Disclaimer: I don't own Musashi. Musashi is from Square Enix (formally known as Square Soft) and Tetsuya Nomura.
Summary: It looks like the two Musashi will meet up. But will be a friendly one?
CHAPTER 9: MUSASHI VS MUSASHI? TWO LEGENDS CLASH!
Samurai Legend Musashi couldn't believe this. Right now, he is facing ANOTHER Musashi, Brave Fencer Musashi.
I don't believe it... thought Musashi. His name's Musashi? And... he's got two swords! Just like me... Could he be... my ancestor? But he doesn't look like me! But... why do I have a strange feeling that he's like me?
Just then, he heard Mycella spoke "Ah..." she said softly. "This place is a bit stuffy... I think I'm gonna... Ah... Ah..." Musashi knew what she was about to do. "ACK!" whispered Musashi. "DON'T, PRINCESS, OR WE'LL BE-!"
But it was too late.
"ATCHOO!"
Just outside the bush, Brave Fencer Musashi and the others heard it loud and clear. "You guys heard that?" asked Musashi. "Sounds like something... or someone's in there!" said Kojiro. "What the...?" said Princess Fillet. "Who's there?" asked Harukaze. Meanwhile, behind a tree, Kenji was hidden to see what's going on.
Hmmm... thought Kenji. Someone's in that bush alright... There are actually two persons...
Meanwhile, Samurai Legend Musashi looked troubled (with his jawdropped). "OH MY GOD!" he said softly. "THEY HEARD US!" Mycella sweatdropped and said, "Sorry, Musashi... I couldn't help it..." Then, Brave Fencer Musashi's voice was heard. "Who goes there?"
OH NO! thought Samurai Legend Musashi and Princess Mycella.
"Come outta there...!" said Musashi, as he held out his Lumina. "Or else..." The other Musashi gulped. Then, Musashi used his Lumina to cut the bush where Musashi and Princess Mycella are hiding. "AHHH!" they cried, as Brave Fencer Musashi sliced the bush.
Then, Musashi noticed the other Musashi with Mycella. They were just silent. "I never seen them before..." said Princess Fillet. "What the-? Does anybody know these guys?" asked Kojiro. "Who are they...?" wondered Harukaze. Meanwhile, Kenji thought, What a strange couple... Wonder why are they hiding...
The two Musashis just stared at each other. Brave Fencer was the first to speak up. "Who are you?" he asked. "And who are you?" asked the brown-haired Musashi. The blue-haired Musashi replied, "I'm Brave Fencer Musashi!" The other one replied, "Well, I'm Samurai Legend Musashi!"
Brave Fencer Musashi couldn't believe what he just heard. "WHAT!" he said. The brown-haried Musashi then said, "I'm not joking... My name's really Musashi, like you..." Meanwhile, Kojiro, Princess Fillet, and Harukaze couldn't believe what they just heard. Kojiro fell silent, then said, "Is he serious! He's Musashi!"
"But how!" asked Fillet. "I bet he's lying!"
"But, he's got two swords, just like Brave Fencer Musashi..." said Harukaze.
Meanwhile, Princess Mycella looked at the Musashi she knew. "Musashi..." Meanwhile, Kenji thought, So... there are two Musashis, although they both look different. Now this is getting interesting...
"If you're really Musashi..." said the blue-haired Musashi, as he drew out his sword. Brown-haired Musashi noticed that, and he knew what the other Musashi's going to do. Brave Fencer Musashi then shouted, "PROVE IT TO ME IN A DUEL!"
"Musashi!" called out Mycella. "Geez, why duel now?" asked Kojiro. "I guess he wants to see if that Musashi's strong..." said Fillet. Kenji just stood behind the tree silently. Meanwhile, Brave Fencer Musashi swooshed his sword at Samurai Legend Musashi. However, he reacted by drawing his own sword, and using it in defence position. So, Brave Fencer Musashi wasn't able to hit Samurai Legend Musashi.
"ARE YOU DOUBTING ME?" asked Samurai Legend Musashi. "I'm not doubting you," answered Brave Fencer Musashi. "I just wanna see if you're really strong!" Geez, thought Samurai Legend Musashi. I didn't know he's that aggresive! I'd better try to Duplicate him! He then began to focus.
"WHATEVER YOU'RE PLANNING, IT WON'T WORK!" said Brave Fencer Musashi, as he tried to attack the other Musashi. But Samurai Legend Musashi just dodged the attack as he keeps on focusing. "Darn!" called Brave Fencer Musashi. "Can't ya stay still!" Gosh, he must be really strong! thought Samurai Legend Musashi, as he tried to dodge Brave Fencer Musashi's attacks. It may take a while to be fully focused...
I'd better stay away from his attacks, until I'm completely focused! Samurai Legend Musashi thought.Brave Fencer Musashi just stood there, and thought, Damn, what the hell is he up to! Whatever it is... He then drew out his Fusion. I'd better try to use my Fusion!
