A Missing Ninja

Chapter Twenty Four

"How are we going to save your village?" Noble asked the group. A few days passed and our heroes discussed a plan on how to take down Master Mel. "It's mission impossible, zombies are gathered around the village twenty four seven, it's going to be tough to get inside the temple where he resides." Ching told everyone. "Well, no one really knows that I'm on your side. Maybe me and my ninjas can get inside to listen to their plans." Tobe suggested. Everyone looked at him. "That could work." Garu said. Ring Ring scoffed. "Why not? We don't have a better plan." she said.

That night, Tobe and his ninjas approached the temple. They knocked on the door. "Okay, now try to act natural." Tobe told his ninjas. His ninjas looked at each other and stood very still and straight. Tobe facepalmed himself. "No you idiots! Act like how you normally act." he told them. The door creaked open and they all walked in.

Mel was sitting on Soo's throne with Doga beside him. Muji, of course, was in the bathroom grooming his beloved mustache. Mel stood up. "So, you come to me saying you want to join forces?" he asked them. Tobe nodded. "Yes, my ninjas and I will work as the eyes and ears of the village. Making sure no one is plotting against you." he told Mel. "But I thought we were here to-OOF!!" one of his ninjas almost spoke about the plan but Tobe bopped him on the head. "Shut up." Tobe whispered. Mel slowly stroked his beard in suspicion. "As tempting as that sounds, why do you want to work with me?" he asked. Tobe took a breath. "Because if Garu, by some act of misfortune, returns to save his beloved village. Then I will be able to get my vengeance." he explained. One of his ninjas opened his mouth to speak, but Tobe stamp on his foot to prevent him from saying another word. "Hmm..very well." Mel agreed and led the ninjas down the hallways to tell his next plan for Sooga.

During the time, Tobe bumped into someone. Someone he knew very well. "Tobe?" a kunochi in a magenta outfit looked at him in wide eyes. Tobe's eyes widened. "Jing-Jing?" he asked. The two continued to stare at each other before the two averted their eyes from each other. "Still after Garu I see." she stated, with a little sadness in her voice. As much as Tobe wanted to tell her the truth, he couldn't thwart the plan. He sighed and nodded. "Yes, but...how have you been?" he asked her. She shrugged. "Same old, same old. What about you?" she asked. "Pretty much the same." he lied. She nodded and gave him a small smile. "Okay, I'll see you later. Mel wants me to do something for him." she said and turned past him to leave. "Wait!" Tobe called after her. She turned back to him. "Yes?" she asked.

He took a breath. "Listen, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for how I've treated you for all these years. I always pushed you aside when I was focusing on my vengeance when you wanted to spend time with me. I never realized how much I've hurt you. You don't have to forgive me but-" he apologized but Jing-Jing interrupted him with a hug. "It's okay Tobe. I know how important your vendetta is." she whispered. She took a step back and twirled a strand of her hair while blushing. "Hey, when I come back, do you want to..have dinner later?" she asked. Tobe was shocked. "Um..sure?" "Great! I'll be back soon Tobe." she cheered and went to see Mel. Tobe sighed. What did he get himself into?