Ch.4: A Mystic Reunion

After their talk about Shredder was done, news had arrived that Shinigami had appeared, and Karai was taken to meet her old friend. The joy was instant in the reunion as the two females hugged, reflecting on the good times they had when they first met in Japan.

It was a comfort to Karai that Shinigami was here. If there was anyone she felt she could trust, it was her.

Memories of childhood flowed into Karai's mind. Back then, she had tried to do everything she could in order to please the Shredder, but sometimes she failed, and he berated her very harshly for her flaws.

Karai would run out of the house and cry at night, pondering about how she could improve, and have her 'father' acknowledge her skills.

During one of those moments, Shinigami appeared, having sensed the young ninja's negative feelings and her desperate need to talk to a friend. The two strangers warmed up to one another right away, exchanging tales between them.

Karai was amazed to learn that Shinigami was training to be a mystic. It had been honor that had been passed down to her family for years. Although, the studying could get a little dull sometimes.

Shinigami loved learning how to use magic, but when things became to stressful, there was nothing better than to break free, go out, and have some fun. It seemed like Karai could use fun too, so under Shinny's insistence, the witch pulled Karai from out of her mournful stupor and convinced the young ninja to hang out with her and have some fun.

Although reluctant at first, Karai had to admit that hanging out with Shinigami was a blast. That first night they spent together as friends was one the happiest memories in Karai's life.

They formed a close bond after that, seeing each other whenever they could, and Karai even taught Shinigami some moves she had learned so that witch would also have some ninja skills.

Unfortunately, all those good times had to end at some point, and Karai didn't see Shinigami for a while. She was nearing the final phases of her mystic training, and Karai had been called over to America in order to help her fake father get his revenge.

Now they were united again, though upon a more awkward plain. Never had the two females imagined that they would see one another again after one of them died.

Shinigami explained that she had felt Karai's death over in Japan, and wanted to confirm by coming to the Nexus that this really was true. Karai nodded and told Shinigami what had happened to her, everything from when they were apart.

When the ninja finished she explained how the Lady Daimyo said that she may get a second chance. Shinigami's eyes glowed at the prospect that her best friend could be revived.

"The Lady Daimyo is a very powerful mystic" said Shinigami " She knows all and is amazing. If she you may get revived you can trust her."

Just as Shinigami finished saying that sentence, a flash of magic flared from nearby making both females turn. Wondering what was going on, Karai and Shinigami raced at once to see what was the source of the flare.

They ended back in the Turnstone Chamber, where the Lady Daimyo and two kitsunes stood over three bodies that lay near the pedestal where the Turnstone sat. Two of the unconscious bodies on the floor were alien to Karai, but the third one stood out as clear as day.

A dark green turtle, with a red mask on his face, and a lightning bolt- shaped crack on the front of his shell. Even if she blinked Karai still couldn't believe her eyes.

Her brother had been brought here. Her killer, Raphael.