For Centuries - Season 3 [Completed]

Episode 14

"Bloody Mary", Lady Gaga

In my mansion's studio, I showed Yon some movements, and we focused on balance and awareness of the environment. She had been well trained during my absence.

"In time, you will see that your perceptions will be subtler and subtler. It can be overwhelming but, well-mastered, it is crucial while fighting," I said.

"I'm working on that. I tried to meditate, but it doesn't work. I can't stay still."

"Then do not stay still. Move. Walk. Dance. If this is something that works better for you. There are many ways to feel connected with one's environment."

"I like this idea."

"Free your mind. Most rules have to be broken. They are quite often an image of a lack of imagination or, worse, a blatant try to hide the real rules, the really important things."

"You are such a sensei."

I laughed. "My sensei, my first one, she was an incredibly independent woman. She taught me to think by myself, she taught me to experience life at its fullest and in my own terms. And it was something completely new to me."

"Who was she?"

"Her name is Iniku. I think she is still alive. But I have not seen her in quite a long time."

"When did you meet?"

"A couple of years after I became an immortal. I told you already that I was completely alone at first, didn't I?"

"Yes."

"I just woke up alive, whereas I should have been dead. My wounds were closed. And there was no one to tell me what had happened."

"You must have freaked out."

"I did. Badly. I thought I was a demon. It was another time, you know. I thought I was evil."

"What did you do then?"

"I hid. The loneliness was terrible. I even tried to end it. But of course it did not work. I was out of my mind with fear."

"I am so sorry."

"It was a long time ago. And one day. I cannot remember exactly how long after it was, I met Iniku. I felt her presence before even seeing her. It was the first time I had this sensation. And when I saw her, I was blinded by her beauty and the strength that emanated from her."

"And she told you you were an immortal."

"She did. She explained everything. She told me I was not evil, that I had the choice to be the person I wanted to be. And she told me how to fight, physically and mentally."

"She seems like an amazing person."

"I would not be the woman I am without her. As I said, my sensei."

I smiled, but I thought about what Iniku would think of me now, of my nightmares, my anguish, my sadness. And suddenly I missed her.