Original Stories Fan Fiction ❯ The Lonely Warrior ❯ Episode 3: The Ultimatum ( Chapter 3 )

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The Lonely Warrior

Episode 3:

The Ultimatum




Narrator: Hey everyone! Welcome! In the last episode, Shinn confronts the rapists. The two rapists were too busy in their own affairs to notice Shinn. Shinn runs after them, but they get away on the count of Nuri. They split up. Nuri meets the owner of the Yoi Tabemono Kisama restaurant, Nuriko. Meanwhile, Shinn meets a boy who saves him from a nightwalker named Pimp. Shinn didn't like him very much.The rapists went to Nuriko's restaurant and started making trouble. Nuriko caught the rapists. Some dude tells Nuri about a black magic shop that might help her with her problem. Then, Shinn confronts Nuriko. She gives him an ultimatum: to bring some friends and go to the end of the forest on the other side of town. Now, Shinn must gather some friends and go there at midnight. What will happen? Find out on this exciting episode!


Shinn: Damn! Where the hell am I gonna find friends that are good at fighting?

(Shinn starts walking.)

Shinn: Fuck it! I need to get something to eat.

(So, Shinn walks into town when suddenly, he hears a yell. He turns around and sees a nightwalker beating up a kid.)

Kid: HELP!

Nightwalker: Well I don't care what blood type you have now. I'm gonna get some!

(Shinn runs up to the nightwalker.)

Shinn: Hey ugly!

(The nightwalker turns its head and Shinn cuts its head off with his sword. Then, he pulls the kid from the ground.)

Shinn: You alright kid?

Kid: Yeah, I'm fine.

(Shinn notices that the clothes that the kid had on and his face. It was Pimp.)

Shinn: (Pushes Pimp) Its you! You're that dirty kid!

Pimp: Its you! You're that dumb-ass grown-up that was getting in the way!

Shinn: I see that bath didn't teach you a lesson. You still smell and talk like shit!

Pimp: You're the dumb person that doesn't know anything!

Shinn: I'm gonna choke you! Ya little shit!

(Shinn starts choking Pimp. Pimp grabs a rock and throws it at Shinn's face.)

Shinn: You little...!

(Pimp runs. Shinn is right after him. Shinn catches him and pushes him on the ground.)

Shinn: If you don't have any parents, then where do you live?

Pimp: (Gets up) Don't worry about where the hell I live!

Shinn: Well, wherever you live, you should go there now!

Pimp: No!

(Pimp starts walking away.)

Shinn: (calmly) Hey Pimp! There's gonna be a battle tomorrow at midnight at the end of the forest on the other side of town. I need four members on my team. If you quit being an asshole, you can join me.

Pimp: Fuck you! I don't wanna join your dumb group!

(Pimp runs away.)

Shinn: Fine, whatever, bitch!

(Shinn walks off to town. Meanwhile, Kudosai and Kudoso are walking into town.)

Kudosai: I can't believe it! We've been out there all frickin day and we haven't see any sigh of them,ya? You're lucky I brought some of that nightwalker repellant.

Kudoso: (Points at a small restaurant with only six seats in front of a chef) Lets go there.

Kudosai: Well, its closer no? I guess we should go there, ya?

(Kudosai and Kudoso walk over to the restaurant. Shinn arrives in town and goes to the Yoi Tabemono Kisama restaurant. The waiter, AKA Sum, AKA, Some dude, walks up to him.)

Sum: Welcome! I'm the new waiter. Right this way.

(Sum walks him to a table of two and he sits down.)

Sum: Would you like to order?

Shinn: Yeah. I'll have the Mandarin pork chops. With a cup of sake.

Sum: Okay! You're meal will be done shortly.

(Sum leaves to send the order. Nuriko and a mysterious dude dressed in black are right by the restrooms looking at Shinn.)

Mysterious dude in black: Is that the guy?

Nuriko: Yeah. Thats the guy.

Mysterious dude in black: Don't worry. We'll take care of him.

(Nuriko walks up to Shinn. Shinn notices Nuriko.)

Nuriko: You've got alot of guts to come to MY restaurant after what happened!

Shinn: YOU own this restaurant?! Yeah right!

Nuriko: I do! You can ask anyone here!

Shinn: Whatever!

Nuriko: Have you decided who will fight on your team? I've already got my members.

Shinn: ALREADY?! Er-I mean...YEAH! I've got mine!

Nuriko: Good. I hope you're ready.

Shinn: Yeah, likewise.

(Nuriko leaves. Sum comes with Shinn's food.)

Sum: Here you go! (Hands him the food)

Shinn: Ah! Arigato!

Sum: You're welcome.

(Sum leaves.)

Shinn: (Stomach growls) Shes lucky I'm really hungry right now! This is the last time I'm gonna eat here!

