AUTHOR'S NOTES:

Now presenting Chapter 1 of Entrapment. Just a forewarning...IT'S REALLY LONG! It has to be long cause I only post it monthly. In Microsoft Word, this finished draft was 8 pages long on 8 size font. Don't believe me, copy this story and paste it in MS Word to see for yourself...lol. All of the chapters will be long like this just because it's a monthly posting.

First off I gotta announce some big news. I BEAT MASTER NINJA MODE ON NINJA GAIDEN: BLACK! It's an exhilerating feeling that I'm still enjoying even after beating it 2 days ago. I've been going around telling everyone.

Well other than that, here's the new chapter. Hope you all enjoy it. Please let me know what you think and as always R&R. XD

Chapter 1 – Red Eye Tengu

Please call me Ryokai. I am one of the squad leaders of the Mugen-Tenshin clan. It has been my destiny for many years for me to attain the rank I have acquired today. Since I was a child, I began learning the style of the Mugen-Tenshin Tenshinmon ninjutsu. I have excelled beyond the ranks and through the graciousness of the Mugen-Tenshin Elders, I was named squad leader of the 18th command. I'm just a few positions under of our great leader, Hayate-sama.

But enough about me, you didn't come here to read about who I am or my past life. If you did, it will all come to play as I tell you my story. As you may have already heard or already witnessed for yourself, Ayane was murdered. Murdered by that female traitor, Kasumi. Let me explain the story to you.

My squad and I were asked to locate the whereabouts of the female kunoichi and return with the progress of her battle. The Elders knew that the two were to have a confrontation. I, myself, was never even aware that Ayane had set off to search for the shinobi, but when I learned the details my squad and I immediately headed for the forest to search for our companion.

"Companion" is an odd word to describe Ayane. She usually likes to be to herself. She either trains alone or side-by-side with the best. Hayate-sama, Ryu of the Hayabusa Clan, Genra of the Mugen-Tenshin Elders, and Murai when he was a part of the Hayabusa clan. That is how she was so strong, she learned from the best of the best. She received the special treatment when it came to combat, but if you knew her actual personal life story as I have learned throughout this story; you would be shocked as to why such a female would endure so much emotional pain without committing suicide.

Sorry, I usually don't ramble on like this, but Ayane has always been such an interesting person to just watch at time whether if she was dealing with her own personal problems or even watching her train. She doesn't know me too well. Just as a squad leader, nothing more. The only conversations I've had with the kunoichi were always mission-related. We have yet to fight side-by-side. Now that she's dead, I doubt I will ever have that honor.

Back to my story:

My squad and I searched many forests for many days, until we came across clues that helped us come closer and closer to her whereabouts.

Not too much further outside the Mugen-Tenshin forest we saw Ayane; lying face down in the dirt ground, naked, with a small trickle of blood trailing from her mouth to the ground. I forget what I had in my hand at the time, but the tragic sight caused me to drop it and rush to the aid of the kinochi.

"No pulse." I thought to myself when I checked her wrist. Just to be sure I checked her neck and even her noise trying to feel the slightest hint of air exiting her nostrils. Ayane was definitely dead.

I looked to my squad. "She's gone."

Though their faces were covered with our traditional Mugen-Tenshin ninja masks, I could see the remorse and pain in their hearts as their eyes and heads lowered to floor, as if they began a prayer to help rest her soul. I bowed my head and performed the same ritual. Ayane was a great warrior. At the young age of 16 she received the nickname of the Female Tengu, representing her strength in battle. But now, to endure the pain of seeing her lie lifeless on the ground was a stricken moment for all of us.

I exhaled deep. As a person, I wanted to cry, but right now I was a ninja. As much as the emotional torment hurt, I had duties to follow. I took a blanket out of a bag that was used for the many days of our camp and covered Ayane's bare body. Though she was light, maybe a little over 100 lbs., we still had to take turns carrying her body back to the Mugen-Tenshin village.

"Do you think Kasumi killed her?" I heard one of my men asked.

At first, I didn't want to answer. I knew if I did my thoughts would only surround on Kasumi. I already have enough hatred for the shinobi and if I had a single clue that she had anything to do with Ayane's death; I knew I would only go mad. But, even as you can see, it was already too late. It was mentioned and now all I could think about was seeing Kasumi's head on a stick.

