Multiversal Chaos: Path of the Saviour
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Summary of the story so far:
Richard Zhao Liu, a 15-year old boy from a world similar to that of our own, has been chosen to be a multiversal hero, against the forces of the Darkness, a mysterious force that seeks to bring an end to the multiverse, by turning all of existence into nothingness. During his battles, he has trained in Hyrule of the Legend of Zelda universe, and has become a adept swordsman, and has managed to recruit Link, Zelda and Impa to his cause, with much appreciation, meeting the Darkness for his first time, in the same universe.
He then travels to the Sonic Generations universe, in order help Sonic, and their past selves to defeat Eggman, and thus prevent the Darkness consuming the universe. With the help of the multiverse, and his friends, he managed to beat back the frontlines of the Darkness, foiling their attempts. However, during his journey in the Star Fox Assault universe, he, and Flash Dove, a sky pirate who has been considered a hero in many universes, has encountered the General of the Darkness, Lingyue. They battled against him, and managed to get a close victory, with Richard being beaten, strengthening his resolve to be more stronger. Richard also earns his immortality from the dimension-travelling Phoenix herself, earning the ability to come back to life, as long as his own soul persists.
Now, after saving the universe, Richard now heads for Gensokyo, in order to develop his abilities and skills, to be able to become a fitting guardian for everyone. His years in Gensokyo will begin from this day forth, as the Multiversal Saviours has been formed to begin their task of banding the various heroes of the multiverse together.
Preview: Meeting Yuyuko Saigyouji
Richard soon runs up the long stairway, through to the palace in the land of the dead, Hakugyokurou, as he is now dressed in a entirely new attire, now wearing a black bomber jacket over his shirt, and wearing long grey pants, with pockets on the sides, and the same runners that he wore as a part of his casual attire, as he also now has, instead of Heaven's Will, a reddish long-sword with flame markings on it.
When he reaches the front gate of the temple residence, which was large black metal gate complete with golden studs, Richard stops just before the door, and then knocking a few times with clarity on the door, as there was no response, before a young woman dressed in a green dress, with white frills around her skirts, and markings of white magatama-shaped spirits are on the lower part of it, and black strap-shoes with white socks, and her hair is white and short, styled to have several fringes on either side of her head, with a black bow hairband on her head. She stares at Richard, holding a long slender sword, with her green eyes.
"What is your matter here? Hakugyokurou is a land for the dead, and you certainly are not a dead spirit or soul. As guardian, I demand you answer." The woman said to Richard in a aggressive tone. "Even more, how were you able to find the location?"
"I seek audience with Yuyuko Saigyouji, Princess of the Netherworld, for I wish to pass on a message from a old friend of hers." Richard stated with politeness.
"And how do I know you have no intent to harm her? She is my mistress, and I will not risk letting you pass, if you intend to harm her, no matter what." The woman spoke again, this time shifting into a defensive posture with her sword pointed at Richard.
Richard only closes his eyes, and sighs, before grabbing his new long-sword, and placing it on the ground.
"If you trust me not, then I shall lay my arms here. Should I ever threaten your mistress, then my head shall soak the soil of this beautiful garden. I mean no threat, and this will prove it." He replied with sincerity.
The guardian of Hakugyokurou only stares at Richard, showing a hint of affection, before hiding it under a mask of seriousness, before she then turns away from Richard.
"I see that you don't seek to harm her. Very well, I'll take you to Mistress Yuyuko." She said to Richard.
"Thank you for understanding." Richard thanked the guardian with a smile.
"You are welcome, as long as you are polite and respectful." She answered back.
The guardian soon leads Richard into the residence, walking through several hall-ways, complete with Japan-esque sliding doors, with pictures of sakura blossoms and trees on them. They soon reach a door, much larger, and styled much differently, with a picture of a large sakura blossom tree, with monks praying underneath it.
"We are here. My mistress is past this door, and I shall stand guard here, to keep her safe from any threats, even if you aren't one." The woman stated to Richard.
"Again, I thank you for not turning your blade on me fully, Youmu Konpaku." Richard appealed in a complimenting tone.
