Part 9: Memories of Yaminekoryu
Hello there! If you folks are wondering who I am, my name is Yaminekoryu! Well, that doesn't exactly tell you much, does it now? To put it simply, I am the demonic spirit that lives in Ryuki's head. I have my own room and I have a TV that shows me everything from Ryuki's viewpoint. The room is pretty comfy and I have nearly full reign here since I can see Ryuki's memories as clear as day. My job is to guide the young kid on his journey as a warrior and a Zodiac Knight. I've been doing this job for over 8 centuries like I did for the kid's father, his father's father and so on.
How did I come to be in the kid's head? Funny story really. I am really a very old demon. Don't ask for my age because I don't even remember it anymore since I've been stuck in this form, playing spirit guide to the Hasuma clan. Anyway, 800 years ago, I did battle with one of the kid's ancestors. It lasted over 5 days and nights until the guy weakened me enough to seal me since he was also too weak to destroy me. The only thing he could do was to seal me in himself. He knew that with his passing, I would escape, so he made sure that I would pass on to his first born son upon his birth and since then, I've been in people's heads.
Back then, I wasn't really the nicest of guys and well I was evil. I'm a demon, sue me! But being in the Hasuma family, even as a spirit guardian, has taught me to be a little…nicer. Don't get me wrong! If I ever get my own body, I won't hesitate to cause havoc! The kid knows this and well, I compensate by being a little bit of a jerk. I've only liked two people so far that I've been trapped in: the kid and his old man. They actually talk to me and don't simply ignore me. Plus, they are both psychics and they allow me to get out in spectral form. It may not be my physical body, but I do like to go out once in awhile. Being cooped up in my room for the last few centuries almost drove me mad with cabin fever. Out of all my hosts, I like the kid the most. He even lets me take over his body when he can't mentally handle a battle. Of course, one bad thought and I'm back in my room. Sigh.
Anyway, I only manifested to the kid on his 15th birthday. That was the same day he became a Zodiac Knight. I became his guide and helped him with his battles, allowing him to use battle techniques his ancestors before him had used and some of my own. Being a spirit guide this long allows me to retain the memories of all my past hosts and the kid needs all the help he can get. Believe me he's just as innocent and naïve as his old man, although, not by much, but enough to prove that he is his son.
I'm a bit worried of my existence being known to the Snake. Boy, he's sensitive. He almost found out my existence once. If I though the Snake's father was bad, he's much worse. This kid is even scarier and that's when he's not pissed. I try my best to hide myself. I'm scared to think of what he might do if he ever found out. Now that Raven chick is scary and I think she's on to me or something. Then again, what could you expect from the daughter of Trigon, eh?
Right now, the kid has joined a team of heroes called the Teen Titans. Original name. I remembered when I met the real Titans when I went to visit Greece all those centuries ago. Let me tell you, those guys are not the nicest people and they think they're all that! No wonder Zeus locked them up. Okay, getting back to the topic at hand. The Teen Titans. The kid, the Snake and the Dog joined this little team of heroes for who knows what reason.
Anyway, Ryuki has found himself the perfect girl for him. She ain't nothing like that Swan girl, Venus of Virgo. Her name's Jinx and she's a witch. A very pretty and cute witch I might like to add. Anyway, the kid first met her on his first day as a Titan. He kicked her partners' butts but didn't even lift a finger on her. He was attracted by her hair. It was pink and tied up into pigtail that looked like bullhorns or something. A unique hairstyle if I do say so myself. You may not know this, but Ryuki is attracted to bright hair colors and the girl had this sort of attractive aura around her. Maybe it was the magic. Anyway, Ryuki developed a crush on this girl without knowing it. I guided him on how to win the girl over to the good side. He gave her this speech about how she could do so much good with her powers and to put icing on the cake, he gave her a bouquet of flowers. Red roses always did the trick.
Anyway, later, the girl came around and began flirting and hanging around the kid. The other Titans didn't trust her. I couldn't blame them. Before, they were enemies and now they were expected to trust Jinx. Trust is not that simple a thing. Of course, she already won Ryuki's trust.
Then, Jinx gets kidnapped and the kidnapper leaves a note for Ryuki. Ryuki heroically goes to the rescue and battles another Zodiac Knight. It was the Snake! Unbelievable! Of course, after a few minutes of battle, it turned out that the Snake wasn't who he seemed. It was actually the Cat in disguise. They fought then the Cat turned to attack Jinx. Ryuki blocks the hit with his own body, risking his very life to save the pink haired cutie. It proved how much he cares for her.
Well, I guess that Jinx finally saw a part of Ryuki that made him a hero; his selflessness. Plus, he always sees the good in people.
