Dead Fantasy
Remembrance Arc: Part 1
Chapter 4: Happy Memories
(Vale: City Square.)
A man with blond spiky hair, and blue eyes was speaking to Cid. The man wore indigo pants with a sleeveless shirt, a belt, and a pair of brown boots. He also wore gauntlets with a pauldron over his left shoulder and a metal band on his left wrist. Lastly, he wore a tattered red cloak, which hides his giant sword.
The two continue to speak, resulting in Cid giving him a smile.
(Beacon: Storage Room.)
Glynda was using her Semblance to move cargo around the storage area. After successfully putting everything where it should be, she takes off her glasses, and looks around to make sure no one is looking. Glynda then brings in a small hand mirror and steadies it, as she pulls out a contact lens case.
"Well...no one is around...Might as well try it." Glynda said, as she took a lens out of the case.
As Glynda is trying to insert the contact lens into her left eye, the door leading to the room opens, and Hero comes walking in.
The young Huntsmen looks around the room in awe." Whoa...I've never been this room, before...This must be where they keep all the equipment.." Hero then looks over to his left, and sees Glynda." Huh?...Miss Goodwitch?"
Hero slowly walks to her, even though the Huntress had her back turned the whole time, groaning and complaining.
"Honestly...how am I supposed to put these on?"
Hero then taps her shoulder." Um...Miss Goodwitch?"
"Oh!" Glynda quickly turns to see Hero, but without her glasses, she couldn't tell it was him." Oh...You must be the mercenary that Mr. Highwind hired, correct?"
"Um...M-Mercenary?"
"No matter, maybe you could lend me some assistance." She looks around, struggling to see where she is." There...are some crates that still need to be put away. All I ask, is that you put the rest of them away. I need to obtain some equipment for my class today."
Hero turned to see what she was pointing at, and gave a reluctant nod." Y-Yes ma'am..."
He walks over to one of the crates, and tries to move it. However, the wooden crate proved to be difficult to move.
"It weighs a ton!" Hero said, struggling to push it.
Hero stops, and walks back over to Glynda, who is still trying to place the contact lens into her left eye.
"Um, Miss Goodwitch? It's way too heavy..."
"Ugh!" Glynda groans in frustration, causing her to drop the mirror, and toss the lens away." Too heavy!?" She quickly goes for her glasses, and puts them on." I thought a strong mercenary like yourself, would be-" She turns to see Hero, giving her a shy smile."...M-Mr. Arthurus!?"
"H-Hello ma'am..."
Glynda's face went from surprised, to that of a mad face." What are you doing here? This area is off limits to students!"
"I-I'm sorry, Miss Goodwitch!" Hero said, trying to explain himself, while also apologizing." I-I got lost on my way to class, and...I had no idea where I was going..."
Glynda stared at Hero with a serious look, before taking a deep breath, as she fixed her glasses.
"No need to apologize, Mr. Arthurus." Glynda said." Just...Please make sure this doesn't happen again."
"Y-Yes ma'am." Hero looks around the area." So...Is this some sort of storage area?"
"Yes. This is where Beacon keeps most of its equipment. Some for classes, others...for more, dangerous reasons."
"Dangerous?"
"Yes..."
"W-What do you mean?"
Glynda pulled out her tablet, and checked the time." Oh! Class begins in five minutes." She puts it away and looks at Hero." Well...It seems both of us will be late to class, I see." She walks past the young Huntsmen-in-training." Come along, Mr. Arthurus."
"Uh...Y-Yes ma'am." Hero said, as he started to follow her.
"Oh...and Mr. Arthurus?"
"Yes ma'am?"
"May I ask a favor of you?"
"Of course, ma'am. What is it?"
Glynda stopped walking, and tilted her glasses." P-Please do not tell anyone of what I was doing..."
"H-Huh? What do you mean?" Hero asked, tilting his head.
"I-I mean..." Glynda didn't turn to face him, hiding her embarrassed face." Just...do not speak about this to anyone, understand!?"
