When the trio finally made ot back to Chases domain, Faelwen was incredibly exhausted and out of breath. She kept her gaze down, walking a few steps behind Chase. He stopped at the top of the stair case, glancing back at her with anger and disappointment. "It appears you have lost your edge these past few decades…" He growled.
"Excuse me?" Fae glared up at him, crossing her arms. "If I recall, I've been stuck in that god forsaken room for twelve years!" She snorted "I've only been out for two months! Don't you even acuse me of being weak!"
Chase grabbed her by the collar of her Chinese styled dress, ready to rip her apart. But, instead he simply tossed the blond aside. Fae smacked into the cold marble floor skidding to a stop. Wuya uttered a sickening dry laugh, flipping her hair out of her face before attaching herself to Chase's arm. He gave her a stern look, before glancing back down at Fae. "You will be re-trained…starting tomorrow" He then turned and left with the old hag.
Fae just rolled her eyes, as she picked herself up off the floor. She then headed to her room, only looking at the floor in anger. 'Where the hell was he anyway! He was probably doing that old hag…what a-' she stopped herself mid thought. 'What is this….am i…jealous?' she paused, then shook her head, 'no, no way'
When she finally made it back to her room, Fae plopped on the bed with a sigh. Her arms ached, he sides, everything was covered in bruises from the fall during the showdown….Hana was asleep peacefully at the foot of her bed. The tigress glanced up, purring.
"I'm fine, really" Fae smiled at the large cat. Hana snorted, getting up and stretching her muscles with a large yawn and groan.
"Although, I would love to take a bath….i feel disgusting…" Fae muttered. Hana leapt off the bed gracefully and walked out of the room. She returned a few moments later with the other tigress, both holding towels. They placed them at Fae's feet.
"Aw, thanks…."She petted their heads, getting up off the bed wincing as she did. Both cats bowed theor heads, leaving once again. Fae sighed, picking up the towels and walking into the large beige bathroom. It was a very natural looking one, the bath itself being made of stone and almost pond like. The blond looked at herself in the mirror, examining her soon to be black eye and several now healing cuts on her high cheek bones and jaw. She shook her head, untying her wavy blond hair, letting it fall to the small of her back. She then slipped out of the green and black dress, wrapping herself in a towel before starting the water in the bath. When it was full, she stepped in the steaming water, trying to keep her tail out, but with no prevail.
The water came just above her chest, as she was sitting on her knees washing the dirt and blood from her arms and legs and face. She sighed, leaning back on the baths edge, trying to relax had been several hours it seemed…. Her mind was spinning around with questions. 'Alezahn…where have you been? Why are you so cold?'
The sudden sound of a knock broke her train of thought…followed by Chase's voice. "Faelwen? Are you awake?"
She sighed, "Hold on…" Fae stepped out of the warm water, wrapping up quickly. When she entered her room, Chase was looking out the window He was in his white tai chi clothing…. He turned and looked at her, a little shocked to see her only in a towel. Fae blushed, looking away, regretting not taking any clothes into the bathroom with her. Chase cleared his throat. "I wanted to ask you a few questions regarding Alezahn...I know you two were close friends when we trained with Dashi. "He crossed his arms. "And since you two are both elv-"
"No, he is not an elf" Fae cut in, tucking a lock of damp hair behind on of her cat ears.
"I see…"Chase stated " Well, I can see that I have pulled you away from bathing…when you are decent come and find me" He said in monotone as he turned to leave.
But Fae grabbed his wrist making him stop and look back at her questioningly. "I, I am sorry about losing the showdown…I was just so shocked to see-"
Chase placed his index finger on her lips shutting her up. "If anyone is sorry, it should be me."
His words deeply confused the blond. She blinked a bit, trying to wrap her head around what he just had said. He had a playful yet cocky smile on his face. "I just lost my temper and shouldn't have..." He grew more serious…"And I haven't been treating you in the proper respect…" He stepped closer, now only inches from Fae herself. The sudden close ness made her blush and look down. But he lifted her face up "Why do you look away?"
"I-I don't know" She whispered, now looking directly at him. His eyes conveyed sadness, lust and part of his former self. She reached up and touched his face with her fingertips. He closed his eyes and sighed. Never had she seen him so at peace.
What happened next, Fae didn't expect. Chase lowered his head, pressing his lips against hers. And surprisingly, she found herself returning the kiss. The two broke, a little out of breath. Chase then went lower, working on her neck and nipping at her soft pearly skin. Fae sucked in a deep breath as he continued down toward her collar bone, his hands slowly removing the towel from her body. He pushed her back onto the bed, straddling her waist, his hands on either side of her head. Chase kissed her lips once more.
"Chase…don't…"Fae sighed out. She pushed up on his chest gently but with force. He sat up, getting off the bed. He wouldn't look at her as he spoke.
"Sorry," he said in monotone, "..This is exactly why you shouldn't temper with my emotions…As emotions are dangerous," He lectured. "Especially for me…"
Fae sat up, wrapping herself up again "What on earth are you talking about?"
Chase turned and looked at her, no, glared at her. "I could've killed you just now…and you me. It's a dragon's nature. "He growled out. "While you can't take your dragon form while under my spell, your instincts still remain. Our emotions are dangerous Fae, do you not remember?"
Faelwen crossed her arms over her half exposed chest with a glare. Chase continued. "I can't afford any distractions! And you Faelwen are nothing but a temptress!" his voice mimicked that of his reptilian self, meaning he was close to losing it.
"What did you just call me?" Fae stood, tail twitching and ears pinned. "I know emotions are dangerous to the twelve dragon incarnates!" She yelled back, the air turning icy around her. "And I am no temptress! Chase, remember that…" She said through clenched teeth. "We are mates-our emotions are linked, our thoughts are one as well as our souls!" Her anger mimicked his now. "Its been hard enough to block you out of my mind these fifteen hundred years, and now you only ill acknowledge me as a mere harlot? And deny that we are one?" She growled. "Have you no soul!"
Chase hit Faelwen across her face, making her fall back onto the bed, still clutching the blankets around her. She looked up, blood coming out of claw marks on her face. Chase glared at her. "Don't ever say that again…" He warned.
Fae was in a tone of pain, holding the left side of her face. Chase began to leave. "I will have my way with you this coming equinox…after all, you and I will be in heat…and you are already mine to begin with." He spoke. "So, if you want thinks to go like it just did, keep pissing me off…otherwise, keep your mouth shut."
~~~~~~~~~~~Xiaolin Temple~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The four monks led Alezahn into the temple, thanking him for retrieving the wu.
"It was no biggie, really" He spoke.
"But it was…" Omi said admiringly.
The redhead looked at him, suspiciously. "Say, whats you name kid?"
"Omi." The little one said. "And that is Raimundo, kimiko, and Clay." He pointed to each as he spoke. "we are the chosen ones."
"Yes, I see" Alezahn stated. "But, I have to ask, Omi have we met before?" He looked down att he little monk with a smile.
Omi pondered for a moment. "…No, I don't think we have."
The redhead shrugged and looked up. "You just seemed familiar…I am obviously mistaken then." He smirked a little. 'Well, Faelwen, seems those rumors were true…' he thought.
"Come on dude, Master Fung probably wants to see you…You being the Dragon of blood and all" Rai said, motioning him to follow. Alezahn simply shook his head, 'what a clever place to hide him….'