*** Chapter 9 - The Dead in the Twilight ***
Nobunaga: And so it begins.
Deep within the walls of Azuchi Castle, the Demon King Nobunaga Oda could be seen sitting on his throne, hunched over a bit with a hand covering his eyes, the hand removing itself as he spoke. Curiously, the monkey Hideyoshi Toyotomi leaned over to him.
Hideyoshi: My lord? What do you mean?
Nobunaga: Mitsuhide's decent into the dark has come full circle. He is to the east, just beyond Mount Hua. His power has grown, tainted by the dark. He will no doubt have a trap laid for any who interlope in his affairs. It will be extremely dangerous.
The eyes of Hideyoshi, having inferred that his lord was not speaking to him, then turned toward the young male across the hall that stood just beyond the double sided doors. He had black hair, along with blue eyes and dressed in a black coat with a belt tied around the waist to keep it pinned down. Underneath that were white under cloths along with black pants and black boots.
Nobunaga: I want you to go alone, Kira "Setsuna" Hiroyuki. What do you say?
Setsuna: Mission...accepted.
*** Sima Yi - Trail to Lu Shi Base ***
Sima Yi: Hm...
Sima Yi was thinking to himself as he rode his horse along under the sky, moments away from dawn. A bored look was painted on his face as he peeked behind, making sure of whom was accompanying him for this mission. Cao Ren, Zhang He, and that kid Guan Ping. You know for once he'd wished Cao Pi wouldn't send him out with people that he hates. Actually while we're on it, why does he send him out so damn much anyway? He was a strategist, someone who was suppose to sit in the back while he orders people around! Not a damn errand boy for whenever these imbeciles can't take care of themselves!
Sima Yi: *sigh* Still, I suppose it's for the best. After all, if the loss of communications with the base we're investigating were cut by this "Mitsuhide" then I may very well be the only one fit to deal with it.
Yi's mind then forced him to remember the events of last night, after being told the tale of Mitsuhide Akechi. A man that wanted to surpass his lord, filling his own ambitions within the world. Humph, sounds familiar doesn't it? He had to admit, he was looking forward to confronting this man. And if he was able to clear out the entire Lu Shi Base, along with the battalions sent before them, then he could be a real...well, most people would say "challenge" but for Yi, he labels this as an annoyance.
Zhang He: Master Sima Yi?
Sima Yi: Hm, yes?
Zhang He: You looked like you were deep in thought so I thought I should let you know we will be approaching our destination soon.
Sima Yi: I know that, I'm not so foolish as to completely lose myself in thought.
Zhang He: Sorry...
Guan Ping: Tch.
The young dragon accidentally let out a particularly irritated noise, showing his disgust with the way Yi had just back talked his subordinate, that only tried to help him out a bit! Just what the hell was his problem anyways! Is there like a Jackass Gauge that he has to fill every day or something? Or does he just feel good doing it? Seriously the guy is a total-
Sima Yi: Something wrong, boy?
Guan Ping: Well-um, no...
Sima Yi: Hm.
However Ping had decided to stay silent. After all, confronting him about it would result in nothing. He'd just shrug it off and they weren't too far from Lu Shi base anyways, now wasn't the time or place. Besides, it's just one mission he has to go on with him. Ping sighed to himself, quietly, as he wondered why Nene recommended him for this mission. And why Lord Cao Pi listened to her! Something about "bonding with each other" was all he could make out from them. Bonding, with him? He didn't like being next to him let alone making a connection.This was gonna be a long day...
*** Samurai - Fan Castle ***
Samurai: Rragh!
In a flash of blades, rain, and blood the Samurai could be seen hacking his way through the enemies as he made his way to Fan Castle. Right now he had a ways to go as he fought in the open field, sword slashing through the air so fast that the raindrops themselves were cut in half. By the time he finished cutting the snake warriors that had surrounded him he had cut thousands of them. And as he sheathed his blades the raindrops that were suspended in the air by the constant velocity hit the ground all at once, exactly as the guard hit the sheath's end. From an outside observer, it was an impressive display.
However to his surprise a snake ninja leaped at him from behind, giving him time only to barely turn his head as said ninja was cut down by a light purple clad warrior, his long and heavy nodachi grinding through his spine as the body hit the ground. Samurai turned around, admiring the excellent kill.
Samurai: Thank's miss. I guess I owe you one.
?: Hey! What's that suppose to mean! Do I look like a woman to you!
Samurai: Um...yes? O_o
?: Grr... I am Ranmaru Mori and I am as strong as I am manly!
Samurai: R-really? I heard Ranmaru was a fierce samurai and not...um...
Ranmaru: Ju-just shut up... What are you doing here anyways? I don't recognize you in Wu's ranks.
Samurai: I was just passing by and I noticed the conflict so I came to help Ieyasu's fight to take Fan Castle.
Ranmaru: A simple good Samaritan? In this world? That's a first. But if you're here to help, how about accompanying me to the floodgates? Lord Sakon has ordered me to go and assist in it's capture so we can get the upper hand.
Samurai: Yes, a flood attack with this rain would be perfect... Alright, let's go.
And with this simple conversation the two warriors nodded to each other as they ran off through the mud and bodies...
*** Sima Yi - Lu Shi Village ***
It was truly a sight to behold as the small Wei unit entered the village outside the Lu Shi base, Yi at the head. Bodies were everywhere. Men, women, children, dogs, you name it and it was there, dead and on the floor. There was also an ominous air around the corpses, something dark that sent shivers around the Wei troops. At closer inspection it can be seen that most were killed by swords but some...some were killed by tears and bites into their very flesh.
Sima Yi: What the hell happened here?
Cao Ren: How horrible. An entire village slaughtered, and for no reason as well. Look, the murderers didn't even loot the area for rations.
Zhang He: How...ugly.
Guan Ping: We must avenge these slain here...
Sima Yi: *rolls eyes* Well we can't avenge anything here. Let's press forward.
Yi kicked his horse slightly to initiated a steady gait as his allies followed him. He didn't even have to look back to know the state of his men. Simply walking into this village had unnerved them greatly. And that presence...dark and mysterious...he knew he wasn't the only one to have felt it. He continued ahead of his troops until he was at the gate leading into the small fortificated base known as Lu Shi Base. He noted that the wooden gate door was completely opened as he proceeded further in.
The Wei forces said nothing as they walked, stepping over bodies of dead Wei troops. Some were more recent than others but they all smelled equally horrid. And just like the dead villagers, bite marks and torn flesh. A gruesome sight. Yi walked his troops all the way till the dead center of the base where he'd had enough.
Sima Yi: Alright, what the hell is going on! Not a single living person inhabited this base after our forces were eliminated, the town wasn't even ransacked for supplies...
Cao Ren: Lord Sima Yi, look!
