Ninja of Kippernium
By
Lenixxx
Chapter 1 The Shadow Cometh
The peaceful country side seemed like a beautiful portrait painted for a noble, despite the slight breeze that blew through the trees, but only slightly. A young man of 14 years sat in a tree along the mountain path, writing in a leather-bound journal. The morning sun was to his back so he could see his writing. The quiet surroundings made him feel at ease. He wore geta, black loose fitting shirt and pants, a raddy faded black cloak, and a katana strapped to his back. His long, black hair fell into his steel blue eyes. He quickly brushed it away. He looked up at the top of the mountain as a large green blur flew out of a cave at the top.
'Hmm. Wonder what that was. Well, it's heading towards that castle.' Thought the boy. 'I guess I'll soon find out.'
The boy shut the journal, which had katakana on the cover, put it in his shirt, and jumped out of the tree. He grabbed his bag which was lying at the base of the tree and headed towards a castle in the distance.
Dragon landed quietly in the courtyard just as Jane came out of her room in the tower.
"Mornin' Jane." Said Dragon with a slight yawn. Jane smiled and nodded in salutation.
"Ready for morning patrol, Dragon?" asked Jane. Dragon only replied with a large yawn.
"I'll take that as a yes."
Dragon smiled as Jane leaped onto his back and took off into the sky. They only were in the air for a few minutes until they both saw something heading towards the castle. Despite the fact there hadn't been a war in many years, the kingdom of Kippernium didn't take chances on strange visitors.
"So Jane, do you want to go take a look?" asked Dragon as he prepared to dive. Jane nodded and braced herself for the free fall.
The young man stopped walking and sniffed the air. He seemed unaware of the young knight and dragon that seemed to be speeding towards him.
As Jane and Dragon neared the young man, Jane drew her blade and prepared to strike. With ten feet and closing, Jane yelled, "STOP!!! In the name of the king!"
The man turned and jumped clear over Jane and Dragon as they flew by. Dragon hit the ground at such a speed that he skidded to a stop. Jane and Dragon stared at the hooded figure that stood before them in sheer amazement.
"What… Are you?" asked Jane, with intrigue in her voice.
The young man removed his hood and replied, "The names Kama Hosaki. And I, am a ninja."
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Authors Notes: I do hope everyone will enjoy this story and forgive me for it being such a short first chapter.
Thanks,
Lenixxx