Ninja Storm: Their Darkest Hour

1. The Attack of the Snow Academy

"Abby!" Kelly called from the kitchen as she prepared breakfast for her younger sister. "Come on Abs, you're going to be late for class again."

The door to Abby Holloway's bedroom opened and out shuffled a half asleep 5'5 teenager "I'm awake," she yawned, as she stepped into the bathroom which was next door and Kelly hear the shower being turned on. She smiled to herself as she shook her head. It was always a wonder to her how someone as hyperactive as Abby could stay in bed so late, even if she had classes that day.

"How can you be so cheery?" Abby called "it's 9:00 am"

"I actually sleep at nigh" Kelly called back. The shower turned off after 30 minutes and the door closed as Abby dried herself off and changed in the bathroom. When she actually appeared in the kitchen she was wearing a white tank top, three quarter leggings and was pulling her long black hair up into a high ponytail.

"I'm sorry," Abby replied "I was up doing research"

"You know? I think telling you that you were adopted may have been the worst thing ever" Kelly said as she placed pancakes and a carton of Orange Juice on the table.

"Why do you say that?" Abby asked "I have the right to know,"

The red head nodded "I know you do," she agreed sitting opposite Abby "but you've done nothing but research yourself. Abs, you'll find out the truth soon. Just be patient."

Abby nodded adding syrup to her pancakes "I know. This is just something I felt like I had to do, you know?"

"Yeah. Just promise me when you do find your real parents. You won't forget me and Dad?"

"Is that what you're scared of?" Abby asked "That I'll find my real parents and abandon you and dad? Kel, I'd never do that! You and dad are my family, you're all I have. I could be the daughter to a rich couple but I'd never  leave you. Yes I want to find my real parents, but no, I don't want to lose the family I have. I am not going anywhere."

Kelly smiled "Good. Because I am not letting you go."

"Awesome!" Abby laughed, glancing down to check her watch "Oh scratch that. I'm not leaving you for another family but I am leaving you for class. I'm going to be so late." she jumped up from her seat, hugged her older sister and then bolted for the door grabbing her backpack in the process.

Stepping off the last step into the family store Storm Changers, Abby looked up as heard her name being called.

"Hey Abs," it was Storm Changers employee Dustin Brooks "Late again?"

Abby Grinned "Nearly," she told as pulled her roller blades and tied them tightly. She the pushed herself up and skated out the door "See ya Dustin!" she called over shoulder as she disappeared from sight.

Dustin chuckled as he watched her go, before turning to Kelly who appeared behind him. Ready for the new day.

                                                                                ~*Abby*~

Aw man I am so late! Abby groaned as she skated around the corner leading away from the road and into the woods. She came to a halt and changed her skates into trainers before carrying on running. As she ran she felt the familiar sensation of her heart pounding in her chest and her heart rushing through her veins this was perfect. She loved this feeling. The feeling of adrenaline coursing through her system. Abby skidded to a halt several moments later and just before she toppled over into a lake in front -thankfully she managed to keep her balance this time - but something felt off this morning.