"Hm? You know my name, yet you did not speak of it, until just now? Why is that?" Youmu, the guardian, replied in a inquisitive tone.
"I speak of your name, because I believe that you would think of me as a observant enemy, should I said it back at the gate." Richard explained. "I speak of your name, because you, Youmu Konpaku, heiress to the Konpaku-style kenjutsu, and daughter of the late Youki Konpaku, the previous Sword Saint of Gensokyo, have put your trust in me, and in turn, I believe that I should hide nothing from you."
"I see... Yet, I do not know of you, until recently." Youmu said. "I do believe that you are Richard Liu, local hero of the Human Village, and one of the main incident-resolvers during the Scarlet Mist Incident, where you are rumoured to have gotten Sakuya, maid of Remilla Scarlet, to pay respects to you, before letting you off to continue your task, and defeating the Scarlet Sisters with the help of Reimu Hakurei, the shrine maiden of Gensokyo, and Marisa Kirisame, the honour-less thief that is a magician. Am I correct?"
"I prefer not to be spoken to be of the same level as them. I was only merely lending my hand to help, and my battle with Sakuya has opened my eyes to the gaps of power that lay between me and her, and Remilia and Flandre have tested my limits to the fullest potential, as they are not to be underestimated. I am merely a powerful human, but not as you think." Richard replied to her.
"So you may be, but to others, you seem like you are on par with those two incident-resolvers." Youmu insisted.
"Very well, very well... If that's what you believe, I will not judge you." Richard begrudgingly responded back.
Richard soon opens the door slowly, and enters the room, to see the room is covered by a large straw mat, with a low-top table, where a woman dressed with a blue mob-cap, complete with a white paper triangle lodged in the middle of the hat's front, and a red swirl is on it, and wearing a light-blue blouse, with several faint white ghostly spirits floating around her, kneeling next to it, with her black strap shoes, that have blue ribbons on top of them, placed together next to her, with her white socks the only thing on her feet, as she is drinking a cup of tea in a traditional Japanese manner, by having her hands perpendicular to each other when holding the cup, with her upper lip only touching a slight portion of the teacup's rim, as there is a black clay tea-pot on the table.
Richard then proceeds to take off his shoes, leaving his feet bare, as he silently bows to the woman, who puts down the tea, and stands up to return the silent bow, as they kneel down slowly next to the table, as the woman pulls out from under the table, another tea-cup for Richard, as Richard watches as his cup is filled by a small spirit that lifts the tea-pot up, and pours the green-pinkish tea into his cup, as he picks it up in the same way the woman did.
"So I take it, that you are mistress Yuyuko Saigyouji, guardian of the Saigyou Ayakashi, and princess of Hakugyokurou?" Richard asked in a civil manner. "I see that Yukari Yakumo has underestimated your beauty, by saying you're merely 'beautiful'. With a face as soft as yours, and a figure that complements the perfect beauty of a sakura tree, you can be called a goddess of beauty among normal humans like me."
"My, I think you for your compliment, kind stranger. Indeed, I am Yuyuko Saigyouji." Yuyuko introduced herself. "It seems that you have met Yukari, and she must have told you to meet me, for you to know her, and her exact words of me. May I ask of your name?"
"Very well. I am Richard Liu, with a middle name of 'Zhao', and I am a young boy who is among the journey of becoming a young hero that'll carry the burdens of every person in this land, and protect them from the horrors that may come to them." Richard formally replied. "You need to not ask of my name, for even if you demanded it, I would give you the same response, as you are the princess, and I am the young guest before you. I have been working through the lands like a laborious worker, and I have earned the respect of many people, including the young mistresses of the Scarlet Mansion, and their residents."
"So you are... The rumours speak true of you. If you were to be a spirit in my domain, I would never bear to separate with you, as you are a pure soul that doesn't deserve to be consumed by the dark throes of the Higan, and the Yama." Yuyuko stated with a smile. "So, what is your reason to seek me?"
Richard only takes a sip of his cup of tea slowly, before looking at Yuyuko. "The reason I seek you, is because I wish to see what Yuyuko Saigyouji is, as your friend Yukari Yakumo, has told me." Richard spoke to her, with clarity. "She was the one who will observe my own journey on this land, and I prefer to have as much acquaintances as possible. I may not know you personally, but I'll do my best to be your friend, as a hero who greets a renowned princess."
