Crossroads: Chapter 0 Side Series
The announcement of the Shinemon arc and the fact that we may as well get a G reboot in some form has really made me consider what happened between the current series and Crossroads. Since I started work on this series before any indication that a G reboot was even possible, I thought the backstory would be pretty simple.
However, with that nearly inevitable G reboot coming closer, the more I think about it, the more it annoys me. I am thinking about doing a side series to what I'm currently working on. That would help me keep Crossroads more consistent with what happened in the past. With now not just one series but three to consider whenever I talk about the past, I think this is a necessary move. I don't want to get trapped in being too s…
Chapter 010: Copycat Fighter
"JACK SHIMANO, REPORT TO THE FIGHT ROOM IMMEDIATELY." The small crowd waited in anticipation to catch a glimpse of this fighter.
"JACK SHIMANO, PL-"
"I told you a million times that is not my name!" a voice cried out in the distance. Everyone looked around the room to try to find where the voice was coming from. Makoto may have been the first to spot him. He was a small child, possibly younger than Hanako, sitting on a chandelier hanging from the ceiling. How he got there, no one really knows.
"I am the shadow that haunts your nightmares, the Copycat Fighter!" The boy leapt from his perch and landed on the ground on all fours. He wore a mask and hood that made his head appear much larger than it probably was. It concealed his true identity, s…
Chapter 009: The Image That Asahi Saw
It's a long story…
Rex had just declared a halftime break, which allowed Asahi to begin telling his story.
“It all started in elementary school,” Asahi began, “That’s when I met them… “
“Met who?” Makoto asked.
“Reiji and Jun,” Asahi answered quickly.
“Jun… Jun Mutsuki? The leader of the underground circuit?”
“That's the one,” Asahi answered, “But he wasn't always the one in charge.”
“I see,” Agrise observed.
“Let's see…” Asahi continued, “I was ten when I first saw Vanguard. Reiji taught me.”
“Reiji taught you?!” Makoto was shocked. “How long has he been playing?”
“I'm not entirely sure,” Asahi replied, “He had already been playing in major tournaments. He even defeated your dad by the time I started playing.”
“He fought my dad…”
“I remember reading …
Chapter 008: Images Clash
“Attack the Vanguard!”
Unbelievable! The excellent teamwork of Blue Wings has overcome the raw power of Dimension Police!
“That new grade 3 the Blue Wings got really helped improve the archetype’s viability.” “That's amazing!” “Where can I get cards like that?”
At this time, the butler announced the next two fighters: Makoto Sakaki and Sakura Kagehana. As their names were called, they approached the fight table.
“So you're the one who defeated Reiji,” Sakura observed, “This is unexpected considering how little experience you have.”
Makoto sighed. “People really need to stop saying I have no experience.”
“If this is your first tournament,” Sakura answered, “You have no experience.” She then adds, “My sister says there is a strong will in you…”
“A …
Chapter 007: The Mysterious Fighter, Destiny
The train arrived in Susaki as planned, and without incident, although Ryo threatened several times to toss Makoto out of the train. Once at the station, the tournament fighters and their tagalongs were greeted by a security detail. Said detail was assigned with the task of guiding the guests to the summer home of Rex Kido, where the Tournament of Champions was being held.
Another train had already arrived from the south, bringing in the fighters from Southern Japan and abroad. Once everyone was in place, some whispers and some louder comments began to permeate the crowd.
"That's Joe Yumeno, the Accel clan specialist!" "What clan is getting bringing this time?"
"There's Regina Stratos, didn't she finish third at the National Circuit?" "Yeah, …