archived

                  @boundearth​

     ‘ aim to kill. ‘  a mere step to the side was all it took to avoid danger once more. while her power held the destructive capabilities of monsters untold. worlds could sunder beneath her power, and yet she barely scratched the surface of its capabilities. the Knight had all the time in the world to teach her, though his own hesitation to bring a child into their fight would only slow her progress.   ‘ if you’re not trying to kill me, then you’ll never hit me.       those so called heroes out there can smell your weakness.    any hint of hesitation will be enough for them to break you down. ‘ 

SHE WAS TIRED.   worn, pushed to limits   ---   she could feel her edges fraying & tearing.   haze clouded her mind; actions pushed down on her, a lost girl struggling for air & belonging.   she had that here   ---   every so often she felt it.   with him, she found a guide & mentor.   slade was a client, a boss & teacher, but knight gave her inspiration.   but she failed, again & again.   it was never enough force; she wanted to be stronger, & he gave her the drive to find the strength she needed.   & he pushed her through anger, sharp words, apply pressure between her joins despite her trembling hands.   he never stopped   ---   never let her give up.

❝   I KNOW.   ❞   SHE practically hissed through her teeth, shoulders dropping forward from the weight of exhaustion.   chest raised & fell with every laboured breath.   hair obscured her face as terra glared at him through half-lidded eyes, a sense of venom & anger piercing through.   ❝   i know   ---   ❞   she repeated, shrinking in on herself though maintaining a fighting stance.   oh did she know, yet she hesitated with every move.   holding back when wanting, so desperately wanting to let go.