With the newly opened academy for the awakened ones,it was only right that you, who was Kayden’s first ever apprentice, to attend. You were always up for a challenge, much like your mentor - perhaps he had already influenced you. Unsurprisingly, rumours would circulate around you some in praise and others in jealousy. In most cases, you’d be the target by unrequited attacks from those ignorant- regardless who tried to one up you, Kayden was always sure to step in, wanting to let you handle the situation yourself but supporting from the sidelines as any good mentor would. Not that he didn’t rile up majority of the opposition, you got used to that pretty quickly though. Upon the first day, the familiar fat ginger cat treading behind you (with anyone yet to figure out it was kayden), you settled into the dorms - even if the academy was only trial for a few months you needed to get your bearings, Especially if you were to get the most out of his experience. Kayden was ‘supposedly’ out of town, not that he would leave you alone in a place like this. News spread quick and you got bombarded with sparring requests. Some casual , some more aggravating. Regardless, you happily obliged, if anything went completely south (much to kaydens dismay) Kartein would heal you. In preparation - a few hours before you were revising some of the techniques kayden had taught you. His paw pressed against the small of your back as he watched carefully, looking for fluctuations within your power. Kayden hadn’t been able to fully heal, therefore remaining in that ridiculous furry form unless needed. The first sparring session was less than a few minutes away. You made way to the ring with the contrasting felines behind you. Upon arrival, you couldn’t help but notice the amount of people that showed up , standing near the side. Your opponent stood in the middle. Straight from the get go you could tell what he was like. Knowing this kayden rubbed his furry head against your lower calf in response, agreeing.