After separating from our allies to find Lord 5rings and offer our aid, we caught sight of the Oda. We quickly hid ourselves and I sent my scout to try and obtain information.

We must find out what we can about the Oda's motives. Toshi, see what you can find out what Nobunaga is planning next, if you are detected, use this horn to get our attention.

Yes Gary, I will not fail.

With that, Toshi, the name of my scout, took the horn and snuck into the enemy camp. I was not worried, his skills and stealth were comparable to that of Hattori Hanzo.
Ma Chao spoke of my change in attitude.

It's nice to see that you are willing to be open with others.

This time yesterday, I was fighting two battles, one against Spawn, and another internal battle, one that had been going on for centuries, until I was finally able to make peace with my once greatest enemy, myself.

I told Ma Chao the story of my trial.

So I closed my eyes and came back from death.

That's quite a story, I assume Zuo Ci was the reason you were able to cheat death.

Yes, he said I have some bigger destiny to fulfill...

But he didn't mention what it was?

No, all I know is if I had died when my home was attacked, many more would have perished, such as when we helped Nagamasa and Kanetsugu at Anegawa, had I died before then they would surely have perished. Fate has it's ways of making us think...

Just then, we heard the horn! Toshi! Ma Chao and I looked at each other and nodded, we need to help Toshi! Hold tight, we're on our way! We charged towards where the sound was coming from...

Hiya, everyone! I'm on my quest on rescuing Lu Xun. So, I will leave for sometime!

No one miss me? Oh well

This part also not so important. Skip if you don't like.

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The building is very far away from here. It will take all my life until I arrive there. Mystic said to the horse. She grew weary and weary. I should have asked them for help. If only I could meet Zuo Ci again...

No time for mumbling. We've got to move! Said the horse.

I'm so hungry... well, let's see what we have.

Mystic rummaged her bag and found one meat bun there. Only one?! I should have taken more from 5Rings supply tent!

You stole?! Asked the horse.

Yep. After the pillow war with Lu Xun, I was hungry and I took some and ate them. I also took some here. Well, I think I have eaten them all when we were fighting with the demon. I hope 5Rings doesn't angry. She sighed.

She took two bites from the meat bun. I have finished eating. Want some?

For me? The horse asked.

Of course! Don't you fell hungry too? She gave the horse a smile. The horse smiled back and bit the meat bun and ate them all.

Thanks.

No problem. She petted the horse head. But, we have no food left. That's the problem.

Somehow, they found some peach trees there.

I'm tired. Let's rest and take some peach, okay? She said to the horse. She dismounted and climbed a tree and picked some peaches.

What are you doing?! An unfriendly voice came. It was the tree's

OoOps, sorry, Mister Tree! I just want to take some. Please... I'm so hungry and I don't have food left. Then, she realized something. Wait, I'm talking to... a tree?! WHAT IN THE NAME OF CHINA THE WORLD ARE GOING ON?! I speak to cloud, horse, and now a tree!

What's wrong with talking to a tree? The tree asked in aggravated tone. Anyway, you can take as many as you NEED, not as many as you WANT.

Thanks, Mister Tree! She continued picking the peach. But humans aren't suppose to be able to talk with tree. I don't know why, but it happens to me.

Care to explain? Asked the tree.

She told the tree about her journey with Lu Xun, from the very beginning when Lu Xun saved her life from the fire until he was captured. She was talking to the tree when picking the peaches and put them to her bag

Very nice story. He cares about you a lot.

Yep! That's why I think he makes me able to talk with you, my horse, and the cloud. She concluded.

Young love is so beautiful.

I'm not that young! I've already 16! Her face blushing deeply. And I'm his bodyguard! Not his girlfriend or anything!

Admit it. The tree chuckled. You love him, don't you? You can lie to me, but you can't lie to your own heart.

NOoOoOoOoOo! It's not love! It's loyalty! She denied.

Let me ask you then. Why your face is red now?

