A/N: Okay, just in case you didn't already know, this is my first fanfic EVER! Not just my first Pucca one, but my first ever fanfic period. It's basicly a story about why Tobe wants vengeance on Garu. I know there are probably lots of stories about that, but most of them don't make much sense (no offense if you've written one yourself). I have to warn you though: Tobe's story is pretty vague (after all, he IS Tobe) and he leaves out a lot of important details. However, I am eventually gonna write Garu's version of the story, which will be even more mysterious. * chuckles evilly * The characters are the same ages that they are in the show: Garu is 13, Tobe is 14, Abyo and Ching are 12, and Pucca is 11 (however, they are all five years younger in the flashbacks). One more thing: I was originally going to make this story two different chapters, but I decided to put it all into one so that Titansgirl-otherstuff can read it on her phone. See, Sissy? I DO care about you!

Disclaimer: I don't own Pucca; Vooz does, and I both love them for creating it and hate them for canceling it!! However, if I ever have anything to do with it, Gura won't just be a rumor anymore! ;^)

Okay, enough of my incessant rambling; on with the show!

April ninth

Dear ninja's journal,

First, let's get one thing straight: I am NOT calling this a diary! Just because the ninjas called it one when they gave it to me, that doesn't mean it is. Besides, "ninja's journal" sounds way cooler!

Today was April ninth, as I wrote at the top of the page. Every year on this day, my ninjas and I exchange presents. This year, I got a set of black five-point shuriken, a new mask (my old one was tearing up), and this di-er, ninja's journal. In addition, we all relax and take a day off from hunting Garu.

I suppose you may be wondering why April 9th is so special. As a matter of fact, it isn't a holiday; it's just about the exact opposite. It is a day I hate almost as much as I hate Garu. Why do I hate him so, you ask? And why do I hate this day? I hope you realize that these are extremely hard questions. However, I am about to answer both…

April eighth, five years ago

"Alright," Chang called, "class dismissed. And don't forget, we're starting sword practice tomorrow."

Garu and I walked out of the Turtle Training Hall together, with Abyo trailing behind, for a cool-down spar. I guess we were friends back then, but it was too long ago to tell. Either way, Garu was the closest thing to a friend I'd ever had.

"Okay," I said to Garu, "do you want to have a tournament, or just free-for-all?" I never expected him to answer, though. It was two weeks since he had taken his vow of silence; one week since Pucca had moved in.

"Let's just free-for-all," suggested Abyo.

Garu nodded.

A few minutes later, we came to a clearing in middle of the bamboo forest. We always came there after school to spar.

"Ready?" I asked.

"Let's do this!" said Abyo.

"Uh-huh," said Garu, nodding.

"Okay. 3, 2, 1…"

However, before I could say "go", a red streak flashed across the clearing, and Garu was gone. Abyo and I hardly had to think before we simultaneously said: "Pucca!"

"That crazy little over-obsessive girl!" Abyo exclaimed. "Ever since she moved in, we can't get through a single spar without losing Garu!"

"Yeah," I said. "Poor guy."

"Who, Garu?"

"You know, Pucca's always chasing him around and everything. I feel pretty sorry for him."

"You have to admire his patience, though. I would never be able to put up with something like that." Abyo was obviously unaware of Ching's crush on him, but I said nothing. "Well," he continued, "it's getting kinda late. I'd better go, but first…" with that, he jumped and ripped off his shirt with a loud "HIYA!"

"Of course," I sighed.

"Well, Goodnight," said the now shirtless Abyo.

"Goodnight," I said. "See you tomorrow."

The next day, we all woke up bright and early for sword practice. Everyone got to Chang's class at least an hour early, each of us eagerly hoping to be the first to receive his/her sword. Even Chang came in early that day.

"I had a feeling you all would be anxious," he said. "So, shall we start class early, or do you just want to wait another hour?"

"WHAT?"

"Are you KIDDING me?"

"No way!"

"We've been waiting long enough already!"

"Very well, then," said Chang, turning his back on us. "Now, if you all could---Think fast!"

