{"id":6419,"date":"2022-06-01T20:40:34","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T01:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.uniminds.com\/jenunicdn\/?p=6419"},"modified":"2022-11-16T14:55:59","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T20:55:59","slug":"chapter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.uniminds.com\/jenunicdn\/chapter-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It is the next day and it starts like any every other, even with the events of the day before. Jennifer being a heavy sleeper was\u00a0woken by her butler Chazz this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\"\"Chazz: Milady wake up…\u00a0Come on and wake up,\u00a0it is almost ten o’clock.\u00a0 (As he begins to shake her in order to get her to wake up)<\/p>\n

Jennifer: No.\u00a0 (Groans and rolls over to block the light from my face).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well then you will miss out on the\u00a0cinnamon rolls hot and fresh out of the oven already for you.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Sits up quickly).\u00a0 Cinnamon roll?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well now you are up.\u00a0 All that I needed to do was talk about was sweets,\u00a0now didn’t I?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Glares at Chazz and pouts a little).\u00a0 Maybe but that still is a poor trick.<\/p>\n

Chazz: But it worked didn’t it?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (She looks down in a pout).\u00a0 I suppose no cinnamon roll then.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, I did not say you would not get any.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Her face brightens up).\u00a0 Really?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (He jumps out bed excitedly).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Places a cinnamon roll on the small table near Jennifer’s bed).\u00a0 Here you are milady, your favorite.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Takes a plate excitedly sitting on the bed).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, it all worked out now.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Before taking her first bite she looks at Chazz).\u00a0 Do you want some?<\/p>\n

Chazz: No milady I am fine.\u00a0\u00a0Go ahead and get dressed.\u00a0 When you are done, I will be downstairs.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Are you sure?\u00a0 I have enough here to share.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Ah madam you are too kind but yes, I am fine.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: If you say so.\u00a0 Oh, on your way out can you send my little sister in?\u00a0\u00a0I can tell she is behind the door spying.\u00a0 I swear she is worse at stealth then I am.\u00a0\u00a0I also need to teach her that she needs to stay quiet about certain thing sometimes.<\/p>\n

Chazz: As you wish milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Thank you.<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Lets Jennifer’s sister in as he leaves).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Sighs once Chazz is gone).\u00a0 Did you tell Chazz about the… Accidental kiss?<\/p>\n

Kairi: (Looks both ways).\u00a0 Maybe.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Sighs again).\u00a0 Just do not do that again.\u00a0 Come on now, let us get ready for the day.<\/p>\n

(Both Jennifer and Kairi get ready, Jennifer scolding her little sister on telling Chazz about the incident as they get ready then going down to breakfast to eat).<\/p>\n

Kairi: When are you going to teach me how to use a bow?\u00a0\u00a0I see you always ride out with one.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Not a chance.\u00a0 You are\u00a014 years old and you do not need to learn.<\/p>\n

Kairi: why I want to be like you?\u00a0 Plus, I am almost 15 too.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Thinks for a moment).\u00a0 Hmm if I give you a first lesson tomorrow please do not let it go to your head.\u00a0 Just this once then wait until you are older.\u00a0 Big enough to handle the weapon, do we have a deal?<\/p>\n

Kairi: Yay! (Runs out joyfully).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Is beside the door having listened in).\u00a0 Very mature of you madam.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Oh, you are here, anything you need from me on the schedule?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Let me think.\u00a0 (Pauses in though). Hmm yes, I need you to accompany me into town so I can pick some things up for your sister.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well, let me grab my bag.\u00a0 (Goes to her closet to collect her things).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, I will be waiting beside\u00a0the door.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Leaves quickly before Chazz has the chance to leave).\u00a0 No need, I am ready.\u00a0\u00a0We can leave now.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Splendid, let us go then.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Thank you.\u00a0 (Goes out of the door with Chazz).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, do you want to walk or take a carriage.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Carriage would be fine.<\/p>\n

Chazz: As you wish, I will get it then.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Thank you<\/p>\n

Chazz: (He walks away with a bow and a few moments later brings up the carriage for Jennifer).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very good.\u00a0 (Goes in the back seat of the carriage as Chazz steers it).\u00a0 Thank you for taking me… And thank you for the practice yesterday.\u00a0 Yet I am\u00a0still confused on why you did it?\u00a0 (Peaks her head out the front to see Chazz).<\/p>\n

