A Twisted Destiny
By: Kallie
Chapter 1
Dr. Koji looked up as the sky darkened. The clouds had turned a funny greenish-black. He sighed; these were the signs he'd been trying to ward off. The dynasty was attacking Earth.
"Guess this means I have to go find those young men to help them. This would have been easier if Mia hadn't disappeared." Tears came to his eyes as he thought about his granddaughter. "Well I had better get moving. There was that young man with the tiger I have to meet."
Dr. Koji got into his jeep and drove to Toyama. It was total chaos. He ended up getting out and walking when his car stopped working. He walked a few blocks before he heard voices.
"Come on where is he?"
"Cool it Kento. Ryo's coming."
"Yeah but I'm hungry!"
"When aren't you."
"Hey!"
Dr. Koji rounded the corner to discover 4 boys in sub armor. "This was easier than I thought." He muttered to himself. "Hey mister!"
Dr. Koji jumped five feet in the air. He turned around to see a fifth boy in red and white sub armor. "What are you doing? You should be getting out of here."
"Well young man, I'm here to help you and your friends."
"Hey Ryo who's that?"
"Some crazy guy who thinks he can help us, Rowen."
"Ryo! Don't say things like that! Why don't we listen to him and see what he has to say."
"Fine Cye."
"Thank you. My name is Dr. Koji. I research ancient myths. And the armors particularly interest me. I know who you each are, and I know whose attacking. I'm willing to give you room and board, and to help you on your quest. "
"That's real nice of ya mister. But why are you involved in this?" Kento asked.
"I have a score to settle with the dynasty. They are the only clue I have to granddaughters whereabouts."
"Let us talk about this for a minute." Ryo said and turned away from Dr. Koji.
"OK guys. What should we do?"
"I think we should trust him." Cye said.
"Cye you trust everyone." Kento replied.
"No I don't. Besides we don't even know who we're trying to fight. He does."
"He has a good point." Rowen said. They all looked at Sage, who hadn't said a word yet.
"Let's do it."
"OK then." He turned to Dr. Koji. "We accept your offer. Thanks."
"No problem. Now my car is this way."
He led them to his car. As he drove back to his house he explained about the dynasty. He didn't mention Alligar, because he thought it best if they didn't know about him yet. He was certain it was Talpa who was doing this, because Alligar considered the armors a tiny detail and not important.
When they arrived the guys gapped at the house. It was huge. Dr. Koji led them inside to their rooms. "When you're settled I'll order pizza. Then we can talk some more."
So the guys settled into a routine waiting for Talpa to send soldiers and attack the city.
Meanwhile . . .
Mia punched the wall. She'd been cooped up in the dungeon for months. She was sick of it. Talpa let her out to fight the warlords, because he thought it great sport. Of course he stopped doing that once he saw that she was winning all the matches.
Mia was worried about Kayura. She hadn't seen her since she was dragged off, but she'd heard screams during the first week of her imprisonment.
Finally Sekhemet came and escorted her to the throne room. Of all the warlords Mia liked him the best. He was almost tolerable. But he didn't know that. Of course he thought she was OK, but didn't dare say anything. He didn't mind Kayura either.
"I suggest you don't make him mad, if you want this experience to be too painful." He whispered as they were nearing the door.
When they were in front of the throne Sekhemet bowed, but Mia stood glaring at Talpa. "Well, now Mia. Has your stayed in the dungeon dampened your temper?"
"Not a chance. I'm simply waiting."
"Such a shame. Oh well. Now, Mia if you want Kayura to remain as she is you'll do as I say. I'm going to send my soldiers down to Earth to attack. Cale is going to set up the trap with you as the bait."
"What makes you think they'll even look twice at me?"
"Because no would be hero can resist a damsel in distress. As I was saying, your part in this is too yell for help and get them over to you. Then you'll spring the trap. A group of soldiers will be hiding and at your word they will attack. But you also need to attack."
"And how am I supposed to do that?"
"Do you think I'm stupid? I know Alligar gave the both of you weapons. You have a power hidden in you that he was culturing. Besides I saw you beat my Warlords with my own eyes. I know you can fight."
Mia cursed under her breath. "Fine." She spat. Talpa grinned evilly. "Very good. As soon as you're changed, you will leave. And don't think about double crossing me. I'm watching you."
Mia shuddered at the thought of that. She was led off to a side room and given an outfit to change into. She did, and then was led away towards the portal to Earth.
In the city . . .
They guys had felt an electric charge and decided to head to the city to be on the safe side. Dr. Koji stayed back at the house; he had research to do. The guys were walking around when they heard voices. This set them off since the city was deserted. They crept up on the voices, which were in a clearing in the City Park.
"When I get out I'm going to hurt you so much!"
"I'd like to see you try." An arrogant male voice said.
"If you weren't such a coward you'd untie me. But then I guess your doing the smart thing because you know I'd win."
"Are you challenging me?"
"Does it sound like I am?"
"You know I'm enjoying this. I never liked you."
"Yeah, well the feeling is mutual." Mia watched Cale step too close to her and kicked him in side.
She was hanging from a tree. Her hands tied above her head, and her feet dangling about 4 feet from the ground. Cale stumbled back clutching his side.
"Grrr. I don't care what the orders are. You're going to pay for that." Cale was supposed to leave now, but decided to get the last word in. He stopped himself from strangling her and got an evil smile.
"Have fun waiting for the weaklings. I'm sure they can't wait to rescue a damsel in distress. "
"I'm not a damsel in distress! And just for that I'm not going to make a sound. I don't care how long I hang here!"
