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AN: thank you guys all sooooooooo much for the 13 reviews I got for the first chapter!!!!!!!!! * hugs everyone * the 'Long Li' clan means dragon power clan in Chinese. Hehe that's why Tamahome is the blue dragon. ^^ ohohooo! Anyways on with the story!
Destiny with You: Chapter 2
Tamahome POV:
"so what is your name?" I looked at the little girl sitting on the bed. Her figure was gaunt and seemingly fragile. Her skin was stained with brown spots and a few blue bruises on her face. Her dull brown hair was put into two buns. She was a plain girl except for one thing. Her eyes were a dark pine green color and it always seemed to have a gleam to it.
"Miaka" she replied plainly.
"No last name?"
"no. my parents gave me away when I was 3." She said quietly in a strained voice, her green eyes glazed.
Quickly changing the subject, I said,
"Well this can be your home from now on. You will start out as only a beginner in your training, but if you quickly improve, you might be able to be promoted. You will start your training today so you should quickly go get ready and report to the bamboo forest in two hours. They are going to begin training then and I suggest not being late. Madame Hu is not one who likes tardiness.
"Thank you so much!" Miaka sighed in relief and gave a small bow.
"oh yes, here are your new clothes. I guess I'll see you around!" I said as a handed her a package.
Miaka POV:
'I can't believe it! I actually have a home!' I thought to myself. I didn't want to be late on my first day so I quickly took a bath. The dirt washed away from my skin and hair, and the water soothed my fears. I got out and put on the clean white robes. I pulled back some of my hair and put it into a bun and left the rest of my waist-length hair down. I walked outside and spotted a bamboo forest. I walked into it. The sunlight seeped through the leaves, creating light spots and shadows. The sound of sword caught my ears. I followed the sound to an open spot. The ground was still the same but no bamboo trees. The light filtered through here creating an illuminated spot. In the middle, a woman stood still. Her fingers tightened around her sword and stood still. Suddenly, she moved at a fast pace, swinging her sword around in a fancy pattern. The sword danced with her, together in unison. She jumped into the air and landed on a single bamboo leaf balancing on one foot. My eyes widened in amazement. She then jumped from leaf to leaf until finally jumping back into the center flipping a few times before landing softly without a sound.
"wow.." I whispered to myself.
hearing the sound, she quickly turned. "who's there?"
I sheepishly stepped from behind the bamboo and revealed myself. she walked towards me and asked, "who are you?"
"um. I'm really sorry. My name is Miaka. I'm new here, and I was supposed to report here for the beginner's training. Um. sorry."
the woman smiled and walked towards me.
"well you're an hour early. Anyways I'm Madame Hu, the beginner's teacher. Hmmm. since we have so much time, I should test your skills first."
I remained silent.
"hmmm. well first lets go find what element of power you have. Just close your eyes for a second and concentrate on your surroundings."
I closed my eyes. I concentrated on what I had seen before I had closed my eyes. The spring green bamboo, the light glistening, the gentle warm breeze, and the quiet peaceful sound.
"you can open up your eyes now." a voice interrupted the imagery. "hmmm.. Very interesting. and very rare power. Miaka you have the power of the light. It is very rare for someone to have the power of light. Usually everyone is sorted into the four different elements, wind, water, fire, or earth. It is very rare for anyone to have the power of light or dark. Well I hope you cherish this gift to do the best of your abilities." Madame Hu said as she turned towards me.
"I will cherish my power. thank you."
"oh! Don't thank me! it's your own power. Now. we need to find you a sword. Follow me."
* * * In the swords room * * *
The room was lit naturally with light from the outside. The roof was raised and had little holes in it letting the light through. It was a large oval room stored with different swords hanging from all sides and edges of the wall.
"now, Miaka, to obtain the sword just for you, you must concentrate on each of the swords around you. Close your eyes again."
I closed my eyes again and concentrated on my surroundings again. Auras filled my senses, blue, red, pink, green, all different colors. Finally I reached something with no aura. 'what was it?' the object suddenly awakened sending a blinding white light. I gasped and quickly opened my eyes. A thin silver sword hovered in front of me. around it, illuminated a bright white light. I reached for the sword and the second I made contact, I felt a tingling warmth spread through my body. It pulsed for a few seconds and finally stopped glowing.
Both Madame and I were silent. I, because of amazement at the magic I had and never knowing about it until now.
Madame also looked at me in amazement and quietly muttered something.
"you are something special, Miaka."
* * * Bamboo forest * * *
" well now that you have all your equipment, lets see what you know about martial arts."
"I really don't know much."