"Yes." I replied back.

"She will pay for her insolence." Another said.

This time I only kept quiet as we made our way back to the village.

When we reached the gates, the guards' faces dropped when they saw who we were carrying.

"ALERT THE LEADERS!" One yelled out as the other obeyed.

From here most of the story was a blur. Leaders came and took the body and began to interrogate us on our findings. Ayame, Ayane's and Kasumi's mother, burst into tears as she saw her daughter's deceased body lying on a table. Her followers tried to console her, but she was mostly blaming herself for Ayane's death. It's a normal reaction out of all mothers; her case makes it even more special considering on how Ayane was conceived. I don't blame Ayame for following a natural reflex and blaming herself, it will be up to the Mugen-Tenshin to help console her during this rough time and continuously remind her that the battle between Ayane and Kasumi was not her fault.

The next thing I remember was my squad and the leaders of the Mugen-Tenshin were now bowed in front of the Elders.

One of the greatest elders, Shiden, whom was the 17th leader of the Mugen-Tenshin Tenshinmon and husband to the respected Ayame, spoke to each of us.

"This is a very troubling time for the Mugen-Tenshin clan. We have had many loses within our clan in an attempt to catch and assassinate the shinobi, Kasumi. In the beginning, I wanted to believe that our members were giving their lives to the greater cause of the clan. Now I am beginning to see that we may have been sending our ninjas on this suicide mission."

As Shiden continued, I glanced at Hayate; his face was full of hate and vengeance.

Shiden spoke calm but anyone could tell he was easily trying to hide his true pain. "Ayane was one of our best. She exemplified every aspect of a Mugen-Tenshin Hajinmon as expected. She followed her duties exceptionally, and when she dedicated her life to finish her last mission given to her by our past great Elder, Genra, she leaves us behind with another victory on the traitor's record."

First off it wasn't normal to hear Shiden speak highly of Ayane. I, myself, do not know too much of their personal life, but I can remember the Elder only approving Ayane's actions only when she went to attack his own daughter. But now, there was something different in his voice and his eyes as he spoke. The death of Ayane has brought a different emotion towards the female ninja out of him.

He took a deep breath before continuing. "We will have a proper funeral burial in honor of the female kunoichi, in the Garden of the Resting." He spoke very firmly with determination. "After the funeral, every Mugen-Tenshin ninja will engage in a full hunt to once and for all capture and kill the shinobi."

Hayate gave a nod, agreeing to their request. It partially shocked me considering the fact he just agreed to kill his own sister.

Shiden continued. "I believed we have been easy on the shinobi long enough." Then he announced. "Mugen-Tenshin leaders of Tenshinmon and Hajinmon, inform your squad leaders in excelled training. When the hunt begins, I want no one to take any mercy on the female shinobi." Then Shiden looked at me. "Ryokai," He said. "The Elders most graciously thank you and your team for returning Ayane's body back to the village safely. You have exemplified true leadership. We are very grateful for your dedication to the Tenshinmon style."

I gave a bow in appreciation. Just to hear those words from the Elders would make a normal person jump up and down in a gleeful excitement; but I had to stand true to the Way of the Ninja. Words couldn't expression the feeling I had when I heard his compliment, so I know a simple bow didn't express too much more.

Each Elder gave their own speech on how they wanted Kasumi dead, and the more they talked the more I wanted to see her blood splatter against the ground.

I guess it's time to tell you the gripe I have against her. As you may know, the Mugen-Tenshin has been hunting Kasumi for quite sometime. To make a long story short, because I really cannot deal with the pain of remembrance, about a year ago, 2 of the ninjas that Kasumi killed for her own survival were my brothers. I've vowed my life into capturing her and making sure she was dead in honor of my brothers' spirit.

Turning to another subject, Ayane's funeral was held the next day in the Garden of the Resting. When I saw her body in the open casket, I wanted to do the same as Ayame and her followers were doing; cry. Though I didn't have a close relationship as Ayame and Hayate had, she was still an important figure to the Mugen-Tenshin HajinMon. It would pain anyone of the clan to see such an icon being buried before the prime of her life.

