The Chained Master Chapter 1
New Charges
Early in the morning at the Academy the council of master meet. The council was the six most senior masters. Master Swoop walked in and took his seat. He was wearing his master robes, which were black with white outlines. Soon two other older gentleman take their seats. One was a heavy set older man with his long white hair pulled back into a pony tail. He wore green master robes with black outlines. The other was a man of about fifty with a sea faring man. He wore teal master robes with silver outlines. Soon three more people walk in, two men and one woman. One of the men was a small blond that moved to his seat. His master robes were white with black outlines. The other was a tall lanky man with a cocky grin on his face. He wore purple master robes with black outlines. The woman was an older woman of almost 60. Once they were all seated Swoop stood up. She wore magenta robes with light blue outlines.
"Fellow masters Pion has returned." He said. Four of the remaining master all nod their heads but the lanky man looks confused. "I know you have never met him Master Lupin but you have heard of him. He is the Chained Master." Master Lupin looks shocked.
"What? I thought that was just a story we tell the cubs to keep them in line." He said looking at the other masters. He was waiting for one of them to say "Gotcha!" They all looked stone cold serious. Swoop continued to speak.
"No he is very much real. Now I say that we let him out and allow him to move around. Right now he is locked in his cell. I have never agreed with this practice but to free him it must be an unanimous decision or he stays where he is. You all know my vote. Master Phant?"
The older man with the pony tail spoke next. "I say that he be set free. I have never known or heard any stories of him acting up. Master Finn?"
The buccanier spoke next. "I also say to let him go. Let him sink or swim under his own actions. Master Buzz?"
The small blond man spoke next. "I've known him for a long while since even before my time imprisoned by Camille. I say that he should be set free. Master Soar?"
The only woman in the room sighed. "I agree with all of you. At my old academy he was never a problem and I don't for seeing him being one. Well Master Lupin it is all up to you."
Master Lupin sighed. "I agree with all of you in theory but honestly the reason he has never been a problem is that he is always is that he is always locked up isn't he?" The assembled masters nodded. "I say that we do let him out but under supervision. I say that we assign one of the newer masters to be our eyes and ears with him. Someone that will judge him on how he acts not on how he as acted before."
The master all nodded in agreement. This was a fair decision. Master Swoop spoke next. "And who should we assign young wolf master?"
"I say Master Leo and Camo. They live here in the school and it would not be such a huge inconvenance for them. I think it would work out fine." The other master quickly agreed. Master Phant went to a side door off of the room and opened it. A student stood at attention on the other side ready if called on by the council.
"Please go find Master Leo and Camo and tell them to come here at once." Phant said. The student nodded and took off. Phant just the door and waited with the other masters.
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Jarrod, Master Leo, at that moment was doing some early morning training with one of his students. Master Leo was wearing his master robes which were black with gold outlines. The student, a girl named Karuna, was bouncing around him delivering kicks from odd angles to the lion master. He was being pushed back by her and all he could do was smile.
Karuna was one of the six students that were hopefuls for the new guardians slots. With Casey, Lily, and Theo now being masters they had choosen to step down unless they were needed wanting to now teach the new class of guardians. Karuna was the holder of the lynx spirit and seemed to be an endless bundle of energy. She was 5'7" with a slight build. In fact she was picked on a little bit by some of the guys because even though her build was slim her chest was very full. She had light brown hair that seemed to shine silver in the light. Her dark blue eyes sparkled and danced as she fought one of her masters. She had so much energy that Jarrod and Casey were both her master to help her control her impulses.
Master Leo was sick of being defensive and he went on the offensive. Using his greater power he quickly had her off balance. She once again got impulsive and rolled under one of his kicks. Once behind him she lept up and tried to kick him in the back. Jarrod spun around and caught her by the leg. He then slammed her into the mats and held her down.
"Very good Karuna but you did it again. When ever your back is against the wall you roll under a kick and then do a jump kick. If I know it is coming I can stop it everytime."
