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 Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:39 pm
Kusari moved slowly back to the waters edge. leaving the calming shimmering waters without a word to the others he dressed and strapped on his weapons again before finally wrapping his face over again with newer white cloth.
Once hidden beneath his wrapping again Kusari began to wring out some of his hair and made his way up to try to find where Nakamura had gotten off to so he could get to see more of this village. Remembering this last fact he removed the bandages over his former wounds to see that he was fully healed beneath them.
Kusari followed the road back allowing him to make his way back to Nakamura
Upon seeing her he spoke. "Thank you for that Nakamura, it was an experience i will not soon forget. It was most miraculous and invigorateing. So, where to next?"
[Hp= 1350
Cp= 1050]
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:32 am
She was staring up into the sky by the time Kusari had found her. The sun had set, revealing a tiny portion of the moon. The day is already done? It seems to have gone by rather quickly... she thought to herself before hearing her name. Kusari had found her, but it wasn't like she was trying to hide from him.
Sure thing. I hope you didn't have too many problems... and you also respected the waters... I can tell from the scent." Nakamura said as she crinkled her nose. She thought about the next destination, and knew that the Shrine was off-limits... even to those she trusted. I guess I could show him the under-water caverns... but I don't think he's completely healed. Sure, his body is back... but the Springs usually take a toll on the body afterwards... so we shouldn't do anything strenuous right now. she thought to herself before deciding that they should just go walk around the village.
"We can go to the village. If nothing else, you can get aquainted with it. And you might want to take it easy. The restoration in the springs is fantastic, but I wouldn't press my luck with it's abilities." she said, darting forward for a second so she could avoid a potential grab. She walked just far enough ahead of him so he couldn't reach out and grab her or make an attempted strike from behind her without her sensing it first.
[Exit to Forest Marsh]
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:49 am
Kusari trusted the words Nakamura stated to him. "The Village it is then, it would be good for me to getto know my way around a bit as i shall be living around here." Kusari stated calmly ready to go wherever she leads. Kusari followed behind her and noticed she was careful to stay a certain distance away and he could help but notice that she was trying to stay out of arms reach... "Are you expecting me to cause some kind of attack Nakamura?" he asked questioningly "You seem to be taking extra care of how far you remain away from me..."
{exit to Forest Marsh}
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:36 pm
(Damnness! Kaoru could've met Nakamura! XD and the twins needed to see her anyway @_@ damnation!)
It didn't take a genius to notice Hiro's eyes lowering themselves. Hikaru didn't mind though, he did have his shirt open and it was his fault anyway. His smile never left his face and he didn't inform Hiro of what he had noticed. It would be much too embarrassing for him. It was then that a girl with white hair walked in. She was younger than he was and he knew that by her body type and the way her face was. She winked a lot...perhaps she was nothing but a flirt. What's wrong with girls these days.... Kaoru woke up suddenly when he heard a woman's voice. Sitting up abruptly, he stared at the girl infront of him. His eyes wavered for a moment, examining her body to make sure she wasn't any threat. She was strong, but not a threat to the boys. Especially since it seemed that younger shinobi knew her.
He didn't move an inch and kept himself quiet as he watched her and another man come out from somewhere. If they were a couple the two didn't seem good together. When she left, his and his brother's attention was redirected to the strange man who jumped into the strangely colored waters. He seemed different from normal and seemed to have a great deal of power as well. The twins were smart enough not to mess with people of such a high caliber. To do so would most likely mean death and a painful one at that. Hikaru wondered what Hiro was going to say before he went quiet...What was he 'not?'
Kaoru's mind didn't wander too far to not wonder who that woman was. She was intreguing with that hair color... Just from plain curiousity, he wanted to know more. And about that strange man as well. Taki sure did have some strange inhabitants. Hikaru directed himself back to Hiro when the pair had left the springs, "So, what were you saying?" he asked with a smile. The red pendent he was always wearing was draped gracefully around his delicate looking neck. His well toned abs were showing as well and it added to the look the Amane's were graced with.
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:48 pm
"I....Well...I dont like..." With every word,Hiro stopped himself to think.His face was shielded with his helmet,so he could not be seen blushing.Hiro had never felt this way towards a member of the same sex.But when he thought about it,he never had those thoughts about women,either.Maybe all along,he was attracted to the same sex,but didnt know it."Can I ask you a personal question?" Hiro said letting himself relax just a small bit.
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:37 pm
Hikaru's head tilted a bit as he wondered what it was Hiro had started to say. "Yes? What is it?" He said warmly. His graceful smile still adorned his light skinned face. Kaoru went back to the water's edge and stared blankly into the silver. The light was shining beautifully from it now. Though, it was somewhat tainted by human hands. If that man could even be called so. He'd gotten into the water and made unnatural ripples. Kaoru couldn't help but be entranced by it. His eyes lifted to see if that shinobi had left yet. Unfortunatly not. Hikaru moved a bit closer to Hiro went he heard his brother move to the water. "I wonder, is it personal for you or for me? If it's something you wish nobody else to hear, perhaps asking infront of my brother wouldn't be so smart." He gave a small laugh before moving himself back and waiting for the kid to begin asking his 'personal question.'
