AU Tragedy strikes Keitaro at an early age he is forced to become the master of his family's art. But just how far will he go for revenge over his loss?
I'm kinda new to the whole fan fiction thing so stick with me till I get a couple chapters out.
I do not own LH or anything else that's worth more than a couple bucks.
The Urashima Way
Chapter 1: Start of a journey
Early mornings light filtered down on a small one story house bordering one of the many forests in Japan. Though the house looked like it had seen better days it had a warm feel to it. That is it would if it wasn't for the strange noises coming from the backyard.
Slash… leap… parry… Keitaro Urashima found himself lost in his training. Sweat was dripping off his brow as his bokken did its intricate dance. As soon as his muscles started protesting he kicked the intensity of his training to another degree, sending waves of ki at nearby rocks. Five minutes passed and Keitaro's energy was fading fast. He swung his bokken in a wide arc over his head, stopping it abruptly as the tip reached the same height as his sternum. Concentrating all of his remaining ki into his sword a faint aura of silver could be seen flickering in and out, before disappearing completely.
"Still cant manage it." Keitaro thought as he relaxed his body. "This would be much easier if you were still with us father." The sound of his stomach rumbling brought him out of his thoughts. "Better go get cleaned up before mom gets breakfast done."
A freshly showered Keitaro got dressed and headed and headed into the kitchen. "Mom's not in here and there's no food I wonder where she's at." He spots a note hanging on the fridge and walks over to read it.
"Keitaro….
Left for Kyoto like we talked about, yup that means its time for you to get a job and move out like we talked about too. We can't afford to support you anymore. You have a month before me and your mom rent out the house."
Koh…
"Kei sorry that I did not tell you goodbye in person, but we were running late. There should be enough food in the fridge to tide you over until you find somewhere to live. Maybe finally find a girl and get me some grandchildren."
Love Mom
"He didn't have to be such an ass about it. I know I agreed to move when they did but I never thought it would be this soon. Oh well, its Sunday might as well relax for today." Keitaro poured himself a bowl of cereal and sat in front of the tv. He ate the cereal and settled down for a fun filled day of watching television. Before long he fell into a fitful sleep.
An image of a young Keitaro was training with his father could be seen. The elder mans movements fluid and graceful. "Keitaro always remember the way of the Urashima. Protect those that can not protect themselves and those that you love. Adapt other styles to our own, and always strive to do your best."
The image faded was replaced by a sea of fog. A hazy figure walked towards Keitaro. "You will never be good enough, give up." Keitaro charged the figure and swung at it only for it to disappear. It appeared just at the edge of Keitaro's vision as if taunting him. "You will never find us. It's useless."
Keitaro woke up his brow soaked in sweat. He sat up and stretched. "I haven't had this dream in years. I'd rather not have it ever again."
The ringing of a telephone saved him from the ever darkening thoughts running through his mind. "Hello." A gruff elderly voice came through the phone.
"Keitaro its granny, can you come to Hinatasou as soon as possible something important has come up." Keitaro's head snapped to attention at this. "What is it, did you finally find them. Tell me Granny."
"It will have to wait till you get here got to go. See you soon bye."
"Granny, Granny." The old lady hung up on me. I better hurry and see what she wants." He hung the phone up and started his long walk to the subway.
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