I'm glad you guys seem to like it so far. Possibly my favorite character in the series has now entered the story. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. If you do, please review!

"Good, better. Next time just turn your hips into it like this," Jack demonstrated a reverse punch once more.

"Kiya!" Amya yelled aiming at the training dummy's chest.

"Nice one, very good," Jack complimented. Amya smiled.

"Hey guys, take a break for a second would you?" Rudy asked, "I just got this."

"What is it?" Jack asked.

"No way I'm not falling for that one again," Jerry said shaking his head.

"Not you guys, Just Amya and Jack. Come on let's go to the office," Rudy said.

"If this is our report cards I can explain," Jack tried.

"Me too!" Amya agreed.

"No it's not... wait what's that supposed to mean?" Rudy asked.

"Whaaaa... nothing, pshhh... just messing with ya," Jack said.

"Are those coming out soon?" Rudy asked.

"Nahhh," Jack said looking to their friends for help.

"Actually I heard they'll be out..." Milton started but Jack covered his mouth.

"At the end of the semester, as always was what Milton was going to say..." Jack said

"Actually yes they do," Milton said and the two breathed a sigh of relief, "But Progress reports should be here any day now."

"Milton!" Amya yelled.

"What? Are you excited too?" Milton asked.

"Yeah of course. I can't wait," Amya mumbled as she turned to Jack, "We are planning on hiding those from Rudy right?"

"He'll never see a thing," Jack whispered.

"Guys I'm right here," Rudy reminded them, "And no, this is something else." Jack winked and gave Amya a thumbs up when Rudy turned, "He forgets things easily." She smiled.

Rudy handed the letter to Jack, "Here you can read it."

"To our beloved Children, If you are reading this it means that you are together again, but for whatever reason I am not around to see it for myself. I hope that this is not the case and you never have to read this, but if it is, at least you have each other. I'm sorry I can't be there with you. I want you to know that I, well we, love you both very much. Due to many reasons that I can't explain we are incapable of providing the life for you that you deserve, but we do love you. Jack this is why we had to send you to your grandfather's for so long. We knew he could take care of you better than we ever could. Amya, my angel, when we found out we were having a little girl we knew we couldn't put you through all of the things we put your brother through. We only gave you up because we were already struggling and we hoped someone else would give you a better life, and believe me when I say that was the hardest decision that we ever had to make. I am so sorry for leaving you both, but hopefully one day you will understand. We love you more than anything in this world. So stay strong, and stay together, for us, and for yourselves. Lots of love... mom and dad," Jack read.

Amya had tears in her eyes and Jack pulled her close. She wrapped her arms around his waist and sighed, "I always wondered..."

"It'll be alright," Jack said, "How did she know this would happen?"

"Your mother was very good at planning things out, and worrying," Rudy answered, "She probably just wanted to ensure that you both would know how she felt, she really did love you more than anything."

"Let's get back to work," Amya said.

"Are you okay, do you want to talk about anything first?" Rudy asked.

Amya wiped her eyes and stood, "No. I want to train that's all. Please?"

Jack nodded, "Let's go."

"Alright well if you guys ever want to talk just know that I'm here okay?" Rudy asked.

Jack nodded, "Thanks Rudy." Amya nodded and left the office first without another word.

"What happened is everything okay?" Kim asked concerned.

"Yeah, everything's fine." Jack answered, "Thanks Kim but we'll be okay, right Amya?"

Amya nodded, "I always am. Come on let's do this." They practiced for hours.

"Guys it's getting late, do you want to head over to Falafel Phil's before going home?" Kim asked.

"Sure," Jack answered, "Let me go change."

"We'll get a table," Milton said.

"Meet you guys there," Jerry confirmed following behind Milton.

"I'm fine here. I'm not hungry," Amya spoke.

"Amya, you've been practicing all day. You have to know when to stop,"Jack said.

"I said I'm fine Jack. Just leave me alone alright?" She asked.

"Amya go change now. That's an order," Jack said.

Amya narrowed her eyes at him and crossed her arms, "An order. Seriously? I thought you were supposed to help people work hard as a sensei, not encourage them to quit."

"I am but," Jack started. He tried to reach for her but she pulled away.

"Never mind. Forget it," She stomped off to the girl's bathroom to change.

Jack shook his head, "What am I going to do with her?"

"She's just upset Jack. It'll be okay. What happened earlier?" Kim asked.

"It was a letter... from our mother to us," Jack explained.

Kim rubbed his arm soothingly, "I'm so sorry Jack. You two will get through this, together."

"She's never talked to me like that before though," Jack said.

"She's just upset Jack. Everything will work out. You'll see," Kim encouraged him.

"Thanks Kim. I'm going to go change," Jack jogged to the men's locker room and Kim waited for them.

When Jack came out he looked around, "Where's Amya?"

"She still hasn't come out. Don't worry I'll go check on her," Kim said.

Jack nodded, "Thanks Kim."

Kim ran back out a minute later without Amya, "Jack! She's gone!"

"What? What do you mean, she can't be gone?" Jack ran into the girl's bathroom and looked around. Amya's uniform and bag laid there on the bench but no Amya. He checked everywhere to be sure, "There's no windows, she couldn't have snuck past us, where did she?"