(Shinn starts eating. A little while later, he was finished. Sum walks over.)

Sum: Is everything okay?

Shinn: Yeah. Give me the bill.

Sum: Yes, right away.

(Sum walks away. A minute later, he comes back.)

Sum: Here you go! (Hands him the bill)

Shinn: WHAT!? The Mandarin pork chops with sake meal only costs 700! how come its,500?!

Sum: I don't know. But I must do exactly what Nuriko says, no matter what. So pay up.

Shinn: (Mutters to self) This little...(Takes out the money and hands it to Sum.) There!

Sum: Thank you! Have a nice day!

Shinn: You too. Little...

(Shinn gets ready to leave.)

Shinn: Stupid bitch! Thinks she can charge me more!

(Shinn walks out of the restaurant. Nuriko heard what Shinn said.)

Nuriko: (Angrily) I'm sick of everyone callin' me a bitch! Thats the last straw! No one is to say that word anywhere in the restaurant! If I hear someone saying it, I'll kick their booty!


(The next day, Shinn wakes up and does his morning routine as usual. Then, he gets ready to leave to town to search for team members. He leaves when suddenly, Pimp tackles him.)

Shinn: Whats the hell are you doing?!

Pimp: I've decided...that I'll join you, on a few conditions. One, if we win, you give me 25% of the money. Two, if we win on the count of me, you have to give me 25% AND two large piazzas. Three, if I get killed, I'm suin'!

Shinn: (Thinks for a second) Okay. One, I'll give you no percent of the money, but two, I'll give you the two large piazzas. And three, if you die, you can sue.

Pimp: (Thinks for a second) Alright. Deal!

Shinn: Good! Now lets go. We have alot to do.

(Shinn and Pimp walk into town. When they get there, Shinn stops.)

Pimp: Why did you stop?

Shinn: Look.

(Pimp looks around and sees posters that say "Nuriko vs. Shinn" on them.)

Shinn: (Angrily) Shes makin' this battle into a televised event! Look at that one! (Points at one that was posted at a bar) Watch Shinn answer to Nuriko?! I don't think so! This time this bitch has gone TOO far!

Pimp: How strong is she?

Shinn: Not strong enough to make posters of that! I'm goin' to that bar! You stay here!

Pimp: How come?

Shinn: 'Cause you're too young! (Walks into the bar)

Pimp: Fuck being young! I can go into any place I want! No grown-up is gonna stop me!

(Pimp opens the door and he smells a foul oder. It was so foul that Pimp quickly shut the door.)

Pimp: Man! Damn do grown-ups stink!

(Meanwhile, Shinn looks around. A lot of people were betting on who would win the battle. The score was 49% on Shinn, 49% on Nuriko, and 2% on pie. Shinn walks up to the bartender.)

Bartender: Hey Shinn.

Shinn: Hey.

Bartender: So uh, you gonna battle the girl, eh. Good luck.

Shinn: I wanna know who made this into a televised event! (Grabs the bartender by the collar) Who!

Bartender: I swear I don't know! I think...it waw Nuriko! I'm pretty sure it was her!

Shinn: (Lets go of the bartenders collar) That bitch! She did not tell me this was gonna be on TV!

(Just then, a commercial came on about the battle.)

Announcer on TV: Tonight at midnight, is the most biggest battle out now! A restaurant owner named Nuriko challenges a bounty hunter named Shinn! They'll bring their friends to help them fight! They'll do all they can to win the fight! Who will win? Find out on "The Duel"! Live on Pay-Per-View!!!!

(The commercial goes off. The people start to conversate again.)

A person: Are you gonna watch the fight on TV?

Another person: Hell yeah! I'm gonna order a pizza or two, grab my girl, and just watch it!

Person 3: Who do you think is gonna win?

Person 2: Nuriko. I think she can win.

Person 1: I bet Shinns gonna win!

Person 2: Then you suck!

Person 1: Fuck you! Ya punk bitch!

(Person 1 and person 2 start fighting. Shinn furiously walks out of the bar.)

Shinn: Where is that boy?

(Shinn looks around and sees Pimp talking to a girl who was taller and older than he was.)

Pimp: So...well, I'm old enough to produce children. We can even get together before the battle. What do ya say?

Girl: ...I don't know.

Pimp: C'mon. I may be younger, but I can treat you right. And I can protect you from nightwalkers.

Girl: Well...okay.

Pimp: (Excited) Cool! Okay (Takes a sheet of paper and a pen from the table beside him) Write how you get to your house from here.

(The girl writes down the directions to her house and gives them to Pimp.)

Pimp: Cool! See you later!

(Pimp tries to kiss her, when Shinn picks him up and drops him on the ground by the bar.)

Shinn: What do you think you're doing?

