A couple of weeks have passed, and Stella's relationships with the monks had gotten better. They actually included her in some of their activities. For the first time since she was at the temple, she felt included.
Nights with chase had gotten better too. Lately they did less sparing, and more sitting around to talk. Chase was opening up some things about him, like how he was 1500 years old and how that was part of the Lao mang long soup.
"So you're super old? Isn't what we're doing illegal then since I'm 17?"
"The age of consent is 16." He gave her a flirty look.
Stella blushed. Then hit him playfully.
"Don't talk like that! That's creepy."
"Well even if it was illegal, it wouldn't stop me. I'm evil remember?" He scooted closer to her.
"Yeah. I remember. And I guess it wouldn't stop me either. "
He leaned in closer.
"And why is that?"
She looked up at him.
"Because there's something about you that makes you so...interesting."
They were nose to nose at this point, not knowing what to do. Chase cupped her face and went to bring her closer, when they heard ringing.
It was Stella's cell phone.
"Why'd you bring that?!"
"In case something happens! Something must be wrong!" She said as she checked to see a message from Kimiko.
"Where ever you are, you better head back before Master Fung notices." The text read.
Stella sighed. She got up and transformed into her fairy form. Her wings finally healed up nicely, and she lifted up.
"I better head back. Master Fung must be doing random checks on us ."
Chase walked over to see her go.
"Very well. The next few nights, I will be busy and can't train. I'll send a henchman to let you know when it'll be a good time to train again."
"Oh...ok. What busy work are you doing?"
Chase chuckled and smoothed a hair out her face. "You'll see. Have patience, princess."
"Goodbye Chase." With that she flew back to the temple.
Chase smiled and walked back to his lair yet again.
Let's see how she really feels about me. He thought.
The next day
They were off to another sheng Gong Wu. It was a crisp morning, and Stella was soaking in the sunlight while riding on dojos back. The cool breeze from going fast was so refreshing. She couldn't wait to see what the new Wu has in store for her. She hoped to see chase there too.
Chase Young.
She's been thinking of him a lot more than usual. The nights they've spent talking and getting to know one another were making it harder to resist her feelings. It doesnt help either with the kiss that almost happened last night. She knew she couldn't keep it in. She was falling in love with him.
"The woozy shooter is dead ahead!" Clay yelled over the wind.
"Woo hoo!" Said Stella. She jumped off mid air and went into fairy form. She followed Dojo till he dropped them off and the monks had to climb up. She beat them to the top, having wings and all, and was met by little robots that look exactly like the monks.
"What is this? " she questioned.
Clay was the first of the monks to reach the top. He spotted his robot.
"Well If it isn't Little me." He proclaimed. Suddenly little him threw him around.
The other robots did the same thing to the rest of the monks.
"Someone must have reprogrammed them. But who!?" Said Kimiko
"By me-ow!" And out appeared a girl in a leather cat costume, grabbing the Wu."
"I busted them out of your dad's garage."
"Honey, Halloween isn't here yet. So maybe ditch the costume." Said stella.
Catnappe hissed. " oh you're one to talk in that little pixie costume!"
Stella raised an eyebrow and flew up a few inches, surprising the young girl. She threw a small orb at her, which made her jump back.
"Call me pixie again, sweetheart. See what happens. "
"Ugh Whatever. Cat-ch you later!" She laughed and jumped up to the platform above her, revealing Chase was up there, watching the whole thing.
She's standing a little too close to him.
"Chase! Give us another chance! Two out of three Wu!" Said jack, finally climbing up to see the commotion.
"You are a pathetic excuse of an evil boy genius. Catnappe has won the apprentice position. You have won my pity." Chase said, before firing down an ember light, making him and katnappe disappear.
"So In a way, we're all winners." Said jack smiling, before sulking when he saw everyone else glare at him.
They returned to the temple, discouraged at the loss of the sheng Gong Wu.
"Hey guys, who was that chick back there?" Stella asked.
" That was katnappe. " Said Kimiko
"Is She a threat to the temple?" She Asked, not really caring but had it make it sound like she was concerned for that, and not for what she's thinking about.
"Not really. All she does is pounce around and make cat puns. More of an annoyance really." Kimiko started.
"Glad to hear. " Stella said, walking away from the group.
That night.
Stella had a bad feeling. She kept tossing and turning, not being able to fall asleep. She sat up, frustrated and walked outside. She flew to her and Chase's spot. Something wasn't right. As she got closer, she heard talking, giggling actually. She landed and crouched low to see what was going on.
"Oh chase! This apprenticeship is just what i needed!" Katnappe proclaimed, sparring with him.
"You earned it fair and square. " he said, blocking a move.
"Well since were evil, shouldn't it be unfair and square?" She giggled.
"This is true." He mused. He stopped fighting, and so did she.
"That's enough for one night. Now tomorrow you must do something to impress me."
"I can do you one better. I can do it now." She purred.
"What is that exactly?" He raised an eyebrow. Next thing he knew, he felt something on his lips. It tasted like cat food. She was kissing him!
Stella's eyes widened, tears starting to form.
So this is what he meant by "busy"
Stella flew away, crying.
Katnappe heard her and smirked. Chase pushed her off him.
