Kel
What was Kypri getting herself into? I mean she could obviously play that game she taught us but challenging a Shang dragon? In front of everyone. Even the Wildcat looked worried for her skill was as equal to his as anyone could be and still he could beat her.
"Surely you aren't worried."
"Yes actually I am. I do not want to hurt such a lovely girl," he said. That obviously meant he found her very attractive for Dragons never openly admitted that they thought someone was good looking.
"You flatter me so," she replied lowering her eyes flirtatiously, then she pierced him with a single glance, "Please let me test your skill. I am curious as to the way you fight and after all, you asked if we were good at martial arts. Surely the only way to find out is to test us." He readily agreed then, for she did have a point.
He began to warm up and although she must have been exhausted, Kypri readied herself for a fight, borrowing some stretch tape for her hands and one ankle. Once they were both ready, they bowed before each other and began circling. Kypri had all the right moves and footwork.
"Well you've done something like this before. Good footwork. Do not concentrate on my chest so much little one," said Leo Braveheart. He was obviously impressed with her skill and although her muscles must have been aching, she continued to fight the Dragon. They did pattern after pattern and matched each other punch for punch, kick for kick, leap for leap.
The sun was far-gone and they were still going. Sweat dripped off each one and I began to worry about their health, especially Kypri's for she can't go on much longer. They both looked about to die of exhaustion, their pride and ego too big to let them concede that I called it finished for them. They both gave me grateful smiles and collapsed onto the floor, both breathing hard.
I let them sit there for an hour or so then I came back out and he had an arm around her and they were talking. She had evidently become cold. They seemed very cozy but there were two men who weren't happy at all. They were jealous and resentful. They obviously liked this girl but she was taken with Leo. I myself couldn't be happier with Dom. The whole island was well- managed and very time consuming but it was starting to practically run itself. I couldn't be happier.
"Are your rooms comfortable?" I asked and they turned around smiling.
"Yes mine is very nice thank you very much," said Kypri and the Shang dragon nodded his approval.
"Well dinner is being served. Do you have everything you need in your room?"
"Yes thank you ever so much. Please thank Dom for me also, we shall be there presently," said Kypri once more. I left quietly and walked into the castle. Everyone was seated along the table, Dom and I in the center then Cias next to me, then Wocky, Luka, Kypri, Leo and the Wildcat then others on Dom's side. The conversation was very reserved.
The meals went through uneventfully. Everyone made idle jokes and then the atmosphere lightened and Kypri, Cias and Luka began telling jokes and the Dragon began telling tales of his life. Kypri stared at him in admiration, as did that other one, Wocky.
After it was finished we all left and Kypri said she was going to bathe in her new room. It wasn't much later that the Dragon disappeared but I dared not say anything. I could be wrong in my assumptions. Cias and Luka disappeared too and I wondered how long they had known each other. It looked as if they had all known Kypri for many years.
Dom and I left and I decided that tomorrow I'd teach them all the field arts they wanted to learn. I could still joust and hit the target with a weighted lance, even as the ring bobbed in the wind. Dom and I practiced sword fighting daily, a good match for each other in every way.
I still remember the first time we met when I was training to become a knight. I was doing practical work and Raoul had picked me to train with him and the King's Own. Dom had been there, his blue eyes sparkling with pleasure as he lured me to eat claiming if I didn't then I wouldn't have much time afterwards. He was curious and inquisitive about me but never rude as some others were. They had all soon realized I was one of the only people to hold their heads in a fight and battle. One needed to think straight when in a battle. Those skills are somewhat put aside now but my matches with Alanna still prove interesting. She is one of the only people who can beat me in a sword fight. She is also very good at Shang for someone not born into it. I had always wanted to be her for as long as I could remember. She was my inspiration.
Tomorrow at the training fields I could put some of my skill into practice once more. I would teach the new comers much as I'm sure they could teach me a lot. They were after all from the future. I only worried about Dom and Wocky. She was an attractive girl. I felt very safe with Kypri for she seemed more kind-hearted and sincere. Aly had told me several times that never once had she seen her lie which was comforting. It wasn't that I didn't trust Dom, I didn't trust Wocky.
Tomorrow. Why worry about tomorrow today? I rested my head on the pillow and fell asleep instantly. Dom was only bathing then joining me. I had nothing to fear, I told myself as Dom wrapped his arms around me after he climbed into the bed. I didn't have to worry about a thing. Everything was going to be alright.
The next morning I awoke a little before dawn and began my exercises for the day. To my disbelief, Kypri was already out there moving slowly what looked like patterns or battle dances. She seemed off in another world. It looked like a form of meditation mixed in with the battle dances only she didn't carry a weapon.
"What are you doing?"
"I am performing what is known as Kata. It is the patterns I learnt only it is based on learning balance and clearing the mind. I'm sure you have something that does the same thing only in a different way and style." She replied, her voice sounding miles away as if she were in a different world.
"Clever isn't it?" said Leo stepping out of the shadows. Kypri smiled in an off-handed way then she stopped and opened her eyes.
"I would be happy to teach you if you'd like to learn Kel."
"Yes that'd be wonderful. I'd appreciate it very much."
"I too if you don't mind milady."
