There is an endless darkness that surrounds me. Sin upon sin piles on top of me. I bear the weight of my Father and Mother whose cries I still hear. I am cursed for the rest of my life, with the remembrance of the blood I spilled.
Stesuna Yukimura
|| Age ||
Twenty
|| Gender ||
Female
|| Sexuality ||
Pansexual
|| Affiliation ||
Yukimura Head || Neutral
|| Face Claim ||
Shiki Ryougi || Kara no Kyoukai
Brown {Morning} || Black {Night}
|| Eye Colour ||
Brown {Morning} || Black {Night} || Magenta within blue {Whenever she activates her abilities}
|| Skin Tone ||
White almost Pale
|| Height ||
Five Feet & Three Inches
|| Weight ||
One Hundred & Ten Pounds
One's first impression of Setsuna would probably be that she is rather civil, polite, and somewhat entrancing, especially when looking into her eyes. No one would guess that this sweet woman, could hold such a dark and cruel past. Setsuna is in fact a tender and gentle person toward humans and demons, always showing a simple smile even when upset. Very quiet, quite absent-minded, and extremely timid. Usually staring at the sky, as if she is looking at something, causing her to have the expression of one who is mentally and physical exhausted. She randomly sings a song when she is happy, and acts rather childish when around people she likes. Setsuna has a peaceful soul, never giving in to arguments or threats. She is constantly seen with loving eyes, never showing hatred toward a single soul, human or demon. This isn't to say Setsuna can't fight, in fact when angered Setsuna reveals her Demon side which is quite terrifying and ruthless. This side of herself, scares Setsuna to no end, so she hides it deep in herself. It isn't to say that she doesn't think fighting is unnecessary, she just believes there are other ways to solve a problem; fighting being the last resort. Setsuna is a passionate and hard-working individual, although Tamotsu has warned her about being too naive at times, Setsuna still chooses to be extremely trusting of others; always giving them the benefit of the doubt, believing that there is good in everyone.
It is an understatement to say that Setsuna simply knows things -- she is very wise and knowledgeable on the topics of human and demon nature and behavior, as well as the presence of fate and inevitability in a person's life. She believes that we are all here for a reason, and that every encounter we face is for a reason. Setsuna also believes that if someone believes something is so, then it is so, according to them. Your own definition of happiness. Your own definitions of good versus evil. Everybody is different, and therefore there will be conflicting opinions and views. Often, she can become rather serious, especially in situations that genuinely disgust or disappoint her. But overall, Setsuna is someone who truly cares for human and demon life, and believes that both of them are important in their own way.
|| Likes ||
+ Sakura Blossoms
+Humans
+Demons/Oni
+Animals
+Children
+Rain
+Sweets
+Singing
+Making new friends
+Snow
+Laughter
+Forgetting her Past
|| Dislikes ||
-Fighting
-Needless Bloodshed
-Seeing people get hurt
-Death
-Lying
-Hatred
-Seeing someone cry
-War
-Sour Foods
-Her Past
-Her Eyes {The ability they posses scares her}
-Pain
|| Weaknesses ||
Large Fires || Since Setsuna was little she has feared large fires, the reason is unknown, but it has something to do with her past.
Caring || She is also to caring, usually putting others before herself, which decreases her health.
Blood || She doesn't do well with to much blood, she can handle a little, but if it is just blood everywhere and bodies lying on the ground she starts to freak out silently, because she starts to remember her past.
Her Ability || Another weakness is Setsuna's ability to see someone's past and future. Though there are benefits to be able to see someone's past, it is painful and quite stressful to be able to see the future yet have no control over what happens. Only being able to silently watch the Deaths and screams of others as her predictions come true. You can tell she is seeing the future whenever her eyes start to change.
Naive || Her naivete is yet another weakness, as she has to great of a trust in others, willing to bear their sins upon herself.
