Chapter 4 - Sparring

  • Knowing she only has 10 seconds in which to hit her mentor, Gess realizes that she’ll have to make every strike count, using every move she’s learned.

  • Running out of time and knowing that she can only make one last attempt to strike her mentor, Gess throws all her power and strength into one last swing, hoping it will be the one that connects.

  • Aiko: Time!

  • Scene: Aiko stares at Gess as if disappointed, a troubled look comes over Gess. Aiko then smiles.

  • Aiko: Good job Gess. You’ve been practicing. Your movements are quicker and more precise, and more aggressive.

  • Scene: Knock on the door

  • Aiko: But lessons don’t start until noon. And next time you try to surprise me, try not to be so predictable. And get rid of that silly mask.

    Scene: She says this as she stands and turns toward the door. Gess turns towards the camera

  • Gess: I like the mask. Predictable?

  • Gess: Predictable? Predict this…

  • Scene: Gess leaps up and hits Aiko in the butt.

  • Aiko: OUCH!

  • Gess: Surprise!

  • Aiko: Do that again and you'll be a dead pix.

    Scene: Aiko walks to the door as the knocks continue.

    Aiko: Ok, ok, I'm coming.