Yi's question remained unanswered as Cao Ren pointed to the opposite exit of the base where a single man could be seen. He was wearing a straw wicker hat and a long dark cloak that concealed his entire body. Just as his figure came into focus the twilight sky the sun had presented faded into night as dark clouds filled the sky and the sun faded away. In this night the man's blood red eyes lite up just below his hat moments before he turned, slowly walking away until he disappeared in a shrouded mist...
Sima Yi: Was that him!
Guan Ping: Uh, Sima Yi?
Sima Yi: Dammit, we can't let him get away! Everyone, after him now!
Guan Ping: Sima Yi!
Sima Yi: What! Ugh? What in the-!
To the strategist's shock, every single dead body around the base began moving on its own. Even though some had chunks of their faces ripped off the former Wei troops began standing, albeit wobbling all over the place. Some even forgot how to hold their swords as they dropped them. It only took a few seconds and they were all completely surrounded by what could only be described as undead zombies...
Zhang He: UGH, THIS IS HORRIBLE! SO...GROTESQUE!
Cao Ren: This explains what happened to the other troops and the base... The villagers were slaughter, then used to conquer the base. After that the scouts we sent were lured into the center and then ambushed just as we have been. Foul trickery...
Sima Yi: Damn... Ren was right for the most part but there were no corpses of villagers in the base. Whoever did this used their own skill to do it. Was that man we saw the one behind this?
Yi looked around to his troops. They were huddled in a circle around the officers, forming a protective layer but it was obvious they were scared. They were backing up and giving ground to the slow moving zombies. Even the horses were acting up. They wouldn't last long... He then stared where the man had previously stood, knowing if too much time was given he would be long gone... Then they would just have this happen again! He had to stop him before he got too much distance! But his troops would be too slow, even if they could get the nerve to move. Even then to get past the undead horde... If he wanted to end this he would have to leave them behind. The officers would probably die as well...
Then again he hated two out of three of them with a passion so it wasn't all bad.
Sima Yi: Hiya!
Sima Yi blasted away a few undead blocking his path, using his free hand to hold onto the reins of his horse as he speed through them like a spear being thrown through the air. All eyes turned to Yi and his black stead. A mix of anger, depression, and surprise hit their faces. For Guan Ping, it was mostly the former.
Peon: M-Master Sima Yi! Are you going to abandon us!
Guan Ping: Of course he is, he's not Zhang Liao. That coward doesn't care about us "statistics". If we want to live through this then we'll have to do it all on our own!
Zhang He: But they're sooo ugly...
Cao Ren: Very well.
Zhang He: Hm?
Cao Ren was off his stead, standing straight up and as tall as his short body could allow him as he moved past his troops. Ren raised his shield before him, unsheathing the blade in his Crane. Gripping it tightly, he plowed into the undead ranks with his shield before forcing his blade straight through the waists of two zombies. Their bodies slowly started to split in half and fall as he spoke.
Cao Ren: I am Cao Ren, the shield of Wei! If no others stand up to the challenge then my unbreakable will shall shatter the very souls of our enemies! I AM A ROCK!
Guan Ping: Whoa...
Zhang He: Beautiful...
Guan Ping: After a speech like that, I kinda feel like showing off! Let's go, Master Cao Ren!
Cao Ren: Humph. Indeed.
*** Samurai & Ranmaru - Fan Castle ***
The Samurai and Ranmaru were now easily hacking through the enemy troops, working together side by side. They were fighting amazingly well as Samurai would throw off shockwaves with Masamune to thin the numbers while Ranmaru would move up to finish them off, cleaving many in half with a single blow. This worked for a good while until they had reached their destination. They ran across a rather fearsome foe here...
Keiji: ZZZZzzzzzZZZZZzzzz...
However Keiji Meada didn't really seem too fearsome while he was asleep on the ground. This would have been a good chance to simple walk past him into the floodgates but he was asleep right in front of the door. Samurai raised an eyebrow as he looked on a moment before nudging Ranmaru.
Samurai: Er, is this the guardian?
Ranmaru: It has to be. Do you not know who that is?
Samurai: Not by appearance. Most people say their names first and that's how I know who people are around here.
Ranmaru: That is Keiji Meada, one of the most powerful warriors in this twisted land. Against such a foe, we must be very careful, very safe, very subtle, very-
By the time Ranmaru got this far in his explanation, Samurai had picked up a rock and threw it at Keiji's head. This caused the wild cat the jolt up in surprise. Ranmaru twitched moments before strangling Samurai by his shirt collar.
Ranmaru: What the heck is wrong with you! Did you not hear a freakin' word I just said!
Samurai: Well I-
Keiji: Hey, who the heck just slugged me with a rock! Someone's gonna get a skull cracked!
Samurai: Hey, now I-
Ranmaru: Now look, you got him mad! Just great!
Samurai: But I was just-
Ranmaru: It doesn't matter at this point anyways. Now listen when I say we'll need to work together to deal with this one, alright.
Samurai: I just wanted to get him awake...
Keiji got to his feet, rubbing his forehead until the bruise vanished. He cracked his neck and looked at the two in front of him. They both had their weapons drawn and ready to battle. Keiji smiled at this, swinging his spear around in excitement.
Keiji: Alright, now I see! You guys are enemies, which means I get 'ta smash ya! Hehehehe, sweet!
Samurai: He looks like he's about to enjoy himself.
Ranmaru: Keiji has always treasured his skill in fighting because he loves to do it so much. It's partly why he's just so strong and fierce.
Keiji: Ready or not; here I come!
The blond warrior rushed the pair of samurai's as he swung his spear with an amazing force. Ranmaru and Samurai both blocked it but the attack was so strong it broke past their guard anyways. What was really amazing though was that he did that attack with one hand! Smiling wide as he saw they were open, Keiji slammed the end of his weapon into the ground, the force of the impact knocking them both in separate directions. Samurai was able to recover midway, heels skidding across the dirt as he stopped.
This however only got Keiji's attention as he went straight for him, not even giving him time to block as he jabbed his spear at his gut. However one swift twirl to the side and Samurai was able to dodge, grabbing the shaft of his spear in the process. As Keiji pulled back Samurai went with it; as he had intended. He roared back his free fist and struck, only to have Keiji smirk as he caught the fist in his palm. Samurai's eyes snapped wide as Keiji swung his arms, causing Samurai to spin in the air just before being power punched into a tree.
Of course right about this time Ranmaru sliced Keiji's back, though only phasing his armor. Keiji turned and dealt a back hand smack to young Ranmaru's cheek that had him spinning in the air, however he recovered on his feet and pounced yet again and uppercut Keiji in the chin with his free hand. The wildcat staggered back momentarily, leaving him open from a nice cut by Ranmaru right down the torso. The blade went past his armor and made a gash for blood to slink out.
Keiji: Hey hey hey! That was a nice one!
Ranmaru: Damn...did I not cut deep enough?
Keiji: Well that's enough warm up wouldn't you say? Now let's-
Keiji's words were cut short as a huge sound erupted from behind him, the sound of running water.
