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Previously on Dark Dragon: Jack may of lost the Bo staff fight but he claims that Carson cheated. With none of his friends believing him, Jack feels lost. Taking advantage of the situation Ty asks the lone warrior to join the black dragons. Refusing his offer Jack walks away.. but unknown to him Ty isn't the only one wanting him to join the other side...
Chapter Two ~ Chosen Loyalty
*Jack's POV*
"Jack?!" Kim shouted clapping her hands in front my face. I jumped so fast and so high that I hit my head on the metal bar above me. It reminded me of the time when I had brought Kong fu cop 77. I'd stayed up for three nights in a row and fallen asleep in my locker. Kim had woken me the same way and I hit my head on the top of the locker. After that Milton managed to flip me... Anyhow after I regained control of my throbbing head, I meet her Hazel eyes.
"What?" I asked, stretching out, I looked at my surroundings. Oh that's right, I had fallen asleep in the locker rooms... again.
"You ok?" She asked taking a seat beside me. That question had come up a lot these past days. To be honest I wasn't, I had the feeling of being followed and watched every minute of every day. I had been having countless nightmares about my past, causing me to have less and less sleep. My school grades where slipping and now I had a throbbing headache.
I really felt like I was back at square one. I had been practising my karate but my heart wasn't in it any more. Carson had replaced me as the new kid, apart from the fact he wasn't new to everyone. The warriors and even Kim where spending time with him, more than they where with me. I don't really see them apart from when we are in the same class or at the dojo. The tournament that I had been hyping myself up for was tomorrow. The thing that bothered me the most was that I was no longer apart of it. I would just someone sitting at the sidelines while a rookie -cheater- took my place. Every time I thought of Carson I would clutch my hands together so tightly, that my knuckles would turn white.
"Earth to Jack!" Kim snapped. My eyes wondered back to her, releasing my hands from the death grip, I gave her fake smile.
"Hmm." I muttered giving a huge yawn. "I'm going home..." I got up but she grabbed my arm and gently pulled me back down.
"Jack what about practice? You've hardly done anything. Frankly you're scaring me." She sighed hugging me. "I miss the old cocky, loving Jack Brewer. Where's the guy I fell in love with? Forget Carson..." I pulled away at the mention of his name and rose to my feet. Every time we spoke she had to bring him up. I knew she had feelings for him and he did for her too. I was just in the way, quite frankly he can just have her at the moment. She would rather be with him, but I couldn't lose what little time I had with her. I felt completely alone apart from the times we spent together, which due to my new attitude, where becoming less and less...
"I'm tried Kim." I sighed picking my bag up.
"What so you won't even talk to me now?!" She growled jumping up.
"Kim I love you with all my heart." Her eyes soften "But seriously I'm exhaus-" She cut me off
"Jack please. Just stay for a little longer." She stepped towards me, watching me carefully, she hugged me again. I relaxed in her embrace, taking in a deep breath of the perfume that I brought her, for her birthday. With the sweet smell and warm hug, I suddenly felt a hole lot better. I pulled her chin up so we where almost face to face -I'm a little taller than her now- and I kissed her.
"I'm sorry.." I muttered into her ear. "I'll stay for a little while..." She squeaked of excitement and dragged me out of the changing rooms, straight to the matt. As if all my instincts returned at once I blocked an on coming punch. I looked to the colbert and saw Layla beaming at me.
"Not bad bro.." She pulled her punch back. I smirked at her. They think I'm really that bad at karate now? I may be a little rusty but I'm still as good as ever. Maybe even a little better. Just tired, that's all. After Kim's kiss my spirit was back, we haven't had a moment like that for a while. All we have ever done for the last few days was argue. I was so lost in my thoughts that Layla nearly hit me. I jumped back and swung into action, it wasn't very long before I flipped her.
"Ok ok you win!" Layla giggled holding her hands up in surrender. I helped her to her feet. As soon as she was up right, she gave me a quick hug just before Jerry ran over. He put his arm around her waist and kissed her forehead. Something I'd rather not see right now
"Wow Jack..." Layla smiled
"What?!" I asked cutting her off. I quickly checked to see if she was injured. Sensing my concern Layla giggled.
