The scenery around the group changed to a black void as the spell did its trick. "Alright everyone, we are currently in Slade's mind-scape. Whatever he imagines or thinks will happen. Everything, everyone will seem to be real to us, but to them we are nothing but air. Try to tough someone you'll go right through them, try to talk to someone, it will be like talking to someone with no senses." "So basically we're ghosts to them." "Yes that is correct." To everyone's shock it wasn't me who spoke but Slade. "Slade you talked!" "Yes why does this seem so difficult a concept to grasp, this is my mind-scape. If I want to talk, I talk. Anyways let's get this over with."
POV Switch 3rd Person
The scenery changes from the void to a cold and snow-ridden city street. "HEY YOU RUNTS! GET BACK HERE!" A 8 year old Ryu Saka is seen running with a 5 year old Slade from an angry baker. "Ha ha can't catch us!" "WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU YOU'RE BOTH DEAD!" Running past the crowd the two kids run into an alley watching as the baker passed. "He's gone, lets eat." Tearing the bread he stole, Ryu made sure to give Slade the larger of the two pieces. The bread wasn't a full meal but at least they won't go hungry for today. Ryu was a small pale kid with a slight build in his arms and legs. He currently wore torn and tattered clothes consisting of a faded gray t-shirt, ragged jeans, and no shoes. Slade, was even paler than Ryu and looked as if the slightest bump would break a bone. "Let's go." Waling together they made their way to an abandoned warehouse where they 'lived'. Climbing through a loose board they entered the place they called 'home'. "Ryu I'm cold." "Here Slade." Wrapping his arm around Slade, Ryu wrapped a flimsy, moth-eaten blanket around them. They were just about to fall asleep when they heard a noise. Getting up they walked over to see some thugs doing a drug deal. "Who're the runts. I thought you said you came alone." "I-I did, I don't know who they are." "Doesn't matter, kill them!" As the thugs came close two drew knives while the third pulled out a gun. Being quick, Ryu disarmed one thug, blocked a slash from the other, then threw the knife stabbing the one with the gun through the eye. "Fuck this one's fast." Rolling away from the remaining thugs, Ryu stopped next to the one he killed and grabbed the gun and fired at them. Ryu didn't stop firing until a click came from the gun, signaling it as empty. Breathing heavily Ryu dropped the gun and made his way over to Slade. As Slade brought his brother into a hug the boarded door was thrown open and armed cops swarmed the warehouse. "No one move!" "Huh, what the hell happened here?" "Uh Sarge. I think the kids over there might give us an answer." "Kids? What the hell are kids doing here shouldn't they be with their parents?" Picking up the knife Ryu stood in front of his brother. "D-don't come any closer." "Calm down kid tell us what happened here." "Me and my brother were about to sleep when we heard a noise coming from over here. When we came around the corner, these men tried to kill us. So to defend my brother, I killed them." "Where are your parents, are you orphans?" Nodding his head Ryu dropped the knife he was holding. "This is Sargent Rick Blackwood reporting in. We have casualties, three thugs, most likely doing a drug deal. We also have two children, orphans." As the Sargent talked one of the other officers walked over to the brothers. "That was a brave thing you did. Tell me what are your names?" "I'm Ryu and this is my brother Slade."
Time Skip 3 Years Later
"Fight, fight, fight, fight!" "You bastard! You think it's cool to bully my brother?" "Your brother is a wimp, just like you!" Charging the bully Ryu used his personal fighting style he created a while back. "Wimp huh? I'll show you who's a wimp!" The 'fight' lasted only a few more minutes before one of the caretakers at the orphanage pull Ryu away. "Enough, Ryu this has gone on far too long! I have decided it would be best for you to leave!" "Fine! Come on Slade." "Hold up! I said for you to leave, not Slade." "Fuck you bitch! If Ryu leaves, I leave." "No! You are staying here, away from that delinquent." "Says you! Come on Ryu let's go." Walking away from the orphanage they see a poster on the wall surrounding the orphanage. "Huh? 'Applicants Wanted, see US Marine Station 117.'" "Sounds interesting, lets go!" Nodding their heads, they began walking down the street on their way to their future. Hell more like it.
