Meeting the Master
It all started when the crane nation attacked six years ago . I lost my father in the attack with many other of my friends dads . They tried to hold them off but they were too strong . They just came screaming at my village they burnt down houses and started attacking people. many people died that day including my father . My name is Jai and i will tell you my story and how i met my master .
My village and there village hated each other for many years . There were always wars between us . The wars started when we started to not being under their control ,we were sick of them pushing us around stealing all our goods . So one day one of our village members had a plan for all of warriors to go to the other village and attack. We took half of their livestock and took some gold also . Then once they found out in the morning they declared war . They came and attacked us but we didn't stand a chance .
I was so mad I started to train each day to become my physical best so I could beat the Cranes . My village members told me about a man who used to be the best martial artist there is . So I went in search of the master . They described him as an old short wise man with a grey long beard . They told me his name was Akira and that he lived on top of the mountain behind my village. So I prepared I packed some food some water and some clothes . I said my goodbyes to everyone they wished me luck . I went in search of the master .
I started walking through the woods looking at the beautiful wilderness around me . I looked at all these species of birds and was amazed on how they looked and how they gracefully flew . I saw a panda sitting on a rock eating bamboo . I sat and watched for a while . Then I stood up again and started started my quest back up .
I finally reached the mountain there was a long narrow trail leading up the side of the mountain . I became joyful knowing I was almost there . I stopped and looked at the mountain for a moment then looked at the trail I said , "aww more walking if I walk anymore my legs will fall off ". I started to walk up the mountain "uggh this is going to take forever " I stop walking about a quarter mile up the mountain. "I'm going to stay and take a rest here ". I set up my tent under a tree and fell asleep . I woke up and saw a squirrel on me ,so I jumped up and push away the squirrel . The squirrel ran and took some of my nuts I have been saving . 'Oh well I guess I find some more food going up the mountain ". I pack up my things and start walking again. . The hot sun starts beating on my neck and I start to sweat .
"This Sun is killing Me it's so hot but I need to reach the top of this mountain I'm almost there ". I reach the top of the mountain and jump in excitement ." Yes I made it woo hoo !!!". I see master Akira meditating inv the grass. "Umm hello ?". He doesn't hear me . I walk closer and say ," master Akira I can for you to train me " . He opens his eyes and looks at me .
"Lets see what you got kid " . The master runs up to me . I become scared . Master throws a punch and hits me in the face .
"Owww!!!" Akira says ‘it's time to get serious boy” . “oww that hurt you got me off guard i wasnt ready” .Akira says, “you have to expect everything at anytime everywhere you have to use your senses learn your surroundings take a quick look at the opponent and see where you can exploit them”.
Akira says , “now why did you come here again” I say “ I came here for you to train me i heard you were the best martial artist in your time” . Akira replies, “ yes but that was years ago when i was in my youth and had my strength and I wasn't so slow and old” . “but can you teach me i want to become the best martial artist like you”. akira says , “very well we’ll start tomorrow morning now come inside and rest”. We both walk inside . I look around his house "wow this is a beautiful home you have ". I look at all his pictures and medals of when he was younger . "Wow you really were the best " . Akira says , "those medals are nothing just wait until you see this ". He goes in the closet and pulls out this big golden trophy . I stand amazed at the golden belt with in big letters saying best martial artist in the world . "Whoa that's incredible " . Akira puts the belt away . Akira says, "now get some rest " . He points me to a room and I go in and lay in the bed exhausted and fall asleep . i wake up “I have finally met the master”.