Amya attacked him with everything she had but Carson was much faster. With his years of training and experience against her couple of months she didn't seem to stand much of a chance. Dodging and blocking was easy for him and she was quickly tiring herself out. When she paused for just a second he lunged at her. She yelped and sidestepped him quickly.

Carson laughed, "What was that noise? Don't tell me you are giving up on me already? This was just getting fun."

She glared at him and he lunged again easily knocking her to the floor with a sweeping kick. She groaned and he stuck out his hand to help her up. She took it and was immediately pulled upright. She was met with a lecture that made her want to lie back down. He shook his finger at her nose like he was scolding a puppy, "Never stop moving."

She rolled her eyes and he gently kicked her right in her butt, "Watch it. Let's go."

"Hey! Ugh fine," she bounced back and forth getting into a rhythm once more. This time when he lunged she side stepped it and raised her foot into the air catching him in the chest. It wasn't very forceful but a judge may count it in a match, if he felt generous.

She grinned at him smugly and he smirked at her with an evil look in his eye, "My turn."

Panic struck her face as he moved towards her with the realization that he had been holding back! She did her best to block all of his hits but he grabbed her arm and flipped her effortlessly.

"Ugh!" She complained.

He helped her up again and smiled, "Sorry Amya, don't hate me?"

"I'd hate you more if you kept holding back," She admitted.

"Alright that's time," Jack called.

Carson laughed and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek, "You did well." He ruffled her hair and she glared at him.

"Could you be any more condescending?" She asked.

He answered in a serious tone, "I'm not i mean it. You're learning."

He smiled again and she returned it with a small blush, "Thanks."

Jerry poked at her cheek, "Look she's turning as red as your hair Milton. Oof!" He clutched his stomach where she had elbowed him in the gut and gasped, "Alright. I deserved that one."

She grinned mischievously and Carson smiled. Jack shook his head but she could see the smile playing at his lips too. She shrugged innocently.

"Go change," He instructed.

"Yes Sir, and Um Jack?" She began.

"If this is about your punishment it can wait until we get home," He admonished.

She tucked her hair behind her ear and ahook her head staring at tthe floor, "I just wanted to say thanks." She had never expected him to forgive Carson and welcome him back in so quickly. It's not like they were best friends or anything, but she appreciated his efforts. He nodded and smiled when she walked away.

Kim smiled, "You're getting better at this stuff huh?"

"Are you teasing me?" Jack asked crossing his arms over his chest and walking towards her at an intimidatingly slow pace.

She smirked playfully, "Maybe I am."

"Wrong move Kimberly," Jack said brushing his hand against her neck.

She shuddered at his touch. His gaze was fierce and almost animal like. She bit her lip. He leaned down to kiss her and gently caressed her lip between his own teeth.

"Eh-Em!" Rudy cleared his throat and they both jumped away. Jack ran his hand over his hair.

"This is a dojo, a place of honor and discipline," Rudy began.

Kim blushed more when her eyes met Jacks at the word discipline, "Sorry Rudy! Won't happen again. I gotta go bye!" She hurried out.

"What was that about?" Rudy asked.

"Sorry. Oh nothing just Kim being Kim. It won't happen again Rudy promise," Jack said.

"Good because as a Sensei you have the responsibility to represent this dojo," Rudy said.

"I know I know. Lead by example," Jack said.

"Well then," Carson said caressing Amyas neck as Jack just did to Kim.

"Don't even think about it," Rudy warned.

"Sorry, just a joke," Carson apologized.

"You are still on probation. Do you think you are in the position to be making such jokes Sir?" Jack asked.

"Sorry Jack, and I'm sorry Rudy," Carson bowed respectively towards both of them.

"You're forgiven," Rudy said.

"and dismissed. Thank you for your efforts today," Jack said. Carson nodded and walked towards the door.

"Wait, Jackie may I say goodbye?" Amya asked angelically.

"Make it quick," he ordered.

"Alright let's clean up and lock up," Rudy said.

"Yes Sir," Jack answered quickly jogging into the other room.

Amya hurried to the exit and made sure to step outside with him before kissing him, "I love you. Thank you for trying so hard, you know, with everything..."

He smiled, "I love you too, and thank you. You know if it wasn't for you I may have never got this chance to come back and make things right. I am very grateful to you, and Rudy, and... your brother. I'm glad to see how well he takes care of you." Amya smiled but rolled her eyes at the last part.

He chuckled and pulled her in rubbing his knuckles against the top of her head, "Hey quiiittt it your measing up my hair!" She huffed and laughed when he let go, "Meanie."

"You know they are exactly what you need," He said, "Finally a family that can handle you and won't give up on you no matter what."

She nodded, "I am grateful too. I finally feel like I am home. Like I belong somewhere. You used to be the only one that made me feel even close to that way."