Pimp: Pickin' up a girl!

Shinn: You can't do that now! We have many things we must do before the battle!

Pimp: Fuck that! I wanna have sex before the battle!

Shinn: No you can't! Besides, we need to make a battle plan.

Pimp: Forget the plan!

Shinn: We can't go into battle without a plan!

Pimp: You did with that one girl.

(Short pause.)

Shinn: That was different! Now lets go!

(Shinn grabs him by the arm and goes to Nuriko's restaurant. Meanwhile, Nuri and Sum were eating at the restaurant that Kudosai and Kudoso were eating at last night.)

Nuri: I don't know. It just doesn't feel right.

Sum: Yeah, but it might be the only way you can get Shinn to like you.

Nuri: I dreamed a really good dream of Shinn and I. We were in a forest surrounded by cherry blossoms. Shinn wrapped his arms around me and said "Isn't it wonderful...to be in this nice looking forest with you." And I said "Yes it is." Then, he started slowly and gently rubbing my breasts. Then he said "Your boobs are really nice." And then-

(Sum holds his hand up.)

Sum: I think you should keep your erotic fantasies to yourself.

Nuri: Maybe...but I wanna be with him.

Sum: You should go to that place and get it over with. (Stands up) I gotta get back to work now. See you.

(Sum leaves. Nuri finishes her food and leaves. She finally decides to go to the black magic shop. Meanwhile, Shinn and Pimp confront Nuriko.)

Shinn: Were YOU the one who decided to make this battle into a televised event?!

Nuriko: No I didn't! It was some jackass who was stalking us!

Pimp: Yeah right! You probably did it!

Nuriko: You know what...get out of my restaurant with your false accusations!

Shinn: Fine! Bitch!

Nuriko: ....

(Nuriko starts looking at them demonically. They walk out of the restaurant.)

Pimp: There's something I don't like about her. It makes me hate her! Really hate her! The kind of hate I have for...THATS IT! Shes a nightwalker! Shes a friggin' nightwalker!

Shinn: Hey...

(Short pause.)

Shinn: Wait...you think Nuriko is a nightwalker?

Pimp: Yeah! Why do you think she was dressed in black?

Shinn: ...You're right. She IS dressed in black. But its a type of style. It doesn't mean shes a nightwalker.

Pimp: Okay...then why did she set up the time of the battle to midnight?

Shinn: Don't know.

Pimp: She must like the dark! Nightwalker love the dark! They're most active in the dark too.

Shinn: Pimp, alot of people who aren't nightwalkers love the dark. You're gonna need better proof to convince me that she is a nightwalker.

Pimp: Alright. Then prove to me that she isn't.

Shinn: Umm...we had a small fight last night after she caught the suspects. She would've attacked me then.

Pimp: Maybe she wasn't in her full form just yet. Or maybe your blood is bad.

Shinn: Pimp, I know you hate her. I hate her. But shes not a nightwalker. Now lets go. We've got three more members we need to get.

(Suddenly, a yell came from the newspaper stand. It was Kudosai.)

Kudosai: WHAT?! The rapists were caught yesterday?! How?! Who?!

Newsstand guy: You're a little late, but I'll tell you anyway. The owner of that restaurant,(Points to the Yoi Tabemono Kisama) Nuriko, captured the rapists.

Kudosai: Blast! Well thats just my luck! But what about those weird looking posters all around town?

Newsstand guy: You're really late! What were you doin' last night? Sleeping? Those signs are for a fight tonight at midnight. Its gonna be great!

Kudosai: Thanks for the info,ya? C'mon brother.

(Kudoso was petting a stuffed bear. Kudosai slaps him upside the head and takes the stuffed bear away.)

Kudosai: Stop playing with stuffed bears all the time!

(Kudosai throws the stuffed bear away. Shinn arrives and taps Kudosai on the shoulder. Kudosai quickly turns to Shinn's direction and get into a battle stance.)

Kudosai: Oh. Its only you. What do you want?

Shinn: Have you heard about the battle yet?

Kudosai: A little bit.

Shinn: Well, I'm gonna be fighting against Nuriko and her team. I still need three more people. I was wondering if you and your brother could join.

Kudosai: Hmm...so you want me to battle with you for your own selfish reasons, no? Well...alright. I guess so ya? But I'm not doin' it for you. I'm doin' it because I wanna get stronger. Then the next time we fight, I'll kick your ass, ya?

Shinn: Alright.

Pimp: YEEAAH! We did it! We got all of our team members!

Shinn: Not quite. We still have...one more.

Pimp: WHAT?! One more? Damn! Where are we gonna find one more person?

(Pimp looks around. Kudosai grabs Kudoso.)

Kudosai: We're gonna get ready for our training. Meet us at the part of the forest where on trees grow, ya?