... Almost there...
Then at the same time, Samurai Legend Musashi was finally focused, while Brave Fencer Musash's Fusion was ready to assimilate. It's time! they both thought.
"Fu... Fusion!" said Fillet. "Is he out of his mind!" Kojiro was puzzled, and asked, "Why, Princess?" Fillet explained, "Fusion normally absorbs monster abilities. If it's a human, it will just reflect back!"
"Gosh! He must've forgotten about it!" said Kojiro. Meanwhile, Mycella thought, Musashi's going to Duplicate the other Musashi? I sure hope he knows what he's doing... Meanwhile, Kenji, who is still hiding, thought, What's gonna happen?
Let's see what kind of ability you have there! thought Brave Fencer Musashi. He then threw his Fusion at Samurai Legend Musashi. Meanwhile, Samurai Legend Musashi tried to stay focued. Hope this works... he thought.
But, nothing happened.
What the-? thought Samurai Legend Musashi. I can't seem to get his ability!
Oh no! thought Brave Fencer Musashi. I'm so dumb! Fusion can't absorb human abilities!
The Fusion of Brave Fencer Musashi went to Samurai Legend Musashi closer, closer, and closer. When it reached to Samurai Legend Musashi's chest, it stopped. "What the-?" Then, Fusion went back at Brave Fencer Musashi's hand.
"... Why did your sword stop?" asked Samurai Legend Musashi. Brave Fencer Musashi just frowned and said, "... Hmph. You're just lucky you're a human..." "And why did you say that?" the other Samurai Legend Musashi asked. "Because my Fusion can only absorb monster abilities, and not human ones..." explained Brave Fencer Musashi. "You mean that was your Fusion? Your katana is magical?" asked Samurai Legend Musashi. "Tch... Yeah..." Brave Fencer Musashi replied. "I see..." said Samurai Legend Musashi.
"So you're getting other abilties! Just like me..." he continued.
"What do you mean just like you?" asked Brave Fencer Musashi.
"I also get other abilities."
"Hmph! Yeah right. Excactly how do you know about getting abilities?"
"Well...
"It's called Duplication," explained Samurai Legend Musashi. "I need to be fully focused to duplicate the move. It works also on humans..." Brave Fencer Musashi then said, "Hmmmm... I also do that to humans, but I don't need to focus, 'cuz once I see it, I immediately learned it." He then asked, "Were you gonna use that on me?"
"Uh... Yeah..." Samurai Legend Musashi replied. "Ha!" said Brave Fencer Musashi. "No wonder why you were avoiding me! You're trying to get my moves!"
"Well, I tried..." said Samurai Legend Musashi. "But it felt like that you're not the one who could be duplicated..." But Brave Fencer Musashi just said, "Well I'm not sure whether I'll believe you or not..."
"Cuz I don't trust ya, pal."
"Well you leave no choice, dude."
They then held their own katanas tightly. The stared at each other's eyes. And, without any warning, they started to run towards each other.
"HAAAAAH...!"
"YAAAAAH...!"
KLANG!
Their katanas clash against each other as the two Musashis try attack towards each other. Then, they lowered down their katanas. Brave Fencer Musashi was the first one to attack ("YAAAH!"). He swooshed his Fusion at Samurai Legend Musashi, but evaded his attack ("WHOA!"). Brave Fencer Musashi tried to do it again, but the brown-haired Musashi just dodged again. Brave Fencer Musashi then forced his katana at the other Musashi ("HA!"). But instead, he just defended himself.
Damn it! thought Brave Fencer Musashi. Meanwhile, the others are watching them, hoping that one of them will win the duel.
This time, Samurai Legend Musashi attacked ("YAAA!"). Brave Fencer Musashi did not hesitate to dodge his attack. He backed away, but the other Musashi continued to attack him. Again, Brave Fencer Musashi backed away to avoid his attack. Then, Samurai Legend Musashi then swished his katana upwards towards the blue-haired Musashi. It seems like Brave Fencer Musashi's been hit. But he wasn't. It was just too close.
Oh my gosh! thought Princess Mycella. He almost killed that Musashi!
"Musashi!" called Princess Fillet. 'Crud! That was close!' exclaimed Minka (the Minku). "That moron!" exclaimed Kojiro. "He almost got Musashi!"
The two Musashis then slide away from each other. Darn it! they both thought. I barely even hit him! I guess I have to use my... second weapon!
Samurai Legend Musashi gripped his own Great Oar, and at the same time, Brave Fencer Musashi gripped his own Lumina. Once again, they ran towards each other to attack. They then attacked each other using their second weapon.
KLASH!
Just like what happened to their katanas, they clash against each other with force.
"Huh!" said Fillet, as she watches the scene. "That Musashi's using an oar! But, Musashi's Lumina didn't smash it!"
"Dang!" exclaimed Kojiro. "That's a pretty tough oar!"