Keiji: ...That's not good.
He slowly turned around to see the flood gates opened and flood water pouring into the castle. He chuckled nervously for a moment as he realized he did the one thing he was told not to let happen; goof off and let the gates open. He then turned his gaze higher to see a dark blue figure standing atop a flag pole next to the opened gate. The master ninja, Hanzo Hattori. In a single flash his slick figure disappeared, only to reappear in front of Keiji with his fist slammed in the ground as a shockwave erupted from one of his ninjutsu moves. It sent Keiji flying back and in the air.
He spun himself so he could see where he would land. Little did he know that his stomach would land with Samurai's leg before his feet hit the ground. the resulting blow had him rolling on the ground until he rolled into the river, the stream carrying him away.
Ranmaru: Thanks, Hanzo. Keiji is a powerful being.
Hanzo: After completion of this objective my master has ordered us to attack Fan Castle. He wants you to accompany, Samurai.
Samurai: I owe you both for helping with Keiji. Of course I'll come along.
Hanzo: Be swift.
Hanzo was the first to move, using superior speed to dash ahead of the two. Ranmaru and the Samurai shrugged at each other and proceeded to follow.
*** Setsuna - Dark Forest ***
Setsuna: I'm getting closer...
The samurai of the Oda stood atop a tree branch, hand on the katana strapped to his waist belt. The forest he was in was dark and demonic with a shade of night so dark that you could barely see a few yards ahead of you. Setsuna hopped onto the ground below and unsheathed his katana, cutting a zombie in half diagnolly. His sword illuminated a twilight tint that served as a lantern on his way through the forest, searching for his target...
*** Sima Yi - Dark Forest ***
Sima Yi: This forest...there's something off about it. I can't even see beyond my horse.
Yi road out alone through the pitch black forest. He could tell even his steed was frightened. However, it wasn't frightened anymore now that a zombie lunged from the tree and gutted it, almost taking Sima Yi's leg with it.
Sima Yi: Damn!
Yi flipped off of his steed as it tumbled, falling smack into a tree. It died instantly. Angered, Yi wrap one of his chains around the zombie's neck as he tightened and tightened until it came snapping off and his body hit the ground.
Sima Yi: Dammit. I liked that horse. And now I have to go this on foot.
He began to turn and walk away but suddenly stopped, turning back around to see a headless zombie! It got the jump on him but he still had enough time to morph his sword out and cut the undead in half as it ran at him.
Sima Yi: Humph. Should have known that cutting off the head wouldn't be enough. Most of the living only just barely use theirs, so what use would an undead have of it?
Sima Yi continued on his path to Mitsuhide but it was only a few steps forward when he realize that he was being followed. Normally, a forest at this time of night would have countless noises. Crickets, birds, various mammals of the animal kingdom and such, but none of those were present. That's why he could hear the cry of the undead around him as their slow, draggy footsteps surrounded him. But with his visibility as is he couldn't find them at all. So he decided to stop.
He closed his eyes, trying his best to 'feel' the area around him and surely enough one of the zombies leaped at him...only to have a hole drilled in his body by one of Yi's lasers. But this was just the start of a horde of other zombies that hurled their bodies at him all at once from all sides. Yi acted fast as he fired lasers with both hands in all sorts of directions and each one met it's mark just in time. However as this was not enough to finish these kind his work wasn't done. Yi immediately unleashed his strings and swung them around multiple times like thin wires of death, cutting the prone beings into pieces. Yi sighed as his strings zipped back into his gauntlets.
Sima Yi: These things are a pain to kill... What the-!
The air around the strategist suddenly change immensely. The darkness around him expanded to where he had a reasonable amount of sight. And once his eyes adjusted he found himself within clear sight of his target, Mitsuhide.
Sima Yi: So it seems you've revealed yourself to me. You've caused me a great deal of trouble you know...
Mitsuhide: ...
Sima Yi: Nothing to say? That's fine. I already know your story anyways. And in a moment you won't even be able to move that mouth of yours! Now die!
Yi fired a single beam at Mitsuhide as he amazingly deflected it with his left hand, sending it into a line of trees. Yi's surprise was very visible on his face whereas Mitsuhide simply adjusted his straw hat.
Sima Yi: That...that's not right! He just deflected my attack with his bare hand! No one can do that! Wait, what's he doing now?
Mitsuhide slowly placed a hand on the hilt of his katana, gripping it loosely. Before Yi's eyes could registered it the dark samurai released his blade and swung across the air once, sending out a black shockwave as he immediately sealed it again. Fortunately Sima Yi dodged it by curving his body, but not completely as portions of his clothing on his right arm and shoulder were shredded off. He also had a scar on his shoulder from it. He looked back just in time to see Mitsuhide vanish into thin air and to see him reappear in front of him, blade raised high.
Sima Yi: Impossible! Did he just teleport!
Yi's eyes widened as he saw where Mitsuhide's blade was destined. The samurai intended to impale his heart on the tip of his katana! The blade reflected in his eyes as it moved closer with every nanosecond that past, closer, and closer until...
*** Wei Army - Lu Shi Village ***
Cao Ren: RrrrrRAAAGH!
The fierce Cao general tore through the zombie horde, flipping them in the air with his shield as he cleared a spot for his blade. He threw it like a boomerang as it sore through the enemies and hacked them into halves until it easily flue back into Ren's hand. He then stomped the ground with his foot, causing small shockwave to knock back surrounding zombies. The general looked over to see how his comrades were doing.
Guan Ping clearly had no problems as he swung his sword around back and forth, hacking parts off of undead on both sides until he finally jumped into the air and slammed his great sword into the ground, launching a huge blue arrow shaped shockwave that rode across the ground in a straight line. The attack had body parts flying all over the place.
Ren was worried when he saw that he couldn't see Zhang He but he quickly saw that it was nothing to worry about as the beautiful general came crashing down into a pile of zombies, striking a pose as his blades hacked them apart. As if on queue butterflies flue around him as he did so. He was glad to see the troops faring quite well too. However he noticed that the more zombies they killed, the more kept coming. They seemed never ending...
Ren holds up the shield, focuses, and hopes for the best. Lo and behold, a barrage of energy blasts shoots out the end of the masterfully designed weapon. The zombies, more confused and curious than anything else, line up instead of getting out of the way. Soon the battlefield is littered with heaps of undead.
Guan Ping: Wow! How did you do that?
Cao Ren: I will teach you if you allow me to try out that whirlwind blade of yours.
Guan Ping: You got yourself a deal.
He hands over the giant sword. Cao Ren tests it out, winds up, and lets loose. Another huge crowd of zombies falls in a matter of seconds.
Cao Ren: *staggering* That is an impressive weapon. But you will have to teach me how to prevent such dizziness.
Guan Ping: Works for me.
*** Sima Yi - Dark Forest ***
Sima Yi: Ha, dodge it!