Ummm... Be-because... ummm... She bit her lower lip to get an answer.

Because YOU LOVE HIM!

Mystic sighed in defeat. Alright, alright. I love him, more than just a loyalty. But I'm just a bodyguard so I decide not to tell him.

You should tell him once you find him. I don't think he will be angry or something like that. Just say 3 words, right?

Alright... alright... geez... why are you so wiseass?

Because you're a dumbass. Now, have you taken what you need? You should go immediately to rescue him. Go now!

She leapt from the tree branch and nodded. She gave a smile and last look at the tree before waving her hand. Bye... bye...! I will see you soon!

She exited the peach garden and mounted her horse which she had left behind.

Have you took the peaches? Asked the horse.

Yep. But now, let's not eat them first. Let's continue our journey!

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Okay, that's for now. I just need some time before I can save Lu Xun

After Syn fell to the ground, tired, he started having flashbacks, to the day when he was younger.

Nice part when you fight Mirame, Spawn. Makes me cry TT.TT
So, she is your childhood friend or you true love?
But the last part is it makes me cringe...

Anyway, I want to write my part before Spwan appeared.

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We have been very very very very far away from our friends. I wonder will they miss me?

But the horse kept silent.

This is a long journey. I'm getting bored.

Again, the horse kept its mouth shut.

Look, maybe we could reach our destination 1 or 2 days later.

No reply, yet again.

By the Gods! Why are you so silent!?

I'm getting tired.

Me too! Wait, speaking of Gods, I wonder where mister-scary-demonic-guy is. I mean Spawn... oh, his new name is Syn. That's it! Well, how can someone have so many names, huh?

He's God after all...

And about Singe, the Wind God, who kidnapped Lu Xun... I will teach him a really good lesson for kidnapping Lu Xun! I will!

Whatever...

Plus that Wu scum! I'm still angry at them! Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao planned that all! Sun Ce was just a fool! And Zhou Yu didn't do anything to help Lu Xun! Why?! This is not fair! Only Lu Meng helped us!

Think first. Why should the Qiaos planned that?

Because I hate them and I often fight with them. That's why they did that.

Impossible. If they hate you, why should they do that to Lu Xun? They have no problem with Lu Xun, don't they?

You're right. I thought it was just a kid's fight with them, but they took it seriously.

That's not the reason.

Then what?

They hate Lu Xun too.

Huh? Why?

That, I don't know...

Mystic bit her lower lip. It might be true, but why?

Well, we will find it later. Our job now is to rescue Lu Xun, not thinking about Wu.

And, without further talk, they continued their journey.

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That's for now. Next part, I will be ready to rescue Lu Xun

OOC: I thought I answered that question already. She's both.

Oh, and my new part, heheh, you now see how truely evil I am, you are warned.

And, for your new part, sounds good, I just hope you are ready for me, when I finish the trials.

I'm ready, anytime! But let me rescue Lu Xun first, kay?

But, he's dead...

quote Spawn of Evil

But, he's dead...

I think he's kidding Mystic, we can't kill the main DW or SW characters, that wouldn't be fair

Ma Chao and I rushed to Toshi's side to find that Fuma Kotaro had discovered him, stolen the horn and used it to get our attention.

Ahh Spear Master, I've been waiting to see what you are made of...
He said with a grin.

So you work for the Oda now, what is the reason for this?

He gave a slight laugh.

Work for the Oda? Me? It seems you misunderstand, my purpose here is to eliminate Nobunaga. I want your help.

Why us?

You have fought with Nobunaga before, you have seen what he is capable of, and I have heard tales of your skills, I want you to show me that skill.

And if we refuse?

Kotaro grinned and pointed to an Oda force led by Akechi Mitsuhide.

You have no choice if you want to survive...

He was right, I looked to Ma Chao and gave him a nod.

