"Bee-san," Shadow Beast sighs. (Mr. Bee)
There is silence between the two ninjas when Killer Bee speaks, placing a hand on Shadow Beast's shoulder, "Ya comin' with me; the rappin' Killer Bee. I'll tell that fool, that it ain't cool. Leavin' ya here with them people, clearly unbelievable. So ya comin' along, to where ya belong, ya fool."
"Master Killer Bee," The female ninja states. "If Lord Hokage sends me here then he has his reason. I know he does."
"But still," the big man remarks. "Let me make it clear. Ya in danger here. Losers down there are clones. Ya can't fight the real ones alone. Ya can't control them beasts, then ya dead meats, ya fool."
"I will learn to control it," She assures. "I have survived 6 years in this world while being chased by those rogues. I can learn to control the beasts. I just need time, Killer Bee-san."
After staring at the determine girl for a while, Killer Bee sighs, "Alright lil' lady. We ain't gonna run, but ya owe me one."
Shadow Beast nods her head.
"Ya grown strong Oni-ju," the tall male smiles brightly; flashing his white teeth. "And to think ya old man didn't believe you."
"You all listen up," a female voice, which is known to belong to one of the rogue ninjas, exclaims. "No more stalling! Kill all or die trying! We are not going to let this little bastard live!" The rest of the rogue ninjas nods their heads as they crouch into a fighting stance with sharp blades in hands.
"Bring it on," Shadow Beast states, taking off her cloak. Long, black, soft hair flows down her back to her knee, while peachy skin shown on the light. Angel is don in a black turtleneck top tank, a black skirt with dark spandex under, and a pair of dark combat boots. white taping wraps around the girl's upper torso, right thigh, left shoulder, and neck. Over the wrappings are weapons tightly strap to the female. Two katana strap around Angel's back waist, and a pair of black elbow length glove covers her marks from being seen. Shadow Beast and the man, Killer Bee, face back-to-back as the ninjas surround them. Shadow Beast takes out three blade kunais with symbols on the handles and throws them across the wall, ceiling, and floor.
She then whispers to Killer Bee. "I have not master it yet, but I can try to do it. Master Killer Bee, please cover my back"
"Ya got it, yeah!" cries the said man; taking out his many swords.
Shadow Beast stands face-to-face with the leader and holds up the weapon. The two ninjas stare down at each other like two lions fighting for their territories.
"You stand no chance against me," the leading rogue smirks, holding his kunai.
Shadow Beast remarks, "I think I can last."
The battle begins. The leader charges at Shadow Beast with his kunai in hand. As he got closer, Shadow Beast quickly jumps out of the way. Her speed is almost invisible. Shadow Beast lands next to one of the symbol weapons, which is next to quickly as Shadow Beast appears, she disappears again to only be seen shovign her fist into the rogue leader's stomach. Flying away on the impact and landing in the man made crater, the leader of the ronin growls dangerously as he glares at the young female ninja. Within a blink of an eye, Shadow Beast hovers before the said man and pins the leader down. Shadow Beast's blade gleams lowly in the sanctuary's light.
"That was easy," Angel comments, flipping the weapon over until the blade face downward and towards the man's chest.
The ninja scoffs, "Don't get too cocky."
The man under Shadow Beast disappear with a poof of smoke. Getting back on her feet, the female glances around cautiously; ready to take on a surprise attack. As expected, one of the rogue followers rises from the crumble grounds and slashes at her. Shadow Beast, letting her instinct takes over, jumps into the air and hangs upside down on the ceiling, leaning on all four.
This is going to take a while, thinks the young girl.
-On rooftops-
In the dark of night, a group, no large than ten, rush through the building tops. Dashing across the uneven rooftops of the city, the group don in black cloaks with red clouds make their way towards Mount. Justice in Happy Harbor. One particular in the group, a male with pitch black eyes and raven hair, has his head in the mission given as he remembers what his leader had told him.
-Flashback-
"Shadow Beast will not last long," a man in white coat with symbol on the back sighs heavily. "Get to her before things get out of control dattebayo."
The man with raven hair tie up in a ponytail bows, "Yes Lord Hokage."
-End of Flashback-
After fighting through the wretched battles, Shadow Beast is now covered in scars and bruises. A grunt is heard from across the room as a thud follows.