Time Skip 1 Year Later
"All right our mission, to drop behind enemy lines and take a supposed arms depot. Team one, Master Chief Ryu Saka Abakashi and Warrant Officer Slade Abakashi, you are to take the communications tower. Team two, Privates First Class Jason Haubrek and Jane Miles, you are to storm the main building from the North. Jeff Killer you're with me, we'll attack from the South. Got that!" "YES SIR!" "Good, we drop in T-Minus 10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1 GO GO GO!" One by one the squad of marines from the fifth paratrooper battalion jumped out of the plane. Releasing their parachutes the marines glided down to the rocky terrain of Yemen. Detaching their 'chutes 'team one' silently made their way to the communications tower. Kicking open the door they Charged in killing everyone in sight. Reaching the top of the tower they killed the remaining soldiers. "Team one reporting in, communications tower is clear, over." A minute passed, nothing. "Come on come on!" "Ryu we got twenty plus infantry heading this way!" "Alright Slade." Bringing up his M16 to face the door while switching it from semi-auto fire to full-auto, Ryu knew this was a do or die situation. They were on their own. "Engage!" Depressing the trigger he sent a stream of bullets through the door turning the unlucky bastard in the way into a bullet bag. Slade was still using the semi auto picking the enemies off one head-shot at a time. "Shit! Reloading!" "I've got you covered!" The firefight lasted what seemed like hours. For every one they killed two more took their place. It was like fighting a Hydra. The battle wore on neither side giving in until. "Shit I'm out!" "Me too!" Grabbing a grenade from his belt, Ryu threw it through the door blowing a large portion of the wall and the enemy troops into oblivion. Turning around Ryu jumped through the window before calling to his brother. "Come on! Lets go!" Slade soon followed. Running across the terrain was painful and tiring. Odd stones would twist their ankles, sand and dust would be picked up by the wind and blown into their eyes. It was miles before they reached the nearest US outpost. As they walked a rock beside Slade's head exploded. "Shit! sniper! Get down!" Taking cover behind a large boulder, they began searching for the sniper's position. "Damn it that was close! You see where it came from?" "No. Damn it!" "I have an idea, let's dig out of this mess." "Alright" Grabbing their shovels they began to dig through the sand to escape danger. I' think we're safe." Digging up they found themselves in the middle of not one of their military camps, but a rebel military camp. "Aww fuck. Well it's safe to say that shit just hit the fan." "Eeyup." '3...2...1. And here come the soldiers, and 3...2...1.' As Ryu reached 1 they were tied up and knocked out.
Time Lapse 5 Weeks.
'You know, it's amazing what interrogators can do in a matter of weeks.' They turned Ryu, the strongest man I've ever seen into a quivering mess on the floor. Looking to the left Slade saw his brother curled up into a tight ball crying his eyes out. Man poor Ryu, I thought we would both make it with our sanity in tact, but it looks like that isn't going to happen. Reaching under the pile of cloth beside him Slade pulled out two pistols. I hope he is sane enough to use this thing against the enemies and not himself. Sanding up he threw one of the pistols to Ryu while shooting the lock mechanism on the door. Looking to his brother, Slade called for him to follow. Swiftly making their way through the compound they had almost escaped when they heard the pounding of boots. "Ryu come on, they're coming!" "No, no. I will not let them get me again! Oh no! Not again!" Bringing the barrel of the gun to his head he uttered his final words. "Good bye brother, be strong." With that he pulled the trigger, blowing his brains out. Walking over to his now dead brother, Slade reached down and grabbed his dog tags, which their captors didn't take. "Rest in peace." Standing up he turned to face the enemies before him. "All right you bastards, time to die! You took away my comrade, my brother, the last person in my life! Now I WILL KILL YOU!" Charging at the soldiers he killed them, he fought like a demon dressed as a man. He left no survivors. By the end, the now dead compound looked as if hell was summoned. Because it was.
POV Switch Edward's POV
"So that's what happened to Ryu? Damn I'm sorry, I mean I don't know how you feel and I'm not going to act like I do but, you've had a rough life." Looking around I saw everyone else had their heads down, most likely depressed about what they had just seen. "All right everyone, I think now is a good time to sleep. Good night." 'Tomorrow we head back to Canterlot to await the hatching of the eggs, I think I'll name mine Umbra.'
Hey guys I've decided to add a poll on what my new weapon should be.
Scythe
Rope dart
Knuckle blades
War axe
.44 Revolver
M1911
Other (PM me)
I look forward to hearing what you choose.