Dead or Alive
Because I am Shinobi
Disclaimer If we owned DOA, we'd sell it on E-Bay for outrageously high prices!!! *insert stupid grins here*
ANOk. Fangi and me don't know much about Ninja Gaiden or the back round of Hayate or Kasumi for that matter. Just bear with us here. Well FF.net is back up so we have some work to do! I'm so excited! And a twin AU to my first DOA story is in progress. But I wouldn't expect much. Oh well. Enjoy this chapter. There's more to come.
Fangi: #Holds up Hayate doll. # I am the toughest and most manly man ever! And I have real synthetic hair! Mwahahahahahaha!!
Samus: #Holds up naked Hayate and Ryu doll # Yaoi! Ahahahahahahaha!!
Chapter Three: One day out of the ordinary.
I pressed hard as I ran forth to the courtyard, the wind blowing hard against my face. I knew Master Koji would be cross with my late arrival, and that I would get it when I came home. But I couldn't think about that now, there were better things at stake.
I had finally arrived to my destined location, upon seeing I was a little early. There were few children there but all masters and instructors were present. I saw Master Koji holding light conversation with master Kaiba. Master Koji flashed me a quick look before Master Kaiba turned his attention to me. He motioned for me to come forth.
I liked Master Kaiba's gentle aura to life and the things in it. His smile never faded as I drew nearer to them. I knew now I was in trouble when I saw the menacing look on Master Koji's face. Swallowing hard, I tried to keep my attention to Master Kaiba.
"Obyo, Ryu-san. I trust you fair well today?" He spoke as we both bowed. I gave a shallow bow to Master Koji also as I avoided his gaze.
"Very well, Master Kaiba-sama." I tried hard to force a grin, but a weak smile had appeared instead. "Very well."
"Very good, Ryu-san. Master Koji, are you going to observe the lessons today?" Master Kaiba added, his gaze turned to the older man. Master Koji responded with a curt nod. Master Kaiba agreed, turning to go.
"By the way, Ryu, are you going to show us any of your learnings today?" Kaiba joked. My eyes grew wide.
"I-ah-I mean..." I stuttered. Kaiba smiled reassuringly and I dropped my gaze to the ground. Koji stared down at me. I could feel his eyes upon me, burning sweltering holes in the back of my head. I felt as if I would pee myself at any moment, for I knew what would happen soon.
As Kaiba departed I followed Master Koji, staying behind him at a respectful distance. All around us, children were learning the ways of the shinobi. They seemed carefree, but I knew that was not the case. One wrong step and they could earn lashes, at least that's always what happened to me.
I continued to follow Master Koji, keeping safe distance. We stepped into one of the many identical courtyards to find a class of young students, all near my age. Master Kaiba stood at the head of the class, with a woman that looked somewhat familiar near at hand. With a closer glance at the woman, I decided I had never met her before. 'Strange.' I thought.
She held perfect stance, keeping a cool expression, even at the beginner results she was receiving. Her long hair was the color of deep auburn and tied firmly into a braid that ran down her back. Her smile was warm, but determined and I could tell by her smooth style that she wasn't beginning to show her true abilities.
The class proceeded as best as a beginner class could be expected to. All followed suit in unison, or close to it. I watched as the woman took an interest in a boy in the front row.
"Hayate-san, have you even been paying attention?" she pressed, coming forward to help him with his stance. I cracked a small grin recognizing the red-hair boy. I held a start when I realized why the woman had seemed so familiar to me.
"She must be Hayate's mother." I spoke softly.
"What did you say?" Koji spoke, glancing sideways at me. I stood a little taller.
"Nothing, Master Koji-sama." I answered meekly. He shot me his classic glare before returning his attention to the class. I swallowed hard as I did the same.
Class had ended surprisingly quick. Children were spilling out from the large courtyard to their homes. I glanced around searching for the red headed one, who had somehow become my friend. I saw his slightly aggravated mother keeping a quick pace across the way. Her hair was slightly mussed and her son struggling to keep up with her stride.
"Mom! At least tell me what I did!" He called, tripping over his own foot. She had no response to him as she quickened her stride. I decided she looked a bit ill.
"It's a combination of you and your sister!" She snapped, turning to Hayate. She blinked roughly and turned running this time. Again, she looked quite ill.
