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A/N: So, I actually had free time today. It's strange. Anyway! The Iron Fist Trailer just dropped today! It's amazing! I was so happy, it seriously got me through the entire day! Nothing bothered me! I watched it like 20 times in an hour. It was so good! I love it! I've got to slow it down and search for all sorts of Easter eggs. But there are a ton. Some homage to the classic costume, the dialogue, nearly everything about it! Not to mention Finn is just killing the role of Danny. In my opinion, he is going to make the show that much better.
One side note on Finn, I'm glad Marvel picked him. From what I've seen critics want to scream "white-washing" but fans don't. But websites say it's the fans screaming "white-washing." Anyway, Colleen Wing is played by Jessica Henwick, who is of East Asian descent. And there seems to be a lot of diversity in the cast. And Danny may not be as instantly relatable as the other Defenders with their setbacks, but he does have his problems. When I say that, I'm thinking of the small clips of him looking at his family's graves in the trailer.
My favorite part is right at the end with the quick exchange between Rand and Wing. Where Danny is telling her to stay put and she is saying no. And all the action right in there too! Anyway! Go check it out for yourselves! I'll cut myself short here! Amazing day! The trailer made me so happy! It came out a week earlier than I predicted. And my friend and I think we are going to get one more before the show comes out! So, everybody; go watch the trailer and Enjoy This Chapter!

Quick PS: The old Master guy in this chapter is an actual Marvel character from Avengers Vs. X-Men a few years back.

Reviews:

ArtemisBAMF1218- So ready for March! I am pumped! Also, what do you think of the new trailer? I am so pumped, none of my friends are as excited as I am, but I know you'll be excited and have something to say! So, if you want to PM or just talk about it in the review! I would love to discuss it!
There's a little more to Aiko being dead tired in this chapter, there's I guess a little more reasoning behind it. Oh yes, I think I like them going out and kind of "dating" while they're engaged. It's fun to write, and I am certain it's all fluff to read.
Ryu and her shipping, oh I have some scenes I know you'll love. Ryu, as expected, keeps coming up. And she's got a friend. Yes, they are opposites to each other, in just about every way. I can't wait to write a Ryu story. I'm thinking right after Next Gen: Anna (which I need to update!).
Oh yes, this is an interesting chapter, quite a lot happens. Anyways, enjoy! Hope this was updated fast enough for you!

TheRandGirl- It's fine on reviewing. I know how school and all that goes. Happy Late Birthday! I hope this chapter also brings you much-needed light and happiness! Danny's sweetness and their little moments with each other... I hope you enjoy!
My opinion on Finn Jones, I like him. At first, he was not what I had in mind, I'd never heard of him before. But I've enjoyed watching clips of him talking about the show. He seems like the right actor for the job. He seems to have the personality for the backstory that he has to come from. He's said he and Danny share many insecurities, and that they are both orphans in one interview with Entertainment Weekly. Anyway, I loved watching him in actions and I am pumped! Anyway, I'd love to hear what you think about the trailer, so PM me or leave it in the review! Enjoy the chapter!

Chapter 10

"Aiko, you are tensed up," Danny said calmly as they walked up the all too familiar stairs Danny had gone up often as a child.

But to Aiko, this was an unknown world.

"Sorry. Just nervous. I don't get to meet a lot of Immortals, despite being one… I want to make a good impression." Aiko mumbled.

When they finally reached a top floor of one of the many observatories at the monastery they stopped.

Danny smiled at Aiko. "Love you."

"You too," Aiko felt her face get warm.

"Don't worry," Danny said gently once more.

They walked down the hallway towards a room that Aiko could only think of as a prison room. The door was guarded by two guards.

The both bowed to Danny deeply.

Aiko hugged his arm a little tighter with nerves.

"Don't worry about it," Danny said once more.

"Right," Aiko gave him a sharp nod.

The doors were opened slowly and Aiko looked into the dark room.

There appeared to be no one inside. But right inside there was a huge desk. Covered in books and papers.

Aiko looked around.

Many candles covered the room and gave off light.

"Well, Daniel. It's been a long time, has it not?" The voice was ancient. Not raspy. But still very old.

"It has, master," Danny replied to the room.

Aiko was on high alert looking around for the person.

She scanned the room but didn't see anyone, until she looked in front of her. Then she saw him.

A very short man, bald, dressed in monk-robed. But the most interesting thing was a red blindfold over his eyes. In the middle of the blindfold, right between his eyes was a symbol. A white eye. With a circle centered in the eye, and a dot centered in the circle.

Aiko jumped.

"So… word would not travel as fast as one might think… would this be your queen?" The old man asked.

Aiko felt her face get warm.

"Yes," Danny nodded.

The man bowed at her. "A pleasure to meet you… Miss…"

"Lady," Aiko corrected. "Lady Aiko."

"I never imagined Daniel would actually marry a noble. He's too humble for that. And might you have a surname?" The old master asked.

"Kung," Aiko replied meekly at the comment.

"You would not happen to be the daughter of the great warlord would you, my dear?" The master asked.

