About myself: My name is Mo, and I am 20+. She/she/her.I did not take a request because I wrote almost in my native language (Thai). I might not write well and my grammar is not good. I opened my inbox for talking only. Sorry Everyone!!
Disclaimer: My work had a warning and Minor DNI. I do not defend what the character has done. I love to write my OC and characters with moral ambiguity; no one is entirely good and no one is entirely bad.
Please do not repost and translate my work, I work hard on them!! I only write in Thai and English. Do not romanticize certain behaviors in fiction; in real life, they are different. Do not merge them, dear reader.
🇹🇭 ช่วยกันแชร์ให้เพื่อน ๆ ทั้งในไทยและต่างประเทศเกี่ยวกับเหตุการณ์ความขัดแย้งระหว่างไทย vs. กัมพูชา
🇺🇸 Let’s raise awareness and share this with friends in Thailand and around the world regarding the recent tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
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🇹🇭 Understanding the Recent Clashes Between Thailand and Cambodia: What the World Needs to Know
- The Hun Family’s Connection to Global Scams
Prime Minister Hun Manet and his father, former Prime Minister Hun Sen, are believed to be behind an international scam network known as the pig butchering scam — a sophisticated form of online fraud that has tricked victims around the world, causing massive financial losses.
Funds from these scams are laundered through a web of companies under the Huione Group, controlled by the Hun family. It’s estimated that 60% of Cambodia’s GDP comes from illegal activities like these.
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- Thailand’s Crackdown on the Scams and Cambodian Provocations
As Thailand intensified its crackdown on scam networks operating along the border, the Hun family’s financial empire came under pressure. In response, Cambodian forces illegally crossed into Thai territory at Chong Bok, the tri-border area of Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, on May 28.
This led to a military clash with Thai soldiers, resulting in the death of one Cambodian soldier. Though both sides agreed to a ceasefire and called for bilateral talks, Cambodia did not cooperate meaningfully.
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- Diplomatic Breakdown: Blackmail and Constitutional Crisis
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attempted direct diplomacy and personally called Hun Sen to de-escalate the situation. However, Hun Sen secretly recorded the call and used it for political blackmail, severely damaging diplomatic ties.
This resulted in a political fallout in Thailand, with PM Paetongtarn being accused of violating the constitution. She was suspended by the Constitutional Court pending further judgment.
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- Military Response and Escalating Pressure
The Thai military then took full control of the anti-scam crackdown, including closing border checkpoints and dismantling scam operations. This further strained the Hun family’s illegal network.
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- Landmine Incident and Violation of International Law
Over the past few months, Cambodia has repeatedly provoked border incidents. The breaking point came when a Thai soldier was severely injured by a PMN-2 landmine, which violates the Ottawa Treaty.
These mines are not used by the Thai military but are known to be in Cambodia’s arsenal. A second Thai soldier was injured by a similar mine within a week. Evidence shows that these were newly planted mines placed by Cambodian forces.
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- Thailand’s Diplomatic Retaliation
Thailand responded by downgrading diplomatic ties and expelling the Cambodian ambassador.
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- Cambodia’s Use of Heavy Weapons on Civilians
Cambodia responded with violence, firing BM-21 rocket launchers at Thai civilian areas, including homes and a 7-Eleven store — killing and injuring dozens of innocent Thai civilians.
Photos of a 7-Eleven in flames are the direct result of Cambodian rocket attacks.
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- Information Warfare and Bot Attacks
Cambodia is also using scam-linked call center networks and bots to spread disinformation. They’ve falsely claimed that images of Thai towns under attack were actually Cambodian cities hit by Thai forces.
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- Deliberate Manipulation of International Media
Cambodia’s misinformation campaign escalated when official Cambodian sources — including the Cambodian Embassy and military spokespersons — used Reuters wildfire footage, falsely claiming Thai aircraft were using chemical weapons against Cambodian civilians.
In reality, the images show firefighting aircraft dropping fire retardants in Thailand.
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- One-Sided Civilian Casualties
To date, all confirmed civilian casualties are Thai. There have been no reports of Cambodian civilian deaths, because the Thai military has strictly followed international humanitarian law, avoiding attacks on civilian areas.
In contrast, Cambodian forces have intentionally targeted Thai civilians and manipulated global media narratives without remorse.
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🧾 Final Note
This is a brief summary of the ongoing conflict. We urge international observers to verify facts from credible sources and critically examine the manipulated content circulated by Cambodian state channels.
Compare official Cambodian statements with the original sources of the images and videos they use, and you will see the truth for yourself.
In case anyone saw news today, the Cambodian military opened fire on Thai forces first. Cambodian forces target Thai civilian areas. 12 Thai people were killed, and 2 of them were children (from the last update I saw). Attacking civilians and a hospital is utterly reprehensible. I and Thai people strongly condemn this action.
Moreover, Thai forces never attacked Cambodian civilian areas. This video already explained and criticized the Cambodian military's action.
Below is the timeline of the attack in the morning. Thank you for reading. I hope this war will end, and Cambodia will stop what they began soon.
Cambodia initiated the attack first, deliberately targeting civilians. Gas stations, residential areas, and even hospitals have been struck without exception. Such actions are profoundly inhumane. We urge all nations to seek accurate information and consider whether Cambodia’s conduct is acceptable.
Le Cambodge a lancé l’attaque en premier, ciblant délibérément les civils. Des stations-service, des zones résidentielles et même des hôpitaux ont été touchés sans exception. Ces actes sont profondément inhumains. Nous appelons tous les pays à s’informer correctement et à examiner si les actions du Cambodge sont appropriées.