"Hayate has a sister?" I thought aloud, watching the woman run with her hand over her mouth. "The things you learn everyday." I had decided to head home. I turned, my longish hair falling into my face. I brushed it away and jumped when I now saw two larger figures in front of me.
"What's your name, runt?" one demanded. I glanced up at him, guessing he was about eight or nine. He would be in a third level class if I had calculated right.
"He asked you a question!" the second growled, grabbing my shirt. He pulled me off the ground, glaring savagely at me. I coughed gently. The shirt was cutting off my air.
"Forget it. If he don't wanna talk to us, we'll just teach him a lesson." the first answered. I bit my lower lip as the first one waltzed towards me. He delivered a harsh punch to my ribs that drew a gasp from me. Both laughed at that.
The second one dropped me, and I fell to my knees-gasping for air. The second liked this, delivering a kick to my back, and a follow-up to my head. Pain exploded in those areas, causing me to fall on my side, cradling my head. Tears filled my eyes, but I didn't try to fight back.
What seemed like an eternity later, the two finally left me be.
"What a baby." one laughed. I lay there, bleeding and battered for a moment. This was no different than a mild beating from Master Koji. I stood, barely able to stay balanced. I struggled to the path that would lead me home.
"What happened, Ryu?" I heard from behind me. Soon someone had a grip on my arm, helping me stand. I looked over at him, my vision blurred from the pain.
"Hayate? Is that you?" I asked, knowing it had to be. I knew no one else from this village.
"Yeah. Did Master Koji hit you again?" he asked defensively. I shook my head.
"Just a couple of kids." I answered. I blinked, trying to fight my aching body.
"Ryu, you don't look well." He helped me walk to a near by tree, leaning up against it's strong trunk. I felt as I would black out from the pain. "You need to see a healer." He finally said, gently pulling me with him.
"But...must...get...home..." I tried.
We were almost half way there when an ominous figure approached. "Ryu, it is time to come home." The figure spoke.
"Um, he needs to see a healer, with all due respect, Master Koji-sama." Hayate held protectively to my arm, which I think started to bruise.
"You have no say here, boy. Go home to your mother." Master Koji clipped.
"Noo, he needs to see a healer!" Hayate insisted. I cast my eyes down expecting the worst.
"Dare you question me, small one. Do as I say and run home to your mother!" Master Koji spoke harshly this time.
"I'm not small!" Hayate was enraged as he let me go. I fell to the ground. Hayate stepped into his sloppy fighting stance as I cringed. I could see Master Koji smirk at the smaller figure before him. I was afraid now, but felt relief to hear the sound of Hayate's mother's voice.
"Hayate-chan! Where'd you get to!" She demanded as Hayate started to blush. "It's time to leave." She added approaching. "Excuse me Master Koji, I must round up my son."
"Yes, no problem. We were just practicing his stance. The boy has promise." Koji spoke politely.
"Master Kaiba seems to think so. But we'll be off. Sayonara, Koji-sama." she said with a quick bow. She grabbed Hayate's shoulder and was off.
I saw Hayate's fleeting stare back at me as his mother drug him away. I knew what I was in for now. Master Koji was not pleased, his expression made that clear. "Get up." he said with a certain distaste. I did as he said. "You have others fight your battles. This is most unforgivable." he clipped. I nodded slightly.
"Gomen-nasai." I managed, though I knew how useless my efforts were. Little did I know where we were standing. I hadn't noticed the training tools surrounding us. Koji lifted a lofty but sturdy bamboo pole, turning to face me.
"Gomen-nasai? Is that you can say for yourself?" he asked. I nodded uncertainly. "I guess then you'll have to learn to fend for yourself." he added. He lifted the pole above me, cracking it down across my shoulders. I bit back a cry, but fell to the ground. "I child like you needs discipline." he told me, cracking the bamboo rod across my back this time. This time I did cry out, tears streaming from my eyes. "You must respect your superiors." he spoke, lashing a third time. I fell flat to the ground, hoping there was no more to come. Koji knelt next to me, his mouth close to my ear. "What's wrong, Ryu? Are you hurt? Why don't you lash out? You could fight back..." he suggested. I didn't look at him, I couldn't. I didn't feel anger, though that emotion would have seemed normal. I buried my face in the tall grass, wishing that Koji would disappear. Finally he sneered, climbing to his feet. He lashed my back once more, out of his own anger and turned to go. "Oh, yes, Ryu. I'll expect you home soon."