"Killer Bee-san!" exclaims Shadow Beast.
Now on her own, Angel has no choice but to fight the remaining ronin ninjas alone. Still pin to the walls of the caves, the League members can only watch as one of their new recruitments and friend carry on the fight. Unable to hold it in, Megan opens a telepathic links and release her worries for her female friend.
"We have to help her!" she telepathically shouts.
Robin counters, "We can't. These weapons will not come off! How are we supposed to help her if we can't get these weapons off us?"
Suddenly, the wall of the cave comes crumbling down as shadows loom over them. From within the smogs of the debris appear a group of people wearing black cloaks and red clouds.
"Anata no subete wa, watashitachi no shimei o shitte imasu," declares a masculine voice, whom everyone believe belong to the leader of the new group. (You all know your mission.) Soon after, the group of people scatters, each member taking on one of the rogue ninjas.
"Are they a friendly or a foe?" questions Barry.
Bruce answers sarcastically, leaving Barry blushing in embarrassment, "They are fighting the rogue ninjas that attack Shadow Beast. What do you think?"
One of the member of the red cloud's group kneels next to Shadow Beast and helps her up.
Shadow Beast then thanks with a small smile, "Domo arigato. Eto Killer Bee-san...Kare..." (Thank you. Um Killer Bee…he...)
"Osorete was ikemasen," the said person assures. "Wareware wa kare no sewa o shimasu. Akatsuki wo tasukeru tame ni koko ni imasu." (Do not fear. We will take care of him. The Akatsuki are here to help.)
"Hey brat," a female voice rings throughout the cave. Shadow Beast turns over to the voice and freeze. Behind the mask that covers her face, the young girl's eyes holds terror and worry. One of the rogue female ninja is holding Kaldur hostage. Because Kaldur is pin to the wall, he is helpless. Many calls out his name in concern.
"Surrender or the kid dies," declare the smirking ronin, pressing the kunai closer to Aqualad's neck. With a growl, the said girl stabs her twin katanas in the ground and she cautiously walks towards the pair. Behind the mask, Shadow Beast's eyes glance around, preparing herself for an attack.
As Shadow Beast stands in front of the female ronin, the ronin smirks, "good girl."
Unexpectedly, a female ninja with the red clouds cloak lifts up one of her kunai and flicks it towards the rogue ninja. Not seeing the kunai flying at an amazing speed towards her, the female ronin dies a slow and painful death as the Japanese knife stabs her in the heart. Right at the moment, two other red clouds cloak ninjas pin the female down on the opposite end of the cave.
"Your days of killing innocent people are over," shadow Beast claims as she stands before the dying shinobi.
Even so, the rogue female coughs, "Heh, too late brat."
After taking a few minutes to take in what the woman had said, Shadow Beast's eyes widen behind her mask as she turns back to Kaldur. To her horror, Kaldur has a kunai plunges deep into the middle of his chest. Kaldur cringes in pain, his eyes squint in misery. Quickly running over to lad, the raven head pray to Kami for his safety. Taking out the chakra cloak kunais that pin the male to the wall, Shadow Beast lay Kaldur down on the ground and she then slowly takes out the kunai embedded in his chest. After doing so, Angel presses both of her hands on Kaldur's wound, in hoping to stop it the flowing blood. Though she never admitted it to herself or other, Shadow Beast does not have a single knowledge about utilizing her chakra to heal others. To no avail, Kaldur's blood doesn't stop flowing out of his body. Tears begin to fill Angel's eyes as she tries harder.
"Kaldur please," Shadow Beast whispers. "Please hold on."
The Atlantean slowly lifts his bloody hand to Angel's masked cheek. Lightly grazing Shadow Beast's mask, Kaldur's hand falls limp to his sides. Time suddenly stops. Shadow Beast starts to shake. All the sounds ringing around her are unable to reach the shock girl. Shaking her head slightly while shaking, Shadow Beast brings her bare hand to her eye level to see it soaks in blood; her dear friend-no, her loved one's blood.
A deafening shriek of pain and agony fill the cave. "KALDUR!"
Unknown to the said girl, a large gate snaps open as a bright red light engulfs the ruin base.