Chapter 1
Memories
So why do you think grandma Hina called us so suddenly Joe? I don't Know Po, but it must be important if to see all four of us right? We'll just have to wait and see huh? Well that's putting it bluntly Keitaro. Keitaro just ignores his brother and kept walking. The trio walk in silence until Po decides to speak up. Why are you always taking things so seriously Keitaro, it's not like were on a mission or anything man. Keitaro continues to walk in silence as if he didn't hear him. Joe looked at Keitaros eyes and saw a look in them that he and Po once used to wear. He's still holding onto what happened all those years ago. Not wanting to bring up any old memories Joe put all thoughts of what happened to them in the past and simply kept walking. None of them liked remembering their past and whenever they do they end up having nightmares for a good few weeks. So none of them ever think about it, or at least try to avoid thinking about it, with very little success sometimes. As the trio exited the alleyway they came across a familiar yet dreadful sight. Stairs. Three dark storm clouds appeared over the trio's heads as they looked upon their childhood nemesis. Well look at the bright side, at least all our years of training will keep us from falling down. Joe tried to joke. Only to be met with a death glare from Po and a roll of the eyes from Keitaro. Well it was worth a shot. He thought. (Two hours later). Huff… huff… huff… good… god! The three yelled in unison between breaths. At least… huff… we made it… huff… to the top. Po said breathlessly. When the three brothers finally caught their breaths they all looked up to see their destination directly in front of them. Well boys, welcome back to the Hinata inn. Joe said in a nostalgic tone. Well, well if it isn't my favorite nephews. Startled by the new voice the trio turned around and took up different fighting stances against the potential threat. Even after seeing who it was they did not lower their guard seeing as who it was to greet them. Nice to see you again, Haruka. Keitaro said, his voice dripping with venom. Joe and Po were the only ones, who saw the slight wince on her face as he spat out her name, showing she was unprepared for this kind of response and thus her not being a threat. Dropping their fighting stances Joe decided to speak up. I assume you being here to greet us means grandmas not around. Yeah she left with Kanako to see the world and should be back in about three years to check on things. While Joe and Po nodded in understanding Keitaro just huffed and walked inside the inn. He still hates us for not being there for him huh? Haruka asked in a low tone her eyes to the ground. Unfortunately no he hasn't Haruka. Po answered sadly. Well best not keep him waiting huh? She said still looking at the ground. Joe and Po both shared a look of sadness and did the only thing they could think of. They walked up to their cousin/aunt and hugged her, which she instantly returned silently crying into both their shoulders as all the pain of years past finally spilled out from beneath her stoic mask. It's as if the gods are trying to tear our family apart! She cried. Joe and Po could only hold her close and listen to her cries, not sure they can trust their words to soothe her. But then one thought came into mind that would most assuredly make her happy, or at least get her to calm down. It truly is good to see you again aunt Haruka. And then all was silent.
End chapter 1