I held the tears as best as I could until I was sure Master Koji was gone. I couldn't hold them any longer. I cried, wishing I would just die on the spot. I knew not even to try and stand. I began to pretend this was just a bad dream and I would wake up. When I woke up my Mommy and Papa would be there, and I would be safe. And Master Koji would never touch me again.
But I know that this is the blunt reality that is my life.
"Oh my god. What happened, child?" a scared female voice exclaimed. She knelt near me, gently touching the bloody wounds on my back. I cringed and she pulled away. She helped me kneel, and saw how much pain it caused me. She lifted me gently and hurried to the healer's home.
I was dimly aware of all of this, but I still didn't quite comprehend it all as it was happening.
All I knew was that I was in pain.
I felt a little relieved lying in the hospital bed. A soft hand touched my forehead as I regained consciousness. I didn't recognize the face but knew it had to be one of the healers. "He's awake." Said the female to another of the healers. I smiled slightly, cut short by a ragged cough.
"How do you feel, son?" the woman asked gently, sitting next to me. I took a deep breath.
"I'm fine." I answered. I wasn't completely lying. I did feel much better. But my back burned dully and my chest heaved with each breath.
"You are far from fine, but I'll bet you're a little better." the second countered. I forced a smile.
"What happened? We couldn't figure that out. You look like you were beat with bamboo, but none of our sensei's would be this harsh to a child." the first spoke. I didn't answer. How could I? Nothing would change. No one could say a thing to Master Koji, not without risking their lives. I was alone in this.
"It was nothing. Can I go home now?" I asked, knowing that as each second ticked by Master Koji would grow impatient.
"Far from it. You're staying the night, at least. What's your name? I'll send a message to your parents." the first healer offered. I sombered more.
"I'm Ryu. Send the message to Master Koji of the Hayabusa clan." I explained.
"Oh, you're the boy that's always with Koji-sama. I recognize you now." the healer spoke. I was about to speak when a loud cry erupted from the outer hallway.
"My knee, my knee! It's broken!!" Came a child's voice. I heard several healers groan as I recognized the voice to be Hayate's.
"He sounds like he's really hurt." I said to one healer. She just looked at me.
"It only sounds that way." She grimaced. "But he does this everyday."
I stared out of my narrow doorway for a moment, spotting the sobbing Hayate stumble past my doorway with several healers following.
"Master Hayate, please refrain from running or you might actually hurt yourself." Said a highly perturbed healer.
"Ohh the pain!" Hayate continued. "The unbearable pain!!" he added. I heard a loud crack and I guessed he had fallen.
"Someone get the tar water." one of the healers sighed.
"Tar water?! Heck no! I'm fine! I don't need tar water!" came Hayate's nervous voice.
"But I thought the pain was unbearable." she countered.
"It's a miracle! I'm cured!" he insisted. I saw a flash of him as he darted back across my doorway. I heard another loud crack and a bang to follow.
"Now look what he's done. He's knocked himself out on the wall." one sighed.
"This is the future master of Mugen-Tenshin? We're doomed." another groaned. A few moments later one carried an unconscious Hayate to the empty bed in my room.
"Is he going to be alright?" I asked the woman. She smiled reassuringly.
"Of course. He's done this twice this week already. No wonder he acts like such an idiot, eh?" she asked, glancing fondly at me. I said nothing, only nodded. "Well, I've got patients to attend to. If Hayate wakes up, tell him that Myuka said for him to be good." she told me. With a smile, she swept from the room.
I stared at Hayate for a moment. It struck me funny that the future master of Mugen-Tenshin was a little dim in his ways. But I liked him just the way he was.
AN/ So..... hate Koji yet? You should, but it only gets worse. Let's just say a future chapter will involve nunchuku...hehe....
Samus/ Omae wo Korosu Koji-chan!
Fangi/ No! We can't kill him yet! We have more evil to do... heheheheheheheheheheheheheheehehehehehehehehheheheh *cough* Darn.... *glances around* Oh yeah.... hehe.
