Gio: Well, we better head back!
Ron: Yeah, I am tired already. I am so ready for some bed when we get back.
Yori: Couldn't agree more.
Gio: And after tomorrow, we have the concert on Sunday!
Ron: I am so pumped for that! Boo-yah! (Smiles widely while trading a finger high-five with Rufus)
Yori: Indeed.
(The scene cuts to Ron, Gio, Yori, and Rufus arriving back at the school at 9:30pm...)
Gio: Sensei, we have returned.
Sensei: I am so relieved to see you all safe and well. You look like you're satisfied with the day you all had.
Ron: Yep, we all were pretty content at the end of it, through there was a bit of some trouble during this morning.
Sensei: Is there anything to be concerned about?
Yori: A villain somehow got into the theme park without anybody noticing or knowing...We have fought him together, and he never gave us any more trouble after that.
Sensei: Are any of you hurt?
Ron: (Glances at Gio) Uh...Not seriously. There was a great guy who knew first-aid...He helped Gio out...
Sensei: (Makes a sound) Is that right? Are you alright, Gio-san?
Gio: Yep. I fought him off. But I did get cut...
Sensei: Oh, dear. Are you bandaged well enough? Drank enough water and such to help yourself?
Gio: Yes, I'm fine, Sensei.
Sensei: That's good to know. I trust that all of you must be very tired from your journey and your activities, so go along to your rooms. I shall see you in the morning. I wish you all a good night's sleep.
Gio: Yes, Sensei...(walks to my assigned room)
Ron: Good night, Gio. See you in the morning. Man, I am bushed! (Rufus waves tiredly with a smile)
(As Gio went to sleep, he had a flashback to himself at age 13 after decapitating his school bully. Monkey Fist was proud of his son killing his first victim. And he then decided to reward Gio with a replacement for his white gi...a black ninja outfit like his...)
13 year old Gio: I...i killed him! I gave into my anger, and killed Joseph!
Monkey Fist: Everybody freaks out when they did their first kill. It's normal. Now, you merely wanted yourself safe and well from this bully, correct? Yes, there would have been other ways to get rid of Joseph, but those ways aren't permanent as slicing a head off is.
Young Gio (grabs head): Father, does this mean I move up a belt?
Monkey Fist: (Smiles) It certainly does, my son. Now let's see, how to get rid of the body...Burying it wouldn't work as dogs can smell it out...Any ideas, my boy?
Young Gio: Let's burn it in the fireplace!
Monkey Fist: That's ingenious. Tonight is a cool one, a fire would be nice..How about s'mores? I know it's a american thing, but I hear it's delicious.
Young Gio: Yes, Father...
(The scene cuts to Gio and Monty enjoying s'mores by the fireplace as the body burned up. Monty had a hidden folded up ninja outfit that was black, for Gio, hidden behind him...)
Young Gio: I'm so happy I did it!
Monkey Fist: I am very proud of you, Gio, and I've decided to reward you with a surprise worthy of your strength and skills.
Young Gio: And what is it?
Monkey Fist: (Chuckles at his son's curiosity and excitement) Close your eyes, son. (Gio laid his stick with the bare marshmallow on a plate, closing his eyes with a hand as Monkey Fist moves the bundle of black fabric forward before Gio's eyes) Okay, open them.
Young Gio (opens): A...a..black ninja outfit like yours?!
Monkey Fist: (Nods while smiling warmly) Yes. You have done well in your training, my son, and today proved it all, so you deserve the very same outfit I wear as well. We will be the greatest ninjas!
Young Gio (gets up and puts it on): It fits!
Monkey Fist: I knew it could. It will be fixed to new heights once you grow over the next few years. Now, let's enjoy our night.
Young Gio (nods): Father...how did Mother feel about Monkey Kung Fu?
Monkey Fist: Well, you know that your mother was neutral when she met me. She didn't go for either side of the spectrum, and I didn't force her in anything as I was truly in love with her. Lizzy was pretty wary about Monkey Kung Fu at first, seeing how I returned with sores, bruises, even a nosebleed here and there.
(Sighs with a wistful smile) But when she saw how passionate I was with the technique, she let her worries go, and she even went to try a few easy moves herself with my help, teaching her...(Chuckles) Heh...I believe you were created upon a day of passionate dueling between me and your mother...(Smirking at Gio's blushing face, amused in embarrassing him)
Gio: What was it like the day that Mother realized I was about to come out?
Monkey Fist: It was a clear day, sunny yet the wind was quite wild and the waves were crashing quite loudly like drums. It was perhaps a hour past noon when I heard your mother's shout of distress from the library, and of course, she was reading to you from her favorite book, "The Swiss Family Robinson". I suppose you decided to come when she was to finish it at the last second.
(Tilts his head in thought) It took me and Bates to bring your mother to one of the guest rooms, turned into a delivery room, and I was at your mother's side all the time as Bates called out for one of the country doctors and nursemaids. I believe it was about 8 hours of labor until Lizzy felt that you were ready to be pushed out.