"Ah! Y-Yes ma'am!" Glynda walked away, leaving Hero more confused.
Hero follows her out of the Storage Area, and into the hallway. The two walk in silence, until Hero remembers a certain topic, and walks up to Glynda.
"Um, Miss Goodwitch?"
"Yes, Mr. Arthurus?" She looked at the young Huntsmen.
"Um...D-Do you know what happened to Miss Kasumi?" Hero asked.
"Miss Kasumi?" Glynda stared at him for a few seconds."...I don't know who your talking about."
"H-Huh!?" Hero looked at her, confused." K-Kasumi. She was a ninja from a-"
"A ninja?" The Huntress said, confused." Honestly, Mister Arthurus. You have been spending too much time with Mr. Panterra."
Glynda walked away from Hero, leaving him even more confused.
Ilivane:" Why would Miss Goodwitch keep quiet about Miss Kasumi?
(Beacon: Student Dorms)
Hero was sitting on his bed, while Riku was looking out the window. Oliver was listening to music, while reading his comics. And, Ilivane was sitting on his bed, looking in thought.
"Hmm...Maybe she's trying to hide something." Riku said, not looking at his teammates.
"That could be true." Ilivane said." But the question is: What is she hiding from us?"
"I don't know...But the way she spoke..." Hero said." We haven't heard from Kasumi, nor Hitomi since last week. I'm starting to think that something must be wrong..."
"Well, we can't jump to conclusions."
"Yeah, but..."
Oliver took off his headphones, and looked over at his leader." What are you guys going on about?"
"Oh, just something you wouldn't understand." Ilivane said, with a smile.
"Oh yeah?" Oliver sits up, and looks underneath his bed." Try me!"
"Very well." Ilivane stared at his teammate."...We were talking about Miss Kasumi."
"The ninja chick? Oh, I can definitely get behind this!" Oliver said, smiling, as he jumped from his bed, and landed on the floor.
"I didn't know you were concerned about Miss Kasumi, Oliver?"
"He's probably wondering if she's single or not." Riku said, annoyed.
"H-Hey..." Oliver said, trying not to look obvious.
"Figures." Ilivane said, with a fake smile." I guess he finally got tired of going after Miss Yang."
"Hey! I never said I was chasing after Yang!...I-I never said I liked her, either!" Oliver yelled, embarrassed.
As Ilivane chuckled at his teammate, Hero laid back on his bed, looking up at the ceiling.
"...I hope Miss Kasumi is alright..." Hero said, looking sad.
Yuffie:" Why don't ask her, yourself?"
"Huh!?"
Hero sits up, as he and the guys turn to the window to see...Yuffie, hanging upside down from a tree.
"Yuffie!?" Hero said, surprised.
"Hey, it's ninja girl." Oliver said.
Yuffie swings from the branch of the tree and jumps into the window, landing on her feet, surprising the boys.
"Haha...I'm more than just a ninja girl." Yuffie began to pose." I am a Super Ninja! Feared by the Grimm, and a champion of Vale!" She twirls around, and stops, posing." I am the great, Yuffie Kisaragi!"
"We already know who you are, dumbass!"
"Well then, don't call me ninja-girl!" Yuffie yelled back." And second, I'm a Kunoichi!"
"Miss Yuffie?" Ilivane said." Why have you graced us with your presence?"
"Huh?" Yuffie turned to face him." Oh, I didn't come by to visit you guys. I'm here to take care of some business for the Committee."
"Oh, I see."
"I was about to leave, until I heard you dorks talking through the window. So, I thought I drop by, and see how you guys are doing!"
"We're doing fine, Ninja girl." Oliver said, putting his headphones back on." You can leave now."
"What's your problem?"
"Oh, he's just throwing a tantrum. Pay no mind to him." Ilivane said, smiling.
"Um...Yuffie?" Hero said, as the kunoichi turned to face him.
"What's up, Hero?" She asked.
"How is Miss Kasumi doing?" Hero asked.
"You mean; Miss Quiet-Lady? I don't know."
