-Corrupted-
Disclaimer- I didn't create DOA or any of the characters.
Yep it's me again. This is just a little side story, which will only last one chapter. It centers on Kasumi and the tricks her mind plays on her as she wonders from her past. (Anything in Italics is the person's conscience talking) Fight the desire to be corrupted... NOTE- I uploaded this and no Italics appeared even though I have italics in this story. Do I have to go [I] [i/] or something to make them appear? Please bear with me...anything speaking to the girl is her mind.
A shinobi, shunned by her own family, is left to survive on her own as she lingers from place to place in search of safety. She is always on the run, and never has a minute to relax from her troubles. The stress would have killed her if it weren't for her strong determination. The young woman ruffled her auburn hair as she wandered across the forest. Her amber eyes sore from seeing, seeing the evil that pursued her every second of her life. The girl had nothing to live for, yet she strived to survive. She glanced at her surroundings as she walked, careful to inspect any watchful eyes. The forest was very quiet, except for the occasional caw of a bird. She wandered until she came across a small cliff, with a small stream running off it. She knelt down to quench her thirst. The water was so fresh and clear that she could see her own reflection in it. She looked into her empty eyes, blacking out her surroundings. Look what you've become, a pitiful girl who fears the unexpected. You're always on the run, on the run from the ones you love. Why? Why do you worry yourself about things you can never fix? Because there is still hope...that's why. No, hope is not a direction you can come across. You know what you did; you can never go back. They hate you, and they always will. Shutup. Why? I'm only speaking the truth. Can you not accept it? Would they hunt you every second of your meaningless life if they loved you? Shutup... You know they will never take you back, quit while you're at it. One quick slice with your blade and you can end your torment... Shutup! She smashed the reflection with her fist causing it to disappear in the ripple. She looked up from her spot and glanced around to see if anyone had heard her yell. A silent forest brought her a sign of relief.
The young girl walked up to the cliff to see a small waterfall below. Beyond that was a field of maple trees with cherry blossoms and fruit. All was silent except for the rushing of water below her. Perhaps the world will someday be as peaceful as this...The day grew old and the clouds shifted, revealing a purple sky. That color brought painful memories to her. She closed her eyes thinking of pleasant times to escape the evil. After she came to her senses she looked into the sky only to see it had changed from purple to orange. The girl sighed and climbed into a nearby tree to gather some apples. She picked the ripest ones for her sweet desire. She sat on a level branch and rested her sore back against the tree. She took out her knife to peel the apples. The sweet taste of the food brought a burst of happiness to her insides. This was the only time she felt at home since the past. After feasting on her fruit she cleaned off her knife, only to reveal the mirror of her amber eyes, staring back at her. Deep down you know you're sad. You'll never be happy again. Please go away... No. How can I go away when I'm always here? Watching, feeling, lingering... You wouldn't survive without me. Without me you have no determination. Why do you punish me so...? Because you know what you did. The moment you took responsibility for your actions is the moment I appeared. I am the creation of your own self. No... What did you say? NO. How dare you deny the fact you created me! You must take responsibility for your self. You must pay! Leave me alone! Never! I will always be here! I will slowly eat away at your mind until you are finally corrupted! NO! She then threw the dagger into a nearby tree, destroying the mirror image. The girl then cried herself into a state of sleep, unaware of an unwelcome visitor who had been watching the whole time. I'm always here...I'm always here... I'm always here... I'm always here... I'm always here...
The girl suddenly awoke to the sound of whistling. She wiped her teary face and looked around. She guessed it was the sound of the wind, playing tricks on her. But she sensed something wasn't right. She crept out of the tree like a cat. She knew she had a visitor, but where? To your right! The girl looked to the right scanning for a shadow. No! To your left! She quickly glanced to her left. She saw nothing. To your left, left, left, left...Shutup! Shutup! The girl shaked her head, trying to get the demon out of her. She stopped when she heard something jump from branch to branch above her. She suddenly looked her as she heard the laugh of the devil. The girl felt around for her dagger but only found an empty sheath. Haha, haha, haha, haha. Go away! Away! She screamed shaking her head. The girl focused more on the imposter and could only see the branches being rustled. She had only a split second to dodge a kunai hurled from above. She sidestepped back and scanned the trees. Finally the assassin revealed itself. He wore a black kimono, wrist guards, scarf, black heel boots, with a dagger strapped just above the lower spine. The girl finally realized this was no he, but a she. The girl glared at the attacker's face and noticed a ragged headband just above her eyes. The girl now noticed it was her own sister, Ayane, tempting her fate. Ayane said nothing as she eyed her sister up and down. I told you, I told you! They were going to come! You can no longer run from the past! The girl shook her head trying to repel the evil eating at her mind. Ayane stood silently and unsheathed her dagger. The moon shone on it and the glare hit Kasumi eye's blinding her.
