AN : Okay, so where we are... Almost three weeks without any reviews apart from SKOOLATOON... That almost makes me want to quit, but I won't. But I admit I did neglect my duty as WNSL author. By the way, on the previous chapter, Yasei accepted Yukari's invitation with a condition. Win = proper equipment, or lose = great handicap. Apart from that invitation, it seems Yukari is afraid that Yasei might expose Gensokyo's existence to Outside World. (I already read some guides about how to make your Touhou OC, and it helps me a lot. What I wrote before is the reason why Yukari gaps Yasei to Gensokyo.) Then, let's see what Yasei took with him to Gensokyo. Note that he will fight in Gensokyo using MUGEN system.
Ø Blank spell cards. (Around 20 cards) (given by Yukari)
Ø Black, red, and blue pen set (What the heck?!)
Ø Night Hawk .50C (Dual Pistol) (Self-defense firearm)
Ø AK-47 (Rifle) (Self-defense firearm)
Ø Krieg 550 Commando (Sniper Rifle) (Self-defense firearm)
Ø 20.000 Yen converted to 800 Mon (Currency conversion)
Ø Sun Shine Notebook (Yasei's solar laptop. Runs with solar energy.)
Yeah. The firearms are the one listed in Counter Strike. Why no ammo? The crystal is the answer. He planted it to the metal frames of his firearms in order to change it to non-lethal weapons. (So heavy…) About Yen to Mon, I took the reference from KitaenSilva's Gensokyo-to-Outside World Currency Conversions guide in DeviantArt. Thanks to Yukari, Yasei didn't need to worry about how he will feed himself, since the exchange is instant. (Go to Gensokyo, and *zap*. Your money is changed to Mon.) This is another reference from Turnabout Incident: The Twisted Prosecutor of Fear, from InstaGimp. I think I write too much here… Then, without further ado!
Wild Nerd's Strange Life Saga Chapter 3
Fantasy World Where Legends Become Reality
Previously…
Yasei challenges Yukari on Hisoutensoku match with a wager. He managed to win it and get the proper equipment for 'tutorial', such as energy crystals and newest map of Gensokyo. Good thing Yasei shows some respect to Yukari. He would get killed otherwise. After Yukari explains about 'Basic Rules to Live in Gensokyo', (Did Yukari wrote a book?) Yasei made his mind and decides to go to Gensokyo, knowing that Yukari can 'delete' his identity in Outside World without fail. He will face many hardships in Gensokyo, and this is the beginning…
Somewhere in Youkai Mountain foot, Gensokyo…
"Here you go." Yukari has drifted Yasei here, since the latter demands a practice. "All right. When the time comes, Yukari, I'll challenge you for real." Again, Yasei says his determination. Yukari only smiles hearing that. "We'll see about that." Then, she returns to her house.
"Hmm…" Yasei looks around, in case he would get ambushed. He equips his black pen set as self-defense weapon. "Perhaps just my imagination…" When Yasei is about to walk away from his current place… "Yummy! A delicious meat!" There is a voice coming from behind him. Surprised, Yasei took his pens and wears it like brass knuckles. (Hey, hey!) 'Okay. What we have here… A cannibal in Gensokyo… It could only mean one thing.' Yasei uses his Gensokyo knowledge to deduce the threat he faces. And he is looking for a dark sphere in response. 'Found you.' Yasei smiles and sling one of his pens to the sphere. "Ouch!" Seems he got the right target.
Then the sphere is gone, showing a blonde child stretching her arms. "How do you found me?" The child asked, because she seems sure that she can't be seen by anyone in her sphere. "The dark ball from before. And sorry to say, but I won't let you eat me unless you beat me, Rumia." Yasei answers without even looking at Rumia. And from his expression, you could say that he is confident. It only makes Rumia giggles. "Can I eat you if you lose, then?" Now that makes Yasei serious. If he is eaten here, he can't challenge Yukari. Then he adjusts his pen positioning, and takes a fighting stance. He smiles after he knows that he will fight in the forest. "On your dreams!" With that proclamation, Yasei charges straight at Rumia.