"Well then I guess your friends out of luck isn't she."
"Damn you!"
They both turned their heads at the sound of a branch breaking. "Well this is my cue to exit." and Cale disappeared.
The Ronins watched as Mia hung there swearing. "What are we waiting for? Let's go rescue the lady." Kento whispered.
"Kento can't you smell a trap?" Sage asked. Kento shrugged, and went charging out into the clearing. The others slapped their heads.
"Kento you idiot!" Cye yelled. But they followed him anyway.
Mia looked up at them. As they got nearer they saw her outfit and blushed. Mia was wearing a black skirt about 2 inches above the knee with slits on both sides. She was wearing a white sports bra with a black vest over it. Ankle high brown boots and an armband with a phoenix on it completed her outfit.
Mia glared down at the guys. "How are we going to get her down?" Ryo asked.
"Here's an idea, you can climb up the tree and cut me down." Mia snapped.
"Rowen you do it."
"What why me?"
"Because your good with heights."
"Thanks so much guys." Rowen muttered as he climbed the tree and cut Mia's bonds. She landed gracefully on her feet. Rowen jumped down next to her.
Mia looked up and realized they had enclosed her. She looked around with an angry glance and then yelled out "Get out here you no good tin cans!"
The Ronins found themselves surrounded by dynasty soldiers. "We've been set up!" Cye yelled. "Ya think?" Mia said.
The soldiers attacked and Mia stepped back. As far as she was concerned her part was done. But Sage saw her and attacked. Mia jumped out of the way and flipped over him. When she landed Sage knocked her feet out from under her. Mia landed on her back, but she flipped Sage over her when he leaned down to deal with her. Mia flipped to her feet and turned to continue fighting. Sage ran at her but she jumped over him again.
She hadn't noticed that the others had finished off the soldiers, because there weren't very many. Mia ended up jumping into the middle of the group. Sage came up behind her and she realized that she was surrounded.
"Well you're certainly not a damsel in distress." Cye commented.
"What do we do with her now?" Kento asked.
"We take her back to Dr. Koji." Rowen answered. Ryo went behind Mia and bound her hands together. Then he scooped her up and carried her.
"Put me down!"
"Not on your life."
Mia struggled and tried hitting Ryo with her hands but to no avail. "Stop struggling or I'll drop you."
"I think that's the point Ryo." Sage said with a smirk. Ryo shot a glare at Sage, but accidentally dropped Mia. She wasn't ready for it and landed on her butt.
She glared at Ryo and jumped up. "I'm outta here." She said and sprinted off. Her hands were tied behind her, but not very tight. She broke the rope and ran out of the park. She was now in the city and running blindly. She made enough turns and was ahead far enough to loose the Ronins. The problem was she also got lost. She rounded a corner and tripped over something. She looked down to see a skateboard. A little kid sat a few feet away from it crying in fear.
Mia walked over to him. "What's wrong?"
"I don't know where my parents are, and there's no one else in the city."
"Aw. Poor baby." Mia snapped up her head at the sound of a voice. She glared at the speaker who was hidden in shadows.
"Back off spider boy." Mia snapped.
"How'd you ever guess it was me." Dais said sarcastically, while stepping out of the shadows.
"Lucky guess. Now what do you want?"
"You didn't finish your job. And I was checking to make sure there was no one left in town. But looks like we missed one. It's your turn boy." Dais said and stepped toward the boy.
Mia stepped in front of the boy. "You leave him alone."
"Whose gonna make me?"
"You never learn do you? Who do you think is going to make you pay? Me of course."
" I'd like to see you try. You're weaponless and outnumbered. While I have my armor. You don't have a prayer at winning."
"Assumptions lead to mistakes, Dias. But if you want this boy you're going to have to go through me first."
"Why are you protecting him? What's he to you?"
"Motherly instincts. Besides this is not what Alligar is trying to do. Enough talk, let's fight."
Mia pulled a pair of jittes out and stood in a defensive position. Dias got his weapon ready and attacked. Mia had just enough time to push the boy out of the way and get her blades up.
The Ronins turned a corner and saw Dais attack Mia. She lifted her head and saw them. "Get him out of here." She yelled, and they noticed the boy staring at them. Kento ran over and grabbed the boy.
Mia pulled back and Dais attacked again. She flipped into the air and landed behind him. She quickly ran over and roundhouse kicked him in the head. Dais appeared dazed. But Mia turned around and put her jittes up as a clash of metal was heard.
Mia swiped at Dais' face at caught him off guard. She did a number of rapid kicks and hits with her blade ends. Her last kick unarmed Dais and she put her sword to throat. He wasn't wearing the helmet.
"Get out of here. The boy's mine now." Mia said in a dangerously low voice.
"I'll report this to Talpa, and we'll be back. And this time Alligar isn't here to save you."
"Coward! The only reason Talpa made a move is because Papi left. When he returns do you seriously think he's going to just sit there and do nothing? You're a disgrace to the dynasty."
Dias glared at Mia and disappeared. She stood looking at where he'd been a moment longer then turned to the others. But she only saw four armored figures. The last thing she saw before she blacked out was the little boy.
Ryo caught Mia and picked her up before she hit the ground. He looked over at the boy. "Hey kid, what's you name?"
"Yulie."
"Nice ta meet you Yulie." Kento said. "Now let's get back. I'm hungry." The others laughed and headed back to the car. They now had two new additions to the group. A lost little boy and a girl their age with seemingly mixed loyalties.
"Well we certainly have a lot to tell Dr. Koji." Cye commented on the ride back.
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The only character in this whole story I own is Alligar. The Ronins aren't mine.