Girl Meets The Protector
Author's note: Alright everybody here we go Chapter 2 is here and time to answer some of Riley's questions! Enough chatter from me, time to get back into the story.
Disclaimer: I don't own Girl Meets World, I am way too broke for that! Again the story line is my idea.
Riley and Lucas took the Subway for a little while but Lucas knew that tonight would be the night he reveals his secret to Riley as to the reason he has changed as a man.
"So where are we going tonight Lucas?" Riley asked playing with her fingers.
"One of my favorite places to go, I come here whenever there's a lot on my mind and I need to get some stress off my shoulders." Lucas answered smiling keeping a firm grip on his gym bag.
"Lucas! Just tell me! I wanna know where we're going!" Riley said taking Lucas' hands trying to get an answer out of him.
"Nice try Riley, you'll just have to wait and see." Lucas politely answered keeping Riley in the dark.
After three more stops they got off the Subway and walked back to the surface. The two teens walked for only five more minutes until they came up to "The Golden Tigers Gym" Lucas held the door for Riley allowing her to enter the gym first and she couldn't believe what she's stepping into men and women in white karate gi's hanging out together before the first class begins in the actual dojo. Riley was amazed with the amount of people there having fun together and enjoying each other's company, Lucas followed her in leaving his shoes by the mats where everyone leaves their shoes
"Hey Riley, come back here and places your shoes here!" Lucas called out to Riley as she responded to Lucas' order.
"Why is that Lucas?" Riley asked as she took off her black and white vans.
"Well you're now in a martial arts school it is rude if you keep your shoes on in the gym, so just leave them here for now until we're going to leave ok?" Lucas said as he took Riley's shoes and placed it beside his black sneakers.
"Ah Lucas! You ready to have fun in sparring today?" A tall bald headed man said.
"Yes sir Master Dominic!" Lucas smiled answering Master Dominic as they bowed to each other and gave each other the bro hug.
"So who's your friend here Lucas?" Master Dominic asked Lucas.
"This is Riley Matthews sir! She'll just be watching tonight is that ok?" Lucas asked his master
"Sure! Not a problem, get ready though class will begin in 10 minutes. If you excuse me I have to gather everyone here in the gym." Master Dominic said as he began calling everyone to enter the dojo to begin class.
"He seems like a nice man Lucas!" Riley said smiling at Lucas.
"He is Riley, he is like a second father to me just like your father whenever I'm at school." Lucas said as he made his way to the change room.
"I'll get ready ok I'll be out in a minute, just help yourself into the viewing point where some of the parents are." Lucas said directing Riley to wait for him.
A couple minutes went by and when Lucas came out he placed his right arm around Riley's shoulder as they walked into the viewing point where he left Riley with the parents watching their kids, and also Master Dominic who was waiting for her.
"Riley! Come sit over here!" Master Dominic called over to Riley as she took the seat beside him on the hardwood floor, while Lucas entered the dojo to start class.
"How come you're not in there teaching sir?" Riley asked.
"I wanted to give one of my black belts a chance to prove himself to be a teacher, I believe she's now ready to handle this responsibility." Master Dominic answered as he began observing.
"Is she your daughter sir?" Riley asked looking at the young woman who tied her long brown hair.
"Ya that's my daughter Adrianna De La Cruz" Master Dominic said pointing her out for Riley.
"She's beautiful sir…Master Dominic can I ask you something about Lucas?" Riley asked also looking at Lucas as he was stretching with the other 18 students in the class.
"Sure go for it!" Master Dominic said smiling liking what he's seeing in Adrianna's leadership of the class.
"First, how long has Lucas been training here?" Riley asked as if she was interviewing Master Dominic.
"Lucas has been here for a little over a year now, just shortly after he moved from Texas! Let me guess, you saw the video too?" Master Dominic asked looking at Riley figuring out what question she was going to ask next. Riley nodded answering his question. "Well, it happens to some people, they sometimes pay the price for protecting the people they cared about, Lucas was protecting his friend Isaiah, so I can understand because that's how I took care of my brothers and my younger sister when I was younger. I'm the oldest of all four kids so of course I would defend them at all costs." Master Dominic answered Riley reflecting on his past and Lucas' past.
