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Sangokuden Armored War Gods Saga: Destiny of the Armored War Gods
Co-Written By: Ten-Faced Paladin and Kamen Rider Chrome
Chapter 1: A Day in Touka Village
War. A terrifying event that leads to the loss of many lives. Many want to prevent it but when it starts, it is unavoidable and that's what is happening in ancient China. Three forces have converged on a particular location, a desolate canyon surrounded by cliffs, with strange twisted plants seemingly encroaching down from them.
On the right, there is the Shoku Faction being led by their queen Ryuubi Gentoku, her army seemingly simple in appearance, yet their eyes burn with determination. On the left is the Gi Faction with warlord Sousou Motoku at the front of her army, all of them ready to fight for their leader's ambitions and ideals. Watching them from above on the cliffs is the third army, Go and their leader Sonsaku Hakufu, who calmly analyzes the scene before her, seemingly unconcerned with the encroaching plants. At her side are her sister Sonken and advisor Shuyu.
Truly, this is a sight to behold and with the Armored War Gods and many oddities being present, it only intensifies the situation. The Shoku Faction have Gaim, Ryugen, Gridon and Kurokage. The Gi Faction have Baron, Bravo and Knuckle. Lastly, the Go Faction have Zangetsu. All three sides possess Inves and Lockvehicles to assist them in this battle, though Go has the most, both because they have access to a large collection of Lockseeds and to match the power of the other factions who possess multiple Armored War Gods.
For a while, the three factions stare down at one another, waiting. They know each others' strengths and no one wants to be the first to make the initial and possibly foolhardy attack. Then, a single Sakura petal, blown by the wind arrives. It remains afloat for a few seconds until it slowly descends. Finally, it touches the ground, and like a tipped over domino, triggers a chain of events.
'AAAAAAHHHHH!'
Ryuubi, Gaim and Kanu let out a war cry, resulting in the Shoku Faction running forward into battle. The Gi Faction responds to their charge with their own. The sound of blasters being fired fills the air, as both sides launch relentless attacks at their opponents, destroying the opposing enemysoldiers. Despite that, their leaders, the Armored War Gods and generals continued running forth, heedless of the losses, as the very fate of China hangs in the balance.
The Army of Go prepares themselves as they witness Shoku and Gi getting closer and closer with Baron and Gaim about to meet until...
'Ow...what hit me?' Nagata groaned as he opened his eyes. The first thing he noted was that his head was lying on something soft but it definitely wasn't a pillow. The second thing he noticed was Kanu looking down at him with an expression filled with concern.
'Nagata-sama, are you alright?' she asked.
He then blinked and realized that his head was on Kanu's lap. It was the Legendary Lap Pillow.
He was a bit confused, wondering for a moment how he got into this position, when he finally remembered. He had gone to wake Kanu up for some morning training and opened the door without waiting for an answer. He had been hoping to find her still asleep and wake her up with a good morning kiss like Prince Charming did for Sleeping Beauty. It sounded romantic in his head, but his execution had been rather...flawed.
When he entered, that was when he froze and saw Kanu in only her underwear. The two of them had stared at each other for a moment, stunned at what occurred before Kanu let out a shriek. There was a flash, a painful impact, followed by blackness covering his vision.
She had decked him for seeing her unclothed.
'Sorry,' he apologized with a soft groan.
'Why should you apologize, Nagata-sama?' she asked.
'Well...I walked in on you while you were in the middle of getting dressed,' he verified. 'I mean, I know we're dating and all, but I don't think we're at that point in our relationship.'
'You are forgiven and I apologize for hitting you so hard,' Kanu apologized. She felt horrible for lashing out like she had in such an undisciplined manner. However, she didn't want to acknowledge the guilty thrill she felt when she saw Nagata was entranced by her barely-clothed body. She had more self-control than that!
'You're forgiven too,' he told her. She had a pretty mean right hook. He still remained in that position, looking up at the Beautiful Black-Haired Bandit Hunter. How could people say she wasn't as beautiful as a goddess? Were they blind? In his world, Kanu would probably end up becoming one of the most sought after girls in school. She was tall, slender, curvy in all the right places and had long, beautiful black hair. Said hair was what earned her the nickname 'Beautiful Black-Haired Bandit Hunter'. Though, people who saw her usually didn't believe she was whom she claimed she was as she wasn't some kind of divine beauty, at least in their opinion.
Honestly, a girl like her could get a date with any guy but she ended up choosing him. Even in the Era of Three Kingdoms that they lived in, she was one of the most desired for her beauty, her power, and her position. There were even men in the village more attractive than him who had tried to court her only for her to deny their advances. That showed how devoted she was to him. She had her honor after all and she honored the feelings of love they shared.
Back in his world he was pretty much a plain Average Joe with nothing so remarkable about him, save for his cooking and kendo skills. He was even an Otaku. He didn't possess any of the traits that girls in his era found attractive. However, that all changed when he ended up in this world and Kanu claimed he was the Messenger of Heaven.
He joined her to find a way home but over time, with no leads, he resigned to his fate in this world. He gave his supposed role a shot, fighting as Kamen Rider Gaim which further solidified Kanu's belief that he was indeed the Messenger of Heaven despite there being others with the same power who were also believed to be Messengers of Heaven themselves.
A bit of doubt occasionally crossed Nagata's mind. What if Kanu only loved him because she believed him to be the Messenger of Heaven? No, Kanu was not like that. She wasn't. She wouldn't deceive him like that. Still, there was that sliver of doubt that he couldn't shake off.
'Don't focus on that. Just enjoy the Legendary Lap Pillow.' That was what he told himself as he closed his eyes while Kanu gently stroked his hair.
Kanu Unchou, aka Aisha, never really thought of herself as much of a girl. In fact, to her, a girl was someone weak and she had stopped being a girl since she took up the blade to fight against bandits and injustice. That had been her purpose until she heard about the prophecy regarding the Messenger of Heaven; the one who would be sent from Heaven to end the chaos and strife which had engulfed the country with madness and pain. It was something she placed a lot of faith in, hoping that one day it would come true and the people would know peace instead of the pain she did.
Oh, she never thought that she would ever meet him in her lifetime but then she saw him for herself one day. She was going about her regular travels when she stumbled onto a group of bandits threatening a boy in strange clothes who spoke with a foreign accent. She of course swiftly came to his defense, but when some of the bandits tried to go around her, the boy's identity was revealed. He had transformed, using a fruit of Heaven to adorn himself in armor. He could only be the Messenger of Heaven if he could do that.
That was why she had sworn herself to him to be his vassal as she believed him to be the Messenger of Heaven who would be able to bring peace to the land. They were also joined by new friends in their travels and she had fought alongside them with him. She had even witnessed his acts of heroism as he fought against undead and monstrous creatures who sought to plant the seeds of chaos and cause misery.
She slowly realized that her feelings of loyalty and admiration were starting to change into something else. She ignored it but it came up from time to time as she watched Nagata.
It was love.
She had fallen in love with her sworn master.
She kept these feelings to herself until the imposter Ryuubi had claimed that Nagata had returned to Heaven. The pain of a sword shoved into her heart was nothing compared to the feeling of heartbreak she received from the news. She just couldn't force herself to believe that Nagata had just left them to return to Heaven. He wouldn't abandon them all-abandon her-when so much needed to be done to bring peace. Fortunately, she soon realized that wasn't the case as the false Ryuubi had attempted to steal his divine power so he could enter the Imperial Court and indulge in his own dreams of fame and fortune rather than defend the people.
And then she had confessed.
Well, she hadn't said 'I love you' but it was implied.
They had kissed and since then had kept their relationship a secret from their friends.
Just recently, Nagata had seen her in only her underwear. She had reacted automatically and used a right hook to knock him out and instantly regretted it. She then brought him in and laid him down to rest his head on her lap until he awakened.
They rarely had moments alone like this so whenever they turned up she would cherish them and she had to admit that her lord really did look cute while he slept.
Komei wasn't just Nagata's strategist and adviser, she was also his tutor. She was very knowledgeable in matters such as medicine, history, law, military tactics, geography, politics, finance and governing. When Nagata confessed that he did not know much about how to govern a province, Komei generously offered to help him by giving him a few lessons to help. She also provided him with books to study. These lessons helped him to govern the province more smoothly and he always praised her for being such a good teacher, causing the blonde to blush and sputter in embarrassment. Being praised by Suikyo was one thing, but to be praised by a man like Nagata always made Komei feel like she had butterflies in her stomach. While he was strong and handsome, he wasn't too prideful to ask for help from his retainers.
In her room, Komei was studying an old wooden scroll. It was entitled the Celestial Chronicles and it recorded the prophecy concerning the Messenger of Heaven. It was written by Kanrou, an old prophet. Suikyo had seen fit to send it over to her. It was actually a series of predictions but so far they had been coming true.
According to the Celestial Chronicles, in times of strife when the land was shrouded in darkness, the Warriors of Heaven would descend upon the Earth and be entrusted with the souls of the Sovereigns. Only through the Seal of Heaven and the Celestial Armor would the Messenger of Heaven be revealed. He would exorcise the land from darkness to bring forth peace and unity.
'The prophecy only mentions one Messenger of Heaven,' read Komei, 'But this scroll mentions that the Messenger of Heaven is one of the heavenly warriors who fell from the sky. Among these warriors will be those blessed by the Sovereigns. Only one of them is the true Messenger of Heaven who will bring peace and unity to the land. However, he can only do that with the aid the Celestial Armor and Seal of Heaven.'
The Seal of Heaven was a sacred treasure of the empire. Only the chosen ruler had the right to hold it. However, what was this Celestial Armor mentioned in the Celestial Chronicles? How curious indeed.
The Shoku Province prospered under Nagata's leadership. The villagers believed that they were blessed by the presence of two Armored War Gods and nothing would convince them otherwise. Still, Nagata and Iori felt good knowing that the villagers looked up to them and appreciated them so much. They protected all the villages within their territory from bandit attacks and also assaults by agents of the RinJyuKen Akugata.
Nagata was hard at work as usual in his office as he went through his daily batch of paperwork. He distracted himself by pondering a few things, one of which was Chou'un's whereabouts. She had yet to return from wherever it was she had disappeared to. Of course, Nagata had heard reports of a masked vigilante calling herself Kachou Kamen who was fighting crime in the name of justice so he at least knew she was alright and enjoying herself. He would need to reprimand her for going AWOL though. She was a general and needed to set a better example.
Meanwhile, Kanu was heading up to Nagata's office with a plate of fried rice she had cooked for lunch. While she had to admit that her earlier attempts at cooking had been less than stellar, with some help and encouragement from Kochu and Komei she managed to make something that was at the very least edible. She had no idea why or how Nagata couldn't tell her before that her cooking had been terrible, but she considered the fact that he was simply sparing her feelings. She appreciated his compassion, but she was not so fragile that she could not take criticism about something she did. Of course, knowing he treasured her feelings like that was nice...
