You Finally See Him. LEO
It had been a few weeks since you met the mysterious shadow teacher Leo and since meeting him you had found your habits changing. You spent more time up on the roof of your building after dark, and he had been there almost every time. His calm voice and patience made him a good teacher, and, when you needed to talk or vent, he was an even better listener.
    It was one day when you were up on the roof that curiosity got the better of you. You were left with vague imaginings of what he looked like. Stunning eyes and a tall build, you had gotten to know him from a few conversations and you recognized that he hid himself from you out of fear for your reaction. You hoped to change that tonight. Your plan? You had a plan, at least part of one. You were going to mess up your form so much that he would have to come out and fix them for you, or you could just ask him to fix your form, as far as a plan went it wasnât a great one but hopefully it would work.
    âI see youâve forgotten your hand positions again.â You heard him land on the roof before he made that teasing comment. Bashfully you look down at your grip and could see where you went wrong.
    âBad habits take a while to correct.â You tell him with a slight shrug as you adjust your grip on the wooden handle.
    âSo, besides your bad habits, what are we working on tonight?â You look to where you knew him to be and back to the wooden sword in your hands.
    âHonestly, I was really hoping to learn how to do the kata sword thingy.â You could hear him shift possibly out of discomfort as you turned your back to him. âI mean, I know Iâm doing well with the sword training but if I want to get serious about appreciating the ways of ninjutsu then I thought that maybe I could get... to.... see....you.â You trailed off your shoulders sagging. You completely forgot about the original plan and although everything you said was true, you were afraid that you would scare your teacher away.
    âIs there nowhere that could teach you everything else you wish to know?â Leo asked, he was nervous, you could tell.
    âSort of, they have some classes but they arenât like working with you.â You blurted, holding the sword at your side.
    âYou promise you wonât be afraid of me?â A feeling of triumph fills you as you turn and nod eagerly.
    âI promise, youâre one of the most level headed, patient, careful, patient, nicest people Iâve ever met. Did I mention how patient you are? Besides Iâve improved so much just by your excellent verbal instruction.â You stood your ground, improving your posture as you faced the outline of his shadowy form. âImagine how much I would improve if you could show me.â
    With a resigned sigh Leo took a few careful steps from his hiding spot. The light caught his face first, and you watched with bated breath as your teacher revealed himself. A turtle like creature with a calm commanding attitude, his stance proper his eyes trained on you to determine your next move. Surprisingly, to him, you bowed.
    âThank you, Leo. Or should I call you Sensei now?â You tease with a grin.













