Opening Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_q4FJoXh0k
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Mission 1: Hard Times
Intro:
This country was once a happy, peaceful place...
Until one day, many teens are getting tired of the unknown future.
Some of them even said that peace means boring, so they decided to overthrow the government and even the police force.
The country has become the centre of violence and crime where no one is safe.
However, there are some teens who stand for what is right. They have sworn to clean up the country. Among those involved are vigilantes, which formed the Shinobi Clan and the Kishitai Clan.
The Shinobi Clan has always believed in solving conflicts via peaceful means, whereas the Kishitai Clan takes justice into their own hands, using brute force to wipe out the evil forces.
They put their lives on the line, hoping to make the world a better place.
"Why is everyone always thinking of killing one another here?" Ryo asked, while watching the news on TV.
"I dunno. How I wish I never fight again. Looked what happened?!" Adam replied in mild anger and sadness.
"I know. The most painful memories of 2 years ago is still with us, but please move on. We have to be rational at this point in time." Domino tried to console Adam.
"Domino, just leave me alone. You wouldn't understand. Yes, I can forget about them chopping off my arm. Because there is a way to build a bionic arm. But what about my love? I cannot bring her back! I CANNOT BRING CLARA BACK!" Adam then left the common room, and left the Shinobi Clan HQ.
While looking at his bionic arm, Adam recalled what has happened 2 years ago...
"Everyone get out! Hurry!"
"Adam, I'll find my way out. I'll fend off the gangsters. Don't worry, OK? Just bring everyone to safety."
"No, Clara. I won't leave you alone."
One of the gangsters have a Parang and tried to hit Clara with it, but Adam took the blow, causing his left arm to be chopped off.
"Clara, I said go!"
Clara was stubborn. She insisted on fighting.
They have succeeded on getting rid of the gangsters, but they could not escape the burnt orphanage in time.
Three days later, Adam was at the hospital, in bed.
Adam begin to ask his doctor.
"Doctor, where's Clara? Is she safe?"
"I'm afraid she didn't survive the fire. I'm sorry for your loss."
[Oh no! Tell me this isn't true... We were suppose to get married next month... No, it can't be... No.. NO.. NOOOOO!!!]
Then, Adam begin to break down. Remembering the harsh incident makes him want to commit suicide. But he dare not to, for there are a lot of things that he must do to lead the clan to attain friendship and peace.
Later, he went to his usual place to eat and drink, at Old Mac's Burger Joint where he had his dinner.
He was spotted by his old college friend, Basil Yamazaki.
"Hi there, Adam! Why the frown look?"
"Ah, It's nothing... Really... Why?"
"I have to let you know that you cannot take it too heavily. The past is the past. You can't change that. Take a look at me. I am angry at the police force for being chicken, but I supressed my anger by making sure that I do the right thing. You just have to be cool at what you do and everything will be fine. Yes, I may take justice seriously with a smile. It's time that you do the same. Feeling emo about it will get your a$$ kicked in the end. I'm not saying this as a Kishitai leader. I'm saying this as your friend. C'mon, buddy! Life is fun!"
"Fun? Fun your head ah! You are also the same as the others! You never take my feelings into consideration! Basil, please stop this nonsense and just follow your clan's ways and I'll deal with mine!"
"Hmmm. I guess you're right. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said those things to you."
"Then keep it to yourself."
Adam left Old Mac's Burger Joint with his burger half-finished. Basil was surprised at Adam's changed behaviour. The last time he knew Adam during high school was that Adam is always optimistic in life. He was a happy-go-lucky kind of guy.
Suddenly, a gang from the Orochi Clan barged in Old Mac's Burger Joint and demanded for Adam.
Basil was pissed off when they ruined his meal. Ironically, he was happy about it.
"That's it! No one is having dinner today. I make sure that they are fed with knuckle sandwiches!!"
Seriously, he beat the crap out of the gangsters. However, he was outnumbered.
Soon, Adam came in and rescue his friend from the place.
They ran away from the spot.
"What the hell are you doing?! You are killing the fun! You should consider killing people. It's therapeutic."
"You crazy ah! Killing people is not fun!"
"Oh really? Hey! Listen here, BOY! You maybe a goody-goody innocent man here, but you cannot always let them do as they please. You have to get rid of them. Show no mercy to those bad people!"
"You're crazy! You could have died there!"
"Me? Died? C'mon lah, Adam! You want them to kill you? What a joke! HA HA HA HA HA! Never mind, I owe you one. See ya later, BOY!"
"Why you son of a...? See ya next time..."
And soon, Adam returned to Shinobi HQ to have a rest. But when he came back, it was not what he expected it to be...
"SURPRISE!" Everyone in the Shinobi Clan shouted with pure joy.
"This is our "We apologise" party! I hope you forgive us!" Domino said it with pure warmness.
"Thanks, guys. You guys cheered me up in an unorthodox manner. Unbelievable!"
"Anyway, you know that you have to do something in return."
Adam was shocked to hear that from Domino. He thought that she is just an average nerd. Oh boy, he was wrong.
"Please come to my room!"
Adam was in disbelief.
"Just kidding. However, I owe you a knuckle sandwich!"
"OUCH! That hurts!"
"That's because you have hurt my feelings!"
"OK. We're even."
And everyone celebrated as if someone has a birthday.
To be continued...
Story written by:
Adam Yamada