Hello again, everyone! It's been a while, isn't it? First things first, I would like to apologize for those who's still awaiting my next update in [New Resolve] story. Things been sluggy for me in the past few months, and I still couldn't finish Chapter 6 no matter what. ...Soooo, expect a DELAY in Chapter 6 of New Resolve. I'm so sorry! *bows head*
In the midst of those sluggy days hunting for ideas, I happen to resume my Chaos Wars play-through and... The idea for this story popped into my head. This idea actually was an old one which I've thought few years ago, but at that time the idea was a little half-cooked, lacking many points. However, the past few days playing Chaos Wars again suddenly provides the lack I need.
Although made with low budget, Chaos Wars is a worthy-to-play Strategy RPG game. It's crossover story, original Realize system, and adjusted deformed art renders all the characters from various Atlus, Aruze, Red Entertainment, and Idea Factory games to express their values extremely well. Not to mention the awesome single "The Endia and the Knights" performed by Sound Horizon band (Revo is the main composer/boss), which fit perfectly for this game's theme song. I recommend this game to all gamers out there who have no idea of what a cross-over game has to offer; definitely worth your money and playtime to spend!
Short story short... I wrote them down. Chaos Wars players? Just happen to play one/few/many from Spectral Force, Shadow Hearts, Gungrave, Growlanser, Shinsengumi-Gorou-den (Code of Samurai in USA version) and others? Doesn't matter; please enjoy!
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Disclaimer: All characters of Chaos Wars, Original or from their own games are copyright of Atlus, Aruze, Red Entertainment, and Idea Factory. Fire Sphere attack is not allowed!
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Summary: Hyoma found himself in near-death starvation thanks to the girls. Feeling guilty, Wruzel, Mue, Koyuki, Rin, Sluc, and Shizuku intend to cook for him. ...In a cooking contest hosted by Hayatemaru, Anastasia, Ovia, and Tonaty. Yoichi vs. Grand Papillon, Sherry vs. Zard, Lygen vs. Unknown. Total crack and LoL!
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Note: since Chaos Wars uses characters' original Japanese names, it tends to get players of the American version confused. I will list the names and such that uses the Japanese names with the English names to avoid that problem.
Uru: Yuri Volte Hyuga. The main character of Shadow Hearts I & II.
Tengaiho: Periapt. A keepsake from Uru's father; it allows Uru to collect souls.
Karen: Karin Koenig. A sword-fighting German noble and lieutenant; who joins Uru in Shadow Hearts II after betrayed by Nicole.
Nicole: Nicholas "Nicolai" Conrad. An evil nobleman of Sapientes Gladio; he put a curse on Uru in Shadow Hearts II.
Carmine: Carmaine Foster. The main character of the first Growlanser game.
Lyell: Ernest Lyell. A banished Imperial Knight from Growlanser II: Sense of Justice.
Monica: Monika Allenford. A Half-Featherian; she is the fourth recruited party member in Growlanser III: The Dual Darkness.
Silvernale: Dianna Silvernale. A loyal, high-skilled female Royal Guard of Valcaneer in Growlanser IV: Wayfarer of Time.
PKF/PMB: Peace Keeping Force/Peace Maintenance Brigade. A brigade to protect the peace in Growlanser V.
Zeonsilt: Haeschen Schilt. The main character of Growlanser V: Heritage of War.
Corin: Korin. A fairy who accompany Zeonsilt in Growlanser V.
Chriass: Krious. From Growlanser V; diplomat of PMB and son of Seldous.
Mervina: Melvina. From Growlanser V; Vice Commander of PMB.
Screeper: Screaper. Monsters which terrorizes people in Growlanser V.
Fangorum: Fangoram. A strong Death Soldier like Grave, he wields the third Cerberus model and hates Grave with passion.
Enough with introductions, to the story! The story starts a little slow, but will heats up once Shizuku enter the scene. Enjoy!
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ATLUS X ARUZE X RED ENTERTAINMENT X IDEA FACTORY X SUPERECHO
FANFICTION PROJECT
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CHAOS COOKING WARS
~It is a story that swallows all the water and food~
By superecho
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Warning: the 'fanfiction project' thing is merely for amusement, and not true.
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Chapter 1
"This is an overture... The grandiose affair between the boy of the end, and the female knights from worlds of another dimensions..."
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Act 1
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/Outside of the Base – Front Gate
"Man, such good weather today."
A teenage boy with brown short hair and passionate brown eyes full of fighting spirit came out from a luxurious mansion with drowsy steps. Stretching his arms upwards to the blue sky of Endia, he let out all weight of battle from the past few days.
"Argh... I'm so tired," the boy said with dim flames on his eyes.
This boy, Hyoma Kusaka, is a freshman at Tsukioka High School. That is, before he was summoned to this magical world as a Knight from another dimension. Along with everyone else who shares the same fate, Hyoma work together to collect keys that hopefully will help them find a way home. In that effort, they 'borrowed' a deserted mansion along with its wonderful facilities to use as a home base. Sounds comfy, no? Not at all; because they had to fight wild animals, monsters, robots, and a shady organization of Luin in order to collect those valuable keys.
All the fights are possible to win thanks to the so-called power of [Realize]; phenomena in Endia where the Knights call upon their true/hidden powers for a limited amount of time to be used in battle. So even an ordinary high school student like Hyoma also possesses this power, and become very strong in the process. Still, it doesn't make him a Superman as he could get tired after many fierce battles- Like at this moment, where he woke up a little late in the morning. After chewing down the leftover breakfast Mue made and giving the old man Gepetto a good massage, he's going out to inhale some fresh air.
"What I'm going to do... Huh?" Hyoma's eyes suddenly locked to something.
From afar, Hyoma could see a gray-haired girl wearing black jacket walking towards him. Her eyes are emerald green, her skin is smooth, not to mention that she's smell of gunpowder.
"Good morning, Hyoma. You must be pretty tired from yesterday, since you wake up late this morning," the intelligent girl named Mika Asagi greeted him; being both polite and analytical.
Hyoma's spins his rather stiff head, "You got me on that one. Anything's going on?"
Mika shakes her head slightly, "Nothing in particular. I just returned from Toriltram Island after did some shopping."
Hyoma's eyes shifted to the heavy luggage Mika carried with little difficulty, "What did you bought? I assume it's not food."
Mika look a bit to her luggage before explaining, "I bought magazines along with spare handguns, as well some mechanical parts."
"For Grave, Juji, and Bunnji, right? You're like their mother," Hyoma said what's in his mind without hesitance.
Mika's cheeks blushes a bit, "I-It's nothing like that. Anyway, what are you going to do?"
"What I'm going to do? Hmm...," Hyoma is thinking hard, as he looks around the place for what to do.
The mansion Hyoma and friends inhabited is located on a small island near Radiance Island: the Plant and Crystal Island, which isrich in edible plants and animals. As suspected from an island which provides more than half of other 7 islands food supply, the nature on this nearby small island is second to none. Watching green grasses, energetic small animals, and health-inducing fruit trees? It's perfect to recover Hyoma from his tiredness, so-
"I think I'll just take a walk around the island. What about you?"
"I wish to continue building the defense barricades for our base. Maybe I'll ask Zeros to help me later," Mika briefly told her plan for the day.
Hyoma's jaw dropped, "You're still continuing that thing? Moreover, why Zeros of all people? You could ask Grave, RB... Or maybe the Kabane brothers, if you're lucky."
