Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2015 10:15:24 GMT -5
Well, it's here. If you all were expecting a bunch of stories, well...we got two. But two is plenty~
Now, read these two stories and vote in a poll which story your like most. And don't worry...these two entries all win in some capacity!
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Now, read these two stories and vote in a poll which story your like most. And don't worry...these two entries all win in some capacity!
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“Uhhhhhh.” A low moan was emitted, muffled under layers of blankets. A violet haired girl, K cup, lifted herself from the covers of her bed. A state cloudiness shifts to panic as the girl realized that someone was missing. “Bebe-tan?,” she shouted in despair as she frantically scampered around her bed. Her hand grasped a plushy arm. Without hesitation, she hugged the stuffed bead to her bosom. “Thank goodness.” She sighed a breath of relief. She sat there, savoring the moment of silence. Knock. Knock. Knock. The silence was broken as an intruder knocked onto her door. “Murasaki! It’s time to get up.” Sighing at her sister’s greeting, Murasaki hugged Bebe-tan tighter, bracing for another day of torture.
“Murasaki are you listening to me? Miyabi-chan wants us all to met up on the training grounds.” Imu’s voice boomed through the bedroom door. A moment of silence passes by before an audible sigh followed by a shuffling of feet. Murasaki closed her eyes and sighed deeply. Reluctantly, she rises from her bed. While she didn't want to leave her room, she didn't want disappoint her sister.
As usual, her room was a cluttered mess. Wrappers, boxes, and manga littered the floor of the shut-in’s room. Setting aside Bebe-tan for a moment,she walks over to her mini fridge, opening it to reveal boxes of leftover pizza. She takes a single slice and nibbles on it. The coldness of the pizza was disappointing for her, but she didn’t have a microwave and she knew that cooking up some ramen would take too long. She didn’t want the others waiting on her like usual.
Finishing her breakfast, she closed the fridge and went to change into her school uniform. Donning a black shirt that cut off at her stomach and a black skirt, she began to leave her room. Just as she was about to reach her doorknob, she turned back to where she left Bebe-tan. She lifted the plushie and placed it gently on her bed. Patting it on the head she murmured, “Be good Bebe-tan.” With that, she left her room and headed to the training grounds.
After a while of trekking through hallways Murasaki finally made it to the training grounds, the rest of her team waiting for her. Her elder sister was the first to notice. “Where have you been? We’ve been waiting for 20 minutes!” A flat chested brunette nearby snickered, “You sound surprised. We always have to wait for her.” “No matter,” said a mannish figure. “Nonetheless she is here.” “Of course Miyabi-chan,” said Imu, a sudden flash in her eyes.
Miyabi stood boldly in front of her comrades. “In order to better prepare ourselves for our future battles, I have constructed a rigorous training session for the next week.” She pointed a finger at Murasaki. “Murasaki. I want you to face off against Ryona.” Why me, the shut-in thought.
The two faced each other, standing on opposite ends of the battlefield as the rest of the Hebijo squad stood on the side. The blonde masochist squeezed her breasts in glee. “Promise me you’ll hurt me lots and lots,” she squealed. Murasaki simply gave her a blank stare. Miyabi yelled with a boom, “Begin!”
In a flash, Ryona ran at Murasaki, quad-handguns in both hands. Azure and crimson bullets were shot at rapid speeds. Clank clank clank. Each shot was deflected with little effort as each of Murasaki’s shurikens blocked each shot. The violet strands of her hair deftly directed the large blades. It continued on and on, Ryona would shoot at Murasaki who would easily deflect them, standing in the same spot she began. “This is getting so bland,” Ryobi groaned, “Ryona! Hurry up and end her already!” Imu, too, shouted at her sibling, “Come on Murasaki! Don't just stand there, start fighting!”
Pressured by her sister's words, Murasaki slowly pushed her towards Ryouna, slashing at her wildly. Shot. Deflect. Slash. Parry. Their siblings shouting encouraging words as Miyabi silently watched. It wasn't long till Murasaki was getting tired. Her throat was beginning to dry and sweat dripped from her. Her movements slurred, leaving openings for Ryona’s shots. Rip. A tear appeared as a shot grazed her shoulder. Soon, more tears materialized along her clothing as Ryona shot her with ease. Murasaki was a sitting duck, too tired to deflect each shot in time. Suddenly Imu cried out, “Hey Murasaki!”
