Taimanin Warriors
Chapter Two: Meeting Again
The morning sun rose above Japan, Raiden waking up with a yawn as he stretched his limbs before getting out of bed. After getting a quick shower and eating a short breakfast, he got dressed in his usual clothes, grabbed his duffle bag and motorcycle keys and went into the garage, and started up his motorcycle, then activated the remote control for the garage door, opening said door, drove outside and closed the garage door behind him, looked both way before driving down the road. After some driving, he arrived at his place of work; Kenzo's Training Gym. Raiden had always been on good terms with the owner, and he like working at a gym, so it was the perfect place to earn a living. Parking his motorcycle, Raiden grabbed his duffle bag and was about to head inside…
"Well, look who it is.~"
Hearing that familiar voice and tone, Raiden sighed and looked to see Taro Kamoshida standing at the lamp post with a smirk on his face. He was tall, had an athletic, muscular build, with a messy black hair, wearing a white T-shirt and red jogging pants and white sneakers.
Raiden did not seem pleased to see the jock from high school.
"What do you want, Kamoshida?" Raiden asked flatly.
"What, I can't see an old friend from time to time?" Taro asked in mock hurt.
"We were never friends, Kamoshida." Raiden growled. "Now what the hell do you want?"
"Whoa, no need to be so hostile." Taro said with a chuckle. "You've always been like this, even after getting expelled."
"That's YOUR damn fault." Raiden seethed.
"Well, I'd better go." Taro shrugged uncaringly. "Good luck having a life."
And with that, Taro Kamoshida walked off, leaving Raiden with boiling blood. He still remembered how Taro would always belittle him and treated him like lesser trash, even spread rumors about him, and eventually, Taro even went so far as to bring up Raiden's mother, causing the blonde to lash out at him, resulting in the blonde's expulsion from school.
Taking several deep breaths to calm himself down, Raiden grabbed his duffle bag and went inside the gym; stepping inside, to his right was the reception desk, while the rest of the room had a large selection of workout machines, some were being in use, and at the center of the room was a large wrestling ring, where two martial artists were sparring.
While outside Raiden was ignored and treated like a thug, but in here? He felt right at home.
"Hey, look who it is!"
Smiling a bit, Raiden looked to see his boss, and owner of the gym, Kenzo, approach from behind the reception desk. Kenzo was tall and muscular, had broad shoulders and brown hair tied back in a ponytail, and wore a workout shirt and shorts.
"Hey boss!" Raiden greeted, shaking his boss' hand.
"I saw the whole scene from here." Kenzo said with a frown. "You looked like you were about to blow a gasket."
Realizing what his boss meant, Raiden sighed, "Sorry about that."
"Hey, no need to apologize, kid." Kenzo assured. "I'm just makin' sure that Taro ain't gettin' under your skin."
"Everything about him just pisses me off." Raiden growled. "The way he acts all smug like he's better than everyone else. How he talks down to everyone, everything. How he acts like he's king of the castle!"
"Don't let him get to ya." Kenzo said, patting his shoulder. "The last thing you need is to get in trouble with that guy."
"I know." Raiden sighed before straightening up. "Don't worry though; I'm good."
"Well, mind spotting some of the new guys?" Kenzo asked with a smile and pointing a thumb over his shoulder. "I think they might be having trouble getting started."
"I'm on it!" Raiden smiled.
Running off to train the newcomers, Raiden felt right at home, yet he was unaware of how things will change for him in just a few minutes.
Elsewhere, in an underground facility, several scientists were hard at work, analyzing data of what looked like creatures from another world, analysts looking over recordings of previous battles, as well as overseeing sparring sessions of ninjas inside the facility.
One such station was looking over blood samples of what looked like the cloth stained with blood, the blood squeezed into an analyzing machine. The scientist at the station, Emily Simmons, stood facing several monitors, her emerald green eyes glancing from screen to screen, her blonde hair tied in a long braided ponytail that reached the back of her knees, her Caucasian arms crossed under her large bust. She was dressed in a tight white blouse and beige pants that hugged her form, showing off her impressive features.