Sima Yi found a gleeful respite in that he dodged such a fast and close ranged attack even if just barely. However Mitsuhide soon corrected this by placing the palm of his left hand out to Yi, emitting a powerful wave that knocked him through the air and slammed his back into a tree. He spit out a mix of blood and saliva upon contact. But even then he couldn't relax as Mitsuhide dashed to his foe and once again attempted to impale him. This time though Yi was able to take out his fan and shape it into a shield. The blade's tip ground in place with the center of the shield before slowly grinding its way to the side.
Sima Yi: Got you!
In one fluid motion our strategist moved his shield to his side and fired a single laser at his foe's head as he went by...only to have him teleport and the attack go off in the distance. Damn. That would have been a good hit... Yi put his back up against the tree he had previously be knocked into and scanned the surroundings but to no avail. The samurai had not reappeared yet. However he managed to just barely hear a noise, the sound of a blade slowly being unsheathed. He immediately jolted away and turned back just in time to see the black hue of Mitsuhide's tainted blade flash through the tree. And but a moment later the tree split in half. If he had been beside it then so would he have been.
Sima Yi: Grr...this is annoying.
It felt as though Yi were struggling against this enemy but...how is that possible? He is out of anyone else league! But still, it seemed as if the only reason he had been dodging Mitsuhide's attacks was from sheer luck and last minute sounds. And to even get him to ponder such a thing... That means he must be dealing with quite an adversary...
Sima Yi: Ha ha ha! Well done. I've not had a fight like this for quite some time, Akechi. You've shown great skill...in being a complete idiot!
This time when Mitsuhide reappeared it was directly in front of Yi! In under a blink he slashed downward and at the same time Yi countered by blocking it with his gauntlet. He expected him to be surprised but looking at the cloaked warrior's red eyes he saw nothing. No surprise. In fact, he didn't see anything at all. No fire, no sort of ambition or goal behind his bright red orbs. Just...total apathy. He had to wonder just what this man had really gone through to be like this...
Sima Yi: Well, now's not the time to be worried with that anyways. As long as I remain calm and stay sharp, I can predict his movements. He seems to use his speed and teleportation ability to overwhelm his foe and send them into a panic. From there they are in an open state from nearly any direction. But my mind is far to experienced to be taken over with such a simple tactic.
Mitsuhide: ...
The samurai still hadn't said a word, not even grunted as the two had fought. He seemed dead set on not speaking even now as their weapons locked and they glared into the other.
Sima Yi: You can't win! I can see your every move! It's just a matter of time until I-Huh?
Yi didn't know what to think about this. As their weapons stayed locked against each other, faint blue/blackish affinities began to gather around Akechi and were sucked up into his body. More and more came as a dark blue aura enveloped Mitsuhide and expanded further and further as more were gathered until the action abruptly stopped. Before Yi had time to respond, the dark samurai's blade was wrapped in that same aura like a fire! In fact it burned like one as he pushed further down on his blade. Yi was forced to back off and jump back yet again. But his arm was hurting now... He looked at it and saw that the bottom part of his gauntlet, where he blocked the attack, he been shattered and the skin underneath scorched with a long strip rising up like a blade. If his gauntlet wasn't there that could have easily cut through to the bone. He probably shouldn't block with that hand again...
Sima Yi: Dammit! Just who is this man! He's forced me to back off once again!
Mitsuhide: ...*sheaths katana*
Sima Yi: Very impressive, Akechi. Indeed you are powerful. But you don't properly use that power. What have you been doing this whole time, since the creation of this world and after you left your lord? Wondering aimlessly, slaughtering and reanimating what's left for no viable purpose? There's no logic to your doing. Why not allow me to help you with that?
Mitsuhide: ...
Sima Yi: Join me. Join the forces of Wei and you shall have a purpose. And not that of a simple vassal, no, I have something much more in store for you. What say you, Akechi?
Mitsuhide: ...*places hand on katana*
Sima Yi: I see... You fool!
Sima Yi immediately unleashed a set of his strings at their target. Before they could make it Mitsuhide had disappeared and instead hit his wicker hat, removing it from his head. Yi morphed his fan once again, changing into a sword. Just in time too as Akechi appeared right before him. He swung his blade at him just as he disappeared yet again. Now he was showing his true speed and teleported all over the forest, from each and every direction leaving him visible for only blink seconds at a time.
Sima Yi: Blast! He's all over the place! I can't spot him!
Mitsuhide appeared above Yi this time and let gravity take its effect as he went down. His blade was ready and about to cut its target's head in halves but was stopped by a wall of twilight colored crystals that shielded him. Akechi teleported again and appeared further away this time, turning his eyes to the newcomer.
?: Target...
The newcomer was a being in almost all black with his sword embedded into the ground. His eyes were locked onto Mitsuhide as he pulled out his katana with his left hand and threw it into the air, catching it with his right. As his sword was removed from the ground the twilight crystals cracked and crumbled into nothing.
Setsuna: Acquired.
*** Samurai - Fan Castle ***
In the path of the Samurai and Ranmaru a large green clad warrior was fighting a rather spry shadow before the flooded Fan Castle. The warrior was guarding a makeshift bridge made of boats and wood that acted as the only usable means to enter Fan Castle.
The stoic ninja was jumping around his target, leaving behind after images as he traveled. Said target was clearly being enraged, stomping and swinging around his oddly bladed spear just moments before the shadow leaped again. The ninja suddenly changed tactics and jolted to his opponent but even with the speed it was blocked. The man then tried to punch his enemy but to no avail as he simply faded away.
Zhang Fei: Grah... You're a slippery punk, ain't'cha!
Fei stomped the ground with such force a blue shockwave emerged in a circle around him, forcing his opponent to leap into the air to dodge.
Zhang Fei: Got you!
The former Shu general swiped his spear above but was only able to slam the shaft of it into Hanzo. Nonetheless the attack knocked him into the ground below. As he hit he bounced into the air and disappeared, reappearing a few steps away and kneeling on the ground from the blow. Zhang Fei could produce some powerful attacks, that went without saying...
Ranmaru: Hanzo!
Ranmaru and the Samurai quickly ran to Hanzo's side. Samurai had a hand on Masamune as Ranmaru checked out his wound. The ninja didn't seem to appreciate this though and held out a hand to stop the young man, getting to his feet with relative ease. Hanzo nodded as they both took a battle ready stance at the enemy.
Zhang Fei: Oh, so there's more of ya. Well that's fine! Zhang Fei of Yan will face you all at once!
Ranmaru: Fine with me! Ready?
Samurai: No.
Ranmaru: Huh?
Samurai: Both of you aided me against Keiji. You two go on ahead and I'll handle this fight myself.
Ranmaru: But Samurai...
Samurai: Don't worry. *swings around Muramasa* I'll win.
Hanzo: As you wish.