Setsuna has amazing flexibility, strength, and precision due to her upbringing she has mastered many forms of art: Japanese Dance, Flower arranging, Singing, Sword Fighting, Defense, and many more. Though when it comes to her combat skills, she forbids herself from using them. This is why Tomatsu takes care of all the fighting, in her place.
Because of her Oni blood she has Regenerative healing, which allows her to heal wounds in seconds. Though because of Setsuna's not so wonderful health, this ability effects her body, so she can feel the pain even when it is healing.
Thanks to her Mother's side, Setsuna has the ability to control snow and ice, due to her having Yuki Onna blood. Though she never uses her abilities to harm anyone, usually only using her ability when she wants it to snow around her {Which she does all the time}.
Setsuna has another special power, passed down from her Father's side, which befalls every first born child, the ability to see someones past and future. Though this ability is powerful, it is extremely stressful whenever Setsuna uses it, not just because of the pain, but because she is unable to do anything about the visions she sees. It isn't to say that she can't change something she sees, but it is just that throughout the years she has gained her powers, she had learnt that you can't change someone's future, because it doesn't just affect them; it affects everyone. Though many people believe this to be a gift, the owners of this power understand that one with this power has hands stained with the blood of guilty and innocent souls, depending on their choices. And with such a powerful gift, it almost always comes with a great sacrifice, and that sacrifice is Setsuna's body. The power of seeing drains energy from her body, causing the pain to see amplify, rather she uses he powers on purpose or not.
|| Biography ||
Sakura Yamata was a powerful Yuki Onna, who lived in the village of Yukimura. She was quiet and distant, cold to everyone who was in her presence. Though beautiful the village, believed it was a good idea to leave her be, but there was one who didn't listen to the warning. The first born child of the Yukimura Head, Akasora Yukimura. He had set his sights on the beautiful Yuki Onna, and took action. Everyday being shout down, and frozen by Sakura, literally. It was hard at times, but he never gave up, believing his love for Sakura was stronger than her hate for him. And as the months went on, Sakura's cold eyes started to soften toward Akasora. Soon they married, and it wasn't to long till Akasora became the new Head of the Yukimura. As the Head of the Yukimura, one must have an heir, no matter what. The Yukimura didn't look well upon a leader who could not produce a child.
It had been five years since his reign and no heir was given to the urging clan. You see the Sakura was believed to be barren, and like a storm the hearts of the clan filled with despair, as they knew who would be next in line, Shino Yukimura, the second son to the previous Head and Akasora's little brother. Shino was a ruthless and cold-hearted Oni, bitter toward his Brother, he could care less for his happiness. He was said to be a product of an affair with the Head and another Oni, making him and Akasora half brothers.
After a while all hope was lost within the clan, in despair Sakura and Akasora were about to give up, but days later was meet with a miracle. Sakura was announced pregnant to the whole clan. It was a joyous moment, but also one filled with anxiety. During the time of the pregnancy Sakura was kept in a special area,, hidden away so no one could harm her or the child. It was the day when the first snowfall looked like Sakura petals dropping from the skies, and therefore, the new heir was named Setsuna, "Clam Snow". The people overjoyed with happiness, there was a five day celebration for the birth of Setsuna.
Since the beginning Setsuna was a kind child who would always wear a bright smile. Greatly loved by her parents, she was sheltered from the world that surrounded her, being showered with sweet words and gentle eyes. Everything seemed to be falling in line for the Yukimura Family, but one thing still lurked in the darkness. Setsuna was without an ability. It would have been okay if she inherited at least her Mother's snow powers, but she didn't. And one who has been born from the Yukimura blood must inherit a power at birth, usually the first born receiving both the parents powers, an the others one. Though nothing was said, worry still sat in the hearts of the people and her Parents.
It was know Setsuna's seventh birthday; a huge celebration was thrown in her honor with all the higher ups. As they all sat around a table eating, it was than that Shino made his move,"Congratulations Brother, on your daughter's seventh birthday!"
