New Beginning

[JasonRen]

<flashback>

" ...What in the name of Parthanax were you thinking, boy!? Our job is to keep peace between the Packs and Holds, not to abuse the rules of the accords the way THEY do! "

Jason bit his tongue, controlling himself less he lash out at his mentor. His patrol had just returned from a failed surveillance operation, and Jason was clearly the one to blame for the said missions' flop. The young Guardian dared not look his mentor in the eyes, it would only make him feel like shit all the more.

" With all do respect, sir. I saved an entire village from those extremists! Had I not intervened hundreds of innocent men, women, and little ones would all be de- "

" Had you not intervened, Jason, the Packs' religious leaders would not have a political case against us for abusing the laws of the accords, by initiating military ' projects ' on THEIR border! " General Vladamere cut the boy off. His blood boiled as he paced about the room.

Jason dropped his gaze to his shoes. Naturally his mentor was right, but what would he have him do? Allow hundreds of innocents to die in the name of politics?

" Bullshit. "

The aging General looked up at Jason angrily. " I beg your pardon, boy? " he would respond through gritted teeth. Jason met his teacher's gaze now, his expression just as stern as the old man.

" I'm sorry sir, but in my mind's eye; I have done nothing wrong. In fact if given the opprtunity I would intervene again! As the Guardian of Zatannia it is my sworn duty to protect the people of this land, as you very well know sir. I could care less about political repercussions if it means I am saving innocent lives as I obligated to do. " The Guardian prepared himself for physical or verbal discipline from the old man, his hands balled into tight fists.

Vladamere let out a heavy sigh. Raising his hand to his face as he pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration. He plodded back over to where Jason stood in perfect posture. The old General would place his large left hand on Jason's sturdy right shoulder, looking him straight in the eye.

" I know. " He placed both hands on both the younger man's shoulders before shaking him a bit, a small proud smile creeping onto his wrinkling war torn face " You're free to go, Jason. " He quietly said before releasing the Guardian and turning on his heels.

Jason smiled before turning to leave. As he was about to exit the room, Vladamere stopped him briefly saying " Ah, one more thing, Guardian. " Jason would turn halfway to gaze back at his mentor. His back was still to Jason however.

" Good work. " Jason smiled to himself again before leaving...

<end flashback>

The young Guardian smiled as he picked himself up from the surface of the Nexus. He had been sitting along the side of the large fountain, his back leaning against the concrete.

" Well then..no sense sitting here, and moping. I may as well explore this damned world. " He would mutter to himself before turning in a full circle, wondering which direction he should start in. " Heh, only one way to settle this! " Closing his eyes and raising a pointed finger, Jason spun round' and round' on his heels. Disorienting his sense of direction. Once he ceased spinning he slowly opened his eyes, a tad bit dizzy, and immediately just began walking in the direction his finger instructed.

Jason headed towards the gates of Camelot!