Shinn: Alright. After we find our fifth member.

(Kudosai and So walk away. Meanwhile, Nuri was standing in front of the black magic shop.)

Nuri: Alright. Here goes...

(Nuri walks in. She sees a lot of potions and crap like that. Then, she sees a woman dressed in a black cloak with a hood. She walked up to Nuri.)

Woman: What do you want? Are you interested in buyin' or what?

Nuri: (Nervously) Umm...is the matchmaker here?

Woman: Yeah. Follow me.

(Nuri follows the woman to a door in the back. Inside was a old woman sitting at a table. It was a type of room where psychics told their predictions. Nuri sat down at the seat across from the old lady.)

Matchmaker: Hmm...I had forseen your arrival young lady. You have made a good choice to come here. I've got powers and potions so good, They'll make you wanna slap your mama!

Nuri: Umm...I have come here because-

Matchmaker: (Holds her hand up) I know why you have come. youuuuuuuu wanna Seeeeeeeee, if you and...Shinn, will become a happy couple. Am I wrong?

Nuri: No you're not.

Matchmaker: I can also see your...sexual desires with him...WHOA! Naughty! You're a very dirty girl, yes indeed! Now, I shall take a look into the crystal ball...to see if your wish will come true...(She holds her hands around the crystal ball) Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm...Aaaaahhhhhh...

(She continues to meditate. A few minutes later, Nuri pulls out some manga and starts to read it. The matchmaker continues to meditate. About ten minutes later, She stops.)

Matchmaker: HA! I've got it! You two will...Oh no! I'm losing the vision!

Nuri: Wait! You can't lose the vision!

Matchmaker: Wait! I can get it back...for 2,000!

(Nuri pulls out 2,000 and hands it to the matchmaker.)

Matchmaker: Ah! Money! Now...I can see the vision...you two will...

(Suddenly, a beautiful young woman walks in.)

Beautiful young woman: Grandma! Are you trying to scam my customers again?

Matchmaker: Why Elaine! I was just covering for you until you get back.

Elaine: Well, I'm here now. So you can leave.

(Elaine's grandmother leaves. Elaine walks up to the table and sits where her grandmother was sitting.)

Elaine: Hello! I'm Elaine! I hope my grandmother didn't scare you.

Nuri: She did...kinda. But I'm glad you're the real matchmaker. My names-

Elaine: (Interrupting Nuri) Stop! I'm going to guess what your name is...Its Nuri. Correct?

Nuri: Yes thats right!

Elaine: And you have a problem...that you want to solve...(Closes her eyes for a few seconds and then opens them) Its a guy.

Nuri: Yes it is.

Elaine: Buy the way, how much money did my grandmother take from you?

Nuri: 2,000.

(Elaine takes out 1,800 and gives it to Nuri.)

Elaine: I only charge my customers 200.

Nuri: Thank you.

Elaine: Hmm...I can see your fantasies of you and this guy. WHOA! Your fantasies are VERY naughty.

Nuri: A lot of people say that. but they aren't that bad to me.

Elaine: Hmm...and you want to know if you and this guy will ever be together. (She closes her eyes )Hmm...you two...WILL be together one day.

Nuri: (Jumps up) ALRIGHT!!!! YEAH!!!!

Elaine: Hold on. There will be a ton of obstacles you two will face before you two will be together. The...Shinn guy, is in great danger. I do not know what the danger is, but it is bad. Very bad. But don't worry. One day, Shinn will love you. (Takes out three small beakers of potions and hands them to Nuri) If things aren't working, use these potions, but use them wisely.

Nuri: Thank you!

Elaine: You're welcome.

Nuri: I'll see you later.

Elaine: See you soon.

(Nuri gets up and walks out of the room. She is about to leave when the woman from earlier grabs her chest and pulls her close.)

Woman: (Speaks in Nuri's ear softly but firmly) You'd better be careful with those potions. Otherwise, something bad will happen.

(The woman lets her go. Nuri turns and looks at her.)

Nuri: Don't worry. I'll take good care of them.

(Nuri leaves. Meanwhile, Shinn and Pimp were sitting at a table in the quad area of the town.)

Pimp: Who are we gonna choose?

Shinn: Beats me.

Pimp: Why don't you ask that Nuri girl?

Shinn: Hell no! I'd rather die and burn in hell before I let her be on my team. Besides, she'll screw everything up!

(Then, a bishonen looking guy walks up to an empty table and sits down.)

Pimp: (Points to the bishonen) What about that guy? He has a sword!

Shinn: Alot of people have swords Pimp.

(Pimp gets up and goes to the bishonen.)

Shinn: Pimp! Don't bother that man!

*This bishonen almost always speaks in a soft, calm voice.*

Bishonen: Hey there, little one.

