, I don't need to hit hard..." Luka didn't struggle, as he watched Geko silently resurface. "That's what my buddy Geko is for!" As soon as Luka began to talk again, the shadow launched itself onto the back of Natas' neck. As soon as Geko was latched onto Natas, Luka used his dark magic to conjure a wire of darkness that wrapped around his waist and Natas' wrist. Once the wire was set up properly, Luka cast Gravity on his torso, in an attempt to lower himself to the ground, and topple Natas over thanks to the wire. Meanwhile, Geko was trying to hold it's arms over Natas' eyes to block his vision.

[Natas]

Natas allowed a small smile to cross his face. He released the boy as he cast the spell on himself. "Very nicely done... Luka... Geko..." Natas allows himself to fall forward as the Shadow obscured his vision. He fell to one knee, catching himself.

"But.... not good enough." He begins moving his arms around. Slightly at first, but in an instant, he snapped his arms up, snapping the wire into pieces. He rises, still blinded by the Shadow on his head. But he doesn't bother to remove it. He calls forth just one of his KeyDaggers, holding the blade out past his pinky finger. "Let me show you... a general's... ability. Attack, Luka."