Windy Wayfarer
Chapter 4: Recollections and Repossession
Disclaimer: I do not own Samurai Jack or any of the characters involved except for Guardian W. Wind
Colin looked between the two of them and nodded "Alrighty then." He sat down and began to explain
"You see, we've called you here today to ask of your help. We've been everywhere we could think of and we haven't found our solution." Colin explained
"What is your problem?" Wind asked
"You see, we are a nomadic people. Dedicated to discovering and learning more about the history of our ancestors, but, Aku found out about us and he captured us. He forced us to dig up the crystals he uses to power his, awful, beetle drones. Since then we slave day and night finding and mining his power crystals." Colin explained
Jack stood
"Where are you going?" Wind asked
"No one should be put under the thumb of Aku's tyranny, not even dogs." Jack explained
"So you'll help?" Colin asked, his tail wagging
"Yes. I will help you." Jack said
"Good, then right this way." Colin said leading them out of the private booth and into the city, they boarded a small car and flew off.
When they arrived at the dog's camp they looked around in surprise, dogs carrying mining picks and large bags of crystals moved slowly from their digging spots to the depositing tents.
Jack looked around at the situation, his determination increased ten-fold. He looked around at the different devices and excavation tools the dogs used.
Suddenly a long dog ran into the camp "Aku's beetle drones are coming. They'll be here by sunrise." He said
The dogs all gasped and began to run around in circles, scared, and not a clue what to do.
Jack tried to gain their attention, but failed. He then shouted "Enough!"
The dogs all stopped and stared at him
"Listen to me. Aku will rule you no longer. No one should have to deal with Aku's evil, and be treated like a dog… not even dogs!" Jack explained
"But Jack. We have nothing to stop him." Colin replied
"No, you have everything you need, you just need to learn how to use it. Wind." He turned to his companion "Will you help me?"
"Yes." Wind replied with a nod.
"Alright, here's our plan." Jack laid out a piece of paper and held the corners down with four rocks. He began to draw a map of the area and the different traps he needed and the weapons he'd require. As he finished he ordered dogs into the different parts of the camp to prepare the traps and weapons. From the back of the camp he instructed Colin and his two companions that while he and Wind were fighting they were to seek shelter in their caves and homes.
The next morning Jack stood on the hill, mounted on an animal the dogs used to plow through land, it was armored in the traditional samurai style, as was Jack. On its back it carried a banner with Jack's family crest, and a trail of dog-prints that had been made when one of the workers walked across with seeing it.
Wind stood next to him, his cloak flapping furiously in the wind. Before them was a dark tide of metal as it moved toward them, the constant sound of the engines echoing across the empty space as the beetle drones came to a halt. Wind looked up and watched as the beetle drones all began to stand on their hind legs.
Jack looked around before releasing a battle cry and charging with his steed. Wind followed close behind, drawing his spear as Jack drew his sword. The two immediately disappeared into the fray after Jack had sliced a few ropes and shot another group of ropes with arrows springing traps. He finished off the arrows in his quiver. And switched to a spear which he quickly filled up with beetle drone bodies. He then began to slash with his sword, and eventually his steed was scared away and he was put on the ground. The beetle drones that could get close enough to him tore at his armor.
Meanwhile, Wind was battling the drones in the middle of the throng, using his spear as a lance he managed to drill his way through to the center of the horde. From there he defended his position defeating and destroying any drones that came within reach of his spear, waiting for Jack to come reinforce him.
Eventually the pair regrouped and continued to defeat the drones standing back to back. Jack's armor fell off after it took too many hits. He continued to slash and stab and kick and destroy the drones even without the protective armor. Wind did the same. The pair fought for hours on end, at a point things seemed like they wound never end, but that was when Jack and Wind noticed that, unlike before where they would kill one drone for two more to appear. None took the drones place.
Jack and Wind fought harder than before and defeated all of them. Jack turned to thank Wind and congratulate him on his battle when he found the Guardian had disappeared. On the ground perfectly still even though there was a slight breeze was a piece of parchment. Jack picked it up and read in his traditional Japanese Script.
Dear Jack
My people, the Guardians, are declaring a war in three months time. We need all the help we can get. I was sent to you to assist you by your parents yes, but also by my leader. I understand if you may think defeating Aku is more important, but I'll leave the choice up to you, you have three months.
Wind.
Jack crushed the note in his hand and put it to his chest as he looked up at the sky.
Wind appeared in the Guardian's war room. And sighed
"Wind! That's it!" Gatescholar shouted as he saw the Guardian appear.
"That's it?" Wind asked
"It's been three months in our time Wind. It's time. For war!" Gatescholar shouted, behind him hundreds of voices joined his call, including Jack's who'd been teleported in right before Gatescholar had said anything.
The Secret Story will be revealed at the end of this message. All readers be warned. I will attempt to make the final chronicle of the Guardians the most epic story yet.