Shadows of Revenge Prologue
By Eliad Sholomovich

** 5 minutes after To Become a Shinobi Epilogue **

Ibuki had left Geki's chambers and went to practice in the training hall. She reached a large room. It contained many wooden dummies and targets on the wall, And a large wooden platform in the middle.

She was sitting on the floor of the training hall. She was all alone and the room was silent and serene.

The large room was shrouded with shadows and only a couple of candles filled it with their soft and weak light.

The other students were on their day off. So Ibuki saw this as a golden opportunity to train and think.

Ibuki held her father's Katana tears of joy and sadness mixed in her eyes. It gleamed in the room's soft light.Ibuki inhaled and closed her eyes a tear slid down her cheek.

She wiped it with her sleeve.On one hand she was overjoyed since she succeeded in following in her father's footsteps, but on the other hand she missed her Father and holding his sword brought back memories of him.

"I can't believe it, I'm actually a Shinobi. Finally I've done it Dad...Wherever you are I love you. Ibuki thought and then bowed her head.

Ibuki then looked forward and narrowed her eyes and then licked her lips I still can't believe Geki-Sensai would lie to me like that...I thought he trusted me...I was expecting the punishment of failure..." Ibuki thought and pain shone in her eyes.

Then her eyes widened as a thought crossed through her mind "Perhaps that was his intention all along? Come to think of it...It probably was...He knew it'd be tough and didn't want me to give up..." Ibuki thought as the logic seeped in and realization hit her.

She held the blade in her right hand and then brushed strands of her black hair with her left hand.

Then she returned to hold the blade in both hands and pointed it straight. Its blade was pointed in front of Ibuki, She adjusted her grip and inhaled. Then she swung it in a quick and powerful forward slash "Wow I've trained with Katanas before but Never have I held one which is so light..." Ibuki thought and marveled at its light weight.

She swung it again and then proceeded to execute a Kata. She swung the blade in various angles with great speed and precision while bringing it up occasionally in a defensive gesture as well.Soon beeds of sweat adorned her forehead from the effort.

She then somersaulted forward, after completing the flip she brought the blade slashing downwards, Then she extended her legs and landed lightly on the balls of her feet.

The minute she landed she thrusted her leg bacwards with a back kick. She then stopped and inhaled,taking the opportunity to rest and rearrange her breath.

Then another thought came to her " I can't believe mom met someone and didn't tell me..." Ibuki thought and thrusted the Katana forward in anger.

I don't wanna argue with her since she seems happy but...I still can't believe she never mentioned him when we talked on the phone. She may claim he's just a friend but I saw effection in her eyes...The tone of her voice says otherwise..." Ibuki said and then spun around while swinging her Katana.

The minute she finished the swing she twirled the Katana expertly and thrusted it forward.

She then held it straight for half a minute before sheathing the Katana.

Then she brought her palms together,She inhaled deeply and closed her eyes. Then they snapped open started swinging her hands in many patterns, often switching from punch to open palm.

While executing the Kata thoughts rushed through her head."That Jason guy was freaky...I could've sworn I saw a red glint in his eyes. I don't know who this guy is...But I'll be keeping my eye on him...If he hurts mom somehow...I'll...I'll..." Ibuki thought and took out a Kunai.

She held it in her hand and it shook with her rage then without even noticing in her state she channeled her Chi into her wrist.

Then she spun around and flipped her wrist after extending her wrist. The Kunai was surrounded by an aura of Blue Chi and it emited a high pitched whistle as it flew forward.

A second after the blade escaped her hand and soared through the air straight forward, not losing its angle.

It then slammed into a Wooden dummy's head, The head then shattered into pieces following an explosion of Chi.

If it were a live target it would've have a splitting headache as the knife carved through the wood and slammed into the wall behind. Ibuki then stopped and blinked, she then exhaled and shook her head.

"No...What have I done...I mustn't give in to anger...Anger is the first step towards defeat..." Ibuki thought and walked over the shattered wooden remains of the dummy's head. She reached the wall and tried to pull out her Kunai.

She winced and gasped in pain and quickly let go as a burning sensation hurt her fingers and singed her skin. She brought her fingers to her mouth.

She took them out and shook her hand quickly. "D**n...I hate it when that happens..." Ibuki thought.

She sighed and wiped the sweat off her forehead and in her exhaustion decided to leave, then she turned around to leave. Geki had dismissed her until the end of the summer.

Ibuki then left the training room and walked towards home, deep in thought.

"Two weeks of vacation before I return to High school, My last year...Gotta work harder this year..." Ibuki thought and then continued walking.

** Meanwhile In Thailand **

Xavier was sitting near his console. He was looking at his red viewscreen and smiling widely.

Then he turned to the wall where a picture of Ibuki was pasted. He pointed his finger at a dart which lay on the table.

His hand glowed in bluish-purple and the dart levitated. Then he pointed at the picture and the dart flew forward in great speed.

It was surrounded by a purplish aura and a trail of energy followed in its path.

The dart slammed into the metal wall and remaind stuck in it from the speed and force of its momentum.

It was located between Ibuki's eyes. Foolish child...You have no idea what I have in store for you...I'll bid my time...But the shadows of my revenge will plague you yet..." Xavier thought and rubbed his hands a wicked grin plastered on his face.

Then Xavier laughed to himself, his laughter echoing through the metalic corridors of his hideout.

Then He turned back to his console and pressed a few buttons and then looked at the numbers and letters running on the viewscreen, he typed furiously on his keyboard and a good 10 minutes later he stopped and crossed his hands.

He then watched the feedback running on the viewscreen and a smile crept to his lips. His eyes glowed in purple the psyhco power empowering his body. He raised his fist and it burst into flames. The room was illuminated in its purple light

"But until then...I still have much to plan, I want this to be perfect for you my girl..." Xavier thought and again his laughter boomed loudly.