Tamiki Wakiki
Tamiki Wakiki is a story gap that goes on between the first and second season of "Uncharted: Tomb of the inFAMOUS Rush" and "Fighter Force".
The remaining survivors of the Dead Or Alive universe are in a state of danger, when a terrible force, known as the Beast is traveling across the world, killing everything, in its path. Not even the mighty force of the Hayabusa and Shadow ninja clan could stop it. As a final act of survival, Zack explains that he and Lisa Hamilton were creating a device that would allow them to travel to other dimensions. In order to save themselves, Zack decides to use this machine to send them into another dimension. Luckily enough, the machine works and the remaining survivors are saved. Now, they find themselves in another world. Now taking refuge on a planet called "Tamiki Wakaki", the survivors can now live in peace. Little do they know that a familiar threat has followed them. But exactly who is this threat and will they be able to stand against it and continue to keep the peace?
Episode 4: The Prince Has Returned
That night, after Stryker and Shadow returned to the castle, finally locating the long-lost Stryker Junior. Stryker was in the hall, against the wall, in his castle, listening to Helena talk to Stryker J.
Stryker J: So this is our home?
Helena Douglas: Yes. Your father and I have taken this place for our own.
Stryker J: When can we return home?
Helena Douglas: We can't return home. We weren't safe.
Stryker J: We weren't?
Helena Douglas: No, my dear. Someone was coming to hurt us all. We had to leave.
Stryker J: Father saved us?
Helena Douglas: Yes. He brought us to this world.
Stryker J: So…where is my room?
Helena Douglas: You will be sleeping with your brother and sister.
Stryker J: We are sharing a room?
Helena Douglas: Yes. You are.
Out of nowhere, Helena grabbed her son and held him tightly. Although she had her son back, she was still glad that he returned, making their family whole, once again.
Helena Douglas: My son…my darling boy.
Stryker J: …
Stryker simply smiled, hearing his wife relieved and happy that Stryker J returned, put him at ease. Just then, he was visited by someone.
Is everything alright?
Stryker looked to his left side and saw Hayate.
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: Yeah, I'm fine. Just finally able to rest.
Hayate: Yes. It is because you found your son.
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: That's right. Seeing her, with a smile makes everything worth it.
Hayate: …
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: Where's Lord Shiden and Lady Ayame?
Hayate: They are asleep.
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: And are they getting use to this place?
Hayate: It is taking time…but they will eventually.
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: If you need anything, don't hesitate to come and see me.
Hayate: I will remember that.
Hayate bowed, in respect (since Stryker and Helena were the rulers of this dimension) and began walking away. He walked through the halls to see that Hitomi was speaking with his sister Kasumi and the rabbit-themed citizens. As he pressed on, he was suddenly stopped by a voice.
Hey, you!
Hayate turned around and saw a woman standing, in front of him. It was a woman with peach-colored skin and sapphire-blue eyes. Her hair was short and blonde and was wearing a black jacket with a yellow hoodie underneath, blue denim shorts, a black hat with a white star, a silver pendant, black fingerless grappling gloves, a white belt and white knee-high boots.
Hayate: May I help you?
Yeah, you're one of those ninjas, right?
Hayate: That's right. What do you want from me?
To fight. What else?
Hayate: To fight? Sorry but I'm not interested.
You ain't got a choice. I heard a lot about you guys.
Hayate: And you wish to test my skills?
That's about right.
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: Sounds like a good opportunity.
From behind the woman, Stryker came walking towards the two.
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: Good seeing you, Tina.
Tina Armstrong: Same to you.
Hayate: What do you mean by good opportunity?
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: Meaning that it's a good opportunity…for my son.
Tina Armstrong: For your son?
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: That's right. Since he's returned, I'll need him to become a fighter.
Hayate: For what reason?
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: Well, considering I am a king, Helena is my wife and my queen. That would make my son Stryker the prince, same with Damion. As for Marie, she is the princess.
Hayate: But what does that have to do with him being a fighter?
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: Well, I won't be a king forever. When that happens, I'll need someone to take the throne. And Damion already knows how to fight…but Stryker doesn't.
Hayate: So you want us to train him?
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: If that isn't too much trouble.
Tina Armstrong: Of course it isn't. I'm sure he doesn't mind.
Hayate: If that is what you request, then I will grant it.
Fulfilling Stryker's request, Hayate, once again bowed to his king. Stryker walked over to Hayate and placed a hand on his shoulder. Hayate looked up to him, seeing a smile on Stryker's face. He, Tina and Stryker looked back and saw Helena and her children looking at them. That night, when everyone was asleep, Helena was talking to Stryker, in the master room.
Helena Douglas: Stryker, are you sure about this?
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: Don't you trust me?
Helena Douglas: Of course I do…it is just that…
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: Stryker needs to be a fighter, if he will one day become the ruler.
Helena Douglas: But he has returned home, after we arrived, in this world. Is it really best for him?
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: I'm doing this for him, my love.
Helena Douglas: I know…but is he ready for combat?
