Family Ties
Chapter 4: Power of Metal!
Watch what happens when two cousins play a song that causes the world to shake. I do not own the movie, just Ichi, Fu, and Shiisaa. By the way, this chapter have some strong words, just so you know.
Shiisaa's POV
It's already day two before my battle with Ichi, I don't know what to do. Do I obey orders and kill my own cousin, or do I leave the clan and try to escape this world called life? Living is not breathing but doing, his words still float in my mind. What exactly do I have do to finally live? I wondered this when I first woke up, that's when I found a text on my cell. Even though my family is a little old school, it doesn't mean that we don't accept the future for what it is, so we have some technology. Ichi texted me about meeting him down by the stairs of the jade palace. After I reached my destination I found him alone waiting for me.
"Took you long enough." He said, jokingly
"How could you text me, you didn't know I had a phone so how?" I asked
"When we first fought I grabbed it from your pocket." Ichi answered "Now come on, I gotta take you somewhere."
I still don't know what's going on so I followed him anyway, I kept wondering why he wasn't worried? He knows that he has one day left before our fight, and yet he still smiles like it's a regular day in his life. For some reason I admire him for that, to go on living with a smile, it's like he doesn't have a worry in the world. "Why aren't you worried, after tomorrow we have to fight, and you might die."
"Well, I guess it's because after some of my adventures... I've died more than once." He replied
"What!?" I exclaimed
"That's basically how I got some of my other powers, or at least the power of Thanatos." Ichi continued "After that I don't feel scared anymore. Ok I get a little scared, but not as much."
"You know what?"
"What?" He asked
"You're the strongest person I've never met." I said, smiling "Not on the outside, but your will to keep going is the strongest I've ever met."
"Thanks, we're here!"
I was surprised to see a live concert in front of us; a whole bunch of people were waiting at the stands, I even saw Fu, master Shifu, Po, and the five. "What's going on?"
"They were holding a concert here." He explained "They didn't have anyone to play, so I volunteered us."
"What?"
"Come on, don't you want to play some heavy metal?" He asked
I thought about it, and didn't sound that bad. "What song did you have in mind?"
"Welcome home." He answered
"One of my favorites, ok I'll give it a shot." I agreed "Wait, can you play gutiar?"
"I dable."
"But won't we need more players?" I asked
"Just follow me." Ichi answered
When we entered the room, I saw Fu and another girl; another dog with black and red fur, and she wore a black outfit that almost looked like she was camouflaged. "Shiisaa, this is my friend Kaguya."
"A pleasure to meet you madam." I greeted
"Hi, just so you know I want to beat you to the ground for trying to kill my friend." She threatened "But Ichi said that you were ok so I'll let you be my friend."
"Thank you."
"See I got everything handled." Ichi explained "Fu's gonna play base, Kaguya will play the drums, and we'll play gutiar and vocals."
"So Shiisaa, are you ready?" Fu asked
"More than you know." I smirked
I don't think I've ever been excited about something like this. I could actually hear some people talking from outside.
"Master, is it right for Ichi to be friends with him?" Viper asked
"Yeah, it doesn't seem right to make friends with someone who's trying to kill you." Tigress agreed
"You forget, he's also his cousin." Shifu answered "It would be wrong for us to not give them a chance to bond, so let's enjoy this."
"Besides, I want to hear Shiisaa sing." Po said, smiling
When the curtains opened I saw nearly a hundred people watching us; I felt scared, but I actually wanted to do this. I heard Ichi shout "Are you ready to rock!?"
The crowd was cheering for us to play, Fu started playing the base and we started from there.
Shiisaa: You could have been all I wanted
But you weren't honest
Now get in the ground
You choked off the surest of favors
But if you really loved me
You would have endured my world
Both: Well if you're just as I presumed
A whore in sheep's clothing
Fucking up all I do
And if SO here we stop
Then never again
Will you see this in your life
Hang on to the glory at my right hand
Here laid to rest, is A love ever longed
With truth on the shores of compassion
You seem to take premise to all of these songs
Ichi: You stormed off to scar the armada
Like Jesus played letters,
I'll drill through your hands
The stone for the curse you have blamed me
With love and devotion, I'll die as you sleep.
Both: But if you could just write me out
To neverless wonder... happy will I become
Be true that this is no option,
So with sin I condemn you
Demon pray, Demon out.
Hang on to the glory at my right hand
Here laid to rest is our love ever longed
With truth on the shores of compassion
You seem to take premise to all of these songs
One last kiss for you
One more wish to you
Please make up your mind girl,
I'd do anything for you
One last kiss for you
One more wish to you
Please make up your mind girl
Before I hope you die.
Ichi did something I couldn't believe; he actually used his powers to form a giant wave of fire into the sky. It started to form into a giant dragon, breathing fire from his mouth while played a gutiar solo. Everyone was amazed and shocked at his skill and power when it ended everyone applauded. I felt so amazed at what I did, I actually felt alive for once. So this is what it means to live, to do something worst living.
"Dude, we kicked so much ass!" I exclaimed "How did you do that with the flames?"
"I've been working on how to form the flames." Ichi answered "I've gotten pretty good if I do say so myself."
"Why did you bring me here anyway?" I asked
"Duh, because we wanted you to have fun." Fu answered
"Everyone needs to live once in a while." Kaguya explained "Living is not breathing but doing."
"Did Ichi tell you that?"
"Nah, that's just how it is."
Wow, not only did I just rock out loud, but I get a chance to live as well. Then Po and the others came in giving us even more applause.
"You guys were awesome!" Po complimented
"I don't really approve of the song you chose, but Po's right you four were awesome." Shifu agreed
"Thanks guys." Ichi thanked "So Shiisaa, what do you want to do tomorrow?"
"But..."
"I don't care if we have to fight, as long as we get to hang out before then I'm alright with it." Ichi said, smiling
"... Alright then, I'll see you tomorrow at the palace stairs." I said, smiling
After I said goodbye I actually felt better about meeting Ichi... can I really kill him now?
To be continued
That was welcome home by coheed and cambria. Chapter 5 coming soon.