JARROD
Jarrod - Bede Skinner
We are not the vision in your dreams. We do not exist, yet we have been here since the beginning. We are the Pai Zhug, the Order of the Claw. We train only the best. Both physically and mentally, swearing them to secrecy. All Masters of their skills. Never knowing their true purpose until now.
Jarrod is a senior student at the Pai Zhug secret academy. He has been attending for ten years. Six students, including Jarrod, Lily, and Theo, were asked to mediate during the night. Jarrod concentrated on his mediation as a new day begun. He gave no indication that he could heard Lily, who was sitting next to him. Lily: Theo, what is going on? Theo: Lily, no talking. Lily: Lighten up. We've been sitting here since last night. Theo: Just try and enjoy the silence. Lily: I hate silence. The gong sounded and Master Mao approached the six students. Jarrod and the rest got up. Lily muttered to herself: Stiff. Lily: Hey Theo, did my butt get up with me? I can't tell, I'm numb. Jarrod and the rest of the students gave a bow to Master Mao. Master Mao: You are the six finalists. I'm looking for three. Three sets of matches were set between the students. Lily battled her opponent and used her cheetah animal spirit to help her. Theo battled his opponent and also use his animal spirit the jaguar to help him. Jarrod battle his opponent with relish. He had given his opponent a hard kick that knocked his opponent onto the ground. Jarrod laughed. The opponent gave the signal that he had surrender, but Jarrod did not care. Jarrod unleash his animal spirit the lion onto his opponent. It was still not enough and Jarrod wanted to finish his opponent up. Master Mao: Jarrod! Lily! Theo! Join us in the great hall this evening. Jarrod gave a small bow. He was very pleased with himself. Jarrod started walking towards the cub and was angry when he was not immediately given a towel. Jarrod: Where's my towel, cub? Go get me a towel! Move it! That's a direct order from a senior student! The cub, a young boy, trembled and could not respond. Jarrod angrily knocked over a basket full of towels. Casey, an apprentice, came up from behind Jarrod. Lily and Theo had stopped talking when they heard the commotion and stare at the antics of Jarrod. Casey: Here's a towel! Jarrod turned around and glared at Casey. Casey: Look, I don't want any problems. Jarrod told him it was too late. Jarrod pushed Casey to the ground. Jarrod then taunted Casey as he could see Casey was getting angry. Casey suddenly unleash his animal spirit, the tiger. The roar was strong enough to send Jarrod flying through the air and landed hard on the ground. Jarrod was not happy as he got up. Jarrod walk over to Casey, planning to teach him a lesson, when he was stopped by a single clap. It was Master Mao. Jarrod checked himself and gave the master a small bow. Later, Jarrod would be given the news that he was dismissed. Jarrod was very angry. He storm down the steps into the forbidden room. Master Mao, Lily, Casey, and Theo were all there. Jarrod yelled at Master Mao that he could not just dismiss without a reason. Master Mao responded that Jarrod was right, but he had a reason. Master Mao turned his back on Jarrod. Jarrod was furious and attacked Master Mao. Master Mao defeated Jarrod and then told him to leave. Jarrod turned as if to go, but then turned back around and release the lion spirit. The lion spirit attacked Master Mao. Master Mao fell to the ground, causing the box he was carrying to open. At first nothing happened, but then a strong presence emerge from the box. The presence was strong enough to knock the four teens onto the floor. Jarrod stared horrified as the presence greeted Master Mao. The evil presence was Dai Shi. Dai Shi ended to destroy Master Mao, but first wanted to destroy what was dear to him, his students. Jarrod decided now was the time to leave. Jarrod hurried up the stairs and left the rest to face their fate. Jarrod hurried through the woods. He wanted to get away as quickly as possible. Jarrod thought he had heard someone said his name, but when he looked around, he could see nothing. Jarrod continued, but was attacked by a presence. Jarrod would become possessed by Dai Shi.
Jarrod began fighting for control over his own body. With Dai Shi in possession, he had done things he had never wanted to do. Jarrod had also become fond of Camille, one of Dai Shi's generals. Dai Shi was pounding his head with his fist, Jarrod's memories were in his head. Jarrod was a young boy and as a student at Pai Zhug. Dai Shi fought to stay in control. Camille had led Dai Shi to sit and she had calm him down. Jarrod was grateful and his influence cause Dai Shi to thank Camille. Camille was stunned, Dai Shi had never thanked her - ever. Dai Shi, fighting to stay in control, storm out. Dai Shi entered a small chamber and angrily flipped over the table in there. Dai Shi saw a mirror and entered the reflection within. Jarrod was in control for the time being. Dai Shi: Jarrod, you are only my human vessel. You have no will of your own. Do you understand? Jarrod: No. You can't use me like this anymore. I want my life back. Dai Shi: Your life is mine now. Jarrod: But I never wanted to hurt anyone. I won't hurt anyone else. Dai Shi laughed at Jarrod. Jarrod would be under his control. Jarrod told Dai Shi he had the spirit of the lion. Dai Shi remarked Jarrod had the strength of the lion, but not the heart. That is why Dai Shi had chosen Jarrod, they were so much alike. Dai Shi's words hurt Jarrod. He could do nothing as Dai Shi repossess him. Dai Shi had went looking for Camille. General Scorch offered to help, but Dai Shi told him he would find her himself. Jarrod was concern. Jarrod fought and gain control of his own body. Jarrod went looking for Camille. Camille was in the woods. Lepus, Osiris, and Sonimax (the last of the Phantom Beast Warriors) had been battling Camille and had just knocked her to the ground.. Camille was defeated. Jarrod leaped protectively in front of Camille. Everyone assume it was Dai Shi and he let them think that. Jarrod scold the three Phantom Beast Warriors for attacking his top general. Jarrod went over and gently prop Camille's head up. Camille is pleased and tells "Dai Shi" that he really does care for her. Jarrod corrects her by telling her Dai Shi does not, but he does. Camille asks who he is. Jarrod tells her. Jarrod then gets up. Jarrod dons the armor and battles the three Phantom Beast Warriors. He does well against them. Jarrod does not realize, during the battle, Lepus slips away. Jarrod destroys Osiris and Sonimax. Jarrod quickly reverts back to human form and races over to Camille. Jarrod tells Camille it isn't safe where they are. Jarrod helps her to her feet and they head back to the temple. Jarrod tells Camille that she needs to rest and places her on the throne. Camille is flattered by the attention and tells Jarrod she wouldn't have made it if he hadn't come along. Jarrod places his hand by her neck and tells her he would never let any harm come to her. Camille is happy. Jarrod is suddenly in pain and struggles to keep control. But he soon loses the control to Dai Shi. Dai Shi is back and not happy to see Camille in his throne. Dai Shi yells at her to get up. Camille stumbles down the stairs as Dai Shi sits down and glares at her.
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