GI Joe
I became a fan of GI Joe after watching The Rise Of Cobra Movie. I have since read a lot of fanfiction for it. As this story will prove my fandom is for the awesome ninja. Mainly Storm Shadow as I like the bad guys. But Snake Eyes is cool as well. I would like to take a moment to say that people should read the fanfiction of Karama9 and CrystalOfEllinon as their stories are legendary and amazingly well written.
Thankyou and I hope this good.
Storm Shadow survived the wounds he received from his sword brother. His wounds were healed by the nanomites that existed in his body. However something felt different to him. As he crawled through a COBRA base, he realized that his memories had been tampered with due to the nanomites. He also realized that the only person who could have done this to him was the man now known as the Cobra Commander. That was when he decided that he would try and get as much information to the Joes. This led him to the COBRA base. He had just managed to send a message to Snake Eyes when a group on neo-vipers knocked him unconscious and took him to see Zartan who was the acting chief as both the Commander and Destro were not there and the Baroness had betrayed the COBRA organization.
At the GI Joe headquarters Snake Eyes had just received a message and a large amount of data from the COBRA organization. He was fairly certain he knew who the message had come from as it had been signed with the initials, TSA. It also surprised him as he was almost certain that the person was dead. The data had come with an apology and a plea for help. With the note and data in hand, Snake Eyes asked for a meeting with his team and General Hawk. The meeting began and Snake Eyes gestured to what had been sent to him. The other team members were intrigued by the plans that COBRA had made. What captured their eyes the most was the design of a mechanical suit that would cause harm to the wearer. They studied the plans and soon realized that the suit was made for torture purposes. The person in the suit would be an innocent but would get the blame if they were discovered. They knew that if this suit should ever appear they would have to take care as the person inside was not in control of the suit. The COBRA soldiers would still be able to control it from their base.
It had been several days since Storm Shadow had been captured. Every day had been the same. He had been tortured and mercilessly beaten for his betrayal to the organization. Finally Zartan decided that he would use the new device that had been created by the Commander before his capture. He was going to use the mechanical suit and get payback at the GI Joes by deploying it in America.
Storm Shadow who was in an extremely weakened condition due to his beatings and malnourishment was near unconsciousness when he was placed in the suit. The suit had a dozen needles that were covered in many different toxins, but also drugs that kept him awake so that he could feel every pain that was inflicted on the machine and the drugs that would course through his body like it would be on fire…
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The GI Joes were urgently called for a meeting the next day at 0915 hours. As they met up in the briefing room, they were told by General Hawk that the mechanical suit that they had been studying had turned up in the capital in America. They were deployed within half an hour. Hawk reminded them that the person inside was innocent and to try and save them as well as the civilians.
The team arrived in America within a matter of hours and went to confront the battle suit.
Storm Shadow could only endure the pain as he saw the GI Joes vain efforts to stop the machine.
"Please just stop. Just kill me, please." He begged in his mind.
He knew his clan would not be happy with his thoughts as ninja were trained to endure pain. But the amount of pain he was in was killing him, more so than any other wound he had ever received. Suddenly the machine stopped.
Snake Eyes leapt onto the back of the suit and jammed a knife into the control matrix. This stopped the machine from receiving contact with the COBRA base. He flipped off the machine and stood in front with the other Joes as they waited for it to open. Then it slowly started to open and all the Joes, including Snake Eyes were astounded when Storm Shadow staggered out. His clothes were in tatters and he had deep cuts, bruises, lacerations, needle marks and many more signs of trauma. He blinked at them and then staggered towards Snake Eyes. All the Joes except Snake Eyes tensed forgetting that Storm Shadow was in no condition to attack them.
"Brother…" Storm Shadow gasped as he fell into Snake Eyes, who opened his arms to catch the falling Storm Shadow.
"We need to take him back to base. He needs medical attention. Snake Eyes signed to his teammates.
"Snake, You do realize who this is don't you?" Scarlett asked as she looked down upon the unconscious ninja.
Yes. But did you forget that he has been tortured in that device. I am also certain that he sent that information to me. Please. We need to get him back and get him help.
