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Chapter 10
Aideen had completely healed now from Dais' first strike on her as he helped
her back into the more Human state that they all preferred her to be in.
After she reassured Kento and Mia that she would be fine after she had
enough rest and time to infuse her herbs, she was allowed to rest and deal
with the stinging welt that was on her face. When she looked in the mirror
she realized that Dais had not used his fist to bring her back, but instead
only clipped her with his subarmored fingers. She sighed and finished
treating the wound and went to bed.
All of this ran through her mind as she walked with Mia down on the dock at
the lake. When they reached the end Mia sat down and bade her guest to do
the same. Aideen could feel the tension in the air and wondered what was
going on that would make the usually calm Mia nervous about talking to her.
She Sat down and almost as soon as she did, Mia started in. "Aideen, you
and I both know that I am very used to strange goings on in any capacity
right?" As Aideen nodded she caught a glimmer of where this was going.
"Well the Guys have been discussing things and they finally come to me for
an opinion. Since I have no Idea what your thoughts are I decided to ask
you about things before I am forced to make a decision."
Aideen got a sick feeling in her stomach but quickly suppressed it since Mia
was still willing to talk things out. "What is it that I could probably
help with Mia-san??" Try as she might, She still could not keep her nerves
out of her voice.
"Well, the guys are worried about you. You have been practicing, and
disappearing at strange times. Granted you have not missed any classes at
the university yet, but the Ronins and I are all wondering if you are
feeling comfortable here with us, or if you would be comfortable elsewhere
if we can help you get settled into a place where you can talk to the people
there." Mia was worried about her and the fact that they were wondering
about her comfort level and her trust meant that Cye had noticed things
about her body language and they all could see that she had to struggle at
times to hold back the wildling side of her in large crowded stressful
situations such as student events when she did not know what was going on.
Aideen sighed as she gathered her thoughts to answer her hostess. "Mia-san,
I am most grateful for the opportunity you have given me to study here in
Japan, and the legends and history class that the guys and I all attend is
fantastic. I guess I am just still trying to find my niche here. I enjoy
the ability to be able to go to the Dynasty now that it has calmed down
quite a bit since those times of battle. But I guess I am more afraid that
I am going to hurt some one here in this realm than the other since you all
do not have to be on your toes all the time.
I will admit that when I am allowed to go Wildling in the Dynasty it helps
me to keep from doing the same here, but I have injured Sekmet and Dais
already there. Even though they have forgiven me and did not mind the
wounds, I care about everyone I have met so far in my journeys here and
there and I do not want to harm any one here in this realm if there is no
one to restrain me or get my attention. I might kill a student, or worse
and I do not wish to take that chance even though I want to be able to stay
here in one of the few places that truly understands my dual natures."
As she looked out onto the lake she could not help but think of Dais and
then of the other Seasonals and how they had given her the freedom to move
about the realm as she wished but were always able to be right there if she
ever turned on some poor unsuspecting innocent. Usually it was Dais that
would come to restrain her, but the others would come as well if she was in
a particularly difficult mood or was wilder than usual, But Dais would be
the only one who would be willing to get within her strike zone to subdue
her.
As they had worked on her control in the Dynasty Dais also took up a study
of various holds and points that would subdue her with out causing the
damage that a strike from them in armor could cause.
Mia finally understood what was bothering her young charge and now that she
understood, she could do something about it. She knew that she trusted all
of them and she trusted the Seasonals more than the Ronin's did at times to
not harm her in their practice sessions here in the Mortal realm but this
came from her spending most of her nights when she did not have classes
early the next day, practicing with each of them in the Dynasty and helping
to train Yulie when his Parents allowed him to go for his weekend stays with
Kayura.
She also understood that even though she wanted to be here she also did not
want to be where she would hurt some one with out having one of the guys
around to be able to restrain her. Thus far when she had changed in the
Mortal realm the guys would have to change to at least their sub-armor and
restrain her with one or two of the group while the others would try to get
the telling strike in.
Usually Kento would find a way in through her defenses to start the
restraint and Sage would partner him in deflecting her blades. Cye would
usually call on his Yari to grab her around the middle to further restrain
her while Ryo or Rowen would be the one to hit one of the main pressure
points to knock her out. When she woke up her bruises were usually gone and
she would be fine, and since she started training in the Dynasty as she did.
It was a relief to the guys to see that her control was firming up and that
she did not change to often any more as Sage started teaching her several
quick and slow meditation practices.
As Mia thought about all of this she and Aideen did not feel the extra
presence come up behind them until White Blaze chuffed at them to get their
attention. When they looked up they saw Sekmet standing over them waiting
patiently. When he knew that he had their attention he spoke. "Kayura
sends her greetings and an invitation for you both to join the Ronin's in a
visit to the Dynasty."
Mia looked at Sekmet and then to Aideen and back as she explained. "I am
sorry Sekmet, but please explain to Kayura that Aideen and I are discussing
her current problem and trying to find a solution that will help her remain
here for the rest of her stay in Japan."
Sekmet turned his hooded eyes on Aideen and responded after a pause. "Mia,
It is this very problem that you are discussing that Kayura wishes to speak
with all of you." As he turned to leave for the Dynasty realm Mia stood up
after a moment of thought and answered. "Please convey to Kayura that we
shall attend this discussion then since it will involve everyone."
Sekmet nodded and disappeared into the dark and left Blaze to escort Mia and
Aideen back to the house where they knew that the guys would be waiting for
them for transport to the dynasty.