*Opening scene: The moon hangs high in the night sky as the trio sits atop a rooftop, the city lights twinkling below.*
Narrator: (voiceover) As the bond between Kage, Sakura, and Kiba strengthens, questions about Kage's past and his purpose as an assassin start to unravel.
*Sakura, curious and compassionate, looks at Kage with genuine concern.*
Sakura: (softly) Kage, can I ask you something?
Kage: (sincerely) Of course, Sakura. What's on your mind?
*Sakura hesitates for a moment, then gathers her courage to ask the question.*
Sakura: Why do you have to be an assassin? What made you choose this path?
*Kage's expression turns serious, and he looks into the distance as if reflecting on the past.*
Kage: (thoughtfully) It's a heavy burden, but someone has to do it. You see, in this world, death is no longer a natural occurrence. A long time ago, a catastrophic event changed everything. People stopped dying, and the world became overpopulated.
Sakura: (astonished) Wait, death stopped happening?
Kage: (nodding) Yes, it sounds incredible, right? But with no one passing away, resources became scarce, and chaos ensued. So, to maintain a balance, a group of skilled assassins, the Shadows, emerged to prevent the world from collapsing under its own weight.
Sakura: (sympathetic) That sounds like such a heavy responsibility.
Kage: (sadly) It is. For every life I take, I must bear the weight of their absence, knowing that it's for the greater good. It's a lonely path, but someone has to ensure the world's survival.
*Sakura reaches out and gently places a hand on Kage's shoulder.*
Sakura: (softly) You don't have to carry this burden alone, Kage. We're here for you, and together, we'll find a way to make a difference.
*Kage looks at Sakura, touched by her compassion.*
Kage: (smiling) You're right, Sakura. Having you and Kiba by my side makes this journey a little less lonely.
*In that moment, the camaraderie between them deepens, and the weight of Kage's role as an assassin feels a bit lighter.*
*Kiba, sensing the emotional atmosphere, nudges Kage, offering silent support.*
Kage: (patting Kiba's head) Thanks, buddy. You're a good friend.
*Sakura smiles, grateful to be a part of Kage's life and ready to face the challenges ahead.*
*Narrator: (voiceover) As Sakura learns more about Kage's past and the world of assassins, she realizes the importance of his role as an assassin and wants to help him with the darkest times.*
*Fade out as the trio sits atop the rooftop, their laughter and resolve echoing through the night, promising a new chapter of adventure.*
End of Episode 3
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The Shadow's Blade
FantasyIn a world where skilled assassins are revered due to the ever growing population, Kage, a humorous yet deadly assassin, navigates through missions with ease and wit. Alongside his loyal pet wolf, Kiba, who's equally skilled in combat, they form an...