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Camboya inició el ataque primero, dirigiéndose claramente contra civiles. Estaciones de servicio, comunidades e incluso hospitales han sido atacados sin excepción. Tales acciones son profundamente inhumanas. Instamos a todos los países a informarse con veracidad y a considerar si la conducta de Camboya es aceptable.
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Kambodscha hat den Angriff zuerst begonnen und eindeutig Zivilisten ins Visier genommen. Tankstellen, Wohngebiete und sogar Krankenhäuser wurden ohne Ausnahme angegriffen. Solche Handlungen sind zutiefst unmenschlich. Wir fordern alle Länder auf, sich über die wahren Fakten zu informieren und zu prüfen, ob das Verhalten Kambodschas angemessen ist.
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Камбоджа первой начала атаку, целенаправленно нанося удары по мирным жителям. Под обстрел попали автозаправки, жилые районы и даже больницы, без каких-либо исключений. Эти действия являются крайне бесчеловечными. Мы призываем все страны получать достоверную информацию и оценить, насколько допустимы действия Камбоджи.
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كمبوديا هي التي بدأت الهجوم أولاً، مستهدفة المدنيين بشكل واضح. تم قصف محطات الوقود والمناطق السكنية وحتى المستشفيات دون استثناء. هذه الأفعال غير إنسانية على الإطلاق. ندعو جميع الدول إلى التحقق من الحقائق والنظر فيما إذا كانت تصرفات كمبوديا مقبولة أم لا.
O Camboja iniciou o ataque primeiro, visando claramente civis. Postos de combustível, comunidades e até hospitais foram atacados sem exceção. Tais ações são profundamente desumanas. Exortamos todos os países a buscar informações verdadeiras e considerar se a conduta do Camboja é aceitável.
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कंबोडिया ने सबसे पहले हमला शुरू किया और स्पष्ट रूप से नागरिकों को निशाना बनाया। पेट्रोल पंप, आवासीय क्षेत्र और यहां तक कि अस्पतालों पर भी बिना किसी अपवाद के हमला किया गया। ये कार्य अत्यंत अमानवीय हैं। हम सभी देशों से आग्रह करते हैं कि वे सही जानकारी प्राप्त करें और विचार करें कि कंबोडिया की यह कार्रवाई उचित है या नहीं।
The Storm's Bride | Andrew Koji! Storm Shadow x OFC Chapter 5
Paring: Tomisaburo 'Tommy' Arashikage x OFC, Koji! Storm Shadow x OFC, Tommy Arashikage x OFC
Fandom: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021), G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra (2009), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
Warning: Fluff, and more fluff
Writer's note: Reminding reader, Both of Storm Shadow are my favorite. So, please don't tell me who your favorite SS is.
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Kira admitted that the weather was unbearably hot—so different from Hokkaido. Because of the heat, the two masters limited the training sessions for the students to only until noon, concerned they might collapse from exhaustion. It wasn’t surprising that Kira was invited to practice the tea ceremony with Zen. Traditionally, as the lady of the Arashikage household, Zen performed the tea ceremony, but she wanted Kira, the future granddaughter-in-law, to showcase her skills to the guests instead.
The older woman, with black hair streaked with white, observed Kira's precise tea-making before serving the tea to Zen and Makiko. The young girl looked at Zen with wide eyes.
"Very well done, Kira-chan. On the actual day, there’s no need to be nervous. Just take deep breaths, and everything will go smoothly," Zen reassured her, gesturing toward a tray of sweets. "These confections are to be served during the ceremony, but you may change them if you wish."
Kira studied the sweets before asking, "Can I modify them?"
"As long as they remain traditional, Kira-chan," Zen replied with a smile. "Do you have something in mind?"
"I’ll keep it a surprise for now," Kira said with a small grin. "But I’d like to try making them first. May I use the kitchen?"
"You don’t need to ask. You are my granddaughter-in-law," the Arashikage matriarch replied before leaving to oversee other matters. Kira leaned forward to taste the sweets when the shoji door slid open, revealing Tommy stepping inside the tea room.
"So, I can talk to you now, right? Since my grandmother left?" Tommy wiped his sweat before sitting at the low table. "I’d like to taste your tea."
Kira nodded and began preparing the tea, her hands trembling slightly. Tommy reached over, gently placing his hand over hers to steady her. Feeling reassured, she resumed her motions with practiced precision, serving him tea alongside the sweets.
As Kira handed Tommy his tea, he caught her small hand for a brief moment. Her heterochromatic eyes watched as he tasted the sweets before sipping the tea. He smiled at her, prompting Makiko to tease him for being too overwhelmed by the flavor to speak.
"It’s not just the tea," Tommy responded with a wide grin. "The tea maker herself is so beautiful, I’m left speechless."
Kira’s cheeks flushed, and she turned to walk away in embarrassment, only to trip over her own feet. Before she could hit the ground, Tommy caught her, and they both tumbled onto the floor together.
"S-Sorry, Tommy," she stammered.
"No need to apologize, Kira. You tripped over your own feet," he chuckled. His dark eyes locked onto her mismatched ones, but he didn’t act on his thoughts—because, after all, they were still children.
Focus, Tommy. We’re still kids!
He noticed something about the yukata Kira was wearing and got an idea. However, he waited until she returned to her room before turning to Makiko.
"Makiko-san, do you know how to sew?"
Kira often dreamt of the same woman—a lady with jet-black hair as pale as snow, featuring a tiny mole beneath her eye. The woman’s deep blue eyes radiated warmth as she sang a lullaby to a baby in her arms. At first, Kira didn’t recognize her, but when her father appeared in the dream, the truth hit her: the woman was her mother.