\"\"Chazz: No need to thank me for just doing my duties madam.\u00a0 I only did that to see your progress.\u00a0\u00a0When it came to you training, that you had done on your own.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: No, I need to thank you anyways, for you are still doing me a favor.\u00a0 I feel like I must and that does not really feel like an answer as to why you wanted to spar yesterday. \u00a0(She looks at Chazz with a confused stare)?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Not at all madam, and maybe it is an answer, yet it is not.\u00a0 We shall see in due time madam.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I feel like you do not\u00a0know either now do you?<\/p>\n

Chazz: madam, I feel insulted that you would think so low of me!<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Gives a questioning yet amused looks).\u00a0 So, you don’t know do you Chazz?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well… We shall… See I guess… My apologies….\u00a0 (Looks a little bit down).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (sighs) it is alright but thank you again Chazz.\u00a0 If I run into trouble, I can always depend on\u00a0you.\u00a0 (Sits back in carriage to relax).<\/p>\n

Chazz: It will be alright milady.\u00a0 If anything, I am sworn to protect you.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very good of you but I do not\u00a0need protection.\u00a0 I can handle myself.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Then I will fight with you on this.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: You have a deal.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Great!<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Are we close to town?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, just a couple more moments.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Alright then.<\/p>\n

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It is not long when they arrive at the nearby town being quite large and a common area for the land for merchants to shop and trade.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Great let us get what we need.\u00a0\u00a0(Hops out of carriage).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, we need to get a bow for your sister since we do not have an extra one.\u00a0 More sword polish since my sword needs some\u00a0cleaning and some food for later.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: That is\u00a0what I was thinking on the bow but only a training bow and blunt arrows, a wooden sword as well.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Of course.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Yes, I do not want her getting hurt.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Aye milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well, I will get the practice gear you can go get your sword polish.\u00a0 We will meet at the market for food.<\/p>\n

Chazz: As you wish but be careful there have been reports of thugs in the shop alleys.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Don’t worry I can handle myself quite fine.\u00a0 (Shows she brought her bow in a large bag she brought with her and runs off).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Sighs shaking his head).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Walks to store smiling to herself).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Walks to the blacksmith).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Runs into 4 thugs on the way and runs into an ally quite on\u00a0purpose so others do not run into them later).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Runs into some thugs as well but it is not seen how they are dealt with).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Walks out of ally looking like nothing had happened as she swings her bow back over her shoulder with her quiver).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Oh, dear my hands are red how improper.\u00a0 (Goes to wash up after leaving the unusually dark alley)<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Heads into weapon store leaving the thugs unconscious in the alleyway with grass unusually grown to cover the ground).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Buys the weapon polish he was after and waits in the market for Jennifer to meet him once again).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Buys wooden\u00a0practice bow adding a little pink bow to it knowing Kairi will appreciate it with blunt arrows and a simple but sturdy wooden weapon set.\u00a0 Almost reaches the market taking her time to look at the flowers in the park.\u00a0 She makes it to the market where Chazz is and eating a sandwich and\u00a0walks over).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hello milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Hello have you gotten what you needed.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, have you?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Yes, I even purchased leather arm guards for protection.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Great thinking.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Yes… Did you… Run into any trouble?\u00a0 (Notice the red on one of\u00a0Chazz’s sleeve).\u00a0 Did you?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Just some wild animals that attacked me.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: … Uh huh wild animals in the town?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Just a few now.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Where are they, not harmed to badly, I hope?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes just a few scratches.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: One moment.\u00a0 (Closes\u00a0her eyes as if looking for them for a moment as if listening to a squirrel nearby information then opens eyes and glares at Chazz).\u00a0 Do not hurt animals.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, they would not stop attacking.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: You are around me enough, so they probably were looking for me and found you instead.\u00a0 I will be back.\u00a0 (Runs off).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Sighs shaking his head once again).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Seeing the squirrel she was looking for the whole time then see thugs in the alley looking at the squirrel as it talks\u00a0fast to her.\u00a0 She laughs at squirrel as it complains of almost being stepped on in a fight.\u00a0 The squirrel hops\u00a0on her shoulder and she talks to it getting weird looks though\u00a0not caring.\u00a0 Reaches where Chazz is looking upset).\u00a0 You are a liar.<\/p>\n

Chazz: A little bit.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I made a friend though.\u00a0 (Points to the squirrel).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Ahh good for you.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Alright let us eat.<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Continues to eat already having bought a sandwich).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Did you get me anything?<\/p>\n

Chazz: What do you wish today?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Pasta sounds fine.<\/p>\n

Chazz: So, a pasta salad would be fine then?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Thinks for a moment).\u00a0 Let us go with ravioli.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Alright milady.\u00a0 (Stand and walks away to grab Jennifer her food).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Thank you.\u00a0 (Takes a seat).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Grabs the food and brings it to Jennifer).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Ahh thank you, here take a seat.\u00a0 (Makes room for Chazz to sit as well).<\/p>\n

