ok ... i really didn't plan to update this because it may suck but since I'm going on hiatus so ... something to read while waiting for other great fics?
this is Nobunaga's Empire inspired, ideas from games I play.
I tried my best, writing fighting is not my cup of tea.
"Dark Wings?"
"Yes. He is a famous ninja, which I'm sure you have heard of."
"I do. So, you want me to?"
"Stop him tonight. We had some business to do in Trost and he may meddle."
"ummmm..." - He hesitated despite the heavy bag full of money they offered him.
"Please Master Eren Jaeger. We know with your well-known swordsmanship, you can stop him. Ninjas are brats now. Lord Titan is against ninjas as well. And he's the current Shogun. He may even promote you if you could help him take down Dark Wings."
"Fine. But I'm doing this not because your money. I want to test my sword skill as he seems to be a worthy opponent."
Eren walked, carefully as not to make any sound. Dark Wings should be here soon.
He rested his back against a tree, checked his sword one last time and sighed.
He had wandered around for a long time, he lived for his sword, and he had been famous ever since he kept on winning against great swordsmen.
He didn't care about the fame. He only wanted to find someone who was strong enough to make him interested.
Lord Titan, the current daimyo, was somewhat a tyrant. He liked using violence to solve every problem. He hated ninjas, or to be honest, he was afraid of them, afraid that ninjas could take him down.
He asked Eren to join his army many times but as always, Eren was not interested.
That man was not fit to rule the country, not in that ways. He wondered why the other Lords hadn't taken the big man down yet.
His train of thought was interrupted by the rustle of the leaves.
"He's here. Dark Wings is here." - Eren took his sword out.
From the shadow a slender figure appeared. He was dressed in black, a fabric covered his face.
In one swift movement, the ninja landed on the back of the horse cart. He took out a dagger ready to cut the bags on it.
"Stop there, Dark Wings!"
The ninja turned around and saw Eren pointing his sword at him.
"I'm here to stop you." - Eren said.
"A samurai huh?"- The ninja grinned, which made Eren confused for a second.
And that was enough time for the ninja to dodge the sword and jumped on the ground.
Eren followed.
"You're working for them?" - The ninja asked, though it was hard to hear due to the black fabric on his face.
"You can say that."
"Pathetic. Working for Titan like that..."
"I heard about your skills. That's why I want to have a fight with you. Do you mind?"
"Not at all."
Dark Wings gave Eren a kick followed by a punch. He jumped up a tree and started throwing shurikens.
Eren stopped the shurikens with his own sword. He seemed to be able to dodge most of the shurikens.
"Im...impressive..." - Dark Wings thought before throwing the last ones.
And one got Eren. The shuriken stuck to Eren's left arm and he just ripped it off without thinking. Blood started to flow but he seemed not minding at all.
He used his body to stomp the tree. It shook and Dark Wings was forced to jump down.
They continued on fighting for a while, which no winner could be declared.
Both was covered in blood, breathed heavily but still had the fire in their eyes.
This was exciting for both of them.
Both of them was famous, was told to be invincible. They liked to find a worthy opponent, they were tired of the weaklings.
Dark Wings were fast and skillful. He managed to leave many scars on Eren.
Eren, on the other hands, was great as well. Though speed wasn't his strong point, he had skills and strength. He got one or two deep cuts on the ninja.
Dark Wings, one arm held his bleeding stomach, smiled.
"This is fun. It's been a while since I last felt like this."
"Me too." - Eren laughed "Though my body aches like hell."
"Eren, I'm on a mission. Don't stop me. I need to stop Lord Titan."
"I'm a man of my words. My job is to stop you, I-"
Suddenly a sound came from the bushes behind Dark Wings. Few soldiers jumped out.
They slashed their swords at the ninja continuously.
"Hey this is my fight! Don't interrupt me!" - Eren used his own sword to shield Dark Wings.
"Stupid Ronin! You're paid and have finished your job. Now move!" - The soldier shouted.
At that time another soldier attacked Dark Wings from behind.
Dark Wings took out a chain which he hid along his leg and wiped it at the soldiers.
Eren helped taking care of the rests.
"A chain...carrying something so heavy, and yet not even used it when fighting me..." - Eren thought, amazed.
After a while, the two of them had finished. The soldiers lied defeated on the ground.
Dark Wings sighed.
"Eren-"
Before he could finish, a soldier rose from the dirt and slashed at Dark Wings. It didn't injure him though since he dodged just in time. Still, somehow he felt the sword did hit something.
"DIE!" - The soldier swung his sword again. The distance now was so close that Dark Wings knew he couldn't dodge. He closed his eyes instinctively.
A clash happened and he opened his eyes. Eren was standing in front of him, taking the direct hit from the soldier.
While Dark Wings widened his eyes, Eren attacked the soldier. Then he pulled Dark Wings' arm.
"Let's escape before more come!"
They ran into the night together.
They reached a safe point and Eren sat down on a rock.
"Why did you..." - Dark Wings muttered.
"Ummmm...your mask...you didn't realize didn't you? It got cut when you dodged the first attack."
Dark Wings panicked checking his now revealed face.
"So...you found out..."
"That you're a girl? Yes." - Eren firmly said.
"Listen! If you tell anyone about this!" - The ninja grabbed Eren's collar.
"That's not how you treat someone who just saved your life."
"...you saved me because I am a girl?"
"That's one. The other reason is I hate people get in the way of my fight. It's not fair to use an army vs one."
"I see. But still I hope you wouldn't spread the fact I'm a girl..."
"I couldn't believe you are as well. A woman this strong..."
"Being a woman doesn't mean you can't be strong." - She grunted.
"So, what's your name?"
"Huh?"
"The real name." - He asked but soon noticed her troubled face. "Don't worry, I'm on your side now right? Lord Titan would hear that I had teamed up with a ninja soon. So I got no choice but join your ninjas force."
"Mikasa..."
The name was beautiful, Eren thought. And she was in fact beautiful as well. He couldn't believe this was the "man" he fought earlier.
She could even be the most beautiful girl in the world. Why would she wasted her beauty like this...fighting, getting scars,...
"You ninjas are against Titan, am I right?"
"Yes. He wants to take us down, which leaves us no choices."
"It will be hard. He is really mighty."
"We still have to try. So, about what you said earlier..."
"I'll join, if you allow me."
"Well you took a direct hit for me and could have died... I trust you but I'm not sure the others will." - She examined the cut on his body "But I will take you back to our camp. Even if you're not joining us, I need to treat your injuries."
"Thank you Dark W- I mean, Mikasa."
She smiled before making him stand up and helped him walking back to the camp.
"Eren Jaeger..." - She had this name as a big question in her head.
He was no pushover. He was strong. Really strong.
Having him as an ally was a luck she had never thought of.
She kept repeating his name in a her head, like looking for an answer even though there was no questions.
And little did she know, her name did the same to him.
OK. in case you don't know daimyo is what they called people like Nobunaga, ruler of Japan back then. Shogun is like General. Daimyo is above Shogun.
Ronin is a samurai without masters.
The story is based on Nobunaga's story. Characters will be inspired by historic people.
What do I said, I love Japan so I did many research on history and stuff. Japan's locations are replaced by Snk's places.