Asterisk, Seidoukan dormitory.
Ayato amagiri was resting on his bed dreaming of the person who had helped him when he was a child.
Dreamscape
10-year-old ayato was crying in the forest calling out to his sister who had disappeared a few years ago. He was crying because a supposed meteor was going to hit asterisk.
The supposed place his sister ran off to. He was afraid of not seeing her again. He didn't know what to do so he just ran away from home and cried out all his emotions in the Forrest.
Ajax" I wonder why a little kid is wandering so far into the forest. Don't you know how dangerous it is."
The moment Ayato heard the voice of another person he reacted quickly by getting in a quick horse stance and drawing his sword which sadly wasn't there has he had forgotten it.
Ajax" HAHA, those are some greet good reflexes you got there. Natural born swordsman I would say. The names Ajax mind telling me yours."
Ayato still didn't respond and just kept himself on guard with the stranger.
Ajax" Mhh still not talking I see, mhh. You seem like your pretty good with the sword. So how about this."
Ajax said while unstrapping one of his katana's and throwing it at Ayato which he caught on instinct. Ajax himself had unsheathed his second blade.
To say Ayato wasn't mesmerized by it would be a lie. From the wrapping to layering. From the pattern to the blood-red glowing blade. It truly looked like a sword fit for a master.
Ajax" I'll give you 2 hours to try and hit me if only once. If you do I'll walk away but if you can't then you have to give me your name how about that."
Ayato a bit too cocky, forgetting his powers had been sealed by his sister accepted the bet. Not knowing the horrors he would be put through.
50 minutes later Ayato kept swinging the blade trying to find a weak point in ajax's guard.
Ajax" Sigh what are people teach kids these dads. I can already see over 55 openings in which I could have ended this. You've been looking for my weakness yet you fail to see the obvious choices." As he was talking Ayato was getting more and more frustrated.
Ajax" One, people have a natural reflex and aversion to things coming to their face. A lot of sparing includes or forbids any hits to the face without proper safety gear, so a lot of people don't often have a lot of practice at keeping their heads safe.
Don't be afraid to strike towards the head, if they defend poorly then follow through if they adapt quickly stay two steps ahead of yourself. Be ready to strick anywhere using the head strike as a feint."
While Ajax was teaching Ayato through the spar. Ayato was taking all that Ajax had been saying completely forgetting that the man in front of him was a complete stranger not too long ago.
An hour and a half passes soon enough but ayato doesn't stop and pushes himself to at least get one hit in.
Ajax looks at Ayato's feet and notices the sloppiness of his footwork." What do you think you're doing? Stay alert at all times even when exhausted. Keep your knees bent, and stay on the balls of your feet. Don't just stay in one place but shift even if it's just the slightest. You never want to prolong a fight. More then nesocery."
Ayato" Hai Ajax sensei."
6 hours later Ayato couldn't hold any longer and passed out. It took him another hour before he come back to conciseness. But sadly it was already night time and he had no way of getting home with minimal Light.
Luckily for him, Ajax had set up camp with a fire in the middle with 2 sleeping bags on either side. He had offered him food which he accepted as if he truly wanted to hurt him he could have done so when he was weak and tired.
Sitting by the fire eating eggs, sausage and beans. I finally speak the first words after coming back to consciousness.
Ayato" Ayato, Ayato amagire's the name."
Ajax" A fine name Ayato. So why were you in the Forrest by yourself. You don't have to answer, but...sometimes it's easier to tell strangers the troubles that cloud your heart and mind then to those close to you."
Ayato hesitated for a good minute or two before finally finding the courage to speak about his life. From his childhood to the sealing of his powers and finally the potential crisis his sisters and many others will be facing in a weeks time.
Ajax" Mhh I see. Let me tell you something youg Ayato if you don't mind.
There are a lot of people in this world who have had a rough life, some rougher then others. They never asked but... They do what they can. Many of them can't get past the pain and the suffering they experience. It's just too hard. But I think it's our moments of struggle that define us. That makes who we are as individuals.
Your sister leaving, sealing your powers. Maybe she saw something. That you can't see right now. Tho weakened I bet she knew that through all the pain. You would prevail. In whater, you wanted to prevail in. Whatever your goal may be now or in the future.
Just know this Ayato. As long as you strive, as long as you push through the hurt, there will always be hope.
My grandfather always had a saying' A person only needs 3 things to truly be happy, someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.'
As soon as he heard those words Ayato had remembered his sister's last words to him.
Flashback
Haruka" Ayato do you understand why father has forbidden you to fight."
Ayato shakes his head.
Haruka" It's because you have tremendous power. But excessive power can end up hurting others...including you yourself Ayato."
Ayato" I still don't get it."
Haruka" At any rate your still far too young to understand."
Ayato" Then when can I start."
Haruka" Mhh, I guess when you find what it is your supposed to do Ayato."
FLASHBACK END
Ayato" What am I supposed to be doing." He says to himself while hiding his face in his knees.
Ajax" That Ayato isn't something I can answer for you. You must find that on your own.
Hey, Ayato want to make another bet. If the meteor doesn't destroy asterisk and your sister escapes the imminent danger. Will honour her last words and find what you're supposed to do." As he says that Ajax under his clock holds out his pinkie.
Ayato wanted to reject. But for once in his life, he wanted to see if there was really hope. So with new a newfound perspective and determination he took out his pinkie And wrapped it around ajax's pinkie.
Ajax" Yubikiri genman, uso tsuitara hari senbon nomasu, yubi kitta."
Ayato" Mhh? What does that mean." He asked curiously."
Ajax" In my language, it means' If you're lying, I'll make you drink a thousand needles. Pinky promised."
Ayato" Oh then, If you're lying, I'll make you drink a thousand needles. Pinky promised.
Both of them stare at each other. Before laughing.
Ajax, Ayato" HahaHAHA."
Ajax" Haha, haven't laughed like this for a while. Yawn, anyway we should get some shut-eye. Good night young Ayato." Ajax said before getting in his sleeping bag and Ayato doing the same.
Ayato" Good night...Ajax sensei and thank you." He said with a whisper, not knowing he was heard.
This night will be one Ayato will never forget in his entire life.