Chazz: As you say.\u00a0 (Sits next to Jennifer).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: So, I have never asked this but do you like working for my family?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, when I was young, I lived on the street since my family before had been quite poor.\u00a0 I struggled for food and wondered if I was going to die there but one day, I tried to steal some food from a local baker.\u00a0 The bread had just gotten out of the oven and I could not resist it anymore.\u00a0 I had of course gotten caught, but your parents had seen this happen\u00a0and I begged the baker if I could have some and took sympathy on me.\u00a0 Your mother had spoken up to this while I was leaving.\u00a0 They bought me some food as I was leaving so then later that month, I wanted to thank them.\u00a0 I had to find them which was quite hard.\u00a0\u00a0When I found their home, I had thanked them and begged if I could work for them.\u00a0 They were not sure, but the head butler had said he seen something in me worth having around.\u00a0 That is when I became your family’s butler.\u00a0 I have owed your family my life ever since.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Stops eating looking away a faint smile on her face and slight tears).\u00a0 I am sorry you went through that as a kid, but I am glad you were saved.\u00a0 You are fun to have around the house.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Why are you looking away?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am just thinking of your story is all.\u00a0\u00a0It is a bit sad, but I am glad you are here<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well do not look away, it seems rude mistress.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am sorry.\u00a0 (I look towards Chazz revealing she is tearing up a little bit.)<\/p>\n

Chazz: Miss Jennifer it is alright to be sad about it but this moment right now I am happy to be your butler.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I thank you and I hope you stick around quite a while.<\/p>\n

Chazz: I hope so too.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: We should get going.\u00a0 Are you ready?\u00a0 (Stands up avoiding eyes contact again but with a faint blush this time).<\/p>\n

Chazz: As you wish.\u00a0 (Both walk to the carriage and get settled in).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Thank you for accompanying me.<\/p>\n

Chazz: No, I should be saying thank you.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Why is that?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Because I had asked you personally to come.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I had forgotten.<\/p>\n

Chazz: It is alright.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Well, you are good company either way.\u00a0 Oh, I almost forgot I have something to give you when we get off the carriage.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Alright we are almost home.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very good.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Also… Why haven’t you found a suitor yet madam?\u00a0 You’re young beautiful and very open with your thought\u2019s young lady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Being open with your thoughts is not a good trait for a lady.\u00a0 I do not wish to find a suitor.\u00a0 Most are arrogant thinking they already have me, or I am a prize to be won.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, a ladies heart is a prize to win because once you have that you gain love that is beyond compare.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Has to pause a bit speechlessly at first).\u00a0 But all the people who do come for me either are there for more money or power.\u00a0 If I do not\u00a0choose soon, I lose the right to choose and my family chooses for me.\u00a0 Being a lady, I only can choose a person from the same class as me it feels like.\u00a0 (Looks down sadly).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well then how about this.\u00a0 Do\u00a0you trust my opinion.?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Of course!<\/p>\n

Chazz: Then the next suitor that comes along.\u00a0 Let me come along and judge him with you.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Crosses her arms stubbornly).\u00a0 Fine but I decide in the end.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Of course, it is your heart to win after all.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well, you get the first impression then tell me.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Aye milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Are we home yet?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, we have just arrived, unless you want to keep me company of course.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I have no other important obligations today.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Oh yes, well please go check with the maid to see if anything has changed.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well, would you take my stuff to my room?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Of course, milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Oh, I almost forgot.\u00a0 (Digs in her pocket pulling out a green gem out of her pocket).\u00a0 I got this for you, please do not lose it.\u00a0\u00a0Keep it with you.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Ahh milady you are far too kind.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Do not mention it, now go about your day.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Aye milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Heads to her sister’s room to chat with her).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Goes to his own room).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Gossips with Kairi but she then teases her saying that Jennifer loves Chazz which makes her start blushing and yelling back she does not.\u00a0 She then tells her sister of tomorrow afternoon about learning archery and giving her strict rules as she nods excitedly).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Walks down the hallway to the dining room to see if things are set for dinner then knocks on the door).\u00a0 Dinner is ready madams.\u00a0 If you would please gather in the dining room that would be splendid.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Let us go then.\u00a0 (Smiling as her sister, Kairi is already out the door).<\/p>\n

