A Brief History Lesson

(Drake is seen walking around a ruined future. He wonders what has happened. He runs into a room, only to find nothing but a picture on the ground. He picks it up to see a man with blond hair and a little boy that looks like Bastian.)

Drake: Wh....What is this?

Bastian: Get away from that!

(Drake turns around and sees Bastian, who is holding a pistol-like weapon at him. Drake puts the picture down.)

I....I'm sorry. I didn't know that was yours.

I'm sure you didn't. Don't you ever pick up that picture again without my permission. (he looks at Drake closely) In a way, you look familiar. (looks closely) I think I've seen you before.

(Bastian looks again. Then, Drake becomes the blond haired man from the picture.)

I....I can't believe this.

Believe what?

Fa.....Father?

What did you call me?!

Opening Theme: "Sailor War"

I'm confused. Why did you call me your father? I don't remember having children.

But I.....(sigh) Sorry. I had another dillusion. I get those a lot. And so did my father.

What was his name?

Hm? Oh I'm sorry. I wasn't paying attention. I apologize. His name was....Drake.

What what what? That's my name. What was his birthday? What year? What? What? What? What? What?

(A picture of Steve Austin appears on a black screen, which reads "Please Stand By.")

Steve Austin: What?

(The scene turns back to the original. Drake is out of breath.)

I'm.....I'm sorry. I got a little carried away.

That's typical of you, Dad.

(Drake's eyes go wide eyed and he falls over, anime style. He leaps back up.)

Would you stop CALLING ME THAT?!

Man: Hey, back off, dude.

(A blue haired man pushes Drake backwards. Drake looks to see Touma from Ronin Warriors.)

Touma: You back off, boy.

Lebia Maverick: What's going on here? Touma, you better not be doing what I think you're doing.

(Touma looks at Lebia, who just enters the room. As he looks at her, she becomes a blond haired lady that's dressed like a Sailor Senshi. He blinks a few times and Lebia turns back.)

Sorry, Lebia.

You'd best be sorry. Apologize to Drake now, Touma.

Drake? This kid here is "Drake?" I'm sorry, Drake. (helps Drake up) Bastian, are you sure this kid here is one of the people destined to fight the Black Hearts?

I'm positive. Where are the other Ronin Warriors?

They're trying to hold back the Black Heart army. Which reminds me. I better go back for them.

(Touma transforms into his armor, then leaves the building. Drake looks at Bastion.)

Okay, full explanation, now!

I knew you were going to say that. *sigh* Well, I'll give you a history lesson of events that are to come.

(A flashback occurs. It shows the blond haired person with a woman with blond hair.)

Woman: Are you leaving?

Man: I must.

Woman: But, our child will be born soon. He won't be able to see your face if you leave me now. It's the Black Heart again, isn't it, Drake?

Drake (the man): Yes, unfortunately. But duty calls. Tell him that I'll be back when I stab those bastards through.

Woman: Good luck, dear.

And you did return, but not the way I expected you to return. It was all because of two people in the Black Heart army that caused you to be injured in battles. Those two were the King Wirusu and Keiri.

(Drake, a white haired man, and the blond haired Sailor Senshi are shown fighting Keiri.)

Keiri: Ha ha ha. You fools don't stand a chance against me. The Black Hearts have programmed me to be a lot more powerful than the Radiant Star. You don't stand a chance in hell against me. Ha ha ha ha ha.

Sailor Senshi: We must retreat, Drake. Keiri has zapped away most of our power. We must turn back.

Drake: I know, but we can't let this monster roam freely to terrorize our families and friends. They already took most of everyone's lives, but we're still standing.

White haired man: We must pull back.

Claw of Desolation!

(Keiri uses its attack on the three. The Sailor Senshi screams in pain and collapses in a bloody pool. She looks at the two, who are badly bruised and bloodified.)

Sailor Senshi: I......I failed...... Forgive me...... Drake, Ancient......(gasps)

(The Sailor Senshi closes her eyes and vanishes in a gold glitter.)

Ancient: Lebia! No! (to Keiri) You...... YOU!

(Ancient charges at Keiri, but Keiri blasts him with an eye beam attack. Ancient flies backwards and hits his head against the rocky surface. Drake crawls to him.)

Drake: Ancient.....King...... Hold on. Don't die on me. I can't lose you like I did Usagi and the rest.

Ancient: Drake.......Take care of......yourself..... Run!

Drake: No. I can't abandon you. Not after all we've been through. Don't die on me. King? King?! Answer me! (no response) No..... Not you too.

Now you will die.

(Drake looks at Keiri and pulls out his sword. It flashes white. He charges at Keiri and stabs it through the head with the sword. Sparks fly out everywhere from the wound. Drake pulls out the sword and watches as Keiri starts to short out. It collapses.)

Drake: I..... did it, guys. I did it for you.

(Seconds later, something hits Drake in the back. He turns around and sees Willis with a dagger. Willis grins evilly and his eyes turn red. Drake gags for a few seconds, then falls to the ground.)

Willis: Keiri, wake up. Get the lead out. NOW!

(Keiri's eyes flash red and it stands up. It looks at Willis.)

Because of Willis, I had that picture of me and you in the hospital. That battle was, well, in the year 2025.

What? (flashback ends) You said that battle was in 2025? How did you live for so long time?

Well.... before you died, you transferred something to me. And I've lived for over a hundred years because of it without aging. (holds out his right hand) I believe you call it the Soul Eater.

Wh.....Wh.....WHAT?! You mean that..... oh my God.

(Drake looks at the Soul Eater, then at Bastian. He is completely shocked.)

TO BE CONTINUED!

Ending Song: Forever Love


Comment from Drake: How about that for a slap in the face for Drake, huh? Didn't expect that much, eh? Anyway, people e-mailed me asking "Why is Bastian Drake's kid? That character sucks!" Okay, I'll admit, I've never played Vanguard Bandits, and I probably never will get the chance to. I decided to let Bastian be Drake's kid because he resembles Drake in a few ways. They have the same hair style, same eye color and style, so there. About Touma/Rowen from the Ronin Warriors show being in there it was because King told me about the show years ago and I didn't seem to know much. So I did my research, watched an episode, and fell in love with the show (like I do most animes that are violent). So I thought it would be a good idea to put the Ronin Warriors in.