Foreword: This story is set during the second battle. It is somewhat in accordance with the main story, only that I sort of changed it… So, for those who don't want any spoilers, I'd advise you to read at your own risk…
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Yami no Matsuei (though I sometimes wish I did – the bishies are irresistible!!! *droolz*). However, this piece of fiction is mine, mine and MINE always!!! *glares at any prospective stealer*
Chapter One: The Chosen One
"Kijin, I hereby give you charge over all the troops. Go, my son, and defeat the evil Kurikura! Remember well my words to you when you were young…" SouRyu looked at his son, the son he was so proud of, and smiled. He had no doubt whatsoever that this boy would do well against the mighty dragon-lord.
"Yes, Tou-sama. I wish you well. And today, I, Kijin, son of SouRyu, declare that I will banish that scum from the face of this world!" Kijin bowed once to his father and to the other shikigami that were attending to him, and strode away purposefully.
"Kijin-chan… Do me proud…" SouRyu whispered to himself. From the position where he was recuperating, he lifted himself up to catch a glimpse of his son, walking head up, tall and handsome. Tenkou glanced briefly at her father, and then got up from where she sat and ran after her brother.
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Walking fearlessly into the face of battle, Kijin sighed, closed his eyes and recalled that time when he had been weak, pessimistic and unsure of himself. When he had been almost overcome by the high hopes everyone pinned on him, his father had counselled him and told him how proud he was of him. The young shikigami smiled as he reminisced how he had broken down and cried in his father's presence, when he had told himself he had to be strong. Yet SouRyu did not seem to mind, but told him it was okay.
The sudden sound of footsteps pattering down the walkway after him jerked Kijin out of his reverie and back to reality. He turned around. "Tenkou-chan! What are you doing here?"
"Nii-chan… I suddenly wondered what would happen if Tsuzuki-kun and Hisoka-kun got word of this battle. Would they try to stop it?" The little girl looked up curiously at her brother, whom she admired so much.
"Ah… Un… What might happen if they do? Kurikura might turn on the lot of us and kill us." Kijin sighed and contemplated. Tenkou suddenly grinned and whispered something conspiratorially into her brother's ear. Kijin burst out laughing and patted his younger sister's head, eyes glinting with mischief.
"Good one, Tenkou-chan! I'll leave it to you then…"
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"Oh no! Kijin is going to face Kurikura!" Tsuzuki panicked upon hearing the news. "Oh no oh no oh noooo………" The amethyst-eyed bishounen was genuinely worried for his shikigami's safety. "Soka-chan… can I leave you here for a while? I have to go stop the battle…"
"No!" Weak as he was, Hisoka still managed to struggle out of bed and he collapsed into his partner's arms. "Bring me along, Tsuzuki."
"But… but… you're too frail… How could I…?" The shinigami gently put him down on the bed and made as if to go, but Hisoka grabbed his hand.
"Please… I started this mess. Now I must end it!"
Tsuzuki looked uncertain, but gave in to the younger boy's persistence. "Okay… if you really want… Touda! Take us there!"
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At the head of the troops, leading them into what would be the most explosive battle in history, was Kijin, the dragon-lord, SouRyu's son and successor. Facing him was the legendary dragon, Kurikura. The younger dragon glared at him. If only looks could kill… Kijin thought to himself. Ah… no more time for nonsense…
"Kurikura! You've been around far too long. Today, I will wipe you from the GenSouKai!"
Kurikura laughed. "Boy, you're too foolish… Do you seriously think you could? But even if you wanted to fight, I do not desire battle. Be wise and step back, or else…"
Kijin glared at him. "I have orders from my father. Whether you want to fight or not, you shall be forced to do so! I have the power to accomplish what I say, and today, I'll finish you off, once and for all!" His eyes flashed dangerously, and thunder boomed overhead and lightning struck. And, upon hearing those words of the one who always carried out what he said, for the first time in his life, Kurikura felt terror strike his heart.
~ Chapter One: The Chosen One Owaru ~
Author's note: I hope you liked that… Thanks to Theria.net for providing us with the original storyline for… fanfiction… *grin* Anyways, hold on tight! Chapter 2's coming up!