Disclaimer: Whistle! is Higuchi-sensei's idea. I only added the twist that is this story.
I am sorry for possible gramar/vocabulary/spelling mistakes that mught occur in this fic. English is not my first language and I'm still learning how to say exatelly what I want the way I want with it. The fic is planned to have several chapters, but I'm not sure if I will continue or not, it will depend on the feedback I receive. Pairings are not decided and I'm open to any suggestions. (Did someone just say Oyassan & Fujishiro? O.O) (I relly mean any... XDDD)
Finally, I will try make it readable and intereting as much as I can with my limited skills. The two universes I'm working with might seem to have nothing to do with one another, but that's exactly why I want to write and make it believable. So, please enjoy this work and, if you think it is worth it, give me some feedback so I can improve.
James Hiwatari
THE GREAT ADVENTURES OF KAZAMATSURI SHO
Once upon a time, when the world was divided by kingdoms and mighty lords and warriors, there was a piece of land that could enjoy peace and general welfare under the protection of Lord Shiomi Kensuke, an exceptional archer, commander of an army of hundreds of men and women and a fair-minded sovereign, loved by all his protégées. Lord Shiomi had a son, Sho, who would do everything to follow his father's steps as the heir of their land. At only five years of age, Sho started learning the art of the bow, which the boy practiced with joy and pleasure endlessly, dreaming to be as skilled as his father. Sho also had many friends who would practise with him and help him improve, friends that chose to stay with him not because of his position, but because of his kindness and warm smile.
Lord Shiomi's life could be called perfect if it wasn't for the existence of an external treat, namely Lord Narumi, his ambitious neighbour whose dream was to conquer as much territory as possible an expand his influence throughout the land. Even though the two Lords were engaged in what seemed to be an endless war, Lord Shiomi refused to change his border policies, allowing all sorts of people to join his community as long as they presented a good reason.
This story starts when, betrayed by his unconditional acceptance of people, Lord Shiomi was finally defeated, his castle burned down and his army, forced to surrender. The man responsible for this was Tenjou Ryoichi, a skilled swordsman hired by Lord Narumi. He infiltrated the castle disguised as a simple peasant looking for food and shelter, invaded Shiomi's private chamber and started a fire, running away right after it, killing everyone on his way. Lord Narumi was waiting for him right outside the castle, overjoyed by the sight of the building engulfed in flames while the few surviving soldiers were surrounded by his army. 'It is the end', he though, for there could be no survivors from inside de castle, no one to claim the lost land.
He was wrong.
The fight was over, but Tenjou hadn't returned yet. He had not left the castle, it seems, and Lord Narumi was increasingly worried about it. Only when the fire ceased completely for lack of fuel did the soldier return, bearing a dip cut on his face and looking angry and exhausted.
- There were survivors, my Lord. – Claimed the man, bowing on front of his master, when asked about the events in the castle. – Lord Shiomi's son and his friends somehow escaped and confronted my inside the castle. I could have easily killed them all, but the little brat somehow managed to hit me with one of his father's arrows and they escaped.
At this, Lord Narumi was furious. If there were survivors – Shiomi's heir, nonetheless – he would face problems in the future. He would be challenged again, if given time for them to reorganize themselves. He asked who those survivors were, while thinking of ways to complete his ambition:
- Shiomi Sho, the brat with the bow, Kirihara Tatsuya, the son of army's chief, Fuwa Daichi, the son of the chief advisor and one blond guy and a short-haired girl I know nothing about. They were all no older than fifteen, I am sure of that. They went hiding in the forest, and alone cannot be of great treat. – Answered Tenjou, not looking up at Lord Narumi's face on the horseback, but keeping his eyes to the ground, as a good servant would do.
- I'm afraid you might be mistaken, Tenjou. – Replied the Lord, contemplating the forest near the ruins of the castle. – If those kids are left free, they will seek help and plain revenge. You already underestimated them once, I shall not commit the same mistake. My men will hunt them down, and I will finally be able to finish the war my father started so many years ago.
With those words, the sovereign left, shouting orders for his soldier to enter the forest and attack any children in sight. Tenjou was left behind, contemplating the ruins of the reign that accepted him so easily, even with the war going on. Nothing was left of the castle but a bunch of misplaced, burned rocks. The sun was starting to appear in the horizon, as if marking a new beginning for this place and all those who lived there.
So... what do you think? Should I continue or abandon the idea?
The idea for the plot came from an anime called "Robin Hood no Daibouken" (Meaning The Great Adventures of Robin Hood u.u), aired in the early 90s. In this anime, the huuuuge majority of the main characters were children and Robin was actually called Robert Huntigton, the heir of a castle that was burned down, making him and his three cousins run away to the forest and blah, blah, blah... This was the only chapter that had some obvious copy from the storyline of that anime - at least what I remember from it - and things should get more intersting from now on.
The next chapter should be Sho's point of view on the escape and feature some new characters as well (a.k.a. Whistle! version of Little John and his gang. Guess who is to be on his shoes... ). That, of course, if you people want me to continue.
So, let the voice of the people be heard
(Gosh, where was that from? OO)
James Hiwatari