Murasaki turned her head towards her. “Onee-chan?,” she rasped, out of breath. Her eyes widened in shock. Imu held her hand up high, Bebe-tan grasped tightly. “If you don't win this battle, I’ll feed Bebe-tan to the foxes!” A stern look across her face was evidence enough to show that she was serious. “Bebe-tan!,” Murasaki shouted. A barrage of azure, crimson shots knocked her to the ground in her moment of distraction. Ryona stood feet away from here, handguns reloaded for another round. She smiled tauntingly, “Lucky. I bet the pain your feeling is heavenly. I wish I-huh?” Her words were interrupted as a vile energy surrounded Murasaki.
Murasaki stood herself up, facing the ground. She spoke with hostility, “Not Bebe-tan. No. No. NOOOOOOOOOO!” Ryona jumped happily, “Ohhhh, I can almost feel myself being stung by the all of that energy.” A gale of dark energy flung Ryona like a leaf. Her school uniform ripped apart, exposing undergarment and skin.
Enveloped in the Root of Calamity, Murasaki rose her face. Her eyes burned with fury. A scroll was gripped in her hand as she shouted, “Shinobi Tenshin!” Glowing light enveloped her body. When it faded away, Murasaki no longer bared her tattered uniform but instead a long gothic dress. She dashed at towards Ryouna, her long hair slashed at her without a moment’s notice. More and more of the masochist’s garb was torn away as she squealed away cheerfully.
Ryobi gritted her teeth in annoyance. “Stop goofing off and finish her Ryona!,” she yelled. The blonde giggled as she cut mercilessly by blades. Fortune appeared to gleam her way as she was able to nearly dodge Murasaki’s blows. She jumped over the bloodthirsty shinobi as she outstretched her arm, a scroll clutched in her hand. “Shinobi Tenshin!” Like earlier, a down of light surrounded her as the few threads on her body were replaced with a snow white dress and stockings laced with gold. Wings fluttered from the back.
Murasaki turned around, preparing to continue her rampage. However, before she could act, the blonde yelled, “Hidden Ninpo: Beautiful Blue Gunslinger!” She flipped herself so that she was above Murasaki and flipped herself upside down. Spinning in place, a downpour of energy shots rained upon the poor shut-in, ripping apart her dress to shreds. Ryona finished her Ninja Art with a dramatic smash towards the ground, spears of glittering ice siked the terrain. Murasaki screamed as undergarments were stripped from her flesh, leaving her nude. Ryona landed in front of her, in a arabesque pose. “Yay, I win!,” she exclaimed. As she left to reunite with her twin Murasaki lay there whimpering, tears forming at the brink of her eyes as she feared that she would never see Bebe-tan again.
A shuffling of footsteps caused her to rise her head. Imu stood over her with the stuffed bear in her hand, a look of concern on her face. Her arm outstretched to offer Murasaki the plushie. “Here.” Murasaki swiped Bebe-tan away and hugged it tightly to her bosom, her head rested upon it. Tears cascaded from her eyes, not of despair but of relief.
Miyabi walked over to the pair. “You fought very well Murasaki.,” she said. “However, I would prefer if you would be able to unlock your full potential without the need for provoking. Nonetheless, I am satisfied with your performance today.” She turned towards Imu, “We shall break for a half hour lunch. Be prepared Imu, I want you to battle against Ryobi when we come back.” “Dutifully noted Miyabi-chan.,” she replied. Nodding, Miyabi left.
“Come on Murasaki,” Imu told Murasaki calmly, “let's get you some lunch and a new set of clothes.” She held out her hand which Murasaki, held onto to lift herself upwards. After a quick visit to her room to don a new uniform the siblings sat in the common room, opening bentos.
The pair sat across each other on sofas, a simple coffee table between them. It had been a long time since Murasaki had a bento as her source of nutrition mostly consisted of instant ramen and pizza. As she nibbled on a rice ball, she pondered about.