Hayate stood in anger watching the body closely as the clan's Minister gave his sermon. I couldn't pay attention to the Minister. All I could do was think about what was going through his head. He had a strong focus and was in deep thought as he stared at Ayane. I could predict that he intent was to see Kasumi dead, but there was more that I couldn't see.

My blood boiled with rage as the days passed by. It was tough living the life of a ninja knowing that Ayane has passed as well as the many ninjas of the Mugen-Tenshin and Kasumi was still about roaming free. I couldn't argue with the Elders, they initiated a full hunt, but no one was to leave until each ninja received the proper training. This meant each day we trained, Kasumi was slipping further and further away from us. I didn't want to wait any longer.

I was in the 18th quarters, days after the funeral as I contemplated my thoughts. That's when Hayate burst through the doors completely infuriated for some reason.

"How dare they?"

Usually, it is the ninja's business to stay out of another ninja's business, but my concern lead me to ask. "What's wrong?"

"The Elders still doesn't feel we are ready for the hunt." He practically yelled. "Then when I requested for a solo mission, they refused it."

"I'm sorry about Ayane."

"Don't be sorry for me, Ryokai. Be sorry for Kasumi." He then looked at me. "And to believe, it was my own father who denied the request?"

Shiden denied? This was a shocker to me. Since Kasumi left the village he and Hayate have practically been working side by side sending squads of ninjas after the runaway traitor. Either Shiden only wanted to prolong Kasumi's death or he may have been having second thoughts.

"But after the death Ayane," He continued, "I see that Kasumi will stop at nothing if it means her own survival." He then looked at me close again. "Maybe you can help me."

"Me?"

He nodded. "I am alerting the Hayabusa clan to no longer watch over Kasumi. Since you are my known best squad leader, I want you to find out where she's at." He continued while I was in complete shock. "Do not kill her. Come back here, alert me, and save that pleasure for me."

"But the Elders…"

He interrupted. "They are not of your concern. You are only following the orders of your leader. If things escalate, I'll take full responsibility."

"I don't know if this is the right thing to do, Hayate."

Hayate first lowered his head, pondered his own thoughts, and then brought it back up to look at me. "Then do it for Ayane." He paused. "Please." I still wasn't sure if this should be something I should get involved in without the Elder's approval. That was until he said, "If not for Ayane, then do it for your brothers."

It was as if he spoke my language as they passed through my mind and I could only picture Kasumi's katana slaying my brothers. It made me wonder if they begged for mercy. I promised vengeance on their name and vengeance is what I'll provide. I looked at Hayate. "I'll get my squad."

Before I could even turn to leave he stopped me. "No." He said. "We can't have an entire squad missing from training. You'll have to do this alone."

I wanted to argue. Alone? But I knew he was right. This was an opportunity for me to get vengeance for Ayane, the Mugen-Tenshin clan, and my brothers. I know I had to go search for her…alone.

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A few days have passed since my departure and there was no sign of Kasumi anywhere on the Mugen-Tenshin territory. It would be crazy for her to stay on our grounds, but it would be even more dangerous if she stumbled onto another clan's territory. I thought about the earlier mentioned Hayabusa clan territory, but then I realized, if Hayate really did follow up on his word and alerted them to relieve their protection, Kasumi wouldn't stand a chance there either. So here I stood with two remaining choices to pursue Kasumi. There were nearby forests but only one that seemed to call me. One that was owned by the Mizu Doragon Clan.

Their ninjas were just like us. Fast, skilled, equip, and smart, you know, all of those good ninja qualities. I could handle one, maybe two, and would even consider taking a chance on three ninjas; but if these ninjas travel in packs, as I am pretty much confident that they do, I knew I would be in big trouble.

I decided after some thinking to take the path into Mizu Doragon Clan's territory. Many ninjas have given their lives to better the clan. I was no different or better than any of those that have died by the blade.

I traveled through the forest looking for any clues that could leave me to find the location of the runaway kunoichi. Gleefully, and soon enough, I found it. Cherry blossoms. Kasumi loved these and there were a pile of them resting on a log. Once I found that one clue, more came to my site. Shurikens embedded in a log. The roots of trees burnt from a previous explosion, after investigating the residue, it definitely came from a Mugen-Tenshin clan member.

