The Shimada's Dragons

by TheOnlyAwesomeMe

The Shimada Clan has worshiped the dragons of the winds for centuries. They look to them for guidance. As result they have been able to use the dragons powers. As centuries pass, the Shimada's have lost their way and the dragons have begun to refuse their power to them. Will Hanzo and Genji be able to use the dragons powers or will they be ignored like their father?

1. Chapter 1

"My family tells of an ancient legend about two great Dragon brothers; the Dragon of the North Wind and the Dragon of the South Wind. Together, they upheld balance and harmony in the Heavens. But the two brothers argued over who could better rule their land. Their quarrel turned to rage and their violent struggle darkened the skies, until the Dragon of the South Wind struck down his brother, who fell to earth, shattering the land.

"The Dragon of the South Wind had triumphed, but as time passed and he realized his solitude. The sweetness of victory turned to ash. For years the bereft Dragon's grief threw the world into discord and he knew only bitterness and sorrow.

"One day a stranger called up to the Dragon and asked, 'Oh, Dragon Lord, why are you so distraught?'

"The dragon told him 'Seeking power I killed my brother, but without him, I am lost.'

"The stranger replied 'You have inflicted wounds upon yourself, but now you must heal. Walk the earth on two feet as I do. Find value in humility, then you will find peace.'

"The Dragon knelt upon the ground. For the first time he was able to clearly see the world around him and he became human. The stranger revealed himself as his fallen brother. Reunited, the two set out to rebuild what they had once destroyed."

"We have been trying to appease the dragons for centuries. Yet they don't come and don't grant us their power."

"And you have been wondering why?"

"Of course, Shimada's have been using the dragon's power forever."

"Until something happened."

"Correct. I was told that my great great grandfather was the first one to be denied the dragon's power."

"Maybe they denied him for a reason."

"Then enlighten me, what was the reason?"

"Well, look where your family ended up."

"On top of the food chain? One of the most powerful and influential families in all of Japan?"

"Maybe that's the problem."

"How can that possibly be the problem?!"

"Mr. Shimada."

"Alright so maybe it is the problem... but I can't help what my family's become."

"You can change it, work towards something better. You're influential, do something about it. Do charity work or something."

"I can't just stop what I'm doing and do 'charity work'."

"Then the dragons might just continue to ignore your family."

"Then we shall keep trying to please them."

"Do as you wish. You're clearly not going to listen to me so why bother."

"My friend, I've listened but I don't believe I can do what you want me to do. I must leave now. I have planning to do."