Xu Lee stood with her hands akimbo on her waist, as she looked up at the remaining mountain to climb. She speculated whether or not to continue climbing. Her legs were already sore with the soles red like a cherry wine. Oh my God I have to go and prepare for practice, she thought.

Xu Chen her grandmother was very strict to let her pass today's practice. Since the death of her mother, Xu Chen has made it a rule that she would learn Kung Fu in order to save herself in case if something happens. And now she did not come out with any of her body guards, she has to be cautious.

Xu Lee started climbing again with her chest heaving up and down due to exhaustion. She bent down to rub her feet and as she looked up, she heard the sound of a woofing noice. Who could it be that is coming, she thought. Did Grandma Chen send someone to look for her... The sound of the horse grew closer and she looked to see the most beautiful creature she had ever seen. How come she had never encountered him, she asked thin air. She has to stop him before he passes her.

' Hey you wait over there!' She exclaimed, as he made to pass her by. He stopped but didn't get down with a frown on his face.

' Why is that missus?' He asked, furrowing his eyebrows. Xu Lee took him in, seeing no regalia. So he's not a prince, but he's my prince, she thought.

' Can I ride with you?' She asked, not breaking contacts.

' Okay,' He replied. ' I think Wonder can spare a room for her Majesty,' he smirked. I got the sarcasm that he tried to hide, but didn't do so well at it.

They rode to the top of the mountain and he turned to look at Lee.

' Xu Lee.' She said, ' Emerald Tur'. He nodded and continued the ride. Finally they arrived at the palace, and he halted the horse as the horse refused to go any further.

' Thanks for the ride.' Xu said. ' I didn't get a name.

' Xiao Yaun.' He replied, guiding his horse on his reins.

' Wonder time to go,' Xiao said as he patted the horse on his head. He nodded and turned and rode off. Xu Lee watched as he rode the horse with such perfection before finally opening the palace gate with her face code.

...

Xu Lee got home to meet a very angry Grandma Chen who seating impatiently with Hea Dong in the garden close to the battlefield. She hurried to her with a sullen face with her hands on her eyes. How could she explain where she had been, she thought. She looked at her Grandmother's feet as she dare not look into her flaming eyes.

' Where have you been?' Xu Chen asked. She had been so worried sick since she was told Xu Lee wasn't at home, especially at the time that was supposed to be her practice time.

' No where Grandma.' Xu Lee replied, still not looking at her.

' What do you mean by no where?' Xu Chen asked. ' What language is that because it's obvious it is not Chinese.'

' I'm sorry Grandma.' Xu Lee pleaded, finally raising her head up.

' That does not answer the question.'

' I only wanted to breathe in some fresh air,' She said.

' So you are now being suffocated in your own home Lee?' Xue Chen asked.

' Grandma l was only missing mom,' She said almost in tears. ' Everything in the house reminds me of here, and it waaas...' She said choking on the words.

' Oh darling Lee, come here.' Xu Chen said, spreading her arms open for Xu Lee to come in. ' That's the more reason I wanted you to learn Kung Fu, so you could defend yourself anytime in order not to be killed like your mother.'

' It's alright now, Lee.' We don't want to show Hea Dong our emotional side so she wouldn't use it to defeat you in a battle.' Xu Chen said, causing a giggle from Xu Lee and a smile from Hea Dong.

' Not a chance.' Hea Dong said.

' I know that,' Xu Chen said smiling. ' Now time for practice.' She said loosening Xu Lee from her embrace.

' Yes Grandma Chen.' Xu Lee replied, getting up.

' I will be retiring to my chambers Lee.' Grandma Chen informed. ' Learn very well so you could beat Jackie Chan in a battle.'

' Grandma, seriously?' Xu Lee asked.

' Why not? Grandma Chen replied. ' And I'm counting on you Hea Dong.' She said, throwing her a look.

' Sure your Majesty.' Hea Dong replied, and Xu Chen made her way towards the courtyards.

.......

' So have you been practicing on your own?' Hea Dong asked over blades of sharp daggers.

' Sometimes.' Xu Lee replied. ' I mostly practice at night when I'm unable to sleep.'

' Yeah I understand, but doing something else at your sleeping time is not actually good for your brain,' She offered.

' There's no time made specifically for sleeping Miss Dong,' Xu Lee said. ' One can decide to sleep when you are working and vice versa. And not sleeping at night doesn't make one's brain to become shaft, I find myself to be very creative at night most times.'

' Like what exactly does your word " creative" implies?

' Drawing and sketching,' Xu Lee replied as she dodged from the dagger as it merely cut her hand.

' Nice one dear.' Hea Dong commented. ' You seem to be improving. Your avoiding the blade was a go, expecially with the conversation going on.'

' Are you impressed?' Xu Lee asked, as she tries to knock down Hea Dong's dagger.

' Of course, little Miss.' She replied, holding her blade firmly and changing her position. ' I am also impressed that you could draw. I mean every artiste is a very important person. You could create something through a person's imagination, and also help with any related problems.'

' Wow!' Xu Lee exclaimed. ' I never looked into it that way.'

' You never know until you learn.'

' That's nice.' Xu Lee said, as she started to feel fatigue.

' Do you know that martial arts actually requires graceful, just like my name Hea?' Hea Dong asked.

' Yes I know about it.' Xu Lee replied, ' It requires skills to be perfect.'

' That's right. Practice makes perfect, and perfection maketh skills.' She said.

' But I'm practicing,' Xu Lee said. ' We are practicing,' She said rolling her eyes.

' Of course we are Lee.' Rea Dong said. ' But don't forget the grace part though.'