"Huh?"
"What do you mean?" Ilivane asked.
"Well, ever since we brought her back to our headquarters, she's kept herself locked up in one of our guest rooms. Plus, she hasn't said a word to anyone."
"She hasn't spoken to anyone?" Hero asked.
"No one. She does speak to her pal Hitomi, and Aerith on a few occasions. But besides that, she's kept to herself."
"Oh..." Hero said, looking sad.
"But-" Yuffie said, causing Hero to look at her." I'm sure a visit from you guys can cheer her up."
"Really!?"
"Yep!" Yuffie said, smiling.
"Ah...Alright! We'll go visit Miss Kasumi!"
"Wait, What!?" Riku said, surprised and confused.
"I like the sound of that." Ilivane said, smiling at this.
"You can't be serious..." Riku said, getting annoyed.
"Heck, I could use a good walk around the city!" Oliver said, taking off his headphones.
"Ugh..." Riku face palmed.
"Oh, lighten up, Riku." Ilivane said, walking over to him." It's not like you have anything better to do."
Riku groans, as Oliver and Ilivane laughed at him, and Hero smiled nervously.
(Vale.)
Yuffie and Team HIRO were walking through the streets of Vale, which was lively on such a beautiful day.
"So, where is this place, Ninja girl?" Oliver asked, slightly annoyed.
"We'er almost there, so be patient." Yuffie said, walking playfully." Oh, and my name is Yuffie."
"Whatever, kid."
"And another thing, stop calling me kid! I'm only sixteen years old!"
"Yeah, and I'm seventeen years old. Technically, I'm older than you." Oliver said, smugly.
Yuffie growls at him, as Ilivane chuckled at the two, while Hero and Riku only walked behind the three.
Later, the five arrive at a old building, with the sign hanging crookedly, saying the words: Highwind Workshop.
"Welcome to the Vale Guardian Committee Headquarters!" Yuffie said, pridefully.
"Uh..." Hero said, as he and the guys look at the old building." It's...nice...?"
"Yes, indeed..." Ilivane said, smiling nervously.
Riku remained silent.
"Wow...your base is impressive! And by impressive, I mean it's s**t." Oliver said, chuckling, earning him a shuriken to the head, courtesy of Yuffie. Hero and Ilivane hide behind Riku, using him as a human shield.
"Shut up..." Yuffie said, glaring at the Huntsmen." I know this place looks like crap...Follow me." She walks on ahead. Hero and Ilivane slowly followed Yuffie, while Riku dragged the unconscious Oliver.
(Highwind Workshop: Guest Room.)
Kasumi was sitting on the bed, looking out the window, while resting her head on her hand. As the wind flowed through the room, Kasumi just stared out at the sky, watching the birds fly by, sadness reflecting in her eyes.
"Akira..." She said, closing her eyes, feeling the nice breeze.
The peaceful moment was soon ruined, as someone knocks on the door, startling Kasumi.
Hitomi:" Kasumi? It's me, Hitomi."
"Oh...C-Come in..."
Hitomi enters the room, holding a broomstick.
"Good afternoon, Miss Kasumi!" Hitomi said, saluting to her.
"Um..."
"Hehe...Just kidding." Hitomi walked over to her." What's wrong? You seem sad."
"Oh...I'm fine..."
Hitomi looked at the female kunoichi closely."...Let me guess; You still don't feel safe here, right?"
"Huh?"
"To be honest, I don't feel so safe here, either."
Kasumi smiles, and giggles." You don't trust them? Then, why are you helping out around the workshop?"
"Because, they took us in, so I thought that I should earn my stay here." Hitomi said, folding her arms. She smiles at Kasumi." Anyway, I came by to check on you."
"Oh...I've just been looking at the sky all day."
"Kasumi, you've been doing that ever since we got here." Hitomi puts the broom down and pulls up a chair, sitting in front of the bed." I know somethings been bothering you. What's wrong?"
Kasumi's smile soon turns into a sad one.
"...Are you worried about Ei- I mean Hayate?" Hitomi asked.
