Jasmine wearily sunk down into the floor of the training room as her fighting partner stood over her.

“Oh come on now Jasmine. Don’t tell me your tired already. We’ve only been at this for 2 hours,” Hunter said as he picked up her staff, holding it out to her.

“I suck at the staff,” she growled under her breath as she pushed it away from her. “Besides, it’s been a while since I’ve been in battle. I’ve been barking commands instead of clashing steel lately,” She explained as she watched Hunter twirled the staff slowly around him.

He stop and watched her pull her hair back with a puzzled look on his face. “Why?” He asked as he squatted down in front of her.

“I had to give it up,” she replied softly, not wanting to look at him.

“But why Jasmine?” When she didn’t answer, he pushed her some more. “Why? Why did you give it up? That’s not like you, you live for battle. You thrive under the pressure, you love the smell of the air, the sound of the calvary. Kido, you love kicking butt, why would you give that up?”

“I had too, ok? It’s a long story, I just had too.”

“You’ve changed too much Jasmine. I bet you don’t even remember the people here, your friends,” Hunter said as he stood up and started to fight against the air

“I haven’t forgotten anyone here, I couldn’t,” she stood up defensively.

“Oh yeah,” Hunter smirked as he stepped closer to her, getting into her face. “Prove it.”

Jasmine smiled sweetly and sat down on a bench near by. “Let’s start with the A, shall we?” Hunter crossed his arms and nodded for her to go ahead. “Our wonderful, ex-chancellor Aura who is also the author of a great little scroll called Iolie Hood, one of my favorites by the way.”

“I bet you don’t remember how it goes.”

Jasmine cleared her throat. “Little Herc and Iolie hood walked up to the chariot which held Prince Ares and his constant companion Strife Hiss. ‘This dress makes me look fat doesn't it?’ Little Herc said looking at his bottom. ‘Shhhh, Now start flirting with that guard.’ Iolie said. ‘Ohhhh man.’ Herc whined. Little Herc walked up to the rather large guard and started blinking his eyes rapidly. ‘Hello, do you think you could help me fix my stocking?’”

Hunter just rolled his eyes and shook his head. “Go on.”

“Aimee and Bryn both have a Buffy/Angle obsession. Belle has a Dean O'Gorman obsession and Selene has a Strife obsession. Casche is Iolaus’ girl, Mimma is The Storytelling Sorceress Amazon Huntress and a darn good one, and Tom has JUST A DINAR ENTERPRISES. I remember that he sold you a pair of undies with my face embroidered on the butt.”

Hunter looked down at the floor and kicked at the saw dust. “Keep going, keep going.”

“Leda the "Warrior Princess", HBKid, very cool guy, pops in every now and then, Celest is daughter of two gods, a mean one and the blonde and she has an attitude that has no match, and then there’s Gorax, enough said.” Jasmine crossed her legs and places her hands lightly on her knees. “There’s Ty, whose very sweet and caring and hyper. Now there’s a horse of the same name (If no one gets that, then you need to re-read her profile. Shame shame). Rosalinde is the new girl with unusual powers. She sweet as well and very easy to get along with. Then there’s little Nuitari, your daughter. She’s a very beautiful and charming young lady.”

Hunter stood up straight, beaming with pride. “Thank you, I know I’m a good father.”

Jasmine smirked, “Should I continue or would you like to get on with your training?”

Hunter stood in front of her and leaned on his staff. “You forgot about me, Jasmine.”

Jasmine smiled lightly and slightly cocked her head to the side. “You, sir Hunter, used to smile and laugh more. You used to call me Jas, never Jasmine. And you would always go easy on me when we practiced,” she said as she rubbed her neck.

“People change Jasmine,” he said softly as he looked at her. “You’ve gotten soft on me.”

“Yeah, yeah I know. I’m a softy, but there is nothing wrong with that,” she said as she turned and started to walk towards her room.

“By the way,” Hunter called after her, causing her to turn. “Welcome back Jas.”

Jasmine smiled back at him. “Thanks Hunter.”

“Go take a nap!”

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Bows Thank you bows thank you. snaps fingers I know I'm good.


~Jasmine~
The Forum Flower

Neila the forum alien who had a baby i believe. And why don't i ever see you on AIM.?

lightly slaps her cheek Bad Jasmine, bad Jasmine. The story would have taken forever if I had put everyone in. I'll write a different one for everyone else though. My computer's been messed up lately, all because a girl on my floor burnt a cookie and set off the fire alarm. I hate it when that happens, all the computers go hay-wire.

~Jasmine~
The Forum Flower

Oooh loved the post. Very nice how you included everyone in it cheer Please post mooooore.