The Joes looked at each other and then Duke contacted Hawk and updated him on the situation. Hawk agreed with Snake Eyes and ordered for them to bring Storm Shadow so that they could find out.
Duke agreed and told the other Joes. Within minutes they were in their jet and on their way back to the pit. On the way they treated what injuries they could. They noticed that Snake Eyes stayed close. Duke made a mental note to ask about the 2 later when Storm Shadow was better and this mess was cleared up.
The journey back to the pit was short. When they got back, Storm Shadow was immediately rushed into the hospital. The Doc and Lifeline worked on him for over 4 hours. His list of wounds was extensive and they made detailed notes so that they could tell the Joes and Hawk exactly what Storm Shadow had gone through and for how long.
Meanwhile in the debriefing room Hawk was with the Joes awaiting news. However none were more agitated than Snake Eyes who was pacing back and forth.
Finally Doc and Lifeline entered saying that Storm Shadow would be fine and that he would make a full recovery and that he was asleep for the moment.
May I sit with him? Snake gestured to Hawk and the Doc.
The Doc nodded yes and Hawk seeing how important this was for Snake agreed.
Snake walked into the hospital bay and sat by Storm Shadows side. He watched as the man breathed in and out and wondered what had befallen him.
Almost a week passed before Storm Shadow woke. When he did the first thing he saw was Snake Eyes. Snake was sprawled partly across his bed and it was obvious that the ninja was asleep. Storm Shadow smiled as he looked down at him and remembered that they had eventually become extremely close friends after he had discovered the boy breaking in. They had been inseparable. His mind was fighting the nanomites that had changed his memories and now remembered his past and that the two really had been like brothers and he remembered the true reason why he had joined COBRA.
He still smiled down at his friend. He was so engrossed with his thoughts that he did not notice Doc and Lifeline had appeared and were watching. Both made a note to tell Hawk about this.
Doc and Lifeline walked over and as they did, Snake Eyes awoke and looked towards them. Then he looked at Storm Shadow and jumped up when he saw that he was awake.
He unashamedly threw his arms around Storm Shadows neck and Storm Shadow returned the hug as enthusiastically, even though it caused him pain. Doc and Lifeline laughed and moved the excited Snake Eyes aside so that they could check their work. Then they asked if Storm would be up to talking with the General and some of the other Joes, including the Baroness. Storm Shadow agreed as he knew that he would have to explain himself at some point.
Hawk and the Joes entered. The Joes included Duke, Ripcord, Scarlett and Snake Eyes who had stayed with Storm. Baroness was also present and was glaring at the bed ridden ninja.
Hawk sat himself down and looked at Storm Shadow.
"So tell us how you got involved with COBRA and what you are doing here now and what you want." Hawk ordered.
Storm Shadow nodded and looked towards Snake Eyes.
"My story starts several years ago when I was a student with the Arashikage clan. Snake also became a member after he broke in to get some food. Our master was killed." Here Storm Shadow stopped and looked at Snake Eyes who had stiffened.
"I never killed our master, Snake. I saw someone there and ran over and I saw them put the sword in our master. I chased after him. I spent the next few years tracking the assassin. The trail eventually led me to COBRA. I infiltrated the organization so that I could find who killed our master. The Commander injected me with his nanomites and changed my memories, so that I believed you were my enemy. You know that I would never intentionally hurt you. Don't you Snake?" Storm asked fearing the answer.
Snake nodded and they could all see that the story made sense.
"I became a slave to his will and was ordered to protect and carry out McCullen's orders. After we fought in the Arctic base..." here he looked towards Snake again. "The nanomites healed up my wounds and I made my way to another base so that I could recover. I started to remember the true events of my past and realized that I had wronged you. So I decided to make it up to you. So I found as much evidence as I could and sent it to you." Storm Shadow stated.
"How do we know that was you? What were the initials that it was signed with?" General Hawk asked.
"The initials are of my name. As you know Storm Shadow is not my actual name but what many have called me even since I was young. The letter was signed TSA. Right?" Storm Shadow said looking carefully at the General.
"Yes. I wonder then if you would be willing to tell us your name?" Hawk asked carefully, knowing how secretive ninja were.