Ok, we will fight with you, for now... Toshi! Make your way to Lord 5rings and tell him we will fight for his cause if we can survive. I don't want to do this, but we need to request aid.

I cannot leave you here to die, I wish to die protecting my master.

That was an order! Now go!

Toshi reluctantly left and headed for 5rings' main camp. The force approaching us was not particularly large, but most of my men died in the battle with Spawn, half a dozen soldiers was all I had.

Do not concern yourselves with the peons, instead go for Mitsuhide himself. Cut off the head and the body will die.

I nodded, and we began our attack. Mitsuhide was very close to the front, but there were still many soldiers in front of him. I concentrated on the centre while Ma Chao and Kotaro dealt with the left and right side respectively. I used a variety of magical and physical attacks to fight my way to Mitsuhide himself. I took the legions of soldiers with ease, cutting down each and every man that stood before me.

Come all who dare! If you stand before me you must desire death, I will grant you that wish!

The troops were demoralised and their attacks became less frequent. Mitsuhide called out.

Enough! Men, stand down! I will face you myself. Show me what you can do!

His soldiers stepped back and formed a circle around us, Ma Chao and Kotaro were behind the soldiers forming the circle, so they stepped on a rock so they could see the fight. I readied my weapon, waiting for Mitsuhide to make his move, for whoever would make the first move would be at a disadvantage. There we stood glaring at each other for some time, before Mitsuhide grew bored and attacked. He swiped from left to right, I propelled myself up with my spear to avoid his attack, before countering back with my own. I swung down with my spear, Mitsuhide blocked it but I kicked him down before I landed.

Impressive.
Smiled Mitsuhide as he stood up. He ran towards me slashing vertically from up right to down left, I dodged his blade and swung my spear to his neck but stopped it just before it severed his head. He then swung again, but missed once again. He swung over his head which I blocked then sweep kicked his legs, he fell and I put my spear to his neck.

To take down a top officer of the Oda army with such ease, incredible. Kill me now, I am pleased to die fighting such an opponent.

I lifted my spear up, then swung down... I implanted the spear in the ground next to Mitsuhide's head. I then helped him up...

Go, I cannot kill a defenceless opponent...

Thank you, however, my duty binds me to follow Nobunaga's orders. I must return to the main camp and tell Nobunaga of my failure. I imagine he would send more forces to attack. You must go, now.

I gave Mitsuhide a nod and turned to Ma Chao and Kotaro. Expecting Kotaro to leave, I turned my back to him as Ma Chao and I set off...

OOC: Yeah, I was kidding. Funny seeing your reaction, though.

5Rings

Hey sorry about it being so long. I had so much to write. but its really good. hope you like it!
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"What the hell Happened to that damned Demon!!" I exclaimed again, almost scaring musashi and masashige out of their chairs.

"I dont know my lord, neither of us know, but please calm down." begged masashige. Only at his tone did i finally cool down a little a ate my morning meal.

It had been six days since i first felt him drop off the face of the earth. I took this to my advantage and began to rebuild my army, and build for the first time my castle. Hideyoshi was extremely proud of it. He had abandoned the Oda ranks after the battle at anegawa with Syn's forces, for he feared he was not on the right side. He said that it culd rival Osaka Castle itself.

It took 6,000 soldiers and 25,000 carpenters, steel manipulators, and my elite fifty to help. Musashi, masashige, and myself even helped in the manipulation of the castle building. On the eve of the fifth day, the donjon was finished and Kinjiru Castle was built. Steel plating, steel doors, floor upon floor of easily defendable ground with cannon slots all around it. It could house a total of 400,000 people, troops, and 75,000 horses. Easily the largest castle ever assembled, and in such a imely manner. I was quite proud of it, i thought as i sat with my two comrades in the main keep.
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"I have something to tell you two," i said, slowly getting up.

"Yes My lord?" answered musashi and masashige.

i looked around suspiciously, and made a movement with my hand. immediately, all doors and windows and panels in the room were air tight sealed and covered in steel plating. looking satisfied, i continued.