The woman called the baby "Kira," confirming Kira's suspicions. It felt as though she were looking at a different version of herself—one with blue eyes. Suddenly, the dream shifted. Her mother, looking distressed, hurried out of the house with a bag slung over her shoulder. Kira couldn’t hear what she said to her father, but he let her go.
She jolted awake as Makiko gently shook her. Quickly getting up and preparing for the day, Kira noticed Makiko grinning as she opened a wooden box, revealing a pastel green yukata adorned with beautiful floral patterns.
"Young Master Tommy insisted you wear this for the tea ceremony," Makiko said cheerfully. "He went to several stores before picking this one."
How did Tommy know she liked soft colors?
"Please thank Tom—"
"Why not thank me in person?" a familiar deep voice interjected.
Leaning against the doorframe, Tommy flashed his usual playful smile. "Well, Kira-chan, are you ready for training?"
"Why do you want to train with me? Don’t you already have a partner?"
"I’m possessive of my fiancée," he stated flatly before walking off with a sly grin. Kira, now dressed for training, hurried after him and noticed he wielded dual katanas.
"Hey, train with me, Kira!" Akiko called out, tugging on her sleeve before Tommy could react. "Tommy, I’m borrowing her for a bit!"
"Akiko—"
Before he could finish, Akiko had already dragged Kira to another part of the dojo, laughing at the irritated look on Tommy’s face. Turning to Kira, she grinned mischievously.
"I can see why Tommy is so protective of you," she teased, poking Kira’s cheek. "You’re adorable. Once you grow up, he’ll be cutting down anyone who flirts with you."
"Why?"
"Haven’t you heard? The ugly duckling turns into a swan," Akiko said, twirling her practice staff. "Alright—Tommy! When did you get here?!"
Dressed in a white yukata, Tommy crossed his arms, scowling. "Just now. I was worried about Kira-chan."
Akiko giggled at the sight of his sulking expression. "Don’t worry, I promise not to bruise your precious fiancée."
Not bruising her is one thing, but exhausting her completely is another, Akiko!
Kira felt both nervous and excited. Today was the Arashikage family's tea ceremony, where the entire family would gather, including her own, who had arrived in Tokyo the day before. She saw her father talking to Zen just before the matriarch left the room. As she approached him, she bowed respectfully.
“Father…”
A warm hand gently ruffled her hair. "You look much healthier. They must be taking good care of you here. Is Tomisaburo treating you well?"
"Tommy has been very kind to me, Father," Kira replied, her cheeks tinged pink. "He’s... rather protective."
"As expected from your fiancé," Toshirou said with a smile before he followed his attendants inside. Kira took a deep breath but flinched when Tommy suddenly placed his hands on her shoulders. Before she could say anything, he gently kissed her forehead.
"You got this, Kira-chan. I believe in you," he murmured before entering the tea room.
Taking another deep breath, Kira entered the room, executing each step just as Zen had taught her. She noticed Tommy giving her an encouraging smile, but he quickly returned to a neutral expression when Zen turned his attention to him. Once the tea was served, the elders engaged in conversation, and Toshirou entrusted Tommy with looking after Kira.
After the ceremony, guests praised Kira for her skills and the adapted sweets she had prepared.
"Kira!" Akiko rushed over and hugged her before Tommy could. "I heard everything went well!"
"Y-Yes, it did."
Noticing Tommy’s irritated pout, Akiko smirked and quickly let go. "I’ll leave before someone decides to slice me."
Tommy immediately pulled Kira into a hug. "Mine."
"Akiko is just my friend."
"I know. I feel possessive," he murmured before kissing her head. "You’re already cute now—when you grow up, everyone will stare at you."
"Don’t worry, Tommy. I’ll always be your bride," Kira whispered, kissing his cheek. "I only have eyes for you."
The Storm's Bride | Andrew Koji! Storm Shadow x OFC Chapter 4
Paring: Tomisaburo 'Tommy' Arashikage x OFC, Koji! Storm Shadow x OFC, Tommy Arashikage x OFC
Fandom: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021), G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra (2009), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
Warning: Fluff, Jealous Kira, First Kiss (?)
Writer's note: Still young Kira and young Tommy but they acted like a couple already. Reminding reader, Both of Storm Shadow are my favorite. So, please don't tell me who your favorite SS is.
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Chapter 4
Following the official announcement that Kenta had been expelled from the Arashikage clan for attempting to kill a blood relative, Zen immediately declared Tommy as her heir and the next leader of the Arashikage. It was no surprise when Makiko teased Kira about her potential role as the future lady of the Arashikage. However, Kira's life was far from peaceful, especially with certain mothers desperately trying to push their daughters toward Tommy, as if fearing they might miss their chance to secure a connection with the Arashikage heir.
Despite this attention, Tommy seemed to go out of his way to avoid being alone with Reina. Instead, he often chose to train with Hard Master or Blind Master. In another instance, he simply sprawled himself across Kira’s lap while she was peacefully reading beneath the still-barren sakura tree, showing a complete lack of concern for his surroundings.
“Tommy, don’t you have sword practice?”
“I do, but I decided to skip it and spend some time with my fiancée.”
For heaven’s sake! He was neglecting his training because he was lovestruck!
“Tommy, go train,” Kira said in a calm voice, looking at the boy who was comfortably using her as a pillow. “Tomisaburo, get up and practice now.” She clenched her fist and playfully punched him lightly in the stomach, causing him to jolt in surprise. He turned to her with a small smile and then grabbed her hand, pulling her toward the training hall.
