Minori was by Khalon grave, it has been there years since Khalon had his final battle with Noche. He was given a glorious ceremony were many warriors and heroes alike came to pay their final respects to him. Buster was sleeping beside her, the little hybrid finally lost his battle with the sand man and was force to rest. Minori sighed as a few years glisten in her golden yellow eyes, the soft moonlight peek through the clouds illuminating her golden hat. To think time move so quickly from those eleven years that they were together. She took a deep breaths as she recalled the moment she met Khalon.

Minori was travelling to the Scale clan village, she wished to meditate there to feel the spiritual energy there. The energy there was said to aid one find inner peace as well as see the battles of the greatest heroes that once walked the earth. However any outsider who wished to meditate on their sacred sanctuary had to battle against Khalon. He was said to be their most powerful, the mere mentioning of his name was always accompanied by the praise of heroes. She wondered what he was like to gain such respected, he must truly be a warrior with honor. She was rather excited to face him.

Just as she was ready to enter the stone gates, a shadow stopped her. She turned to see a dragon with golden eyes before her. In one had he held a turquoise long sword, though he wasn't going to attack her. Rather he seem to be inspecting her.

"Hello traveler, I sense you have come for the reason most do. No words are needed for your eyes speak for you. The sanctuary is a privilege that is granted to those who prove their honor. I am Khalon, son of the Kimball, leader of the Scales clan. Normally I grant females to enter the sanctuary freely as long as they are under my watchful eye. However you seem to hold great potential as you world the weapon you hold with such skill. I ask that you grant me the honor of facing you in battle" Khalon asked, as his eyes locked sights with hers.

Minori nodded, she was ready to fight him anyways. Following Khalon into Scales village was quite the sight. Fellow warriors greeted him, children stopped to talk to him as he encouraged them to train and be themselves. Minori couldn't help but smile, he was a beloved hero in his fellow warriors eyes. Though she must not allow these thoughts to stop her from fighting him with her full potential. They approach the arena where many heroes faced Khalon countless times, very few ever gained his full respect as true warriors.

A warrior is a fighter. A true fighter fights their opponent with all
they have even if they are going to lose. Fighting with honor and dying while knowing that they were given a glorious death.

As they clashed, their swords spoke for them. Each strike was an exchange of words between Minori and Khalon, both giving this battle their full potential as either side wished to lose so easily.  At one of his sword strikes, Minori was knocked over and her hat fell and revealed the many weapons it has stored inside. This angered the warriors, they believed she was going to use un- honorable tactics against their most honorable warrior. Ready to throw her out, the warrior crowded her. However Khalon stopped them.

"My fellow warriors. Is this truly what has come over you to treat a lady like this? It is quite a surprise that her hat can store this many weapons, though she was honorable enough that she fought with the weapon she had on her.Answer me this, in a single moment in our battle has she used any other weapon? Are you all so in fear that there may be a hero that could bear me in battle? Did you forget your honor? Have you all no shame?! As the rules of battle speak, when a battle is interrupted the victory goes to the one who challenged me. Minori Mao, you have my blessing to meditate on our sacred Sanctuary " Khalon helped Minori up and took her to the sanctuary, leaving his fellow warriors in shame of their actions.

"Thank you" Minori spoke as quietly that it was barely audible, still shocked that Khalon defended her

Khalon just nodded. He thought for a bit as he waited for Minori to finish meditating in the sanctuary. He decided on what he wished to do to repay Minori for fighting with such honor. A smile appear on his face as the perfect idea came to mind. He would charm her and ask her to be his wife, who better than one of her caliber? Even if it took a lifetime, he will win her heart. He get his honor on it.

This is how Khalon and Minori love story began.