“Hey Murasaki,” said Imu, “Sorry about taking Bebe-tan hostage. I just really wanted to encourage you to win.” “It’s alright,” she replied back. The two went silent again after that. Murasaki felt as if she needed to say something to break the silence, but couldn’t come up with anything. Shutting herself from society for so long had dulled her social skills. So for the remainder of the lunch the sisters sat there in without another word.
The two finished their bentos and returned to the training grounds where the others were waiting. They joined Ryobi and Ryona as Miyabi stood in front. Pointing, she ordered, “Imu, Ryobi. I want the two of you to battle each other. No holding back.” The two nodded before they took their place on opposite ends of the battlefield. The shout of, “Begin!,” signaled the two to start their battle. As the two combatants slashed and shot at each other, Murasaki stood by the sidelines. She thought of shouting words of encouragement to her sister as she had done for her, but her mind couldn’t even begin to form a single word of what to say. Before she even knew it, the battle was over. Ryobi lay there at the center of the battlefield, her clothing in shreds. Imu pushed her glasses up the bridge of her nose, not one scratch on her. “Dammit!,” Ryobi yelled in frustration.
Sighing, Miyabi walked over to Ryobi. “Your attacks were too obvious and plain. I advise that you pay more attention to your strengths as a sharpshooter and only use close combat only when necessary.” Ryobi stood herself upright saying, “yeah, yeah I get it.” As she left to redress herself, Miyabi congratulated Imu on her victory to which Imu repeatedly nodded her head, blushing severely.
Afterwards, Miyabi dismissed the group, reminding them to prepare themselves for tomorrow’s training. Murasaki went of to return to her room, but suddenly turned around and ran towards Imu. In a quiet voice she said, “Good job onee-chan.” A warm smile spread across the bespectacled girl’s face as she replied, “Thank you Murasaki.” Murasaki left to resume her journey to her room.
As the door closed behind her, Murasaki jumped straight towards her bed where Bebe-tan sat. She lay there with the plushie held tightly in her arms, until she fell asleep. Few thoughts poked through her mind as she drifted away from consciousness. The light outside her window soon began to fade away into darkness as the next day drew nearer. A glint of light creeped into the room as Imu walked in to check on her younger sibling. She tucked her into the thick layer of blankets on her bed. Before she left, she pondered about the relationship between them. How she hoped that today strengthened the bond the two holded even by a smidgeon. She left the room just as silently as she had entered. Outside, she sighed knowing fully well that today’s events may very well repeat itself tomorrow.
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THE FIERCE ENCOUNTER
How long has it been since that fateful day? Two months have passed since then.
It was the day Daidoji encountered Rin on their decisive battle.The day when she finally graduated.
No words could describe how happy she was.She clashed with Rin and gave her everything she had.The promise she gave her ten years ago had been finally fulfilled.She could hardly hold back her tears as master Kiriya was announcing her graduation.
After that she started working together with Rin and were both constantly assigned with top-class missions.These were often involving Youma incidents.In the last month they've managed to dispose several of these threats.Of course bringing down these monstrosities isn't an easy task but of course there was no way she could back down.She couldn't fail master Kiriya's expectations.Everyone was depending on her.No matter how tough is an opponent she was going to surprass him.Putting everyone on the line and exceeding her limits.That was her way.Besides she also had Rin by her side.
Today she have been assigned to investigate a small village on the south.It has been reported that is under attack by a mysterious assailant.There was not any known information about him other than the fact that he was a man.Rin had already been assigned with a different mission so this time Daidoji was on her own.Actually that did not bother her at all.It would make things all the more interesting.On her way there she started doing a few trials to keep herself in shape.A Shinobi must always prepare themself for every situation!
She continued her journey all the while wondering if the mysterious assailant will be worthy enough to give her a chalenge.
She finally arrived at the village.The time was way past midnight.Most of the buildings had been completely wrecked and there were no signs of people.As she took her first steps inside an ominous aura surrounded her.Suddenly she heard a voice behind her.
You must be the shinobi we were expecting.
