Alka: *The rusty sword was tainted with blood and filled the room with sadness. She felt as Ginko wrapped her hands around her blade. The sword felt a warmth and compassion that made her awaken before the one she would soon consider her knew master.* Who has awakened me! I am Alka, Assassin and member of the Clan of Swords.
Ginko: *She heard the sword talk and would shake it a bit.* Is this thing defective. I thought I heard it speak.
Alka: Cut it out!!! That’s making me dizzy you fool!!
Ginko: *She stops and smiles* So the sword speaks to me. I knew I should have had some strawberry milk this morning. Now I”m hearing things!!
Alka: Baka!! Why would you pick me up?
Ginko: *She looks at the sword, her eyes more compassionate and tender than usual.* It’s because, I can relate to you. You went out and killed many for an unfulfilling revenge. It didn’t bring your former master back to you. Did it? *She then carefully put the sword down.*
Alka: *Appearing in a human form before Ginko.* How? How did you know?
Ginko: I can hear your soul’s sadness and I am able to see the bloodstains on your soul. In this case, I noticed them on your blade.
Alka: *Bows* Would you….. *She hesitated for a moment but when she looked at Ginko she felt she belonged with her. She knelt down to make it official.* Would you be my new master?
Ginko: *digs her nose* Oyy!! You make me sound like some kind of hentai perve! No! *she said.* I will not be your master.
Alka: *Alka’s eyes watered up.* I see..
Ginko: *She would extend her hand to Alka.* But you can be my companion.
Alka: *She felt new life had been given to her by those words. It truly surprised her. This person did not look at her just as a weapon but as an extension of herself. She took Ginko’s hand and turned back into a sword.* I will be your protector!
*With this Alka became Ginko’s blade and she would take her to Lady Red’s blacksmith shop for a make over.*