"Oh, you flatter me, young Richard." Yuyuko chuckled, before her smile wavers a bit. "As much as I am happy to hear such a proposal from you, I'm afraid that you won't have enough time to know me enough..."
"But, Yuyuko." Richard replied, putting a finger up. "What if I told you, that I am ageless? Would you then believe that I would die before I can have a proper relationship with you? I may be immortal, but I am not interested in your hand, but instead your friendship."
"And why is that?" Yuyuko asked Richard. "Why is it that you do not seek for my love, even though you complimented me so."
"Because... I have yet to find my destined partner, Princess Yuyuko." Richard answered in a humble voice. "Would it be insulting for me to call you 'Princess Yuyuko', when I called you 'Yuyuko' earlier? I am not meaning to show bad manners like these intentionally."
"No, it is fine to call me either, Richard." Yuyuko replied, pulling out a fan, and covering her mouth with it, as a smile is hidden behind it. "After all, you've done well to pay me respect, even though I'm not one to be touchy about attitudes to me. Yukari usually talks with me in a much more causal manner, but you chose to speak like you're a guest to a honoured host. So, I believe that you wouldn't have anything that I would dislike, in your manner and personality."
"And you are truly generous, if you were to be alive, there would be no man that would be ever truly deserve you hand in marriage." Richard joked.
Richard and Yuyuko laugh, with Richard laughing heartily, and Yuyuko chuckling lightly, as Richard wipes the tears of joy from his eyes.
"It seems that we have been talking for quite a while." Richard said, as he felt the cup to be less warm than it was before. "It would be quite rude if we were to let our cups of tea to run cold. It wouldn't be kind to your servant, since the little spirit worked so hard to please its mistress and her guest."
"Indeed. I can say that, you have been a truly respectful guest. Never for a long time here, have I received a human that would revere me as a host and princess well. I can say that death would do you no kindness to the world, by taking you away." Yuyuko responded softly.
"Hm... Even if death comes to me, I will die with no regrets, because I have met a maiden like you, and I have fulfilled my role as a great hero by then." Richard answered back.
Richard and Yuyuko soon drink their tea in silence, as they soon finish, as Richard puts his cup down, before letting out a satisfied sigh.
"Truly, I have never drank tea as exquisite as yours, Yuyuko." Richard complemented Yuyuko. "I could even taste the sweet scent of the sakura blossom on my lips, even when I have drank all of it, and the taste leaves me satisfied, as I feel that I have reached true peace with my inner body.'
"I see, so you regard my tea so." Yuyuko smirked. "Do you wish for another cup?"
"No, unfortunately. I have to return to the Human Village, and continue my training there. I have yet to become a hero of the masses." Richard sighed in disappointment. "But should I have the time, I will consider returning here, for another round of banter with you, and more of that charming tea."
"Very well, then I pray for your safety, young Richard, and your success in becoming what you aspire to be." Yuyuko replied to Richard with a dear smile.
"And I thank you, for being a gracious host, and accepting someone as young as I, to be your tea partner." Richard replied, as he got up, and put on his shoes. "Yuyuko Saigyouji, what a beautiful name you have, and what a kind person you are. I hope that we will meet again, on better terms."
Yuyuko only smiles, as Richard leaves the room, closing the door behind him. He walks through the hall-ways, looking for Youmu, only to see her already busy on tending the garden, ignoring Richard, as he simply pushed the door open.
He then turns back to Hakugyokurou. So this is what Yuyuko Saigyouji is like... He thought. It's a shame that soon after this meeting, she will initiate her plans to revive the Saigyou Ayakashi, only to be stopped by me, Reimu, Marisa, and even Sakuya. I feel sorry that she has to be so nice, but forced to do a atrocity like this. I swear, that I will make her see reason, when I next meet her.
Richard soon then turns away from Hakugyokurou, before running down the stairs, and the road back to the Human Village.
Multiversal Chaos: Path of the Saviour
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