"Ayane", I thought to myself.

This is the exact spot where they had their battle. I knew I had to be hot on her trail. I continued my journey finding more and more clues on the way. Most were the same. Cherry blossoms, projectiles of different types, but Kasumi was still no where to be found.

I had to be close; to give up now would just be absurd. I found a small opening within a forest perfect to make a camp. I setup a small tent along with a rock-based campfire. All I needed now was the firewood. I still couldn't believe that I didn't find any of the Mizu-Doragon's ninjas on patrol, I decided to use that time to my advantage. I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep, I am clearly a trespasser. So I made sure I readied my weapons cautious of any surprise attacks.

The turn of events came when I was looking for wood. As I picked up the driest pieces of wood I find, I tripped over something hiding underneath the fallen leaves. I looked around making sure it wasn't a trap of the Mizu-Doragon, still no ninjas were in sight and no one dropped down to take advantage of my vulnerable state. Without hesitation and immediately stood and readied my sword…just in case. Then I walked over to the pile of leaves to uncover what caused my stumble.

And there she was. Just as Ayane, she laid naked on the ground with a trail of blood that led from her mouth to the ground. Kasumi, the runaway shinobi. Maybe she's dead? I leaned down to check her pulse. Unlike, Ayane, she had a pulse. That's what was beginning to anger me. She's alive and yet Ayane is resting in a coffin.

First, I was shocked. She laid there passed out, vulnerable to any attack from any ninja, or individual for that matter. Then I noticed that I was unconsciously drawing my secondary blade as I realized I could be that attacker. I held the small blade over my head, aching to deliver the final blow to Kasumi's unconscious body. All of the pain she has inflicted on one clan was all the power and influence I needed to end her treachery.

Reality came back to me, I couldn't do it. I spoke to her unconsciousness, "You're lucky I have orders to obey." I rushed back to my campsite and retrieved a blanket to cover her with. I know what you're thinking, and yes she is a beautiful woman, especially when naked. I could tell you the details my eyes witnessed but the sight of her body could never repair the years of torture she has done our clan. As beautiful as she was, the last thing that was on my mind was looking at her naked.

I didn't have any appropriate clothes for her (Why would I have women's clothing?), so I ended up turning the blanket into a small halter top and a pair of shorts. Being a ninja you have to be resourceful. Upon saying that, I also tied her up. Hands, then feet, then hands to feet. She wasn't going anywhere. It still surprised me that she slept through all of it.

I hunted for some food, well mainly fished; there was a lake not too far away. After the gutting and cleaning and cooking, I finally found some time to rest and think about this current situation. I am a big fan of sushi, but right now I needed something warm in my stomach.

I was confused. How was Kasumi able to survive as a shinobi in a forest for so long? Sure, her body was covered, but I know I couldn't have possibly been the first person to trip on her body for what may have seemed to be longer than a week.

Also, has she slept this long? And why did I find her and Ayane completely naked in the forest? Why did they both have blood trickling from their mouth?

I swear to you I asked myself these questions and more. I had to stop because I was only confusing myself more than what I already was. Finally, Kasumi began to stir in her sleep. Now she wants to wake up? Her eyes slowly opened as her vision cleared she saw me viciously biting into fish keeping a cold stare on her.

Her eyes then popped open. I wanted to laugh at her startle when she noticed she couldn't move.

"Who are you? Where am I?" She blurted.

I dropped the fish and pointed my sword at her. "You have some nerve asking such a foolish question." I guess you could easily tell I was upset.

"No, please don't kill me." She pleaded trying to struggle free.

Wait. Did I just say that? She pleaded? But she was. She laid here right in front of me pleading for her life.

"Quiet!" I yelled out.

Her eyes were getting swelled up with tears.

"Now you want to cry?" I tauntingly asked. "Did you cry when you killed my brothers?"

"What brothers?"

"Obvious. You probably did kill that many ninjas of the Mugen-Tenshin clan to even realize who were dying by your blade." How dare she disgrace the names of my brother that way? "Did you cry when killed Ayane?"

She gave me a confused look. "Who's Ayane?"

