Post by zombie on Oct 12, 2018 22:42:07 GMT -5
Tokyo Zombie stands in front of a torrii shrine standing in front of an old decrepit temple. He looks behind him and bows his head in prayer before entering. Despite the decaying look of the building with its rotting wood, and missing roof panels, the surrounding space is pristine and colorful with flowers. He paints a white visage in the greyness of the temple.
“This is an all to common sight in our lands. The union of the shinto shrine, and the buddhist temple. These are the two ways in which our people have looked over their souls since our great nation began to now. We have the primitive and simple sharing a space in our collective minds with the complicated and worldly. Spirituality meets a way of life that guides our everyday lives. These are lofty ideals that not everyone can aspire to. Before this Attack of the Castle tour began I emphasized the need for purification. I hoped to start a movement. It was a very big hint that almost nobody took advantage of. That is so disappointing.”
Tokyo turns and looks out at the gate.
“That is a call back to our indigenous origins. Tha kami were derived from nature to protect us. As language met thought we put into words how to worship and develop an identity. If you want to compete and be taken in by the people, then you must see the balance of man and nature. Look all around you, and it is there. Then as we walked further along we adopted this new way of life from our cultural neighbors. The law tried to force a separation of these two powers just like you all tried to force a wedge between the Demon Brigade, but we still live on. The union still thrives. You can see this in the nature surrounding this place and in the use of the materials to build this temple behind me. The Way is strong.
“It was molded to fit in with our surroundings and we get this. I call it The Way since it has led to my success. I work in the Demon Brigade to share this, and show you all the value of following a righteous path, yet you continue to drive forward in your ignorant ways. No amount of prayer or purification can save you from your fate. That is because the stain of your karma is still with you. This is why Mike Musket, who tried to infiltrate our lands with his brutish demeanor has been cast out. The ruins of his domicile are proof that the nation itself will not accept him. Now he will enter into the consciousness of our order by being thrust upon the record books as our next defense.”
A gust of wind blows through the space sending petals floating around Tokyo. He raises his arm slowly, then brings it down with force. The petals all fly past in a new apparent breeze to his left.
“This tour has been a successful one for The Demon Brigade. We come in as champions and defeated the team from Lion’s Road to further shame their loss of these titles. Mike Musket stands to do the same but then he will join Jun Vegas in defeat. They claim to be good country boys, but they come from the land where being a country boy means dominating the land. They will rule it, and force it to bend to their will. They do not follow The Way. To be at peace with the land, and allow it to work through you is more in line with how it should be. They will learn this when we defeat them. They will feel the years of tradition and thought. The melding of ritual and practice through the years will be through our benefit. The union of GRIM and myself is proven and true. We will not be tamed so easily. We will resist all occupation. It is the minds of the people that we will conquer. Then we will gain more followers and our influence will grow with our defense of our titles!
The Demon Brigade will rule once again.”
“This is an all to common sight in our lands. The union of the shinto shrine, and the buddhist temple. These are the two ways in which our people have looked over their souls since our great nation began to now. We have the primitive and simple sharing a space in our collective minds with the complicated and worldly. Spirituality meets a way of life that guides our everyday lives. These are lofty ideals that not everyone can aspire to. Before this Attack of the Castle tour began I emphasized the need for purification. I hoped to start a movement. It was a very big hint that almost nobody took advantage of. That is so disappointing.”
Tokyo turns and looks out at the gate.
“That is a call back to our indigenous origins. Tha kami were derived from nature to protect us. As language met thought we put into words how to worship and develop an identity. If you want to compete and be taken in by the people, then you must see the balance of man and nature. Look all around you, and it is there. Then as we walked further along we adopted this new way of life from our cultural neighbors. The law tried to force a separation of these two powers just like you all tried to force a wedge between the Demon Brigade, but we still live on. The union still thrives. You can see this in the nature surrounding this place and in the use of the materials to build this temple behind me. The Way is strong.
“It was molded to fit in with our surroundings and we get this. I call it The Way since it has led to my success. I work in the Demon Brigade to share this, and show you all the value of following a righteous path, yet you continue to drive forward in your ignorant ways. No amount of prayer or purification can save you from your fate. That is because the stain of your karma is still with you. This is why Mike Musket, who tried to infiltrate our lands with his brutish demeanor has been cast out. The ruins of his domicile are proof that the nation itself will not accept him. Now he will enter into the consciousness of our order by being thrust upon the record books as our next defense.”
A gust of wind blows through the space sending petals floating around Tokyo. He raises his arm slowly, then brings it down with force. The petals all fly past in a new apparent breeze to his left.
“This tour has been a successful one for The Demon Brigade. We come in as champions and defeated the team from Lion’s Road to further shame their loss of these titles. Mike Musket stands to do the same but then he will join Jun Vegas in defeat. They claim to be good country boys, but they come from the land where being a country boy means dominating the land. They will rule it, and force it to bend to their will. They do not follow The Way. To be at peace with the land, and allow it to work through you is more in line with how it should be. They will learn this when we defeat them. They will feel the years of tradition and thought. The melding of ritual and practice through the years will be through our benefit. The union of GRIM and myself is proven and true. We will not be tamed so easily. We will resist all occupation. It is the minds of the people that we will conquer. Then we will gain more followers and our influence will grow with our defense of our titles!
The Demon Brigade will rule once again.”