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lucathiaTitle: Follow the Sign - Part 3: Battle
Fandom: The Legend of Sun Knight
Words: 1,472
Summary: Finding the way back home isn't going to be an easy task, and returning with all of the missing knight-captains will be even harder, but Adair will accept no other outcome, no matter what universe he must travel through to locate them all. A series of snapshots.
Notes: Wow, I started this fic last December, and it's still only 3 parts long! *pokes the fic back into existence* I should just stop thinking so hard. I thought this was supposed to be a quick fic. .___. Still debating if I should label this part as Part 2-2 since it's still the same world, or just label it Part 3 to make the numbering easier... You know what, I'll just label it Part 3. :'D
Previous part
On the TV screen, images of a wild chase flash by. The news reporter excitedly shouts, "A group of criminals has escaped the police and has taken hostages! Will a hero come in time to save the hostages?"
The scene on the television changes to show several police on motorcycles chasing after the criminals. The criminals have stolen a truck and are using the hostages as shields. Several cars swerve out of the way of the speeding truck, resulting in screeching tires and overturned cars.
"Which hero will it be this time? Will it be the Beast with his inhuman strength?"
The truck brushes past a pole, knocking out one of its own side-view mirrors.
"Or will it be the Aristocrat with a snap of his deadly energy whip?"
The truck abruptly turns to escape the police's barricade.
"Might it be the Noblewoman even though this is outside of her area of protection?"
Gunshots fire out from the truck in warning.
"Or will it be the most elusive hero of all--"
Before the reporter can finish her sentence, the cameras zoom in on a figure clad in white standing in the middle of the road, right smack in the path of the speeding truck. A glint off of a white mask lined with gold causes the reporter to shout into her microphone.
"Is it First Wind after all?"
The blond hair is similar to First Wind's, but the two swords by his waist are not First Wind's weapon of choice. One is white with gold decorating the scabbard and hilt, just like his mask and outfit. The other is completely black, a dark, gleaming black, completely the opposite of the other sword.
The reporter shouts, "No! It's not any of the four great heroes! I repeat! It's not any of the four great heroes!"
The criminals don't think anything of it, merely stepping on the gas even more. Gunshots fire out in warning, but with a running start, the white-clad figure leaps right onto the back of the truck, taking out the three men in the back, one with a kick, the next two with each of his swords.
"It's Dual Blade!"
The driver rams the gas pedal and pulls the wheel with a hard jerk, intending to throw the "hero" in the back of the truck out. The criminal in the passenger seat turns and even gives up shooting from the open window, deeming it too slow. Instead, bullets break the glass separating them, the bullets flying straight at the hero.
The hero does not dodge. There are hostages behind him. He swings his swords, a gust of an unseeable force deflecting the bullets. Then, he rushes forward and knocks both of the criminals out. The truck careens forward. A large honk sounds when the criminal's face smashes into the steering wheel. The hero grabs the hostages and leaps out of the truck. They land safely on the street as the car crashes into a building.
"He does it again! Dual Blade saves the day again!"
"Who is this new hero? This isn't the first time he's shown up!"
"Does he know he is trespassing on the territories of established heroes?"
"The hostages don't care! They're thanking him with all their heart!"
All through the evening, the news speculate on the new hero. Who is he? Does he have any modifications? Where has he come from? How is he able to deflect those bullets? Is that some sort of new technology?
The footage is replayed again and again. Excitement runs through the city at this new hero.
Just who is he?
The question is never far from everyone's minds.
Who is this new hero?
(Is he here to stay?)
"Dual Blade! Just who are you?" a news reporter asks the next time Dual Blade appears.
Dual Blade glances toward the cameras. "I am a holy knight. I seek the sun."
A holy knight? What's a holy knight? Everyone can't help wondering. They don't really pay attention to the part about seeking the sun.
With a dazzling, golden glow surrounding his sword, he slashes his next foe, defeating him and giving him a huge gash. Just as the media gasps over the hero's ruthlessness, a soft glow surrounds the fallen criminal, healing him just enough that he can be rushed to the hospital.
So that's a holy knight? A knight who possesses "holy abilities?"