She knocked on the door and heard him respond, 'Come in.' She entered to see him working on some paperwork.
'Nagata-sama, I brought you your lunch,' she said and he looked up at her. He recalled her earlier attempts and grimaced but he then remembered that she had gradually improved since the first time. Maybe this time he wouldn't have to flush the whole thing down with tea to get rid of the taste. Some things were just not meant to be part of fried rice.
'Right, I guess I'm due for a lunch break,' he said as he put down his ink brush as Kanu went over to put the plate in front of him. Kanu picked up one of the papers and her eyes narrowed dangerously.
'Another marriage proposal?' she asked, annoyed.
'Yeah,' he said, pointing to a stack of papers. 'All these were just that and I've been writing up replies.' He massaged his wrists. He understood that in the Three Kingdoms era, marriages were some of the most ironclad ways of sealing big agreements such as a truce, or alliances, but it was getting annoying to have the same offer made to him over and over again. 'Seriously, these guys just can't take a hint.'
'Well, you are an Armored War God,' she reasoned. That made him quite the eligible bachelor.
'Yeah, but I don't want someone to marry me for my reputation,' he told her. 'I mean, they don't know the real me.' Kanu smiled. Unlike these hopeful young ladies, she had the privilege of knowing Nagata under his reputation. He was no stuffy noble who wallowed in his power and spoils, wondering how he could next amuse himself. He was just a regular man so full of compassion, courage and a strong sense of justice. He also considered violent methods as a last resort and would gladly use any peaceful methods to end conflicts without bloodshed. During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, she had seen how strongly he advocated for a way to prevent a slaughter and while the battle-hungry warriors might see him as softhearted, Kanu saw him as kindhearted and compassionate. It was why she had fallen in love with him.
'Then perhaps it is time that everyone knows of our bond,' Kanu suggested.
'You sure about that, Aisha?' he asked.
'I am not ashamed to admit that I am your lover, Nagata-sama,' she told him. 'And besides...' She pressed her index fingers shyly together, 'Sei, Shion-dono and Ryugen-sama know about us already.' Nagata had to admit that was true. Chou'un knew and if Kochu knew then Iori would know as well. The married couple shared everything together.
'I guess you're right,' he conceded. 'Hopefully, this will stop Touka from trying to flirt with me.'
'What?' Kanu's eyes widened. Her sworn older sister had romantic intentions towards Nagata?
'Yeah, I never told you, but it's been pretty obvious,' he remarked. Of course, he didn't mention that Ryuubi's mother had tried the same thing when they visited her on the way back from beating the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
'I will speak to her about this,' Kanu swore. She loved Ryuubi like a sister, but there were some things which even sisters did not share!
'Yeah, I guess you should,' he agreed as he stood up. 'But I think I need something first.'
'What is-' Kanu's sentence was cut off as Nagata pulled her into a deep and passionate kiss.
Iori and Kochu watched as Riri played with Chouhi. The woman was smiling. To see her daughter, so carefree and smiling with joy, was something worth fighting for. Iori shared the same sentiment as well. While these times weren't exactly peaceful they weren't wholly unpleasant either. At least he had found a place where people appreciated his efforts and a purpose worth fulfilling.
Not too long ago he had just been a high school student trying to find a purpose. He had an older brother who would inherit his family's company who loved him but his parents just saw him as a spare and neglected him in favor of his brother. He tried many things to gain their acknowledgement but barely got any form of recognition from them.
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But now he was here. Even if this place was primitive compared to the modern world he had come from, the people were warm and friendly and he actually had a real family who cared about him. He had a wife who loved him unconditionally and a daughter who adored him. He never expected to be married to a woman like Kochu but he was and she was definitely a beauty and he was envied by the men. Though, they also couldn't compete with an Armored War God so he deserved a beautiful woman like Kochu as his wife.
He loved Kochu and he also loved Riri and both of them loved him. That was why he had never thought once about going back to Tokyo. He had accepted that this was his home.
'Airen, have you ever thought of going travelling like Gaim-sama?' Kochu asked, snapping Iori out of his introspection.
'Well, not really,' he admitted. Before, Nagata had gone off with the others to retrieve Ryuubi's sword and ended up on adventures, meeting new people and making new enemies. Iori wasn't as adventurous. Besides, he was pretty content with Kochu as his wife and Riri as his stepdaughter. 'I'm fine with travelling as long as I don't get pulled into some kind of conflict in the middle. I'll be glad to go on vacation with you and Riri.'
'Yes, I guess I can see that. We haven't had a chance to go somewhere, just the three of us,' she said. After her late husband had died, Kochu never once thought she could ever love someone as much as she had loved him. Then, Iori just fell from Heaven and the two of them had become husband and wife. She wasn't about to let him go and she didn't want Riri to lose another father.
'Daddy! Mommy!' Riri ran up to them and climbed onto Iori's lap.
'What is it, Riri?' Iori asked.
'Can you give me a little brother or sister?' she asked innocently. Iori's eyes widened as he blushed a bit.
'Where did this come from?' Kochu asked, likewise surprised at the request.
'Rinrin-neechan has Aisha-neechan as a big sister. Also, Tanpopo-neechan is kinda like Sui-neechan's little sister. So, I wanna have a little brother or sister so I can be a big sister too,' Riri answered.
'Um...Riri...your mother and I are kinda thinking about it,' Iori said.
'OK!' Riri smiled before she hopped down and ran back to play with Chouhi. That seemed easy enough to solve. Iori looked up to see Kochu looking at him expectantly.
'You know, I was wondering when we'd have a child of our own,' she commented, her face turning quite sultry.
'Isn't Riri enough?' he asked.
'She is but I would like to have your child as well, Airen,' Kochu replied in a husky voice, leaning in closer to her husband.
Iori looked like he was choking, trying to come up with a response. Ever since their wedding, Kochu was not shy about showing him how much she desired him. She was pretty lustful and enjoyed having sex with him. Though, he had to admit that he enjoyed making love with her as well. If anyone from his school learnt that he had married a voluptuous older woman and was having sex regularly, they would be green with envy. He actually noticed that envy among the local men in the village but they never did anything, either out of respect, fear or a combination of both. While he wasn't ready to have a child with Kochu yet, he was sure that Kochu would make a pretty persuasive argument...in bed.
The thought made him shudder in anticipation. There was also a bit of a thrill. There was no way his parents would ever approve of his marriage to Kochu, a widow with a child. However, he actually learnt that he shouldn't let their opinion matter. If they never cared for his opinion, why should he care about theirs? Besides, they had his big brother to dote on. They had no time or room for him in their busy schedule. So, arriving here, he was pretty much doing them and himself a favor.
He loved Kochu the same way she loved him. Besides his big brother, only Kochu and Riri had ever shown him any form of unconditional love. It was because of that he could not refuse them anything.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
'So, who do you think is more handsome, Ryugen-sama or Gaim-sama?' Batai suddenly asked out of the blue.
'Huh!?' Bacho exclaimed in surprised as she stumbled in her step. She and Batai were in the middle of training when Batai brought up the subject. 'W-Why are you even asking that?' Bacho asked, blushing.
'Well, I was just wondering if you liked guys, that's all,' Batai shrugged. 'So, who do you think is more handsome?'
Bacho wasn't sure how to answer so she used an excuse instead, 'Ryugen-sama is already married to Shion and she made it pretty clear she won't tolerate anyone stealing him from her. As for Gaim-sama, I'm not sure if he's interested.'
'That doesn't answer my question, Sui-neechan,' retorted Batai, starting to grin mischievously. Bacho was always easily flustered when it came to romance and the opposite sex, making for a great weakness to prod at. 'I mean, who do you think is more handsome? Personally, I think Ryugen-sama's very good looking.'
'But he's married!' Bacho exclaimed in protest.
'So? Doesn't mean I can't admire a good looking man,' sighed Batai. 'It's a pity though, him being married. If he wasn't though...' Batai giggled.
'Tanpopo, let's get back to training,' Bacho ordered sternly with a frown on her face, though the pink tinting her cheeks ruined the effect.
'Fine, fine,' Batai rolled her eyes. Sooner or later she would know if her dear older cousin had feelings for her leader. She was a tough nut to crack but it was only a matter of time.
The commanding officers of the Shoku Army had all the men assembled in an empty field. This was once a bandit base but after purging it of the bandit menace, the army now used it for combat simulations and training exercises.
'Alright,' started Nagata as he faced the soldiers. 'Today we'll be playing a game.' Nagata could hear murmurs of confusion from the men before he continued, 'This game is also a training exercise I would like to call 'Capture the Flag'. We'll split into two teams.' Nagata pointed to Iori who was holding up a green flag that had his symbol on it. 'The green team led by Ryugen and the blue team who will be led by me.' Behind him was his personal flag. 'The objective is to capture the opposing team's flag.'
Nagata continued, 'Now, in this box are blue and green strips of cloth. You will each come and take one. If you pick blue, you will stand by the blue flag. If you pick green, you will stand by the green flag.' He turned to the girls, 'That goes for you as well, ladies.'
'Does this mean I may be separated from my Airen?' Kochu asked. She didn't want to end up on the opposite team.
'That depends on your luck, Shion,' Nagata said.
'What will I do, Gaim-sama?' Komei asked.
'You'll be up on that lookout tower and overseeing the game. You'll be the referee.'
'I'll do my best,' Komei bowed.
After strip of clothes were taken from the box, the teams were decided. As for which general ended up on which team...
Blue Team (Gaim): Nagata, Kanu, Bacho.
Green team (Ryugen): Iori, Kochu, Chouhi.
'OK, now, a continuation of the rules. As you can see, you have tied on strips of cloth to indicate which team you are on. As this is a training exercise to simulate real combat, if you lose your cloth you are eliminated and must leave the field. Alright, we'll both go to our designated spots and we'll start the game in one hour. That should give us enough time to come up with strategies,' instructed Nagata. He had a blue cloth tied around his left bicep.
'Good luck, Nagata-niichan, Aisha-neechan!' Chouhi waved as she went with the opposing team, the green cloth tied around her forehead like a bandanna.
'OK, now let's get ready,' Nagata instructed his team.
As the two teams prepared themselves for the upcoming exercise, they didn't know that they would be having an audience. Batai had snuck out with Riri and Ryuubi to see what everyone was doing. They had been hearing rumors from a lot of the soldiers about some massive training exercise that was going to be held that day. None of the trio had been invited to come so they really wanted to know what was going on. So sneaking out of the village and into the area where the men were going, they finally heard what was going on.