"We can't be too careful, Hyoma. Besides, those four fought so hard just like you and other men in our group for the past few days. I wanted to give them some rest, at least for house-keeping stuff like this," Mika explained thoroughly, reflecting her angel-like heart.
...Heck, if building defense barricades is included in house-keeping list, what kind of life Mika had till now? Hyoma's spine twitched to draw that image.
"...I'm kinda see why Grave and the other two wanted to protect you so badly now," Hyoma expressed his awe in monotone.
"Stop it, Hyoma. You're taking me too highly. Anyway, shouldn't you begin your walk?" Mika reminded.
"Oh, right. See you around," Hyoma took off.
"Take care," Mika waved her hand good-bye.
After one minute passed, Hyoma is already out of sight. Before entering the mansion with her heavy firearms luggage, Mika suddenly stopped.
"Blackmailing might seem fun, but you better stop while you can," Mika said to no one in particular, before going inside the mansion.
...A few seconds later, a small shadow drifted away somewhere. What could it be?
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/Outside of the Base – Island's surrounding
In less than 10 minutes of jog, Hyoma came across one of his allies yet again.
"Oh. Good morning, Hyoma," Monica, the Half-Featherian girl who has a small pair of wings on her back, greeted politely.
"Morning," Hyoma replied in flat tone.
"Are you taking a walk, too?" Monica asked.
"Yeah. I still feel tired from yesterday. I wanted to relax," Hyoma replied; his face somewhat less-bright than usual.
"I see. Mind if we take a walk together?" Monica offered casually.
"Don't see why not," Hyoma accepted without much thinking.
The two oddly pair keeps walking, eventually circling the island while passing many trees and other plants. It's almost fifteen minutes, and there's still no word between them.
"...," Hyoma is spacing out, eyes locked to distance.
"...," Monica is gazing to the sky, thinking of something.
... *SCREEECH* a strange noise can be heard from the bushes nearby.
"Who's there?" Hyoma blurted out, readying his fist.
"...," Monica is stood still, lifting no guard.
Hyoma steps closer to the bushes, intend to examine it; probably a Luin's spy or something equally dangerous. But as Hyoma just 5 steps away from looking what's hiding in the bushes-
"Keeeee! Keeeee!" a voice of a wild animal can be heard from inside of the bushes.
Hyoma stopped before able to see it, "Oh, it's just a Chick Bug."
"Leave it be, Hyoma. I think it's afraid of us," Monica suggested.
Hyoma think for a second, "The voice is kinda mellow... Maybe I should I check it."
"Keee...Keee! Keee! Keee!" the chick bug's voice tried to be more convincing... Wait, what?
"You're making him scared, Hyoma. It's not attacking us, so let's just leave," Monica reasoned calmly.
"Yeah... I think you're right," Hyoma step further from the bushes.
Hyoma continues his walk, while Monica stares at the bushes for a minute before joining him. After a little more while of walking, Hyoma starts to feel sweaty.
"Ugh... It's getting hot...," Hyoma complained to himself.
"The sunlight is strong here," Monica commented lightly.
"Yeah... The sun never sets in Endia, so it's no wonder," Hyoma added while wiping the sweat on his forehead.
"...," Monica stopped walking.
Seeing that, Hyoma does the same, "What's wrong?"
"The sunlight in this world is a great blessing," Monica said humbly while trying to look at the sun.
Hyoma wonders, "What's with the sudden wisdom?"
Monica walk away from Hyoma a little bit, "In my world, the sun is weak. Plants can barely grow and animals hard to survive, so we're having serious food shortage all over the nations."
Hyoma's at a loss, "...What?"
"Because of that, many kingdoms have declared war against each other in order to take over any food supply left... I lived in a small village, away from all the soldiers and such. But they sometimes still insist to take over our small village, so I had to repel them away with my magic and Ring Weapon. Now I'm here, I'm kind of worried," Monica finished her story.
"...," Hyoma gave Monica a sympathetic look.
Monica turned back to look at Hyoma, "Ah, I'm sorry with the sad story. I feel a little jealous with the sun Endia people have here. I'm sorry."
"You don't have to apologize. Everyone got their own stories," Hyoma gently shove Monica's apology.
"What about your world, Hyoma?" Monica asked calmly.
"In my world, everything is normal and there's no war. I feel bored most of the time since there's nothing going on, but... I guess I have to appreciate that a little more when I got back," Hyoma explained briefly, feel a little embarrassed.
Monica steps closer to Hyoma, slightly grinning, "I believe you will. So, shall we continue our walk?"
Hyoma replied with his usual sour face, "Yeah, let's."
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/Outside of the Base – Entrance to the Woods
As they're a couple minutes away from the wood's entrance, Hyoma strikes another conversation, "Monica, I've been wondering..."
"What?" Monica replied without casting her eyes off her front view.
"About Carmine, Jurien, and Lyell... They use Ring Weapons just like you, are they from the same world as yours?" Hyoma asked out of his curiosity.
"I believe they are," Monica replied without looking at Hyoma.
Hyoma tilt his head, "But their explanation of their world is very different from yours... And I didn't hear one word about a sun's problem."
Monica turns her head at Hyoma slightly, "My world and theirs are probably the same. But I think it's in a different time line... Either the past or the future."
"Maybe it's the future? Then the sun's problem might be solved after some time in your time line," Hyoma simply said what in his mind, although it sounds encouraging.
"Maybe. Carmine and Lyell are so brave and heroic... Probably someone like them will appear in my time to solve the problem," Monica expressed her hope.
Hyoma give her a sour look, "Don't rely on others too much. You have to do your best, too."
"Of course I will. Don't worry," Monica calmly accepted the critic.
Hyoma sighs, "You can say that now, but it won't be easy. I got some good examples about people who constantly rely on others; despite they can do it themselves-"
"Foundya, Monica! Oh, Hyoma's here too?" a squeaky voice called out as they arrived at the wood's entrance. ...Female squeaky.
Hyoma shifts his eyes, his expression suddenly turns weary, "...Speak of the devil."
It is Shizuku Mizuki, Hyoma's 'best female friend' in his school, who is also his senior despite their same age. The words 'best friend' might not really fit; seeing how this Kendo girl who loves to whack people's heads with her paper sword/harisen, does nothing but bringing trouble to Hyoma. Her recent demand to play mah-jongg slowly gets in Hyoma's nerves.
"Why do you look so sour, Hyoma? Haven't you eaten yet? Mue made the bread and main dishes, but I made the sunny-side up eggs for today's breakfast! Did you notice?" Shizuku said in motor-mouth.
"That explains why the egg is using vinegar instead of salt," Hyoma criticized the hard way.
"Boohoo, Hyoma! You're so mean!" Shizuku puffed her cheeks in anger.
Staying neutral, Monica asks, "So Shizuku, were you looking for me?"
Shizuku instantly forgot about Hyoma, "Oh, right! I wanted to show you this, Monica!"
Shizuku dashed into the woods, returned a half minute later, while carrying-
"What are those creepy looking hanged branches of wood? Voodoo dolls?" Hyoma looked at what Shizuku brought in disbelief.
"Hyoma, you have no sense of art! These are the special wooden decorations, made by me! I worked on this for since early morning, all for Monica to wear it!" Shizuku explained in hap-hazard tone.
Monica is a little amused, "Thank you, Shizuku. Those decorations seem nice. Can you put it on my wings?"