She turned around to see a gloomy old man.He was quite short and had a long white beard.
I'm the Chief of this village.Please come this way.
He led her in a nearby cave outside the village which it would seem was a refuge for the villagers.
As all of them started gathering around the Chief he started explaining what happened.
He told her about the myserious man.He wore nothing but a pair of black trousers and his upper body was full of scars.The moment he set foot on the village he started attacking the people and destroying their properties.Many tried to resist but failed miserably.
All of the villagers seemed despaired.They saw their homes getting destroyed and couldn't do nothing to stop it.
After a few moments Daidoji stood up.
Fear not.I will get rid of your problem.Come to the village at sunrise! she told them as she stepped outside the cave.
As she started heading to the village the Chief gave her one last warning:
Beware,that thing isn't a human!
Don't worry.Neither am I! She replied replied.
She returned to the village and as she took her first steps inside she felt that ominous aura surrounding her once again.This time she felt someone's presence close by.
Who are you? Why don't you show yourself? she said calmly observing her surroundings.
A shadow quickly passed behind her.She turned around again and she saw him.He was a tall slim man with long black hair covering his face entirely.As the Chief said he was wearing only a pair of black trousers and his upper body was full of scars.
You are the one that caused all this ruckus around here ? she asked.
So what if I am? He said while taking a battle stance.His voice was quite deep.
Then I'm drawing the line.Right here and now.As she said that she immediately charged at him,gotten at close range and punched him at full power sending him crushing into a half-destroyed building.
To her surprise he immediately got up,sprang toward her and delivered a kick which it was powerful enough to push her back several meters away.He continued charging at her hitting her continuously with punches and kicks.He was certainly fast but he didn't seem to possess high physical strength.
What happened? Where's that overwhelming power from before? He started taunting her as she continued blocking her attacks.
Hm,too much confidence can lead to one's downfall she said as she released her limit break pushing him back.While the man was caught off guard she used her Heaven and Earth Rumbling Spiral Leg pummeling him continuously with fierce kicks,the last one sending him flying.She caught up with him in the air and used her Heaven and Earth Flash War Wild Tiger Fist crushing him on the ground producing a powerful shockwave.The fight seemed to be over with the man laying on the floor as Daidoji was standing next to him.
So he could put only that much of a fight...What a Disappointment.She murmured.
As she was about to leave the man stood up once again.
Ho?! So you can still stand? she asked him preparing to face him again.
An aura which was getting darker by the second started surrounding him.
Then the transformation started! He grew twice as big,became even more muscular and his face was now revealed.He had pitch black eyes and large,sharp teeth.
So you're a Youma.That would explain how you can still stand after taking my attacks! Daidoji was completely unfazed.
The Youma screamed in anger and tried to crash Daidoji but she evaded it's attack causing him to punch the ground which created a small earthquake destroying the remaining buildings nearby.All his speed from before seemed to have gone and has been replaced by sheer strength.
Daidoji used the Shinobi Barrier to prevent his destruction speading further.Then she got close and tried to use Heaven and Earth Flash War Wild Tiger Fist but to her surprise it didn't have any effect.
His body has also become much more durable to the point of withstanding her secret ninja art.
Then it seems I would have to get serious too! Daidoji shouted as she entered her frantic mode.Her outfit was torn apart and her hair color changed from black to blonde as they originally were.
She became much faster easily avoiding the Youma's attempts to hit her and her attacks seemed to have some effect.However they still wasn't enough to stop him as it fiercely continued attacking.The only way to heavily damage him seemed to be her ultimate ninja art.
She kept avoiding his attacks trying to find an opening.The enraged Youma kept attacking everything around him desperately trying to hit her.In one moment he delivered a powerful slam which seemed to have gotten Daidoji.He stopped attacking believing she had been completely crashed.
However to his dismay he only hit an after-image of her with the real Daidoji standing behind him already unleashing her final attack:
The Heaven and Earth Thunder God Dragon Ball Fist!
A lightning aura covered her body entirely as she started punching the Youma several times rapidly.With each punch,she released a fireball increasing the damage.To finish him off she delivered an open palm strike,releasing all of the lightning aura in that attack which created an explosion powerful enough to shatter the Shinobi Barrier itself and completely vaporize the Youma.