He wiped her eyes and nodded, kissing her on her forehead, "Hush, I know. Go back inside and try to behave."

She smiled, "You know me. No promises!"

He fixed her with a stern look and a grin as he pointed, "Don't make me kick your butt again." She rolled her eyes and went back in smiling and waving as he turned away.

"Alright little girl, you ready?" Rudy asked.

Amya wasn't sure if she wanted to go home yet but she answered with a "Yes Sir."

"I saw you land a kick on Carson and your brother, that was impressive," He acknowledged.

"Thank you Rudy. I just want to make you all proud of me," She said wistfully.

He pulled her into a hug and she tensed up before relaxing and wrapping her arms around him, "I am proud of you and I couldn't be more grateful to have you around, I love you sweetheart."

She blinked, "I love you too Rudy."

Jack smiled and wrapped his arms around the both of us, "I love both of you!"

"I love you too Jackie!" When they pulled away she smiked at him, "So do you love me enough that we can forget the last couple days?"

"And all the days you lied to me before that?" Jack asked, "Sorry kiddo but I love you too much to spoil you like that." An hour later she stood in front of Jack shifting back and forth.

"Do you want to talk about it or would you rather get this over with?" he asked.

"I know I said it a billion times but I'm really sorry Jackie. I will try to never lie to you again and do all my schoolwork and everything you ask," She said.

He nodded, "Well then are you ready?"

"I will be forgiven after this. For everything?" She asked nervously.

"Yes as always. That's how this works sweetheart and you can forgive yourself as well so we can move on," Jack explained.

She sighed. He knew everything. She had been feeling so tense and terrible for keeping so much from them. She laid over his lap, "Okay."

Jack couldn't help a small smirk at that. She seemed so cute and innocent now that she was in this position. He had to remind himself that this was indeed necessary for both of them. He could tell she was sincere but he knew from experience that she required a firm hand and letting her off the hook only made things worse.

The smacks began and she squirmed trying to get away from the stinging swats, "Ouch Jackie! Too hard!" She whined but he ignored her and continued.

She whimpered and laid her chin down against the bed gritting her teeth. "Jackie I'm sorry. Ive had enough!" the smacks didn't stop and she started kicking her feet.

He pushed her legs down, slid her shorts off, then gave her a few extra hard swats that made her cry out, "How many times do I have to tell you not to argue or fight with me about your punishment?"

"Owww I'm sorry Jackie. I didn't mean to it just hurts! I can't stop myself," Amya whined.

"That just proves the amount of discipline that you lack. You are going to stay still and take your punishment because we both know that you deserve it, understood?" He asked swatting her again.

"Ow y-yes!" With that he continued and she did her best not to struggle anymore. She was still squirming some but Jack could tell she was trying.

"Ow Jackie... is it ow! almost done?" Amya asked her voice beginning to soften up.

"Not even close sweetheart, this is just your warm up. Remember what I promised you," He answered.

Tears started to escape as she remembered all the warnings about his dreaded belt. This was going to be a new experience for her and she doubted it would be enjoyable. In fact she was pretty positive that she wouldn't like it in the least.

He stood her up a minute later and she couldn't help looking at her reflection in the mirror. She absentmindedly rubbed at her newly reddened skin.

He snapped his fingers and brought her attention back to him. Even though she was standing and he was sitting she was at perfect eye level now.

"Quit rubbing and answer me," he warned.

She fidgeted, "I'm sorry Sir. I didn't hear you..." Jack looked a bit irritated by her response as she knew he would.

He pursed his lips before repeating his question, "I asked if you were ready to move on? Or would you rather spend a little more time over my knee?"

"What kind of question is that?" She muttered, not knowing what came over her.

He grasped her wrist and she snapped out of it her eyes widening, "Wait no! I'm sorry we can move on!" Jack landed six stinging swats and let her back up, "Think before you speak." Great, something she had never been good at.

She nodded, "Sorry Sir."

He took her hand and squeezed it gently, "Alright now for the next part. Do as i say okay?"

She nodded, "Yes Sir."

"Alright step out of your shorts and take your pillows and stack them right here," he pointed to where he had been sitting. She trembled a bit as she did as she was told then she looked back at him for further instructions.

"Alright now get comfy and bend yourself over those pillows," he said.

She nodded and readjusted her panties blushing slightly before she leaned over them, "Like this?"

"A little higher, so your feet arent touching the ground. Pretend those pillows are my lap," He corrected.

She leaned further and wiggled herself so that her pelvis was directly over the pillows. She did not like this. As she leaned on her elbows she could feel how vulnerable her butt was in the air like this. She whimpered and squeezed her eyes shut, "Jackie please go easy on me."

