Again new chapter here. And why I am writing this chapter so fast is because I'm feeling like shit right now due to a misunderstanding of words with a fellow author in Fictionpress. If there's anything to go by from my own experience, it seems that the people there are much more uptight than those in FanFiction. Anyway, I guess I do have the tendency to start on a writing spree once something bad happens.
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Bushin Kaiden
Bushin no Otoko: Chapter 4 – A Simple Life
It was a peaceful spring day morning with both Guy and Rose tucking into their simple meal of rice, preserved vegetables and miso soup. Guy has forgotten how long since he had a decent breakfast. All the while he's been living on instant food ever since Keigo bought the apartment for him since he knew nothing about cooking. How he managed to survive on such a diet with a fit body has been nothing less than a miracle. Then Rose spoke up.
"So how's the meal?"
"Well, erm it's okay..." replied Guy in a neutral tone. Then he realized something else.
"Wait a sec Rose. Where did you get the money to buy the ingredients?"
"Eh heh heh, I actually discovered where you stash your money, so I just take some of them out to buy the stuff," laughed Rose in an awkward manner.
"WHAT THE FUCK? DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING?" roared Guy as he spewed out flames in a comically figurative manner.
"Hey you don't have to be so fierce!" retorted Rose, "I'm doing it because all you've got here is instant food. It's not good for your body on a prolonged basis you know."
"But that's my money!"
"Doesn't matter if you don't know how to take care of yourself you know..."
"This is retarded," huffed Guy in a resigned manner, "but anyway, in the future when you want to do anything in my home, let me know first, okay?"
"Yeah I get it," smiled Rose.
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"So Guy, what made you into the person you are now?" asked Rose as the night fell.
"Why do you want to know?" asked Guy.
"Well, I guess it's because we're fated to meet, that's why..."
"Sorry I don't buy this bullshit. I'm going to sleep now."
Upon seeing Guy leaving for his room, Rose could only have one reaction in her mind.
In the end, am I nothing to him? Is he just like all the other people around me?
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Guy was feeling troubled over what had happened just now. In his own mind, maybe he shouldn't be too mean towards Rose. After all, if she left his home, where else could she go? That wasn't like him to be honest though. Normally, he couldn't heck care on the well being of those around him. But Rose really felt different to him. Somehow, he felt that he couldn't just leave her in the lurch once push comes to shove. Growling in frustration, Guy could only punch his pillow. Then he noticed Rose standing at the door.
"Rose what are you..." before Guy could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt powerless in the limbs.
"What the..." before Guy could finish his statement though, Rose just proceeded to stride forward and plant a kiss right on the lips. This act quite obviously caught Guy off guard as Rose straddled on top of him. Smiling in a devilish manner, she proceeded to strip off her clothes, revealing her perfectly formed breasts. Guy's eyes went wide with horror as Rose closed in to her prey.
I know you want me, Guy...
Guy woke up with a start at that very moment. Panting heavily from the trauma, he realized that it was all a dream. Rubbing his face, Guy could only wonder why in the blue hell did he happened to have the dream. Then he felt something hard in his lower body. Guy could only blush as he rushed off for a cold shower, knowing full well of what was going on in a physical sense.
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After emerging from his bath, Guy noticed something was amiss. There was no sign of Rose, only a set of Japanese breakfast on the table with a note left on top. Guy neared towards the table as he read the contents of the letter in shock. Rose wrote that she would be going home, but Guy knew better than any outsiders the dangers of the streets. Without any second thoughts, he bolted out of the door desperately trying to find the one girl who had changed his life somehow.
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"Keigo, I need your help," said Guy on his handphone.
"Oh let me guess here. You want me to track down a certain gaijin girl around you age, right?"
"Yeah that's the... wait a sec, how do you know about this?"
"Actually, my men got her now. Turns out that she was screaming your name upon being attacked by couple of teens high on drugs. You should be thankful that they were on the spot to save her. Oh and don't worry about the girl. She's in safe hands now. Go straight to my mansion if you want to see her. I promised you that no one here including me will lay a finger on her. That is provided you play your cards right."
With those words, Keigo hung up on Guy leaving him seething in frustration.
Damn you better don't try anything funny, Keigo. You maybe my boss, but you also know I can't be fucking tamed.
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Upon reaching Keigo's residence, Guy could only see it's master sipping his sake calmly while Rose wore a troubled look. Upon the sight, Guy couldn't restrain himself any longer. With a breathtaking speed, he rushed forwards to attack Keigo. To his utter shock however, his target managed to reverse the attack and pin him onto the floor. Rose's eyes widened with fear as she froze on the spot with Keigo smiling triumphantly.
"You overestimate yourself, boy. I may not be a top notched fighter, but I still have fighting skills more polished and refined than what you can do now."
"Fuck you Keigo. Rose is innocent. Let her go." snarled Guy in defiance.
"Your reaction is pretty much undesirable for an underling. Remember that I'm your owner. You can't do any shit to fight against me," commented Keigo as his expression never changed. Surprisingly however, he let go of his grip while taking a wary stance against any possible attacks.
