================== FORWARD ! A LEADER'S DECISION ! ===================
PREVIOUSLY : At an amusement park,six youngsters,Hiroshi Mizuno,Kyoko Shima,Sakuya Keido,
her kid brother Daisuke Keido,Yuji Kinomoto and Kunichi Honda,all went on a ride dubbed
"Dungeons and Dragons" and suddenly found themselves in a strange land,where a fierce black
dragon chased them into a cave.It was in there that they encountered the enigmatic Tsuchirou no
Sama,who gave each of them a weapon which was magical in nature.Daisuke rushed out to face
the dragon.The dragon,however,was preparing to attack Daisuke!
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Just as the dragon lunged at Daisuke,it was pelted by flaming bolts,bolts that came from Hiroshi's
bow.It was then that Sakuya drew up the hood in her cloak and vanished.Daisuke was then snatched
by unseen hands away from the dragon which began to expel lightning bolts from its mouth again.
One bolt hit Yuji's shield.Yuji himself was unharmed.Kyoko used her staff to somersault away from
a few more.It was then that Kunichi was reaching into his pouch.Imagine his dismay when he
pulled out . . . a coconut cream pie !
"Is that a pie?"Yuji asked."Like THAT'S gonna help us get rid of that overgrown lizard!"
"Don't you think I know that?"Replied Kunichi as he put the pie back in the pouch.
Hiroshi,meanwhile,had managed to have one of his flaming arrows wrap itself around the dragon's
jaws.Then Kyoko threw her staff like a javelin,hitting squarely in the dragon's belly.As a result,the
dragon wound up with too much discomfort to continue preying on the six adolescents.After snapping
off the flames that had wrapped its jaws shut,it flew off,coughing.Hiroshi,Kyoko,Yuji and Kunichi
breathed a sigh of relief.
"Who would've guessed that thing had a weak spot,"Kyoko asked.
"At least we know one thing,"said Hiroshi."These weapons work."
"Not all of them,"replied a gloomy Kunichi."I don't think mine works.Not the way I want it to work,
anyway."
"Tell me about it,"Yuji answered."What were you thinking,pulling out a pie?"
"That's enough,Yuji!"Kyoko said.Then to Kunichi,she said,"Don't worry,Kunichi.You'll get the hang
of it."Then Hiroshi said,"C'mon,guys.Let's see if Sakuya and Daisuke are okay."
Sakuya had just pulled down the hood in her cloak and became visible.She then turned to her
little brother and asked,"Are you all right,Daisuke?"Daisuke then replied,"Of course I am,onechan."
Then Sakuya placed her hands on Daisuke's shoulders.He then saw that her eyes were welling up.
"Uh . . . onechan?"Daisuke asked.Then Sakuya hugged him and she began to weep.He felt his sister's
tears damping his shoulder.
"Oooooohhh . . . Daaiiisssuukke!"She sobbed."You're all I have in this world ! I . . . I couldn't bear
to lose you!I just couldn't!If that thing had killed you, I . . . I . . . "
And Sakuya continued to cry,much to Daisuke's puzzlement.The others saw all this but decided to
be quiet,even Yuji,who preffered to ignore the whole thing."Can this become more embarrassing
to the little guy?"He thought to himself.
"Uh . . . onechan?"Daisuke asked again."It's okay."
"Oh,"Sakuya said.Then she drew a deep breath and wiped away her tears.
"What do we do now?"Yuji asked."I hate to say this,but Yuji does have a point,"Kyoko said.
Hiroshi stood in thought.Nearby a certain little unicorn was watching them from the tall grass,particularly
at Sakuya and Daisuke.Then Sakuya stood up and dusted herself off before saying,"You're probably
wondering . . . well,our parents tend to be often away whenever they're called.When they do,they
make sure we're with relatives or babysitters,but our parents would want us to be there for each other."
"It's okay,Sakuya."Kyoko said,"we understand.""I guess,"said Kunichi.Hiroshi merely nodded,but Yuji
just turned his back and said,"Now,where are we supposed to go,huh?"Just then,the little unicorn had
walked towards Sakuya and Daisuke,who were rather surprised.It was obvious that none of the six
had ever seen a real live unicorn before.Then again,the same could be said for that dragon.The
unicorn began to cuddle up to Daisuke.He and Sakuya were plased by its presence.Meanwhile,Hiroshi
was pondering what to do next.
