Hello there! PhO3NiX cRAz3D here! This is my first attempt in writing a
Slam Dunk fic. Sadly, Slam Dunk characters don't belong to me but to Inoue
Takehiko. So, don't sue me and flames will be encountered by a wet blanket.
I MEAN IT! And if there are any similarities in my fanfic in yours,
summimasen becoz it's just a coincidence. ^_^
I don't know what genre I should put me fic in but it will definitely
have yaoi (boy x boy relationship) and to those who are sensitive to
homosexual kind of stuff, I suggest that you take your butt out of here and
never come back! Now, onwards to da story.
GLADIATOR CHAPTER 1: ENTRAPMENT OF HEARTS
The crowd roared and cheered with all their might. The whole coliseum rocked slightly with shouts from hundreds and hundreds of people from both sexes. The hot sun did not bother anyone with its intense heat. Everyone was anxious and excited even though the game has yet to begin. Only one person showed no interest in any of this. He sat high above in the south wing of the arena, protected from the sun by a huge red canopy of velvet.
He was dressed in the finest silk of white, blending perfectly with the whiteness of his smooth skin.
His thick, blue-black hair reached the base of his swan like neck. His blue eyes that were always proud now reflected with boredom. He had everything that one miser would wish for, money, gold, women, and lands and yet he'd never been happy.
" Your Majesty?" The Lord Chamberlain was very worried with the young Emperor. He had persuaded His Majesty to attend this battle game in order to make His Majesty happy but it seems that the results weren't as good as he thought instead it was getting worst.
" Yes? Lord Chamberlain Minami? What do you want?" The emperor asked lazily, stifling a yawn. He didn't even spare one look at his over worried Lord Chamberlain. He just sat there on the plush cushions made from soft velvet on his throne, looking at the roaring crowd without interest.
" Isn't Your Majesty enjoying this exciting event?" Minami asked, hoping that the young Emperor wouldn't return back to his palace and displease the crowd.
" No."
" I heard that this gladiator is a very good fighter," explained Minami, wishing that the information he had gathered would interest the Emperor." He had never lost a single battle before and so is the other gladiator. So, this battle would be exciting." But His Majesty had no reaction at all." Doesn't Your Majesty think so?"
" No."
That one word again. Minami looked out from where he stood. The battle game was about to begin and the young Emperor didn't even show the least sign of being enthusiastic. He sighed and bent forward." Your Majesty?"
" What now, Lord Chamberlain?" The Emperor asked with slight annoyance in his voice. He was getting fed up with all this and he wanted to leave. He got up an Minami rushed to his side." I'm leaving, Lord Chamberlain because I don't see anything entertaining about this," the young Emperor said with impatience when Minami tried to persuade him to stay.
" But, Your Majesty! We need Your Majesty's approval to begin the game," Minami said hurriedly, receiving a cold glare from the young Emperor that said, ' Do you wanna die?' He gulped and added," Look at the crowd, Your Majesty. They are all eager to watch the battle game of their lifetime."
" You should listen to your Lord Chamberlain, Emperor Kaede," the voice seemed to have come from. " Emperor Akira," the young Emperor glared at his smiling rival while Minami bowed low before the Emperor of Hoshio.
" What's with the cold attitude, Emperor Kaede of Kitsuno?" Akira continued to smile as he sat down beside the throne. " Wow, this is sure one big crowd. This is surely going to become one exciting battle game."
" What are you doing here?" Kaede didn't even attempt to hide his displeasure at Akira's presence. Akira had been his rival since the very first day he knew him.
" I'm here on invitation," Akira explained while Kaede glared at his guilty Lord Chamberlain." Didn't you Lord Chamberlain tell you?" Akira laughed softly at Kaede who was shooting knives at Minami with his eyes.
" I've had enough! I'm goi." Kaede's voice trailed off when he saw the man who'd just entered the arena. His eyes were glued to the man who had triggered off shouts and cheers from the crowd twice as loud as it was earlier. He couldn't see anything or hear anything except for the man who had blazing, red hair that looked like fire, golden hazel eyes that reflected the fierceness and bravery in him and that tall, muscular body.