Because I am Shinobi
Disclaimer If we owned DOA, we'd sell it on E-Bay for outrageously high prices!!! *insert stupid grins here*
ANOk. Fangi and me don't know much about Ninja Gaiden or the back round of Hayate or Kasumi for that matter. Just bear with us here. Well FF.net is back up so we have some work to do! I'm so excited! And a twin AU to my first DOA story is in progress. But I wouldn't expect much. Oh well. Enjoy this chapter. There's more to come.
Fangi: #Holds up Hayate doll. # I am the toughest and most manly man ever! And I have real synthetic hair! Mwahahahahahaha!!
Samus: #Holds up naked Hayate and Ryu doll # Yaoi! Ahahahahahahaha!!
Chapter Three: One day out of the ordinary.
I pressed hard as I ran forth to the courtyard, the wind blowing hard against my face. I knew Master Koji would be cross with my late arrival, and that I would get it when I came home. But I couldn't think about that now, there were better things at stake.
I had finally arrived to my destined location, upon seeing I was a little early. There were few children there but all masters and instructors were present. I saw Master Koji holding light conversation with master Kaiba. Master Koji flashed me a quick look before Master Kaiba turned his attention to me. He motioned for me to come forth.
I liked Master Kaiba's gentle aura to life and the things in it. His smile never faded as I drew nearer to them. I knew now I was in trouble when I saw the menacing look on Master Koji's face. Swallowing hard, I tried to keep my attention to Master Kaiba.
"Obyo, Ryu-san. I trust you fair well today?" He spoke as we both bowed. I gave a shallow bow to Master Koji also as I avoided his gaze.
"Very well, Master Kaiba-sama." I tried hard to force a grin, but a weak smile had appeared instead. "Very well."
"Very good, Ryu-san. Master Koji, are you going to observe the lessons today?" Master Kaiba added, his gaze turned to the older man. Master Koji responded with a curt nod. Master Kaiba agreed, turning to go.
"By the way, Ryu, are you going to show us any of your learnings today?" Kaiba joked. My eyes grew wide.
"I-ah-I mean..." I stuttered. Kaiba smiled reassuringly and I dropped my gaze to the ground. Koji stared down at me. I could feel his eyes upon me, burning sweltering holes in the back of my head. I felt as if I would pee myself at any moment, for I knew what would happen soon.
As Kaiba departed I followed Master Koji, staying behind him at a respectful distance. All around us, children were learning the ways of the shinobi. They seemed carefree, but I knew that was not the case. One wrong step and they could earn lashes, at least that's always what happened to me.
I continued to follow Master Koji, keeping safe distance. We stepped into one of the many identical courtyards to find a class of young students, all near my age. Master Kaiba stood at the head of the class, with a woman that looked somewhat familiar near at hand. With a closer glance at the woman, I decided I had never met her before. 'Strange.' I thought.
She held perfect stance, keeping a cool expression, even at the beginner results she was receiving. Her long hair was the color of deep auburn and tied firmly into a braid that ran down her back. Her smile was warm, but determined and I could tell by her smooth style that she wasn't beginning to show her true abilities.
The class proceeded as best as a beginner class could be expected to. All followed suit in unison, or close to it. I watched as the woman took an interest in a boy in the front row.
"Hayate-san, have you even been paying attention?" she pressed, coming forward to help him with his stance. I cracked a small grin recognizing the red-hair boy. I held a start when I realized why the woman had seemed so familiar to me.
"She must be Hayate's mother." I spoke softly.
"What did you say?" Koji spoke, glancing sideways at me. I stood a little taller.
"Nothing, Master Koji-sama." I answered meekly. He shot me his classic glare before returning his attention to the class. I swallowed hard as I did the same.
Class had ended surprisingly quick. Children were spilling out from the large courtyard to their homes. I glanced around searching for the red headed one, who had somehow become my friend. I saw his slightly aggravated mother keeping a quick pace across the way. Her hair was slightly mussed and her son struggling to keep up with her stride.
"Mom! At least tell me what I did!" He called, tripping over his own foot. She had no response to him as she quickened her stride. I decided she looked a bit ill.
"It's a combination of you and your sister!" She snapped, turning to Hayate. She blinked roughly and turned running this time. Again, she looked quite ill.
