This story is written as a sort of side story to explain some things that are going to appear in the coming story, Wushu Who. This is a story that follows after the end of Capoeira De Toad but its not mandatory to read that story in order to understand it. It is also to help give me some breathing space as I write Wushu Who.

Basically, I'm taking note of a comment from someone who reviewed my story and let's just say, sparks were flying in my brain. I'm goanna put a new person in the mix and give another character a chance to have the option to grow in Wushu Who.

So, simply, just enjoy!

Immune

The car slowly stopped as it neared the house with a large, "FOR RENT", sign on the front lawn and two people slowly climbed out of the car. They took a moment to look at the homely one story house, the walls painted a gentle blue color that lead to the white roof and the white banisters.

Around the patio were little bays of flower beds and the grass of the lawn spread out to the sidewalk, a path of stones laid out for the walkway. There was a pair of chairs on the porch that rolled back and forth in the breeze, a stray cat laying on the sill lazily.

"It's a really nice place, mom. Compared the constant hustle of L.A., this place is great." The taller of the two said, folding his hands into each other and resting them behind his head.

"It is a lovely place. I guess we were really lucky that I got that job offer, Sean." She said with a smile. "Hopefully there will be enough kids here for you to make friends with."

The young man nodded, his blue eyes glimmering in the sunlight. Sean Farris was a tall kid for eighteen, hitting his growth spurt earlier than others and this left him at six feet sooner than others. But he had also been lucky to fill out soon too, taking away that awkward skinniness before he became conscious of it.

His brown hair was a little short of being called shaggy but made a very messy bowl cut around his face, hanging over his brow but left his eyes unhidden. His lean shoulders were relaxed to show his long neck and his neatly cut jaw line. In his light blue shirt and thoroughly worn jeans, he looked like a classic all-American teenager.

His mother was roughly six inches shorter than him and adorned with a dark blonde color to her hair, her sweet and caring smile matching the one on her sons face. She patted him on the back and then opened up the boot of her car.

"Tell you what, why don't you help me with getting the car unloaded and then you can take a wander around the town." His mother suggested, Sean brightening at the idea. "That way you can get a feel for the place and you may find some other kids that you may like."

"From what I hear about the area, there actually might be more than one or two that are similar to me." Sean said with a smile as he pulled a box from the car.

"Oh really, that's good." His mother said happily.

They crossed the lawn and Sean waited as his mom opened up the door, setting the box inside the door. The door opened up to a bare but cozy living room, the wooden floor reflecting the midday sun warmly on the ceiling and the walls were a nice beige color.

Sean took a moment to look around the house and he really did feel a bit better about living here.

He felt a hand rest on his shoulder and he glanced to his mom, the two sharing a smile. He had been too busy with school to actually take part with initial visits to the house or looking at the pictures from the sellers, but now that he was actually here the surprise was really cool. As they walked back out to the car, the two waved to a couple and some children leaving for some family activity.

"Do you think that you're going to continue training here?" His mom asked as they carried more stuff to the house.

"In Muay Thai? Yeah, it was a lot of fun and since I got pretty far in it, it would be nice to keep it up." Sean said as he followed her.

His friends had gotten the young man into the classes because they didn't want to go on their own. Sean wasn't really a violent person but he was surprised at how quick he picked up the art, really enjoying the physical results and the discipline he learned.

"Just as long as you don't go overboard and, well, you know…" Her concern was left hanging as she looked at him.

"Yeah, we don't a bunch of people to find out that I'm that talented." The young man said gravely as he put the box down and went to get another box. "I kind of wish I could meet others that are similar but what are the chances of that happening in here in Bayville?"

"I know, sweetie, but maybe this time you could try a bit harder to stay out trouble."

"Well, come on, that first time wasn't my fault, the girl would have been crushed if I didn't do something for her. And Jake, I mean, how could I not step in for him." Sean said as he desperately tried to defend himself.

"I know and those were good times to act and do that sort of thing, but what about the time with the girl in front of the whole school?"

Sean could feel the blush spreading on his face. His friends, Jake and David, had been there as well and were kind enough to broadcast what had happened back to his mother. It wasn't really that big a deal but everyone else had taken it the wrong way and chaos erupted. He didn't exactly enjoy discussing it but Sean knew his mother wasn't likely to forget that incident.

"Um, it was a one time event?" Sean defended and he hung his head as his mother chuckled.

"Sometimes I wonder what I'm going to do with you." She said as she ruffled his hair and then looked at the empty car. "Okay, go on. Take a walk around and see if you find anything interesting."

"Kay, mom." He gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. "Be safe while I'm gone."

"I'll be fine, have some fun." She said as she waved him off. "And Sean, try to be careful?"

"Always, Mom." Sean said as he walked down the sidewalk.

So here is the nice introduction to the new kid on the block. What's goanna happen? What's Sean's secret? Who will he meet? Who side is he on? How long will this story be?

Your just goanna have to wait and see. Please, read and review.

– Lin