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: He has to be, if he's going to take the throne, someday.
Helena Douglas: But can he handle the style of Mugen Tenshin?
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: Who knows? Maybe you could teach him Piguaquan, if it doesn't work out.
Helena Douglas: I suppose.
Stryker could see that Helena was troubled by this. Their youngest son had just returned home, since being missing and he has to be taught how to fight. Stryker walked over to Helena and held her close to him.
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: You don't have to worry. It'll be fine. I promise.
Helena Douglas: …
In another area of the castle, Hayate was speaking with his father about teaching Stryker's son the art of Mugen Tenshin.
Lord Shiden: Stryker wishes us to train his son?
Hayate: Yes.
Lady Ayame: Whatever for?
Hayate: It is the child that they found.
Lady Ayame: The young Stryker?
Hayate: Yes. Stryker junior is what they call him.
Lord Shiden: He knows no techniques?
Hayate: No. He doesn't.
Lord Shiden: …
Hayate's father sat up, from the floor and walked over to the window.
Lady Ayame: What are you thinking?
Lord Shiden was quiet, thinking about what to do. After a long while, he finally made up his mind. He turned around, facing his son and finally spoke…
Lord Shiden: Bring his son to me, in the morning.
Hayate: Are you saying…
Lord Shiden: Yes. I will teach him the art of Mugen Tenshin.
The next day, Hayate came to the main hall, to grab Stryker J. As they left, the boy looked back at his parents, saying goodbye. Entering the lower level of the castle, Hayate brought the boy to the room of his parents. There, lord Shiden and Lady Ayame were sitting on the floor.
Lord Shiden: Stryker Junior.
Stryker J: …
Lord Shiden: Welcome.
Stryker J: Who are you?
Lord Shiden: I am Shiden, leader of the Mugen Tenshin clan. This is my wife, Ayame.
Lady Ayame: Hello, Stryker.
Stryker J: What do you want from me?
Hayate: Stryker! You must show respect!
Lord Shiden: That's enough, Hayate. He is still a child. It is understandable.
Lady Ayame: There is no need to fear us, Stryker. We are here to help you.
Stryker J: Help me what?
Lord Shiden: To become strong. And we will do so by teaching you.
Stryker J: Teaching me…what…?
Lord Shiden: Mugen Tenshin.
Stryker J: Mugen…Tenshin?
Hayate: It is a combat style, used by us ninjas.
Lady Ayame: In time, you will learn how to master it, as well.
Stryker J: …
Lord Shiden: That is all, Hayate. Thank you.
Hayate bowed at his parents and walked out of the room. Stryker was left in the room with Lord Shiden and Lady Ayame, unaware of what to do.
Lord Shiden: Now, let us begin.
Stryker J: …
On the other side of the room, Hayate waited, until the training was done. However, he was visited by a familiar voice.
So…this is where you've been hiding.
Hayate: …Tina.
Tina Armstrong: You sound like you ain't happy to see me.
Hayate: If you are here for the combat training, then I still refuse.
Tina Armstrong: What could you possibly be doing that's so important?
Hayate: My father is teaching Stryker our art style.
Tina Armstrong: You mean the boy?
Hayate: Yes. I will simply wait here, until the training is done.
Tina Armstrong: You have plenty of time, since the kid is a beginner.
Without warning, Tina grabbed Hayate's hand and began dashing from the room.
Hayate: Whoa, wait! Tina, stop!
Tina Armstrong: As I said, you have plenty of time. And I want MY training session!
Hayate: I take it you won't drop this anytime soon?
Tina Armstrong: That's right. So you might as well gimme what I want.
Hayate simply dropped his head and shaking it, while smiling. He then looked up to Tina and…
Hayate: Very well. I see you won't leave it alone…so come at me then.
Tina Armstrong: Now that's more like it!
Hayate: But just to inform you, I will not hold back.
Tina Armstrong: I hope you won't.
Back to Shiden and Ayame's room, Stryker J was struggling with the fighting technique that they were teaching him.
Lord Shiden: Come on, boy. Defend yourself.
Stryker J: …
Lord Shiden: If you keep this up, your enemies will eliminate you.
But no matter what, Stryker J just couldn't keep up. Before he knew it, Lord Shiden sent his leg flying towards Stryker J's chest and the boy was sent back flying and hitting the floor.
Lady Ayame: …
Lord Shiden: Is this the true extent of your power?
Stryker J: ...I…I can't…
Lord Shiden: What was that?
Stryker J: I can't…do this. I'm just not strong enough.
Lord Shiden: It is not about strength. You have to make that strength your own. It will not just come to you.
Stryker J: …
Lord Shiden: If you keep thinking like this, you will never grow stronger.
Stryker J: …
Lord Shiden: If Stryker truly is your father, then you should have the same type of power within you.
Stryker J: …
Slowly, the boy began to get off of his back and back on his feet. He placed his fists up, protecting his face and prepared to fight.
Lord Shiden: That is more like it. Show me your power.
