Hello there! This is my first fanfiction on this site, so I apologize if the characters seem a little OOC. I'd like to warn you that this story will be malexmale, so I'm warning everyone now. If you don't like it you don't have to read it, but for those that are willing to continue, please enjoy! I'd love feedback, so if you have criticism, feel free to tell me.

Rating: T (Might include blood/or gore in later chapters. Including minor swearing.)

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters used. All characters used belong to their respective companies and owners. HumanNomi belongs to the awesome artist NotNights on Deviantart. The Norisu nine belong to the equally as awesome Chihuahua rocks here on Fanfiction. If you guys can, check out her stories, they inspired me to write this one! Once again I own nothing, except the OC's that are used.

Now that that's settled, enjoy!

Ch.1: Arrival

"Its hooooot!" So far Randy could understand Howards' pain. After almost a 16 hour flight from Norisville Airport spent getting kicked in the back of the seat and getting drooled on by strangers, he was happy to be off that plane. Granted their arrival wasn't any better, with his science teacher almost getting arrested in Narita for the possible smuggling of human remains, (He'll never get those pointless 2 hours spent at security back in his lifetime.) He's happy to finally be at the hotel their staying at. It's a shame they weren't actually inside the hotel. So far every 9th grader was currently roasting in the Japanese summer heat. Since there were too many of them, they had to wait outside until the advisor could check them all in. "Why didn't they just let us stay in the bus! It had air conditioning!"

"Because Howard, they wanted us to be ready when they brought out the key cards. That way we can just grab the keys and head straight for the rooms. Besides, the buses aren't allowed to have a/c on when they're in park." Currently Randy and Howard were two of them many students leaning on the side of the hotel wall in the Chiba prefecture. Everyone was exhausted from the flight and the heat didn't make it any better.

"But still, it's hoooooot!" Randy just sighed. Howard could be such as a shoob sometimes. Honestly, he should be more excited! They're in Japan after all!

"Come on Howard, lighten up and enjoy. This is the most brucest field trip we've ever been on!" Randy's smile didn't make Howard feel any better. He crossed his arms and gave Randy a pointed look

"You wouldn't even know how bruce it is if I hadn't convinced you to go." Howard said in a smug tone. Randy had to hand it to him there. He wouldn't be on this field trip if he didn't think it was okay. Especially when you have stanked people and McFist robots to deal with back home.

"Technically it was the nomicon that convinced me it was alright to go. You were more along the lines of whining the entire time." Randy saw Howards' expression change to a sour look. Suddenly he turned away.

"Whatever, who would have thought that the stupid book would let you do something fun for a change." Randy gave a small chuckle. The nomicon was currently inside his bag seated in front of him. He felt for it before taking it out halfway. He frowned when he noticed the red aura's color glowing darker. Recently that has been happening a lot lately. The red aura that glows when the nomicon has something important to say, has started turning into a darker red over the past month.

At first, Randy wasn't sure what to make of its sudden change. He started getting worried that maybe he had done something wrong, but that wasn't the case. Every time he was sucked into the nomicon the only thing it told him was one simple phrase. 'Beware the Dark Spirit, but seek the gateway.' No matter what he asked, the nomicon said the same thing. All Randy knew was that it must be something bad; he felt it.

Even after destanking students and destroying McFist bots' something felt off. Like something big was about to happen, and not in a good way. (Howard just thought he was being paranoid.) Maybe that's why the nomicon let him come to Japan with the class.

At first Randy was reluctant to go. His mother wasn't the problem. (Sometimes she could get lost in her own world.) He had a responsibility as the ninja to protect Norisville from the Sorcerer, so that left him little time to travel. Besides, he's never even traveled farther than Detention Island! Even though he honestly wanted to go, he wanted to be responsible. Much to the annoyance of Howard. Just when he was set on staying, the nomicon finally told him something different. 'The gateway is within the journey.'

Randy was so shocked that it took him a good 3 minutes to ask the nomicon if it lost its marbles(Or pages?) After a couple more questions were left unanswered, Randy took it as an okay to go. If he had to find a gate in Japan then who was he to say no to a free trip there. I mean he's in the birthplace of the Ninjas! How bruce was that! He's bound to find the gate eventually with all the tours they'll take.

Now that he was actually in Japan though, he felt antsy, like he had something to do. Something important. He looked down at the nomicon, its glowing red aura stayed lit and no matter how many times Randy went in, it said the same thing.

"Still, it's kind of weird the nomicon let me go. I mean we're pretty far from Norisville. So this gate must be pretty important." Howard just shrugged.