Knowing how scared she felt and that this was her first taste of a belt he decided to oblige. He folded the belt up and rubbed the cool leather across her backside which felt warm against it," I am. Are you ready? Tell me when."

She took a deep breath and nodded, "Ready Sir." He took a deep breath too and lifted the belt not raising it too far on the first strike.

"Ouch," She said lightly. She had expected much worse though.

"That was just a warm up shot. This is going to hurt I just wanted you to feel prepared. But ten more with this and we are all done alright?" he asked.

She nodded, "Okay."

He raised the belt higher this time and brought it down swiftly. She couldn't speak as she began counting in her head. She squirmed after each one and after the sixth she couldnt help putting her hand back. Jack almost swung but he caught himself in time, "Move your hand I almost hit it, and trust me that hurts."

She rubbed at her reddened skin, "Please Jackie... it hurts... please no more..."

"Amya this is your last warning about cooperating now move it," Jack said.

She let out a shaky breath and grabbed the sheets to keep herself from putting her hands back again. Jack hurried in giving her the last four. He dropped the belt and sat on the bed beside her rubbing her back as she sobbed, "I-is it over?"

"All over," He said.

She carefully got up and hugged him, "I'm sorry Jackie I love you."

"I love you too. Go shower then put some of this on and go to sleep okay?" He asked giving her a kiss on the forehead.

She nodded and took the bottle of lotion from him before obeying. She was too tired to argue, and she probably wouldnt be arguing for a while either way.

A few days later Amya's eyes widened as she flipped the paper over on her desk 56? This couldn't be right! She told Carson she aced it! She bit her lip, maybe the test was out of 60? Yeah that had to be it...

"You will find your score at the top, this test was worth 100 points so that number there is your percentage," The teacher announced.

"Son of a..." she began muttering.

"Something you would like to share Miss Brewer? I suggest you don't finish that statement," He warned.

"Oh n-nothing Sir, sorry," She answered.

"Very well then, see me after class will you?" he asked.

Her eyes widened again and her heart lurched, "Yes Sir."

No! No! No! This can't be happening. She tapped her foot anxiously waiting for the bell to ring. She was turning herself around, she had bern an angel the last few days! She had never acted better in her life. She even did her homework! Well, it was hard not to when her overbearing brother had been keeping a constant eye on her just as he had promised to do. But still she barely argued against it... Dhe may have slacked off a few times when he wasn't looking but... The bell rang making her junp out of her thoughts.

"I'll make this quick because I'm sure you want to get to lunch," He began. She nodded.

"You're behavior in my class has been lacking," He began.

"But I..." She defended.

"I am not done. I am willing to ignore the little outburst you had today but the next time it happens I will be speaking with your guardian as well as your brother," He said.

"I'm sorry Sir really. Please don't bring Rudy into this he's very busy and please don't tell Jack it won't happen again I promise," She tried.

"Well seeing that your homework hasn't been as terrible as it was I will grant you some leniency but I expect the grade on your test will be better next time?" He asked.

I nodded, "I will do my best Sir."

"Good now run along," He said.

She hurried away but stopped as he called out to her, "Oh and Amya?"

"Yes Sir?" She asked.

"I do believe you are aware of the policy that a graded test nust be signed by your guardian if it falls below a 60 percent?" He asked.

Her shoulders slumped and she sighed, "I am now Sir." Great now she had to show this to Rudy. The paper suddenly felt heavy in her hand. Maybe she could...

"And I am sure you know the policy about forgery?" He asked.

She rolled her eyes and sighed, "Yes Sir."

"Alright then you may go." He said. She walked out of the room slowly.

"What happened?" Carson asked.

"I didn't do it!" Amya jumped and defended quickly.

"Didn't do what exactly? I assume this has at least something to do with your test? So what happened was he congratulating you for your improvement?" Carson asked snarkily.

"Well uhhh... I mean... of course he was silly," The lies started pouring out before Amya could hold them back, "I told you I aced it didn't I?"

"Awesome Amya! I am so proud of you," He hugged her and she smiled until she felt the paper sliding from her fingers.

"No wait!" She tried.

Carson held the paper up between his fingers, "So you aced it huh?"

"That was a mean trick," She whined staring at her shoes.

"Amya!" Carson snapped, "So when you said you were confident about it?"

"No. I mean I was. I wasn't lying back then I just thought I did well..." Amya said.

"How can you confuse this with an A?" he started.

"I'm sorry... can we just go to lunch. I promise you I'll be lectured enough so you don't have to do it anymore," She said twirling her hair in her fingers.

He grabbed hee wrist to keep her from fidgeting and pulled her in close, "Don't ever lie to me again."

"I'm sorry. I just wanted you to be proud of me," She said.

He smirked and kissed her forehead, "I am proud of you. Come on let's go the others are waiting."