Bleach Fan Fiction / Tenchi Muyo Fan Fiction / Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Silent Warrior ❯ The Next Top Model; TJ's Photo Shoot ( Chapter 17 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

By: Takato

“You can't judge how handsome a guy really is by the way he looks. You have to look at his intentions of good and justice. If the photographer can't even understand that, Silent Warrior will punish him.”

Silent Warrior

Episode 17

TJ, Melvin, and Tyrese are hanging out after school, admiring some art work created by one of the students of the preparatory school, Ken Shibakawa.

“Hey, let's go check him out and see if he has anymore work,” Melvin suggests.

“Yeah man, I'm game,” TJ responds. “Hey Rese, you want to come too?”

“No thanks, I have some studying to get done,” he replies.

TJ and Melvin start off for his school, when Styve shows up and stops them.

“There's no need to bother trying to see him,” he says to them. “Ken is very busy creating and doesn't need you, TJ, klutzing up his work. People at my school actually work real hard, which is why it's a private school and not meant for everyone.”

TJ and Styve get into it, and Melvin ends up telling Tyrese he might as well stay with him and study.

The Next Top Model; TJ's Photo Shoot

On a tall hill off of a windy road, a boy is taking pictures of the hills and the country side. He steps closer to the edge to get a better shot, when he loses his footing and begins to fall. Before anything serious can happen, Angelus grabs his arm and saves him.

“Oh thanks sir, I was almost done for,” the boy says. “My name is Ken and I'm a photographer.”

“I understand the seriousness of getting the right shot,” Angelus replies. “Please Ken, continue your work, but be more careful.”

Angelus reaches down to pick up his camera, and while doing so adds his dark symbol to it.

* * *

“TJ put this in your ear,” Prometheus is saying.

“What is it, new earrings?” TJ asks, putting it on.

“Not exactly, it's a communicator. I realize that you three won't always be together, and not everyone is telepathic like you are, so I had this created so you can speak with each other. It looks like a regular earring, but when you touch it you can speak with the other Brothers. It will also project an image within your eyes.”

TJ loses interest in what he is saying when he sees an ad on TV asking young men and women to audition for Ken's new model contest.

“Oh wow, this is great!” TJ yelps. “I've got to tell the guys.”

He then uses the communicator to contact Styve and Tyrese. Both of them are disappointed with his use of it, and Tyrese tells him it is for official Brother Soldier use only.

“There's no way you could ever be a model,” Prince says, coming into his room. “Models are supposed to be smart and be able to walk three steps without falling or tripping over something. And who were you talking to just now?”

“I was on the phone talking to Styve and Reese, but more importantly, why are you even in my room?” TJ snarls. “Mom, tell Prince I can be a model if I want to be a model.”

“I don't know TJ, I have to agree with your brother,” Krystalyn says, walking up behind Prince. “You really wouldn't stay that committed to it anyways, you know how you are.”

Pissed off at the both of them, TJ leaves and decides to cheer himself up by going to Game Edge.

“Don't worry TJ, I think you can be a model if you really try,” Miranda is saying to him. “I think you have the potential to do anything.”

“Yeah, if it involves eating, sleeping, or being a klutz,” Ashley adds, coming from a back room.

“What are you doing here?” TJ asks.

“I'm helping out Miranda because she's shorthanded today. Look Tiny, there's no way you could be a model. I use to do some back in high school, and I'll tell you: it's hard work. You've got to eat right, exercise daily, study, and most importantly, look presentable 24/7. I honestly doubt someone like you could pull it off.”

TJ becomes completely mad and tells Miranda he has to go, and walks off.

“Why are you always so mean to him, girl?” Miranda asks.

“I honestly don't know,” Ashley responds. “It's just something that comes over me whenever I see him.”

* * *

The next day, TJ is waiting by the mailbox at his house.

“What are you doing now, TJ?” Prince asks, coming out.

“I'm waiting for the mail,” TJ responds. “I sent some photos in of myself and I am waiting to see if I even made the cut.”

Prince starts to laugh at him when the mail comes and TJ receives a letter telling him he made it to the next round. TJ runs inside to tell Prometheus, who is not impressed.

“You know TJ, you really don't have the time to be a model,” he reminds him. “Brother Soldiers are needed at any given time.”

“This is so exciting, it says the next portion is bathing suits,” TJ continues, ignoring him.

He goes into his drawer and pulls out a pair of trunks with holes in them. He then starts to complain how he never goes swimming so they probably got eaten by moths.

A few days later, TJ shows up at the auditions and is surprised at how many people were also there. Amongst everyone he spots Melvin and Mr. Karr.

“I didn't think this many people would have made it to round two,” TJ says.

“Yeah, it is really strange,” Mr. Karr agrees.

TJ walks off to the bathroom and is surprised to see Prometheus waiting for him.

“There's something strange going on here,” he says to him.

“Yeah, there's so many people,” TJ comments.

“No TJ, everyone Ken is taking pictures of seem to disappear. I haven't seen one person come back.”

“Maybe there's another room they are in.”

Getting annoyed, Prometheus jumps up and grabs TJ's swim trunks, running off with them. TJ gets mad and starts chasing him. Prometheus leads him to a room adjacent to where Ken is taking photos.

“Now watch,” he says, dropping the shorts.

Ken tells the people to smile, then takes the picture. When the flash fades, the people are gone.

“What happened to them?” TJ asks.

“It's the Dark Kingdom,” Prometheus responds. “It's time to transform!”

“Phoenix Transform!”

TJ transforms and then throws his dagger in front of Ken.

“People came to this event to have fun and become models. How could someone take the idea of becoming famous and twist it like this. You're worthless trash and it's time to take you out. I stand for justice and I stand for victory too. I am Silent Warrior, and I will deliver punishment on behalf of the Phoenix.”

After the introduction Ken introduces himself as Cameran of the Youkai Demons, and dispels himself from Ken's body. He then starts taking pictures of Silent Warrior.

“Don't let those beams hit you,” Prometheus instructs.

“Dark Mist Paralyze!”

Dark Sabre's attack stops the flash from hitting Silent Warrior, and he and Dark Blade appear.

“How about a picture fellas?” Cameran asks.

He quickly shoots them and they get transferred to photos. Seeing this Silent Warrior becomes upset.

“My friends are not for your enjoyment,” he says. “You think you're so hot with that camera, just try to capture the essence of the Silent Warrior.”

Cameran charges his camera, and then shoots a massive photo. Silent Warrior jumps out of the way to reveal a mirror, which ends up reflecting the attack and hitting Cameran.

“This hand of mine is burning RED! Fist of the Phoenix Flare!”

Silent Warrior destroys the demon, and everyone is returned from the camera.

* * *

“It seems you've failed again, Maximus,” Des Demona says to him at his mansion. “What a pity too, using so much time and effort planning these attacks, and Silent Warrior still kicks your ass every time.”

“I don't need to hear it from you, woman,” Maximus says back.

“Well you know what they say about half demons…”

At this comment he draws his demon sword, but before he can strike she draws her own.

“I am your big sister, Maximus Angel. Do not forget that your power is not like mine, for you are half angel, half demon. With me being a full blown demon, you do not stand a chance.”

* * *

“I've decided to cancel the contest,” Ken is saying on TV. “I had a dream where I saw a valiant warrior who fought with grace, determination, and without fear. I am going to focus now on finding something like that for my next idea.”

TJ's family is watching the interview, and saying that they wish TJ could be more like this Silent Warrior.