Hakugyokurou, Netherworld…
The ghost princess, Yuyuko Saigyouji, is here as usual. "Now that I think about it, Yukari isn't coming here these few months…" True enough. Yukari has a fight with Arcluz on that period, and she doesn't visit Yuyuko even once. That thought quickly gone when a gap appears. "Looking for me?" Yukari could be seen emerging from that gap. But since it's Yuyuko we're talking about, she remains unfazed. "Right. I haven't seen you for a while, Yukari." Yukari giggles when she heard that. It is well-known that Yukari and Yuyuko are friends. Not only that, but they are considered as elite pair among Gensokyo bosses, only below Touhou Top 4.
"So, how's it going?" Yuyuko asks Yukari about her absence in Hakugyokurou. "Quite a mess, if I must say. That power angel gives me a trouble, and he even uses all his powers to protect that child." Obviously, Yukari is talking about that event. Yuyuko nods. But she still has more questions to be answered. "Then, did someone drifted here as result?" Yukari sighs. She should know that Yuyuko would come to that conclusion. After all, Yuyuko is her best friend. "You could say it like that. In fact…" Then both Yukari and Yuyuko talk about events on previous chapters. You know who the subject is.
Back to the forest…
Yasei is evading basic danmaku attack from Rumia. He is greatly helped by his base speed. But the bullets won't let him get near Rumia. 'No good! I always forced to fall back every time I approach her with high jump…' It got worse when Rumia declares her spell card. "Moon Sign "Moonlight Ray"!" 'Whoa?!' Two lasers fired from both of Rumia's arms, and when it is closing, small circling danmaku bullets is coming to Yasei, and that forces him to jump. "Kh!" One of the bullets hit Yasei's gakuran sleeves.
'No other choice, then… Hope I can come with some offense plan...' Just when Yasei is thinking about how he should attack, a heat came from his pocket. He knew what that means. "Great! Now is my turn, Rumia!" Then he took the card out, and declares his first spell card in Gensokyo. "Black Ink "Explosive Idea"!" Soon after that, a massive amount of black pens forming barrages in front of Yasei and launches itself to counter Rumia's danmaku, leaving only the lasers to be worried. (Explosive?! He didn't use gunpowder, right?) 'Phew. That will do.' Another lasers from Rumia, but this time Yasei runs to a tree and climb it with his legs, before launch himself and deliver a punch to Rumia's face. That makes her fall to the ground. (Whoa… Yasei can use parkour martial arts too?!)
"What a tough one. Bet I'm playing Lunatic mode." With a sigh of relief, Yasei tends his arms. Why? That's because Rumia is a youkai. And since Yasei punches her, that must be quite a pressure. Too bad for him, Rumia is already standing up, as if nothing has happened, though she got some wounds on her cheeks. (Pen knuckles…) "I just don't have time to rest, eh…" It sure won't be easy from now on, because Rumia is about to fight for real...
Back to Hakugyokurou…
"So that vampire also interested with this boy you mention…" Yuyuko is giving a thoughtful expression. She may be a big eater, but when Yukari is around, she can discuss any topics with her like old friends. And that 'old friend' part is the truth. You know why… "Indeed. He even able to hold his stance against Sakuya in Outside World, knowing about the stat degradations we might suffer if we're there." Yukari stated that not even she and Yuyuko are immune to the stat degradations mentioned in Chapter 2. "I see… He decided to come here by himself and act like the last emissary..." That line took Yukari back to a certain event where outsiders become frequent. Before Arcluz came, that is. "Except he isn't emissary, but he is a special outsider with a bond to Gensokyo." Yukari refers to Yasei's connection with Sanae. "I wonder what he will do on his first day in Gensokyo…" With that, she opened a gap, showing the fighting scene between Yasei and Rumia.
Let's see what the gap will show us.
Rumia now declares her second spell card. "Night Sign "Night Bird"!" Then she sprays her danmaku from both arms in wing pattern, forcing Yasei to look for a hole. 'Good thing I'm used to crossfire.' He got no problem with that, as he grazed the bullets, and closing in to Rumia, before hitting her with a volley kick. But it isn't over yet. Rumia then fires focused spray danmaku. It makes Yasei must run sideways. To make it worse, Rumia even fires laser prediction line, much to his annoyance. 'My Explosive Idea only got two other charges. I need to use it on right moments, or all will be over!' Wait, two other charges?
What does Yukari have to say about this?
