Authors note: Hey everyone, Gantz Gun here! And this is my newest and quite possibly the most creative work ever! This story takes place in the world of Antheum where Musashi: Samurai Legend takes place… But the story takes on a new perspective as my brand spanking new and original characters Wally and Auto go through the story along side the characters of the original adventure. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own the Musashi: Samurai Legend game or any of it's character's. I only own the character's Wally, Auto and any other new character's you may see.
Yin & Yang Tales
Chapter 1. Of Warriors and Mystics
(In a dark room a young boy stood in the darkness as a light shown on him. The boy wears a simple white and grey jumpsuit and matching shoes. This young man is Wally. Suddenly a mysterious looming voice breaks the silence.)
Dark voice: Wally! I hope you know the charges that are against you!
Wally: I don't even know what's goin' on here!
Dark voice: Well let me clear it up for you! First you wander into the dungeon area on more then one occasion!
(Wally flinches a little then realizing he's caught confesses.)
Wally: Okay, Okay, but that's only because that girl Cilia is down there and needed the stuff I brought her!
: So that's why you were sneaking food out of the kitchen! You little wretch…
(Suddenly more lights turn on and six figures appeared one was a small ten year old child wearing a blue shirt and a pair of jeans he also had a kind of mechanized backpack, he was Malbec. Another was a young man around Wally's age, he wore a red coat and had a red headband covering part of his brown hair, and blue shorts this was Riesling, the third was an almost gigantic muscle man, he had dark tanned skin, black hair, a red and blue jacket, black pants held up by a huge belt with a skull marked latch, and was holding a huge chain blade that was Glogg, then in the center stood the three other characters the one on the left was an evil looking figure long blue hair covered his right eye, a red vest covered a skinny yet strong body, baggy pants tucked into black shoes, and the weirdest traits of this man was a sharp metallic scorpion like tail, and razor sharp, mechanical, surgery implanted fingers, this was Shiraz, the one on the right was a grey haired, relaxed, odd looking man, he wore a dressy grey outfit, that easily matched a jacket that was a little too big, he also had black baggy pants that were tucked into his grey shoes, and a kind of cane that was Rothschild, and the one in the center appeared to be the leader, he wore an impressive grey and blue tunic with blue baggy pants covering his legs, and black shoes, he had blue hair and a dark flame in his eyes. He was the owner of the dark looming voice… He was Gandrake.)
Wally: No one asked you Rothschild!
Rothschild: Such insubordination… Even if it was from a child, that was unforgivable! Mr. Gandrake I say we feed this child to Shiraz!
(Shiraz smiles a little, then starts moving his mechanical fingers longingly.)
Gandrake: No… he is but a mere child… and we will punish him like one.
Shiraz: (Angrily) And what do you plan to do with him, pray tell?
Gandrake: Simple… We lock him in the dungeon…
Wally: What? But… Father what have I done to deserve that?
(It is silent at first but Malbec breaks the silence.)
Malbec: Because you saw something you weren't supposed to see.
Wally: What? all I saw was the production room and all I saw was the robots being made and I've seen the robots before.
Rothschild: And I suppose you weren't trying to hack the main production computer and see the plans of our latest project.
Wally: WHAT?
(Wally's surprised look, looks around the group until he eyes Shiraz, out of everyone except for Wally's eyesight he gave a triumphant smile.)
Wally: But I didn't do that!
Glogg: Don't play dumb! Shiraz caught you red handed trying to crack into our top secret plans!
Riesling: Yeah so don't play 'soy'.
Malbec: Idiot! The word is 'coy', not 'soy'.
Riesling: Who asked you ya' ten year old reject?
Malbec: That's Mr. Malbec to you lame brain!
Gandrake: Enough…
(Riesling and Malbec stop fighting at those very words.)
Gandrake: We have other things to worry about besides you two fighting.
(And having said that Gandrake turns his head back to Wally)
Gandrake: I have made my decision… Wally is to stay in the dungeon for three months time.
Wally: THREE MONTHS?
Gandrake: That is my decision Wally… Just be thankful it isn't any worse than that.
(Then the hammer that was in Gandrake's hand hit the court table, after that happens Wally is carried away to the dungeon area.)
Wally: But I didn't do anything, Mr. Gandrake you've gotta believe me!
