Element of Courage
Chapter 2: Chapter 2 - Welcome to the Dojo
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There is a loud knock at the bedroom door, a female voice calls out from the other side. “Sunset it’s time to get up! Breakfast will be ready soon.”
Sunset muffled and tired voice from under the covers answered back. “I'm up.. Up... Aaah!” She screamed as she falls into the pile of bedding falls to the floor with a loud thud.
“Are you okay in there?” The female voice called out.
The bed duvet laid on the floor with Sunset face down in it. Her head looks like a messy and tangled ball of red and yellow hair
Sunset groaned as she lifted her head up to answered back. “I’m fine Jane. I’ll... be down soon.”
Sunset turned her head, eyes closed and yawning. She was still dressed in her purple top and dress from yesterday, minus her jacket. Her hair is a complete and total disaster, which covered her face as she slowly stood up. Pushing herself up with her hands and knees, for a split moment, she stood there on all fours, only to remember how to stand again. Grabbing the bed frame, she slowly pulled herself back up onto her feet. Tossing the duvet back onto her bed, Sunset smacked her dry lips as she looked at herself in the mirror. Moving the red and yellow hair out of her eyes, which are bloodshot, Sunset grimaces at her reflection.
“I look like shit,” She said, blowing more hair out of her face.
Quickly stripping her clothes off, now only in her bra and underwear. Sunset picked up a nearby robe and put it on. Going to the door, she opened it part way and poked her head out.
“I am going to go take a shower. So the bathroom is off limits, you hear me.” Sunset yelled down the hall.
“Alright my princess.” A male voice from downstairs said with a chuckle.
Rolling her eyes, Sunset opened the door and dashed into the bathroom at the end of the hall.
After a fairly short shower and freshening up, Sunset dashes back to her room to change into a fresh pair of clothes. Once she was done getting dressed, Sunset headed downstairs to join the others for breakfast.
“Morning...” Sunset said, stifling a long yawn as she slowly climbed down the stairs, holding on to the railing. She was dressed in another blouse that is a different shade of pink with blue screechy jeans. She saw Jane setting the table with a bowl of oat bran and raisin cereal. She also noticed that Frank is having some eggs, ham, and hashbrowns.
Sunset walked over to the table with her hand holding onto a brush that got stuck in her hair. She grunted trying to pull and was ready to give up when Jane walked up behind her and took over. “Ouch...” She said feeling the knots in her hair as Jane slowly tried to untangle them. After a few minutes, her hair is starting to look more manageable.
“You have such beautiful hair dear. Have you ever considered modeling?” Jane asked, walking back to the sink. “I know a few people in the business who I could recommend you to.”
“No, I rather make a living doing something useful besides showing off my ass all day,” Sunset said, sitting down at the table, looking over a magazine she found.
Frank coughed as some coffee went down the wrong hole. Jane, almost dropping her brush, looked towards Sunset.
“Sunset! Watch the language, please.” Jane said, looking stern over Sunset choice of vocabulary.
“Sorry.” Sunset apologized, looking at the magazine. Her eyes watched Frank tear into the ham with his teeth. He noticed her watching and stab into another slice of ham, moving the piece closer to Sunset who quickly covered her face with the paper.
“Your lost kid,” He said, stuffing the piece into his mouth, smacking loudly as he chewed.
“Frank doesn't tease her. If she doesn't want to eat meat, then it's fine.” Jane says, pulling out more red and yellow strands of hair from the brush.
Sunset started eating her cereal and toast, washing it down with apple juice before speaking up. “So remind me again why I am up so early this fine Saturday?” She said, looking at Jane.
Jane pointed to the calendar showing a circle around Saturday, with the word, ‘Dojo’, marked on it.
"Remember that this summer class is three times a week," She says and pulls out a chair to join them at the table.
“Oh...” Sunset said, her face winced, remembering how sore she got last time.
Later that morning at the Discord Dojo.
Sunset waved as Frank drove away, and looked at her phone noticing the time. There were only a few minutes left before class started, so she picked up her gym bag and slung it over her shoulder, walking quickly toward a large building. Sunset was dressed in a traditional GI uniform with her hair tied back in a ponytail. Discord Dojo sign is on the front of the build, written in English, Japanese, Mandarin, and a few other languages that she does not recognize.
