The next day, Tori was in the meeting room with all the other teachers and instructors…
Sensei Cam announced, "We have decided that the ninja contest will be held on the May 16th." His eyes fell on Tori. "We have been discussing about this contest for the past 2 weeks. You didn't know because you haven't been able to attend the past few meetings. But you now know that everything is set in place."
Tori nodded with a smile. "Yes, Sensei."
Tori was walking to her room when she realized the day that Cam hold the ninja fighting contest on the day Lothor was invading the Academy. She ran into Lacy's room, sat down face-to-face with her. "You said that Lothor is returning on the 16th of May, isn't it," Tori said catching her breath.
"Yes. Why, Instructor? Why are you in such a hurry?" Lacy asked politely.
"Sensei. He has decided that the ninja contest would be held on the 16th of May! What are we going to do?"
"I don't know what to do for now. I'll think about it over the night. Can you meet me at the training grounds at noon tomorrow?"
"Yes, I can. I'll be there." Tori finished. They both stood up, bowed to each other and Tori headed to the door. She stopped 1 foot away from the door. "And Lacy, if you can't think of anything, we'll take care of that tomorrow. Try to get some sleep too. Don't wear yourself out."
"Don't worry. I'm here to wear myself out, protecting the school." Lacy smiled at Tori and continued reading her 'Ninja History' book. "Ms. Hanson, do you know that the Hawkmaster is here?"
"Really?" Lacy saw the fear in Tori's eyes grow. "Since when?"
"I don't know for sure."
"O..O..Okay, so get some sleep."
Tori opened the door of her bedroom, and sat on the side of her bed. She also tried to think of what to do next about the ninja contest. She didn't want Lacy to carry the entire burden. Nothing came to her mind. After a few minutes of thinking, she fell asleep.
The next day at noon, Tori walked to where Lacy said to meet her. She wondered what kind of a solution Lacy would come up with.
On the way, she heard a voice said, "Where are you off to?"
Tori turned around and looked to see if anybody was there. "Who are you," she asked, a bit frightened.
"Don't you even remember your old friend?" A man about 23 years old, came out from behind the trees, and revealed his face from behind the mask. "I am the Hawkmaster, if you've entirely forgotten me."
"What are you doing here?" Tori asked, her voice a bit shaking. "Dominic."
"It has been 3 years since I last saw you," Dominic said, staring into Tori's sea blue eyes. "You've grown beautiful too."
"Thank you," said Tori, avoiding the staring eyes. "I have to go. I need to meet someone."
"Lacy, isn't it?"
"Yes. How do you know?"
The Hawkmaster shrugged. "I just do. Let's talk for a while. She wouldn't mind if you were a few minutes late."
"How do you know? I mean you don't even know her."
"She's my sister, if you haven't noticed our last names."
"However, I can't talk to you right now. How about next time?" Tori bowed, and turned to continue walking to see Lacy.
The Hawkmaster didn't let her walk away. He grabbed hold of Tori by her arm, and pinned her to a nearby tree. "W..W..What are you doing?" Tori tried to free herself from Dominic's hands.
"Are you avoiding me for what happened last time?"
"Why should I? Let go of me." Tori tried to free herself, but Dominic was too strong for her.
"You're not going to meet Lacy today; instead you're going to meet me."
"No, she is not." Lacy appeared out of nowhere. "Let go of her, Dominic." Dominic turned around to face Lacy. "Release her."
"It's not over yet," said the Hawkmaster as he did he was told.
"Are you all right?" Lacy asked as Tori walked towards her.
"Yes, I am. Let's go. You'll be late for your next class." Lacy glared at her brother, Dominic as she followed Tori, who was in front of her.
