Prologue
I walked lightly, trying not to make a sound. The unfamiliar surroundings of the forest made everything look hazardous. My pace quickened due to the feeling of unease that spread throughout my body. As I continued I hear voices coming from up ahead. Silently I hurried over to the bush positioned at the edge of a small cliff. I crouched behind the bush and held my breath as I peered over holding on to one of the branches to support myself. Standing at the base of the cliff were 3 people, two men and one woman.
The woman had long flowing black hair and was wearing a pink and white kimono and a green skirt. I couldn't see her face because her back was to me but she looked about 17, the same age as me.
The man standing in front of her was wearing a navy blue robe and had short black hair. He seemed to be the oldest of the group. He and the woman seemed to be in some sort of argument.
The last man was standing off to the side watching the other two argue. He was wearing a red kimono and red loose red pants. He had long silver hair and two small, fuzzy ears on the top of his head. Minus the silver hair he appeared to be quite young also. Seeming tired of the argument the man in red walked away. But listening intently I didn't notice. I strained forward trying to hear what was being said when behind me a branch cracked loudly. I spun around and saw the man with the ears standing behind me, giant sword drawn. I pulled back in shock and my foot slid over the edge quickly followed by me.