Author's notes: Hello all of the people who actually bother to read these things, this is my first posted story! I will take the time to say yes the chapters may seem small but I put this into more of a paragraph format maybe because I am lazy. So the talking is not double spaced, unfortunately seeing as this is my first story I think it is forgivable. Anyway this took me almost 9 months to finish due to a lack of inspiration. So if the end or anything after the 4th chapter seems rushed curse my lack of interest. But yeah here it is this takes place after Ninja Gaiden 2, and I apologize for any OCC things, but this is meant to follow the story I designed not what is there already, one DOA character is used, the other is mentioned. So without further ago...ENJOY!

Disclaimer: I do not own Team Ninja, Tecmo, DOA, or Ninja Gaiden 1 or 2 or anything they created. So basically I own nothing in this story.

The Awakening of Gaiden

Chapter 1: Ryu's Feelings

At long last he could rest...After such a long time of fighting he could rest, he could relax if he so choose to. But this man, this solitary ninja was not one to relax...ever.

The regret this man, the super ninja felt for not being there to protect his village was evident. What in reality could he have done? Had Murai planned this from the start? Questions like these raced through his weary mind.

The super ninja could only walk the lonely streets of his birth town and feel the overwhelming sorrow attack him. He had failed his village when they needed him the most and that was true agony for him. As he peered down the lifeless streets of his small village wondering if his presence would have made any difference. It had not when he finally did arrive and confront the invaders.

Though revenge had been taken, and his people were avenged it still was a small comfort to the battle-weary ninja. He was still not there when his people needed him and that still haunted him every time he looked at his village. Now that he was here what would he do with the village?

The legendary ninja decided that he would rebuild his village, and once again make it a place for his clan to call home. Except that he and his absent father were the only two left of his clan. He knew that to carry on his line he would have to take a wife someday, but not today, rebuilding the village right now was more important.

Looking at the carnage of his birth home was not going to rebuild the village anytime soon. Shaking himself out of his self-imposed nightmare, he began to strengthen his resolve, against his feelings. At least only half of the village was burned down and not the whole damn thing.

So the super ninja starts on this enormous task that in most cases would require a whole village, but he did not have that luxury. Too many people had been slain, would this village ever be repopulated even if he did rebuild it? "Damn him, for every life he took." The super Ninja said to no in particular. This project was going to be one big nightmare, for the lone shinobi. Should he call out for help? but who would he call on, Hayate, Ayane, Rachel, or Kasumi? No he would have to do this on his own.

The super ninja sat down and started to meditate so he could envision the village the way it used to be. In his mind's eye he could see every detail just as if he was there, and to be honest he did not want to leave it. Sadly reality was not something one could run away from; this man knew that fact quite well. With the vision clear in his mind he set out to work on the task of rebuilding his village.

He was not alone in the village for a time a pair of red eyes watched his progress, and his

motions. She knew he was sad, depressed, and alone all of the time, but such was the path he choose. Did he have to suffer this much pain alone though, was the question she always kept asking herself. "I will be back Master Ryu, to help you if you ever need it, so don't worry you don't have to go through this alone." Ayane said softly hoping that Ryu would hear what she said, but also doubting it. Ryu did not need to hear what she said, because feelings always speak louder than words.

Author's notes: Yes this is an introduction and you may not like it but deal with it, because it is needed. Keep reading to find out more, and more Ayane in chapter 2 for all Ayane fans! I am sorry the chapters are so short but I am not a gifted story typer. So anyway keep reading