Ranmaru reluctantly nodded and proceeded to run past Fei as Hanzo disappeared from thin air. Naturally this didn't go down well with Zhang Fei as he turned and rushed Ranmaru from behind. Fortunately Samurai came up from nowhere and blocked his spear, deadlocking in place as he heard Ranmaru's feet patter against the wood behind.
Zhang Fei: Ah, damn! Well it was just that annoying one-eyed kid manning this place so I don't feel too bad about slipping up. But regardless...
Before the Samurai could react Fei reached and grabbed him by his shirt and threw him behind head first into the dirt. He hit and gridded against the mushy ground and even rolled a few times on his side. That is, until half his body hit a nearby building and the other kept its momentum as he flew into the hard stone wall of yet another building.
But regardless of all of this Samurai astonishingly got to his feet, though staggering and holding his head with his other hand on the stone building behind. When his eyes came into focus he realize Zhang Fei was charging him! He immediately swung to the side as Fei's blade was jammed stuck into the stone. Samurai thought he had an opening here but nope. Fei simply tore out the spear and swung it at him yet again.
Zhang Fei: Man, what's this guy made of? By all accounts he should be down for the count with that last throw...
Fei preformed another upward strike and rushed after him as he jumped back to dodge, waving around his spear like a twig at his foe. All he could do was block the volley of attacks with Muramasa, at least until he regained some ground.
Zhang Fei: But anyways, it at least that means this'll be a good tussle!
Fei smirked as he slammed his blade downward almost making Samurai's arms go numb as he blocked. However not numb enough to take out Masamune and slash the ground below with a shockwave. This caused a big poof of dust to spring out at the warrior and gave Samurai a chance to get out of sight. Fei swiped his spear once and the dust disappeared as he looked around for his opponent.
Zhang Fei: Aw, c'mon... Where'd he get too..?
Samurai: Lord Zhang Fei!
Fei turned around completely to see Samurai standing straight up, still catching his breathe with Muramasa in hand.
Zhang Fei: Hey, you had a good shot just now. Why didn't you attack me from behind?
Samurai: Well you seem like an honorable person, even if you do serve Orochi. So I at least wanted to face you head on when I win!
Zhang Fei: Ha! We'll see about that! But when I win I'll try not to kill you in the process! Rragh!
Zhang Fei charged first but immediately regretted it as the Samurai drew Masamune and slashed a shockwave at his opponent. Regardless of this Fei continued the charge and slapped down the projectile with his spear. He decided a slightly different approached this time and went down, skidding on his knees as he came at the Samurai from low. Though he was a bit surprise the Samurai easily flipped over him, their blades grinding for a moment just before he landed and unleashed Masamune and three shockwaves along with it as each on hit Fei dead on.
The action died for a bit as the shockwave caused a cloud of dust to rise. Of course this ended as Fei came rushing at more speed than previously shown, grabbing the Samurai by his neck and tossing him forward at a building. Midway the Samurai flipped himself and his feet landed on the side of the stone creation, using it as a footing to spring himself right back toward Fei. Zhang Fei blocked as their blades clashed, the force of impact caused a mini shockwave that bounced even the rain away from them.
They stayed in place for a while, steel against steel, until the simultaneously backed off and started again with a flurry of continual strike. The Samurai was faster and had more finesse and scored a few nicks against his foe and even got a real nice attack across Fei's armored chest. That's not to say that he didn't get a few shots in himself, though they were minor wounds across the Samurai's body and a few put holes in his clothing.
After a while their movements became considerably slower. Fatigue from the fierce battle and constant attacks was weighing down quickly. They both jumped back and took a second to catch their breaths. Neither one was expecting a battle this rough here. The warriors nodded to each other as they placed their hands on their respective weapons. They were going to finish this in one final attack.
They stared off with the only mentioning of sound was that of the rain, pounding across their bodies. The Samurai adjusted his feet slightly as Zhang Fei did the same. Their eyes narrowed as the rush began.
Samurai: YAAGH!
Zhang Fei: RAAAGH!
Lightning flashed just in time to blind the view of their blades. As it faded Samurai could be seen in a stance just as Zhang Fei. It seemed to take forever for the blow to take effect as blood gushed out the side of the Samurai's torso. He was holding his gashing wound with Muramasa edged into the mucky dirt as Fei turned around to reveal his left arm with a huge slice across it, one that almost completely cut it in half. His arm was dangling to the side as he panted and hoisted his spear across his shoulder.
Zhang Fei: That...was good enough. I'll take my leave now.
Fei stumbled a few times as he retreated. Even without the use of his arm he should still be able to fight but Samurai was just glad the fight was over. He was panting and coughing up blood, even going as far as to drop his sword. Even through this he was able to bring himself to his feet...only to fall back down into the arms of some female figment he couldn't make out...
*** Sima Yi & Setsuna - Dark Forest ***
As Sima Yi came to the realization that he had just been rescued he found himself curious, glaring at this potential ally. A young teen clothed in black and white with an unmistakable blade. It emitted a twilight glow, much like how Mitsuhide's blade did with its azure aura.
Sima Yi: Just who are you exactly?
Setsuna: I'm Kira "Setsuna" Hiroyuki.
Sima Yi: Another one of those Japanese warriors.
Setsuna: Yeah, I serve Nobunaga and he told me to go after Mitsuhide Akechi.
Sima Yi: Well you found him. I'm impressed that you did in such a place...
Setsuna didn't reply though. Well he couldn't because he was too busy blocking Mitsuhide's blade. It seemed mentioning Nobunaga's name seemed to spur him into action...that was interesting indeed. What was also interesting was how Setsuna was able to flawlessly block, evade, and counter every attack from Akechi. But he wasn't about to be the helpless victim in this battle! Without warning Yi rushed the dark samurai from behind as he dealt with the boy. His blade swung down at him but somehow he knew it was there. He turned and caught the blade with his bare hand.
Sima Yi: How!
Setsuna slashed once more just as Mitsuhide disappeared. Yi and Setsuna instantly noticed the darkness deepening in the forest. It became so dark in fact that the only reason they could see each other was because of Setsuna's blade.
Sima Yi: Damn... He'll try and surprise you by teleporting close to you and then attack. Keep your guard up.
Setsuna: That's not what he's doing.
Sima Yi: What?
Setsuna turned and looked at Sima Yi, showing that his eye's iris had grown larger and his pupils smaller. He then turned back and scanned the darkness.
Setsuna: This is one of my abilities, Twilight Sight.
Sima Yi: Abilities?
Setsuna: It allows me to see souls of the dead, living life force, and other things not normally seen by regular people. There are zombies forming all around us so we need to be on guard...
Setsuna raised out his sword as it was enveloped in a twilight aura and then encased in crystals. As it shattered his katana became a halberd and upon its transformation it was used to hack through a zombie. Yi turned his own way and blasted a hole in one undead. They took a few steps closer as they could now hear the moans of the damned.
