𝘼𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙝, daughter of Master Mao, lived and spent all of her life training Kung Fu in the Pai Zhuq Academy. Ultimately, in the wake of her father's death and the escape of the villainous Dai Shi, she reluctantly takes up the mantle of the Pink Ra...
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Ariah had found her strength, learned new skills under the guidance of the Fox Master, and emerged as a strong warrior. Yet, despite her changing, she still felt ashamed about her past acrions. She couldn't shake the feeling that she had failed her team.
From a far, she often observed the familiar hustle and bustle of Jungle Karma Pizza. The warm, inviting lights of the pizzeria contrasted sharply with the shadows in which she hid. Even from this distance, she could make out the familiar faces of her friends as they worked tirelessly inside. Her heart ached.
"Why do I feel so unworthy?" she whispered to herself, clutching the katana at her side. The Fox Master had taught her well, offered her strength, and helped her regain her confidence, but the shadows of her past failures still remained to her spirit.
A rustle of leaves behind her made her turn abruptly, katana at the ready. But it was only a small rabbit, scurrying through the underbrush. Ariah sighed, lowering her weapon. "Maybe I'm just not ready," she murmured.
As she continued to watch, she saw Casey emerge from the pizzeria, wiping his hands on his apron. He looked weary, his gaze scanning the horizon. Ariah felt a pang of guilt. Casey, Lily, Theo, and RJ had always been there for her, but she had left them abruptly with just a note.
She watched as Theo and Lily joined Casey outside, engaging in a light-hearted conversation. Their laughter reached her, a bittersweet melody that reminded her of better times. Her friends seemed to be getting along fine without her.
She missed them, but the fear of rejection and the shame of her past mistakes kept her rooted in place. She sighed, turning away to wander the streets once more.
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The streets were alive with activity, but Ariah felt an emptiness within. She found herself in a quiet alley, the noise of the nightlife fading into the background.
