Fan Fiction ❯ The Path to Adventure ❯ Visions ( Chapter 2 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

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Chapter 2: Visions

Katsumoto pivoted to block the oncoming katana slash. He parried the blow with skill and moved to counter attack. He swung from the ground upward preparing for his finish move. He concentrated on his four foot katana and it began to glow a spectacular bright orange. Loudly he called, "Akito Flame!" and brought his burning weapon upon his misfortunate opponent, who appeared to be a scaly green lizard man.

"Well done Kat!" a voice boomed over a speaker. The unlucky opponent vanished and reality took over. Katsumoto was in the training facility on the small island he had just arrived upon the other day. He was still trying to catch his breath from the virtual fight he had just experienced.

Katsumoto was a brown haired boy who was of medium height. He was 14 and soon his next birthday would be coming. Upon his back was a sword sheath which stored his prized katana.

He frequently traveled from place to place in search of training opportunities and challenges. He came from a long line of great samurai warriors. He was very proud of his heritage but didn't really get to know his parents because they were killed when he was younger. Unfortunately he didn't know who was to blame for their deaths. Plans of revenge crossed his mind occasionally, but he usually controlled his impulses.

Kat replaced his katana in its sheath. He walked from the, all white, room through a door into a long hallway. He strolled to his right, thinking of where he might find some supplies. Knowing that practically every town or city had an Item Store, he exited the facility through it's enormous double-door exit.

It was almost noon at the tropical island. Small children ran on the beach playing tag and other such games. Kat thought ,"How peaceful a place like this is," as he walked into the island's Item Shop and smacked directly into a frantic person.

*************This next part happens at the same time as the above section*************


Shuijin woke from his semi-peaceful sleep. It wasn't until a few moments later he realized that Kira had rolled from her spot over to his and was lying with her back to him. Not wanting to wake the sleeping girl, Shuijin rolled slowly in the opposite direction from Kira. He got to his feet and put his blanket over Kira's sleeping form.

Shuijin walked to his coffee table and grabbed a list of things which he needed from the Item Store. Shuijin leapt off the balcony and mimicked the move he had done the previous day by sliding down the angled palm branch to the base of his tree house on the sandy beach. Shuijin reached the ground and broke into a jog. While jogging he realized he was going to be late for his training today so he began to run.

Missing training was not what he wanted. He had been going to the island's battle facility since he could lift a wooden sword. Even though his training was tough at times, he loved honing his skills.

He slowed his run to a steady stride when he reached the Item Shop. He pushed the swinging door open and walked into the poorly lit room. Inside were various "survival goods" like rope, healing items, weapons and armor. Shuijin grabbed a coil of rope and a few hi-potions. He walked up to the short counter and peered anxiously at the tiny moogle storekeeper. The small moogle entered some buttons on the cash register and said "Sixty-four munny, please."

Shuijin withdrew his munny and paid the storekeeper. He checked the large clock above the entrance and panicked knowing he would be doing extra training because he was moderately late. He gathered his supplies with frantic movements and sped off toward the exit. As he ran toward the door with his things, it opened abruptly. Shuijin ran straight out....into another person.


*************Now back to real time*************

Both forms hit the dirt ground hard. Katsumoto rubbed his head. Shuijin rubbed his nose and back. They were a real mess.

"Hey buddy watch where you're going!" one said accusingly.

"Buddy yourself! YOU should be more careful!" the other spat back.

"ME? Are you crazy?!"

"No, but you sure are!"

"You take that back!"

"Make me!"

"You wanna fight? Alright let's settle this...," someone was cut off.

"At the battle facility!" the other chimed in.


*************A few minutes later*************


The two quarreling boys entered the facility's battle arena. Shuijin was armed with his sword and Kat was armed with his katana. The instructor blew his whistle then the struggle began. At first Shuijin held back, deciding to test his opponent's strength. He had an instinct telling him that his "enemy" was experienced.

Katsumoto also decided to hold back. Both boys were only putting fifty percent at it. Neither knew the other was holding back. After around twenty minutes of simple strikes and even simpler parrying moves, the battle escalated. Both fighters were now giving it their all. Neither had the advantage for any great amount of time.

