Okay! No dilly-dallying around this time, I'm just going to jump in where we left off last time...

Afro clears his throat, and begins...

I couldn't believe my eyes. The bed was empty. It was a trap. The door burst open before I had a chance to react, and around 6 people jumped on me and held me down. One of the men removed my Katana and my Wakizashi from me, and searched me for other weapons. It was only after they found none, that Marietta entered.

"So." She said, eyeing me up carefully. "You have been watching me for a long time. I do not believe that you are here to attempt to kill me, I think that you have had many chances to attempt to do this." The woman thinks for a second before speaking again. "This just leaves me with two questions.. What are you doing here? And what do you want with me?"

The guards pulled me up onto my knees and I explained to Marietta my past, of my previous Lord who had died. I informed her of my search for someone who was worthy of my protection - someone who I would devote my life to. Once that story was over, I began to talk about what I wanted with her..

"I have been watching this city, this city which has grown to be my home. I have observed the people in the streets of this city. I have seen how happy people are here, I have seen how ordered this place is. Whilst in your city Godmother, I have experienced things which I have never even dreamt of. The reason I come to you is because I want to dedicate my life to the protection of you. I promise that as long as there is a breath in my body, I will protect you with my life. You are an honourable, trustworthy, and powerful woman, and I will give you my life and ask nothing in return. You may kill me now if that is your wish, as I place my life in your hands."

Marietta studied my face carefully, she seemed to see every wrinkle, every twitch and every tiny movement that I made. She looked deeply into my eyes, seemingly searching my soul, before she chose to speak once again.

"Alrighty. You sound like a good guy." Marietta paused for a second to think. Her eyes started at my knees as I knelt before her. She scanned over my entire body as she looked like she was considering something.

"You are a Samurai. I have heard much about your people, and your ways of life. By accepting you as my protector I understand that you will protect me with your life.You seem like a fine example of a Samurai - though I could teach you a few things about breaking into places it seems." Marietta smiled to herself as her guards released my arms. She offered out her hand, I took it and pulled myself to my feet.

"Thank you, Godmother Marietta." I said to her quietly. I had finally found a person worthy of my protection. Marietta is now my Lord. I have learnt from my past though.

Now I sleep in the same room as my Lord.

And when I sleep, I sleep with one eye open.

Good read Afro!

Though I think 6 people jumping you would be more like 60.

You know the Godmothers entourage can be overwhelming! She needs one person to handle each of her daily tasks.

Like nails, hair,  and so on

Booo!

Marietta teach him how to use his afro!! =)

Interesting tale, Afro. I'm curious to see where your adventures take you next.

Very interesting story, i enjoyed listening to all your parts each one better then the next. Hoping to hear about some more adventures of AlfroSamurai in the near future.

This Samurai and his Afro will have many more adventures to come, I can assure you of that.

Afro chuckles to himself and wanders away into the darkness

Bah!!!

Shakes his head

Samurai's Don't have Afros.

Always a good read from you my old friend.

Great read Afro, I enjoy all of your storys you create my friend. You are a talented Story writer.

DK laughs and shakes AfroSamurai's hand I can't wait to see what you come up with next buddy.