The Game of Death
A tribute to the last movie of the world's greatest fighter, Bruce Lee
Disclaimer: I do not own DOA, you know, all the jazz.
One
Jann stepped out of the taxi and slammed the door shut. He stuck his hand in the passenger seat window, a wad of cash in his hand. The driver grabbed it and drove off, leaving dust behind him. Jann slung his sports bag over his shoulder and began towards the pagoda, it stood high in the forest clearing. There was a small gathering outside. Most of the people were dressed in tuxes while others were dressed quite colorfully. There was a man wearing baggy white, shinobi style clothing. He had long brown hair tied back. There was a seriousness about him that seemed to ward off others. There was also a girl with long brown hair, she wore a white tanktop, the straps hung loosely around her shoulders, and a light pink mini-skirt. The man, Hayate, was also there in his tux. A girl with auburn hair wearing a half un-buttoned dress shirt and a plaid mini-skirt stood next to him. With these outfits, he didn't feel awkward about his yellow jumpsuit anymore. The decision for this outfit was made due to the freedom it offered. Jann grit his teeth and made his way to Hayate,
"Where is she!" Jann shouted, drawing attention from everyone to himself. He stepped passed a few off the other men in tuxes and threw a punch. Hayate grinned and moved to the left, his shades falling to the ground.
"You will get her back when this pagoda has been cleared out. So, shall we get going?" Hayate asked as one of the men picked up the shades and wiped them off, "Hang onto those." Hayate said as he began towards the double doors of the pagoda. The man in shinobi clothes followed closely behind, as did the girl with auburn hair.
"Hey...you get forced into this as well?" The other girl asked.
"As well? They did it to you too?" Jann asked.
"Yeah but...I don't want to get into that...you probably don't either. I'm Kokoro." The girl said, holding her hand out. Jann shook her hand,
"Jann..." He replied. She gave him a bright smile before heading off to follow the others. Jann moved forward as well, glancing back at the men who still stood there, "What not coming?" Jann asked.
"We're just here to ensure Sir Hayate's safety." One of the men said.
"Tch." Jann stepped into the pagoda and shut the doors behind him.
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"Why is this floor empty?" Jann asked as he stepped in, setting his sports bag down. The room was lit by lights hanging off the ceiling as well as some candles. It was mostly empty except for a plaque hanging on the wall across the room, two sets of stairs on either side of the wall.
"This is the entry level." Hayate said, "Anyway, let's get familiar. I'm Hayate."
"Kasumi." The girl next to him said.
"Ryu..." The shinobi said, his eyes closed.
"I'm Kokoro." The girl that had introduced herself to him earlier said.
"Jann." Jann said, folding his arms.
"Good...remember those names. Now...let's get going to the first floor. Jann, why don't you head up first?" Hayate said.
"Jackass..." Jann mumbled, heading for the stairs. He placed his foot on the first step, took a deep breath, and continued up. He soon surfaced to the next room. It was mostly the same, except for a bed to the right side of the room, "It's...empty." Jann says, looking around. He suddenly felt something slam against his head. He skid across the shiny wood floor and hit the wall, dust fell to where he lay. Jann pulled himself up and looked to where he had stood. A man with slicked back white hair stood there. He wore shades, a black tanktop, and forest camo pants.
"I am Leon...the master of this level. Will you be my challenger?" Jann seemed to have no choice.
"Ugh...yeah." Jann moved into position and put his fists up, "You can make the first move." Leon, without a change in facial expression, lunged forward for what seemed to be a tackle. As he neared, Jann stepped to the side and held his foot out. Leon amazingly stopped himself and re-positioned himself to face Jann.
"So...you're that kind of fighter. I've already figured you out." Leon said. Jann set his foot down,
"Really now?" Jann smirked and suddenly threw a punch. Leon ducked underneath it and went in to headbutt Jann in the stomach. Jann leapt above the headbutt and stomped his feet down on Leon's head. Leon hit the floor, the pagoda seemed to shake. Jann backed up, pacing side to side and taking deep breaths.
"Amazing jump you got there." Leon said, standing up. He wiped a drip of blood from his nose and sped forward. Jann began running backwards, still facing Leon. As Leon neared, Jann leapt and stuck both feet out. Leon ran right into Jann's feet. Jann used his toes as a hook and turned his backwards leap in a back-flip. This move hurled Leon into the wall. Leon seemed to hang there for a moment, un-affected by gravity. Then he suddenly slid to the ground, un-moving. Hayate came up, clapping.
"Good job, Jann. I think you deserve a break, someone else will take the next floor." Hayate said, stepping up next to Jann.
"You are in violation of the fighting grounds. One challenger at a time...you break rules, I create new ones." Leon said, suddenly getting up. He pulled a knife from it's sheath on his belt, "Get off the grounds." Leon said, his gaze focused on Hayate. Hayate backed up and stood on the stairs, glaring at Leon. Leon grinned at Jann, "Do you have a weapon?"
"Not yet." Jann said, racing forward. Leon stood in place and as Jann neared, he swung the blade. Jann threw himself to the ground, using the slick ground to slide and knock Leon down like a bowling pin. Jann stopped himself by placing his feet on the wall. He pushed off it and back flipped, getting back on his feet.
"Finish him quickly." Hayate said. Jann frowned as he looked at Leon, sprawled out on the ground. Jann stepped over him and rose his foot. Before he could regret it, he slammed his foot into Leon's head. Blood splattered all over Jann's sneakers.
"Let's go the next floor, shall we?" Hayate said, stepping back onto the grounds. He walked past Leon, purposely stepping on him as he passed. Ryu was right behind, Kasumi next to him.
"...Good job..." Ryu said as he passed, "Very impressive display." They disappeared up the steps with Hayate.
"Are you...alright?" Kokoro asked. Jann looked at her, her eyes truly filled with concern. A feeling no one had felt for him in a long time,
"Yeah..."
Author's Note: I am sickened by the horror that is the DOA movie. Please R&R this chapter! I decided to use Kokoro because she has already become one of my favorites. Do you all think a relationship between Jann and Kokoro is odd?