"I am receiving my wings tonight, my friends. Now i have never been to another's Wing Receving, so i do not know what is going to happen. I am quite sure that it won't be pleasant. so for this night, i will dine alone for my evening meal."

Musashi looked anxiously over at masashige, who frowned. He had never left hi lord's side, especially now that they were close to being on the same plane. Once again, Lord 5rings Takinaka has surprised me with his many sided personality.

"Yes.... my lord" replied masashige, quickly followed by musashi.

"Good... now, back to preparing!" i exclaimed, feeling vibrant from the upcoming event.

What i didn't tell them is that when an Angel gets his wings, his master must be present. Oh to see master again!! i haven't seen him in years! he was always like a father to me, my father being gone ever since i was a child. I wonder if i could beat him now??.....

suddenly there was a knock on the donjon shoji door.

"Sire, i bring a messenger from Lord Spear Master."
"Bring him in immediately!"
"Yes Sire"

i waited impatiently for what seemed like hours, when finally a messenger who introduced himself as toshi came into the main keep and bowed.

"I bring news from my master," said Toshi, head to the floor.
"Rise messenger, i am glad to see you. would you like cha or sake?" i replied, feeling jolly at the sight of Spear masters banner on this young man.
"Sake, if you don't mind" came the reply.
"At once!" i said to a waiting servant.

After he had finished his drink, he unfolded all the things that had happened in my absence. First he told me of the new attitude that Gary, as he was now called, was putting on. I smiled at this. Finally Gary has come to peace with his inner demons. I sensed his inner struggle the first time i met him, and i was now overjoyed to hear he had done this. he will now be even more powerful.

Toshi then relayed to me the battle with Fuma Kotaro and Akechi Mitsuhide. afterwards, the best news of all, that he had finally taken me up on my offer to be my ally, and he offered his services and those of his officers and men. I jumped up and shouted with joy at this, to the immensly quizical looks of musashi and masashige. I sat back down and looked back to Toshi. He then told me of Mystic's leaving, Zuo Ci's interference, and the overall situation of the land around us.

"So both the demon and the god of wind are gone at the moment?" i asked, wanting to be sure.
"Absolutey Lord Takinaka." replied Toshi.

His tale had taken all day and well into the sunset when he was finally finshed. While he summed itup for me, i dictated a letter for Lord Spear Master, or Lord Gary as he was now called, accepting him as an ally, and asking for him to take home here in Kinjiru Castle. i smiled at Toshi, gave him a fresh horse, for he sorely wanted to see his master again, and bid him farewell.

I gave a look to Musashi and Masashige, and dashed back to the castle. As soon as i got to the main keep, i closed the door turned around and found a shadowed figure standing against a support.

"You look well, my pupil." came the unmistakeable voice of my master. i smiled from ear to ear.

"Thank you, master. your shadow looks well also" i said laughing.

Without furter ado, my master walked into the light, and i couldn't help but gasp. He was still just as majestic as i remembered him. Clad in his old tunic and his one sword in it's dusty scabbard and He smiled, and motioned for me to sit down. i waited for him to speak and settled down for what ended up being a wild night.

"You have grown much my pupil," master said and smiled. years fell off of im when he smiled, and i couldnt stop myself from smiling as well.

"Thank you master. I owe it all to you." i replied, following the rules that manner dictated.

"What you do not know my pupil, is that you will grow much more within the next hour and seventeen minutes, and you will take your place among the gods."

i looked at him incredulously and blinked. thats not possible!! "Master, i am not a god. i cannot be a god!" i almost screamed, not being able to hold it in.

"My pupil, you were one of the chosen by the gods. your ancestor is Ren-Noh-Cai, god of the angels. he sent you to me, his great grand son, for he knew that i could prepare you properly. You see, you are not a bastard son. i am your father and have been your father since you were born. you are the great great grandson of Ren-Noh-Cai himself. in fact, your actual name is not 5Rings Takinaka. it is Fu Ji Ren-Noh-Cai. I am Ji Ren-Noh-Cai."

