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Y/n's POV

Ching: Who's back?

Y/n: He goes by the name of Tarot.

Abyo: Tarot huh, that's a very funky name. Who is he?

Y/n: He's the reason I left my home and moved here. He uses dark magic from the universe to turn people into mind controlled zombies. He normally does it to people who have an unstable thought process but he tries to put the more tranquil, strong minded people under his control to test his power.

Pucca: That would explain why he went after Garu.

Y/n: Exactly, that's why this is a very bad situation

because if he got Garu he can probably get all of us.

Garu looked very concerned and worried. Abyo saw this (cause Abyo sees everything) and said...

Abyo: Well in Garu's defense when you got kidnapped he got really angry making his mind more emotionally vulnerable.

Y/n: Well that is somewhat of a relief. Pucca did Garu's eyes turn fully purple?

Pucca: No, they only had a purplish tint.

Y/n: That's excellent to hear. Because he would fully be under Tarot's control if his eyes were fully purple but if he couldn't fully control Garu at his weakest mindset then there is still hope in defeating him.

Ching: Y/n... how do you know this Tarot guy? What did he do to make you leave your home?

I got up from off the ground and brushed the dirt off my dress.

Y/n: Uhhhh we should find a better, more private place to talk about this.

Pucca: Of course, let's go back to my room.

Y/n: I'm sorry Pucca we need a more isolated place to talk.

Abyo: We could try Garu's house, it's pretty isolated and full of booby traps.

Ching: If it's ok with Garu of course. Is it?

Garu: Mm hm

He grunted as he nodded his head.

Y/n: Fantastic! Let's go!

I was about to run back to the forest.

Pucca: Y/n wait.

Y/n: Yeah Pucca, what is it?

Pucca: Here.

She held Yin in both of her hands towards me.

Y/n: Yin!!

I took Yin from Pucca's hands and hugged him.

Y/n: I'm so happy to see you again little guy. Thank you Pucca.

Pucca: You're welcome 😊

Y/n: Garu. Take the lead.

Mini time skip-

We were walking through the bamboo forest, it was awkward. Garu looked tense along with everyone else. I walked up to Garu and tapped him on the shoulder.

Y/n: Hey Garu, are you alright.

I said quietly.

Garu: No

He turned his head away from me and kept his eyes on where he was going.

*sigh* I'll talk to him later I guess.

We arrived at Garu's house, in the middle of the bamboo growth.

We walked up the small flight of stairs to Garu's front door.

Y/n: Steer clear of the door!

Abyo & Ching: Wha- AHHHHHH

Pucca and Garu were the only two that responded to my warning, well technically only Pucca did because Garu knew what was going to happen while Abyo and Ching, on the other hand, did not move fast enough so they were shoved back by the wooden hand.

Abyo: Ugh how come I keep forgetting about that wooden hand.

He said as he rubbed his head.

Y/n: Well I did warn you.

Abyo: Well Ya- *inhale* YOU WARNED US MILLISECOND BEFORE THE TRAP WENT OFF!

Y/n: You had plenty of time to move. Cause see, Pucca moved out of the way just in time.

Abyo: Yeah well, I'm pretty sure Pucca is the goddess of all show offs.

Pucca: 😮😠 hmph

She ran up to Abyo and kicked him so hard he flew about a mile up and over the bamboo stalks.

Abyo: GYAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa!

Y/n: Remind me to stay on your good side Pucca.

Ching: Oh my, he really flew. It's gonna take him forever get back.

Y/n: Does this happen often?!

Ching: Yep

Garu and Pucca nodded.

Ching: Do you think you can tell us the story now and I'll tell Abyo when he gets back?

Y/n: No, for a multitude of reasons.

Mini time skip-

Abyo came back with messed up hair and torn clothes. He looked so ticked off.

Y/n: 😳 well ok then. Now that everyone is here I might as well start my story. *inhales*

Abyo: Wait! Before you start, Garu, can we have some sodas?

Y/n: ABYO I SWEAR TO GOD IF YOU INTERRUPT ME ONE MORE TIME I WILL SHOVE YOUR HEAD SO FAR UNDER GROUND IT WILL TAKE YOU 20 YEARS TO FIND YOUR WAY BACK TO THE SURFACE!