"It's almost done analyzing." She said aloud. "Good to know."
Hearing the door open, she looked to see Asagi and Sakura enter, both out of their Taimanin outfits and dressed in Task Force attire that hugged their forms.
"How's the analysis coming along, Emily?" Asagi asked as she and her sister approached.
"Almost done." Emily declared. "In just a few minutes, we'll learn who our mysterious 'Thunder Raider' is." She then frowned before turning to Asagi. "Remind me why you called him that."
"Because he seems to have a strong affinity to electricity, the way his came down like a thunderbolt," Asagi explained. "He also seemed dressed like a raider."
"He must have been pretty skilled to have stood his ground Momochi, if what you say is accurate." Emily said as she faced the screens again.
"Yeah, he took a serrated sword to the chest," Sakura chimed in. "And he just walked it off like it wasn't a big deal!"
Before their banter could continue, a light lit up green, prompting them to look; on the many screens, there were several pages of information, as well as several pictures of Raiden Isamu.
"So, this is our Raider?" Asagi said with narrowed brows.
"Seems he's got quite the track record." Emily whistled sharply. "A bit of a temper, vulgar language, gotten into fights in school, greatly frowned upon by peers, and eventually got expelled after assaulting a fellow student."
"He must've had quite the rough life." Sakura remarked sadly.
"Still, he sounds like quite the brute." Emily pointed out.
"He can still prove to be quite the asset, if trained properly." Asagi declared. "Sakura and I will go meet with him personally."
"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Emily asked cautiously.
"Don't worry, we'll be fine!" Sakura assured.
As the sisters left to leave the science floor, Sakura ran a hand over her breast and gave a light squeeze, blushing a bit, as she thought to herself, 'I wonder if he remembers us, given that he saw our faces…'
Back at the gym, Raiden was watching one of the newer guys, watching as he lifted the heavy weights on the bench and ready in case he needs help.
"Yeah, you got it!" Raiden said, encouraging the new guy. "Just five more reps left!"
With struggling effort, the new guy lifted the bar five more times bar before setting the bar down, then sat up with a deep breath.
"Nice!" Raiden said with a laugh. "You did great! A full fifty reps!"
"Th-Thanks, Senpai!" The new guy said with a thumbs up.
At that moment, Kenzo called, "Yo, Rai-Rai! You've got visitors!"
Curious, Raiden dismissed the new guy and made his way to the entrance area, and upon arrival, and before he could get a word out, he stopped with wide eyes at the 'visitors'; Asagi and Sakura stood at the entrance, Asagi dressed formally, the button-up shirt seemed to strain a bit against her large breasts. Meanwhile, Sakura, unlike her sister, was dressed in a white t-shirt and blue jean shorts, both of which hugged her form, the pants showing off a bit of her butt cheeks, a black jacket with rolled-up sleeves, and a pair of blue shoes with calf-high socks.
Raiden's eyes were widened at the sight of this familiar duo, remembering them from the airport. But what could they be doing here?
"Hello, Isamu-san." Asagi greeted with a bow. "It's good to see you again."
'Shit, do they know?' Raiden thought, before speaking, "Y-Yeah, same to you."
"Raiden, you know them?" Kenzo asked curiously.
"Ah, my apologies." Asagi said. "Things happened so fast, we haven't introduced ourselves." She gestured to herself. "My name is Asagi Igawa." She then gestured to Sakura. "And this is my sister, Sakura Igawa."
"Hiya~!" The orange-haired girl said cheerfully.
Once again, Raiden felt his heart skip a beat upon looking at Sakura, feeling something attracting him to her; besides her impressive figure and her beautiful baby blue eyes, she had this bubbly, energetic vibes that made Raiden feel excited.
"Anyways, we were hoping to meet you again, Isamu-san." Asagi said with a smile, gaining the blonde's attention once again. "After you helped us last night, I hoped to see you again so we can thank you."
"Uh, sure, no problem." Raiden said after a bit of hesitation, before turning to Kenzo. "Can we have some privacy?"