Thus, by defeating his enemies with his swords and healing them right after with a strange light that the scientists have yet to decipher, Dual Blade earns himself the title, "The Holy Knight, Dual Blade."
Charles is surprised upon seeing "Dual Blade" begin appearing on the news. Isn't that the man who was under the table in the market? He is even wearing the same clothes.
"Young Master, Charles knows this man," he says in the middle of serving breakfast.
Even the silver-haired young master of this pleasant butler is intrigued by the new hero. "How does he do it?" An Xiang Ye asks. "He doesn't have any modifications! Did you see any modifications on him?"
Nowadays, modifications are all the rage. Humans who have no modifications stand no chance.
Charles shakes his head. "No, but Charles has not always been able to tell."
Just like with First Wind and Dark Sun, Charles was not able to tell.
"I'll have to see for myself then," An Xiang Ye says. "He seems interesting!"
"Yes, indeed, he seems interesting," Charles says, recalling the aura he felt from meeting the man. He is not a non-human, and he has no modifications. Yet, he does not feel like any other humans Charles knows. Just being near him is as uncomfortable as standing outside in direct sunlight! While vampires can stand in the sun, direct sunlight is not all that comfortable, which is why Charles always makes sure to completely cover himself during the daytime.
However, despite the discomfort, Charles is a vampire who will not stop going out during the day. He is one who will not stop seeking out the light.
An Xiang Ye blinks as he polishes off his food, the six servings of breakfast in front of him disappearing without a trace. "Wow, Charles, if even you say he's interesting, then he must be really interesting!"
Despite the name he makes for himself, no one that Adair knows comes to find him. He has made sure to be as flashy as possible, to use abilities that the knight-captains would definitely recognize, such as flashing his battle aura and tossing around healing spells, but nothing happens. Perhaps none of the knight-captains are here in this world. Perhaps Dark Sun has no connection with who Adair is thinking of.
He doesn't know how his name became "Dual Blade" when he wanted everyone to know him as a holy knight, but at least he manages to make "Holy Knight" part of his title.
(His plan was to call himself "Sun Seeker" so that the knight-captains would immediately make the connection, but that doesn't work out. No one even considers the name since they already have a hero with "Sun" in his name. Adair doesn't know if he should be glad or not that the trite name did not take. He has even considered the name "Awaitsun," but that would perhaps give the knight-captains the wrong impression.).
The first of the four great heroes to approach Adair is First Wind. With his blond hair, white clothes, and blue collar, he could be a part of the Sun Knight Platoon with no problem, and he even has the elegant manner expected of a sun knight (not that most holy knights in the Sun Knight Platoon even possess such elegance themselves, but that's beside the point).
"Do you plan on taking over Dragon Peace's territory?" First Wind asks. "The south is under his protection."
"Don't you and another hero protect this area during the day?" Adair asks in reply, hands loosely placed on his swords.
Adair chose the south precisely because it is Dragon Peace's territory. He has learned that Dragon Peace never shows up during the day. Instead, First Wind and Dark Sun both protect the south as best as they can during the day despite it not being under their zone of protection. For Adair, this is as close to neutral territory as he can get.
"Yes. We heroes believe in giving each other a helping hand." First Wind pauses and looks Adair over. "Are you a hero, or are you merely a fame seeker? If you wish to help protect the south, we welcome you, but we do not need anyone half-hearted who will give up after having their fun."
"I seek no fame," Adair replies. "I only seek the sun."
"The sun?" First Wind gazes upward at the burning orb hanging in the sky. "That sun? Or perhaps you mean... Dark Sun?"
As they speak, a dark shadow covers the sun, as if summoned by First Wind's words.
First Wind exclaims, "Dark Sun!"
Adair turns.
A pair of metal wings and silver hair steal his breath, the expanse of the wings so wide that the sun is completely blocked.
However, this is not his captain.
to be continued
Magic, holy light, and sword skills against technology, modifications, and energy weapons? Let's do this! XD;
Adair as a hero~~
Next part
Fandom: The Legend of Sun Knight
Words: 1,472
Summary: Finding the way back home isn't going to be an easy task, and returning with all of the missing knight-captains will be even harder, but Adair will accept no other outcome, no matter what universe he must travel through to locate them all. A series of snapshots.