"Hiroshi?"Kyoko asked."What are you thinking about?"
"You may think this is silly,Kyoko,"answered Hiroshi,"but a map would come in handy here.Let's
face it,unless we know there's a city or at least a village somewhere,none of us will last for long in
this wilderness."
"So it would appear,Ranger."A familiar voice rang out.It was Tsuchirou no Sama.Yuji was not exactly
thrilled to see him again.
"Well,well,so what brings you here,oh short one?"He muttered.
"For one thing,Cavalier,I am here to tell you that there is indeed a village seven miles north of here
where you may rest for a while."Tsuchirou no Sama said,then one of his bushy eyebrows arched.
"But be sure,your task on this world has just begun."
"What task?"Hiroshi asked."What are you talking about?"
"For now,"the bald,white-bearded midget said,"all I can tell you is this : there are many threats to
this realm's peace,not the least of which is an evil force seeking to rule over all."
"Great!"Yuji said."We got sucked into a role-playing videogame!"
"This evil,"Tsuchirou no Sama resumed,"is known as Asharukhan.He has great powers which he would
use to conquer the Realm itself."Then the green clad dwarf gestured,conjuring an image of a grim
figure clad in black armor with red trim,a black cape with red inlining,flowing long grey hair and two
red horns on his head.His pale white face was harsh and scowling.
"What do you expect us to do about it?"Kunichi asked.
"It may be up to you to foil his plots and aid those in need,"Tsuchirou no Sama said.Suddenly,Yuji
interrupted him."Hold it!What I want to know is,how do we get to our world?Do you have an answer
for that one?"
"There are ways,Cavalier,"said Tsuchirou no Sama,"there are ways."Tsuchirou no Sama then walked
towards a nearby bush.More precisely,to the bush's rear. Hiroshi and Yuji went after him,but when
they got to the bush,he was nowhere to be found.
"W-where did he go?"Yuji asked.Nobody had an answer."Now what?"Asked Kyoko,leaning on her staff.
Hiroshi knew one thing..He and the others had to find a way to their world,but it would not be simple.
No doubt there were creatures out to attack them,like the black dragon they had just faced,then there
was the Asharukhan Tsuchirou no Sama spoke of.The possibility that they would run into him could
not be ignored.Just the same,what other choices did any of them have?Hiroshi wrestled with these
thoughts for some time,then . . .
"We're going north.After all,Tsuchirou no Sama said there was a village there."
"Are you sure,Hiroshi?"Asked Kunichi."Don't tell me you're gonna put any stock into what that creepy
little midget said?"Yuji said."It's our best bet,guys,"said Hiroshi,"besides,we have no other choice."He
then noticed Sakuya and Diasuke playing with the little unicorn.He then said,"I see you two made a
new friend."
"Yeah!"Daisuke said."I wanna call her Chibi Yunikoon."
"Or Chibiyuni for short,"said Sakuya.
"If you say so,"Hiroshi replied."Well,let's go."
With that,the six youngsters and the little unicorn with the stubby yellow horn marched north.
Elsewhere,within an ominous looking palace that seemed to be carved out of ebony stone,a figure
looking just as ominous if not more so was seated on a throne that seemed carved from the wall.
Hiroshi and the others would no doubt have recognized him as Asharukhan.Right now,he was
brooding grimly,his harsh features were frozen.All of a sudden,a bat-winged wraith-like shadow
swooped down in front of him.Slowly the black wraith assumed a more solid form,emerging as a
man with pale blue skin,blank red eyes and extremely long black hair wearing a long black robe.
"Kage no Oni,"Asharukhan spoke in his deep cold voice,"my demon of shadow.I sense something
disturbing."
"Perhaps,Lord Asharukhan,"said Kage no Oni calmly,"what you sense may have something with
what I saw the one called Tsuchirou no Sama do.He granted weapons of great power to six young
humans."Asharukhan stood up,then walked slowly from his throne.His features,which were already
harsh with anger,did not soften one bit at all,the red pupils in his yellow eyes dilated a little.
"Why would that old fool do such a thing?"He mused aloud.Then he clenched his fist and it glowed
balefully."No matter.If these . . . children dare cross my path,they will . . . die."
The six youngsters and the unicorn stood at the outskirts of a small yet prosperous village and relief
was writtten on their faces.While Hiroshi realized that ther would be challenges for him and the others,
he was determined that no matter what happened,he and the others would find the way home.
