The Legend of Fa Kai 2-5Later, Brooklyn limped back under the carriage, feeling sorry that Operation Hilary had failed miserably. He was wrapped head to toe in bandages and was using a crutch. “I tried and tried. I put every bit of me into it, and look what I got to show for it?” he sighed. Cri-Kee laughed at him. “A cricket laughing at me! I can’t do it!” he wailed, banging his head against the carriage wheel. Cri-Kee started to worry. “Ancestors, I throw myself at you!” Brooklyn cried, waving his arms around, the crutch he was using suddenly launching itself. “My pedestal is nothing but a memory!” he s
The Legend of Fa Kai 2-4The sun rose the next morning. Hilary looked at Kai and saw a solemn expression on his face. “What’s with the face?” she asked.“There’s no face...This is my face, that’s all.” Kai replied.“You know I know you better than that, Kai, what’s wrong?” Hilary asked.Kai sighed. “I know we have a duty to the mission...” he began.“But?” she began.“But I also have a duty to my heart.” Kai replied.“Oh Kai, your only duty is to the Emperor.” Hilary sighed.“But Hilary, an arranged marriage?” Kai asked.“I know, bu
The Legend of Fa Kai 2-3Soon, Kai and Hilary were on their way to the Imperial Palace. “Kai, can ya smooth the ride? I’m getting horse-sick!!” Brooklyn groaned, his face turning a little green.“What’re you doing here, Brooklyn?” Kai asked.“Wherever you go, I go! Teamwork’s not about ego, it’s we-go!” Brooklyn beamed. Another face popped up. “Cri-Kee, what’re you doing here?!” he exclaimed. Kai laughed. Cri-Kee chirped. “Protecting Kai from me?? I’m his guardian!” he cried. The little cricket chirped again. “Yeah, yeah, you’re his lucky guardian.