Chase had drifted off in the process of waiting for the monks. The next thing he knew, he heard his jungle cats roaring in the distance. One came in and nudged his arm gently, relaying the message of the monks. He groaned, carefully getting out of stellas grip to stand up. His dark magic consumed him to be back in his armor. He followed his minion to the main corridor, the darkness of it making him look even more sinister.
"So. You've come for the fairy." He said
"Yes. Now hand her over! We don't want your evil hands all over her anymore than you've already had!" Kimiko said
Chase smirked. "That's what you think? "
"Why else would you want her to rest here and not the temple!?" Raimundo Yelled.
"She was in no condition to travel."
"And why is that!?"
"Because I used my magic to save our lives. " another voice rang into the room. They all turned to Stella leaning against the doorway. She was groggy, hair a mess and she still wore the black shirt and sweatpants chase loaned to her.
"What did you do to her!?" Clay asked.
"He's done NOTHING! Reiner almost killed us so i used everything i could to stop him! " Stella yelled. She walked carefully to them.
"He's been nice enough for an evil villain to let me rest instead of throwing me out in such a bad shape, the least you guys can do is be thankful for that." She scoffed. They all lowered their heads in shame. She turned to face chase. They started at each other for a second before Stella bowed slightly.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Chase Young." She said
Chase bowed back. "You're welcome, Princess Stella."
They both straightened up, giving each other a small smile. Stella turned to the monks.
"Now someone help me walk to Dojo." She commanded. Clay held her waist and guided her out of the room, with the others trailing behind. Chase just stood there, watching her intently.
"Here we are, Stella. Are you able to climb on?" Asked Clay when they got to Dojo.
"I think so." She jumped up, getting a grip of his back, smiling triumply. Then she slowly slid back down, leaving her feeling defeated.
The monks laughed while Raimundo And Clay helped her up. It wasn't too long before they were finally on their way.
"What did chase do to you?" Kimiko Asked.
"Nothing. He was actually a gentleman the whole time. " she replied, with a little smile on her face.
"Must have been an act for him to make you trust him. " Raimundo Said.
"Isn't there a Chinese hospitality custom around here?"
"Why Yes. Which is what chase was using since you two shared a common enemy." Said omi.
"I still wouldn't trust that." Raimundo Said
They reached the temple, where Master Fung was waiting for them at the barracks.
"Good job, Stella. You've done well defeating Reiner."
"Thank you Master Fung."
"You may rest some more today, but tomorrow it's back to training." He reminded.
"Of course." She bowed before returning to her room, where she laid down the rest of the day. She made a small orb in her hand, testing her power. It was dimly lit. Not ready yet. She sighed and went to sleep.
