<span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: 116%;"><span style="font-weight: bold">~ During the course of 3 days</span></span><br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">~Day 1~</span><br/>We all spent the previous night grieving for the fallen, now we prepare to prevent it from happening again. At sunrise I roll out of bed, walking to the center of the village. Along the way I meet up with a few other volunteers. Once everyone arrives Wu Gang spoke to them. "We cannot leave other villages vulnerable in the wake of this attack. So the other clan heads have returned to establish militias. You will have your strength, endurance, wits, will, and other limits pushed to the utmost. May Tsukiyomi give you his blessing." After the speech everyone went to a station; it didn't matter which station you went to first, you eventually had to visit them all. Most went to the sparring circle, wanting to display their prowess before being exhausted from the other trials. I did the opposite, I wanted to do all the other trials first; to prove I was capable even when tethering on the brink of exhaustion. Didn't need to wait long at many of the trials, since only a few chose the same method as I. A few hours later I finally reach the sparring circle; covered in bruises and muscles aching. Nix, having stayed at his brother Nox's request, stepped forward to be my opponent. We were both exhausted from doing all the other challenges first. Despite this our battle still went on for forty-five minutes, neither of us willing to yield. In the end I outlasted his onslaught. Once finished we were dismissed for the day since we completed the challenges presented. When the compiled results from all the bears was taken, they would be able to accurately determine squads and functions.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">~Day 2~</span><br/>When I wake up, I'm sore from all of the work yesterday, but it would be worth it if we can prevent anymore needless slaughter. Today we learn who is serving in a squad with one another, and what their role will be in the war. Afterwards we will meet spend the rest of the day together learning about one another. With a sigh I set to the center of the village, grabbing the piece of parchment with the information we would meet. Mine also had two extra things on it; Squad leader, and the role we would fill. We were to be Heavy Scouts or Vanguard should the situation call for it. Even being given an extra squad member. Heading to the sparring circle to meet my team, I spotted the Silva, Votum, another Luctum, and two Umbra; one who was Nix. "We certainly are a varied squad, hopefully that will mean balance. I am Orsin, squad leader, we will be a Heavy Scout or Vanguard unit. Our first 'mission' will be tomorrow, so lets get to know each other and then go rest up."<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">~Day 3~</span><br/>Most combat is projected to take place in what is known as the Nightmare Lands. As we set foot into them, all of us went on edge. Beginning to get thirsty we moved towards the sound and scent of running water. On our way we began to smell a cat to be nearby. Switching our previous relaxed three three formation for a two two two. Forward and back covered with a Luctum and Umbra for tanking and spanking. Allowing the Silva and Votum to easily flow to which other side needed the attention. As it became darker, I began to look around more, noticing a tall tree; something seemed off about it and the cat scent was getting stronger the closer we got. When we reached the base of the tree and the start of the stream I gave my instructions. "Take turns hydrating, then check downstream for any hostiles. No more than half a click. I'm going to see if anything can be seen from the top of this tree." They all nodded accepting the orders, and I began my climb up the tree. When I reached the top I found what was off, there was a dead animal, some sort of prey, and a cat. "Greetings, I'm Orsin. Judging by the scent, you are the mystery cat. Don't panic; our mission doesn't involve hurting you just scouting these lands. Not the most friendly, eh?" I took a piece from the dead deer, leaving the rest. "I need to show them some kind of evidence that I came up here so they don't question it. Be safe." Climbing back down the tree my squad reformed and I showed them the deer piece. "So a cat was here, but probably noticed us first and took off. I think this was a success, let us head home." Returning to our triple two formation, we made our way out of the Nightmare Lands. Taking a quick glance back in the direction of the tree, I hoped the cat would be okay.