PREVIOUSLY : At an amusement park,six youngsters,Hiroshi Mizuno,Kyoko Shima,Sakuya Keido,
her kid brother Daisuke Keido,Yuji Kinomoto and Kunichi Honda,all went on a ride dubbed
"Dungeons and Dragons" and suddenly found themselves in a strange land,where a fierce black
dragon chased them into a cave.It was in there that they encountered the enigmatic Tsuchirou no
Sama,who gave each of them a weapon which was magical in nature.Daisuke rushed out to face
the dragon.The dragon,however,was preparing to attack Daisuke!
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Just as the dragon lunged at Daisuke,it was pelted by flaming bolts,bolts that came from Hiroshi's
bow.It was then that Sakuya drew up the hood in her cloak and vanished.Daisuke was then snatched
by unseen hands away from the dragon which began to expel lightning bolts from its mouth again.
One bolt hit Yuji's shield.Yuji himself was unharmed.Kyoko used her staff to somersault away from
a few more.It was then that Kunichi was reaching into his pouch.Imagine his dismay when he
pulled out . . . a coconut cream pie !
"Is that a pie?"Yuji asked."Like THAT'S gonna help us get rid of that overgrown lizard!"
"Don't you think I know that?"Replied Kunichi as he put the pie back in the pouch.
Hiroshi,meanwhile,had managed to have one of his flaming arrows wrap itself around the dragon's
jaws.Then Kyoko threw her staff like a javelin,hitting squarely in the dragon's belly.As a result,the
dragon wound up with too much discomfort to continue preying on the six adolescents.After snapping
off the flames that had wrapped its jaws shut,it flew off,coughing.Hiroshi,Kyoko,Yuji and Kunichi
breathed a sigh of relief.
"Who would've guessed that thing had a weak spot,"Kyoko asked.
"At least we know one thing,"said Hiroshi."These weapons work."
"Not all of them,"replied a gloomy Kunichi."I don't think mine works.Not the way I want it to work,
anyway."
"Tell me about it,"Yuji answered."What were you thinking,pulling out a pie?"
"That's enough,Yuji!"Kyoko said.Then to Kunichi,she said,"Don't worry,Kunichi.You'll get the hang
of it."Then Hiroshi said,"C'mon,guys.Let's see if Sakuya and Daisuke are okay."
Sakuya had just pulled down the hood in her cloak and became visible.She then turned to her
little brother and asked,"Are you all right,Daisuke?"Daisuke then replied,"Of course I am,onechan."
Then Sakuya placed her hands on Daisuke's shoulders.He then saw that her eyes were welling up.
"Uh . . . onechan?"Daisuke asked.Then Sakuya hugged him and she began to weep.He felt his sister's
tears damping his shoulder.
"Oooooohhh . . . Daaiiisssuukke!"She sobbed."You're all I have in this world ! I . . . I couldn't bear
to lose you!I just couldn't!If that thing had killed you, I . . . I . . . "
And Sakuya continued to cry,much to Daisuke's puzzlement.The others saw all this but decided to
be quiet,even Yuji,who preffered to ignore the whole thing."Can this become more embarrassing
to the little guy?"He thought to himself.
"Uh . . . onechan?"Daisuke asked again."It's okay."
"Oh,"Sakuya said.Then she drew a deep breath and wiped away her tears.
"What do we do now?"Yuji asked."I hate to say this,but Yuji does have a point,"Kyoko said.
Hiroshi stood in thought.Nearby a certain little unicorn was watching them from the tall grass,particularly
at Sakuya and Daisuke.Then Sakuya stood up and dusted herself off before saying,"You're probably
wondering . . . well,our parents tend to be often away whenever they're called.When they do,they
make sure we're with relatives or babysitters,but our parents would want us to be there for each other."
"It's okay,Sakuya."Kyoko said,"we understand.""I guess,"said Kunichi.Hiroshi merely nodded,but Yuji
just turned his back and said,"Now,where are we supposed to go,huh?"Just then,the little unicorn had
walked towards Sakuya and Daisuke,who were rather surprised.It was obvious that none of the six
had ever seen a real live unicorn before.Then again,the same could be said for that dragon.The
unicorn began to cuddle up to Daisuke.He and Sakuya were plased by its presence.Meanwhile,Hiroshi
was pondering what to do next.
