Girl Meets The Protector
Author's Note: Well here is Chapter 9! Last time we checked in, Lucas was about to face off against Master Dominic in a karate drill where Lucas must hold off Master Dominic as long as he can with Riley behind him. It's still 3 weeks away till the fight!
Disclaimer: I don't own Girl Meets World I'm only a college student! In this story the only thing I own are of the made-up characters, and the story line!
Lucas's POV
Holy shit! This is actually happening, sparring against Master Dominic for the first time, and I have to protect Riley! Oh God! Yeah, no pressure right? I have never sparred a black belt as high of a rank as him other than Tetsuro! When I faced Tetsuro, he dominated me sure I was faster but just trying to reach him was a tough task! I couldn't even land a single punch on him…This is gonna be a very interesting practice to say the least. I must not let anyone touch Riley!
Third Person View
In the first few moments of the fight, Lucas was very aggressive against Master Dominic, landing plenty of leg kicks and punches against his Master but Master Dominic has been a practicing martial artist of 25 years and was able to absorb Lucas' attacks like it was nothing! Master Dominic was still very calm despite Lucas landing some powerful strikes! Riley began to worry, it was the same problem Lucas had! Strong start but he's starting to grow very tired!
"Lucas be careful!" Riley warned Lucas as her concern for her boyfriend was growing.
"I'm ok Riley! You'll be ok!" Lucas assured Riley after taking a few deep breaths.
"Lucas, I'd take her warning if I were you!" Master Dominic warned Lucas, knowing his student's energy.
"Master I'm fine!" Lucas said as he responded by throwing 2 more punches to Master Dominic a jab, right hook combo to the face.
"Ok, then if that's how you wanna play it, fine." Master Dominic said as he knew what he had to do.
Master Dominic observed that Lucas' attacks were getting sloppy, he was growing tired and only 3 minutes in. "It was time for a tough lesson for Lucas" Master Dominic thought.
Master Dominic held his position, just seven 9 feet away from Riley, Lucas being 7 feet away from Riley…Lucas was taking deep breaths and was starting to lower his guard. Master Dominic also observed that Lucas' legs were growing weak as his legs were planted to the mats. A perfect time to finish the drill. Lucas attempted to throw a roundhouse kick to Master Dominic's head, but as he began to throw the technique, Master Dominic caught Lucas' right leg, swept Lucas' left leg, and got on top of Lucas mounting him, leaving Lucas practically defenseless. Master Dominic pretended to throw punches, and elbows to teach Lucas his lesson…Never reveal to your opponent how tired you are! Master Dominic finished the drill by putting his hand on Riley's should, just as he was about to do so, Lucas desperately got behind Master Dominic, and was successful at throwing him down! Master Dominic was surprised Lucas' resolve, but Master Lucas was able to defend himself by kicking Lucas off and got back to his feet in a heartbeat! Lucas was still in front of Riley in defense, "Not bad Lucas, you're actually doing better than I hoped! Good work!" Master Dominic complimented Lucas, planning his next attack.
"Flattering will get you nowhere right sir?" Lucas answered back.
"Correct you are! How's he doing Riley?" Master Dominic responded as he went back to his stance not taking his eyes off Lucas. Riley have two thumbs up and a gigantic smile oh how proud she is. So far, 4 minutes have passed, Lucas was exhausted, Master Dominic was sweating but was still fine! It felt like it was just another day in the office. Lucas again went back on the offensive charging at his Master with more leg kicks and was throwing more punches to the body, and head always changing his attacks making himself harder to predict. For a moment, it was working but as Lucas leaned in for a straight right, Lucas left his head unprotected. Master Dominic made him pay for it by spinning his body countering Lucas' punch, and threw his leg to Lucas' head landing perfectly with the side of Lucas' helmet! Lucas was groggy, and Master Dominic took the time to pounce on his young student and began to use a submission, he tapped Lucas' free arm, and wrapped his left arm around Lucas' right arm and neck, Master Dominic got closer to Lucas and squeezed his arm creating: the Arm-Triangle Choke! Lucas was eventually taken down by Master Dominic and was flat on his back eventually having to submit to the choke! Master Dominic ended the drill by putting his right hand on Riley's shoulder, ending the drill! "You lasted 4:34! Atta boy Lucas! For our first time running the drill I say we did great! We just need to fix a few things before your fight ok?" Master Dominic said as he made his way to his student and sat down cross legged towards his student, Riley following him. "Thank you sir! It felt good to spar you, but I need some water if that's ok with you." Lucas said smiling accepting defeat and grabbed his water bottle with Master Dominic's permission.
