*KKD and TB come flying in on the magic carpet from Aladdin, KKD dressed as said Disney protagonist, TB dressed as the Genie, both flying over the Cinderella castle used in the modern Disney logo before landing on the grassy field a few yards away*
TB: Whoo! Now was that an entrance, or was that an entrance!?
KKD: That was an entrance! *the two fist bump*
TB: It's summer, and after spending some time in Disney World, specifically Epcot, a Disney story came in my mind.
KKD: That sounds great, man.
TB: You know how there's princesses of different nationalities?
KKD: Yea, I know that.
TB: We've had a Native American Princess.
KKD: Pocahontas.
TB: A Chinese Princess.
KKD: Mulan.
TB: An African American Princess.
KKD: Tiana.
TB: An Arabian Princess.
KKD: Jasmine.
TB: A Scottish Princess.
KKD: Merida.
TB: A Norwegian Princess and Queen.
KKD: Anna and Elsa.
TB: And most recently, a Hawaiian princess.
KKD: Moana, …technically Polynesian, but still, right.
TB: So, that got me thinking. Why not a Japanese Princess?
KKD: Now honestly, I would really enjoy seeing that. But seeing Disney's reputation with Japanese… *cough* Lack of ride in Japan pavilion at Epcot. *cough* ...I'm not sure if such a movie would be made in the near future. The closest to an animated feature with a Japanese theme is currently the stop-motion movie Kubo and the Two Strings… I think…
TB: Not Disney, but I really wanna see that. Japan's still got a huge ass gift shop in Epcot and I even got a picture of one of their big ass pagodas.
KKD: Nice. But the point of this is, seeing relations with Japan are improving, to make a potential idea for such a movie. Right?
TB: That's why we're around. I think I've got a story to fit the qualifications of a Disney movie. Imagine aspects of other great Disney films along with some pretty imagery and great characters.
KKD: Okay… hmm…
TB: Fear not, Disney fans. For I have got the solution, and we are here to give you said solution. Roll the disclaimers, my friend!
*The Disclaimers come rolling in, literally like a carpet before they hit the camera*
DISCLAIMERS: Neither TokuBrony nor KKD Silver own Disney or anything that might be used in this except for the original concepts within. This is just a fun concept for a potential Disney movie in the future, so just relax, let loose, have fun, and enjoy.
We start by zooming out from a beautiful bright blue sky with sakura petals flowing in the breeze. We then see a flag atop of a very big pagoda castle before zooming past that, seeing a feudal style city behind it. Then the logo for the word, Disney appeared before what is assumed to be Tinkerbell flew in an arch over the pagoda.
"Now, you may not know me… but you'll find me soon," a voice informed as we look at a piece of Japanese artwork of a royal family, "What I'm trying to tell you is a story. A story so unbelievable, so bizarre, and yet so beautiful… that it simply has to be heard."
The artwork seemed to come alive as we focused on the royal couple watching over their newborn baby girl.
"It began in the home of the Murakami Clan. The royal family had just been blessed with a newborn daughter," the narrator began as the scene transitioned to the mother and father, the King and Queen, cradling their baby who giggled in their arms, "They named their daughter, Yoko. She was an adorable sight, and they nurtured her so that one day, she would become a princess."
The scene then transitioned to late at night with the family asleep, the baby resting as the moon came over her, but once it did, a black and purple aura began to form over her, beginning to make her agitated.
"However, happiness didn't last long unfortunately. One night when everyone rested, the parents were greeted with quite the unsettling surprise," the narrator continued as the artwork showed the King and Queen looking shocked over the phenomenon taking their daughter. Then the artwork changed to show them consulting with an old mystic, "Wanting to know the problem, they consulted a mystic. He told them that their daughter was born with a very unusual curse."
"I'm afraid your daughter was born… with something inside her…" the mystic informed with a sigh, "I'm sensing another identity hiding within her."
"Two spirits sharing the same body…?" the mother gawked in concern.
"Is there anything that can be done?" the father asked the mystic, who walked around them before taking the baby in his arms.
"I'm afraid not as of now. I have not uncovered a spell for this sort of phenomena yet," the mystic regretfully sighed as the baby kept giggling, "The best you can do now is work around the situation, and see if these identities can co-exist."
The King and Queen sighed as the scene transitioned back into artwork, a paintbrush painting up scenes of the princess growing up.
