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                                                      Kyoko was brought out of her thoughts by the sound of someone knocking at her door. She lifted up an eyebrow wondering who it was as most of the Red Dragons were probably still asleep, as for Ling he wouldn't have bothered to knock but just come in. Maybe something had happened... she put down the glass she had been drinking from and went to answer the door just to Kivlo standing there in front of her. Why was he at her door so early in the morning? She blinked a few times as she was still out of it, the past had quite a grip on her.

                                                      " Kivlo... come in. Is everything alright?" She let him into the room, slowly closing the door behind him as she looked over at the man of whom she admired. He was their leader and he was a good man with the best of intentions for the nation. Kyoko always respected him ever since she met him years ago at the monastery where Ling was born. But clearly the man had something on his mind as well... had he figured it out? Or was this about something else entirely?


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Kivlo bowed his head respectfully as he entered the room. He looked at the room itself as he had only been in it a few times before. "No, everything should be fine. I would like to know who Ling's father is. I have my guesses. He and I would like to know, I am sure. But if you want to keep it a secret between you and your son, then I will respect the decision." Kivlo had guessed a few people as whom was Ling's father, a monk at the Monastery, though that would be very absurd, or the... Emperor.

Kivlo clutched a blade handle with one hand, though passively, not in an aggressive manner. The Samurai looked out the window, as if he was watching time stop for the two of them. Kivlo smiled lightly at Kyoko, but his face turned slightly blank, he was tired.


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                                                      Kyoko paused and looked down when Kivlo asked her about Ling's father... She gently placed her hands on Kivlo's arm, she cared about the rebel leader greatly whether he knew it or not but even mentioning Ling's father opened up old wounds. She spoke softly choosing her words carefully... " Ling is very young. He... he's not old enough to know the truth yet Kivlo. I know that you care about the boy and believe me when I say that Ling loves you very much. There's a lot in my past which are hard to talk about... Ling's father is one of those things."

                                                      Kyoko then did something she's never done before, she gently placed a hand across Kivlo's cheek and then softly kissed him on the lips. Looking into his eyes her voice was soft but full of sorrow as well: " If I tell you everything do you promise not to turn your back on Ling. Even if you don't approve of who his father is or my actions in the past?' She was willing to tell him the truth but she didn't want to upset him at the same time, it would break her heart if Kivlo turned his back on her and Ling because of what happened five years ago.

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                                                Yue would slowly fade her pout away, when Kenji finally decided to call her by her given name for once. Nodding her head, she would listen to him explain about how it was better to not bring about the rebels if she would like to tag along. And in general, she would want to. She love to see who the Emperor is like in these lands is. It was the best for her as well, so she can get a air about the leader of this island. And to see if there could be even more stronger possible trade routes in China. Meaning she could send some herbs from here back, and even special herbs from China over to here. She would tap her chin for a long while as she thought about it for a long while. Then again, she already made her decision, she was just making it go out for long. Until she was suddenly clung to. Yue let out a loud yelp as she was soon pushing at Kenji's face. While the Chinese were only a SLIGHTLY lack in skinship acts that Europeans and others in the west didn't mind doing. Yue, deep down, was also partly of Japanese as well. "YOU HANDSOME! YOU HANDSOME TOO! NO TOUCHY! TOO CLOSE! FACE TOO CLOSE!" Her face was even blushing a deep red as she said that.

                                                In truth, while Kenji had his fun under the sheets. Yue herself, was still classified as a virgin. She hadn't been married off young, like her grandfather should have. Considering she was a b*****d child, he didn't care. And even when she did finally get into the business once more, she still pushed it off. And more, and more. In a sense, Yue would have to be the oldest non-married Chinese girl. That was also a virgin.

                                                Yue scowled as finally he moved away. Pushing herself off as she reached down to easily pick the medicine cabinet up by one of the straps. As if it didn't weigh a thing. Though in truth, it felt like carrying a bag of cement mix if anything. But it was nothing to her. Yue turned her red eyes to Kenji was she gave a sly like smirk to him. "I go. I curious of this Emperor. Never had I seen one of high standing up close before." She said with a grin as she was soon moving to leave with him. Giving a soft chuckle as she tucked her hands under her long sleeves. Grappling her gloved wrists as she spoke up, feeling the tips of her weapon strapped to her arms, hidden under her clothes. "I hope this one is no a**. Would be good if he be nice."

