Dawn's Last Light

By Red Blaze 16

Disclaimer: I do not own the Ronin Warriors, but I do own the children. Ask me if you want to use them.

Chapter 1:

Standing at the edge of the forest, Cale watches the sun rise above the mountains and shine on the lake. A guest, though the term would be used loosely by the owner of the property, Cale spends most of his time outside. Noticing a flash of blond, Cale turns his attention toward the house and the woman exiting.

Kira, the daughter of Sage of Halo, leaves the house just after dawn breaks over the sky. Having always been a morning person, her favorite time of the day is just after the night ends and a new day has started. Not knowing that she is being watched by her father's former enemy, Kira begins to stretch her muscles before her morning run.

Knowing that he can't stand in the forest forever, Cale begins to move toward the house and the young woman standing just outside.

Finally sensing the presents of someone else, Kira stops mid-stretch and glances up.

"Good morning, Cale," says the young woman calmly as she watches the warrior approach. "Or would that be good night for you."

"Since I seek my bed now, I would say good night," replies the scarred warrior, as he stops by Kira.

Nodding, Kira says nothing more.

Passing the daughter of Halo, Cale walks up the steps and places a hand on the door. Glancing back once, he watches as Kira sets off for her run.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Yes, I have returned to writing the Spirit's Curse series. This story will make part four, so you may want to read the first three parts to understand what is going on, if you haven't already. To make things easier, I have listed which children go to which Ronins...

Kaida - Ryo

Kira - Sage

Miki - Kento

Nami & Makoto - Cye

Hoshi - Rowen