"Yeah well, right now it's not as weird as our school. I mean, what school would send the majority of their 9th grade class to Japan as the end of the year field trip. Not that I'm complaining about it…..well maybe. It would have been nice if they had picked someplace cooler." Using a pamphlet he took from the plane he started fanning himself. "Besides McFist is here with us so maybe the book knows something's up."

Randy looked to the left to see into the hotel window. Yes, there stood Hannibal McFist, Viceroy, and Principal Slimovitz conversing. Maybe Howard was right about this trip not being a simple task. Especially, when one of your arch enemies decides to fund your school field trip and pay for everything. Yup, McFist was definitely up to something.

"Why would McFist come all the way to Japan though? The Sorcerer's back in Norisville, so what could he possible be doing here?"

"I don't know, maybe he wants to steal some rare squirrels-"

"You mean otters."

"-rare otters and make them evil of something." Randy gave Howard a look.

"Really? He's here to steal rare otters?"

"Who knows, aren't they only found in Japan or something?"

"Yeah, but I don't think he's here to steal otters! Couldn't you have come up with something better?"

"I don't know, it's too hot for this! What's taking them so long, the sun's going down!" Randy looked up and indeed the pink hue was growing darker.

"Come on Howard, relax. Besides now that the sun's going down it'll probably get cooler." Howard shrugged before turning back to Randy.

"I ever tell you how much I hate your optimism." Randy chuckled patting Howard on the shoulder.

"All the time buddy." Whatever Howard was about to say next was lost when Principal Slimovitz emerged with the keys.

"Now students, as you all know, this trip wouldn't have happened without the generosity of Hannibal McFist. That is why on this trip everything must go smoothly." He looked at Howard and Randy. They stood up straight and smiled sheepishly at him. So they had a sense for adventure, what was wrong with that? Besides, Randy was doing a pretty good job so far in keeping himself out of trouble. Most of the time.

Principal Slimovitz 'hmmmed' before turning back to the crowd. "We represent Norisville here, so we have to make sure we leave a good impression. Once we establish that we can enjoy the rich culture and history of this beautiful land! To do just that, I've planned and scheduled plenty of tours for tomorrow so get plenty of rest tonight!" The collage of students groaned.

Couldn't he just hand them the key cards already. There beautiful beds were waiting for them! Besides, who they would be sharing a room with was established a week before they left. As it stood, Randy and Howard were sharing a room with Julian and Bucky. The arrangement wasn't so bad. Ever since defeating Julian's evil side and rescuing him from the land of shadows, they have started getting along better.

Granted, he still freaks them out occasionally. (Especially that one incident during the science class trip to the Norisville Farm. Let's just say Randy is never going anywhere near a farm EVER again.) Even with all the bumps, Julian wasn't so bad. Bucky on the other hand Randy still wasn't sure. I mean he's tried to be a good partner for class projects and stuff, but he wasn't sure if they were friends or not. Still, sharing a room with the two might not be so bad. The only thing he had to worry about was if the ninja was needed. Then again, Howard could cover for him.

"Now, if I call your name, YOU'RE responsible for the others in your room. If anything happens and they get hurt, lost, or ditch and leave the tour groups or your group, then you get a week on Detention Island." He glared at the students, lingering a little longer on Randy and Howard, before reading off the list. Howard nudged him.

"Who do you think our room leader is?"

"Don't know, probably Julian or Bucky." Randy didn't care, he was exhausted. He just wanted the cards so he can go to bed!

"Randy Cunningham." Wait, what? Randy looked to Principal Slimovitz as if he lost his mind. "Randy Cunningham." Shaking the cards in his hand for emphasis, the Principal beckoned him over.

"Um, sir I don't mean to question you, but aren't I a trouble maker in your book?" He was just glaring at him a minute ago. Why pick him to be a room leader.

"Well so far you've been doing an exceptional job of staying out of too much trouble, so I'd thought I'd give you a chance to show how responsible you are. Don't make me regret it." Randy felt a little touched at this. Grabbing the cards he and the group headed up to their room. They were staying on the 7th floor. Finally Randy could get some peace and quiet.

Such a beautiful night. It was strange really. As he looked up at the sky, he didn't just see stars. He saw light green orbs, calmly drifting around him. They lite up the forest with such a soft, warm light. Moving as if they were dancing, Randy had no choice but to admit they were beautiful.

"Beautiful isn't it?" A soft sweet voice asked. He turned his head to see a woman completely enveloped in a pale, white color. She was surrounded by the green orbs in a way that made her glow. Randy made to move, finally noticing that he had been floating in a small lake at the center of the forest. "They dance so beautifully, yes?"