(Shinn walks up and grabs Pimp.)

Shinn: I'm sorry. This boy wasn't bothering you, was he?

Bishonen: No. Not at all.

(Pimp breaks free of Shinn's grasp.)

Pimp: Hi! My name is Pimp! This dude right here, is Shinn.

Bishonen: Salutations! I'm Shido. Its nice to meet you.

Pimp: My friend back here was wondering if you could help him out. You see, we've got a fight at midnight. And-

Shido: Wait. You're the guy thats battling tonight?

Shinn: Yeah. We need one more fighter.

(Shido stands up in front of Shinn and touches his cheek. Shinn gets a little nervous.)

Shido: You seem like a pretty nice guy...

(Shido removes his hand from Shinn's cheek, then smiles.)

Shido: I would love to join your team. Just promise that you will not hurt me in any way.

Shinn: I can't promise that the other team won't hurt you, but we won't hurt you.

Shido: Then I will join you.

Pimp: ALRIGHT! We've finally got a team! I'm gonna go to my girlfriends house now.

Shinn: Oh no you're not! You're comin' with us!

Pimp: Aw, c'mon!

Shinn: No! You can't do it before the battle!

Pimp: But what if I die?

Shinn: Oh well! Besides, Nuriko isn't gonna be THAT strong.

Pimp: C'mon! Just give me ten minutes just like Hyori sang!

Shinn: No!

Shido: (Laughs softly) You two are...really funny. Is he your son?

Shinn: No he's not. If he was, he would've been dead by now. Now lets go. Kudosai and So are waiting.

(The scene jumps to a scene where Shinn and his team are at the part of the forest where no trees grow.)

Shinn: Is everyone ready?

All: Yeah!

Shinn: Alright. we should start by seeing how good you can dodge a powerful attack. Kudosai, you're up first.

(The others move out of the way and Kudosai gets ready to dodge.)

Kudosai: Knockin' your attack out of the way will be easy, ya?

Shinn: Whatever.

(Shinn forms a big energy ball and gets ready to throw it at Kudosai.)

Shinn: Here it comes!

(Shinn throws it at Kudosai. Kudosai dodges it nicely.)

Kudosai: That was TOO easy!

Shinn: Good. Then you're ready. Uh...Pimp! You're up.

Pimp: Great!

(Pimp steps up. Shinn gets another energy ball ready.)

Shinn: Alright!

Pimp: No wait! I'm not ready!

(Shinn throws the energy ball at Pimp. Pimp fails to dodge it and is sent flying all the way to the trees.)

Kudosai: Whoa! Don't you think that was a little too powerful for the kid?

Shinn: Bullcrap! That was the same attack I gave you!

(Pimp comes out of the forest and starts leaping to the group.)

Pimp: Shinn! I wasn't ready!

Shinn: That may have been a little too strong for you, but you've got to be ready at ALL times. The other team isn't gonna wait for you to be prepared. (To everyone) Okay, so far everyones in good shape. You may train yourselves for a while. (To Pimp) Pimp, you may need to learn a few things before I let you loose.

Pimp: Aw man! How long is this gonna take?

Shinn: It depends on how fast you can learn.

(The others split up and do their own thing.)

Shinn: Okay, now I noticed you didn't get into your battle stance. How come?

Pimp: What the hell is a battle stance?

Shinn: Hey! Watch your mouth! Now a battle stance is a kind of pose that you use to make your attack faster. For example, if I'm gonna need to take out my sword, I'd get into this stance. (Gets into the stance used to take out his sword) That way, I can get to my sword faster and attack. It also makes your weapon easier to access. Most people have different battle stances. You should choose a stance that makes your weapon easier to access. Let me see what stance you would use to get to your sword.

(Pimp carefully got into a battle stance to take out his sword.)

Pimp: Like this?

Shinn: Great. Now, there is also a kind of battle stance used to just fight with hand to hand combat. For instance, getting ready to punch your opponent. Show me how you would get ready to punch someone.

(Pimp get into his battle stance and accidently punches Shinn.)

Pimp: Is that correct?

Shinn: G-great. Excellent.

(Meanwhile, Kudosai, So, and Shido got ready to train.)

Kudosai: Alright, lets see your skill. So and I are gonna attack you so be ready.

Shido: Understood.

(Kudosai and So charged at Shido. Shido disappeared. Kudosai stopped himself. Kudoso kept running. He tried to stop but ended up falling. Shido reappeared at the same spot.)

Kudosai: Not bad. You're a pretty good fighter for someone they found on the street. Whats your name?

Shido: Shido.

Kudosai: I'm Kudosai. And thats my brother, Kudoso.

Shido: It is a pleasure to meet you.

(Later on, Shinn gathered everyone. Its now getting dark.)