Shizuku is overjoyed- or rather, sugar-high, "Sure! Leave it to me!"
At dazzling speed, Shizuku decorate Monica's wings with piles of woods she called 'art' while humming random Sound Horizon songs. Hyoma can't decide whether to let this be, stop it, or just run away. ...But Shizuku's voice isn't bad enough to make your ears bleed; coincidentally Sound Horizon is Hyoma's favourite band, and he decided to play role of a statue for a little while.
"...Shizuku," Hyoma had enough and broke the 'silence'.
"What is it, Hyoma?" Shizuku replied while still busy with decorating.
"Where did you get all those small woods?" Hyoma asked.
"Duh, Hyoma! Of course from the woods!" Shizuku replied, her fingers still constantly decorating.
"What I mean is... Who cut the woods all the way to their current shape?" Hyoma got a bad feeling about this.
"Me, of course! Who else? I wanted to ask Okitty or Kurando before, but they're busy with patrol duty. I wanted to ask Take-chan as well, but out of nowhere Lubul jumped into him and they're fighting each other. So, I did it all by myself," Shizuku said it so lightly.
"Take-chan?"
"Takeru."
Silence ensues. Shizuku hasn't finished yet; Monica is standing still like a good girl, and Hyoma's mouth is open.
"...You cut them to these small pieces with you paper sword?" Hyoma asked further.
"Yeah, why do you ask?" Shizuku answered with no burden in her tone.
"With your Realize's Aura Paper Sword?" Hyoma asked again.
"I'm a little tired too, so I use my regular paper sword," Shizuku answered lightly yet again.
Yup, Hyoma is rather lucky- if not awfully cursed; to know someone Like Shizuku. Really, no matter how sharp the edge or how strong you swing it, a paper sword is still made of paper. Strong paper yes, but they're still paper. It's logical if the paper sword used is the Realized version which could cut like wind, but a regular one? ...The only answer available: this girl is CRAZY. And that's not worst thing. When Hyoma returns to his world, he will see this heckaluva mad femme EVERY SINGLE DAY. Yup, including holidays. Having your back constantly burning (which the fire-fighters had no luck to extinguish); plus being both dead and blind like Juji, sounds much more heavenly for Hyoma now.
"There, it's done!" Shizuku announced her finished work.
Monica's formerly small and undeveloped wings are now large, ground-shaking, intimidating wings made of tree's wood. ...Or at least, that's the only thing you can see since her small wings are barely visible with those wooden decorations. Why ground-shaking? Because the woods are flickering grains for every tiny movement Monica made. Why intimidating? Because should anyone cover Monica's angelic face with a hockey mask and switch her clothes to dark garments, she will look like a flying Killer Golem which resembles that Jas*n and Fre*dy combined into one with wooden wings attached.
"...," Hyoma is almost freaking out. Almost.
"Woohoo! It looked so cool on you, Monica! You're like that Golem from Monster Farm anime!" Shizuku said in excitement, proud of her 'masterpiece'.
"Really? It is rather heavy, but very unique," Monica stared to her back calmly, observing her new wings in detail.
...Is it just Hyoma that feels the monstrosity of that 'thing'? And it doesn't look like Golem in Monster farm or any other anime/manga- Even a blind deadman like Juji could smell that.
Shizuku suddenly land her left arm on Hyoma's shoulder in friendly manner, "Hehehe. You're impressed by my art piece too, Hyoma? Kendo and paper sword aren't the only things I'm good about."
"What kind of art is this? Destroy it immediately, Shizuku!" Hyoma blurted, annoyed.
"Oh, Hyoma. Don't be shy all the time! You should be honest for once," Shizuku teased Hyoma; her wacked brain doesn't encode Hyoma's previous words as 'scolding'.
"I'm not shy, and I was honest! Destroy that thing and never make it again!" Hyoma is getting more annoyed, while at the same trying to fend off Shizuku's arm.
Seeing this scene of 'friendship', Monica comments, "You two are such good friends."
"Yes! Me, Hyoma, and Hayatemaru are best friends forever!" Shizuku proudly announced the embarrassing (and rather disturbing) 'fact'.
"Yes... If only you and Hayate will stop making trouble for me all the time!" Hyoma didn't seem touched at all, his expression is getting more and more furious by each passing second.
... *SCREEECH* a strange noise can be heard from the bushes nearby, again.
"Who's there?" Hyoma leaned forward, free from Shizuku's grasp.
"Maybe it's an animal?" Shizuku looked curiously at the bushes.
...Déjà vu, anyone?
"...," Monica simply continue to observe her new wings.
"Keee!" a voice of a Chick Bug can be heard.
"Just another Chick Bug," Hyoma sighed in relief, no longer interested in checking it-
"CHICK BUG!" out of blue, Shizuku dashed at the bushes with crazed face.
"KEEEE!" the Chick Bug was shocked. You couldn't really tell though, since it's hiding inside the bushes.
Good ol' reflexes, Hyoma stopped Shizuku by locking her shoulders, "No, Shizuku! You're not allowed to keep it inside the Base!"
"You've said that too many times, Hyoma! Why can't I?" Shizuku struggled in order to capture the Chick Bug hidden within the bushes.
"One, it's a dangerous wild animal. Two, everyone else won't like it. Three, Mue will cook it for dinner!" Hyoma bursting answers... the third one seems to be made-up.
"Keee! Keee! Keee...! Kee... K...," the animal's voice drifted away. It seems to be escaping.
After a little more while, Hyoma finally let Shizuku go.
"Boohoo, Hyoma! The Chick Bug has escaped!" Shizuku puffed her cheeks out of annoyance again.
"Does that mean I just protected a wild animal?" Hyoma asked sarcastically.
"You're so mean, Hyoma! Ever since we arrived in Endia, you've been so cold to me!" Shizuku complained.
"I believe I treat you just the same like back at the school," Hyoma answered sarcastically again.
Monica gazed at the two, before commenting, "...I didn't know that you two had such relationship."
"What relationship?" Hyoma is being insensitive.
"You right, Monica! It's a veeeery special relationship between me and Hyoma!" Shizuku foolishly misunderstood it.
"I see. I'm happy for both of you," Monica expressed her acceptance.
"Thanks, Monica!" Shizuku is feeling happy; without understanding even a half of Monica's words.
"...You had no idea of what she meant, aren't you?" Hyoma asked with tired eyes.
"No, but it sounds fun anyway," Shizuku innocently admitting her messed up head contents.
"...Idiot," Hyoma shakes his head in stress.
"But Hyoma; if you're with Shizuku, then what about Wruzel?" Monica asked innocently.
Hyoma bowed his head in shock, "Not you, too! No matter what everyone else says, I'm not marrying her!"
"Then, you will marry Shizuku instead? I think Wruzel will be sad...," Monica looked rather disappointed.
Hyoma sighs, "Please, Monica. Don't listen to what the others said!"
"Right, Hyoma! You shouldn't make a cute girl like Wruzel cry!" Shizuku butts in without using her brain.
"This is your fault, idiot!" Hyoma scolded the stupid harisen girl.
Sighing and groaning, Hyoma feels that his entire relaxing walk had been ruined. Instead of regaining some energy, now he's feeling more tired than ever.
"Oh, Hyoma. Speaking of Wruzel...," Shizuku mentioned, she seems to forget what just happened.
"...What?" Hyoma threw a death-glare towards Shizuku.