Kairi: Yay I cannot wait!<\/p>\n

Jennifer: … She is quite fast.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, she is still young.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: She should stay that way.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well time does move on but it is the soul that does not age.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I hope so and I will protect her regardless of anything.\u00a0 (Gets up and follows to catch up with her little sister).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Aye madam, the same for you from me.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I do not need the help, but I’ll take it.\u00a0 Expect me to be stubborn about it, however.\u00a0 Also, may I ask a serious question.<\/p>\n

Chazz: What is it?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: While I was fighting you, your sword had felt like there was someone else fighting with you as though… Like they were inside of your sword, help guiding the movements.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well… In a way you are right… It is not the right time to tell you everything just yet.\u00a0 Just know that I will tell you when it is right to know.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I see… But also, another thing to say.\u00a0 I heard this voice… In my head too… As though it was also guiding me as well\u00a0and telling me where you were.\u00a0 (She looks confused as she tries to think about the voice she had heard).<\/p>\n

Chazz: It is alright… Yet you are also awakening… It is very good that you are but in close time you will have all your answers.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: You know you have been saying that a lot, right?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Have I now… Huh I may need to rethink of what I say from now… Hmm what could I say that would make this better.\u00a0 (Goes into thought as though he is a huge debate with himself).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: You… You know you do not need to think about it that much….\u00a0 (Begins to laugh a little).<\/p>\n

Chazz: What is so funny madam?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Nothing, oh nothing… It is just you are so strange sometimes but in a good way.\u00a0 I always thought that you were very serious but now that I see this different side it is reliving in a way.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Ahh I see.\u00a0 (Smiles with a small chuckle).\u00a0 True, true I have been told the same thing before.\u00a0\u00a0I am happy that you find enjoyment in it.\u00a0 (Smiles at Jennifer).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (She says with a small blush).\u00a0 Yes, I do, thank you again Chazz for everything you have done for me!<\/p>\n

Chazz: No need to thank me.\u00a0 I am only doing what is expected of me and shall we get going?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Yes, yes, we shall.\u00a0 (Leaves the room with Chazz).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Follows Jennifer, walking beside her as normal).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Continues to walk with Chazz in silence staring at him not even knowing she is.\u00a0 Her thoughts are going through her head of the unintentional kiss).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Are you alright milady?\u00a0 Your face is quite red, let me check your temperature.\u00a0 (Puts his hand on Jennifer’s forehead to feel her temperature).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Blushes more looking away as she starts picking up her pace as to try and get away).\u00a0 I am fine!<\/p>\n

Chazz: Wait a moment, I am not done yet!\u00a0 (Puts his hand on Jennifer’s forehead again for a little longer).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Continues blushing trying to look calm by avoiding his gaze).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, it seems you are\u00a0not sick, but you are indeed warm.\u00a0\u00a0Take it easy alright?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I will so are you alright!\u00a0 (Changes subject as quick as possible by blurting out the first thing her mind can think of).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Why wouldn’t I be alright?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I do not know just stop asking if I am alright!\u00a0 (Runs away flustered).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well then, I wonder what that was all about.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Reaches dining hall adjusting her dress from running and calming down before greeting guests).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Catches up, reaching the dining room as well).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Talks to guest from other lands).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Gets a chair ready for Jennifer to sit for the meal).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I thank you.\u00a0 (Walks over and sits).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Anytime madam.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Looks at servers as they bring in food staying quiet not seeming interested in the social event).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Stands near a window).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Chats with Kairi freaking out when she almost talks about tomorrow’s practice.\u00a0 She\u00a0covers\u00a0her mouth in a panic before anyone hears everyone wondering why.\u00a0 She avoids the questions by changing the subject quickly leaving everyone confused but shrugs it off as dinner arrives).<\/p>\n

Chazz: How is your food madams?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very good.<\/p>\n

Kairi: (Stares blankly at the green gem hanging from Chazz’s pocket.<\/p>\n

Chazz: What is it milady?<\/p>\n

Kairi: That gem, sis gave me one just like that a while ago.\u00a0\u00a0She told me to always keep it with me.\u00a0 (Pulls a necklace out from around her neck,\u00a0taking it off to show a stone that looks almost identical to Chazz’s).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Milady, you have something to explain, now don’t you?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: It is only a coincidence… I will be off to my room… Sis you get ready for bed, say goodnight to Chazz.\u00a0 I will see you in the morning. (Walks away without another word).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hmm milady is hiding something.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Reaches room and starts changing into green dress more suited for outdoor activities\u00a0then grabs her bow and gear and goes out the two-story window).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Continues keeping\u00a0an eye on Jennifer’s door).\u00a0 Hiki check if she is there now.<\/p>\n