"Hayate has a sister?" I thought aloud, watching the woman run with her hand over her mouth. "The things you learn everyday." I had decided to head home. I turned, my longish hair falling into my face. I brushed it away and jumped when I now saw two larger figures in front of me.
"What's your name, runt?" one demanded. I glanced up at him, guessing he was about eight or nine. He would be in a third level class if I had calculated right.
"He asked you a question!" the second growled, grabbing my shirt. He pulled me off the ground, glaring savagely at me. I coughed gently. The shirt was cutting off my air.
"Forget it. If he don't wanna talk to us, we'll just teach him a lesson." the first answered. I bit my lower lip as the first one waltzed towards me. He delivered a harsh punch to my ribs that drew a gasp from me. Both laughed at that.
The second one dropped me, and I fell to my knees-gasping for air. The second liked this, delivering a kick to my back, and a follow-up to my head. Pain exploded in those areas, causing me to fall on my side, cradling my head. Tears filled my eyes, but I didn't try to fight back.
What seemed like an eternity later, the two finally left me be.
"What a baby." one laughed. I lay there, bleeding and battered for a moment. This was no different than a mild beating from Master Koji. I stood, barely able to stay balanced. I struggled to the path that would lead me home.
"What happened, Ryu?" I heard from behind me. Soon someone had a grip on my arm, helping me stand. I looked over at him, my vision blurred from the pain.
"Hayate? Is that you?" I asked, knowing it had to be. I knew no one else from this village.
"Yeah. Did Master Koji hit you again?" he asked defensively. I shook my head.
"Just a couple of kids." I answered. I blinked, trying to fight my aching body.
"Ryu, you don't look well." He helped me walk to a near by tree, leaning up against it's strong trunk. I felt as I would black out from the pain. "You need to see a healer." He finally said, gently pulling me with him.
"But...must...get...home..." I tried.
We were almost half way there when an ominous figure approached. "Ryu, it is time to come home." The figure spoke.
"Um, he needs to see a healer, with all due respect, Master Koji-sama." Hayate held protectively to my arm, which I think started to bruise.
"You have no say here, boy. Go home to your mother." Master Koji clipped.
"Noo, he needs to see a healer!" Hayate insisted. I cast my eyes down expecting the worst.
"Dare you question me, small one. Do as I say and run home to your mother!" Master Koji spoke harshly this time.
"I'm not small!" Hayate was enraged as he let me go. I fell to the ground. Hayate stepped into his sloppy fighting stance as I cringed. I could see Master Koji smirk at the smaller figure before him. I was afraid now, but felt relief to hear the sound of Hayate's mother's voice.
"Hayate-chan! Where'd you get to!" She demanded as Hayate started to blush. "It's time to leave." She added approaching. "Excuse me Master Koji, I must round up my son."
"Yes, no problem. We were just practicing his stance. The boy has promise." Koji spoke politely.
"Master Kaiba seems to think so. But we'll be off. Sayonara, Koji-sama." she said with a quick bow. She grabbed Hayate's shoulder and was off.
I saw Hayate's fleeting stare back at me as his mother drug him away. I knew what I was in for now. Master Koji was not pleased, his expression made that clear. "Get up." he said with a certain distaste. I did as he said. "You have others fight your battles. This is most unforgivable." he clipped. I nodded slightly.
"Gomen-nasai." I managed, though I knew how useless my efforts were. Little did I know where we were standing. I hadn't noticed the training tools surrounding us. Koji lifted a lofty but sturdy bamboo pole, turning to face me.
"Gomen-nasai? Is that you can say for yourself?" he asked. I nodded uncertainly. "I guess then you'll have to learn to fend for yourself." he added. He lifted the pole above me, cracking it down across my shoulders. I bit back a cry, but fell to the ground. "I child like you needs discipline." he told me, cracking the bamboo rod across my back this time. This time I did cry out, tears streaming from my eyes. "You must respect your superiors." he spoke, lashing a third time. I fell flat to the ground, hoping there was no more to come. Koji knelt next to me, his mouth close to my ear. "What's wrong, Ryu? Are you hurt? Why don't you lash out? You could fight back..." he suggested. I didn't look at him, I couldn't. I didn't feel anger, though that emotion would have seemed normal. I buried my face in the tall grass, wishing that Koji would disappear. Finally he sneered, climbing to his feet. He lashed my back once more, out of his own anger and turned to go. "Oh, yes, Ryu. I'll expect you home soon."