Doesn't feel scared (or rather, doesn't understand), Shizuku answers, "Now you mentioned her, I remember... This early morning, Wruzel was loo-"
"HYOOOOOOMAAAAAA!"
With that ear-breaking scream, a Tarzan-like figure jumped out so high up in the sky from the depth of the woods.
*SLAM* with earthquake-esque landing, the figure stood up. She is a female Tarzan with Viking-like equipments, painted with a clan mark all over her body and nose. She abruptly swings her quite oversized axe around with happiness.
"Hyoma! I've been looking all over for you since this morning!" the primitive blonde girl known as Wruzel screamed out loud.
"-Never mind," Shizuku closed her mouth.
"...I'm screwed," Hyoma muttered to himself.
Lifting her axe over her shoulder, Wruzel approached Hyoma, "Hyoma! I've been training non-stop since this morning! I think I'll be a perfect wife for you now!"
"...You still don't quit about this marriage stuff?" Hyoma asked in amazement.
"Of course! Since I'm yours now, I'll do whatever it takes to be a good wife for you!" Wruzel puts it straight-forwardly.
Monica and Shizuku watched; one is confused, the other is grinning. Hyoma has given up since a few days ago to tell this primitive 'lady' that he does NOT like her, neither want to marry her. But the Tarzan femme innocently keep charging ahead to win Hyoma's love. And thanks to this one trouble, other troubles are taking havoc in Hyoma's daily life in Endia.
"...Urgh. After Shizuku, now her... What should I do?" Hyoma thought to himself.
Wruzel leaned further in front of Hyoma's nose without any embarrassment- Err, does she even has one?
"Hyoma, what are you doing?" wruzel asked.
"Thinking for a way to escape from you," Hyoma abruptly explained.
"Why? Do you want to play tag?" Wruzel replied as innocent as possible.
... *BING*
Hyoma slapped Wruzel's hand, "Tag. You're it."
"Oh, so you finally want to play husband and wife with me?" Wruzel asked, rather happy.
However, there is no answer. ...Precisely, Hyoma is no longer in sight. Wruzel is confused. Even Shizuku is surprised. But-
As calm as a sleeping cat, Monica pointed towards a direction, "He's over there."
Hyoma has dashed so far away, so far that at the second Wruzel and Shizuku find him with their eyes, only his hair is visible.
"Good luck," Monica encouraged casually.
"Go get him, Wruzel!" Shizuku encouraged blank-headedly.
"Hyoma, wait for me!" Wruzel dashed to the chase like an animal.
And so, the chase of (one-sided) love begins.
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/Outside of the Base – Beach's Hotspot
*pant, pant, pant*
Hyoma dashed with all his muscle power to avoid Wruzel. After about five minutes of full-power running, Hyoma's legs start to feel sore and he decided to stop.
"*panting* Man, some walk this is... That Wruzel won't give up!" Hyoma scoffed, holding on his knees.
Hyoma take a quick glance to his back. No sign of Wruzel... For now.
"Sigh... At least I lost her. I should find a place to hide... and quick."
Looking around him, there is nothing but the blue sea and endless sand. Hyoma had picked the wrong escape route.
"Darn it... I guess I have to walk further."
But before Hyoma is able to take another step, gusts of sand are flown to his face.
"What's happening...? Is this a sandstorm? But this is a regular beach, and not Garaze Island...," Hyoma wonders. However, as Hyoma is thinking this-
"I found you, Hyoma!"
"What?" Hyoma is freaking out. That voice...
Now everything is clear. It wasn't a sandstorm, but- Wruzel is dashing all fours like a cheetah, clawing some sand flying for every quadruple steps she make.
"Look, Hyoma! This is my new running technique! I've caught eleven Chick Bugs this morning with this!" Wruzel explained a disturbing fact.
"Crap! She is insanely fast by running like that!" Hyoma is stunned.
"Watch out, Hyoma! I will capture you!" Wruzel uses one of her hand to pick her Grand Ax, which results in a speed drop. But she's still too fast with 3 'legs' anyway.
"She's in Realized state? Dammit! I gotta run!" Hyoma panicked, before dashing away.
"Hyoma, you won't get away!" Wruzel put back her Grand Ax, and continue to dash all fours.
Hyoma run for his dear life, Wruzel is hot on his trail. Unfortunately, Wruzel is right. At this pace, Hyoma will get caught no matter how fast he runs. Hyoma's face that is being slapped by heavy grails of sand waves from Wruzel's clawing feet is enough proof.
"Damn! Then I should...," Hyoma's face is turning pale. He has decided.
Taking out his sword, Hyoma screams, "Realize! Rage Blaster!"
A flash of light encircles Hyoma as he dashed away. His sword has turned into a metallic sword handle which shaped like a fireworks starter. This sword is capable of producing flame-like blade, which depends on Hyoma's mental strength. As an addition, Hyoma's appearance has also changed to a dandy (according to Hiro) war suit wearing white-haired guy.
"I need to escape from her... AT ALL COSTS!" with that line, the Rage Blaster spits out a blue flame-like blade which is almost 2 meters long. Hyoma's determination to escape from Wruzel has provided this much mental strength.
Without pause, Hyoma continues to run straight ahead with his 24% increased Quickness. It matches Wruzel's... He thinks.
"You're getting pumped up with love, aren't you Hyoma? But I will capture you anyway!" Wruzel shows no fear of losing her 'husband'.
Once again, Wruzel is right. Hyoma's quickness has matched Wruzel's- If she walks on two feet. With Wruzel on four feet, what Hyoma did is simply delaying his frightful moment of captive.
Hyoma's eyes are turned on for a fight, "Fine, if it wasn't enough..."
Realizing his simple effort wasn't enough, Hyoma decides to do something more. Gathering all his strength into his arms, Hyoma threw his Rage Blaster all the way up to the clear blue sky of Endia.
"Take this! Radical Breath!" Hyoma shouted, before running off again.
In supreme idiocy, Wruzel stopped her dash with sand brewing brake (which covers Hyoma's hair) and merely watched Hyoma's Rage Blaster flew up. Either devoted to her 'husband' or stupid, Wruzel watches every single rotation the sword made. Second by second, the blade grew bigger and finally fell to the ground, making a big tremor in the process. Wruzel is defenselessly got thrown away a few meters off the ground by wrecking rocks and shaking ground. Meanwhile Hyoma watched the entire stupidity unfolds from a long distance, and feel relieved... A little.
"I don't think that will stop her... But it bought me some time," Hyoma said in monologue while still working his feet.
Meanwhile, about twelve meters away from the attack site...
Wruzel is slumped on the sand, head-first. A mere silence echoes before she does a somersault that get rid the sand from her entire body.
"This is Hyoma's strength... It's been a while since I tasted it. My sight wasn't wrong, Hyoma is definitely my future husband! All I need to do in order to execute a proper wedding is capturing his heart. Wait for me, Hyoma!" Wruzel self-announced her reason for the previous 'Foolish Show'.
Still in her Realized state, Wruzel continues to run all fours in order to catch her 'husband'.
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/Outside of the Base – Wrestling Ring
At the most convenient spot for viewing the beach, an enormously large ring is standing tall. With traditional white box encircled by brown stretching ropes design, it's shining beautifully under the brightening sun. Both fearing and admiring it, the strongest fighters from all over the world shall be united atop the arena for champions. Unleash strength, beauty, and love everyone! Let the feast of honor and justice begins this day!
"May I ask a question?" a female voice is asking.