The dust settled and the fight was finally over this time.Daidoji transformed into her casual Shinobi attire and watched as the sun rose.The villagers had been waiting for her at the entrance of the village.They expressed their graditude and bade her farewell as she left.
On her way home she couldn't help but feel disappointed as she hadn't found an opponent worthy enough of making her go all-out.There was only one thing on her mind.Getting back and having a rematch with Rin.
“Murasaki are you listening to me? Miyabi-chan wants us all to met up on the training grounds.” Imu’s voice boomed through the bedroom door. A moment of silence passes by before an audible sigh followed by a shuffling of feet. Murasaki closed her eyes and sighed deeply. Reluctantly, she rises from her bed. While she didn't want to leave her room, she didn't want disappoint her sister.
As usual, her room was a cluttered mess. Wrappers, boxes, and manga littered the floor of the shut-in’s room. Setting aside Bebe-tan for a moment,she walks over to her mini fridge, opening it to reveal boxes of leftover pizza. She takes a single slice and nibbles on it. The coldness of the pizza was disappointing for her, but she didn’t have a microwave and she knew that cooking up some ramen would take too long. She didn’t want the others waiting on her like usual.
Finishing her breakfast, she closed the fridge and went to change into her school uniform. Donning a black shirt that cut off at her stomach and a black skirt, she began to leave her room. Just as she was about to reach her doorknob, she turned back to where she left Bebe-tan. She lifted the plushie and placed it gently on her bed. Patting it on the head she murmured, “Be good Bebe-tan.” With that, she left her room and headed to the training grounds.
After a while of trekking through hallways Murasaki finally made it to the training grounds, the rest of her team waiting for her. Her elder sister was the first to notice. “Where have you been? We’ve been waiting for 20 minutes!” A flat chested brunette nearby snickered, “You sound surprised. We always have to wait for her.” “No matter,” said a mannish figure. “Nonetheless she is here.” “Of course Miyabi-chan,” said Imu, a sudden flash in her eyes.
Miyabi stood boldly in front of her comrades. “In order to better prepare ourselves for our future battles, I have constructed a rigorous training session for the next week.” She pointed a finger at Murasaki. “Murasaki. I want you to face off against Ryona.” Why me, the shut-in thought.
The two faced each other, standing on opposite ends of the battlefield as the rest of the Hebijo squad stood on the side. The blonde masochist squeezed her breasts in glee. “Promise me you’ll hurt me lots and lots,” she squealed. Murasaki simply gave her a blank stare. Miyabi yelled with a boom, “Begin!”
In a flash, Ryona ran at Murasaki, quad-handguns in both hands. Azure and crimson bullets were shot at rapid speeds. Clank clank clank. Each shot was deflected with little effort as each of Murasaki’s shurikens blocked each shot. The violet strands of her hair deftly directed the large blades. It continued on and on, Ryona would shoot at Murasaki who would easily deflect them, standing in the same spot she began. “This is getting so bland,” Ryobi groaned, “Ryona! Hurry up and end her already!” Imu, too, shouted at her sibling, “Come on Murasaki! Don't just stand there, start fighting!”
Pressured by her sister's words, Murasaki slowly pushed her towards Ryouna, slashing at her wildly. Shot. Deflect. Slash. Parry. Their siblings shouting encouraging words as Miyabi silently watched. It wasn't long till Murasaki was getting tired. Her throat was beginning to dry and sweat dripped from her. Her movements slurred, leaving openings for Ryona’s shots. Rip. A tear appeared as a shot grazed her shoulder. Soon, more tears materialized along her clothing as Ryona shot her with ease. Murasaki was a sitting duck, too tired to deflect each shot in time. Suddenly Imu cried out, “Hey Murasaki!”
