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 Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:20 pm
~Waypoint:Stone~
::she hesitated. The look in her icey eyes was unsure. She had not come with intent to fight him, not yet. He was right, she was not like her brother, who had been a fighting legend and who Shuten had defeated. Even on her best day, she was not a match for Shuten on his worst. This was meant to be her chance to study him, and she had failed, giving herself away so easily::
Blast, I'm not ready to die yet.
::she shifted, the hard look in his eyes making her uneasy and very unsure of herself. She wasn't lacking as far as skills went, but against someone who had killed a legend, she was nothing::
And if I decline such a nice offer? You see, I am somewhat allergic to death, namely my own, and do not wish to meet it so quickly today...
::what else could she do but stall? She needed to find another avenue other than death::
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:18 pm
arrow Waypoint - Stone
He muses. Her stance is sloppy...there's an opening in at least two places..he can guess what her intent was. She's obviously at least a genin, but he can tell that her emotions, her nerves, are messing up her focus. She's not ready, not for real revenge. It would be stupid to just kill her here. He pops his neck from side to side, and gives her a more appraising glance, devoid of his usual leer. The other Stone nin had been murmering to themselves somethng about betting on how long it took him to pound her into meat paste..but now that he's hestiating and looking introspective, chatter stops.
"You have a lot of potential. You come from a family that spawned a legendary warrior, one of the greatest I have ever fought with. You have a body that is capable of using great power, yet you carry yourself with such a sloppy stance, and such a pitiful way of moving. You can't be serious about avenging his death. If you were, you'd have forced yourself to not be seen. You'd have broken your limits, even at your age. The fact is, you're only obsessed with the idea of revenge. You're a spoiled child who had somethng precious taken away from her. An avenger has real hatred. They are cold. They are concise. They are brutal, efficient, and they shun all other emotions besides the vengeance they crave."
He tips his head then, his look one of curiousity.
"You want to avenge your brother..but are you prepared to deal with being a cold, vicious killer with no heart? That's what vengeance is about. In the end, you will become hollow, seeking only power to kill me. And when I am dead, you will then realize how many you have shunned, pushed away, destroyed just for your selfishness. You'd do the world a favor with my death..but are you prepared to be a monster like I am? If you are alright with that..then you'd do anything to avenge him. You'd take any opportunity. I want to know if you're really serious."
He shrugs off his upper body covering then, the under-armor he wears, as well as his shirt, and he sets his chain down on the pile. He spreads his arms apart, his well muscled chest criss-crossed with various scars exposed..open. His hair blows slightly in the warm breeze around the camp...
"If you are truly serious, if you want me dead so badly..then strike me down in your anger..show me that you and I are the same..efficient, brutal, and not one to miss an opportunity to take what we want. Take it! Take what you want, if it's what you really want..are you capable? Show me!"
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:26 pm
~Waypoint:Stone~
::her eyes flashed as did her hands, something slender, sharp and metalic slid into her grasp as her feet pushed quickly. Faster than one might expect of her she was infront of him, her movement had been a blur, her blonde hair settling back down around her shoulders, her icey eyes met his, the weapons, slender, hard knives, pressed against his skin, just hard enough to draw a trickle of blood::
::she smelled of water, like a storm that had just rolled through. Her eyes were angry, yet curious and hurt at the same time. Her heart beat too fast, her breathing was short, her voice still melodic, like a river over smooth rocks::
I am not a monster, I will never be. Even he, is all his strength, was not a monster. You stole from me someone I loved and you stole a mentor.
::her face was close to his, the knives locked against him and each other, her fingers locked in a seal above them, prepared for...something::
I will not let you defeat me by turning me into something I loathe. I don't doubt you could kill me now, you could toy with me and drag it out. compared to your strength and skill, I am nothing.
::her eyes lost focus for a mere moment, as if on the brink of exhaustion, one hand shook slightly, digging just a little deeper into him::
I will... not be... a monster....
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:08 pm
arrow Waypoint - Stone
He watches her..and listens to her. The others around him wait..curious..and he reaches down and grasps the hand that moves in a seal formation, gently lowering it, before that same hand comes up to ruffle her hair. It's odd. He smiles. There's no trace of malice in his smile at all. It's hard to believe that this is the same man who a moment ago was so vicious. He leans over and kisses her forehead gently..and steps back.
