Spike groaned as his eyes slowly opened. He found himself inside the healers hut once again. He released a grateful sigh as he slowly sat up; groaning as pain coursed through his body once more. He though he had already gotten used to it by now. But, he was once again reminded how unforgiving the planet was. When he was up right his eyes had already adjusted to the light. He saw Wrex standing in the corner of the room.

Wrex spoke, “Good to see you're awake.” He began to walk towards Spike.

Spike layed himself back down before he asked, “How long was I out?”

Wrex stopped at the side of his bed and answered, “The remainder of the night and most of this day,” he chuckled a little, “You took a helluva beating for whelp.” He finished with a smile on his face.

It was silent for a minute or two but eventually spike had broke the silence, “So,” he began as he stared up at the ceiling, “What happens now?”

Wrex answered, “Normally we would send a whelp like you back to the female camp. But, you did something not even a full grown male would do.” he finished.

“And what would that be?” Spike asked.

“You completed the rite. A task that's normally taken by adolescent krogan. Not only that you took it at night; meaning that it was more than likely that you and your krant were going to die. But, you did this solo another impossible feat. And, to finish it off you killed the threshermaw.”he finished listing off everything that he had done.

Spike sighed heavily, “I didn't mean to kill them,” he spoke with a voice filled with regret, “I just wanted to.”

“To live,” Wrex interrupted him, “That's the purpose of the rite. You fight three trials each harder than the last. All with only one clear objective, survive.” He explained but it did little to make Spike feel better.

Wrex continued, “Now as I was saying, you managed to complete an impossible rite. Normally you would immediately be sent back to the female camp. But, since you survived you've earned your right.” he finished.

Spike grew confused, “My right to what?” he asked.

Wrex took in a breath and informed him, “You have a right to own property, better weapons and armor, once your old enough, mating privileges with the females. And, you can join a clan and apply to serve under a battlemaster.” He finished.

Spike sat up a little and asked, “What's a battlemaster?”

Wrex answered, “A battlemaster is someone like me. As I said my name is Wrex. But, my full name is Urdnot Wrex. I am leader of clan Urdnot.” He finished.

Spike sighed as he layed back down again; groaning for his body was still a little sore. He was silent again for a few seconds. Thinking over the possible choices he had. Well actually only one choice. Taking in a deep break he asked, “Wrex?”

“Hmm?” Wrex responded.

Spike looked at him, “May I join clan Urdnot and may I apply to serve under you?” he asked.

Wrex could only smile, “Welcome to clan Urdnot, Urdnot Spike.” he then turned and walked to the exit.

Spike asked, “Wrex, where are you going?”

He answered, “To inform the rest of the clan,” The door opened when he activated the switch, “You still need to heal. So enjoy your rest while you can; because once you're healed. You're going to become a true Urdnot.” He finished as he walked out.

Spike sighed as he stared up at the ceiling. Every part of him ached and burned with exhaustion. But, strangely enough although he had been put through the grinder. He couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. It made him smile and he also felt proud of himself. He did eventually fall back to sleep. Little did he know was that the rite was the easy part. Training to become a krogan warrior was something else entirely.

Author's Note

here is chapter 5 again mainly a filler chapter. and, I actually surprised myself with a double post. yes both chapters were small. but, I promise the next chapters will be longer. again thank you all for the likes faves and comments means a lot.