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Bryan: Yes, Dare's intro is up ( Short Circuit ) and Jaryn's chapter will be up soon as well (Jaryn's my fav girl, so I'm looking forward to it as well) I'm still deciding if I'll make the guys a major part of the story.

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Fresh Air

Something was wrong. I could feel it.

I felt the cool evening air blow around me as I sat in meditation. Something was wrong, really wrong. Call it what you will: Intuition, ninja senses… I knew SOMETHING was wrong… I just didn't know WHAT was wrong.

My blood felt like I had a surge of energy running through it, as if every moment I had a full breath of the freshest air I've ever tasted and had the pleasure of breathing, despite the fact my mask was on. Anytime I moved felt like I was literally walking on air. I was suddenly able to run faster than Shinju. That's when I was sure something was wrong.

I heard a rustle come from one of the screen doors, and turned to find Shinju giving me a less than reassuring look. " There's someone here to see you…" I looked up at him. Technically, we weren't supposed to allow visitors. After all, Ninja were supposed to be a mystery, wrapped in a secret, cloaked in an enigma…

Well, regardless, I stood up. " Who?"

" And Agent from DCI… They don't look like they're playing around either…" I nodded, stepping into the main room.

I knew her.

She was the head scientist of Dance Central Intelligence; the one responsible for their time machine. Her name was Lima, if I remember correctly. She looked to me, her voice held a business like tone, though I could sense some underlying feel of….dread? Nevertheless, she approached me with confidence.

" Kichi, if I'm correct?" I nodded as she held one hand forward. " Lima." We shook hands, and she wasted no time in getting right down to the point. " Kichi, I know this is going to sound very odd… but has anything… unusual… happened lately? For instance… Body changes?… Anything extraordinary…? "

" Perhaps… What of it?" I wasn't going to let her know everything right away. I couldn't trust her just yet. Not completely. Not to mention Shinju was still within hearing distance.

" Kichi… I know this may not make any sense… and if I'm wrong, it can be like I was never here. Regardless, if you'd like answers, I could answer them at Dance Central Intelligence HQ… It's entirely your choice, of course, but I feel it best if you follow me."

This felt sketchy as hell. Still, she did hit the nail on the head. I knew something was wrong, but I didn't know WHAT was wrong.

Maybe she knew.

" Fine."

I guess I wouldn't be seeing Shinju for a while.