Sima Yi: This boy...he knows what he's doing. Does the Demon King have many warriors like this? No, he would only send his best after Mitsuhide. Clearly, this one is simply an oddity. Still, I'm curious to see how he fights.
Setsuna: Restless souls of the dead...I will be happy to give you eternal sleep!
It was so dark Yi could really only see when the zombies were a few inches from striking distance, forcing him to use quick, powerful strikes that cut straight through their bodies. Setsuna didn't have this problem with his ability in progress. As they fought Setsuna extended his hand on several occasions that created a solid white talisman that suspended itself in the air. He did this until there were five talismans all around them in a circle.
Upon the placement of the sixth talisman in the center Setsuna leaped into the air. His glowing halberd allowed Yi to faintly see him begin a transformation of sorts.
Setsuna: Now...return back to the depths of hell...
His voice had become much lower, almost to a growl. His hair became longer and most notably there was a powerful light aura around his form. He was in the air for so long one could perhaps call it levitation. As he finished he twirled his weapon around over head and stopped with the blade facing downward.
Setsuna: EVIL BEGONE!
Setsuna speared down and slammed his blade into the ground. Sima Yi shielded his eyes as light enveloped him and everything around him. As he reopened his eyes he saw that Setsuna had returned to normal and more importantly, all the zombies around them were dead. However their bodies weren't as rotten and grotesque as before and were almost as if they were alive moments ago. What was really surprising was that he could see them. In fact, Yi could see the forest perfectly.
Sima Yi: You, how did you do this?
Setsuna: I control twilight, the powers of both light and dark. I use a purification spell from my light abilities and purified the forest and its inhabitants. However...
Their gaze then fell on Mitsuhide Akechi standing a few feet away from them, still showing no noticeable expression. He threw out his hand as he untied the cloak wrapped around him and tossed it away as the wind caught it. He was in a darkened version of his usual attire. He placed that same hand on the hilt of his katana.
Setsuna: It wasn't strong enough to purify him...
Sima Yi: And it looks like he's getting serious. Here he comes!
Mitsuhide ran with lightning speed at the warriors and disappeared at the last second and reappeared behind Yi, striking fast as it was blocked via sword nonetheless. Yi didn't even turn around to perform the block, only smirked.
Sima Yi: Now that this darkness isn't distracting me and I've fought you for some time I can predict your every move.
As he said this Yi had been forming energy in his left hand and aimed it behind him as it shot forth and hit its target in the stomach. Akechi was forced to stagger back. This left him open as Setsuna struck, swinging his halberd down as Mitsuhide blocked just a second before disappearing.
He reappeared a ways away but was surprised to see both Yi and Setsuna charging him side by side, slashing and hacking away at the samurai as he was forced on the defensive. Since Mitsuhide was so superiorly fast he was able to block each blow but he was losing ground still, backing step by step. He was having trouble.
Mitsuhide: ...
The dark samurai teleported behind the duo and began teleporting in several locations again just like before if not faster than.
Sima Yi: You don't know who you are dealing with. You can't use the same move twice, not against ME!
Yi holstered his sword and crossed his arms as his fist unclenched and ten strings dangled in the wind momentarily. Following this he sent them out and swung them around in multiple directions until one wire hit its target. Almost instantly the nine others came into contact as all the strings were wrapped around Mitsuhide's blade, leaving him stuck like stone.
Setsuna didn't even have to ask to know now was the time to strike. He dashed to Akechi and attacked. He slashed straight through the side of his opponent and almost split him in two. Yi let his wire return as the samurai landed on his back. He even dropped his sword in the agony. Setsuna turned, waving the blood off his halberd as he prepared the finishing blow.
Sima Yi: Wait!
Setsuna: Huh, why?
Yi calmly approached the already dying man. He knelt down and looked into his eyes. Even now in the face of death, nothing. He didn't expect him to say "yes" but regardless he asked.
Sima Yi: Mitsuhide Akechi. I'm going to ask you again. Will you not join me on my path?
Mitsuhide: ...
Sima Yi: I see.
Yi got to his feet, looking down at Akechi as he spoke.
Sima Yi: Mitsuhide, you are clearly capable of more than you know.
Without even a single warning Sima Yi shot a beam directly into Mitsuhide's chest, right into his heart.
Sima Yi: It is unfortunate that you will not see that capability indeed.
Yi crossed his arms and shook his head in disappointment. He turned to Setsuna as his weapon returned to normal within a flash and he sheathed it.
Setsuna: Mission...accomplished.
?: MASTER SIMA YI!
Sima Yi: Oh dear God...
Yi only had time widen his eyes as Zhang He collided with him in an elegant embrace complete with radiating butterflies around them. Sima Yi, naturally, was on the verge of barfing and attempted to pry He as far away from him as possible.
Sima Yi: GET OFF, GET OFF, GET OFF!
Zhang He: -
Zhang He's dribble was ended as Yi punched him in the face. This also worked to get him off as he immediately pulled out a mirror and check for bruises.
Setsuna: o_O
Yi got up and dusted himself off.
Sima Yi: Don't ask. In fact, don't ever speak of that. Ever.
Setsuna: Alright then. *blink, blink*
Zhang He got to his feet just as Cao Ren and Guan Ping arrived on the scene, in tow with the remaining Wei battalion. There were mixed expressions amongst the crowd. Some seemed to be enraged as Guan Ping upon seeing Yi's face alive yet again where as others were as normal and battle hardened as ever, as was Cao Ren.
Cao Ren: Master Sima Yi, I see you have succeeded.
Sima Yi: Yes, we will not have to worry about this one anymore. Humph, what a complete waste of time.
Guan Ping: Is that all this was to you? A waste of time! You left us to die!
Sima Yi: On the contrary, I left you to fend for yourselves. I was in more danger myself following this man. I simply took the best choice of action.
Guan Ping: Don't try to cover it up! You just don't even care about your own men!
Sima Yi: When did I ever imply that I did?
Guan Ping: You son of a-!
It looked as though the Young Dragon was about to charge Yi but he was halted as Cao Ren extended his hand, shaking his head to order him down.
Cao Ren: Guan Ping, you must refrain from such an outrageous behavior in front of your superiors. Master Sima Yi made the right choice even though it is not the choice you or I would have made. That is why he is in the position he is in. If he had not followed this man then he would have escaped and gone to kill again and the lives we lost today would be for naught.
Guan Ping: Tch... So you're saying if I want to go anywhere I have to fight for the ends, not the means to get there?
Cao Ren: No, that's what you have to do as a strategist. We, the generals and soldiers alike, are the ones who fight for the means.
Guan Ping: ...
Setsuna: Well spoken.
Cao Ren: Thank you. But who are you, if you don't mind the question?
Sima Yi: This one helped me against Akechi.
Setsuna: You can call me Setsuna, I'm a guy that fights for the means. I'm going to head back to the Oda and inform my lord of success.
