Stairway to Might Saga
Chapter 1: Leaving the Monastery
Today started out as any other day. I was on the monastery's training ground training to become the greatest fighter to ever live.
"Xiao Hong Se!" A monk said walking up to me. "The grandmaster wishes to speak with you."
"Yes, Sifu Cheng," I reply.
I walked out of the training ground, through the courtyard, and eventually made it to the grandmaster's quarters. I open the door and bow.
"Permission to enter, Grandmaster Lai?"
"You may," the aged monk said.
Entering slowly, I stand at ready.
"Sit, young one," he said.
I sat down at the small table where the grandmaster himself was seated.
"Xiao Hong," the grandmaster said whilst pouring us a cup of tea. "It is time I told you how we really found you."
"Qi sheng," I began. "I was told my mother left me at the monastery doorstep."
The old man sighs and looks at me with sad eyes.
"That is far from the truth," he stated. "Fifteen years ago, we saw a streak of light traveling across the sky followed by a large explosion. I sent my finest warrior monks to search the area. We came across a small spherical spacecraft. The hatch of the craft opened slowly and you were inside. The two monks I had sent reported to me what they found and brought you along. You were unlike anything that can be found here on this earth. You had a tail, were dressed in armor, and radiated sheer power."
"Qi sheng," I say to the man. "Are you okay?"
"Oh," the master said. "I'm fine. But you, my son, I have something to show you."
The grandmaster produced a small mahogany box from under the table and opened it. Inside was a monkeylike tail. It was too big to belong to any of the monkeys in this area.
"This was mine?" I asked dumbfounded.
"Yes, my son," he replied. "Now, with a heavy heart, I must ask you to leave the monastery."
"What?!" I yelled out in surprise. "Why?!"
"Child, it's high time you traveled the world and learned of its majesty," Grandmaster Lai said. "Meet new people, fight worthy opponents, and try new things."
I looked at the ground with eyes full of tears.
"Yes, qi sheng," I said.
"You are a good boy," he said. "But you can't have your dream realized unless you leave the monastery."
I go to the door and stop.
"Thank you for everything," I say.
I open the door and leave the room. After arriving to my room, I grab my things and leave. My journey as a fighter has begun.
Stairway to Might Saga
Chapter 2: The Perverted Old Master
I check out of the hotel and begin walking to the next town. So far since my journey began, nothing of interest really happened. I turn the corner and hear a scream. A man came running towards me with a woman's purse in hand. I step in front of him and glared.
"Something tells me that's not yours," I say to the thief.
"Move, kid!" He growled.
I stand my ground and stared the man down.
"You're asking for it, punk!" The man said pulling a knife.
I don't even wince. The man thrusts the knife forward and I grab his wrist. Seeing an opening, I kick him in the face knocking him out cold. Leaving g him there on the street, I walk off and continue my journey.
"Hey, kid," a short old man reading a dirty magazine said to me.
"Yes, sir?" I say turning to him.
"That was a nice clean knock out," the old man said. "I recognize the type of technique you used in that kick. I know it anywhere. Who's your master, son?"
"I came from the Bei Monastery up in the Paozu mountain range," I replied.
The old man laughed.
"Oh! That temple run by old Da Shan Long!" He said.
"Qi Sheng Da Shan Long died 30 years ago..." I said back.
"Oh yeah, that's right," the old man said.
"I was trained by Qi Sheng Lai Zhong Long," I told him.
"Oh, him," the man said putting away his magazine. "I knew him as a boy."
"Who are you?" I ask.
"I am the famous Kame Sen'nin. My name is Roshi," the old man presented proudly.
"Hold on," I said. "THE Master Roshi?"
"That's correct, m'boy!"
"Please teach me!"
"I don't teach just anyone, son. You have to meet certain requirements."
"Like?"
"Buy me another magazine."
"I have no intention of staying in this town long, so why not?"
Master Roshi hands me a couple Zeni and I walk into a nearby convenience store. Quicker than I came in, I walked out with the magazine.
"Here are your mags," I say handing him the bag.
"Excellent!" He exclaimed. "You're training begins after we ggetto my island and we rest a bit."
"Thank you, Master!" I say bowing.