The Story of Ardrion Hitirra Part 4

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Ardrion when he came home, found that there were many new Samurai there. Most of the Samurai from his child hood had gone out into to world to explore the warrior paths in another way. A Samurai named Slash, was leader of the Honorable Samurai of Zento Clan. Although Slash had a great rage in him, Ardrion thought that he might be able to teach the young man to calm himself and show him the true way of the Samurai. Slash was often hot tempered and lost his control to often. But Ardrion hoped he would change. Ardrion joined the clan and was soon made a joint second in comand, along with non Tokuno Samurai Marc Bolan. Ardrion also found out that a childhood friend, Takashi Mandaka, was now leader of the Blue Lotus Clan. Takashi had high hopes for Slash as well, but things would soon go down hill. Slash was rejected for an alliance by Ren the Conjuror, and rightfully so. Slash became enraged, he allied him self with people like the Temple of Mondain, and DOA. Ardrion let slash no that this was not the way of the True Samurai. Slash argued back and very soon friends were enemys. Ardrion left the Honorable Samurai of Zento, and took lead of his familys clan, The Kobushi Samurai Clan. A war began between the True Samurai of Zento, and their ninja brothers the Blue Lotus and against Slashes clan, the war raged for nearly a year. In the end Slash left Zento with his clan. Ardrion became deeply depresed for awhile. But hope soon came. Nagumo Izuki, a great and honorable Samurai, was named Shogun. Ardrion had know Nagumo for some time and gave the Emperess and the shogun his unflinching loyalty. The Shogun named Ardrion his second in command. They enjoyed many years of peace. But soon troubles started again. Evil armies began attacking the Allies of the Empire of Tokuno, and in some cases its own citzens. Shogun Nagumo became more and more depressed. Eventually, beliveing he had brought shame on himself, he asked Ardrion to help him comment Sepiku, Ardrion, bound by his honor and oath, could not refuse. Ardrion loved Nagumo like a brother, and had tears in his eyes when the moment came for him to do what he had to. Ardrion, was named Shogun of the Imperial Armies of Tokuno. Many thought this the right thing and Ardrion took on his role the best he could. He dedicated most of his time to training young Samurai and to the politics that came with his office. When the Emperess was kidnapped, Ardrion spent day and night looking for her as did most of the Samurai. The great members of the Blue Lotus Clan found her and peace soon resumed. Ardrion had a great unease about him. After meditating on it he decided there was only one thing for him to do. He would take the Second Warrior Pilgramige of his life. He baid good buy to his friends, named Fingon, a true and greatly honorable Samurai, temperary leader until his return, and named Soke Takashi Mandaka, leader of the Imperial Armies, in his abbsence. Whispers have began to surface of the Shoguns return. Some say he has died. Others he has gone crazy. But those Samurai and Ninja who know him know that he had his reasons. In the late afternoons you can find Takashi, looking over the mountins and at the moongates, waiting to see his friend return.