The Rebellion Within

Chapter 1: Impulsive Decision

" In nomine Patris, Et Filii, Et Spiritus Sancti" [In the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit]

"Amen" The response from the multitude echoed along the walls of the building, with a voice missing; one that obviously didn't go unnoticed. Frankly, though, it didn't matter to the owner of said voice; still, she wasn't looking forward to the argument that was about to begin. Yet, once they stepped out of the church, the argument never came; in fact, not many words were said. It was strange, no doubt, but Asami Sotomayor decided to not let this "preoccupation" taint the beautiful and sunny Sunday morning. The cold breeze of Madrid hit her delicate face as she stepped out further into the city, one that was already coming to life. Cars drove around, the sidewalks filled with people from both the church and other places, and the sun was brighter than when the mass had started. She tilted her head slightly up at the sun, closed her eyes and took in a deep breath to swallow the warmth. Alas, the voice of her mother made her snap from the trance.

"Careful, Asami." The young woman opened one of her eyes to peek at her mother, who was doing the same thing she was. Yasuko opened her eyes and looked at her daughter with a smile. "The sun might wrinkle that beautiful porcelain skin of yours."

"Madre [mother], have you seen yours? It is absolutely perfect. Skin condition is hereditary and, so far, I've gotten the best of yours. A little sun will do nothing." Both women giggled and a masculine throat was cleared, making their attention snap his way.

"Come on my loves, we'll be late for breakfast." Mother and daughter both wrapped themselves around the arms of Hiroshi and the three of them made their way down the sidewalk to their car. A few men walked by them, tilted their head and winked at the young woman, causing her to scoff at the attention. Her father looked down at her disapprovingly, but smiled when he met one of her own. Asami was, without doubt, simply gorgeous. Her long raven hair fell flawlessly in soft curls around her shoulders, beautiful features adorned her perfect face shape and her captivating emerald eyes seemed to hold the secrets to Pandora's box within them. She used them and her beautiful silhouette to shamelessly get whatever she wanted, since men just seemed to drop at their knees for her. Alas, none of them captivated her attention, it seemed she really wasn't as attracted to them as other women. Yet, she knew that soon she might be set up with a bachelor of her own. The young beauty shook her head slightly at the thought, 'don't let this ruin today'.

Her father let go of them and opened the car door for his wife with a big grin. Yasuko smiled and pecked his lips, before crawling into the passenger's seat. Asami took in the scene with a soft smile, her parent's love was something she always aspired to have. She saw him open the door for her and, with a smile and a soft thank you, crawled into the back seat and settled down. Her father soon joined them and started the car, driving to their destination. They would be having breakfast with Opal and her mother Suyin, before the two friends went shopping for the day. It's been a while since she's seen her friend and she was quite excited to catch up. The drive to the Beifong mansion was quite mesmerizing to the young beauty. She watched out the window of the car how the buildings of the city of Madrid were exchanged to green sceneries. Soon enough, they made it to the gates and were let in by an employee. Hiroshi drove the car halfway around the roundabout and the family stepped out from it, greeted by a valet. He handed the keys to him and one of the maids opened the front entrance to them.

"Welcome!" Suyin exclaimed walking down the right of the twin set of stairs, wearing a simple white dress with a short green coat. Asami raised her eyebrow at her, wondering if she had practiced the entrance.

"Suyin!" Yasuko exclaimed and hugged her dear friend, once she reached the bottom of the stairs. "Thank you so much for the invitation today. I was hoping to see you at church." Hiroshi looked at this daughter in disbelief, who managed to hide her giggle with a gentle throat clearing.