"You're not ready yet. You haven't seen death in the battlefield, I don't think. If you want a chance to observe me, then I'll give it to you. This waypoint is a secret gathering place. You wouldn't be allowed to leave now that you've seen it. that being the case, I'll allow you to join my team. Tell me what skills you have and what techniques you know, and what your specialty is. I'll be watching you carefully, alright? And do me a favor.."
He chuckles as he turns, then looks over his shoulder..
"tell me your name, hmm? I know your family name, but not your first.."
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:54 pm
~Waypoint:Stone~
::it took her a moment to re-adjust. He had surprised her by suddenly being so nice. Her breathing was still irregular, her eyes reflected the exhaustion that she felt far too keenly now::
My name is Kira
::she slowly put away her weapons, after wiping them against her thigh. She didn't apologize for cutting him, what little she did would not even leave a mark amoung the rest of his scars. She glared for a moment at the other members of stone as she moved one hand to smooth down her hair::
~Waypoint:Leaf~
::Hinata stood, stretching slowly and made her way back to the tent where she thought she might find Kotai. She let her mind wander as she walked, thinking back over past and how things had changed. Briefly her mind wandered to Komm. She knew that this time there was no way for him to help. They needed to do this on their own, but the thought of him brought a smile to her lips as always::
::she reached the tent and gingerly pushed her way in::
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:29 am
arrow Waypoint - Stone
Shuten sits down, and gestures, one of the men of his team bringing out a sake jug. He pours a cup for himself, and hands one to Kira. He sips without hestitation, obviously proving it's not poisoned. There'd be no point to poison her at this point anyway, and poison was for pussies anyway. He raises his head up, looking her over idly, curious about her array of skills. At her age, she should be a Chuunin if she's like any normal ninja of her age. he hopes she's not self-trained and thinks it will mean anything..
"Good to meet you, Kira. Go ahead and drink up. It's good stuff, so be glad I'm sharing it with you! I don't do that often, but in light of your courage in facing me, despite your hesitation to make the kill..I think that deserves a drink. You took a chance. I might have cut you down pretending to let you hit me.."
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Komm Kayriel Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:25 am
arrow Waypoint - Leaf
Kotai was indeed in the tent, the other Leaf-nins out on their duties. He was poring over maps and several sheafs of papers, making sure everything was in order and nothing was left out. But, sensitive as he was always to Hinata's presence, he noticed that warm feeling moving closer and so he was waiting for her when she opened the flap and entered.
He smiled wide as she approached, but it faltered a tad as he saw the dreamy far-away look on her face that he witnessed before. "Ah! Hinata-chan, are you finished with the other medical ninja?" He asked with the softer tone he always used with her, rather than the hardened edge all others received... when he was with Hinata, he sounded just like he had when they'd first stood together.
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 2:24 pm
(ok, seriously, I'll get Kira's profile up when I am not posting from work ^.^, all my info is at home)
~*~Waypoint:Stone~*~
::she shot one more glance at the other stone nin and moved to sit with Shuten, taking the cup gingerly from his hands::
If you had wanted to kill me, you could have done it from the very beginning, before you toyed with me
::she sipped the sake slowly, her tired eyes not leaving his face, her body still stiff. She lower the cup, removing one hand to smooth her hair again::
It was a risk, I let pride get in the way, and indecision.
~*~Waypoint:Leaf~*~
::Hinata still smiled, though her eyes came back into focus. She crossed the short distance and wrapped her arms around Kotai in a swift embrace::
They are as prepared as they can be, since we have no idea exactly how bad its going to get. Traveling as we are we can't stay fully stocked on the run, but we will make due
::she let go, looking down at the papers and maps spread over the table, her brow furrowing a bit::
Its going to be tough, dealing with the enemy and with the other villages.
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Komm Kayriel Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 3:36 pm
arrow Waypoint - Leaf
Kotai's smile returned as soon as he felt her against him. He looped one arm around her waist and seated her on the cot with him, holding her against his side. "What will be will be. All we have to do is focus on watching each other's backs and taking down our enemy." He slapped the papers with his free hand, suddenly irritated with them. "These mean nothing in the face of those two truths."