"My father is Lei Kung," Aiko said bravely.

"Your father and I, we don't agree on much. Why… I remember him as a child. Not older than either of you two… he snuck in here and I beat him for it."

Aiko's eyes widened. "What?"

"He was young and stupid once… now he comes up here sometimes and Dragon Lords… he hates me for mentioning it." The old master laughed.

Aiko looked over at Danny who was smiling. Aiko wasn't sure what for. Perhaps the idea of Lei Kung once being young and foolish.

"That might explain your relationship, however…" The old master went on. "You are both under his harsh discipline, brings warriors, or people, together…"

Aiko felt her face burn. "He's an amazing father who would die for me! Don't speak of him as harshly!"

"She's a fiery tongue in her mouth," the old man chuckled. "Wonders Daniel… Wonders…"

Aiko was about to shoot another comment his way when Danny stopped her.

"Master, we did not come here for you two to pick a fight with each other about the past and my Master." Danny began.

"Then I assume you are looking for me to tell you what I have seen in the stars these past nights." The old man walked over to his desk. "If you wish to, My Lady, have a seat on my bed. Daniel… follow me."

Aiko looked up at Danny who gave her a nod.

Aiko walked over to the bed and took her shoes off before pulling her feet up to sit crisscrossed on the bed.

She watched as Danny followed the old man around to his heaping stacks of books and paper and what other things.

"So correct me if I might be wrong… Daniel, you are a Rat Zodiac?"

"Correct, Master," Danny replied.

"Hmmm..." The old man sorted through the papers. "And the month, according to the lunar?"

"The sixth month, Sheep," Danny replied easily.

Aiko thought to herself. She had forgotten that so much went into a match. And fortune telling.

A reason she hated the ability to foresee the future.

"Day?" The old man asked.

"Monkey," Danny smiled over at Aiko.

Aiko smiled back.

"Ah… there would be those charts from the most recent studies." The old man hung them up on a rice screen wall so the lights could come through and light up the paper…

"And, My Lady, if you would join us?" The master's head turned in her direction.

A thought ever so briefly crossed her mind. How blind was this man? His eyes were covered.

"Year. Month. And Date. In that order," he commanded.

Danny held out a hand and Aiko joined him.

"Watch your step," Danny said softly.

Aiko looked down and noticed that books and papers littered the place. She carefully walked over and stood behind Danny who easily wrapped his arms around her waist and held her close to him. His chin rested on her head, as he was that much taller.

Aiko felt her face heat up frantically. "Um… Ox. Rabbit. And… either a Rabbit, Snake, or Dog." She said quickly.

The old master went through his papers muttering to himself before he froze and turned his direction toward the two teenagers.

"Daniel, if you will kindly release the young Immortal, she is uncomfortable," the man smirked.

Aiko looked the man over… how would he know?

Danny's face heated up.

"Sorry, Aiko," he muttered. He pulled back his arms.

Aiko looked up at him. "It's fine."

She watched the man work her mind racing.

This was only the second or third time Danny had tried to hug her or hold her like that.

People did it in New York… that must have been why he was. He wanted to hold her close.

But it all felt so foreign.

Aiko moved to stand beside him. Taking his hand and holding it in her own.

Their hands were held in between them. Gently.

"Ah. Here is yours," the old master pinned it right on top of Danny's map that had been pulled out.

The man took a step back and held a hand out.

Aiko instantly expected magic.

But nothing happened.

The old master hummed to himself while he stood there.

"Well. To begin the Ox and the Rat are most compatible with each other. The statistic is to the ninety percent. One of the best matches for each other…. The Sheep and the Rabbit. Another match that is fairly decent. Another ninety percent match. And the last one… the Monkey and the whatever you are, My Lady."

Aiko felt her face flush. "There are three animals to my date. What of it?"

"It's all a question of mentality, my dear." The old master said, his hand dropped to his side. "The Monkey and Dog are to the eighty percent. The Monkey and Rabbit are eighty percent. The Monkey and Snake are only sixty percent."

"What does all this mean?" Danny asked.

Aiko sighed internally. She looked up at Danny and squeezed his hand. "It does not mean anything." She said softly.

"I am surprised to hear you say that young Lady Aiko…" The old master said. "Unless you fear the Snake."

Aiko tensed up.

"Alright, Aiko calm down. Please," Danny said gently. "Master, please do try to restrain your otherwise sharp tongue."

"Of course, My King," the old master said. "Lady Aiko, would you please go lay down on my bed?"

Aiko looked up at Danny before she obeyed the request. Danny walked behind her.

Aiko laid down and flattened out her dress.

"If it is alright, with both of you, may I look into which of your three zodiacs you favor?" The old master asked as he washed his hands in a large basin.

"Um, just this once," Aiko said as she pushed herself to sit up.

Danny had gotten onto the bed to sit next to her. "If Aiko is fine with it, then so am I."

The old master walked over and held his hand above Aiko's face. And that is when she understood how he seemed to be able to see things.

Right in the middle of his hand was an amber eye.

