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Chapter 4
Can never combine
The monks went into the barn as the Texan sky grew dark, they found places to sleep, but they were not tired quite yet. They looked through the big hole in the barn roof watching all the stars appear as if by magic, Kimiko couldn't help but gaze at the sky in amazement. The night sky back at the temple was never this beautiful, the stars were so bright and full of life. She was disturbed from her thoughts when she saw Clay leave the barn, she watched as he left.
" You like him don't you?" Maya asked in a whisper
" I do, but Earth and Fire can't combine." Kimiko replied
" I had a husband who was a rare fire aligned wolf, and I'm Earth, we were so happy together. I loved him so much, we were together for a long time." Maya said
Kimiko looked amazed by this, she looked over to see that Raimundo and Omi were fast asleep.
" What happened to him?" Kimiko asked
" He was killed by a dangerous enemy years ago, I killed the over-grown bear so that Max could rest in peace." Maya replied
" You were really brave to do that." Kimiko said
" I knew in my heart that we belonged together, I loved him and he loved me. That's not all, you have to know that you love them, if you think you do the relationship won't work out." Maya explained
" You are very wise Maya." Kimiko said
" I know many things." Maya replied
Kimiko petted the wolf as Clay entered the barn laying down near the far wall. Kimiko knew what Maya meant, but the dragon of Fire remembered what Master Fung said.
Flashback...
Kimiko walked down the main hall of the temple heading outside to find Master Fung who was supervising Omi's practicing.
" Master Fung I have a question for you." Kimiko said
" Sure young dragon go ahead." Master Fung said
" Could the elements of Fire and Earth combine?" Kimiko asked
" Well, fire destroys old life the earth had, but the earth makes new life in-place of the old. Fire burns until it is put out or until there is nothing left to burn. Earth and fire compliment each other and work together at times." Master Fung replied
" I see." Kimiko said
" But if earth and fire combine it would be very dangerous." Master Fung said
" Thank you Master." Kimiko said
" You are welcome young dragon." Master Fung replied
Kimiko went back into the temple her heart sinking with every step.
End Flashback...
Dojo told Kimiko that Master Fung was speaking of the world elements and not the elements held by her and Clay. But what Master Fung said was clear to her, but she knew that she would follow her heart no matter what anyone said to her.
Morning came hours later with sun shining through the hole in the roof, Clay was first to wake up, the cowboy stretched he heard Maya yawn next to him. He patted her head while smiling at her.
" Thanks for helpin' out my friends." Clay said
" I was happy to help." Maya said
" No need to be so modest." Kimiko said walking up to the two
" I was glad that I could help." Maya said
" Anyway, I noticed the tag on your collar was getting really dirty and hard to read so I made a new one for you." Kimiko said
The wolf smiled as Kimiko put on the new silver tag on the collar, Maya couldn't help but wag her tail happily.
Kimiko started to dig through her bag, pulling out Clay's hat and placed it on the cowboy's head. Clay looked at Kimiko confused, Kimiko only smiled at him, the cowboy turned his head so she couldn't see him blush.
" We better get back to the temple before Fung returns from the reunion." Dojo said
" What about Maya?" Clay asked " She save my life, I should repay her somehow."
The wolf smiled " You are very kind, if Dojo doesn't mind I would love to come with you."
The monks looked at Dojo, the dragon knew that Maya saved Clay's life so they owed her. The dragon transformed and looked to the monks.
" Hop on we're going home." he said " All of us."
Maya smiled as she jumped onto Dojo's back with the others, Dojo took off into the sky heading to the temple.
Dojo landed a day later after flying through the night, the monks loaded off of Dojo's back, Maya followed Clay to his room, the cowboy smiled as the wolf sniffed around. He then saw Kimiko come into the room.
" Thanks for everythin' Kimiko." Clay said
" I was just helping." Kimiko said slightly blushing
Master Fung came into the room, Kimiko jumped back surprised to see him back so early.
" Time for bed young ones." he said
Kimiko left the room to go to her room for the night, she pulled the purple blanket out of her bag. She laid down on her mat snuggled into the blanket.
Kimiko's dream...
Kimiko walked slowly through the temple looking around, everything seemed normal in the temple, she then stopped by a door, it seemed to tease her, she reached for the doorknob.
She turned it opening the door slowly to see that the room was dark, she stepped into the dark room seeing and hearing nothing. She squinted to see her long-time crush Clay Bailey standing in front of her.
" I need to tell you something Clay." Kimiko started
" I'm listenin'" Clay said
" I.. like you a lot Clay more than a friend, I was hoping that we could get together." Kimiko said
" You are very sweet Kimiko, I would love to.." but Clay was cut off
" Fire and Earth can never combine, for if they do it would be most dangerous." Master Fung said
Kimiko jolted awake in a cold sweat, she pulled the purple blanket closer to her as she went back to sleep after a few moments.