Notes: Wow, I started this fic last December, and it's still only 3 parts long! *pokes the fic back into existence* I should just stop thinking so hard. I thought this was supposed to be a quick fic. .___. Still debating if I should label this part as Part 2-2 since it's still the same world, or just label it Part 3 to make the numbering easier... You know what, I'll just label it Part 3. :'D
Previous part
Part 3: Battle
On the TV screen, images of a wild chase flash by. The news reporter excitedly shouts, "A group of criminals has escaped the police and has taken hostages! Will a hero come in time to save the hostages?"
The scene on the television changes to show several police on motorcycles chasing after the criminals. The criminals have stolen a truck and are using the hostages as shields. Several cars swerve out of the way of the speeding truck, resulting in screeching tires and overturned cars.
"Which hero will it be this time? Will it be the Beast with his inhuman strength?"
The truck brushes past a pole, knocking out one of its own side-view mirrors.
"Or will it be the Aristocrat with a snap of his deadly energy whip?"
The truck abruptly turns to escape the police's barricade.
"Might it be the Noblewoman even though this is outside of her area of protection?"
Gunshots fire out from the truck in warning.
"Or will it be the most elusive hero of all--"
Before the reporter can finish her sentence, the cameras zoom in on a figure clad in white standing in the middle of the road, right smack in the path of the speeding truck. A glint off of a white mask lined with gold causes the reporter to shout into her microphone.
"Is it First Wind after all?"
The blond hair is similar to First Wind's, but the two swords by his waist are not First Wind's weapon of choice. One is white with gold decorating the scabbard and hilt, just like his mask and outfit. The other is completely black, a dark, gleaming black, completely the opposite of the other sword.
The reporter shouts, "No! It's not any of the four great heroes! I repeat! It's not any of the four great heroes!"
The criminals don't think anything of it, merely stepping on the gas even more. Gunshots fire out in warning, but with a running start, the white-clad figure leaps right onto the back of the truck, taking out the three men in the back, one with a kick, the next two with each of his swords.
"It's Dual Blade!"
The driver rams the gas pedal and pulls the wheel with a hard jerk, intending to throw the "hero" in the back of the truck out. The criminal in the passenger seat turns and even gives up shooting from the open window, deeming it too slow. Instead, bullets break the glass separating them, the bullets flying straight at the hero.
The hero does not dodge. There are hostages behind him. He swings his swords, a gust of an unseeable force deflecting the bullets. Then, he rushes forward and knocks both of the criminals out. The truck careens forward. A large honk sounds when the criminal's face smashes into the steering wheel. The hero grabs the hostages and leaps out of the truck. They land safely on the street as the car crashes into a building.
"He does it again! Dual Blade saves the day again!"
"Who is this new hero? This isn't the first time he's shown up!"
"Does he know he is trespassing on the territories of established heroes?"
"The hostages don't care! They're thanking him with all their heart!"
All through the evening, the news speculate on the new hero. Who is he? Does he have any modifications? Where has he come from? How is he able to deflect those bullets? Is that some sort of new technology?
The footage is replayed again and again. Excitement runs through the city at this new hero.
Just who is he?
The question is never far from everyone's minds.
Who is this new hero?
(Is he here to stay?)
"Dual Blade! Just who are you?" a news reporter asks the next time Dual Blade appears.
Dual Blade glances toward the cameras. "I am a holy knight. I seek the sun."
A holy knight? What's a holy knight? Everyone can't help wondering. They don't really pay attention to the part about seeking the sun.
With a dazzling, golden glow surrounding his sword, he slashes his next foe, defeating him and giving him a huge gash. Just as the media gasps over the hero's ruthlessness, a soft glow surrounds the fallen criminal, healing him just enough that he can be rushed to the hospital.
So that's a holy knight? A knight who possesses "holy abilities?"
Thus, by defeating his enemies with his swords and healing them right after with a strange light that the scientists have yet to decipher, Dual Blade earns himself the title, "The Holy Knight, Dual Blade."
Charles is surprised upon seeing "Dual Blade" begin appearing on the news. Isn't that the man who was under the table in the market? He is even wearing the same clothes.