"Hiroshi?"Kyoko asked."What are you thinking about?"
"You may think this is silly,Kyoko,"answered Hiroshi,"but a map would come in handy here.Let's
face it,unless we know there's a city or at least a village somewhere,none of us will last for long in
this wilderness."
"So it would appear,Ranger."A familiar voice rang out.It was Tsuchirou no Sama.Yuji was not exactly
thrilled to see him again.
"Well,well,so what brings you here,oh short one?"He muttered.
"For one thing,Cavalier,I am here to tell you that there is indeed a village seven miles north of here
where you may rest for a while."Tsuchirou no Sama said,then one of his bushy eyebrows arched.
"But be sure,your task on this world has just begun."
"What task?"Hiroshi asked."What are you talking about?"
"For now,"the bald,white-bearded midget said,"all I can tell you is this : there are many threats to
this realm's peace,not the least of which is an evil force seeking to rule over all."
"Great!"Yuji said."We got sucked into a role-playing videogame!"
"This evil,"Tsuchirou no Sama resumed,"is known as Asharukhan.He has great powers which he would
use to conquer the Realm itself."Then the green clad dwarf gestured,conjuring an image of a grim
figure clad in black armor with red trim,a black cape with red inlining,flowing long grey hair and two
red horns on his head.His pale white face was harsh and scowling.
"What do you expect us to do about it?"Kunichi asked.
"It may be up to you to foil his plots and aid those in need,"Tsuchirou no Sama said.Suddenly,Yuji
interrupted him."Hold it!What I want to know is,how do we get to our world?Do you have an answer
for that one?"
"There are ways,Cavalier,"said Tsuchirou no Sama,"there are ways."Tsuchirou no Sama then walked
towards a nearby bush.More precisely,to the bush's rear. Hiroshi and Yuji went after him,but when
they got to the bush,he was nowhere to be found.
"W-where did he go?"Yuji asked.Nobody had an answer."Now what?"Asked Kyoko,leaning on her staff.
Hiroshi knew one thing..He and the others had to find a way to their world,but it would not be simple.
No doubt there were creatures out to attack them,like the black dragon they had just faced,then there
was the Asharukhan Tsuchirou no Sama spoke of.The possibility that they would run into him could
not be ignored.Just the same,what other choices did any of them have?Hiroshi wrestled with these
thoughts for some time,then . . .
"We're going north.After all,Tsuchirou no Sama said there was a village there."
"Are you sure,Hiroshi?"Asked Kunichi."Don't tell me you're gonna put any stock into what that creepy
little midget said?"Yuji said."It's our best bet,guys,"said Hiroshi,"besides,we have no other choice."He
then noticed Sakuya and Diasuke playing with the little unicorn.He then said,"I see you two made a
new friend."
"Yeah!"Daisuke said."I wanna call her Chibi Yunikoon."
"Or Chibiyuni for short,"said Sakuya.
"If you say so,"Hiroshi replied."Well,let's go."
With that,the six youngsters and the little unicorn with the stubby yellow horn marched north.
Elsewhere,within an ominous looking palace that seemed to be carved out of ebony stone,a figure
looking just as ominous if not more so was seated on a throne that seemed carved from the wall.
Hiroshi and the others would no doubt have recognized him as Asharukhan.Right now,he was
brooding grimly,his harsh features were frozen.All of a sudden,a bat-winged wraith-like shadow
swooped down in front of him.Slowly the black wraith assumed a more solid form,emerging as a
man with pale blue skin,blank red eyes and extremely long black hair wearing a long black robe.
"Kage no Oni,"Asharukhan spoke in his deep cold voice,"my demon of shadow.I sense something
disturbing."
"Perhaps,Lord Asharukhan,"said Kage no Oni calmly,"what you sense may have something with
what I saw the one called Tsuchirou no Sama do.He granted weapons of great power to six young
humans."Asharukhan stood up,then walked slowly from his throne.His features,which were already
harsh with anger,did not soften one bit at all,the red pupils in his yellow eyes dilated a little.
"Why would that old fool do such a thing?"He mused aloud.Then he clenched his fist and it glowed
balefully."No matter.If these . . . children dare cross my path,they will . . . die."
The six youngsters and the unicorn stood at the outskirts of a small yet prosperous village and relief
was writtten on their faces.While Hiroshi realized that ther would be challenges for him and the others,
he was determined that no matter what happened,he and the others would find the way home.