CHAPTER 34

MORE TRAINING AND A BIG SURPRISE

KAI`S POV:

I wake up to the shining sun blasting its way through the opening in the tent. I turned my body around to escape the light. I was face to face with the most beautiful girl I've ever laid eyes on. I place my hand on her cheek, smiling at her, even though she didn't see it because her eyes were closed and she was sleeping peacefully. I placed my arms around her and brought her closer to me. She moved her hands up to my shoulders and rested her head on my chest. She looked so beautiful when she slept soundly. I've never told her that, but I've had those thoughts. If only I could stay in this bed forever and stay right next to the woman I married. Stay next to the girl I would forever spend the rest of my life with.

Unfortunately, I had to get myself up out of bed and change my clothes. I couldn't do that while my wife was lying atop of me. I kissed her lightly on the lips, careful not to wake her up. She woke of, though. I could finally see those beautiful eyes open up and look at me. Everything about her just makes want to hold her tight for the rest of my life and never let go. I just want to make sure that she's safe in my arms with me. If anything ever happened to her, I don't know how I would live. I don't know how I would survive another day without the woman I plan to stay with all day, every day.

Kitty smiled at me with her sweet smile that she always gave me. "Morning, honey. I hope you don't mind if I make you breakfast "

"Well, I will need some energy on account that I have a lot of training today," I said.

"Good, because I'm cooking today. You're gonna enjoy it. Jane's teaching me how to cook the largest meal of all time all on my own."

"You know, I think that you may have it harder than me. You are cooking for all the men of war."

"Try not to get jealous."

"I won't. When have I ever been jealous of somebody else liking your cooking?"

"Now that you mention it, I don't think I've ever given anyone else but you the food I have to offer. You've shared in some of the most delicious stuff I've ever made of all times. I'm just glad one person appreciates my cooking."

"That person will always be me."

Kitty and I got dressed and ready for the day to come. I decided to wear the uniform that was given to me and I showed it off in the mirror. Kitty looked at me, saying what a handsome person she saw in the mirror. I chuckled, getting ready to head out to the mess hall. I walked towards the door of the tent, blowing a kiss to Kitty as she walked towards me. We gave each other a quick kiss and walked in the same direction. Kitty had to go through the back while I had to go through the front with the other soldiers. I was upset to see that Kitty wasn't joining me for breakfast. It was nice to see that I'll be eating her cooking.

I found the guys sitting at one of the tables at one corner of the large tent. I went and sat down with them, seeing that none of them were served breakfast yet. I sighed as I sat down. "You guys ready for training today?"

"I suppose," Jay said, "Although yesterday's training wore us out and now none of us want to even try and get on our own two feet."

"I understand. I did my best to rest last night. Say, Jay, did you notice that Nya came to my tent last night? She was pretty mad about something."

"She already told me. I don't get why she didn't tell me that she was the water ninja."

"It was a family secret. She couldn't tell anyone until now. She is married to you."

"Now I get why she always wanted to go to places that was completely filled with water. The beach and the lake at the park. I get it now. She has the feeling that water is what gives her life."

"Now you know."

Breakfast was being served a few minutes later. We were served by Kitty, who was holding six plates at the same time. She served us with a smile. "Okay, I hope you all are in the mood for pancakes. That's what has been made."

I stood up to help Kitty with the plates. "Here, let me help you with those."

"No, it's okay. I got it. It's good for me to balance all these plates." She set them all down on the table one by one. "I'll be back to pour you some tea."

I nodded as Kitty walked away. "Is she a good cook or what?"

"Yeah, but Carol`s cooking is great as well," Cole said.

"I think we all know that Nya is the best cook of them all," Jay said, "After all, she was the one that cooked dinner yesterday. I didn't any of you give her a proper thank you."

"We did give her a thank you," I said.

"This conversation doesn't involve me," Lloyd said, "I've never tasted Zelda`s cooking before."

"Aren't you two engaged?" Zane asked.

"We are, but she's never cooked for me before so I don't know how she does it."

"I'm sure they'll put her on cooking duty soon," I said, "By that time, you'll know what it taste like."

"I guess you're right."

"Aren't I always?"

"Too bad Zane isn't a part of this argument," Cole said, "Right after this war is over with, we need to find you another lady friend."

"Why do I need to find another girl to be known as my friend?" Zane asked, "Don't I already have plenty of friends here?"

"Never mind."

"You know there are times when he has no idea what you mean," I said.

"I know, but I still have the notion to say it anyway," Cole said, finishing up his last bit of breakfast and throwing the plate out.

We all did the same thing and finished up. By the time we left the dining hall, everyone else was finishing up the most important meal of the day. We spent the morning training on the obstacle course. Every run and jump that I made turned out to be a success. I had the feeling that I was ready for this battle. Even though it wasn't for the next two weeks, I think I was ready. I know I'm ready. I have no doubt in my mind that we'll lose this war. We'll win it. Everyone will see it. Everyone.

After three hours of running and jumping, I went over to the shadest tree I could find to cool down and get rid of the perspiration that fell from my forehead. I as panting and breathing hard. I needed a break. This was all too much. If I kept this up, I won't have enough strength when it comes to fighting in the battle. Trust me. Every soldiers needs to keep up the pace in a war.

The other guys came and sat around me, cooling off in the shade themselves. Looks like we were right back where we started. Under the tree and trying to catch our breath. I was trying to catch my breath, actually. The others just wanted to talk.

"All this training is starting to wear me out," Jay said, "When will it ever end?"

"When the battle ends, the training will end," Cole said, "That's just how it goes in this world. You keep going until it becomes a success."

"Just keep going," Lloyd said, "You can say that all you want. I don't think I have enough energy to take anything down. Uncle really needs to give us a break."

"There is no such thing as a break when a war is happening," Sensei Wu said, waking up to us, "We must continue fighting until it's over. That is why we are training so much in such a short time. It is time to get in our positions."

"Positions?" I asked, "What are you talking about, Sensei? Why do we need to get into positions?"

"I fear that the war may be happening at any moment."

We all gasped. Jay started losing his mind. "Are you crazy? The war can't happen now. We're not fully prepared. We need more time. Can't the Overlord just give us a little more time?"

"If we know the Overlord, he won't give us any time," Lloyd said.

"Lloyd's right," Sensei said, "It's time to get everyone in position. Zane, you raise the flag of peace. Jay, run to the camps and tell all the war nurses to evacuate to the medical ward immediately. The rest of you assemble the men. The time has come."

I was scared out of my mind. The war was about to begin. The first battle of the war. I was scared stiff. I know I was given an order, but I had to go find Kitty. I didn't want this morning to be our last time seeing each other if something were to happen. I had to find her and fast.

Jay was helping the war nurses evacuate to the medical ward. I didn't see Kitty anywhere. I saw something on tops of the hill, though. I saw the one and only side against us. The side of evil. I had no choice but to make my way to the battlefield.

Zane had followed me. The flag of peace was in his hand. Jay came right after. I thought I saw a lipstick smudge on his face, but maybe my mind was playing tricks on me. The other side was already there, standing in position. I looked to see who it was. It was the Overlord and his army of stone warriors. I knew this would be a ferocious battle. The flute sounded. Men shouted. The battle had begun.

THE FIRST BATTLE HAS STARTED. THE STONE ARMY IS BACK AND THE OVERLORD IS WITH THEM. THIS IS BECOMING SO INTENSE. SO INTENSE I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DESCRIBE IT.

WELL, THAT'S ALL I HAVE TO SAY.

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