"Young Master, Charles knows this man," he says in the middle of serving breakfast.
Even the silver-haired young master of this pleasant butler is intrigued by the new hero. "How does he do it?" An Xiang Ye asks. "He doesn't have any modifications! Did you see any modifications on him?"
Nowadays, modifications are all the rage. Humans who have no modifications stand no chance.
Charles shakes his head. "No, but Charles has not always been able to tell."
Just like with First Wind and Dark Sun, Charles was not able to tell.
"I'll have to see for myself then," An Xiang Ye says. "He seems interesting!"
"Yes, indeed, he seems interesting," Charles says, recalling the aura he felt from meeting the man. He is not a non-human, and he has no modifications. Yet, he does not feel like any other humans Charles knows. Just being near him is as uncomfortable as standing outside in direct sunlight! While vampires can stand in the sun, direct sunlight is not all that comfortable, which is why Charles always makes sure to completely cover himself during the daytime.
However, despite the discomfort, Charles is a vampire who will not stop going out during the day. He is one who will not stop seeking out the light.
An Xiang Ye blinks as he polishes off his food, the six servings of breakfast in front of him disappearing without a trace. "Wow, Charles, if even you say he's interesting, then he must be really interesting!"
Despite the name he makes for himself, no one that Adair knows comes to find him. He has made sure to be as flashy as possible, to use abilities that the knight-captains would definitely recognize, such as flashing his battle aura and tossing around healing spells, but nothing happens. Perhaps none of the knight-captains are here in this world. Perhaps Dark Sun has no connection with who Adair is thinking of.
He doesn't know how his name became "Dual Blade" when he wanted everyone to know him as a holy knight, but at least he manages to make "Holy Knight" part of his title.
(His plan was to call himself "Sun Seeker" so that the knight-captains would immediately make the connection, but that doesn't work out. No one even considers the name since they already have a hero with "Sun" in his name. Adair doesn't know if he should be glad or not that the trite name did not take. He has even considered the name "Awaitsun," but that would perhaps give the knight-captains the wrong impression.).
The first of the four great heroes to approach Adair is First Wind. With his blond hair, white clothes, and blue collar, he could be a part of the Sun Knight Platoon with no problem, and he even has the elegant manner expected of a sun knight (not that most holy knights in the Sun Knight Platoon even possess such elegance themselves, but that's beside the point).
"Do you plan on taking over Dragon Peace's territory?" First Wind asks. "The south is under his protection."
"Don't you and another hero protect this area during the day?" Adair asks in reply, hands loosely placed on his swords.
Adair chose the south precisely because it is Dragon Peace's territory. He has learned that Dragon Peace never shows up during the day. Instead, First Wind and Dark Sun both protect the south as best as they can during the day despite it not being under their zone of protection. For Adair, this is as close to neutral territory as he can get.
"Yes. We heroes believe in giving each other a helping hand." First Wind pauses and looks Adair over. "Are you a hero, or are you merely a fame seeker? If you wish to help protect the south, we welcome you, but we do not need anyone half-hearted who will give up after having their fun."
"I seek no fame," Adair replies. "I only seek the sun."
"The sun?" First Wind gazes upward at the burning orb hanging in the sky. "That sun? Or perhaps you mean... Dark Sun?"
As they speak, a dark shadow covers the sun, as if summoned by First Wind's words.
First Wind exclaims, "Dark Sun!"
Adair turns.
A pair of metal wings and silver hair steal his breath, the expanse of the wings so wide that the sun is completely blocked.