"And so, time went by. The King and Queen tried their best to raise Yoko while also trying to keep the second identity under wraps," the narrator proceeded to continue as the artwork now showed the daughter as a 7 year old girl in two variants of the same painting, one of her normal form in a red and white floral kimono and with bright blue eyes and a ponytail in the daytime playing while the other variant had her at night with bright red eyes and her long wavy hair out, "The differences in personalities were very clear. Yoko is always timid and shy while her other personality, Astra, is usually a mischief maker always causing trouble. At first it was no problem, but as she grew older, Astra became more and more of a troublemaker, her actions getting progressively worse and worse, but her parents were always there for her."
"It's getting worse… I can't control her…" Yoko whimpered as she was backing up in a corner.
"It's okay, Yoko," her mother assured.
"There's no need to worry about this issue," her father promised before he tried to move in to embrace her daughter.
"Don't come any closer! I… I don't want her to hurt you…" Yoko begged, trying to back away.
"I have an idea."
Soon, later that night, Yoko and her father were kneeling across from each other.
"Astra only comes around during the nighttime, right?" Yoko's father checked.
"...Yes, Father," she nodded.
"I have perfect way for you to suppress her. All you need to do is practice a simple meditation technique that I do whenever I'm stressed. I learned it at your age as well."
"Ok. ...Oh no. She's trying to come out-. *grunt*"
"Just focus on your breathing. Relax, concentrate. Concentrate, Yoko!"
"I-I'm trying! It's just not easy to perform!" Yoko responded, grunting as she hunched over as she tried to retain control.
"Focus on me. Look at me, Yoko! Look at me and concentrate your breathing!" the king responded, making Yoko look at her father and began to inhale and exhale, her eyes shifting from blue to red, "Keep going. Focus on me, slow your breathing and relax your soul."
As Yoko's eyes kept changing between red and blue, she followed as her father instructed Yoko managed to calm herself as her eyes returned to their blue color. She continued to focus and slow her breathing, managing to stay calm as she looked at her father.
"...It… It's working… I don't feel her trying to come out," Yoko smiled, her father smiling as well before he embraced his daughter.
"That's very good, Yoko. Conceal this identity, don't be afraid of her, and no one outside this castle shall know of this," her father assured as he kissed Yoko on the forehead.
"Thank you, Father."
"Because of this, Yoko has been able to live easier and without issue," the narrator continued as the artwork showed Yoko kneeling down with the King and Queen behind her, "It was now her 18th birthday, and she was about to be coronated to be princess that night. However, nothing could've prepared her for the events that were to follow."
Walt Disney Pictures Presents
Oni no Kokoro (Heart of the Demon)
One morning, we see Yoko yawning as the morning sun shone on her face. Her hair was rather messy as she tried to get herself awake.
"Good morning, Lady Yoko," one of the castle maids called out, getting her attention.
"Oh, good morning," Yoko responded before yawning, still half asleep, the maid helping to make her fully awake.
"Today is your birthday and coronation."
"...Oh, of course… what time is it?"
"It is about… two hours since the sun rose, milady."
"...Huh? Oh my goodness! I overslept!" Yoko gasped in panic before quickly getting up and rushing to get cleaned up and dressed.
Soon, she was in the red and white floral kimono before quickly walking over to her parent's throne room.
"I am so sorry for being late. I overslept," Yoko apologized while bowing.
"It's no trouble at all, Yoko," the king assured with a smile as she motioned her over to kneel between him and her mother, "Come. Have a seat here."
"Y-Yes, Father."
Yoko walked over to said seat before kneeling down into it.
"As you know, today is your 18th birthday," the king reminded.
"Happy birthday, Yoko," the queen smiled.
"Thank you, Mother," Yoko nodded with a smile.
"And so, your coronation will be held tonight," the king informed, making Yoko look at him with concern.
"...Tonight…?"
"Yes… how goes with keeping Astra contained?"
"...It has been going well for the past few years. Although recently, she's been starting to struggle against your teachings. I… I've been seeing her in my reflections as well."
"A while back, a night hasn't gone by without that ruffian girl causing trouble and the kingdom has been at greater peace with us around. But I set the coronation for tonight, to show the people, and yourself, that you are ready to take the responsibility of a princess. I want you to show me how well you really can keep Astra controlled as it will show how much you've grown since I taught you. Do you understand?" Yoko's father inquired.
"Yes, Father. I believe I am ready to face the challenges, burdens, and responsibilities that come with being a princess," Yoko assured.
"That's my daughter. Remember what I've taught you. Conceal the identity."
"Don't be afraid of her."
"And no one outside this castle will know," they both concluded, looking at each other with a smile.
"Your Highness! Your Highness!" they heard a voice call out before a man wearing red samurai armor and black clothes underneath.
"Yusuke, my brother. What's wrong?" the king asked.
