I changed the title bc there is two heroes. Bastion and Yanshizai. The story is about two friends who seek to find Bastion's father's murderer. A series of obstacles come their way, but they must overome them in order to capture the ruthless murderer. Read this original story showing the bonds of friendship and the fury of an orphan child. Ill post characters and chapters later. Marodo, Co-President of iWrite Co.
Alliance 2 Chapter 1 The light of day was slowly passing. It was growing darker and darker by the second. Bastion put his hand into a fist and a tear stroke down his cheek. Today was the day when his father died. Bastion wiped his tears, "I could've saved him," His thoughts went back to the day that he lost his father... Bastion was wandering around looking for presents because of his birthday next week. "Where would they hide it?" questioned the frustrated Bastion. "Bastion, Yanshizai is here!" yelled his mother. "Ok!" Bastion yelled back. Bastion ran to the kitchen where he found Yanshizai. Yanshizai waved to Bastion, Bastion waved back. Then Bastion's father entered the room, he was a blacksmith and had to make in important delivery to the country to the east's king. Yanshizai ran outside and signalled Bastion to come. Bastion ignored him and ran to his father crying, "You can't leave dad! YOU CAN'T!!" "Listen Bastion, I'll be back before your seventh birthday. And i'll have a present for you," said Bastion's father as he walked out of the house. Bastion followed but ran to Yanshizai. As Bastion went back to reality, he started thinking that he won't let this murder go unpunished. He took a walk through the forest. His thoughts were on his father and how he couldn't do anything to save him then or now. He knew avenging him would be way too hard. He decided to let the subject go and went to the nearest creeek. He sat down and just tried to relax. There was a faint rustling, it caught Bastion's attention. Bastion sprang up and looked around. Nothing. "It was probably a bird or something," said Bastion. Then all of a sudden a man swept down from a tree, kneed Bastion in the stomach and drew his katana and held it around his katana around Bastion's throat. "Yanshizai, i heard the leaves," said Bastion with a chuckle. Yanshizai took his weapon down and put it in its scabbard. "C'mon i have something to show you," said Yanshizai. Bastion followed Yanshizai to a town called Ranyin Town. "Where are w- WOW YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!!!!" screamed Bastion, Yanshizai smirked.
Alliance 2 Chapter 1 The light of day was slowly passing. It was growing darker and darker by the second. Bastion put his hand into a fist and a tear stroke down his cheek. Today was the day when his father died. Bastion wiped his tears, "I could've saved him," His thoughts went back to the day that he lost his father... Bastion was wandering around looking for presents because of his birthday next week. "Where would they hide it?" questioned the frustrated Bastion. "Bastion, Yanshizai is here!" yelled his mother. "Ok!" Bastion yelled back. Bastion ran to the kitchen where he found Yanshizai. Yanshizai waved to Bastion, Bastion waved back. Then Bastion's father entered the room, he was a blacksmith and had to make in important delivery to the country to the east's king. Yanshizai ran outside and signalled Bastion to come. Bastion ignored him and ran to his father crying, "You can't leave dad! YOU CAN'T!!" "Listen Bastion, I'll be back before your seventh birthday. And i'll have a present for you," said Bastion's father as he walked out of the house. Bastion followed but ran to Yanshizai. As Bastion went back to reality, he started thinking that he won't let this murder go unpunished. He took a walk through the forest. His thoughts were on his father and how he couldn't do anything to save him then or now. He knew avenging him would be way too hard. He decided to let the subject go and went to the nearest creeek. He sat down and just tried to relax. There was a faint rustling, it caught Bastion's attention. Bastion sprang up and looked around. Nothing. "It was probably a bird or something," said Bastion. Then all of a sudden a man swept down from a tree, kneed Bastion in the stomach and drew his katana and held it around his katana around Bastion's throat. "Yanshizai, i heard the leaves," said Bastion with a chuckle. Yanshizai took his weapon down and put it in its scabbard. "C'mon i have something to show you," said Yanshizai. Bastion followed Yanshizai to a town called Ranyin Town. "Where are w- WOW YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!!!!" screamed Bastion, Yanshizai smirked.