'Why did they leave me out?' Batai growled as she watched the two teams separate to their designated areas to prepare for the game. 'Sui-neechan really doesn't want me to train? This is a perfect way for me to get better!'
'Well, maybe she doesn't want you to get hurt,' Ryuubi remarked.
'But they're letting Rinrin and Shuri play and they're younger than me!' Batai complained.
'How about we just watch from a distance?' Ryuubi suggested.
Both teams had a supply of fake weapons to be used. They were using bamboo swords instead of real ones and arrows that had the points covered by cloth.
On one side stood the Blue Team and on the other side stood the Green Team. The main objective was to claim the enemy team's flag. Players were eliminated if their cloth was taken by the enemy.
'OK, Rinrin. You know what to do, right?' Iori asked. He had explained the plan to Chouhi and just hoped that her short attention span hadn't affected her. She was an energetic girl who loved to fight. Sadly it gave her a somewhat limited attention span for anything outside of her preferred activities.
'Fight Aisha-neechan and make sure she's distracted so she can't guard the flag,' Chouhi nodded.
'Koi, you'll give the order to the archers to fire as soon as I give the signal,' Iori instructed Kochu.
'I will do my best.'
'Alright,' Iori nodded.
Komei was on the lookout and saw that both teams were ready. Raising a gong, she rang it to give the signal to start.
'ATTACK!' Nagata roared and his team charged forward to meet with Iori's team in the middle of the field. The men fought as they clashed with their training weapons. Pieces of cloths were claimed and members of the team were sent to the sidelines, eliminated and unable to participate for the rest of the fight. Bacho and Kanu ended up fighting Rinrin who was really holding her own against the two older girls.
Iori was confronting Nagata as well, the former using his tonfa as Nagata used his twin bokken to fight. Wooden weapons hit against each other as the two Armored War Gods fought furiously.
'Why tonfa?' Nagata asked.
'Needed to practice with a close-ranged weapon,' shrugged Iori as he jabbed at Nagata who jumped back. He then raised his arm and brought it down, giving Kochu the signal.
'Fire!' Kochu ordered and the men fired their arrows. With the tips covered in thick cloth, the arrows wouldn't pierce. They would still leave bruises though. Nagata's men started to fall because of the arrows and Iori's men took their cloth to eliminate them from the game. Kanu and Batai had to block the arrows coming at them, allowing Chouhi to slip past them.
Chouhi's path was blocked by several men left to guard the flag. However, they were knocked aside by Chouhi who considered them obstacles to her goal. Finally, she reached the flagpole and put her hand around it, raising it into the air. ' I GOT THE FLAG!'
Komei saw this and rang the gong. The game had ended and the Green Team had won.
Nagata remarked, 'You know, it's pretty unfair that you got most of the archers on your side.'
'Luck of the draw, my friend,' smiled Iori. 'Also helps that I have a beautiful and talented lieutenant.' He blew a kiss to Kochu who blew one back.
'You two are so lovey-dovey like a couple of newlyweds,' Nagata quipped in amusement.
'Well, everyday with her and Riri is a wonderful gift.' Iori was fortunate to have found a real family. It was why he cherished the times he spent with Kochu and Riri, and why he vowed he would never neglect them like his parents had neglected him.
'Home sweet home,' Chou'un smiled as she finally arrived at the gate of Touka Village. It had been awhile since she'd been here. She had gotten separated from Nagata and the others but managed to make it back. Hopefully, the others were around. She wanted to tell them about the adventure she had.
By nature, Chou'un was a bit of a free-spirit and an adventurous individual. She donned the identity of Kachou Kamen in order to fight crime and gain a sense of excitement. She actually gained admirers because of her heroic deeds. Who knew a butterfly mask could hide her identity so well?
The guards saw her and they greeted her, 'Welcome back, General Chou'un!'
'Thanks, and a good day to you too,' Chou'un greeted.
'Excuse me, General Chou'un. Gaim-sama said that if you were to return that you should head up to meet him in his office,' one of the guards informed her.
'Oh, really?' Chou'un smiled. 'Well, then I should go meet him.'
In Nagata's office, Chou'un was seated as Nagata paced back and forth in front of her.
'Sei, do you know why you're here?' Nagata asked seriously.
'I suppose you wanted to speak to me,' she replied.
'Sei, do you know what the term AWOL mean?' he asked her.
'No, I don't,' she answered.
'It stands for 'Absence Without Leave'. Meaning desertion. You deserted us,' he scolded her, pointing at her directly.
'I got lost in the fog,' she shrugged.
'Yes, the fog,' he grumbled. 'Once I can agree with but twice? You just wanted to go off and play at being Kachou Kamen again.'
'You can't prove that,' she retorted.
'I've heard report of your exploits, Sei,' he shot back.
'OK, so you know. Anyway, I came back and I'm here to apologize for desertion,' she said.
'We still needed you, Sei.'
'Not really. You stopped the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the village is still standing.'
'My point is, Sei, that we're a team here. We need to count on each other. You deserted us when we could've needed you. You are also a general in this army and that means the soldiers look up to you. You need to set a better example. So, as punishment, you can't have any menma for a month.'
'WHAT!?' Chou'un exclaimed as she shot out of her seat.
'Want to make it two months?' he warned her and she gulped before sitting back down.
'But my menma...' she sobbed.
'There are other foods, Sei. A month without menma isn't gonna kill you. Now, I want you to go back to your room and think about what you did. Later, we'll discuss a few more details of your punishment.'
'My menma...' Chou'un sulked as she dragged herself out of the office, a cloud of depression hanging over her head. Nagata sighed and shook her head. While she was a capable warrior, her flighty and undisciplined nature could hinder her in the long run.
'So, it's your turn to make dinner?' Nagata asked. Iori had asked him to join him to help with dinner. Iori and Kochu had an agreement. They would take turns to make dinner for everyone. Tonight it was Iori's turn and he had asked Nagata for help.
'Yes, it is,' Iori confirmed.
'How do you even know how to cook?' Nagata questioned curiously. He had always wondered about that. Iori had told him that he was part of a rich family with their own cook.
'Before I married Shion, I asked her to teach me how to cook so I could cook for her and Riri. I have to say that I've become pretty good at it,' Iori confessed.
'So, what are we making, Chef Tokugawa?' asked Nagata jokingly.
'The rice is already cooking and so is the wild boar stew,' Iori told Nagata. 'All we have to do is prepare the fried chicken.'
'Fried chicken?' Nagata asked. 'You know how to make fried chicken? Real fried chicken?'
'It's not KFC if that's what you're wondering,' Iori deadpanned. He then picked up a cage with a rooster inside and placed it on the counter. 'Now, let's prepare the chicken.' Nagata eyed the rooster inside the cage and sighed.
'I kinda miss how we could just buy chicken, already cut up to pieces and frozen,' Nagata remarked.
'Well, get used to it because we don't have the convenience of refrigeration in this world,' Iori replied. 'Now, I'm going to prepare the coating.'
'What do I do?' Nagata asked and he got his answer when his friend handed him a kitchen knife.
'I want you to prepare the chicken,' Iori answered and Nagata took the knife and eyed the rooster.
'How?'
'Chop off its head,' Iori answered simply. 'Then you boil the chicken before plucking the feathers off.. Then you cut up the chicken and remove the organs.' Nagata looked a bit green at the description but steeled himself.
'OK,' Nagata squeaked as he put down the knife then opened the cage. The rooster, seeing the cage open, immediately ran out to escape 'Hey! Get back here!'
'Nagata, catch that chicken! It's for dinner!'
'I'm trying!' Nagata dove for the chicken but it jumped out of the way. 'Hey, stop flapping those wings!' He managed to grab hold of the rooster. 'Hah! Gotcha!' It pecked him in the face. 'Ow! Iori, where did you get this chicken?'
'I got it for half-priced at the market! The man who sold it to me seemed pretty happy after I bought it!' Iori explained.
'Geez, I wonder why!?' Nagata retorted sarcastically. The rooster flew around the kitchen before diving at Iori with its talons, clinging to his hair.
Iori screamed, 'It's in my hair! It's in my hair!'
Nagata grabbed the frying pan, 'Hold still!' He swung, aiming for the rooster, only to end up hitting Iori in the face and knocking him down.
'Ow!'
Nagata dropped the frying pan, 'Sorry! But I told you to hold still!'
The rooster flew and Nagata chased after it. He grabbed its talons and brought it down but the rooster bit his nose and he screamed, letting the rooster go. Nagata, furious, chased the rooster.
Nagata manages to grab the chicken and pinned it to the floor before elbowing it over and over. The rooster retaliates as it clawed at Nagata then pecked him in the face again.
'What type of rooster is this!?' Nagata screamed as the rooster bit his lip and wouldn't let go.
'A crazy fighting rooster!' Iori exclaimed.
'Well, this chicken is dead!' Nagata grabbed the knife, put his hand around the rooster's throat, looked it in the eye, then roared in fury as he stabbed at it over and over.
'Hey, what's will all the...' Bacho started as she entered the kitchen to see Nagata angrily stabbing a chicken. She then backed away.
'Die, you evil chicken! Die! You're dinner! Die!' Nagata screamed. Freaked out, Bacho backed out of the kitchen and fled the insane scene. 'Aha!' Nagata yelled in triumph, holding up the chicken's head and a bloody kitchen knife. He then taunted the now dead chicken, 'See that? I win and you lose your head!'
'I know you want to gloat but now the kitchen is a mess,' Iori pointed out. Nagata grimaced. There were feathers and blood stains on the floor.
'OK, I'll clean up and you'll get the chicken ready for dinner.'
'Good idea. Start with the blood. Once it dries it's hard to clean off.'
'Itadakimasu!' Nagata clapped his hands together. Tonight's dinner was a nice spread and definitely a great meal. There was no menma though, much to Chou'un disappointment, but that was her punishment for going AWOL.
Dinner was one of Iori's favorite times here. Back in his old world, it was pretty lonely. He would always end up eating dinner alone. However, here, in the Three Kingdoms Era he actually come to enjoy dinner time as now he wasn't alone anymore. He glanced to his right to smile at Riri who was eating and then over to Kochu who was seated next to Riri to wipe her mouth clean.
The first time he had dinner with Riri and Kochu over a year ago, he had actually felt like he was part of a family and now that family had grown as they had joined Nagata's army. Looking over across the table, he could see Chouhi sitting between Kanu and Nagata happily with Ryuubi laughing at something funny Chouhi had done earlier today. There was also Batai and Bacho who seemed to have quite the appetite. Probably because they had done some training earlier.
Sure, it was noisy but Iori found dinner time to be pretty lively as they exchanged stories. He smiled tenderly at the scene. This was the happiness he had always been searching for and he wouldn't give it up for anything.
'Sui, what's wrong?' Iori asked as Bacho stopped eating and just stared at the fried chicken.