He looked back to her and nodded. "We'll be just fine, my beloved Hinata-chan. The others will come around."
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:26 pm
arrow Waypoint - Stone
Shuten chuckles and shakes his head again. He looks the girl over..she's barely standing..or even sitting. He nods towards the tent, looking at the girl..and he ruffles her hair again, gently.
"Go get some rest. You won't be any good to me as a soldier if you're not rested. We may not have long, so you'll have to go on just a little bit of sleep. I don't know that we have anyone from Mist, so having you might just give us a bit of an edge once we're versed in your styles.."
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:54 am
arrow Command Center Tent
*Shunketsu was still staring hard at the schematics...*
"hmm...I know exactly what I need..." *stomach growls a bit*
"some ramen..."
*Shunketsu was grinning a little bit as he left the tent*
*the time was almost right and Shunketsu had a fun idea...if things worked out to a certain schedule he had, the upcoming battle may just turn in their favor*
*after he had gotten some food, he went around and attempted to locate the strongest destructive-ninjutsu users. He wanted to gather as many as he could find.*
*sending a messenger to each village's tent, Shunketsu requested that each village send 1-2 ninjutsu users if the village had a decent ninjutsu user to spare...the main frontal assault will still be the focal point of this mission, but an attack from behind couldn't hurt, and besides, ninjutsu-specialists won't be of too much use unless the fields come down. Shunketsu would reveal the details to the others later...*
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:40 pm
(Man.. I wish I could fit in some where >__> I wanna make a meaningful post. lol)
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:50 pm
((i'm calling for ninjutsu people...maybe you can fit in somewhere there? iono...))
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Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:31 pm
arrow Command Tent
*apparently, ninjutsu-specialists were abundant, having been rendered mostly useless by the way their ninjutsu yields to the opponent's shields and fields, and the weapons they wield, but now was the time for Shunketsu's plan to be revealed.*
"ehhem...being that we won't be part of the frontal attack, I do not think they'll need all of us as back-up. The plan for us is actually a gamble. We're going to sneak in via the giant elevator shaft. I know, I said before it was near impossible, but the doors will open up if a tower is nearby. There is bound to be a tower returning sometime soon if I'm correct. Most of our villages were attacked around the same time. It's been a while, but judging by what I've been told about the supplies each tower carries. Any remaining towers should be coming back very soon. This isn't great news for the frontal assault because it means the enemy is going to have even more troops but here's where we come in."
*Shunketsu takes out the schematics to the base*
"along the elevator shaft, there'll be several passageways leading to various parts of the base. This one particular hallway leads to a field generator that protects the entrance area of the base. If we can take that out, we basically take away the biggest disadvantage placed against us. Of course, we'll have to make full use of Snow's armors to project a field for our ninjutsu to work."
"Now, the reason I haven't suggested this idea as the focal point of a massive assault is that we cannot hide so many people. We will be discovered, the doors closed, and it'll work against us since the enemy can come from each and every passageway, basically surrounding us..."
"chances are, if we're able to get to that generator and disable it, the whole base will know where we are, and unless the frontal assault is happening at that very moment, we'll have no support and are basically dead...so...who's with me?"
*like he thought, they all agreed, but that's a given being that they're here because they want to fight the enemy, and this was better than nothing*
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Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:25 pm
~*~Waypoint:Leaf~*~
::she smiled at him, giving him a gentle hug, and then laid down to get some rest. In the morning she was sure that things would be drastically different, she would capitalize on sleep while she could, now that she had taken care of the medical nins::
We are on our own this time, Kotai-kun. We save our selves or no one does
~*~Waypoint:Stone~*~
::she stood, trying not to show the exhaustion that she felt, even if it was plain to Shuten. Softly he feet padded soundlessly towards the tent he motioned towards, slipping inside and closing the flap behind her::
::she took a quick look around, making note of the things that she saw and then found a place to lay down. She slid one of her knives out, keeping it ready in her hand as she settled into a mostly comfortable position. This was not turning out as she had hoped::
::Heavy lids closed over icey eyes and soon she was asleep::
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