Chapter 10

The monks were walking around in the temple gardens, worrying their heads off about Kimiko. She was now with Chase Young and took his apprenticeship in training. Although everyone was still worried about her Omi couldn't help but wonder why Chase chose her, he was after the best in the group. Mostly Clay and Riamundo couldn't concentrate in their training sessions with Master Fung. Knowing that Kimiko wasn't their partner anymore, it all felt very wrong in training with just the three of them, it felt useless.

Speaking Omi says, "Oh Master Fung, I feel as though I have a whole in my heart"

Hearing Omi Clay agreed, "Can't disagree on that one, little buddy"

Rubbing his hair back Riamundo sighs, "Yeah, for once the little round dude is making some sense" waiting for a brief moment Ria shouts, "I still say we need to contact Kimiko"

Ready to go on a rant Master Fung spoke, "No need my monks, I have already sent all of Kimiko's belonging to Chase, and I have added a note"

Scared Ria argues, "What, but won't that make Kimiko think that were glad that she gone"

Nodding Master Fung answers, "I doubt that, I feel that she's alone and concern about what we think about her now, so I left her a note"

Getting frustrated Ria yells, "But Master Fung we can't just wait here and hope for the best, we need to visit Kimiko now"

Sighing the old man closes his eyes, "I need you monks to wait here, at least for the reply of Kimiko, giving permission for any further contact or visits"

Everyone hated the orders of their wise teacher but they did as what they were told. Sure, they would always follow Master Fung's orders to the last detail with the many respects for the man, but this uneasy command was begging to be broken.

Omi spoke, "As hard as it is my friends, we must do what we are told" Looking down in despair Omi's eye started to get watery.

Riamundo's anger lowered into sympathy for his younger yellow friend, patting his round head to comfort his mind by saying Kimiko will return to the temple and forgive them for being so stubborn.

As the sun was setting for another day, it was reminding them of the absents of their Kimiko again. It was all very torturous; they felt like dirt in driving Kimiko away. She was their little ball of light; she always had something wonderfully different, whether it was her cloths or personality, she was prefect as a girl and as a teammate.

They all headed to bed, to where they would wait for the possible reply of Kimiko.

In Chase's Training Hall that evening

It was the end of the day and Kimiko was absolutely drained that she was about to faint, she was finally ordered to stop.

Gladly looking around Chase sees his feline warriors in a pile of failed matches and blackened rumble by Kimiko's fire, "Most excellent Kimiko, we're progressing more then I thought"

Laying on the floor Kimiko huffs out, "What's, that suppose to mean?" turning her aching head to Chase she waits.

Shrugging he answers, "I figured you wouldn't last for an hour" hearing this Kimiko growl at him, then he adds, "But, I was so pleased that I could work you hard enough for the whole day" then clapping his hands together he applauses for her success.

Getting up, Kimiko's palm landed on her knees for support. She felt like throwing up from the shaking of her legs and lungs. All day she dealt with his cats, losing and winning matches left and right, either way she didn't let up on her energy to fail. She felt the outmost pride in pleasing Chase with her exuberance. She would have continued but her body felt so numb and wasted, she couldn't even move from the spot she was standing.

Attempting to walk she tripped, "Oww" Then feeling a hand on hers Kimiko blushed.

Looking up into the piecing gold eyes of a handsome monster, "Oh, I don't need your help" pulling her hand out of his palms she looks away.

Smirking Chase kicks back down the lever to turn the arena back to normal, into the empty training hall again.

Then asking softly, "Would you like to eat here or in the dining hall?"

Kimiko's ears were ringing from his gentlemanly voice; the sweet sound of Chase Young's voice was nice. She couldn't even hear his evil tone anymore.

Still blushing she says, "I would like to eat in here Master Young"

Practically glowing at his own title as master, Chase couldn't help but be all giddy from the inside. Snapping his fingers he shouts, "Then here, we shall eat"

Popping out of the dark corners of the room were some of his cats, carrying a table, chairs, trays, cloths, candles and silverwares. They quickly settled the things in the middle of the room. With the meal up and ready to eat Chase and Kimiko were seated.

Looking at all the glories meals Kimiko could cry, but she was brave enough to just dive into her meal. Chase on the other hand slowly slurps his special stew of dragon. He enjoyed watching her eat, it was entertaining to see his food not going to waste and that he could share this delicious feast with someone.

Then one of his cats came up to him to give him some news; apparently the old man has sent her belongings to him. Sighing he orders his cats to deliver her things to her room.

Looking back at Kimiko he smiles, "Once you're done here, you may go wash up and go to bed" Getting up from the table he bows a goodnight and leaves.

Kimiko was starting to respect the man, he wasn't so bad, you just had to get past his evil side. How Kimiko did this she didn't know.

Finishing her meal she gets up and bows to the cats, "Thank You, it was a very lovely meal" leaving the room, she didn't know the confused expressions that the cats were giving her from behind. They never received and thank you before... it was nice.

Finally entering her room she gasps, all of her things were here. Her clothes, accessories, and even her cell phone! As she dug though her things she found a note, a note that stopped heart. It was from Master Fung. Opening it she read.

Dearest Kimiko,

I hope all is well and good. We're still trying to deal with your decision in joining Chase Young. I can't not change your mind but let me warn you that Chase Young is not all what he seems. He may offer you everything, but what is his price my dear. Please do not let this letter discourage you much, just make sure you take my warnings seriously and I will trust your decisions in the future.

Sincerely, Your Old Master

P.S. Please contact us for a visit

Placing the note down and sitting on her bed, Kimiko's eyes began to water, she couldn't believe the letter and wanted to cry, not because of her old master's kind words in trust, but because he still wanted to keep in touch with her. Knowing that, made Kimiko feel less guilty about being selfish in pursuing a better master for her. To also know that Master Fung was okay with it, just as long as she was cautious about her choices in the future. Her heart was finally leaping with joy, in knowing that they still wanted to be with her.

Hugging herself she prepares to bath, leaving the room.

In Chase's all seeing eye room

Looking into the eye Chase could see the letter and of the warnings that the old fool tried to give her. In seeing her cry he frowned, seems that she hasn't let go of her old life. Frowning he turns off his eye and turns around to sit in a chair.

Sighing he says, "That old fool is making this harder then it" tapping his fingers he grins, "Which is best for her to realize that she doesn't need them Mah aha ahah ah"

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