Pigeon Forest

[Sondiame]

This forest is mediocre in appearance, as it looks like most other forest. Though what makes this forest different from others is the animals in the area. This area has a vast variety of birds, and more come from season to season for migration. There are also many exotic animals such as mountain lions.

[Rothailithin]

Atai arrived in the land of birds. She climbed to the tallest tree and looked for any signs of the bandit camp. She saw smoke in the distance and headed down to the site. She crept through the shadows, examining the forest's inhabitants. She headed toward the smoke, and saw humanoid figures all throughout the camp. She looked around and saw their tents set up. There was a small fire and sleeping bags all throughout the camp. Men were walking all throughout the camp, roughhousing here and there. From this crowd, he saw one that was completely still. She read the description of Me O Katto, and realized it was him. She looked around for ways to silently take him out. Further in the woods was a cave extending from the ground. She wondered if she could use that to her advantage.

[Sondiame]

Hekudo glided around with Roka, looking for something to do. He noticed the smoke coming from a place close to him. He decided to enter on inside. As he landed down into the forest around him. Roka grew restless. This was a bandit camp they were close by. Hekudo used his Chakra sensing technique to see how many people were in the camp. Approximately 60. "Hey!" He Heard. Only in a matter of seconds did he hear a "Gah!" Someone tried to attack Roka while he was out scanning. He went back to his bird and jumped on his back. Next he dealt a set of handseals and summoned his Spear. Now he was ready to assault.

[Rothailithin]

Atai crept through the shadows. There was not a sound in the forest until some commotion had happened nearby. She hid in the thickness of the branches and looked on. She saw a bandit bashing at a chicken and a rather lanky boy on his back. She noticed his timid demeanor, as if he was unsure of himself. Strange, considering he was in known bandit territory. She jumped and glided to another branch, gaining ground bit by bit. She prepared to come to his aide, but kept her guard up. There was no telling how he'd react to a stranger appearing suddenly.

[Sondiame]

"Apa! Apa! Nii! Kai!!!" Hekudo yelled as he slashed the guy that was close to his bird. He then charged into the bandit camp ready to attack anyone that tried to attack him. He dismounted from his bird and both man and companion stood ready to face the outnumbering crowd.

[Rothailithin]

That fool! he's going to get himself slaughtered! Atai dashed another spot surrounding the camp so as to prepare to avail this stranger. If he can kill a few dozen of them, I can finish off the rest. otherwise, I'll have to save him. Atai took out a handful of smoke bombs and looked around for any surprise attacks. She kept her eye on Me O Katto but readied herself to strike down a few dozen bandits. She used her spare hand to grab a kunai and wrap it with a paper bomb. She placed it back in her pouch and took a shuriken out, and ran a string through the hole. She tied the smoke bombs to the shuriken and placed it in her pouch.

[Sondiame]

Hekudo slashed down one bandit that came rushing. As the one right behind him came, he did a quick spinning motion, slashing him down. After the two were dead the rest began to pour in on him. His chicken hopped on in pecking and slashing at other. At the same time, Hekudo was using his spear to blast ones getting close to the two with the Lightning. After about five minutes they took out fifteen of them.

[Rothailithin]

Atai watched as Hekudo slashed down bandit after bandit. Not bad. This kid has many tricks up his sleeves. She grabbed a few rocks and picked out two that were approximately the right size. She took out more combat string and tied three rocks into a bola, and began spinning it. She looked on as Hekudo pierced another bandit through the abdomen and saw Me O Katto beginning to retreat. She waited for him to turn and dash, and tossed the Bolas at his feet. They flew about 50 meters until hitting Me O Katto's legs. They wrapped around his legs and left bruises when they reached they end of their line. She circled around the camp until reaching the point closest to her target, and crept slowly, attempting to sneak up behind her target.

[Sondiame]

Hekudo was getting overwhelmed. Roka was as well. He hopped onto him and they both rode off deeper into the camp. He noticed a cave nearby and decided to head into it to retreat. He trampled over a downed bandit(little did he know that it was Me O Katta). "It seems were In a pickle!" Hekudo chuckled jumping off his bird and running into the cavern. The bandits began to pour into the cavern to avenge their now fallen leader.

[Rothailithin]

Damn this fool! Atai, seeing that it was now safe, headed to where Me O Katta's body lay and checked for vital signs. Mission accomplished. Now I have to go save that idiot. Atai headed into the depths of the cavern. She noticed a group of bandits ahead of her, oblivious to her presence. She snuck up behind the one at the back and took him down silently. then she took out the next, and the next, until there were no more. She looked further through the cavern and saw the last batch of bandits. Tiger, Ox, Dog, Rabbit, Snake! Wind Release: Great Breakthrough! The violent wind ripped throughout the cave, knocking all the bandits into the wall, making them lose consciousness.

[Sondiame]

Hekudo noticed a large gale of wind blow the rest of the perusing bandits away from him. There was a chakra wielding bandit among them. Or maybe it was a shinobi from one of the five great villages. Whether it was or not he went toward the source of the Gale. Obviously they were good if they helped him out.

[Rothailithin]

Atai heard steps coming from one of the extensions of the cavern. She sent chakra to her feet and crawled to the ceiling, allowing her to conceal herself better. She did not draw out weapons, but was ready in case of a fight. She did not want to frighten the stranger in case it was a friendly person. She squatted on the ceiling to conceal herself better.

[Sondiame]

Hekudo mounted Roka Roka and dashed off out of the cave. Before taking off he used his Chakra sensing technique to scan the rest of the cave. He noticed there was one more person in the cave, and on the roof at that. He started to head toward the mouth of the cave looking up at the ceiling for any signs of life. Just the usual bats. He looked away in disgust of such creatures. He then noticed the last person in the cave. It was a girl too! He stopped Roka, dismounting, and readied his spear for any attacks that may come. "Come on little girlie, being with bandits is stupid."

[Rothailithin]

I see you've spotted me. I'm guessing you're not an ordinary kid. Atai released her chakra from her feet, turning in mid-air, and landing on the floor. Hello, my name is Atai. I'm a chuunin from Kumogakure. I happened to notice you as I completed a mission. What's your name? Atai said this with a genuine smile and a sparkle in her eye. Her arm extended to greet the stranger.

[Sondiame]

"I am the one that shall not be name." He giggled jumping and dancing beside her. ",but you can call me Hekudo." He smiled leaning toward the girl's face. Roka squawked flapping his wings. "I went to Kumogakure once. In fact, it was for a mission with a girl too." He chuckled.