Fan Fiction ❯ Ultimate Spirit ❯ The Training ( Chapter 2 )

Disclaimer: Even though I own most of the characters, I have to put a disclaimer here for the character `iMac'. I did not create the character (I got it from a picture I saw on the `net). The picture is called iMac Girl, created by Satoshi "Toy" Igarashi (Satoshi-san, if you're out there… don't sue. ._.; I'll change the character. ^^;).

Rating: PG-13 (Slight language, violence)

Type: Action

Please Read and Review. No flames! If you are just gonna flame me and not even read over my fic then don't say anything. There's a fine line between criticism and just plain ignorant complaining over something you didn't even read.

Enjoy.

--IcyFlame

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-Notes-

1. (- and -) is a scene change and/or a description of a new location.

2. - Italics - is Telepathy.

3. This has nothing to do with `Anime RPG'; although the demi-gods/goddesses make cameos in that fic series.

4. `Italics' is a thought.

*End of notes*

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Ultimate Spirit - Chapter Two (2) - "The Training"

"You now have chosen your fate.

Fire is the one.

The passionate element.

The strong element.

The element of surprise.

Fire is the one you chose?

You chose wise.

Carry on, brave warrior.

You have chosen the correct path."

IcyFlame (me); Chosen Warrior

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Prologue

The Second Demi-God of Reality has been born. The Sacred Crystal War begins again. The time is now. The Beasts of Sleep shall soon awaken.

In the Realm of Darkness, Hiroshi looks down at the sleeping dragon in his arm. He then turns to the sword in his other arm. He growls slightly, a flash of red shines in his eyes. Hiroshi sets the baby dragon down on a platform and tightly grips the sword. Suddenly, a loud screech interrupts the silence.

-Hiroshi! Don't you dare harm him!-

The voice seems to come out of thin air. It echoes in the large void. Hiroshi growls and lowers the sword.

-Stupid Rekenrou… the boy is no use to us. The Sacred Crystal War is about to begin once more and he'll just slow us down.-

Hiroshi telepathically speaks to the voice. He closes his eyes and thinks back to that day…

(- The scene changes as a flashback of 20 years ago begins. Hiroshi and a male figure in a trenchcoat stand on a cliff. The figure has short yet spiky black hair. The pockets of the trenchcoat lined in silver; belt straps securing them closed. The figure also has sky-blue eyes. -)

Hiroshi looks down at the destruction below, demons rising from the ground destroy many buildings and trees. He looks over to the figure standing next to him. "Let's get this over with. I've got other things to do than stand here all damn day!"

The figure smirks. His long black trenchcoat blows in the wind; he slips his black-gloved hand into his pocket. He pulls out a single card. He holds the card so that the picture shows to Hiroshi. He smirks once more and says, "Are you sure you want this? This is permanent you know."

Hiroshi growls; gritting his teeth. "Yes! I know that, Rekenrou! Stop your damn stalling and let's get this over with. Shiko's army is beginning to regroup!"

Rekenrou's eyes flicker once as Rekenrou throws the card towards Hiroshi. "Soul Merge Card! I, Rekenrou Tomokoro, Demi-God of the forces of Reality, merge my soul with that of Hiroshi Hitomishu! SOUL MERGE!"

The skies turn a deep shade of red as strange clouds swirl overhead the city below. Lightning strikes around the two Demi-Gods on the cliff. Rekenrou gives one last smirk as his body glows a bright white and dematerializes into 5 light blue balls of swirling energy.

Hiroshi smirks and outstretches his arms and concentrates hard. His black aura shows itself as the 5 energy balls speed towards him. They each enter his body through his chest; his aura then fades and returns. The once black outline of energy now has small streaks of light blue in it. Hiroshi's green eyes flicker as the merge is complete.

Hiroshi looks up at the clouds and raises a hand; the clouds part and scatter to the winds. He laughs to himself.

"Finally… let's go show Shiko that we mean business!" Hiroshi clenches his fists and a pair of black angel wings pop out from his back. He spreads them and flies down to the city below.

(- The flashback ends as Hiroshi's eyes open. -)

-Hiroshi? HIROSHI! Are you listening to me?-

-No…did it sound like I was?-

(- Deep inside of Hiroshi's head, the spirit of Rekenrou floats. He still wears his black trenchcoat with the silver lined pockets. -)

Rekenrou's sky-blue eyes glow and Hiroshi appears next to him. They stand in a large gray void. Hiroshi glares at Rekenrou.

"Is this necessary?!" Hiroshi growls. He has been transported to the Reality Plains, the place where even the spirit of a Demi-God exists in a physical form. Rekenrou gave most of his power and abilities to Hiroshi during the merge 20 years ago. He decided to keep the Reality Plains Warp technique for himself though… just in case Hiroshi was about to do something insane. The Reality Plains were created by Rekenrou himself and built to withstand forces of high mental energy. It is the only place Rekenrou can go without leaving Hiroshi's mind.