Her reply struck me in surprise. Was she serious? Of course not, she has to be playing games with me. Is she?

"Do not toy with me!" I yelled back leaning my sword closer to her face. I wasn't going to kill her, but I loved seeing her in fright.

She yelped. "I don't know. I really don't know who Ayane is."

I disgustingly said, "You don't remember your half-sister Ayane of the Mugen-Tenshin clan?"

Her pleading eyes looked back at me. Tears began to run down her cheek. "Mugen-'What'?"

My eyes popped open. I think she was being serious. Maybe it's amnesia or something. That would explain why she'd been asleep for so long. But what if this was all a prank.

"What is your name?" I asked.

She hesitated, then her voice trembled when she finally spoke. "I-I don't know."

Maybe I have the wrong person. No, this is definitely Kasumi.

"I found you asleep in the forest." I still spoke firmly. "What happened to you before?"

Her voice trembled again. "I-I don't re-remember."

I was convinced something happened to Kasumi after her and Ayane's battle. What is was? I was unsure of that at the moment, but it still did not excuse her action in the past, and in no way was I going to take it easy on her.

I sat down and proceeded to eat my fish again. I caught at Kasumi and noticed she was staring at me digging into my fish. No way. There was going to be no way I will feed the kinoichi after everything she has done.

"Please, sir, I'm very hungry." She spoke.

"No." I said firmly taking another bite out of my fish.

I could tell she wanted to argue, but she was the one bonded and I was the one holding the sharp metal object, we both knew who would eventually win.

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After my dinner, I was ready to get some rest to make the journey back to the village with the runaway shinobi as my prize. I knew Hayate would be pleased that I would be able to bring him a prize better than just the location of where she's at. Then I remembered I couldn't sleep. Not only did I have to keep an eye on Kasumi but I also had to keep a look out for the Mizu Doragon Clan. Damn it!

So instead I took a nearby log and began to chisel little wood darts. They made perfect projectiles and passes a substantial amount of time.

"Who am I?" Kasumi asked just as I was putting the finishing touches to one of my darts.

"Shut up." I said partly ignoring her.

"I'm sorry."

"That's not going to work." I said still concentrating on my little wooden dart.

"What's not going to work?"

I stopped my work and looked at her. "I am really getting sick of your 'forgetful' games, Kasumi."

"My name is Kasumi?"

Before I was able to answer, a rustle from the leaves gave a signal of intrusions. "Shhh." I had to quiet her nonsense.

I put my ears on full alert, sure there were forest animals, but I'm still on dangerous territory.

"What's wrong?" Kasumi whispered.

"Shut up." I whispered loudly back at her.

THERE IT WAS AGAIN! Someone was stalking us. I had no time to waste. I picked up my sword and pulled it from its sheath.

Then a voice spoke within the forest. "Wow, a home, a fireplace, a lovely lady." Then figure emerged from the forest, a Mizu Doragon ninja whom wore no mask. I could tell from his emblems that he was squad leader just like me. He finished his sentence. "We leave for a couple of days and you make yourself a bachelor's pad on our grounds."

Unfortunately, it was their territory, I had to show respect. "I'm sorry for the intrusion. I was looking for this captive. We'll be gone in the morning."

"Mugen-Tenshin looking for a captive?" He noticed the emblems on my uniform. "That's strange." He bent over cutting the bonds from Kasumi. I wanted to attack, but something told me that the smart thing to do was to stay put.

He forcefully picked Kasumi up to her feet. "What's your name, pretty lady?"

Kasumi trembled in fright. I only looked as my eyes lowered in anger.

Kasumi then answered the man with a bit of trembling in her voice. "He calls me Kasumi." She said pointing at me.

The man looked at me then back at her. "Is he your master?"

Kasumi shook her head. "I just don't know who I am."

"Wait, I remember you." He looked at me. "This is the one your clan has been chasing for so long."

"Yes." I replied sully.

He looked at Kasumi. "No need for any more worries darling. You will come with us and we'll help you fight against the Mugen-Tenshin. Sounds good?"

"Help me fight?" Kasumi asked. "I can't fight."

The man laughed out loud. "Sure you can't." He sarcastically said. He then put his hand on her face and began to caress. "Don't worry my sweet, I'll help you."