Murasaki turned her head towards her. “Onee-chan?,” she rasped, out of breath. Her eyes widened in shock. Imu held her hand up high, Bebe-tan grasped tightly. “If you don't win this battle, I’ll feed Bebe-tan to the foxes!” A stern look across her face was evidence enough to show that she was serious. “Bebe-tan!,” Murasaki shouted. A barrage of azure, crimson shots knocked her to the ground in her moment of distraction. Ryona stood feet away from here, handguns reloaded for another round. She smiled tauntingly, “Lucky. I bet the pain your feeling is heavenly. I wish I-huh?” Her words were interrupted as a vile energy surrounded Murasaki.
Murasaki stood herself up, facing the ground. She spoke with hostility, “Not Bebe-tan. No. No. NOOOOOOOOOO!” Ryona jumped happily, “Ohhhh, I can almost feel myself being stung by the all of that energy.” A gale of dark energy flung Ryona like a leaf. Her school uniform ripped apart, exposing undergarment and skin.
Enveloped in the Root of Calamity, Murasaki rose her face. Her eyes burned with fury. A scroll was gripped in her hand as she shouted, “Shinobi Tenshin!” Glowing light enveloped her body. When it faded away, Murasaki no longer bared her tattered uniform but instead a long gothic dress. She dashed at towards Ryouna, her long hair slashed at her without a moment’s notice. More and more of the masochist’s garb was torn away as she squealed away cheerfully.
Ryobi gritted her teeth in annoyance. “Stop goofing off and finish her Ryona!,” she yelled. The blonde giggled as she cut mercilessly by blades. Fortune appeared to gleam her way as she was able to nearly dodge Murasaki’s blows. She jumped over the bloodthirsty shinobi as she outstretched her arm, a scroll clutched in her hand. “Shinobi Tenshin!” Like earlier, a down of light surrounded her as the few threads on her body were replaced with a snow white dress and stockings laced with gold. Wings fluttered from the back.
Murasaki turned around, preparing to continue her rampage. However, before she could act, the blonde yelled, “Hidden Ninpo: Beautiful Blue Gunslinger!” She flipped herself so that she was above Murasaki and flipped herself upside down. Spinning in place, a downpour of energy shots rained upon the poor shut-in, ripping apart her dress to shreds. Ryona finished her Ninja Art with a dramatic smash towards the ground, spears of glittering ice siked the terrain. Murasaki screamed as undergarments were stripped from her flesh, leaving her nude. Ryona landed in front of her, in a arabesque pose. “Yay, I win!,” she exclaimed. As she left to reunite with her twin Murasaki lay there whimpering, tears forming at the brink of her eyes as she feared that she would never see Bebe-tan again.
A shuffling of footsteps caused her to rise her head. Imu stood over her with the stuffed bear in her hand, a look of concern on her face. Her arm outstretched to offer Murasaki the plushie. “Here.” Murasaki swiped Bebe-tan away and hugged it tightly to her bosom, her head rested upon it. Tears cascaded from her eyes, not of despair but of relief.
Miyabi walked over to the pair. “You fought very well Murasaki.,” she said. “However, I would prefer if you would be able to unlock your full potential without the need for provoking. Nonetheless, I am satisfied with your performance today.” She turned towards Imu, “We shall break for a half hour lunch. Be prepared Imu, I want you to battle against Ryobi when we come back.” “Dutifully noted Miyabi-chan.,” she replied. Nodding, Miyabi left.
“Come on Murasaki,” Imu told Murasaki calmly, “let's get you some lunch and a new set of clothes.” She held out her hand which Murasaki, held onto to lift herself upwards. After a quick visit to her room to don a new uniform the siblings sat in the common room, opening bentos.
The pair sat across each other on sofas, a simple coffee table between them. It had been a long time since Murasaki had a bento as her source of nutrition mostly consisted of instant ramen and pizza. As she nibbled on a rice ball, she pondered about.
“Hey Murasaki,” said Imu, “Sorry about taking Bebe-tan hostage. I just really wanted to encourage you to win.” “It’s alright,” she replied back. The two went silent again after that. Murasaki felt as if she needed to say something to break the silence, but couldn’t come up with anything. Shutting herself from society for so long had dulled her social skills. So for the remainder of the lunch the sisters sat there in without another word.