'Oh, nothing,' she lied. Oh, she had witnessed how brutally Nagata had slaughtered the chicken earlier so she just didn't feel like having any. The stew was still good, though.
Nagata tapped his cup with his chopsticks and stood up, 'Everyone, I wish to make an important announcement.' Kanu's eyes widened. Nagata had stated he wanted to tell everyone about their relationship. Could this be it. 'There's something we've been keeping a secret from you. I know we shouldn't have. It wasn't because we didn't trust you but we were embarrassed.'
Chou'un, Iori and Kochu wore knowing smiles.
'Aisha,' Nagata addressed Kanu and she stood up. He put her arm around her and proclaimed, 'Aisha and I are a couple.'
'What!?' Ryuubi exclaimed in shock.
'That's great Nagata-niichan!' Chouhi shouted with joy.
'Finally,' smirked Chou'un.
'Indeed that is great news,' approved Kochu.
'You two are dating?' Bacho pointed at the couple in shock.
'Please, everyone, it's no big deal,' said Kanu as she still blushed with some embarrassment.
'Aisha,' Ryuubi spoke up and looked at Kanu directly. She swore, 'I won't lose to you.'
'I got a question,' spoke up Batai. 'If you're with Kanu, does that mean you don't want Sui? Because I don't think she'd mind being a mistress.'
'Tanpopo!' Bacho yelled in anger and embarrassment.
'Mistresses...?' Komei blushed. 'Hawawawawa!'
'If Gaim-sama wants a mistress, I don't mind warming his bed once in awhile,' Chou'un offered.
'Then I won't lose to Aisha! I will become Gaim-sama's mistress too!' Ryuubi claimed.
'You know I was just joking about the harem thing, right?' Iori quipped.
Nagata palmed his face while Kanu could only gape in shock at everyone's response.
'I'm not looking for mistresses!' denied Nagata.
'It's alright, Gaim-sama. Just give into your male urges,' encouraged Chou'un.
'You're getting back at me for denying you menma for a month, aren't you?' he accused.
'I have no idea what you mean,' Chou'un denied innocently.
'Tanpopo, you shouldn't say such things,' Bacho scolded as she pinched her cousin's cheek.
'Ano...Aneue...' Kanu spoke to Ryuubi carefully, 'Were you serious about your claim?' She hoped her sworn sister was kidding.
'Aisha, I love you like a sister. That is why I am not angry at you. However, I won't let you take Gaim-sama for yourself. As he is an Armored War God, he's divinity on Earth and a lord by default. So, it's not exactly wrong for him to have a mistress or more than one wife.'
'Are you saying you wish to share him?' Kanu asked incredulously.
'I would prefer him to be only mine but as you also have his heart and I love both of you dearly, I wish to be his bride as well,' Ryuubi answered passionately.
Nagata looked around for help only to see Iori calmly sipping his tea, Kochu giggling and Komei babbling incoherently.
'Congratulations, Nagata-niichan! Aisha-neechan!' said Chouhi. 'If you both get married, does that mean you'll have a baby and I get to be an aunt?'
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'I want Gaim-sama's baby too!' Ryuubi chimed in.
Iori just smiled. While this era lacked modern entertainment, the live show he was getting was just as good. Talk about a live sitcom.
Nagata could only groan.
'And so the prince and Snow White lived happily ever after and so did the dwarves who were rewarded for their courage. The End,' Iori finished.
'I like your stories, Daddy,' Riri said as she was lying in bed, a smile on her face. 'They always end happily ever after.'
'Well, that's why I like them too,' he told her honestly. 'You can always expect that everything will turn out OK in them.' Reality was much harsher than fairy tales but he would make sure to make this world a better place for his stepdaughter. He kissed her forehead. 'Goodnight, Riri.'
Riri yawned and said, 'Goodnight, Daddy.' She closed her eyes and slowly dozed off, dreaming of princesses and castles, all the while hugging the Ryugen plush doll. It resembled a chibi version of Ryugen in his Budou Arms. Her mother had made it for her and she loved it.
Iori picked up the lantern and then exited Riri's room, looking in one last time before closing the door.
'Well, dinner was unexpected,' said Kochu as she and Iori were getting ready for bed.
'You mean Nagata confessing that he and Aisha were together?' Iori asked. 'I wouldn't call it unexpected. It was actually pretty entertaining.'
'You did add fuel to the fire with that harem comment,' she pointed out.
'I can't help it. Nagata makes it so easy,' Iori replied as he slipped under the covers with his wife. Kochu cuddled with him as he put his arm around her.
'So, have you thought about my suggestion?' she asked him and he blinked before he blushed. Yes, he remembered. Kochu wanted to have a baby, his baby to be more precise.
'Yes, I've thought about it,' he answered. 'Koi, you know I love you, right? And I really love our family. But right now, I don't think it's the right time for us to have a baby.'
'Because we're both generals?' she asked.
'Well, there's that and the RinJyuKen,' he added. 'I mean when you're pregnant you could be left vulnerable and I'm afraid of what might happen.'
'Is that all?' she pressed. She could always tell if he was hiding something.
'...I'm not sure if I'm ready. Sure, I'd love to have a child with you but...' Kochu pressed her fingers against his lips.
'It's fine. You're not ready. After all, it hasn't been very long since we wed. You need time before you can even think of having a child. Plus, I know you have your hands full with your duties as an Armored War God.'
Iori blinked then smiled before kissing Kochu passionately, a gesture she returned before he put out the lantern.
'Well, that could've been worse,' Nagata remarked as he stood outside with Kanu, staring up into the night sky.
'That was embarrassing...' Kanu sighed.
'Well, at least they accept us,' said Nagata. 'But Touka was...'
'She wanted me to share you with her,' she finished.
'That threw me for the loop. Never thought she'd want to have a three-way relationship,' replied Nagata. Heck, he didn't think that there were girls who'd try for such a thing outside of an ecchi manga or something.
'Perhaps she doesn't want to steal you from me because of sisterly love but she still wants to have a relationship with you,' commented Kanu.
'Makes me wonder what goes through her head at times.'
'Well, she wasn't entirely wrong. You are technically a lord and lords do have a habit of having multiple wives and mistresses. Even emperors have concubines.'
'Aisha, you know I love you, right?' he asked and Kanu blushed. They didn't always verbally assure their feelings for each other but whenever he told her that he loved her she would feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Honestly, Nagata was the only man who could truly make her feel feminine while at the same time respecting her as a warrior. 'I'd never be unfaithful to you.'
'I know,' Kanu smiled lovingly at him. 'You're my Nagata-sama after all.'
Carrying a lantern, Chou'un was sneaking into the kitchen. Oh, if her master Gaim-sama thought she could forbid her from enjoying her sweet menma for an entire month then he had another thing coming. She actually had a stash of menma stored in the kitchen, all preserved inside of a sealed jar in case she ever had her usual craving. Nagata rarely came to the kitchen since he was either too busy training the men, training himself or doing paperwork.
'Hehehe,' Chou'un snickered as she opened the cupboard and took out the jar. It felt lighter than usual but she didn't care. As long as there was still some menma then she would be happy. She unsealed the jar and was hoping to see her menma.
Only the jar was empty!
Her eyes widened as she held it upside down and smacked the bottom only for a note to drop out. She grabbed it and read it with the lantern light.
Sei, everyone knows about your 'secret' menma stash in the kitchen. It was a jar with your name on it. We just never cared to mention it. However, since you are forbidden from having any menma for a month, I had it hidden away. Don't bother trying to get the answer out of me because I won't tell you. Let this be a lesson to you.
Oh, and we also found your other stashes and hidden them away too. Just needed to be thorough. Don't worry. You'll have them back in a month.
The note was stamped with Nagata's symbol.
Furiously, Chou'un crumpled the note in her hands and then tore it to shreds.
Nagata Oda (Gaim the Ultimate Sword): An average Japanese teenager. Everything about him is plain, except for his knowledge of Tokusatsu and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. So, it really came to a shock to him that he magically ended up in that era and that all of his Kamen Rider Gaim merchandise has also become real and functional as well. As he has seen Kamen Riders fight a lot on TV, he manages to grasp the weapons and armor of Gaim very quickly. Not only that, he's a pretty competent fighter and has gained experience to wield two swords even while unarmored. He has some basic kendo knowledge and is a pretty good cook, the latter coming from his time working in his family's restaurant. Due to his appearance and swords, he gains the title Armored War God of the Ultimate Sword. In fact, he was the one who coined the title all the Kamen Riders are being known for, making him the first Armored War God. Kanu claims that he is the true Messenger of Heaven who will bring peace to the land and while he has his doubts, he's willing to give it a try and fight for people. Because of his passion, he is able to rally the people to fight in the name of justice.
Iori Tokugawa (Ryugen the Ultimate Eye): Iori comes from a rich background. However, he was also unhappy since his brother was set to inherit everything as the family heir while he was simply the spare. His parents rarely paid attention to him and he was allowed to do anything on the condition that he didn't embarrass the family. His brother, on the other hand, loves him and Iori knows this too so he doesn't resent him as much as he does his parents. When he was transported to the Three Kingdoms Era, he met Riri and her mother Kochu. After protecting Riri from bandits, he married Kochu. He loves Riri like his own daughter and loves Kochu very much. Therefore, he is willing to do anything to protect them. As a member of the Shoku Faction, Iori is a general and Gaim's second-in-command. He also leads the archers along with Kochu. He is also playful and likes to cause humorous situations. Sometimes he likes to tease Nagata or set him up to be embarrassed for the sake of entertainment.
KRC: Some scenes were contributions by Vanishing Raptor and Gkoh. Anyway, I would like to thank you for being very patient. I know it wasn't easy waiting in anticipation for this new season. However, as you guys wanted to see more, I took the time to make it good enough for your reading pleasure. I'm not gonna half-ass and give you shoddy work when I'm capable of writing something as good as gold. Making a good story takes time, effort and patience. There is planning, organizing and revising involved when doing even one chapter. The first draft isn't always the best and needs to be revised repeatedly for the end result to be good enough to be read.
The first six chapters of this 3rd Season will be Home Base Phases. Meaning, we will focus on how each of the Factions and their Armored War Gods are doing during this time. We will have action, humor and slice of life for you guys. So, please enjoy the the story and provide your honest feedback.
TFP: Well, it took several months, some cramming, some work, and the help of several fans and fellow authors offering ideas and encouragement but the new season of the Armored War Gods has begun and we start by seeing what is going on during the lull in all the fighting. Iori has become quite the family man and Nagata is doing well with his relationship with Aisha despite others wanting to get in on the action. So Shoku is peaceful, but what of the other factions?
