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Introduction
This RP has been re-started and so this closed. If you would like to join this RP then go to this link: Feudal Moon: Eclipse
STORY:
This is a ninja RP if you haven't guessed by now. It will be about the ninja of one specific school, Shifting Shadow. The setting will be in 17th Century Feudal Japan, but most of the RP will take place in the areas I designate. There will be multiple stories, but one underlying one: the take over of Shifting Shadows.
We will do this in episodes, the first will be about downfall of a criminal empire known as The Kraken. I plan on it being at least three episodes, but who knows, things will change as we go along and as people give the input of their creative mind.
But one thing is for sure, this will be a action RP. There will of course be dialogue, but I wanted the greatest moments of the RP to be in it's fight scenes. Though this doesn't mean I want everything else to be half-assed, I'm just saying I want everyone capable of text fighting. I would like to keep things pretty realistic though, if you have heard of or played Jade Empire, then nothing out of their realm of fantasy.
THE KRAKEN:
Almost all of the Blackguard and their family, has been hunted down and killed. Those left alive, now are filled with rage and anger and seek revenge. They have turned against the empire and seek to overthrow it. They have setup HQ in Akusho Town and ave already assembled a small, but blood thirsty army whom have already claimed the surrounding area as their territory. In doing this, they now go by a new name: The Kraken; given to them because of the eight remaining members, who were also the leaders of the Blackguard.
ROLES:
These are not necessary for people to have, but if you do choose then please act it out well. These roles will help shape the story and events of the rp. When you choose one of these roles, put it in your character sheet and also PM any ideas you have about the role concerning the story. These roles also come with ranks, which are the minimum of years you have to attend the school or the maximum you can start off. They also give you effects concerning your skills; it possible to combine some of these, just ask.
Kraken Member:
1. Apple's Remains
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5. Kamatayan Salamangkero
6. Tsukiko Amaya
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8.
Rank: N/A
Effects: Elite Eight Can have 8 skills.
There can be up to 8 of these, but the highest ranking one as well as the leader, will be the first one. You will be one of the eight members of the Kraken. Whose goal is to over throw the empire and get revenge against the Tokugawa clan.
Master:
Rank: Shadow Eye
Effects: Master of all skills
Highest ranking and strongest ninja within Shifting Shadow as well as it's founder. You will be the head ninja, the one who decides who goes on what mission or if they are even ready for that.
Master's Kin
Rank: Any
Effects: Direct Training Can rise through ranks in half the time.
This person will be the Master's family member; whether they are a brother, son, or father, they should add a interesting part to the story.
Right Hand:
Rank: Emerald Moon
Effect: Master's Advocate Can have 7 skills and 3 Master Traits.
The masters right hand, his go to person when he needs something done as well as the second in command. This person isn't too important when it comes to shaping the story, but still every leader needs one.
Teacher
Rank: Sapphire Moon
Effect: Sensei Can have 7 skills.
I would rather these be NPC's since it will help the classes go by better and faster. Though you are still welcome to be one.
Rivals: Jaybt9
Rank: Emerald Star and lower
Effect: Competitive Spirit They share mastered techniques.
There rivals in every story, so this one will be no different. These two will also be important to how the story shapes. Ex: if one has mastered sword fighting, so has the other
Evil One:
Rank: Sapphire Star
Effect: Deception Disguise and Impersonation Master.
The bad apple of the bunch. This person could also be good to the story, they could help stir up trouble within the school. Maybe even try to take over the school.
Chosen One: Sonara Stone
Rank: Sapphire Star
Effect: The one Master of spiritual refinement.
Now what is a good story without the chosen one. What makes that person chosen is undecided yet.
The Love Birds:
Rank: Any
Effect: Sword & Shield Male- Master of any fighting skill; Female- Master of any Defensive or Secondary skill.
Their is always room for romance amongst all, but there is always those two that everyone loves and wants to be, so these will be those two. Though keep in mind you don't have to be open about your love or that you could be meeting for the first time.
The Prodigy:
Rank: Sapphire Moon
Effect: Godly Gifted Master of unarmed combat and can still wield weapons.
This is sort of person that never fails at anything and the one people aspire to be like. You are a child hood prodigy; so skilled that you were able to start advancing through ranks at age 10.
The Spy: Sonara Stone
Rank: Sapphire Moon
Effect: Secret Agent Master of Espionage and Stealth and Entering Methods.
A very secretive person, known for their stealth and gathering information. You are a spy , though who for is unknown at the moment, all you knows that you are to keep tabs on the school and its students.
1. Apple's Remains
2.
3.
4.
5. Kamatayan Salamangkero
6. Tsukiko Amaya
7.
8.
Rank: N/A
Effects: Elite Eight Can have 8 skills.
There can be up to 8 of these, but the highest ranking one as well as the leader, will be the first one. You will be one of the eight members of the Kraken. Whose goal is to over throw the empire and get revenge against the Tokugawa clan.
Master:
Rank: Shadow Eye
Effects: Master of all skills
Highest ranking and strongest ninja within Shifting Shadow as well as it's founder. You will be the head ninja, the one who decides who goes on what mission or if they are even ready for that.
Master's Kin
Rank: Any
Effects: Direct Training Can rise through ranks in half the time.
This person will be the Master's family member; whether they are a brother, son, or father, they should add a interesting part to the story.
Right Hand:
Rank: Emerald Moon
Effect: Master's Advocate Can have 7 skills and 3 Master Traits.
The masters right hand, his go to person when he needs something done as well as the second in command. This person isn't too important when it comes to shaping the story, but still every leader needs one.
Teacher
Rank: Sapphire Moon
Effect: Sensei Can have 7 skills.
I would rather these be NPC's since it will help the classes go by better and faster. Though you are still welcome to be one.
Rivals: Jaybt9
Rank: Emerald Star and lower
Effect: Competitive Spirit They share mastered techniques.
There rivals in every story, so this one will be no different. These two will also be important to how the story shapes. Ex: if one has mastered sword fighting, so has the other
Evil One:
Rank: Sapphire Star
Effect: Deception Disguise and Impersonation Master.
The bad apple of the bunch. This person could also be good to the story, they could help stir up trouble within the school. Maybe even try to take over the school.
Chosen One: Sonara Stone
Rank: Sapphire Star
Effect: The one Master of spiritual refinement.
Now what is a good story without the chosen one. What makes that person chosen is undecided yet.
The Love Birds:
Rank: Any
Effect: Sword & Shield Male- Master of any fighting skill; Female- Master of any Defensive or Secondary skill.
Their is always room for romance amongst all, but there is always those two that everyone loves and wants to be, so these will be those two. Though keep in mind you don't have to be open about your love or that you could be meeting for the first time.
The Prodigy:
Rank: Sapphire Moon
Effect: Godly Gifted Master of unarmed combat and can still wield weapons.
This is sort of person that never fails at anything and the one people aspire to be like. You are a child hood prodigy; so skilled that you were able to start advancing through ranks at age 10.
The Spy: Sonara Stone
Rank: Sapphire Moon
Effect: Secret Agent Master of Espionage and Stealth and Entering Methods.
A very secretive person, known for their stealth and gathering information. You are a spy , though who for is unknown at the moment, all you knows that you are to keep tabs on the school and its students.
NINJUTSU:
To help decipher everyone's skill, you will pick 6 of the skills listed below. If you can think of any others, then you can add them, but 6 is still the max and I will still have to accept it. By picking one of these you are automatically proficient in them, but you can choose 2 to master. There are classifications and a few other things that go along with the skills, so I will tell you what they mean below:
Offensive Skill- skills that will help you offensively.
Defensive Skill- skills that will help you in matters of defense. Though they can be considered secondary, these will always be there without the help of weapons or equipment.
Secondary Skill- skills that cannot strictly be considered offense or defense, but they can still kill or help defend you against enemies.
Support Skill- skills that require either mental or physical training.
Kill Strike- a move that kill those that are weak and without training or unaware with one swift movement.
Specialist- one that has trained in a specific field of an skill, until they have mastered that area. Becoming a specialist won't affect the 2 master skills.
Auto-Mastery- means that upon choosing this skill, you automatically become a master of it. This will not subtract from the 2 skills you can master.
Master Trait- the reward gain for mastering a skill.
Below are the actual skills, remember you can choose up to 6 and you can master 2. The only way this can change will depend on if you have a role.
~Offense~
Sword Fighting: Skilled with wielding a sword.
Master Trait: Can wield two swords; Kill Strike
Stick and Staff Fighting: Skilled with wielding a staff.
Master Trait: Can dual wield staffs. Can also strike nerve points, therefore paralyzing the enemy.
Spear Fighting: Skilled with wielding a spear.
Master Trait: Can wield multiple spears; pinpoint accuracy when throwing them; Kill Strike.
Spear Fighting: Skilled with wielding a spear.
Master Trait: Can wield multiple spears; pinpoint accuracy when throwing them; Kill Strike.
Tekagi-shuko Fighting: Skilled with wielding a Tekagi-shuko. (clawed weapon)
Master Trait: Can wield them on your feet; Kill Strike.
Kusarigama Fighting:Skilled with wielding a Kusarigama or any chained weapon. Examples:
Kusarigama- Chained sickle
Kyoketsu Shoge- Chained Kinife
Manriki- Chained Weights
Manriki-gusari- longer version of nun-chuks
Master Trait: Can successfully wield two of these weapons without getting tangled or hurt.
Unarmed Combat: Skilled fighter, trained in the art of taijutsu. Cannot use any other Offensive Skills if you choose to master this.
Master Trait: Master of Taijutsu (or any other style); Kill Strike; also by mastering this, you gain full knowledge of:
-Koppojutsu: Breaking bones.
-Koshijutsu: Striking nerve points, muscles, knowledge of the human body, etc.
-Taihenjutsu: Evasion, postures, ukemi (rolls/falling), etc.
-Dakentaijutsu: Striking patterns, fist formations, conditioning, etc.
-Jutaijutsu: Throws, joint locks, pins, etc.
~Defense~
Disguise and Impersonation: Can copy the last person they have killed or disguise themselves as a: priest, samurai, merchant, craftsman, performer, puppeteer, or farmer. Though you can be caught.
Master Trait: Can successfully mimic anyone. Can also change within seconds.
Stealth and Entering Methods: Can move around while making little noise and break into most places with little trouble.
Master Trait: Master of the 5 methodologies:
-Nyukyo no jutsu - Correct use of timing to enter an area.
-Monomi no jutsu - Discovering the weak point in the area's defenses.
-Nyudaki no jutsu - Using a psychological weakness in the guard
-Yoji-gakure - Distraction. (For example, throwing an object to distract a guard)
-Joei-on jutsu - Erasing light and sound. (For example, keeping a light between themselves and a guard in order to distract him, as this would also make it harder for any guard to see them.)