“But you have to train with me, Kira,” he insisted.
“Wait, wait! I was planning to train tomorrow!” Kira protested as Tommy dragged her along. By the time they arrived, Hard Master was already training the others, including Akiko. The tall master glanced at them, his gaze settling on the future clan leader and his intended.
“I reserved her for tomorrow,” Tommy explained. “I want to take her to the summer festival.”
Kira furrowed her brows before realizing that the summer festival at the Tokyo shrine was happening tomorrow—and, naturally, the Arashikage clan was one of the event’s organizers. It made sense that Tommy had already planned for her to attend.
“Fine… Let’s just get today’s training over with,” she sighed.
“Good,” Hard Master nodded.
By the end of the afternoon, she had no choice but to train with Tommy.
That night, Kira flopped onto her futon while Makiko sorted through yukatas for the festival. A knock on the door interrupted them, and when it opened, Tommy stood there with something in hand—a summer yukata. The moment she saw it, Kira immediately sat up.
“Tommy, you didn’t have to buy me a yukata.”
He shook his head. “I had to! Otherwise, people would say the Arashikage don’t take care of their fiancée.” He handed it to Makiko. “I already had it cleaned, Makiko-san. Now all that’s left is for Kira-chan to wear it.”
Makiko nodded, taking the garment to prepare it for the next day. Tommy then extended his hand to Kira, intending to escort her to dinner—clearly wanting to make a statement about their engagement. The atmosphere in the dining hall was lively until Zen entered. Kira’s heterochromatic eyes spotted Reina and her mother, prompting her to link arms with Tommy.
“Tommy, let’s find a seat,” she said sweetly, glancing at the two women before looking up at her fiancé with innocent eyes.
They sat together, with Tommy serving her rice and selecting fried dishes like katsu and tempura for her. When Reina reached out to serve him sashimi, Kira swiftly fed it to him first.
“Would you like more, Tommy?” she asked, her expression pure as she continued feeding him, completely shutting Reina out. Tommy chuckled and gently took her hand.
“Kira-chan, you don’t have to feed me.”
“If I don’t, someone else might shove food into your mouth instead.”
As Kira took a bite of her dessert, she noticed Reina inching closer to Tommy, but Akiko quickly intervened and blocked her. Kira silently thanked Akiko before focusing on her meal. When dessert was served, Reina tried to feed Tommy, but Kira intercepted the spoon and took a bite herself. With a smirk, she turned to her fiancé.
“Tommy, the dessert is really good,” she said, effectively keeping Reina from inserting herself into the conversation. After all, she had every right to be possessive—Tommy was her fiancé, after all.
“Kira,” Tommy murmured, offering her a bite. “You should eat too, not just feed me.” He then gently wiped a bit of cream from the corner of her mouth, smiling softly.
Zen could only shake her head at the two of them. If they were this possessive now, how much worse would it get once they were actually married? They’d probably be inseparable.
Reina slammed her bowl down and stormed away, her mother hurrying after her while apologizing to Zen and the others. The elder woman turned back to Tommy with an amused smile.
"Tone down the sweetness, dear nephew," she teased. "Next week, Kira will be in seclusion for the tea ceremony preparations, and you are forbidden from disturbing her."
"Yes, ma'am."
“And don’t cross your fingers behind your back, Tomisaburo,” Zen warned, tilting her head knowingly.
The next morning, Makiko helped Kira bathe and dress in the yukata that Tommy had chosen for her. Unlike the usual dark hues of the Arashikage, hers was bright and lively. When she stepped outside, Tommy was waiting by the entrance, dressed in a deep indigo yukata. The bandage under his right eye was gone. He held out his hand to her, leading her to the Arashikage limousine, while Zen and Makiko took another car. As they drove through the streets of Tokyo, Kira spotted a traditional Japanese wedding taking place at a nearby shrine.
Tommy leaned down and whispered, “It won’t be long before we do the same.”
“Tommy—”
“I mean it, Kira.”
Zen was busy speaking with shrine officials and other important figures, giving Tommy the perfect chance to whisk Kira away. Under a sakura tree, he tucked a flower behind her ear.
“There. My bride looks perfect.”
“Wait! We’re still kids! We can’t get married yet,” Kira protested, shaking her head. “Are you sure you want to marry me, Tommy?”
His smile widened as he cupped her cheek. “I’ve been sure since the day we first met, Kira. You are my bride—and you always will be.”
It was Kira's first time at a festival in Tokyo, as she had only ever attended festivals in Hokkaido. Tommy held her hand as they explored the stalls, buying her various treats she had never tried before. He even played games to win stuffed animals for her. They made their way to the shrine to offer prayers, and when Tommy glanced at her, he smiled fondly.
However, when a group of girls approached Tommy, Kira tightened her grip on his hand.
“Sorry, but he’s mine,” she declared before dragging him away.
“Are you jealous?”
“Protective,” she corrected. “You’re my groom.” Then, she tiptoed and pecked his cheek. Tommy froze before smirking.
“A claim kiss, huh? Just wait until we’re older, Kira-chan. I’ll show you what a real kiss is.”
Kira blinked innocently. “What do you mean?”
Tommy chuckled, patting her head. “You’ll find out when the time comes.”
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 3/?