We do not own Koihime Musou or Kamen Rider Gaim. They belong to their respective creators. We just thought this idea would be fun and decided to give it a try. If you like it then that's great. If you don't then we tried. Anyway, come along and let's see what you think.
Sangokuden Armored War Gods Saga: Destiny of the Armored War Gods
Co-Written By: Ten-Faced Paladin and Kamen Rider Chrome
Chapter 1: A Day in Touka Village
War. A terrifying event that leads to the loss of many lives. Many want to prevent it but when it starts, it is unavoidable and that's what is happening in ancient China. Three forces have converged on a particular location, a desolate canyon surrounded by cliffs, with strange twisted plants seemingly encroaching down from them.
On the right, there is the Shoku Faction being led by their queen Ryuubi Gentoku, her army seemingly simple in appearance, yet their eyes burn with determination. On the left is the Gi Faction with warlord Sousou Motoku at the front of her army, all of them ready to fight for their leader's ambitions and ideals. Watching them from above on the cliffs is the third army, Go and their leader Sonsaku Hakufu, who calmly analyzes the scene before her, seemingly unconcerned with the encroaching plants. At her side are her sister Sonken and advisor Shuyu.
Truly, this is a sight to behold and with the Armored War Gods and many oddities being present, it only intensifies the situation. The Shoku Faction have Gaim, Ryugen, Gridon and Kurokage. The Gi Faction have Baron, Bravo and Knuckle. Lastly, the Go Faction have Zangetsu. All three sides possess Inves and Lockvehicles to assist them in this battle, though Go has the most, both because they have access to a large collection of Lockseeds and to match the power of the other factions who possess multiple Armored War Gods.
For a while, the three factions stare down at one another, waiting. They know each others' strengths and no one wants to be the first to make the initial and possibly foolhardy attack. Then, a single Sakura petal, blown by the wind arrives. It remains afloat for a few seconds until it slowly descends. Finally, it touches the ground, and like a tipped over domino, triggers a chain of events.
'AAAAAAHHHHH!'
Ryuubi, Gaim and Kanu let out a war cry, resulting in the Shoku Faction running forward into battle. The Gi Faction responds to their charge with their own. The sound of blasters being fired fills the air, as both sides launch relentless attacks at their opponents, destroying the opposing enemysoldiers. Despite that, their leaders, the Armored War Gods and generals continued running forth, heedless of the losses, as the very fate of China hangs in the balance.
The Army of Go prepares themselves as they witness Shoku and Gi getting closer and closer with Baron and Gaim about to meet until...
'Ow...what hit me?' Nagata groaned as he opened his eyes. The first thing he noted was that his head was lying on something soft but it definitely wasn't a pillow. The second thing he noticed was Kanu looking down at him with an expression filled with concern.
'Nagata-sama, are you alright?' she asked.
He then blinked and realized that his head was on Kanu's lap. It was the Legendary Lap Pillow.
He was a bit confused, wondering for a moment how he got into this position, when he finally remembered. He had gone to wake Kanu up for some morning training and opened the door without waiting for an answer. He had been hoping to find her still asleep and wake her up with a good morning kiss like Prince Charming did for Sleeping Beauty. It sounded romantic in his head, but his execution had been rather...flawed.
When he entered, that was when he froze and saw Kanu in only her underwear. The two of them had stared at each other for a moment, stunned at what occurred before Kanu let out a shriek. There was a flash, a painful impact, followed by blackness covering his vision.
She had decked him for seeing her unclothed.
'Sorry,' he apologized with a soft groan.
'Why should you apologize, Nagata-sama?' she asked.
'Well...I walked in on you while you were in the middle of getting dressed,' he verified. 'I mean, I know we're dating and all, but I don't think we're at that point in our relationship.'
'You are forgiven and I apologize for hitting you so hard,' Kanu apologized. She felt horrible for lashing out like she had in such an undisciplined manner. However, she didn't want to acknowledge the guilty thrill she felt when she saw Nagata was entranced by her barely-clothed body. She had more self-control than that!
'You're forgiven too,' he told her. She had a pretty mean right hook. He still remained in that position, looking up at the Beautiful Black-Haired Bandit Hunter. How could people say she wasn't as beautiful as a goddess? Were they blind? In his world, Kanu would probably end up becoming one of the most sought after girls in school. She was tall, slender, curvy in all the right places and had long, beautiful black hair. Said hair was what earned her the nickname 'Beautiful Black-Haired Bandit Hunter'. Though, people who saw her usually didn't believe she was whom she claimed she was as she wasn't some kind of divine beauty, at least in their opinion.
Honestly, a girl like her could get a date with any guy but she ended up choosing him. Even in the Era of Three Kingdoms that they lived in, she was one of the most desired for her beauty, her power, and her position. There were even men in the village more attractive than him who had tried to court her only for her to deny their advances. That showed how devoted she was to him. She had her honor after all and she honored the feelings of love they shared.
Back in his world he was pretty much a plain Average Joe with nothing so remarkable about him, save for his cooking and kendo skills. He was even an Otaku. He didn't possess any of the traits that girls in his era found attractive. However, that all changed when he ended up in this world and Kanu claimed he was the Messenger of Heaven.
He joined her to find a way home but over time, with no leads, he resigned to his fate in this world. He gave his supposed role a shot, fighting as Kamen Rider Gaim which further solidified Kanu's belief that he was indeed the Messenger of Heaven despite there being others with the same power who were also believed to be Messengers of Heaven themselves.
A bit of doubt occasionally crossed Nagata's mind. What if Kanu only loved him because she believed him to be the Messenger of Heaven? No, Kanu was not like that. She wasn't. She wouldn't deceive him like that. Still, there was that sliver of doubt that he couldn't shake off.
'Don't focus on that. Just enjoy the Legendary Lap Pillow.' That was what he told himself as he closed his eyes while Kanu gently stroked his hair.
Kanu Unchou, aka Aisha, never really thought of herself as much of a girl. In fact, to her, a girl was someone weak and she had stopped being a girl since she took up the blade to fight against bandits and injustice. That had been her purpose until she heard about the prophecy regarding the Messenger of Heaven; the one who would be sent from Heaven to end the chaos and strife which had engulfed the country with madness and pain. It was something she placed a lot of faith in, hoping that one day it would come true and the people would know peace instead of the pain she did.
Oh, she never thought that she would ever meet him in her lifetime but then she saw him for herself one day. She was going about her regular travels when she stumbled onto a group of bandits threatening a boy in strange clothes who spoke with a foreign accent. She of course swiftly came to his defense, but when some of the bandits tried to go around her, the boy's identity was revealed. He had transformed, using a fruit of Heaven to adorn himself in armor. He could only be the Messenger of Heaven if he could do that.
That was why she had sworn herself to him to be his vassal as she believed him to be the Messenger of Heaven who would be able to bring peace to the land. They were also joined by new friends in their travels and she had fought alongside them with him. She had even witnessed his acts of heroism as he fought against undead and monstrous creatures who sought to plant the seeds of chaos and cause misery.
She slowly realized that her feelings of loyalty and admiration were starting to change into something else. She ignored it but it came up from time to time as she watched Nagata.
It was love.
She had fallen in love with her sworn master.
She kept these feelings to herself until the imposter Ryuubi had claimed that Nagata had returned to Heaven. The pain of a sword shoved into her heart was nothing compared to the feeling of heartbreak she received from the news. She just couldn't force herself to believe that Nagata had just left them to return to Heaven. He wouldn't abandon them all-abandon her-when so much needed to be done to bring peace. Fortunately, she soon realized that wasn't the case as the false Ryuubi had attempted to steal his divine power so he could enter the Imperial Court and indulge in his own dreams of fame and fortune rather than defend the people.
And then she had confessed.
Well, she hadn't said 'I love you' but it was implied.
They had kissed and since then had kept their relationship a secret from their friends.
Just recently, Nagata had seen her in only her underwear. She had reacted automatically and used a right hook to knock him out and instantly regretted it. She then brought him in and laid him down to rest his head on her lap until he awakened.
They rarely had moments alone like this so whenever they turned up she would cherish them and she had to admit that her lord really did look cute while he slept.
Komei wasn't just Nagata's strategist and adviser, she was also his tutor. She was very knowledgeable in matters such as medicine, history, law, military tactics, geography, politics, finance and governing. When Nagata confessed that he did not know much about how to govern a province, Komei generously offered to help him by giving him a few lessons to help. She also provided him with books to study. These lessons helped him to govern the province more smoothly and he always praised her for being such a good teacher, causing the blonde to blush and sputter in embarrassment. Being praised by Suikyo was one thing, but to be praised by a man like Nagata always made Komei feel like she had butterflies in her stomach. While he was strong and handsome, he wasn't too prideful to ask for help from his retainers.
In her room, Komei was studying an old wooden scroll. It was entitled the Celestial Chronicles and it recorded the prophecy concerning the Messenger of Heaven. It was written by Kanrou, an old prophet. Suikyo had seen fit to send it over to her. It was actually a series of predictions but so far they had been coming true.
According to the Celestial Chronicles, in times of strife when the land was shrouded in darkness, the Warriors of Heaven would descend upon the Earth and be entrusted with the souls of the Sovereigns. Only through the Seal of Heaven and the Celestial Armor would the Messenger of Heaven be revealed. He would exorcise the land from darkness to bring forth peace and unity.
'The prophecy only mentions one Messenger of Heaven,' read Komei, 'But this scroll mentions that the Messenger of Heaven is one of the heavenly warriors who fell from the sky. Among these warriors will be those blessed by the Sovereigns. Only one of them is the true Messenger of Heaven who will bring peace and unity to the land. However, he can only do that with the aid the Celestial Armor and Seal of Heaven.'
The Seal of Heaven was a sacred treasure of the empire. Only the chosen ruler had the right to hold it. However, what was this Celestial Armor mentioned in the Celestial Chronicles? How curious indeed.
The Shoku Province prospered under Nagata's leadership. The villagers believed that they were blessed by the presence of two Armored War Gods and nothing would convince them otherwise. Still, Nagata and Iori felt good knowing that the villagers looked up to them and appreciated them so much. They protected all the villages within their territory from bandit attacks and also assaults by agents of the RinJyuKen Akugata.
Nagata was hard at work as usual in his office as he went through his daily batch of paperwork. He distracted himself by pondering a few things, one of which was Chou'un's whereabouts. She had yet to return from wherever it was she had disappeared to. Of course, Nagata had heard reports of a masked vigilante calling herself Kachou Kamen who was fighting crime in the name of justice so he at least knew she was alright and enjoying herself. He would need to reprimand her for going AWOL though. She was a general and needed to set a better example.