"Huh?...Oh, I am concerned about my brother, but I know he's alright." Kasumi said, turning away from Hitomi, and looks back out the window." I'm just wondering..."
"Wondering what?"
"...Well-"
Before Kasumi could finish, there was a knock on the door.
Yuffie:" Hey, Quiet-Lady! It's me, Yuffie! Can I come in?"
"Oh...uh,yes." Kasumi said.
The door opened, and Yuffie popped out from behind it.
"Heyo!" She said, cheerfully.
"Is there something you need, Yuffie?"
"Me? Not really. But, someone is here to see you!"
Yuffie opens the door fully, revealing Hero, who waves to the two females, very nervously.
"Hero!?" Kasumi said, surprised.
"The boy from Beacon Academy?" Hitomi asked.
"Hehe...H-Hello." Hero said, smiling nervously.
"What are you doing here, Hero?" Kasumi asked.
"Well..."
Oliver popped out from the left side of the door." We came to see how you'er doing!"
Ilivane and Riku popped out from the right." I hope you don't mind our company." Ilivane said, smiling, while Riku only nods.
"Ah! You guys are here, as well?" Hitomi asked Ilivane and Riku.
"Of course."
"Although, some of us were forced to come along." Riku said, grumbling.
"(giggles) Either way, I'm glad to see you all." Kasumi said, smiling.
Aerith:" I agree. You kids should be more comfortable.
They all looked to see Aerith, walking unto the room while holding folded clothes.
"Hey, Aerith!" Yuffie said, smiling.
Aerith placed the clothes on the bed." I didn't know you were back, Yuffie."
"Yep! I just got here!"
Aerith turned to look at Hero, causing the young Huntsmen to smile nervously." I see we have company."
"Oh,yeah!" Yuffie pushed Hero up to Aerith." These guys were sooo worried about Kasumi, that they litterally followed me here!"
"We didn't follow you!" Oliver yelled." You brought us here!"
"Yeah, yeah." Yuffie said, poking Oliver's forehead. causing him to growl.
Aerith giggles at this." Calm down, you two. In all honesty, We could use the extra company."
"I hope we're not intruding ma'am." Ilivane said.
"You're not intruding on anything. Squall is out taking care of a job. And, Cid is meeting with a associate of his, so we have the workshop to ourselves." Aerith smiled at the boys and walked towards the door." Make yourselves comfortable."
"T-Thank you ma'am." Hero said, bowing.
Aerith nods and walks out, closing the door.
Oliver holds Yuffie back with one hand, while the kunoichi was swinging her arms, trying to hit him.
Hero:" So Miss Kasumi, how long have you been in Vale?"
"Well, I've only been here for three weeks. However, I've enjoyed my time in Vale." Kasumi said, smiling.
"Even though you were on the run, most of the time?" Riku said, looking out the window.
"Oh...T-That's true..."
"Speaking of: on the run." Ilivane said, looking at the female ninja." What are you running away from, Miss Kasumi?"
"H-Huh!?" Kasumi looks at Ilivane, surprised.
"We already know that your on the run from Victor Donavon and DOATEC. However, I feel like there is more to your little runaway from DOATEC story."
"What do you mean?"
"Miss Hitomi has already informed Riku and I about the fact, that you are a member of the Mugen-Tenshin Ninja Clan, correct?"
Kasumi turned to Hitomi with a small glare.
"Sorry..." Hitomi apologized.
So, my question is: If your a member of the Mugen Tenshin, why haven't you gone back to them, yet?"
"U-Um..." Kasumi turned away from the Huntsmen.
"You don't have tell us, though. It's your choice."
Kasumi looked at Hitomi, who gave her a serious look. The two stare at each other for a few seconds, before Kasumi looks back at Ilivane.
"...I ran away."
"Hmm?"
"I...Ran away from my ninja clan."
"Ran away!?" Hero said, surprised.
"Yes..."
This little revelation got Oliver and Yuffie's attention, stopping their small fight, same with Riku, who now had his eyes centered on the kunoichi.
