Okay first off, I don't own any of these characters. They all belong to Capcom so don't think I made any of these characters up. Now on to the story.

Chapter seven: Icy Hot

It was a new day. A day for peace and tranquility. That is until Ibuki tried to catch a fish in the river with her mouth. I couldn't help but laughed as I saw her dive her head in the water. She'd then pull out her head in disappointment with a little frown.

Ibuki: "Aww... THE FISH ARE TOO FAST!"

She would say it with a sense of cuteness I couldn't help but smile at. She'd keep trying for fun thinking that one day she'd get one but I knew she'd never would.

Ibuki: "Ah ha! I got you now!"

Accidentally she tripped over a rock and fell over with the upper half of her body in the water and her legs and her little behind up in the air frolicking. I began laughing hard for I couldn't help the position she was in. It was a memorable moment for me seeing such silliness. A few moments later she got up and out of the river and sat next to me.

Ibuki: "You know what I give up! Those fish simply do not want to be caught so I will leave them alone!"

"They don't wanna be caught you say? What gave you that idea?"

Ibuki: "Well they think I'm stupid but I know that one of them put a rock near my foot so I'd trip in the water. Those fish think they're so smart but I already knew what was going on once I fell."

She then looked toward the stream of fish swimming by and began yelling.

Ibuki: "Avoiding me is one thing but I'll tell you something, you won't make me look stupid! That's for sure!"

She then tilted her head up toward the sky with a grin of certainty as if she made an accomplishment.

"Umm, I really don't think that they...."

Ibuki: "Ah ha! So you're working for the fish. Oh I see, so you knew what was going to happen didn't you?! Oh those fish definitely got you on a hook don't they?!"

I stared at her blankly for a few minutes.

"...You're really bored aren't you?"

Ibuki: "...yup...."

"It's okay."

She smiled at me and then leaned her body next to mine. Suddenly, I began sniffing the air.

"You smell like fish."

She merely laughed and got up and jumped in the water.

Ibuki: "Come on in! It's a cold stream but it's nice once you get used to it."

"I think I'll pass...."

Ibuki: "Aww come on the weather's nice, the sun is shining, and besides the water's really clean here."

"Nah. I think I'd rather watch."

Ibuki: "Oh your no fun! Fine I know, if you won't come on the water...."

I opened my eyes as I saw Ibuki jump out of the water and then on top of me.

"Ahh! Your body is freezing!"

Ibuki: "Yeah I know! Since you don't wanna come play in the water with me then I'll just play with you out here!"

"Ahh!! Stop touching me! Your body feels like ice! I'll get sick for all I know."

She laughed as she began wrestling me and soaking my body with hers. Although it wasn't the best, it was actually kinda fun.

"Alright then, if that's the way it is...."

I then grabbed her body by the waist and then put her torso on my shoulder. I started running toward the river.

Ibuki: "AHHHH!!! Put me down!"

Although she screamed out for freedom I knew plunging into the ocean would be a good payback. I leaped in the water with Ibuki screaming her lungs out.

Ibuki: "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!"

(SPLASH!)

It was rather cold but it's not like I wasn't already wet. She then tackled me and pushed my head underwater. I got up and did the same thing. We fought for dominance ferociously until a fellow Ninjitsu student came near the river and spoke to us.

Fellow Ninjitsu Student: "Having fun Ibuki? It's not my exact preference of a date but your new boyfriend over there seems to be enjoying himself."

"Umm actually I'm not her-"

Ibuki: "Oh and what do you know about dates?! If you haven't noticed, were kinda busy here."

"Well truthfully speaking this isn't not a-"

Fellow Ninjitsu Student: "Well I'm not here to ruin your little romance here, I came to inform you that Master Murakamo has brought some new information on the Shintao Clan in the area. We haven't heard from them in a while but looks like they're up to their old tricks again."

Ibuki with a serious face: "I see. We'll get cleaned up and go to the dojo as quick as possible."

Fellow Ninjitsu Student: "Good. We'll see you there and you can bring your over exuberant playmate with you if he wants to come."

"For the last time, I'M NOT HER-"

Ibuki: "We'll see you there!"