I don't know what it was, but I did not like the fact that this man was putting his hand on Kasumi in that manner. "Let her go!"

The man looked at me with a surprised shock. Then he frowned. He stared into my eyes deep. "She's with me. The rest of you, kill him."

The rest of you? What did he mean by that? I probably should've waited a couple of seconds before asking that question, because instantly I was surrounded by a group of Mizu Doragon Clan member. I said I could take on two maybe three, but I was surrounded by six of these ninjas. I knew I didn't have a chance.

One decided to make the first attack as I quickly blocked his with my sword. As soon as I blocked, it left my ribs completely vulnerable as another punched me hard. I stumbled but maintained my balance as delivered a hard back kick to one standing behind. Unfortunately, he was just as quick and cunning as I was he caught my foot and twisted it forcing me to fall to the ground.

Then three of the ninjas picked me up and one held me in a full nelson leaving my entire body open for an attack. Another slowly trotted in front of me with his sword in hand. I knew what was to come next. Thankfully, I wasn't afraid of death. No ninja is. When their time comes they must be ready to accept their faith. One good thing about this, I would soon be able to join with my brothers again.

The ninja raised his sword ready for his final swing.

"Wait!" It was Kasumi.

The ninja held his position and Kasumi used her innocent brown eyes to look into the squad leader's eyes. "Please don't hurt him. I'll join you."

What is she doing?

"You will? To save him?"

"Please, he has only been kind to me. He doesn't deserve death. Please."

"Are you begging me?" The squad leader started to sound disgusted. "Shinobis don't beg."

The man was intent on becoming upset. He looked at me. "This is what your pathetic clan has been chasing for so many years? A begging shinobi?"

I didn't answer him back; I just continued to give him a cold and angry stare.

He looked back at Kasumi. "You know I have a better plan for you."

He then wasted no time in giving the kunoichi a hard back slap to her face which forced her to fall to the ground.

"Kasumi!" I yelled out. I tried to make a leap to her aid, but the ninjas that held me restrained me from stepping even two feet from where I currently stood.

Kasumi grunted in pain as the squad leader grabbed her tightly by her hair pulling her back to her feet. He stared into her brown eyes. "He dresses you up in these rags and you want to save him." He then gave her another hard slap knocking her back to the ground.

"Come on, Kasumi. Just fight him!" I yelled again. She didn't not have use her trickery any longer. This man was intent on hurting her, possibly worse.

He looked to his squad that was restraining me. "Shut him up."

They obeyed as they gagged my mouth with a cloth of their emblem then covered it with another. All I could do was watch.

He picked her up by her hair again by her hair. "Yeah, you heard him. Fight me!" Without even giving her a chance to fight back he slapped her back to the ground.

He was having his fun with us and there was nothing I could do about it.

He looked at me with a smile on his face. "Okay, now I'm getting a bit bored." He pulled out a small knife. "How about I finish up the job in 2 seconds in what it took your clan 2 years to not even complete.

He picked Kasumi up by her hair again. Her cheeks were red and stained with tears. The squad leader readied his blade, gripping it tightly into his hand as stared deep into Kasumi's red eyes. Wait, a minute, red eyes?

"Time to say goodnight, beautiful."

He struck down and instantly Kasumi caught the wrist of the hand that was holding the knife. Shocked, the man struggle to force the knife into her chest, but Kasumi showed astonishing strength as she kept the blade from moving any closer to her body.

"Didn't your mother tell you to never hit a lady?" She looked at the knife then back at him and with a smile she continued. "Let alone, stab her?"

The man became wide-eyed as Kasumi only gave him a strong knee to his gut, then a hard knee to his face; the squad leader stumbled dropping his knife.

Kasumi gently strolled over to the knife and picked it up. "Now if I remember correctly, "She said. "You wanted me to fight you, right?"

The squad leader looked over to his men who still had me restrained from the fight. "Kill her!" He demanded.

They released me and readied themselves to battle the kinochi.

Kasumi looked over to her new adversaries, "I bet I could kill all of you with just this little blade."

