All I want for Christmas is...  Prologue

Late December... Japan

The once lush green forest with sounds of wildlife was replaced with barren trees and a howling Erie wind that was caused by the blizzard that had swept through the region nights ago. A solitary figure treaded lightly through the deep snow, making his way deeper into the heart of the hibernating forest.

The figure was that of a man dressed in a sleeveless white gi. He would have blended in perfectly against the snowy backdrop except for a long crimson bandanna that slapped wildly against the wind. The harsh cold did not seem to effect him, as he wore no shoes.

He kept his eyes leveled at his feet as he walked through the snowstorm. His somber gaze betrayed a hint of sadness. Re-adjusting the weight of his old duffel bag from his right shoulder to his left, he continued on his silent way.

The Holiday seasons had always made him somewhat sad. People would gather around with there families and loved ones to celebrate. While sometimes he would visit his best friend in the USA, he always felt out of place. This year would be no different.

It would be a couple more hours of walking before he made it to the old wooden dojo that he called home. His thoughts drifted to the events that had happened weeks ago...

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