"A horde of demons have approached the village down below, we have not had enough men down there to protect the people."
"Demons again, hmm?"
"When has this happened?" the Queen inquired.
"Demons have been approaching for a few months now, it's no doubt that they would keep appearing. Yusuke, I'm coming down there with you," the King informed as he stood up and grabbed a royal sword before heading over to a set of blue armor and putting it on top of his white clothes.
"Thank you, Your Highness. You have no idea the amount of gratitude I hold to you," Yusuke bowed as they readied themselves.
"Father? May I come with you to observe?" Yoko asked.
"I'm sorry, but no. I do not want to risk your life by just being there. Stay with your mother. I'll be back soon," the King told her before tying his helmet on and walking out with Yusuke.
"Your father is quite the well-rounded warrior," the Queen noted to Yoko.
"I was hoping to know more about the demon phenomena that has been invading the village," Yoko confessed, "I wasn't really aware of the issue."
"Well… you were already having issues with Astra, so I wouldn't blame you for being the least bit curious. ...You say that you see Astra in your reflections?"
"...Yes, Mother. I find it troubling that I can see her… is this a sign that Father's teachings aren't as strong as they were before?"
"I am honestly unsure about this, the only way to truly be sure is if you confront her," the Queen informed, leaving Yoko concerned.
"...I don't know if I can," Yoko admitted as she looked down.
"Surely your father's teachings have showed you the value of courage at least a little."
"...You're right, Mother. I'll confront the problem."
"That's my girl," the Queen smiled as she gave Yoko a kiss on the forehead, "Now go on. You have to prepare for tonight."
Yoko nodded before she stood up and walked back to her chamber.
Yoko approached the mirror in her room before kneeling on a pillow. She let out a couple calming breaths before closing her eyes. She kept her focus on her breathing before she opened her eyes. What she saw in the mirror looked like her, except with longer wavier hair, and red eyes. This was her other self, Astra.
"So what are you waiting for?" Astra asked, smirking at Yoko, "You know that it's only a matter of time."
"...You do not control me. I will keep you contained tonight," Yoko vowed, focusing on her breathing.
"I heard that you were wondering about the whole demon thing going on outside the castle. Shame Daddy isn't letting you 'observe'. If you let me out, I can help you see what's going on."
"...No. I'm not letting you manipulate and sway me. I promised Father I would keep you contained, and that is what I'll do. I am not letting you cause any trouble," Yoko retorted.
"It isn't about trouble. It's about freedom. The chance for you to see what you couldn't. And I'm curious myself to see the action," Astra countered, Yoko starting to listen.
"I can't break my promise to Father."
"Please, Daddy Dearest won't know. We'll take a look and quickly come back before he does. What the King doesn't know, can't hurt us," Astra tempted Yoko, "Plus, I bet you haven't been out of the castle a whole lot. This could be your chance to see the outside. Just let me out and I can grant us the freedom we both want."
Yoko started to lose a bit of focus in meditation before she grunted in a bit of pain.
"Th… This can't be! I-I thought you only came out during the night," Yoko grunted as she was losing focus.
"The older you get, the more powerful my hold becomes. And guess what, today's my birthday too. And it's time for my present," Astra smirked as Yoko struggled, her focus weakening as she was whimpering in pain.
"Father… *grunt* forgive me…"
With a scream, Yoko lifted her head to the sky as her eyes changed from their normal blue to Astra's bright red, a smirk forming on her face.
"Whew. That's a relief," Astra smiled as she took the rubber band out of her hair, letting it out so that the hair reached her shoulders, the hair now long and wavy like the reflection, "Mmm, I forgot how good it feels to be like this."
She then opened the large window in her room before walking out onto the deck. She gripped the ground with her toes a bit before looking out at the midday sky that was bright and blue with a few clouds, smiling as she looked to the village that the castle towered over above said clouds. With a wide grin, she jumped off the deck, face going towards the ground as she dove through the sky. She continued diving down before finding a flag post of sorts, grabbing it and spinning from the momentum of her fall. Her spinning did begin to slow down until she landed on a rooftop.
Astra then started running across the roof before leaping off and landing on another one.
"Lady Yoko, I have your kimono ready," the maid from before called out, but she got no answer, "Lady Yoko? Is everything alright in there? Come now, I've known you a long time. Anything you have on your mind, don't hesitate to express."
She then opened the door to her room before noticing that she wasn't in her room.
"Lady Yoko…? *notices the window wide open* ...Oh no…" the maid gasped in response upon view, "I must tell Her Majesty!"
She rushed out of the room and ran to the throne room.