Abyo: 😨

Y/n: Now, as I was saying...

...

...

Do you really wanna tell them?

...

You know what you did.

...

It's not my fault, I didn't do anything

...

That's right,

...

You didn't do anything.

Ching: Y/n?

Abyo: Y/n? ... EARTH TO Y/N!

Y/n: yeah! What, what's wrong.

Abyo: Uhhhh you were going to tell us all about who this Tarot guy is and what your relationship with him.

Y/n: Oh yeah that's right, we used to train together. But something happened.

They all leaned in towards me, eager to know more about Tarot.

Y/n: Well... uhh

Ching: Go on.

Y/n: Well I uhhh

Pucca: Y/n if it makes you uncomfortable to talk about you don't have to tell us the details if you don't want to. You already told us the basics, which were really helpful.

Y/n: *sigh* Thanks Pucca. The specifics make me uncomfortable but I'll say that he as took a dark turn from who he used to be.

Abyo: So do you know the specifics on his fighting techniques?

Y/n: No

Abyo: His Weakness?

Y/n: No

Abyo: Do you know how we can beat him?

Y/n: No

Abyo: DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HIM BESIDES HIS POWER?!!

Pucca punched Abyo in the arm.

Abyo: OW!!! STOP HITTING ME WOMAN!

Ching: It's alright, we'll figure it out but it's kinda late.

Abyo: OO OO can we have a slumber party?

Garu softly smiles and he nods.

Abyo: Cool! Now can we have sodas?

Y/n: What is with you and sodas?

Abyo: They're good ok!

Ching: You do know that you can't live off sodas right.

Abyo: I can live off of whatever I want because I'm the amazing Abyo and I'm awesome. HIYAAAAAHA!

He aggressively tore his shirt in half revealing what little muscles he had.

Y/n: Slay Abyo! Show the world that you're a pretty princess!

Everyone stifled a laugh. Abyo stopped abruptly and slowly turned towards me with an angry look on his face.

Abyo: I AM NOT A PRETTY PRINCESS!!!! DO I LOOK LIKE A PRETTY PRINCESS TO YOU?!

Ching: Not yet you don't. 😈

Pucca&Ching: MAKEOVER!!

Pucca pulled out a couple of makeup palettes and brushes. They both looked at Abyo with mischief in their eyes.

Abyo: Oh no oh nonono. Don't you dare! I am NOT afraid to hit a girl or two. You stay away you stay- AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!

Pucca and Ching rushed towards him and tackled him to the ground and started giving him his unwanted makeover.

Y/n: Oo I want in on some of that action! I'll do the hair.

I body slammed Abyo in the gut. He groaned in pain.

Y/n: Hold still, you're gonna look so good.

Garu: HAHAHAHAAAAHHAAAAA!!

Abyo: GARUUU HELP! GET THEM OFF!!

Y/n: Shut up and take it!

Garu was on the floor dying of laughter. It was nice to hear him laugh and enjoy himself.

After we finished Abyo was wearing a poofy pink dress with bows and fake pearls. Garu pointed and laughed at Abyo.

Y/n: Oh Garu you don't think you're gonna get out of this are you? 😈

Garu: Uh oh 😟

We jumped Garu and put him in a pretty dress and makeup too. He didn't look very happy about it and in fact he was very upset about it, which made it all the funnier.

Abyo: HA Garu you look like a girl 😂

Garu: 😡

Garu walked up to Abyo and tore the top half of his dress.

Abyo: AAAHHHHHH!!!

Abyo covered his chest and blushed in embarrassment. A millisecond after he had a moment of realization.

Abyo: Wait a minute. Why am I covering up I'm not a girl!?

We all face palmed as we rolled over laughing. Most of the night went on like this, we laughed, played games, told stories both funny and scary, it's like nothing else mattered. We were all having fun but eventually we all had to go to bed so we asked Garu if we could spend the night and he obliged.

Mini Time Skip-

Everyone was asleep, but I was having a hard time drifting off into dreamland. "Maybe some fresh air will help me rest" I got up from my sleeping bag and walked outside onto Garu's front porch. I sat down and let out a big sigh which caught Garu's attention.

Garu: Oh hey Y/n.