A tall guy approached the building. He is in his late teens, early 20's with long black hair tied behind his head. He is also wearing the same GI uniform. Scratching his unshaven face stubble he looks over to Sunset with a smile and walks fast to be next to her.
“Hey there Sunny, you look good this morning.” Kevin Clydesdale said with a smirk.
Sunset looked a bit annoyed when he started to speak and turned her head to not look directly at him. “You know my name, jerk.” Sunset says, gives him a punch in the back.
“Ouch! Is that any way to greet your FWB.” Kevin said, raising his left eyebrow while looking at her.
“Kevin, don't you dare go around bragging about it, we aren't even dating.” Sunset said and turned to look back at him, her cheeks blushed heavily.
They started to walk forward when Sunset opens the door to the building, she noticed where Kevin was looking.
“I only asked,” Kevin says, looking down at her hips as he suddenly hit his nose on the door.
Sunset gave him an angry look, letting go of the door handle and leaving him behind. Rubbing his nose, Kevin rushed in to catch up.
She quickly walked into the locker room and tossed her gym bag inside. When she turned around Kevin was there and looking at her.
“We talked about this before, now is not a good time, just stay away,” Sunset said in a cutthroat tone before walking away.
*****
Sunset knelt down on the tatami mat with her group on the left and Kevin was on the right looking at her. He gave her with a quick wink but she responded back with her middle finger. Her good friend Applejack use to come, but work on the farm has kept her busy this summer. Before Kevin could respond there Sensei entered the room.
There Sensei is a human version of Discord with his white hair tied up on the top of his head and held in place with a chopstick. He has a long white mustache joining his bead. He was stroking his beard pulling off a bad impersonation of 'Pai Mei' dressed in GI with a black belt.
“So you have come again to learn the art of defense.” Stroking his beard more. “I know all forms of martial arts, but I will only teach Judo and Aikido. First we will start with our morning meditation, please clear your minds and feel the natural energy in and around you. Some call it magic others call it your life force. All living beings have it, some more than others.” Sensei smirked stroked his white beard as he walked past each student who had their eyes closed.
Most of the students closed their eyes, trying to relax. Sunset, on the other hand, was not able to concentrate and started to fidget. She looked around the room, watching everyone with their eyes closed. Discord twisted his head around with a sickening crack. The other students opened their eyes and noticed Sensei his unnatural head position. Looking at Sunset, the rest of his body gracefully rotated back into a normal position, rejoining his head. His face approached her and stopped to look into her blue eyes.
“You girl with hair like fire. Your mind is not at ease so I will start with you today.” Sensei's grin is unnaturally long as he slaps his hand with a long bamboo stick.
Sunset swallowed hard, looking into his mismatched eyes. Her Sensei has always pushed her more than the others.
A few hours later
Sunset found herself on her back, looking at the ceiling which seemed to be spinning. “What happened?” She asked, turning her head to look at Kevin.
Kevin walked up her, and used a towel to wipe his face, he looked down at Sunset with a smirk. “He whipped you good Sunny,” He said, helping her back onto her feet.
Still feeling a bit dizzy, Sunset found herself holding onto Kevin. When she noticing what she was doing, she quickly let go.
“Stop with the nicknames already!” Sunset yelled as she pushed him away, getting her balance back.
The others student pause to look at them before resuming with their training.
“You're welcome, Susan.” Kevin grinned, looking at her ass as she walked away.
Sunset stopped and cracked her knuckles and then turned around. That's it!” She screamed running at him, ready to strike like a cat with her claws drawn.
Kevin adjusts his feet, ready to counter any attack she tried to throw at him. In one quick motion, he tried to kick her feet out, but Sunset was able to recover quicker than he expected, knocking him forward. Landing on top of his back, she place her arm around his neck and held him in a headlock.
“Say my name Kev! Or you will be sorry!” Sunset yelled in his ear, putting more pressure down on him.
Kevin's face started to redden from the pressure. He pushed his arms down and stood up lifting Sunset off her feet as she held onto his neck. Her legs wrap around his body, preventing him from shaking her lose. Now Kevin had two choices: Run backward until he slammed her into something and hopefully let go or surrender.
Choosing the safer option, Kevin knelt down on his knee. “...Sunset...” Kevin gasped out in a quiet voice, admitting his defeat.