Back with Astra, she was still jumping and flipping across rooftops, making her way towards the center of town before she stopped at the sight of a horde of various red creatures with varying numbers of eyes and horns on their heads, and different sizes from normal human size to 6'5". Astra looked impressed by the size of the battle and how much of a valiant effort the King's forces were putting up. She then took a look at Yusuke and the King as they fought back to back against the demons.
"So that's what's happening," Astra noted as the two samurai warriors continued battling.
We focus on the King and Yusuke using their swords to slash at the demons, making sure none of them got near them or the villagers. Yusuke then pulled out a bow and arrow and fired at a demon trying to attack a baby and her mother. The King stabbed one demon with his sword before spinning around and slashing another one.
"Their numbers are weakening, Your Highness!" Yusuke informed, making sure to fire his bow at another incoming tall demon.
"Don't let up! More will keep coming!" the King shouted as he continued to slay more incoming monsters.
Astra just looked on with awe at the battle that was going on. Though it didn't take long before a much taller demon was called in to even the odds.
"This whole thing is so cool!" she smiled with such glee, watching the demon rush in and swing its huge arm at the two warriors.
They managed to avoid that swing as Yusuke quickly fired a few arrows at it, but they seemed to just bounce off like it was rubber. The King then ran over and jumped up towards the larger than life abomination and slashed at its chest, but it didn't seem to do anything as the demon just pushed him away.
"Looks like the Big Boss is having a little trouble with this big fella. Should I help?" Astra wondered, "Then again, he would get pretty upset with Yoko. ...Best I just watch for now."
She stepped forward, but her foot fell through a weak part of the roof she was on and she instantly fell as soon as that part gave way. She landed out in an open area after she fell through the roof, getting the attention of the King, Yusuke, and the tall demon.
"Lady Yoko!?" Yusuke gasped in response, only for the King to recognize the state of the girl.
"No… Astra…" the King growled, "What is the meaning of this? I thought you only came out during the night!"
"So did your little girl, but with age comes strength. Today's my birthday too, 'Daddy'," Astra pointed out, the King looking at Astra with disgust before the monster actually ran right past them to attack the person who interrupted their battle.
"Yusuke, stop that abomination! My daughter must be protected!"
"Y-Yes, Your Highness!" Yusuke bowed before firing three arrows at once at the raging demon, said monster still not affected by the arrows.
Astra rolled her eyes as she was annoyed before reeling her right arm back and giving a single punch to the side of its head. This effect was so strong and forceful, in sent out a shockwave noise and made the demon topple down to the ground unconscious.
"...That is how you do it," Astra scoffed, cracking her neck afterwards.
"Give me back my daughter, you ruffian!" the King demanded, making Astra do a double take on him.
"Uh, you're welcome?"
But another demon came up from behind before Astra turned around and gave a back fist to this one's head, sending it flying and crashing towards a house.
"I will handle this, Your Majesty," Yusuke assured as he walked towards Astra.
"Be cautious, brother! That is my daughter!" the King shouted, getting between Astra and Yusuke.
"Trust me, no harm will befall the heir to our kingdom. It's this other girl that needs to be dealt with."
Yusuke gently pushed his brother away before swinging the sword at Astra, who swiftly moved back and avoided it before grabbing Yusuke by his chest armor and slamming him against a wall.
"You must really be out of your mind if you think you can harm me without harming Yoko. That just makes me feel like slapping you silly," Astra responded as she headbutted Yusuke so hard it shattered his helmet like glass before she started punching at him rapidly.
"Astra, stop! Yoko, I'm here for you now!" the King called out as he grabbed ahold of Astra from behind.
"L-Let go of me! Whatever you're trying to do, give it up! I'm not giving up my freedom like this! I granted your baby girl the chance to see what was happen-! Nngh!"
Astra grunted as she gripped her head, losing her hold on Yoko.
"Yoko! Yoko, don't do this to me! I peaked our curiosity! I managed to show you what you were asking about!" Astra grunted, groaning in pain as she tried to hold on longer before screaming.
After that, her hair drooped down and she opened her eyes, being blue again.
"Yoko?" the King asked, making sure it was her as Yoko looked up at him.
"Father…?" Yoko asked before she saw where she was and Yusuke in pain, "...Oh my goodness, I am so, so sorry! I had no idea Astra would be this strong and take ahold of me like that!"
He just sighed before sheathing his sword.
"We can discuss this back at the castle. Yusuke, can you stand?" the King asked as his brother groaned in pain.
"Nothing serious, brother. But I'm okay," he assured as he got back up.
"Let's go."