"Yes Master Leo." She said as he let her up.
"Now take a little and relax and then we will go again." He said. She nodded and then went to go stretch and think about the fight. As he turned to take a drink of water he saw a student running over to him. The boy stopped in front of him and bowed.
"Master Leo the council would like to see you and Master Camo ASAP." He said as soon as he caught his breath. Jarrod nodded and turned to Karuna.
"I have to go. I want you to stretch and then work on your meditation. Think about the fight and what happened."
"Yes Master." Karuna said bowing. Jarrod returned the bow and then went to go get his lover. He found her meditating by herself near the small stream that ran through the school grounds. He smiled as he heart filled with love for the master in her green robes with purple outlines. He walked up and softly cleared his throat. She turned and smiled at him.
"To what do I owe this pleasure?"
"The masters want to see us go." He said offering her a hand up. She kissed his cheek and soon they were in the council's chamber. They stood in front of the masters as Swoop addressed them.
"Master Leo do you remember the man that you locked up last night?" Jarrod nodded. "I want you and Master Camo to bring him here please." Jarrod and Camille bowed and left. Jarrod knew that because they used their master names that this was offical business. They moved silently to the under ground prison. They went down the hall and opened the last cell. Pion was sitting on the floor drinking a cup of tea. He smiled at Jarrod as he came in first.
"Ahh young lion master how are you this morning?" He asked. When Camille walked in Pion froze. He looked at her master robes and smiled. Camille walked in and looked at the tall thin man with the filthy clothes, the messy hair, and his dark eyes and she stopped.
"I didn't think I would see you here." She said. Her voice was barely a whisper. Pion chuckled softly as Jarrod looked confused. He went and unlocked the chains.
"I could say the same thing about you Cammy." Camille's face darkened at the sound of an old nickname coming from a voice she had not heard in several millennium. Jarrod froze from unlocking Pion's neck chain. He had made the mistake of calling her that once and she had throughly beat his ass for it. Even though he was stronger she knew how to use her chameleon spirt far better then he did his lion. When it was over she made him swear never to call her that again. He never did find out why. He looked worried at how badly this guy would get his ass kick but to his surprise she didn't move.
"Don't call me that." Was all she said. Pion simply smiled and Jarrod unlocked the last chain. Pion stood up and with a smirk he walked out, Camille and Jarrod walking behind him. They walked in silence as they went to the council room. Soon they were in front of the masters. Once again Swoop was the one to talk.
"Pion it is the decision of this council that you will be allowed to be free. The only condition is that you will be left in the care of a master who will be responsible for you." Pion nodded smiling. He didn't care about having a babysitter. It could be fun. Swoop continued. "Master Leo, you and Master Camo will be in charge of Pion. You are to watch him and keep him out of trouble. Are there any questions?"
Camille noticably tensed at being told she would have to be around Pion. Jarrod hated seeing his mate like that but he knew it would have to wait. He voiced the one question that was on his mind.
"Who is Pion?"
"Pion is the legendary Chained Master. Even though he as been stripped of his master rank he is to be treated as a master." Master Soar said. Jarrod looked shocked at the revelation. He had always thought it was just a story but then again at one time he had thought the same thing about Dai Shi and look how that turned out. Having no more questions for the masters the three bowed to the masters and walked out. As soon as they were outside Camille ran off. Jarrod looked confused. Before he could say anything though Pion spoke.
"Go to her. I am going to take bath." With that Pion headed into the masters quarters while Jarrod ran after Camille.
A/N: I hope you all like the story. Let me know what you think of the new master names for everyone. For those who haven't figured it out or haven't been paying attention here are the master names and who they go to. Also I will go ahead and list the master names for the other characters.
RJ: Master Lupin
Flit: Master Buzz
Jarrod: Master Leo
Camille: Master Camo
Dom: Master Horn
Casey:Master Stripes
Lily: Master Spots
Theo: Master Jag
So please leave a review and tell me what you think.