Ryo took another sip from his cup. "I will show you how to focus your body and mind to bring out your full potential... all you really need is discipline and patience, which is quite a lot easier then most might think."
__________________ I'm a forevernerd... I'm just glad I grew up a bit.
Misaki inclined her head ever so slightly in thanks to Ryo for his comment and sipped the last bits of tea, placing her cup down gently onto the table.
Ryo took a deep breath and stood up. "There is still time for a lesson before it gets dark." Ryo said before placing his swords in the corner and walking to the door. "You will not need any weapons for this lesson."
__________________ I'm a forevernerd... I'm just glad I grew up a bit.
[Only because it's sensless to argue any further, regardless of who stand in the right or at fault, I will give you the benefit of the doubt and call the match yours. I'll still be on my stomach...]
Raiden felt the popping in his shoulders, the weight was heavier than expected. What does this kid feed on? He tried to find a bearing, something to puch off of, but to no avail. Suddenly he felt a rushing cold feeling throughout his entire chest. No, not now. Please not now... He slowly lost his breath and passed out on the floor...
Ryo walked to a nearby water fall, it was small enough so it wouldn't crush anyone and wide enough for several people to stand under. Ryo stood under the freezing cold water and hoped Misaki would follow his example.
(Thank you AOR, that is very mature of you. )
Tien walked over and pulled Ren off of Raiden as soon as he noticed that something was wrong. "That's enough Ren." Tien said as he moved Ren aside. Tien quickly rolled Raiden onto his back. "Raiden... are you okay?" Tien asked with actual concern. Tien knew something was wrong, he could see it in Raiden's eyes.
__________________ I'm a forevernerd... I'm just glad I grew up a bit.
Misaki didn't hesitate to follow Ryo into the chilling water, barely pausing as the freezing water enveloped her limbs. Sensations were all part of a mind set and she began to meditate against the cold that chilled her body.
Ryo stood motionlessly as the water rushed over him, his eyes closed. Ryo breathed slowly and meditated. "I wonder how long she can stay like this... the water is extra cold today."
__________________ I'm a forevernerd... I'm just glad I grew up a bit.
Misaki focussed on a tree not far from her, keeping her eyes open they slowly began to glaze over as she went into a deep meditative state. Her skin began to wrinkle under the effects of the water and goosebumps formed to try and aid against the cold.
Ryo felt the cold water but focused his ki to maintain his meditation. Ryo glanced over at Misaki to see if she was alright. "She isn't using ki... her focus is good, but she might not be able to keep this much longer... her body won't be able to handle it."
__________________ I'm a forevernerd... I'm just glad I grew up a bit.
Raiden could feel the faint pulse return to him. He felt very cold. He jolted up, and then to his side where a spewed up a cough of blood. When Tien reached down to help him up, Raiden extended his hand and stopped him from moving closer. He reached into his waist band and pulled out a small burlap sack. He swallowed the contents within, and was still for a moment. The silence was broken by coughs and gasps of breath.
Misaki's body shuddered slightly in the cold and she withdrew a sharp breath before containing herself and regaining composure though it was hard to do in her current situation.
Tien carefully picked Raiden up and put him in the shade under the tree. "That is something you should have told me about." Tien said seriously as he stood up and went into a state of deep thought. "From what I have seen you are both very strong physically, and have a good grasp of the basics of kung fu... but you need restraint, you need to practice wisdom and patience rather then just technique." Tien said was he looked from Ren to Raiden. "Todays lesson is complete... get some rest and see me again when the sun raises."
Ryo noticed the shudder and sighed to himself quietly. "She might just make herself sick... I see I have much to teach her." Ryo thought as he looked again and saw Misaki trying to focus. "I am sure that she will learn quickly."
__________________ I'm a forevernerd... I'm just glad I grew up a bit.
The chilling water began seeping into every crevace in her lean body. Her mortal body shivering from the cold, Misaki allowed her mind to sink into the deep warm glow that she began to create. Endevouring now to block out the torture she was putting her body through and begin to regain control over the situation.
Ryo watched Misaki in amazement. "I can't believe it... she forced herself to learn basic ki control... She might only be blocking the discomfort, but that is still a big step forward." Ryo thought to himself as he closed his eyes and continued to concentrate on his own ki. "The sun is just about to go down... maybe we should end the lesson and call it a day." Ryo thought before he looked at Misaki again. "I'll give her a few more minutes... she seems to be learning a lot from this lesson."
__________________ I'm a forevernerd... I'm just glad I grew up a bit.
Misaki's glazed over dark eyes began to close, focussing on the heat radiating within her mind. Slowly the shivering of her mortal body began to come under control, her clenched fists that once sat at her sides slowly began to unravel in relaxation of her deep meditation.
KMC Community Forums
Jul 19th, 2006 11:45 AM
)
