I wish it all away

Training

Jay sat in a room waiting for someone to tell him the last hour had been a dream. Being a ninja, he was used to the pain that came with fighting but he had never taken a life before. He didn't think he was capable of it. If his friends found out, they would never talk to him again. He quickly shook that thought. They were his friends. There was still a pit in his stomach. Agreeing to become a pirate seemed like his only option to survive.

His thoughts were suddenly interrupted when he heard a knock on the door.

"Nadakhan said it's time to start your training" said Flintlock.

Jay gave him a quizzical look and Flintlock responded by saying "to be a pirate. He wants you to learn to use a sword".

"But I already know how to use a sword" complained Jay.

"That's a katana. He want you to learn how to use a real pirate sword. I heard about what happened. That guy was a sleaze bag that deserved what was coming to him" replied Flintlock.

"I've never taken a life. I don't even deserve to be a ninja" sobbed Jay.

"Now don't say that. You were chosen to be one unlike a lot of other people. Your master must have seen something in you. Once you learn to use a sword we can make a plan to finally defeat Nadakhan" whispered Flintlock.

They walked out onto the deck and saw all the training equipment. A pirate unlocked his vengestone ball and chain. Usually Jay used nunchucks but was pretty good with a sword. Using a katana was about being swift and fast. He had no idea how a "pirate" sword would be different.

Jay saw Nadakhan staring at him with cold and amusing eyes.

"I see that you believe that you are a master swordsman" said Nadakhan sarcastically.

Nadakhan took a sword from Clancee and threw at Jay's feet saying "show me what you got".

Jay picked up the sword and tested the weight. It was heavier than he was used to. The grip wasn't as strong and it made him feel off balanced. He held the sword awkwardly and awaited his for his opponent. A random sky pirate walked up and held his sword tight.

Nadakhan drew his sword and yelled "begin".

Jay started to step lightly which was a mistake since the sword weighed him down causing him to fall. The pirate laughed at him  as he put his foot on his chest. Jay pushed his foot away and stood up.

"Your movements need to be more grounded and firm. You need to build up your upper body and and strengthen your muscles" said Dogshank.

Jay had always been flexible and light on his feet. When they first became a team, he was envious of Cole'e muscles but grew to value his speed and agility.

He nodded in understanding and drew the sword again. This time he kept his feet on the ground and stood firm. The pirate charged again and this time he was down five seconds instead of two. Even though he failed he felt like he accomplished something. Clancee gave him a thumbs up.

"Get up you lazy rat" yelled Nadakhan as he kicked him on the side.

Jay doubled over in pain and stood on his knees coughing. He used the sword to stand up. This time he held the sword at a different angle. He put on a fierce face and ran at the man. Their swords clattered as the sweat poured down his face. They struggled for a minute and the pirate ultimately won.

Nadakhan looked like he was getting upset and hit Jay with the dull edge of his sword. "Get up and win, you imbecile" he screamed.

Out of anger Jay took his sword and jumped at Nadakhan. The swords clashed as Nadakhan looked like he was starting to struggle. Jay attacked with all his strength. Nadakhan kicked him hard and in return Jay sliced his clothing.