*Tokyo Majin:

Chapter 1: No Time For Rest….

A Month has passed since Kyouichi and Kisaragi's leaving. They've traveled very far. As of now they are in Beijing, still searching for their lost friend.

After a long and tiring day of walking in the heat, Kyouichi decides it's time to rest.

"Damn is it hot…." Kyouichi had said, breathing out. "You ain't tired Kisaragi? I sure am. We should find a place and crash for tonight."

"No we should look around for a bit longer." Kisaragi said. But didn't disagree with Kyouichi. He did feel indeed hot and tired due to all the heat of the summer.

After about 45 minutes of more searching, the same result. No leads to Tatsuma. Now Kyouichi and Kisaragi were tired and wanting a place to sleep….with air conditioning. But then a strange chill comes down Kisaragi's spine….as if they were being followed.

"Kyouichi…be careful. We're not alone." Kisaragi said sharply, watching his surroundings.

"Gotcha." Kyouichi gripped his bokuto waiting for combat to arrive and show itself.

More walking and more walking, Kyouichi thought, wiping sweat from his face. I wanna stop for at least 5 minutes. He then spotted a nearby Motel. Yes! Salvation! He thought. In a scramble for rest, he runs to the motel, forgetting that they were being followed by unknown adversaries.

"Kyouichi! No wait! It's a trap!" Kisaragi warned, but it was too late. About four men surrounded Kyouichi and begun their attack.

"Tch. How brave." Kyouichi said cockily. He unwrapped his bokuto and started fighting. "Come on you assholes! Show me what you got!"

The four men looked like ninjas. But ninjas in China? That's unlikely. Dressed in black cloaks, not even showing a hint of their faces. Kisaragi grabbed his kunais ready for attack, but he was too tired that his vision startled him. He was seeing double of four men, which was a bad sign. Kyouichi can barely hold his own, Kisaragi thought. If Im like this….theres no telling on his condition. The fighting dragged and dragged. The four men, not remotely tired, versus a tired Kyouichi and Kisaragi. Kyouichi knelt down to rest and the four men took advantage.

"No! Kyouichi!" Kisaragi said. Two men pulled out kunai and then stabbed Kyouichi in the shoulders. Kyouichi was now pinned to the ground, blood sinking through his shirt. The other two men went after Kisaragi. Kisaragi avoided one of their attacks, but was unaware of the second behind him. No! He thought, how'd he get behind me! He was then stabbed in his back and knee. Helpless and weak, Kyouichi and Kisaragi were pushed to the ground, tied up.

"Why?" Kisaragi asked, "We haven't done anything wrong here. So why did you attack us?"

One of the men replied, "You two are outsiders….powerful outsiders. We cannot let you roam our streets, ruining our master's plan."

"Your mater's plan? Who is your master?"

"That information…." the man raised his kunai, preparing for the final blow. "…I cannot give to you. Now die!"

This can't be the end…not here. Kisaragi and Kyouichi thought.

"Hiyaaaaa!" A voice heard. A punch was connected to the man's face and he was sent rolling on the ground unconscious.

What the hell? Kyouichi thought. Who is the kid? The kid had short spiky black hair, wearing a torn, battered jacket. He had what appeared to be swords on his back and left side. He had on jeans and sneakers, something a teenager would wear. He also had fingerless gloves on both of his hands.

"You two okay?" the boy asked.

"Just peachy." Kyouichi said arrogantly, :"What do you think kid? We're bleeding, tied up and tired."

"No need to be a dick about it man." The boy said. His voice was soft but stern. The boy has to be about 16, Kisaragi thought. But with swords? Who is he?

"Why you…insignificant brat!" The men then ran to the boy. "You'll pay for what you did to our captain!"

A smile…a smile went across the boy's face. A bloodthirsty smile. "Come at me…." He lunged forward and was behind all three men. Fast! The men weren't moving, frozen in place. What? Kisaragi thought. What happened? Next thing Kisaragi knew, the men were sliced in half….all three….in the blink of an eye.

"Whoa…" Kyouchi had said in shock. The boy had returned his sword in its sheath and slowly walked toward Kyouichi and Kisaragi. the two feared the boy would kill them both.

But he untied them.

"Come on. I've got get you two to my place for you to rest up and heal." The boy said.

"Those men…you killed them as though they were nothing." Kisaragi said. "Just exactly who are you?

"Listen….do you two happen to know the incident that happened in Tokyo….about a month back?"

"Yes." Kisaragi said.

"Well my older brother…was in that incident. I haven't seen him or heard from him."

"I understand Takeshi." Kisaragi replied trying to comfort him. "But please…tell us who you are.."

He hesitated for a moment. "Hiyuu."

Hiyuu! That name struck Kyouichi and Kisaragi like a sword. Tatsuma Hiyuu!

"Wait you're telling me you're brother is Tatsuma?" Kyouichi asked furiously.

The boy then looked at them wide-eyed. Thankful they know his brother. "You know my brother? Where was he last! I must find him!"

"Thats what we're doing….finding him ourselves. " Kyouichi said.

The boy then said nothing.

"Your brother was in the battle alongside trying to save Tokyo." Kisaragi said. "But he disappeared following Yagyuu….without saying goodbye."

"Yagyuu? You mean Munetaka Yagyuu!"

"Yes…You know of him I see."

"Takeshi….Takeshi Hiyuu is my name. And I am Tatsuma's younger brother."

End Of Chapter 1: No Time for Rest...