(Later in the prison area Wally is thrown into one of the two cells as the ninjaroid robot locks the door on the outside. A few seconds later the ninjaroid robot is gone and Wally is alone… Or so he thinks.)
Wally: (Grabs the bars of the cell door.) Hey let me out!
(As he calls out, he tries to ram the cell door and break it down but to no avail, after awhile he stops trying to break it down, and falls down into a slumped over sitting position.)
Wally: Aw who am I kidding, they're not going to come back for me. Not for three whole month's anyway. Of course I wouldn't blame them…
: Is someone there?
(Wally perks up in surprise he goes to his cell room door and looks around the room on the outside… No one is there. But he isn't convinced he was hearing things.)
Wally: Hey whose there?
: Try looking at the cell right next to yours!
(Realizing the cell right next to his was out of eyesight he thinks a little while… a few seconds later he finds a mirror in the cell.)
Wally: (Whispered) That's it! (Normal voice) Hey give me a second!
(Wally struggles a little and after a few seconds finally pulls the mirror off the wall and with as long as his arms can reach he puts the mirror outside in-between the cells. Looking at the mirror he sees a girl around his age with long green hair, she wore a brown worn out shirt and a matching skirt, she was bare foot, and obviously looked exhausted for some reason.)
Wally: Cilia?
Cilia: (From her sitting position she crawls up to the bars of her cell and looks into the mirror at Wally.) Wally? Is that you?
Wally: Yeah it's me mate, but is that you?
Cilia: Yes… But why are you here Wally?
Wally: What do you think mate, I got busted, and busted good, for some reasons I'm not even sure of.
Cilia: Really?
Wally: Yeah…
(There is a small silence…)
Cilia: So how are you?
Wally: Well lets see mate, I've just been blamed for breaking a couple of those stupid cruddy rules, thrown into the dungeon, and its going to be three whole month's before they let me back out, but besides that I'm fine.
Cilia: Oh sorry.
Wally: Oh it's okay.
(Another silence.)
Cilia: (Sadly) So I guess you won't be able to keep your promise now, huh?
(Suddenly everything lights up and the background changes from a prison cell to complete darkness.)
Young voice: Where did you find him?
Old voice: I found him in Wellspring Woods.
Young voice: Well don't take him to my room!
Old voice: He needs a place to rest. Think about that.
(Wally starts to wake up and in front of his face was a young man around his age. His hair was covered by a red headband, and just looking at him, scares him and makes him sit up real quickly.)
Wally. What the heck? Who are you? Where am I?
(Getting a good look at the young man Wally see's the same young man, he wore a dark blue jacket completely unzipped revealing a matching shirt, a pair of jeans, black and white shoes, and a pair of gloves. He seemed to be the owner of the young voice.)
Auto: Calm down. There's no need to fear. My name is Auto.
Wally: Auto?
Auto: Yeah and your in Antheum. You don't need to blow a gasket.
Wally: Antheum? (To himself) That sounds familiar.
Auto: Must've got amnesia, if you've never heard of Antheum.
Old voice: Oh we have another amnesia inflicted young man eh?
(Suddenly this strange looking creature hopped on Wally's lap it was a kind of cat creature wearing a red vest and black pants, he had a cane in his hands and a patch over one eye. He was the owner of the old sounding voice.)
Wally: (Startled yell.)
Cat creature: Sorry I did not mean to frighten you young one.
Wally: Who or what are you?
Cat creature: My students know me as Master Mew. I teach martial arts, I do!
Wally: Master Mew?
Master Mew: …… I understand that you are confused so I'll explain.
(Master Mew walks to the door, when he's there he turns back to Wally.)
Master Mew: Please follow me.
(Master Mew walks out the door, Auto follows, seeing no other choice Wally follows the both of them. When they are outside Wally sees a magnificent town that looked like it was three floors high water poured down from a gutter like system until it hit a little spring in the center on the first floor, the town appeared to be inside an even bigger structure, doors that led to the different facilities lined the walls, and the city looked very mystical.)
Wally: Whoa… Holy cow mate's, this place is… Incredible.
Auto: Yeah it is a sight to see ain't it?
Master Mew: Yes and I bet you wouldn't believe that this city used to rest on the ground like all of the other city's.
Wally: Uh… Would you mind explaining that last sentence mate?
Master Mew: Well to tell you the truth this city isn't on the ground.
Wally: What?
(Outside, the city lies on the back of a gigantic whale flying through the sky! Meanwhile back inside.)