"I see… He plans to use his newfound spell card as his bomb." Yukari is grinning, because she found what Yasei was is planning. "Hey, isn't that against the rules?" Yuyuko seems confused. From her perspective, spell card duels only allows one charge per card. "It might be, if both players agreed to that rule. However, in this case, that boy was the one who is attacked, so he has obligation to use his spell card as bomb." To be precise, if that was official duel, both players bound to spell card rules. However, when a person with spell card is attacked, he/she can use it as defense. That's what Yukari said. (Twice…) "Ah, just like when we were assaulted before?" Yukari nods. She agrees with Yuyuko there. "Indeed. And it seems their fight intensifies now…"
What does she mean by that? Let's back to the forest.
"Huft…" Yasei holds his stance. He used death-bomb tactic to negate the hit he got from Rumia's large wing pattern danmaku. Then she shoots fan pattern danmaku. Much to her surprise, Yasei evades it with a backflip. "Darkness Sign "Demarcation"!" Rumia declares her last spell card. "Not so fast!" Yasei counters with his last bomb charge. "Black Ink "Explosive Idea"!" Soon after the black pens forming barrages, he used it as cover to go near Rumia, jump to her and deliver the final blow. With that, Yasei managed to avoid being killed. "Ugh… So that's why humans afraid of youkai… I think my arm damage is worsening after fighting Rumia… To think even the small fries hold this much power…" Wondering about what he should do next, Yasei rests on a nearby tree. Then he checks his equipment. "So I already made a spell card on that fight… Good thing I didn't use my guns." Relieved with it, Yasei decides to continue his journey to Human Village. He checks the map Yukari gave to him.
Meanwhile, in Hakugyokurou…
"I'd never expect he could beat that darkness youkai." Once again, Yukari is amazed with Yasei's feat earlier. Compared to the time when he fights Sakuya, he is more adept, and he even able to make his own spell card in such a short time. "Not to mention he is an outsider that never made a step to Gensokyo until now." Yuyuko replies. She also didn't expect that as well. "If you ask me, he already has a head start. The Head Priest already gave all of Gensokyo characters profile on wiki for some potent outsiders, and few looked at it seriously, including him." Yukari made her point from what she knew about Yasei. And you know who the Head Priest she mentioned. "Well, I must go now. See you." Then she leaves.
Back to the forest…
"Did I get him?" After defeated by Yasei, Rumia almost can't wake up. The boy plans to leave her, but he give her a hand nevertheless. "Almost. But I can't afford to lose, since I already got challenged by someone. And that person isn't you, Rumia." Soon after both of them faced each other, Rumia feel sad because she is hungry. "No meat…" *sob* Knowing that he couldn't leave her alone on this state, Yasei decides to ask her to join him. "Oh, so you're hungry? To tell you the truth, I'm also hungry. Why don't you join me to go to Human Village, so we both can find our foods?" Rumia got very excited. Not many person who is willing to treat her a snack. "Really?! Then can I eat your arms?" The youkai is drolling when she saw Yasei's arms. "Want another punch in return?" He isn't bluffing, even though his arms got some pressure after their fight. "Oops…" Yasei sighs. He relieved because Rumia isn't as stupid as they said… or perhaps she did, as she charges to Yasei again, ready to chomp him. "Not again…" He lowers his right hand, and executes an uppercut just when Rumia is about 10 cm away. (Whoa!) "Ouch!" Rumia got knocked with that attack, but not far. "Told you."
Hakurei Shrine, Gensokyo…
"Huft… Darn you, Yukari…" A certain shrine maiden sighed. Thanks to her aura manipulation ability, she can easily detect any outsider's aura with ease. She also said that because Yukari is there as well. "Ufufu. He's not an ordinary outsider like what you think, Reimu." Reimu only nods, and walks inside to release her anger. You probably don't want to know the pressure she has as Hakurei shrine maiden. Knowing this, Yukari hides herself until Reimu is calmed down. "You're still there, don't you?" Yukari responds by appearing behind Reimu. "I would like to have a word with this outsider." It's obvious, knowing Reimu. Yukari silently hears it. She knows who the outsider Reimu mentions is. "I'm sure he will speak to you in time, Reimu." For now, that's all Yukari can said. She doesn't want to spoil more than this. "All right. Just hope this person is reasonable. You know what I mean, right?" This time, Yukari nods. For some reason, she acts like this in front of Reimu. That reminds them with two events that happened many years ago. First is Reimu's downfall after hearing about Hakurei Massacre. Then, two predecessor emissaries that abuse their power and causes incidents in Gensokyo. Reimu currently holds a secret and only few knows about it, including Yukari. "Okay. Take care of yourself." Yukari leaves as soon as possible. Reimu is only watching her, and silently replies. "I know. I won't let anyone threatens Gensokyo as they wish. It might apply to that outsider as well…" And she walks inside again, this time to rest.