Hiki: No master.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well damn, it looks like we are playing again.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Runs to the forest, the same spot as she had gone the day before).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hiki shatter and look for her.\u00a0 (A\u00a0light with a young woman’s voice\u00a0comes back and tells Chazz where Jennifer is at a lights speed and he heads out using that same mysterious speed with streaks of light behind him).\u00a0 Going to be discreet now.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Makes it to the forest but does not grab\u00a0the weapons going deep into the forest).<\/p>\n

Kairi: (Stops Chazz on his way out causing Chazz to stop his actions hurriedly).\u00a0 Hi Chazz!<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hello madam, is anything you need?<\/p>\n

Kairi: Where are you going?<\/p>\n

Chazz: I just am getting some fresh air for a little bit.\u00a0 All those people messed with my nose so I’m going to go outside clear it for a little bit.<\/p>\n

Kairi: Alright but I wonder if we have the same stone can I look at it?\u00a0 If it is then It might glow.\u00a0 It is cool, it does not happen too often but it’s really pretty.\u00a0 I wonder if they glow at the same time.\u00a0 Maybe they talk to each\u00a0other.\u00a0 Oh, or maybe they are souls talking to each other or maybe it was a leaf that can talk but died a long time ago and it is a seed.\u00a0 Or maybe it is a secret spy from another world!\u00a0 (Continue to ramble on in her imagination).<\/p>\n

Chazz: As you wish, here you go.\u00a0 (Hands Kairi the stone).<\/p>\n

Kairi: (Looks at the stone then hands it back shrugging and putting her own stone away).\u00a0 It is a different shape so I guess it’s not the same.<\/p>\n

Chazz: That is quite unfortunate, anything else you need from me this evening?<\/p>\n

Kairi: No just looking for sis.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hmm maybe she is asleep?\u00a0 (Whispers to Hiki).\u00a0 Hiki keep an eye on Madam\u00a0Jennifer.<\/p>\n

Kairi: I suppose, goodnight sir Chazz and can you guys become a couple too?\u00a0 (Bows and runs off without another word).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Madam that is highly inappropriate…!\u00a0… Too late she is gone.\u00a0 (Leaves and starts running after Jennifer).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Meanwhile she is still in the forest meditating her, bow in front\u00a0of her feeling the nature around her).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Turns into a shadow like form of himself to hiding in the night much easier).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Shizen.\u00a0 (Glows green for a second and then\u00a0her bow turns green).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Watches from a distance as his stone starts to glow faintly).\u00a0 Well then that is something.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Opens her eyes and looks towards Chazz’s direction once the stone glows).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well then….<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I know you are there now leave.\u00a0 (Turns back to where she was).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Returns to normal).\u00a0 now I cannot seem to have some fun, can I?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I would prefer you go away; cannot I have my privacy.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, you can but if I do not know what you are doing then I cannot simply ignore.\u00a0 Every time you are out here you will see me more and more.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Sighs).\u00a0 Fine so be it.<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Looks at Jennifer with concern).\u00a0 What is it madam?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I keep hearing that voice in my head and I am not sure what to do anymore… I just wanted to get away from everyone.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, what has it been saying?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am not sure… All I know that it is guiding me to the forest to just sit here and relax and strangely it is working.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hmm it seems to be a good time to tell what you been wanting to know for a while now… And what your element is…\u00a0 (As he sits across from Jennifer).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: My… My element.\u00a0 (Looks with a confused look as she holds her head).<\/p>\n

Chazz: You have the energy of nature; you control their movements and abilities depending on the plant or animal. You can use them to increase your power or have an ear through the forest if some would say.\u00a0 Your bow is attached to that power, am I near the right answers yet?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: … Nature you have right but not exactly on the plant’s thing….\u00a0 I mostly use animals as my guide but mostly because they can talk… plants cannot… Only feel… I only can tell the animals what to do but prefer not to so they do not get hurt that is what Shizen can do.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hmm interesting but you are leaving out details.\u00a0 Important things you do not want to tell me.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Fine that is only what I will\u00a0tell you.<\/p>\n

Chazz: But I believe I had told you my secrets so now you owe one more thing.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: What is that?<\/p>\n

Chazz: And that is to spar with me again and I am going to ask… What would you fight for if you had the ability to?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I would fight to protect my sister and to make sure no one would harm anyone that I hold dear to me.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Sounds like a great resolve and if you wish I can help you keep that resolve.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Now, how would you do that?\u00a0 What do you mean?<\/p>\n