Sunset let go of his head, allowing him to catch his breath. Landing on her feet, Sunset looked at him with satisfaction. “Now that wasn't so hard, now was it?” Sunset said just as Kevin spun around with his leg extended, knocking her onto the mat.
Sensi Discord was looking at his students as they each took turns trying to attack the other, only to be tripped or tossed onto a mat. Covering his smile, his attention now focused on Sunset and Kevin.
“Hmm, interesting.” Discord said, stroking his beard. He pointed his bamboo stick at a large cuckoo clock on the wall and a small door popped open to mini Discord dressed as a bird. ‘Coo coo, Coo Coo, We are all Coo Coo.’ The clock spurted out.
“OK everyone, time to go. My favorite show is about to start. Chop chop.” Sensi said, waving them away with his hand. Turning his attention back to Sunset and Kevin, who were still wrestling each other, and looking like a human pretzel. “You fire head girl and jerkwad. Get two mops and start cleaning the floors.” Discord says, whipping out his bamboo stick and pointing at them.
Sunset fell on her back with a thump as Kevin let go. “WHAT! OH COME ON!” She yelled in frustration, and then got up and grabbed her towel.
Kevin climbed to his feet still light headed as he stumbled along with her. The rest of the class left the building, leaving Sunset and Kevin to clean up the mess.
Discord started giggling to himself as Princesses Celestia appeared in a small mirror behind him. “I see you are enjoying yourself Discord.”
Not turning his head. “Not a fun as cream filled pie in the face or causing chaos,” He said watching Sunset.
“Now Discord you need to behave yourself, what would Fluttershy say if you caused trouble again.” Princesses Celestia said with a frown.
“As you requested, I will teach her what she is willing to learn.” Discord said, sounding serious for a moment, stroking his beard.
“The crystal mirror won't last another year. If she is going to return, this will be her last chance.” Princess Celestia said, her image fading from the mirror.
“Is that your only reason Princess.” Discord asked to himself, looking at his reflection that showed his true form. He then reaches for the TV remote. “Now where did I put the popcorn?”
*****
Kevin and Sunset managed to finish stacking the mats in the corner of the wall. Sunset picked up the mop and started to clean on the right side as Kevin worked on the left.
“So, what have you been up to Sunset?” Kevin asked, looking more sincere now.
“Oh, you know, this and that. Hanging out with my friends, band practice, shopping, thinking about going on a vacation.” She stopped to ring out the mop.
“Vacation huh? Man, that would be sweet. I remember when me and the old man use to go up north. Cooking fish over the fire. Getting eaten alive by the bugs.” Kevin starts scratching at his arm just thinking about it. “Are you going with your parents?”
“I don't have parents, I was told once that my dad died in the war and my mother was busy with her obligations. She gave me up for adoption, I don't remember them.” Sunset said, looking down as she mopped some more.
“That sucks, so what about?..” Kevin stopped to ring out his mop.
“Frank and Jane. Well, they're just helping me out. I pay for my room and help with the chores.” Sunset said, looking up at Kevin.
“So are you going by yourself or do you have someone to go with?” Kevin asked, scratching his chin.
“I got a few girls that I may need to twist their arms if I want them to come,” Sunset said with a frown. She stopped in the middle of Dojo as her mop bumped into Kevin's.
Kevin looks at her, noticing a mixture of sadness and frustration on her face.
“How long are you going to be gone?” Kevin asked, putting his mop back in the bucket.
“For awhile, not sure when I will be back,” Sunset said, walking into the locker room, dumping the water out and hanging the mop up.
Kevin did the same but kicked the doorstop away, letting it close. "I am sorry about teasing you this morning," He said approaching her.
"I know that Kevin, there has been a lot of things on my mind lately. Sorry for snapping at you." She said hearing the door close as Kevin wrapped his arms around her from behind.
Sunset started to pull away only to feel his lips on her neck. “Kevin not now I'm really not in the mood,” She said with a quiet voice letting out a soft moan feeling him gently caressing her sides.
“If you go, how will I find you again?” Kevin asked as he starts nibbling gently on her neck.
Not resisting anymore, she leaned her head to the side and looked at him. “I don't know. But if you came with me, you may not like where I am going. Besides, you have your family here, college and you know...” Sunset let the last word hang in the air as her mind started to swirl.