"Jack look," Above one of the sinks was an open air vent.

Jack balled up his fists angrily, "Oh when I get a hold of her."

"Jack calm down, we have to find her first," Kim said.

"Yeah but how? We don't know which way she went, she could be anywhere by now. She could have even left the mall for all we know."

"Let's go tell Rudy and the others," Kim said. Jack nodded and they ran up the stairs to Rudy's office.

"What's up guys I'm almost done with all the paperwork then... what's wrong?" Rudy asked as he looked up at their faces.

"Amya's gone, she crawled through the air vent in the girl's bathroom about ten minutes ago. She could be anywhere by now," Kim explained.

"I'll call Joan. You guys start looking, ask Jerry and Milton to help," Rudy instructed.

Amya got on the bus and handed the driver her pass. She sat in an empty seat towards the back and shook her head. She wondered how it was legal for anyone to get on a bus and go anywhere just as long as they bought this little blue transit card. She had an idea of where she was going, and she tried not to think about what was happening back in the mall, and what she would be faced with when she got back. For now she just wanted to be alone. She did her best to keep her mind blank as she stared out the window but she couldn't help the tears that came to her eyes. Half an hour into the ride she wondered if she should go back but it was too late. She was in trouble either way. Maybe if she called? No. She left her phone in the bag back at the dojo on purpose. She could stop at a gas station or a restaurant but she had already made up her mind. She'd go back on her own. When she was ready. For now she waited, watching the strangers board and depart, and wondering what their lives were like and if theirs' were any worse or better than hers. She thought about where they were coming from, and where they were going to, and who the next people they were going to see would be.

"Last stop sweetheart, where you headed?" The driver asked about an hour later.

"This is fine. Thank you Sir," She shoved the transit card in her pocket and hopped off the bus. The place she was going was about a twenty minute walk from here. She had grown up in this area for most of her life. There was a special place there that she loved to go to when she was upset, or really any time that she needed to relax. It was a park. It was dark now and past hours so she had to hop the fence. She climbed up the wooden castle shaped jungle gym the normal way until she got to the tallest tower. There she hoisted herself up onto the ledge and looped one leg around the wooden pillar. When she had a tight grip on it she swung her other foot onto the ledge of the roof, grabbed onto one of the ridges, and pulled herself up. She turned around and got comfortable, lying down and crossing her arms behind her head. She laid there for a while breathing slowly and gazing at the stars above. She'd missed these stars...

She jumped and smirked when she heard a familiar voice.

"What are you doing up there whippersnapper?" He called.

"Oh shut up Carson! You scared the hell out of me!" She retorted. He chuckled as he pulled himself up effortlessly.

She shoved him and he faked as if he was falling. She scrambled to grab his arm and his pretend panicked face turned into a wide grin, "Did you think you could get rid of me that easily?"

"You Jerk!" She shoved his arm away and laid back once more laughing and covering her face with her hands.

"What are you doing here anyways?" Carson asked, "I thought you were moving to the city."

"I did. But I missed these stars, you can't see them there," She answered.

"Well yeah, you're back in the ghetto part of town now babe. Good thing you got a black belt here to protect you," He smirked.

"Hey I don't need your protection. I'm on my way myself. Training at the very dojo you trained in, hanging with those same friends, and going to that same school that you used to tell me all about," She spoke.

"How do you like it so far?" He asked.

"Well..." She started.

"You ran away already? Amya this is the kind of stuff that got you kicked out of that nice home you were in. Do you really want that to happen again? They are good people and you're going to ruin it with them... like I did. But if you stay there... I feel like I just got you back. I had to go to my mother's this week but I'll be back in town with my dad soon and..."

She leaned in and kissed him, "It's different with me okay. I don't need a lecture. I'm not going anywhere trust me. Jack's my brother and Rudy and the others are my family. Besides you cheated in a tournament on national television... I'm sorry. I just had to get away for a minute. The Black Dragon uniform is way cooler on you anyways."

He smirked and pressed his lips to hers, "Jealous much?"

"Very," She whispered into the kiss, "I missed you."

"Hey you two! Get down from there!" Someone yelled. They turned to see an officer entering the park.

"Time to go," Carson said quickly.

"Run!" She agreed.

He hopped down effortlessly and she climbed down to the ledge, "Jump!" She jumped and landed in his outstretched arms. He set her down quickly.

"Thanks," She smiled.

"Don't mention it," He smirked.

They ran over to the fence where he held his hands out to her, she stepped into them and he hoisted her up. She grabbed the top of the fence and jumped down and he quickly followed.

"Hey wait!" The officer yelled, "Get back here! We have runners."

They ran down the alley as fast as they could and sprinted a few blocks away without stopping. They turned down another alley and bust into laughter, "Just like old times."

She nodded, "I missed you so much. I really really needed this." She stepped into his arms and stood on the tips of her toes smiling up at him, "So. You forgive me?"

He looked thoughtful and she hit him lightly on his shoulder, "Oh come on don't be mean."

He took her hands in his, intertwining his fingers and pulling them down, "Fine. You're forgiven."

They were just about to kiss when they saw the flashing red and blue lights.

Oh how I love cliff hangers. They leave both of our parties wanting more. Hehe review please if you want more soon. I can be slightly evil. It's so much fun.