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 Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:27 am
*looks up. Master Azrael has not yet moved an inch.*
I'll come back at a later date. This is getting kinda dull, Asura thought to himself.
*He stood up, packed his things, sheathed his swords, and quitely walked out of the dojo. Once outside, he stopped for a moment, thinking about what to do next.*
"I guess I should go back and seek out Runa and Takara. They might need me for something," Asura thought outloud, looking into the sky. "It's much better than waiting for a neglectful Master to take notice of his guests."
((Now posting in the village of the firebird))
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:09 pm
Azrael dashed into his dojo and awaited a man he could sense was coming nearer to it. there he silently awaited the man. he could tell this man had been here before and because he found his way here through the dangerous swamps, he must be a great warrior of great inner sanctum......
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:13 pm
*Flies in from the sky and lands as gracefully as a bird.*
"He's here alright," Asura says to himself. He walks up to the front steps of the dojo and removes his boots. Then, he quietly walked inside to see a man standing before him. "Master Azrael, I presume? I could sense your presence from the uncharted territory. My name is Asura. It is an honor to make your acquaintance."
*Asura bows humbly to the Master*
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:19 pm
*azrael bows in response. he could tell this man knew much of the inner peace he found so scarce in these warring times.
"yes, i am azrael, master of this twin dragon dojo and ruler of the swamplands under our mighty emporor ((OOC: who is also played by me, by the way)). I am sorry that i was not here when you first arrived. I was dealing with business at the emperial palace. As the head samurai, it is my duty to deal with the safety of our emporor. I sensed a great evil presence coming to our land of nippon and i had to consult the emporor."
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:29 pm
azrael the reaper *azrael bows in response. he could tell this man knew much of the inner peace he found so scarce in these warring times. "yes, i am azrael, master of this twin dragon dojo and ruler of the swamplands under our mighty emporor ((OOC: who is also played by me, by the way)). I am sorry that i was not here when you first arrived. I was dealing with business at the emperial palace. As the head samurai, it is my duty to deal with the safety of our emporor. I sensed a great evil presence coming to our land of nippon and i had to consult the emporor." "It is quite alright, Master, for I must apologize for my impatience," Asura replied, smiling politely. "And I know of these dangers that face Nippon. I have been increasingly harrassed my demons who appear from out of the shadows seemingly without warning. That, and the Dragon Lord Nefarious has once threatened my friends. I went on a journey to obtain a weapon that might be capable of bringing order to this land, or at least to better protect those in need whenever around me. This is what I have found." *Asura gently slid the Heaven's Cloud out of his sash and held it out for Azrael to examine* "It is my hope that perhaps you can tell me more of this sword's properties in due time, but I gather that even if you do, I will not be yet strong enough to wield it. As such, I come before you asking that you take me on as your student," Asura requested, going down to one knee.
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:37 pm
*azrael studied this person. he could sense a greater good within him and was amazed. few people he met on his long journeys had ever been so good, for greed and coruption plague many a human heart. He still was not sure if he should take on a student after his last had challenged him in the battle arena. However, after seeing his own boken's reaction, he agreed. His boken, which was said to be the purest in all the land, began to react to this person's blade. He knew right away what blade this was.
"Where did you get a blade such as that? What did you do to recieve it?
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:40 pm
((The Heaven's Cloud is a holy sword of light with truly explosive power. So far, it appears to respond to Asura's subconscious mind, and even has healing properties. While on the journey to find this sword, Asura can across a scroll that grants one the ability to fly. Check out the topic I made in the Mountains of the Phoenix. Anyway, when the blade is out in the open, it's as if the blade is made of pure light, and when it cuts, it cuts so fine that you can't even see it. Until the light explodes from out of the contact points and knocks you off your feet.))
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:48 pm
"that blade is one of the purest in the world! My own blade is another, though it was made so from being by my side on my lifelong journey throughout the world. In fact, my blade was nothing more than a boken(wooden sword) when i began. It is amazing that your mind could handle the influence of a great sword as what you posess. You must be a truly pure heart. I commend you......"