Y/n: Oh hi Garu, I didn't know you were out here.

Garu: Well I'm having trouble sleeping and I thought some fresh air would help me.

Y/n: You too huh?

We sat together in a moment of silence. Garu scooted next to me and broke the silence.

Garu: Is the situation with Tarot troubling you?

Y/n: Woah, that's an odd way to break the silence.

Garu: Well are you, tell the truth.

Y/n: ... Yeah it is.

Garu: Would you like to talk about it?

Y/n: Well you're gonna find out sooner or later so I might as well. Tarot and I used to train together, we wanted to become ninjas. But one day he went off the rails crazy and killed our sensei. So my parents sent me here to keep me safe but that didn't work so well.

Garu: No wonder why you didn't want to talk about it earlier.

Y/n: Yeah you could say that. Why are you up? Is something troubling you?

Garu: Yeah actually, I feel pretty bad about it.

Y/n: I'm all ears.

Garu: Remember when I told you I didn't speak because people didn't like my voice.

Y/n: Yeah.

Garu: I lied about that. I actually chose not to speak because was ashamed of what happened to my family.

Y/n: Really, what happened?

Garu: Some one in my family did something that brought dishonor upon me and the rest of our family. So I've done everything in my power to bring as much honor back to my family until I die. I felt bad about lying to you about that.

Y/n: It was a sensitive topic, I understand if you didn't wanna tell me that too soon.

Garu: Thank you for understanding. I had a feeling you would, you may not know this but I see you as a trustworthy person.

My heart sank. No one had ever thought of me as trustworthy before and coming from Garu it means a lot more than if someone else told me.

Y/n: I'm glad you think of me in such a manner. And you may not know this but you're look really handsome in this moonlight.

Garu blushed and looked directly at me. We locked eyes for more than a brief moment. Our heads moved closer together. The moment was just right. Garu brought his face closer to mine and I closed my eyes, wanting and waiting for him to kiss me.

????: *ACHOO*

Me and Garu snapped back from each other before anything happened.

Ching: Abyo come on you ruined their moment!

Pucca: Yeah Abyo!

Abyo: What!! I sneezed, am I not allowed to sneeze!

Ching & Pucca: NO!

Y/n: OH FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!

I grabbed Garu's face and pulled him into a passionate kiss. He was surprised at first but sank into it. I could feel him smile against my lips.

Ching & Pucca: Woohoo! Go Y/n.

Abyo: Gross.

Pucca slugged Abyo in the arm.

We pulled away after a little and we both had big dumb smiles on our faces.

Tobe's POV

Tobe: Wait we could try and ambush them from behind! No no that won't work. Or maybe! No that wouldn't work either. WHY CANT I FIGURE OUT A BLASTED REVENGE PLAN!!!!

Ninja 1: Hey boss you alright?

Tobe: NO I AM NOT ALRIGHT! I can't find a way to get my revenge on Garu.

Ninja 1: You could try kidnapping that girl again.

Tobe: Don't be stupid-

?????: Kidnap who might I ask, I'm curious.

I saw a figure in the darkness, he was sitting in a casual position. I drew my double swords and ordered my ninjas to get into formation.

?????: Woah, there's no need to get violent I come in peace if you believe that, hahahaha.

Tobe: What do you want?

?????: I wanna know who you plan on kidnapping, maybe I can help.

He spoke calm, I motioned to my ninjas to keep their guard up.

Tobe: How could you help?

?????: I have my ways, I'm quite a good ninja. Now who do you plan on kidnapping?

Tobe: A girl.

?????: Oooo what's her name?

Tobe: Y/n, why?

?????: Ugh I had a feeling, fine I'll help you but on one condition.

Tobe: And what condition would that be?

?????: That you let me kill her.

The man stepped into the moonlight only he wasn't a man, he was a demon of black and purple. He pulled out a huge staff with a glowing purple orb attached to the top.

?????: So do we have a deal?

Tobe: No we don't. I have no reason to go along with you.

?????: What a shame. Well if you're not gonna be my pal then I guess you'll have to be my pawn.

In the blink of an eye a purple light emerged from my chest. I couldn't think straight any more.

?????: And when you wake up in hell, tell the devil I said hi.