Back in the throne room, Yoko with her head down and a worried look on her face while she stood in front of her parents.
"Yoko, I am very disappointed in you," the King informed his daughter.
"I know, Father," she sighed, staring at her bare feet.
"I told you that it was dangerous for you to be out there. You could've been killed."
"I know, Father… but I underestimated Astra's connection with me. She has been growing with me… and even your teachings could not have predicted just how strong she was becoming."
"I did not foresee this coming either, but this is no excuse for weakening your resolve against her. I don't want you to fall to her during the coronation tonight," the King instructed, "No matter what she does, you mustn't let her win. If you fail, who's to say that she won't let you get your body back!"
Yoko nodded, feeling if Astra took over, she could never be the princess she is intended to become.
"...I'm sorry, Father. My mental strength isn't as strong as yours… perhaps I'm just not worthy of being a princess," Yoko sighed, feeling defeated.
"I never said you weren't worthy, Yoko. All I was saying is that you need to become stronger. I need you to have great mental clarity in order to not only control Astra, but to help keep our kingdom in peace," the King explained as he walked away from his throne and put his hands on Yoko's shoulders, "You are my only child, Yoko. I don't want you to think that everything that Astra does is your fault. Understand?"
"...Yes, Father…" Yoko nodded, still looking defeated while the King looked off somewhere else deep in thought.
"Yoko… come with me."
Confused, Yoko followed her father away from the throne room, the King motioning his wife to come along with them. They reached a special lift that a Kuroku lowered to the lower parts of the castle as Yoko saw where they were going.
"I've never been to this part of the castle before…" Yoko admitted.
"It wasn't something you needed to worry about. But now that you're going to be crowned princess, you must know about the very treasure of the Murakami family," the Queen informed as they led Yoko to a dark room.
"What we protect," the King added before they walked into the room to reveal a small purple gem in the center of a pedestal.
"It's just a small gem."
"It's not just any small gem… this is our family treasure known as the Third Eye," the King informed as Yoko looked at it, "It has been kept safe with our family for generations. No one has ever used it, but any one who wields it known to have incredible power… power to keep the balance and peace of all of Japan."
"...Wow…" Yoko gawked.
"When you become princess, it is possible that you may inherit this Third Eye, and it will be our duty to maintain peace in our kingdom and country," the Queen added as they put their hands on her shoulder.
"I understand the treasure, but… what if I'm not worthy of the gem? I don't think I can maintain balance in the country…" Yoko responded a little scared, having her head down in shame, "I am having enough difficulty balancing my own soul and Astra's."
"Yoko, I understand you're scared, it happens to everyone. But when the time is right, I know that you will find balance. Balance will always win out in the end," the King assured, his soft and tender voice, giving his daughter a comforting smile.
"...Thank you, Father."
She smiled as she hugged both her parents before returning back to the main floor of the castle.
"You still need to get ready for tonight. Rika already has your ceremonial kimono ready. She shall assist you in preparing," the Queen informed Yoko as they nodded at each other before the maid that saw the window open from before walked with Yoko.
"Are you alright, Lady Yoko?" Rika asked of Yoko.
"...Not right now I don't think," Yoko confessed, looking very down as they walked towards her room, "How can I be a proper princess with someone like Astra constantly taunting me and trying to take me over?"
"I've known you for a long time and have become closer to you than most of the others, milady. I have to say that you are still growing and learning. Soon enough, everything will work out in the end."
Yoko was in thought as she looked at her ceremonial kimono, which was white with pink flowers, giving off a gentle yet serene aura.
"...Thank you, Rika. You have been very helpful to me no matter what came into my life," she smiled as Rika smiled back.
"Anything to help, milady. Would you like some tea before the sun sets?" Rika asked, kneeling over to a table with a teapot and a couple cups.
"Of course."
Meanwhile, Yusuke had found his way to the chamber of the Third Eye and looking very worried as he stared into the purple void.
"This is it… the Third Eye," he uttered.
'Yes, this is one of the gems I seek. But it's not the one…' he heard a voice inside his head, making him look around nervously.
"There's more than one?"
'Indeed. There is said to be more than one Third Eye gem somewhere in this castle, and I want to search for it.'
"What do you need me to do?"
'You must clear the castle of any people. Drive the princess away from her home and family… and eliminate the King,' the voice ordered as Yusuke's eyes widened.
"K-Kill my brother? I… I can't do that," Yusuke gawked, clearly nervous about the idea.
'Would you rather continue living under his heel, or would you rather take what is rightfully yours? I can give you the kingdom so that you won't have to feel so weak and pathetic like you always have.'
