Chapter 4: Letters Between Friends
A/N: Here's the next chapter in this tale. I am so glad that everyone is enjoying this story. Thanks to all of those who have read, reviewed, followed, and have added this to their favorites list. It means a lot to me that you are invested in this story and I hope you like this chapter as well.
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Karai gazed out of the window of her new room in New York. Her father had decided to set up his headquarters at the site of an abandoned church of all places. She really hated it here and wished that she was back home with Shinigami. She turned away from the window and grabbed a piece of paper and a pen. Maybe writing to her friend would help her get over her loneliness.
Dear Shini,
Well, here I am in New York and I hate it here! It's so boring and I can never leave the church so I haven't made any other friends here. Then again, I probably wouldn't want to make any other friends because none of them would be you. I'm still practicing and getting good at my craft. I really don't like two of the people Father has employed here. One of them is Chris Bradford who is a famous martial artist. I don't know if you know him, but he was a pupil of Father's and then left to compete in tournaments and ended up in America. He's very arrogant, and I hate the way he talks down to me as if I'm nothing but a mere child. I wish I could just give him a kick and show him that I'm not just some girl!
The other person here is a man named Xever. Father recently acquired him because he tried to steal something of Father's and Father decided to bail him out of jail and have him work for him. I don't like him either because he's so slimy. I've caught him looking at me in a way that makes me think he likes me or something. I really hope Father doesn't find out because I think if he does, it won't go well for Xever.
Needless to say, I really wish I was back in Japan with you. I hope things are going better for you than they are for me.
Your friend,
Karai
Satisfied with the way the letter was written, Karai snuck out of her room and put it in the mailbox near the post office. She just hoped Shinigami would receive it.
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Shinigami went out to get the mail and saw that there was a letter for her from Karai. Smiling, she went to her room after giving her mother the rest of the mail and sat on her bed to open it. She read the letter and a wave of sadness overcame her at the thought of her friend hating it in New York and wishing that she was back in Japan. She took up her own paper and pen and wrote a response back.
Dear Karai,
I am sorry to hear that you hate it there. It must be awful for you and I wish you could be here too. Not much has happened here though Mother did heal a woman who was suffering from an ailment. I do know of Chris Bradford and he sounds like a very arrogant man. I hope you will put him in his place because he sounds like he needs it. This Xever sounds just as bad, and I hope he doesn't do anything to you, senpai. If he does, tell your father immediately that he is bothering you.
I miss you and wish that I could be there for you.
Your friend,
Shinigami
She folded up the letter and put it in the mailbox so they could deliver it though she knew it would take some time. She sent a wish that Karai would be okay and then fell asleep.
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Karai smiled as she read Shini's response. It felt good to hear from her friend and she had even more to tell her now. Wriggling with excitement over her latest adventure, Karai set her pen to paper and began writing.
Dear Shinigami,
Things aren't as bad here as I thought they would be. I met this interesting person named Leonardo. Actually, he's a mutant turtle and he's a ninja. I tried to get him to loosen up, but he wouldn't even steal a sword for me! Ah, well, I'll get him to loosen up yet. I hope I can see him again because he's the only thing in this city that's interesting. Well, I have to go now before I'm late for practice.
Your friend,
Karai
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Shinigami laughed at Karai's letter. This Leonardo sounded interesting, and she wondered if Karai liked him in a romantic way.
Dear Karai,
Leonardo definitely sounds interesting. Do you like him by any chance? It sounds as though you do. If so, I am happy for you. Does he have any brothers? Do you think you could introduce me to them? You should ask him the next time you see him and tell him about me. I really do miss you and wish I could meet Leonardo myself. You should see if you can take a picture and send it to me.
Your friend,
Shinigami
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Karai burst out laughing when she received Shini's letter. Of course she would want to know that and know if any of the brothers were available! They were best friends and she knew that Shini wanted to have a romance too. She was a bit shocked that Shini thought she liked Leo. Maybe she did, but she wasn't sure if she wanted to go that far yet though she had a feeling he liked her as more than a friend with the way he looked at her.
Dear Shinigami,
I don't know if I like Leo that way or not. I think he likes me as more than a friend, but I don't know if I feel the same way. Still, it's something I could use to my advantage if I want to. Yes, he has brothers, but I don't know if they would like you. The one in red is angry all of the time, the one in purple is a nerd, and the one in orange is too goofy. You probably wouldn't like them too much.