Shinn: Alright. Heres the plan. We're gonna go back into town to get us a big meal. Then, We're goin' to my house to get some sleep. At 10:00 PM, we're gonna get up and get ready. Its a long way where we're heading, but I've come up with a shortcut so that we'll get there faster. once we're there, we're gonna do some warm-ups. Does everyone understand?

All: Yeah.

Shinn: Lets go.

(They got they're stuff ready and went to town. Meanwhile, Nuri finally got to her house. She quickly went to her room and lit all the candles that surrounded her futon. Then, she turned on her small radio. The song from Lee Hyoree called "Winter Freshness" was on. She takes off her clothes except for her undergarments and lies down on her futon.)

Nuri: Act one: Scene one: Reunited At Last....

(Nuri closes her eyes and enters a dream state. She can still hear Hyori's song playing in the background. She dreams of being in a forest waiting for Shinn. Then, Shinn arrives.)

Shinn: Hello Nuri. Its been a while.

Nuri: SHINN! (Runs to Shinn and hugs him) Oh, Shinn! Its been two days! Two days since we've been separated!

Shinn: Yes. Two days is a very long time. Very long time indeed.

Nuri: Shinn, lets never fight again. Promise?

Shinn: I promise.

(Nuri started kissing Shinn. They kept kissing for a few minutes. By now, Hyori's song ended and a song by BoA called " Midnight Parade" came on. They stopped kissing and opened their eyes.)

Nuri: Are you turned on?

Shinn: I don't know. I do get hard while watching Revolution on the International channel.

Nuri: Lets go to your house Shinn.

Shinn: Umm...I don't know.

Nuri: C'mon. We'll go to your house, we'll fix us some ramen, then we'll watch a little Revolution. And we'll listen to a lil bit of BoA, Hyori, oh and ZONE too! They're cute.

Shinn: Yes. Their cute. And their music videos are hypnotizing. Still they're not as cute as you, Nuri.

Nuri: Oh Shinn!

(Shinn carries Nuri all the way to his house. Its Nuri's dream, so this sequence didn't take as long as it would in reality.)

Shinn: Here we are!

Nuri: Wow! That was great! Can we do that again?

Shinn: Well, we still haveta go to my bedroom. So yeah.

Nuri: Great!

(Shinn continues to carry her until they got to his room. He lies her down on his futon and starts kissing her. He starts taking her clothes off.)

Shinn: Nuri, I love you.

Nuri: I love you too, Shinn.

(Meanwhile, in the real world, Shinn and his team were eating at an old restaurant that was about to go out of business. Its now night-time.)

Pimp: Man! Why do we gotta eat here?

Shinn: 'Cause we don't have any money for that one restaurant. And I wouldn't even set a hair in Nuriko's restaurant. So we're stuck here.

Pimp: (looks down at his meal. Two shriveled up fish sticks and a stale piece of bread) Why can't we eat at HER restaurant?

Shinn: Because shes the enemy! She'll over-charge us or worse...spike our food.

Kudosai: Give this place a chance Pimp. It not so bad, eh?

(Ten minutes later, they were finished eating.)

Shinn: Well that wasn't so bad.

Kudosai: It was good. Except for the bug in my soup.

Shinn: Pimp! You haven't even touched your food.

Pimp: 'Cause its nasty!

Shinn: Well its the only thing you're gonna have! And I don't want you complaining that you're hungry two minutes before the battle!

Pimp: Its nasty!

Shido: Well, I thought it was lovely.

(Shinn, Pimp, Kudosai, and Kudoso look at Shido.)

Kudosai: You mean your food...wasn't bad?

Shido: Its the best salad I've had in a while. (Looks at Shinn and smiles) It was great.

Shinn: (Nervously) Yeah...uh, I'm glad you think so. (Normal) At least SOMEONE enjoyed it.

(Shinn paid the old man that owned the restaurant.)

Old man: Thank you very much young people. If more people like you would come here, we would be back in business.

Shinn: Yeah. See you.

(The scene goes to a scene where the team is at Shinn's house.)

Shinn: Alright. Now I only have one room for you guys. So you're gonna haveta share. Sai, So, you have you futons right?

Kudosai: Yeah.

Shinn: Okay, Pimp, Shido, do you have your own?

Pimp: No.

Shido: I did not bring one.

Shinn: Okay, I think I have an extra for both of you. Hold on.

(Shinn goes to his room to look for extra futons. Meanwhile, Kudoso and Sai were setting theirs up. A minute later, Shinn comes back.)

Shinn: Heres your futons. (Hands the their futons) Are they alright?

Pimp: Yeah.

Shido: Yes.

Shinn: Alright. We'd better get some sleep. Good night.

Pimp: But what about my girl?

Shinn: No! Get some sleep!

