UoNE

Vanilor closed his eyes and listened to Song speak to him as he acclimated to the meditative position. His body wasn't used to being seated like this, but he would adapt. His muscles complaining for but a moment before finally settling into their new placements. (1)

He would adhere to his teachers words now and slowly begin to tune out other thoughts. He pushed aside his concern for his family and the stress tied to the coming tournament. He didn't let anything derail his mind from the coming training. Anything less then his complete focus would be an insult to his teacher.  (2)

Now he focused on in taking the energy like he'd been told but a few moments ago. He found it hard to focus at first, due to the sound of his heart beat catching his attention. He shook his head softly, clearing it of the thought as he instead listened to the sounds of nature all around him. The birds flying and the wind moving around him. (3)

He felt it now, the increase in heat around himself and the very area he was currently in. He could tell what this meant of course and was thankful for it. The feeling of natural energy was something he had lived with his whole life. His every breath and movement was thanks to it. It's absences would mean his own death, a fact he knew well and did his best to keep in mind. (4)

Slowly he took in the energy that now permeated every blade of grass around him. That heat that Song put out like a faucet into a a sink. His body drank this energy like a sponge and acclimated it like it normally would. His body reacted to the usual stimuli like it normally would. His scales began to cover his body and his wings engorged. He unleashed himself without even meaning too. (5)

Vanilor sat still as he continued to take in the energy of nature into his body. He could feel his reserves filling to abundance. It wasn't something he was used to but he didn't mind the feeling. Like a battery slowly overcharging itself to be ready for use later. (6)

His stillness allowed him a sense of peace as the energy continued to gather within him. His body had always been accustomed to Natural energy, but this was a new feeling all together. The sheer power of it was almost overwhelming. He almost didn't notice his senses becoming more honed. His nature becoming more Draconic. (7)

His body started to grow larger, as it tried to adapt and make better use of this abundance of energy now within. However a new side effect was starting to make itself known to the man. A low bestial growl came from within him. His body was starting to show the signs Song had warned of. (8)

He could feel the desire building within his own body to let loose and become one with the energy. His body began to shake as his mind threatened to lose itself in the sensations of natural energy. His claws elongating and his tail slapping against the dirt. Song would be able to tell he was nearing his limit. (9)

Vanilor felt his chest tighten and the hold on his own mind loosen now as the natural energy continued to flood into him. The focus on his training slipping away slowly as his more bestial desires began to take root. Soft embers could be seen blossoming where his claws now grasped into the dirt. His beastly growl getting louder and louder! (10)

Vanilor continued to allow the natural energy in the area to be pulled into his body as he listened to Song. He understands now what this training was supposed to be and how he should proceed. His face shifting to one of understanding as he stopped holding onto the energy. (11)

His body would begin to calm down and his energy would normalize now that he no longer kept an iron grip upon the natural energy. His mind clearing and his temperament returning to normal. The process was a slowly one, but it was clear Vanilor was doing his best to keep each and every thing Song told him in mind. (12)

Vanilor began a steady breathing pattern as he continued to pull in Natural energy. He didn't hold onto it like before, as he'd already learned from his prior mistake. He couldn't keep the energy inside of himself, he had to let if flow like water passing through a stream. The energy of nature moving through his body. (13)

He let the flow of Natural energy that Song had provided him permeate his body in every nook and cranny. He could feel the sensation of heat within his body and admitted to enjoying each and every moment of it. He thoroughly enjoyed how it felt to embrace the natural energy. (14)

His body continued to take in energy in a rapid fashion as he focused upon his training. The Natural energy flowing around and through him came in rapid fashion as he focused on how it felt. How his body was energized by the sensations of the energy. He was starting to understand just what Natural energy meant to him. (15)

Vanilor paused for a moment as he listened to the area around him and then continued to pull energy into himself. He wasn't really sure where to go from here. He knew how to pull energy in, and what it did for him. He had been using his natural energy all his life. (16)

The Dragon continued to do as he had been instructed by Song as he maintained his seated posture. Nature energy continued to flow within him as he acted like a shiv for the river of energy that flowed within him. It flowed though him without stopping or blockage. He was a natural conductor for this energy (17)

