Prologue
Diego's story
You haven't heard the story of Diego Valentine, but you will understand it in the slightest detail that you may find most interesting.
Diego was born in the United States of America to a proud mother and father on January 29, 1992 who cherished him so much.
One day an unknown force took his parents from him and Diego began living alone in the world as he feared that the world would want him dead.
One night on the streets of San Francisco, CA, Diego saw a man, folks just passed him by as if he had never existed.
Diego thought he had something useful so he approached the man who wore dark colored clothing that hid him in the shadows of the city.
"You are alone," the man said to Diego in a voice that made him shudder.
"Please sir, Don't summon the police I promise to behave," pleaded Diego.
The man smiled from beneath his hooded coat.
"You have talent young lad, It's not easy to spot someone in the darkness, especially if they don't wish to be seen," he said placing a hand on Diego's shoulder.
"I can train you to be stronger, smarter, and faster; no one will be able to catch you, spot you, or outsmart you."
Diego hesitated but followed the man into a what looked to be an abandoned building that was about to be taken down There he began his training and was tutored well about being a capable gunner, using different martial arts, practicing how to use a sword, and learning a lot about Japanese dialects, their customs, and culture from the past to the present day.
"Well done Diego, I'm very pleased with your progress, You have passed each and every test admirably," said the cloaked man who gave Diego what looked like money and a plane ticket to Japan.
"When you're ready to travel to Japan I'll take you to the San Francisco Airport for your flight to Japan."
"Thanks, I'll make sure to keep you in my thoughts," smirked Diego who had his desert eagles perfectly concealed in a guitar case made up of leather.
After arriving at Tokyo Airport with no trouble on a dark saturday night, he saw his friend Subaru Natsuki waiting for him.
"Hey Subaru, whatsapp?" asked Diego who had just gotten off of the plane.
Subaru smiled at his best friend thinking of the time they'd spend together as gaming buddies.
"I could say the same to you Diego, But things have been a little bit difficult for me. I have been asking myself a question that makes you think of playing RPGs from time to time," said Subaru as he and Diego got to the car that was waiting for them.
Subaru could see that Diego was wearing some strange clothing that made him look like a crime lord, which consisted of a black button up shirt, a heart shaped sapphire necklace from his favorite movie Titanic, black biker pants with a black belt around them, black biker boots all laced up, and a purple faux leather coat that was worn by Jared Leto as the Joker from Suicide Squad.
Subaru was a bit surprised by this attire that Diego was wearing, but his parents saw that his dark eyes were gentle as they arrived at the house.
"Please come in, and make yourself at home," said Mr. Natsuki, who admitted him into the house.
Diego set down his suitcase as Subaru's mother said, "It's a pleasure to finally meet one of my son's friends from another country."
Diego bowed gracefully as he could as he did not wish to disrupt any Japanese customs whilst staying with the Natsuki family.
Once he was settled into the house, Diego soon settled down in the guest room, and was fast asleep.
As he slept peacefully in his bed, Diego began to hear a voice in his head saying, "Sir Diego… Sir Diego…"
The voice was young and beautiful, and it came from the unmistakable silhouette of a girl who wore a maid's outfit.
The shadows slowly parted to reveal that the girl had sky blue hair that covered her right eye, while her left eye was showing a cerulean iris.
Her hair barrette was adorned with flowers and ribbons, on her legs were white stockings and black dress shoes that maids wore whenever they were on duty for the person they were attending.
Diego extended his hand outwards towards the girl, but it passed through her chest to the other side.
Morning crept through the city streets to the Natsuki residence as Subaru awoke playing video games after a hearty breakfast.
Diego on the other hand was now dressed in different clothes that suited him quite well for his well toned muscles and six pack.
After he ate breakfast and lunch, He decided to tag along with Subaru to a nearby convenience store In hopes of getting some snacks.
Diego came to a nearby ATM Machine that produced Japanese currency and soon decided to get himself a small amount of cash to carry in his wallet.
Subaru smiled brightly and saw that Diego was an interesting fellow even in his purple Joker coat which he kept on his person as he looked at a book of characters that were on the pages.
"I see where this is going, it's how they suck you in," he muttered to himself.
He looked up and saw people walking and going about their business as a loving couple passed by, while Diego was getting himself a two liter bottle of Coca Cola, and a glazed honey bun.
Subaru decided to place to book back in its case and decided to search for a snack of his own. His eyes settled on some Miso Natto Ramen, and he proceeded to pick it up when he stopped himself.
"Maybe this one instead," he said to Diego as he picked up the other Ramen and a bag of corn potato chips.
The two friends went up to the cashier who asked if they were related to each other.
"Not by blood," said Diego, "Our bond is generated from the soul."
The cashier was a bit surprised but accepted Diego's statement as he checked the price on the cash register.
"That's 1032 yen please," said the cashier.
Diego and Subaru payed for their items when Subaru caught sight of a coin in his wallet.
"A jagged edged 10," said Subaru.
After paying the cashier for their items the two boys slowly stepped out of the store onto the city streets as a car passed by.
They looked about for any strange presence when the area around them began pulsating around them in a strange aura of darkness.
Subaru rubbed his eyes as Diego placed his hands on the back of his head.
"That's what I get for holding up in my room all day gaming," muttered Subaru, "Guess my eyes are tired."
As he shut his eyes and opened them, Diego and Subaru's surroundings had changed.
No longer were they in Tokyo, they were in what looked like a medieval city with all manner of man and beast walking through the streets, carriages drawn by reptilian creatures, vendors with people offering food, drinks, trinkets, treasures, potions, and weapons, as church bells rang around them.
"Whats going on?" asked Subaru.
"Beats me Subaru, But I have a feeling we're not in Tokyo anymore," replied Diego, who remembered a line from one of his favorite movies, "The Wizard of Oz."
A carriage came rolling past them kicking up dust.
"I'd say I was dreaming but this is really happening," said Subaru, "Totally not fake."
Diego nodded as Subaru's eyes were filled with shock.
"So does this mean we've been summoned across the universe to another world!?" He shouted.
A brand new story of my own making brought to life by my own hands. I hope you enjoy it and post your reviews in the review box below it.
See you guys in the next Chapter. Peace.
