AN: Okay I know I have so much explaining to do. I would first off like to sincerely apologize for my long absence. I hope it doesn't happen again. I was having writer's block for the longest time, and I lost inspiration for the story all together :( But after a lot of thinking, I'm kind are inventing the story from my original idea. I know this story was going to focus on Kimiko becoming the all powerful Talin, but I decided to have that take a backseat and make it a romance/emotional story. For those of you disappointed with this, I'm sorry but that's just how it is. I could never write action/suspense, so I'm going to stick with what I do best :D. I'm not saying that you should totally ignore the first chapters, but don't let them soak in too deep k? What I do want you to ignore is the end of Ch. 8, Hannibal's POV. I'll go back and get rid of that later when I have time, but Hannibal won't play as big of a part. Anyways, on with the story.

Kimiko's POV

It had been 5 days since I discovered my spirit creature, and since then I had done absolutely nothing. I thought I would be training hard everyday, but whenever I went to talk to Chase he sent me away. Why is he so busy anyway? I began to get an extremely annoying headache from the blood rushing to my head. I'd been laying on my bed all day with my head dangling over the side, waiting for something good to happen. Occasionally, a fly flew by but eventually got swatted by one of Chase's cats. I sighed loudly for the 10th time that day, and absentmindedly ran my fingers over my sheets. The bedding was obviously hand stitched, for the small details were exquisite. Exquisite, I wondered if someone would ever use that word to describe me. Oh great, I was doing it again. Thinking of stupid things like that just proves I was getting stupider. By the time Chase actually decided to do something with me, I wouldn't have enough brain cells left to function. I huffed loudly, making one of the tigers jump. I didn't care if the world was ending AS LONG AS SOMETHING HAPPENED!

"Kimiko!" I fell off the bed when Chase burst through the doors. I scrambled to my feet, not wanting to embarrass myself further. " I apologize for the surprise, but you must pack your stuff. We are heading out tonight and I don't wish to be late." Heading out? Late? Late for what?

"Umm...sorry, but I'm confused. Where are we going? I'm not prepared for an excursion! I haven't been trained at all in the ways of the Talin, are you insane?" I asked him. There was a long silence that seemed like it would never end. But of course, Chase's laughter shattered it and echoed throughout the room. My cheeks turned red, I felt like I was always missing something.

"Training? What are you talking about?" Chase said as the laughter died down. I raised an eyebrow waiting for him to explain. "Little Dragon the reason you were chosen to be Talin is because you exceeded the necessary training. Being the Talin may involve some fighting, but it is mostly setting disputes among the Heylin and Xiaolin worlds."

"But, before I found my spirit creature, you said training would start immediately," I argued.

"I meant getting used to being your spirit creature, which is exactly what you've been doing. You practically walk around everywhere as a wolf," he expalined.

"Well, ugh, why do I even need you or any masters then if that's the case!" I yelled.

"We are here to make sure you are not biased to the Xiaolin side and 'love' both sides equally despite only knowing one. But, that will come later. We have something more important to attend to," he said grabbing a large suitcase and dropping it on my bed.

"Where are we going exactly?" I crossed my arms.

" Every year, the representatives of the Heylin and Xiaolin come together to 'discuss issues' and such," Chase rolled his eyes.

"Why did you put 'discuss issues' in air quotes?"

"Because we never actually discuss issues. That's just what we tell people. Everyone goes there to blow off their jobs, get drunk, fall in love, or just be lazy in general. It's quite disgusting actually," Chase grimaced.

"So why do you go?"

"Because, not only is it representatives, its everyone. It's the only time of the year that Xiaolin and Heylin come together and actually get along. I thought it could teach you a few things about being the Talin," he said as I finished piling my belongings into the suitcase. I snapped it shut finally understanding, but still feeling weird.

"So you agreed to be my Master just so you could drag me to some party?" I said a bit irked.

"Only if you see it that way. My other motives will be learned in time," he smirked widely before leaving my room.

AN: I'm sorry that this is incredibly short, but I'm trying to get the hang of writing again so forgive me. My next chapter will be much longer, and hopefully better that this crap xD