Terms of Life, Terms of Death
An Oni fic by: Shamgi
Chapter 2: Secrets Revealed
*Words here*- Thoughts
+Words Here+ - electronics (Radio, T.V., etc.)
# # # - Flashback
Muro turned to Konoko, a told her one final thing. "While the TCTF isn't aware of it, I'm not the real leader of the Syndicate. There is someone above me, though I never knew who. He never met me in person, and was always cautious, but he let me be leader in name and almost in power, so I tried hard to figure out who he was." Ending with that, he started the tape.
It was voice only, but a high quality tape. There was no static or any other form of noise on the tape, so there was nothing for Konoko to focus on as the hatred filled words emerged from the speakers.
+These are the final words of the ninja Mukade, meant for the ears of Konoko and Muro, or Mai and Lange Hasegawa. This first part can be listened to by Muro alone. The second part however, requires both of you.+
The speaker paused, talking about when you were going to die was usually not very easy.
+Muro, I have discovered the identity of your boss and the leader of the Syndicate. His name is Griffin. He is also the leader of the TCTF. In turns out that this entire "mini-war" has all been set up, made simply to test each of your powers and finally against each other. The victor of the fight was to be killed and dissected to remove the Chrysalis and have it implanted in Griffin himself. You have been led on, meant to hate each other and to fight and kill each other. You have now been warned of this fact and I hope you will fight against it.+
Again the voice paused but this pause was different, as if the speaker was wishing he didn't have to say this for the listener, not the speaker.
+Konoko, I'm sure you have beaten me in combat and thus killed me. My life was forfeit anyway, I have been living on bowered time since I became a ninja, and you just happened to be the one to end that time. I don't hate you, in fact I'm glad I could get away from all the killing and blood, it haunted my nightmares. Pease don't feel sorry for my death, I would have just as easily killed you if given the chance, and you can be assured I tried my hardest to achieve just that in our fight. It was you or me, and we both hoped it was you.+
Again a pause, then a voice.
+This next part is for both of you. Do not listen to it alone.+
+Muro, Konoko, I worked with both your father and your uncle on their project. I am aware of what your Chrysalis can do, more so than you. I can not tell you however, as some things are best learned first hand than by teacher. Griffin is both your enemy, so work together to defeat him and discover the truth about your past. This is Mukade, signing off for the last time. Notre destin je avec dieu.+
The recording ended, leaving the room in an uncomfortable silence. Neither Muro nor Konoko said anything, both sobered and saddened by the ninja's words. Muro finally broke the silence with the words, "He's right. Griffin is both our enemy. We should work together to beat him. After that, we can decide what to do."
He was right. There was no point to think so far ahead or behind of the time they were currently in. They had something to accomplish in this time, they could worry about other times later.
"We should figure out a plan for attacking TCTF headquarters quickly, before Griffin figures out we're working together." Muro nodded, then led the way out of his room, Konoko trailing behind. Both had changed severely by the time they had spent listening, whether the change was good or bad foe their souls was yet to be seen.
* * * * *
Konoko sat in the passenger seat of a moving van clad in black body suit, she recalled the plan that had been devised. Several small groups of Strikers would launch raids and start firefights all over the city. This would prevent any backup from the TCTF agents on the street, as they would be busy fighting. A larger group made of Tankers(1), Elites(2), and Strikers would attack the main building at the ground level, drawing all the personal in the building to the bottom floors. Muro, Konoko, 3 Furies, and 3 Ninja's would climb to the roof, then move from the top down, searching for Griffin. It was a decent plan, and its strength was the fact that they already had plenty of reinforcements already in the building. She had enjoyed planning the mission with the Syndicate, due to the fact that they were on the other side of the law, so they weren't blinded to it. They didn't have to follow dozens of rules and regulations when planning a mission. There was no "We can't do that, it's against regulations", or "Law 12.3 prevents that kind of distraction". If it was possible and not suicidal, it was OK. That was a nice change, and made planning easier. Without thinking, she felt the lump in her breast pocket, and pulled the object out. It looked like a normal Hypo, only it was colored blood red, not the normal white. She looked over at Muro, who was in a light sleep in the driver's seat, and recalled earlier
# # #
Konoko walked down the hallway heading for the parking garage, she heard a voice behind him. "Konoko, wait up!" She looked back, and stopped as Muro ran to catch up with her. "Konoko. Take this." He held out a red cylinder, and Konoko took it and looked it over. "It's works like a regular Hypo, but don't ever use it unless you have no hope of surviving the current situation." He explained. She nodded, the back of her mind wondering just what it would do. "C'mon, we have to go." She started down the hall, taking her with him.
