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 Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:38 pm
Ibara seemed to blink back her emotions, looking at Yuuka as the youkai came to her, combing her hair like that fateful day. The oni rattled in her own bones out of her conflicting emotions.
Not only had she just seen how many people suddenly stood by her, but...the sudden affection was something she never knew. She held back though she felt herself melting in the small sighs of love she was receiving, the oni managed to stand. "I can say the same to you, Miss Kazami-"
The bartender felt quite self concious, now noticing Byakuren was by her, easif her pain slowly but surely. Why was it she felt like weeping? Why was she suddenly in such a warm place?
She continued to hold, only mildly shivering in her own effort to remain as deadpan as she usually was... But the impact was made-
((If this are the 'bad posts' I would have been crying like a baby with the good ones! Dx *I still think your posts are awesome, guys* ))
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:58 pm
"It's okay." Yuuka tried to soothe Ibara, noticing the subtle changes in her emotions. "You've been alone for so long. But you've proven that you still care about others. And because of that, you have friends now, people who care about you... Just look around." She wrapped her arms around Ibara's shoulders, pulling the shaking Oni close to her chest.
"You aren't alone anymore."
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:05 am
Those words...they tore at any wall Ibara had. Suddenly, what she had done well was enough to cover some of what she had done in the past. In a day she suddenly had people that stood by her and worried about her and where not throwing curses, rocks and other things at her.
She let herself be pulled over, about ready to break.
"You are not alone anymore."
Yuuka probably felt the tears that now stained her clothes, as Ibara begun to silently weep. A hand, clinging to Yuuka as she had done earlier when she was being carried to the temple.
It was not a loud way to cry, but Ibara was definatly crying, trembling and trying to control her tears. It was the tears that had stacked over centuries of lonesome isolation, of centuries worth of abuses, of centuries worth of havin no one. It all came crashing down on the oni, and she broke.
She felt as if she would never be able to stop, now that she was broken, how would she be herself again?
((Okay, the little oni is being sent to bed. And you guys made me sniffle :3 GGS, see ya tomorrow folk x_x x3 ))
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 1:19 am
Yuuka simply held Ibara close, stroking her hair, letting the Oni cry her fill. A lifetime of anguish was not so easily remedied, but at least it was a step on the right direction. "All flowers need someone to tend to them..."
She remembered their audience of Byakuren and Selkie. Normally, the proud, enigmatic Youkai would quickly change such a situation, but she knew something even greater was at stake. "Hijiri, I appreciate your concern...but I'd like to keep my wounds for the moment. At least, maybe then I can pretend to feel the pain this girl has felt in her life."
She thought for a moment, then smiled to Byakuren. "I trust this won't be leaving your Temple? I'd hate to have my image ruined."
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Youkai Saint Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:44 am
Selkie put her hand On Ibara, and felt that what Yuuka said was true, though she didn't know what happened to Ibara long ago, she gussed it was something bad since those words broke Ibara.
Byakuren smiled and nodded at Yuuka's request to keep her wounds. She also smiled when Yuuka asked for this to stay within the temple. "Of course, yuuka. If that is what you wish, it won't leave these walls or my lips." She promised her. She then let her sphere of light disappear as she palced her hand on Ibara's shoulder in a comforting way.
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:56 am
Ibara tried her best to stop crying after hearing Yuuka. She wouldn't wish her suffering on anyone,'much less someone like the youkai that was holdig her now.
When Selkie and Byakiren joined in the oni comforting session, the bartender manager to calm herself down, ushering down to mild sniffles. She felt exhausted now....She just wanted to sleep and not wake up for centuries.
Still, she was not about to fall asleep on Yuuka or anything, and she had to thank the blue haired woman from bringing help. Why was it that byakuren wanted her over in a full moon specifically, anyway?
The woman looked human enough, it wasn't safe to be out roamin in a full moon night, monsters would attack her!~~~ Ibara spent a day or two at the temple, helping Byakuren with what she could as thanks for everything. Though she seemed a bit lost in her own thoughts most of the time, the oni was as friendly as ever, having warmed up to Selkie, Byakuren, Yuuka and all the rabbits. The oni would also play with the rabbits idly, letting them climb up her and around her. Secretly, Ibara would pick up a rabbit and pet it when she thought no one was looking!
By the third day, though, she excused herself and told them they coild always find her at the bar (she even said she would offer them a drink, except Byakuren, since the buddhist woman wouldn't, she would get something else to drink) and that if they ever needed they could just give her call. And so, that was Ibara's short stat at the temple.~~~
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:23 pm
Wounded and in much need of rest, Yuuka returned home shortly after the incident, but only after she knew Ibara was alright. She returned each day following, checking in on everyone and ensuring their well being. However, upon finding that Ibara had eventually left the Temple, her visits ceased, and for now, she returned to her reclusive nature at her mansion in the Garden of the Sun, tending to both her flowers, and her wounds.