"Yes, you may, sweet little one!" a manly voice answered.
"What does love and justice have to do with wrestling?" the voice revealed to be Corin, a cute little fairy with long blue hair.
Striking a rather disgusting- Err, not very dignified pose, Joachim Valentine the fighting-for-good vampire shouts with passion, "They are everything to wrestling and other manly stuff! Love and justice will set a burning spirit for men and powers them up to be the strongest of heroes!"
"I still don't understand," Corin innocently being honest, "Do you understand, boys?"
"Not really," Zeonsilt, the simple man of Peace-Keeping Force replied shortly.
"Partially, I guess," Chriass, another trustworthy man in Peace-Keeping Force said.
These two men and one tiny fairy happen to be off for patrolling this day. They're supposed to be resting, but the somehow Joachim dragged them out the base to help him build this Wrestling Ring. Zeonsilt is simply doesn't mind on helping, Chriass think it's better than sleeping in his room, and Corin couldn't really disagrees with them.
"By the way, where is Mervina?" Chriass asked both Zeonsilt and Corin.
"She is off doing some side-jobs," Zeonsilt told briefly.
"Huh? I thought we're supposed to be resting for the day," Chriass is slightly confused.
"You know Mervina... She is too serious sometimes," Corin sighed, rather tired.
"She's the same as you," Chriass teased the little fairy.
"What's that supposed to mean, Chriass?" Corin is biting the bait, "Zeonsilt, say something!"
"You're right, Chriass," Zeonsilt answered shortly yet again, but he'll regret it soon.
"HEY? You're supposed to pick my side!" Corin is ticked off.
Both Chriass and Joachim are laughing at Zeonsilt who is getting punched by Corin.
"Hahaha, friendship is such a beautiful thing! So comrades, shall we begin the match?" Joachim's eyes are burning.
Chriass puts a rather disturbed look, "Huh? I thought we are the sponsors."
"When there's love and fighting spirit, nothing more is required!" the flames on Joachim's eyes are flickering wildly.
Paused her punching activity, Corin mentions, "But how we'll manage it with just three people to compete? Aren't we supposed to gather some participants first?"
"But how? I think the others simply want to rest for the day," Chriass points out the obvious.
"Fear not! I've distributed some flyers outside of this island!" Joachim announced with pride.
Suddenly no one is talking for ten seconds.
"What? Enemies are looking for us right now! How could you do that?" Chriass is feeling unpleasant with Joachim's stupid idea.
"It's the same as inviting them to attack us!" Corin added with a panic tone.
"True," recovered from the tiny punches, Zeonsilt spoke shortly again.
"Have no worries, there you three. When things are getting stiff, the champion of love and justice Grand Papillon will save us all!" Joachim is getting excited for a totally obvious reason.
"Who is Grand Papillon again?" Chriass whispered to Zeonsilt.
"A kind-hearted bandit who stoles valuables from corrupt riches and gives them to the poor," Corin explains in Zeonsilt's stead.
"But he's still a bandit... We might have to capture and put him into questioning," Chriass is sweating bullets from this potential 'threat of peace'.
Corin laughs, "Hahaha! Chriass, you're taking it too seriously!"
Zeonsilt is laughing a bit, "Like father, like son."
Chriss is growing vein on his forehead under his pirate hat, "Please, we're in another world now. I've had enough in our own world, so I don't want to listen about my old man's story here!"
Zeonsilt, Corin, and eventually Chriass are bursting laughter. Until-
"...! Show yourself!" Joachim shouts while giving a sharp glare towards a direction.
Zeonsilt and Chriass also felt that evil, murderous intent coming from the direction of the sea. Without any delay; a clad figure with orange jacket, spiky blonde hair, glasses, and evil smile appears.
"I thought you were just bunch of idiots. But I think underestimated you," the cruel, sadistic gunman of Luin organization under the name Yoichi Takashina, revealed his presence.
Zeonsilt and Chriass wasted no time to take out their weapons. They're strategically not Realizing yet, to converse their true strength till the right time post in the fight. Since even the Knights who previously had great powers in their own worlds are weakened in Endia, thus have to train again to regain it. This professional hitman and spy from Luin had them troubled from the previous fights, so being cautious is a wise decision. ...How did get here without a boat is another story, though.
"Wow, wow, easy there. Don't be so aggressive every time you see me," Yoichi calmly told Zeonsilt and Chriass to loosen up, while tinkling with his glasses in arrogance.
"What do you want, freak?" Chriass asked, half-insulting.
"We never join the likes of you!" Corin added with persistence from Zeonsilt's back.
Yoichi laughs; as annoying as usual, "Relax, Peace-Keeping Boy. And don't jump to conclusions, little fairy."
Taking out a folded piece of paper and unfold it without have to be asked, Yoichi showed its contents to the three.
"To spread out tournament invitations with complete addresses, also adding obvious name entries of your group... Are you over-treating us or just stupid?" Yoichi exclaimed with ruthless laughter.
Zeonsilt, Corin, and Chriass are narrowing their vision to the aforementioned invitation. It is a poster about 50 cm long and 30 cm wide.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
ATTENTION ALL FIGHTERS!
THE SACRED GROUNDS FOR BATTLE OF BURNING SPIRIT IS COMPLETE!
ALL THOSE WITH STRONG HEART AND MANLY STRENGTH ARE WELCOME!
WIN A FABULOUS PRIZE OF HONOR FOR THE STRONGEST!
BUT, BE READY TO FACE THE CHAMPION OF LOVE AND JUSTICE...
GRAND PAPILLON!
Please sign up at xxx, Radiance Island territory x, at xxx, time xxx.
We are awaiting your entry!
Competitors: Joachim the Magnificent Noble Vampire, Grand Papillon the Champion of Love and Justice, Hyoma and friends, Zeonsilt and friends, and many more.
Note: the poster's background is Grand Papillon doing a victory pose; with all the muscle and sweats are drawn overly detailed.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
"...," Chriass' jaw dropped.
"...," Corin is holding laughter and anger at the same time.
"...," Zeonsilt's face is the same as usual.
"Hmph," Yoichi is grinning wide, as if he has won the battle (that hasn't yet started).
"ARGHHH! Why are our names listed like some unimportant filler?" Corin is really angry, ripping the poster to tiny pieces.
"That's not the point," Zeonsilt calmly reasoned.
"That idiot! He foolishly revealed our exact location, crystal clear!" Chriass is frustrated.
Yoichi steps closer to the group, "I'm not late to enter, aren't I?"
At the right range for shooting, Yoichi wastes no time to Realize; in a flash of light, Yoichi is equipped with the deadly Lapis Lazuli gun.
"At first my boss thought this is a trap and sent me to investigate... But as it turns out, you happy people are having a stupid tournament!" Yoichi mocked with a sly grin.
"Why, you...!" Chriass is enraged.
"Cheater! Using weapon is prohibited in wrestling!" Corin is enraged too, for a wrong reason.
"That's not the point," Zeonsilt reasoned yet again.
Yoichi is double-checking his Lapis Lazuli while speaking, "Hey, blame the stupid guy who made this poster. He didn't mention anything about wrestling, yet alone prohibiting weapons."
"That's right! This is Joachim's fault!" Corin snapped.
Chriass turns his back, "True! Hey, Joach-"
Joachim has vanished from the surroundings, much to the trio's dismay.
"Where did he go? That idiot!" Chriass is getting furious.