Stryker J had a determined look on his face and charged towards the elder master. As for the fight between Hayate and Tina, Hayate seemed to have a smirk on his face, impressed by the match.
Hayate: I must say, I am impressed. No one has given me an impressive, besides Hitomi.
Tina Armstrong: If you think that's good, just you wait.
Tina charged in at Hayate. He placed his guard up, ready to grab her…however, he failed. Tina slid on her legs, tripping the Mugen Tenshin leader and having him fall to his face. Getting back on her feet, Tina grabbed Hayate's legs and began swinging him around, in a circle. Timing her attack right, she released Hayate from her grip and had him flying against the wall.
Tina Armstrong: What do you think of that?
Hayate: Heh…not bad. I wasn't expecting that. You and Hitomi would make a great tag team.
Tina Armstrong: Nice fight, hun. That was fun. Later.
And with that, Tina began walking away. As she did so, Hayate was shocked, getting to his feet.
Hayate: You mean that's it?
Tina Armstrong: I wanted to test your skills, remember? To see how strong you were. And now I know. But be sure that we'll be doing this again, next time. Until then, catch ya later.
Tina winked at Hayate, continuing to walk away. Hayate simply smirked and returned to his parent's room. As he arrived, he could he chatter from inside. He gently knocked on the door…
Lord Shiden: Come in.
Hayate opened the door and saw Lord Shiden and Lady Ayame still sitting in the same position. As for Stryker J, he was in the same position, sitting in from of them.
Lord Shiden: Ah, Hayate. Just on time.
Hayate: Yes father? How did he do?
Lord Shiden: At first, he had a bit of a problem using his strength.
Hayate: But he has controlled it?
Lord Shiden: He still needs more work.
Lady Ayame: But he has shown potential.
Hayate: So he can master Mugen Tenshin?
Lord Shiden: Only time will tell. But you are done for today, boy. You have impressed me.
Stryker J: Thank you, Mr. Shiden.
Lord Shiden: We hope to see you again, for more training.
Stryker J: Y-Yes sir.
The boy stood back to his feet, bowed at Shiden and Ayame, as they did the same. Hayate led Stryker J back outside and the two left to return to Stryker and Helena. Within the main room, Stryker and Helena were at the throne room, where the rabbit-themed citizens were helping decorate the area that they were going to declare the throne room.
Helena Douglas: You believe this can work?
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: I know it can. Give it time, my love.
Hayate: Lord Stryker, Lady Helena.
The married couple turned around to see Hayate walking into the room, with Stryker J at his side.
Helena Douglas: Stryker!
Helena walked over to Hayate and hugged her son deeply.
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: How'd he do?
Hayate: Father seemed to be impressed by him and hopes to train him again.
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: Very well then. I'll bring him back tomorrow.
Hayate: As you wish, Lord Stryker.
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: There's no need to call me that. I'm your friend, not your master.
Hayate: Yes…of course, Stryker.
Hayate turned and began walking away, leaving Stryker J with his parents. Later on that night, Helena chose to teach her son a second fighting style…known as "Piguaquan." Since it was his mother, Stryker J seemed more calm and on his guard. He also showed more improvement.
Stryker J: How did I do, mother?
Helena Douglas: You are doing very well, my son.
Stryker J: You really think so?
Helena Douglas: Of course. Soon, you will learn the style of Piguaquan and Mugen Tenshin.
Stryker J: Do you really think I can learn both techniques?
Helena walked closer to her son, placing her hands on his shoulders. With hopeful eyes, she looked at her son, smiling.
Helena Douglas: Stryker Junior…you may not see it but you have more power than you realize. You are just as strong as your brother and sister. Even your father.
Stryker J: Even…father?
Helena Douglas: Of course. You are the prince of Tamiki Wakaki. With power like yours, you will rule this planet, alongside Damion and Marie. The three will do this planet proud. Even me and your father.
Stryker J could see his mother's eyes and knew that she meant every word she said to him. Wanting to do his family and friends proud, he smiled back at her.
Stryker J: Okay, mother. I swear…I will not let you down. Nor father, Damion or Marie.
Helena Douglas: I know you won't. You never have and never will.
Outside of the master bedroom, Stryker and Ryu Kenshin were against the wall, listening to their conversation. Ryu looked at Stryker and saw a smile on his face.
Ryu Kenshin: I am glad we were able to find your son.
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: As am I. He was always the one to make this family whole.
Ryu Kenshin: What of Damion and Marie?
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: They may not be my actual children…but I love them, just as much. I know that if anything were to happen to me and Helena, the three of them could make this planet a paradise.
Ryu Kenshin: No matter what happens, I will do right by your family. In any way I can.
Stryker Fairchild Flynn: Thank you, Shadow. I am lucky to have a friend like you.
Ryu Kenshin: Of course, Lord Stryker. Now you should get a goodnights sleep. After all, the prince has returned.
With a smile, Ryu Kenshin walked away, returning to his room. Stryker smiled and looked towards his wife and oldest son, as Helena continuously kissed Stryker J's forehead. The boy begged his mother to stop embarrassing him but she refused to listen.