The two finished their bentos and returned to the training grounds where the others were waiting. They joined Ryobi and Ryona as Miyabi stood in front. Pointing, she ordered, “Imu, Ryobi. I want the two of you to battle each other. No holding back.” The two nodded before they took their place on opposite ends of the battlefield. The shout of, “Begin!,” signaled the two to start their battle. As the two combatants slashed and shot at each other, Murasaki stood by the sidelines. She thought of shouting words of encouragement to her sister as she had done for her, but her mind couldn’t even begin to form a single word of what to say. Before she even knew it, the battle was over. Ryobi lay there at the center of the battlefield, her clothing in shreds. Imu pushed her glasses up the bridge of her nose, not one scratch on her. “Dammit!,” Ryobi yelled in frustration.
Sighing, Miyabi walked over to Ryobi. “Your attacks were too obvious and plain. I advise that you pay more attention to your strengths as a sharpshooter and only use close combat only when necessary.” Ryobi stood herself upright saying, “yeah, yeah I get it.” As she left to redress herself, Miyabi congratulated Imu on her victory to which Imu repeatedly nodded her head, blushing severely.
Afterwards, Miyabi dismissed the group, reminding them to prepare themselves for tomorrow’s training. Murasaki went of to return to her room, but suddenly turned around and ran towards Imu. In a quiet voice she said, “Good job onee-chan.” A warm smile spread across the bespectacled girl’s face as she replied, “Thank you Murasaki.” Murasaki left to resume her journey to her room.
As the door closed behind her, Murasaki jumped straight towards her bed where Bebe-tan sat. She lay there with the plushie held tightly in her arms, until she fell asleep. Few thoughts poked through her mind as she drifted away from consciousness. The light outside her window soon began to fade away into darkness as the next day drew nearer. A glint of light creeped into the room as Imu walked in to check on her younger sibling. She tucked her into the thick layer of blankets on her bed. Before she left, she pondered about the relationship between them. How she hoped that today strengthened the bond the two holded even by a smidgeon. She left the room just as silently as she had entered. Outside, she sighed knowing fully well that today’s events may very well repeat itself tomorrow.
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THE FIERCE ENCOUNTER
How long has it been since that fateful day? Two months have passed since then.
It was the day Daidoji encountered Rin on their decisive battle.The day when she finally graduated.
No words could describe how happy she was.She clashed with Rin and gave her everything she had.The promise she gave her ten years ago had been finally fulfilled.She could hardly hold back her tears as master Kiriya was announcing her graduation.
After that she started working together with Rin and were both constantly assigned with top-class missions.These were often involving Youma incidents.In the last month they've managed to dispose several of these threats.Of course bringing down these monstrosities isn't an easy task but of course there was no way she could back down.She couldn't fail master Kiriya's expectations.Everyone was depending on her.No matter how tough is an opponent she was going to surprass him.Putting everyone on the line and exceeding her limits.That was her way.Besides she also had Rin by her side.
Today she have been assigned to investigate a small village on the south.It has been reported that is under attack by a mysterious assailant.There was not any known information about him other than the fact that he was a man.Rin had already been assigned with a different mission so this time Daidoji was on her own.Actually that did not bother her at all.It would make things all the more interesting.On her way there she started doing a few trials to keep herself in shape.A Shinobi must always prepare themself for every situation!
She continued her journey all the while wondering if the mysterious assailant will be worthy enough to give her a chalenge.
She finally arrived at the village.The time was way past midnight.Most of the buildings had been completely wrecked and there were no signs of people.As she took her first steps inside an ominous aura surrounded her.Suddenly she heard a voice behind her.
You must be the shinobi we were expecting.
She turned around to see a gloomy old man.He was quite short and had a long white beard.
I'm the Chief of this village.Please come this way.
He led her in a nearby cave outside the village which it would seem was a refuge for the villagers.
As all of them started gathering around the Chief he started explaining what happened.
He told her about the myserious man.He wore nothing but a pair of black trousers and his upper body was full of scars.The moment he set foot on the village he started attacking the people and destroying their properties.Many tried to resist but failed miserably.
All of the villagers seemed despaired.They saw their homes getting destroyed and couldn't do nothing to stop it.
