Shaman King
Soul of a hero
Chapter 1
The Bell Sounds

“Suddenly we were all normal kids again with no worries in the world” Shin closed the book on the previous shaman tournament and glanced up at the clock, it was 10:32 in the morning. Shin sighed and stood up he walked into the kitchen and grabbed the carton of orange juice from the fridge. After a long drink he grabbed his sweatbands and headed outside. He plugged in his Mp3 player and took off running. Rounding a corner he waved at the woman working the fruit stand and she smiled and waved back before tossing him an apple, Shin happily caught it and waved goodbye as he continued on. Shin ran for a good two hours before reaching his home on the outskirts of town. As he walked through the door he went to the fridge and gulped down the rest of the orange juice from the carton. After finishing the Orange juice he went into the living room and plopped down on the couch. Shin was 15 years old, about 5”8, he had long brown hair and believe it or not but his last name is Asakura. You see Shin is the last living member of the Asakura family. Shin picked up his book on the previous shaman tournament and he then settled in for a nice afternoon of peace and quiet.

Meanwhile…

“101…102…103” The teen was using the peck deck he had already won his oracle bell from one of the grand shaman council members. He was now just waiting for his match to be announced. He looked at the clock and saw it to be 2:00, so he finished up his set and headed out, as he left the gym he headed home, as he came to the corner he decided to take the alley home. Once again he rounded a corner but this time he ran right into 6 well built members of the gang known as The Crunchers. They all stopped what they had been doing and looked at the teen. They smiled a smug look and the biggest member stepped forward.

“So little guy whatcha doin in this here part of town, don’t ya know it’s dangerous?” he poked the teen in the forehead and waited for a reply.

“Get out of my way!” The teen replied harshly clearly wanting them gone

“Or what?” The big guy piped up

“Or else I will destroy all of you!” he glared at the gang and watched them burst out with laughter.

“Oh man little boy wants with the big men, I think it’s time we teach him a lesson in respect” they drew knives and the teen spoke up

“Without Furyoku you have NO CHANCE…SPIRIT CONTROL!” the teen held out both arms and opened his hands, he concentrated a bit and his body began to glow, energy swirled around his hands and into his palms, the energy then took shape into two axes, he crossed the axes and said to them. “Still want to take me on?”

“HEH we ain’t afraid of a few toys” the members of the Crunchers leapt forward and the teen grunted before leaping towards them, a few seconds later it was all over the gang members lay scattered and unconscious on the ground “Worthless fools” He then dispersed his axes and left the alley and then headed into town.

Back at Shins…

Shin had just awoken from his nap and as he rolled over he saw it was 6:58 so he hopped up off the couch and made himself something to eat. And as he sat back down on the couch he reached over and grabbed the remote and turned on he news. On was a report of how 6 members of The Crunchers had been found in critical condition in a back alley behind the gym. “Who could have done such a thing” Shin asked himself, just then a knock came at the door and Shin was in mid bite but was sure he knew who it was. Getting off the couch he went and opened the door, standing there was a tall man wearing Indian clothing and he had long brown hair.

“Shin the time has come for you to earn your Oracle bell!” The man at the door stood there for a moment before Shin replied.

“Ok I was wondering when you’d show up” Shin looked round for his shoes while the man replied.

“By the way my name is Silva “ Silva looked at Shin who reached down grabbed his shoes and slipping them on they both left for the park. After Ten minutes of Silence they reached the park and Silva spoke up

“I will now explain the ancient test you must perform in order to win your Oracle bell.” Shin leaned in eager to hear was Silva was going to tell him. “You…Must…” Shin got closer very eager to hear what it was now. “Hit me once” Shin fell over on the ground and replied.

“Ugh… that’s it, why did you take so long to tell me that?” Shin stood back and wiped the dirt off of him. Silva gave a chuckle before replying.

‘To make it more dramatic” Upon hearing this Shin jumped a foot into the air and yelled.

“THAT’S IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT I NEEDED” Shin stopped himself and listened as Silva explained.

“You have ten minutes to hit me, I trust you know how to use your spirit control?” Shin nodded and smiled before asking.

“So is it time to begin Silva?” Shin watched as Silva gave a nod and replied

“Yes activate your spirit control and try your best to hit me” Shin nodded to Silva and took his stance

“SPIRIT CONTROL!” Shin began to concentrate, energy swirled around his arms into his palms, and the energy then took form into that of a large sword. Shin held it in one hand and pointed it towards Silva. “Lets do this” Silva smiled and activated his spirit control using the Buffalo, eagle, Snake and turtle Spirit inside him. Shin leapt forward and swung the sword at him Silva leapt into the air and using the buffalo kicked Shin in the chest throwing him back as Shin landed on the ground he lay there a moment before getting back up he then charged him again. Silva rushed forward and using his Turtle shield on his arm blocked the attack and punched Shin in the face tossing him to the ground.

“Your spirit control is impressive, but you have yet to get a hit and you have 6 minutes left” Shin stood up and thought a minute. He then leapt forward and faked a swing before leaping up into the air he twisted his body and landed behind Silva he turned around and swung the sword at him but Silva was faster then Shin and had taken flight using his Eagle Spirit’s wings Shin jumped back and held his sword out in front of him.

“Damn I thought I had him too” Silva landed and said to shin.

“4 minutes” Shin thought again and decided the only way to win would be to throw his weapon at a close range, but he would need perfect timing. “2 minutes” Shin thought a second more before leaping forward and just as he got close Silva raised to block but Shin threw his weapon and it bounced off Silva’s armor. “Impressive maneuver” Silva handed Shin his Oracle bell and without further ado flew away. Shin looked down at the Device and it began beeping as the message popped up it read.

First Opponent…Hoshi Ishimada

Shin read the name and had no idea who it was but he knew he had to be tough. So he dispersed his blade and headed home.