What was Kypri getting herself into? I mean she could obviously play that game she taught us but challenging a Shang dragon? In front of everyone. Even the Wildcat looked worried for her skill was as equal to his as anyone could be and still he could beat her.
"Surely you aren't worried."
"Yes actually I am. I do not want to hurt such a lovely girl," he said. That obviously meant he found her very attractive for Dragons never openly admitted that they thought someone was good looking.
"You flatter me so," she replied lowering her eyes flirtatiously, then she pierced him with a single glance, "Please let me test your skill. I am curious as to the way you fight and after all, you asked if we were good at martial arts. Surely the only way to find out is to test us." He readily agreed then, for she did have a point.
He began to warm up and although she must have been exhausted, Kypri readied herself for a fight, borrowing some stretch tape for her hands and one ankle. Once they were both ready, they bowed before each other and began circling. Kypri had all the right moves and footwork.
"Well you've done something like this before. Good footwork. Do not concentrate on my chest so much little one," said Leo Braveheart. He was obviously impressed with her skill and although her muscles must have been aching, she continued to fight the Dragon. They did pattern after pattern and matched each other punch for punch, kick for kick, leap for leap.
The sun was far-gone and they were still going. Sweat dripped off each one and I began to worry about their health, especially Kypri's for she can't go on much longer. They both looked about to die of exhaustion, their pride and ego too big to let them concede that I called it finished for them. They both gave me grateful smiles and collapsed onto the floor, both breathing hard.
I let them sit there for an hour or so then I came back out and he had an arm around her and they were talking. She had evidently become cold. They seemed very cozy but there were two men who weren't happy at all. They were jealous and resentful. They obviously liked this girl but she was taken with Leo. I myself couldn't be happier with Dom. The whole island was well- managed and very time consuming but it was starting to practically run itself. I couldn't be happier.
"Are your rooms comfortable?" I asked and they turned around smiling.
"Yes mine is very nice thank you very much," said Kypri and the Shang dragon nodded his approval.
"Well dinner is being served. Do you have everything you need in your room?"
"Yes thank you ever so much. Please thank Dom for me also, we shall be there presently," said Kypri once more. I left quietly and walked into the castle. Everyone was seated along the table, Dom and I in the center then Cias next to me, then Wocky, Luka, Kypri, Leo and the Wildcat then others on Dom's side. The conversation was very reserved.
The meals went through uneventfully. Everyone made idle jokes and then the atmosphere lightened and Kypri, Cias and Luka began telling jokes and the Dragon began telling tales of his life. Kypri stared at him in admiration, as did that other one, Wocky.
After it was finished we all left and Kypri said she was going to bathe in her new room. It wasn't much later that the Dragon disappeared but I dared not say anything. I could be wrong in my assumptions. Cias and Luka disappeared too and I wondered how long they had known each other. It looked as if they had all known Kypri for many years.
Dom and I left and I decided that tomorrow I'd teach them all the field arts they wanted to learn. I could still joust and hit the target with a weighted lance, even as the ring bobbed in the wind. Dom and I practiced sword fighting daily, a good match for each other in every way.
I still remember the first time we met when I was training to become a knight. I was doing practical work and Raoul had picked me to train with him and the King's Own. Dom had been there, his blue eyes sparkling with pleasure as he lured me to eat claiming if I didn't then I wouldn't have much time afterwards. He was curious and inquisitive about me but never rude as some others were. They had all soon realized I was one of the only people to hold their heads in a fight and battle. One needed to think straight when in a battle. Those skills are somewhat put aside now but my matches with Alanna still prove interesting. She is one of the only people who can beat me in a sword fight. She is also very good at Shang for someone not born into it. I had always wanted to be her for as long as I could remember. She was my inspiration.
Tomorrow at the training fields I could put some of my skill into practice once more. I would teach the new comers much as I'm sure they could teach me a lot. They were after all from the future. I only worried about Dom and Wocky. She was an attractive girl. I felt very safe with Kypri for she seemed more kind-hearted and sincere. Aly had told me several times that never once had she seen her lie which was comforting. It wasn't that I didn't trust Dom, I didn't trust Wocky.
Tomorrow. Why worry about tomorrow today? I rested my head on the pillow and fell asleep instantly. Dom was only bathing then joining me. I had nothing to fear, I told myself as Dom wrapped his arms around me after he climbed into the bed. I didn't have to worry about a thing. Everything was going to be alright.
The next morning I awoke a little before dawn and began my exercises for the day. To my disbelief, Kypri was already out there moving slowly what looked like patterns or battle dances. She seemed off in another world. It looked like a form of meditation mixed in with the battle dances only she didn't carry a weapon.
"What are you doing?"
"I am performing what is known as Kata. It is the patterns I learnt only it is based on learning balance and clearing the mind. I'm sure you have something that does the same thing only in a different way and style." She replied, her voice sounding miles away as if she were in a different world.
"Clever isn't it?" said Leo stepping out of the shadows. Kypri smiled in an off-handed way then she stopped and opened her eyes.
"I would be happy to teach you if you'd like to learn Kel."
"Yes that'd be wonderful. I'd appreciate it very much."
"I too if you don't mind milady."