Who was she? Her long hair covered her face and flowed gently in the wind. Her *Kimono gave Randy the impression she was of Japanese descent. Her hands rose as if beckoning him over. Slowly he moved out of the water and towards her. For some reason her presence made him feel safe and calm. He stopped a foot away from her outstretched hands.

"Who are you?" Last he remembered he was in the hotel room with the others. When did he go into the forest? Was he dreaming? As if reading his mind, the woman answered.

"Just once…I wanted to meet you just once, my last blood." Her hands were still out, as if waiting for Randy to take hold. "Just once before everything falls to chaos." Her voice sounded so sad. Randy couldn't help but feel sorry for her. She was all by herself here. Hesitantly, he reached out to grab her hand. What harm could she do? Just before their fingers touched, something grabbed Randy's hand and pulled him away from her.

"What the juic-" As it turns out, what had grabbed Randy was a person, but not just anyone. He seemed familiar to Randy in an almost frightening way. Looking him over Randy gasped. Wearing an attire similar to that of his ninja suit, he stood tall and confident. His cape flowed gentle, reveling the inside that resembled the nomicons' pages. The cape held red markings similar to the nomicons' cover. A glowing green brooch rested on the capes left side. His face was half covered by his cape, but Randy couldn't miss the firery reddish hair and those dark, brown eyes that stared straight at him.

"Ninja, don't be fooled. She is not to be trusted." His speech held a slight Japanese accent. It wasn't thick, but it was still noticeable. Finally realizing his hand was still held by the strangers grasp, Randy tried to pull way, but he couldn't find the strength too. Looking back up, sapphire blue met dark brown. Up close like this, Randy thought this stranger was beautiful. "Don't be tricked by her lies."

Lies?

"I don't underst-" Suddenly, Randy saw it. A burning forest spreading to the city, a figure standing among the burning corpses. Commanding an army to kill; to destroy. The cries, the screams, and the smell made Randy sick.

"Cunningham…" So much chaos! Randy had never seen something so horrible before. His head began pounding as he saw the images.

"Cunningham….." Unable to stand Randy fell to his knees, his hand still held by the stranger. That's when he saw it. The stranger hanging limp by the neck, surrounded by the flames.

"Cunningham, wake up!" The evil figure raised him above her head, a dagger raised to strike; to kill. He was going to die, and Randy wouldn't be able to save him!

"No!" Randy started shouting. His hand reached out to try and save him. "No!" He couldn't save him though. The dagger was plunged in his chest while Randy looked on in horror. "NOOOOOO!"

"CUNNINGHAM!" Randy's eyes shot open expecting to see burning flames, but instead saw the ceiling of his hotel room. Gasping he noticed his hand was outstretched towards the ceiling, shaking terribly. Howard was right beside him looking concerned. "You alright big C? You look pale" He asked. The events in his dream came rushing back to him and he suddenly felt sick. Bolting up, he ran to the bathroom pushing Julian out of the way. He made it just in time to wrench the contents of his stomach into the porcelain bowl. He vaguely heard Howard pounding on the door. The dream felt so real! Everything was dying, is that what's going to happen if he can't find the gateway?

Howard was still pounding on the door. "Cunningham, you okay." Randy refused to respond, the sound of wrenching the only thing the guys heard from the other side. Randy almost never got sick, at least not like this. Howard had to admit he was a little worried.

"It doesn't sound like he's okay." Julian pipped up from his left. Howard sighed.

"Yes Julian, I can hear him." Julian raised his hands up in surrender.

"I'm just trying to be helpful. Maybe we should call a teacher?" Both were silent as the wrenching stopped, replaced by heavy breathing.

"What's a teacher going to do? It's not like we have a nurse here. Besides, Cunningham hates doctors. Hey, where's Bucky?" Howard was so busy focusing on Randy that he hadn't noticed Bucky wasn't in the room. Julian pointed to the door.

"He went to get a teacher." Howard faced palmed.

"I'm fine guys. It was probably just something I ate." Randy called from the bathroom. His voice sounded a little hoarse. Running water could be heard before the room door opened and Principal Slimovitz stepped in. Bucky hot on his heels.

"I heard Randy was sick." He wasted no time in questioning Howard. Why was he getting the sour look? It's not his fault Cunningham was sick.

"I'm not sick, it was probably just something I ate." Randy repeated walking out of the bathroom. He did look a little pale. Slimovitz placed a hand to Randy's forehead.

"Well, you don't have a fever. We're going to be walking a lot today, are you sure you're okay." Randy nodded. "Okay, but at any time during the trip you feel ill, let your groupmates or a teacher know. As for the rest of you, keep an eye on him." He pointed to the others and they nodded.

