The back alleys

(One simple rule here, guys and gals: no ooc chat)

*NP shifts from shadow to shadow, watching the village he once visited to train his talents. He notices some familiar faces, as well as several new ones. As he nears the bar, he feels a presence behind him.*

"Who's there?"

"I am"

(Walks out from Ichi*sp?*Ramen and stands and stretches)

"I don't think I've seen you around before. You knew here?"

"Ah, a fellow follower of the shadow."

*Puts away the kunai he had hidden behind him*

"To the contrary, I trained here long ago under the tutelage of Renden and Endless. On my quest to become stronger, I realised that this had once again become the prime place to continue my studies."

"hello"

NinjaPleez wrote:"Ah, a fellow follower of the shadow."

*Puts away the kunai he had hidden behind him*

"To the contrary, I trained here long ago under the tutelage of Renden and Endless. On my quest to become stronger, I realized that this had once again become the prime place to continue my studies."

*Nods head in acknowledgment*

"If you're here because it's a 'prime place to continue your studies' then why were you headed to the bar? Did you-" *Turns head and notices Judai distracted from my original conversation* "Oh, Judai-san! Nice to see you!"

*Leans against the alley wall, arms crossed over her chest and glancing up at Namine and NP*

"You trained with End-sempai?"

*Blinks as he notices Namine become distracted, then shifts his attention to Harmony.*

"Yes. His teachings as well as my duels with Renden helped me along my path to become stronger... To keep my promise..."

Flashback

*Shakes his head to clear the haunting image.*

"But that day is behind me now. I'd rather hear of the goings on here."

*She nods her head towards the bar quickly*

"As you can see, things have really slowed down since many people left. How have you been doing?"

*Molds nearby metal buckets into a hoverboard, which has an intricate symbol engraved into it, then sits and floats.*

"I've been fine. I've seen more than my fair share of death lately, and I need a break."

*Eyes glaze over as he recounts the events of the past year.*

"I'll explain later, but for now I need to train."

*Hoverboard floats off towards training grounds.*

*She nods, giving a small smile and turning her back to him, about to exit the alley*

"Sure thing. Hope to talk to you soon. Been a while."

*Laughs softly and leaves*

*Vampire-like stalks NP in an actual boat far off in a misty way*

*Watches from a roof*

"I found you, sensei."

*Spots Rai-san on a roof*

"Who's your sensei?"

"NP-san!"

*Returns from http://www.wayoftheninja.org/battle-arenas-f36/training-grounds-t2203-900.htm and settles down on a rooftop*

"Hey Sensei!"

*A grin appears on his face.*

"Raimaru! I was told you'd left."

*appears in the alley*

"Hello."

"Yea, but I came back."

*gasps* "NP-sama!" :D

*Struggles, but stands and hops to ground level.*

"It's our formal reunion! I've missed the whole village, but you two the most."

"Sensei! I want to show you something."

*blinks* "Why miss us?"

"I'm not sure, Kitty-chan, you were both the closest to me, I guess. What is it you wanted to show me, Raimaru-san?"

"A new move of mine. That I don't even thing you could beat."