(Months Later)
*Malcolm is dressed in the cerimonial Tenkae robe, in his hand is the Jandai, the natural weapon of a Tenkae, he withdrew the sword from its sheath, his eyes closed and mind clear he readied himself for his final test*
"With this final judgement, we will see if you are truly ready to be a Tenkae...Ai!"
*With the final, sharp, and concise command, the other Tenkae proceeded to test Malcolm, by wacking, poking, etc.. him*
*With each blow, Malcolm's anger surfaced, but he kept it at bay, using his training, he focused his whole mind on the subsequent blows, determined to find a pattern*
*A blow to his head dazed him, but he had found the quick, rythmic pattern, and the next blow he was able to parry...*
*Parry, block, strike...Parry, block, strike, rebuke....each successfull defense, he was able to create his own counter rythem...*
*The training continues...after nearly 9 hours...the test is over*
*Sweating profusley...Malcolm sheathes the Jendai, and bows to each Tenkae*
"Hmmm, you have done well young one...I must consult the council"
(minutes later)
"We have made our decision....you have passed...you may now call yourself a Tenkae..."
"Thank you, all of you...I feel...know, that i have found my calling...that i will travel the quadrant...and search for the next...chapter...in my life...."
*The master nods, Malcolm bows, and hurries to his quarters, undressing himself and cleaning up, he gathers his stuff and heads to his ship....powering it up...he takes off*
*Malcolm is dressed in the cerimonial Tenkae robe, in his hand is the Jandai, the natural weapon of a Tenkae, he withdrew the sword from its sheath, his eyes closed and mind clear he readied himself for his final test*
"With this final judgement, we will see if you are truly ready to be a Tenkae...Ai!"
*With the final, sharp, and concise command, the other Tenkae proceeded to test Malcolm, by wacking, poking, etc.. him*
*With each blow, Malcolm's anger surfaced, but he kept it at bay, using his training, he focused his whole mind on the subsequent blows, determined to find a pattern*
*A blow to his head dazed him, but he had found the quick, rythmic pattern, and the next blow he was able to parry...*
*Parry, block, strike...Parry, block, strike, rebuke....each successfull defense, he was able to create his own counter rythem...*
*The training continues...after nearly 9 hours...the test is over*
*Sweating profusley...Malcolm sheathes the Jendai, and bows to each Tenkae*
"Hmmm, you have done well young one...I must consult the council"
(minutes later)
"We have made our decision....you have passed...you may now call yourself a Tenkae..."
"Thank you, all of you...I feel...know, that i have found my calling...that i will travel the quadrant...and search for the next...chapter...in my life...."
*The master nods, Malcolm bows, and hurries to his quarters, undressing himself and cleaning up, he gathers his stuff and heads to his ship....powering it up...he takes off*