"But they seem to be equally matched..." said Harukaze. What a strange weapon for a samurai, thought Kenji, as he still watches the duel behind the tree.
The two Musashis are still sturggling with their swords, until a flash appeared. It blinded everyone. Then, when the flash ended, everyone can see the two Musashis lying on the ground, unconcious.
Hey... I know this feeling... I've felt this before... In my dreams...
Either one of the two Musashis thought about this.
Musashi...
A voice was heard in the darkness. In the darkness, the two Musashis appeared to be sleeping in the darkness. Either one of them heard the voice.
Samurai Legend Musashi... You have been summoned to defeat a familiar evil with this boy's help, for he must also do it...
Brave Fencer Musashi... This is the person you have been waiting for. The one who will be with you...
The two Musashis then slowly opened their eyes. Then, they got up. They just stared at each other. Brave Fencer Musashi was the first to speak.
"So you're the one..." he said.
"What are you talking about?" asked Samurai Legend Musashi.
"You have been summoned by the Dragon of Luminescence."
"But... why?"
"Maybe... your worst enemy is back with my worst enemy..."
"... Gandrake..."
"So he's with the Wizard of Darkness..."
"You mean... they're together?"
"Probably. That's what the Dragon said so..."
They both took their second weapon on the ground. Then, Brave Fencer Musashi offered his hand to Samurai Legend Musashi. "Sorry for that senseless duel. I guess I really doubted you." This was quite a surprise for Samurai Legend Musashi, but he took his hand to shake. When everyone saw this, they knew that they're starting to agree on each other. They then went near to the two Musashis. (Except Kenji, who is still hiding.) This time the others have to introduce themselves.
"Musashi. Are you alright?" asked Princess Mycella.
"Who are you?" Princess Fillet asked Princess Mycella.
"Oh. I'm Princess Mycella of the Land of Mystics," Mycella replied.
"Land of Mystics?" asked Princess Fillet. "Never heard of that..."
"So you're from another world?" asked Brave Fencer Musashi.
"I guess..." replied Samurai Legend Musashi.
"Hey there," said Kojiro. "My name's Kojiro."
"Kojiro?" said Samurai Legend Musashi. "Isn't he your rival, Musashi?"
"Well, used to be," replied Brave Fencer Musashi.
"And I'm Harukaze," said Harukaze. "A new friend of Musashi-sama."
"And I'm Kenji."
"What the-?" exclaimed Kojiro, as he turned to face Kenji.
"HEY! What are you doing here?" angrily asked Kojiro.
"I'm just here to see what's going on..." Kenji then faced Samurai Legend Musashi. "So you are from another world? Never seen people like you these days."
"Well, yeah..." replied Samurai Legend Musashi. He then asks to Brave Fencer Musashi, "Is he a friend of yours?" Brave Fencer Musashi just replied, "Not really. Unless Kojiro can stop arguing with him."
"Ok, Kenji! Conversation with you is over! Now why don't you just go home then!" exclaimed Kojiro. The two Musashis sweatdropped. "You don't have to be so rude, Kojiro..." said Brave Fencer Musashi. "So Kojiro's got a new rival..." said Samurai Legend Musashi.
"Ok," said Kenji. "At least I'm getting out of here." Before he turned back, he said, "Harukaze."
"Yes?" said Harukaze.
"Always remeber me, k?"
"... Uh, ok..."
Kenji then jumped to the treetops and disappeared.
"Oh, now I know why Kenji is Kojiro's new rival," said Samurai Legend Musashi.
"Hey, wanna come with us?" asked Fillet. "We were supposed to go back to my castle..."
"That's your castle?" asked Mycella, as she pointed the Allucaneet Castle.
"Ah! I forgot to introduce myself! My name's Princess Fillet of Allucaneet Kingdom," said Fillet.
"So this is Allucaneet Kingdom..." said Mycella.
"Allucaneet? Doesn't it sound like 'All-You-Can-Eat'? And your name's Fillet?" asked Samurai Legend Musashi.
"Yeah..." replied Fillet.
"It's no wonder why she's so fishy!" said Brave Fencer Musashi.
"Hey!" replied Fillet. "Who are you calling fishy?"
"You are, Princess Fish Fillet!" said Brave Fencer Musashi.
"Shut up!" shouted Fillet, as she punched Brave Fencer Musashi in the face.
"Ow..."
"Well, then," said Mycella, who was sweatdropping. "Shall we go?"
"Ok!" said Fillet.
"By the way, who's the little squirt?" asked Samurai Legend Musashi, as he looked at Minka (the Minku).
"Oh!" said Harukaze. "She's my Minku pet, Minka!"
"How cute..." said Mycella.
'Aw, I'm flattered!' exclaimed Minka.
"Well, then," said Brave Fencer Musashi. "Let's go!"
The group then went straight to the castle. This was the start of a new friendship and adventure.
A/N: Well, that's it! Looks like that was a close call! I'll update the next chapter soon, 'cuz I'm still working on it. Please R&R!