Akira was very much in the same position as soon as he set his eyes on the very same gladiator. The fierce-looking barbarian mesmerized him. He wanted him. He wanted to own him. His thoughts were interrupted rudely by a small voice.
" Your Majesty? It's time to begin the game," said Minami as he looked at Kaede's dazed face without suspecting anything. " Wha.Very well," said Kaede when he regained his senses. He stepped out when the red-haired gladiator's opponent appeared from the other side. Both gladiators looked at him for approval to begin while the crowd cheered on, impatient for the battle game to begin. He could feel the heat, not from the sun but from the red-haired gladiators gaze.
Hanamichi was really pleased with the crowd cheering him on, giving him high spirits to win this battle. He really felt like a genius, no, he is a GENIUS! He was really energetic and full of confidence to defeat his most despised opponent. He had stepped into the arena without hesitation and waited impatiently for his opponent to appear from the opposite gate. When Koichiro and him had looked up at the Emperor's approval to begin the battle, the sun had blinded his eyes momentarily and he couldn't see the Emperor's face but only heard his voice.
" Let the battle begin!" The Emperor of Kitsuno's voice echoed throughout the coliseum after the crowd had become quiet. He returned to his throne and observed the whole battle. Excitement and anxiety stirred in him. Kaede could only focus on the red-haired gladiator who fought as fiercely as the other gladiator.
Akira admired the way the red-haired barbarian move, swift and powerful like a wild beast that had never been tamed. But I'll be the one to tame that wild barbarian. He looked at Kaede with jealousy in his eyes for the red-haired barbarian belonged to his archrival, Emperor of Kitsuno. He sighed and leaned back onto his seat and continued watching.
It was really gruesome. Blood splattered onto the ground from where fists or blades met on the gladiators' skin. Both moved with equal agility and strength." You'll never beat me, Hanamichi. I'm too strong," Koichiro said confidently when both of them drew away long enough before they clash their weapons again.
" Heh, dream on, Koichiro. I'm the best," said Hanamichi with a grin." I'm a genius!" Caught unaware, Koichiro received a blow from Hanamichi's battle-axe.
Koichiro was thrown onto the ground, his left shoulder bleeding from the gaping wound he'd received. The uproar of the crowd, cheering Hanamichi to finish him made him angry. He held his battle-axe tightly in his right hand and got up. And then, he charged towards Hanamichi with renewed strength, throwing blows at him without stopping. When he realized that Hanamichi wasn't prepared, he took advantage of the situation and Hanamichi was thrown onto the dirt.
As a trained gladiator, his pride didn't allow Hanamichi to lose his first battle with royalty as audience. He jumped up and the crowd roared even louder, as if all of them supported Hanamichi to defeat the other gladiator. With eyes blazing with fire, he ducked Koichiro's attack and kicked him down. Hanamichi held the blade of his battle-axe at Koichiro's throat, both panting heavily." Give it up!"
" I'll never give up, Hanamichi! You'll just have to kill me!" Koichiro spat angrily at Hanamichi. He was pinned down by Hanamichi's heavy weight and he couldn't reach his battle-axe.
" Kill him! Kill him! Kill him!" The crowd chorused together but the two gladiators ignored their chants. Kaede and Akira found themselves wanting to chant the very same words as the crowd but realizing who they were kept them from doing so. Kaede had been holding his breathe throughout the battle for he was unsure who would win. In this battle game, lives would be slaughtered just for fun and if the red-haired gladiator lost.He shook his head and should be relieved, now that the red-haired gladiator had won. He felt strangely affected by that particular gladiator but he didn't know why. All he wanted now was to know him.
" Lord Chamberlain?" Kaede gestured at Minami who stood timidly behind the throne. " Yes, Your Majesty?" Minami lowered his head.
" What is the name of that gladiator? The one with red hair," Kaede asked in a low tone but not soft enough to escape Akira's ears, as he too wanted to know the identity of that gladiator.