Escaping and Concealment: Can escape any situation without the aid of others; can conceal anything within reason.
Auto mastery
~Secondary~
Spiritual Refinement: Ninja magic in other words; basic element manipulation. Minor manipulation of elements.
Specialist: Can choose one element to master.
Master Trait: Use of greater magic, can even heal others. Also gains the ability to use all elements.
Throwing shuriken: Pinpoint accuracy with throwing shuriken
Master Trait: Will have pinpoint accuracy when throwing multiple shuriken; Kill Strike.
Kunai Fighting: Skilled with fighting with a Kunai or throwing it.
Master Trait: Will have pinpoint accuracy when throwing multiple Kunai. Also proficient with using it as a knife. Kill Strike.
Pyrotechnics and Explosives: Skilled with items such as firearms, gunpowder, and explosives.
Master Trait: pinpoint accuracy; greater explosion; can prepare explosives or reload in a snap; kill shot or no escape from explosion.
~Support~
Horsemanship: Can ride and instantly tame any horse.
Auto Mastery
Water Training: Can swim and breathe shortly in water.
Master Trait: Basically you are a fish; you can also run across water.
Auto Mastery
Tactics: Simply said, you are a mastermind. You can also read your opponents moves, basically giving you a slight foresight, just enough for you to block any incoming attack.
Auto mastery
Espionage: Master of gathering info, sabotaging, and spying. Instant knowledge of any equipment, building, machine, etc.
Auto mastery
Meteorology: Can foresee weather changes.
Master Trait: Will be in-tune with nature: By knowing nature's changes, animal behavior, or atmospheric signs, one could use rainy weather or a hot sunny period; can even use animals to aid them.
Geography: Can tell where you are based of your surroundings; basically you are a walking map-quest.
Auto mastery
NINJA RANK:
This is your status in the school. Make sure your rank matches your role (if you choose one) or the years you trained at the school. The earliest you can start advancing through ranks is age 14, but you can start training at any age. Special ranking can be acquired by proving yourself, which takes a lot seeing as your average ninja can accomplish the most inhuman of tasks.
Sapphire Star: Trained for 1 year.
Emerald Star: Trained for 5 years.
Sacred Star: Awarded to those ninja who commit selfless acts; not only for their comrades, but civilian as well. Must at least be Emerald Star.
Ruby Star: Trained for 10 years.
Sapphire Moon: Trained for 15 years.
Emerald Moon: Trained for 25 years.
Blood Moon: Given to the heartless of ninja, known for their lethal ways. Must have trained for at least 20 years.
Heavenly Moon: Given to elite ninja for accomplishing god-like tasks. Must be of Emerald Moon rank to acquire.
Ruby Moon: Trained for 50 years.
Oni Eye: Given to ninja who have acquired the ranks of Heavenly and/or Blood Moon plus Ruby Moon.
Divine Eye: Sacred Star + Blood Moon + Heavenly Moon + Ruby Moon + Oni Eye + 70 years of training.
Shadow Eye: Master only. Requires 70 years of training.
CHARACTER SHEET:
Yes, I know that when creating a char not all of these sections are there, so just put them in the areas I designate or in some other creative fashion.
Character Name
Name: You know what that is.
Nickname: You don't need one these. You can also list this somewhere else in your Char Sheet, like your bio.
Description
Appearance: I prefer pics, but you can use description...
Age: Can be a child if you want, can even be over 100, but lets not push it.
Personality
You can give a personality if you want, but its not really needed. But I would like these to go in this section:
Role: You don't have to have a role, but pick the one you want and place it here.
Ninja Rank: Determine the rank by how many years you have trained and match it with the rank above.
Equipment
Armor: Describe your armor here piece by piece along with the material its made of or you can simply provide pics.
Head-
Chest-
Back-
Shoulders-
Arms-
Waist-
Legs-
Feet-
Weapon: You can have a picture, description, or the name of the weapon. Though be sure that whatever weapon you have, you have the matching skill.
Skills: Pick from up above...make sure you read.
History
Bio: How you came to be, family, life story, etc.
History: History at the school, life there, etc
GUIDELINES AND RULES:
1. This rp is about as Adult as it can get while staying within RPG rules, so just remember that.
2. Quality over quantity.
3. I want only serious, dedicated, experienced rpers only. I feel I have those skills, so it is only right I ask for the people of this rp to have the same.
4. Your char can and might die, so really keep that in mind when replying to post. Even mines can, though I don't want him to :'(
5. Be familiar with text fighting. It isn't necessary for you know how to text fight, but it will be appreciated in fight scenes.
6. Just because this is a fantasy rp, doesn't mean your char is a one man army. I will want one hell of a post if your char is pulling off stunts like that.
7. A tad bit of common sense is required here. Not to be a jerk, but I'm just saying...
8. Once your character has died, they are forever gone from the rp. Unless, they are brought back to life; which the method will have to be discussed first.
9. You can have more than one character, as long as you can proficiently rp them.
10. Also please DO NOT POST anywhere EXCEPT the OOC, until I say otherwise
11. READ EVERYTHING! Not just because I spent hours of my life writing it, but just because it explains a lot of the rp. And will save a lot of time.
12. Lastly, but DEFINITELY not LEAST. Please send me a PM with the title saying: I <3 Ninjas. Or something like that, you don't have to say anything in it though. I know this is childish and dumb, but there a lot of people who don't read anything and just post chars and there are a few rules that need to be followed. So if you could abide by this, I would appreciate it. ^^[/font][/justify]
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Deacon Frost played by MoonMan
Kemuri Rikers played by Crooked Thoughts
"My enemies are lucky to see me twice; once before I make my move and again as my sword pierces their heart."
Hoshika Takeda played by Sonara Stone
"My past is my secret, but you dont get any secrets because I will find them out."
Shirogane Akamare played by Ryoko Neko
"You cannot see me. You cannot sense me. I am nothing less than the wind."
Ken Senpuu played by Crooked Thoughts
"I have no sorrow for those who meet death by my hands. However, I do feel remorse for those who have to clean up what is left of my victims"
Kamatayan Salamangkero played by chaostempest
"If you stand after I strike, you stand only because I want you to"
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Places in Feudal Moon
19 posts17th century Feudal Japan
A land full of war and blood shed. Where you can only be right if you swung your sword faster.
5 postsHari Town
Ahhhh... The smell of fresh fish being cooked can be carried all the over to Shifting Shadows from this sea side town.
5 postsAkusho Village
Welcome to Akusho Village! Now leave or I'll kill you.
7 postsKyoujin Tavern
Kyoujin Tavern: home of the worst tasting sake this side of Japan! Just don't let the owner know that...
8 postsKraken Manor
Here rests the great beasts known as The Kraken and believe me, you don't want to disturb their slumber.
1 postsEmpire City
The grand and luxurious, Empire City! If you are lucky enough to blow your nose here, then you are living the good life.
7 postsFukachi Forest
A lush and vast forest, still full of mystery.
9 postsShifitng Shadows
Hidden within the deepest of forest and among the highest and strongest of trees, lays the great ninja school of Shifting Shadows!
1 postsTree of Decisons
Having a problem? Well here at Shifting Shadows we have a certain way of settling things... So come have a chat with the Tree of Decisions.
8 postsAmai Springs
Awww Yeaaa! You know you wanna go for a dip!
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OOC Notes
The morning mist poured into the forest as it always did, looming from the unsettled territories of Fukachi and through Shifting Shadows like a wandering spirit. Hyugan knelt on a thin mat in his room, facing the lush foliage from the open door of his balcony. A prayer to the deities was said every morning, a force of habit the Yamabushi Monks of his past had drilled into him, relentlessly. Izanagi, the forefather of the gods was always mentioned before his beloved wife, Izanami, the goddess of creation and death.
His thoughts in reflection to her were always of guilt. Never was it toward the pitiful he had slain with his own hands; The riling filth of Akusho or corrupted officials of Empire City. Always to the innocent Yamabushi of his childhood and to Uesugi Konda, the high priest that looked after him with fatherly care. Had he been the man he is now, the bandits would've never had a chance to light their torches onto the temple grounds. Uesugi Konda would still be in the Shinto shrine, preaching the selfless ways of their religion with a bright smile.
Hyugan cooled himself from the thoughts of his vengeful blood-lust, the violent acts he committed to earn the Blood Moon rank still fresh in his mind. The path of the Shifting Shadows is one that never treads backwards... The grim words of the Master flickered into his head, droning out dark memories that sought to unease him. He had done terrible things and Hyugan believed his evolution as a ninja stripped away whatever qualities Konda had hoped to give him.
The high priest would be ashamed, this much Hyugan concluded long ago, yet he never understood why a pious monk would raise a child knowing he would undergo training as an assassin. For twenty years the questions of his past continue to haunt him, but his role in the Shifting Shadows belayed any search for answers. He is a Blood Moon now, a heartless shinobi under the Shifting Shadows. Nothing else should matter anymore...
Such intangible complexities made Hyugan uncomfortable and he needed to feel control again. He rose from the mat and slid the balcony door shut. He turned to face the casual garments he hung on an apple branch stemming from a giant oak that took up the left wall of his room; One of many great trees that held the village of Shifting Shadows 100 feet into the air. Changing into a comfortable cloth jacket and trousers, he exited his living quarters and proceeded toward the training grounds.
His thoughts in reflection to her were always of guilt. Never was it toward the pitiful he had slain with his own hands; The riling filth of Akusho or corrupted officials of Empire City. Always to the innocent Yamabushi of his childhood and to Uesugi Konda, the high priest that looked after him with fatherly care. Had he been the man he is now, the bandits would've never had a chance to light their torches onto the temple grounds. Uesugi Konda would still be in the Shinto shrine, preaching the selfless ways of their religion with a bright smile.
Hyugan cooled himself from the thoughts of his vengeful blood-lust, the violent acts he committed to earn the Blood Moon rank still fresh in his mind. The path of the Shifting Shadows is one that never treads backwards... The grim words of the Master flickered into his head, droning out dark memories that sought to unease him. He had done terrible things and Hyugan believed his evolution as a ninja stripped away whatever qualities Konda had hoped to give him.
The high priest would be ashamed, this much Hyugan concluded long ago, yet he never understood why a pious monk would raise a child knowing he would undergo training as an assassin. For twenty years the questions of his past continue to haunt him, but his role in the Shifting Shadows belayed any search for answers. He is a Blood Moon now, a heartless shinobi under the Shifting Shadows. Nothing else should matter anymore...