She was confident that the Monk would keep her promise, and gave the incident little thought afterwards, or rather, she tried her best not to think about the people she now cared for. That was decidedly unbecoming of a Youkai who was hounded by ill rumor.
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:51 pm
At last it was the night of the full moon. The night was silent and still,not a disturbance in sight. It was a cloudless night, so the moon glow and showered the village with its pure light. Certainly, the villagers followed through Keine's
Advice. The only thing that ligthed the way was the torches,'which threw mild illumination onto the closed doors and windows...
Keine had left her archiving for later, the teacher rembered well her promise to the youkai of light. Setting her things aside, she decided to go around and come to knock at the temple's back door.
She mainly did this to avoid a huge commotion at a "horned monster" or the like, given the Bunbunmaru news had blown out of proportions just how she was.
Keine walked through the forest and to the back of the temple, silently (like any good youkai) and without agitating anything with her steps. She went up the stairs and knocked lightly. "Hello?...Its Kamishirasawa Keine..." she called softly, her tail waving ever sligthly as she waited for someone to let her in and out of the cold night.
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:20 pm
((Sorry i didn't post right away, I went out yesterday and got back today))
Selkie, like Ibara, helped Byakuren around the temple, doing whatever needed to be done. Selkie decided to stay at the temple with Byakuren, the rabbits joined her as well. She took up being a sort of maid for the temple, trying to repay Byakuren for when she stole from her and because she was going to live there.
Byakuren did her best to care for Ibara when she stayed with her, and she was happy that Ibara would help her with things. Yuuka would make visits to check up on everyone, but when Ibara went home, Yuuka's visits ceased, which made Byakuren curious, but not too curious.
~~~~~
On the night of the full moon, Byakuren heard knocking on her temples doors. She opened it, hoping it was Keine, which by the sounds of it it was. "Come in, please." She said through the open doors, leaving room for Keine to pass in..
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:29 pm
((Don't mind it, hope you had fun! ^_^ ))
The door opened at last," Thank you, and good evening, Byakuren," Keine nodded her gratidue as she came in. Once more removing her shoes, she noticed the decreased pairs. "Seems the oni has left your home?" The teacher asked curiously," I hope she didn't cause you trouble?"
As she straightened out the half-beast smiled," And what is it you wanted to see me about? You have me quite curious."
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:49 pm
Byakuren smiled and waved her hand as she answered Keine. "Oh yes, she went home, and she didn't cause any trouble, in fact she helped out around the temple." Her face then went a little more serious, but still looked calm. "Actually, I wanted to see you about something involving the oni's past."
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:56 pm
"That's very nice, good to hear she feels better," Keine nodded with a small smile.
When Byakuren said that, Keine almost facepalmed, but the mannered teacher only shook her head,"If I am guessing at what you are going to ask...I regret to tell you I simply can't."
But crossing her arms, the teacher looked at the monk," Praying I am wrong though, do tell me what you are requesting of me, I would hate to disappoint you, Byakuren."
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:35 pm
"I am intrigued as well," Yuuka said, stepping up from behind Keine. "You're terrible at sneaking, you know." Her arms were covered in bandages soaked with a healing salve, as well as a large bandage on her cheek, hiding some still-charred skin.
She had overheard Keine's comment to Byakuren about returning on the next full moon, which prompted her to return as well. With a full knowledge of Keine's alleged powers, Yuuka could only assume what the good Monk would have to say.
"I'm...happy...that we were able to help Iba-, I mean, Miss Hinarasu, but there's still more I need to learn. I hope this isn't imposing too much on either of you."
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:41 pm
"Miss Kazami?" Keine turned her red gaze towards the other guest," I may not be good at it, but I try my best for the sake of my villagers. I do hope your wounds are doing better."
"I can tell you what has been recorded on the oni, but nothing more, as history is history only after its recording and passing down," Keine declared," In other words, I have made my own search on Miss Hinarasu, out of curiousity, and I can tell you about her, but only of what is known. Also, what I know is history, it is a very perspective lead matter, so what you may hear you may not like."
"Heavens knows I did not."
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:19 pm
A hint of sadness could be noted in Yuuka's eyes as she gazed at the ground. "...I want to know." She crossed her arms, attempting to hide her worry behind her prideful exterior.
"I won't give up on her. She has strength, a fire within...but her past holds her back. And I..." She thought for a moment, unsure of what she wanted to say. "She has to be strong, because I won't fight a weak opponent. I'll get my revenge on her for disgracing me in my own Garden. Of that, you can be sure..."
Yuuka could feel herself talking in circles, and not making much sense. She turned her head when she felt her face turn red.
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