"But has he changed from the person I saw in the video. He looked very angry to me." Riley asked never forgetting Lucas' facial expressions when she said the video.
"He has, he is a more relaxed person, he was pretty tense at first that's for sure because it's a new environment and didn't know anyone here. He also smiles a lot more and has improved by leaps and bounds in a very short amount of time! You should be proud of him Riley!" Master Dominic smiled reflecting on Lucas' journey.
"How sir? He was thrown out of school! Riley asked lowering her voice.
"Riley, the martial arts were designed as a means of self-defense, the past is the past and yes he has had his issues but when he began training with me and the rest of the Golden Tigers, he became a more easy-going person, he's enjoying life more and all because of someone he met and it's not me!" Master Dominic said as he looked into Riley's eyes.
"Who was he talking about sir?" Riley asked hoping it was her.
"I'm talking to her, it's you." Master Dominic said pointing to her.
"Riley, Lucas has talked to me in private about you quite a bit about how first he studied just to let out his anger and relieve his stress but you know the number one reason why he's studying karate and wants to do better?" Master Dominic asked smiling at how proud he is of Lucas.
"He's in here pretty frequently so he can protect you no matter how hard it is!" Master Dominic explained to Riley.
"Look at him!" Master Dominic said pointing to Lucas for Riley to observe Lucas. Lucas was trying very hard learning the techniques for the day to defend against knives. Lucas sometimes would look at Riley as she was having her conversation with Master Dominic and at times would be blushing at how much his success has carried over not only in school but him being a great young man.
"Riley, he really cares about you, he would never want to hurt you at all. Yes you saw the video of him fighting but now he's preparing in case his past haunts him to protect you. I as his master, must do everything in my power to prepare him. He's only an yellow belt but he fights like a black belt! He's that talented and it shows how hard he works. We're open six days a week, he comes here everyday! That's how dedicated he is, and I'm very impressed with him." Mater Dominic told Riley as Lucas prepared to fight one of the boys at the gym in a sparring match.
"Now please excuse me Riley, it's sparring time and I must take care of this portion of practice. Please stick around for this, there'll be something you will learn about Lucas I promise you that. It was very nice to meet you Riley, please come around more often with Lucas, there's something about tonight that made Lucas ever more inspired to train today." Master Dominic said before shaking Riley's hand and went inside the dojo.
"It was awesome meeting you too Master Dominic! Thank you for everything and I plan on sticking around." Riley said as she smiled and placed her chin in her hands waiting to see how Lucas would perform with her around
Lucas came to the glass window where Riley is behind with all the parents, and friends, and siblings.
"So, I'm assuming you know why I love being here now?" Lucas asked Riley smiling before putting on his mouthguard and helmet.
"Lucas…I'm so proud of you!" Riley answered standing up and walked towards the window face to face with her fighter.
"Lucas! You're up to spar DJ!" Master called Lucas to come into the middle of the dojo.
Lucas placed on his gloves before taking one last look at Riley. Master Dominic knew Lucas loved Riley, he could see it in Lucas' eyes, but now it was time for a match.
"Ok boys, you know the rules, first to five points wins the match. No hits to anywhere along the back and above all else, control your power!" Master Dominic said to both DJ and Lucas placing he hand between them.
"FIGHT!" Master Dominic yelled beginning the contest.
Lucas and DJ were among the best in the school at their age, DJ was 15, Lucas is 14. DJ is a blue belt, Lucas is a yellow belt only 2 belt levels away. DJ and Lucas traded punches and kicks to the point where it went from a relaxed sparring match, to an intense match as everyone in the room payed attention to an exciting match! It was 4-4 Lucas and DJ were doing head to head in a close contest, Master Dominic was not surprised as he knew Lucas had extra motivation due to Riley's presence in the school. "Alright guys, last point wins the match ok! This is the main event so after this, we'll finish class…Ready….Fight!" Master Dominic said impressed with both DJ and Lucas.