Such intangible complexities made Hyugan uncomfortable and he needed to feel control again. He rose from the mat and slid the balcony door shut. He turned to face the casual garments he hung on an apple branch stemming from a giant oak that took up the left wall of his room; One of many great trees that held the village of Shifting Shadows 100 feet into the air. Changing into a comfortable cloth jacket and trousers, he exited his living quarters and proceeded toward the training grounds.
OOC Notes
"Thank you, the Yakizakana was good as always."
Fried fish...
Every morning Kemuri ventured to Hari Town and ordered fried fish or some other dish from the local restaurant. It was part of his morning ritual, the short 20 mile hike, gave him a nice workout and a great hunger; plus the cooks at Shifting Shadows were far from the best.
"I'll be going now Tsung Lee."
Reaching inside his kimono, he found a small pouch containing his money. Kemuri had a history with the owner and wasn't required to pay, but the food was well worth it, so he always did. He sat a couple of coins next to his plate and made his way out of the restaurant.
The sun was already beaming down on the town, which made Kemuri a bit uneasy. He hated being in the open and visible to all, It made him feel vulnerable. But, he had to endure it a bit longer; there were still a few things he had to do before he returned home. He was doing a small errand for the Master: he had to pick up few weapons and other equipment from the local blacksmith and bring them back to the school.
It was always a lot of hustle and bustle in this town, whenever Kemuri came to visit. He had never been there and the town was peaceful and quiet. This was good for him. It meant he never had to wait long. Though he had given the blacksmith his own weapons so they could get a bit of touching up and he definitely didn't want those to be a rush job, so he wasn't going to disturb him anytime soon.
What to do, what to do...
Walking through the town, Kemuri's eyes scanned his surroundings and the people passing him by. It didn't seem like there would be much to do, so he thought about finding a nice patch of grass and taking a nap. Just then he someone dashing through the crowds of people followed by a sharp screech.
"Ahhhh! Someone stop him!"
Thieves.
They were a common problem everywhere, but easily dealt with. This one seemed to be heading straight for Kemuri, making his job even easier. Reaching into his kimono once more, he pulled out a small black egg. He crushed it in his hand and when the thief was in range, he flung the contents towards the man's eyes.
"Gah! What the hell!"
The man came skidding to halt as grounded glass was buried into his eyes. Grabbing the man by the arm, he flipped him on his chest and twisted his arm. Five gold coins fell from his hand, onto the ground.
"You have 15 seconds to get out of here before your innards become outards."
Heading Kemuri's warning, the thief clumsily got up and quickly stumbled out of town. Though it would only be a few days before the thief returned. There was only a few real ways to deal with a thief; cut off their hands or kill them. But, such brutality wasn't needed with so many civilians watching.
So picking up the gold and returning it to the woman, he gave her a kind smile and left. He didn't need a reward or a thanks, it was his duty to protect the town.
Fried fish...
Every morning Kemuri ventured to Hari Town and ordered fried fish or some other dish from the local restaurant. It was part of his morning ritual, the short 20 mile hike, gave him a nice workout and a great hunger; plus the cooks at Shifting Shadows were far from the best.
"I'll be going now Tsung Lee."
Reaching inside his kimono, he found a small pouch containing his money. Kemuri had a history with the owner and wasn't required to pay, but the food was well worth it, so he always did. He sat a couple of coins next to his plate and made his way out of the restaurant.
The sun was already beaming down on the town, which made Kemuri a bit uneasy. He hated being in the open and visible to all, It made him feel vulnerable. But, he had to endure it a bit longer; there were still a few things he had to do before he returned home. He was doing a small errand for the Master: he had to pick up few weapons and other equipment from the local blacksmith and bring them back to the school.
It was always a lot of hustle and bustle in this town, whenever Kemuri came to visit. He had never been there and the town was peaceful and quiet. This was good for him. It meant he never had to wait long. Though he had given the blacksmith his own weapons so they could get a bit of touching up and he definitely didn't want those to be a rush job, so he wasn't going to disturb him anytime soon.
What to do, what to do...
Walking through the town, Kemuri's eyes scanned his surroundings and the people passing him by. It didn't seem like there would be much to do, so he thought about finding a nice patch of grass and taking a nap. Just then he someone dashing through the crowds of people followed by a sharp screech.
"Ahhhh! Someone stop him!"
Thieves.
They were a common problem everywhere, but easily dealt with. This one seemed to be heading straight for Kemuri, making his job even easier. Reaching into his kimono once more, he pulled out a small black egg. He crushed it in his hand and when the thief was in range, he flung the contents towards the man's eyes.
"Gah! What the hell!"
The man came skidding to halt as grounded glass was buried into his eyes. Grabbing the man by the arm, he flipped him on his chest and twisted his arm. Five gold coins fell from his hand, onto the ground.
"You have 15 seconds to get out of here before your innards become outards."
Heading Kemuri's warning, the thief clumsily got up and quickly stumbled out of town. Though it would only be a few days before the thief returned. There was only a few real ways to deal with a thief; cut off their hands or kill them. But, such brutality wasn't needed with so many civilians watching.
So picking up the gold and returning it to the woman, he gave her a kind smile and left. He didn't need a reward or a thanks, it was his duty to protect the town.
OOC Notes
"You can do this Kenny. Just focus..."
Ken had woken up early and been practicing his techniques ever since. He had been focusing on one troublesome move in particular. He called it: Burning Wind Blade, it was elemental move based on fire and wind. When perfectly combined, the move would be a game winner. The gust of wind would be strong enough to cut through the toughest of metal, while the flames would work as explosion to set the target on fire and burning them to death. But, things weren't going as planned. One element would always be stronger than the other or they wouldn't work together at all.
Breathing in deeply, he began to summon and manipulate the elements around him. It will work this time. He stood perfectly with his hands at his sides before moving his feet apart, transferring to his offensive stance. Red amber began to surround his left hand, while wind swirled around his right. Opening his hands, he caused the two elements to erupt. The flames were now big and bright; the wind was strong and howled loudly. Then in a quick movement, he slammed his hands together sending the elements hurdling towards the mountain side.
BOOM!
It had worked!
The elements were in perfect sync. The wind had cut deep within the mountain and the flames had caused a nice explosion causing a small avalanche. A small smirk now sat on ken's face as he marveled at the destruction he had just caused. He was so happy at his recent success that he thought he would go down and have a drink at Kyoujin. This was a little odd for him, he would usually continue with his training, but he had been working on the technique for so long, he just had to go celebrate.
Ken had woken up early and been practicing his techniques ever since. He had been focusing on one troublesome move in particular. He called it: Burning Wind Blade, it was elemental move based on fire and wind. When perfectly combined, the move would be a game winner. The gust of wind would be strong enough to cut through the toughest of metal, while the flames would work as explosion to set the target on fire and burning them to death. But, things weren't going as planned. One element would always be stronger than the other or they wouldn't work together at all.
Breathing in deeply, he began to summon and manipulate the elements around him. It will work this time. He stood perfectly with his hands at his sides before moving his feet apart, transferring to his offensive stance. Red amber began to surround his left hand, while wind swirled around his right. Opening his hands, he caused the two elements to erupt. The flames were now big and bright; the wind was strong and howled loudly. Then in a quick movement, he slammed his hands together sending the elements hurdling towards the mountain side.
BOOM!
It had worked!
The elements were in perfect sync. The wind had cut deep within the mountain and the flames had caused a nice explosion causing a small avalanche. A small smirk now sat on ken's face as he marveled at the destruction he had just caused. He was so happy at his recent success that he thought he would go down and have a drink at Kyoujin. This was a little odd for him, he would usually continue with his training, but he had been working on the technique for so long, he just had to go celebrate.
OOC Notes
The beautiful scenery with its relaxing waves faced a figure. A figure with a hourglass form, and smooth skin as brown as coffee. A figure with bright vixen eyes, and long black hair. Standing feet above the hot springs, the warm steam rose to the figure's neck, releasing any stress and pain into the air.
This figure....was a woman. A young kunoichi, who's exotic appearance differed from many Shifting Shadow students. However, she had many personal pain, still not letting the image of her deceased lover out of her mind, but Amai Springs was a place her to soothe that stress before it exploded.
She wanted to get everything out of system, so she stripped out of clothes, ending completely nude, while placing her clothes next to her feet. After, she took a deep inhale through her mouth, and closed her eyes, before raising her arms up, and letting her legs and feet lead the way, diving into the warm springs.
This figure....was a woman. A young kunoichi, who's exotic appearance differed from many Shifting Shadow students. However, she had many personal pain, still not letting the image of her deceased lover out of her mind, but Amai Springs was a place her to soothe that stress before it exploded.
She wanted to get everything out of system, so she stripped out of clothes, ending completely nude, while placing her clothes next to her feet. After, she took a deep inhale through her mouth, and closed her eyes, before raising her arms up, and letting her legs and feet lead the way, diving into the warm springs.
OOC Notes
Opening both of his eyes Blanc looks down from his perch on a tall strong tree, and obsereves the grass sweeping slightly side to side in the wind. Jumping down slowly and carefully as to not disturb the grass Blanc lands slighty bending his knees as he touches the ground. Starting a nice light run Blanc looks at the mountain that towered over it. Nearly tripping in his run Blanc stops taken by surprise by the giant cut in the mountain that had just appeared in the mountain. When did that get there Blanc thinks to himself.
Returning to his run Blanc enters a forest light barely filtering through the tall trees. Stopping beside a tall tree, Blanc climbs up towards the light more and more shadows flittering through the foliage. On the very tip of the tree Blanc sands on top of the thick foliage and looks up at the sun before returning back to the ground.
Back on the ground Blanc at the bandages on his arms remebering his feelings then. Blanc clenches his fist at the shrugging his anger and annoyance off. He begins to go through the his forms bringing his right foot sliding across the ground the crunch of twigs echoing through the air as the ninjato in his left scabard is brought out so quick with his right hand if you blinked you would have missed it. Moving to the next sword technique Blanc falls forward so his face is a couple inches above ground level then using the force of gravity he rushes froward slicing a small tree in half and embedding the sword in a second larger tree.
Sighing Blanc says knowing that no one is around "seems like I'm still better with my natural weapons by over two fold." putting his right hand in front of the his left and pushing his left foot back. Blanc smiles and brings his right arm down on the back of the sword knocking itout forcefully and then pivoting on his left foot Blanc kicks the tree seperating the tree into two pieces. Blanc grabs the sword out of the air with his left hand and then spinning it so he could put it back into his sheathe.
Returning to his run Blanc enters a forest light barely filtering through the tall trees. Stopping beside a tall tree, Blanc climbs up towards the light more and more shadows flittering through the foliage. On the very tip of the tree Blanc sands on top of the thick foliage and looks up at the sun before returning back to the ground.
