1.6 Training Begins

Young Bendayo was growing up so quickly it seemed, though he did not age any differently than the natives. He did have some special abilities though, so Ambria helped train him how to use them discreetly even from a very young age.

"Okay Bendayo, just like I showed you. Transfer from where you are to my arms. I will catch you. Go ahead when you know no one else is looking. Look carefully."

After looking all around with his eyes and his mind, young Ben crouched down and then 'jumped'. Disappearing from where he use to be, he appeared again in his mother's arms. She had caught him just as she said she would. This was a lot more fun than walking, which he already knew how to do instinctively.

"Good job Benny. Now we'll try it out in a public area. You'll have to be very careful out there."

Going out to the stadium near the school, Ambria took Bendayo out back to the sport field. By the empty bleachers she set him down. "When you're ready, begin."

 Having already checked the area with a mental link before her son used his 'jump' ability, Ambria reached out her hands and waited for her little son to act. Ambria could feel his own link at work as he searched the area for himself. It was feeling stronger every day. He did so well!

Pleased with his progress, Ambria went on to teach him something new when they got home. He knew how to communicate with her with a silent mental link sending. But he had not yet spoken out loud.

She worked on that the very same day. He had trouble at first but learned quickly. She continued to work on that the next day too. Hours later, Bendayo opened his mouth and spoke his first word. "Momma."
It made Ambria smile with pride and love.

Young Bendayo was making fine progress and was proving himself worthy even at this young age to take over when Ambria could not go on. Yes, Bendayo was ready to age up soon. Then he would learn even more and might be able to start helping in Ambria's tasks. She looked forward to that day.

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