“Wait. Tell me your name so I can know my enemy better and may address him specifically the next time we meet.” I called out as he began to step out of the light of the moon.

    His smile combined with those dark eyes left me breathless and my head reeling. “You will know my name when I have a reason for you to know and curse it. For now I have shown you the mercy you didn’t show my brother. Take your good fortune and leave.”

    Without another word, he left the dojo like a silent ghost, melting into the shadows.

    Sighing, I waited until all sounds of the Lotus Flower’s shuffling feet disappeared before slipping out the compound, fuming with anger. For being such a delicate flower, he sure had some fierce thorns. I was right in choosing my enemy. I will cut down that Lotus with my own bare hands.