Within seconds her half sister was charging and ready to pounce and strike. Kasumi, defenseless, stood frozen in her spot. Here it comes! Here it comes! You finally receive what you have been hiding from for so long! Stay out! You will no longer control me! Kasumi yelled at the top of her lungs and braced her self as she felt her hands meet the arms of her half sister. She was struggling to hold her ground as she could feel the dagger slowly penetrating her arm as she lost grip. Ayane slashed but only met air as Kasumi jumped back. Ayane yelled in pain as her wrist was kicked, causing her to drop her dagger. Kasumi then threw punch after punch into Ayane's stomach as she felt her half sister wince with pain. Kasumi continued her assault until she came across the stream. They fought past it until Ayane slipped and fell from the cliff. Kasumi held on to her arm as she was about to fall to her death. Ayane finally spoke and pleaded to her sister. "Don't do it I beg of you! Spare me and I will no longer torment you! Sister please!" she cried. Kasumi struggled to hold on as she felt her slipping. Do it. Let her fall. Why spare her life? So she can come back another day and finish the job? Do it. Do it. Kasumi pondered the thought and looked into the eyes of her beloved sister. "Kasumi please" she pleaded. Do it, Do it! You know the torment will never leave! Even if you let her live I'll still be here! I'll never die! No...NO Shutup! You know what you're going to do. Get it over with. You'll never escape and you know it! Do IT! Ayane cried as she held on, her sister deciding her fate. Do it! Do it! You'll never be free! Never! Do it! Never safe! Never free! Never to be loved! DO IT! ................................................
So, did Kasumi's love for her sister help her save her life? Or did her mind corrupt her to the point of no return? You Decide. And one more thing. Never let your mind corrupt you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you...
END
Disclaimer- I didn't create DOA or any of the characters.
Yep it's me again. This is just a little side story, which will only last one chapter. It centers on Kasumi and the tricks her mind plays on her as she wonders from her past. (Anything in Italics is the person's conscience talking) Fight the desire to be corrupted... NOTE- I uploaded this and no Italics appeared even though I have italics in this story. Do I have to go [I] [i/] or something to make them appear? Please bear with me...anything speaking to the girl is her mind.
A shinobi, shunned by her own family, is left to survive on her own as she lingers from place to place in search of safety. She is always on the run, and never has a minute to relax from her troubles. The stress would have killed her if it weren't for her strong determination. The young woman ruffled her auburn hair as she wandered across the forest. Her amber eyes sore from seeing, seeing the evil that pursued her every second of her life. The girl had nothing to live for, yet she strived to survive. She glanced at her surroundings as she walked, careful to inspect any watchful eyes. The forest was very quiet, except for the occasional caw of a bird. She wandered until she came across a small cliff, with a small stream running off it. She knelt down to quench her thirst. The water was so fresh and clear that she could see her own reflection in it. She looked into her empty eyes, blacking out her surroundings. Look what you've become, a pitiful girl who fears the unexpected. You're always on the run, on the run from the ones you love. Why? Why do you worry yourself about things you can never fix? Because there is still hope...that's why. No, hope is not a direction you can come across. You know what you did; you can never go back. They hate you, and they always will. Shutup. Why? I'm only speaking the truth. Can you not accept it? Would they hunt you every second of your meaningless life if they loved you? Shutup... You know they will never take you back, quit while you're at it. One quick slice with your blade and you can end your torment... Shutup! She smashed the reflection with her fist causing it to disappear in the ripple. She looked up from her spot and glanced around to see if anyone had heard her yell. A silent forest brought her a sign of relief.