Looking down at her, packed full of emotion.

Danny did not seem concerned, but he still took Aiko's hand.

Aiko looked right into the eye that looked back deep into her. She felt herself getting weak. Her body cold, despite the warm and stuffy room.

An urge to pass out and sleep over took Aiko as she closed her eyes.

"Very good my child. Rest now," the old voice lulled her.

Aiko opened her eyes one last time to look into the unblinking amber ones.

She squeezed Danny's hand with as much strength as she could. Closing her eyes and gritting her teeth.

"Aiko?" Danny's voice calling her name was hazy at best. "Aiko… are you-"

Aiko felt cold. It was the first thing she could think about.

Her body was cold. And wet…

Aiko opened her eyes and looked at her surroundings.

She was in a small room, laying in a shallow pool of water. The pool had a slanted ramp and the water only went up to her ribs. Her lower half was completely underwater. And it felt so good.

Aiko looked around and spotted Danny who was sitting on a bench across the room, reading a book.

"Danny?" She muttered.

Danny looked over at her and smiled. He put the book down and got up, walking over to Aiko. He sat down by the pool and held a freezing hand to her forehead.

His hand moved upward. Pushing her hair out of the way while he leaned in and kissed her on the forehead.

"You still feel a little warm," he said. He got up and walked behind Aiko to where she could not see him.

He came back with a glass of water and a pitcher. "Drink this."

Aiko obey. And the cold water was refreshing.

When she finished, she looked up at Danny and handed him the glass.

"What happened?" Aiko asked. "Why am I still in my dress?"

Danny poured more water into the cup and handed it back to Aiko. "Drink this."

Aiko took the glass and took small sips looking at Danny for an explanation.

"When the spell was performed on you to consider your zodiac, you are supposed to pass out. But only for a few moments. You have been out for most of the day." Danny frowned. "When you didn't wake up fast enough it was clear something was wrong."

"What?" Aiko asked, pulling the half-finished glass away from her mouth.

Danny took the cup and refilled it to the top. "Don't talk, just drink. I'll explain."

Aiko sighed and took the cup back. She held it up to her lips and took a sip, waiting.

"Mistress Ratana called your condition hyperthermia, meaning in basic wording; you overheated," Danny frowned. "You are dehydrated. That is why I am making you drink. And up in the observatory, it can get very hot. So, the spell simply assisted your body in collapsing."

Aiko stopped drinking. The glass had returned to the half-full mark.

Danny poured more in.

Aiko opened her mouth to speak but never got the chance.

"Drink the water," Danny commented before anything else.

Aiko obeyed. Glaring at Danny a little in irritation.

"I was given the results. We can go over them when you get better." Danny said. "Anyway, when the master was done and you still had not awoken, he told me to get you to a healer. And he said you would be able to explain what everything meant."

Danny watched Aiko drink the third glass of water.

When she finished it, she passed it to Danny, expecting him to refill it and give it straight back. But he did not.

"You scared me," Danny said weakly. He straightened up and stood. "Let me go get Mistress Ratana."

Aiko nodded.

She looked down at her dress which was soaked. Not ruined, but it would have to hang to dry out.

Aiko looked over at the door that Danny had disappeared through.

A moment later Danny walked back in with Mistress Ratana. She was dressed in her Miko uniform.

"Are you feeling better, Lady Aiko?" She waved, walking over and kneeling by the tub.

"A little," Aiko sighed.

Mistress Ratana took her arm and began to touch it in a few places.

"Your pulse is stronger, and your blood pressure is improving. I already have some herbs prepared for you. Two days of confinement to your house. And I'll tell Kasumi about this so she can check in on you in a few days. You need to stay out of the sun as much as possible. And you should not do anything strenuous until you are given the clear." Mistress Ratana listed. "I will write all this down, and I will have someone deliver it to your parents."

"I'll do it. I am going to take her home." Danny said. "As soon as you clear her."

Mistress Ratana stood up. "She is cleared. I'll go finish that remedy." And with that, she was gone.

Danny stood over the pool and offered Aiko a hand. "Are you ready to go home?"

Aiko took his hand and he pulled her to her feet. Aiko slowly got out of the pool, dripping water everywhere.

Danny handed her a towel and held her arm to support her. Once Aiko dried off as much as she could Danny lead her into the hallway. He didn't say a word.

He had one arm around her waist tightly. And he didn't seem to be concerned about whether or not Aiko minded or if it were embarrassing. He was just supporting her as she walked.

Mistress Ratana quickly had the herbs ready and Danny started to walk Aiko to the palace, which was fairly close to the monastery. There was a back way they could take without being seen.

Aiko noticed it was darker outside. It had been mid-morning when she and Danny had gone to the monastery and up the stairs. And now it was dusk.

Thought all of this. Danny said nothing.

Aiko looked over at him a few times. Hoping he would say something, even if he was going to be mad at her for neglecting to care for herself.

But he did not.

Once they got to the palace, he took her straight out to the stables where he helped her into the back of a carriage. Where she promptly fell asleep.

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