Setsuna gave a bow to the officers as did they him. With a final nod to Yi he walk through the forest until he was too far to be seen. Ren then turned to Yi.
Cao Ren: Akechi, was that the name of this man? I believe I've heard of him before...
Sima Yi: He was a former vassal for the Oda. He eventually strayed from that path and now he has been erased.
Yi turned back and took one last glance at the remains of the samurai. Still laying there as lifeless as ever.
Sima Yi: We're done here.
Cao Ren: That is good to hear. But if you would approve, my men and I would like to stay behind for a while and give the dead a proper burial.
Guan Ping: As would I.
Sima Yi: Yes, that's fine. Zhang He and I should be able to return by ourselves perfectly.
Ren and He bowed, and so did Guan Ping reluctantly, before they went their separate ways. Yi waved for two horses as a black steed came for him and a pretty white one for He. Once mounted they began their steady pace back to Xu Chang.
Zhang He: Master Sima Yi, I've noticed that your clothing has taken some damage as well as your gauntlet...
Sima Yi: No, I'm not going to let you redesign it.
Zhang He: While I would LOVE the chance to redesign your robe I was actually just curious. Was it a hard fight?
Yi turned his head slightly and examined his tear just below his right shoulder. Then to his claw. The wound there still stung a bit.
Sima Yi: Indeed. Mitsuhide...he was a worthy opponent.
*** Wu Camp ***
The screen slowly faded in from the Samurai's perspective showing nothing but the sky. The rain had stopped but the skies still haven't cleared quite yet. He blinked a few times to regain his sight fully and put a hand on his side. He had been completely patched up. He must have been out for some time. He leaned up and looked around to find he was in the Wu main camp. He noticed the people around him as well.
Sakon: Ah, looks like he's finally up.
Ai: Rai-chan! You're okay!
Samurai: Yeah, but I'm still a bit sore. Ugh, the last thing I remember is a pretty young girl catching me before I hit the ground.
This statement warranted a punch to the back of the Samurai's head by Ranmaru as he was the one that caught him. His face was blushing from a mix of anger and embarrassment, crossing his arms and closing his eyes as he spoke.
Ranmaru: I came back after Masamune retreated because I thought you might need some help!
Samurai: *rubbing his head* Well then thank you Ranmaru. If not for you then I may not be here right now.
Ranmaru: That's not a problem. You helped our army without anyone even asking, it was the least we could do.
Sakon: And you know, we could always use someone like yourself here. You showed a lot of skill today according to your allies. Even Hanzo spoke of your ability.
Samurai got to his feet, rubbing the back of his head. His wound healed surprisingly well and it barely at all hurt. He checked his body for other wounds and to make sure he had both his blades sheathed and tied to his waist. Ai got up as well.
Samurai: Sorry, but I don't plan on ever joining one of the resistance forces. I'll go where my aid is needed and that's all. I can't do that if I'm stuck in one place all the time.
Sakon: You sure? Well if you change your mind we'll always be ready for you.
Samurai: I thank you both for the help. So, I suppose we'll head out. Ready, Ai?
Ai: Ready!
The four bowed to one another and the two left the Wu encampment. They weren't sure where they were going exactly but they had heard of a sengoku village nearby as they moved to check it out.
Sakon: Hm...
Ranmaru: Something troubling you?
Sakon: No, I was just thinking to myself. That girl that hung around the Samurai was telling me a little bit about his past. She was telling me about when she first encountered him...
*** Flashback ***
Ai: I wasn't sure what to think when I first saw him years ago. I was walking down a stream near my village and I saw this man in strange cloths that I'd never even seen before and he was lying next to the stream unconscious. I didn't know what had happened to him so I picked him up and brought him back to my village.
Ai: The village healer did all he could for him until he woke up. And when he did, he didn't have any memory of who he was or how he lost his memory. All he had on him were the cloths on his back and an orb, broken in two. I thought of the orb as a kind of good luck charm and that he should keep it. He still has it to this day.
Sakon: So if he didn't know his name why does everyone call him Samurai?
Ai: Well one day our village was attacked by bandits. By this time Rai-chan had been a part of our village for quite some time. But our village was just that, a village, and we didn't have any warriors. So he picked up a katana and slew every single bandit all by himself with a skill he had no idea he had. From that point on everyone started calling him "Samurai" and he defended the village from all sorts of bad guys. There was even a rumor going around that our village had a monster in it because everytime Orochi's army came and tried to ransack it, Rai-chan would always fend them off no matter the odds.
*** End Flashback ***
Sakon: Still though, I'm curios as to why they didn't just stay in that village...but I guess that's a story for another time then. C'mon, Ranmaru. I hear some saki calling to us.
*** Xu Chang - Halls ***
Nene: Sima Yi, how could you!
Sima Yi's face could not be more accurately described than with a "-_-" face. He was forced to get an ear full of Nene's constant whining just before returning to his chambers. In fact he was standing in the door way to his room but her constant nagging would not let up.
Nene: Yi, you know better than to leave your men stranded like that! Especially poor Guan Ping, he's just a kid you know!
Guan Ping: Lady Nene please, I'm not a-
Oh right. He was here too.
Nene: You hush!
Now Nene was in a mix of barking at Guan Ping and himself. It was annoying to have to hear either way you looked at it. But then it occurred to him, he was already at his chambers. He DIDN'T have to listen to this. So he slammed the door shut and locked it for good measure.
Nene: Hey! Don't you lock me out Sima Yi! You get you and your purple dress back out here!
Sima Yi: *from behind the door* It's not a dress, it's a robe! An expensive strategist robe! Why the hell do people keep calling this a dress!
The camera panned away as Nene continued to yell and pound on the door as Guan Ping buried his head within his palm. It lead to Yuan Shao and Cao Ren, engaging in conversation.
Yuan Shao: You preformed admirably today, my general! As your reward you may kiss my feet.
Cao Ren: ...You're not my lord.
Yuan Shao: Excellent point. Liege or master is more accurate. Now what were you telling me? You were fighting the zombies and then what?
Cao Ren: As I was saying, we were holding our ground against them until the men started to become exhausted. Then suddenly a light enveloped the area and the zombies hit the ground dead...er. Once we returned home Sima Yi explained this was most likely due to the boy I told you about earlier, Setsuna. ...You don't even care do you?
Yuan Shao: Not in the slightest.
Cao Ren: Then why did you insist I tell you about it?
Yuan Shao: Tell me about what?
Cao Ren: ...
Guo Jia chuckled a bit to himself as he approached the conversation, giving a polite bow to them.
Cao Ren: Master Guo Jia, what brings you to this part of the castle?
Guo Jia: I just came to check up on the young master Guan Ping and Yi. But it appears that they both have their own little distractions at the moment...
Sima Yi: I'm not letting you in!
Nene: Open this door immediately before I go into "PUNISHMENT MODE"!
