The next day Joseph gathered all the children who passed the hunters test.

Joseph: Congratulations all of you have passed the test and now will be taught the ways of a hunter, from today you will work hard to become the fighting and guarding forces of this village. The peaceful existence of this village will be your responsibility from this moment. All of you already know what it means to choose to live this path and I am sure you are prepared for it but I will still ask this from you all once. Is there anyone from you who doesn't want to become a hunter?

All of the children, Joseph and The Hunters who were present there looked at Gold.

Eris: I would like to quit, I don't think I am fit to be a hunter, I just followed Diamond and Gold and passed the test and i didn't even awaken. I am sorry.

Joseph: Are you sure of this Eris?

Eris: yes

Joseph: Fine, is there anyone else who wants to quit?

No one replied to this question, Joseph got a faint smile on his face.

Joseph: With that out of the way, I will tell you all what will happen next. From today all of you will receive training in the discipline of a hunter. Tracking down animals and using weapons, making strategies and traps. Navigating through the forest, encounter with a monster, escaping from a monster without leading it to the village. You all will learn various things.

Diamond: what about learning how to use Aatma? Sir.

Joseph: That is something we cannot teach you.

Diamond: what? Why? Then what are we supposed to do?

Joseph: Aatma is something unique to you there is no one way that works for all touching the holy pillar didn't awaken you, that glow that came out of you just showed that you have the ability to use Aatma. You could have always used Aatma, we just use the term awaken to signify your new birth.

Diamond: So you mean you are trying to say that you can't teach us how to use our Aatma and we have to learn on our own?

Joseph: Exactly, all we can teach you is how to be a hunter. Being able to use Aatma is an incredible thing but it's not everything. For a hunter Aatma is just a useful tool. Remember that all of you. Now let's being your training.

All the children at once said: yes sir!

The training began, the children were made to perform various tasks like strength training, martial arts , using weapons, making strategies and alot more. But to everyone's surprise the one who performed the best in all of this wasn't Diamond but Gold!

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Mickey: hey! What is going on? Not only do I have to beat Diamond but also Gold? This is unacceptable! Gold you will regret this, let's see how long you can't keep up with this, it's not like you can use Aatma anyways. You will be left behind very soon , hahaha.

Diamond: Don't mind him Gold. You are doing good. No matter what happens I will support you. I will be honest with you Gold i wished you chose a different path, I don't want you to suffer more than you already have. But i respect your choice. Brother.

Gold just walked away from there without saying a word.

Diamond:( what are you trying to achieve Gold?)

The training continues....

It didn't take long, what Mickey said came true, all the children who awakened have now surpassed Gold.

Gold is still the best at making strategies, martial arts skills, using weapons and physical strength but in actual combat Mickey and Diamond outshine him.

Mikey can use his Aatma to create fire blades that he can use and throw. Also he can use fire to protect himself from attacks.

Diamond can now create fire and lightning, he can control the ground around him and transform parts of his body in a wolf.

Mary and rose (the twin sisters who also awakened that day) can control wind to defend. They can make a barrier around themselves.

Mickey: what did I tell you Gold? You won't be able to achieve anything you lack talent. Just being strong won't do much good for you if you are going to get burned before you touch me.

Diamond: how about I burn you Mickey?

Mickey: Ha can you? My fire is stronger than yours!

Diamond: Then how about a lightning shock?

Gold: how about keeping your mouths shut!? Both of you!

Mickey: what did you say? Do you wanna die?

Gold walked away from there

Mickey: run weakling!

Gold came home with a sad face, his mother noticed it.

Gold's mom: what happened son? Would you like to share it with me ?

Gold: nothing.

Gold's mom: come here

She hugs Gold

Gold's mom: if something is bothering you tell me, I am your mother.

Gold couldn't stop himself and starts to cry he doesn't say a word but his mother understands him , she doesn't ask him anymore questions.

Gold stops crying.

Gold: I am going to train

Gold's mom: Sure go ahead. Take care.

Few days pass by but no one saw Gold.

Diamond: where is he gone? He hasn't shown up for training. What happened to him?

Mickey: Maybe he got scared by me. Haha.

Mary and rose: we think he gave up.

Diamond: ( I will go look for him)

Diamond goes to Gold's house and talks to his mom

Diamond: where is Gold ?

Gold's mom: i don't know, he hasn't come back home since he left that day.

Diamond: what? Where did he say he was going?

Gold's mom: he said he was going to train

Diamond: aren't you worried about him? Why haven't you reported about it?

Gold's: ofcourse I am worried about him and so are you, but where are others? No one has seen my son in days yet no one cares. Why should I report about my son to the people who don't even care. He said he was going to train, I trust my son, he will come back soon.

Diamond had no answer to it. He said goodbye and left. Diamond told his father about this.

Joseph: we will have to trust Gold too son.

Diamond: but what if something happens to him?

Joseph: Then he will come back stronger. He is Gold! True to the name I gave him. My son never show your back to him and take care of him. No matter what happens.

Diamond: I will do as you say father.

6 days after Gold left the village.

Samuel: everyone! Help! Gold's mom is not waking up.