The Gift chronicles novel Chapter 1

Book 1 Chapter 3

 I woke up an hour before the fight.

Upon waking up, I went to the bathroom to get ready.

I grabbed a water bottle from the fridge (killing people makes you thirsty) and began walking to the training grounds were I would at last, have the pleasure of killing John.

Once I reached the training grounds, I was shocked to see that the arena was already filling up.

I looked at the clock on the wall to see if I was late, but no, there was still 30 more minutes until the fight.

I wondered through the crowd towards the fighting area, somewhat listening to pieces of different conversations, most of them placing bets on who would win.

"Will Ares behead him? I've heard she does that in her wolf form.” “John has been Delta as long as she's been alive, she doesn't stand a chance."

"Why would she agree to a fight in wolf form? She could easily summon a sword and kill him."

"Her wolf is a monster. I've never seen anything like it.” And my personal favorite, "John is a pussy.” When I reached the section of the arena where I would be fighting John, I knew something was wrong.

He wasn't there, only Alpha Wilson.

The Alpha, upon seeing me, walked up to me and said, "John has decided to withdrawal his request to challenge you for the Gamma position.He no longer wants it."

I wanted to laugh.

John IS a pussy.

What he wants is to live.

Unfortunately, Pack Law says that once a challenge request is accepted, it cannot be undeclared unless I accept him rescinding his request.

Alpha Wilson cleared his throat.

"( will go inform him that the challenge will go on as planned."

Did John really think I would accept him rescinding his challenge? Need I remind him that HE was the one who challenged ME.

Not even 12 hours later, he pussies out? I will give him the death he deserves, the death all cowards deserve.

"Good night, or I suppose I should say, good morning, all members of the Red Crescent pack.” Alpha Wilson loudly spoke to all of the pack members in the arena.

They dared not make a sound.

“As you all know, Delta John has challenged current Gamma Ares for the Gamma position, as is within his right.

When he challenged her, it was on the condition that it will be in wolf form.

When he tried to rescind his challenge, Gamma Ares declined, as is within her right.

However, since he tried to back out of the challenge that he initiated, Pack Law states that Gamma Ares now chooses the condition in which they battle.

She has chosen that they fight in human form, and being allowed to use their Gifts.” "Gamma Ares has generously offered Delta John a weapon of his choosing'Delta John has chosen his weapon to be a sword.

Gamma Ares has chosen the same.

Gamma Ares, if you could now please summon the weapons and give John his.” I flicked both of my wrists and out came two long, black iron swords.

I threw one up in the air towards John, which he caught by the handle.

"At the count of 3, you will begin dueling.

I will remind you both that it is a duel to the death.

Submitting will not stop the duel, no matter what.

With that said, let's begin.

3...2... 1!"

When Alpha Wilson said 3, John immediately leapt forward, swinging the sword at my head.

I have to admit, I was shocked by how quick he was.

I was certain I would have to make the first move.

However, I wasn't shocked enough to not be able to avoid the blow, and I rolled underneath the sword and at his legs, knocking him to the ground.

The sword tumbled out of his hands, and I easily could have decapitated him right then and there.

But what fun would that be? Plus, my students were expecting a show, and I wanted them to learn what not to do during a duel.

I stepped backwards and allowed him to get up and fetch his sword.

He got into fighting position again, with his sword shaking slightly in his hands.