He raised a glass toward Akasora, as he was seated next to his wife and Setsuna. Smiling happily; he raised his glass along with Shino's, than soon began to drink. Once all was quiet Akasora was proposed a question, by Shino, that shook the entire room,"So Brother...does this young one have her 'eyesight' yet?"
No more words could be heard, as the room became silent and eerie. All eyes were on Akasora and his daughter. Quickly he brought Setsuna closer to him, "Why do you ask such a question, Brother?" He said this in a cold and demanding voice, leaving no room for lies. Shino smiled innocently as he looked from Akasora to the little Oni, who was clinging tightly on to her Father's sleeve.
"I was just worried Brother...isn't this the first time in three hundred years that a child from the Yukimura hasn't obtained their 'eyesight' or her Mother's ability? Setsuna is now seven, so I am just wondering...if she even has an ability...maybe you should send her to that room in the Main House?" Outraged the entire room burst with words;Akasora's personal guard was about to fuss out Shino, when she was stopped by Akasora. He sat there silently; no one dared to speak a word or even breath, in fear of what was going to happen next.
Akasora looked at the small child, who seemed oblivious to the whole matter. He held her closely and looked over at Shino, who was still smiling, "If that is what you wish...I shall send Setsuna to that room."
The whole room was in an uproar, people surround Akasora leaving no room for him to speak anymore. "This is my decision!" Once he spoke everyone steeped back, except Sakura.
"No! You can't take Setsuna!", she held Setsuna tightly to herself, and trembled slightly. Akasora touched her cheek and smiled sadly," Please...Sakura not know...let go of Setsuna." Sakura was reluctant, her stubbornness lasted until after the party. Finally, after great convincing Setsuna was able to leave for the main house.
Setsuna was brought to the Main house, unaware of what she was about to happen, she happily held onto her parents hands laughing and smiling like normal. It wasn't until her Mother released her grip, that Setsuna became shocked. Her Mother had stopped at the entrance,and it was know just her Father and herself, walked down the hallway covered with red. Setsuna looked up at her Father who showed no sign of emotion on his face and asked,"Daddy, where are we going?"
They froze in front of a black door; Setsuna held tightly onto her father's hand. She started to back away, though her Father pushed her closer to the door. He bent down on one knee and looked Setsuna in the eyes,"Listen, Setsuna...you are to stay here for a while."
Setsuna tilted her head in confusion, as she couldn't comprehend what was going on,"What do you mean? Are you coming with me?" Her Father looked at her, still holding no expression on his face, he stared her in the eyes,"Setsuna, you must listen. Once you enter that room, you will become a true Yukimura. Do you understand? In that room you must go alone."
Setsuna was hesitant as she remembered the argument which her Father and Mother had earlier. So they were fighting about this? Setsuna nodded to her Father,"...I understand." It was than the two doors opened and Setsuna could peer inside. It was difficult see as the room was too dark. He Father moved back, as Setsuna moved forward slowly. Once she entered the room, she was surrounded by darkness, no windows and no source of light, but the one which was toward her Father. She could only stare as her Father closed the two doors leaving her alone. It wasn't until one week later that they came back for Setsuna.
That Room...was created by the 6th Head of the Yukimura for his son the 7th, because he was unable to receive any abilities. The room was created by the 6th's darkness and light ability, one stronger than anything anyone has seen. It was stated that someone with abilities must never enter this room, because it was and still is too dangerous for them. This room was specifically made to force the abilities out of the Oni, here the rules of the clan did not stand. Killing and mindless bloodshed was only two ways this room draws out the power of the new heir. This is all done by an old and eerie spirit that lurks around, which forces the ability out of the one inside, by forcing the young one to protect him or herself from the torture inside...and if failed to protect yourself...you will die. After the use of the 7th many others attempted to enter the room to gain more power or at least figure out what happens inside the room; all ended up dead. Therefore it was announced that the Main House was forbid territory,including that room,which was inside. And only the Head and their heir can enter it with permission.
