Ryuu turned and saw the flames barreling towards him, he dodged to the right barley avoiding the flames.

As he landed on a nearby tree branch, he saw his new kimono was scorched on the bottom.

Without a word Ryuu vanished then reappeared in a black fog behind Hibiki. He reached out his hand and grabbed Hibiki’s shoulder, and then the blackness started to surrounded him.

A moment later they were both gone, Hibiki’s two friends were astonished as they looked around.

“Where the hell am I?” mumbled Hibiki, as he looked around he saw he was completely shrouded in darkness.

“You are now in my domain!” said Ryuu bitterly

Hibiki felt something touch his leg then almost instantly he was tightly bound by black strands.

As he struggled he heard Ryuu chuckle as he said “I used my shadow chains again, struggle all you want.”

“Do you have any idea who I am, you have no idea who you’re messing with!!” screamed Hibiki who was a little dismayed.

“Funny, that’s what I was going to say. You’re the one who got all butt hurt and ruined my new kimono.” Said Ryuu as he used the chains around Hibiki’s legs to hoist him into the air.

“Just what in the hell are you going to do to me?!” asked Hibiki frantically

“Compensation for my kimono.” Said Ryuu as he pulled Hibiki’s Kimono off, he then took off his own and put on the new one.

Then Hibiki and Ryuu both reappeared right where they had vanished from. As they reappeared Hibiki, who was still bound by the shadow chains fell flat on his face.

Ryuu casually turned to Hibiki’s two friend as he said “Take this trash and keep him away from me, or next time I won’t be so kind.”

When he finished speaking he released Hibiki and once again flew away.

He then left master Yuri’s place and started to head home.

As he was walking down the street, someone yelled “Ryuu! Hey Ryuu wait up man!”

As he turned around he saw it was Shinfuu Ryo, one of Ryuu’s friends from the academy.

Ryuu first met Ryo two years ago. It was there second year at the academy, and they placed the same in the placement exams.

When they got to class they became rivals in everything, always trying to one up each other. Even now they’re still rivals, but somewhere along the line they also became great friends.

Ryuu turned and greeted Ryo.

“Did you take your placement exam?” asked Ryuu as his lips slowly curled into a smile.

“Yeah! I’m in Master Suzu Michio’s class.” Ryo said proudly

“Not bad, he’s a perfect teacher for Air cultivators.” Ryuu replied

“What about you?” said Ryo as he widened his brows

Ryuu smiled so big all of his teeth showed as he said “I am in master Yuri’s class now.”

“Master Yuri. You’re in master Yuri’s class?! That class is only for elite seniors!” exclaimed Ryo frantically

“Yeah.” chuckled Ryuu

“But how? Just what kind of training have you been doing?” asked Ryo a little disheartened

*hahahahaha*

Ryuu threw his arm around Ryo and whispered “Ill let you in on my secret if you buy me dinner, I want some barbecue.”

“Oh yeah? What kind of secret?” Ryo inquired

Ryuu winked and said “Its something that I would have to give you.”

“I was already on my way to get some food, and you’ve peaked my interest, so deal.”

“Great!” exclaimed Ryuu as they walked towards ‘Moto’s BBQ’

They sat at a small booth in the corner as they talked.

After a while Ryo couldn’t suppress his curiosity and asked “So what’s this thing you’re going to give me?”

“Since you're so eager, I'll show you.” Replied Ryuu as he reached into his bag.

He then pulled out a small glass bottle filled with small pills and slid them over to Ryo as he explained “These are soul nourishing pills, they will greatly increase your cultivation.”

“Soul nourishing pills? My family has many pills and elixirs, I don’t want to take yours.” Said Ryo as he pushed the bottle back.

“You fool! These are no ordinary cultivating pills, trust me. These pills are very special, once you try them you will know what I mean.” Replied Ryuu as he grabbed Ryo’s hand and gently pushed it back across the table.