Disclaimer: Same song and Dance. Don't own, don't sue.
Summary: Shadows proceed until light can dispel it.
'Precious is life that thrives and prospers. Even more so when it comes to an graceful end. But as precious as it may be only those that push it to its limits can be haled as prosperous.'
The darkness spread out across the town like a shadow engulfing the light. As the peaceful residents laid quietly in their beds, the darkness around them strengthened. It soon diminished lights on the streets and those outside the homes. As the hours lingered on as the sun came to play the town so engulfed in night disappeared.
Dustin Brooks stood alongside Hunter Bradley as they gazed out to the rising sun from the cliff at the edge of the forest. Slowly Hunter reached out his hand and grasped Dustin's. He pulled him in closer and wrapped his arms around him. He slowly inhaled the fresh scent of pine and freesia shampoo. It caused him to draw Dustin closer and draw his hand up to his cheek and grazed it slowly. He turned him slowly watching as a he watched a smile dance on Dustin lips. The small rays of sunshine reflected in Dustin's eyes forcing him to temporarily blink and lose sight of Hunter. As he opened him the man was gone.
Hunter ran through the trees without looking back. He ducked and dodged the limbs and branches as he ran for the other side of the forest. He smiled happily to himself as he knew that Dustin was less than a foot behind. 'Come and catch me Dustin. Come so we may...' He halted as he reached the final tree that neared Blue Bay Harbor. He attempted to blink when Dustin hit him from behind. Dustin laughed softly before following the shocked look on Hunter's face. Where the back of Storm Charger should be was nothing but a vast sight of dirt where construction should be. The two stood motionless as the sinking feeling of something horrible flooded over them.
Sensei Watanabe and his son Camren walked along the outline of the city as the image of nothingness stared back at them. Cam once again attempted to reach inside only to be shocked by an unseen current of power.
"Well this is a little unnerving my son." Sensei murmured as he turned his back to the shield.
Cam flinched and walked away murmuring to himself as well. He knew that something was behind this and whomever it was, was no doubt powerful and this for a moment scared him.
"I wish the others were here father. Even with out our powers I would still feel better knowing that they are safe."
Sensei nodded and proceeded back to the ninja school in the forest. He looked at Cam who was following him. Cam noticed a look in his father's eyes he did not like.
"Let me get to Ops. Perhaps I can locate the others and attempt to find who ever is behind this." The two walked slowly into the forest unknowingly watched by a pair of red eyes behind the force field holding the town.
"Soon precious creatures you will be able to play. For now search for your power." It was a soft voice and somehow kind underneath the dark words. The being turned to face the town still encased in darkness. It slowly walked away humming a strange yet familiar tune.
Sorry for the uncalled for vacation. Stress time and life but hope you like the new story. If you don't, tell me if you like it tell me. Just got a sudden urge to write. R&R. Thanks.