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A short while later after breakfast the sound of a car pulling up into the driveway could be heard from all around the house.
Lincoln heard it too and you immediately who it was but he wasn't concerned about that at all that's currently he was packing things into a backpack as he plan to go into the woods to find whatever the zombie samurai who's been bothering him in his dreams has been pestering him to find!
'I don't know why but I have a feeling that if I go into the woods and find whatever that zombie samurai is telling me to find I will finally be rid of those horrible dreams!' thought Lincoln as he was packing some trail mix and water bottles into his backpack.
Meanwhile downstairs the sounds of keys opening the front door could be heard as a young woman with short blonde hair wearing a blue tank top and brown cargo shorts walked into the house.
She was none other than the oldest child of the Loud family who was currently living away from home thanks to the fact she was attending Fairway University on a sports scholarship since she's on the golf team.
She was none other than Lori Loud.
"Lori!"exclaimed Leni with much joy as she went over to hug her sister.
"Geez Leni I don't know why you do this every week and when I come home since we literally see each other for the next two days before I go back to Fairway."said Lori as she politely got Leni off her.
"I know it's just I'm still not used to living in our room by myself for flur days of the week."said Leni as she wiped away a tear of joy from her eye.
"Leni there are five days Lori is that Fairway University."said Lisa in a mutual tone.
"Don't remind me!"said Leni as she didn't like thinking about it.
"Anyway dude's let's get going to the mall they're having a sale my favorite store and I can't wait to get there and add some new merch to my closet."said Luna and she was carefully counting the money she was saving up for this very sale.
"Where's Lincoln? Isn't he coming with us?"asked Lori as she noticed that everyone besides her little brother was waiting for her.
"Naw Stinkoln doesn't want to go since he's been feeling under the weather lately."said Lynn with the usual insult she called him.
"Is he still having that strange dream involving that samurai who's also a zombie."said Lori who was told about the dream by Leni during one of their many video chat sessions.
"Yeah and I think it's starting to really get to him since he has not had a lot of sleep this week."said Lana who was worried for her big brother.
"Yeah I mean if I didn't get as much beauty sleep as he did I would be a mess."said Lola is everyone else rolled their eyes as once again she made the conversation about herself.
"I'm sure it's just nothing although the study of dreams is still in its infancy so I can't really say for sure."said Lisa as she adjusted her glasses.
"Well let's go to the mall I'm sure he will be fine after all he is the man with the plan."said Lori as everyone began walking out of the house.
"Dad I'm leaving you my keys so you and Mom can get your jobs."said Lori as she left her own personal car keys for her mom and dad to use while she used Vanzilla as there was no way to fit all of her sisters in her car.
"Okay Lori."said Lynn Sr who is currently in the bathroom shaving.
As he was so busy shaving he failed to notice Lincoln sneaking past behind him with a backpack full of essentials as he planned to go into the woods.
After walking down the creaking floorboards Lincoln waited for a moment for Vanzilla to drive off and once he heard the familiar sound of the family van leaving Franklin Street he let out a sigh of relief as he walked out of the front door and began making his way into the woods.
"Alright it's time to see what that zombie samurai wants me to find in those woods once and for all."said Lincoln as he pulled out his phone and immediately typed into his GPS how to get to the woods.
After the GPS told him the quickest route Lincoln began walking that route.
All the while he made sure to look both ways if he ever crossed the street and always use a crosswalk when there was one.
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A short while later we can have arrived at his destination as he was currently standing in front of the local Woods that was near Royal Woods.
"Go...in."said the voice of the zombie samurai as Lincoln and swallow the large lump down his throat and immediately went into the woods.
As Lincoln was walking into the woods for some reason he felt like he knew where he was going as the voice of the zombie samurai kept telling him to go left or right every so often in case he straight off the path.
But Lincoln Harvey had any trouble as for some reason his instincts were telling them exactly where to go.
"Okay this is weird I'm pretty sure I've never been in these Woods before yet I already know where I'm going."said Lincoln as he felt like he was a magnet being drawn to something.
As Lincoln was walking into the woods several of the forest animals looked at him with curiosity wondering why he was there.
Some even began following him like some rabbits and squirrels but as soon as they felt we're Lincoln was going they quickly retreated as that part of the woods no animal entered out of fear.
As Lincoln was walking past the tree he noticed the bear was following him.
Lincoln was about to run before he remembered from his idol Rip Hardcore that that is a bad idea and it's best to stay calm.
Lincoln was so focused on the bear he failed to notice the Japanese kanji carved into the tree he was walking past.