I couldnt believe it no matter what i thought. I am NOT Fu Ji Ren-Noh-Cai! i am 5Rings Takinaka, lord of Kinjiru Castle. overlord of over 200,000 soldiers and two others like me! wait a minute....

"Master i cant be god of the angels, because i have two brothers, Musashi Miyamoto and Masashige-noh-chikitada-noh- Minowara! they look just like me! well, musashi is green and masashige is bronze." i smiled, knowing i had won, but then was roked by what he said next.

"How many colors are their skin?"
"only one, master"
"and yours?"
"three...."
"good. you can count, now shut up and allow me to finish."
"Yes... master"

"You are indeed the descendant of the god of angels. Musashi and masashige are indeed angels, i could sense it, but they will not become gods, only super human warriors. YOU ALONE SHALL ASCEND! not even i, your father, will become a god, just the teacher.... of a god. your enemies as of now, syn, and singe, are the gods of death and wind. Singe's true name is Funjin actually." added master, wth a furrowed brow.

"But both of them are much older then myself master, how can i become a god so young?" i asked, not yet believeing him, but wanting to know anyway.

"Ren-Noh-Cai sensed a prescense in a certain chosen village. the one that i was brought up in actually. i am older than those two, and so i was kind of a bully. I remember rubbing it in Funjin's face that he had only mastered one element, while i had control of all of them. You see, Singe and Syn are my childhood classmates. What i did not know however, was that the prescense was Orochi, the puppetmaster.
"When the day came for the chosen to ascend, Spawn and Funjin were the first to be called by my teacher. immediately after they attained their new rank, they killed the teacher. I did not stick around long enough to see what they would do to the rest of the chosen, so i flew away, already having my wings. I did not become a god that day, and it was because of Funjin, and Syn." master looked in my eyes with an electricity i hadnt seen ever. it was then and only then thati knew that what he said was true.

"father....." i said, looking down at the floor, close to tears.

"Do not shed tears my son. for now.... it is time." said my master, my father, getting up.

I got up too and transformed into my battle form, waiting what would happen next. father transformed into Angel Form, and the room was elevated on a whole new plane. We were in a white room, and it was myself and my father on the floor while up above, all of the gods and goddesses watched on.

Suddenly another figure in Angel form came to stand next to my father. His wings were gold, like that of my father, and his skin, chalk white, anda long beard. when he spoke, the ground shook and the sky opened up.

"I.... am your great great grandfater, Ren-Noh-Cai, God of the Angels."

"I am Fu Ji Ren-Noh-Cai, son of Ji Ren-Noh-Cai, and great great grandson of Ren-Noh-Cai, god of the angels."

"Do you understand your purpose?"
"Yes my lord"
"Do you accept your purpose?"
"Yes... My lord"
"Then it is done....Become what you were destined to be, my grandson"
"Yes My lord!"

The God of Angels stepped back, then charged forward and struck his hand against my chest. i did not fall back however. i felt a new energy welling up inside of me, and i saw my great great grandfather's face, calm yet focused. Suddenly i felt an awful pain rack my body. Beautiful white wings shot out of my shoulder blades. the feathers lined with a special compound, so that they shone brightly, and withstood any ballistic attack.

I stepped back, and forced my wings out all the way, to stretch them out. I jumped up and flapped once. i stayedin the air. i slowly descended back onto the ground where both of my superiors were, smiling.

"Now that you can fly, you are bigger and stronger. you will need new weapons." came the voice of my father.
"I was already tinking along those lines..." i replied, an immense smile on my face.

i looked down and concentrated on my twin katanas. Suddenly they got thicker and wider, becoming twin Broadswords. I continued my work, putting the marks of the gods on them and made the steel my color, dark red with white hilts. i picked them up with ease, even more ease then when i picked up my katanas in my pre winged form, and smiled.