How about Yasei and Rumia?
They can be seen walking to Human Village. But from their current location (forest on mountain feet near Hakurei Shrine), it probably took more than 10 minutes to reach it. And just when they walk few meters away, Yasei stops. Rumia is confused with this, and asks. "Why we're stopping here?" Yasei scans the area around them, and spotted a blue spot coming to them. "Look there." He pointed at the blue spot, and then the blue spot speaks. "Move out!" Both Yasei and Rumia got surprised and evades. Luckily, they didn't get harmed. "That was close." When Yasei looks at the blue thing, it turns around and surprises him. 'Dang… I barely able to beat Rumia, and now this fairy… She even carries a sword…' The said fairy suddenly points at Yasei. "I challenge you to a fight!" Hey, what the hell?! She charges at Yasei and Rumia, and then challenges the former? "Sorry to say, but I already got challenged by someone. I'm afraid I can't accept your challenge until I'm done with it." Yasei replies the fairy calmly. Of course he already read the data about this fairy.
"By the way, are you Cirno?" Now it's Cirno's turn to be surprised. She didn't expect that this boy knew about her. And then she asks. "Yes, but how do you know about me?" Yasei smiles. He is glad because he didn't need to fight Cirno. "I heard about your mentor, Vaati Star. You could say that I'm an outsider. My name is Sugaku Yasei. Nice to meet you" Then he put his hands in the air. When Cirno wondering about what that means, she suddenly felt a memory about her lesson with Vaati.
Cirno's Flashback
"Greet her properly, Cirno. That's not polite." Vaati is scolding Cirno because she didn't greet with proper manner. "Why? I don't think I need to do that on duels." Cirno mutters, but it can be heard. "There are many people who aren't as experienced as you, Cirno. Most of them paid respect to you because that. Until you do it properly, I won't let you leave." Vaati explains the importance of greetings to Cirno. She nods after hearing that. "Sorry for that." Vaati sighs. She didn't want to bother the new maid, but she didn't have other choice. "Okay. Now, if you don't mind to introduce yourself again? I'm Vaati Star." The new maid responds. "Lucy Thesda. Nice to meet you." And it's Cirno's turn. "Cirno. Nice to meet you, too."
Present Day
Cirno responds with grabbing Yasei's hand. "Nice to meet you, too." Then both of them shake their hands. "Whoa… You're really cold…" Yasei only realized it after the handshake. And he pats his right hand to break the numbness. "That's because I'm the ice fairy. It can't be helped." Cirno seems to realize that Yasei also has the same aura like Vaati, her mentor. "I see… Still, Vaati sure told you about greeting manners. Glad to hear that." Knowing what Yasei mean by that, Cirno suddenly feel down. "Thanks. But I haven't seen her for this few years. She said that I'm already strong enough to defend myself. I really miss her…" Yasei silently listen to that, and then comforts Cirno. "It's okay. I'm sure you will meet her again when the time comes. Besides, you already propose a challenge to me, right? Focus on that, and I'll call you when I'm ready." Cirno's expression got better after that. "Really? Does that mean you accepted my challenge?" Yasei nods, and give her a thumb. "That's right. Vaati told you to keep train yourself, didn't she? I'll also train myself in return. When the time comes, we'll see which one of us is the best." And Cirno's smile is back. She grins at Yasei. "Okay. It's decided, then. Come at me when you're ready." Yasei also smiles and do the same thing. "That's the spirit, Cirno. I'll make sure to do that." Then Cirno leaves.
Moriya Shrine, Youkai Mountain, Gensokyo…
One of the Shinto shrines in Gensokyo, it's also the residence of Moriya crews. The shrine maiden, Sanae Kochiya, is sweeping the steps to the shrine. "Now that I think about it, it's been decades since we first came to Gensokyo…" Then one of the gods, Suwako Moriya, appears from underground. And she asks. "What do you think about this place after these years?" Sanae gives a thoughtful expression. "I think we already talk about this before, Suwako-sama. But if you ask me, I still miss Outside World, though not as bad as many years ago." Then Suwako gives Sanae a surprise. "Guess what? Yukari already found one of your friends, and right now he is wandering in Gensokyo." It hit the mark, and now Sanae is both surprised and worried about the said person. "I hope they managed to find the village… That worries me." And another god, Kanako Yasaka, comes from above. She calms Sanae from her worries. "Rest assured. He won't be defeated that easily. And I assume you already know who we mention." Hearing that the person is male, Sanae got excited, and asks with blinks in her eyes. "Could it be… that person is… Yasei?" Kanako and Suwako nods. "Glad to hear. But why he comes to Gensokyo in the first place?" Sanae asks again. She is relieved, indeed. But she also got confused.
