William

(Yes I did modify what I had planned, but I decided it was too early for it.)

"Will," Master Moomow turned back to face me. "We need to prepare for an attack, we can talk later about your name."

He nodded at Bonita and continued back the way we had come. I sighed and whispered, "Not what I had wanted."

The training day in and day out with Randy had grown the two together like brothers and Master Moomow had been like their father. He had taught them right from wrong and how to fight and how to be men. He taught them more than he should have being just a teacher, but then he wasn't just a teacher...

I motioned for Bonita to follow and I went back up the stairs. I wasn't technically allowed to go down their but that hadn't ever stopped me before. I had been down here many times and only one door I'd never been on the other side of. I had been hoping he'd take me beyond that door, I suppose it was just time to wait. Master Moomow was waiting at the top of the stairs for us.

"May I have a moment alone with your friend Will?" He asked.

I nodded and turned back to Bonita, "You can trust Master Moomow with anything Bonnie. Don't worry, I'll be nearby if you need me."

I walked off and found my way to the armory. Master Taldonis was handing out weapons to the lower ranking monks. He nodded at my entrance and I returned the motion.

"Alright Master Leon is outside and will divide you into squads, this isn't a drill. Now go," He commanded. Once the room was empty he turned to me, "Was is it Will?"

"I need a new staff," I tossed him my old one and he caught it. "The padding got broken and it hurts to use it now."

"Not breaking your promise?" He smiled. "Good."

He tossed me a new staff, made the same way. I turned and walked out without responding. I walked outside and began to wait on the inner wall.