"Snake knows my name. But if you really want I will tell you, on one condition." Storm Shadow asked looking slightly apprehensive.
"Yes. What is it you wish to ask?" Hawk looked at the other Joes around the room, as they to wondered what the ninja assassin would want.
"Would you consider letting me become a member of your team to make up for the wrongs I have made against you?" Storm Shadow asked shocking all the Joes, even Snake Eyes.
"We will have to discuss it." Hawk said leaning forward thinking about this new development.
"Very well. Then I shall tell you my name then. My name is Thomas. S. Arashikage." Storm Shadow stated proudly.
"Arashikage. As in the clan you trained with was your family." Duke spoke for the first time.
"Yes. I am now the only surviving member. So I am considered the Arashikage heir. Arashikage translates as Storm Shadow which is the name you know my by. I can see by your shocked faces that Snake never told you." He smiled at his sword brother.
It was yours to tell, brother. Snake signed.
The others gasped a collective "What?" as Snake Eyes called him brother.
"Snake was adopted into my family. He became my brother. Another reason why I want to work with you is to make amends with you Snake." Thomas stated.
What happened after you sent us the data, Tommy? Snake signed getting back onto the story knowing that it was not finished.
Storm Shadow grimaced and told how he had been caught by Zartan and the days of torture he had endured for days after. Eventually Storm Shadow grew tired and the Doc and Lifeline asked them all to leave so that he could rest.
They left to go and discuss the possibility of Storm Shadow becoming a member of the GI Joes.
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The Joes and Hawk went to a briefing room to discuss Storm Shadows future. Would they arrest him and sentence him to death for killing innocent people or would they allow him to become a member of GI Joe. Indeed while people did not ask to be a part of GI Joe, ninja were very good soldiers.
"I don't think we should let him live or join us." Scarlett started immediately.
The Baroness agreed emphatically. "He has killed many of your team and many innocents have died because of him as well." She states in a cold voice. "He should not be forgiven for these crimes, nor should he be made a part of your team General."
You have done these things to. But we have forgiven you and let you become a part member of the team. Snake Eyes gestured, the anger showing in his sharp movements.
The Baroness glared at Snake Eyes quickly before conceding that he did have a point.
My brother is a trustworthy person. He was under the control COBRA. The Doc and Lifeline have confirmed that he did have nanomites in him and that they have been used to change his memory. Snake Eyes gestures slowly.
Hawk nods as he had received the same report, he had also been told about Storm Shadows actions after he had awoken and the way he had looked at Snake Eyes had been happy so Doc and Lifeline had told him. After several minutes more of discussion where the Baroness and Scarlett argued that Storm Shadow should not be trusted and Snake Eyes stuck up for his brother and the other Joes listened and made occasional comments, Hawk cleared his throat and got the all their attention.
"I think that after all the evidence presented by Storm Shadow and all of you, Storm Shadow will be allowed to show us that he has turned to our side." Hawk finished with a look at all of them, his look said not to argue.
The General had made up his mind to trust Storm Shadow due to the evidence and that the man had willingly told him the answers to his questions no matter how personal. He also trusted Snake Eyes' judgment.
Snake Eyes nodded happily at the General. They could all see his grin through his mask.
The rest of the team agreed that the General had made the right choice.
"Shall we go and tell him the good news then?" General Hawk stood and they all walked back to the medical bay.
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They walked into Storm Shadows curtained off section. Storm Shadow looked up and smiled when he saw Snake Eyes. Snake Eyes sped up happy to see his friend again and tell him the good news.
Hawk reached the pair. Storm Shadow looked at the General in the eye. Then Hawk smiled and held out his hand. "Welcome to GI Joe Storm Shadow." He said. He couldn't help but smile at Storm Shadows own smile.
Storm Shadow jumped out of the bed to the surprise of all the Joes, Doc, Lifeline and Hawk. He snapped a salute and then bended down on his knee pulling up the right arm sleeve of his uniform past his forearm. He revealed a tattoo on his arm. It was the same symbol that was on his and Snake Eyes swords and also on Snake Eyes uniform.
"This is the symbol of the Arashikage clan. I swear on the honor of my clan mark that I will serve you well and obey your orders. I will not betray you, Snake Eyes or your team as that would dishonor my clan and me." He looked at General Hawk, his face showing that he was serious about this.
