The Rise of the Samurai
A Work Of Fiction By:
Shaun Clark
This is my first time ever trying to write one of these stories, but I welcome criticism, both positive and negative. In order to become better, one must know one's flaws, that way you can work on them and progress a little more. I will name my own created character, but Koei, the makers of Samurai warriors and all other games of the like own the rest. I take no credit in any of their characters, or place settings created by them. Now that that has been taken care of, Hope you enjoy my story, if so many are to follow.
Enter the Strategist
Setting: Mt. Tenno, Japan Year: 1713
"Ugh, my head!" was the very first thing I remember thinking, as I cracked my eyelids open only to realize that they were swollen shut by what felt like was a blunt force to both eyes, and then I began to slowly remember the battle with the opposing Date army. I'm sorry to get a little ahead of myself. My name is Mitsuhiro Ishida, first cousin to the great Mitsunari Isida, loyal retainer to Hideyoshi Toyotomi.
But right now I've found myself separated from my army, due to my arrogance, but I can't say this is my first encounter with this particular band of miscreants within the Date army. You see, I have arrogance because I've studied the mystic arts, along with having trained in the art of Wushu under Master Tenkai Nankobo, I can say, in battle, none can withstand my skills, unless blindsided by a coward. So here I am, surrounded by these rouges, arms bound and in severe pain. I soon realize as well that these so called men have also taken my pants away as well.
Little did these Date thugs know that first off, I was a lover of men, and two, although bound by the arms, my fingers were still free, and all it took was a little concentration to create the energy necessary to flow from my fingertips through the ropes and free myself. Pantless, but nevertheless free,I stood making it a point not to hide my manhood which I am also proud of, all 10 inches of it. There were only four guards outside my minicell. "I don't think Lord Masamune would be pleased, you know, with me being outside my cell and all." I said with a smirk. "Look the little freak's awake, and it seems he's ecstatic to see me." Masahari Date, the lowest form of hypocritical idiocy within the Date clan, although I have to admit, I can see where he gets his form of charm, so to speak. As well as his all around good looks. He is only on the top rung on the ladder of the Date army simply because he and Masumane are first of kin, Like Mitsunari and I. But the difference here is pure skill. "Do we have to have this back and forth banter every time we meet Masahari? It's so hard to have good conversation with low-class Neanderthals such as yourselves." I said, getting bored with being captured. "Damn you Mitsu-", was all Masahari got out of his mouth before I froze him in place with my trusted talisman I rely on in a tough spot. Luckily these cretins failed to check me thoroughly, as I always keep it under my sleeve in a secret pocket.
I looked at the other three guards who were reluctant to fight, seeing how easily their captain had fallen. "So, who wants to play first?" I asked, with a deep, almost sensual voice. I let two of the guards run off to inform their lord of my escape, while it had seemed I had piqued the curiosity of one of the newest faces to arrive in the Date clan. Young, inexperienced, and very handsome. "Look young one-" I began to say. "Young?" he shot back at me, more than offended."I'm damn near 21 years old." "Oh, a thousand pardons Let me start over, Look kid, I'm gonna level with you. I don't wanna hurt you, besides I kinda have a mission to complete here so if you don't mind." And wouldn't you know it, this kid wanted to play hard ball so I took his bait, playing into his so called scheme.
"I don't think so, you'll have to kill me before I let you pass."
"If you insist," And with that Ichanted a few mystical phrases and this young man was ensnared by energy chains. Thanking Master Tenkai for training me so well, I strolled casually over to him. "Tell me your name." I say sternly to him. Stern enough to let him know that I wouldn't accept anything less than the truth, not enough to threaten him. After all, if I'm to recruit him over to the Ishida army, I can't have him afraid of me. "What does it matter? You have me, My name means nothing in the afterlife," he said to me, having gave up all hopes of victory. "I never said I was going to kill you, I will however require your assistance, so instead of calling you something offensive like idiot, I prefer your name". "I am Norihatsu Mogami." he said, as he winced a little from the electric current his chains had been infused with. "We're finally getting somewhere. Here's the deal Nori, I'll spare your life for now, if you promise to become my student, and swear your loyalty to the Ishida clan. It's your decision."
"Like I have a choice?" Norihatsu said " You do, it's either this or eternal slumber."
"Alright, I'll be your student." he said, defeated, and agitated. "And?" I gave him one of those what else looks, and created a cloud of fog to surround us.
As the moisture from the fog came into contact with Norihatsu's chains, they interacted and caused a slightly more painful but clearly arousing sensation for him. " And I pledge my loyalty to the Ishida clan." I then released him, smiling, and very much aroused myself. "You have nothing to worry about Nori, I'd never make a pass at a student." And with that, I located my now tattered pants and quickly reached for my other trusted weapon, theStaff of Virtue. which was conveniently hidden beneath the surface of a nearby stream. It was about this time that I realized that my captors had blindsided me earlier and my eyes were swollen shut at the time. I struck the ground with my staff, which proceeded to create a trail of light that led out of the tunnel. "Come my new student, it's time we left." I told Norihatsu and with a snap of my fingers, his electric chains were gone. "Not bad, Mitsuhiro. I've heard tales of your skills in the mystic and arcane arts."
"I do what is necessary, now this light won't last, let's go." As we began to leave the cavern, I could feel Nori's eyes on me.
OK Guys this is only chapter 1 and as I said all criticism is welcome