Ying

Elite. Latest prodigy of the Zheng Family. Partner to Jasper. Former Mentor To Jasper and Walker || Do not stand in my way. I will make sure you pay.

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Trench Challenge || Extract

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Jasper let his mind pull together a plan for detaining the witch. Mental maps of Winfall filtered through his head as his mind raced. “We can make that happen,” he nodded, knowing it would be easier if he came across as less threatening. He wasn’t sure how well that would happen, considering his state of mind on the subject of witches these days, but for the sake of doing his job correctly, he would force it all away.

Following her into the building, he opened the door to the lobby and hit the button of the elevator, his mind continuing to race. Once in the elevator, Jasper turned to Ying. “I still have tranquilizer ammo. It should help get the witch detained without too much damage,” he told her, wanting to do far more than that to the witch.

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“I do not approach witches” Ying said bluntly, “Never have, even in regular clothing.” People rarely came in contact with her in general, her presence just too intimidating for others and making people feel uncomfortable. It made everyone a suspect to her, as they should be. At least she knew that Jasper has some communication skills, when he puts his mind to it. Truthfully it probably was always Walker that was the approachable one, a reminder that she yet again wished the man went through the Elite training and became one of them. It would have given him so much more leverage and ability to do things... But that was a thing of the past. 

As the elevator doors closed, Ying turned to Jasper, “That will work. Calmly talk to the witch before tranquilizing them. We will need to make sure if there are any humans that have become allies with them. In Winfall it is unlikely but you never know...” After Freda being a traitor, anyone can turn on them and everyone is to be suspected as a traitor. 

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Stronger than You, Smarter than You, Better than You: Ying’s Playlist, Challenge Six 

Numb by Linkin Park  I've become so numb, I can't feel you there Become so tired, so much more aware By becoming this all I want to do Is be more like me and be less like you

I Hate Everything About You by Three Days Grace  Every time we lie awake After every hit we take Every feeling that I get But I haven't missed you yet 

Fighter by Christina Aguilera After all you put me through You'd think I despise you But in the end, I wanna thank you 'Cause you make me that much stronger

Do It Like A Dude by Jessie J Stomp stomp I've arrived Drop the beat, nasty face Why ya lookin' at me?

Howl by Florence and the Machine  If you could only see the beast you've made of me I held it in but now it seems you've set it running free Screaming in the dark, I howl when we're apart Drag my teeth across your chest to taste your beating heart

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Mona watched emotionless as Ying ordered her assistant out of the room. When she finally had her attention she matched her cold look with a level one of her own. “Good afternoon to you, too.”

[yingtheelite-blog]

Ying gave her a small nod, looking around the lab for a moment with no emotion coming across her face. “Anything new in your studies?” She asked, turning her gaze back to Mona. 

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Trench Challenge || Extract

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Jasper pulled out his tablet, pulling up the report that had been sent to him and scanned over it thoroughly. He refused to be taken surprise by another witch, and if they were dealing with another mental witch, he couldn’t be entirely sure how well he would hand them over fully intact.

“Optic blasts,” he said finally, not allowing any relief to be evident in his voice. This, they could work with. Or rather, against. “Judging by the report, they don’t seem to have much control over it at the moment. That’s the dangerous aspect of this,” he tapped the edge of the tablet in thought.

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The drive to their apartments wasn’t a long one but one that definitely allowed her to think about the ability the witch is going to have. “Optic blasts” She repeated, “Then we are going to have to do this... Delicately. Get them away from any farming areas. Particularly those that do business with the Capital and Compound.” She parked the car, looking at Jasper for a moment, “I believe the way to do this is a two approach. You approach first and I come in second.” 

Getting out of the car, she headed towards the lobby of their apartments, knowing that Jasper was going to be with her soon. Ying went on autopilot as she thought through her training the last few weeks, working through a plan of the witch they were getting. A part of her truly wanted to set him as an example, send out a message to those witches that dared to attack her and her partner. But she remained calm, knowing that questionings the novice witch is much more vital. 

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Trench Challenge || Extract

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“To our apartments,” he said after a moment. Jasper had never planned on needing to spend any extended time at the Compound when he had first began his visits there. Now, he simply refused to transplant anything that could signify a shift in what he was meant to be doing.