Chazz: I will fight with you and we can grow together and keep your resolve alive.\u00a0 By doing so we may spare more\u00a0often.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I see… I feel like I can do this… If you are by my side. And I accept your invitation for the spar.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Great… Now we will begin after I discuss some more things with you.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Alright…\u00a0Anything to help me figure out what is going on.\u00a0 (Blushes at the thought of being seated so with\u00a0Chazz in front of her like this feeling like this is a start to some form of group).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Anything for you madam.\u00a0 (He says with a smile).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: So, do we spar then?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Of course, … Now watch out!\u00a0 (Suddenly strikes at Jennifer).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Brings up bow blocking not even flinching, glaring at Chazz with eyes that were hazel normally now are green).\u00a0 A\u00a0butler should not come at the person he serves so suddenly.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, if I wish to see your true power then I must put everything into it.\u00a0 Do not worry if I do hurt\u00a0you, I heal you, no need to worry there.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Backs away from spot in a swift jump back landing beside a tree).\u00a0 If you wish.<\/p>\n

Chazz: I do wish milady.\u00a0 Now!\u00a0\u00a0(Energy blasts through his sword seeming to be made of the same light as before\u00a0followed up with a charge to strike).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Brings bow up firing an arrow glowing green.\u00a0\u00a0A\u00a0second one is aimed at Chazz’s shoulder and then blocks his strike using her bow like a staff).<\/p>\n

\"\"Chazz: single sword, Hikitori let us go!\u00a0 (Blocks with barely a direct hit but does make a small cut).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Runs up a tree jumping in air aimed down at Chazz).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Let us close the distance milady.\u00a0 (Slowly changes to dark and light on the sword).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Lands watching closely arrows ready).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Hits the tree and the sword cuts through clean).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Her eyes widen stepping away quickly\u00a0from tree then kneeling by the tree placing a hand on its trunk).<\/p>\n

Chazz: As you can see again, I have two swords…\u00a0Oh I am sorry about the tree… I did not mean it please forgive me.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Tries pushing the tree out of the way using all her strength.\u00a0 She then sees the thing that really bothered her with other animals surrounding as I lift a harmed squirrel in her arms).<\/p>\n

Chazz: I will not attack while animals or people are near so you do not\u00a0need to worry about that…\u00a0Hiki see what you can do.<\/p>\n

Hiki: yes sir.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Puts hand out to stop both placing a hand over the squirrel).<\/p>\n

Chazz: No, its fine, Hiki is light so she can heal but if you would rather be my guest.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (A hand glows green over the squirrel).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Aye milady, do as you wish… I am\u00a0going to be impressed.\u00a0 Hiki come back to Tori please.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Lifts hand and opens her eyes.\u00a0 The squirrel sitting up and going onto her shoulder).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Amazing.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I can only do that to animals… You made me a bit angry now… As they feel pain as I am listening to them or in their mind I can to.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well so be it.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Once the squirrel and other animals had left the area, she\u00a0rushes at Chazz with her bow in hand ready to hit him).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (His swords glow white as he gets into battle stance).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Swings with her bow swiftly putting as much force as she can into the hit).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Blocks the bow back, blocking as he looks and waits for a opening).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (She jumps away so she does not lose balance pulling back an arrow).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Keeps chase to keep close distance).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Runs back firing arrows rapidly).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Blocks with both swords with easy until he\u00a0is back in range to strike).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Uses her bow staying in place again to block).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (The strikes become stronger to knock her off balance).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Grits her teeth struggling to match his power but also not able to move as quickly to keep her distance somehow with that weird light energy she sees).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (The blunt side of his sword hits Jennifer’s leg as she had become off guard in her thoughts)<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Her leg falls under her and she stumbles back to try and regain her balance from the pain of it).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (He\u00a0points his sword at Jennifer).\u00a0 If this is your strength to protect then you are going to need more milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Brings bow up while she tries to regain herself, buying time to get up to focus on listening for something and trying to stall until she can focus).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Hits her hands down easily).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Drops her head shadowing her face as she stands up gripping her bow).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (His swords ready feeling that something is different).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Lifts head a little to show glowing green eyes and a smirk on her face.\u00a0 She then goes back to dropping her head as green stone Chazz has glowing brighter).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Now here is the power I was looking for.\u00a0 HikiTori set a barrier around the area of forest.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (She glows green a hood and face mask stopping just over her nose and a hooded cloak both green with some brown and bow covered in leaves looking down face still in shadow).<\/p>\n

\"\"Chazz: Well, let’s have some fun then.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Lifts her head no emotion in her eyes).<\/p>\n

