Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction ❯ Shadows ❯ Chapter 1 ( Chapter 1 )

Disclaimer: I don't own the Ronin Warriors, so please don't sue me.

 

 

Author's Note: I've altered some things from the TV series. In this version, while Talpa did die at the end of Episode 39, Cale, Sekhmet, and Dais never turned good. Instead they became criminals of the state, wanted by Lady Kayra.

 

 

Shadow

By Red Blaze

 

5 years after Talpa's fall.

 

Chapter 1

 

“It feels like summer.”

 

Yulie glances up at the hot sun as he walks home from school. He's been inside all day and now that he's outside, he wants to get out of the sun. Thinking about what he's going to do once he gets home, Yulie doesn't watch out where he's going and walks right into someone.

 

“Sorry-” starts Yulie, looking at the man and then stops. Eyes widening, Yulie can do nothing but stare at the man he walked into. Dais? Is that Dais?

 

“Problem, Dais?”

 

Craning his head, Yulie looks around Dais and notices two men standing just behind the white haired man. Stepping forward, Sekhmet and Cale look over the boy.

 

“Just a stupid kid, Cale,” replies Dais, nodding his head toward Yulie.

 

“I-” starts Yulie, glancing between the three men. Oh my god! What do I do now? Do the guys know that they're here?

 

“Well, kid, are you going to move or what?” asks Dais, making eye contact with Yulie. Cocking his head, Dais takes a closer look at the boy. Something familiar…“Do I know you, kid?”

 

“No!” shouts Yulie, taking a step back. “I mean, I don't think so.”

 

Walking forward, Cale steps up next to Yulie and looks him over. “You're right, Dais. He seems familiar. Sekhmet?”

 

Stepping up to the other side, Sekhmet looks over the boy. Nodding his head, Sehkmet glances between Cale and Dais.

 

“Yulie!”

 

Turning around, Yulie looks to see who called his name. Seeing Satsuki walking toward him, Yulie glances back at the Dark Warlords. Sage's sister! Great!

 

Stopping next to Yulie, Satsuki looks over the Warlords then shifts her eyes to catch Yulie's. Plastering a smile on her face, Satsuki turns to look back at the Warlords.

 

“Thanks for stopping him. He was supposed to meet me at the library.” Turning back to Yulie, Satsuki grabs Yulie's arm. “Come on, already.”

 

“We're not done here,” replies Cale, catching the girl's eyes. Something familiar about those eyes.

 

Turning her violet eyes to Cale, Satsuki cocks her head. “Well, that's too bad. I told Yulie I would help him out on some homework and I don't have much time. You guys can talk later.” Pulling Yulie, Satsuki starts to walk away.

 

Glancing over his shoulder, Yulie watches as the Warlords just stand there. Jerking his arm, Satsuki gets Yulie's attention. “Stop looking at them,” she hisses.

 

“But-”

 

“I know who they are, Yulie. We need to get away before we can call my brother,” says Satsuki, dropping his arm.

 

Watching the figures are they retreat from them, the Warlords focus their attention on the back of Yulie.

 

“Yulie?” asks Sekhmet, cocking his head.

 

“Where have I heard that name before?” asks Dais.

 

“We follow,” says Cale, nodding his head after Yulie and Satsuki.

 

Together the Warlords start after them. Glancing over his shoulder again, Yulie's eyes widen as he realizes the Warlords are after them.

 

“They're coming!”

 

Glancing over her shoulder, Satsuki notices the Warlords are no longer getting further behind them. Actually, they are starting to gain on them. Slipping her hand into her pocket, Satsuki takes out her cell phone. Dialing a number, Satsuki places the phone to her ear.

 

“Hello?”

 

“Hey, bro. We have a problem.”

 

“Satsuki? What's wrong?” asks Sage.

 

“I just ran into Yulie and you'll never guess who I saw with him.”

 

“Who?”

 

“Remember, I've never seen them, but from what you've told me that they look like, well-”

 

“Get to the point.”

 

“Warlords.”

 

“Are you joking?”

 

“Hold on.” Satsuki looks over her shoulder at the Warlords and notices that they are still following them. Passing the phone to Yulie, Satsuki nods her head.

 

“Hey. Sage?”

 

“Yulie? What's going on?”

 

“Umm, well, I kind of ran into them. Literally.”

 

“Are you sure it's them?”

 

“Yeah. Names were used.”