Julian started giggling. "Don't worry Principal Slimovitz, if Randall feels ill, then you can count on us to remedy the situation." Why didn't Randy like the sound of that?

"Alright, and I expect you all to be ready and downstairs in the lobby in 30 minutes. We're going to take a tour of Tokyo today!" With that he walked out leaving the four occupants to get ready.

"Randy are you sure you're okay?" Bucky asked him as Randy was changing. They may have not been friends but it was nice that Bucky cared enough to ask. Honestly Randy wasn't sure if he was okay. Especially after having that dream. It had felt so real.

Realizing he hadn't answered Bucky, Randy smile. "I'm fine Bucky, don't worry too much." That seemed to settle Bucky and Julian's worry, but Howard was a different story.

The buses were waiting in the front of the hotel by the time they left. Randy and Howard sat next to one another with Randy taking the window seat. Julian and Bucky were behind them. Today Randy had his hoodie zipped up and had his hood on. The nomicon was inside the bag he brought along. Even with the heat, he didn't feel like leaving his hoodie open like usual.

"So wanna tell me what happened?" Howard asked casually, but he wasn't looking at Randy. His eyes stared straight ahead.

Randy looked out the window. He wasn't in the mood today. He watched as their bus was the last one to pull out of the hotel. "I don't know. It was just a weird nightmare that I had."

"Must have been pretty bad if it made you puke that fast." Suddenly Randy thought of the ninja imposter. His dark brown eyes focused only on him.

"It wasn't all bad…" Randy mumbled. Howard made a sound.

"What was that?"

"Um, it was nothing! I was just saying that I'll be fine." Randy said giving Howard a small smile before he turned back to the window. Howard said nothing so Randy assumed he had dropped the conversation.

The Ninja is his dreams. Who was he? While that dream brought nothing but questions, Randy knew one thing for certain. He just couldn't get that red haired boy out of his head.

While Randy thought of a stranger, two masked figures watched his bus move from above. They moved so swiftly that not one person noticed. Their stealth and speed kept them hidden from all others. Moving quickly to follow, they conversed.

"Could he be the one?" The language was clearly Japanese.

"Yes, he must be." The oldest responded. Her hair much shorter than her sisters. As the Bus reached to a stop, they stood looking down on it.

"Then we should end this quickly." The youngest suggested. Raising her bow, she took aim. She wouldn't miss; she never missed.

The oldest sibling grabbed her hand. "Not yet, there are too many witnesses. We risk warning the Sorcerers minions." Even in a commanding voice, the youngest did not back down. Even so, she looked down to see Hannibal McFist among the students.

"Then he dies too. The sorcerer is already aware of Akumu's plans, what point is there to try and hide it?"

"The point is to make sure that Akumu succeeds, before the last Norisu ninja stops her and before the Sorcerer can get to Michie before we do." Pulling her arm from her elder sisters' grip the youngest took aim again. A simple headshot will do. She could end this, and they could be free.

"Then all the more reason to kill both."

"Yumi!" The oldest said harshly. Instantly the youngest froze. Only when her sister used her name in the open did it mean she was truly upset. Reluctantly, she lowered her bow. The eldest shoulders relaxed. She spoke softly this time. "I understand your desires, but not yet. Everything must be perfect." She placed a hand on her sisters' shoulder. She was all the family she had left. She wasn't going to risk her safety over the possibility that they were wrong. "We will succeed, and we will be free. Trust me sister, *onegai!"

The youngest didn't respond causing the eldest to tense. Would she have to forcefully stop her sister? Luckily the youngest sighed. She'll trust her sister, even if she wanted to end this.

Satisfied the oldest turned towards the Norisville High School students splitting apart to explore. Her eyes were set on a particular student though. On with Purple hair and sapphire eyes. Yes, it will all be over soon, young Norisu.

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So hope you enjoyed: If anyone is just curious, the name of the hotel their staying in is called Spa & Hotel Maihama Eurasia. Its a real hotel in Japan located in Chiba as well. To anyone that knows and understands the Japanese culture and region, I apologize if I make a mistake. If you notice one, feel free to correct me on it.

Kimono- a long, loose robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash, originally worn as a formal garment in Japan and now also used elsewhere as a robe.

Onegai- means please in Japanese.

For those wondering, Randy and the gang are almost done with their freshman year. So I figured that after a year of being the Ninja, Randy would start turning into a more responsible person. He's grown the past year, but he's still the same Randy we know and love. The same can be said for the others. If you're confused about anything, feel free to PM me or review. I'll see if I can explain it. Thanks again to Chihuahua rocks and NotNights for letting me use their characters! The next chapter, the action picks up and Nomi is introduced! Well, until next time!