Meanwhile, Kanu was heading up to Nagata's office with a plate of fried rice she had cooked for lunch. While she had to admit that her earlier attempts at cooking had been less than stellar, with some help and encouragement from Kochu and Komei she managed to make something that was at the very least edible. She had no idea why or how Nagata couldn't tell her before that her cooking had been terrible, but she considered the fact that he was simply sparing her feelings. She appreciated his compassion, but she was not so fragile that she could not take criticism about something she did. Of course, knowing he treasured her feelings like that was nice...
She knocked on the door and heard him respond, 'Come in.' She entered to see him working on some paperwork.
'Nagata-sama, I brought you your lunch,' she said and he looked up at her. He recalled her earlier attempts and grimaced but he then remembered that she had gradually improved since the first time. Maybe this time he wouldn't have to flush the whole thing down with tea to get rid of the taste. Some things were just not meant to be part of fried rice.
'Right, I guess I'm due for a lunch break,' he said as he put down his ink brush as Kanu went over to put the plate in front of him. Kanu picked up one of the papers and her eyes narrowed dangerously.
'Another marriage proposal?' she asked, annoyed.
'Yeah,' he said, pointing to a stack of papers. 'All these were just that and I've been writing up replies.' He massaged his wrists. He understood that in the Three Kingdoms era, marriages were some of the most ironclad ways of sealing big agreements such as a truce, or alliances, but it was getting annoying to have the same offer made to him over and over again. 'Seriously, these guys just can't take a hint.'
'Well, you are an Armored War God,' she reasoned. That made him quite the eligible bachelor.
'Yeah, but I don't want someone to marry me for my reputation,' he told her. 'I mean, they don't know the real me.' Kanu smiled. Unlike these hopeful young ladies, she had the privilege of knowing Nagata under his reputation. He was no stuffy noble who wallowed in his power and spoils, wondering how he could next amuse himself. He was just a regular man so full of compassion, courage and a strong sense of justice. He also considered violent methods as a last resort and would gladly use any peaceful methods to end conflicts without bloodshed. During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, she had seen how strongly he advocated for a way to prevent a slaughter and while the battle-hungry warriors might see him as softhearted, Kanu saw him as kindhearted and compassionate. It was why she had fallen in love with him.
'Then perhaps it is time that everyone knows of our bond,' Kanu suggested.
'You sure about that, Aisha?' he asked.
'I am not ashamed to admit that I am your lover, Nagata-sama,' she told him. 'And besides...' She pressed her index fingers shyly together, 'Sei, Shion-dono and Ryugen-sama know about us already.' Nagata had to admit that was true. Chou'un knew and if Kochu knew then Iori would know as well. The married couple shared everything together.
'I guess you're right,' he conceded. 'Hopefully, this will stop Touka from trying to flirt with me.'
'What?' Kanu's eyes widened. Her sworn older sister had romantic intentions towards Nagata?
'Yeah, I never told you, but it's been pretty obvious,' he remarked. Of course, he didn't mention that Ryuubi's mother had tried the same thing when they visited her on the way back from beating the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
'I will speak to her about this,' Kanu swore. She loved Ryuubi like a sister, but there were some things which even sisters did not share!
'Yeah, I guess you should,' he agreed as he stood up. 'But I think I need something first.'
'What is-' Kanu's sentence was cut off as Nagata pulled her into a deep and passionate kiss.
Iori and Kochu watched as Riri played with Chouhi. The woman was smiling. To see her daughter, so carefree and smiling with joy, was something worth fighting for. Iori shared the same sentiment as well. While these times weren't exactly peaceful they weren't wholly unpleasant either. At least he had found a place where people appreciated his efforts and a purpose worth fulfilling.
Not too long ago he had just been a high school student trying to find a purpose. He had an older brother who would inherit his family's company who loved him but his parents just saw him as a spare and neglected him in favor of his brother. He tried many things to gain their acknowledgement but barely got any form of recognition from them.
But now he was here. Even if this place was primitive compared to the modern world he had come from, the people were warm and friendly and he actually had a real family who cared about him. He had a wife who loved him unconditionally and a daughter who adored him. He never expected to be married to a woman like Kochu but he was and she was definitely a beauty and he was envied by the men. Though, they also couldn't compete with an Armored War God so he deserved a beautiful woman like Kochu as his wife.
He loved Kochu and he also loved Riri and both of them loved him. That was why he had never thought once about going back to Tokyo. He had accepted that this was his home.
'Airen, have you ever thought of going travelling like Gaim-sama?' Kochu asked, snapping Iori out of his introspection.
'Well, not really,' he admitted. Before, Nagata had gone off with the others to retrieve Ryuubi's sword and ended up on adventures, meeting new people and making new enemies. Iori wasn't as adventurous. Besides, he was pretty content with Kochu as his wife and Riri as his stepdaughter. 'I'm fine with travelling as long as I don't get pulled into some kind of conflict in the middle. I'll be glad to go on vacation with you and Riri.'
'Yes, I guess I can see that. We haven't had a chance to go somewhere, just the three of us,' she said. After her late husband had died, Kochu never once thought she could ever love someone as much as she had loved him. Then, Iori just fell from Heaven and the two of them had become husband and wife. She wasn't about to let him go and she didn't want Riri to lose another father.
'Daddy! Mommy!' Riri ran up to them and climbed onto Iori's lap.
'What is it, Riri?' Iori asked.
'Can you give me a little brother or sister?' she asked innocently. Iori's eyes widened as he blushed a bit.
'Where did this come from?' Kochu asked, likewise surprised at the request.
'Rinrin-neechan has Aisha-neechan as a big sister. Also, Tanpopo-neechan is kinda like Sui-neechan's little sister. So, I wanna have a little brother or sister so I can be a big sister too,' Riri answered.
'Um...Riri...your mother and I are kinda thinking about it,' Iori said.
'OK!' Riri smiled before she hopped down and ran back to play with Chouhi. That seemed easy enough to solve. Iori looked up to see Kochu looking at him expectantly.
'You know, I was wondering when we'd have a child of our own,' she commented, her face turning quite sultry.
'Isn't Riri enough?' he asked.
'She is but I would like to have your child as well, Airen,' Kochu replied in a husky voice, leaning in closer to her husband.
Iori looked like he was choking, trying to come up with a response. Ever since their wedding, Kochu was not shy about showing him how much she desired him. She was pretty lustful and enjoyed having sex with him. Though, he had to admit that he enjoyed making love with her as well. If anyone from his school learnt that he had married a voluptuous older woman and was having sex regularly, they would be green with envy. He actually noticed that envy among the local men in the village but they never did anything, either out of respect, fear or a combination of both. While he wasn't ready to have a child with Kochu yet, he was sure that Kochu would make a pretty persuasive argument...in bed.
The thought made him shudder in anticipation. There was also a bit of a thrill. There was no way his parents would ever approve of his marriage to Kochu, a widow with a child. However, he actually learnt that he shouldn't let their opinion matter. If they never cared for his opinion, why should he care about theirs? Besides, they had his big brother to dote on. They had no time or room for him in their busy schedule. So, arriving here, he was pretty much doing them and himself a favor.
He loved Kochu the same way she loved him. Besides his big brother, only Kochu and Riri had ever shown him any form of unconditional love. It was because of that he could not refuse them anything.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
'So, who do you think is more handsome, Ryugen-sama or Gaim-sama?' Batai suddenly asked out of the blue.
'Huh!?' Bacho exclaimed in surprised as she stumbled in her step. She and Batai were in the middle of training when Batai brought up the subject. 'W-Why are you even asking that?' Bacho asked, blushing.
'Well, I was just wondering if you liked guys, that's all,' Batai shrugged. 'So, who do you think is more handsome?'
Bacho wasn't sure how to answer so she used an excuse instead, 'Ryugen-sama is already married to Shion and she made it pretty clear she won't tolerate anyone stealing him from her. As for Gaim-sama, I'm not sure if he's interested.'
'That doesn't answer my question, Sui-neechan,' retorted Batai, starting to grin mischievously. Bacho was always easily flustered when it came to romance and the opposite sex, making for a great weakness to prod at. 'I mean, who do you think is more handsome? Personally, I think Ryugen-sama's very good looking.'
'But he's married!' Bacho exclaimed in protest.
'So? Doesn't mean I can't admire a good looking man,' sighed Batai. 'It's a pity though, him being married. If he wasn't though...' Batai giggled.
'Tanpopo, let's get back to training,' Bacho ordered sternly with a frown on her face, though the pink tinting her cheeks ruined the effect.
'Fine, fine,' Batai rolled her eyes. Sooner or later she would know if her dear older cousin had feelings for her leader. She was a tough nut to crack but it was only a matter of time.
The commanding officers of the Shoku Army had all the men assembled in an empty field. This was once a bandit base but after purging it of the bandit menace, the army now used it for combat simulations and training exercises.
'Alright,' started Nagata as he faced the soldiers. 'Today we'll be playing a game.' Nagata could hear murmurs of confusion from the men before he continued, 'This game is also a training exercise I would like to call 'Capture the Flag'. We'll split into two teams.' Nagata pointed to Iori who was holding up a green flag that had his symbol on it. 'The green team led by Ryugen and the blue team who will be led by me.' Behind him was his personal flag. 'The objective is to capture the opposing team's flag.'
Nagata continued, 'Now, in this box are blue and green strips of cloth. You will each come and take one. If you pick blue, you will stand by the blue flag. If you pick green, you will stand by the green flag.' He turned to the girls, 'That goes for you as well, ladies.'
'Does this mean I may be separated from my Airen?' Kochu asked. She didn't want to end up on the opposite team.
'That depends on your luck, Shion,' Nagata said.
'What will I do, Gaim-sama?' Komei asked.
'You'll be up on that lookout tower and overseeing the game. You'll be the referee.'
'I'll do my best,' Komei bowed.
After strip of clothes were taken from the box, the teams were decided. As for which general ended up on which team...
Blue Team (Gaim): Nagata, Kanu, Bacho.
Green team (Ryugen): Iori, Kochu, Chouhi.
'OK, now, a continuation of the rules. As you can see, you have tied on strips of cloth to indicate which team you are on. As this is a training exercise to simulate real combat, if you lose your cloth you are eliminated and must leave the field. Alright, we'll both go to our designated spots and we'll start the game in one hour. That should give us enough time to come up with strategies,' instructed Nagata. He had a blue cloth tied around his left bicep.
'Good luck, Nagata-niichan, Aisha-neechan!' Chouhi waved as she went with the opposing team, the green cloth tied around her forehead like a bandanna.
'OK, now let's get ready,' Nagata instructed his team.
As the two teams prepared themselves for the upcoming exercise, they didn't know that they would be having an audience. Batai had snuck out with Riri and Ryuubi to see what everyone was doing. They had been hearing rumors from a lot of the soldiers about some massive training exercise that was going to be held that day. None of the trio had been invited to come so they really wanted to know what was going on. So sneaking out of the village and into the area where the men were going, they finally heard what was going on.