I couldn't help but notice how strangely and cocky Kasumi was acting. Maybe her 'amnesia' thing was all just a trick. But then there's the fact her brown eyes turned red. Not a glowing creepy monster red, but more like a pupil red as if she was born with them. Kind of like…wait, no, it couldn't be…

The ninjas made their attack quick and swift, but Kasumi proved to be more than a match as she dodged each sword with swiftness and grace. There was a more brutal side to her attacks that remind me of…I can't believe it.

The fight quickly came to an end when Kasumi dodged an attacked and quickly shoved the knife into the ninja's throat. One tried to take advantage of her killing, but Kasumi stayed alert as she quickly remove the knife and cut the arm of the interfering ninja. He wasn't down for the fight yet, but was longer a huge threat in the battle. Kasumi moved on to battle the four remaining ninjas. One tried to attack with a side swing; Kasumi quickly blocked it with the small knife, kicking him in the face, and then quickly thrust a second one at another nearby ninja. As that ninja stumbled to make his fall, Kasumi noticed the ninja's sword was aiming at another's direction. She kicked the non-sharp edge forcing the force causing the sharp end to dig into his chest. Lastly, without hesitation, she threw the knife at the last standing ninja as it pierced and dug into his cranium. He instantly fell to his death.

Kasumi calmly walked over and picked up the knife embedded in the dead man's skull and wiped the blood off on his own clothing. She then turned and watched the others gather themselves for a second round.

"Have you re-considered your pathetic attempt on ending my life?" Kasumi asked the squad leader.

The squad leader kept quiet but only gritted his teeth.

Kasumi gave a deceitful smile and sighed. "I could do this all night. In fact, I encourage you to bring more friends if you have them."

The ninjas looked back to their leader with concern and awaited their orders. I wanted to laugh and tease the leader; I guess the only thing that kept me from doing so was that I forgot to remove the gag. I was too astonished by Kasumi's performance to even realize my own surroundings.

"You're best bet would be to retreat before I change my mind." She said to them finally.

The squad leader stood and stared Kasumi down for a bit. Then he spoke. "Fine. This is not over."

"Tick Tock." Kasumi said taunting him.

The squad leader gave her another cold stare but eventually gathered the nerve to call his forces off. "Let's go." He said and turned to leave.

Then Kasumi looked at me with her same deceitful smile. "Times up."

While keeping her eyes on me, she threw the knife in the direction of where the squad leader made his exit. He was still vision's view as I saw the knife dig into his spine as he fell to the ground, dead, to Kasumi's sneak attack. I looked back at Kasumi with the shock of not sparring the man's life. It was highly unlike her, but it was the action that she took. And here she stood, with her red eyes staring at me, with that same deceitful smile.

MY REVIEWS:

AREE: Papi You know you are my heart and you never cease to amaze me with your writings...You show your true potential each time you express your characters and their feelings...Just Perfect...Whatever you do..DONT stop writing...Love You Always Aree

Just to let ya'll know this is my fiance, she surprised me when she left this review. But thanks baby you know you are my heart as well. Okay enough with the mushy stuff, I don't want Byo to throw up...lol. But thanks for the review babygirl.

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SugoiByoshin: That was unexpected! But we know you wouldn't harm your precious Ayane! Or would you...for the sake of the story! Good job as expected! ;)

LOL, Ayane means nothing to me. Who am I kidding? I love that little purple-hair beauty. :-D But as I explained in the E-Mail...SHE WAS HIT BY A FRIGGIN METEOR:P Just wait until the next chapter comes, there are going to be a few surprises and new characters that's going to be introduced. I REALLY LIKE THE WAY THIS STORY IS TURNING OUT!

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Cuello: this is a great start I can't wait for the next chapter, I hope you update soon

Here's the next chapter, how do you like it? There is a lot that's going to happen throughout this adventure and I really like the direction that I took with it. Hope you continue reading it.

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x-Red Eye-x: Wow, that was fabulous.

The detail was there, the setting, mood, tone, feelings; they were all there. I could really get a sense in my mind of exactly how everything looked.

The dialogue was well executed too, and the characters that did show up were IC. I'm looking forward to your next chapter.

--Red--

WOW! You really liked it? XD XD Thanks, I hope you like this one as well, I've been putting a lot of energy into this story. HAPPY READING EVERYONE!