"Now my son, the god of the angels is accelerating your power, for the sake of the people who are threatened by the gods of death and wind. You are to become the God of the Angels now, not later."
"I understand, my father."

i turned to Ren-Noh-Cai, who looked older than when i first saw him, only moments before. He looked at me and smiled.

"I'm glad i finally get to do what i have wanted to do or so long."

Without warning, his eyes burned stronger than ever before. his body started withering away into eagle's feathers. His wings fell away into the void, and lastly, his eyes went out and faded into the heavens. I cried for him, and wept until suddenly my armor was emblazened and became Golden instead of white. My skin went from the three colors to just red, blood red. And my wings turned over into a beautiful gold, sending out waves of energy. My eyes burned hotter and hotter and then became white hot and stayed there.

"Father..... Am i in Angel Form?" i asked, not quite believing it.

"No son. You do not have an Angel form. You ar no ordinary angel. My son..... You are in your GOD form!" he replied, tears of happiness streaking his beard.

"I know what i must do now, my father" i said, as i powered down and returned to human form. i picked up my twin broadswords, again with such ease, finally realizing that my god like strength stayed whatever form i was in.

"Then go my son, and be the leader that we all kow you can be."

"Yes my father."


I woke up and stood up from where i had fallen on the main keeps floor. I must not use my god form until completely neccessary, i thought, still smiling. but i might as well show my friends my wings.....

So without another minute, i transformed into battle form with my wings, and burst through the main keep ceiling flying at such amazing speed that before i could slow down, i was already past musashi. i leaned hard, did a back flip, and dived down, rocketing towards them. at the last moment, i opened my wings and stopped on a dime right in front of musashi and masashige.

"Hey fellas" i said, smiling
"You sonuvabitch!" came the reply from musashi, who was smiling almost as much as me.....
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sorry about taking your colors Mystic and spear master, it was a one time thing

It was now time for Syn, to gain the power he truly desires. After walking, for about an hour in the Dark Dimension, he came to a room, filled with mystery. He opened up the door...

Finally...the power that I truly desire is here.

On his left, in a glass case, was Two Legendary Weapons, the Soul Tumult, two twin long swords, capable of controlling the souls of people and the Great Maelstrom, a double steel-headed long spear, that is capable of mass destruction. On his right, lays the Book of Armageddon, a book filled with incantations, rituals, and spells. A book, filled with powerful dark magic and more. And finally, in front of him, was the Elixir of Psyche, an elixir so powerful, that it can boost your power, 10-fold, but it also is a great danger. One who drinks the Elixir of Psyche could result of backfire, and end up killing the drinker. Furthermore, even if it was successful, you will be in a state of unconsciousness, for at least 3 days. It can also amplify the darkness or light in your heart, but it's effects can vary. But, Syn took the chance. He walked up to the Elixir and grabbed it and held it above him.

Once I drink this Elixir...the Spawn that you all knew...will be a thing of the past...

Syn drank all the Elixir and dropped the container, holding the potent liquid inside. Syn began to feel funny, but then, a great surge of power raised within him and he began to yell!

ARGH!!!

Syn's appearance began to change, he threw his old weapons onto the floor, and a dark, demonic aura surrounded him. He became more muscular, spikes began to shoot from his arms, legs, and the back. His hair became spiked, even more armor appeared on him and with a final roar, he shook the whole dimension, even the Mortal World! After the transformation, Syn was breathing heavily.

Hahaha...the gods and the mortals...hahahaha...beware...you will face my wrath...soon enough...ugh...

Syn collapsed onto the floor, where he we lay, unmoving and unaware of the things around him. After the power surge, felt everywhere, the mortals no longer could detect Syn's presence, but they indeed felt strong pressure, signalizing, that something powerful has came, for Syn's terror was about to begin.