As he said this, he spun around and a storm of shuriken flew across the room, leaving almost everyone pinned to the wall before we could blink. The only one left standing was Garu (surprise, surprise). This was how Chang took volunteers: either someone who was still standing would be rewarded, or someone else would have to help in a humiliating demonstration.

"Alright, Garu," Chang said, "since you're the only one standing, you shall be the first to receive your katana."

Garu grinned (somewhat smugly) and walked to the front of the class. Chang handed him his sword and had him demonstrate some practice moves (I still remember them: slash left, jab right, and switch when Chang said to).Then, Chang unpinned the rest of us from the wall, and we went up and got our swords.

Before he let us practice on our own, Chang gave us a warning:

"Now, remember class," he said, "whatever you do, don't miss a beat. Just keep up the pattern and stay on time with the others. I need to go to my office for a minute, but I trust you can all stay on time until I get back. You may begin now."

And with that, he left to the back room, leaving us alone to practice.

For the first few minutes, practice went smoothly. Everyone got into a rhythm quickly, and stayed on time like Chang said. Garu and I started talking about what to do after class (although it was more like I would suggest things to him and he would nod or shake his head).

After a while, though, Garu started looking nervous. He was shifting his eyes back and forth and kept glancing at the door. It only lasted a few seconds, though, and soon he was focused like only Garu can be.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. I dropped my sword to my side and turned to see who it was, forgetting Chang's warning. That was when he decided to strike.

As I turned, Garu took the opportunity and lunged at me! He slashed me one way with his sword, then again as he drew back, leaving a deep, X-shaped gash between my eyes. I cried out in pain and put my hand to my forehead, attempting to stop the blood, but in vain. I fell to the floor, groaning and still clutching my wound. I could feel myself slipping into unconsciousness, but just before I fainted, I could have sworn everything was fading into red instead of black. It was probably just a drop of blood in my eyes. I didn't have to worry about that for long though, because the pain suddenly disappeared, and I was out like a candle before I could ask Garu the one question on my mind: "Why?"

You'd think that would be enough, right? Well apparently, it wasn't. I needed to suffer even more before Garu would finally give me mercy. What I did to him, I'll never know, but it was clear that he wanted me to suffer… for something…

I awoke about an hour later in Chang's office. Chang was looking down at his desk, so I couldn't see his face. Garu had apparently been staring at me, but he quickly looked away when he saw I had woken up.

Traitor, I thought. I'm not entirely sure where the thought came from.

"I'm very disappointed," Chang said, still staring at his desk. "With both of you. Garu, why did you lash out at Tobe?"

"Yeah," I interjected, "what did I ever do to you?"

"Silence!" Chang said, looking up at me. "I was not talking to you, Tobe; I was talking to Garu." He turned to Garu. "The point is," he said, "that you purposefully--"

"Uh-uh!" Garu cut him off, frantically shaking his head.

"You mean you didn't do it on purpose? It was an accident?"

"Mm-hm," said Garu.

"Very well, then. I trust you."

"WHAT?" I exclaimed. "You trust him? How can you believe him? How can anyone accidentally give someone else a scar?"-Garu winced at the word-"It's not fair! Why do you always believe him?"

Chang, unabashed from my sudden outburst, proceeded to explain. "I believe Garu because he values his honor, Tobe. More than almost anything else. He knows how shameful it is to lie to your sensei, therefore, he does not."

"But it's not fair!" I said again. "The point isn't whether or not he's telling the truth. Maybe he is, but that doesn't change what happened. He deserves to be punished for that!"

"If anyone has earned a punishment, Tobe, it is you."

"ME? But I didn't do anything!"

Chang sighed and shook his head, clearly disappointed. "I understand you are in denial," he said, "but that is no reason to lie. You remember what happened."

I was genuinely confused at this. "Yes, I remember," I said. "There was a knock at the door, and when I turned to see who it was, Garu slashed me and gave me this scar."

"And then?"

"Well, I guess I fainted from blood loss."

Chang was apparently losing his patience. "Anything else?"

