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the warriors in the room loudly chanted, “Wang-dao, Wang-dao, Wang-dao,” and then sat back down in silence. The Kahn then said, “Please join the Clan Mothers.”
    Cynthia looked at the Kahn and asked, “May I first speak with the one that has chosen me?”
    The Kahn nodded and thought, “This should be an interesting conversation”.
    The young man was sitting on the floor when he saw Cynthia say something to the Kahn and turn and walk toward him. “Uh oh.”
    Cynthia sat down next to him, “First, what is your name?”
    “Anthony Gardner.”
    “Do I call you Anthony, Tony, what?”
    “Just call me AG.”
    “Two letter name, that’s cute. Why did you say you saw this day happening nine years ago? Were you lying?”
    AG stared at her for a moment, “Cynthia, to lie in this building would be a sin. These people know when they hear the truth. I would not disrespect this building by being dishonest. I saw this the moment I chose you.”
    “How did you know today was the day?”
    “In my vision you were wearing your cheerleading outfit and Robert had on navy blue slacks and a red and yellow striped shirt. I always checked your car in the mornings to see if your outfit was in it or if you wore it to school. I also looked at Robert to see what he had on. This was the first day both of you wore the clothes in my vision at the same time.”
    “I suspect it is not in your nature to be dishonest about anything is it?” AG simply nodded. “Why have you not approached me and told me about your interest?”
    “I’ve already answered that question.”
    “Yes, but you’re saying that I would have rejected you.”
    AG stared at Cynthia and finally said, “I have been watching you over the years and have seen all of the boyfriends that you have chosen. They all had common characteristics; good looks, wealthy families, popularity, and a total lack of substance and character.”
    “Ouch. You’re right and none of them really touched my heart. Did you ever wonder why I selected that group of losers?” AG was surprised at her response but nodded. “If I didn’t have a boyfriend then I was constantly harassed by boys wanting to ask me out. It was a nuisance. By choosing those boys most of the others left me alone for the same reason you did. I honestly did think that Robert was better than the others except for his ego, but even he didn’t make me really happy. I find that you interest me greatly and now you’re going to go and get yourself killed because of me in a few minutes and there’s nothing I can do to prevent it. I still have so many questions about how you know so much; is there anything you can do to avoid this fight? Would apologizing, groveling, begging, or anything keep you from this duel?”
    AG smiled at her, “What do you think would happen if I tried that?”
    Cynthia looked down, looked over at the angry warrior, and shook her head, “He’d kill you anyway. That warrior is pure evil.” Cynthia leaned forward and hugged AG and kissed him. “Thank you for saving my life. I’m dying at the thought of you losing yours because of me.”
    AG smiled, “You just made the whole night worth it, but there’s something I haven’t told you.”
    “What is that?”
    “I’m here to tonight to save two people.”
    Cynthia furrowed her brow, “Two? Who’s the other?”
    AG smiled, stood up, and said, “Tao, of course. He’s actually worth it.” He looked over at Tao and said, “If he doesn’t kill me first.” He walked out into the middle of the floor.”
    Cynthia watched him walk away and was shocked. She didn’t know what to think. She stood and walked over to the Clan Mothers.

Chapter Four
    T he Kahn watched the young man stand and walk out into the middle of the floor. Tao was already there twisting and bending to loosen up for the challenge and he looked impatient for it to start. The Kahn actually liked the young man and wished there was some way to save him but he knew that it was out