In response, Yusuke still had a look of hesitation before gripping the hilt of his sheathed blade tightly.
"Fine…" he sighed.
'First, you will call out what you saw during the coronation to cause a stir,' the voice ordered.
Later that same night, the first floor was crowded with people who have gathered to see the coronation, all ready to see Yoko become princess. Yoko herself was looking at the massive crowd of people with a nervous expression on her face.
"*gulp* I don't know if I can do this," Yoko whispered nervously.
"Do not fear, milady. You are more than capable of fulfilling your father's wishes. And might I add that you look absolutely beautiful," Rika complemented, making Yoko smile.
"Thank you."
"You should be proud of this night, Yoko," the Queen also smiled as she walked towards her daughter, "Your father is certainly proud that you were able to accept this challenge."
"...I just hope that I can keep Astra under control."
"I believe that you will," she heard a voice add in before she turned to see the King in his ceremonial purple kimono.
"Father."
"Your Majesty," Rika bowed, the King smiling as he had the maid serve food and tea to the people.
"This is your moment, my daughter. The moment in which you take your first step in royalty," the King smiled as he placed his hands on Yoko's shoulders.
"I've said before that I'm ready to face the burdens and challenges of being a princess," Yoko nodded, "And I assure you, my resolve will not waver like earlier today."
"Excellent. Now, let us meet with our people."
Soon, everyone gathered to see the King and Queen in all their glory, cheering as the two kneeled in front of their thrones before the King lowered his hand, signaling the cheers to quiet down.
"My fellow villagers… it is a great honor that you all have come for this proclamation. We announce that on this grand day, our pride and joy… our daughter, will take on her role as your princess. Welcome our child… Yoko Murakami!" the King called out to the people, who cheered as Yoko walked near her parents before kneeling right in front of them, "Now, my daughter… will you accept this katana as a sign of your role as princess?"
With that, one of the castle servants came up, holding a sheathed katana in both hands, the sheath being red and the brown hilt having a little yellow tassel at the end of it.
"Yes, Father," Yoko nodded, letting out a breath before taking the katana from the servant with a bow before taking the katana by the hilt and sheath.
"Do you accept the responsibilities of being a princess and any of the trials that you could possibly face?"
"I do accept."
"Then it is my pleasure to welcome you as new princess of Kyoto!"
The audience cheered for this proclamation, Yoko smiling at her rise in status.
"I do not condone this decision!" everyone heard a voice shout before the audience parted to reveal…
"Yusuke…?" the Queen gasped in shock.
"Brother, what is the meaning of this?" the King demanded.
"I've seen what your daughter was like, Your Highness! Is an unstable soul like her really fit for the stressful life of ruling and protecting a kingdom?" Yusuke pointed out while aiming the bow and arrow, "Everyone watch what happens! *releases arrow*"
"YOKO/MILADY!" the King, Queen, and Rika screamed in shock and terror as the arrow flew at the new princess.
However, Yoko suddenly grabbed the arrow right before it touched her face. Everyone just looked at Yoko before the girl opened her eyes, revealing them to be Astra's bright red eyes as she pulled the band out of her hair yet again.
"...Big mistake, military grunt," Astra growled before taking the arrow and breaking it in half.
She then took Yoko's katana and unsheathed it, Yusuke unsheathing his as well while the audience looked on in shock at what was happening. Many of them were confused, but Yoko's mother was clearly scared as Astra took the charge and started clashing blades with each other.
"Th-This is terrible! Why is Yusuke doing this!?" the Queen asked, the most terrified out of anyone there.
"I am unsure, but it needs to stop. Guards! Stop this madness at once!" the King ordered as several Ashigaru spearmen rushed out and attempted to stop the fight.
However, Astra slashed and pushed all of the guards back without dealing any fatal blows so that they wouldn't interrupt her duel with Yusuke.
"Why are you doing this, Yusuke?!"
"Are you really that blind, brother?! You raised someone like this! How can you raise such a-a… a monster?!" Yusuke snapped as he and Astra were now holding against each other, their blades holding off the other.
The King had had enough as he got up, grabbed his royal sword and unsheathed it before stepping in. He intervened and stopped the fight by clashing blades with Yusuke, Astra looking a bit surprised by said intervention as the King was blocking everything Yusuke was slashing at even if he was holding the sword with one hand while they were turning around.
"How could you do this, brother? I made you my top warrior, I trusted you with my life… and this is how you repay me?!" the King shouted at Yusuke, who blocked his brother-in-arms' attacks and slashes, "Why would you even think to attack my daughter!?"