I didn't understand what he meant by this. "I don't think so," I said. "Why? Did anything else happen?"

"You know perfectly well what happened," Chang said, making a great effort not to shout. "You attacked Garu!"

That did it. "WHAT?!?" I shouted. "Now you're making up stories? I never came close to Garu! All I did was fall out of step! Punish HIM! Ask HIM these stupid questions, not ME! And another thing: even if you decided not to punish either of us, it wouldn't make any difference to Garu! I mean, all HE has to deal with is ten seconds of guilt every now and then, while I'll be living with THIS"-I pointed to my scar-"for the rest of my LIFE!!!"

I turned and glared at Garu, looking him straight in the eyes. In that moment, I saw something that I rarely ever see on the hard-core stoic ninja's face: fear. Genuine fear. He started frantically scooting away from me and almost toppled his chair over. Part of me felt sorry for him and wanted to reassure him, but it seemed a long-hidden desire to hate him was overpowering. "Yeah, you'd better be afraid!" I said to him.

"Enough!" said Chang, stepping between us. "I only need to ask one more question." He turned to Garu. "Garu, it's up to you to decide. I am under the impression that Tobe tried to kill you after you--" Chang saw the look on Garu's face, and decided to get right to it. "All I want to know is this: Garu, did Tobe, or did he not, willingly attack you?"

Garu was silent for a long time (and I know that sounds redundant, but this is MY journal and I'll write whatever I want!). He looked back and forth between Chang and me (although he may have just been looking at my scar). After what seemed like an eternity, he looked me in the eyes. His face was so afraid and apologetic, that I actually felt sorry for him, even after all he had done. Then he turned to Chang and, just once, slowly nodded his head.

And then every ounce of respect I still had for him was gone.

"Very well, then." Chang said. "Tobe, I'm afraid I have no choice but to confiscate your katana, and expel you from all classes here at the Turtle Training Hall."

Garu looked at me again, then hung his head, as if to say, "I'm sorry, Tobe."

"No, you're NOT!" I blurted. "You are NOT sorry! Not yet, at least. But I declare you WILL be!" I jumped up onto my chair for dramatic effect. "Let everyone in Sooga know that from this day forth, I, Tobe, WILL have revenge on Garu!" I turned to him. "Know this, Garu: Not today, not tomorrow, but I swear, someday, vengeance shall be MINE!!!"

Well, I guess that's it. After I left the training hall, I bought a mask and ninja suit, along with my dueling swords. I didn't hire my ninjas until a few days later, when I realized that I couldn't destroy Garu on my own. To this day, they still don't know this story.

It's already past midnight now, and I don't want the light from my flashlight to wake up the ninjas. Until next time,

Tobe.

And, yes, I did write this entire story by flashlight.

A/N: So what do you think of my very first fanfiction? I thought it went by a little fast, but maybe I'm a fast reader. Anyways, I need to know what YOU think! Please tell me! Say whatever you want: review, compliment, constructive criticism, even flames accepted if you need to. Whatever you have to say, I can take it (I hope). I was also planning to make a second chapter from Garu's POV (Ha! Take that, Sissy!), but I can't do it without you! I need your reviews!!!

Wow, this story is already five pages long?!? Man, time flys when you're writing stories. Well, I'm working on my Garu story now, but until then: Read, rate, REVIEW! Shadow talon girl is out! Peace!

**lol! I didn't even leave a review to write this!!! Btw for all you clueless readers, no offense, this is Titans-otherstuff (more commonly referred to as 'sissy'). But anyway, I'm so going to get you back for that multiple chapter thing! Lucky for me, it's April Fools! Omg! Google changed its name to Topeka! Just do a Google search and you'll see what I mean! Kk, gots ta go now! I guess I'm watching Ponyo tonight with my little sissy? Bye bye! (p.s. I really hope Shadow talon girl doesn't read this before she posts it! Otherwise, you'll never be reading this! ^o^ Byeses!)**

Shadow talon girl: Btw, i only decided to keep this because, as i said, i DO care about my sissy.