AUTHOR'S NOTE:
There's a little news for me to announce today. First off, the domain name on my website has changed. The site is still the same, but you can now reach it at DatBoyScrooge(dot)com. :-D It was only a couple of bucks so I decided to invest in it and get a complete domain.
Next, I've been doing more videos. I just completed my third one. There's a Def Jam: FFNY FMV and a Ninja Gaiden FMV already completed and posted ready for viewing. Just visit the website and check them out and let me know what you think of them. The new completed video is a DOAXBV FMV. It turned out real good IMO, considering my resources. I'll post that one at the end of the week. Once all the kinks get fixed. Also, I'm already working on a new FMV on Phantom Dust. It's exciting learning more and more about this video stuff. I get to try out new tricks which is why I'm constantly playing with videos lately.
Lastly, my stories are in order the website is in order. I've been able to concentrate on my writing and proofing and I'm still delivering new stuff each week. This week is Chapter 7 to Dokugumo-Ureeru Tsurugi. In Chapter 6, I was finally able to introduce my favorite created bad girl, Aisu. And now in this Chapter I get to introduce another new person from the Black Spider Clan. There are a few more new created from the Black Spider Clan that will be added to the storyline. Trust me, it'll be worth it, especially how I've been seeing the story progressing. Hope you all enjoy it and please R&R.
Chapter 7 – Deja Vu
"Who do you think Mitsuri is?" Ryu asked Ayane.
Nightfall, Ryu, Ayane, and Aileen had fled the scene leaving the many dead bodies of the Black Spider Clan ninjas behind. The three sat by a fire discussing their day's events. Ryu finally was able to enjoy the cool breeze of the after, removing his mask for the night.
"Obviously, the leader of their little clan." Ayane answered Ryu's question.
"Something's not right. Why would Widow tell you that you would be able to defeat him in the condition he's in?"
Ayane only shrugged. "She was probably just saying anything to save her own life." She looked up at the dark sky. "Aisu is the one I'm worried about. Did you see what she did to that squirrel?"
"All part of their black magic. Which proves to me that their clan is not composed of true ninjas."
"True ninjas or not, she looks like she could give us a good fight."
Ryu nodded in agreement. He looked over to Aileen who only stood staring into the fire, lost in her own thoughts. "Are you okay?"
Aileen snapped out of her daydream and gave a slight nod with no expression on her face. "I think I'm going to turn in for the night."
She stood and Ryu commented. "Okay, I'll be in there in a bit."
Aileen gave another silent nod as she went inside of a nearby tent. Ryu let out of loud sigh.
"So what are we going to do about her? We can't send her back now." Ayane said making sure Aileen was out of sight.
Ryu nodded. "I know, these forests are crawling with those ninjas; and we can't waste backtracking out of Shadow's Temptation. She'll have to come with us."
Ayane nodded. "She may run into a lot of dangers on this mission. Plus, she has a hard time coping with the killings that we must do."
"Hopefully, it'll only take some time. Who knows, we may need her help one day."
Ayane gave a laugh. "From her? She needs a lot more training before I'll feel safe with her guarding my back."
"She would surprise you with how much I taught her."
"That is not what I'm doubting. What I am doubting, is her inability to kill and also how she would react if she were to slay someone just to keep herself alive."
Ryu nodded in agreement as they sat by the fire in silence for only a matter of seconds until Ayane broke the silence.
"I'm sorry about earlier."
"About what?"
"The argument we had. It could've gotten us killed."
Ryu smiled. "You're not the only one at fault." He said as his apology. "You handled yourself very well out there today. I'm proud of you."
Ayane blushed. "Thank you."
"One day, you'll show the world of the angel I see in you."
The fire was beginning to get low as Ayane used that as the perfect time to steer away from the subject.
"Looks like we need some wood." Ayane said.
Ryu stood to take on the responsibility. "I'll get it."
"No," Ayane stopped him. "You go take care of Aileen. I'll get the wood."
"You sure?"
Ayane then exposed part of the blade of her brand new sword from its sheath. The same blade she stole in battle from the Black Spider Clan ninja. "I'm sure."
Ryu snickered as he nodded in agreement. "Just be careful." He said as the two parted their ways.
Ryu made his way inside the tent to join Aileen. Aileen was sitting on her sleeping bag staring at the ground lost in her thoughts just as she was when she was sitting next to the fire.
"Talk to me."
"I just never pictured your sword entering into another human's body." She spoke low, saddened, still staring at the ground.
Ryu sat next to her. "But I told you of all of my missions."
"Yes, I know, but I just never pictured it."
"I understand. I'm sorry."
Aileen looked at Ryu and a smile came across her face. "You have nothing to be sorry about, Ryu." She gave a little snicker. "After what happened today, I understand the lengths you must've went through to protect your own life."
Ryu returned the smile. "You would be surprised."
"Can I ask you a question?" Aileen said with a bit more liveliness in her voice.
"Sure."
"Have you ever thought to yourself? 'This is too many'?"
Ryu hesitated before answering and gave her a silent stare. Then he nodded. "The day I killed my very first enemy."
Just then something caught Ryu's attention. It wasn't a sound or noise, just part of the ninja's instincts kicked in and gave him a warning.
"What's wrong?" Aileen noticed Ryu's stern look as the ninja tried to look beyond the tent folds to see who was intruding outside.