" That gladiator? Oh, his name is Hanamichi. He's under Captain Takenori who is in charge of training gladiators," Minami replied, relieved that His Majesty had begun to take interest.
Hanamichi. That name would be engraved in both Emperors' minds. Kaede stepped out and announced," Hanamichi the gladiator has won this battle!" He almost smiled when the crowd roared with agreement. He kept his eyes glued to the approaching gladiator who hadn't finish off the other defeated gladiator. He stood proudly in the center of the arena, covered in dirt and blood but the way he carried himself made him look so virile.
The fallen gladiator wasn't satisfied with his lost. He got up ever so slowly and moved towards Hanamichi who was too busy bathing in his glory.
" Look out!" Kaede and Akira shouted but it came too late as a cry of pain forced itself from Hanamichi's throat. Kaede stared in horror as fresh red blood poured from the slash on Hanamichi's right arm that he had just received from Koichi's dagger
Koichiro grinned evilly as he held the bloody weapon in his hand." How's that! I'm going to make you regret that you didn't kill me!" He dashed towards Hanamichi who was clutching his bleeding arm. There were deafening screams and shouts from the crowd but neither were in horror or shock.
Hanamichi kept himself calm and knew what he must do. He moved out of the Koichiro's way, grab hold of Koichiro's hand that held the dagger. He twisted his arm and with a shout of pain from the other gladiator who had dropped the bloody weapon, Hanamichi kicked his leg and used the hilt of the dagger to knock Koichiro out cold. He got up slowly from the unconscious figure while flowers were thrown into the arena as a sign that the crowd was really pleased with his triumph.
" Lord Chamberlain?" Kaede called. " Yes, Your Majesty?"
" I want to see that gladiator. The one called Hanamichi, in my chambers after his wounds had been treated," said Kaede as he dragged his eyes away from the smiling Hanamichi." Do you understand?"
" Yes, Your Majesty," answered Hanamichi who bowed low while Kaede left without even glancing at Akira who stared at him with jealousy. He sighed and smiled again at Hanamichi and wished the red-haired gladiator was his own to control.
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A/N: So, what do you think? Please review and give me your opinions so that I can improve my fics in future. *Virtual Kisses and Hugs to those who do so * If there are any grammar or vocabulary or spelling errors, I humbly apologize. _ What will happen? Stay tune to find out in Chapter 2!
GLADIATOR CHAPTER 1: ENTRAPMENT OF HEARTS
The crowd roared and cheered with all their might. The whole coliseum rocked slightly with shouts from hundreds and hundreds of people from both sexes. The hot sun did not bother anyone with its intense heat. Everyone was anxious and excited even though the game has yet to begin. Only one person showed no interest in any of this. He sat high above in the south wing of the arena, protected from the sun by a huge red canopy of velvet.
He was dressed in the finest silk of white, blending perfectly with the whiteness of his smooth skin.
His thick, blue-black hair reached the base of his swan like neck. His blue eyes that were always proud now reflected with boredom. He had everything that one miser would wish for, money, gold, women, and lands and yet he'd never been happy.
" Your Majesty?" The Lord Chamberlain was very worried with the young Emperor. He had persuaded His Majesty to attend this battle game in order to make His Majesty happy but it seems that the results weren't as good as he thought instead it was getting worst.
" Yes? Lord Chamberlain Minami? What do you want?" The emperor asked lazily, stifling a yawn. He didn't even spare one look at his over worried Lord Chamberlain. He just sat there on the plush cushions made from soft velvet on his throne, looking at the roaring crowd without interest.
" Isn't Your Majesty enjoying this exciting event?" Minami asked, hoping that the young Emperor wouldn't return back to his palace and displease the crowd.
" No."
" I heard that this gladiator is a very good fighter," explained Minami, wishing that the information he had gathered would interest the Emperor." He had never lost a single battle before and so is the other gladiator. So, this battle would be exciting." But His Majesty had no reaction at all." Doesn't Your Majesty think so?"
" No."