The fact that he would remain there for longer didn’t deter him from his stubborn stance. He refused to budge on what he had earned for himself.

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Ying nodded, driving and heading to their apartments in the capitol, refusing to even look at the Compound that was fading in the distance. “Read up the report and let’s get the details” She said simply as she focused on the road, “Do we know the powers that we are working with?” That would also factor in how they would approach the witch. 

If it was an elemental or mental witch they were going to have proceed with caution. Memories of the witch at The Arena made her tighten her hands on the wheel. How she wish she could get her hands on the one called Kitsune. Perhaps it was time to call in some of her family members, make a reunion for the girl. 

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Jasper nodded, “That will work well enough.” Winfall was one of the towns he didn’t mind, as they had aligned themselves firmly with the hunters so long ago. To him, all of them should be that way and those that weren’t needed to be made that way, but the Commander had his ways and he wasn’t to argue.

“They distrust any hint of power, and that is how we weed the witch out,” Jasper said bluntly, approving his partner’s train of thought. He quickly got in on the passenger side and settled in.

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“Do you need to stop at the place that you are staying here or shall we head to our apartments?” Ying asked, turning on the car. When she had arrived to the Compound, she didn’t bring any civilian clothes. Not believing she was staying any long than a few weeks. Of course, thanks to the Arena being destroyed, she now needs to bring more clothing to the Compound, knowing that she wasn’t going to be leaving the place any time soon. 

Or perhaps that could change if she talked to the Commander, but for now she knew that she was staying at the Compound till further notice.

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Jasper nodded crisply, approving the plan. The frustration that had built, being separated from his partner for so long had helped nothing at all. Even before they’d been partners, they’d been together as mentor and protege. Though it would never be shown, he was grateful that she simply understood what he needed.

“Discreet it is,” he said easily, “We should likely change out of our usual hunter gear. Wear something that blends easily into the regular citizens of Winfall.” Jasper’s mind started turning, thinking tactics appropriate for the town to which they were headed. “If we filter a few choice words among the right people, they won’t be suspicious of us and could even be helpful,” Jasper thought of the tone of Winfall and the hard time a witch would have there.

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Ying nodded, calculating, “I have a few clothes at the apartment I own that I can wear. We will be able to show off ourselves as just simple people from another town. Wanting to head to Winfall for some food needed for a cafe. It is simple enough... The town is one on our side. Not fighting us.” If it were up to her she would show some discipline to those that seem to fight the hunters but she understood the Commanders reasoning for making them try to sympathize with their cause. 

“Just use a few choice words. Something about hearing a disturbance, something that wants to set things unbalance... The farmers are simple enough that they would turn their back on one that even remotely screams witch” Ying commented, getting into the driver seat of the car. 

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Jasper didn’t even glance over when he felt another person joining him. Only one person knew they were able to do that and not face his cold, scathing bluntness. Well, and not suffer from it.

“We’re going hunting,” he said bluntly, nothing else entering his mind. It never entered Jasper’s mind that she would argue otherwise. Oftentimes, they were of a similar mindset. That thought made him finally look over at his partner and study her for a quick moment. It appeared as though they both needed something productive to occur before they burst.

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“Winfall then” Ying said simply, “There are a reports of a witch there that recently turned up. And since you need to get out after working on the security for so long...” She didn’t finish, knowing what they were both thinking. Jasper getting separate assignments from her was odd, especially after going from mentor to partner. Even while she trained him and Walker, they interacted with each other constantly, her giving them advice for their missions, critiquing, telling them what they needed to improve. 

Walking towards a car, she glanced at him, “We will need to be discreet. After the Arena incident the witches are getting bold. Which can work in our favor of them making mistakes... Along with working against us in that they won’t hesitate to harm those around them.” 

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Mona hadn’t missed The Compound since becoming an elite, and coming back here just reminded her of that. But they needed the help, times were tough and they needed a united force. She turned around quickly, staring at the lower level hunter in her lab. “I’m going to ignore that, since I feel like you don’t actually know how dumb that question was.” She gave a nod and turned back to her work. 

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Ying walked around, trying to find the latest lower level hunter she needed to put to work. Her cold, indifferent face made others give her a wide berth, something that she greatly appreciated. Entering the lab, she found the hunter that she was looking for, turning to them with her icy stare. “Outside. Training. Now” She said cooly, making the lower level hunter scamper away quickly. She barely noticed Mona though now that it was just the two of them the other elite’s presence was noticeable. 

