Alrighty, here's Chapter 2! Once again I don't own neither Haruhi's world, nor Samurai Warriors/Warriors Orochi. Enjoy!
I'll warn you, it may take a bit of time after this to get the rest up. Times are tough here, as soon as I get out of school I have track. Then depending on the day I have soccer. And then homework. I know people have that sort of busy schedule, if not busier. So, I hopes you understand. Those who are patient get my batch of virtual cookies! ^^
Sammy, over and out!
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"Lord Hideyoshi," Natsumi began, bowing her head once. We were at their main camp, in front of a strange man, who could have been mistaken for a human monkey. He was Hideyoshi Toyotomi, soon to be the unifier of Japan. "I'm afraid we were correct. My spell had summoned these five."
Hideyoshi didn't see any problem with this. "Well, even if the spell backfired, this is great news! You've summoned people from the future! Spectacular job!"
"My lord?" Natsumi was confused.
"Take a good look at them, Lady Natsumi." And so she did. She examined each one of us closely. "Don't they look like they have potential?"
"My lord, this is a lot of weight to be putting on these students' shoulders," Natsumi protested. You could see pure concern for us in her eyes.
"Same old Natsumi. This is why I am blessed to have such a warrior on our side. You two would do well to learn from her!" Hideyoshi told the three. Natsumi hung her head and groaned. Mitsunari and Lee smirked at her pity. "With a bit of training, Natsumi, these five could be as great as the three of you!"
"But, my lord-"
"We'll do it!" I stared in disbelief at the source of the voice. Of course, it was Haruhi Suzumiya who said such a thing. But would we really last out there? Mikuru looked rather frightened at the aspect of fighting. Koizumi, of course, was simply smiling. Yuki looked emotionless like always. Suzumiya was beaming. "You can count on the SOS Brigade!" What have we gotten ourselves into this time?
Hideyoshi grinned. "Great! Natsumi, perhaps, to help them, you could come up with one of your potions to give them some experience in the art of war. It would help them a lot, don't you think?"
Natsumi sighed. She had been defeated, we could see it. "Of course, my lord."
"All right! This is excellent news! Lee, you and I should show Miss Suzumiya around!" Hideyoshi said cheerfully. Lee nodded with a small smile.
"That'd be great! See you guys later!" Suzumiya waved to us all as the three left. Natsumi sighed deeply.
"While they aren't around, I suppose we ought to explain a few things, get this story straight," she told us. "Follow me." With that, she stood, leading us to an isolated room with a table and a few chairs, as well as a few maps. This must be where they strategized the plans. "Sit." We all obeyed.
It was silent for a moment. I decided to break the silence by asking, "What is this?" It was pretty vague question, but the others seemed to get the idea.
"This is not closed space," Koizumi told me. "She did not dream up this world. She wished for us to be here."
"But instead of creating closed space, I was created, as well as Lee. History was altered, and we don't know how this shall play itself out. This could dramatically affect your future. I understand that the Western Army historically lost at Sekigahara, and Mitsunari was brutally beheaded." At this, everyone, even Mitsunari himself, cringed. "But with all of us here, we may pull out as the victor. Who knows what will happen to Japan with this change?" Natsumi paused her explanation, thinking of something more to say.
"So, because Haruhi wished for it, you and Lee were created instead of closed space?" I asked. "So perhaps you messed up on that spell because she wished for it."
"You're probably right. But as long as Miss Suzumiya wishes for the five of you to remain here, I will remain unable to send you back. Every attempt I make shall fail. I do not need to try to know this," Natsumi responded, crossing her arms. "You must be careful. I sense something terribly wrong will happen soon as another result of Haruhi's wishes. You must be careful. You must be prepared to fight. I know some of you may not be keen on fighting, or killing for that matter, and I tried to keep you away from this, but I was overruled."
"So we'll be stuck here until Haruhi wishes for us to leave?" I asked in disbelief.
"Don't worry. She may find this so overwhelming she may wish you to return to you normal lives," Natsumi assured us with a small smile.
Was anything overwhelming to Haruhi anymore? I knew I had a look of disbelief on my face, especially when Natsumi spoke again. "Unless she finds a love for truely killing someone, or some people, she will be overwhelmed." Were you overwhelmed? "Though, I... nevermind." She grinned. "I suppose I ought to get working on that potion then. Mitsunari, will you help them pick out weapons that suit them?"
"Whatever," Mitsunari replied simply, standing. He looked bored. I wish we weren't stuck with him. Natsumi seems more interesting to talk to, Lee even. Mitsunari was worse than he was in the game... I don't know if I'd be able to stand him. Natsumi waved us off, and as we left the area I caught a glimpse of her pulling out a few items. Apparently they were serious.
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"The Blacksmith brought in more equipment the other day. Since we haven't had new recruits anyway since then, they're the newest of the bunch," Mitsunari explained, extending his arm to show a table covered with weapons. Have enough weapons yet? "Of course, I suppose this was the sort of thing Lord Hideyoshi was waiting for. Suzumiya probably will join you in a little while." That's one excitable monkey...
Mitsunari crossed his arms and walked over to a chair, sitting and waiting patiently. When I looked back over to the other three, I saw that Koizumi and Nagato had already chosen a weapon. Asahina-san was still deciding, she seemed a little reluctant to be picking a weapon at all. Koizumi had chosen a set of daggers, while Nagato had picked out a bow and a set of arrows. I couldn't picture either with these weapons at all. Oh well. It was their choice. I looked over to Asahina-san. She was eying a pair of twin razor-sharp fans, but she couldn't bring herself to take them. I pictured soldiers being slaughtered by paper cuts. I must admit, Mikuru would look cute with them. I blinked, realizing as Mikuru finally picked them up that I had not chosen my own weapon yet. What should I chose? They all looked pretty neat, but I have no idea what would fit the ability I actually have. If I actually had any ability at all. You all saw how I played baseball. Would a broadsword be enough? I guess I was somewhat strong, with me lugging everything around for Haruhi lately. But I sure wasn't that quick. A weapon like Koizumi's wouldn't do for me. And I sure as hell wasn't going to carry around a bow and arrow or a pair of fans. My already-ruined reputation as a normal kid would be even further ruined. So, I went with a simple longsword.
That was when a very bouncy Haruhi burst in, with an equally excited Hideyoshi and a flustered Lee in tow. I feel sorry for Lee. Apparently Suzumiya already had her sights set on a weapon from the beginning, because she rushed over to the table, grabbing a two-pronged spear, which almost looked like a fork of sorts, and announced, "Attention brigade members! For the time being, I am pleased to announce our three new members: Mitsunari Ishida, Natsumi Fubuki, and Lee Nakamura!"
Lee clapped her hands happily, and slowly the others, with the exception of Mitsunari and Natsumi, followed suit. So I wouldn't get a beating later on, I softly clapped, then stopped. I glanced over to Mitsunari, who had his face in his hands. I noticed that Natsumi wasn't even here. They must not have known about this.
"I'd like to thank Lord Hideyoshi for agreeing to their membership! In fact, it was his idea to let them in anyway!" Suzumiya continued.
Mitsunari seemed to be shooting a look of disbelief in Hideyoshi's direction. I felt bad for the guy. Hideyoshi had no idea what he had gotten these three into.
"The SOS Brigade will be taking care of tomorrow's battle. So I'm calling a meeting later on tonight to discuss our strategy!" Suzumiya concluded. She grinned. "Dismissed!"