Back on the ground Blanc at the bandages on his arms remebering his feelings then. Blanc clenches his fist at the shrugging his anger and annoyance off. He begins to go through the his forms bringing his right foot sliding across the ground the crunch of twigs echoing through the air as the ninjato in his left scabard is brought out so quick with his right hand if you blinked you would have missed it. Moving to the next sword technique Blanc falls forward so his face is a couple inches above ground level then using the force of gravity he rushes froward slicing a small tree in half and embedding the sword in a second larger tree.
Sighing Blanc says knowing that no one is around "seems like I'm still better with my natural weapons by over two fold." putting his right hand in front of the his left and pushing his left foot back. Blanc smiles and brings his right arm down on the back of the sword knocking itout forcefully and then pivoting on his left foot Blanc kicks the tree seperating the tree into two pieces. Blanc grabs the sword out of the air with his left hand and then spinning it so he could put it back into his sheathe.
OOC Notes
Deacon Frost, notorious and murderous, known to many, stood in his room at Shifting Shadows before a dummy. It was made to resemble the upper-body of a well-built man, but legs were not included.
"Ah, how the quiet are lovely company." He mused, putting on a black kimono with a red oni printed on the black. He slipped into some sandals and left to the courtyard.
The fresh air hit him pleasantly as Deacon approached the centerpiece; a large branch, covered in fine leaves. He sat himself down, leaning his back against the tree and reached into his kimono to withdraw a small notebook bound in leather. Deacon opened the book and began to read in his head the words before him.
A thousand sparrows eat decedantly at the stars, as wolves below hungrily stare, envious and angry.
Should the wind blow wrong, a sparrow may fall, and the jaws of a wolf shall open to welcome it.
The grass waves to the sight, and is rubbed gently by the cold wind. Leaves spray and dance across to the wolve's many feet.
A sparrow notices below, and calls but is unheard, its faint whisper lost amongst feathers.
A wrong wing blows, and a sparrow falls. Leaves rise, and leaves fall... A choking wolf distracts.
His book had been with him for as long as he could remember, and as far as Deacon knew, it was the only thing he owned when he came to the school. It held many secrets, to many things. Understanding every word, lead one closer to understanding the secrets they held. Some poems and brief stories would teach powerful techniques, and some would teach how to make certain items: Explosives and poisons. Deacon had deciphered many such techniques, but a few were completely useless to him. He fought with a kusarigama, and this book held hand-to-hand moves, too. Still, he knew he may need them.
What he had just read, he had just understood completely. What everything symbolised, and what it ordered. On close inspection it gave very precise directions, and it seemed being off only slightly could destroy the entire technique. They were always as fascinating.
"My, my... It is nice today." He said, before closing the book and hiding it within his kimono. When he had, Deacon saw a person making his way to the training grounds. Hyugan... Interesting...
"Ah, how the quiet are lovely company." He mused, putting on a black kimono with a red oni printed on the black. He slipped into some sandals and left to the courtyard.
The fresh air hit him pleasantly as Deacon approached the centerpiece; a large branch, covered in fine leaves. He sat himself down, leaning his back against the tree and reached into his kimono to withdraw a small notebook bound in leather. Deacon opened the book and began to read in his head the words before him.
A thousand sparrows eat decedantly at the stars, as wolves below hungrily stare, envious and angry.
Should the wind blow wrong, a sparrow may fall, and the jaws of a wolf shall open to welcome it.
The grass waves to the sight, and is rubbed gently by the cold wind. Leaves spray and dance across to the wolve's many feet.
A sparrow notices below, and calls but is unheard, its faint whisper lost amongst feathers.
A wrong wing blows, and a sparrow falls. Leaves rise, and leaves fall... A choking wolf distracts.
His book had been with him for as long as he could remember, and as far as Deacon knew, it was the only thing he owned when he came to the school. It held many secrets, to many things. Understanding every word, lead one closer to understanding the secrets they held. Some poems and brief stories would teach powerful techniques, and some would teach how to make certain items: Explosives and poisons. Deacon had deciphered many such techniques, but a few were completely useless to him. He fought with a kusarigama, and this book held hand-to-hand moves, too. Still, he knew he may need them.
What he had just read, he had just understood completely. What everything symbolised, and what it ordered. On close inspection it gave very precise directions, and it seemed being off only slightly could destroy the entire technique. They were always as fascinating.
"My, my... It is nice today." He said, before closing the book and hiding it within his kimono. When he had, Deacon saw a person making his way to the training grounds. Hyugan... Interesting...
OOC Notes
Hyugan passed through the barrack corridors with a confident stride, his eyes shifting between two newly recruited ninja that fumbled out of their living quarters. As soon as they saw Hyugan, they immediately lined up to greet the superior with a deep bow. He stopped and faced the two kyu members. The taller one stared into Hyugan's cold, brown eyes but couldn't lock his gaze for long. The smaller one didn't bother, staring at the wooden planks of the floor as beads of sweat formed above his brow.
"Look at me!!!" Hyugan roared, the pair flinching like scared pups. They shot glances at each other before taking deep breaths, gathering enough courage to finally meet the Blood Moon Assassin's gaze. Hyugan glared at them like a demon lion from the underworld, peering into their vulnerable souls and ready to inflict cruel punishment at the slightest hint of disobedience. After seconds passed like years for the two recruits, Hyugan finally spoke.
"The look of fear you two just gave me," He turned away and resumed his pace toward the training grounds, "Let that be the last expression your victims will make."
The corridors eventually gave way to an open space, draped with thick leaves from the great oaks that were the architectural support beams of the village. A man with prominent features leaned against the centerpiece branch of the courtyard. Hyugan watched as he carefully slid a book into the folds of his black kimono. Deacon Frost, Hyugan recalled, remembering Deacon's Sacred Star coronation for saving a fellow ninja. Such a noble act, yet he bore something in him that Hyugan couldn't quite fathom. There was an airiness about the man that in some shape or form bore a striking resemblance of himself. Such is the way of the ninja; Draped in their own mysteries, concealed like a blade in a riddling sheath. The only true way to know a man is through combat, and with his Taijutsu teachers away on a mission, the opportunity that presented itself was too good to pass up.
He stepped onto the courtyard grounds, taking note of Deacon's watchful eyes. Hyugan approached the man, face-to-face, and greeted him with a slight nod.
"Pardon my intrusion," Hyugan began, "But the day is early and I've no sparring partner...interested?"
"Look at me!!!" Hyugan roared, the pair flinching like scared pups. They shot glances at each other before taking deep breaths, gathering enough courage to finally meet the Blood Moon Assassin's gaze. Hyugan glared at them like a demon lion from the underworld, peering into their vulnerable souls and ready to inflict cruel punishment at the slightest hint of disobedience. After seconds passed like years for the two recruits, Hyugan finally spoke.
"The look of fear you two just gave me," He turned away and resumed his pace toward the training grounds, "Let that be the last expression your victims will make."
The corridors eventually gave way to an open space, draped with thick leaves from the great oaks that were the architectural support beams of the village. A man with prominent features leaned against the centerpiece branch of the courtyard. Hyugan watched as he carefully slid a book into the folds of his black kimono. Deacon Frost, Hyugan recalled, remembering Deacon's Sacred Star coronation for saving a fellow ninja. Such a noble act, yet he bore something in him that Hyugan couldn't quite fathom. There was an airiness about the man that in some shape or form bore a striking resemblance of himself. Such is the way of the ninja; Draped in their own mysteries, concealed like a blade in a riddling sheath. The only true way to know a man is through combat, and with his Taijutsu teachers away on a mission, the opportunity that presented itself was too good to pass up.
He stepped onto the courtyard grounds, taking note of Deacon's watchful eyes. Hyugan approached the man, face-to-face, and greeted him with a slight nod.
"Pardon my intrusion," Hyugan began, "But the day is early and I've no sparring partner...interested?"
OOC Notes
The entrance into Amai Springs seemed to have been loosely guarded; probably due to the fact taht no one would think to attack this peaceful retreat. This was certainly not Daishisen's intention. The woman, clad in a lilac colour towl, came wafting through the mist and sat on the edge of the spring. There was someone else there...
Usually, the Kraken woman came in after dark, avoiding being questioned. But from the look of the girl with the savory cappicino-skin, she wasn't in a questioning mood. Daishisen left her hair ornaments in, keeping her ravenous locks above her neck and out of the water. Letting herself sink to her chin, she let out a sig of relief. She'd been training all day so far, and although this girl was, at this point, at her most vulnerable, there was no attack scheduled for today, and so, she ignored the rest of the world. There was only her; lost in mist.
Usually, the Kraken woman came in after dark, avoiding being questioned. But from the look of the girl with the savory cappicino-skin, she wasn't in a questioning mood. Daishisen left her hair ornaments in, keeping her ravenous locks above her neck and out of the water. Letting herself sink to her chin, she let out a sig of relief. She'd been training all day so far, and although this girl was, at this point, at her most vulnerable, there was no attack scheduled for today, and so, she ignored the rest of the world. There was only her; lost in mist.
OOC Notes
The cool Morning Mist drifted lazily about Master Yamamoto as he sat on his balcony, looking into the grey, shifting expanse upon his straw mat.He was clad in a white robe and breeches, with cloth shoes upon his feet. His legs folded under him, his back straight, one hand resting on his knee while another held a long, wooden pipe to his lips, its smoke twisting and twirling before disappearing into the greyness about him. It was a fine morning, the temperature perfect, even at the elevated height.
He could hear the faint voices drift from the village around him, though it was all hidden in the fog. He could smell the smoke of fires and that of various foodstuffs as they cooked, some of which came from inside his own quarters. The sound of soft, padded footsteps reached his ears moments before a delicate, white hand touched his shoulders and a pair of soft lips kissed the top of his head "Good Morning, Father." came Shurin's sweet voice, a curtain of silver hair appearing right beside him. Oda turned, removing the smoking pipe from his lips "You're up early today." he said "I've always been a early riser." replied his daughter. Oda placed his pipe back in his mouth with a grunt, crossing his arms "What have you planned for today ?" he asked, through clenched teeth.
Shuurin rose to her full height, standing behind her shorter father "You should know that better then I, What do you have planned for today." she asked. Oda smiled "Ask me after Breakfast."he said "Which is getting cold, by the way." replied Shuurin "Come, I have your place set already." she added. Oda rose with a small grunt, rolling one of his shoulders as he turned and entered the house, shutting the screen behind him.
Oda's quarters were a plain affair, every piece of furniture was carefully chosen, the only decorations in the rooms were ink paintings and scrolls and simple vases with fresh flowers. In one corner, sat a urn with a small tombstone of black marble with the name "Aoi Yamaoto" carved and inlaid with gold. Sticks of incense burned on either side and a small dish of oil, with a wick burned modestly. The table was set for three, but only two sat, eating baked apples and fresh bread. Oda was a bit more thoughtful then usual this morning. Shuurin noticed that he glanced at her every now and then, but she said nothing, he would speak his mind soon enough.
