After that little run-in with Cobra, I decided it was time I got some answers. And I knew that one person that had them. The same man who looked after me like a father. I walked into Doc's lab. As usual, he's been working on countlees experiments locked away in his room. He noticed me in the doorway and knew something was on my mind.
"What's wrong, son? You look a little down."
"Doctor," I started, choking back on my words, "You knew who I was, didn't you? In the land of the living."
The doctor looked down to the floor. "Yes. I knew."
"I want you to tell me who I was. Starting with the date of my birth."
He sighed and looked at me. "I think you better sit down."
I sat at a small table and he came beside me.
"You were the son of the greatest assassin of all time. Dominic Strange. Your mother was Sarah Elizabeth Strange. They both loved you very much for you were a young tike when they had you. But soon, your father was hated and feared by others because of the deeds he has done. He was indeed a bounty hunter. Ruthless fellows who turn in criminals or civilians with bounties on their heads. Either dead or alive. But your father...he does not take live prisoners. Every bounty he hunts, he kills before turning them in. Some were greedy and dispicable that would make the world a terrible place. But some...were people that started families and had decent jobs. Sooner or later your family were the most hated and feared. Soon they had children of their own. Four to be exact and you were the youngest of the four. Then the people decided to kill the Strange family including the children, so that they won't be a threat to the world. Your father does not surrender when it comes to a fight and slashes his way through them all, killing everyone that posed as a threat to the family. But he suffered from great pain and blood loss and soon he died. As they buried him, your mother and siblings were mourning over him. All except you, for you were only 1 when this happened and you showed no tear or emotions. Then the family decided to live in Japan where no one is to hear about them survivng the attack. You grew older and you were 3 when that day came. An unwanted visitor came that night attempting to kill the family. You brother and sisters tried to fight back, but the enemy was too strong and overwhelmed them. To save her youngest son, even knowing causing her life in exchange, your mother told you to fled far away from there and to never look back. As you ran from the mayhem and fled far away, you heard your mother's cry in the distance. As you looked back, your home,with everyone and everything inside, was burned down to the ground. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. You then lived in the city alone and scared until one caring monk brought you into his care. His name was Master Himaku Tenguso. As time passes you grew stronger and faster under the great mystical and powerful arts of ninjutsu. As you gained new skills, you've also gained a new rival. He was full of hatred to the outside world that rejected him and he uses his skills and teachings for revenge. It later poisoned his mind into using the art to kill. His name was Miyako Sinjutsi. But you better know him as...Cobra. You both competed in many things including fighting, strategy and leadership. You were always at the top, he was always at the bottom. It drove him to hatred and jealousy towards you. And two weeks, after your 19th birthday, the templed was attacked. You were betrayed by a familiar rival. They attacked the temple leaving no man or woman alive. You fought back, along with the rest of others to protect your home, but unfortunately...you failed. All the monks, fighters, and healers were scattered upon the floor, dead. Your master was executed before the enemy. They all laughed and cheered as they found and captured you. Their leader found great interest in you and took you in for their...personal uses. Cobra was not at all thrilled and wanted to protest at the idea, but knew that if he'd argue with the leader, he would be as good as dead. Over the years you became their top assassin, killing all without hesitation and remorse. It wasn't soon as you were once again the best of the best. Cobra was indeed infuriated and demanded satifaction. A duel to the death.The leader agreed and you two dueled it out without slowing each other down. Until you both jumped to the air and the two blades collided. Cobra's blade broke in two and he vowed vengence upon you. He then falled to the ground dead. After witnessing this, at the age of 23, the boss promoted you to 2nd in command. You were assigned to very dangerous missions that would've killed you if you had no experience in fights. But soon you were promoted to Captain and were granted a codename: BLACK CAT. One day you fell in love with a beautiful woman named Mariah. You later grown emotions toward this woman and you wanted to spend your life with her. But one day, she was caught stealing from your boss and he wanted her to be executed, with you as the executioner. After much hesitation, you killed your boss instead. Your betrayal had made you a target. You then escaped with Mariah and were almost to freedom. But Mariah was killed in action. Before dying, she told you how much she loved you and hoped to start a family with you. In anger you attacked them all without hesitation. But like your father, you could not handle the pain of battle and you will not accept defeat. So then you jumped off the cliff and landed in a raging water. Demonia Strange had died, making him a legend. And That's how you came to Halloween Town, my boy."
I staggered and ran out of the lab and into town. It was raining as I ran, but I didn't care. I then sat in the alley and started to cry. My life was indeed hell.