Vanilor blinked as he shook his head and continued to pull in natural energy. He didn't pause or slow down, but he didn't hold onto anything either. His body just went into a kind of loop. He focused solely upon his training. He just wanted to push himself harder. He wanted to be better then  he had been when he'd awoken this morning. (18)

The Dragon man took a deep cleansing breath as his body shifted softly and adjusted itself. His focus remaining upon his training and his mind intent on his own goal. The heart of Song's Natural energy wrapping around him was nothing short of empowering. (19)

Once more he found himself hitting a kind of wall, as he finally opened his eyes. He let the flow of his energy taper off for a moment as he rolled his neck, causing a popping sound to ring around the area. He took another deep breath. The sensation of natural energy still strong within himself. (20)

Vanilor continued to do as he had been doing, His intake of nature energy once more picking up. Nature energy continued to flow within him as he acted like a river of energy for the nature energy. It flowed though him without stopping. He was a natural conductor for this energy and planned to stay that way. (21)

His body continued to take in energy in a rapid fashion as he focused. The Natural energy flowing around and through him like it had been in rapid fashion as he focused on how it felt. How his body was energized by the sensations of the energy. (22)

Vanilor focused his mind on his training as he let the flow of natural energy pick up once more. His body acted like a pylon for the energy to be pulled and moved through as the Dragon focused upon how that felt. His focus completely upon this task. (23)

Vanilor blinked as he allowed his head to remain clear and continued to pull in natural energy. He didn't pause or slow down, but just as before he didn't hold onto anything either. His body just went back into a kind of loop. He focused solely upon his training.. (24)

His body reacted as one would expect to the nature energy flowing through his body. He maintained his draconic unleash like it was nothing. His body in perfect symbiosis with the nature energy coming off of song in waves! He was about half way he figured at this point. (25)

His body continued to take in energy in a rapid fashion as he continued to focus on the task at hand. The natural energy flowing around and through him like it had been. helped to maintain his form and continue to empower him with the power that was his birthright!  (26)

One more focused on ceasing his movements as he focused on the energies intake. The raw power that fueled his body that came from song and from nature. He could hear the birds singing and it brought him a sense of calmness and joy as he did so. (27)

His stillness allowed him a sense of peace as the energy continued to gather within him. His body had always been accustomed to Natural energy, and it continued to grow in it's understanding today. His power growing and waning as he felt the flow of nature within him! (28)

He could once more feel the flow of nature energy surrounding his body and wrapping him in a blanket of warmth. The sensations coming from Song empowering him to do more, do better, as was befitting one of his station. A noble dragon of Chugoku. (29)

Once more he focused inward at the feeling of how the natural energy flowed and drained at it's own will. The sensations of nature had their own will and desire and he could no more force them to do what he wanted, then he could make the sun raise. It was a sobering understanding. (30)

Vanilor took a cross legged seat upon the ground as he smiled gratefully towards the man he called his emperor. He took a moment to watch the man as he once more allowed the natural energy that permeated his body to stretch out across the land. He felt the heat of the natural energy surging around him as he once more began to take it into himself. (31)

He would enjoy once more the feeling of the raw natural energy entering into his body. His mind was focused and his body hungry to continue the training he had begun so many years ago. He should have finished this much sooner then now, but he had so many things resting upon his mind, that he had not pressed his leader for the training.  (32)

His body seemed to bulge and shift as the natural energy flowed through his body. The feeling of more nature energy flowed though the Dragon as he continued to watch Song. His gaze was one of meaning and deep thought, even as he allowed his body to acclimate to the sense of his training. He would open up a line of conversation as he trained. (33)

"Lord Song, Can you tell me more about the events with Ming, and my brother. I know it's above my pay grade, but I want to be trusted by you. I want to show you that I can be trusted, even if the truth is painful to me. I am, and always will be, Loyal to you." (34)

He spoke as more energy flowed through him and the heat of his body skyrocketed. He was a dragon of fire and part of a long, and thanks to Song, unblemished line of Dragons. His brother, the only half breed to be a part of his line was dead. He would become what Song had hinted at. He would become something stronger, and more primal then he his brother had ever managed. (35)