'Why did they leave me out?' Batai growled as she watched the two teams separate to their designated areas to prepare for the game. 'Sui-neechan really doesn't want me to train? This is a perfect way for me to get better!'
'Well, maybe she doesn't want you to get hurt,' Ryuubi remarked.
'But they're letting Rinrin and Shuri play and they're younger than me!' Batai complained.
'How about we just watch from a distance?' Ryuubi suggested.
Both teams had a supply of fake weapons to be used. They were using bamboo swords instead of real ones and arrows that had the points covered by cloth.
On one side stood the Blue Team and on the other side stood the Green Team. The main objective was to claim the enemy team's flag. Players were eliminated if their cloth was taken by the enemy.
'OK, Rinrin. You know what to do, right?' Iori asked. He had explained the plan to Chouhi and just hoped that her short attention span hadn't affected her. She was an energetic girl who loved to fight. Sadly it gave her a somewhat limited attention span for anything outside of her preferred activities.
'Fight Aisha-neechan and make sure she's distracted so she can't guard the flag,' Chouhi nodded.
'Koi, you'll give the order to the archers to fire as soon as I give the signal,' Iori instructed Kochu.
'I will do my best.'
'Alright,' Iori nodded.
Komei was on the lookout and saw that both teams were ready. Raising a gong, she rang it to give the signal to start.
'ATTACK!' Nagata roared and his team charged forward to meet with Iori's team in the middle of the field. The men fought as they clashed with their training weapons. Pieces of cloths were claimed and members of the team were sent to the sidelines, eliminated and unable to participate for the rest of the fight. Bacho and Kanu ended up fighting Rinrin who was really holding her own against the two older girls.
Iori was confronting Nagata as well, the former using his tonfa as Nagata used his twin bokken to fight. Wooden weapons hit against each other as the two Armored War Gods fought furiously.
'Why tonfa?' Nagata asked.
'Needed to practice with a close-ranged weapon,' shrugged Iori as he jabbed at Nagata who jumped back. He then raised his arm and brought it down, giving Kochu the signal.
'Fire!' Kochu ordered and the men fired their arrows. With the tips covered in thick cloth, the arrows wouldn't pierce. They would still leave bruises though. Nagata's men started to fall because of the arrows and Iori's men took their cloth to eliminate them from the game. Kanu and Batai had to block the arrows coming at them, allowing Chouhi to slip past them.
Chouhi's path was blocked by several men left to guard the flag. However, they were knocked aside by Chouhi who considered them obstacles to her goal. Finally, she reached the flagpole and put her hand around it, raising it into the air. ' I GOT THE FLAG!'
Komei saw this and rang the gong. The game had ended and the Green Team had won.
Nagata remarked, 'You know, it's pretty unfair that you got most of the archers on your side.'
'Luck of the draw, my friend,' smiled Iori. 'Also helps that I have a beautiful and talented lieutenant.' He blew a kiss to Kochu who blew one back.
'You two are so lovey-dovey like a couple of newlyweds,' Nagata quipped in amusement.
'Well, everyday with her and Riri is a wonderful gift.' Iori was fortunate to have found a real family. It was why he cherished the times he spent with Kochu and Riri, and why he vowed he would never neglect them like his parents had neglected him.
'Home sweet home,' Chou'un smiled as she finally arrived at the gate of Touka Village. It had been awhile since she'd been here. She had gotten separated from Nagata and the others but managed to make it back. Hopefully, the others were around. She wanted to tell them about the adventure she had.
By nature, Chou'un was a bit of a free-spirit and an adventurous individual. She donned the identity of Kachou Kamen in order to fight crime and gain a sense of excitement. She actually gained admirers because of her heroic deeds. Who knew a butterfly mask could hide her identity so well?
The guards saw her and they greeted her, 'Welcome back, General Chou'un!'
'Thanks, and a good day to you too,' Chou'un greeted.
'Excuse me, General Chou'un. Gaim-sama said that if you were to return that you should head up to meet him in his office,' one of the guards informed her.
'Oh, really?' Chou'un smiled. 'Well, then I should go meet him.'
In Nagata's office, Chou'un was seated as Nagata paced back and forth in front of her.
'Sei, do you know why you're here?' Nagata asked seriously.
'I suppose you wanted to speak to me,' she replied.
'Sei, do you know what the term AWOL mean?' he asked her.
'No, I don't,' she answered.
'It stands for 'Absence Without Leave'. Meaning desertion. You deserted us,' he scolded her, pointing at her directly.
'I got lost in the fog,' she shrugged.
'Yes, the fog,' he grumbled. 'Once I can agree with but twice? You just wanted to go off and play at being Kachou Kamen again.'
'You can't prove that,' she retorted.
'I've heard report of your exploits, Sei,' he shot back.
'OK, so you know. Anyway, I came back and I'm here to apologize for desertion,' she said.
'We still needed you, Sei.'
'Not really. You stopped the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the village is still standing.'
'My point is, Sei, that we're a team here. We need to count on each other. You deserted us when we could've needed you. You are also a general in this army and that means the soldiers look up to you. You need to set a better example. So, as punishment, you can't have any menma for a month.'
'WHAT!?' Chou'un exclaimed as she shot out of her seat.
'Want to make it two months?' he warned her and she gulped before sitting back down.
'But my menma...' she sobbed.
'There are other foods, Sei. A month without menma isn't gonna kill you. Now, I want you to go back to your room and think about what you did. Later, we'll discuss a few more details of your punishment.'
'My menma...' Chou'un sulked as she dragged herself out of the office, a cloud of depression hanging over her head. Nagata sighed and shook her head. While she was a capable warrior, her flighty and undisciplined nature could hinder her in the long run.
'So, it's your turn to make dinner?' Nagata asked. Iori had asked him to join him to help with dinner. Iori and Kochu had an agreement. They would take turns to make dinner for everyone. Tonight it was Iori's turn and he had asked Nagata for help.
'Yes, it is,' Iori confirmed.
'How do you even know how to cook?' Nagata questioned curiously. He had always wondered about that. Iori had told him that he was part of a rich family with their own cook.
'Before I married Shion, I asked her to teach me how to cook so I could cook for her and Riri. I have to say that I've become pretty good at it,' Iori confessed.
'So, what are we making, Chef Tokugawa?' asked Nagata jokingly.
'The rice is already cooking and so is the wild boar stew,' Iori told Nagata. 'All we have to do is prepare the fried chicken.'
'Fried chicken?' Nagata asked. 'You know how to make fried chicken? Real fried chicken?'
'It's not KFC if that's what you're wondering,' Iori deadpanned. He then picked up a cage with a rooster inside and placed it on the counter. 'Now, let's prepare the chicken.' Nagata eyed the rooster inside the cage and sighed.
'I kinda miss how we could just buy chicken, already cut up to pieces and frozen,' Nagata remarked.
'Well, get used to it because we don't have the convenience of refrigeration in this world,' Iori replied. 'Now, I'm going to prepare the coating.'
'What do I do?' Nagata asked and he got his answer when his friend handed him a kitchen knife.
'I want you to prepare the chicken,' Iori answered and Nagata took the knife and eyed the rooster.
'How?'
'Chop off its head,' Iori answered simply. 'Then you boil the chicken before plucking the feathers off.. Then you cut up the chicken and remove the organs.' Nagata looked a bit green at the description but steeled himself.
'OK,' Nagata squeaked as he put down the knife then opened the cage. The rooster, seeing the cage open, immediately ran out to escape 'Hey! Get back here!'
'Nagata, catch that chicken! It's for dinner!'
'I'm trying!' Nagata dove for the chicken but it jumped out of the way. 'Hey, stop flapping those wings!' He managed to grab hold of the rooster. 'Hah! Gotcha!' It pecked him in the face. 'Ow! Iori, where did you get this chicken?'
'I got it for half-priced at the market! The man who sold it to me seemed pretty happy after I bought it!' Iori explained.
'Geez, I wonder why!?' Nagata retorted sarcastically. The rooster flew around the kitchen before diving at Iori with its talons, clinging to his hair.
Iori screamed, 'It's in my hair! It's in my hair!'
Nagata grabbed the frying pan, 'Hold still!' He swung, aiming for the rooster, only to end up hitting Iori in the face and knocking him down.
'Ow!'
Nagata dropped the frying pan, 'Sorry! But I told you to hold still!'
The rooster flew and Nagata chased after it. He grabbed its talons and brought it down but the rooster bit his nose and he screamed, letting the rooster go. Nagata, furious, chased the rooster.
Nagata manages to grab the chicken and pinned it to the floor before elbowing it over and over. The rooster retaliates as it clawed at Nagata then pecked him in the face again.
'What type of rooster is this!?' Nagata screamed as the rooster bit his lip and wouldn't let go.
'A crazy fighting rooster!' Iori exclaimed.
'Well, this chicken is dead!' Nagata grabbed the knife, put his hand around the rooster's throat, looked it in the eye, then roared in fury as he stabbed at it over and over.
'Hey, what's will all the...' Bacho started as she entered the kitchen to see Nagata angrily stabbing a chicken. She then backed away.
'Die, you evil chicken! Die! You're dinner! Die!' Nagata screamed. Freaked out, Bacho backed out of the kitchen and fled the insane scene. 'Aha!' Nagata yelled in triumph, holding up the chicken's head and a bloody kitchen knife. He then taunted the now dead chicken, 'See that? I win and you lose your head!'
'I know you want to gloat but now the kitchen is a mess,' Iori pointed out. Nagata grimaced. There were feathers and blood stains on the floor.
'OK, I'll clean up and you'll get the chicken ready for dinner.'
'Good idea. Start with the blood. Once it dries it's hard to clean off.'
'Itadakimasu!' Nagata clapped his hands together. Tonight's dinner was a nice spread and definitely a great meal. There was no menma though, much to Chou'un disappointment, but that was her punishment for going AWOL.
Dinner was one of Iori's favorite times here. Back in his old world, it was pretty lonely. He would always end up eating dinner alone. However, here, in the Three Kingdoms Era he actually come to enjoy dinner time as now he wasn't alone anymore. He glanced to his right to smile at Riri who was eating and then over to Kochu who was seated next to Riri to wipe her mouth clean.
The first time he had dinner with Riri and Kochu over a year ago, he had actually felt like he was part of a family and now that family had grown as they had joined Nagata's army. Looking over across the table, he could see Chouhi sitting between Kanu and Nagata happily with Ryuubi laughing at something funny Chouhi had done earlier today. There was also Batai and Bacho who seemed to have quite the appetite. Probably because they had done some training earlier.
Sure, it was noisy but Iori found dinner time to be pretty lively as they exchanged stories. He smiled tenderly at the scene. This was the happiness he had always been searching for and he wouldn't give it up for anything.