"However, I'm not here to threaten you with this girl. There is something I need to let her know and my job is done. You should know better than any outsiders, Guy. You're not meant to live a simple life. Perhaps if you've got a decent family, things might change, but this is nothing more than a what-if. You should know there is no such thing as a what if scenario in reality."
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"Rose, you seemed troubled. What did Keigo said to you?" asked Guy as they reached his home.
"Well, nothing. It's just that your boss let me know about what kind of life you have led," smiled Rose as she tried to put up a brave front.
"Don't kid around with me, ohjou-san," growled Guy as both he and Rose entered the apartment, "He definitely said much more than that."
"Guy, can you be frank with me?" asked Rose as Guy crashed onto his sofa.
"Frank with you? What are you talking about?"
"Your past. I know everything. You're still living in hatred aren't you?"
Upon these words, Guy could only go silent as Rose continued her speech.
"It's pointless Guy. What do you gain by killing that one man who had taken everything from you? You should just look to the future."
Upon those words, Guy could only feel a strong anger. Who was Rose to say all these things? To him, she hasn't lost any one precious to her, so what right did she have in lecturing him. The mere thought of such a statement irritated him to no end as he made his way towards his bedroom.
"And what does the future holds for me?" asked Guy in a raising tone as his eyes narrowed in her direction, "Rose, you haven't lost anybody dear to you, so don't talk to me about my future." With those words, he slammed the door shut.
Rose could only look on with sadness as a single thought coursed through her inner self.
I might have not lost anybody, but by having that one thing, I've lost my freedom.
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Guy was troubled to say the least. He had always wanted to exact revenge on that one person who had condemned him to a life of no return. But when he heard Rose's words, he began to see something in his mind. It wasn't the future that she said, but rather he started to see his hated enemy and his current self along the same vein. Perhaps Rose had awakened this very sentiment. Perhaps he had knew about it all the while, but yet shutting it from his mind. Regardless of the reasons, he knew that there has to be a conclusion to the entire feud. If not, then he won't be able to progress in his life. As these thoughts took over his entire being, Guy lapsed into a deep sleep.
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Guy found himself in the midst of a meadow. In front of him stood Rose. Guy tried to make sense of the scene before him. But before he could do that, Rose spoke out.
"Guy..." said Rose with a tone of sadness.
"Rose? What are you doing here?" asked Guy in a confused manner.
"Sorry Guy. That's the only thing I can do for you." smiled Rose in a heart wrenching manner.
"Do for me? What the hell are you talking about?" retorted Guy in a somewhat desperate tone. Somehow, he felt that what would happen will signal the end.
"Good bye. I truly doubt we will meet again. Do not tread the road of hatred. This is my parting gift to you..." Upon saying her last words, Rose faded away from Guy's sights.
"Good... bye? Rose? Hatred? What are you... why has everything becomes a void? I can't... Rose...? Why I can't remember who carried that name? Who is the one man that I should hate? Can't feel anything... can't remember anything..."
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Guy woke up with a start. It was morning by now. A morning signaling the existence of lost memories and a future forever gone where a simple life was concerned. He couldn't remember the girl who had given him the unknown sense of happiness and neither can he do the same towards the one person who destroyed his life. There was no longing, no hatred. Only a mind void of everything where the two people who defined his life was concerned. Guy knew immediately without doubt everything about his life hasn't changed at all. That what lies ahead of him was just like any other day: an unpredictable future borne from the streets.
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Whew finally finished this part. And with that Rose-chan will be taking her leave at least for now. Yep you guys got it right. No more Rose in Guy's POV unless there's a change of plans. Well erm actually I do plan for her to appear briefly once more, but that's after the long run. Also this ties up the apparent canon fact that Guy and Rose has never met prior to Zero 3. Anyway, how many of you guys can spot the wet dream part where Guy is concerned?
Also the Street Fighter 4 canon is driving me nuts. Originally in the first SF4, Gouken and Gen were thought to be necro-ed by S.I.N. However by the time SSF4 steps in, via Gen's winning quote against Gouken, it's seriously implying that Gouken has never been dead right from the start on contrary to the statement of recognition in the first SF4. And adding to the whole batshit craziness, Sagat's intro and ending in SSF4 seems to suggest that SSF4 took place after SF4, where in fact that of the other characters actually blatantly hinted that SSF4 and SF4 are the same canon wise. And if Gen was truly necro-ed, then why would he still have that sickness as per his SSF4 ending? Fuck the idiots who decided on the storyline for the SF4 games. They sure know how to give the fans a major mindfuck. And all of that is being intended in a bad way. :S That plus I strongly believe that Capcom is gonna recon the SF3 timeline for sure. Ibuki and Makoto in the original SSF4 while Yun and Yang appearing in the SSF4 Arcade Edition seems to point to the whole possibility. And one more thing: it seems that there are registered trolls in this site. Pretty sad to see the degrading of the human species, huh? -.-
Okay, I think I should shut up now. I've ranted overboard with my A/Ns. To those who don't like long A/Ns, I sincerely apologize. :(