As promised Sakura waited one week for her daughters ceremony to be completed. She hurried joyfully to she her young daughter once again, with Akasora right beside her, and his ninja behind them. She stood at the entrance, as her Husband walked past her into the main house. Sakura was overwhelmed with impatience, she desired to hold Setsuna in her arms once more. Sakura heard footsteps coming from the main house, and started to smile brightly as she saw her husband coming out. Akasora's personal bodyguard was standing behind Sakura; silently looking at the expression that was on her Master's face,"Something is wrong."
Akasora was rushing out the Main house, "Call for the Healers and Elders! Hurry! Setsuna. Setsuna isn't coming out!" Struck with despair Sakura ignored all the rules and sprinted toward the two black doors, to that room. Akasora was unable to stop, because she was to fast. He cursed under his breath, and commanded his ninja to call for the elders and healers; quickly she left to fulfill her assignment and Akasora rushed into the main house to stop his wife.
Sakura arrived at the black doors, and without hesitation she opened them up,"Setsuna!" She called out with all her might, but she was given no answer."Setsuna?" Once again she called for the child, but was given no answer. She knew it was forbidden for her to enter the room, but Sakura desired to see Setsuna again.
Slowly she entered the room, blinded by darkness she could see no one, but a soft breath could be heard on a far corner. Sakura rushed toward the sound of rigid and exhausted breaths, and as she came closer and closer she could see a glowing pair of eyes. Magenta within blue, the ability of the Yukimura clan. She quickly rushed toward the pair of eyes, and held the small creature in her arms,"Setsuna!" Setsuna could not hear her Mother's desperate cries, as she was drained from her abilities. And yet another vision came to Setsuna, as many have since she has been in this dark room. She saw something that woke her up without hesitation, the death of her parents in this room. Her eyes turned back to brown,"Mother?"
Sakura cried out with joy, wrapping her arms around Setsuna tightly,"Setsuna!" Setsuna was comforted by her Mother's coldness, and relaxed in her embrace. Suddenly she heard the footsteps of that thing...the keeper of the room. "Mother! We must get out! We must hurry! Or you will be killed!" Setsuna used all her strength to stand up,and pulled on his mother's arm. Finally Sakura stood up and they raced to the door, but without warning Sakura let out a blood curling scream. Setsuna frozen, turned around and there she saw the very image she tried to prevent.
All feeling left Setsuna's legs, and she started to throw up, tears fell from her eyes as she looked upon her dead Mother. "No. No!" Filled with despair she raced to the door to prevent her vision from going any farther, to stop her Father from entering. But she wasn't quick enough as he too had entered, and awaiting at the entrance were his Brother, half of the Elders, and half of the Healers. Setsuna cried out for him to stop, but once again was to late. There she watched her Father die in front of her. All the Elders and Healers screamed out at their Leader's death. Setsuna could no longer move and sank to the floor.
Blood slipped through the creaks on the floor, and thanks to the light of the open door, Setsuna could see it surround her. And at that moment, after seeing her parents blood something in her snapped. And a large snow storm over took the main house and everyone inside, the whole village was at a standstill that day as they heard the violent cries of young Setsuna.
Since that day Setsuna has never been the same, the very eyes that had been filled with life, has none left. She now looks mentally and physically exhausted, whenever one stares at her, but she still is the same peaceful and gentle soul, that went into that room, the day of her seventh birthday. She is now the head of the Yukimura, and the sole survivor of the great snowstorm that plagued the Main House. Since everyone inside is dead, including her Uncle, the Healers, and Elders that had been inside, Setsuna is the only one who knows the whole story of what happened. Yet she refuses to speak of it, keeping the whole story silent. The only one she has ever told the story to was her faithful ninja Tomatsu, who is able to bring the smile back to Setsuna's face.
[size=120]The life I hold, I do not deserve. I killed and spilled innocent blood, and for that I shall live in repentance for the rest of my life.