"its ok Miaka, just watch me and try to repeat as much as possible after I'm done."
Madame Hu held her sword in her right hand and stood still for a few seconds before moving. She quickly lunged forward, sword hand in front. Then used flowing movements slashing to the right and then to the left. She did a one handed cartwheel and a handed back handspring and landed lightly on her feet. She then made very rapid movements with her sword hand as if fencing an opponent. She made a small jump and landed into a split. She then flipped back and flipped the sword around and finally did a circle- scissor movement with her legs and jumped up in one motion. She did a few movements where she jumps and turns parallel to the ground (butterflies in skating terms.) and finally ending with a 5-turn tornado spin (figure skating: imagine a triple axel only with ur arms slightly out) in the air and landing lightly on her feet almost like she was floating to the ground.
Miaka's eyes followed her teacher's movements and studied them precisely. Miaka had been trained to learn fast when she was with her previous master. But there she was threatened.
"alright Miaka, just try to copy me as far as you can remember."
Miaka nodded sheepishly and began to recreate what her teacher had just showed her. Miaka imitated her teacher exactly up until jumping up from the split. She tried the jump turns that were parallel to the ground but they were not as clean and precise as her teacher's. she finally finished with a 3-turn tornado spin instead of 5 but was still light on her feet.
Madame Hu looked at Miaka in amazement. She had never met any student that learned as quick as Miaka. Well except for Tamahome. But it was amazing.
"well you certainly learn very quick. In maybe another week of training you'll be able to move up to the intermediate level. But Miaka, that is amazing!"
After another 15 minutes of practicing, Miaka had already mastered the whole routine, leaving Madame Hu in shock. Her butterfly jumps were perfect, her sword and arm movements were graceful, and her jumping had gotten lighter and higher enabling her to rotate 5 times in the air. Miaka had shortened the mastering of the arts of a week to a matter of 15 minutes!!! Madame Hu had only heard of a few people in the world of martial arts that had done that. And the very few had become infamous and great masters of martial arts and magic.
Class began and everyone was shocked at how quick Miaka learned. Before class was over, Miaka was on top of the class! 0_0
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
"WHAT?! Are you JOKING? We have to find someone that has mastered the ultimate level of power in two WEEKS?" a strong voice bellowed.
"Unfortunately yes, we have no other choice. The dark side has already invaded a large part of Northern China. We must send some protection for the villages of the north. Although the emperor has already sent large troops north, they will be nothing compared to the dark magic power that is able to destroy an army of 10,000 with one move." Another familiar voice said. (hmmm.wonder who that is lol)
the other figure sighed in defeat.
"Tamahome, you have done very well in your training, becoming the master of water. You will be the leader of this group who will head north. No matter what, you must gather 7 other people to go with you on your journey."
'oh shit what did I get myself into?' Tamahome thought to himself, but replied stoically,
"yes Master." And left the room.
* * * * * * * * *
Tamahome wondered into the bamboo forest, it was his favorite place to think about things. The crescent shaped moon had appeared, as the sun's diminishing orange rays painted across the sky.
He sat down by the oldest bamboo branch and stared into space, thinking about his next mission. 'how was he going to find 7 masters of elements in two weeks?' he knew 5 already, but how was he going to get two more in a matter of two weeks? Hotohori, Nuriko, Chichiri, Tasuki, and Mitsukake. Tamahome sighed and ran his hand through his black-blue hair. Suddenly he heard a few rustles through his years of training, his reflexes were fast. He instantly pinpointed the source of noise and ran towards there, grabbing the person with his arms. The person he grabbed had a small and light figure, almost like a child's body.
The person gave out a small cry of surprise.
"who are you?" Tamahome said.
"Miaka."
Tamahome quickly let go from the awkward position. Miaka turned around and faced him. She was so different from this morning! Tamahome thought. In the morning her face was covered with dirt hiding her creamy white skin, her hair that had been a dirty brown color was a gleaming red auburn color.
"What are you doing here? You should be in your room by now." Tamahome said
"Gomen, gomen. I stayed a little longer than the rest of the people, so I sort of got lost. um. would it be ok if you showed me the way back to my room?"
"Sure, I'm going in that direction anyway."
AN: I'm really sorry about the boring chapter -_- but you have to have background info before the plot thickens! XDD hehe. who's going to be the two additional masters? Miaka? Will she master light in two weeks? 0_0 and you guys must be thinking "when's the romance gonna come in?" haha. Don't worry it'll come wahaha! ^^ Please tell me what you think! Suggestions? Comments? Criticism? Like it hate it? Should I continue or not?