DJ and Lucas again were trading punches and kicks but none of them landing as the other was very quick to anticipate, block, and dodge the other's attacks, Lucas almost scored with a kick to the side of the head with a roundhouse but, DJ blocked it and tried a counter punch, Lucas was able to block that himself. Everyone in the dojo was impressed with Lucas and how he's performing and giving DJ a tough fight. DJ was rushing Lucas with a series of punches, when all of a sudden, Lucas turns his body and kicks DJ in the ribs landing a picture perfect back kick! The other students in the class were in awe of what Lucas pulled off, and Riley was standing up cheering Lucas on! Jumping for joy when Lucas was declared the winner!
DJ and Lucas bowed to each other as a sign of respect and hugged it out knowing how tough the fight was for both of them. Riley was proud of Lucas and saw just how hard Lucas worked at being a great martial artist and all the worries she had about Lucas' past were erased with hope, and safety whenever she was around Lucas knowing Lucas would protect her at all costs. As the class finished up, Riley stood by the door waiting for Lucas to enter the viewing point where she waited for him. As Lucas, walked through the door, Riley ran into her arms and gave him a long embrace in front of the entire dojo.
"Alright Lucas, go get changed so you and your girlfriend can hang out more." DJ said jokingly as he walked past him and Riley to the change room.
"Will you wait for me a little longer city girl?" Lucas asked smiling at Riley.
Riley nodded at him smiling as she took a seat at the lounge area to wait for her warrior.
Master Dominic made his way over to Riley to talk to her about what she saw tonight.
"So Riley, if this proves how dedicated Lucas is as a student and the lengths he'll go to protect you, I have no idea what will." Master Dominic said to Riley being proud of how he performed.
"I know why Lucas is a better person now, Thank you for everything you've done for him." Riley said before hugging him as if he was another father to her.
"You're welcome Riley, never question Lucas again when it comes to this matter. He is doing this now to become the best he can be for himself and for you as well." Master Dominic laughed hugging Riley like she was another daughter.
"One more thing, Riley. The Golden Tigers are like family, we always take care of each other so if Lucas or you have any concerns with anything don't hesitate to come on by ok?" Master Dominic told Riley.
"I'll come by if ever Lucas is in trouble." Riley jokingly answered.
"Hahaha! Yup keep him out of trouble for me." Master Dominic said before Lucas and the rest of the boys emerged from the change room.
"And I'll protect her in return." Lucas said as he walked over to Riley.
"It's 9pm, time to close the school and call it a night." Master Dominic said to the whole class.
"Sir, we must be off I promised Mr. Matthews to have her back by 9:30." Lucas told Master Dominic as he said his goodbyes to him and Adrianna.
"Lucas, one more thing." Master Dominic called Lucas over as he was beginning to speak in his ear.
"Take care of Riley, she really loves you ok? Never let her go!" Master Dominic told Lucas quietly in a serious tone knowing love when he sees it.
"I will sir, thank you. I'll take care of her!" Lucas answered back smiling before they bowed to each other so that Lucas could leave.
As Lucas and Riley placed on their shoes and left The Golden Tigers dojo, Riley could not help but feel relieved as to when she has observed with her conversations with Master Dominic and seeing Lucas fight. She felt blessed with everything around her, a loving family, supportive friends, and a supportive and protective Lucas standing beside her to walk her home. Their night was ending perfectly, Lucas revealed to Riley how he was able to change his ways and got some support from Master Dominic. However little did they know, they were being followed on the subway…
Author's Note: Oh snap! What a cliffhanger! Who is following Lucas and Riley? Find out next time! Please review, this chapter it would really mean a lot to me as I'm trying to get back into writing. Have a great day everyone! :)