The bear seem to notice this and as soon as it saw the tree Lincoln passed it realized Lincoln was going into the part of the woods even the bear wouldn't dare go into out of fear as the bears instincts immediately told it to run away from that place and to never return!
The bear looked one last time seeing Lincoln walking into the part of the woods it was too afraid to go into.
What Lincoln didn't know was that the bear was trying to help him by scaring him away from that part of the woods...!
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A short while later Lincoln arrived at a clearing with no trees except for one in the middle.
"I guess that tree is what you would call the king of the forest."said Lincoln as he was amazed at the tree that was standing before him.
The tree was extremely large and it looked like it was bigger than any of the other trees nearby. It also looked extremely old as it was clear from its bark that that tree had been there for a very long time... a very very long time!
As Lincoln was walking towards the tree he noticed that besides the grass and flowers there was nothing else growing near the large tree.
As Lincoln was getting closer and closer to the tree he noticed something particularly weird about the tree as it shouldn't have been naturally growing here...
"What is a Japanese cherry blossom tree doing here?"asked Lincoln to himself as he recognized the tree since he was a big fan of Japanese manga and remembered seeing a cherry blossom tree from a famous manga serious you like to read every time he went to the comic store.
"Okay this is weird you're a long way from Japan my friend."said Lincoln before his eyes went wide like saucers when he saw what was in front of the tree.
Just in front of the tree was the box from his dream as Lincoln looked at the tree he realized it was the tree from his dream as well.
After realizing this Lincoln looked around just in case that zombie samurai appeared out of nowhere but saw nothing causing him to let out a sigh of relief as he walked towards the box.
"Okay...here goes nothing!"said Lincoln as he opened the box and was surprised to see what it was...
...Inside the box was a sword... more specifically a Japanese samurai sword called the katana.
The katana inside the box look like it was brand new despite the dust inside the box indicating it had been there for a very long time.
The tsuba was a metallic gold color and the shape of the tsuba was flower like with two different holes on both ends of the tsuba. The tsuka was white with a black ITO wrapped around it nice and tight. The kashira was a metallic gold color just like the tsuba.
The saya of the katana was black with several pink circles divided into even three sides decorating it.
As Lincoln hold out the sword he unsheafed it and was surprised by the blade as the blade was not metallic in color it was completely black.
The back of the blade was completely black while the sharp end of the blade was red with a saw like design.
"Shusui."said Lincoln as he noticed that there was a letter behind the katana so he pulled it out as well.
It was in Japanese but Lincoln could easily read it.
"This katanas name is Shusui which means Autumn Water. My name is Shimotsuki Ryuma and this was once my sword. If you found it it means you are the one that is meant to wield it."said Lincoln as he read the letter out loud.
"Okay this is weird how did I know know this swords name before I read the letter and how could I read Japanese when I have to watch subtitles just to watch anime?" asked Lincoln to himself wondering what was going on.
"Because you are me."said familiar voice and Lincoln turned to see if it was the zombie samurai.
But instead of being in a solid form the zombie samurai look more like a ghost covered in blue flames.
Lincoln fell back on his backside looking at the ghost of the zombies samurai with fear holding the sword in a defensive position although it was still in its scabbard.
"Worry not Lincoln Loud I will not hurt you as how can I hurt myself."said the zombie samurai confusing Lincoln.
"I shall explain. My name is Shimotsuki Ryuma and I am you from a past life. I was once one of the greatest samurai from another world and and it seems for my great skill and dedication to the sword whatever deities above gave me a chance for a peaceful life in another world which for your case is the world you grew up in."said the zombie samurai now identifying himself as Ryuma.
"Why should I believe you?!"asked Lincoln as he was getting up and holding the sword in a defensive position.
"Because despite that's the first time you're holding a katana you're holding it the way it's supposed to be held. Also I know you're dark little secret about the disco ball."said Ryuma surprising Lincoln as he hasn't even told his secret club about that yet.
"How do you know I broke Dad's favorite disco ball?"asked Lincoln.
"Because I am you and you are me and you are in great trouble."said Ryuma causing Lincoln to look at him with confusion.
Lincoln didn't know why but he felt compelled to continue to listen to the ghost of Ryuma, a ghost that claims he was once him in a past life.
"I don't know who but someone has been messing with supernatural forces and soon some many evil creatures and monsters will attack Royal Woods and put those you love so dearly in danger."said Ryuma as he began playing what he saw through the spirit world in Lincoln head.
Lincoln could see it now someone wearing a dark cloak was messing with dark magic and accidentally unleashed many supernatural creatures and monsters that will soon plague Royal woods in darkness.