"He's a vampire, so maybe he turns invisible?" Corin suggested.
"Perhaps," Zeonsilt replied shortly again.
"Maybe he is scared. Shouldn't you guys follow him?" Yoichi taunted again.
"You're really asking for it this time, glasses...," Chriass is ticked off enough to point his blade at Yoichi.
"Yes! Let's beat him to pulp!" Corin is following Chriass' vibe.
"I agree," Zeonsilt joins in as well, although he doesn't look angry.
"HAHAHA!" a loud, somewhat comical laughter voice could be heard.
Everyone including Yoichi look around to find the voice's source, but find none.
Corin eventually slaps a question to the air, "Who's there?"
Somehow attracted by a suspiciously dignified aura, the four people look above the mansion- Only to find a muscular man wearing purplish butterfly mask, is standing straight with both arms on his waist. If there is night time in Endia, this guy will look so much cooler with full moon as the background.
"When the forces of darkness descend! In the name of justice, this fist!"
Everyone give a 'WTF?' look.
"In the name of truth, this muscle! In the name of honor, this blood!"
Corin's eyes are sparkling.
"In the name of beauty, this butt!" the guy showed his muscular butt.
Chriass and Yoichi are showing disgusted face. Zeonsilt sweat-dropped.
"HAHA!" the guy is jumping atop the ring.
Carrying an oversized Clay Idol (it is there somehow) on his right shoulder, the guy with butterfly mask shouts:
"Champion of Truth and Justice, Grand Papillon! Ready to fight all evildoers!"
Everyone can't help but to stare at his mask, his muscular body, his skull belt, and his butt- before dropping jaws. That is including Yoichi, minus Corin.
"WOW! That is so COOL! Right, Zeonsilt?" her eyes full of excitement, Corin is begging for sugar words from her 'master'.
Zeonsilt can't risk being punched again, "...Yes, he is."
"I wanted to ask for his autograph!" Corin has been infected by a fan club virus.
"Isn't that Joachim wearing a butterfly mask?" Chriass pointed the obvious.
"That'll make it easier for me to get his autograph! Oh, maybe also taking pictures together!" Corin is gotten totally lost in the fan-fan land.
"You gotta be kidding me...," Chriass buried his face on his hand palm.
"Zeonsilt, Chriass, our PMB should create an opening stunt like that!" Corin's eyes really mean it.
"I don't know if Mervina and the others will like it...," Zeonsilt denied softly.
Chriass' relied on his knees to prevent falling down and eating sand, "I'd rather have the Screepers have me."
Trying to regain his snarky attire, Yoichi fixes his glasses and recalibrate his lapis Lazuli, "W-Well... Evildoers... Were you referring to me? That hurts."
Joach- Grand Papillon is simply stood with pride on the ring, "I shall not forgive evil man who dares to interfere with this holy battle! As a hero, I will punish you accordingly for your evil deeds!"
Finally calm, Yoichi jumps atop the ring, "Champion of Truth and Justice, eh? Assassinating such guy might strike me a good deal with my boss and your group."
"No, no, no! Heroes will always win from villains! Zeonsilt is the proof!" Corin protested, while pointing at Zeonsilt.
Zeonsilt blushes slightly, "I'm happy you said that, but..."
Chriass is still stood there in face-palm position, moaning random curses.
"Hahaha!" Grand Papillon lets out another of his awkwardly comical laughter, "That is true! My entire body is also the proof!"
Enduring the awe in front of him, Yoichi points his fully loaded Lapis Lazuli at the so-called champion, "Enough talk. Let me shoot you and get rid of that ridiculous mask."
Detecting a challenge, Grand Papillon clenches his left fist.
"If you can face the unfettered fury of my rippling muscles, then come on!"
Zeonsilt and Chriass lower their weapons, now having little to no fighting spirit. Corin flew higher, reaching the best viewpoint of the grand match.
"Attention all spectators! On the red side of the ring... Grand Papillon, the Champion of Love and Justice!" Corin shouted in narrative like a Master of Ceremony, with a mini microphone (where did she get that?).
Silence ensues. Corin is glaring spears at both Zeonsilt and Chriass. The two men eventually clap hands loudly and unwillingly, while Grand Papillon executes some very disturbing macho poses.
Having enough, Corin continues, "On the blue side of the ring... Yoichi Takashina, the sadistic, cruel, hedonistic, stuck-up, rude, annoying, bratty, glasses, freaky, snotty, snarky, shady, irritating, ugly-"
Yoichi is doing his best to keep a smile, but his right arm doesn't agree, "...Is this the fairy season?"
"...gunman of Luin organization!" Corin finished her one-sided comment at last.
"Phew... Shall we begin?" Yoichi taunted, his eyes are glinting with killing intent.
Grand Papillon readies his muscle, burning for a good fight. Corin is getting so excited to see a fight between a true hero (?) and a villain. Zeonsilt fold his arms, trying to watch and enjoy the match. Chriass shakes his head a few times, mumbling random complaints, before eventually give up and does the same as Zeonsilt. The tension is getting high and about to burst.
"Without further ado, let the match begiiiin!" Corin announced while raising her fist to the air.
...However, before either Yoichi or Grand Papillon able to make a single move-
"HYOOOOMAAAAAA!"
"GET AWAY FROM MEEEEE!"
Those shrieks had no difficulty on gathering everyone's attention. From afar, Hyoma is running as if he is chased down by a Godzilla. Even further behind him is a crazed animal- No; a love-struck girl known as Wruzel, running all fours. So crazed that she even goes as far as throwing her Grand Ax straight to the spot where Hyoma would step on. Most likely thanks to adrenaline, Hyoma jumped just in time and avoid the fate of being chopped to pieces of Hamburg Steak. The craziness took the poor boy godly amount of seconds to realize that he just landed on the ring, between a stuck-up villain and ridiculous hero.
"We meet again," Yoichi calmly greeted.
Panting hard, Hyoma pouts, "I don't have time for you! Joachim, kick his ass!"
But before Yoichi can get angry or Grand Papillon able to deny his identity, Wruzel took her Grand Ax. Sensing danger from his back, Hyoma starts panicking. And it is dangerous indeed, as Wruzel is charging up her Grand Ax to do her Deathblow attack. Zeonsilt and Chriass had noticed it earlier, thus evacuate themselves quite far already. Corin flew away (dropping her mini mike) following Zeonsilt to safety.
"READY...," Wruzel almost done charging up.
"Dammit! Everyone, run!" Hyoma's face is pale; he is gathering all his strength on his feet- all for the split-second chance to jump ahead towards the safe zone. But...
Wruzel has finished charging her Grand Ax, she is more than ready to launch all of its power. Looking at her beloved guy once more for target lock-on, Wruzel do a massive-powered throw and let her Grand Ax do the rest. Yoichi could sense the danger, but it's too late for him to think of an escape plan. On the other hand, Grand Papillon readies himself to take the full force of the Deathblow move- all for the honor of being a hero who never turns down a fight.
"Gaia Rave!" Wruzel shouted as her Grand Ax was flying upwards from her hand.
Wruzel's Grand Ax which is inhabited by a dragon's soul starts to roar as it flew high to the blue skies of Endia. In split second just before the axe hits the central point of the ring, Hyoma does a super jump in half-running state towards the sandy beaches...
*CRAAAASSSSHHHHHH* the axe split through the ring and cracks the ground, send godly amount of rocks flying to the sky while causing an avalanche in the process.