Chapter 2 Bastion was always interested in karate ever since Yanshizai appeared in his life. Yanshizai was a master martial artist, and Bastion wanted to be one too, but no dojos (karate schools) were nearby. "So you're making your own dojo now?" asked Bastion eagerly. Yanshizai nodded with a grin. They were outside Ranyin's general store reading the poster advertising Yanshizai's new dojo. Bastion kept reading and reading. "Bastion, you can enroll, you're only 21 and need something to do," said Yanshizai. Yanshizai was worried that his friend was becoming obsessed with revenge, so he wanted Bastion to relax and keep his mind of his father. Bastion stood there, he questioned the idea. He didn't want to be taught by his friend, but he really wanted to learn the arts of Yanshizai's homeland. He nodded with a smile, "I'll join." Hours went by and Bastion was getting ready for bed, he couldn't stop thinking about a karate dojo next door to his house. It's like his dreams were starting to come true. He laid in his bed looking out the window. When all of a sudden, men in black robes and masks appeared. Bastion saw them run into the town plaza. They came out with a married couple and burnt the place to the ground. The screams of the burning children scarred Bastion and kept ringing in his ears. The captured woman screamed and cursed at these terrible men. These black-robed men kept doing so to every house besides Bastion's. Bastion ran downstairs and took his father's two-handed blade, Foxbane, and woke his mother up from a deep sleep. "Mother, you must leave the house now!" said Bastion, urgently. His mother replied,"But Bast-" "NOW!!" Bastion wasn't ready to lose his last parent. The screams bursted through the thin air and blood filled the well. Dead bodies were stacked one by one on top of the other. Bastion waited for the men, aimed ready at the door with his bow and arrow, waiting. Then confused, Bastion heard the screams of men and splashes. "What the-" said Bastion. Then all of a sudden the door was knocked over and a dead man dressed in these black robes fell in. Another man came and Bastion shot at him, but right when he hit a sword came out of the man's chest. Bastion was extremely confused. "Bastion?" said the mysterious man. Bastion immediately recognized the voice," Yanshizai you're here! What the hell took you so long?!" yelled Bastion. "No time to explain, draw your sword, too many innocent lives have fallen today. We won't let anymore fall." encouraged Yanshizai. Bastion and Yanshizai ran out of the house and fought these evil men. They had a large variety of weapons. Some the duo didn't even recognize. "Where are these people from?" asked Bastion. Yanshizai was troubled by this question. "They're elite mercenaries from almost every country in the world," declared Yanshizai as he cut the neck of a large mace-man. "OW!!!" said Yanshizai. "What?! What happened?!" asked Bastion worriedly as he chopped straight down the skull of another man. "Blood got in my eye!!" complained Yanshizai. Bastion started laughing. Yanshizai felt embarrassed and had to make up for a stupid error like that. He jumped on a man's head and popped himself up. As he was in the air, he took daggers and threw them at every man in sight. He then did a double backflip and cut both arms off of a very pitiful victim. "Pssh, show-off," said Bastion. Yanshizai smirked. Hours went on of pure fighting. But finally all the men were dead and Bastion and Yanshizai stood there observing their surroundings while trying to catch their breath. Bastion walked up to one of the dead men and observed the enemies uniform. Bastion's heart dropped right down through an abyss. "These uniforms, they were seen at my father's place of death. The man that leads them killed MY FATHER!!!!!" yelled Bastion angrily.
