*In a train station*
Asuka: *Walking around*
Yumi: Asuka.
Asuka: Huh- Yumi.
Yumi: Hello there. I was hoping we could chat.
*In a café*
Asuka: So what do you need?
Yumi: Hey, there's no rush. Let's drink some tea and warm up a bit. *Drinks tea*
Asuka: Right. *Drink tea*
Yumi: Delicious. Have you ever been to this cafe before?
Asuka: Yeah. A couple of times. It's pretty close to home. So I used to come here often. Sometimes grandpa would join me. And we'd eat together.
Yumi: That sounds wonderful. I'm glad you seem like your old self lately.
Asuka: Really? I guess that's a good thing then.
Yumi: *Places down her cup* I'm glad. I was worried. What happened to you?
Asuka: *Gasps*
*Flashback*
*Timestop*
E: Before we continue, if you watched the anime, you know where flashback should happen. But, the location changed. Due to Reed being there and Asuka being stronger. She was beaten alone in another place. And Reed and Roy were not able to sense Asuka's chakra due to interference and there being a large amount of people around.
*Time resume*
Asuka: *Beaten on the floor & knocked out*
Fubuki: I decided not to kill you Asuka. I need you alive so I can share a message. The Shinobi's dark past. Which is, [Inaudible].
Asuka: *Wakes up*
Fubuki: There you have it. Those are the sins of the Shinobi.
*Flashback end*
Asuka: I can't tell you.
Yumi: Why not Asuka?
*Outside*
Asuka: *Walking* ...
Yumi: *Walking with her* I want you to atleast explain why you wouldn't talk about this. *Stops* Fine. We're not friends anymore.
Asuka: *Stops*
Yumi: A real friend would never be so secretive. I guess that means we're not friends.
Asuka: That's no fair!
Yumi: I can tell your carrying some sort of burden and that's fine. But Asuka, you shouldn't carry that burden all by yourself. As a Shinobi and your friend, let me help you.
Asuka: Yumi...
Yumi: It'll be okay! No matter what, we can overcome it together.
Asuka: *Turns away*
Yumi: Okay then, guess I'll be leaving.
Asuka: You've put me in a tough spot. But you win, I'll tell you okay!
Yumi: It's about time.
Reed: *Listening in* Quick, gimme a paper.
Chosen one: Here. *Gives him a paper*
Reed: I'll write it down.
Fubuki: In that case she should hear everything from me.
Reed: that's doesn't sound like Asuka- Oh shoot.
Chosen one: Fighting time?
Reed: Yes. *Stands up* *Pulls out Koku*
Chosen one: A new sword?
Reed: Yes. This sword should work in conjunction with my ability.
Yumi: It's Fubuki.
Reed: And me! *Jumps down*
Chosen one: And me too! *Jumps down*
Fubuki: That will not matter. But first, I have a question. Since you are a Shinobi, how do you define justice?
Reed: No shut up. Your gonna turn this conversation on us.
Yumi: Well, it's a belief we have to protect.
Reed: Come on.
Fubuki: And what is the belief exactly?
Yumi: To fight against evil until the very end.
Fubuki: Interesting. And what is that evil? Where does the evil lie? Ignorance really is a sin you know?
Reed: That's a trick question. If you say Yōma she'll turn it to the Shinobi. If you say Shinobi she'll turn it to the Yōma. I know this style.
Yumi: I'm not sure what you mean Reed.
Reed: Here we go.
Fubuki: Us Shinobi hunt down Yōma like beasts for this so called justice. Because they're evil. However, what if I could tell you Yōma could feel love and warmth the way humans do. Just what would you think of the Shinobi's actions then.
Yumi: To be honest. I don't really know. I was told all Yōma are evil. So they must be defeated. So it's hard to believe the justice of the Shinobi is wrong. But if what you say is true, it's unforgivable.
Reed: For me, I'll hate em. Doesn't matter if they're higher ups if they suck. What can we do about it? We simply stop them. We stop the Yōma from harming innocents and we stop Shinobi from hunting Yōma. Easy. What, I have logic too.
Fubuki: Seems like you understand quite well Yumi. And you Reed, are really knowledgeable. *Charges up* I have proof the Yōma feel love. Just like you.
Reed: You're a Yōma aren't you? I'm not surprised XD.
Fubuki: You caught on quickly.
Reed: Wait a moment, Chosen one??
Chosen one: I'm right here! Waiting to fight.
*At Kagura's shrine*
Kagura: I feel it. A door to the other world is opening.
Naraku: Really?
Kagura: It's larger than the previous one. When it finishes opening something terrible will happen.
???: Must I be a last resort almost all the time? This is actually the first time if I recall correctly. If things do go wrong. I'll go on and stop it myself.
Kagura: Who are you?
???: I'm not a threat nor an ally. I'm merely here for the same cause as you. To destroy the threats of this world.
Naraku: So where's the door?
Kagura: Uhm let's see... It's in the hot springs town!
???: For a place that evil resides it's odd. But that could be a good thing for the enemy.
Naraku: Seriously?
Kagura: Yes. Yes it is.
???: For now I'll return to my fleet ship. I'll arrive if things go south.
Kagura: what is your name anyway?
???: All you need to know is that I am not your enemy nor ally. You'll know my name when things go wrong. If they won't. You won't know. Out. *Teleports away*
Kagura: That's odd. He looked like a Yōma. But I guess not.
*At the hot springs town*
Reed: So this where the door will open?
Minori: It looks super cool! I've never been to a place like this!
Shiki: It looks super relaxing right Yozakura?
Yozakura: Oh. Yeah.
Yumi: The door to the other world is around here somewhere. Do you know where it is Kagura?
Kagura: Sorry. But not yet. But I'm sure it'll open sooner rather than later.
Roy: *Arrives* You really downplayed my Susanoo. Good thing it can fit a lot of people. Unfortunate everyone else has to go on something else.
Yumi: So what should we do then?
Reed: I guess sit back and relax.
Naraku: I know a place where we can all go.
Reed: Nice. Let's get a move on then.
--------To be continued...