"Sure." The gym owner nodded. "The room in the back."
Raiden walked with the two females to the back of the gym, then entered the back room, Raiden sitting on the bench in the room, with the two women standing before him.
"So, you know that I'm the Raider." Raiden said, keeping his voice low so no one outside the room would hear, but high enough for the girls to hear. "How?"
"Blood analysis." Asagi shrugged.
"Ah, right." Raiden nodded. "So, who are you?"
"We're part of a secret group that watches from the shadows." Asagi explained. "We put a stop to those that threaten world peace, as well as demons that cross over."
"Demons?" Raiden repeated with a raised brow. "Like that monster from the airport?"
"Yup!" Sakura said with a grin.
"Soooo…what?" Raiden said with a chuckle. "Are you Illuminati or something?"
"More like a group of ninja's that safeguard mankind's future." Asagi corrected. "We are known as Taimanin."
"So, why are you here before me now?" Raiden asked, curious about their intentions.
"We've come to recruit you." Asagi stated plainly. "We've seen you fight; you held off Momochi quite well, as well as defeated that Behemoth."
"Not to mention you looked good while doing it!" Sakura declared. "Badass AND cute!"
"Uuuhh…thanks." Raiden said awkwardly. "So, say that I accept; what then?"
"We interview you." Asagi declared. "Then, after a certain period of time, you'll be notified if you're Taimanin material."
"What's in it for me?" Raiden asked.
"Free room and board, as well as healthy compensation." Asagi said; that certainly got the blonde's attention. "And that depends if you're accepted or not."
After hearing all of that, Raiden was in deep thought; the offer certainly sounds tempting, especially the free room and board part, as well as the compensation bit. Still, while Raiden was no stranger to danger, he was worried about leaving his mother alone.
'Still, this could really help me support her better.' He thought in consideration. 'Plus, they could probably help me look for my dad!'
His thoughts settled, he stood up and gave them a serious look, "Alright, tell you what? Right after I get off work, we'll meet up for that interview!"
"Excellent!" Asagi smiled with a clap of her hands.
"Alright!" Sakura whooped, raising her fist in the air.
As they exited the room, they returned to the entrance of the gym before Raiden stopped with widened eyes, before his expression turned to that of anger; standing at the desk before him was none other than Taro Kamoshida, standing there and giving a creepy grin.
"Hello again, Rai-kun." The jock said creepily.
"What the fuck are you doing here?" Raiden demanded angrily, much to the confusion of Asagi and Sakura.
"What, I can't visit a gym and work out?" Taro said.
"More like you're making an excuse to harass me!" Raiden growled. "The last thing I need is you invading the only place I feel welcome after you ruined everything for me!"
"Hey sis, who's this guy?" Sakura whispered to her sister.
"According to the files, someone who caused Isamu-kun a lot of grief." Asagi whispered back.
"Blaming others for your own undoing's." Taro said mockingly with a sigh. "You never change, Raiden."
"That's your damn fault, asshole!" Raiden shouted, balling up his fists. "You wouldn't stop spreading lies about me!"
"Lies?" Sakura whispered with a silent gasp.
"This man acts like such a tyrant." Asagi whispered with a frown. "Like he can do whatever he wants."
"Look, pal, you can go somewhere else with that crap." Kenzo stepped in, standing at Raidens side. "I'm not gonna tolerate slander and harassment against my employees."
"I'm just speaking what's out there, sir." Taro said, looking at Raiden with a malicious grin. "And besides, even then; who's gonna take the word of a mama's boy like you?"
"YOU LEAVE MY MOM OUTTA THIS, DIRTBAG!" Raiden roared, his fists shaking with fury.
"We'd better step in." Asagi said to her sister, who nodded in response.
"This again?" Taro frowned. "Are we gonna have another case of 'self-defense'?"
Already over the edge, Raiden reared his fist back, aiming to slam it against the arrogant man's jaw, only for Asagi to step in and grab hold of his arm, Raiden looking back at her in surprise.
"Don't." She said sternly. "You mustn't let people like him get under your skin so easily."