"What do you THINK you're DOING!?"
Katnappe shrunk back.
"Isn't That why you picked me? You're no fun."
"An apprenticship is NOT a relationship. I have no intentions of ANYTHING in that way shape or form. Do i make myself CLEAR!?" He snapped.
Katnappe looked shaken, but nodded.
"Now begone! I'll let this slide for tonight because I need you for something."
Katnappe Bowed and ran off.
Stella was flying full speed now. Tears stinging her eyes as the wind blew them off. This is what she gets for getting distracted by a guy. She shouldn't have ever caught feelings for that jerk chase young. She snuck back in her room and silently cried the rest of the night.
The next night
Katnappe was storming the temple. She had gotten everyone blasted with the woozy shooter, except the fairy. She turned to fluttered her wings rapidly, sending the misty substance back to her. Katnappe started laughing and being silly, and Stella thought it was the perfect opportunity to strike. She made a small orb, like the one chase taught her, and aimed for the feline wannabe. It landed in front of her, causing her to fall , land on her ankle, laugh more, then ultimately get knocked out by her Wu.
Stella smile grew bigger and evilly.
The next day
"Shouldn't Stella be doing this since she's the one who MADE Katnappe hurt herself." Said Raimundo, who was helping Kimiko clean out her litter box. Clay and omi were helping Katnappe get comfortable while Stella was at the doorway.
"Sorry, I have no intention of being around this feline furry wannabe more then i need to." Stella said, while filing her nails the whole time.
"Well watch her real quick. We have to get more food and litter for her. " said omi
"That's right. Listen to the cute one!" Katnappe pinched his cheek, sending him in a daze as they all walked out. Katnappe glared at her.
"Furry wannabe? At least I'm real. Fairies don't really exist." Katnappe muttered.
Stella sprinted over, grabbed her by the neck and had the same orb in her hand up to her face.
"You wanna bet? I'll make them fake nails look real when they're sprawled all over the wall."
"Whatever. You're just saying that because saw me kiss chase young. Do the monks know you're crushing on him? "
"What are you talking about?"
"You know what I mean. I heard you! Crying like a little baby." She mocked her making crying hands. She let go of her and Katnappe laughed.
"He tasted like mint and power." She mused
"That's enough!"she shot out a blue orb, making Katnappe KO and slump into her cat bed. When she wakes up, she'll forget Stella and chases lack of relationship.
Stella walked out just as the monks came back.
"She couldn't wait that long so she's taking a nap." Stella snapped. She had to get away for a little while.
She received news that night about omi retrieving the Wu back from jack and beating up Katnappe. She smiled at him when she felt someone watching. She turned and barely saw Wuya backing up into the darkness. Her anger started to come back, her hands shaking violently. She only calmed down enough to show she wasn't mad, but inside she was tearing everything apart. She waited till the monks were asleep as usual, and flew to her spot. There was chase, as usual.
"YOU!" She Yelled as she shot a ray of light at him. He smirked and dodged.
"Yes me."
Stella growled and shot two orbs at him, which he dodged again, the field blowing up in her anger.
"If you were going to have some chick around here instead of helping me you could've said so!" She emitted more light out her hands, chase blocking or dodging them. As she grew angrier, her hair glowed brighter.
"She's not a chick, she's an apprentice. " He said calmly.
"I wouldn't call the chick who kissed you an "apprentice"!" She Yelled.
Chase's smirk went away and went towards surprised.
"So... you saw that. "
"Yes!" Her hair dimmed down back to Normal as she went from anger to sadness.
"To think I actually thought we had a thing going on." She mumbled, but chase heard it. That was all he needed to hear.
"Stella-"
"No! I don't want to hear it." She turned away from him, about to fly off. Chase started to run to her. "You and that furry can go-" She was cut off by him. It finally happened.
Chase had kissed her. On the lips.
Stella's eyes widened, red covering her entire face. When she finally processed what was happening, she gave in. Her hands were running through his black hair, tangling into it. She closed her eyes and leaned in more to deepen the kiss. Chase wrapped around her waist and brought her they finally broke away, they didn't say a word. Heads leaning on one another. They stood for awhile. Chase broke the silence "I had to make sure you were genuine about me." He cupped her face again.
"That's not a good game to play the way you handled it." Stella said, holding his hand.
"Sorry. But i had to be sure."
"So you're not seeing Katnappe?" She Asked, looking into his eyes.
"Of course not. She doesn't come close to the beauty and power you hold."
Stella smiled, wrapping her arms around his neck.
"That's what I like to hear." She kissed him this time, he smirked against her lips, wrapping around her waist and holding on tightly. They broke away again and held each other again. Not wanting to let go.
They finally did, with chase eyeing her.
"Tomorrow we'll train again. Ok?"
"Alright." Stella said in a daze.
He laughed and cupped her face.
"Don't try to miss me too much."
She rolled her eyes. "I can take not being away from you."
"I dont think you will anymore."
"Neither will you." She teased. She stepped back and flew off, smiling ear to ear. She gained altitude and stopped flying when she was high enough. As let herself fall back fo the earth. She started flying again at the last minute. When she got to the temple she plopped into bed and went to sleep, smiling that the guy she was falling in love with, felt the same way.
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