Here's the final chapter…. I actually finished it all in one day! Yaaaaay!
Oh yeah, and I only own Yeshua, not Bruce. Thanks to all those who reviewed and will review although, if I am any indication of the average reader, they will probably only start reading this when I write the word COMPLETE in the summary..
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Chapter 4: Mastery
Knowing no words were needed, Bruce returned the bow as an equal. They knew that before this night was over, one would bow lower than the other.
One would think that a fight between two great masters would take a long time. People would think that they would exchange and block strikes, attacking and defending until one is defeated. Sometimes, it happens this way. However, on this particular fight, Bruce and Yeshua knew that such fighting would be a waste of energy. Masters of their level can and will defeat the other within one second of the first movement.
Water dripped from the stalactites of the cave. Each drop's sound echoed in the cave and within the minds of the two masters.
Focusing all of his ki, Bruce calmed his mind and planned the move that will finish the duel. Looking into each other's eyes, the two contenders fought a battle within their brains and studied move after possible move.
Both then placed their thoughts into the void, forgetting their plans and allowing their bodies to react to their discipline. A drop of water clung to the tip of the stalactite.
Falling towards a pool of water in the ground, the drop gave up its fight against gravity and landed with a plop.
Exploding from their calmed states, Bruce and Yeshua moved towards each other, one hand leading them in a thrust that would finish the duel once and unite the two halves of the scroll.
Blam! The sound of a body hitting the tatami mats echoed around the dojo. Looking into the room, one could see a man kneeling over his fallen opponent and gently stricing a spot in the body. They both stand and bow to each other.
"Thank you for this honor" Yeshua said to Bruce, bowing.
"You are welcome" Bruce said.
He then returned the bow in the manner of a master to a student.