*azrael bowed to the man before him.
"I would be honored to teacxh you of my ways."
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:48 pm
azrael the reaper *azrael studied this person. he could sense a greater good within him and was amazed. few people he met on his long journeys had ever been so good, for greed and coruption plague many a human heart. He still was not sure if he should take on a student after his last had challenged him in the battle arena. However, after seeing his own boken's reaction, he agreed. His boken, which was said to be the purest in all the land, began to react to this person's blade. He knew right away what blade this was. "Where did you get a blade such as that? What did you do to recieve it? "I got the blade from within a cavern hidden in the Mountains of the Phoenix. An old man told me a rumor once about it, so I set off to find out if it was true. But that still doesn't mean that it was an easy task in getting it," Asura replied modestly. "But yes, it is true, I don't know yet how to fully control it."
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:51 pm
azrael the reaper "that blade is one of the purest in the world! My own blade is another, though it was made so from being by my side on my lifelong journey throughout the world. In fact, my blade was nothing more than a boken(wooden sword) when i began. It is amazing that your mind could handle the influence of a great sword as what you posess. You must be a truly pure heart. I commend you......" *azrael bowed to the man before him. "I would be honored to teacxh you of my ways." "Thank you, Master," Asura said, returning the bow. "As for now, I am guessing that you wish to test my knowledge, as to properly gauge my already accumulated skill. Then, you will know what it is that I already know, what I haven't learned yet, what I need to learn, and, of course, what I need to unlearn."
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:02 pm
"well, you certainly do seem to have a good idea of things. anyway, i think it should first be known the history of my style.
my style comes from a village high in a mountain far from here. long ago, a group of monks settled there to create a culture isolated from the greed and killing in the outside world. they taught peace and honor to the generations after through martial arts called bi ju dun. it meant strength knowledge and bravery. The village was great for generations until one student, on the day of his graduation from his master's dojo, suddenly slaughtered many people. he had not focused on his bravery or knowledge and instead focused all his time on his strength. they all would have died, had it not been for an outcast who lived in the forest nearby. he stopped the man and chased him from the village. that man who killed so many was my father, Akumoto Reaper. When i heard of the truth about my father, i left the peaceful village and went looking for him, so that i might stop him from killing any more. i have spread my ideas of honor throughout many lands and now i pass them to you. Are you ready for the challenge?"
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:02 pm
*Thinks for a moment* If we sparr, I'm most likely going to have my a** handed to me. But on the second hand, I'm confident in myself to at least keep from taking too bad a beating. And I must earn his respect, Asura thought to himself.
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:08 pm
so you will face the challenge of fighting a legendary dojo master?
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:08 pm
azrael the reaper "well, you certainly do seem to have a good idea of things. anyway, i think it should first be known the history of my style. my style comes from a village high in a mountain far from here. long ago, a group of monks settled there to create a culture isolated from the greed and killing in the outside world. they taught peace and honor to the generations after through martial arts called bi ju dun. it meant strength knowledge and bravery. The village was great for generations until one student, on the day of his graduation from his master's dojo, suddenly slaughtered many people. he had not focused on his bravery or knowledge and instead focused all his time on his strength. they all would have died, had it not been for an outcast who lived in the forest nearby. he stopped the man and chased him from the village. that man who killed so many was my father, Akumoto Reaper. When i heard of the truth about my father, i left the peaceful village and went looking for him, so that i might stop him from killing any more. i have spread my ideas of honor throughout many lands and now i pass them to you. Are you ready for the challenge?" "I have no specific style by name, but throughout my travels, I have watched the styles of many others, and relied on my own wits and skill to keep me alive in this age," Asura reveals, nodding yes. "I am ready to accept your challenge."
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:11 pm
((My real life style is more based on Street Fighting, Aikido, Iaido, Ninjitsu, Tai Kwon Do, Karate, and Hapkido. Plus, there is a secret to my eyes that I don't tell people about. I haven't even explained this one to my girlfriend yet. Nor my parents.))
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