Yin-yang
Sorry about not updating but it was Christmas you know. I was kind of hoping to have this
chap up before then but time ran out. Oh well.
In this chapter, Eric will begin teaching Lizzie and her chosen friend the way of karate. May
God be with them. Also, more insight on Kate and Eric, plus, another look into Nick and Gordo.
One more thing. After seeing the episode clueless, I have realized that I have made an error. Not too
long ago, in of my previous chapters, Miranda exclaimed that she did not know Kate had a cousin.
Well this was wrong as she did know. So, forgive my mistake and assume she was talking about
Eric.
On my parting... did anyone see "Volcano High" on MTV? That was a good flick.
LINKIN PARK RUUULLLEEESSS!!!
Eric awoke the next morning with a sense of dread. He wondered why, than he remembered
that he was meeting Lizzie and one of her friends at the gym today. At this thought, he cringed. Why
had he followed sensei's advice? 'Because he's always right and you trust him, you idiot.' After
delegating with himself on wether he should get up or not, he dragged himself out of bed. He looked
around his room for some clothes. Instead he focused on his half finished paint job. One more day
and it would be finished. 'Not today though.' He got dressed and went downstairs. After a half-
hearted breakfast, he walked out the door, hopped on his bike, kicked the motor on, and was on his
way.
Meanwhile, Lizzie was walking through the doors of the school. She was there early because
she wanted to talk to the person she was going to invite to the gym. She waved to them and hoped
against hope that they would agree.
Another meanwhile, in a town that once harbored Eric and his family, Nick Mayer was
getting his things together. He was right in thinking that this was one plan that would have to wait.
He had to get his family to accept that he was going to visit his Kate. Then he had to find someone
who would take him to Hillridge without question. He than had to find a way to confess his love
without scaring her off. That would be the hardest part of his plan. But he would find a way. He
always did.
Yet another meanwhile, in a podunk town in Montana, Gordo was getting more excited
about moving back to Hillridge. And it was still December! He still had to go through Christmas
and New Years first. He felt that he couldn't take the anticipation. But he would have to. He wanted
to see Lizzie so bad. To hold her. He would do anything to hold her. Just then, Gordo's intentions
had turned obsessive for a sliver of a second. But than, everything was normal. As it should be.
Eric was hoping, yet again, that his day would be non-confrontational. And for once his
prayer was answered. No one seemed to want to talk to him. Of course that might have something to
do with breaking Ethan's hand. Speaking of Ethan, he had come back to school after a short hiatus
and was almost his old self. Eric saw him at lunch, and decided to apologize. He walked over and
promptly apologized for his behavior. The strange thing about it, was that Ethan accepted it! The
rest of the day passed pretty smoothly. Except for what happened in the home room. It turns out that
Mr. Digg had decided to do a pop quiz. Eric had gotten a 100. When Mr. Digg saw this he called
Eric up and asked him about it, thinking that Eric had cheated. Eric told him everything truthfully,
even going so far as to tell him his I.Q. "146! 146! How is it that you have 146?!" Eric just
shrugged. How was he supposed to know? He was just smart. So what? Big deal!
Other than those few events, the school day was normal. Than everything came together at
3:00. Eric was in the gym at 2:50, getting ready. He got a rather disturbing surprise. When the door
opened and Lizzie strolled in, she brought 4 others with her! 'What the...?'
"Lizzie, tell me that these are just spectators and not students."
"They wanted to learn and you said that I could bring whoever I want and as many as I want."
"Well I didn't mean this many people."
He looked at the others and tried to see if he could recognize any one. He knew that Mexican
girl was at the Digital Bean the day he got there. Same with the boy in the white shirt with a green
collar and matching sleeve ends. He also recognized the other boy as that Ethan kid. But the last one
took him full force by surprise.
"Kate." he whispered.
She took one look at him and she looked like she would all of sudden be somewhere else.
But she stayed where she was. Eric wanted to know why she was here and he knew the perfect way
how.