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Kivlo's suspicions were corrected, or somewhat, he was about to speak again then Kyoko kissed him. "I was I going to give up on you, at such a time of war, what kind of man would I be." He smiled, the man spoke into her ear, "Even if I am dying on the field of battle, I will never turn away from Ling, nor you." Kivlo held her close to him, holding her tightly to him. One thing he didn't want happening was losing Kyoko and Ling, the two played a very important role in his life.


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                                                      Kenji laughed a little towards Ling, he had to remember that her customs didn't involve as much closeness or touching as Europeans often did. He remembered one time he tried to his her on the cheeks as a greeting like the French do and she nearly clobbered him over the head for it. " Calm down cherie... You know I can not help but want to be close to a beautiful woman like yourself.' As she spoke of the emperor he passively waved it off a bit.

                                                      " He's a politician. They're all the same. They talk nice to your face while they stab you in the back." He offered her his arm as an escort as they left the building and headed towards the palace, once he approached the palace he showed the guards some paperwork, confirming his identity and asked to speak with the emperor. Hopefully he was in... if not then this could be a long wait.

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                                                      Kyoko was bit shocked when Kivlo held her so tenderly, she leaned into him, listening to his words... it felt nice. But then a sudden shock came to her system as she remembered the last time a man held her in such a ways, it was Lei-Sho... she gently pushed Kivlo away and looked down briefly trying to hide her tears which she couldn't stop from coming. " Kivlo... I... I've kept Ling's father a secret for his own safety" The woman then pulled out a brightly colored bracelet, one which only women in the inner court of the empire wear... very few had one as it labeled her as a high-ranking member.

                                                      She closed her eyes, because if she didn't she knew she would never get everything out.
                                                      " I was a child when the emperor first came to my father and demanded that all the ninja tribes serve him, but my father didn't agree with some of the things that the newly crowned Lei-Sho wanted to do. So the emperor sent his armies to my clan and slaughtered them, I barely escaped, only thanks to my older brother who gave his life protecting me was I able to make it out my home and head towards the mountains where the monks took me in. As years past I grew up there but somehow the emperor found me again, I don't know if he knew who I really was because he sought me out to become a royal consort to him. As you may know when this happens the women involved have no say in whether or not they go with the emperor.

                                                      At first I thought about running away but then I thought that this might be my chance to finally be able to avenge my family and put an end to everything he's done once and for all. I became his consort, I played the role fairly well for an entire year... he even would confide in me. I was waiting for the right time to strike, finally it seemed to come. I was able to slip in some sleeping potion into his drink, a potion that would put him into a deep sleep for days. I took out my sword to slit his throat but before I could succeed I was caught by his personal bodyguards and had to make a hasty exit. I ran as far as I could, and back to the only place I had left in the world.... the monastery. The monks took me back in and helped hide me between monasteries so that Lei-Sho's men wouldn't capture me. It was only after I got to the monasteries that I learned I pregnant with Ling."


                                                      Kyoko opened her eyes, looking at Kivlo with a somewhat pleading gaze... " Now do you understand why Ling can't know his real father? His father has no idea the boy exists and I intend to make sure it stays that way. It's for Ling's protection.... Kivlo try to understand... Ling's father is Lei-Sho"

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User Image Uruha's eyes had followed Hitomi until she rounded a corner, was out of sight for a moment, then re-emerged alone, effeciency. He guessed guard duty was over, as was Kivlo's conversation with not one but two possible recruits. The tension in the air seemed to dissipate, though Uruha still needed to blow off some steam. Training was always good exercise and he wasn't the best swordsman, the least he could do was train to keep his current skills sharp. He took one last look at the busy street to see if there were any possible enemies to keep watch on before deciding that all was well for the moment and left his post.