He walked away and we got out of the water. Ibuki began pushing and drying out the water on her outfit and her hair. I did the same but then looked at my shinobi shozoko (ninja uniform). It was the same one that I borrowed from the other day. I felt like I was at a strange state of place and felt sort of naked at the same time. Almost like I missed my old uniform.

Ibuki: "MUHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!"

I open my eyes as I watched her laughing maniacally with her eyes all red and her teeth all sharp.

"What happened?!"

Ibuki: "Look!"

I looked toward her small side pouch on her waist. Inside there was a...

Ibuki: "FISH!!! I caught a fish!!! You see! I told you I'd get one!"

She then marched off in victory with her head up high and a big grin on her face. I smiled at her. Her smallest victories felt like history in the making. I couldn't help but think to myself.

"This is a day I'll never forget."

We reached the dojo in time for the announcements from Master Murakamo. There were many ninjas everywhere surrounding the master and awaiting his news.

Master Murakamo: "The day has come my fellow ninjitsu warriors. Today is the day-"

Random Ninjitsu Student: "Are you going away Sensei?!"

Random Ninjitsu Student: "Are you sick Sensei?!"

Random Ninjitsu Student: "Are you dying Sensei?!"

Random Ninjitsu Student: "Oh my god Sensei is dying!"

The entire crowd of Ninjas fell on their knees and began mourning.

Master Murakamo: "NO YOU IDIOTS! I'M NOT DYING!!"

Random Ninjitsu Student: "Sensei is not dying!"

Random Ninjitsu Student: "Sensei lives!"

Random Ninjitsu Student: "We must celebrate his second chance at life!"

Random Ninjitsu Student: "To the Cafeteria!!"

Everyone: "HAI!!!"

As the crowd started leaving, Master Murakamo got very hot tempered.

Master Murakamo: "GET BACK HERE YOU IMBECILES!!!!!!!!!!"

The Crowd runs back and sits on their knees.

Everyone: "HAI!!!"

Master Murakamo: "Now then.... The Shintao Clan has troubled us for many years now."

Random Ninjitsu Student: "Actually it's only been a year and half so I don't think it's really correct to say...."

Everyone looked at him with a stern eye to kill.

Random Ninjitsu Student: "But uh... who's counting right? Hehe. (Nervous laugh)"

Master Murakamo: "Anyways, they have now done the unthinkable. They have stolen from us once before but it is nothing compared to what they have done now."

Random Ninjitsu Student: "What have they done sensei?"

Master Murakamo: "They have raided our closets and stolen our supplies. Those include our personal belongings, weapons, clothing, food...."

I thought to myself.

"Personal Belongings? Weapons? Clothes?"

I knew that this couldn't be happening but I had nothing else go by. It was the Shintao Clan. It was those bastards that took my stuff and I knew I had to get them back."

Master Murakamo: "...it's not much but we still have some spare weapons and food for now. We have to prepare for a full frontal assault on their hideout. We have not much choice but to do so-"

"Then let us leave now!"

Everyone looked at me as I stood there standing up with a sharp angry face.

Master Murakamo: "I understand your anger young warrior but we must take action after we are sure of what plan of execution to pursue. We not know that much of the-"

"I've heard enough! They've done wrong, yes? Then we should take swift action this instant. The more we wait, the farther they'll get away with our belongings. And besides, I already have a plan."

Master Murakamo: "Oh really young man? Well let's hear it."

"Absolutely. Just give me your knowledge of their hideout."

Master Murakamo: "Very well."

He showed me a thin map which was hand drawn of the Dojo and the Shintao Base. It looked somewhat familiar for a reason. I didn't know why but I ignored that and took the current situation into my hands. Ibuki looked at me with an expression of concern and uncertainty. I looked back at her with a sense of duty.

"Alright, this is what we're gonna do...."

To be continued.

Given the right amount of Chocolate ice cream, it is possible to take over the entire world. Don't believe me? How do you think Hitler did it? He used the ever famous Haagen-Dazs my friend. After he invaded Poland he switched to Ben & Jerry's. Now that was a day of infamy....