"Why did you run away?" Riku asked.
Kasumi remained quiet."...Revenge."
Riku gasped, eyes widened in shock.
"Revenge?" Hero asked." Revenge for what?"
"...For my brother." Kasumi said, looking directly at Hero." I wanted to avenge my brother, Hayate."
"Hayate?" Hero said.
"Yes...
"You ran away from your clan, just to avenge your brother?" Ilivane asked.
"Well...that was my plan..."
"Was?"
"Y-Yes..."
"What stopped you?" Oliver asked.
"...A friend." Kasumi said, turning to the window." A friend stopped me from making a terrible mistake..."
"Oooh!" Oliver ran over and sat on the floor, next to Hero." I feel a backstory coming on!"
Riku stared at Kasumi, tightening his fist.
"Where I come from, there a three ninja clans." Kasumi said, as Yuffie sat next to Oliver and Hero, wanting to listen as well." First, there was my clan: The Mugen-Tenshin. Second, there was the: Hayabusa Ninja Clan. And the third clan was: The Hagakure Ninja Clan. The Hayabusa clan were allies of the Mugen-Tenshin, while the Hagakure clan acted more like servants for both clans."
"Hey Ninja girl?" Oliver said to Yuffie." What ninja clan are you from?"
"Didn't I just tell you!? I'm from the land of Wutai!" Yuffie said, pridefully.
"Yeah, I didn't hear her say Wutai Clan."
Yuffie jumped up and pointed a finger at Oliver." I, am from Vacuo! That's where my clan is, idiot!"
"Ahem!" Both look at Ilivane, who turns to Kasumi." Please continue, Miss Kasumi."
"A-Anyway, my father, Shiden, was the head of the Mugen-Tenshin clan." Kasumi said." He may seem old to some people. However, he still retains the vigor of a shinobi master." She stood up.
"So, you were supposed to be the next head of the clan, correct?"
"Well, at the time: yes. However, before me, there was my older brother, Hayate."
Hitomi became saddened at the mention of Hayate's name, which Oliver noticed.
"My father always wanted Hayate to be the next leader of the Mugen-Tenshin. He always had him going through intense training, just so he could be ready." Kasumi walked over to the window." At the time, as a child, I thought everything was perfect. I had my mother, father, Hayate...I believed my life was just, perfect." She looks down, with a frown on her face."...But it wasn't. My life was never perfect at all."
"What do you mean?" Hero asked, as Riku stared at her.
"I guess...it all began, when Akira arrived."
(Flashback: Ten Years Ago...)
On a dark night, where a brutal storm swept throw the mountain area, a elderly man sat in the safety of his Sukiya-zukuri(Traditional Japanese house).The man did not have any distinct features to him, only that his hair was brushed back, and he wore a gray Gi uniform. He took a sip of his green tea, before hearing a faint knock coming from the front gate of his home. The elderly man stood up and used his cane to walk outside, despite the thunderstorm that was occurring at the time. He stood at the gate, hearing a faint cry.
?:" Hello...? Is anyone there...?
"Hmm?" The old man said.
The old man opens the gate, and sees a young boy with black spiky hair in raggedy clothing, unconcious on the ground. The man quickly ran over and picked the boy up, seeing that he was badly wounded.
"A child?" The old man looked around to see where the boy came from.
The elderly man then took the young boy back into his home, as it continued to rain down on them.
(Three hours later...Inside The House.)
A young Kasumi(age 7) was staring at the young boy, who was now resting in a futon. She looked at the boy closely, and with curiosity rising in her mind, slowly moved her hand to his face, poking it.
?:" Kasumi."
"Ah!" Kasumi jumped in surprise, and looked behind her to see a pale-skinned woman. Her eyes were dark brown, as was her hair, which was worn loose and long with a short front-fringe. The woman also wore a white kimono, with pink decorates on it." M-Mother..."
"Don't disturb him, Kasumi." Ayame said, walking over to the boy, and places a wet towel on his forehead." This young boy needs his rest."