"My name is Eric McKader. In this class you will refer to me as sensei. You will follow my
rules and hopefully take my teachings to heart. This class will simply be used to get to know each
other a little better and go over what we will do in our successive lessons. Now we will go in a circle
and tell a little about ourselves. I'll assume you already know me and Lizzie, so it will be between
you 4."
"But we already know each other."
"What's your name?"
"Miranda."
"Well, Ms. Miranda, I don't know you. Or the others. Except for one of you." He eyed Kate
for a second. "And I would like to know my students so that I can know their possible skill level.
And to help them when they need it. So you can start first. Your name and why you want to study
karate."
"My name is Miranda Sanchez. I want to study karate because Lizzie said it would be fun
and useful."
"This is true. At times karate is quite fun and is very, very useful. I have had to rely on
karate many times to save my life..." He looked at Lizzie. "... or someone else. But is this the only
reason you want to study karate?"
"Whaddya mean?"
"Take me for example. I started karate when I was only 5. My reason for learning stemmed
from the fact that I was my school bully's favorite punching bag. When I became a black belt at 8,
He never touched me again. So is that your only reason or are picked on or hurt by someone you
would like to punch?"
She looked at her toes and mumbled something that was indistinguishable.
"I'm sorry but I didn't catch that."
"A boy won't stop teasing me."
"Now were talking. In these lessons you will learn the following methods of self-defense...
walk, talk, flock. You first walk away from the opposer. If he or she persists you talk to them or an
older more experienced person. If either don't work, or they start to attack you physically, you resort
to your final defense only when you have nothing else left. Flock. A flock of kicks and punches. A
flock of blocks and counters. Flock. Fight. Remember, you do this only when you have no choice."
He turned to Ethan. "Your turn."
"Well, uh, my name is Ethan Craft. I want to learn Karate because I've seen all those old
Kung-fu movies and I thought it would be cool."
"Well, while those films entertaining, They aren't Karate. They are Kung-fu. A Chinese
style of self-defense. Next."
"My name is Larry Tudgeman, and I want to learn Karate for the same reasons as Miranda."
While this was true it was also because she was just there.
"Good. And I don't need your name Kate. But I am curious as to why you want to study
martial arts."
"I thought we were studying karate?" piped up Ethan.
"Karate is martial arts. So is Kung-fu. And... wait. Why do I even bother?" said Larry.
"Thank you Larry, that is correct. Karate is part of martial arts. Now, Why do you want to
learn, Kate?"
"Because I need it."
This answer struck Eric as odd but he did not want to push it. She could be having troubles
with someone and probably needed Karate to better arm herself.
"Well, with that out of the way, lets get started on planning our classes."
The rest of the class day went well they planned their classes to be on Fridays and Saturdays,
and were to last from 3:00 to 4:30. When time was up, they all said goodbye and as they left, their
minds were filled with excitement for tomorrow's class. However out of the 5 that left, Lizzie hung
back.
"Eric?"
"Yes?"
"I haven't told my parents about this."
"What?!"
"I haven't told them."
"Why?"
"Because they still don't like you very much. If they found out I was learning self-defense
from you, they probably wouldn't let me talk to you again. So when you want to talk to me about
the class or for anything for that matter, could you say that you are being tutored by me?"
"Lizzie, truth cannot be hidden for long. Someway or another, your parents will find out.
And when they do, you will probably get a suitable punishment for your lying. But until then I will
follow your facade. But let's make it clear that I will not be held responsible for your actions. Lord
knows that I don't need this crap."
Lizzie laughed and walked out of the door. She knew everything would be fine. She just
knew it would.
Wow. What a typing marathon. And what stinks is that it may seem long at first, but when
you read it without interruption, it's short. Oh well. Just so you know I will be altering chapters
between this and "Project: Exodus." So I'll type one for this and then I'll type one for Project. Till
next time... kikiki... mamama... kikiki... mamama...