"But still-" Raiden tried to protest.
Chuckling, Taro made to throw one of his insults, he felt a hand on his shoulder, before suddenly he felt his legs get kicked out from under him, causing him to fall and hit the floor. Looking up, he saw Sakura standing over him, hands on her hips and a deep scowl on her face.
"You dare insult my friends honor!" She declared angrily, then pointed at him in what looked like a Jojo pose. "I demand satisfaction!"
Kenzo and Raiden looked confused, while Asagi only looked on with a smile.
"Wha-" Taro tried to reply, only to be silenced as a pair of fingerless gloves landed on his chest.
"Face me in the ring, jerk!" Sakura stated as she turned to the changing room. "It's time you learned some respect!"
A few minutes later, everyone in the gym was gathered around the wrestling ring, Sakura in one corner; she was dressed in a pair of pink and orange shorts that barely went down her thighs and a matching short shirt that had a large window for her cleavage, which was contained under a black sports bra, a pair of black fingerless gloves, while Taro was in the corner across from her, an angry scowl on his face as he stared at his opponent.
'I'll teach this bitch some 'respect'.' He thought bitterly.
"Look, you really don't gotta do this." Raiden said, worried for Sakura's safety. "Are you sure about this?"
"Yes I am!" Sakura declared with determination. "I won't let this scum-fuck keep prancing around like he's king of the castle anymore! I'll protect my friend's honor!"
'She really considers me a friend?' Raiden thought to himself, a tint of red on his face.
Kenzo stood at the center of the ring, and once the two gave their confirmation of being ready, he signaled for the bell to begin, Taro moving in carefully with a fighter stance, his hands up to protect his head, while Sakura…just stood there with her arms crossed, leaning back a bit with a confident grin on her face.
"What's she doing?" Raiden asked. "She should be raising her hands up to defend!"
"Just watch." Asagi said. "You're about to see the result of Taimanin training."
Curious, Raiden turned and watched as Taro got closer, Sakura still standing in that leaning stance, before the arrogant man threw a right hook, aiming for Sakura's face, only for the orange-haired girl to lean back and easily avoid the punch, much to Taro's confusion.
"Missed!" Sakura said cheekily, before closing one eye and sticking her tongue out.
Angered, Taro threw two more punches, Sakura easily leaning out of the way of the punches, before Taro threw an uppercut, which Sakura easily dodged once again by leaning back.
"Missed again!" Sakura said. "Are you even trying?"
Growling loudly, Taro roared as he threw one punch after another, all missing as Sakura simply leaned in certain directions to avoid the punches, Taro getting angrier with each missed punch, before raising his leg to kick her in the head, only for to crouch down and duck, before sticking her own leg out to knock him off his feet, sending him crashing to the floor.
Standing up, Sakura stood on the middle ropes of the ropes and posed, some of the people in the crowd, Sakura bending over the ropes a bit, showing some of her cleavage, making the buys in the crowd cheer louder, before she looked Raiden's way and smiled, then blew a kiss and winked at him, making him jump a bit with a heavy blush.
"Looks like she's sparked an interest in you." Asagi remarked with a grin.
"I can't imagine why." Raiden replied with doubt.
Getting off the rope, Sakura turned around…right into a fist to the side of her head from Taro, who had a mad grin on his face.
Raiden nearly gasped in shock, but Asagi didn't look concerned at all.
"Gotcha, ya bitch!" Taro declared with mad glee.
Sakura, however, didn't even budge from the sudden hit. With Taro's fist still connected to her face, she slowly turned her head, and rather than that same look of confidence, she was giving a sideways look that screamed bloody murder, which made Taro go pale and his mad grin was replaced with a look of shock.
Rather than wait, Taro immediately retracted his fist before sending another punch, only to be shocked as Sakura raised an arm, blocking the punch, before sending a fist of her own to the side of his face, the sound of bone cracking echoed throughout the room.
Raiden nearly cringed at the sound. Just what kind of training did these girls go through?