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Jasper had spent the small hours of the morning stalking across his office, the security update finally done. Any traces of the traitor were finally purged from the system. The Elite could finally admit to himself that if the Commander ordered him to continue in security, he might just whip out his pistol and shoot the man himself.

It was those very thoughts, the ones so against his training and everything he had ever thought, that had driven him away to the towns. Perfect hunter. Perfect soldier. Elite. The words rang through his head in so many voices, the text from various written accommodations crossing his mind’s eye, making his jaw harden before his temper snapped.

His eyes were cold and hard as he walked, not even trying to blend in for once as he was past the point of caring. There were witches who needed to pay for what they’d done to his career, his mind… everything… and he was determined that they do.

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Ying has just finished up some reports, running a hand over her face as she pushed them all to the side. They were all about how the more inexperience hunters are improving, what they need to work on, what promise did they show. None of them were impressive, at least not to Ying. Heck, she made more progress with Tillo than the current recruits and that said a lot to her. 

Getting up, she had decided she was done for the day, not wanting to interact or train with anymore hunters that could make her snap. For her to get to this point meant something as well, as her patience was one of the best around. She was known for her calm cold demeanor, the calculating that she always did. Walking out of the building, she spotted Jasper and quietly moved towards him. 

Her former protege and now partner was rather good at not displaying his emotions but Ying could tell when he was angry. Just like he could tell when she was as well. Silently she moved next to him, waiting for him to speak or just let him take control of where they were going to go. 

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Until

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Tillo blinked in disbelief, finishing getting dressed as he walked out, “How in blazings would they even be able to do that?” he asked putting his stuff down and nodded, “Right…well…” he looked around, “Should I stretch or something?”

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“How the ones with elemental powers work we aren’t certain” Ying said, “It is why capturing those witches are a high priority. Especially the two leaders of the Screechers and Wailers.” She raised an eyebrow, debating on whether to smack him upside the head or just yell at him to run until he tires then demand he keeps going. “I suppose” She said slowly, “You are going to be sore.” 

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Until

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“Define anything for me. Meaning witches or a hurricane?” Tillo asked lightly before grabbing his bag and going to the changing room. He said loudly over the stall, “You don’t mind training with me then?”

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Ying just stared at him, “For anything... Are you prepared if a hurricane by a witch is formed?” She crossed her arms over her chest, “No. I do not mind because I need all hunters to be ready. We do not need someone to get severely hurt if caught off-guard.”

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Until

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Tillo blinked up at Ying, clearing his throat, “I-I uh…well…” he gave a nervous laugh, “How are you, Ying?”

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“Get ready” Ying said calmly, “We are going to be training together in a half hour.” She watched him curiously, “We need to be prepared for anything.” 

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Until

“some Elites pass by, I’m going to make myself comfortable.” Tillo mumbled to himself in boredom while walking around the training room. He hadn’t changed into more suitable clothing yet, ‘horrid’ things packed away in his bag. But he sat down, humming.

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Ying just stared at Tillo, wondering exactly what the Commander wanted her to do with the man. 

[commanderwright]

The Commander nodded noticing the flicker of emotion on her face, “I want you going back to focusing on heading the hunt for the location of the Trench, as well as working with Tillo. He may prove useful in this endevour as well as needing more training, him hiding was a weakness we can’t afford to show witches.”

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Ying nodded, “Understood. I will start training Tillo as soon as possible.” No more weaknesses shown anymore. Not to the witches. Not to anyone. 

[commanderwright]

The Commander set his laptop away into his bag raising a brow at Ying, “Something on your mind Ying?” he questioned.

[yingtheelite-blog]

“No sir” She stated, “Just waiting for your orders and making sure nothing goes wrong.” Not this time, she narrowed her eyes, anger still surging through her about the witch she made contact with. 

[commanderwright]

The Commander was walking through the Compound as he walked through the various training rooms keeping an eye for potential talent. A few stared while others averted their gaze, he heard someone come close and fall into step with him. He didn’t address them as he scrolled through his tablet making various notes on some of the trainees and lower levels.

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Ying slowly walked with the Commander, not saying a word as she looked around. She just let him do his work, waiting for him to speak.