Chapter 5
Ninja-Jordan's Past

Finn and Jake sat enraptured as Ninja-Jordan began telling his tale. "You see," he began "I used to live in a world much like Ooo. There, with my two ninja companions we traveled the world defending it from ancient evils and a horrible fallen ninja who was trying to bring them back. His name was simply Shadow. You see, I didn't always have these powers. I was born a regular human, and trained hard to be a ninja, fast as the wind and strong as raging fire. It was when I confronted Shadow for the first time that I got them."
Jordan stopped as it seemed these memories were a great pain upon him. Finn asked innocently, not wanting this story to end so abruptly "How'd you get them?"
"We had breached a large building, that was under siege by monsters and falling apart by the minute. When we reached the top we found Shadow, waiting for us. I being naïve and head-strong sent my two companions away, hoping they could secure an escape while I took on Shadow alone. At first the idea excited me; I thought it would be a monumental battle, two highly trained warriors engaging in brutal combat, but I quickly learned that I was no match for him. He tossed me around like I was nothing and I knew death was approaching fast. Hoping to grant me the most dishonorable of deaths, Shadow disarmed me and stabbed me with my own sword."
Finn and Jake's eyes widened as Jordan was quick to continue "But as I drifted from life I found myself not descending to the realm of the dishonored, rather to a strange plain trapped in limbo. I found myself surrounded by an endless sea of blood. In front of me was a strange figure sitting upon a throne of bones. That figure was Juno, king of the demons and the form I take when I activate my powers."
"So what, did he like give you his power or something?" Finn asked.
"He gave me his powers, but not the way he wanted. See, Juno told me that long ago, he tried to conquer the world of man, but he was defeated by my great, great, great, great grandfather. But Juno was not so willing to be defeated, so before the final blow was struck he bound himself to my grandfather's sword. Through a blood ritual, if the owner of the sword's blood was spilt upon the blade, Juno's being would be re-awakened within the owner. Juno would take over that body."
"So how come he didn't posses you?" Finn asked, his interest now making Jordan smile.
"He tried to, however my spirit was to righteous to overtake at first. I had full use of his powers, but his voice was always whispering in my head. It wasn't until month later when Shadow had awakened an ancient being of pure darkness that I was forced to confront Juno within my mind. Through intense meditation, I met Juno in the plains of my spirit and challenged him to combat, defeating him and imprisoning him within the light of my soul."
"Well that explains that, so how'd you end up here?" Jake asked feeling left out.
"In an ancient temple my companions were trying to track down Shadow before he gained access to an ancient power source. When we finally found him, he had already claimed it, and I found out first-hand its potential. He opened a rift to the Shadow Abyss, a place of nightmares that connects all realms, and I was thrown into it. I fought my way through shadow creatures and horrors unknown for what felt like months until eventually I found an exit and emerged in Ooo."
"Whoa! That's Bizonkers!" Finn shouted!
"Totes," Jordan said "However it wasn't as bad as it seemed. At first I was relieved to be out of that horrible place, but overcome with grief at the unknown fates of my comrades. So I began to wander, exploring the new land I had found, and quickly coming to know many of its peaceful inhabitants. I traveled for years helping those in need, stopping only when I met a girl I fell deeply in love with."
"Dude! You are so totally not evil! Love! Nobility! Being a freaking ninja! Man, we're freaking brothers of righteousness!"
"Yes Finn," Jordan said with a smile "I see a lot of myself in you."
"So why did the princess lock you in that dungeon for so long?"
Jordan let out a heavy sigh, "It wasn't the princess. It my first time going to the Candy Kingdom as I drew near, the Gumball Guardians sensed the evil presence within me. They stood and began to approach me, and not wishing to harm any innocents, I ran. The guardians then summoned Billy to engage me and when I decided to return to the Kingdom to try and explain myself, Billy was waiting, and gave me no choice but to engage him in battle. He was strong, but I didn't want to kill him. As I fought him, I handicapped myself and he was able to defeat me. After they trapped me, I realized they would not listen to me, so I tried to escape but as the princess informed you Billy subdued me again, and I was locked away. But thanks to you Finn I'm free!"
"Well you're welcome Jordan! And I totally believe you're innocent. And Jake does too, right Jake?"
"100 percent!" Jake said lifting a big thumbs up.
Jordan smiled. He felt deep down that things would begin to look up, and that maybe he could begin his life anew, helping people and protecting the land.
"Thanks you two. I want you to know you will always have my sword at your side, whenever you need it."
Finn and Jake looked at each other and smiled. Though they disobeyed the princess, they knew deep down they had done the right thing.
"So now what're you going to do?" Finn asked
"I guess I'll go look for somewhere to build a house, and lie low for a little bit." Jordan said looking to the horizon
"Awe dude! You should totally build it near ours! There's a forest, you can live there! Come on, we'll take you there!" Finn exclaimed and ran off Jake quickly running after him.
Jordan closed his eyes and smiled and began running with the two.
Hours passed as the three quickly built a respectable house for Jordan. When it was done, Jordan told Finn and Jake that he was going to rest but they should come get him whenever adventure was to be had. As the two walked home, they felt satisfied that they had made a new friend for adventuring. They walked to their tree-house laughing and joking when suddenly they heard the princess in the distance, riding on the back of Lady Rainicorn.
"Finn, Jake! You must come quickly to the Candy Kingdom! A royal meeting is about to start and I want you two to be present!"
"Yeah sure PB," Finn nodded at Jake who stretched under Finn's legs and grew suddenly, following the Princess with great speed.
"What's this about Princess?" Finn shouted
"I have arranged a meeting of the five kingdoms of Ooo, and some of our strongest warriors, in regards to what to do about Juno's return. I haven't told them yet; I want you there before I do, for their assurance."
"Oh…" Finn said looking worriedly at Jake. As they rode forward, a terrible feeling brewed in both their guts.