"I'm fine Jack." She chuckled "It's just you seem, different. That spinning back kick was a hell of a hit! I hardly managed to block it!" I said nothing, I just gave her my usual cocky smile.
"You have to tell me..." She glared
"I've been practising at home." I shrugged
"Yeah I've heard you. But that was incredible!" She grinned
"How so..." I was totally confused now. Why was it such a big deal?!
"You don't see it, do you?"
"Nope..."
"How long did it take you, to take me down?" She asked. I thought about it for a moment, then it hit me.
"A few minutes" My cocky smile widened.
"Exactly!" Layla nudged me playfully "You and me normally fight for ages, considering we are at the same kind of level, but you took me down as easy as kicking a practice dummy."
"Well Lay. Sometimes you have to expect... the unexpected." I did my usual wink. Everyone laughed including Layla. It was nice being around them again. Me and Layla might live under one roof, but I hadn't seen much of her. Like I said before. I practice at home, alone, locked in my bedroom...
"Come Bro.. you and me!" Jerry grinned winking at Layla. I rolled my eyes and stood in my fighting stance. Jerry charged me with a punch, which I caught and then I flipped him over. I made sure he didn't land too hard on the matt but his face said it all. He was not expecting that.
Rudy and Carson where absent for most of the training and to be honest it was nice without Carson here. The last thing I wanted was to have another fight with him, because I wouldn't be able to promise that I'd go easy on him.
"Hey Jack." Layla smirked "Rematch?!"
"Sure.." I returned her smirk as I stepped back onto the matt. I then got into my fighting stance.
***** Dark Dragon *****
"Shoot." Kim sighed
"What?" I asked looking at my girlfriend.
"I left my phone in the changing rooms..." She scolded at herself. "I'm just going to go and grab it." Practice had flown by and for the first time in a few days it was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed myself, until Carson turned up. Thankfully though, it was time to leave. Carson was staying for some late practice, which by the look of things he needed... badly. All the other warriors had left, all but me and Kim. After getting changed we grabbed our bags and where about to leave when bam, another thing popped up, so I'd be in the same room as him for a second longer than I wanted.
"It's all right." I chuckled "Meet you outside." She nodded understanding my uncomfortable vibe and headed towards the lockers. I turned on my heel and walked towards the door. I noticed at that moment Rudy ran to his office, muttering something like I'm going to write that down.
"Hey JACKSON!" Carson called after me. I rolled my eyes but tried to ignored him. "No hard feelings? I didn't mean to embarrass you in front of all your friends." Now he was deliberately trying to annoy me. I turned to face him. He had that smug look on again, so I decided this time I'd make him drop it. I walked over so we where face to face. Throwing my bag to the floor I glared at him.
"Listen Carson... I've been watching you. You're good, but you're not that good..." I gave him a small smirk.
"Reeealllly!" He chuckled making my fights come together. "I was good enough to take back my dojo, my friends and even Kim. -" I swear I'd of hit him if Rudy and Kim weren't in the building. "-And all I had to do was to use a weighted Bo Staff." He grinned showing me the one he held in his hand.
"I knew it!" I shouted increasing my glare. "I'm going to tell everyone that..."
"Go ahead. You'll just look like a sore loser." He smirked
"Oh yeah.."
"By the way Jackson." He let his smirk turn into a huge grin. "It was nice of you to let me have the ticket. I had a LOT of fun with Kimberly." That was the final straw I couldn't take it any more. I punched him in the face. He fell to the floor hard and fast. A huge smirk played on my lips.
"JACK!"Kim shouted running to help Carson stand. Great I thought rolling my eyes. He obviously knew that she was right behind me.
"What happened?" Rudy asked running to us.
"Rudy.. Jack just punched me for no reason." Carson sighed swiping his bleeding lip. Now he uses my first name.
"Jack...?" Rudy asked looking at me confused
"Rudy Carson's a cheater."
"Jack! You never fight in this dojo without my say so! You of all people know that." Rudy shouted drowning out my voice.