"Knowing him, he probably already realized Gensokyo's existence and decides to go to this world." Yukari appears out of nowhere and answers Sanae's question. "And this friend of yours already proves his worth." Sanae got surprised with Yukari's sudden appearance. Then she asks with a hopeful expression. "Does that mean he already managed to get used with Gensokyo's style?" Yukari giggles. That reminds her with Yasei's latest fight. "Indeed. His fighting basis follows that of MUGEN system, but he still follows Gensokyo's Spell Card Rules. He even managed to create a spell card." This time, Sanae really don't have any worries left. Then she asks Yukari for a favor. "I know this may be rude, but could you send this message to him?" She handed the envelope to the latter. "Now you really miss him?" Yukari teases Sanae, only for fun. "Just as a friend." Kanako interrupts, and she decides to end this. "All right. If you don't mind, we still have things to do." Yukari giggles again, and teleports herself.
That means Yasei's debut is already acknowledged by both shrine maidens. After all, Yukari is the one who informs both of them. Then, back to the forest…
"We're almost there." Yasei and Rumia almost reach Human Village. 'I'm afraid you can't come with me to the village unless Keine is sure that I can keep my eyes to you, Rumia.' That thought struck Yasei like a needle. (Whoa…) But he still continues regardless. He absolutely needs a place to live, and the village is the only choice.
Let's see Yasei's current status.
Name : Sugaku Yasei
Title : Nerd Ace Hunter
Rank : Hard
Species : Human
Skills : Inhuman agility, expert gunfight, parkour martial arts
Equipment : Already listed in Header AN
Intelligence : Abundant Gensokyo knowledge, he managed to recognize Touhou characters he met
Weakness : No notable weakness, TBA
Spell Card :
- Black Ink "Explosive Idea"
Yasei's first spell card in Gensokyo. This spell card serves as offensive cover. It's first shown in his fight against Rumia. Seems he only managed to create this after being hit first.
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Yasei already made his first step in Gensokyo. (Yasei : Finally I'm here…) He even managed to beat Rumia on his first attempt. (Yasei : If I got eaten, then this preview won't exist, you know…) (James : I told you right, Yasei-kun? You even got hit by Rumia's bullet…) (Yasei : Sorry, James.) That feat he achieved even able to made Yukari impressed. (Yasei : What a tutorial, Yukari…) She told Reimu and Sanae about it in return. (Yasei : In return or what? At least I'm glad Sanae is really in Gensokyo. Wait until I'm strong enough.) Now he almost reaches Human Village. (James : Almost there…) What will Yasei face on the next chapter? Look forward for it!
AN : I don't feel really good… After this long time gap, I think I'm a disgrace as FanFic writer. To be honest, I was struggling whether to continue this or not. Let's back to the topic for now. Wondering about how Yasei can sling with that accuracy? That can be explained with his firearms capabilities. And weapon is allowed in Gensokyo as long as it isn't lethal and only used as self-defense. I finally confirm Sanae and Yasei's relationship as fellow outsiders here. Rumia is quite a boss, as I expected. Yasei barely managed to beat her with his spell card. And about the emissaries, I took the reference from a Touhou Fangame, 'The Outsider who Loved Gensokyo'. I also took 'Hakurei Massacre' reference from Fugere Illusion : Escape to Illusion by Vaati Star. Confused with the bolded part? That's the event I create from the continuation of The Outsider by Savato93 and Fugere Illusion 1 and 2 by Vaati Star. I don't own both works. I only made it because I just can't forget about two OC's who met the same fate. Both Lucy Thesda and Vaati Star were boys, but they become girls later on. Read the works for more references. I don't think I can write more than this, except Cirno is included here, because she will play an important role here. Before I end this AN, review, critics, comments, and advices is welcomed. Then, see you on the next chapter.