Pimp: Can I sleep, with my girl?

Shinn: No!

Pimp: Damn!

(Shido and Pimp set up their futons. They all went to sleep except for Pimp.)

Pimp: How do I get out of here? Can't use the front door. How 'bout the bathroom window.

(Pimp slowly gets out of his futon ad slowly walks to the door. He tries to open the door without any noise. Heh was able to open it. He walks to the bathroom and does the same. He sees the window and he sees the window and walks to it. A few seconds later, Shido hears a thump. He looks to around to find that Pimp isn't there. He goes to the bathroom to find that the window was open. He looks out to find Pimp getting up after falling out the window.)

Pimp: That hurt! Oh well. I'm out.

Shido: What are you doing?

(Pimp turns around to find Shido looking at him.)

Pimp: I'm goin' to my girl's house!

Shido: But Shinn said not to go out.

Pimp: Fuck what he says! I'm leavin'!

Shido: You will be tired in the battle if you do not go to sleep.

Pimp: I don't care!

Shido: Very well.

(Shido goes back to bed. Pimp runs off to see his girl. Meanwhile back at the black magic shop, Elaine got ready to close the shop.)

Elaine: Suki, who do you think will win?

Suki: You're the fortune teller. You should know.

Elaine: Yeah, but I don't like to use my powers that way.

Suki: Well, I vote for Nuriko.

Elaine: I'm not sure who to vote for.

Suki: We'd better go. Its getting late.

Elaine: Yeah. We should.

(They walk out and lock all the doors.)

Elaine: Lets get something to eat.

Suki: Yeah. Where do you want to go?

Elaine: Don't know.

(At 10:00 PM, the team was awake and getting ready.)

Shinn: Alright. Everyone ready?

Kudosai: Yeah.

Shinn: Alright cool. (Looks around to notice that Pimp isn't around) Wait! Where is Pimp?

Shido: I think he is in the bathroom.

(At that second, a loud THUMP came from the bathroom. Shinn went to the bathroom and opened the door. It was Pimp on the floor.)

Shinn: What the hell are you doing?

Pimp: (Gets up) I was trying to take a piss when I tripped and fell.

Shinn: (Looks at the red mark on his neck) What is that on your neck?

Pimp: A nightwalker attacked me! A while back.

Shinn: Whats that smell. Smells like...concubine!

Pimp: I don't take baths! Remember!

Shinn: No. Its a different smell. The kind of odor you get when you...you went to that girls house, didn't you?

Pimp: No I didn't!

Shinn: Yes you did! If we lose on the count of you, I'm gonna-

Shido: Guys! We really should be getting ready for the battle. We do not have time to argue.

Shinn: You're right. Alright. Lets keep getting ready.

(In ten minutes, they we're ready to leave.)

Shinn: Everyone ready?

Kudosai: Yeah.

Shinn: Okay, lets go!

(Meanwhile, Nuriko and her team were already at the battlefield. They were all dressed in black. They were waiting for the battle to begin.)

Team member: Yo Nuriko, What time is it?

Nuriko: 10:30, Kurou.

Kurou: Why did we come here so early? There's still a good hour and a half before the battle starts.

Nuriko: You wanted to make the scene more dramatic when you enter. Remember?

Kurou: Oh yeah. Still, we could've waited til 11 to get here.

Nuriko: Yeah, But its better to get here before the media does.

Kurou: Yeah. They mess up everything. Hey Takea, Help me look for a good hiding spot.

Takea: In a little bit.

(Kurou goes to look for a hiding spot. Takea sits down with Nuriko.)

Takea: So...do you know about this guy, or his team members?

Nuriko: Not really. Other than the fact that Shinns an asshole. He had a kid with him. I think he's on his team.

Takea: So he's using kids to fight us?

Nuriko: I don't know.

Takea: Has he been in your restaurant before this incident?

Nuriko: Yeah. He was alright in th beginning, but ever since I caught the rapists, he's acted like such a jerk. And then there's this one crazy girl that likes him. And he never pays attention to her. Okay, I know shes crazy...very crazy, but at least he could be nicer. He says he wants his money back. It ain't his money! He didn't catch the rapists! I did! It MY money!

Takea: So thats why we're fighting?

Nuriko: Yeah. I'm sorry I brought you into this. I just got mad.

Takea: (Holds Nuriko's hand) Its okay. I'll fight for you. I'll be here whenever you have problems, Nuriko.

Nuriko: Thanks, Takea-chan.

(Kurou jumps to a branch on a tree that Takea and Nuriko were sitting by.)

Kurou: Hey guys! Do you think this is a good hiding place?

Nuriko: They'll still see you. You'll haveta move to another tree or something.

