Memories

Disclaimer, the character names Vicus, Laygan, Meta and Andras are borrowed from WB's Charmed so I don't own them. And the Ninja Storm characters belong to Disney. I'm just borrowing them for the duration of my story. Any character's you don't recognise belong to me.

Sorry it took so long to get thethis chapter out. But good news is I've got two other stories floating around in my head. One is an SPD fic and the other one is...well..you'll see. Hopefully both will be out late Jan 2006.

Chapter 3

Hunter had offered his seat to Sensei Omino but the elder refused as it was Hunter's office and seat and showed his authority to the students. Sensei settled for a seat in front of Hunter's desk and beside one of the academy's students.

"Am I getting kicked out?" The student asked.

"No you're not." Hunter shook his head before explaining why they were there. "We just wanted to have a meeting with you about your progress in classes. We all see great potential in you, but there are times when you seem like you're not taking ninja school seriously."

"I am taking it seriously." Alan calmed himself down. "I'm sorry I'm not top of my class anything."

"I think you've missed Sensei Bradley's point. During classes you seem to not be fully paying attention. But seeing you spar today has brought your skills and passion as a ninja to our attention." Sensei Omino signalled to Hunter that he had finished saying his bit.

Hunter continued. "We were curious as to the change between the two sessions?"

Alan thought about what the two Sensei's had told him. He never really thought about it until now. "Truthfully, when sparring with the other students I feel like I can raise my standards to match or better my opponent, where as if I'm in a class learning and practicing my skills against a punching bag or thin air I don't have any standards to match or better myself against. "Alan frowned; wondering if that made any sense.

"There is more to being a ninja than practicing against an opponent. It's not your strength that counts and it's not just the body you need to exercise."

"I understand Sensei, I really do."

Hunter picked up a file and took out a sheet of paper. He read it carefully like he had done before the meeting. "There are no problems in your other classes so; I think we've covered everything in this meeting." He looked at Sensei Omino who in turn nodded and smiled slightly. Hunter acknowledged him before looking back at Alan. "Just one more thing before I dismiss you, how are you doing with school in regards to doing ninja training as well?"

"I'm able to keep up and my grades, along with level of work haven't dropped or anything like that."

"That is good to hear."

"Thanks for staying behind after class to talk with us. You may go now."

Alan stood up and bowed to both Sensei's before leaving the office."

Hunter blew out a breath before looking at the Sensei who he and Blake considered as another father. "Do you think Blake was right? Did he make a good choice?"

Sensei Omino nodded. "I do see Blake's reasons for his choice in Alan Johnson. Do not forget you do not need to be the best of the best or top of the class to have this honour. You should know as I'm sure your friends have told you of their past experiences. Alan has the passion, courage and spirit to carry this honour."

"So when do we present it to him?"

"You will feel when the time the time has arrived." Sensei Omino stood up. "You should go home."

"I will soon."

"No, now. You need to rest or be with your friends. Don't loose the balance in your life by working too hard. Now go."

Hunter smiled. "I'm going. I'll see you on Monday."