Fandom: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021), G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra (2009), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death
Relationships: Storm Shadow (G.I. Joe)/Original Female Character(s), Tomisaburo Arashikage/Original Female Character(s), Tommy Arashikage/Original Female Chracter(s), Arashikage Clan (G.I. Joe) & Original Female Character(s), Snake Eyes & Original Female Character(s)
Characters: Storm Shadow, Arashikage Tomisaburo, Arashikage Tommy, Arashikage Sen, Arashikage Kenta, Arashikage Clan (G.I. Joe), Akiko (Snake Eyes), Original Female Character(s), Anastasia "Baroness" DeCobray, Snake Eyes, Shana "Scarlett" M. O'Hara, G.I. Joe
Additional Tags: Storm Shadow is green flag to hers., Vaginal Sex, First Time, First Kiss, Arranged Marriage, Arashikage Kento is asshole, Fall in love in first met, Attempted Murder, Attempted Rape/Non-Con, Storm Shadow need a hug, Hurt/Comfort, Fluff and Angst, Fluff and Smut, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Violence, Sexual Tension, Explicit Sexual Content, Penis In Vagina Sex, BFF! Akkio, Other Additional Tags to Be Added
Summary:
Before Storm Shadow joined Cobra, he had a good heart and was to marry his bride, Kira Mochizuki, as he was the sole heir of the Arashikage Clan.
This story is set before and during Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021), and it may also reference elements from G.I. Joe (2009) and (2013). I would like to see more of Andrew Koji's portrayal as Storm Shadow.
Reminding Note: Don't educate me about my English and grammar, it was not my main language!!! I used as second language.
The Storm's Bride | Andrew Koji! Storm Shadow x OFC Chapter 3
Paring: Tomisaburo 'Tommy' Arashikage x OFC, Kiji! Storm Shadow x OFC, Tommy Arashikage x OFC
Fandom: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021), G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra (2009), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
Warning: Blood and Violence
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Chapter 3
Kira sat nervously, plucking the koto in front of Sen and Tommy. Although she knew how to play, this was the first time she had performed in front of strangers. She played along with the melody until she noticed one of the maids crawling over to whisper something to Sen. The head of the Arashikage household nodded before glancing between her grandson and Kira, who was still playing. The black-haired woman, streaked with gray, murmured something to the boy, causing him to frown.
"Kira-chan… that’s enough," she said. "We have guests—Makiko-chan, please take Kira-chan to rest."
Makiko helped Kira put away the koto before following the light-brown-haired girl out. But before they could leave, Tommy grabbed the sleeve of her yukata and spoke.
"Kira-chan, no matter what happens… you’re my bride."
Kira didn’t understand what Tommy meant and walked away, only to be called out by someone unfamiliar. The women before her carried an air of arrogance, exuding an unpleasant aura. One of them looked her up and down before sneering.
"You, carry our bags—"
"Mochizuki-chan is not a servant," Makiko interrupted, glaring at the two women. "She is Tomisaburo’s fiancée."
"That plain-looking girl? His fiancée?" the elder woman scoffed. "It should be my daughter—she is beautiful, accomplished, and worthy of—"
"Your daughter isn’t selling well, is she?" Kira said flatly, her tone mature beyond her years. "We are all women, aren’t we? Why belittle others? Do you really have to bring others down just to feel superior?"
The woman looked utterly shocked. "Did you just say I was selling my daughter?"
"If your daughter is truly worthy, why has Sen-san never mentioned her or you to me? But… what exactly is the relationship between your daughter and Tommy?"
"Ah, Kira-chan!"
Tommy appeared, smiling, though his eyes were cold as he gazed at the two women.
"I see you’ve already met Kira, my fiancée," he introduced her, resting a hand on her shoulder as if to assert that she belonged to him. "Let me be clear—I will marry her, even if we were not officially engaged."
The two women looked stunned. The girl in front of Tommy scowled. "That girl? What makes her worthy of you, Tomisaburo? She’s so plain—"
"Looks pretty but kisses dull? I wouldn't want to marry someone like that, Reina-chan," Tommy replied smoothly. "I’ve said before—I will only marry someone I know is the one." He turned to Kira, smiling warmly. "And Kira is that person. I proposed to her myself, not my grandmother and no one forced me."
Kira turned bright red. Who would have thought Tommy would declare something so boldly in front of everyone?
The mother-daughter duo was speechless. However, the daughter quickly regained her voice and began ranting in frustration, but Tommy ignored her, taking Kira’s hand and walking away. Akiko followed closely behind. They soon arrived at Kira’s room. The girl looked up at Tommy and asked, "Are they your friends?"
"They’re my parents’ friends—but I only ever saw Reina as a friend," Tommy said. "Because the one standing in front of me is the one I’ve chosen."
Kira’s face flushed slightly, and she quickly turned away. "I’m going to read in my room. Come get me when it’s time for lunch, Tommy." She hurried inside, and Makiko bowed to Tommy before following her.,
"Tommy, why were they looking at me like that?" Kira whispered as they ate lunch together in the Arashikage dining hall. She could already sense that the two women had singled her out. She hadn’t done anything wrong, yet now she found herself viewed as an enemy in their eyes.
"Forget them, Kira-chan," Tommy said, glancing at them before placing food in Kira’s bowl. "Eat a lot, so you grow up quickly and marry me."
Clearly, he was speaking loudly on purpose, making sure the two women heard every word.
Kenta laughed mockingly. "Don’t get ahead of yourself, Tomisaburo. What if your bride runs away before the wedding?"
"Why do people always think they can predict the future?" Kira asked. "Do you enjoy making decisions for Tommy or for me? Let me be clear: I will marry Tommy, regardless of what happens. I’m not doing it out of duty or obligation; I’m doing it because I want to. And I promise I won’t run away."
Sen hid a smile. It was a wise decision to have Kira engaged to Tommy; they complemented each other perfectly. The black-haired woman observed the two as they playfully teased one another, oblivious to those around them, as if to declare to the world that they were meant to be together.