That one word again. Minami looked out from where he stood. The battle game was about to begin and the young Emperor didn't even show the least sign of being enthusiastic. He sighed and bent forward." Your Majesty?"
" What now, Lord Chamberlain?" The Emperor asked with slight annoyance in his voice. He was getting fed up with all this and he wanted to leave. He got up an Minami rushed to his side." I'm leaving, Lord Chamberlain because I don't see anything entertaining about this," the young Emperor said with impatience when Minami tried to persuade him to stay.
" But, Your Majesty! We need Your Majesty's approval to begin the game," Minami said hurriedly, receiving a cold glare from the young Emperor that said, ' Do you wanna die?' He gulped and added," Look at the crowd, Your Majesty. They are all eager to watch the battle game of their lifetime."
" You should listen to your Lord Chamberlain, Emperor Kaede," the voice seemed to have come from. " Emperor Akira," the young Emperor glared at his smiling rival while Minami bowed low before the Emperor of Hoshio.
" What's with the cold attitude, Emperor Kaede of Kitsuno?" Akira continued to smile as he sat down beside the throne. " Wow, this is sure one big crowd. This is surely going to become one exciting battle game."
" What are you doing here?" Kaede didn't even attempt to hide his displeasure at Akira's presence. Akira had been his rival since the very first day he knew him.
" I'm here on invitation," Akira explained while Kaede glared at his guilty Lord Chamberlain." Didn't you Lord Chamberlain tell you?" Akira laughed softly at Kaede who was shooting knives at Minami with his eyes.
" I've had enough! I'm goi." Kaede's voice trailed off when he saw the man who'd just entered the arena. His eyes were glued to the man who had triggered off shouts and cheers from the crowd twice as loud as it was earlier. He couldn't see anything or hear anything except for the man who had blazing, red hair that looked like fire, golden hazel eyes that reflected the fierceness and bravery in him and that tall, muscular body.
Akira was very much in the same position as soon as he set his eyes on the very same gladiator. The fierce-looking barbarian mesmerized him. He wanted him. He wanted to own him. His thoughts were interrupted rudely by a small voice.
" Your Majesty? It's time to begin the game," said Minami as he looked at Kaede's dazed face without suspecting anything. " Wha.Very well," said Kaede when he regained his senses. He stepped out when the red-haired gladiator's opponent appeared from the other side. Both gladiators looked at him for approval to begin while the crowd cheered on, impatient for the battle game to begin. He could feel the heat, not from the sun but from the red-haired gladiators gaze.
Hanamichi was really pleased with the crowd cheering him on, giving him high spirits to win this battle. He really felt like a genius, no, he is a GENIUS! He was really energetic and full of confidence to defeat his most despised opponent. He had stepped into the arena without hesitation and waited impatiently for his opponent to appear from the opposite gate. When Koichiro and him had looked up at the Emperor's approval to begin the battle, the sun had blinded his eyes momentarily and he couldn't see the Emperor's face but only heard his voice.
" Let the battle begin!" The Emperor of Kitsuno's voice echoed throughout the coliseum after the crowd had become quiet. He returned to his throne and observed the whole battle. Excitement and anxiety stirred in him. Kaede could only focus on the red-haired gladiator who fought as fiercely as the other gladiator.
Akira admired the way the red-haired barbarian move, swift and powerful like a wild beast that had never been tamed. But I'll be the one to tame that wild barbarian. He looked at Kaede with jealousy in his eyes for the red-haired barbarian belonged to his archrival, Emperor of Kitsuno. He sighed and leaned back onto his seat and continued watching.
It was really gruesome. Blood splattered onto the ground from where fists or blades met on the gladiators' skin. Both moved with equal agility and strength." You'll never beat me, Hanamichi. I'm too strong," Koichiro said confidently when both of them drew away long enough before they clash their weapons again.
" Heh, dream on, Koichiro. I'm the best," said Hanamichi with a grin." I'm a genius!" Caught unaware, Koichiro received a blow from Hanamichi's battle-axe.