Master Mew: This city lies on the back of the great and gigantic 'Anthedon'. A giant Whale like animal with the most powerful magic in the world, on land you can see this great beast flying across the sky.
Wally: What? We are cool on top of this giant fish aren't we? Cause I don't wanna fall!
Master Mew: (Chuckles.) Relax we're perfectly safe, a powerful magic keeps the city from falling.
Wally: Okay I'll take your word for it.
(Things are silent for a while then Master Mew breaks the silence.)
Master Mew: Well I better get back to the dojo I'm sure I have some students waiting.
(Then as he leaves Master Mew calls to Auto.)
Master Mew: Auto! Would you do your old sensei a favor and show our new friend around?
Auto: …… Okay sensei!..
Master Mew: Thanks! I knew I inherited a miracle when I found you!
(Master Mew leaves and Auto stares an emotionless stare at Wally.)
Auto: Okay… Um sorry never got your name.
Wally: Its Wally mate…
Auto: Okay… Wally… I don't like newcomers so I'm just going to show you around. Interrupt me once and you're on your own.
Wally: Okay! Okay! You don't have to blow a gasket!
(The unlikely pair then started to walk around Antheum, Auto showing Wally all of the facilities in the city and explaining their individual purposes. During the walk Auto stopped at a place called 'Modena's Emporium' when Auto made the obvious coming statement.)
Auto: Maybe you should go into Modena's Emporium and get some new clothes.
(Wally who was in his own fantasy world at the moment popped back into attention.)
Wally: Hmm?
Auto: I said, 'we should get you some new clothes at Modena's general store.'
Wally: Why should we mate? I mean this jumpsuit was with me forever, and besides its cool looking.
Auto: Okay… Number 1.) With that outfit you stick out like a sore thumb. 2.) That outfit does not look cool… As a matter of fact it looks ridiculous!
Wally: But it does look cool! … Doesn't it?
(Auto shakes his head bluntly, Wally realizes that Auto wasn't being cruel he was just telling the honest truth, Wally nods his head sadly.)
Wally: Okay… Let's go…
(The two then enters the store it had a typical store look two pillar like shelves stuck out of the floor, a rug went between the two pillars leading to the front counter, the walls were lined by shelves, and on either side of the room sized store, was a dressing room, one side was a girls dressing room, the other was a boys. At the front desk was a young women, a little over the boy's age, She was 16, while the boys were 15. she wore a dark blue midriff, grey pants, and had young grey hair covering one eye. As Wally took a look around the clothes Auto went to the front desk.)
Auto: (To the girl with dark blue midriff.) Hey Modena. How are you?
Modena: Oh hello Auto! (Clears throat.) 'You want it? I've got it!' welcome to Modena's Emporium how may I be of assistance to you?
Auto: Well my friend there… (Points at Wally, who's looking at some clothes then pulls out a red sleeveless shirt and a pair of black jeans.) He's looking for some new clothes.
Modena: Well at Modena's Emporium, you will find the greatest selection of clothes this side of the Anthedon!
(Turns to look at Wally.)
Modena: Well, will you be needing…
(She finds out Wally's already in the dressing room trying on the red shirt he had before.)
Modena: Never mind…
(It took a few minutes but Wally finally stepped out of the dressing room wearing the new clothing. Now instead of his dark blue jumpsuit, he's wearing a red sleeveless shirt, black pants, white shoes with black laces, and on the right arm a black armband with a sword marking engraved in it.)
Wally: (Sheepishly) Do I look okay?
(Auto and Modena are undone the clothes for some reason looked good on Wally. Wally is also undone, but not for the same reason as Auto and Modena.)
Auto: It looks great on you! Really it does!
Modena: Yes you pull that look off quite nicely!
(Then before Modena could say another word Wally was at the front desk a slight blush in his cheeks but none the less saying the next words at an above audible volume.)
Wally: Oh I'm really sorry madam! I really didn't get a good look at you! Please accept my apologies. Hi I'm Wally and you are?
(Auto looked up at the ceiling in disbelief, it was obvious Wally didn't get a good look at Modena, because now here he was trying to swoon her. Modena was slightly undone and started to blush, then finally answered.)
Modena: I'm Modena.
Wally: Oh Modena, a beautiful name.