"Where did he come from, mother?" Kasumi asked.
"Hmm, I don't know. He may be from the outside."
"You mean, outside the village?" Kasumi asked, fearful of the answer.
"Probably." Ayame said, looking out at the rain, as it continued to pour down.
"Is...is he gonna be okay?"
"Of course, dear." Ayame placed a hand on her daughters head.
Kasumi smiled, but then looked at the rain, and frowned."...I hate the rain, and lightning."
"You do?"
"It's...scary. I hate it." Kasumi said, as the small child held on to her mother's kimono.
"Kasumi, we need the rain. Without the rain, our beautiful village will wither and die." Ayame said, as she calmly rubbed her daughters head.
"But...It's scary..."
"I know dear, but the rain can also bring in...memories."
Kasumi blinked in confusion, as she looked up at her mother." Memories?"
"Of course." Ayame looked out at the rain." On nights like this one, even the simple sound of rain can trigger all sorts of memories. Some good...and bad." The sound of lightning scares the young Kasumi, as she tightens her grip, on Ayame's kimono.
The elderly man was sitting across from two other men in another room. The first man had grey hair, and looked like a healthy and spry middle aged man, while the other man was also middle aged, but with a large muscular build. His attire of choice was a white shinobi shozoku with some armor. The man also had a battle scar on his cheek, a sign that he has fought many intense battles in his lifetime. Lastly, the man had long brown hair, which was tied in a ponytail.
"I have several of my men search for any signs of the boys family. If they are still in the area, we'll have them come here." The man with the scar said.
"Thank you, Jo." The old man said." I am grateful for your assistance." He bows.
Jo bows back." Not at all, my old friend."
"Yuki!" The silver haired man yelled." What if Hayabusa's men do not find the child's family? What will you do with him?"
"Why do you ask this, Shiden?" Yuki asked.
"The reason I am asking, is because it is forbidden for an outsider to be in our village!"
"Now, Shiden. We need to think clearly here." Jo said.
"I am thinking clearly." Shiden said, in a serious tone.
"You are not." Yuki said.
"What?" Shiden sharply turned to him.
Yuki took a sip of his green tea."...I am a outsider, Shiden. So, is it forbidden for me to enter the village?" Yuki looked at him." As the head of the Mugen-Tenshin, I would have thought you all people would remember your own rules. How the mighty have fallen.
"Watch your tone, Yuki!" Shiden yelled.
Ayame:" Shiden!"
The three men look to see Ayame and Kasumi enter the room.
"We have a injured child in the other room, who needs to rest. You are not sending that boy out into the rain, Shiden." Ayame said, in a scolding tone.
"Ayame, we cannot bring this boy into the village. He is an outsider."
"He, is just a child! We are not sending that little boy away in weather like this! We aren't abandoning that child!"
"It would not be the first time you have abandoned a child..." Shiden said, quietly. Ayame heard this, and became sadden by his words. He notices, and feels guilt rising over him for the words he had said."...Forgive me, Ayame..."
Yuki notices two men walking up to the house from the outside. The first man was middle-aged and going gray, but he was still physically fit. He wore a black wooden mask to conceal his face. The same could be said about the second man, he wore a black mask and dressed more like a ninja with black armor pieces.
"Genra." Jo said." What did you all find?"
Genra looks at the masked ninja, as he bows to his knees.
"Sir. We searched all around the area. We did not find any sign of the boys parents." The ninja said.
"I see...Thank you, Kage-Maru." Jo said, nodding." Well Shiden, now we can't dispose of the boy.
"This still changes nothing." Shiden said, once again with a serious tone in his voice.
"Shiden!" Ayame yelled.
"That is my final word, Ayame."
Ayame tried to talk back, but didn't say anything, looking down in defeat. Kasumi looks back and forth between her parents, with concern in her eyes.
"...(sighs) When the weather dies down, the child leaves." Shiden looks back at Ayame, before turning his gaze towards Genra." Please make sure this is taken care of, Genra."