Chazz: ladies first.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Walks towards Chazz still no emotion in her eyes as they glow).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Walks towards her as well both swords glowing, one of light and the other darkness).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Moves cloak away revealing two short swords at both sides of her waist).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hmm interesting….<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Pulls the swords out of there sheaths readying them.\u00a0 She then\u00a0comes at Chazz at full speed swinging one sword with the other ready to block).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Blocks and slash which hits his other sword already to block.\u00a0 Both Chazz and Jennifer even in strength now).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Smirks under the mask).\u00a0 You think this is all I can do?<\/p>\n

Chazz: No but I could say the same to you.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Backs away).\u00a0 So, is it your turn to show what you can do?\u00a0\u00a0I will even wait for you to do so, so this is fair.<\/p>\n

Chazz: No need to\u00a0do\u00a0that now.\u00a0\u00a0A gentleman does not\u00a0share his secrets so easily milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well….\u00a0 (Rushes at Chazz again faster than last time and keeps striking looking for an opening or for his guard to go down).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (His swords block her attacks, but it is clear he is still holding back to measure her strength). Milady remember I said I still have some tricks up my sleeve… Well, here is one. Hiki?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Gets ready to block backing away one step preparing for anything).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Both swords become white and change a different longer and more slender shape then vanishes in a second).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Puts her swords down and sheaths them closing her eyes to listen).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Milady you must look behind you as well.\u00a0 (A sword is at Jennifer’s throat already).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Her clothes drop away like nothing was there).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hmm a nice trick.\u00a0 (Vanishes from sight like a shadow.\u00a0 The same squirrel from before appears to squeak\u00a0out at him as if scolding him.\u00a0 Even though he cannot understand it as the squirrel looks for him.\u00a0 He slashes at squirrel but misses on purpose then vanishes again another appearing on his shoulder).\u00a0 Hmm I see how this works now.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (The squirrel leaps up the tree once it leaves a hawk swoops at Chazz missing on purpose to land in another tree).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well then let us see how this goes.\u00a0 (Sits down on the stump of the tree from before).\u00a0 Milady if your clothes are gone you may want to stop for now.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Wolf comes at Chazz obviously angry once he says that… Or perhaps embarrassed now realizing that may be a possibility).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Strikes at the wolf).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Jumps back and circles Chazz with a low growl).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hmm.\u00a0 (Is interested in what the wolf will do).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (The wolf changes into a tiger as it circles).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Ahh that is your other power.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Pounces at Chazz in an attack).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Interesting well I will be ready.\u00a0 (Sits down again moving over to dodge).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Turns into a great eagle to turn quickly to strike from the air).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well then.\u00a0 (Dodges again seeming to be more focused on studying the power).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Strikes again this time as a lioness seeming to show off the types of strong animals as well).<\/p>\n

Chazz: If you are a lion you cannot defend multiple strikes at once.\u00a0 Unless you want to risk your life or the seeing of you unclothed.\u00a0 (Charges back and repeatedly strikes to prove his point).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Stops for a second circling as she changes animals again this time a wolf all having the fur color of her brown hair and her green eyes).<\/p>\n

\"\"Chazz: (Keeps up with Jennifer’s movements).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Stops and lands on the ground steadily).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, you may want these.\u00a0 (Throws her clothes back still slashing at Jennifer making her back away).\u00a0 You wanted a fight; you’re going to get it.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (In her wolf form she growls at him).<\/p>\n

Chazz: You may be mad, but you wanted to fight… We are done here though.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Other wolves’ come out of the shadows as she looks as if talking to them jumping in front of Chazz blocking them from attacking as they growl at Chazz).<\/p>\n

Chazz: You may want to stop your friends before I get Tori out milady.\u00a0 I cannot guarantee their safety.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Speaks to Chazz, able to change\u00a0her vocals to human ones while still in a wolf form).\u00a0 I am trying!\u00a0 Just do not hurt them when!\u00a0 I get in trouble animals just want to help now give me a minute!<\/p>\n

Chazz: As you wish.\u00a0 (Vanishes at light speed again and sits on a tree branch\u00a0nearby watching).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Goes back to wolves having to order them and all other animals to stay away most of them reluctant as the squirrel in the tree she saved goes to Chazz hitting his leg with tiny paws).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, that does hurt but could you please stop.\u00a0 Milady does not want to see you get hurt.\u00a0 I am a peaceful butler unless you are an enemy… But you seem to have a fire in you so I will allow this attempt.\u00a0 (Brings his swords back to one).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Listens to the squirrel laughing at its angry chatter\u00a0commanding it to leave having to command him once he does not listen).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Hears a gunshot). … Oh dear. (Jumps off the tree).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Wolf ears perk up instantly going the way of the gunshot instantly).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Milady may I please join you in battle?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Nods and continues running one sword in her jaw).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Keeps up because of the light being he seems to call Hiki who listens.\u00a0 She comes back with knowledge of\u00a0two groups of hunters\u00a0that are north of them, another east of them).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Goes towards wolves to protect them).<\/p>\n

