Light of my Shadows

Chapter 7: Complications

Recap:

Arriving at the living room, Yin peeked over Yang and Yo's bodies, hoping to catch a glimpse of the person at the door. Her blue eyes widening, Yin stood next to Yang and Yo with a smile. Her guess was spot-on.

Leaning against the doorframe with a cocky smirk on his face, a mint-green rabbit with amber eyes wiped his nails on his black dojo shirt as he faced the three warriors,

"Hey there. Name's Yuck."

Grace sighed as she struggled not to fall in sleep's embrace. She had been running to the dojo for ages it seemed, unable to transport once more because of her lost energy. She had drained every last drop of magic she had left with that Foo-portation spell. She was beginning to feel hopeless.

But as lights fell on her form, she sighed once more, this time in relief. Any more of this running and she'd fall to her knees. That, and the added weight of Yo and Yule weren't helping her case.

Grace smiled hopefully as she saw the outline of her house coming into view. The dojo's lights were dimly lit, a sign that somebody was still awake.

Dashing to the crumbling structure, Grace reached for the doorknob with trembling hands. Then suddenly, she stopped. Uncertainty suddenly filled her.

Her parents abandoned her. All because she fell in love with a villain. Who was to say they wouldn't abandon her again? And would they even help her?

She clutched her beloved twins to her chest. No, they wouldn't help their traitor of a daughter escape her punishment. They would most probably sneer in disgust at the children and even try to get rid of them.

Tears fell from her eyes as she realized this. There was no way out. No matter where she went, she and her children would be harmed.

'But wait!' Grace suddenly felt hope re-enter her, 'Ti and Chai would help me. They are my best friends and surely they wouldn't try to harm me or my childr-!'

Her train of thought was interrupted as Grace felt a hand tightly grab her arm. Wincing at the pressure, she turned frightened eyes to her captor.

With a gasp, she looked up to find herself staring into the eyes of her hypnotized husband.

Yo smiled warmly at Yuck, "Hello there. Have you come here to study Woo Foo?" he asked as the green male gave him an annoyed glance.

"Wasn't it obvious old man?" he snorted, as he made his way inside the dojo, pushing against Yang and Yo's body.

Both men gave him an irritated look in return .

'Well he certainly isn't polite.' Yo thought as he approached the young male who was currently seated comfortably on the couch, having abandoned all sense of common courtesy.

Yang glared heatedly at the other male.

Meanwhile, Rei snapped out of her stupor, shaking her head in disbelief.

"Well he certainly took a different approach." Rei muttered, noting Yuck's rough actions which was a big twist from his normal gentlemanly behavior, "Maybe it's not really him?" She considered this possibility for a moment. It could happen. He was definitely not acting like himself.

Rei shivered as she felt someone bore holes on her back. Averting her eyes, she caught sight of a smirking Yuck wink at her knowingly before turning away.

"Well, I guess it is him," Rei muttered, placing on her mask of cheerfulness as she approached her partner in crime.

"Welcome to the Woo Foo dojo!" she chirped perkily, holding out her hand to the smirking green rabbit, "My name is Celeste Rei but you can call me Rei! May I ask for the gentleman's name?" she asked, feeling butterflies erupt in her stomach as Yuck shook her hand back, a charming grin on his face. "Nice to meet you too, Rei." he winked at her slyly, as if there was a secret joke going on between them. Well, it was certainly a secret but not a joke.

Yang and Yo looked confused at the sudden attitude change, but Yang shrugged it off, finding nothing wrong. Yo however, remained skeptical.

'First Yang, now this young man?' Yo thought, silently watching the three interact as Yang finally introduced himself to Yuck, getting an indignant snort in return, 'Something weird is going on here, and I'm going to find out what!'

Clearing his throat, he gained the attention of the trio and smiled at them warmly, "Well, now that we all know each other, why don't we show you your room Yuck? I'm sure Yin and Yang would be happy to help you."

Yin casted an uneasy look at Yang, feeling that her plans were about to fail, but Yuck immediately intervened, "Sorry, but I don't think I want this guy to escort me. I'd rather have this lovely lady right here accompany me." Yuck said with practiced ease as he cast Yang a condescending look.

He gained control of the situation and handled it so smoothly, Yin thought with a dreamy look in her eyes. It seemed even after being separated for weeks, her crush on the green strategist was as strong as before.

Yang took on an offended look and was about to retort harshly when Yo stopped him, "That's alright. You may go."

Yin smiled cheerfully at this and took a hold of Yuck's hand, dragging him up the stairs. She couldn't wait to catch up with him!

Meanwhile, Yang gave his father a sharp look, "What was that all about? You're just going to let him insult me and get away with it?" he said, anger evident in his voice.

"No I am not." Yo said calmly, "I just think that it would be better to let Yuck spend time with Yin more, so that he will able to form a close relationship here."

"Are you saying I'm not good enough to be his friend?" Yang retorted indignantly.

"Once again, no." Yo sighed and massaged his temples, plopping down on the couch, "Yang, what's the matter with that boy that's got you all riled up? Usually, you wouldn't even have flinched at a remark like that."

Yang winced slightly upon hearing this. He realized that his father was right. He had never acted this temperamental before. But it seemed as though something in the green male made him snap. He didn't know why, but he felt like punching the cocky male for no reason whatsoever.

But, that couldn't be right. The only people he had truly ever reacted to like that were villains. And he would have been able to realize had Yuck been a vil-!

A worrying thought suddenly struck him.

"What is it son?" Yo asked confusedly as he watched Yang's angered face morph into a shocked one.

"Father, didn't you see?"

Yo started to worry as he heard Yang address him formally. This, wasn't good.

"No, what?"

Yang sent his mentor a cutting look.

"That boy, Yuck. He...had no aura."

Author's Notes: Um, hi? *looks at archive and nearly has a heart attack* Jesus! I've been gone a long time. *sweatdrops* I hope people don't think I'm dead and continue to watch out for updates.

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