Hyoma made it barely in time to escape from bunch of sharp rocks, but not far enough to avoid the ground shaking wave- Even with his Realized state's small wings. As a result, it is Hyoma's turn to get blown away- not only twelve meters in distance, but more than twenty meters towards the endless beach. As additional information, Grand Papillon knocked down to the ground. He covered in scratches from the sharp rocks, but able to stand his ground in pride of heroes (?). Yoichi suffers the same fate as Hyoma, but not lucky enough as the direction he flew by was the ocean. Zeonsilt and Chriass take cover behind a pair of coconut trees, thus having very little injuries. Corin flew so high that the rocks couldn't reach her. ...Meanwhile, Wruzel is got blown away by her own attack as well. Twenty meters the opposite direction of Hyoma.
"Hmhmhm...," Grand Papillon cleaned up the sand covered his body with bare hands while mysteriously humming.
"A truly beautiful technique indeed! I can't believe there is such a beautiful and deadly skill which blow away both your mind and body in this another world... I need to improve mine better!" Grand Papillon made a finishing comment, before doing a moon-jump of vampires and vanished to thin air.
Zeonsilt, Corin, and Chriass returned to the where the ring was. Was a ring, because now it's nothing much more than broken wooden boards completely buried with sand.
"Well, that was a really short tournament," Corin does her routine as a good fairy, but of course it wasn't very effective.
"WE have to clean up all this mess?" Chriass ranted; in between his words, he is whispering blasphemy of sorts towards heroes.
"Who else?" Zeonsilt cut the argument fast.
Seeing the boys' foul mood, Corin does a spinning flight before smiling in front of them, "But it was kind of fun wasn't it?"
Zeonsilt smiles, "...Kinda."
Chriass is infected, "...Much more entertaining than dozing off in bed."
"See, see?" Corin smiled again, wider than usual.
Chriass wrapped the cloth on his arms, "What are we waiting, then? PMB, on to the mission!"
Zeonsilt and Corin gives a salute in unison, "Yessir!"
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Meanwhile, Shizuku's and Monica's side.
"Hey Shizuku," Monica asked.
"Yes, Monica?" Shizuku is busy removing her newest decorations for Monica.
"Did you hear that noise? It sounded like an earthquake," Monica is sweating a lot- not only for the bright sun, but also the weight of those wooden decorations.
"Maybe it was," Shizuku looks calm.
"Isn't that dangerous? We have to tell everyone," Monica is getting concerned.
"Maybe it wasn't. Don't worry!" Shizuku is off the wall, again.
"...Okay," Monica miserably defeated by the cheap punch line.
...
Meanwhile, Wruzel's side.
Wruzel once again clean her body from the everlasting sand, her face is brimming with fighting for love spirit.
"Hyoma, did you see that? My Deathblow move has gotten significantly stronger than before! My training did really pay off in the end, since I've chopped dozens of both animals and trees with it!" Wruzel is speaking so loud, although nobody is listening.
...
Meanwhile, Shizuku and Monica's side.
"Shizuku, is it alright that you made me this decoration set?" Monica asked.
"Huh? Why?" Shizuku hasn't finished removed even a half of the set.
"You chopped piles of woods in order to make it, right? You're doing it by yourself, too...," Monica is feeling bad.
"It's pretty easy actually. There already chopped woods scattered around," Shizuku said something interesting.
"Huh? How is that possible?" Monica was piqued.
"I dunno," Shizuku is truly an airhead.
Now loading... Please wait...
"Shizuku, when exactly did you start to make it?" Monica interrogated.
"Thirty minutes after Wruzel entered the forest. Why?" Shizuku has finished most of the removal.
"Now I see why," Monica shakes her head in OMG movement.
"You do? I don't," Shizuku desperately need brain surgery.
"Then again, what did you do for the thirty minutes gap?" Monica asked for a vital info left.
"Watching Takeru and Lubul fight," Shizuku never fails to prove her 'worth'.
"...," Monica starts to feel that her hydrophobia was nothing.
...
...
"So, who won?"
"Takeru shot Lubul with D-MOS."
"Poor thing."
"Lubul almost pierces Takeru's eyes with his spear, so it's even."
"And you just watch?"
"While eating Silvernale's cookies.
"Who treated Lubul, then?"
"He was thrown to the infirmary."
"..."
"Alice is there."
"...Shizuku."
"Yes?"
"You're a wonderful woman."
"I'm into paper swords, not whips. Besides, I'm Japanese, not American."
"...Wonderful indeed; in so many different ways."
"Huh?"
"Nothing."
"By the way, I have a tea party later with Silvernale. Do you want to join, Monica?"
"Sounds good."
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/Outside of the Base – Somewhere that is not the Beach
"It is such a good weather today," Kurando Inugami, the young swordsman who is a Harmonicsor like his cousin Uru (yes, they are cousins), commented in the middle of his patrol duty.
"I agree," Okita Souji, the famous samurai from Shinsengumi replied.
These two has been constantly taking patrol duty together, while instantly become fast friends in the process. Being in the same shoes as samurais, they're enjoying having various conversations of that loyalty task. Comparing countless similarities and differences in-between, they never got tired of talking like this.
"Huh?" Kurando stopped talking as he saw something suspicious in the distance.
The two samurais approached the unknown object with extreme caution, considering any possibilities that it could be dangerous. Hands gripping the tip their katanas' handles, they're both ready for any threat to come. When the distance is shortened...
"...Hyoma? What happened to you?" Okita loosen his grip after recognizing the 'object'.
It is indeed Hyoma. After literally got his butt kicked from the beach's stage, he is helplessly slumped on the ground like a corpse of napalm bomb's victim. Slumped miserable enough to the point Okita and Kurando could only recognizes him as a giant cockroach with thick antennas, from distance longer than 5 meters.
"Let us help you...," Kurando gently offered assistance Hyoma won't reject.
After a little while of pulling through, Hyoma is free from the ground prison he was stuck in. His body isn't in a very good shape; not counting the dirt all over his 'dandy' attire.
"Thanks guys. Now, I need to roll...," Hyoma walked onward.
"Wait Hyoma, you're injured! What happened to you?" Kurando politely asked.
"WRUZEL," Hyoma ranted, opposite of polite.
Okita's eyebrows are raised, "Hyoma, how much longer you intend to run away from her? If you still don't show her some sincerity soon, she'll break apart."
Hyoma laughs sarcastically, "She literally made a crater near the beach that almost got me killed. Why don't YOU show me some sincerity?"
"I see you're troubled by her, but I think Miss Wruzel is having the most painful metal weight here. Should you show your sincerity gently, both of you shall find peace," Okita lectured.
"A peaceful life after marriage? Yeah right," Hyoma can't stand this.
"Hyoma!" Okita is not pleased by Hyoma's words of choice.
"You're right, Mr. Okita, but please don't be too hard on Hyoma," Kurando wisely don't pick sides.
"I think you're right... I'm sorry Hyoma if my words were too harsh. But I want you think it over," Okita maturely solve the current matter.
"...Whatever," Hyoma couldn't say anything nicer than that.
"HYOMA!"
"YIKES."
Although exhausted, Wruzel manage to chase Hyoma this far. When it comes to hunting and love, she's a true warrior that never quits.
Okita's quick reflexes instantaneously draw his lips, "Ah, good timing. Miss Wruzel, there is something we need to ta-"
Kurando jumps to save the day, "Mr. Okita, look out!"