Anyway, they began falling for one another and then Jinx almost gets raped by this biker punk fellow. Man, was Ryuki pissed off. If it wasn't for the other Titans, Johnny would probably be barbequed 10 times over. He later finds out that Jinx had been sexually assaulted in the past. Boy, was Ryuki mad. Jinx almost killed herself one night. Luckily Ryuki was there and sealed the wound with his fire power. That's how much he cares That night, they shared their first kiss.
Then she asked him on a date. Up to my knowledge so far, Ryuki has only dated one girl in his whole life. It was The Virgo Knight, Venus, and the Dog's little sister. Boy, Ryuki had to go to almost all the boys on the team for advice and nearly roasted that Cyborg alive before coming to me. Of course, I wasn't any help either.
I'm a demon, what do ya expect?
Anyway, the Titans, mostly Ryuki the Dog and Snake fought some monsters called Plasmus, Cinderblock and Overload that later combined into Ternion. We beat them easy. Later, that night, Jinx and Ryuki went out on their first date. There were tagalongs and a few surprises, but nothing too bad. The date ended not too badly.
Then we got attacked by a Movie monster. Lame, I know. But I have a nagging feeling that the monster was sent somehow. Oh well, not going to worry about that.
Oh, I forgot to mention that Ryuki's mother came to visit. Believe it or not, she was a superhero too. She called herself Thunderfox back in the day. Don't know if she still is. Maybe, I'm just guessing.
Anyway, she was just as beautiful as I remembered back when I was in her husband's head. She even gave the Titans new uniforms and got the girls to do a fashion show. Also, Ryuki got lucky! Wohoo! Go kid!
We also faced the Gamemasters. Those guys were L-A-M-E, Lame! Just a bunch of geeks and losers who think they can fight. Yeah right. They even had help from that British freak Mad Mod. I thought he learnt his lesson. We beat them easy but thay are still at large. By the way, we got a new member, Starfire's older sister Blackfire. She's really hot and kinda reminds me of this demon girl I used to…never mind. It's none of your business. I think the Dog likes her.
Then again, they are on a date right now.
I have to stop now, my Aibou, Ryuki, is gonna spy on the date some more with the Snake and the Changeling. But not before dinner.
See you later.
To Be Continued…
Zodiac Knight Draco
Real Name: Ryuki Leonard Hasuma
Aliases: Dragon Knight, Dragon of Combustion, Red.
Zodiac Animal: The Dragon
Zodiac Power: Combustion
Other Powers: Telekinesis, pyrokinesis (Fire manipulator), teleportation, flight, cat-like reflexes, senses, agility and strength.
Weaknesses: Too trusting and naïve. He tries to see the good in people. He also has a fiery temper. Afraid of thunderstorms and water and can't swim. Chocolate makes him go hyper.
Zodiac Beasts: Dragonzer, Razorclaw, Overbite, Hardhead, Brainstorm and Wildcat
Bio: He's hot in every sense of the word. With flaming red hair and emerald green eyes, this guy attracts the ladies every time. Unfortunately, he's completely dense!
Draco is the first Zodiac Knight to join the Titans. He possesses some psychic abilities and can manipulate fire. Draco was born with the Dragon Zodiac Power of Combustion, allowing him to shoot fireballs from his hands. Combined with his pyrokinetic abilities, Draco can literally reshape the flames into anything he wants. Later, he realizes he can fly and breathe fire. How cool is that?
Draco has also developed a romance with a certain ex-HIVE agent called Jinx. Her pink hair and eyes attracted the dragon knight who then gives Jinx a chance as a Titan. Suddenly developing a crush on Draco, the witch eagerly accepts.
Draco's contract beasts or Zodiac Beasts are Dragonzer (main), Razorclaw, Wildcat, Hardhead, Brainstorm and Overbite. Draco is also the sole owner of one of the 3 legendary Survivor cards.
When approaching Draco remember one rule: Don't Piss Him Off. Draco maybe docile and kind at times but if you push the wrong buttons, there's gonna be Hell to pay. Draco can get a little angry sometimes and go absolutely ballistic.
When angered, Draco taps into the power of Yaminekoryu, a demonic spirit forever sealed within his family bloodline. Cursed with the burden of having the spirit within him, Draco resorts to Tai-Chi exercises to keep his anger, and the demon at bay. Of course, Yaminekoryu does come out, but fortunately, not for the sake of destruction.
Draco can't swim and is extremely afraid of water. He is also afraid of thunderstorms due to the loud noises. He is also not allowed to have any chocolate. Once, when he had consumed a lot of chocolate, he went completely nuts and hyper.
Draco's reason for becoming a Knight was to protect humans from monsters. He later added finding the truth about his father to his reasons.