A Missing Ninja

Chapter Twenty One

In a dark mucky swamp, outside of Sooga, there was a castle. Guarded by fearsome (but not so smart) zombies. Mel and Doga arrived in the front of the castle. The zombies groaned and slowly approached them. One zombie guard approached them. "Allow me, my love." Doga said as she got off Mel's thundercloud. Unknown to the villagers, the witch was fluent in zombie. The two began to have a conversation. Afterwards the zombie let them enter the castle.

Inside, there were more zombies servants around the castle. Inside sat a man on a gray throne, combing his mustache. His name was Muji, the leader of the zombies. To some, he isn't so scary or bad. That is, unless some unfortunate person messes with things that he's proud of. Namely, his beloved moustache.

"521,427. 521,428. 521,429.." he counted as he gently   combed. Then Mel and Doga entered the palace and stood before him. Usually, Muji wouldn't be pleased to guests, especially unwelcome ones. However, he was expecting them. "So, no ninjas, no Soo, just helpless villagers?" he asked while continuing his combing. Mel nodded. "Yes, together we will rule Sooga. And I need your zombie army." Mel told him. Muji raised a brow. "I don't share with anyone, even you two. Why should I give you an army?" he asked. Doga stepped forward. "Muji, Muji, you're not getting the big picture. Imagine this, helpless villagers, doing your every little bidding. Free food everyday, no more worrying about the heroes, endless hair products. Oh I could go on for ages." she ranted. Muji smirked, he liked the sound of that.

"But why do you need the zombie army." he asked Mel. "You know my buffoon of a brother most likely contacted his 'heroes' and if they have any honor they'll be here. We just need someone to give them...a nice welcome." Mel said. Muji nodded and the two shook hands, forming their evil alliance.

Meanwhile, Dada quietly snuck into the cellar of Goh Rong. It was dark and dusty, but at least safe from the tyranny of Mel and Doga. The uncles, Mio, Yani, Master Chang, Ssoso,Dandy, Fyah and Officer Bruce were down there also. "Dada, how's the village?" Linguini asked. "It's terrible!! And over the horizon I saw a horde of zombies!!" he exclaimed. "Hmm, so Muji is joining them now. Over." Bruce said. "I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!! WE HAVE TO LEAVE THE VILLAGE!!" Fyah shrieked. Everyone shushed him then the sound of  footsteps approached the cellar. The trapdoor creaked open, luckily it was Tobe's ninjas. "Master?" they asked around. Dumpling shook his head. "He's not here, I've been telling you that he went with the others to find Garu." "Garu? NINJAS ATTACK!!" then Tobe's ninjas went into a ninjitsu frenzy. Chang rolled his eyes and kicked them all against the wall. "We are not going to make it out alive if you all don't calm down. Tobe and the others should be back soon," he said and with a silent gulp. "I hope."

Then the trapdoor opened up again. This time Casano was the one to entered. He sighed in relief. "Oh thank goodness, I'm finally safe." he said. Of course, it wasn't so long ago when the village found out why Garu left and they tried to turn the other cheek. Well, everyone except Mio. He let out an angry yowl and lunged at Casano. He shrieked as the furious ninja cat scratched up his face. Everyone else began to pry the two apart. Dandy was able to get Mio off Casano but the cat let out an angry hiss at him.

Casano got up panting and he looked at Mio angrily. "WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH THAT CRAZY CAT?!" he exclaimed. "Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools that don't have brains enough to be honest." Ssoso said. Casano raised a brow. "What are you talking about?" "This wouldn't have happened if it weren't for you. If you just left well enough alone then this wouldn't have happened." Dada told him. Casano got on his feet. "Was it so bad that I convinced Pucca that Garu not worthy of her and she shouldn't waste her time with that sorry excuse of a ninja? Besides, if she had any sense, she would be in my arms." he muttered. After hearing their masters get insulted, both Mio and Yani lunged at Casano. However, the group didn't help him out of that one. They both eventually left him alone, after some angry yowls and hissing.

For the remainder of the time, the group hid in the cellar, trying their best to avoid the terror above ground. Luckily for them, their heroes were on their way.