Kevin slipped his hand under her uniform opening it, caressing her skin. Sunset closed her eyes as she pushed her rear against him, rocking her hips from side to side. His fingers found their way to her left breast and start rubbing at her hard nipple.
Sunset began to moan softly and put her right hand on his arm. “Keep playing with fire and you may get burned. Hmmm?” Sunset said with a wicked smirk, her eyes opening to meet Kevin's.
“Got my Kevlar boxers on.” Kevin laughed as he pinched her nipple.
She lets out a cute squeak and grabbed his hand quickly. “Oh really...” In one quick movement, Sunset kicked his feet out.
From the sudden attack, Kevin fell backward onto the hard tile floor. “Ouch, hey what was that for?” Looking up as she stood over him.
Sunset jumped on top of him with her legs open as she straddled him. “This is all your fault you know!?” Small tears form in her eyes. “Why can't you just let me go...” She pleaded and started to grind against him, giving in to her desires.
Sunset leaned forward and their lips met in a slow but forceful kiss. She started to moan into his mouth, trying to keep quiet. Kevin held onto her hips as she moved with more force feeling his excitement pushing against her. Then lifted her head, allowing him to nibble more on her neck, sighing happily. She returned the favor by kissing into his neck gently, feeling his stubble on her lips. Sunset leaned back and felt his hand slip down to her belly and the reached her belt. Knowing where this was headed she grabbed his hand firmly and held it.
“No, not here.” She gasped out while shaking her head, moving his hand back to her exposed breasts.
Understanding, Kevin let her move freely. Her hands on his chest, holding herself up as she grinded faster opening her leg more, feeling the pleasure building. All the sadness, frustration was being drowned by this feeling, if only it could last forever. Looking down at Kevin, who was just letting her ride him.
Maybe I should ask him to go with me, Sunset thought looking into his eyes breathing heavy.
It was not long until she felt close to climaxing. Gasping trying to keep her moans in check by biting her lip. Her body felt very close as she pushed down hard, feeling the wetness between her legs and moved faster. “Oh yes, I’m going to...” Sunset exclaimed.
Suddenly she felt a buzzing and then ringing from Kevin's pocket. Stopping angrily, she looked at him. “DON'T answer that!” She growled sounding out of breath gripping his clothes tightly with her hands.
Kevin gently pushed Sunset off who is in disbelief as he pulled out his phone to answer. Her face is red with anger and frustration. Sunset hugged her knees to her chest, sitting down on the floor, and glared daggers at Kevin, still breathing heavy.
“That better not be Adagio,” Sunset says grinding her teeth.
He looks at the caller ID and sighs before answering it.
“Hi hun, yes. Oh, you are outside. Well, I was just cleaning and…, Ok, yes, I will be out soon.” Kevin said, flinching, expecting to be punched.
“I knew it! You are still with her and... FUCK!” Sunset yelled as she quickly tied up her uniform and stormed out of the locker room grabbing her gym bag.
Kevin hung up the phone and ran after Sunset. “Hey, I'm sorry. I didn't...”
Sunset ran into the girls bathroom and slammed the door shut with a resonating boom. She leaned against the door clutching her chest breathing hard. There was a knock at the door. “GO AWAY!” She yelled and waited for him to walk away. From a distance, she could hear a female voice calling him to hurry up. Sunset looked up at the bathroom mirror, she sees's her pony self-staring back with tears in her eyes.
“Go ahead and laugh at me. I deserve it.” Sunset said, closing her eyes, trying to stop the tears from coming. When she looked again, only her human self is shown in the reflection.
A few minutes passed before another knock came at the door. “Time to go now fire girl, the show is over."
Next Chapter: Chapter 3 -Table for one is no fun. Estimated time remaining: 5 Hours, 46 MinutesAuthor's Notes:
Hope you enjoyed this chapter.
I went back and made some corrections on things I have missed.
Sex is a part of life and sometimes it is beauty expression of love.
Other times it just a random act of hormones that get the way of common sense.Yes both Sunset and Kevin have some history. Hope things work out in the end but I'm not telling. :P
Thanks again to Dreagknight who has been helping me with some of the proof reading
I may not catch all the errors but I will keep looking.