Sorry about not updating but it was Christmas you know. I was kind of hoping to have this
chap up before then but time ran out. Oh well.
In this chapter, Eric will begin teaching Lizzie and her chosen friend the way of karate. May
God be with them. Also, more insight on Kate and Eric, plus, another look into Nick and Gordo.
One more thing. After seeing the episode clueless, I have realized that I have made an error. Not too
long ago, in of my previous chapters, Miranda exclaimed that she did not know Kate had a cousin.
Well this was wrong as she did know. So, forgive my mistake and assume she was talking about
Eric.
On my parting... did anyone see "Volcano High" on MTV? That was a good flick.
LINKIN PARK RUUULLLEEESSS!!!
Eric awoke the next morning with a sense of dread. He wondered why, than he remembered
that he was meeting Lizzie and one of her friends at the gym today. At this thought, he cringed. Why
had he followed sensei's advice? 'Because he's always right and you trust him, you idiot.' After
delegating with himself on wether he should get up or not, he dragged himself out of bed. He looked
around his room for some clothes. Instead he focused on his half finished paint job. One more day
and it would be finished. 'Not today though.' He got dressed and went downstairs. After a half-
hearted breakfast, he walked out the door, hopped on his bike, kicked the motor on, and was on his
way.
Meanwhile, Lizzie was walking through the doors of the school. She was there early because
she wanted to talk to the person she was going to invite to the gym. She waved to them and hoped
against hope that they would agree.
Another meanwhile, in a town that once harbored Eric and his family, Nick Mayer was
getting his things together. He was right in thinking that this was one plan that would have to wait.
He had to get his family to accept that he was going to visit his Kate. Then he had to find someone
who would take him to Hillridge without question. He than had to find a way to confess his love
without scaring her off. That would be the hardest part of his plan. But he would find a way. He
always did.
Yet another meanwhile, in a podunk town in Montana, Gordo was getting more excited
about moving back to Hillridge. And it was still December! He still had to go through Christmas
and New Years first. He felt that he couldn't take the anticipation. But he would have to. He wanted
to see Lizzie so bad. To hold her. He would do anything to hold her. Just then, Gordo's intentions
had turned obsessive for a sliver of a second. But than, everything was normal. As it should be.
Eric was hoping, yet again, that his day would be non-confrontational. And for once his
prayer was answered. No one seemed to want to talk to him. Of course that might have something to
do with breaking Ethan's hand. Speaking of Ethan, he had come back to school after a short hiatus
and was almost his old self. Eric saw him at lunch, and decided to apologize. He walked over and
promptly apologized for his behavior. The strange thing about it, was that Ethan accepted it! The
rest of the day passed pretty smoothly. Except for what happened in the home room. It turns out that
Mr. Digg had decided to do a pop quiz. Eric had gotten a 100. When Mr. Digg saw this he called
Eric up and asked him about it, thinking that Eric had cheated. Eric told him everything truthfully,
even going so far as to tell him his I.Q. "146! 146! How is it that you have 146?!" Eric just
shrugged. How was he supposed to know? He was just smart. So what? Big deal!
Other than those few events, the school day was normal. Than everything came together at
3:00. Eric was in the gym at 2:50, getting ready. He got a rather disturbing surprise. When the door
opened and Lizzie strolled in, she brought 4 others with her! 'What the...?'
"Lizzie, tell me that these are just spectators and not students."
"They wanted to learn and you said that I could bring whoever I want and as many as I want."
"Well I didn't mean this many people."
He looked at the others and tried to see if he could recognize any one. He knew that Mexican
girl was at the Digital Bean the day he got there. Same with the boy in the white shirt with a green
collar and matching sleeve ends. He also recognized the other boy as that Ethan kid. But the last one
took him full force by surprise.
"Kate." he whispered.
She took one look at him and she looked like she would all of sudden be somewhere else.
But she stayed where she was. Eric wanted to know why she was here and he knew the perfect way
how.
