A glimpse of something better

Even before Blair was truly awake, she could smell eggs, bacon, green tea with honey, and wait. Was that chocolate chip pancakes? She heard a soft giggling sound within her mind, the familiar sound of Navi's flying from the game, "The Legend of Zelda, Ocarina of Time" also came to mind. When her eyes opened, she saw a pink wisp floating above her. Was this the pink wisp's way of communicating? Blair was slightly surprised when it flew down and gently touched her nose, but when it did a rush of information filled her mind. Warmth, fuzzy feelings, food, morning routine activities and closeness with family filled her mind. A single tear of happiness and sadness ran down her cheek. It was surprising how intense those thoughts were, but shortly after, the wisp moved back, flying over to a tray beside the bed she was resting on with the food and drink she had been smelling earlier. Yoshito's voice called out from the doorway of the room, drawing her attention away from the food. "Good morning, sleepy head. How are you feeling?" He was wearing a white t-shirt, blue slacks and black dress shoes. Blair couldn't help but notice how handsome he looked this morning. Her eyes ran along his form, finally getting a real chance to take in the changes. It was interesting to see a young looking Yoshito. He was so handsome, caring, loving, and dear to her. This was the first time she really looked at a man in such a way. The was she was looking at him now was not that of a the father figure, the man he had been most of her life. No, this was more than that, the way she felt for him now was how a woman normally felt for a man she was in love with. She wanted to support, caress, kiss, and yes, even be intimate with him. A chill went down her spine as the harsh truth of the matter crept into her mind. She wasn't good enough for him, not by a long shot. It hurt, but there were other things she needed to do at the moment. She needed to focus on something other than her heart's carnal desires. There was something far more important to her, a man who had earned her full attention. This man didn't deserve her love, affection, nor desire, no. He had given her quite the emotional scar. One that sunken to the core of her very being, a hatred that would never go away. There was likely never anything cruel enough she could do to Zane that would end this pain, but perhaps with time it will be lessened. She shook her head, masking the pain she was feeling, the ire she felt for Zane within this moment and the desire she felt for Yoshito within her smile, saying softly. "Better, much better. You know, this place almost feels like a sin. It's peaceful, so very peaceful." She sniffed softly as a few tears ran down her cheeks before she continued to speak. "It almost feels like nothing before this was real. Sadly, I know that is not the case. I plan to study and train, long and hard and when I am through. There will be no place that Zane can hide from my wrath."

Yoshito leaned lightly against the door way as he shook his head slowly with a sigh before saying. "I was hoping some rest in this place would guide your heart towards a less blood filled path. One of understanding, grace, and that you would be able to walk away from this." He looked over to the pink wisp and said. "Blair's path has become clear. Tell the others to prepare the stones." The pink wisp flickered twice before vanishing. Yoshito looked to Blair and said. "Please, eat. You will need your strength for this. I will tell you more about these stones afterwards." He looked down slightly before looking up into Blair's eyes and said. "I know who you really are. If you truly desire something, you will obtain it, but remember. Anything that is earned easily, is taken away just as swiftly. Sudden power increases come with a heavy price. Video games and movies have always gotten that right, however, they rarely show you of the mess they leave in their wake." He turned slightly away before continuing to speak. "Some things aren't worth the price we pay. Think before you act. Remember who cares about you. That is where real strength lies." He let out a soft breath before looking to her once again and said. "I will be waiting for you on the middle stone when you are ready to begin." As he uttered that final word, he surprisingly vanished from sight.

Blair had listened carefully, but even though she knew he was right. Her mind kept imagining how she would finally defeat Zane and put him in his place underneath her boot. In the meantime, she enjoyed her breakfast. Thinking of that and of what these stones would do. Would they grant her a new ability? Would they point her in the right direction? Given his words. It almost sounded like they might even unlock some hidden potential. If so, did she even have anything like that inside her to awaken? Hmm, in any case, she was quite curious as to what these stones would do.