However, this is not his captain.
to be continued
Magic, holy light, and sword skills against technology, modifications, and energy weapons? Let's do this! XD;
Adair as a hero~~
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Wheeeeee~
Date: 2014-12-08 02:00 pm (UTC)Usually the story has both coexisting already, but it's rare for a story to introduce magic as a new force in a science/technology based world. :P
But then again Eclipse Hunter/No Hero has vampires and supernatural beings. I would think they would recognize western based magic. XD
Re: Wheeeeee~
Date: 2014-12-09 01:54 am (UTC)No Hero itself is a cool combination of magic and technology~~. Kill No More too! LSK's brand of magic is a little different from what's used in No Hero though. :)
(Heaaaaling spells, ahhhhh)
<3
Date: 2014-12-08 04:11 pm (UTC)Re: <3
Date: 2014-12-09 02:20 am (UTC)I'm so excited for the knight-captains grand appearances~~~ They're mostly all in different places. :3
(Go, go, Adair~~)
*___*
Date: 2014-12-08 11:27 pm (UTC)Kyaaaaa Adair you're so cool you're totally my new fav hero <333 Yes yes if Grisia could see you right now *wipes tear* he'd be so proud of your flashy battles! Just make sure to draw it out even longer next time, maybe with some flashy shouting of your attacks, and include one of those cliche "beaten-then-unlease-inner-cosmos-to-save-the-day" stunts!
Ahahahhaha "I seek the sun" how much more dramatic can you get xDDDD
But oho, that's gotta cause a lot of misunderstandings.
Dark Sun aside, some might think he's a lunatic because dude you're standing in broad daylight just look up see that yellow circle in the sky? Yeaaaah.
Or, some might be all "OMG he's after the Sun Emperor! Does he have a grudge against him? Or is he an old fancy of the emperor's.... Could this be the start of a love triangle?! OT3?! kyaaaa"
Poor Charles.... :'D holy knights are too bright for him *cuddles* Thank goodness Grisia isn't around, Charles might melt in his presence *imagines cute Charles goo puddle*
Re: *___*
Date: 2014-12-09 02:27 am (UTC)Adair as a hero, whoooot~~. (But Adair, all the different parts of the city are already being protected!) The battles totally aren't flashy enough. Learn from your captain, Adair~~ (why are you being so efficient).
XDDD
Yeah... "I seek the sun."
The Sun Emperor???? 0_____0;;
Yup yup, easy to misunderstand right there...
(That reminds me, what does the sun alliance logo look like? It must be everywhere)
"some might think he's a lunatic because dude you're standing in broad daylight just look up see that yellow circle in the sky? Yeaaaah. "
LOL.
*flails*
Bai Lian Yue, you have competition!
Charles goo puddle ahhhhhhhhh. Nooo, don't melt, Charles... He'll probably feel a lot better next to the cruel, cold-hearted faction. |D;;
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Date: 2014-12-09 12:17 am (UTC)(XD The heroes sound so gangster-ish. The reporters are so worried about the heroes' territory being encroached upon. But they should be worried! It's much less catchy saying, "...and the part-time heroes of the South -- Dual Blade and Dragon Peace!")
='D If Adair really became "Sun Seeker" there would be too many problems! One, Yu Wo would complain loudly he sounds too much like "Eclipse Hunter." Two, Ri XiangYan might wrongly assume Adair was an extreme Dark Sun fanboy, and that for his didi's safety, he should nuke the stalker before Dark Sun was forced to fight him. (XD At Kiyutsuna's comment: I hadn't even thought that Adair's target would be misinterpreted to mean the Solaris Emperor instead.)
*sadly* Dual Blade may sound cool, but it's totally ignoring his other good traits, like his sandwich-making skills. Sunflower would be a better name for Adair! It's very useful because you can consume the seeds as food or turn them into oil. Oh! And one shampoo I had before had sunflower extract in it! Go, Sunflower!Adair. Follow the rays of light reflecting off your Captain's lustrous hair. Even if the sun does not directly shine upon you, the luminous glow from the golden tendrils will guide your path.
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Date: 2014-12-09 02:44 am (UTC)I totally think of them as gangsters with their own territories. XD;;
Sun Seeker and Eclipse Hunter~~~. Maybe they can be good friends and bond over their names. Pffft, if Ri Xiang Yan caught wind of this Sun Seeker... good luck, Sun Seeker! That is one person you don't want to cross! While you might be able to survive your captain's schemes, you have to know that he is your captain so there's got to be some fondness there. This isn't your captain! Blond hair or not! No fondness at all! Good bye! ;____;
Pffft, Sunflower. Yes, yes, they face the sun. XDD
"It's the Holy Knight! The Holy Knight Sunflower!"
...I don't think anyone is going to take him seriously.
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