To Become a Shinobi Ch. 19
By Eliad Sholomovich

Ibuki was limping threw the streets of HK with Vega on her trail. Vega was following silently with the grace and silence of a cat. He was an expert and Ibuki never caught a glimpse of him. But he knew she felt him "Blasted Ninja instincts, She can sense me but she'll never spot me before its too late," He thought.

Ibuki had feeling someone was following her as she walked but she couldn't spot him no matter how much she tried. She even tried entering a side alley to fool the pursuer into following her but he didn't fall for it.

"Either I've gone nuts or someone good is on my trail. Why would a professional assasian be searching for me , I didn't mess with anyone, I think atleast" She thought.

She was too tired to think, She pushed the thought aside. "If I'm being followed I'll figure who it is later" She thought and looked at the sky. The sun was starting to rise and the morning breeze ruffled her hair.

A few minutes later she reached the dojo. She looked at herself. "No this won't do, I gotta sneak back into my room and change, My god I am a mess" She thought as she looked at herself.

Her uniform was full of dust and torn at the back and sides from all her falling and her hair was full of Mud,grass and dried blood.

She shook her head "I gotta take a shower soon, I feel so dirty She shivered at the thought and then approached the door.

She silenced herself and listened carefully, The house was silent. She slowly opened the door, As she closed it softly, she could hear the soft breathing of the twins from upstairs confirming they were indeed sleeping. She slowly crept back into the guestroom were she slept.

She then noticed her bag was there. She smiled and started gathering some clothes. She took on a knee high light blue dress and white sleeveless shirt from her bag. Then she finished the attire with a gray jacket and took a towel as well.

She put all the clothes in neat and folded pile on the bed, She didn't want to change yet, She needed to shower first. She sat on her bed and sighed. She rubbed her ribcage and groaned slightly in pain. "I gotta take longer breaks between fights" Ibuki thought as her body ached all over.

Meanwhile. Gen awoke from his slumber, He looked at a clock on his wall "06:30 Am, What a perfect time to start those brats punishment. He thought

He left his room and walked up the stairs.Ibuki heard him and left the guestroom to speak with him. She spotted him walking up the stairs "Good morning Gen" She greets polietly.

Gen stopped and turned to her "Good morning Ibuki, Are you feeling well? You don't look so good, I hope those two grandsons of mine didn't get you into too much trouble" Gen said

Ibuki shook her head "Not at all Gen, I actually had a great time, Don't blame them, I accepted the challenge on my own, They had nothing to do with it" She said and bowed in respect.

Gen rubbed his beard "I'm impressed with you manners Child, Geki has taught you well, If only my grandsons could be more like you He thought.

"Very well Ibuki, They will be pardoned this time , You are a very respectable young lady your parents must be proud" He said Ibuki nodded and felt a ping of pain and loneliness as she remembered her father.She pushed the thought aside and smiled at Gen.

Gen walked down the stairs and headed towards his room. "May I ask for one more thing Gen?..." She said quietly Gen turned "Of course Ibuki". "...Could you please direct me to the showers I need to clean myself and change as you can see" She continued with a slight smile.

Gen nodded and smiled warmly "Ofcourse child" He said and showed her where the shower was. Ibuki entered the shower and closed then locked it with a small lock it contained.

She took off her clothes and unbraided her hair and entered the shower. She turned the hot water knob and felt warm water pour down her aching body. She clenched her teeth as bruning pain consumed her. She was bruised and cut all over.

She soaped herself and cleaned her hair, She grimaced as mud,grass and blood came out of it. "Thank god I caught Gen so early, These things were disgusting me, I couldn't stand being so dirty anymore" Ibuki thought and then turned the water off when she was totally clean.

She dried herself and changed her clothes. She held her Ninja Uniform and frowned "I wonder if these stains will ever leave the fabric, I hope Gen has a laundry machine" Ibuki thought.

Then she took a comb and combed her hair. She decided not to braid it today. Her long hair now resting on her shoulders. She felt refreshed and clean.

She left the shower and returned the the guestroom put the dirty uniform and towel inside a small laundry bag she packed. Then she overheard Yun and Yang talking to Gen.

"Grandpa Is she OK?" Yang asked. "Yah, is she feeling alright?" Yun added. Gen answered in his ancient voice "Why don't you ask her yourselves" He said.

"I must go and meet Chunli at the airport. No fooling around you two, I want her to rest. Is that clear?" He said in a menacing tone. "Yes Grandpa" They said in unison.

Gen continued "This time I don't care if she is to blame. It is your responsibility to take care of her until I return" He said and then she heard the door close.

** Meanwhile Outside **

Vega was standing on a nearby house's roof top. He spotted Gen and smiled to himself.< "Good the old man is gone for now, This make my job even easier" Vega thought as Gen left he took out a Cell phone.

"Hello, Yeah it is me Vega , Boss. I need to know... Do I have a green light for assasianation? I’ll ever get a better chance that this one Boss." Vega said.

Vega was silent as he listened carefully "Yes sir ,thank you sir, I will bring her head on a silver platter mi'lord" He said while smiling.

Vega grinned to himself and jumped off the roof gracefully. "Its show time little ninja who the best" He thought and reached for a bag he had on his shoulder.

He took off his wig and contact lenses and put on his claw and mask. He flexed his arms. "Lets get ready to rumble" He thought and smiled.