AN: thank you guys all sooooooooo much for the 13 reviews I got for the first chapter!!!!!!!!! * hugs everyone * the 'Long Li' clan means dragon power clan in Chinese. Hehe that's why Tamahome is the blue dragon. ^^ ohohooo! Anyways on with the story!
Destiny with You: Chapter 2
Tamahome POV:
"so what is your name?" I looked at the little girl sitting on the bed. Her figure was gaunt and seemingly fragile. Her skin was stained with brown spots and a few blue bruises on her face. Her dull brown hair was put into two buns. She was a plain girl except for one thing. Her eyes were a dark pine green color and it always seemed to have a gleam to it.
"Miaka" she replied plainly.
"No last name?"
"no. my parents gave me away when I was 3." She said quietly in a strained voice, her green eyes glazed.
Quickly changing the subject, I said,
"Well this can be your home from now on. You will start out as only a beginner in your training, but if you quickly improve, you might be able to be promoted. You will start your training today so you should quickly go get ready and report to the bamboo forest in two hours. They are going to begin training then and I suggest not being late. Madame Hu is not one who likes tardiness.
"Thank you so much!" Miaka sighed in relief and gave a small bow.
"oh yes, here are your new clothes. I guess I'll see you around!" I said as a handed her a package.
Miaka POV:
'I can't believe it! I actually have a home!' I thought to myself. I didn't want to be late on my first day so I quickly took a bath. The dirt washed away from my skin and hair, and the water soothed my fears. I got out and put on the clean white robes. I pulled back some of my hair and put it into a bun and left the rest of my waist-length hair down. I walked outside and spotted a bamboo forest. I walked into it. The sunlight seeped through the leaves, creating light spots and shadows. The sound of sword caught my ears. I followed the sound to an open spot. The ground was still the same but no bamboo trees. The light filtered through here creating an illuminated spot. In the middle, a woman stood still. Her fingers tightened around her sword and stood still. Suddenly, she moved at a fast pace, swinging her sword around in a fancy pattern. The sword danced with her, together in unison. She jumped into the air and landed on a single bamboo leaf balancing on one foot. My eyes widened in amazement. She then jumped from leaf to leaf until finally jumping back into the center flipping a few times before landing softly without a sound.
"wow.." I whispered to myself.
hearing the sound, she quickly turned. "who's there?"
I sheepishly stepped from behind the bamboo and revealed myself. she walked towards me and asked, "who are you?"
"um. I'm really sorry. My name is Miaka. I'm new here, and I was supposed to report here for the beginner's training. Um. sorry."
the woman smiled and walked towards me.
"well you're an hour early. Anyways I'm Madame Hu, the beginner's teacher. Hmmm. since we have so much time, I should test your skills first."
I remained silent.
"hmmm. well first lets go find what element of power you have. Just close your eyes for a second and concentrate on your surroundings."
I closed my eyes. I concentrated on what I had seen before I had closed my eyes. The spring green bamboo, the light glistening, the gentle warm breeze, and the quiet peaceful sound.
"you can open up your eyes now." a voice interrupted the imagery. "hmmm.. Very interesting. and very rare power. Miaka you have the power of the light. It is very rare for someone to have the power of light. Usually everyone is sorted into the four different elements, wind, water, fire, or earth. It is very rare for anyone to have the power of light or dark. Well I hope you cherish this gift to do the best of your abilities." Madame Hu said as she turned towards me.
"I will cherish my power. thank you."
"oh! Don't thank me! it's your own power. Now. we need to find you a sword. Follow me."
* * * In the swords room * * *
The room was lit naturally with light from the outside. The roof was raised and had little holes in it letting the light through. It was a large oval room stored with different swords hanging from all sides and edges of the wall.
"now, Miaka, to obtain the sword just for you, you must concentrate on each of the swords around you. Close your eyes again."
I closed my eyes again and concentrated on my surroundings again. Auras filled my senses, blue, red, pink, green, all different colors. Finally I reached something with no aura. 'what was it?' the object suddenly awakened sending a blinding white light. I gasped and quickly opened my eyes. A thin silver sword hovered in front of me. around it, illuminated a bright white light. I reached for the sword and the second I made contact, I felt a tingling warmth spread through my body. It pulsed for a few seconds and finally stopped glowing.
Both Madame and I were silent. I, because of amazement at the magic I had and never knowing about it until now.
Madame also looked at me in amazement and quietly muttered something.
"you are something special, Miaka."
* * * Bamboo forest * * *
" well now that you have all your equipment, lets see what you know about martial arts."
"I really don't know much."