As Taro was dazed, Sakura sent a second punch to the other side of his head, then another, then another, before delivering a straight jab to the face, breaking his nose. Taro stumbled back and was about to fall, only for Sakura to catch him by the collar, her eyes staring daggers into his eyes.
"After this, your nose ain't gonna be the only thing broken," She said in a venomous tone. "And I'm gonna break more than that ugly face of yours."
Before Taro could even try to react, he was struck in the head with a right hook from Sakura, then another, and another, before it just turned into constant right and left hooks, before turning into a barrage of all-out punches all over his body, Sakura screaming 'ora ora ora' over and over as she launched her assault.
'How the hell is this possible?!' Taro thought in disbelief. 'How is this bitch moving so fast?!'
Raiden watched in awe and shock, jaw dropping, as Sakura landed a jab to his face, making him stumble back and bounce off the ring ropes. She then started winding up her right arm, and once he got close…
"OOORRRRAAAAAA!"
And with a roar, she launched the strongest uppercut she could deliver, hitting him square in the jaw and sending him through the air, Raiden and Asagi watching as the arrogant man flew out of the ring before he then crashed into a table, emitting a loud cheer from the crowd.
"Holy shit!" Raiden declared in surprise and awe. "She completely totaled him!"
"You see, Isamu-kun?" Asagi spoke up, gaining the blonde's attention. "That is how much stronger you can become with Taimanin training."
Amazed, Raiden looked back to the ring to see Sakura come their way, stepping onto the ring apron and backflipping off, landing on her feet. Approaching them, she stood before Raiden, giving him a grin, the blonde simply waiting for her to do something, before she suddenly jumped at him with a hug, wrapping her arms around his neck, resting her chin against his neck and her breasts pressing against his chest, making him flush a deep crimson as he slowly returned the hug.
"Th-Thanks." He stuttered. "But did you really have to do that?"
"Of course I did!" Sakura declared before backing up. "Like I said already, I won't tolerate anyone trying to hurt my friends with such malicious intent!"
Raiden smiled at this, but her next move caught him by surprise; she closed in and quickly reached down and grabbed his crotch, making Raiden shiver as she gently massaged his private with her fingers.
"Consider this payback for touching my boob back at the airport." She whispered with a smirk before letting go. "Next time, after a date; ask!"
And with that, she turned and walked to the changing room to change, Raiden standing there as pale as a ghost, heart beating a thousand miles a minute, and with a tingling sensation in his crotch area.
"W-W-Wh-What the fuck just happened?!" He stuttered heavily,
"We'll talk about it along the way." Asagi said with a chuckle. "For now, regain your focus. Once you're done with work, meet us outside."
About an hour later, after Raiden got off work, the newly formed trio left the gym and walked down the sidewalk for a new destination for their interview. However, they were unaware of Oboro watching from the rooftops above, donning a cloak.
"So, you've made a new friend, Asagi-sama." Oboro said in a low tone. "The Raider himself no less."
Looking back towards the gym, she saw the beaten and bloodied Taro Kamoshida being carted off on a stretcher and into an ambulance, before grinning to herself.
"Well, since you're making new friends, Asagi-sama," The violet-haired woman said to herself with a toothy grin. "I think I'll do the same!"
And there's the new chapter! As you can see, I'm gonna try and give the characters in Taimanin Asagi some development, as well as a story that can work. Hopefully, the characters don't seem too out of character, given that we've only got like 4 episodes (I think) of the show to work with. Again, I'm going with the story of Action Taimanin, while inserting a few OC's to give it some life. Also, I hope you guys don't mind the Jojo's references, especially since certain parts of this fanfiction will take some inspiration from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.
Speaking of OC's, there will be pairings in this story, plenty in fact. As you can see, I'm pairing Sakura with Raiden, and there will be more pairings, but I don't want to spoil too much, but there are too more characters that I have pairings planned for; Asagi herself and possibly Ingrid. There will be more pairings, but you will have to wait and see as we go further into the story.
Anyways, that's all for now! Stay tuned for the next chapter! Reviews are greatly appreciated!