Hawk knew that something like this was serious as Snake Eyes had done this when he was asked to GI Joe.
"Thank you Storm Shadow. I know that you will be a good asset and I know that you will be loyal to us. Like I said before, welcome to GI Joe. Just before I go, when you go on missions you will be a part of the Alpha team. You will partner with Snake Eyes if that is acceptable?"
Storm Shadow nodded. "Yes that would be absolutely fine and again thank you for giving me this chance when I have been your enemy for so long. I thank all of you." He said with a large smile, looking at all the Joes.
The other Joes could not help but smile at the enthusiasm Storm Shadow had and they all noticed that Snake Eyes himself already seemed a lot happier.
The Joes left with Hawk. Snake Eyes stayed with Storm Shadow.
You know if you want your swords, I picked them up and brought them back with me after our fight in the Antarctic. I know how much your swords mean to you. Snake Eyes gestured to his friend.
Storm Shadow's face lit up once again as he thought about the swords that were the last thing given to him by his master. They did indeed mean a lot to him and he was glad that Snake Eyes had them.
"Thank you my friend. Yes, I would like them back and thank you for taking care of them. By the way when I leave this ward, where will I be staying?" Storm Shadow asked smiling at Snake Eyes.
You will stay in my room with me as I don't have anyone to share with and not many people want to put up with ninja ways. Is that Ok? Snake Eyes gestured slowly as if thinking his offer would be refused.
Storm Shadow's grin only got wider. "It would be good to room with you again, brother." He exclaimed making Snake Eyes smile beneath his mask.
They both caught up on what each other had done over the years they had not known each other and they both realized that their friendship was very much intact and had been strengthened. Nothing could break the bond that had been made between the two now.
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It was a few weeks before Storm Shadow was finally let out of the Joes hospital ward. Snake Eyes appeared next to his friend and gestured for Storm Shadow to follow him to his quarters.
They reached the quarters that was to be theirs and entered. The first thing Storm Shadow noticed was that his and Snake Eyes' swords were together in a case meant to protect them. He slowly approached and withdrew his blades and looked over them with a professional eye noticing that his brother had indeed taken good care of the weapons; he turned and smiled his thanks to Snake Eyes. Snake Eyes just nodded in return.
The room was big enough for two military issue cots, wardrobes and enough room for the two to move around. There was also a bathroom attached.
It's not much, but to me it's like home. Snake gestured to his friend, as Storm Shadow had come from a rich and powerful ninja clan.
"I like it. I have stayed worse places. This is seriously amazing." Storm Shadow said as he looked around.
Snake Eyes had decorated the room to in part look like the Arashikage rooms. On his wall was a painting of the Arashikage symbol. Storm Shadow knelt before it, paying his respects. Then he got up and asked which his bed was. Snake gestured to the bed on the right and Storm Shadow nodded. He went and sat. Snake went to his own bed and they both sat in companionable silence.
"Thank you for believing me. I know that I have hurt you much over these last few years and I am really sorry." Storm Shadow spoke at last.
I knew that deep down you were good and I trusted that you would find your way. I was inconsolable after our battle in the Antarctic. But now you're back and we can be the team that we were when we were back home. I will always have your back, Tommy.
"And I will always have yours, Yamane" Storm Shadow said smiling at Snake Eyes.
Snake Eyes started in surprise at the use of his nickname. Storm Shadow had picked it because when they were young he did not speak much. It was also picked because he was younger than Storm Shadow and Storm Shadow protected and helped him so the nickname stuck. Snake Eyes also realized that he was overjoyed at the use of the name. He also noticed that for the first time since Storm Shadow had disappeared he had called him Tommy.
Yamane – translates as dormouse. This is from the Google translator and I hold no responsibility if it is wrong. I thought it would be good nickname for Snake Eyes as he is quiet; also I wanted to give them something from a friendship. I also like the idea of thinking that Snake Eyes could be a couple of months younger than Storm Shadow.
I hope this was good and that you enjoyed it. If anyone has any ideas I may think about writing more although I am not certain.
My Kindest Regards To You Reader.