Cye armored down to his street clothes as he walked through
the wooded area to the spot that he and Kento sometimed went to
spar or just to talk. As he continued to walk he kept his senses
wide open to what was happening around him and kept a constant
tab on what was there and what was not. As he reached the rocky
field that Kento liked to use for training he knew for certain
that somethign was not right.
Looking around he saw that some of the rock configurations were
wrong, and that there was a miniature Stonehenge set up in the
middle of the field. Looking around slowly he stayed silent but
continued to think. ~Well she is or at the very least was around
here. If she is here then she would be watching me knowing that I
am not armored and still watching.~ Suddenly he saw a flicker out
of the corner of his eye and side stepped. His quick movement to
the side prevented Mia from striking him. he armored up to his
sub armor and waited for Mia's next move patiently. He forced his
muscles to stay relaxed yet ready for instant movement should Mia
come from a new direction.
Normally these tactics would be Sages trade mark in the martial
arts but Cye had been training with all of the guys learning some
of their techniques and melding them with his own to make his own
techniques for land fighting stronger. Next to Sage Cye could be
the most patient of the Ronins and knew that he could wait all
day for the next attack and yet be ready should the attack come
right away.
He moved around the circle of stones that had been set up and
cleared his mind and listened to and felt the currents of nature
all around him. He knew that he was strong and that his armor
would protect him but he also wanted to prove that he could fight
with out using the full strength of his armor. As Mia watched
this and gauged his mind set she knew that of all the Ronins Cye
was the most prepared to do honorable battle with her and that he
was the best prepared to fight the ninjas, Kento was not far
behind him with his own training, his temper being his biggest
shortcoming.
Mia/Silver Raven came out os the trees not far from Cye and
watched him turn about and sink into a half guard stance. The
strait forward tactic was not what he expected and he was willing
to hear her out first should she be inclined to talk. Mia showed
her respect for Cye's manners and ways then banished her hood. An
unusual dual tone came out of Mia as she started to speak and as
his own armor resonated with the tone realized that it was Silver
Raven speaking through Mia. "Cye Mouri, Bearer of the
Torrent Armor. You of all the Ronin Warriors are best prepared of
mind and body for the tasks that lie ahead. You and Kento have
shown that you truely understand the ways of the Ninja and so you
both shall help train the others. Patience, Kindness, Heart,
Faith and Justice. You and Kento posess these virtues and by them
shall overcome the trials to come. I shall tell you the secret
that Ryo, Rowen, Sage, and Kento are learning the hard way.
Ninjitsu is not just of the body, but of the mind and spirit as
well. To be wholly Ninja you have to be wholly yourself and no
other in Mind, Body and Spirit. Your trial will come later, but
for now you are to return to the house and wait for the others to
return.
Mia bowed traditionally and then dissappeared into the shadows
leaving Cye to puzzle over this unusual behavior out of Mia and
the Silver Raven Armor as he walked back to the house in his
jeans and shirt unscathed. He was above all else, certain that
the others would not escape their training with as much luck.
-----
Kento had finished a Kata in a clearing with a bo staff in his
sub armor when Mia made her appearance to him. Her cowling in its
place she challenged him to a game. ~I know where your strength
lies Hardrock. But you have other strengths that even you do not
appreciate but often use. I challenge you to a simple game. The
game is Chess.~
"What is this?? Chess for training?? you have got to be
kidding me." Kento was puzzled by the game but it soon
became clear to him that he was testing just how far ahead of her
he could think. The game was well underway and Kento had lost
several pieces by the time they slowed down into a thinking man's
game.
-----
Anubis had sat himself in the clearing that he first announced to
Mia that he knew where she was and was in a meditative pose When
she appeared to him. She waited for him to finish his chant and
stepped into his immediate view as he smiled. "It is good to
see you again Mia, Even if it is under the circumstances of
training and under the circumstances of you not being the real
Mia."
The Ninja bowed in respect for Anubis' intuitive discovery and
removed her cowling to reveal a ageless face with Black hair that
had twin silver streaks running from the forhead and down the
length of her hair. Her piercing dark eyes gently danced as she
introduced herself to him.
"I congratulate you Anubis for understanding what the others
did not see. I am the spirit of the Silver Raven Armor. I have
sent Mia to Cye to inform him that he is the best prepared of the
five to battle and that he and Kento of the Hardrock are to be
the ones that help the others train in the Ninja ways. Otherwise
the others think that they hear Mia's voice in their minds as
they see the Ninja's Body before them. The Ronins will need your
help and guidance as the ancient through this trial of the realms."
Anubis was mildly astonished. Technically he was still dead and
that he would have to relinquish this body after helping Mia and
the Ronins in this trial. He never once dreamed that he would
once again be asked to don the mantle of the Ancient.
"What about Kayura. She is the successor to the title of the
Ancient after I died in the battle to free her from Badamon's
hold. She and the other Warloards should be able to help them.
All I knew was that I would be back to help the one that ended up
donning your armor. Nothing was even hinted at that I might
become the ancient again."
Silver Raven stepped closer the Anubis drawing him up to his full
height. "Anubis, Friend of the Ronin Warriors and one who
cares deeply for the one that bears my armor. You were chosen for
this task for all that you were and all that you have yet to be.
Kayura has a firm and yet mildly troubled hold on the Realm of
the Dynasty and needs to be there and needs the Warlords Cale,
Sekmet, and Dais there to help her continue to rule fairly and
with justice.
It is your willing sacrafice to save Kayura and the Ronins that
made my choice as to who would guide the Lady Mia in her useage
of the Armor and White Blaze already knew of the Armor as it was
a part of his nature to know. You know what you need to know when
you need it. your knowledge of the Armor and its various
abilities will come to you at the times when you need it most. I
will not forsake the one I have chosen, just as you would never
forsake your duties once you know what they are. Your Virtue of
Loyalty makes you the one for this as I know that no matter the
troubles ahead you will be loyal to your task and to your self
before anyone else."
Anubis' eyes grew serious and patient as he heard the arguments
that made him what he was and as he closed his eyes he felt the
Power of the lineage of the Ancients course through him again and
felt the familier wrappings and the Staff return to him. He
smiled to himself as he remembered all that happened to him the
last time he wore these wrappings and then nodded to the Ninja
that stood before him.
"I will not fail you or the task that has been set before me
Lady Silver Raven. Lady Mia will grow and learn the ways of your
armor and the Ronin Warriors will learn to battle on all levels."
With this reassurance the Anubis had truely accepted the
monumental task ahead of him, The spirit of Silver Raven
dissappeared and Anubis headed back to the House knowing that Cye
would be there in need of someone to discuss some of the things
that were now tumbling through his mind.
I do not own the rights to Ronin Warriors. This is a Fan fic and Iam quite enjoying writing it. I do not own the Ronin Warriors Characters...HOWEVER...I do own the Silver Raven Character and the Armor idea. Steal at the peril of having the Masho and Youja sent after you. ;) This page is Copyrighted: Dragon Dagger 6/16/2000