On his way to what he liked ot think of his own personal training grounds, he spotted Kivlo with the boy, Ling, Uruha had a difficult time around children, especially this one. Toshi, Uruha's son, would have been about the same age if his life hadn't been taking so soon. The Emperor was truly maniacal to order an assassin to kill his whole family. Not that Uruha was a saint, he knew he had done despicable things in his time working for the previous rebellion, but he never killed children. Seeing Ling was a constant reminder of what he'd lost.

He sometimes wondered, during painful sober moments, whether or not he would have been dragged into this rebellion anyway if his family had lived, if he would have moved them into the city to keep them safer. If Toshi and Ling would've been friends. Maybe he and Kivlo would be training the both of them in that field, preparing them to survive, defend themselves and one day protect others. But that could never be... Uruha gripped his katana tightly, newly kindled rage filled his heart and burned along his veins. He remembered his place and bowed before Kivlo, and nodded to the kid with a polite smile before continuing on.

Like many who trained he found a kind of solace being in his element, fine tuning his skills. He trained for several hours before returning to the Inn to pass out. The next day he was out in the field again. He reached the quiet part of the hills that edged the grey forest, Uruha drew his sword and closed his eyes. the breeze ruffled his clothes and long, unkempt hair. He thought back to when he was picked up off the street to serve in the rebellion before this. the only reason he joined was for food and shelter, nothing else mattered at the time. looking back, he pitied his sensei for having such an unruly student. It took a lot of patience and guidance to keep the little thief in line, focused, but it paid off in the end. He hadn't been the best soldier but he was reliable and got the job done, he didn't have many weaknesses. No need for money since he knew how to survive without, and hadn't lived with much to develop a desire for more. Now he was in service yet again, he needed to keep training or order to remain a valuable asset to the cause. He visualized his teacher in his mind, instructing him... and started in with balanced attack and defense, interspersed with the agile dodging that was his specialty.

Where am I: Near the grey forest
On my mind: Just concentrate
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[[OOC: Wrote this a while ago, had to revise due to the time skip so if you read it and it seems weird, just know that it's because I was simply too lazy to rewrite a new post.]]

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Kivlo's was looking into Kyoko's eyes, staring deeply into them, swearing once or twice seeing Ling inside of her pupils. He nodded his head, he took her hands and held them gently. "I love both you and Ling. This, monster will die before the end of the year, and with this, our-" He paused, but then continued. "He is the heir to the country. But I am sure when we win, I will take lead until Ling is able to take the responsibility." Kivlo held her hands and hugged her, he placed a hand on the back of her head.

"The Monster will pay. The only one to know will be us." Kivlo held her tightly to his body, thinking over the situation, this was, surprising and shocking. He was handling it quite well especially. Kivlo shed a single tear, falling down the side of his face, he shut it eyelids together and brought up a hand to wipe the tear. He pushed himself away from Kyoko, "Now, my dear. How about some breakfast, I had some prepared if you wish to join me." He smiled at her.


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Location: The Black Road. Mood: Pleased, planning. Company: Okiru



Lei-sho had spent the day with Okiru, maybe the most he had spent out of the city with out a legion following him, but time none the less. The Emperor consulted with the Eastern Leader, and to his surprise, the was was ended.

For the Barbarian meeting however, did not happen, they hadn't appeared.


Lei-sho arisen from his bed, his head wandering in every which direction. Even his age and gender, his hair hung down to his butt. The Emperor got out of his bed, rubbing his eyes, luckily the night before he sent word for someone to bring appropriate clothes for him, perhaps Okiru if he needed them. Lei-sho grabbed a blue Kimono and red shorts, today seemed as if it were to become a hot and dry day, best dress for the weather. Lei-sho got up from his bed, it was quite early despite the sun telling otherwise.