Unsurprisingly, the mother and daughter were glaring daggers at Kira, but Sen was more wary of Kenta’s expression. She turned to Blind Master and whispered.
"Keep an eye on Kenta."
It was a feeling of uneasy fear that something terrible would happen. And it did.
After dinner, Kira had gone to rest but was startled awake by a loud crash from Tommy’s room. She shot up from her futon and ran towards the noise. Sliding open the shoji door, she found Tommy dodging Kenta’s attacks, his eyes burning with rage.
"You take everything from me, Tomisaburo!" Kenta snarled, swinging his blade.
She saw Tommy reaching for his katana. Without hesitation, Kira grabbed it and tossed it to him while yelling for help. This caused Kenta to turn his attention toward her.
"You meddlesome brat!"
He raised his sword to strike her, but someone stepped in front of her—Tommy. The katana slashed across his face.
Yet Tommy made no sound. Instead, he lifted his sword and struck Kenta’s blade, shattering it in two. Just then, Akiko and several ninja stormed into the room. Sen arrived soon after, her gaze sweeping over the scene. Kira was clinging to Tommy, his face smeared with blood—a wound now carved beneath his right eye.
"We need to talk, Arashikage Kenta."
The main hall was in chaos. What had happened tonight had gone far beyond what Sen had anticipated. In the end, as head of the household, she banished Kenta from the clan for attempting to murder his kin.
Kenta’s dark eyes were hard as stone, making Kira uneasy. He stood and declared that he would return to reclaim his justice, that the Arashikage clan would pay for what they had done to him.
"T-Tommy, does it hurt?" Kira asked hesitantly, eyeing the bandage under his right eye.
Tommy shook his head. "Not anymore." He grasped her small hands. "You saved my life. If you hadn’t come, I might have died—hey, don’t hit me!"
Kira smacked his arm playfully. "Don’t say things like that. I don’t want to lose my future husband." She then leaned in and kissed his right cheek. "There! Now you’ll heal quickly!" With that, she dashed back to her room.
Tommy touched his cheek, a smile spreading across his face. "At least I’ll have sweet dreams tonight."
The Storm's Bride | Andrew Koji! Storm Shadow x OFC Chapter 2
Paring: Tomisaburo 'Tommy' Arashikage x OFC, Kiji! Storm Shadow x OFC, Tommy Arashikage x OFC
Fandom: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021), G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra (2009), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
Warning: None for this chapter
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Chapter 2
Kira moved into the Arashikage household at Sen’s invitation, with her caretaker, Makiko, accompanying her to Tokyo. Her belongings were arranged in a room within the castle—just a few steps away from Tommy’s. The room was even larger than the one she had back home. Sen had told her that starting tomorrow, she would be training with Hard Master and Blind Master, but in the afternoons, she would learn Arashikage customs and feminine skills with her.
As the young girl unpacked her things, she noticed Tommy entering the room. Today, he was wearing a navy-blue jinbei with dark gray hakama pants, making him look even more dignified.
“If anything is missing, please let me know, Makiko-san. I want to make sure that both you and Kira are comfortable—”
“Oh, there's no need for that, Tomisaburo-san,” Makiko replied with a polite smile. “We wouldn’t want to impose.”
“No need to worry about that,” he assured her before turning his gaze toward Kira. “Kira-chan, if you need anything, just let me know.”
She nodded quickly before asking, “By the way, who are Hard Master and Blind Master?”
“They’ve been the clan’s trainers for quite some time. Everyone in the group has undergone training with them.” Tommy extended his hand toward her. “I’ll introduce you to them now, so you won’t get lost or be late for training tomorrow.”
He led her to the training grounds of the clan, where Hard Master was currently sparring with Kenta. It was clear that Kenta was at a disadvantage, his frustration evident, which was why he was getting scolded for letting his emotions cloud his judgment. The two of them watched as Kenta stomped away angrily. The piercing gaze of the Arashikage cousin landed on Kira, making her instinctively hide behind Tommy, who immediately reassured her.
“Kenta… I think you should calm yourself instead of lashing out at others,” Tommy said in a measured tone. “Don’t let emotions cloud your judgment.”
“You—” Kenta cut himself off and simply walked away from the training ground. Tommy shook his head before taking Kira’s hand and leading her forward.
“Hard Master, Blind Master, I brought a new student to introduce to you in advance.” He gently nudged her forward. “Mochizuki Kira, my fiancée.”
Kira bowed nervously in respect to the men before her.
“Ah… so you’re Tomisaburo-kun’s future wife.”
A faint blush crept onto Kira’s cheeks. It seemed like everyone in the household already recognized her as the future wife of Arashikage Tomisaburo. No wonder the atmosphere felt a bit strange. A large hand lightly patted her head before a voice spoke.
“Be at the training ground early tomorrow, young lady. Don’t expect any leniency, Mochizuki-chan.”
Tommy took her hand and led her away. “Don’t worry, Master. I’ll make sure she gets here on time.”
He took her to the dining hall, where everyone in the household gathered for meals. At the Arashikage family’s table, there was only one other girl, Kenta, and Sen. Kira was about to sit next to Makiko, but Tommy pulled her down to kneel beside him instead.
“She’s not even married to you yet, Tomisaburo. Let her sit at another table,” Kenta said as they began their meal. “She’s still an outsider—”
“She’ll be sitting here as my wife one day, Kenta. What’s the harm in letting her get used to it?” Tommy replied smoothly, serving Kira a bowl of rice before placing a piece of tempura shrimp onto her plate. Ignoring Kenta’s words, he smiled at her. “This is your favorite, isn’t it? Eat plenty, Kira-chan.”