He stood now, and began to do a little bit of physical workout as he continued to train his body with the nature energy. He would begin to run in place like a jogged getting ready to do a marathon. He wanted to start training his body to move and react while making use of the nature energy he was pulling into himself. He'd have to do this at some point, best to start now. (36)

Vanilor continued to go through the motions. His body warming up further, with both natural energy and the thrill of exertion. He listened as he shifted from jogging in place to stretching and rolling his shoulders. A look of contemplation upon his face as the full story was given to him. He was starting to peace things together as he continued his training.  (37)

He didn't aim to inconvenience his leader with to much idle prattling. He had the full story now. His brother had done what he was akin to do, over extend himself and take one to many mates. A look of disgust fell upon his face as he came to understand just what issue Ming had with him. Natural energy continued to flow through and around him.  (38)

Once his stretching was finished and his body was properly limber and the heat of his workout felt comfortable, he'd shift onto the next step. He'd fall to the ground and begin pushing himself up and letting himself fall as he performed one of the most basic workouts in the world. All the while allowing his body to continue acting as a conduit for the natural energy flowing through his body.  (39)

"So. . My brother took to the bed of a women who was spoken for, and Ming made him pay for his transgressions. His pride got him killed, that's almost. . Laughable. It's ironic really, and now I understand why Ming dislikes me. I didn't show fear, I let my pride make me act above my station. I'll have to apologize to him. Thank you for telling me, I understand better now. The feeling of natural energy is beginning to feel more and more normal." (40)

He would continue to push his body up each time it fell back to the ground as his training continued. He was beginning to understand what it took to be one of import in Chugoko. It wasn't just blind loyalty that was needed, as Vanilor had always given. It was understanding of laws, of customs. To act within a certain way. (41)

Now he stood once more, and began to jump in place as he watched Song. He didn't expect any more reactions from the man. He would throw his arms and legs out into an X formation each time he jumped into the air, and then slapped both his arms and legs back to his side. In this manner he would continue to draw in nature energy, right from the source that song was.  (42)

Vanilor smiled softly as he listened to Song speak. He had a feeling that his Emperor was right. Ming had seemed to be even more upset with Vanilor when he'd not shown fear to the man when he'd managed to cut Vanilor. The blood that had fallen down his body was something he'd never forget. He continued his training in how the nature energy flowed through his body.  (43)

He wasn't in the mood to falter now that he felt his body normalizing to the feeling of the natural energy using his body as a conduit, instead of a container. The sense of completion was nearing and his body was reacting to it with each and every motion. His body continued to burn with energy and fatigue as he worked.  (44)

Vanilor switched up his training a little bit as he stopped jumping into the air, and let his body relax for a moment, while still taking in an abundance of natural energy. He wiped sweat away from his forehead as he took a few moments and looked around the area. This might be a good place for a home one day, a nice little farm stead,  (45)

He would then move onto the next training regiment and then began to punch the air. His fists would begin to flow through a series of old, practiced motions as he continued his training. The sensation of nature energy bubbling through him was starting to have a rather interesting effect upon his body, one that he was keen to explore. (46)

His movements sped up as his sense of smell, sight, and hearing all seemed to become a little sharper. His body shifted and reacted to his phantom opponent, as his body slowly grew scales and his wings and tails elongated. He could feel how much power nature held and as always, he thanked the world for what it provided.  (47)

Now in his draconic form, he would redouble his training. His body would shift and weave from incoming blows as he felt the nature energy continue to flow through him. The sensation of nature energy that burned within him heightened his every sense and action as he pushed through the finale steps of his training.  (48)

He sat now, finally resting as he looked over at song and allowed his mind to once more become clear and steady. He had always been a fighter, and one who strives to be the best. This was just another step to becoming more then he was. The energy of nature burned through him and then finally it clicked. (49)

"I am a conduit of nature energy as I am. I work with it in my every action and my every breath. The world, the trees, You. . They supply me with the energy and life I need to be what I am, and can push me to be so much more. The energy I wield is of this world itself. I am  . . Honored. . Sir, to have been trained by you . Lord Song." (50)