 

While Yulie and her brother talk, Satsuki continues to glance over her shoulder. While the Warlords aren't getting any closer, she can tell that they really are being followed. Turning her attention back to where they are going, she sees that they are only 2 blocks from the library. Taking the phone back from Yulie, Satsuki places it to her ear.

 

“Sage? Yulie and I are almost to the library. Can you get there?”

 

“Yeah. Everyone is here, so we'll get there as soon as we can. Don't do anything stupid, Satsuki.”

 

“Hey, it's me.”

 

“I know. That's why I am worried.”

 

“Just get here.” Taking the phone from her ear, Satsuki clicks the off button and then slips the phone back into her pants. “We're meeting the guys at the library.”

 

“Will there get there in time?” asks Yulie, glancing again over his shoulder.

 

“Don't worry, kid. I'm here,” replies Satsuki, with a grin.

 

“Don't call me `kid',” says Yulie, forcing himself not to look over his shoulder again.

 

“You're what? 14?” says Satsuki.

 

“Yeah, so,” replies Yulie, glaring at Satsuki.

 

“So, I'm 5 years older than you, kid” says Satsuki, smirking at Yulie.

 

Glaring at Satsuki, Yulie glances over his shoulder again.

 

“The more you look over your shoulder at them, the more encouragement you'll give them to follow us,” says Satsuki, as she notices Yulie looking over his shoulder. Noticing the library is only a few buildings away, Satsuki glances over her shoulder as well.

 

Making eye contact with her, Cale keeps his attention focused on the girl. Blonde hair and violet eyes. I feel like I should know who she is.

 

Shifting her eyes forward, she notices that they are at the steps of the library. Stopping at the stairs, Satsuki glances once more at the Warlords and then turns her attention to Yulie.

 

“Go inside and don't come out,” Satsuki orders.

 

“But what about you?” asks Yulie, looking from the now gaining Warlords to Satsuki.

 

“Don't worry. Sage should be here soon,” says Satsuki. Nodding her head, she glances once more at Yulie. “Now, go!”

 

Scrambling up the stairs, Yulie is inside the library before Satsuki turns her attention back to the Warlords. Leaning back against the railing, Satsuki waits as the Warlords walk up to her. Looking her over, Cale goes to step around her. Stepping in front of him, Satsuki shakes her head.

 

“Leave him alone,” says Satsuki.

 

“Get out of the way, girl,” replies Cale.

 

“No,” replies Satsuki, cocking her head to look up at Cale.

 

“You don't want to mess with us,” says Dais, as he steps up next to Cale.

 

“I'm not scared,” replies Satsuki, glancing at Dais.

 

“You should be,” says Sehkmet, also stepping up.

 

“Why? Because you used to be the big bad Dark Warlords?” says Satsuki, smirking.

 

“How do you know that?” asks Dais.

 

“My brother told me,” replies Satsuki.

 

“Who's your brother?” asks Cale, as he steps closer to her.

 

“You should know,” replies Satsuki, flicking her hair behind her head and making eye contact with Cale. “He only kicked your ass how many times?”

 

“What?” asks Cale.

 

“I'm surprised you can't figure it out,” replies Satsuki, laughing. “I'm told we look a lot alike.”

 

Catching her eyes, Cale stares at her face, but instead of seeing her, he sees another. “Halo?”

 

“Wow, you're not as stupid as you look,” replies Satsuki.

 

“Girl, that was a big mistake,” says Dais, grabbing her wrist.

 

“Mistake?” asks Satsuki, glancing over Dais' shoulder. “No, I think grabbing me was a mistake. What do you think, Sage?”

 

Taking a step back, all the Warlords look over their shoulders and see not only Sage, but all five Ronin Warriors.

 

“I would suggest you get your fucking hands on my sister,” says Sage, stepping forward to meet the Warlords while the remaining Ronins wait silently by Sage's side.

 

Tightening his grip, Dais glances between her and the Ronins. Releasing her wrist, Dais turns to face the Ronins.

 

“Satsuki, go get Yulie and get out of here,” says Sage, not taking his eyes off from Dais.

 

Backing away slowly from the Warlords, Satsuki glances once at her brother before running up the stairs. Just before entering the building, Satsuki turns around to face the Warlords again.

 

“I have to ask,” says Satsuki, gaining the attention of everyone present. Making eye contact with Cale, Satsuki continues, “which pisses you off more? The fact that a girl led you into a trap or that the girl was a Ronin sister?” Not waiting for an answer, Satsuki slips inside the library.