Memories flooded Kaiâ€™s mind and washed away just as quickly. It was like the very presence of the camp jumpstarted memories of a past life that Kai couldnâ€™t possibly rememberâ€¦could he? His lingering feet circled him around the large bon fire pile, stopping opposite from the pathway. Kaiâ€™s thoughts dwelled on his feelings, and what the camp was bringing out of him. Something was indeed missing and it just would not come back to him. Footsteps on the front deck of the main building brought Kai back but when he peered around the massive pile of wood he saw no one there; shrugging, Kai continued his circular walk around the bon fire pile and came across a curious sight. A young man appeared from the pathway and began walking into camp, looking around almost aimlessly but he was definitely looking for somethingâ€¦or someone. As the man drew closer, apparently unaware of Kai from this distance, his facial structure grew more familiar and a smile stretched across Kaiâ€™s face.<br/><br/>â€œDJâ€¦.â€ He said quietly to himself. Kai remembered him instantly now. Back when they were first here at the camp, they spent their time arguing about martial arts films and styles. It was one of the only things they had in common but they both held on to that value quite well back in the day. Theyâ€™ve been out of touch for such a long time and last Kai had heard was that DJ got taken in by some martial arts master, even married the manâ€™s daughter. That sounded like the bold moves of the DJ he remembered. As they drew even closer Kai could see the recognition in DJâ€™s face and the two embraced a firm handshake.<br/><br/>â€œI did not expect to see you here man. Youâ€™re looking good, for a married manâ€ Kai teased with a playful slap on DJâ€™s arm. After a short pause Kai couldnâ€™t help but showcase a mischievous grin, still holding a firm grip on DJâ€™s hand. â€œAlso heard you started playing with some Kung Fu? Well that makes two of us. Care to argue about it, for old timesâ€™ sake?â€ and without warning Kai initiated a fast paced sparring match with DJ. They stood toe to toe matching each othersâ€™ arm and hand movements; DJâ€™s fast and accurate while Kaiâ€™s were fluid and circular, a clear proclamation of their two different styles. Mere seconds later they broke from each other in a draw then embraced in another handshake accompanied by light laughter. â€œNot bad manâ€¦not bad at all!â€ Kai patted DJ on the shoulder and Kai began leading the pair towards the bon fire when a sudden familiar voice screeched from behind.<br/><br/>Kai was nearly knocked off his feet as Karma practically tackled him with a hug. After his release, he stood attempting to regain his composure while she bear-hugged DJ as well. Then it hit him, Karma really grew up into aâ€¦hell of a good looking woman! Kai was so stunned by the pleasant sight of her that he let a subtle â€œwhewâ€¦â€ escape his lips then quickly shook himself out of it. Kai turned back towards the main building at the sound of footsteps again and saw Jon emerge from the door, looking as successful as ever. And then Jason came from the path yelling his greetings while he closed the gap. The old crew was all together again under these strange circumstances, but for now it was just great to see old friends again.<br/><br/>*****<br/>Kai found the sudden greetings of everyone to be short lived as night descended upon the group. Karma started up the bon fire which didnâ€™t surprise Kai in the least, and everyone sat around staring into the massive flame. Kaiâ€™s thoughts dwindled on his feelings again, noâ€¦.a single feeling of overwhelming loss. The entire group was here, together at last after all these years yet something still felt like it was missing. Kai looked around and could see the same feeling on all of their faces. Was there someone they were all waiting for? Kai strained trying to remember but the overbearing feel he got from the dark woods around the group was just too much so Kai broke the silence. â€œSo what the hell has everyone been up to all these years?â€