"its ok Miaka, just watch me and try to repeat as much as possible after I'm done."
Madame Hu held her sword in her right hand and stood still for a few seconds before moving. She quickly lunged forward, sword hand in front. Then used flowing movements slashing to the right and then to the left. She did a one handed cartwheel and a handed back handspring and landed lightly on her feet. She then made very rapid movements with her sword hand as if fencing an opponent. She made a small jump and landed into a split. She then flipped back and flipped the sword around and finally did a circle- scissor movement with her legs and jumped up in one motion. She did a few movements where she jumps and turns parallel to the ground (butterflies in skating terms.) and finally ending with a 5-turn tornado spin (figure skating: imagine a triple axel only with ur arms slightly out) in the air and landing lightly on her feet almost like she was floating to the ground.
Miaka's eyes followed her teacher's movements and studied them precisely. Miaka had been trained to learn fast when she was with her previous master. But there she was threatened.
"alright Miaka, just try to copy me as far as you can remember."
Miaka nodded sheepishly and began to recreate what her teacher had just showed her. Miaka imitated her teacher exactly up until jumping up from the split. She tried the jump turns that were parallel to the ground but they were not as clean and precise as her teacher's. she finally finished with a 3-turn tornado spin instead of 5 but was still light on her feet.
Madame Hu looked at Miaka in amazement. She had never met any student that learned as quick as Miaka. Well except for Tamahome. But it was amazing.
"well you certainly learn very quick. In maybe another week of training you'll be able to move up to the intermediate level. But Miaka, that is amazing!"
After another 15 minutes of practicing, Miaka had already mastered the whole routine, leaving Madame Hu in shock. Her butterfly jumps were perfect, her sword and arm movements were graceful, and her jumping had gotten lighter and higher enabling her to rotate 5 times in the air. Miaka had shortened the mastering of the arts of a week to a matter of 15 minutes!!! Madame Hu had only heard of a few people in the world of martial arts that had done that. And the very few had become infamous and great masters of martial arts and magic.
Class began and everyone was shocked at how quick Miaka learned. Before class was over, Miaka was on top of the class! 0_0
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
"WHAT?! Are you JOKING? We have to find someone that has mastered the ultimate level of power in two WEEKS?" a strong voice bellowed.
"Unfortunately yes, we have no other choice. The dark side has already invaded a large part of Northern China. We must send some protection for the villages of the north. Although the emperor has already sent large troops north, they will be nothing compared to the dark magic power that is able to destroy an army of 10,000 with one move." Another familiar voice said. (hmmm.wonder who that is lol)
the other figure sighed in defeat.
"Tamahome, you have done very well in your training, becoming the master of water. You will be the leader of this group who will head north. No matter what, you must gather 7 other people to go with you on your journey."
'oh shit what did I get myself into?' Tamahome thought to himself, but replied stoically,
"yes Master." And left the room.
* * * * * * * * *
Tamahome wondered into the bamboo forest, it was his favorite place to think about things. The crescent shaped moon had appeared, as the sun's diminishing orange rays painted across the sky.
He sat down by the oldest bamboo branch and stared into space, thinking about his next mission. 'how was he going to find 7 masters of elements in two weeks?' he knew 5 already, but how was he going to get two more in a matter of two weeks? Hotohori, Nuriko, Chichiri, Tasuki, and Mitsukake. Tamahome sighed and ran his hand through his black-blue hair. Suddenly he heard a few rustles through his years of training, his reflexes were fast. He instantly pinpointed the source of noise and ran towards there, grabbing the person with his arms. The person he grabbed had a small and light figure, almost like a child's body.
The person gave out a small cry of surprise.
"who are you?" Tamahome said.
"Miaka."
Tamahome quickly let go from the awkward position. Miaka turned around and faced him. She was so different from this morning! Tamahome thought. In the morning her face was covered with dirt hiding her creamy white skin, her hair that had been a dirty brown color was a gleaming red auburn color.
"What are you doing here? You should be in your room by now." Tamahome said
"Gomen, gomen. I stayed a little longer than the rest of the people, so I sort of got lost. um. would it be ok if you showed me the way back to my room?"
"Sure, I'm going in that direction anyway."
AN: I'm really sorry about the boring chapter -_- but you have to have background info before the plot thickens! XDD hehe. who's going to be the two additional masters? Miaka? Will she master light in two weeks? 0_0 and you guys must be thinking "when's the romance gonna come in?" haha. Don't worry it'll come wahaha! ^^ Please tell me what you think! Suggestions? Comments? Criticism? Like it hate it? Should I continue or not?