They kept at this for a while.
Guo Jia: So, who was this Setsuna you were speaking of?
Cao Ren: The full name is Kira "Setsuna" Hiroyuki. According to Sima Yi he serves with the Oda and has exceptional skill.
Guo Jia: Hm... interesting. It's not like Yi to speak well of another. I suspect this won't be the last we'll see of this Setsuna.
*** Samurai & Ai - Hanayuuki Village ***
Ai: Wow!
Samurai and Ai looked on from the gates into the village to see a sengoku styled castle, in fact it was one of the largest they'd ever seen. It must have had nearly 15 stories to it! They took in a moment to gaze at it and examined the other surroundings. Aside from the oversized castle the village seemed rather normal.
Ai: *yawn*
Samurai: Sleepy?
Ai: Mm-hm.
Samurai looked to the sky and noticed just how late it was by how far the moon was. In fact, he was a bit tired himself. saw a small girl in a pink kimono and approached her, placing a hand on her shoulder.
Samurai: Excuse me little girl, could you tell me where the local inn is?
Girl: ...Little girl? I have a name you know!
The Samurai had absolutely no idea that he had just called the most frightening being this side of Japan a "little girl". However he did notice something amiss when she punch him directly in the face. He groaned from the surprisingly strong punch, holding his now bleeding nose.
Samurai: W-what's your name then..? -_-
Tamako: Tamako!
Samurai: Oh, hi Tamako. ^_^
Tamako responded with a kick to the Samurai's groin.
Tamako: HOW DARE YOU CALL ME BY MY NAME! YOU LITTLE POOR RONIN! I AM A PRINCESS!
Ai: Rai-chan, are you okay?
Samurai didn't respond as he was too busy on his knees holding his crotch and writhing in pain. Ai felt as though giving the Princess a mouthful but when she got a good look at those horribly frightening eyes...
Ai: O_O *face turns completely white*
Tamako: What are two knaves like you doing in MY village?
Ai: Um, currently we're cowering in fear. O_O
Tamako: Hm...well even though you insult me, I've decided to let you come to my castle and spend the night. I need someone to keep me entertained for a while anyways. It get sooo tedious in that castle all day.
Samurai: O_O
Ai: O_O
Tamako: What? You do need a place to stay don't you? ...Or is it that you DON'T want to stay in my magnificent castle for some reason!
Ai: N-no, no, no, no, no! We'd love to stay with you!
Tamako: Great! Let's go then!
Tamako grabbed the Samurai by his coat and dragged him across the ground as Ai reluctantly followed. This was going to be the start of a truly horrible experience...
*** Setsuna - Azuchi Castle ***
Setsuna: Lord Nobunaga, I've returned.
Nobunaga slowly repositioned himself in his throne as Setsuna approached him, bowing on his knee once he got within an appropriate distance. Nobunaga smiled slightly upon hearing this.
Nobunaga: So you have. And what of your mission?
Setsuna: Mission accomplished.
Nobunaga: Mitsuhide Akechi is dead then?
Setsuna was taken off guard by the blunt question. He thought that his completion already gave him an answer.
Setsuna: Well, yes. He is no more.
Nobunaga: ...ha ha ha. Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Fade to black as Nobunaga continues to laugh...
*** End of Chapter 9 ****** NW Guide 2: Fangirls ***
The Noble Warriors Guide intro starts with Yuan Shao flying by the screen with rainbows shooting out of his ass and propelling him forward until the entire screen is covered in rainbows. The rainbows are then whipped away by RedRoseFriendly with a muffin. He then eats the now rainbow colored muffin and burps rainbow dust.The camera fades in as the door to Sima Yi's chamber opens up slowly. He quickly sticks his head out and looks around. Only Yuan Shao and Cao Ren were present.
Sima Yi: Are they gone?
Cao Ren: Indeed, they are.
Sima Yi: *steps out completely* Thank Heavens. I swear that ninja is more annoying than Shao.
Yuan Shao: But at least she's not as bad as fangirls.
Sima Yi: Yes, I agree. Fangirls are unbearable in every sense of the word. I mean, as if we don't have enough trouble with war as soon as we get back we have to jump through wave after wave of them. At first it was kind of nice but now they've gotten to the point of drawing us.
Cao Ren: But that in itself isn't all that bad. ...Until they start drawing us in...sexual situations. Then it starts to become creepy.
Sima Yi: And perhaps worse is when they write about us. I mean, first they want us naked ALL THE TIME and now their writing us into fantasies, usually where we pair up with their "OCs".
Yuan Shao: Or each other.
Sima Yi: Yes, or each other. Seriously, do these people have nothing better to do then imagine us naked? Fangirls are sex crazed imbeciles. Honestly all it is with them is relations and naked men. They are worthless, annoying, and I for one will have nothing to do with them.
PSY: Mm, Yiii~! Come back to bed we're not out of whip cream yet!
There was a short silence.
Sima Yi: Yes, well...ahem... _ If you will excuse me I have to go do something very hypocritical.
Yi jolted to his room, slamming the door shut with a "Do not disturb" sign on the doorknob.
Cao Ren: Ha ha ha, well at least I can take solace in that I do not give into such temptations.
Yuan Shao: ...You have Rydain in your room down the hall, don't you?
Rydain: Okay, Lu Meng is on his way with reinforcements! Until then it's just you and me, Ren~!
Cao Ren: ...Meow!
There wasn't even a silence this time as Ren bolted down the hallway, trying to change into his Hello Kitty costume at about halfway.
Yuan Shao: *sigh* Everyone has a butt buddy but Shao...
Immediately following this statement Rose slowly peered his head out from the corner behind Shao with a sinister grin. No doubt they would have much butt sex tonight. I mean, a lot. Like, a whole lot. Rose just really likes it up the butt. I could type for hours straight and I still couldn't cover all the weird messed up things these two will be doing.And for clarification, Rose is indeed a guy. Now how do you feel? Probably disgusted. I mean, the bondage Yi is currently going through from PSY/KoeiPrincess/AngelofDeath doesn't even compare. Not even the freaky Hello Kitty gangbang Rydain and Ren are doing comes close. I mean the closest thing you could get would be if Yoshimoto took his Kemari ball to-Actually I'm gonna go ahead and just stop here before I have my audience throwing up their own reproductive organs from the mental images I just shoved into their heads.
Yuan Shao: And let it be known that somewhere out there, Data is making out with a Hanzo Hattori blow up doll.
The Noble Warriors Guide ending begins as a stark nude Yuan Shao runs around on all fours with Rose riding on top, spanking him I might add, a few times before crashing head first into the screen, shattering it upon impact
*** End of NWG 1 ***
Disclaimer: No offense was meant to any fangirl in the creation of this chapter. Aside from that one person who drew Gan Ning naked on DeviantART. I'm trying to look up something badass with him and I see that image like three times! Screw you, ya sick bastard. :(