# # #
Konoko stared off into space, wondered about her brother's new behavior. *He's changed so much. I never really knew him, but he's changed so much. He used to be a cold blooded killer, no emotion, no sense of life. Just a killing machine. Now, he seems to be opening up. Living life more. Konoko's train of thought took her a new direction. *I was just like him, before. I was only worried about the missions. I lived for nothing else. My time between missions was spent waiting for the next. When I learned how Griffin was using me, I started living for the first time.* She recalled how hoping to dodge TCTF patrols, she had bought tickets for a movie she had thought of going to see. However, as the movie began to play, she forgot about the outside world, she just watched the movie, enjoying it like any other normal person. She now realized that that was the first time she had ever done that. Other times, she had watched the movie, but had always been worried about what was happening at work while she wasn't there. *After that, I began to learn how to live like most people, not just like an agent.*
"Yen for your thought's?"
Konoko looked over at Muro, who was holding a 500 Yen piece between two fingers with a faint smile on his face.
She recovered after a moment and countered with "That's 500 Yen, not just one."
"So what if I think my sisters thoughts are worth more than normal."
Both sat there for a minute, just staring at each other. Then Konoko slowly began laughing, unable to control herself. Muro joined her after a second, with a slow laugh that made Konoko's spirit perk up a bit. After a minute, they stopped, and just stared at each other, both smiling. Konoko snatched out and grabbed the coin, then told Muro "I was just thinking how both of us are finally learning to live beyond combat and the streets. I hope we can give it up, after this is over." Muro's face turned solemn, and he patted Konoko on the shoulder with reassurance. "We will, we will." A sound came from behind them, and a Fury opened the door from the back part of the van. "The first stage of the mission has started, we should head out now." Muro started the van up and put it in gear. "Let's get this over with. I want to go home." he looked over at Konoko, "Wherever that is." Konoko knew, in her heart, that they would find a home when this was over.
End Chapter 2
(1)Tankers- Those annoying, rare enemies that fight like wrestlers, the illegal SDL androids
(2)Elites- The hardest non boss enemies in the game, the ones that use the "Cannonball Roll"
Authors note
Yes I didn't have any action in this chapter either, but I promise the next chapter will. I want it just as much, if not more, than you do, but my muse won't muse any fight scenes that don't require me to do some stuff like this. So just wait until next chapter.
An Oni fic by: Shamgi
Chapter 2: Secrets Revealed
*Words here*- Thoughts
+Words Here+ - electronics (Radio, T.V., etc.)
# # # - Flashback
Muro turned to Konoko, a told her one final thing. "While the TCTF isn't aware of it, I'm not the real leader of the Syndicate. There is someone above me, though I never knew who. He never met me in person, and was always cautious, but he let me be leader in name and almost in power, so I tried hard to figure out who he was." Ending with that, he started the tape.
It was voice only, but a high quality tape. There was no static or any other form of noise on the tape, so there was nothing for Konoko to focus on as the hatred filled words emerged from the speakers.
+These are the final words of the ninja Mukade, meant for the ears of Konoko and Muro, or Mai and Lange Hasegawa. This first part can be listened to by Muro alone. The second part however, requires both of you.+
The speaker paused, talking about when you were going to die was usually not very easy.
+Muro, I have discovered the identity of your boss and the leader of the Syndicate. His name is Griffin. He is also the leader of the TCTF. In turns out that this entire "mini-war" has all been set up, made simply to test each of your powers and finally against each other. The victor of the fight was to be killed and dissected to remove the Chrysalis and have it implanted in Griffin himself. You have been led on, meant to hate each other and to fight and kill each other. You have now been warned of this fact and I hope you will fight against it.+
Again the voice paused but this pause was different, as if the speaker was wishing he didn't have to say this for the listener, not the speaker.
+Konoko, I'm sure you have beaten me in combat and thus killed me. My life was forfeit anyway, I have been living on bowered time since I became a ninja, and you just happened to be the one to end that time. I don't hate you, in fact I'm glad I could get away from all the killing and blood, it haunted my nightmares. Pease don't feel sorry for my death, I would have just as easily killed you if given the chance, and you can be assured I tried my hardest to achieve just that in our fight. It was you or me, and we both hoped it was you.+
Again a pause, then a voice.
+This next part is for both of you. Do not listen to it alone.+
+Muro, Konoko, I worked with both your father and your uncle on their project. I am aware of what your Chrysalis can do, more so than you. I can not tell you however, as some things are best learned first hand than by teacher. Griffin is both your enemy, so work together to defeat him and discover the truth about your past. This is Mukade, signing off for the last time. Notre destin je avec dieu.+
The recording ended, leaving the room in an uncomfortable silence. Neither Muro nor Konoko said anything, both sobered and saddened by the ninja's words. Muro finally broke the silence with the words, "He's right. Griffin is both our enemy. We should work together to beat him. After that, we can decide what to do."