He could hear the faint voices drift from the village around him, though it was all hidden in the fog. He could smell the smoke of fires and that of various foodstuffs as they cooked, some of which came from inside his own quarters. The sound of soft, padded footsteps reached his ears moments before a delicate, white hand touched his shoulders and a pair of soft lips kissed the top of his head "Good Morning, Father." came Shurin's sweet voice, a curtain of silver hair appearing right beside him. Oda turned, removing the smoking pipe from his lips "You're up early today." he said "I've always been a early riser." replied his daughter. Oda placed his pipe back in his mouth with a grunt, crossing his arms "What have you planned for today ?" he asked, through clenched teeth.
Shuurin rose to her full height, standing behind her shorter father "You should know that better then I, What do you have planned for today." she asked. Oda smiled "Ask me after Breakfast."he said "Which is getting cold, by the way." replied Shuurin "Come, I have your place set already." she added. Oda rose with a small grunt, rolling one of his shoulders as he turned and entered the house, shutting the screen behind him.
Oda's quarters were a plain affair, every piece of furniture was carefully chosen, the only decorations in the rooms were ink paintings and scrolls and simple vases with fresh flowers. In one corner, sat a urn with a small tombstone of black marble with the name "Aoi Yamaoto" carved and inlaid with gold. Sticks of incense burned on either side and a small dish of oil, with a wick burned modestly. The table was set for three, but only two sat, eating baked apples and fresh bread. Oda was a bit more thoughtful then usual this morning. Shuurin noticed that he glanced at her every now and then, but she said nothing, he would speak his mind soon enough.
OOC Notes
A young boy dressed in black stood alone in the moonlit forest. His name- Shirogane. The silver blade of his katana shone in the faint light as he sheathed it. He let out a long breath. At least three hours of his night had been spent training. He wiped away a few beads of sweat that had collected on his forehead. Then, quickly and suddenly, he turned and made his way to the edge of the forest.
The springs are near here, aren't they? he asked himself. In fact, the Amai Springs were just barely in sight from where he stood, the mist creating an almost omnious veil.
He considered taking refuge in the hot waters for only a moment before he decided against it. Training came first, then pleasure. With a heavy sigh, Shirogane looked around until he spotted a tall enough tree to fit his standards.
He climbed to the top with ease, using the tree's many branches and twigs as footholds. With a triumphant smile, he looked back over at the springs. Could it be his imagination, or were there people over there? Though it was impossible to make out who they were, the blurry figures were obviously human.
Curious, he began to wonder just how long he could hide in the bushes, or even behind a boulder, without being noticed. He quietly slinked his way down the tree and towards the springs, determined to find out.
The springs are near here, aren't they? he asked himself. In fact, the Amai Springs were just barely in sight from where he stood, the mist creating an almost omnious veil.
He considered taking refuge in the hot waters for only a moment before he decided against it. Training came first, then pleasure. With a heavy sigh, Shirogane looked around until he spotted a tall enough tree to fit his standards.
He climbed to the top with ease, using the tree's many branches and twigs as footholds. With a triumphant smile, he looked back over at the springs. Could it be his imagination, or were there people over there? Though it was impossible to make out who they were, the blurry figures were obviously human.
Curious, he began to wonder just how long he could hide in the bushes, or even behind a boulder, without being noticed. He quietly slinked his way down the tree and towards the springs, determined to find out.
OOC Notes
Hoshika crouched at the edge of the courtyard, perfectly invisible among the shadows. She had been here since dawn, silently watching everything that went on at the shifting shadows. Her stomach stirred slightly with hunger, but she would be fine for another two or three hours. Her body was relaxed into a state of meditation, so that she was using very little energy. Her mind was still fully aware as she watched the one called Hyugan greet the one called Deacon. She hoped they would fight. One was the nephew of their mighty master, the other the one she concidered to be the most omnious of the group, so naturaly she was curious about both. They would never detect her, she could feel the light trying to penetrate the shadows, but the dark won over it, with some of Hoshika's help. Very careful not to push the dark past its natural point, she erased only a small portion of the light, just enough to avoid her being seen. Her attention went back to the fighters, these two interested her, she was eager to see who would win a spar.
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I, Siiki Abul, am playing a prank on Deacon and Hyugan. Im up on top of the wall of the courtyard, watching them carefully. The light toys with my hair, making it feel hot and sending warm tingles down my spine. I hold a bucket of water in my right hand, and I use my left to steady myself. I carefully set down the bucket on the ledge, telling the water with my mind to lift out of the bucket. I grin as it obeys, forming into a solid sphere of water in the air. I grab it with both hands, almost fall, and regain my balance. I carefully seperate it into two water balls each the same size. I see Deacon and Hyugan standing down below me, talking about something. Theyre really smart, I like that about them, but it dosnt stop me from having my fun. Using the practiced aim of throwing the shuriken and kunai, and toss both orbs at the men. I shreik with laughter as each orb flies towards its target, turning slightly in the air where I miscalculated.
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I, Siiki Abul, am playing a prank on Deacon and Hyugan. Im up on top of the wall of the courtyard, watching them carefully. The light toys with my hair, making it feel hot and sending warm tingles down my spine. I hold a bucket of water in my right hand, and I use my left to steady myself. I carefully set down the bucket on the ledge, telling the water with my mind to lift out of the bucket. I grin as it obeys, forming into a solid sphere of water in the air. I grab it with both hands, almost fall, and regain my balance. I carefully seperate it into two water balls each the same size. I see Deacon and Hyugan standing down below me, talking about something. Theyre really smart, I like that about them, but it dosnt stop me from having my fun. Using the practiced aim of throwing the shuriken and kunai, and toss both orbs at the men. I shreik with laughter as each orb flies towards its target, turning slightly in the air where I miscalculated.
OOC Notes
Saito Renbara walked the streets of Empire City, casually sifting through the crowd bringing no attention to himself, even though he carried a good number of swords at his side. These six katanas were his Dragon Fangs, and if he ever had to draw all six, death was near to be sure. As he made his way throught the city he finally reached his destination, the center of the city, and the location of the military base. He had no plans to attack it at the moment, yet, he sought only to observe his future target.
"Heavily fortified, just like I thought. This will be fun." He grinned as he looked at the massive building. "I'm dying to take a crack at it..." He gave one last look, then turned and left. It was about time he returned to the Kraken Headquarters. As he left the gates of Empire City he gave a sigh of relief. He hated the place, with its snobby atmosphere, where nobles preyed on the poor. Well, soon it wouldn't matter, as he planned to see this city ablaze. As Saito headed to the woods where he his his horse, he suddenly became surrounded by a group of men.
"Well, what do we have here? Some noble out on his own. Those are some fancy swords you got there...they must be heavy, so why don't you let us help you with those." The leader of the group said. Saito gave a small smile.
"Thanks for your generosity, but I think I can manage. Thanks anyway." Saito started to walk forward to move past them, but the leader drew a sword to stop him. The others followed suit.
"I didn't wanna have to kill you, but its more fun this way!" The leader charged, and in flash Saito had one sword drawn, and the leader was cut in half vertically. The others first looked in shock, then charged.
"Such good henchmen, to charge like that..." Saito guarded against all seven of them with his single sword. The bandits had an agape expression. "Unfortunately, I don't have time to play..." With another flash Saito swirled his katana around, turning the bandits into a bloody mess. He then sighed. "That was pointless. I hate weak people...Oh well, I suppose I should be heading back."
"Heavily fortified, just like I thought. This will be fun." He grinned as he looked at the massive building. "I'm dying to take a crack at it..." He gave one last look, then turned and left. It was about time he returned to the Kraken Headquarters. As he left the gates of Empire City he gave a sigh of relief. He hated the place, with its snobby atmosphere, where nobles preyed on the poor. Well, soon it wouldn't matter, as he planned to see this city ablaze. As Saito headed to the woods where he his his horse, he suddenly became surrounded by a group of men.
"Well, what do we have here? Some noble out on his own. Those are some fancy swords you got there...they must be heavy, so why don't you let us help you with those." The leader of the group said. Saito gave a small smile.
"Thanks for your generosity, but I think I can manage. Thanks anyway." Saito started to walk forward to move past them, but the leader drew a sword to stop him. The others followed suit.
"I didn't wanna have to kill you, but its more fun this way!" The leader charged, and in flash Saito had one sword drawn, and the leader was cut in half vertically. The others first looked in shock, then charged.
"Such good henchmen, to charge like that..." Saito guarded against all seven of them with his single sword. The bandits had an agape expression. "Unfortunately, I don't have time to play..." With another flash Saito swirled his katana around, turning the bandits into a bloody mess. He then sighed. "That was pointless. I hate weak people...Oh well, I suppose I should be heading back."
OOC Notes
Hyugan approached, and asked for a spar. What luck.
"I would love to. I haven't beat anyone up in a while anyway," Deacon said, stretching and standing up. He needed to fight this man and win. Ever if it was just a spar, it would be important to everything Deacon had in his mind. Plans were a fickle thing.
"Don't worry, I'm sure it'll be a good match. You might even win. I--" Deacon moved his eyes up, to look up without moving his head, and saw two orbs of water falling towards himself and Hyugan. Childish tricks would be nothing for him. Children were the bane of his existence, they had no respect!
Deacon jumped into the air to line up with the orbs and stretched out his hand. His fingers aligned, and straightened. In a flash he began stabing quickly in rapid motions, turning the orbs into four, then eight, and so on, until they were nothing but drops of water. He began to fall with the water, he clapped his hands together loudly in one motion, and the force of the wind escaping from the spacebetween his palms shot outwards, hitting the water droplets forcefully and knocking them backwards. Deacon landed easily as the water droplets fire towards a wall. They hit like bullets, and put several hundred dents in the wall.
"I hate kids sometimes. Hyugan, let us spar."
Deacon nodded and began to walk to the training grounds.
"I would love to. I haven't beat anyone up in a while anyway," Deacon said, stretching and standing up. He needed to fight this man and win. Ever if it was just a spar, it would be important to everything Deacon had in his mind. Plans were a fickle thing.
"Don't worry, I'm sure it'll be a good match. You might even win. I--" Deacon moved his eyes up, to look up without moving his head, and saw two orbs of water falling towards himself and Hyugan. Childish tricks would be nothing for him. Children were the bane of his existence, they had no respect!
