He came to the temple like he said. His jungle cats circled him, as he walked up to Master Fung. Both understood the problem they were to face if nothing happens quickly.

"I'm not one to trust someone like you with my students. However, Reiner is a brute force who can be quite dangerous. I will allow you to take Stella on your journey." Master Fung said

"You made a wise decision."

The monks looked at each other, confused.

"Shouldn't we all come along to help out?" Raimundo asked

"Im afraid not, Raimundo. Reiner isnt like jack spicer. Not even Chase Young. He has no honor, no remorse. He will destroy you at no hesitation. Thats why only Stella should go, as her powers arent earthly like his." Master Fung stated. He turned to her.

"Stella, come here please."

Stella did what she was told and stood by Master Fung.

"This will be a very difficult journey for you. However, while you help destroy this heinous man, it will help your powers become stronger. And also. " he leaned into her ear.

"Be careful with chase young. Don't fall for any tricks he may have in store." He whispered.

"Yes Master Fung. I will do my best." She bowed and he returned it. She and chase walked out the temple gates together, and started running in the woods. After a mile or two, they started to gain altitude and were flying to their opponent.

"So why the sudden burst of power with this guy?" Stella asked

"He thinks he can be stronger than me, even though it never happens. This time though,he's actually doing something right. I don't know what it is. "

"Do you really think my magic will have an effect on him?"

Chase stopped and was floating there, staring at Stella intensely. Stella stopped as well and gave him a confused look.

"Don't you question your power again. With my training and unfortunately the monks." He rolled his eyes. "Your power is extraordinary. Once you let your insecurities go and allow yourself to cave into your essence, you'll be as powerful as me." He wrapped around her, pulling her close. "Understand?"

She smiled. "Yes."

"Good." He gave her a kiss on the forehead and they went back on their way.

Stella admired the countryside of China. They flew through the vast valleys full of trees and fields. They landed by a rice field, where some ladies planting the crops were giggling at Chase, to stellas dismay. They kept walking till they reached another valley and took a break.

Stella used her magic to expand a lunch box full of sandwiches, while chase took out his soup. He leaned on the tree they were under and drank contemptibly. Stella stared, eating her food slowly.

"What is it Stella?"

"Do you ever eat real food?"

"This is real food."

"Real non magical food."

He set his cup down. "I do. But real food doesn't make me feel stronger. It is good for taste definitely. "

"How does that taste?"

"Wheatgrass and dragons. If i don't have a big enough dragon it just taste more like wheatgrass." He shuddered.

"Does a smaller dragon make you feel weak?"

"Not exactly. Any size will still give me strength, but the bigger the dragon, the better the taste." He took another sip of his soup.

"Can I try it?"

He choked a little before composing himself. He shook his head softly.

"Sorry, this is for people who wanna be evil." He cupped her face when she started pouting. "Maybe when you join me, you'll have a sip."

She giggled and moved his hand. "When? Who said I'm joining the dark side?"

"It'll happen. You just don't know." He smirked.

"Right. When pigs fly." She scooted over to lean on the tree as well.

"I am a master of dark magic. I can make it happen." He drew black magic into his hands to prove a point.

"Oh stop it." Stella said, bringing light into her hands and shooting it into his hands. It turned red for a second before disappearing. They looked at each other. Chase grabbed her hands and encased them into his.

"Stella. We both have this power no one has ever seen. We can rule side by side for eternity."

"I can't think of hurting anyone who doesn't deserve it."

"Then don't. That's the beauty that is evil. We can make the world see true power."

"Chase I-mfff!" She was interrupted by chase kissing her, refusing to hear her rejection. She kissed him back. He grabbed her waist and pulled her closer, tighter. One hand slid up her back and went to hold the back of her head gently. Stella wrapped around his neck and held on, nails digging in. She felt her power feeling lighter, like she was floating, but powerful, digging deep within her soul. It was exhilarating. Chase was feeling it too. A red aura wrapped around them, their long hair lifting up along with it. Their powers were combining. They felt the ground under them crumble and the tree wither and die right before them. Stella opened her eyes to see the damage and immediately backed off.

"Whoa!"

Chase stood up to examine the tree.

"You see? Our powers can do such amazing things." He held his hand out to help her back up.

"You don't have to answer yet. I'll wait for however long it takes for you to say yes." He said, kissing her forehead. She smiled and they were back to heading to Reiner's lair.