(Smiles) The moon was shining as you gave your first cry of life, lungs reaching for air, and despite the mess upon yourself, you were the most beautiful baby I have ever saw. Your mother was so strong, so brave throughout it all, and she cried when she first held you in her arms.
(Ruffles Gio's hair gently) We fell in love with you, our greatest treasure, our beloved son as you first opened your eyes, and your mother was delighted to give me the opportunity to name you, Gio Frederick Fiske.
Young Gio: But how did my mother die?
Monkey Fist: (Sighs deeply)...I suppose you are old enough to know now...You were 3 at the time. You were in the playroom...I was in the office, looking over papers. Your mother was with you.
(Hums slowly) Bates was shopping...When I heard the front door open, I assumed it was him as he's the only other human apart from me and your mother to have house keys. It was perhaps five, ten minutes before I heard your mother scream. It wasn't distress, but far worse.
I ran out of the office so fast, running up the stairs when I heard it. The gunshot. I came into the playroom, seeing him standing over my wife, a smoking gun in his hand. A burglar intruded into the manor! (Growls before a tear escapes from his eye)
Your mother was bleeding from the stomach, and you were crying, calling out for her. Lizzy called out for me when she saw me standing in the doorway, and the burglar turned around, the gun still in his hand, but he didn't know how pissed off I was as I saw red at the moment.
(Exhales) I felt that he was equal in fighting, but I didn't care, beating him to a bloody pulp, and when I came to, the burglar was unconscious, and you were upon your mother's side, prodding her. I came to you two, and I gently slapped your mother awake as she was still breathing, but the blood was coming so fast..I tried to stop it as I pleaded out loud for her to keep looking at me.
(Sobs) She knew she was dying...She kissed you everywhere on the face, managing it barely before turning to me. I held her in my arms, holding her head up as we had our last words...I would never forgot that last precious kiss...You were subdued when I saw you nearby...asking that question I couldn't answer...'Momma gonna be okay?'...
Young Gio (begins to tear up)
Monkey Fist: (Gathers Gio in his arms) Shh...shh...I know, son...I miss her too...It hurts...Time fades the pain away...She truly loved you, Gio. Don't you ever forget that.
Young Gio (hugs him and cries)
Monkey Fist: Oh, Gio...(Hugs him firmly, rubbing his back)
Young Gio: Where is that intruder?! He must DIE!
Monkey Fist: Do not despair, son. I killed him soon after it happened...He was afraid in the last moment of his life, realizing that he had fucked up. I fed him to the sharks overseas that night, and I felt better after that, but I wasn't fully better still...
(Sighs heavily) I had to lie to the police that he got away after murdering my wife...Burying her was torturous...You were confused...lost...I knew by then, I had to make my promise come true. I promised her that I would take care of you, protect you no matter what.
Young Gio (hugs him)
Monkey Fist: (Smiles weakly yet warmly) I love you, Gio.
(The flashback dreams ends as Gio wakes up at 4:00 am on Saturday morning...)
Gio (yawns and gets up)
(Gio remembers that there's mediation this morning before breakfast, then there's Tai Chi afterwards. And there's a new class today this afternoon as Saturdays only has it. What did Yori call it? Oh, yes..Japanese Calligraphy..)
Gio (gets up and exits my room): Morning, Ron.
Ron: (Ruffles his hair as he stretches fully, awake) Hey, Gio. I slept like a log. You?
Gio: Yep, the same. (pats his shoulder) I hope you do well today.
(Suddenly, as Fukushima walked by, he went to go tease Ron, but noticed some fur patches on the tops of Gio's hands which that Ron didn't notice...)
Fukushima:...I am to apologize for my bullying actions, and I hope you'll forgive me.
Ron: No problem, man! I will save a seat for ya, Gio. (Walks ahead)
Fukushima: (Exhales) You're the boss's son...
Gio: Huh? What are you referring to?
Fukushima: (Whispers) Monkey Fist.
Gio (frowns): Well...normally, I'd forgive you...but since you did nothing, but bully me and not even LISTEN to me! (folds arms) Stay away from me...or I'll hurt you! (walks off) Bye, Fukushima!
Ron: (Sees Gio coming in) Gio, over here. Got a empty mat seat for ya!
Gio (walks over): Thanks, Ron. (sits down)
Ron: You okay, man? You look a bit down.
Gio: Oh, uh...I'm fine, thanks.
Ron: Okay. Oh, there's Sensei. We better do our thing. Hope you find something about your mom.
Gio: I did...but I want to keep it private.
Ron: Oh, that's cool. But yeah, I understand that. Oh, Sensei's watching. We better get to mediate.
Gio (gets to mediating): Where will I be going today?
(Another flashback began upon Gio at age 9, spending the day with Chippy on that day he learned to trust her and overcome his monkey phobia. He climbed up the nearby large tree with Chippy while holding a picnic basket, and made it to the top...)
9 year old Gio: Is this where you wanted to have lunch?