Samurai Warriors: The Crimson Sun and the Celestial Moon
Chapter Two: Let's Rewrite History!
The Takeda Army is marching to Mikatagahara and soon going to encounter the Tokugawa Army. "I believe if we follow the plan correctly, we'll drive Ieyasu out of Mikatagahara!" said a member of the Takeda Calvary. He was discussing the plan with Yukimura. Kunoichi was looking at her old, rusty daggers. "Boy I can sure use a new pair," she said to herself. A shadow snuck up behind Kunoichi and covered her eyes. "Close you eyes sis," said the shadow. "What are you up to Shinji?" she asked. "You'll see. Now put your hands out in front of you," said Shinji. Kunoichi put her hands out and felt something cold being placed on them. Shinji removed his hands that were covering his younger sister's eyes. She opened it up and found a new pair of blades. "Wow, a pair of cyclones," she said. Another shadow came in front of Kunoichi and Shinji. "Daggers that literally call forth the wind," said the shadow figure. It was Akira. "Yay, now I can really heat things up with these," Kunoichi giggled.
The next day, the Takeda Army was lined up in the battlefield ready to take on the Tokugawa Army. "Don't charge out recklessly," Shingen commanded his troops, "Lure them and defend the front line!" The Tokugawa rushed hastily to battle. This caused the Tokugawa's morale to drop. "What? No, stop!" Ieyasu was in a panic. "I must retreat." He mounted on his horse along with a few men and was headed westward. Yukimura was taking out men faster than lightning can strike. "Something does not feel right..." Yukimura said to himself. "Hikaru, Shinji, I want you to return to our base camp," Yukimura ordered. The brothers looked confused. "Please, just head there, quickly," He yelled among the screaming men trying to attack the him. Shinji and Hikaru disappeared into the crowd heading to their destination. As Kunoichi was striking through the crowd, she noticed the look at her master's face. "Something's up brother," she said to Akira. Akira looked dead straight into the crowd of the Tokugawa and saw a dark shadow disappear into the forest. "Hanzo..." Akira said in a harsh whisper. Akira informed Yukimura and Kunoichi of what he saw. Yukimura was right. Something was about to happen. Hanzo took a ninja path to infiltrate the Takeda's main camp. Luckily, Yukimura sent Shinji and Hikaru ahead of time to the camp. "Let's go," he ordered, "you two might be able to catch up with him." Kunoichi and Akira nodded.
"Why did Lord Yukimura send us up here?" Shinji asked his brother. Hikaru put his hand under his chin. "The look on his face means something is going to happen, I think. Whatever the reason, be prepared," Hikaru informed. Shinji and Hikaru stood near Shingen and were prepared for any surprise. Suddenly, a shadow tore through part of the Takeda's defense. The shadow figure was heading to the main camp at a rapid pace. "My lord, something has torn through part of our defense and heading this way," said a messenger. Shingen nodded. "Go inform Yukimura," he said. The messenger nodded and head off. But as the messenger took a few more steps, he collapsed to the ground. Shingen, Shinji, and Hikaru ran over to the messenger. "It appears someone struck him down," said Shingen. Then a shadow-like figure appeared a few feet away from the scene. Then it gained incredible speed and was heading toward Shingen. It leaped into the air and was about to strike but was knocked off course by Hikaru's weapon. "Hanzo!" yelled Shinji, "I figure only someone as low as Ieyasu would send you to do a dirty trick like this!" The shadow gained its balanced and was in a defensive position. "The shadows lurk everywhere..." said Hanzo. "You and your lame quotes. We found out your plan, so you going to leave quietly or is this going to get loud?" said Shinji. Hanzo ran towards Shinji and was about to strike him but instead he leaped into the air and disappeared back into the forest. "Are you alright My Lord?" Hikaru asked. "I'm fine, go assist Yukimura and the rest of the Calvary," Shingen ordered the two ninjas. Off they went.
Hanzo was heading back to his master's location but was stopped when another shadow blocked his path. "Hmph, a worthy foe..." said Hanzo. The shadow stuck Hanzo but was its attack was deflected. "But sadly, you're not," Akira smirked as he appeared from the shadows.
Kunoichi had to slow down for Yukimura. She did not want to leave him behind; Akira went ahead and she had to stay to protect her master. "Over there Lord Yukimura," she pointed out. Kunoichi and Yukimura can see the distance shadows battling on another. The two had caught up with the clashing shadows. Hanzo knew that he was out numbered. He looked at Yukimura and Kunoichi. "How dare you try to sneak up on Lord Shingen mister!" yelled Kunoichi. Akira stepped away allowing Yukimura to say a few words. "You will pay for your actions Hanzo Hattori," threaten Yukimura drawing his spear in an offense stance. "Fools..." whispered Hanzo and he leaped into the air and disappeared once again. Kunoichi was ready to chase him down but Yukimura pulled her back. "Let him go," he said, "we will settle this feud later. Now we must check on Lord Shingen." "Alright..." Kunoichi said disappointedly.
Everyone headed back to the main camp and saw Shinji and Hikaru standing with Shingen. "Looks like everyone's here," said Kunoichi. "My Lord, are you alright?" asked Yukimura. "Like I said before, I'm fine. Do not worry about me, an old man can take care of himself you know," said Shingen. Everyone began to laugh. Another messenger came up to the laughing crowd. "My Lord, Ieyasu has retreated and left the battlefield. Most of his men are either dead or escaped as well," informed the messager. "Another victory for the Takeda, am I right?" Kunoichi giggled.
That night the Takeda Army stayed in Mikatagahara to plan their next move. Shinji was with Shingen while Kunoichi, Akira, and Hikaru were sitting by the fire. "Wow don't you just love the moon?" Kunoichi said with a smile. It was a full moon that night, and there was not a cloud in the sky. Akira had closed his eyes but was not asleep. "Yeah, and it makes me sleepy," Shinji said as he lied back and went to sleep. Kunoichi stood up and walked toward a nearby lake. She looked around to make sure nobody was peeking. "Nothing like a good swim!" she giggled, got undress, and dived into the lake. Yukimura had just done talking to Shingen and the rest of the Takeda Army. "The moon is beautiful," he thought to himself. He was heading toward his tent but heard splashing noises. He took a defensive stance thinking it the Tokugawa might have left some spies. He headed towards the noise and saw something lurking in the water. He walked up toward the edge of the lake. "Show yourself!" he yelled. The shadow came appeared on the surfaced and turned around facing Yukimura. "LORD YUKIMURA!!!!!!" Kunoichi screamed in embarrassment.
CyNdAi'S NoTeS: Hehe! This last part of the story keeps making me laugh. So what do you guys think so far? Does Yukimura deserve a slap in the face by Kunoichi? thinking that would be funny though. So Shingen is alive, how's that going to change everything? Only one way to know, read the story!!!