Genra nods.
"This ends our discussion." Shiden began to walk away." Come, Ayame. Kasumi. We are leaving."
"Y-Yes, father." Kasumi said, letting go of her mother's kimono, as she walks over to her father.
"Ayame?" Shiden turned to face her.
Ayame looked up at him, as she walks over to him. She glances over at Genra, who only gives her a slow nod. The three leave, as Jo takes a cup of tea from the table, and sips it.
"Stubborn as always, I see." He said.
"Of course. That is the type of man Shiden is." Yuki said, also taking a sip from his tea.
"Genra! Why don't you-" Jo turned to face the masked shinobi, only to see that he and Kage-Maru were gone." Hmm? their gone."
Yuki remained silent, while looking out at the rain.
"I thought Shiden asked him to make sure the boy left the village."
"Genra and Shiden have been friends for many years. However, even he knows when Shiden is being foolish." Yuki said.
"So...What do you plan to do with the boy, Yuki?" Jo asked.
Yuki takes another sip of his tea, while staying silent for a few seconds."...Let the child rest here for the night. Tomorrow, will decide what happens next."
Lightning flashes outside, as the young boy rests on the futon.
And that's another Dead Fantasy chapter! Sorry this chapter took so long, I had to do a lot of planning on the chapter, but I was able to release it in the end. What I want to say right now, is that this story arc is going to be a Dead Or Alive centered arc. And yes, it's an origin story arc(Final Fantasy will get its own in the future.)
Now, on to the many glorious things that were introduced in this chapter.
Dead Or Alive Side:
Akira Yuki:(Virtua Fighter)- He is the main character of the Virtua Fighter Series. Now hear me out!...Your all probably wondering: "Why the F**k is Akira Yuki, Kage-Maru, and the Hagakure clan, from Virtua Fighter, in Dead Fantasy?" There is an answer to this. Akira, and three other characters from VF( Jacky Bryant, Sarah Bryant, and Pai Chan) were playable characters in Dead Or Alive 5. So, since they were characters in the game, I decided to place the Virtua Fighter characters in Dead Fantasy. Now, on to his character. Even though we all know about the character from the original game, the Akira we are going to see in Dead Fantasy, is inspired by his anime counterpart(Same will be said for the other VF characters.) I feel like the Virtua Fighter anime gives the characters more personality, and that is why. Also, if you could not tell by the chapter, his backstory will be changed, but it will still match the backstory of his video game counterpart.
Kage-Maru:(Virtua Fighter)- He is a playable character in Virtua Fighter. Kage is a ninja from the Hagakure Ninja Clan, who act as shadow ninjas for the Mugen-Tenshin Ninja Clan, and the Hayabusa Ninja Clan.
Hayate/Ein:(Dead Or Alive 2)- He is a playable character in Dead Or Alive 2. He is Kasumi's older brother, and the next leader of the Mugen-Tenshin Ninja Clan. During a certain point in his life, Hayate lost his memories, and wandered aimlessly. He was found by Hitomi and her father, and lived with them under the new name of Ein.
Shiden:(Dead Or Alive: Dimensions)- He is a minor character fro DOA: Dimensions. Shiden is the current head of the Mugen-Tenshin Ninja Clan. He is also Kasumi and Hayate's father, as well as Ayame's husband.
Genra(Dead Or Alive 3)- He is the final boss of Dead Or Alive 3. Genra is an old ally of Shiden, and is the current head of the Hajinmon Sect.
Hayabusa Ninja Clan(Ninja Gaiden)- Is a prominent clan of Ninja descending from an ancient lineage. They are also great allies of the Mugen-Tenshin.
Jo Hayabusa(Ninja Gaiden)- He is a non-playable character from the Ninja Gaiden Series. Jo is the current head of the Hayabusa Ninja Clan.
Lastly, if this was canon. If this story arc is canon, then it would take place after the Jaune Story Arc, and before the Final Story Arc of Volume 1.
Anyway, comment and let me know what you all think of this. Until then...Keep Moving Forward!
