Always Prepare For Battle

Act 4 Scene 10: July 28th. The Headless Dragon Clan secret training camp. Kohta Sanada watches some of the ninja enemies training to kill The Ninjas.

Kohta: "They are progressing very well. I am grateful that you struck fear into Sasuke, Tohru."

Tohru: "I do what I can, sir. Promise me that I will take over the Headless Dragon Clan if you die in battle."

Kohta: "I'm a man of my word. You are dismissed." Tohru disappears.

Act 4 Scene 11: News coverage of The Ninjas Search.

Reporter 1: "Days after the attack on the airport, The Ninjas have been missing for almost 4 weeks. The Ninjas suspects are Justin Myers, son of Detective Kevin Myers, Stephen Brandywine, heir to the Brandywine Fortune and social outcast, "Sasuke"."

Reporter 2: "State troopers, police officers and ATF agents are still searching for The Ninjas. It seems that they go one place, but they are somewhere else."

Reporter 3: "Where do you think your son and his friends are?"

Steve's father: "I have no idea where he is. My wife is pulling my hair and my other son wants to see his big brother again. Please Steve, come back."

Reporter 4: "Do you think your son will come back?"

Steve's mother: "I really hope so. I'm sorry if I hurt you, Steve. I just want to see your smile again."

Reporter 5: "Detective Myers, do you know the whereabouts on your son or his friends?"

Justin's father: "I'm not sure. The last time I saw him was in a cast. Son, you and your friends need to turn yourself in. Sasuke will be safe in police custody. All 3 of you will get a lighter sentence."

Act 4 Scene 12: Somewhere hidden in the woods. The Ninjas are training to attack the Headless Dragon Clan.

Sasuke: "All right, guys. Take five."

Justin: "Sasuke, do you think the cops will find the Headless Dragon Clan?"

Sasuke: "Knowing the cops, they are probably trying to find us."

Steve: "We'll be gone soon. I was able to pinpoint some leads to where the Headless Dragon Clan might be."

Justin: "Let's check the locations closer to us and then the locations far away."

Sasuke: "You guys really want to do this." Both Justin and Steve nod "Yes". "Wow, I was both your guardian angel in the beginning. Now, you guys are my guardian angels."

Justin: "Yeah, I guess so."

Steve: "Let's get going." The Ninjas leave and the police are missed them by a few seconds.

Act 4 Scene 13: The Headless Dragon Clan secret training camp. Tohru and Hanzo are walking to Kohta's room.

Tohru: "This is truly a good day, Hanzo. I am one step closer to become the next boss of the Headless Dragon Clan."

Hanzo: "Hmm..." Both of them hear Kohta talking to someone. They creak the door to see who Kohta was talking to.

Kohta (to someone not Tohru): "I have seen you in action. You are very good. You are worthy enough to be the boss of the Headless Dragon Clan when I'm gone."

Tohru (quietly to Hanzo): "What the f-k is this? Kohta told me that I was next in line. Not..." It fades to black.

The End... for Now.

Ninjas are Natural-Born Killers Part 2

Act 4 Scene 6: July 9th. News coverage of Sasuke surrendering himself to the police.

Anchorwoman 1: "Yesterday was a day that a lot of people will never forget. Two shadowy figures attacked at the airport. Injuring two teenagers and killing some of the security staff. The attack stopped when one of The Ninjas called 911 and surrendered himself to the police. This story is still developing."

Anchorman 1: "Two teenagers should be lucky to be alive after being attacked by two lethal assassins. Justin Myers and Stephen Brandywine are currently at Trinity Hospital. They are suffering cuts, broken arms, and broken legs. In other news, Al Chapman's mother, Donna, committed suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills."

Anchorwoman 2: "The two assassins are currently in hiding. No information so far on their whereabouts. In other news, prisoners that were brought to justice by The Ninjas mysteriously disappear overnight."

Act 4 Scene 7: Orange County Prison. In a solitary confinement cell, Sasuke is both scared and sad that Justin and Steve were attacked and unprepared to take on other ninjas like Tohru and Hanzo.

Sasuke: "How could I be so stupid?" Sasuke's prison door opens up. One of prison officers appears.

Prison officer: "The parents of the injured boys want to talk to you at the hospital. If you wish hide your identity, I will give you your mask."

Sasuke: "No thanks. I want them to see my face and show them how sorry I am."

Act 4 Scene 8: Trinity Hospital. Sasuke and the prison officer exit the elevator and head toward Justin and Steve's hospital room. Justin's father and the Brandywine family finally see Sasuke for the first time.

Justin's dad: "So, you are the one who recruited my son and his friend to a world of vigilantism. I only got one question, why?"

Sasuke: "I saved them."

Steve's mom: "What are you mean? You do know the charges my son got from hanging out with you. Breaking and entering, assault and battery, resisting arrest, and several other charges that you do know."

Steve's dad: "It's a miracle that the boys aren't dead. What did you even save them from?"

Sasuke: "A man that they owed money to. If they didn't have the money, they would already be dead. Oceanview may look like a good community to have a family in. This town has a dark side."

Justin's dad and Steve's parents: "Liar!"