"My name is Eric McKader. In this class you will refer to me as sensei. You will follow my
rules and hopefully take my teachings to heart. This class will simply be used to get to know each
other a little better and go over what we will do in our successive lessons. Now we will go in a circle
and tell a little about ourselves. I'll assume you already know me and Lizzie, so it will be between
you 4."
"But we already know each other."
"What's your name?"
"Miranda."
"Well, Ms. Miranda, I don't know you. Or the others. Except for one of you." He eyed Kate
for a second. "And I would like to know my students so that I can know their possible skill level.
And to help them when they need it. So you can start first. Your name and why you want to study
karate."
"My name is Miranda Sanchez. I want to study karate because Lizzie said it would be fun
and useful."
"This is true. At times karate is quite fun and is very, very useful. I have had to rely on
karate many times to save my life..." He looked at Lizzie. "... or someone else. But is this the only
reason you want to study karate?"
"Whaddya mean?"
"Take me for example. I started karate when I was only 5. My reason for learning stemmed
from the fact that I was my school bully's favorite punching bag. When I became a black belt at 8,
He never touched me again. So is that your only reason or are picked on or hurt by someone you
would like to punch?"
She looked at her toes and mumbled something that was indistinguishable.
"I'm sorry but I didn't catch that."
"A boy won't stop teasing me."
"Now were talking. In these lessons you will learn the following methods of self-defense...
walk, talk, flock. You first walk away from the opposer. If he or she persists you talk to them or an
older more experienced person. If either don't work, or they start to attack you physically, you resort
to your final defense only when you have nothing else left. Flock. A flock of kicks and punches. A
flock of blocks and counters. Flock. Fight. Remember, you do this only when you have no choice."
He turned to Ethan. "Your turn."
"Well, uh, my name is Ethan Craft. I want to learn Karate because I've seen all those old
Kung-fu movies and I thought it would be cool."
"Well, while those films entertaining, They aren't Karate. They are Kung-fu. A Chinese
style of self-defense. Next."
"My name is Larry Tudgeman, and I want to learn Karate for the same reasons as Miranda."
While this was true it was also because she was just there.
"Good. And I don't need your name Kate. But I am curious as to why you want to study
martial arts."
"I thought we were studying karate?" piped up Ethan.
"Karate is martial arts. So is Kung-fu. And... wait. Why do I even bother?" said Larry.
"Thank you Larry, that is correct. Karate is part of martial arts. Now, Why do you want to
learn, Kate?"
"Because I need it."
This answer struck Eric as odd but he did not want to push it. She could be having troubles
with someone and probably needed Karate to better arm herself.
"Well, with that out of the way, lets get started on planning our classes."
The rest of the class day went well they planned their classes to be on Fridays and Saturdays,
and were to last from 3:00 to 4:30. When time was up, they all said goodbye and as they left, their
minds were filled with excitement for tomorrow's class. However out of the 5 that left, Lizzie hung
back.
"Eric?"
"Yes?"
"I haven't told my parents about this."
"What?!"
"I haven't told them."
"Why?"
"Because they still don't like you very much. If they found out I was learning self-defense
from you, they probably wouldn't let me talk to you again. So when you want to talk to me about
the class or for anything for that matter, could you say that you are being tutored by me?"
"Lizzie, truth cannot be hidden for long. Someway or another, your parents will find out.
And when they do, you will probably get a suitable punishment for your lying. But until then I will
follow your facade. But let's make it clear that I will not be held responsible for your actions. Lord
knows that I don't need this crap."
Lizzie laughed and walked out of the door. She knew everything would be fine. She just
knew it would.
Wow. What a typing marathon. And what stinks is that it may seem long at first, but when
you read it without interruption, it's short. Oh well. Just so you know I will be altering chapters
between this and "Project: Exodus." So I'll type one for this and then I'll type one for Project. Till
next time... kikiki... mamama... kikiki... mamama...