"Why?!"asked Lincoln as he fell to his knees wondering who would mess with forces they did not understand as only an idiot would do that.
"I do not know who but I know that if I didn't step in you and the family I consider my own since I am you would be in danger."said Ryuma as Lincoln looked at Shusui.
"With my power and with Shusui in your hands you can protect this town and possibly this world from the great evils that have been unleashed."said Ryuma as Lincoln looked at him with a look of confusion.
"But how can I possibly protect Royal Woods I'm just a kid and a weak one at that!"said Lincoln although it hurt his pride to admit that.
"I know and that's because most of your great strength and skill that I honed in your past life stayed with me while you inherited my good heart and willingness to help others. But if we were to become one again that will be a different although once we become one my consciousness will permanently disappear as we will become the same being."said Ryuma causing Lincoln to look at him with a look of sadness.
"Worry not this was always meant to happen as we are the same. Now once we become one I warn you now that Shusui will be able to cut the living if you should choose and not cut if you should choose as well. Be careful when you decide to cut as Shusui is a Black blade forged through battle and is a bit of a problem child so be wary."
Lincoln looked at the sword known as Shusui and felt the energy radiating from it.
"What do you say Lincoln Loud? Are you willing to become one with me again in order to protect those you love and care about?"asked Ryuma as Lincoln didn't even need a moment to hesitate.
He didn't know why but he knew that Ryuma was telling the truth!
"Let's do it!"
"Good. Now you can only take this form when you say my name and to un transform you have to say the same name. Like some superhero from a comic book in your world although I don't know the name."
"Okay say your name to transform and say your name to un transform. I got it so let's do this!"said Lincoln as the ghost of Ryuma flew towards him at great speed.
Soon Ryuma entered Lincoln and as soon he was inside Lincoln. As soon as the spirit of Ryuma answered Lincoln did Lincoln suddenly burst into blue flames.
But to Lincoln surprise these flames did not burn him but instead they were transforming him changing his size and appearance.
"Say my name!"said Ryuma before his voice disappeared.
"Shimotsuki Ryuma!"explain Lincoln as the flames became more intense and began transforming him.
Within a few seconds the flames dissipated and were once stood Lincoln Loud stood an entirely different creature.
What was once Lincoln now stood a tall "Man" that was at least 6 ft 6 in tall.
The man was wearing a white kimono with a blue hakama for pants with an orange obi for a belt. His kimono and hakama we're tied by white bandages around the arms and leg areas with black samurai armor covering the front of his arms and legs. Over his kimono was an orange haori with blue triangles on the cuff areas with a white Japanese Dragon on the back making it look like the haori worn by the Shinsengumi! His "shoes" were now wooden geta that was strapped around his toes and heel with a string attaching them at the ankle.
Finally completing the look was the face area where over his face he was wearing a samurai mempo with prominent fangs giving him a sinister appearance and large kasa straw hat covering his head.
His eyes were now a completely glowing blue color and the white hair that was once on Lincoln's head extended all the way to his shoulders and look like the back of a porcupine.
Lincoln looked around until he saw a small puddle of water and went over to look at his reflection.
"I...Look... AWESOME!"said Lincoln to himself before noticing that his voice was a lot more deeper and menacing.
"I feel like a superhero in every superhero needs a cool name...now let's see what should I call myself."said Lincoln as he placed his left hand on his chin.
"I know! From this day forth Royal woods and the nearby area will be protected from evil by Ghost Dragon. Because I got my powers from a ghost and I feel as strong as a dragon!"said Ghost Dragon before he built something sinister in the nearby area.
"This... evil it's coming from... THE ROYAL WOODS MALL! THAT'S WHERE MY SISTERS ARE!"said Ghost Dragon as he look towards the direction of the mall and started shaking.
Soon he began moving in a fluid and fast motion making him look like a wave as he began moving to the Royal Woods Mall as fast as he could!
"Don't worry my sister's your superhero brother is coming to save you!"said Ghost Dragon trying to get to the mall as fast as he could.
Hey guys PrimusPilus here with some news.
What did you think of the look I gave Ghost Dragon?
I tried to be as thorough as possible and I think I did a good job.
I decided to give him a menacing appearance as one of my favorite superheroes of all time is Batman.
And as he once said criminals are extremely superstitious so who better to scare them than a literal demon like superhero!
Anyway I bet you're wondering what this great evil that is at the Royal Woods Mall even is?
Well you will just have to read the next chapter to find out so sit back and wait as I come up with the story as the journey continues.
Until then PrimusPilus signing out and hoping to see you guys next time!