'Sui, what's wrong?' Iori asked as Bacho stopped eating and just stared at the fried chicken.
'Oh, nothing,' she lied. Oh, she had witnessed how brutally Nagata had slaughtered the chicken earlier so she just didn't feel like having any. The stew was still good, though.
Nagata tapped his cup with his chopsticks and stood up, 'Everyone, I wish to make an important announcement.' Kanu's eyes widened. Nagata had stated he wanted to tell everyone about their relationship. Could this be it. 'There's something we've been keeping a secret from you. I know we shouldn't have. It wasn't because we didn't trust you but we were embarrassed.'
Chou'un, Iori and Kochu wore knowing smiles.
'Aisha,' Nagata addressed Kanu and she stood up. He put her arm around her and proclaimed, 'Aisha and I are a couple.'
'What!?' Ryuubi exclaimed in shock.
'That's great Nagata-niichan!' Chouhi shouted with joy.
'Finally,' smirked Chou'un.
'Indeed that is great news,' approved Kochu.
'You two are dating?' Bacho pointed at the couple in shock.
'Please, everyone, it's no big deal,' said Kanu as she still blushed with some embarrassment.
'Aisha,' Ryuubi spoke up and looked at Kanu directly. She swore, 'I won't lose to you.'
'I got a question,' spoke up Batai. 'If you're with Kanu, does that mean you don't want Sui? Because I don't think she'd mind being a mistress.'
'Tanpopo!' Bacho yelled in anger and embarrassment.
'Mistresses...?' Komei blushed. 'Hawawawawa!'
'If Gaim-sama wants a mistress, I don't mind warming his bed once in awhile,' Chou'un offered.
'Then I won't lose to Aisha! I will become Gaim-sama's mistress too!' Ryuubi claimed.
'You know I was just joking about the harem thing, right?' Iori quipped.
Nagata palmed his face while Kanu could only gape in shock at everyone's response.
'I'm not looking for mistresses!' denied Nagata.
'It's alright, Gaim-sama. Just give into your male urges,' encouraged Chou'un.
'You're getting back at me for denying you menma for a month, aren't you?' he accused.
'I have no idea what you mean,' Chou'un denied innocently.
'Tanpopo, you shouldn't say such things,' Bacho scolded as she pinched her cousin's cheek.
'Ano...Aneue...' Kanu spoke to Ryuubi carefully, 'Were you serious about your claim?' She hoped her sworn sister was kidding.
'Aisha, I love you like a sister. That is why I am not angry at you. However, I won't let you take Gaim-sama for yourself. As he is an Armored War God, he's divinity on Earth and a lord by default. So, it's not exactly wrong for him to have a mistress or more than one wife.'
'Are you saying you wish to share him?' Kanu asked incredulously.
'I would prefer him to be only mine but as you also have his heart and I love both of you dearly, I wish to be his bride as well,' Ryuubi answered passionately.
Nagata looked around for help only to see Iori calmly sipping his tea, Kochu giggling and Komei babbling incoherently.
'Congratulations, Nagata-niichan! Aisha-neechan!' said Chouhi. 'If you both get married, does that mean you'll have a baby and I get to be an aunt?'
'I want Gaim-sama's baby too!' Ryuubi chimed in.
Iori just smiled. While this era lacked modern entertainment, the live show he was getting was just as good. Talk about a live sitcom.
Nagata could only groan.
'And so the prince and Snow White lived happily ever after and so did the dwarves who were rewarded for their courage. The End,' Iori finished.
'I like your stories, Daddy,' Riri said as she was lying in bed, a smile on her face. 'They always end happily ever after.'
'Well, that's why I like them too,' he told her honestly. 'You can always expect that everything will turn out OK in them.' Reality was much harsher than fairy tales but he would make sure to make this world a better place for his stepdaughter. He kissed her forehead. 'Goodnight, Riri.'
Riri yawned and said, 'Goodnight, Daddy.' She closed her eyes and slowly dozed off, dreaming of princesses and castles, all the while hugging the Ryugen plush doll. It resembled a chibi version of Ryugen in his Budou Arms. Her mother had made it for her and she loved it.
Iori picked up the lantern and then exited Riri's room, looking in one last time before closing the door.
'Well, dinner was unexpected,' said Kochu as she and Iori were getting ready for bed.
'You mean Nagata confessing that he and Aisha were together?' Iori asked. 'I wouldn't call it unexpected. It was actually pretty entertaining.'
'You did add fuel to the fire with that harem comment,' she pointed out.
'I can't help it. Nagata makes it so easy,' Iori replied as he slipped under the covers with his wife. Kochu cuddled with him as he put his arm around her.
'So, have you thought about my suggestion?' she asked him and he blinked before he blushed. Yes, he remembered. Kochu wanted to have a baby, his baby to be more precise.
'Yes, I've thought about it,' he answered. 'Koi, you know I love you, right? And I really love our family. But right now, I don't think it's the right time for us to have a baby.'
'Because we're both generals?' she asked.
'Well, there's that and the RinJyuKen,' he added. 'I mean when you're pregnant you could be left vulnerable and I'm afraid of what might happen.'
'Is that all?' she pressed. She could always tell if he was hiding something.
'...I'm not sure if I'm ready. Sure, I'd love to have a child with you but...' Kochu pressed her fingers against his lips.
'It's fine. You're not ready. After all, it hasn't been very long since we wed. You need time before you can even think of having a child. Plus, I know you have your hands full with your duties as an Armored War God.'
Iori blinked then smiled before kissing Kochu passionately, a gesture she returned before he put out the lantern.
'Well, that could've been worse,' Nagata remarked as he stood outside with Kanu, staring up into the night sky.
'That was embarrassing...' Kanu sighed.
'Well, at least they accept us,' said Nagata. 'But Touka was...'
'She wanted me to share you with her,' she finished.
'That threw me for the loop. Never thought she'd want to have a three-way relationship,' replied Nagata. Heck, he didn't think that there were girls who'd try for such a thing outside of an ecchi manga or something.
'Perhaps she doesn't want to steal you from me because of sisterly love but she still wants to have a relationship with you,' commented Kanu.
'Makes me wonder what goes through her head at times.'
'Well, she wasn't entirely wrong. You are technically a lord and lords do have a habit of having multiple wives and mistresses. Even emperors have concubines.'
'Aisha, you know I love you, right?' he asked and Kanu blushed. They didn't always verbally assure their feelings for each other but whenever he told her that he loved her she would feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Honestly, Nagata was the only man who could truly make her feel feminine while at the same time respecting her as a warrior. 'I'd never be unfaithful to you.'
'I know,' Kanu smiled lovingly at him. 'You're my Nagata-sama after all.'
Carrying a lantern, Chou'un was sneaking into the kitchen. Oh, if her master Gaim-sama thought she could forbid her from enjoying her sweet menma for an entire month then he had another thing coming. She actually had a stash of menma stored in the kitchen, all preserved inside of a sealed jar in case she ever had her usual craving. Nagata rarely came to the kitchen since he was either too busy training the men, training himself or doing paperwork.
'Hehehe,' Chou'un snickered as she opened the cupboard and took out the jar. It felt lighter than usual but she didn't care. As long as there was still some menma then she would be happy. She unsealed the jar and was hoping to see her menma.
Only the jar was empty!
Her eyes widened as she held it upside down and smacked the bottom only for a note to drop out. She grabbed it and read it with the lantern light.
Sei, everyone knows about your 'secret' menma stash in the kitchen. It was a jar with your name on it. We just never cared to mention it. However, since you are forbidden from having any menma for a month, I had it hidden away. Don't bother trying to get the answer out of me because I won't tell you. Let this be a lesson to you.
Oh, and we also found your other stashes and hidden them away too. Just needed to be thorough. Don't worry. You'll have them back in a month.
The note was stamped with Nagata's symbol.
Furiously, Chou'un crumpled the note in her hands and then tore it to shreds.
Nagata Oda (Gaim the Ultimate Sword): An average Japanese teenager. Everything about him is plain, except for his knowledge of Tokusatsu and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. So, it really came to a shock to him that he magically ended up in that era and that all of his Kamen Rider Gaim merchandise has also become real and functional as well. As he has seen Kamen Riders fight a lot on TV, he manages to grasp the weapons and armor of Gaim very quickly. Not only that, he's a pretty competent fighter and has gained experience to wield two swords even while unarmored. He has some basic kendo knowledge and is a pretty good cook, the latter coming from his time working in his family's restaurant. Due to his appearance and swords, he gains the title Armored War God of the Ultimate Sword. In fact, he was the one who coined the title all the Kamen Riders are being known for, making him the first Armored War God. Kanu claims that he is the true Messenger of Heaven who will bring peace to the land and while he has his doubts, he's willing to give it a try and fight for people. Because of his passion, he is able to rally the people to fight in the name of justice.
Iori Tokugawa (Ryugen the Ultimate Eye): Iori comes from a rich background. However, he was also unhappy since his brother was set to inherit everything as the family heir while he was simply the spare. His parents rarely paid attention to him and he was allowed to do anything on the condition that he didn't embarrass the family. His brother, on the other hand, loves him and Iori knows this too so he doesn't resent him as much as he does his parents. When he was transported to the Three Kingdoms Era, he met Riri and her mother Kochu. After protecting Riri from bandits, he married Kochu. He loves Riri like his own daughter and loves Kochu very much. Therefore, he is willing to do anything to protect them. As a member of the Shoku Faction, Iori is a general and Gaim's second-in-command. He also leads the archers along with Kochu. He is also playful and likes to cause humorous situations. Sometimes he likes to tease Nagata or set him up to be embarrassed for the sake of entertainment.
KRC: Some scenes were contributions by Vanishing Raptor and Gkoh. Anyway, I would like to thank you for being very patient. I know it wasn't easy waiting in anticipation for this new season. However, as you guys wanted to see more, I took the time to make it good enough for your reading pleasure. I'm not gonna half-ass and give you shoddy work when I'm capable of writing something as good as gold. Making a good story takes time, effort and patience. There is planning, organizing and revising involved when doing even one chapter. The first draft isn't always the best and needs to be revised repeatedly for the end result to be good enough to be read.
The first six chapters of this 3rd Season will be Home Base Phases. Meaning, we will focus on how each of the Factions and their Armored War Gods are doing during this time. We will have action, humor and slice of life for you guys. So, please enjoy the the story and provide your honest feedback.
TFP: Well, it took several months, some cramming, some work, and the help of several fans and fellow authors offering ideas and encouragement but the new season of the Armored War Gods has begun and we start by seeing what is going on during the lull in all the fighting. Iori has become quite the family man and Nagata is doing well with his relationship with Aisha despite others wanting to get in on the action. So Shoku is peaceful, but what of the other factions?
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