Lei-sho sat back down on his bed, combing down his hair and braiding it, not usually having to do it often. The Emperor sat patiently as a stumbling Inn Maiden came in with the man's food. He bowed his head. "Thank you." Lei-sho spoke in a cold, and arrogant tone, he then grabbed some gold from his Kimono, and handed it to the woman.
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Okiru Uzakii

Okiru opened his eyes, the morning light touching the ground he saw with a brightness that gave this morning a beauty. He stood up from his chair outside of the door to the Emperor's room, stretching his arms and checking the surroundings. The Emperor didn't want to sleep on the side of the road in a tent so the continued on to this inn. Now they were the only two guests left in the inn as the Emperor had seen to that. Before he went and woke up Lei-sho, he walked out and stretched himself out before practicing a bit with his sword, Zen was still hidden behind his back, as uncomfortable as that made his sleep. After his morning practice he went to the horses and pulled out a peach which he ate with a smile. "Sweet things really are the best." he said to no one but himself.

After wiping off the juices, he dug a hole with his shoe and dropped the seed into it, covering it and pouring some water onto it. Throwing away what was left into the brush he proceeded to the inn office to check with the landlady, thanking her before paying for the inconvenience. Now they had only their trade meeting to attend, which he doubted Lei-sho wanted to be late for. He knocked on the door to ensure that Emperor wasn't already up before walking in. He saw the inn maiden, stumbling already, before speaking to the Emperor; "Good morning Emperor. Care for a peach?"

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Emperor Lei-sho
Location: The Black Road. Mood: Pleased, planning. Company: Okiru



Lei-sho looked at Okiru as he entered, Lei-sho stared at him with blank dead eyes and shrugged. "I guess one could not hurt." Lei-sho stood up and grabbed a fruit from the man, biting into the fruit. The fruit was sweet, like sugar, he smiled taking another bite. Lei-sho thought of the plans for the day, he sighed.

"What shall we do today, Okiru my friend?" The man bit into the fruit, slurping up the juices that hide inside the shell of the peach. The Emperor yawned, half chewed fruit in his mouth, a hand covered it. After yawning he bowed his head slowly. "Many apologies."
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Okiru Uzakii

He didn't move as the emperor grabbed a peach from him. "You should try sweet things more often." He whistled for the inn maiden while motioning towards the door as she was finished. When she passed by he handed her a peach which she took reluctantly. He turned back to look at Lei-sho and said "Do you not have a plan for the day then? That's something new." he said before he bite into the peach. When the emperor bowed, Okiru chuckled in his thoughts.

After that he walked outside where the sun was now in a higher point, letting the area look much brighter than when they originally arrived. He watched as a cart moved across the road, carrying what he assumed was a farmer's recent harvest to Kicro.

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Mood: calm
Thoughts: I'll need to get some tea...
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                                                      It was bright and early in the morning even though the boy had enjoyed Kivlo teaching him to fight yesterday he hadn't forgotten at all about his glider. At sunup he went to the roof of the inn, stood back a little and ran off with his glider which quickly picked up a gust of wind sending the boy soaring through the skies. " Yahoooo! Yay! This is the best thing ever!!!" Ling laughed, this glider was working far better then his last one, he could see for miles around including Munvria and parts of the grey forest. The boy was quite proud of himself for his invention but as the clouds started to look grey he decided that he needed to land.

                                                      He started to use the devices he installed to make it easier to guide the glider, something he thought was necessary since the last time he tried to build one he crashed into a tree. Ling looked for a good landing spot, then he found one, the Black Road. The winding stretch didn't have many travelers on it this early and he wasn't likely to run into any trees. Heading straight down for the road Ling started his landing sequence, but it didn't go completely smooth as the boy stumbled a little upon hitting the ground. Still, both he and the glider were in tact, pluss any landing you could walk away from was a good one.

                                                      Ling looked around, he must've been somewhere in the middle of the road, or at least so he thought. Unfortunately the landing left him a bit disoriented, which wasn't good. If he didn't get home soon his mother would be furious with him. He then saw a man outside of an inn, he didn't look like one of the emperor's guards or anyone he should be aware of. The young boy went up to him smiling, hoping that this stranger would be kind enough to help out a lost child.
                                                      " Excuse me mister. Do you know which direction Munvria is?

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