I held the tears as best as I could until I was sure Master Koji was gone. I couldn't hold them any longer. I cried, wishing I would just die on the spot. I knew not even to try and stand. I began to pretend this was just a bad dream and I would wake up. When I woke up my Mommy and Papa would be there, and I would be safe. And Master Koji would never touch me again.
But I know that this is the blunt reality that is my life.
"Oh my god. What happened, child?" a scared female voice exclaimed. She knelt near me, gently touching the bloody wounds on my back. I cringed and she pulled away. She helped me kneel, and saw how much pain it caused me. She lifted me gently and hurried to the healer's home.
I was dimly aware of all of this, but I still didn't quite comprehend it all as it was happening.
All I knew was that I was in pain.
I felt a little relieved lying in the hospital bed. A soft hand touched my forehead as I regained consciousness. I didn't recognize the face but knew it had to be one of the healers. "He's awake." Said the female to another of the healers. I smiled slightly, cut short by a ragged cough.
"How do you feel, son?" the woman asked gently, sitting next to me. I took a deep breath.
"I'm fine." I answered. I wasn't completely lying. I did feel much better. But my back burned dully and my chest heaved with each breath.
"You are far from fine, but I'll bet you're a little better." the second countered. I forced a smile.
"What happened? We couldn't figure that out. You look like you were beat with bamboo, but none of our sensei's would be this harsh to a child." the first spoke. I didn't answer. How could I? Nothing would change. No one could say a thing to Master Koji, not without risking their lives. I was alone in this.
"It was nothing. Can I go home now?" I asked, knowing that as each second ticked by Master Koji would grow impatient.
"Far from it. You're staying the night, at least. What's your name? I'll send a message to your parents." the first healer offered. I sombered more.
"I'm Ryu. Send the message to Master Koji of the Hayabusa clan." I explained.
"Oh, you're the boy that's always with Koji-sama. I recognize you now." the healer spoke. I was about to speak when a loud cry erupted from the outer hallway.
"My knee, my knee! It's broken!!" Came a child's voice. I heard several healers groan as I recognized the voice to be Hayate's.
"He sounds like he's really hurt." I said to one healer. She just looked at me.
"It only sounds that way." She grimaced. "But he does this everyday."
I stared out of my narrow doorway for a moment, spotting the sobbing Hayate stumble past my doorway with several healers following.
"Master Hayate, please refrain from running or you might actually hurt yourself." Said a highly perturbed healer.
"Ohh the pain!" Hayate continued. "The unbearable pain!!" he added. I heard a loud crack and I guessed he had fallen.
"Someone get the tar water." one of the healers sighed.
"Tar water?! Heck no! I'm fine! I don't need tar water!" came Hayate's nervous voice.
"But I thought the pain was unbearable." she countered.
"It's a miracle! I'm cured!" he insisted. I saw a flash of him as he darted back across my doorway. I heard another loud crack and a bang to follow.
"Now look what he's done. He's knocked himself out on the wall." one sighed.
"This is the future master of Mugen-Tenshin? We're doomed." another groaned. A few moments later one carried an unconscious Hayate to the empty bed in my room.
"Is he going to be alright?" I asked the woman. She smiled reassuringly.
"Of course. He's done this twice this week already. No wonder he acts like such an idiot, eh?" she asked, glancing fondly at me. I said nothing, only nodded. "Well, I've got patients to attend to. If Hayate wakes up, tell him that Myuka said for him to be good." she told me. With a smile, she swept from the room.
I stared at Hayate for a moment. It struck me funny that the future master of Mugen-Tenshin was a little dim in his ways. But I liked him just the way he was.
AN/ So..... hate Koji yet? You should, but it only gets worse. Let's just say a future chapter will involve nunchuku...hehe....
Samus/ Omae wo Korosu Koji-chan!
Fangi/ No! We can't kill him yet! We have more evil to do... heheheheheheheheheheheheheheehehehehehehehehheheheh *cough* Darn.... *glances around* Oh yeah.... hehe.