Natural Warrior
Chapter 1: Logging In
Disclaimer: I do not own .Hack/ or any of the characters involved except for Guardian N. Nature
Shugo logged in, the golden rings spinning around his body. He opened his eyes and before him was 'the world' the Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game that everybody seemed to be playing, including-
"Shugo!"
He turned around and running from behind him was Rena, his younger twin sister and a heavy-blader
He smiled to himself, ever since their parent's divorce him and Rena hadn't been able to see each other. This was the one time he could talk to his sister while actually 'seeing' her.
"Hey Rena, where are Ooka and the others?" He asked
"They're all busy with something in the real world and couldn't log on today." She replied as she came to a stop in front of him.
"Alright, so, what are we going to do today?" He asked
"Well, I heard about this special treasure in a cave dungeon. I thought that you'd maybe want to come." She said
Shugo nodded "Alright" he followed her out of the city and to one of the teleport gates.
"Forest Sanctuary!" Rena shouted holding up a hand, the golden rings formed around her head then scanned down her body making her disappear. Shugo did the same.
The two appeared in a small clearing inside a dark, luscious forest. The clearing was well lit by the sun's rays and throughout the surrounding trees birds could be heard chirping.
"Well, everything seems peaceful enough." Rena said as she and Shugo drew their weapons
"That's when you know something will-"
Shugo was cut off as a large crashing noise emitted from the north of them. They looked and saw birds fleeing the scene and dust rising into the sky. A loud smash reached their ears as they wondered what was going on. They ran ahead and soon found a large beast that looked similar to a T-Rex engaged in combat with a smaller opponent, a boy who looked about 14, he was wearing green silk shirt and pants. He brought his hands up and large vines ripped themselves from the ground and began to strangle the beast. It attempted to roar and slash through the vines but the young character held his own and continued to apply pressure. Eventually the beast's energy dropped to 0 and it tired out allowing the young man to rip a tree from the ground and slam it into the giant monster's head killing it. As things returned to normal the young boy brushed himself off. He looked up and saw Shugo and Rena.
"Hello" he said to them
"H-hi…" Rena stammered holding up a hand
"Who are you?" He asked
"I'm Rena… and this is my older brother Shugo." She said introducing them
"Pleased to meet you both. My name is Guardian N. Nature." He replied with a bow
"What are you doing here?" Shugo asked
"I came here to help you two." He replied with a grin
"What do you mean?" Rena asked
"You seek the special treasure inside the Cave of the Forgotten correct?" He asked
"Yes…"
"Well there's a reason it's called the cave of the Forgotten." Nature told them "I'd prefer that you two didn't have that happen to you but I don't want to take the chance that it does. So I'm coming with you."
"Ok… the more the merrier… but, what are you exactly?" Shugo asked
"I'm a Guardian." He replied
"No, I mean your class." Shugo asked
"Oh… currently I am a Nature Wizard." He said "But I'm due to change any minute."
"Hmm…" Shugo sounded skeptical
"Oh come on Shugo, you saw him take down that monster. We need someone as powerful as this guy to help us out." She said
Shugo thought about it and decided his sister was right. He sighed "Fine."
Nature nodded his approval then bowed again "You won't regret your decision." He said
Shugo nodded to Rena who led the way. After 10 minutes of travel, and many monster battles, the trio arrived at the Cave of the Forgotten. Rena looked up at the vast expanse that towered above them. She shrugged and went inside. Shugo followed and Nature lagged a bit, but followed as well. Soon the trio was immersed in complete blackness. Shugo took a torch from his bag and struck it providing firelight to see by. The trio continued on unhindered now.
"So, what's this treasure supposed to be Rena?" Shugo asked
"It's said to be enough gold to keep a player happy his whole life." She said with glee
"That's never true. It's just so much gold that it seems you'll never run out… until you do." Nature told them
"Oh don't be such a spoil sport." She replied with a huff
A groaning sound suddenly echoed throughout the cave. "What was that?" Shugo asked
"It seems that we have company." Nature said lifting his hands
A large beetle burst forth from the darkness ahead. It roared once then attempted to smash them with its large head-horn. They jumped aside and the siblings drew their weapons ready for a fight. Nature landed and slid across the dirt. He clapped his hands and vines ripped through the hardened stone of the cave floor to bind the beast.
"Rena, Shugo, attack now!" He shouted
They nodded and charge shouting out their war-cries. They both jumped and slashed down the beetle's side causing an incredible amount of damage. Nature released his hands and the vines pulled away freeing the beetle to fall over on its uninjured side. It didn't get up. Shugo and Nature both gained a level after defeating it. Suddenly, surrounded in a white glow Nature began to change. His already green silk shirt and pants began to change into green leather, and his calm hair became spiky.
When it all faded Nature looked himself over. "Good, I'm now the Guardian Nature Class." He said to himself.
"What class? I've never heard of that one." Rena said
"Let's just say it's something private." He told them smiling
"Well don't let the crimson knights catch you. They'll ban you for hacking the game." Shugo warned
"Oh… I'd like to see them try." Nature said with a grin. "But anyway. We have a treasure to procure." He said walking past them. He was now a head taller than Rena and a head and a half taller than Shugo.