Chazz: I can handle the groups, protect the wolves if I miss a group!<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Nods again looking for the wolf pups realizing one is near a hunter sensing him\u00a0step and stumble\u00a0all over the plants.\u00a0 She rushes there frantically to protect the wolf pup).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Rushes towards the first group of hunters in the meantime).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (She runs at hunter blocking him from the pup as he lifts his gun her sword in her jaw cutting his leg but making sure no major harm is being done just enough to knock them away and run).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Handles first group easily rushing towards the second group where Jennifer is fighting).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (The hunter stumbles away loading his gun freaked out by the wolf with glowing green eyes).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Meets with other group but gets shot by a bullet on his shoulder).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (growls to scare frightened hunter back grabbing the pup and bolting away hearing the hunter fire behind her).<\/p>\n

Hiki: (A white sword comes to Jennifer floating alongside her).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Look at sword getting a sense something is wrong making her put away the wonder of the spirit like light).<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Shows Jennifer that Chazz had gotten shot and is fighting off groups in what is assumed to be Tori’s form in darkness, much more power than ever though slowing down from other wounds).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Looks worried placing the pup with the other wolves and following Hiki to Chazz in a rush to help).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Finishes off group but falls from wounds, waiting for Hiki to help).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Reaches Chazz forgetting to keep her wolf form being too concerned for his well being with the light sword in hand in case more hunters come).\u00a0 Are you alright, here let me help!<\/p>\n

Chazz: Oh milady… Your kindness is welcomed\u00a0but trust me give… Give me a bit of time to rest.\u00a0 (the light sword\u00a0slides into Chazz’s hand a light covering him).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Looks in amazement but still worry).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Drifts off to sleep to regain his energy as the light seems to heal him).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Stays there worried and looks out for more hunters.\u00a0 One more small group coming towards the, the black sword surrounded by darkness assumed to be Tori comes towards her.\u00a0 She\u00a0looks\u00a0at the sword wondering if the sword has a soul in it or its part of Chazz’s but look towards hunters waving thoughts away.\u00a0 Turns into a wolf again with her short sword in her mouth rushing at hunters).<\/p>\n

Tori: (The sword rushes forward with a shadowy form to hold it).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Rushes at the ones on the right as Tori rushes left and she sees guns pointed at her and rushes to shadows, so they miss).<\/p>\n

Tori: (Sends a dark wave hitting the guns and cuts the guns it reaches in half).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Takes three\u00a0hunters down as the weapons fall then hears a gunshot from the side where the last guy pulled out a small hidden gun and pounce on him as he reloads).<\/p>\n

Tori: (Finishes the group off).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Takes care of last hunter and heads back to Chazz who is still lying on the ground).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Is asleep but all healed up as HikiTori return to normal and a shadow of Chazz talks for him being his consciousness).\u00a0\u00a0Well now anyway.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Nods in wolf form feeling weak all the sudden struggling to keep her wolf form).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Hands Jennifer her clothes).\u00a0 Here are your clothes from before.\u00a0 Please change so you are dressed.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Nods grabbing clothes in her jaw turning to leave behind a tree but then limps on her right front leg).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Are you alright mistress?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Looks back smiling in her wolf form like she is fine taking another step but stumbling almost losing her form but keeps it out of sheer will power).<\/p>\n

Tori: (A young man’s voice is heard from the fading shadow). Hiki handle her while I go back to master’s mind.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yes sir.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Loses her form).\u00a0 I am fine… Take care of Chazz.\u00a0 (Notices she had lost her form forcing herself to go back).<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Figure made of light forms a silhouette of a young woman).\u00a0 He is fine just tired from Tori.\u00a0 He takes more energy than I do.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Changes vocals to talk now noticing the blood from her wound).\u00a0 Save your energy… I just need to wash… blood?<\/p>\n

Hiki: He will be fine.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Takes a few more steps then collapse losing form completely but still awake barely).<\/p>\n

Hiki: I’m helping you whether you like it or not!<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Covers her side that was hurting revealing she was shot trying to change form again but cannot).<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Sees wound and places her hands towards her to heal it).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am fine… I will ….\u00a0 (Loses consciousness).<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Catches Jennifer as she falls taking both to the mansion to rest and get treated).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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