Deacon jumped into the air to line up with the orbs and stretched out his hand. His fingers aligned, and straightened. In a flash he began stabing quickly in rapid motions, turning the orbs into four, then eight, and so on, until they were nothing but drops of water. He began to fall with the water, he clapped his hands together loudly in one motion, and the force of the wind escaping from the spacebetween his palms shot outwards, hitting the water droplets forcefully and knocking them backwards. Deacon landed easily as the water droplets fire towards a wall. They hit like bullets, and put several hundred dents in the wall.
"I hate kids sometimes. Hyugan, let us spar."
Deacon nodded and began to walk to the training grounds.
OOC Notes
Hoshika noticed the small figure on the wall long before she threw the water. The small girl, looking about sixteen in age, played with the element like it was a toy. She laughed and threw the balls of water at the two warriors, and Hoshika frowned slightly. Had the girl no respect for her elders? She made a mental note to keep an eye on the child, the one that if she remembered right was called Siiki. Then the one called Deacon was launching himself into the air splitting the water into tiny bullets that were sent flying towards her. In an instant she had launched herself into a dive roll out of the way, making it just in time before the water hit the wall with hundreds of tiny 'pops'
"Whew." She sighed silently, keeping the dark on her as she crept through the shadows towards the exit, her muscles burning as the result of a sudden movement after so much stillness. Deacon made a comment on hating kids, then they began to walk out of the courtyard in the direction of the training grounds. She watched, waiting until the girl dropped back down off the wall, before stepping into the light. She wasnt doing anything wrong, but people in general didnt like finding out someone had been watching them. Hoshika sighed softly, taking quick steps towards the eating area. She needed nutrition to make it through the day.
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I frown slightly as Deacon deflects my shot in the expert way he always does to any blow. He is such a good fighter, he kind of scares me at times. He dosnt even look at me, only comment on hating kids and leaves. I frown to myself. Im not a kid! Im just not a robot with no humor, like some of the older ninjas here. They just need to stop being so serious all the time. I sigh, calming myself. I carefully slide down the wall, dropping the ten feet to the ground and rolling with the momentum. I stand up and realize I left the bucket up there. I move the wind with my mind, and the bucket blows down, breaking with the fall. I sigh, picking up the pieces and tossing them into the woods. Im outside the compound now, where Im free of the watchful eye of the older ninjas. I run out into the woods until I come to a small clearing. I go down on my knees there, closing my eyes and beginning to meditate.
"Whew." She sighed silently, keeping the dark on her as she crept through the shadows towards the exit, her muscles burning as the result of a sudden movement after so much stillness. Deacon made a comment on hating kids, then they began to walk out of the courtyard in the direction of the training grounds. She watched, waiting until the girl dropped back down off the wall, before stepping into the light. She wasnt doing anything wrong, but people in general didnt like finding out someone had been watching them. Hoshika sighed softly, taking quick steps towards the eating area. She needed nutrition to make it through the day.
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I frown slightly as Deacon deflects my shot in the expert way he always does to any blow. He is such a good fighter, he kind of scares me at times. He dosnt even look at me, only comment on hating kids and leaves. I frown to myself. Im not a kid! Im just not a robot with no humor, like some of the older ninjas here. They just need to stop being so serious all the time. I sigh, calming myself. I carefully slide down the wall, dropping the ten feet to the ground and rolling with the momentum. I stand up and realize I left the bucket up there. I move the wind with my mind, and the bucket blows down, breaking with the fall. I sigh, picking up the pieces and tossing them into the woods. Im outside the compound now, where Im free of the watchful eye of the older ninjas. I run out into the woods until I come to a small clearing. I go down on my knees there, closing my eyes and beginning to meditate.
OOC Notes
((Sorry..accidental double post))
OOC Notes
Hyugan watched as Deacon neutralized then repelled the orbs of water in piercing droplets from a young prankster, neither surprised or dissatisfied. At least he'll be a better warm up then yesterday.
They entered the training grounds where several students practiced all forms of katas, armed and unarmed. He lead Deacon to the center, mildly stretching and loosening his joints in the process.
"Unarmed combat. Three rounds." Hyugan said aloud, paying no mind to the students who stopped their training and swarmed around them. He closed his eyes, taking slow breaths as he briefly went into a meditative state. Remember, this is a sparring match, Hyugan mentally noted, check-listing all the things his teachers would instruct him to do. No Koppojutsu and only secondary Koshijutsu. I don't want to be responsible for another crippled ninja.
He turned to face Deacon in a casual stance, calm with a slight grin. "Ready when you are."
They entered the training grounds where several students practiced all forms of katas, armed and unarmed. He lead Deacon to the center, mildly stretching and loosening his joints in the process.
"Unarmed combat. Three rounds." Hyugan said aloud, paying no mind to the students who stopped their training and swarmed around them. He closed his eyes, taking slow breaths as he briefly went into a meditative state. Remember, this is a sparring match, Hyugan mentally noted, check-listing all the things his teachers would instruct him to do. No Koppojutsu and only secondary Koshijutsu. I don't want to be responsible for another crippled ninja.
He turned to face Deacon in a casual stance, calm with a slight grin. "Ready when you are."
OOC Notes
Reina took a deep breath then closed her eyes, focusing on making a body image on the tree she had been training with. She throw three senbon needles. One hit where the person's neck would be. One in the heart. And the last, would hit a lung. The points were major but also predictable. She had been training for hours and was becoming tired. She opened her eyes, gathered her things and took off.
Her tube top slid over her head, her short tight shorts slide down to the soft grass that her feet stood in. A ribbon was pulled out of her short red hair, letting it fall straight down around her slender face. Her eyes opened and looked at the water that fell from the waterfall a few feet away from her. Her eyes were a soft green. Nearly a teal. She took a deep breath then slowly walked into the water. The cool breeze chilled her naked skin but as soon as she mild temperature of the water covered the majority of her body, she began to smile again. She dove under and began to let herself relax for a few seconds.
It was a hour later before Reina got fully dressed, gathered her weapons and amour, and appeared at the Shifting Shadow school. She spent her regular three hours cleaning some of the dojos, cleaning weapons, and putting things up. The next two hours were spend sparing with some of the lower students.
When Reina had a moment to herself, she set out to find Deacon Frost. Somehow, it never took long for her to find him. She watched one girl who had had her eyes on Deacon walk towards the eating area. Then her eyes caught the sight of a child. She walked past both of them and headed to the training grounds. Before Deacon would notice her, she scurried up into a tree where she could watch the battle and would be out of the way.
"Good luck." she whispered then smiled a little, waiting for the match to start.
Her tube top slid over her head, her short tight shorts slide down to the soft grass that her feet stood in. A ribbon was pulled out of her short red hair, letting it fall straight down around her slender face. Her eyes opened and looked at the water that fell from the waterfall a few feet away from her. Her eyes were a soft green. Nearly a teal. She took a deep breath then slowly walked into the water. The cool breeze chilled her naked skin but as soon as she mild temperature of the water covered the majority of her body, she began to smile again. She dove under and began to let herself relax for a few seconds.
It was a hour later before Reina got fully dressed, gathered her weapons and amour, and appeared at the Shifting Shadow school. She spent her regular three hours cleaning some of the dojos, cleaning weapons, and putting things up. The next two hours were spend sparing with some of the lower students.
When Reina had a moment to herself, she set out to find Deacon Frost. Somehow, it never took long for her to find him. She watched one girl who had had her eyes on Deacon walk towards the eating area. Then her eyes caught the sight of a child. She walked past both of them and headed to the training grounds. Before Deacon would notice her, she scurried up into a tree where she could watch the battle and would be out of the way.
"Good luck." she whispered then smiled a little, waiting for the match to start.
OOC Notes
You're pathetic.
The sound of the tegaki-shuko slashing the coarse bark of a tree echoed in the deep forest.
Look at you! You're a girl.
The metal of her weapons collided with a sharp clang.
You belong in the kitchen, you weak girl.
Nao screamed. With a final stab, her tegaki-shuko was embedded halfway through the tree, her head facing the ground. Sweat and tears dripped from her face, hidden by her loose auburn hair. A nice breeze blew, causing the hairs on Nao's neck to raise and her hair and tears to flow away from her. Nao could still hear her father, criticizing and laughing at her coldly. The thought made her blood boil, her eyebrows furrow and always made her feel like being violent. It had been 6 years since she had last seen him.
He wasn't concerned about her one bit, she could tell. She bet that, right at that very moment, he had probably even forgotten he had a daughter. Or even if he did remember, he would only reminisce of her failure to him as a daughter. Nao grunted as she pulled out her weapon, falling to the ground in a heap. I want to grow stronger .. I want to make him want to take back his words and wish he died instead of saying that! She closed her eyes and wiped them tiredly. I should go clean myself up.
Nao got up and started walking towards Amai Springs, a wonderful place which was rumored to be able to heal your wounds. She reached a boulder where she decided to undress. About to take off her clothes, a shadow in front of her caught her attention. Nao walked ever so carefully so as not to startle the shadow. As she reached closer, she could see the women in the springs but also see what the shadow was.
If she wasn't mistaken, it was most probably a student from Shifting Shadows. She reached up from behind him and covered his mouth and brought him down into the bushes. "What do you think you're doing, pervert?!" she hissed, looking expectantly at him. "If you think you're going to get away with peeking at girls while they're bathing, you're dead wrong. The least you could've done was put more effort into it! Like, disguising yourself or something!"
Now that she had a better look, she saw it was Shirogane.
The sound of the tegaki-shuko slashing the coarse bark of a tree echoed in the deep forest.
Look at you! You're a girl.
The metal of her weapons collided with a sharp clang.
You belong in the kitchen, you weak girl.
Nao screamed. With a final stab, her tegaki-shuko was embedded halfway through the tree, her head facing the ground. Sweat and tears dripped from her face, hidden by her loose auburn hair. A nice breeze blew, causing the hairs on Nao's neck to raise and her hair and tears to flow away from her. Nao could still hear her father, criticizing and laughing at her coldly. The thought made her blood boil, her eyebrows furrow and always made her feel like being violent. It had been 6 years since she had last seen him.
He wasn't concerned about her one bit, she could tell. She bet that, right at that very moment, he had probably even forgotten he had a daughter. Or even if he did remember, he would only reminisce of her failure to him as a daughter. Nao grunted as she pulled out her weapon, falling to the ground in a heap. I want to grow stronger .. I want to make him want to take back his words and wish he died instead of saying that! She closed her eyes and wiped them tiredly. I should go clean myself up.
Nao got up and started walking towards Amai Springs, a wonderful place which was rumored to be able to heal your wounds. She reached a boulder where she decided to undress. About to take off her clothes, a shadow in front of her caught her attention. Nao walked ever so carefully so as not to startle the shadow. As she reached closer, she could see the women in the springs but also see what the shadow was.