(Then before Wally even had a chance to notice his surroundings, Auto picked up a mallet and smashed it on Wally's head! The poor boy held his head painfully after the blow.)
Wally: OWWWW! What the heck was that for, mate?
Auto: I was giving you a fair enough warning.
(Auto then puts a bag of coins, which Wally recognized as Joules, the currency of the world, on the store counter.)
Wally: (Puts his hand to face and thinks hard.) To himself Wait a minute how did I know that? Well it's hard to think when you've just got your head hammered by a giant wooden mallet.
Auto: Well see you Modena, and I'm really sorry for my friend here.
Modena: Oh It's no problem really. Have a productive day!
(Wally and Auto leave Modena's Emporium.)
Wally: Why do you keep doing that mate? I was just talking to Modena, and you go around slamming me up side the head with a mallet!
Auto: (Sadly looking at the ground.)
Wally: Well what do you have to say for yourself?
Auto: … Bad memory I don't want to revisit it.
(Wally just looks at Auto, undone.)
Wally: Oh alright but I still want an explanation for why you hit me on the head with a mallet.
Auto: (Annoyed but understands Wally's statement.) … Maybe later.
(After a while Wally got the hang of the layout of Antheum, and Auto eventually left Wally to explore it on his own. Wally wandered around a bit, until a kind of cold but sweet smell found it's way into his nose. He followed the smell until he encountered a small stall that was in front of Modena's Emporium, he really didn't pay much attention to it until he ended up crashing into it following the smell. He just sat there on the ground, and continued to wonder what that smell was, but all the while he lowered his head in embarrassment.)
Girly girl voice: Hey are you okay?
(Wally raises his head to see a young girl around his age looking with concern at him. She wore a white overall style midriff, black shorts, black shoes, and yellow wristband on her right arm. She had light blue hair with little balls of hair on the top, on top of the little balls of hair was cone shaped decorations. When Wally saw her he seemed to have lost his ability to speak.)
Blue haired girl: Um are you alright?
(Wally finally found his voice.)
Wally: Yeah I'm fine.
Blue haired girl: That's a relief!
(She offers her hand to help Wally up, which he accepts although for some reason is shaking with nervousness. When the two are back on their feet, Wally gives himself a one-sided pep talk and finds the courage to talk to the girl.)
Wally: Ummmmm… Uh thanks for… Well you know… Helping me up… Not that I couldn't get up without help.
(The blue haired girl giggles a little at Wally's near complete inability to speak. Wally listened to the giggling; it gave him courage when he heard her.)
Blue haired girl: (Stifles giggling.) Your funny, my name is Kiri and this is Kiri's Creamery! (Motioning around her stall.)
(Wally looks around the stall for a minute.)
Wally: Well it's great! But what do you sell here? I followed an almost heavenly scent to this place, so I bet its good!
Kiri: (Giggles a little. Wally's heart seemed to take off when she did.) Why thank you! I would like to show you the scent you followed.
(Kiri takes out a kind of curved spoon, scoops out a strange looking food, puts it in a cone and gives it to Wally.)
Wally: (Staring at it.) Uh… What is it?
Kiri: (Giggles again.) You must be a newcomer, what your looking at my friend is ice cream.
Wally: (More confused then ever.) Ice… Cream?
Kiri: That's the Creamery's best ice cream mix, Wasabi Mint. Just take a taste of it.
(Wally looks at it suspiciously, but ends up licking it, Wally's taste buds started to spin, it was cold, yet delicious!)
Wally: Wow amazing! It just makes me feel all tingly! What do you put in this stuff?
Kiri: It's a family secret.
(Suddenly Wally's eyes opened in realization.)
Wally: Oh no! I don't owe you anything do I? Cause I'm flat broke!
(Kiri winked, and Wally just stared confused.)
Kiri: Don't worry it's on the house.
(He felt like he could sing the way home, Kiri actually let him have free ice cream! He was so happy he wanted to do whatever! But instead he smiled.)
Wally: Thanks.
Kiri: (Giggles.) Your welcome.
(So Wally and Kiri talked a while, although Wally cracked the occasional joke, which made Kiri laugh, Wally felt that whenever he made her laugh his heart would feel, well… Complete. As they went on they failed to see a pair of eyes watching them. It was Auto, he looked at the two with an emotionless stare then he grumbled something under his breath, it sounded filled with jealousy and near hatred.)
Auto: (angrily.) Lucky dog…