"I don't wish to fight you, Your Highness! My only quarrel is with your daughter, specifically, the unstable identity within her!" Yusuke responded, trying to fend off his brother while they held each other back.
'Wait, this could be my chance,' Astra thought, realizing this was her opportunity to attack Yusuke while the King has him distracted, 'That's right, Daddy, keep him talking. Just keep him yammering so I can kill him for thinking he can off me and Yoko.'
She gripped the sword tight and pulled it back in a thrusting motion before running straight for Yusuke. As she was charging, though, Yusuke looked back and noticed Astra just briefly enough for her to not see his glance before he rolled away from Yoko's katana. The King was surprised, but didn't have time to react as suddenly, his breath was caught in his throat as Astra accidentally stabbed him, everyone gasping in response, even Yusuke, who was almost just as horrified.
"...Daddy?" Astra muttered, more confused than anything else as the King grabbed her shoulder and fell onto one knee.
"...Oh no…" the Queen panicked, hands over her mouth in sheer horror.
"...Yoko… my daughter…" the King grunted, Astra grunting a little before she shook her head, Yoko coming back.
"Father…? *gasp* Father!" Yoko panicked as she was holding her father in her arms, slowly descending to the ground as she tried to keep him alive, "No… d-did I do this to you?"
"No… no… th-... this isn't your doing," the King whispered, losing himself as Yoko looked more and more worried.
"D-Did Astra do this to you?"
"...Not of her own volition. ...I-I looked into her eyes…"
Yoko just looked shocked and confused as her father placed his hand on her cheek, the audience looking in sheer disbelief and terror.
"My daughter… my young… princess… d-do not feel regret… or grief…" the King grunted out, coughing a little, "This kingdom needs… a provider of peace… please… promise me… you'll fulfill that role…"
"I promise, but please Father, don't go. What will I do about Astra? How will I strengthen my resolve to control her without you?" Yoko nearly whimpered, gripping his hand.
"...Astra is a mischief maker… but there may be… a method to her madness. Whether or not you want her… is for you to decide. *tears up* The time I spent raising you… was the greatest moment of my life. I… I… I love you…"
And with that, he closed his eyes, Yoko feeling his hand go slack before it fell out of her hand and down to the ground. Both her and the Queen's eyes widened as the King had fallen, cold and lifeless. Yoko had tears streaming down her face, but all she could do was whimper and lower her head.
"Villagers, this is the type of child that was raised by our King and Queen," Yusuke announced loudly, Yoko not even paying any attention to him as she was too wrapped up in her father's death, "I do not question their judgment often, until now. Do you wish to have someone like this, someone who'd murder her own family, to be your princess?!"
The Queen and Rika could only look in terror as the audience looked equally horrified, all of them too unsure about what they saw and what to say, all trying to process what just happened.
"Guards! Everyone! Get rid of this foul woman!"
Everyone else just backed up as the Ashigaru gathered around Yoko, aiming their long spears at her, Yoko still grieving over her father.
"Lady Yoko, run! Run, milady, RUN!" Rika shouted, Yoko snapping out of her grief for a brief moment to glance at guards pointing their spears at her while the audience looked at her with shock.
She began to panic before looking around, finding a gap in the line of the guards before she pushes one of the spears away, and bolted past the crowd towards the walls of the village with the guards chasing after her, the audience all yammering in confusion.
"Go with her," the Queen told Rika.
"But Your Highness, I can't leave you here!" Rika responded.
"Please! Yoko can't survive out there on her own! Even with Astra, she needs someone who she can trust! She needs you to help her. Do not worry about me, I will handle the crowd and the dilemma. Now go! GO!"
With that, Rika bowed before rushing out after Yoko. The newly crowned princess was panting in desperation as she was running through the village and into a forest, her feet making rustling noises in the bushes while the branches ripped some of her kimono. While she struggled, she didn't look back as she knew guards were starting to catch up to her and she couldn't risk getting caught. She managed to use her sword to cut through some really thick leaves and branches.
Meanwhile, Rika was riding on horse, trying to catch up to the chase. She spotted the crowd of guards with lanterns in the distance.
"Hyah!" she shouted as she kicked the horse a little, using the reins to guide her horse around the crowd of guards and going through another clearing in the forest.
Back with Yoko, she managed to get through the thickness into another clearing with a bridge over a gorge. At first, she stopped at the edge of the gorge and made the mistake of looking into it before backing up frantically in fear. However, she heard the guards coming again and made a bolt to the bridge, but carefully moved across the long bridge, as it was rickety and making creaking noises. Each step made her nervous before the guards made it to where she started on the bridge, stopping at the edge to see she was now in the middle.