He was right. There was no point to think so far ahead or behind of the time they were currently in. They had something to accomplish in this time, they could worry about other times later.
"We should figure out a plan for attacking TCTF headquarters quickly, before Griffin figures out we're working together." Muro nodded, then led the way out of his room, Konoko trailing behind. Both had changed severely by the time they had spent listening, whether the change was good or bad foe their souls was yet to be seen.
* * * * *
Konoko sat in the passenger seat of a moving van clad in black body suit, she recalled the plan that had been devised. Several small groups of Strikers would launch raids and start firefights all over the city. This would prevent any backup from the TCTF agents on the street, as they would be busy fighting. A larger group made of Tankers(1), Elites(2), and Strikers would attack the main building at the ground level, drawing all the personal in the building to the bottom floors. Muro, Konoko, 3 Furies, and 3 Ninja's would climb to the roof, then move from the top down, searching for Griffin. It was a decent plan, and its strength was the fact that they already had plenty of reinforcements already in the building. She had enjoyed planning the mission with the Syndicate, due to the fact that they were on the other side of the law, so they weren't blinded to it. They didn't have to follow dozens of rules and regulations when planning a mission. There was no "We can't do that, it's against regulations", or "Law 12.3 prevents that kind of distraction". If it was possible and not suicidal, it was OK. That was a nice change, and made planning easier. Without thinking, she felt the lump in her breast pocket, and pulled the object out. It looked like a normal Hypo, only it was colored blood red, not the normal white. She looked over at Muro, who was in a light sleep in the driver's seat, and recalled earlier
# # #
Konoko walked down the hallway heading for the parking garage, she heard a voice behind him. "Konoko, wait up!" She looked back, and stopped as Muro ran to catch up with her. "Konoko. Take this." He held out a red cylinder, and Konoko took it and looked it over. "It's works like a regular Hypo, but don't ever use it unless you have no hope of surviving the current situation." He explained. She nodded, the back of her mind wondering just what it would do. "C'mon, we have to go." She started down the hall, taking her with him.
# # #
Konoko stared off into space, wondered about her brother's new behavior. *He's changed so much. I never really knew him, but he's changed so much. He used to be a cold blooded killer, no emotion, no sense of life. Just a killing machine. Now, he seems to be opening up. Living life more. Konoko's train of thought took her a new direction. *I was just like him, before. I was only worried about the missions. I lived for nothing else. My time between missions was spent waiting for the next. When I learned how Griffin was using me, I started living for the first time.* She recalled how hoping to dodge TCTF patrols, she had bought tickets for a movie she had thought of going to see. However, as the movie began to play, she forgot about the outside world, she just watched the movie, enjoying it like any other normal person. She now realized that that was the first time she had ever done that. Other times, she had watched the movie, but had always been worried about what was happening at work while she wasn't there. *After that, I began to learn how to live like most people, not just like an agent.*
"Yen for your thought's?"
Konoko looked over at Muro, who was holding a 500 Yen piece between two fingers with a faint smile on his face.
She recovered after a moment and countered with "That's 500 Yen, not just one."
"So what if I think my sisters thoughts are worth more than normal."
Both sat there for a minute, just staring at each other. Then Konoko slowly began laughing, unable to control herself. Muro joined her after a second, with a slow laugh that made Konoko's spirit perk up a bit. After a minute, they stopped, and just stared at each other, both smiling. Konoko snatched out and grabbed the coin, then told Muro "I was just thinking how both of us are finally learning to live beyond combat and the streets. I hope we can give it up, after this is over." Muro's face turned solemn, and he patted Konoko on the shoulder with reassurance. "We will, we will." A sound came from behind them, and a Fury opened the door from the back part of the van. "The first stage of the mission has started, we should head out now." Muro started the van up and put it in gear. "Let's get this over with. I want to go home." he looked over at Konoko, "Wherever that is." Konoko knew, in her heart, that they would find a home when this was over.
End Chapter 2
(1)Tankers- Those annoying, rare enemies that fight like wrestlers, the illegal SDL androids
(2)Elites- The hardest non boss enemies in the game, the ones that use the "Cannonball Roll"
Authors note
Yes I didn't have any action in this chapter either, but I promise the next chapter will. I want it just as much, if not more, than you do, but my muse won't muse any fight scenes that don't require me to do some stuff like this. So just wait until next chapter.