Koichiro was thrown onto the ground, his left shoulder bleeding from the gaping wound he'd received. The uproar of the crowd, cheering Hanamichi to finish him made him angry. He held his battle-axe tightly in his right hand and got up. And then, he charged towards Hanamichi with renewed strength, throwing blows at him without stopping. When he realized that Hanamichi wasn't prepared, he took advantage of the situation and Hanamichi was thrown onto the dirt.
As a trained gladiator, his pride didn't allow Hanamichi to lose his first battle with royalty as audience. He jumped up and the crowd roared even louder, as if all of them supported Hanamichi to defeat the other gladiator. With eyes blazing with fire, he ducked Koichiro's attack and kicked him down. Hanamichi held the blade of his battle-axe at Koichiro's throat, both panting heavily." Give it up!"
" I'll never give up, Hanamichi! You'll just have to kill me!" Koichiro spat angrily at Hanamichi. He was pinned down by Hanamichi's heavy weight and he couldn't reach his battle-axe.
" Kill him! Kill him! Kill him!" The crowd chorused together but the two gladiators ignored their chants. Kaede and Akira found themselves wanting to chant the very same words as the crowd but realizing who they were kept them from doing so. Kaede had been holding his breathe throughout the battle for he was unsure who would win. In this battle game, lives would be slaughtered just for fun and if the red-haired gladiator lost.He shook his head and should be relieved, now that the red-haired gladiator had won. He felt strangely affected by that particular gladiator but he didn't know why. All he wanted now was to know him.
" Lord Chamberlain?" Kaede gestured at Minami who stood timidly behind the throne. " Yes, Your Majesty?" Minami lowered his head.
" What is the name of that gladiator? The one with red hair," Kaede asked in a low tone but not soft enough to escape Akira's ears, as he too wanted to know the identity of that gladiator.
" That gladiator? Oh, his name is Hanamichi. He's under Captain Takenori who is in charge of training gladiators," Minami replied, relieved that His Majesty had begun to take interest.
Hanamichi. That name would be engraved in both Emperors' minds. Kaede stepped out and announced," Hanamichi the gladiator has won this battle!" He almost smiled when the crowd roared with agreement. He kept his eyes glued to the approaching gladiator who hadn't finish off the other defeated gladiator. He stood proudly in the center of the arena, covered in dirt and blood but the way he carried himself made him look so virile.
The fallen gladiator wasn't satisfied with his lost. He got up ever so slowly and moved towards Hanamichi who was too busy bathing in his glory.
" Look out!" Kaede and Akira shouted but it came too late as a cry of pain forced itself from Hanamichi's throat. Kaede stared in horror as fresh red blood poured from the slash on Hanamichi's right arm that he had just received from Koichi's dagger
Koichiro grinned evilly as he held the bloody weapon in his hand." How's that! I'm going to make you regret that you didn't kill me!" He dashed towards Hanamichi who was clutching his bleeding arm. There were deafening screams and shouts from the crowd but neither were in horror or shock.
Hanamichi kept himself calm and knew what he must do. He moved out of the Koichiro's way, grab hold of Koichiro's hand that held the dagger. He twisted his arm and with a shout of pain from the other gladiator who had dropped the bloody weapon, Hanamichi kicked his leg and used the hilt of the dagger to knock Koichiro out cold. He got up slowly from the unconscious figure while flowers were thrown into the arena as a sign that the crowd was really pleased with his triumph.
" Lord Chamberlain?" Kaede called. " Yes, Your Majesty?"
" I want to see that gladiator. The one called Hanamichi, in my chambers after his wounds had been treated," said Kaede as he dragged his eyes away from the smiling Hanamichi." Do you understand?"
" Yes, Your Majesty," answered Hanamichi who bowed low while Kaede left without even glancing at Akira who stared at him with jealousy. He sighed and smiled again at Hanamichi and wished the red-haired gladiator was his own to control.
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A/N: So, what do you think? Please review and give me your opinions so that I can improve my fics in future. *Virtual Kisses and Hugs to those who do so * If there are any grammar or vocabulary or spelling errors, I humbly apologize. _ What will happen? Stay tune to find out in Chapter 2!