NIKITA Training. I was filled with a nervous, excited energy walking onto the training field. At home I was trained privately by my parents, Uncle Nathaniel or Ryker. I didn't ever really take it seriously, treating more of a work out than actually learning to fight. I was good enough with the basics in a fight but not the best. "Natural talent means nothing if you lack the discipline to train properly." I remembered Uncle saying. "You need to take this seriously Nikita." "Isn't the Mirage supposed to protect us?" I would reply. They pretty much gave up on pushing me any harder. Looking back now I regret the way I behaved back then. I was being a bratty self absorbed teenager with little care about anything or anyone besides myself. I guess when that circle of security gets ripped o