If she wasn't mistaken, it was most probably a student from Shifting Shadows. She reached up from behind him and covered his mouth and brought him down into the bushes. "What do you think you're doing, pervert?!" she hissed, looking expectantly at him. "If you think you're going to get away with peeking at girls while they're bathing, you're dead wrong. The least you could've done was put more effort into it! Like, disguising yourself or something!"
Now that she had a better look, she saw it was Shirogane.
OOC Notes
So far, so good. No one had noticed him yet.
Or so he thought until someone grabbed him from behind, and covered his mouth, pulling him into the bushes. He was startled for only a moment- long enough for the girl to finish speaking. A closer examination of her features revealed her as Nao. Wait a minute, had she called him a pervert?
He pulled away from her, out of her grasp. "I know this doesn't look good," he whispered, "but it's not what you think, I swear!" He knew it didn't look good, and that he probably didn't sound very convincing, but his grandparents had raised him to be respectful... for the most part. He had only been training, it wasn't like he was looking.
"By the way," he said, spitting, "your hand tastes like sweat."
Or so he thought until someone grabbed him from behind, and covered his mouth, pulling him into the bushes. He was startled for only a moment- long enough for the girl to finish speaking. A closer examination of her features revealed her as Nao. Wait a minute, had she called him a pervert?
He pulled away from her, out of her grasp. "I know this doesn't look good," he whispered, "but it's not what you think, I swear!" He knew it didn't look good, and that he probably didn't sound very convincing, but his grandparents had raised him to be respectful... for the most part. He had only been training, it wasn't like he was looking.
"By the way," he said, spitting, "your hand tastes like sweat."
OOC Notes
Hoshika made her way to the mess hall, where the cook was stirring a large pot of less than mediocre dumplings. No matter, they would give her the nutrition she needed to start the day. She took a wooden bowl from a shelf, and handed it to the cook. The man didnt speak, only ladle the steaming dumplings into it and hand it back to her. Hoshika took the bowl and grabbed a pair of chopsticks from the urn containing them, leaving the mess hall. No, she would eat somewhere calmer. She wished she could of followed Deacon and Hyugan, but taking food into the training hall would be unwise. She traversed the halls until she reached her room, seperated by screens from the other ninjas rooms. Slowly and smoothly, she moves over to the window, looking out at the treetops. The feeling of being up so high is magical, a feeling like being a bird and flying above the world without even having to move. At least thats what Hoshika thought as she speared the first dumpling and brought it to her lips.
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I, Siiki, am meditating in the clearing, my legs folded under me and my eyes closed. Ive cleared my mind of all thoughts, sitting in absence of time or awareness. Im certain the most calming thing in the world. Then I instantly am snapping out of it, my first thought that of awareness. Something changed, or else I woudn't have come to awareness. My eyes fly open, and I see a big, burly man standing in front of me. In less than a second I'm up on my feet, watching him carefully. I dont have any of my shuriken or kunai with me, a careless mistake on my part. I look up at him, and he smiles a cruel smile.
"Looks like the little duckling is all alone.." I feel strong arms on my shoulders, another man is behind me. I feel my muscles tense, preparing to kill or be killed. I am a ninja, it is what I was born to be. I dont know why, I dont know how, but that I know. The other thing I know is that these men are making a very big mistake. I try to jerk away from the man holding me, covering my face in intense fear and shock. A act I've perfected over the years, usually for less noble purposes like playing tricks on people. I feel the strong arms pull me back, and then I feel a knife on my throat. Strike one. The other man still stands in front of me. I frown, spitting out the words.
"Little duckling says leave while you still can." I growl in a low voice, and the men laugh. Strike two. One more and they both pay. The one in front of me steps closer, lowering his face to mine. His breath reeks of tobacco, and It takes all my strength not to gut him in the stomach. But what can I say? I dont like killing people that much. He's missing teeth, and his face is dripping with sweat.
"Little duckling is going to make us very happy, so no, we wont leave." The man stepped back, turning around and bending down to his bag. Strike three, too late. In an instant my elbow was into the man behind me's abdomen, sending the stale air from his lungs with a whoosh. My other hand flies up, grabbing the knife and twisting it from his hand. I jump back, warily facing the two. The one who had the knife is on his knees, gasping. The other man growls softly, pulling out what looks like a black egg from his bag. I arch my arm and throw the knife at the man, and before he can dodge it hits his ribs, embedding inbetween two of his ribs. He goes down gasping, and by now the other mans coming towards me. I pick up a handful of dirt from the ground and throw it at his face. He jumps back as the dirt gets in his eyes, and in that instant im gone. I run away fast, not because I cant take them but because I dont want to try. After a minute I stop, hearing the pounding footsteps of one of them in the distance. Heh. How stupid it is of him to give chase. I grab a lowhanging branch and pull myself up, using a network of branches and shimmying to climb higher and higher into the sky. Then there I am, dropping down onto the platform in front of the looming gates of the shifting shadows.
"Could you open the gate please?" I smile sweetly at the huge guard, and he only nods. He knows me, I leave the shifting shadows to meditate often, and the easiest way back in is through the gate. He pulls the heavy door open, and I dash inside. First Il go to the weaponry, and then make my way to the training grounds.
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I, Siiki, am meditating in the clearing, my legs folded under me and my eyes closed. Ive cleared my mind of all thoughts, sitting in absence of time or awareness. Im certain the most calming thing in the world. Then I instantly am snapping out of it, my first thought that of awareness. Something changed, or else I woudn't have come to awareness. My eyes fly open, and I see a big, burly man standing in front of me. In less than a second I'm up on my feet, watching him carefully. I dont have any of my shuriken or kunai with me, a careless mistake on my part. I look up at him, and he smiles a cruel smile.
"Looks like the little duckling is all alone.." I feel strong arms on my shoulders, another man is behind me. I feel my muscles tense, preparing to kill or be killed. I am a ninja, it is what I was born to be. I dont know why, I dont know how, but that I know. The other thing I know is that these men are making a very big mistake. I try to jerk away from the man holding me, covering my face in intense fear and shock. A act I've perfected over the years, usually for less noble purposes like playing tricks on people. I feel the strong arms pull me back, and then I feel a knife on my throat. Strike one. The other man still stands in front of me. I frown, spitting out the words.
"Little duckling says leave while you still can." I growl in a low voice, and the men laugh. Strike two. One more and they both pay. The one in front of me steps closer, lowering his face to mine. His breath reeks of tobacco, and It takes all my strength not to gut him in the stomach. But what can I say? I dont like killing people that much. He's missing teeth, and his face is dripping with sweat.
"Little duckling is going to make us very happy, so no, we wont leave." The man stepped back, turning around and bending down to his bag. Strike three, too late. In an instant my elbow was into the man behind me's abdomen, sending the stale air from his lungs with a whoosh. My other hand flies up, grabbing the knife and twisting it from his hand. I jump back, warily facing the two. The one who had the knife is on his knees, gasping. The other man growls softly, pulling out what looks like a black egg from his bag. I arch my arm and throw the knife at the man, and before he can dodge it hits his ribs, embedding inbetween two of his ribs. He goes down gasping, and by now the other mans coming towards me. I pick up a handful of dirt from the ground and throw it at his face. He jumps back as the dirt gets in his eyes, and in that instant im gone. I run away fast, not because I cant take them but because I dont want to try. After a minute I stop, hearing the pounding footsteps of one of them in the distance. Heh. How stupid it is of him to give chase. I grab a lowhanging branch and pull myself up, using a network of branches and shimmying to climb higher and higher into the sky. Then there I am, dropping down onto the platform in front of the looming gates of the shifting shadows.
"Could you open the gate please?" I smile sweetly at the huge guard, and he only nods. He knows me, I leave the shifting shadows to meditate often, and the easiest way back in is through the gate. He pulls the heavy door open, and I dash inside. First Il go to the weaponry, and then make my way to the training grounds.
OOC Notes
Hyugan prepared himself before Deacon as students surrounded them, sure of a spectacular spar. The rules were stated clearly by Hyugan: 'Unarmed combat. Three rounds.' Which was fine by Deacon, despite the fact Unarmed combat wasn't one of his areas of special study.
"All right." He said, turning and reaching into his Kimono. There was a loud clunk and clanking as chains fell to the floor, two kusarigamas had made the noise. Deacon removed his sandals then, keeping his back turned on Hyugan put out his right arm, bending up up and making a fist. With his left arm he straightened it out and pushed out his palm, his hand completely vertical and still, fingers alinged and ready for action. Following this, he bent his right leg and pushed out his leg, creating a balanced stance.
"I hope you don't mind this. I'm not used to using hand-to-hand. This stance is from a defensive style native to the north. We can begin whenever you're ready, Hyugan. Though, I want to make a bet on this... If I win, I want you to meet me at the Amai Springs at midnight. If I lose, well... I won't." He smirked, but it was an obvious phaux expression, with no real feeling behind it, displayed purely for the eyes watching.
"All right." He said, turning and reaching into his Kimono. There was a loud clunk and clanking as chains fell to the floor, two kusarigamas had made the noise. Deacon removed his sandals then, keeping his back turned on Hyugan put out his right arm, bending up up and making a fist. With his left arm he straightened it out and pushed out his palm, his hand completely vertical and still, fingers alinged and ready for action. Following this, he bent his right leg and pushed out his leg, creating a balanced stance.
"I hope you don't mind this. I'm not used to using hand-to-hand. This stance is from a defensive style native to the north. We can begin whenever you're ready, Hyugan. Though, I want to make a bet on this... If I win, I want you to meet me at the Amai Springs at midnight. If I lose, well... I won't." He smirked, but it was an obvious phaux expression, with no real feeling behind it, displayed purely for the eyes watching.
OOC Notes
Nao blushed furiously, wiping her hand vigorously against her shirt. "I was training, okay?! And I find that hard to believe. I came here, wanting to relax and clean myself here but I see you, creeping in the bushes, watching the other girls bathe!" She got up with an annoyed look on her face. Grabbing him by the collar, she dragged him out to a safe distance, thrusting him away when she stopped. "You're lucky! If it weren't for me, you'd have been seriously put into intensive care by the other girls. So stay here, and don't peek!"
She turned on her heel and was about to walk back before a thought crossed my mind. What am I thinking? It's like I'm asking Shirogane to go against his stupid male instincts! She turned around, her hands on her hips. "So what was your excuse, huh?" she asked, starting to circle him. "So you really weren't going to be ecchi and peek on us girls?" She stopped and crossed her arms.
Nao wasn't going to budge until she knew Shirogane wasn't going back.
She turned on her heel and was about to walk back before a thought crossed my mind. What am I thinking? It's like I'm asking Shirogane to go against his stupid male instincts! She turned around, her hands on her hips. "So what was your excuse, huh?" she asked, starting to circle him. "So you really weren't going to be ecchi and peek on us girls?" She stopped and crossed her arms.