"Yes. You need to listen to me." Rekenrou responds, flicking back a single strand of hair from his eyes.

"Fine, what is it?", Hiroshi sighs.

"Well," began Rekenrou, "Ryuujin is needed to finally end this war, he is the key. Although, he cannot do this alone; he is all we have. If you destroy him, then every dimension is in danger."

"Also," Rekenrou added with a smirk, "he's my son. If you so much as lay a hand on him… I'll just wipe your memory and takeover your body myself. You know I can do that. You were aware of that risk when we merged."

"Yea, yea. Whatever. Look I don't care if he's your son or not… he's a nuisance and he can't possibly help us."

Rekenrou sighs once more. "I want you to trust me on this. You tru-"

"I trusted you 20 years ago when we merged. It may have given us the advantage on Shiko but it almost got us killed.", Hiroshi interrupts.

"Are you forgetting that we are immortal? We can't die… Ok, so we can be killed… but we'll come back."

"Oh… I'm so sorry. It must've slipped my mind… just like the fact that you're an idiot has slipped yours. You forgot that it takes at least 2 to 3 days to return… 6 at the most!", Hiroshi's voice just fills with sarcasm.

"…We don't have time to argue… although, I will get you back for that later. Just teach him your techniques and tell the others to do the same. He'll need it.", Rekenrou frowns.

"Fine. I'll let myself out." Hiroshi fades out and returns to the physical realm. He looks down at the dragon; who is now fully awake and staring back at him. The dragon spreads its small wings and floats up eye level to Hiroshi.

"Hi!", it says in its tiny voice.

Hiroshi couldn't help but laugh a little. "Hi. You'd better rest those wings, you've got a lot of training to do…"

"Huh? Training? For what?" Ryuujin blinks confused.

Hiroshi only smirks and throws him a sandwich that he pulls out of mid-air.

"Ohh! Food!", Ryuujin proceeds to eat. "Neat trick…" he says between mouthfuls.

Hiroshi grumbles to himself and smirks. "You're gonna learn that… and more. So hurry up! We don't have time for you to stuff yourself."

Just then, out of the portal drop Raven, Tavern, and Sabre. Ryuujin, surprised at the sudden intrusion, stuffs the sandwich in his mouth and spins around. He then gets into a fighting stance.

"Whoa! Whoa! Hold on there! No need to attack!", Tavern sweats and backs up slightly, "besides… I'm your Uncle Tavern and you wouldn't want to hurt me would ya?"

Hiroshi didn't look exactly pleased… although he was amused on how fast Ryuujin's reactions were. Ryuujin gets out of the stance and blinks and tackles Tavern to the ground.

"Hi!" he gives Tavern a very tight hug… nearly choking him.

"Ack! You can let go now." Tavern coughs.

"Opps, sorry!" Ryuujin lets go and starts walking around the void; curious as to where he is.

Hiroshi glares at the two Demi-Gods and Demi-Goddess before him.

"What the hell are you doing here? I told you to stop following me here." Hiroshi looks down at Ryuujin, who is still looking around. Ryuujin turns to Hiroshi, "Where is this place? When do I start my training? Can I have another sandwich?"

Raven looks at Hiroshi harshly; "You are NOT going to train him for your army! I'll see to that myself!" She concentrates, letting off a strong gust towards Hiroshi. Hiroshi simply smirks and places a hand forward, stopping the wave of wind in its tracks with a Psi Barrier. Hiroshi looks over to Ryuujin and smirks "See, this is what happens when you stay up all night… you get cranky." Ryuujin nods, "Got it! Uhm… I wanna train now."

Sabre and Tavern get into fighting stances as Raven does the same.

Raven growls and is suddenly lifted into the air along with Sabre and Tavern as Hiroshi releases a bubble of Telekinetics.

"Now, if you'll let me explain. Rekenrou wants us to do this;" Hiroshi says quite calmly, "and I'm going to do it."

(- Time lapses ahead 7 years. Ryuujin has been taught every technique by each Demi-God. Hiroshi personally taught Ryuujin Telekinesis and Telepathy. Due to Ryuujin being the son of the Demi-God of Reality, he already knows the powers of reality -)

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-End of Fanfic-

So how'd you like it? It's the 2nd fic in the Ultimate Spirit series. I'm not too happy with it… But I had to do a time-lapse or the story'd be too long to print. XP After watching the Final Fantasy Movie three times in a row and listening to `The Dream Within' (FF movie's 1st ending song), I'll probably have more fanfics up. I've already got about 20% of Fanfic 3 "Awakening of the Bird of Dreams" typed up. Hope you liked this one!