“Th-Thank you,” she murmured, accepting the food before quietly beginning to eat. She had never seen such a grand meal before (though her family was well-off, they usually ate simple meals, mostly grilled fish). As she ate, she listened to the tense exchange between Tommy and Kenta. The two of them were the last remaining heirs of the Arashikage bloodline, so it was no surprise that they constantly competed for the position of head of the household.
“Kira… get to know Akiko,” Sen suddenly instructed.
Kira’s heterochromatic eyes met those of the girl sitting across from her.
“A girl like you should have a female friend while you’re here, don’t you think? Also, this afternoon… you’ll be learning ikebana,” Sen continued.
It seemed her schedule for the afternoon was packed. Sen wanted her to familiarize herself with Arashikage customs since she was expected to become part of the family in the future. She followed Sen around the estate, observing different parts of the household and learning domestic skills such as flower arranging and embroidery—things that were expected of a proper lady.
She peeked outside to where Tommy and Kenta were training. It was clear that neither was willing to back down. In fact, they looked like they wanted to kill each other rather than simply spar.
No… it was more like Kenta wanted to kill his cousin.
Blind Master and Hard Master had to step in to separate them before things escalated further. Kira wanted to go check on Tommy, but she was still in the middle of her embroidery lesson.
“Makiko-san… will Tommy be alright?”
“Men are like that, always fighting each other,” Makiko said as she set down a tray of sweets beside her. “I doubt it’ll go as far as them killing one another.”
But Kira had a bad feeling. If Kenta truly wanted the position of clan head, he might go beyond just fighting—he might try to eliminate his competition. And that meant killing Tommy. The young girl set down her embroidery on her lap and whispered,
“But Kenta… it seemed like he really wanted Tommy dead.”
“You’re overthinking it, miss. Just have some sweets and take a break,” Makiko said gently, handing her a plate of confections. “You’ve been embroidering for hours.” She carefully took the fabric from Kira’s hands so the girl could eat.
Kira frowned at the sweets on the plate. They weren’t from Tokyo; they were delicacies from other regions. She tilted her head in confusion and looked at Makiko.
“Did you go buy these, Makiko-san?”
“Tommy-kun had someone buy them for you,” Makiko replied with a knowing smile. “He’s really staking his claim on you as his future bride, isn’t he?”
“…Should I go thank him?” Kira muttered to herself as she ate. After finishing, she got up to find Tommy, but he wasn’t at the training grounds anymore. Hard Master told her that he had already gone back to his room.
Walking through the hallways, she eventually stopped in front of a door, assuming it was his. Raising her small hand, she knocked lightly.
“Tommy, I just wanted to say thank you—”
“Thank me for what, Kira-chan?”
She jumped, startled by his sudden presence behind her. Turning around, she clasped her hands behind her back nervously.
“Th-Thank you for the sweets. B-But… you really didn’t have to go through the trouble of buying them from another region.”
“It wasn’t any trouble,” he said before reaching out to gently wipe the cream off the corner of her mouth with his finger. “Be more careful when you eat, Kira-chan.”
Her cheeks flushed as he did so, but before she could say anything, he had already turned and walked into his room.
Kira pouted, grumbling quietly to herself. "What kind of person teases others like that?"
Kira admitted that training under the Arashikage's ninja master was far more intense than what she had experienced back home under her teacher at the Mochizuki estate. No wonder the Arashikage were as ruthless as their moniker, the "Storm Shadow," suggested. It wasn't surprising that she collapsed beneath a cherry blossom tree after the session—Hard Master had truly pushed her beyond her limits, just as Sen had warned.
"Kira-chan, are you exhausted?" Tommy's voice called out to her. He stood at her feet, leaning forward slightly. "But you did really well—better than I did when I first trained under him."
"You mean getting kicked around?"
"I mean… not many can anticipate the master's moves. You truly live up to being Lord Toshiro's daughter."
Kira slowly sat up, offering him a small smile. "At least I'm better with a sword than I am at household chores."
Tommy extended a hand, helping her off the ground. As she steadied herself, her mismatched eyes caught sight of a group of ninjas heading into the forest. "What are they training for?" she asked.
"Want to see for yourself?" Tommy took her by the hand and led her deeper into the woods. There, she watched as one of the trainees leaped into a pit—a moment later, the unmistakable sound of a massive snake slithering echoed from within.
"It's one of our clan's trials," Tommy explained. "Everyone has to face an anaconda in that pit. It's a test of purity—both of mind and spirit. Some pass, some… don't."
Kira watched as Akiko leaped, landing gracefully in the pit. The others observed in silence until the sound of applause erupted, signaling her success. Kira turned to Tommy and whispered,
"I'm hungry."
"Then let's head to the kitchen," he said, chuckling as he led her back toward the main house.
Tommy approached the head cook in the kitchen. "Excuse me, Kira and I are starving," he said.
The middle-aged woman nodded in understanding. "I'll bring you some mochi first, young master. But don't eat too much—you have dinner with the family soon."
Tommy took the plate of mochi and handed it to Kira. "Don't eat too—KIRA!! Slow down!" His eyes widened as he watched her shove two pieces into her mouth at once.
"I used a lot of energy, Tommy," she defended, her words muffled by the sticky rice cake.
"Will you even have room for dinner?" Tommy sighed as he poked her puffed-out cheek. "You're like a little rabbit." He gently wiped a dusting of flour from the corner of her lips. "Come on, we should get to the dining hall before we're late."