Chapter 3 Yanshizai walked up to Bastion. He tried to cheer him up but Bastion just ignored him. Yanshizai felt it was best to leave him alone. Bastion was heartbroken. He felt there was only one way to solve this, go after the murderer. Bastion walked home with revenge and rage in his eyes. He was exhausted and needed sleep.Lucky for Bastion, the dojo started the next day, it would help him cool off. After Bastion packed his clothes and weapons for this new aeventure, he took the walk to Ranyin Town and found his way to the dojo. There he saw Yanshizai and a few other students ready for learning, some of them had experience with other martial arts but most of them, not so much. "Good morning, Master Yanshizai," said Bastion with a chuckle. Yanshizai walked over to Bastion and bowed, "In my dojo we are going to train like i did, back home!" Bastion was ready for anything that came his way, first was the basic punch and then kicks and so one. At the end of the lesson, Bastion was exhausted and ready for a break. "There's more to karate then i really thought," said Bastion with no energy left. Yanshizai offered Bastion a lunch, and the two friends sat in the dojo eating the delicious food. "Bastion, i know you're already a master at the dual-handed sword, but why not try your luck at my style, a katana?" asked Yanshizai curiously. Bastion looked uneasy about the whole thing but accepted. Two mastered weapons equals better skill and a better chance of staying alive on his upcoming adventure. Then Bastion realized, "How am i supposed to train with a katana when I'm out trying to take revenge," He was uneasy about the whole adventure already, but now he has to ditch his friend and his teachings. "I can tell you have something else to do, something important, Bastion," said Yanshizai with a painting of disappointment all over his face. Bastion nodded, "I'm going to avenge my father, he was a great man and he was killed by the slimiest crime lord in the whole country." Yanshizai stood up and looked Bastion straight in the eye,"We are going to train!!" shout Yanshizai. Bastion replied with,"Yan, bu-" "I'm coming with you," whispered Yanshizai. But, before Yanshizai would go, he had to test Bastion on his skill. "Bastion, are you ready?" asked Yanshizai. Bastion nodded with his two-handed sword gripped firmly. Yanshizai drew his katana, and pointed it at Bastion. 3...2...1... GO!!!!!! Yanshizai rushed Bastion with amazing speed, he swung the sword. Somehow Bastion caught it right before it slashed his head. Then he parried the slash and took the blade down to Yanshizai's feet. But then Yanshizai front flipped over Bastion and once his feet caught the ground, he ran up to the wall of the dojo and threw daggers at Bastion, he dodged the daggers right before they struck him in the stomach. Then Bastion charged Yanshizai with sword slicing the ground and creating a wind of sparks, once he got close enough he swept his sword up. Yanshizai stepped on Bastion's sword, but Bastion adjusted the slice caught Yanshizai. Yanshizai smirked as the two gave distance to eachother. He stood up and then he realized Bastion wasn't there, he was behind him!
Chapter 4 Yanshizai put his hands up and dropped his sword,"You're better than I thought, Bastion." Bastion nodded,"Thanks, pick up your sword. We have to leave early tomorrow," Yanshizai picked up his sword and put it into his scabbard. "Yan, get some rest, it's gonna be a long day tomorrow." Yanshizai looked back at Bastion as he was walking out of the dojo, "Mhmm." Bastion walked home and ate some dinner before packing. He started thinking,"I don't know how long this will take, i should take all my food and maybe some training weights." He started gathering the objects and packed his weapons, his clothes, food, and finally the training weights. The light was suddenly fading as the sun went down. "Time for sleep," said the tired Bastion as he went to sleep. He woke up and rose in sync with the sun. He put on his robes and went outside for some early training. He returned to his house, exhausted and starving. He ate so quickly he didn't even remember eating at all. Right after breakfast he took the robes off and changed into his light pants. These pants made it easy for Bastion to move and fight. He put on his training weights and excersized his body to the limits. Yanshizai slowly jumped from tree to tree over Bastion's lonely house in the forest. Yanshizai heard the faint sound of "Help... Please help me." He looked around and finally he saw a man. He jumped dow to the man and asked,"Sir, what is-... Bastion?! Hahahahaha you can't move can you?" Bastion nodded, the training weights were too much for him. He was exhausted. "Ya know, Yan. We don't have much time until the ferry to Niynar leaves." said Bastion, re-energized. Yanshizai nodded in agreement. Bastion was confused with his friend,"Where are your bags? I didn't see them when you came." declared Bastion. Yanshizai replied,"All i need is what i'm wearing and the extra three pairs of clothes in my handkerchief bag." Bastion gave a slight giggle. The two walked to the port, surprised. The ferry was missing! Yanshizai sat down at the edge of the dock and closed his eyes,"I was afraid somehing like this would happen, we need to travel on foot."