This takes place after Ryouga has finally mastered the Shi shi Hokodan in the anime.
Prologue + Chapter 1
"I finally did it!" A wearied and not as happy as he could be Ryouga exclaims. He has mastered the Shi shi Hokodan. He is excessively tired from the effort required for the blast. An emotional numbness that is characteristic of those managing to execute a perfect Lion Roar's shot. "I should rest... zzz...zzz." Ryouga falls asleep to tired to do anything else. Ryouga's efforts in martial prowess have not been unseen by others however...
"So this is Ryouga Hibiki the honorless pigboy..." The man approaches Hibiki. He is clothed in a Darth Vader kind of outfit but without the synthetical components with a hood covering his face. "Weak mind yet a strong soul. Or so I hope. This will not be without pain for you lost boy." No smile comes to his face as he removes the hood from his scarred face. For more Star Wars references his face reveals his nonhuman ancestry. Very similar to Darth Maul in fact... "You'll wish you were dead after what I will do to you pigboy." A low growl can be heard emanating from the throat of our mysterious stranger. Cupping his gloved hands he forms an aerial chokehold in front of the sleeping Hibiki. A low humming noise accompanies the choking motions that are performed in air. Hibiki trashes abut somewhat on the ground ahead yet stays asleep. Beads of sweat are forming on the visage of our stranger. "GRAAAAAAH!" An arc of Red lightning strikes the the Hibiki erupting from the ground. "AAAAAAHHHAAAH!" Hibiki's eyes flutter open pure red oozes out... blood!
Six hours later at the Tendo dojo...
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK
"Ooh, I wonder who it is?" Kasumi goes to open the door. Ryouga stands infront of her somewhat hunched over making eyecontact impossible. "Hello Kasumi." Ryouga hands over a letter which Kasumi wordlessly accepts. Kasumi doesn't look at the letter yet flinches at its touch. "Ryouga-san would you like to come in for some tea?" The usual smile accompanying her so often made statement isn't there... Yet she doesn't flinch back when he replies. "No thanks Kasumi-san but thanks for the offer." With that Ryouga turns around. Kasumi feels the unbidden touch of the unwanted wash of her with his turn and "Wait Ryouga, is everything alright?" As her hand touches his shoulder where she had reached out something stings her. Yet she doesn't withdraw her touch. "KA-KASUMI!" Ryouga Whirls around throwing of her hand. Now she flinches. Ryouga's face is splotched with scar tissue and dried blood and his eyes are blood shot. Streams of still fresh blood are poring out from his tearducts. For two seconds Kasumi's eyes stay locked with Ryouga's. Then he falls... (SCREAAAAM from Kasumi!)