I actually met Leo again tonight. He was showing off for me, which was adorable! I ended up letting out a mutant hybrid to take them on. It was fun to do, and I even got hold of this alien known as a Kraang. Not sure what Father wants with it, but it'll be interesting to see what happens. Gotta go because Father wants to see me.
Your friend,
Karai
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Dear Karai,
Those brothers do sound interesting. I really wish I could meet them and see you. I know you are not happy there, though I see that Leonardo is providing a good distraction for you. You must tell me more about this Kraang. Is it an animal or something else? Please let me know for I am intrigued. I wonder if I could use something like that in my witchcraft. Talk to you soon, senpai.
Your friend,
Shinigami
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So, Shini wanted to know about the Kraang. They were definitely interesting but not as interesting as what she had gotten up to tonight. She just wished she could have taken out April O'Neil for her father. It was clear she was special though why that was, Karai had no idea. The girl seemed pretty ordinary to her and only had gotten the best of her on pure luck alone. But that didn't matter to Karai for she would best her again when they met again.
Dear Shinigami,
The Kraang are a race of aliens who want a girl named April O'Neil for perfecting the mutagen. That's this green stuff the Kraang have been using. It changed Bradford into a dog and Xever into a fish, but it didn't change their personalities. Both of them are still repulsive. Anyway, I was sent to capture April, but she got the best of me on pure luck alone. I think the only thing that intrigued me about her was that she lost her mother too. Not that I like her or anything, but I am curious about that. Maybe I'll find out one day.
Not much else for me to tell you at present. There's been some weird earthquakes here recently and we aren't sure what's going on. Talk to you soon.
Your friend,
Karai
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Shinigami was intrigued about the aliens and about this girl. She was a bit shocked that Karai had been ordered to capture her. Karai was always so nice and sweet. Why did her father want her to harm an innocent girl? She had a feeling Karai's father was a bad influence on her.
Dear Karai,
I do not like the idea of you capturing an innocent girl. That is not like you for you are too gentle and kind to do such a thing. I feel that your father is a bad influence and is turning you into something you are not. Perhaps it is time for you to come home and remember who you really are. I am concerned for you, senpai. Please be careful.
Your friend,
Shinigami
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Karai felt outraged as she read Shini's letter. How could she say that her father was corrupting her? Her father was leading her in the right direction and not hurting her at all.
Dear Shinigami,
Father is not corrupting me. He is helping me to be a better warrior. I can't believe you would say such a thing about him! I thought you were my friend and that you understood me and what I stand for! If you continue to insult my father, I don't think I will be writing to you anymore.
Goodbye,
Karai
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Tears filled Shinigami's eyes as she read over Karai's letter. She could tell that her friend wasn't happy, but she wasn't going to take back what she said. If that was the way Karai felt, then fine. She would be fine on her own.
Dear Karai,
I am sorry you feel that way, but I cannot take back what I said about your father. If this is the end, then so be it. I wish you well in all you do and I will never forget you even though we are apart.
Sayonara,
Shinigami
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Shinigami was sitting in her room feeling weary after assisting her mother with someone who was in poor health. She found a letter on her bed that was written by Karai! But hadn't she said she didn't want to be friends anymore? What was going on? Curious, Shinigami opened the letter.
Dear Shinigami,
I know I haven't written in a long time, but a lot has happened to me. I can't say it all here, but I need you to come to New York and join me here. I need your help with something and you're the one I trust the most. Please say you will come.
Your friend,
Karai
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Karai was sitting on the throne that had once been occupied by her father when a figure appeared at the window. Her defenses kicked in, and she unsheathed her sword, ready to fight whoever had dared to enter.
"Who's there?" she demanded. "Show yourself!"
The figure leapt down and appeared before Karai, who let out a gasp when she saw who it was.
"Shinigami!?"
The witch smiled. "You asked me to come, and I came for you. What do you need?"
"I need you to help me rebuild the Foot and to take down Shredder once and for all. Will you help me?"
Shinigami bowed. "I will do whatever you want me to do, Sensei."
"Good. We have a lot of work to do."
A/N: And another chapter comes to a close. I had a lot of fun writing this one and I hope all of you liked it too. Now they are together again and I definitely can't wait to write more about their time together now that they are back in each other's lives. I do want to let you guys know that my dad is coming back home on either the thirteenth or the fifteenth, so if you don't see anything from me or see me online at all, that's why. In the meantime, feel free to leave a review and have a shelltastic day.