Team member 3: Why don't you go bury yourself to hide. You've got a whole hour. (Starts laughing)

Kurou: Shut up Sarou! Why don't you go bury YOURSELF!

Sarou: Because I'm not the one trying to make a dramatic entrance. (Laughs again)

Kurou: Why you...

Team member 4: Hey! Settle down! We're supposed to be fighting the enemy, not each other!

Kurou: Yeah. You're right Aka.

Sarou: I guess.

Aka: I'm kinda hungry. I need virgin blood. Nuriko! Come here!

Nuriko: I don't think so.

Aka: Come on! I'm hungry!

Kurou: Hey Takea! The media is gonna be here any minute now. We better go hide.

Takea: Well, gotta go now.

Nuriko: See you.

(Takea gets up and walks to Kurou.)

Takea: Don't worry. We'll get him.

(Takea and Kurou walk into the forest. At 11:10, the media arrived. fifteen minutes later, they were ready to start the show. Nearly everyone in town tuned into the event. It was time to start the show.)

Announcer 1: WELCOME TO "THE DUEL"!!!! I'M WILLIS IS A LITTLE GIRL!!

Announcer 2: AND I'M JOHNNY JOHNSON!!

Willis: AND YOU ARE WATCHING "THE DUEL"!!!! LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW!!!!!

Johnny: ITS A VERY BIG BATTLE!! VERY BIG INDEED!! YES...ITS VERY BIG!

Willis: AND ITS ONLY A MERE HALF HOUR BEFORE THE BATTLE BEGINS!!!!

Johnny: (Runs to Nuriko, Sarou, and Aka) AND IT LOOKS LIKE NURIKO'S TEAM IS THE FIRST TO ARRIVE!! BUT THERES ONLY THREE TEAM MEMBERS! WHERE ARE THE OTHER TWO?

Nuriko: They'll be here.

Johnny: AH! THEY'RE PLANNING TO ARRIVE LATE AS A SURPRISE!!

Willis: (Runs to Nuriko, Sarou, and Aka) WELL! LETS TALK TO NURIKO'S TEAM MEMBERS!! (Goes to Sarou) AND YOU ARE?

Sarou: Sarou.

Willis: ITS SAROU! LADIES AND GENTLEMAN! AND HE LOOKS STRONG TOO!!! (Goes to Aka) AND WHAT ABOUT YOU?

Aka: Aka.

Willis: AND AKA LADIES AND GENTLEMAN!! THE FIRST TEAM MEMBERS!!!

Johnny: I wonder where Shinn's team is?

(Just then from the opposite side of the forest, Shinn and his team arrived.)

Willis: AND WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT!!! SHINN AND HIS TEAM ARE HERE!!!

(Both announcers run to Shinn and his team.)

Kudosai: I knew we should've took that left turn!

Shinn: Well I didn't know! Be quiet!

Johnny: THIS IS SHINN'S TEAM!! STATE YOUR NAMES!!!

Kudosai: Kudosai.

Kudoso: Kudoso.

Pimp: PIMP!! BITCHES!!!!

Shido: Shido.

Johnny: AND THIS IS SHINN'S TEAM!!! KUDOSAI, KUDOSO, PIMP BITCHES, AND SHIDO!!!

Willis: YEAH! BUT WHERE ARE THE OTHER TWO MEMBERS OF NURIKO'S TEAM! THEY'VE ONLY GOT TEN MINUTES TO GET HERE!!

Nuriko: They'll be here you fricken' fool! Why don't you stop yelling! I'm sure the people watching this can hear you loud and clear!

(Just then, the sky turned white.)

Johnny: DID YOU SEE THAT?!! THE SKY JUST TURNED WHITE!!!

Willis: YEAH! DOES THIS MEAN SOMETHING?!!!

(Then, red flower petals started to appear all around.)

Johnny: AND...FLOWER PETALS!! THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!!!

(Then, Takea appeared on a branch of a tree next to Nuriko. He jumps down and lands safely on the ground.)

Takea: I'M TAKEA!!

(Then, Kurou jumps down from a branch and lands safely. Then, he gets in a dramatic pose.)

Kurou: I AM KUROU!!!!!

(Then, the rose petals disappeared, and the sky turned back to normal.)

Willis: AND HERE ARE NURIKO'S MISSING MEMBERS!!! TAKEA AND KUROU!!!!

Kurou: Damn! That was terrible! I wish I could do it again.

Shinn: There's her team.

Pimp: Do you think we can take her?

Shinn: Yeah! We can beat 'em!

Nuriko: There they are.

Aka: Do you think we can beat them?

Nuriko: Of course! They don't know WHO we are! WE have the advantage!

Aka: Oh yeah. We can defeat 'em. (Starts laughing evilly)

Johnny: AND NOW, FOLKS AT HOME! THE DUEL IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





(To Be Continued)