The young girl walked up to the cliff to see a small waterfall below. Beyond that was a field of maple trees with cherry blossoms and fruit. All was silent except for the rushing of water below her. Perhaps the world will someday be as peaceful as this...The day grew old and the clouds shifted, revealing a purple sky. That color brought painful memories to her. She closed her eyes thinking of pleasant times to escape the evil. After she came to her senses she looked into the sky only to see it had changed from purple to orange. The girl sighed and climbed into a nearby tree to gather some apples. She picked the ripest ones for her sweet desire. She sat on a level branch and rested her sore back against the tree. She took out her knife to peel the apples. The sweet taste of the food brought a burst of happiness to her insides. This was the only time she felt at home since the past. After feasting on her fruit she cleaned off her knife, only to reveal the mirror of her amber eyes, staring back at her. Deep down you know you're sad. You'll never be happy again. Please go away... No. How can I go away when I'm always here? Watching, feeling, lingering... You wouldn't survive without me. Without me you have no determination. Why do you punish me so...? Because you know what you did. The moment you took responsibility for your actions is the moment I appeared. I am the creation of your own self. No... What did you say? NO. How dare you deny the fact you created me! You must take responsibility for your self. You must pay! Leave me alone! Never! I will always be here! I will slowly eat away at your mind until you are finally corrupted! NO! She then threw the dagger into a nearby tree, destroying the mirror image. The girl then cried herself into a state of sleep, unaware of an unwelcome visitor who had been watching the whole time. I'm always here...I'm always here... I'm always here... I'm always here... I'm always here...
The girl suddenly awoke to the sound of whistling. She wiped her teary face and looked around. She guessed it was the sound of the wind, playing tricks on her. But she sensed something wasn't right. She crept out of the tree like a cat. She knew she had a visitor, but where? To your right! The girl looked to the right scanning for a shadow. No! To your left! She quickly glanced to her left. She saw nothing. To your left, left, left, left...Shutup! Shutup! The girl shaked her head, trying to get the demon out of her. She stopped when she heard something jump from branch to branch above her. She suddenly looked her as she heard the laugh of the devil. The girl felt around for her dagger but only found an empty sheath. Haha, haha, haha, haha. Go away! Away! She screamed shaking her head. The girl focused more on the imposter and could only see the branches being rustled. She had only a split second to dodge a kunai hurled from above. She sidestepped back and scanned the trees. Finally the assassin revealed itself. He wore a black kimono, wrist guards, scarf, black heel boots, with a dagger strapped just above the lower spine. The girl finally realized this was no he, but a she. The girl glared at the attacker's face and noticed a ragged headband just above her eyes. The girl now noticed it was her own sister, Ayane, tempting her fate. Ayane said nothing as she eyed her sister up and down. I told you, I told you! They were going to come! You can no longer run from the past! The girl shook her head trying to repel the evil eating at her mind. Ayane stood silently and unsheathed her dagger. The moon shone on it and the glare hit Kasumi eye's blinding her.
Within seconds her half sister was charging and ready to pounce and strike. Kasumi, defenseless, stood frozen in her spot. Here it comes! Here it comes! You finally receive what you have been hiding from for so long! Stay out! You will no longer control me! Kasumi yelled at the top of her lungs and braced her self as she felt her hands meet the arms of her half sister. She was struggling to hold her ground as she could feel the dagger slowly penetrating her arm as she lost grip. Ayane slashed but only met air as Kasumi jumped back. Ayane yelled in pain as her wrist was kicked, causing her to drop her dagger. Kasumi then threw punch after punch into Ayane's stomach as she felt her half sister wince with pain. Kasumi continued her assault until she came across the stream. They fought past it until Ayane slipped and fell from the cliff. Kasumi held on to her arm as she was about to fall to her death. Ayane finally spoke and pleaded to her sister. "Don't do it I beg of you! Spare me and I will no longer torment you! Sister please!" she cried. Kasumi struggled to hold on as she felt her slipping. Do it. Let her fall. Why spare her life? So she can come back another day and finish the job? Do it. Do it. Kasumi pondered the thought and looked into the eyes of her beloved sister. "Kasumi please" she pleaded. Do it, Do it! You know the torment will never leave! Even if you let her live I'll still be here! I'll never die! No...NO Shutup! You know what you're going to do. Get it over with. You'll never escape and you know it! Do IT! Ayane cried as she held on, her sister deciding her fate. Do it! Do it! You'll never be free! Never! Do it! Never safe! Never free! Never to be loved! DO IT! ................................................
So, did Kasumi's love for her sister help her save her life? Or did her mind corrupt her to the point of no return? You Decide. And one more thing. Never let your mind corrupt you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you...
END
