Curious Traveler Adventures Part 2

Chapter 5: The Training Begins

Jin is determined to get stronger since his battle with Dark Blade. He asks Master Monk if he could train with him. The Master flicks his beard and responds with a simple nod. Jin bows and shows his thanks.
Master Monk then asks Jin to follow him and takes Jin inside the temple. Walking toward the training hall, Jin notices a large red sword that is hanging on the wall. Curious Jin asks the Master about the sword, but The master tells him not to worry about it. Shrugging his shoulders, Jin mutters to himself saying that he has seen that sword before. At last they reach the training hall. In the training hall the Master turns turns around and gives Jin a serious look. Without warning the Master attacks him. Confused as to why this is happening, Jin dodges the Master severe blows knowing if  he were to get hit it would cause serious damage. Running all about the training hall he knows that he has no chance but then he remembers the sword on the wall. Running as fast as he can toward the weapon, the master isnt to far behind. Jin Reaches the sword but is unable to unsheathe it. He tugs and it finally gets free. Jin takes his stance to counter-attack when suddenly the master asked where did you learn that stance. Swiftly moving toward the master he is able to land blow on the master only for the Master to block it. With 3 moves from the Master Jin is knocked unconscious.


Jin appears to be in spirit form looking at himself. Unsure on what is going he floats around until he finds a tablet with an image of warrior holding the red sword. Underneath are these words:

From the North, the winds blows gently.
From the west, the fire burns fiercely.
Toward the south, water flows freely.
In the east, the earth is sturdy.

A gust of wind blows the spirit of Jin away and he wakes up holding his head.

The Master is looking over him asking "what happened'? Refusing to answer he demands to know why
the master attacked him. The master smiles and tells him I was holding back to test you. I wanted to see what you are capable of.  You have skill especially with the sword.  Jin tells the master that he barely knows how to handle a sword let alone fight with one. 'Hmm Interesting" says Master Monk while he flicks his beard.

Master Monk tells his student to ask Caam to come Main hall and tells Jin to come as well.

Down but not Out

I am a poet but what am I now?

A poet who has his head down.

It's been 3 months since I've started here.

I've lost my way and enveloped by fear.

Looking for a way out, it's not easy.

Even though it's spring. Its quite breezy.

I feel as if I am all over the place.

Days goes by and I am still making mistakes.

Feeling sad and failing my classes.

All these problems come at me in masses.

Losing faith in myself, nothing makes any sense.

I've failed this time, but I will do my work again.

Depression allows my thought to be misleading.

The problem lies within me.

The gates of hell try to pull me in.

I have come so far, I can't let the devil win.

There is good inside me, I know it is there.

Putting the doubts in a bag and let it float through the air.

I count my blessings and doing what I can.

I am not a little boy anymore, I stand now as a man.

Even if people think otherwise.

I am glad that I am alive.

I should write more in April.

Not having a memory does include a list of problems.
Having no sense of who you really are.
Am I really a good person who helps others?
Do I feed off the negativity that society gives off?
It is confusing at times.
These last 3 months have somewhat helped.
Its true that I have done bad things in the past.
I cannot go back in time to fix those things.
What I can do is learn from this.
My experience during my life have shown me
Not everything is meant to be.
That goes for either good or bad.
I don't always have to feel sad.
It's not worth getting mad.
God is there and he is my guide.
To show me the who, what,where, when and why.
When I feel sad, I want to cry.
So I go outside and look at sky.
It's clear and cool out there.
Watching the birds fly through the air.
It be my turn to fly.
Starting now I fly toward the future.
I thank the friends that have stood by me.
Showing me that I am a good person.
That I should value my life.
I shouldn't have to go through the strife.
Or trying to go somewhere to look for a knife.
I am happy that I am alive and well.
Not dead somewhere wandering through hell.
Watching me from the heavens above.
God created me and I do appreciate his love.

a lil start on something new.

I am sitting here in a chair.
Watching a plane fly through air.
I would like to be on that plane.
Everyday in this chair is the same.
Go online and look at Facebook.
At times its not even worth to look.
I wish that things were interesting.
Who knows what the next day will bring?

Bringing Myself out of the past

It been 3 months and I have lost something.
Bits and pieces of my memory.
School is hard for me and hard for me to focus.
All these distractions coming at me like a swarm of locusts.
I want to excel and make myself proud.
I can't wait for it, I have to do something now.
Sure I play cards but that's not all I want to do.
I would like to learn something benefiting to me to.
I thank God that I have friends and family as well.
To be happy with myself and not fall down into hell.
I do feel like no one is there at times.
That is the depression committing a crime.
Making me believe something that isn't true.
Man, that just not cool.
God is there for me and my friends are also with me.
As well as my family.
Depression is a pain in the ass.
Bringing up that bad moments from the past.
I have accepted what has happen and learned from it.

Collection of thoughts

At last I feel no more anxiety.
Am I ready to face society?
Feeling the pain, I know it will heal.
To use my voice to express how I feel.
God above and my friends that are there.
Smiles all around and laughter in the air.
Being a role model to the little ones.
Showing them they can have fun.
Right now, I understand what is truly important.
To take care of myself and to be considerate of others.
People who lend a hand because they want to matter to me.
It helps to separate those who care from those who don't.
Why should I be so concern with people looking at me?
It is sad enough that they are doing that despite they could be doing something else.
I have problems but I don't want to harm others with it.
However, I should take the time to express it.
By writing or just playing a video game.
I only have one life and I need to learn as much as possible .
At times I feel like I should give up.
Falling behind the others in class.
Can't remember the basics.
I pray for the answer on how to solve this problem.
I still have 3 more classes to pass.
God I will put all the effort I have in to those three.
Lend me your hands,
Working together to build something new.
I maybe down now, but then I stand back up.
It happens to the best of us, but I know I can't give up.
Clear my mind and remember that school is important.
Also that I am not alone.
I am a adult, but I am still a student.

reality hits home

I have a job but I can also be lazy.
I earn my money but I spend on things that I don't need.
Is it because i try to be like everyone else?
Is it to make myself happy?
Why is it when it too late that is when I realize my mistakes.
I can't take it back and I'm feel like I am stuck.
Good to have money and broke then next second . what luck.
Every dollar I make counts. Spending 5 or 6 bucks does add up.
I do tend to eat out why I don't know.
 Its understandable when I am outside for a while.
But when I am here i shouldn't do that.
I have soups, canned beans and rice.
All of that can fill me up just right.
God i can only ask for you mercy and guidance.
I am such a fool to think I can handle the world alone.
The pressure from the stress makes my head hurt.
Not enough water to hydrate me.
Not enough sleep to keep me rested.
Not enough food to keep my stomach from growling.
And yet hear I am complaining saying no one cares.
Why am i so focus on what other people think when.
I am hurting myself with the lack of sleeping, resting or eating.
Its my fault why I feel like this.
Its only going to get worse unless I change my habits.
I can't get scared every time I go upstairs.
I can't get scared leaving the house.
I cannot give in to fear or doubt.
I must change in order to improve myself.
I have to drink water regularly.
I have to eat food.
I have to make it so i have time to rest.
Starting now I must do what is required of me.
How can i help others if I can't help me?