"This bridge isn't very sturdy! More than one person on it will make it break!" one of the guards pointed out, Yoko looking back at the soldiers nervously before continuing to step forward.
"Milady!" she heard a voice shout before looking up to see Rika ride on the other side of the bridge, surprising Yoko as the maid got off her horse and ran to the other entranceway.
"Rika…? What are you doing here? B-Be careful!" Yoko called out as the bridge began to creak more with Yoko and Rika holding onto both ropes.
"I am here on orders from your mother, the Queen!"
"...I-I can't go back there… not after what happened…"
"No, you're not coming back with me! I'm going with you!" Rika informed, surprising Yoko as the maid managed to get a little closer to the princess, "You are not just my lady… you are my friend."
Yoko just widened her eyes in response as Rika held her hand out to her.
"Please… let me help you, milady…"
"Rika…" Yoko muttered, not sure what to say until they heard noises coming from both sides of the bridge that they started at.
On Rika's side, another really tall demon appeared from the bushes and walked towards the entranceway. On Yoko's side, the guards parted to reveal Yusuke now standing in red armor.
"Not one, but two traitors?" Yusuke gawked before seeing the demon on the other side.
"Yusuke! Please! Fire at the demon so we can escape!" Rika shouted.
Yusuke looked between the demon and the two, gaining a frustrated yet saddened look on his face as he unsheathed his sword.
"Yusuke…?" Yoko muttered in disbelief, Yusuke saying nothing before he and the demon cut the ropes on both sides of the bridge, Yoko and Rika barely having any time to react as they fell along with the bridge, screaming loudly in response as they flailed their limbs.
They seemed to disappear into the darkness as Yusuke looked down, sighing in defeat as the guards stood at attention.
"...I did as you ordered…" he spoke to another being with them as the warriors parted to reveal a large red skinned demon with yellow eyes and red irises, two ram horns, and sharp nails on his fingers and toes, and a defined muscular physique.
"Good… I knew there was a good reason that I recruited you for my cause," this demon spoke to Yusuke as he looked over the edge.
"You will do as you promised, will you Gouki?"
"Of course. I wasn't expecting the princess to kill the King, even by accident. But it does prove beneficial to us, and for how Astra will involve herself in this."
"...Astra… the other personality in Yoko? How do you know about it?" Yusuke inquired.
"It's more than you realize…" Gouki smirked in response as the two walked away along with the guards.
What they didn't know was what happened below the edge of the gorge. About midway through the drop, we see Yoko holding onto the cliff side with Rika, unconscious over her shoulder, before we take a look at her eyes, revealing that it was really Astra holding onto the cliff.
TB: Da Da DUUUUUUUNNNN!
KKD: But-! What-? How-? Why-? I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS!
TB: This oughta keep the readers guessing what's going on.
KKD: Yea… but-I-eee-I-I-I… WHAAAA…?! *BSOD*
TB: Um… KKD?
Yoko: *enters from set* Oh dear… I think we lost him.
TB: Don't you die on me, man!
Yoko: Maybe all the sudden mystery was too much for him. We need to reboot him with something! What the does he like?
TB: Oh, I got it! Hey, buddy! Want some sushi?
KKD: *eyes revert to normal* SUSHI?! WHERE?! *looks around with excitement*
Yoko: He's awake!
TB: *in Kermit voice while waving arms around* YAAAAAAAAY!
KKD: ...What happened?
TB: The mysteries of this story caused you to get the Blue Screen of Death in your eyes.
KKD: Oh boy…
Yoko: I'll go back to my story now.
TB: So, thoughts on how this turned out?
KKD: Very cool, but yea, it's clear all the mysteries made me black out somehow…
TB: Disney has been known for the surprise twists in their recent movies, but I won't give any spoilers for this one.
KKD: Yea… point taken.
TB: Favorite part?
KKD: Hmm… not sure… there's a lot to process in this one. ...Why don't you state yours first this time?
TB: I'd say any moment involving Yoko and Astra. I think these two would be very well fleshed out characters.
KKD: Yea, I'm sure they will. I think we can already see elements of something in Astra that might make her different, but I won't say how.
TB: Yours?
KKD: Hmm… I gotta say that bit when Astra came out to stop Yusuke. She really seemed strong willed in stopping him (con)
TB: There's more to Astra than meets the eye.
KKD: Yea, clearly.
TB: Stay tuned for the next part where an adventure for Princess Yoko begins. This has been the Lone Rider, TokuBrony…
KKD: And the Crossover King, KKD Silver… *salutes* Jaa ne.
TB: SEIYAA!