Nao wasn't going to budge until she knew Shirogane wasn't going back.
OOC Notes
"Very well. Each round ends when an attack successfully lands. Non-lethal strikes, throws, pins and locks are all acceptable."
Hyugan observed as his sparring partner remained locked in the defensive stance of the north. He knew it all too well and was eager to put it to the test. Within a split-second, he closed the distance between Deacon, watching for any costly reactions. He brought out a jutting fist aimed for Deacon's chest but feigned the follow through. He hoped it would cause him to flinch and break guard, but to no avail. Good...
Hyugan pivoted off to the right and ducked low to strike at his opponent's ribs but it was swatted away by Deacon's left elbow. Rotating with the block, Deacon shot a piercing right toward Hyugan's jaw putting his whole body into it to generate full power. Had the blow connected, Hyugan would be laying on the mat unconscious. To his fortune, he read the move well. The Blood Moon ninja spun out of danger as Deacon's blow hit air then countered with a swinging right fist that hammered onto his shoulder blade, knocking Deacon off balance. Hyugan wanted to continue the next chain of moves but to dart straight under him and unleash a jolting elbow from below, aimed at the throat, would be an instant kill strike.
Instead, he watched as Deacon momentarily stumbled before spinning back to his defensive style. He's not bad, considering unarmed combat isn't his forte. Since I took this round, I am sure he'll come at me more aggressively in the second.
Hyugan widened his stance. He stretched his legs to keep his center of gravity in place and brought his right fist tucked to his chest and his left palm extended forward.
"Let's see what you got."
Hyugan observed as his sparring partner remained locked in the defensive stance of the north. He knew it all too well and was eager to put it to the test. Within a split-second, he closed the distance between Deacon, watching for any costly reactions. He brought out a jutting fist aimed for Deacon's chest but feigned the follow through. He hoped it would cause him to flinch and break guard, but to no avail. Good...
Hyugan pivoted off to the right and ducked low to strike at his opponent's ribs but it was swatted away by Deacon's left elbow. Rotating with the block, Deacon shot a piercing right toward Hyugan's jaw putting his whole body into it to generate full power. Had the blow connected, Hyugan would be laying on the mat unconscious. To his fortune, he read the move well. The Blood Moon ninja spun out of danger as Deacon's blow hit air then countered with a swinging right fist that hammered onto his shoulder blade, knocking Deacon off balance. Hyugan wanted to continue the next chain of moves but to dart straight under him and unleash a jolting elbow from below, aimed at the throat, would be an instant kill strike.
Instead, he watched as Deacon momentarily stumbled before spinning back to his defensive style. He's not bad, considering unarmed combat isn't his forte. Since I took this round, I am sure he'll come at me more aggressively in the second.
Hyugan widened his stance. He stretched his legs to keep his center of gravity in place and brought his right fist tucked to his chest and his left palm extended forward.
"Let's see what you got."
OOC Notes
The morning air had warmed, driving the thick mist to the ground as dew by the time that Oda emerged from his quarters, dressed in black robes and trousers with tabi on his feet. He intended to head down to the ground level to walk in quiet amongst the trees while most other young men and women were training. Oda did still train, unwilling to let his lifetime of hard work fade away, but only every other day or so, to remind his body what it could do, rather then drive it to new heights.
He and Shuurin had spoken long that morning, he had a mission for her..or a errand as it were, he wanted to send her to Empire City, which was a strange request coming from the frugal man. He had informed her that he wished to commission a piece from their finest smith and had written explicit and exact details on a scroll, which he gave to her. He asked that she start out in the morning, for it would take her all day to get to the city, even if she made good time. He also asked that she keep the scroll unopened , he said that it was a surprise that he did not want to be spoiled before it was time.
Things had been unusually quiet that day, he had received no letters, scrolls or even a visitor today. He took that as a good thing, the only time that he got visitors is when something went wrong and he needed to settle it . While he had been thinking, he had not paid attention to where he was going. He found himself staring up at the Tree of Decisions. He smiled to himself, wondering how he had ended up here of all places. Well, since he was here, he might as well make use of the wide flat platform and have a little fun.
He and Shuurin had spoken long that morning, he had a mission for her..or a errand as it were, he wanted to send her to Empire City, which was a strange request coming from the frugal man. He had informed her that he wished to commission a piece from their finest smith and had written explicit and exact details on a scroll, which he gave to her. He asked that she start out in the morning, for it would take her all day to get to the city, even if she made good time. He also asked that she keep the scroll unopened , he said that it was a surprise that he did not want to be spoiled before it was time.
Things had been unusually quiet that day, he had received no letters, scrolls or even a visitor today. He took that as a good thing, the only time that he got visitors is when something went wrong and he needed to settle it . While he had been thinking, he had not paid attention to where he was going. He found himself staring up at the Tree of Decisions. He smiled to himself, wondering how he had ended up here of all places. Well, since he was here, he might as well make use of the wide flat platform and have a little fun.
OOC Notes
Hours had passed and Kemuri's weapons were finished. The blacksmith finished early with Master Yamamoto's things, but his swords took an extra hour each.
"Ah, very nice!"
A smirk spread on his face as he watched the sun's light gleam off his blades. Just looking at Ryuujin, made his palm itch; giving him the urge to do battle.
How long has it been my friend...? We will have to find a fitting partner to spar with when we return home.
Ending his examination of the weapons, he sheathed his katana and ninjato, putting them in their rightful places on his person. He then placed everything else in a burlap bag and strapped it to his back; he was ready to go. Lucky for him, the black smith's shop was located at the end of the town. Starting at a fast paced walk, Kemuri built up his speed until he was at his full speed.
Trees were brown blurs, obstacles were merely just steps; Kemuri was moving like the wind itself. It would probably be another twenty or thirty minutes before he arrived back home, which was incredibly fast since it would take your average runner a couple of hours. Despite his age, he was one of the fastest ninja among Shifting Shadows. His love to run had gotten him this title. When he was younger he would literally run for hours, with no destination in mind. After the Master found this out, he made him run with weights to raise his endurance, which paid off.
Almost there, then I-
Three Kunai heading for Kemuri had interrupted his thought process. Skillfully flipping in the air, Kemuri dodged the Kunai, and then picked his pace back up as he landed. A loud sorry could be heard in the distance behind him. Yea, I'm definitely home now.
Coming to a stop, he prepared himself to make his ascent to Shifting Shadows. Before he did so, his eyes caught someone moving by the Tree of Decisions. Master? A smirk spread across his face. Someone challenged him to duel, huh? Kemuri knew that wasn't the case, but he still had to deliver the package, plus he planned on going there himself later.
Two birds with one stone...
"Ah, very nice!"
A smirk spread on his face as he watched the sun's light gleam off his blades. Just looking at Ryuujin, made his palm itch; giving him the urge to do battle.
How long has it been my friend...? We will have to find a fitting partner to spar with when we return home.
Ending his examination of the weapons, he sheathed his katana and ninjato, putting them in their rightful places on his person. He then placed everything else in a burlap bag and strapped it to his back; he was ready to go. Lucky for him, the black smith's shop was located at the end of the town. Starting at a fast paced walk, Kemuri built up his speed until he was at his full speed.
Trees were brown blurs, obstacles were merely just steps; Kemuri was moving like the wind itself. It would probably be another twenty or thirty minutes before he arrived back home, which was incredibly fast since it would take your average runner a couple of hours. Despite his age, he was one of the fastest ninja among Shifting Shadows. His love to run had gotten him this title. When he was younger he would literally run for hours, with no destination in mind. After the Master found this out, he made him run with weights to raise his endurance, which paid off.
Almost there, then I-
Three Kunai heading for Kemuri had interrupted his thought process. Skillfully flipping in the air, Kemuri dodged the Kunai, and then picked his pace back up as he landed. A loud sorry could be heard in the distance behind him. Yea, I'm definitely home now.
Coming to a stop, he prepared himself to make his ascent to Shifting Shadows. Before he did so, his eyes caught someone moving by the Tree of Decisions. Master? A smirk spread across his face. Someone challenged him to duel, huh? Kemuri knew that wasn't the case, but he still had to deliver the package, plus he planned on going there himself later.
Two birds with one stone...
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[OOC] Feudal Moon
1, 2, 3, 4, 5by Crooked Thoughts on Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:53 pm
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[OOC] Feudal Moon
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Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon
I don't really know how to submit a pre-concieved character to an rp. Does anyone know how to do that?
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon
Hey fly,
Since I'm already in the new feudal moon, is it okay if I drop from this one? I just wanted to check with you before I hit the 'Abandon this character into the unknown' button. Thanks!
-Soni
Since I'm already in the new feudal moon, is it okay if I drop from this one? I just wanted to check with you before I hit the 'Abandon this character into the unknown' button. Thanks!
-Soni
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon
I just re-posted the RP.
So carry all OOC chat from this thread to this one.
And here is the link to the new RP: Feudal Moon: Eclipse
So if you are still in this RP, please re-submit your character and they will be accepted without question. And if you would like to obtain a new role, submit that new character. Or if you think your charter can have two roles, then PM me or say so within the new OOC.
So carry all OOC chat from this thread to this one.
And here is the link to the new RP: Feudal Moon: Eclipse
So if you are still in this RP, please re-submit your character and they will be accepted without question. And if you would like to obtain a new role, submit that new character. Or if you think your charter can have two roles, then PM me or say so within the new OOC.
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon
Ok thanks Soni, but I wouldn't want you to RP so many characters. It makes a person very tired as and it will make your posts suffer.
So I will re-post this RP.
That way it will attract some new roleplayers, as well show who all will be staying in the RP. Since you all will have to resubmit your characters.
So I will re-post this RP.
That way it will attract some new roleplayers, as well show who all will be staying in the RP. Since you all will have to resubmit your characters.
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon
Well well, you go Sonora.
I'm sure you will be a vital asset to the team of roleplayers that have assembled here to put this thing back in motion.
I'm sure you will be a vital asset to the team of roleplayers that have assembled here to put this thing back in motion.
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon
Hello All,
This is a post to officially offer to assume whatever roles need to get filled to start this rp. Im working on a profile for the master of the school now, and if you need a rival I can do that and maybe double as the evil one??? Just let me know what you wan't me to do, I'm willing to rp up to 5 characters, but I already have two.
Discuss.
This is a post to officially offer to assume whatever roles need to get filled to start this rp. Im working on a profile for the master of the school now, and if you need a rival I can do that and maybe double as the evil one??? Just let me know what you wan't me to do, I'm willing to rp up to 5 characters, but I already have two.
Discuss.
