Backfired

After Crimson's failed attempt to directly manipulate the Pectosphere results in repercussions, Falco, along with his fellow ninja friends and allies, continue to hunt down the rogue air ninja and find a means to locate the headquarters of Crimson's newly formed Ninja Syndicate. Despite their determination to stop him, the ninjas must reckon with the imbalanced Pectosphere's temperamental behavior, as this time it shifts in favour of the element of Fire.

Prologue
 ?????: FALCO!

Baron Hochstadt waddled quickly, swiping away at the bushes and plants in his path. Ahead of him was his 8 year old grandson, Falco Hochstadt, who seemed alarmed upon realizing that his grandfather was nearby. Falco stood in front of a O'Berry bush that appeared to have caught fire, despite the fact that it was a chilly evening and no other fires were present. Only part of the bush was aflame, although the fire was beginning to consume the rest of the log.

Baron quickly began kicking snow at the bush and stamping the fire out while the young Falco stood back and watched somewhat sheepishly.

As soon as the flames had been extinguished, Baron turned to face Falco, who looked down at his own feet.

Falco: I'm sorry, grandpa. It was an accident...

Baron sighed and shook his head, although he didn't seem too upset.

Baron: Fire is not a child's plaything, Falco. You must be careful not to use it outside.

Falco nodded.

Falco: Yes, grandpa.

Baron: Remember that nobody is to see you use your power.

Falco: But why? Why must I keep it secret?

Baron's face wrinkled slightly into an expression of solemnity.

Baron: There exist dangerous people, Falco. Hidden from us like shadows. We must take care to be hidden from them. Should they see you use your powers, they may surface and try to lead you astray. Come with me, Falco.

Falco left the berry bush and waddled over to Baron's side, somewhat confused.

Baron: The flame is a useful tool. Placed in the right flippers, it wraps the piercing cold with warmth, deterring the shadows and glowing with light. Placed in the wrong flippers, and it is a dangerous instrument of anger and greed, inspiring chaos and unspeakable ruin.

Falco: Where are we going now?

Baron: To train.