"So sir between you, and me…What was the purpose of this drill?" Riley asked.
"The purpose of this drill, was to get Lucas to think defensively Riley, he needs to learn to be patient when fighting, he always looks to knock his opponent out and finish the fight, not a bad strategy but if he's tired, he needs to conserve his energy as much as he can, for as long as he can. Plus he also had to think about protecting you! That part he succeeded for the most part until I submitted him…We're gonna run this drill more when Lucas and I are alone, I need you to be here for motivation Riley. You think you can do that?" Master Dominic asked his newest student.
"I will sir, thank you!" Riley said thanking her new teacher.
Lucas came back and sat down beside his girlfriend across his Master. They discussed ways to improve, and see what Lucas was doing wrong and correcting his mistakes. Riley was watching Lucas and see how he and Master Dominic interact, it was more than student and master relationship, but also like a father and son relationship. She understands what Mrs. Friar saying how Master Dominic was like a father to him. Lucas and Master Dominic both stood up and were going over moves that Lucas could improve on, and sharpening Lucas' skills. Eventually students began to appear for the 7pm class. Darryl, DJ, Jordan, and Tetsuro all showed up happy to see Lucas and Riley putting in hard-work. The other Tigers were happy that Riley was a new student even though it was temporary in Riley's mind they all greeted their new sister!
Eventually 9pm struck, and Lucas finally brought his princess home to her Bay Window holding hands throughout the entire journey, Lucas liked it when Riley placed her head on his shoulder, he felt at peace leaving a soft smile. As the young couple approach the Bay Window they knew the night was over. "So thank you Riley for being a training partner today!" Lucas said thanking Riley.
"Your welcome! I hope I come back soon to practice with you all soon!" Riley responded leaving a smile on her face.
"Lucas, I really see why your mom said at the hospital that Master Dominic was like a father to you, just how you guys hang out with each other and him still teaching you is like he's your dad! You're very lucky to have him in your life after what happened back in Texas." Riley complimented both Lucas and Master Dominic's efforts reflecting on what she observed today.
"Riley, listen I wanna leave behind that part of me back in Texas, I'm here with you now! I new beginning, time to reflect and, be a better person than I was back home! I've made many improvements but I still yet to accomplish many other goals Riley!" Lucas said as he looked into the night.
"What do you plan to accomplish Lucas?" Riley asked hugging her boyfriend wrapping her arms around his waist.
"Well, I wanna start by doing great in school and doing my parents proud, then I wanna protect the ones I love." Lucas said releasing Riley's grip and looking intimately into Riley's innocent, chocolate eyes. Riley's heart began to race, she believed Lucas! He sounded very sincere in his words. Lucas leaned in for a kiss.
"AHHHH! WHAT DID YOU DO?!" Cory said bursting through Riley's bedroom door.
Lucas began to run down the fire escape knowing it was his time to go and Cory was going to kill him for making a move on his daughter.
"Dad! Do you know how to leave me alone?!" Riley complained knowing she was about to share a special moment with Lucas.
"Nope, I'm your father and I'm mad with power!" Cory smiled knowing he did his job.
Cory exited Riley's room leaving the tired brunette alone. Riley closed the Bay Window, got changed into her pajamas, turned off the lights and began to sleep ever so peacefully thinking about Lucas, and possibly training together as a nice way of going out on a date and doing stuff together.
Author's Note: Oh yay! I got the time to finish this chapter! Life is good everyone! Ok so I still have yet to decide on which Fan Fiction to write next between: Girl Meets The Wounded Soul or Girl Meets Emergency. This fan fiction has about 5 chapter to go before I wrap it up but don't you worry people, it's gonna get better! Have a great day everyone :)