Steve: "No, it's true. I'm sorry that I lied to you guys. You did the best you could to protect me from the evil in Oceanview."

Steve's mom: "Stephen, go back to bed. Your injuries haven't healed yet."

Steve: "I want to depend Sasuke."

Justin: "Dad, I know you miss Mom. I miss her, too. You didn't teach me how to depend myself."

Justin's dad: "Son, I..."

Steve: "Sasuke's alone in the world now. He surrendered myself to the cops because he didn't want to lose any more family members."

Justin: "Some nasty men are coming here to find and kill Sasuke. He needs us to help him out."

Steve's mom: "I'm sure the police will help him."

Steve: "That won't be enough. He needs our help."

Justin: "Let's get out here."

Justin's dad and Steve's parents: "What?!" In an instant, all three ninjas drop smoke bombs and disappear.

Justin's dad: "Officer, find the boys!"

Prison officer: "Yes, sir."

Act 4 Scene 9: A building outside of Oceanview. Kohta Sanada enters the building.

Kohta: "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kohta Sanada and the boss of the Headless Dragon Clan. We all share a common enemy. The Ninjas are the ones that brought you to justice. By the end of the day, they will die.

The End... For now.

Ninjas Are Natural-Born Killers

Act 4 Scene 1: July 8. Sasuke's safe house. Sasuke is on the phone with someone.

Sasuke (in a panic): "Please, don't do this! I'm begging you!"

Person on phone: "I'm sorry, Sasuke. These pretenders that you taught need to be executed."

Act 4 Scene 2: 2 hours earlier. Sasuke's safe house. Sasuke is training Justin and Steve.

Sasuke: "Okay, you two did very well. Take a break."

Justin and Steve (in unison): "Hai, sensei." Justin and Steve grabbed some fruit and sat outside to enjoy the view. Sasuke later joined them.

Steve (to Sasuke): "So, it's been almost 7 months when you came here. Do you ever think that you will return to Japan?"

Justin (to Steve): "Steve, don't mention Japan."

Sasuke: "It's okay. It has been a long time and Japan is still in my mind every day. I still miss the old village." Sasuke takes a deep breath and all three continue to eat their food. Suddenly, the phone rings.

Justin: "Who could that be? It's coming from Sasuke's phone."

Steve: "But, nobody should know Sasuke's phone number." Sasuke walks to the phone and just waits from the voice mail to appear. "Sasuke, who was on the phone?"

Sasuke: "Boys, I think some ninjas that survived the massacre are at the airport."

Justin: "I thought they all died. How could there be survivors? You said you were the last surviving ninja."

Sasuke: "I'm surprised myself. Get to the airport. I will tell their names when you get to the terminal in the airport.

Act 4 Scene 3: 1 hour earlier. The local airport. Justin and Steve enter the airport looking for the ninjas.

Justin: "Sasuke, we are at the airport. Who are we looking for?"

Sasuke (on the phone): "Two ninjas named Tohru Miyazaki and Hanzo Hattori; they should still be at the Japan terminal." Steve finds the terminal.

Steve: "Justin, it's over there."

Justin: "Sasuke, we're heading towards the terminal. I see two men sitting next to each other. One is taller than the other one."

Sasuke: "That's them. Keep me posted, all right?"

Justin: "Right, talk to you la..." The phone disconnects suddenly.

Sasuke: "Hello? Justin? Steve? What happened? Are you guys okay? Must have been disconnected." The phone rings. "Hello?"

Tohru: "Hello, Sasuke. We found you. If you have internet access or a TV, turn it on a news channel or website." Sasuke turns on his computer and goes to a news website and it says, "ATTACK AT THE AIRPORT!!!"

Sasuke: "What the f-k? Tohru, what are you and Hanzo doing?"

Tohru: "We're scaring the airport patrons and beating the living s-t out of these guys."

Act 4 Scene 4: Current time at Sasuke's safe house. Sasuke is watching the newsfeed and on the phone he's hearing Justin and Steve hurt, screaming in pain and breathing heavily.

Sasuke: "You two are working for the Headless Dragon Clan?"

Tohru: "That's right. Kohta's bringing his crew and some new recruits to America. You better prepare yourself for your own execution." Sasuke is breathing heavily on the phone. "You sound scared. Not a good sign if a ninja is in battle."

Sasuke: "Where are my friends?"

Tohru: "Oh yeah, those two pretenders are giving it their all. Hanzo already killed some people, but we haven't killed your friends yet."

Sasuke: "Please, don't kill them. They're the only family I got left. Please, Tohru." Sasuke starts crying over the phone.

Tohru: "Hanzo, leave the pretenders alone. Let them lick the bloody wounds for a while. The cops are heading to our direction. Let's get out of here."

Hanzo: "Hmm."

Tohru: "Remember, the Headless Dragon Clan is going to kill you." The phone disconnects.

Act 4 Scene 5: Sasuke makes a 911 call.

911 dispatcher: "911, what's your emergency?"

Sasuke: "My name is Sasuke. I want to the cops to arrest me."

911 dispatcher: "Why, sir?"

Sasuke: "Because I'm one of The Ninjas. I want the cops to take me away."

To be continued...