After a few moments Daidoji stood up.
Fear not.I will get rid of your problem.Come to the village at sunrise! she told them as she stepped outside the cave.
As she started heading to the village the Chief gave her one last warning:
Beware,that thing isn't a human!
Don't worry.Neither am I! She replied replied.
She returned to the village and as she took her first steps inside she felt that ominous aura surrounding her once again.This time she felt someone's presence close by.
Who are you? Why don't you show yourself? she said calmly observing her surroundings.
A shadow quickly passed behind her.She turned around again and she saw him.He was a tall slim man with long black hair covering his face entirely.As the Chief said he was wearing only a pair of black trousers and his upper body was full of scars.
You are the one that caused all this ruckus around here ? she asked.
So what if I am? He said while taking a battle stance.His voice was quite deep.
Then I'm drawing the line.Right here and now.As she said that she immediately charged at him,gotten at close range and punched him at full power sending him crushing into a half-destroyed building.
To her surprise he immediately got up,sprang toward her and delivered a kick which it was powerful enough to push her back several meters away.He continued charging at her hitting her continuously with punches and kicks.He was certainly fast but he didn't seem to possess high physical strength.
What happened? Where's that overwhelming power from before? He started taunting her as she continued blocking her attacks.
Hm,too much confidence can lead to one's downfall she said as she released her limit break pushing him back.While the man was caught off guard she used her Heaven and Earth Rumbling Spiral Leg pummeling him continuously with fierce kicks,the last one sending him flying.She caught up with him in the air and used her Heaven and Earth Flash War Wild Tiger Fist crushing him on the ground producing a powerful shockwave.The fight seemed to be over with the man laying on the floor as Daidoji was standing next to him.
So he could put only that much of a fight...What a Disappointment.She murmured.
As she was about to leave the man stood up once again.
Ho?! So you can still stand? she asked him preparing to face him again.
An aura which was getting darker by the second started surrounding him.
Then the transformation started! He grew twice as big,became even more muscular and his face was now revealed.He had pitch black eyes and large,sharp teeth.
So you're a Youma.That would explain how you can still stand after taking my attacks! Daidoji was completely unfazed.
The Youma screamed in anger and tried to crash Daidoji but she evaded it's attack causing him to punch the ground which created a small earthquake destroying the remaining buildings nearby.All his speed from before seemed to have gone and has been replaced by sheer strength.
Daidoji used the Shinobi Barrier to prevent his destruction speading further.Then she got close and tried to use Heaven and Earth Flash War Wild Tiger Fist but to her surprise it didn't have any effect.
His body has also become much more durable to the point of withstanding her secret ninja art.
Then it seems I would have to get serious too! Daidoji shouted as she entered her frantic mode.Her outfit was torn apart and her hair color changed from black to blonde as they originally were.
She became much faster easily avoiding the Youma's attempts to hit her and her attacks seemed to have some effect.However they still wasn't enough to stop him as it fiercely continued attacking.The only way to heavily damage him seemed to be her ultimate ninja art.
She kept avoiding his attacks trying to find an opening.The enraged Youma kept attacking everything around him desperately trying to hit her.In one moment he delivered a powerful slam which seemed to have gotten Daidoji.He stopped attacking believing she had been completely crashed.
However to his dismay he only hit an after-image of her with the real Daidoji standing behind him already unleashing her final attack:
The Heaven and Earth Thunder God Dragon Ball Fist!
A lightning aura covered her body entirely as she started punching the Youma several times rapidly.With each punch,she released a fireball increasing the damage.To finish him off she delivered an open palm strike,releasing all of the lightning aura in that attack which created an explosion powerful enough to shatter the Shinobi Barrier itself and completely vaporize the Youma.
The dust settled and the fight was finally over this time.Daidoji transformed into her casual Shinobi attire and watched as the sun rose.The villagers had been waiting for her at the entrance of the village.They expressed their graditude and bade her farewell as she left.
On her way home she couldn't help but feel disappointed as she hadn't found an opponent worthy enough of making her go all-out.There was only one thing on her mind.Getting back and having a rematch with Rin.