"Swarmstrike!" Shuijin called out as his sword flashed green for a brief moment as it was thrust toward Katsumoto's stomach. Kat barely feigned back and parried the powerful move. He quickly countered by launching a fire whip attack with his katana. Shuijin was struck by the whip once but grabbed it with bare hands the next time around. Shuijin pulled his opponent within striking range. His hands were burning yet he held the whip steady. With his right, free, hand he swung his sword into Katsumoto who took the powerful blow. Kat fell backward on the ground. Shuijin also fell, but for a different reason. He suddenly felt his body had no energy left and was completely exhausted both physically and mentally. Shuijin passed out.

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Kira awoke from her sleep a few minutes after Shuijin had left. She ate breakfast at her house then went to the battle facility for her training. Shuijin was far more advanced in fighting than her but she always thought a girl should be able to defend herself. She had been training for almost two years now and was adept in using a variety of weapons.

She went straight to her lesson on advanced blocking with a sword. After a seemingly long hour lesson she sought out Shuijin. On her way to where he usually trained she found herself in the cafeteria. Standing by one of the lunch tables was a girl whom she had never before seen. She casually walked over to her and introduced herself.

"Hello, I'm Kira," she cheerfully said as she waited for a response.

"Hi, I'm Laura. I'm new here, would you mind helping me find a few places?" Laura asked.

"Sure, no problem. I'd be happy too. Where would you like to start?" Kira questioned.


That last question led Kira all around the facility pointing out literally everything so Laura would be able to navigate the large building more easily. While walking along, the two talked. They discovered that they both enjoyed the same types of things and had much in common. They quickly became friends.

"So Shuijin really forgot he wasn't wearing pants and ran out in heart boxers? Laura asked while containing her laughter.

"Yep, and then he asked if there was just him or if there was a draft!" both girls burst into a fit of giggles.


Kira finally reached Shuijin's training area. When she saw his instructor but not him, she asked "Hey, where's Shuijin at?"

The bald instructor replied, "He's in the facility hospital because he passed out during a duel with another boy."

Kira grabbed Laura's hand and rushed to the medical area of the facility.


Shuijin was laying in a comfy looking hospital bed. He was still unconscious. Katsumoto sat in a nearby room with a nurse applying bandages to his battle wounds.

Shuijin's body was unconscious but his mind wasn't. He couldn't remember his disturbing dream from the night before...until now. His mind was replaying the whole vision for him to see and remember this time. Shuijin could only watch.

*************Shuijin's Vision*************


He was standing upright in darkness. All around him, all he could see was darkness. The only light that was available was from his own body. He was illuminating the area around himself. He took a cautious step forward. Nothing happened. He continued taking steps until he broke into a full run.

Instantly the ground lit up and he could see what appeared to be a stained glass image of a great door with an even greater looking key hole. The door was a divine white. Just like the door in his first dream. Except unlike his first dream, this door had a door knob and key hole. As he walked forward he saw that on the door were many words and phrases written in many different languages. Then he noticed that he could read a small section of the door's message.


...is essential to staying away from darkness...
...will help you find the light in even the darkest of places...


Shuijin repeated the message in his mind then aloud, "...is essential to staying away from darkness...will help you find the light in even the darkest of places..."

Suddenly the door began to creak open. As the great double-doors opened. A dark mist began to pour through the opening.
Just before the door was fully opened, Shuijin caught a glimpse of a message which he had failed to notice.


~Destiny is the key to fate~


The door was completely open now. The dark mist began swirling and starting to piece together what looked like a cloaked form. The form was wispy and the mist could be seen circulating throughout its newly created form. It was wearing a hooded cloak with the hood drawn upward. Inside the hood was not mist, but complete darkness.

The form reached an ethereal arm forward toward Shuijin. It appeared to be calling to him. Shuijin took a step toward the ghostlike being. The dark form withdrew its arm and began to speak in a raspy, deep voice which could only be owned by such a being.


"The door has been opened. You have no more time. Your light will go out, all lights go out," it crackled.

"What do you mean I have no more time?" the curious boy questioned.

"Darkness will take your world soon, you will not be able to fight it. It is inevitable." the form rasped.

"You're wrong! Whatever you speak of, I'll ward it off!" Shuijin was becoming impatient with the form's small talk. He wanted answers.

For being the one,” it began, “you seem to know nothing. You are the cause of the darkness here. Go now boy! and watch your world be taken by DARKNESS!!!"


Shuijin woke up.




*************Chapter end*************



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