"COME TO ME, HUSBAND!"
"STAND BACK!"
Completely not seeing Okita and Kurando, Wruzel charges at Hyoma, still all fours. Running out of ideas, Hyoma randomly throw all ailment-inducing items in his pocket; which he had been saving to keep off small monsters or Hayatemaru from ruining his peaceful moment. Considering his walk has gone train wreck, Hyoma doesn't see making it a national scale incident a good idea. A few powders or horns won't hurt. Not by much.
*BAM BAM KAPOW KARTLUNG SWIZZZ*
...Moreover, Hyoma fully knowing that Death Flower Pollen which could cause instant death was mixed up with the items he threw, but he didn't hold back. In Hyoma's mind, the image where Wruzel inhales the deadly pollen is drawn ultimately beautiful.
"Heaaa! Hyaaa! Graaa!" Wruzel dodged all the dangerous items, "Hahaha, Hyoma! I've trained my legs very hard that I didn't hit a single tree when running in the forest today!"
She truly dodged everything, amazes both Okita and Kurando who are still busy parrying those dangerous items. ...Yep, she also dodged the Death Flower Pollen.
"Tch," Hyoma ranted, thus make his leave.
"Hyoma, wait!" Wruzel still struggles to avoid all the ailment items.
It occurs that nobody actually care about the two skilled, while also very good-looking swordsmen- As they're a sword swing away from being poisoned in the meanest fashion, at the worst time in their peaceful walk. Hyoma might be relieved that he's not the only unlucky guy taking a twisted tour. Few minutes swallowed by fate, Wruzel launches away like a torpedo towards an obvious direction. The poor swordsmen who far too young to die (at least, for Kurando), finally had a moment to actually put their swords back in their sheaths and took a breather.
"Phew... That was a close one," Okita sighed in relief, his face remains cool.
"We need to inform both Hyoma and Wruzel about this incident later. We don't want any unnecessary casualties on our hands," Kurando looked serious. He hadn't been put in such extreme measures in his bodyguard days- until he met his cousin, that is.
"You're right. However, about Miss Wruzel...," Okita is loss in thought.
Kurando put his smile, which once knocked one girl flat in the heart, "Did you mean her dodging skills?"
Okita shrugs, "You agree? Even me and Toshini had to endure numerous training and battles before actually capable to do so."
"Maybe she'll fit in Shinsengumi," another smile with a crack joke from Kurando.
Okita is taking the matter to deep extent, "I don't think so... She is morally immature and had a beast mind-set, while also incompetent in formal social departments. But; if she is put through mental training, social studies, and strict discipline, then maybe..."
"...It was a joke, Mr. Okita."
Okita bent his head in embarrassment; he should be, for mixing up jokes and duty as a Vice Commander of Shinsengumi. Kurando learned; that being a swordsman of higher ranks won't necessarily thrust you into blood-boiling fights. Rather, you should be aware of the 'extraordinary' cases they won't teach in the forces.
"Will you tell me your stories in the Shinsengumi Days, ?" Kurando asked.
"I thought I've mentioned them several times already," Okita took this chance to recover.
"I would like to hear it once more. Please, if you don't mind," Kurando did a polite, well-mannered approach.
Okita gives up, "Alright, where should I start...?"
The two swordsmen continue their walk as if nothing has happened. They big-heartedly accepted the fact that two brats were putting them in life-death situation, and moving on with this comfortable free life in Endia. ...But even with their sharp eyes, both Okita and Kurando fail to identify that a 2 m circle radius where they were standing on has transformed into 'Sea of Powders'. Whether they got carried away by the hot samurai topic or prefer to keep it as one of 8 Endia Wonders is unknown.
/
/Outside of the Base – Front Gate
Hyoma ran at the risk of his legs disorganized bone structure, and he finally arrived somewhere. Much to Hyoma's dismay, he had returned to the starting point of his walk with nobody abound to aid him. Probably the God of Endia (if one exists) hates Hyoma for his sourpuss attitude this entire time. Hyoma should learn to behave should he meet him someday. As an extra handicap, his Realized state has over.
"Dammit... I'm at my limit...," Hyoma murmured between his heavy breaths.
"...Hyyyyoooooommmmaaaaaaa...," an all-too-familiar voice echoes in 60 meter radius; the frequency is low, but Hyoma's senses have exceeded the limit of mankind that he could hear it crystal clear.
Dreaded beast lady is still on her toes. What to do to escape her 'lovely' rampage? For Hyoma, the answer is simple: taking the chaotic series of chase INSIDE the base. Hyoma no longer cares whether there will be any other casualty besides himself. Might as well turn the whole base into a war field.
...
To be continued to the next Act...
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Phew... Done! ...That's what I was about to say, but no. This Chapter 1 was originally 50+ pages long, so I decided to split it in half- into two Acts. Things will be very hot for Chapter 1 Act 2 onward, so please look forward to it. Since the Act 2 already half-done, it won't be too long for me to update this story. Here is how the Chapters will go and their short summaries:
Chapter 1: Hyoma assaulted by the girls, and fall to near-death starvation.
Act 1: Outside the Base. You are reading this one right now.
Act 2: Inside the Base. Grave, Rocket Billy Redcadillac, Juji, Bunnji, Silvernale, Sluc, Hayatemaru, Koyuki/Little Snow, Hiro, Mue, Sherry, Zard, and Rin will appear. Maybe more.
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Chapter 2: Hyoma is SICK in bed. The girls decide to apologize by cooking something, but a genius someone (come on, it's obvious) waltzes in the idea of a cooking contest. The girls agree (don't be surprised), eventually selecting their chef-assistants, thus thinking of a recipe and gathering the ingredients. Don't expect them to buy it at a market, though.
Act ?: ? Shadow Hearts crew, BEWARE!
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Chapter 3: The actual cooking battle begins. Forget any cooking show you've seen on TV- This one is crazy enough to be a World War III. Along with several other judges (you can guess who), Hyoma was forced to eat plenty of dishes (nah, don't drool or you'll regret it) and gives the most omnipotent score for each girl. Which girl will win? Then again, will this remedy's Hyoma's near-death starvation? ...Doubt.
Act ?: ? Unknown... Data not found.
And that's how each chapter contents are going to be. I'm kinda surprised, seeing other Chaos Wars stories are nothing but Hyoma-Rin stories. Except for one; titled: [The Life and Love of Endia's Knights] by umi amano. That one rocks and no slightest of Hyoma-Rin! That story also inspires me to develop this Chaos Wars story seriously. You should check it out.
I hope the characters aren't OOC, since I based them on the way they talk and act in Chaos Wars. Some of the characters might stand out better, since I played their original games. And if anyone notices, there is a key character that is still in hiding... Can you guess who? No present this time, though :3
Well, that's all from me now. I'm so grateful for all readers who patiently reading my long-length stories and reviewing them. Thank you so very much! I love you all! I'm still trying hard to complete my other stories as well, so please cheer on for me!
Credits.
umi amano: for above-mentioned reason.
Schauspielerinnen: for being a great friend and another fan of Sound Horizon.
Spaghetti Soysauce, Kuroi Onee-san, and Axel Yamamoto: they didn't help directly for this story, but their encouraging PM pushes the lazy me to march forward.
Azure Dark: for translating "The Endia and the Knights" song at Animelyrics site.
Please read their stories of pure awesomeness as well, when you have time.
Hope you enjoyed this story! Thank you very much, and stay tuned!