Ryu grabbed his sheath which held the Dragon Sword. "Stay here." He said as he made his way outside of the tent.
Ryu stood outside, looking around the trees and the darkness of the night in hopes of seeing a possible adversary.
"Ayane?" He yelled, but to his dismay he did not hear the voice of the female kinochi return to him.
With that he pulled out his Dragon Sword, readying himself for any surprise attack.
"I do not mean any harm." Ryu heard a male voice call out from within the woods. "I have only come to speak with you. I have the information you desire."
"Who are you? Where are you?"
"I'm right behind you."
Ryu quickly turned around and saw a dark figure hiding himself in the darkness of the woods.
"Please, I mean no harm." The man said.
"Show yourself if your words are true."
"Very well." The same responded as he slowly walked into the dim light of the embellished fire. The resemblance of the figure showed to be a Black Spider Clan ninja, fully dressed in his attire.
Ryu's eyes popped open when he saw the same fiery red eyes of the ninja that fled into the woods earlier in their battle.
"Trickster!" Ryu yelled as he began his attack. Ryu swung the sword, but the ninja easily ducked and dodged under the blade and flipped a few times giving himself distance between himself and the angry ninja.
"Please, you must listen to me. I'm here to help."
"I don't need any help from your kind." Ryu made another attack, but the ninja was relentless on keeping his distance.
"This is silly. I can do this all night."
"So can I." Ryu responded again with another attack.
But the Black Spider ninja continued his ducking and dodging techniques and this time when Ryu came a little too close, the ninja performed a backflip kick, hitting Hayabusa in his chin.
"Attacking me will not help you throughout this mission."
Ryu stopped his attacks and gave a sigh looking at his enemy.
"Very well." He said returning his sword back to its sheath. "Have it your way. I won't attack you any longer."
"Thank you."
But the ninja spoke too soon as he felt a strong force hit behind his legs and he fell to his knees. Before he could even look back to see his attacker, he felt a blade against his neck.
"Please tell me I can kill him." It was Ayane.
Ryu kept a stern face at his adversary as he turned and began to head back inside the tent. "Make it quick, we have a long day tomorrow."
"Wait, Wait, Ryu. Listen to me." The ninja pleaded.
"Shut up!" Ayane commanded.
Ryu turned. "Ayane, wait." He calmly said. "How do you know my name?"
"Please. If you just look in my pocket, it'll help me start to explain everything."
"What's this? A trap?" Ayane asked pushing the blade harder against the man's throat. "What's in there?"
"It's my badge." The man said now nervous. "My name is Mishu Nguyen. I work for the Tokyo International Intelligence Agency. I have been working undercover in the Black Spider Clan for the past 20 years."
"Oh my goodness, of all the silly stories…" Ayane said becoming more annoyed with the man's plea attempts.
He interrupted. "Please, just get my badge."
"No way."
Then Ryu interrupted. "Get it, Ayane. Let's see how truthful he is."
Ayane wanted to argue, but instead she only shook her head at how easily Ryu was getting tricked into the ninja's deception. She slowly, reached into his ninja uniform and slowly pulled out a small wallet. Ayane gave a puzzled look as she thought to herself. "Since when do ninjas carry wallets." She opened it and saw a badge and identification card for a Mishu Nguyen with the header of bold font "Tokyo International Intelligence Ageny" marked on top. She threw the badge to Ryu, still playing it careful, holding the blade to the neck of the ninja.
Ryu retrieved the badge and viewed it. "Remove his mask. I want to see if his face matches this picture."
Ayane obeyed removing the mask off the ninja and revealed a young man with long shoulder-length silky red hair to match his eyes. He had a strong stern face even in his time of nervousness.
"20 years? According to this you're only 23."
"Exactly. If you give me the time, I can explain everything to you."
MY REVIEWS:
LadyMidnight: You suprise me time and time again. I especially enjoyed Aileen's thoughts of Ryu and Ayane. It really opened a different perspective then just tough hero saving his love. The dynamics of this chapter were awesome and I LOVE Aisu...she seems like quite a force to be reckoned with! Keep up the outstanding work!
My absolute favorite scene in Chapter 6 is what she did to that poor little squirrel. It made Ryu think for a minute that he may have just met his match. There's going to be a few surprises in Chapter 8 and awesome fight scene in Chapter 9...lol, sorry I'm just getting excited that all the good stuff is finally happening. And I'm glad you like the insight I provided on Aileen, I wanted to make her the timid type. She ain't never seen a dead body before, and I wanted to be realistic and have her lose focus on seeing a dead body rather than strutting around like she's used to the sight. XD I'm glad you was able to see that as well.
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Thunderxtw: Very creepy. This Aisu lady seems very strong if she wields powerful ice magic. I look forward to her and Ryu's battle. And what's with that ninja guy? Why did he run away? You got some explaining to do. Anyway, update soon.
AISU IS MY FAV! XD There are a few more bad guys I gotta introduce. 4 to be exact (Well, 5 if you count the mysterious Mitsuri), but of ALL of them, you learn to see why I consider AISU as my favorite. And I can tell you (without spoiling it) that her final battle is going to be a dramatic one as well. Next week a prologue is going to be posted on Mishu to give more of an insight of who he is. He is going to be just a badass as Ryu is as the story lingers on. Just watch ;)
COMING SOON
Chapter 8 – Mishu Nguyen