"Carson just admitted to me that he used a weighted Bo staff, that's why mine shattered." I sighed pointing to Carson's Bo. "This is his, check it out, it won't break" Ignoring the protest from Kim I charged over and kicked the staff. Of course though, it snapped on impact. Rudy stepped in front of Carson and Kim gabbed my t-shirt. Did they really think that low of me? Did they think I'd attack him again, in front of them? I may of just punched him, but even I'm not that insane to start an all out war.
"Jack I think it would be best if you went home." Rudy sighed "Calm down and we will see you tomorrow..."
"FINE!" I snapped. Grabbing my bag I stormed out of the dojo and around the corner. I knew Kim was hot on my tail but I didn't stop until I came to the back of the mall. Letting all my anger out at once, I punched a nearby tree full force, causing it to break slightly.
"Jack please stop." Tears where escaping from the corners of her eyes. I sunk to my knees. I attempted to get my breathing and my anger under control. Once I thought I was a lot calmer I stood back up.
"I'm sorry Kim. But why don't you believe me?" I asked
"You mean about Carson... Jack I know him.." I cut her off
"WHAT and you don't know me?!" I shouted. She jumped slightly at my raised voice.
"Jack I didn't mean it like..." I could hear the fear in her voice. She has never ever seen me this angry before.
"I know Kim." I sighed "But he even admitted that he cheated!"
"But we didn't hear anything."
"I know that!" I snapped.
"Jack please..."
"The warriors are a joke really. You have all broken the Wasabi code. I love how Carson comes on back and you're all stuck to him like glue." I carried on after breath so she couldn't cut in. "I have had enough to be honest. Every things great then he turns up. You always take his side. It's driving me insane..."
"Jack It's not like that!" Her tears disappeared behind her angry glare. "And what do you mean we broke the Wasabi code?!"
"You lot aren't being loyal and Carson is soooo not honest."
"Don't be ridiculous! Your just upset that you Lost!" She snapped.
"Oh, so that's what you think." I asked folding my arms.
"I get that you dislike him, but violence isn't the answer. I hate the new you Jack. Back at the dojo earlier you where back, it was awesome. But I leave you alone with him for five minutes and you hit him"
"You know what, I give up! There's no reasoning with you, with any of you. He's a cheater Kim!"
"Jack enough. End of conversation." she sighed with frustration.
"Fine. End of relationship." I stated
"What?!" Her tears returned
"It's over Kim. How can I be with you if you don't even trust me?" I asked
"B..but.. Jack." She couldn't talk through her tears.
"Oh and our romantic dinner Thursday night was awesome. Thank you." I glared. Slowly she realised what I had said.
"Our date! Oh my god Jack I'm..."
"Don't worry about it. I only waited for an hour. Turned out you where with him alone, at the dojo."
"It's not like that Jack..." I had to walk away I couldn't hold my emotions back any more.
"Goodbye Kim."
"Where are you going?" She shouted making me stop in my tracks.
"I don't know. Anywhere." I sighed not looking at her.
"Please Jack I'm..."
"Tell Rudy I won't be in for practice tomorrow." I cut in. Before I got a response I took off running again. I ran as fast as my legs would carry me, I don't know where I was going, I just needed to get away.
***** Dark Dragon *****
Not being able to bear the burning sensation any more, I fell to my knees out of exhaustion. I don't know how long I'd been running but I was seriously out of breath. I sat down on the grass and brought my knees up, so I could hug them. Had I really just broke up with her? I can't believe that it came out of my mouth. The look on her face... it was my fault. No matter how much I wanted to blame Carson for this, I knew it was all down to me. A few tears escaped my grasp. I wiped them away in frustration as quickly as they had come.
Now I was truly alone. I had driven everyone away all because of him. After everything that me and Kim have been through, I thought she'd be the first person to believe me. But no. Countless questions zoomed through my head, so many of them unanswered. I tried to make sense of my next move, but only one thing kept coming to my mind.
I needed to fight him in front of the warriors and prove he's cheating. The way to do that would to be in the tournament. I had only one option. It was a low even for me but desperate times call, for desperate measures. I got off the floor and headed to the one place I never thought I'd willingly go... The Black Dragon Dojo.
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