The grand dining hall of the Arashikage estate was alive with lively chatter as clan members enjoyed their meal. Kira sat beside Tommy, their closeness drawing knowing smiles from Sen, who was convinced she'd made the right choice in pairing Kira with Tomisaburo.
Blind Master stood, raising his voice to offer words of congratulations to those who had passed today's trials—including Akiko. Tommy and Kira clapped in encouragement, though their applause was soon overshadowed by Kenta's brooding presence. His expression was dark, his jaw tight, and his gaze locked onto Tommy and Kira as if he were plotting something in the shadows.
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The Storm's Bride | Andrew Koji! Storm Shadow x OFC Chapter 1
Paring: Tomisaburo 'Tommy' Arashikage x OFC, Kiji! Storm Shadow x OFC, Tommy Arashikage x OFC
Fandom: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021), G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra (2009), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
Warning: Kenta being to asshole to Kira in first met, H/C, Tommy falling love with Kira in first met
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Chapter 1
"How do you know Storm Shadow?" Duke asked the young woman standing beside Snake Eyes. She appeared delicate, yet her combat skills were unbelievably formidable. She had fought Storm Shadow, the Cobra ninja, on equal footing. But strangely enough, Storm Shadow seemed more focused on the black-clad ninja than on her.
"Storm Shadow? I know him by a different name, Duke." Mochizuki Kira said in a calm voice. "I knew him before he joined Cobra. I knew him as a friend… and as my fiancé."
"W—what?! Fiancé?!" Ripcord was stunned. The idea that the white-clad ninja had such a sweet and beautiful fiancée was unbelievable. "Wait… why 'fiancé'? And do you really know him?"
"I know him as Tomisaburo Arashikage… or simply, Tommy."
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"Kira, when we enter the Arashikage estate, you must be respectful toward them," Mochizuki Toshiro told the little girl in a bright blue kimono as they sat in a limousine. "You are to marry one of Sen-sama's grandsons." The brown-haired man looked out the window before continuing.
"Sen-sama suggested that you stay with them until you reach marriageable age. This will allow you to learn their customs and traditions, and get to know both grandsons. If you ever feel unhappy or if anyone mistreats you, please inform me or your caretaker, Makiko, immediately."
From what Kira knew, the head of the Arashikage clan had two grandsons. Her own children had all passed away in tragic circumstances, leaving only those two as her heirs. Unsurprisingly, Sen sought a bride from another remaining ninja lineage, and the Mochizuki clan was one of the selected families.
The Arashikage estate was more like a castle than a house, at least in her eyes. It was a grand estate with what seemed like a small village within its boundaries. The Mochizuki family's car pulled up at the entrance, and a chauffeur rushed to open the door for the father and daughter.
A middle-aged man greeted them with a bow before leading them to the main hall, where they would meet Sen and one of her grandsons. The two bowed respectfully. Sen looked at Kira with a warm smile. "Kira has grown quite a bit, hasn't she, Kenta?"
Arashikage Kenta, one of Sen’s grandsons, glanced at Kira before sneering. "This girl? She's ugly," he scoffed. "An ugly duckling like her is lucky to have anyone marry her. She looks like a clueless fool."
Kira lowered her head, her small hands gripping her kimono tightly as she endured the cruel words.
"Kenta..." Sen's displeasure was evident in her expression. "You shouldn't speak like that—"
A loud thud interrupted them as if someone had just slammed into the sliding door. The four turned their attention to the entrance just as the shoji door slid open.
A boy with a tall, lean figure stood there, dressed in a dark-colored jinbei, exuding far more elegance than Kenta. Before Sen could scold him, the boy spoke loudly:
"I will marry her!!!"
The boy declared, his voice unwavering. "I will marry Mochizuki Kira when she comes of age. I don't care how she looks when she grows up—I will marry her."
Sen shook her head, though a faint smile formed on her lips. She already knew which grandson would end up as Kira’s husband.
"Fine. You can have her, Tomisaburo," Kenta grumbled. "I don't care."
"She is not an object, Kenta. She is a young lady. Show her some respect."
Kira looked up at the boy standing in front of her. He appeared to be older than her but younger than Kenta. She remembered his name clearly. Her heterochromatic eyes focused on him as he bowed before speaking.
"Arashikage Tomisaburo. But you can call me Tommy."
Kira returned the bow and said softly, "Mochizuki Kira. It's a pleasure to meet you, Tomisaburo—"
"I told you, just call me Tommy." Tommy insisted. "Grandmother, may I take her for a walk?"
"After your training—"
"I already finished training with Hard Master." He replied before grabbing Kira’s hand and pulling her out of the reception hall. Sen could only shake her head in amusement as she turned to Toshiro.
"It seems your daughter already has a husband waiting for her."
Tomisaburo led Kira toward the Arashikage estate’s garden. Servants and caretakers bowed to them as they passed. Kira, still holding his hand, finally spoke up.
"Tommy-san, did you mean what you said?"
"I told you, just call me Tommy. And yes, I meant every word, Kira-chan," he said. "Don't let Kenta’s words get to you. He says awful things to everyone, even to me, his own cousin."
Kira nodded. Then, she felt something tucked into her hair. She reached up and realized he had placed a small sakura flower above her ear.
Tommy grinned. "You're beautiful, Kira-chan. And when you grow up, you'll be even more beautiful."
Her cheeks flushed lightly. Tommy held her hand again. "Come on, let me show you around."
Thus, that was the first meeting between Mochizuki Kira and Arashikage Tomisaburo. No one knew what the future would hold for them, but fate would decide.