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:55 pm
Hiro said in a small,yet embarrassed whisper, "Do...Do you like...Men?" Hiro bowed his head slightly as he dodged the actual word.He looked at Hikaru through his visor,which shielded his eyes and he blinked a couple times.He wanted to make sure that Kaoru did not hear."If you dont mind me asking...Of course." Hiro breathed heavily,he could feel his face getting hot.He wanted to take off his helmet,but he was afraid Hikaru would laugh at his blush.
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:12 pm
Hikaru could only smile as he heard the embarrassment in his voice. "Why do you ask such a thing, Hiro-kun? Finding answers to your own personal questions?" Hikaru would dodge his question for now. He wasn't too sure of it himself. Of course he liked men, he didn't hate them. But...it wasn't what Hiro had asked. He had meant it on a more private note. The smile from earlier still graced his lips as he spoke once again, "Now, Hiro-kun, don't tell me you are falling for an Amane male? We are devilish little creatures you know." Hikaru couldn't resist laughing at his own little joke. He'd always been able to laugh and hide his true feelings quite well. Which right now, he needed. He enjoyed the company of the kid a bit more than he would usually. Though, he knew it wasn't a love like he felt for his brother. Just what was it exactly? Perhaps a good friendship was growing? But how far would it grow in his heart? Hikaru's mind never stopped for a moment as he stared into the younger boy's eyes.
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:18 pm
"I dont know!" Hiro said throwing his head into his knees which he grabbed and pulled to him.Under cover of his helmet though,he examined Hikaru's toned body.He never felt like this for Tobi at all,but something about Hikaru,the way he talked,the way he smiled,the way he laughed,all seemed to make Hiro feel happy,too.Hiro took off his helmet and dropped it to his side.Slowly he raised his head,and his brown eyes met with Hikaru's wonderful blue ones.His blush had come to a slight glow as he said thoughtfully, "Would you call it falling?"
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:14 pm
Hikaru knew it was something a bit more personal than just the normal question. Turning to look at his brother, he called out, "Hey, I'm going for a walk. Stay here until I return alright?" Hikaru smiled and took Hiro's hand. It seemed like the kid was more confused than anything. That look he had given Hikaru seemed to do something. He wasn't sure what, but it was something. Perhaps something important. Kaoru stayed silent to his brother's words. They meant nothing to him. Hikaru sighed and looked to his side to Hiro. With his normal friendly smile he touched his cheek lightly. "Come on now, Hiro-kun." He said gently, as he tugged a bit on the boy's hand. He led him about a good 50 to 60 feet before stopping. That would give them plenty of alone time to deal with whatever was wrong with the Gennin. Sitting at the base of a large tree, he looked at Hiro. "Now, tell me, what's wrong?"
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:20 pm
Hiro lifted himself from the ground and was led into the forest by Hikaru.Hikaru let go of Hiro's hand and sat by a tree.Hiro sighed and said quietly, "I think I like you,and not as a friend though." Hiro looked at his feet as he started to blush again."What you said about me falling for you...I think its true." Hiro looked up and straight into Hikaru's wonderful eyes.He looked into them deeply,awaiting a response that was hopefully not of disgust.
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:29 pm
Hikaru's smile never left his face. It was a comforting and nurturing one. A different smile from before. Had this Gennin fallen for him truely? He is only a child. Not much younger than Hikaru himself, but none the less, young. "Are you sure about this? Do you think you are even ready to get into such a relationship? You just barely met me afterall. What did that dream do to your mind?" Hikaru was asking the child to make sure he was sure of what he was feeling. Feelings often clouded one's judgement and played tricks on the mind. Hikaru was flattered that the child said he liked him, but afterall, he was just that, a child. Hikaru didn't know him, let alone know if he liked him. He was fun to be around and he was starting to enjoy his presence more than others. But....to call such a thing 'love?' Could he, himself, commit to such a thing? If Hiro was passionate about his feelings, then Hikaru could at least help him to understand it more. To know if he were truely into the same sex. "I'm flattered though, thank you. I've never someone tell me they liked me, let alone someone as cute as you." Hikaru's voice was soothing and relaxed. He held his arms open, a signal if Hiro wanted to sit inbetween his legs or not. Hikaru's head was tilted a bit to the side, stands of his red hair stood out against his white skin.
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:37 pm
Hiro turned his head to the side to hide surprise.As cute as me?Hiro thought to himself.Hiro took a step towards Hikaru and said "I dont know..That dream was horrible,and it felt like it was not going to end,but then..." Hiro paused a second and took another step forward."You came" He finished saying.He walked some more and stopped at Hikaru's feet.He looked down at the opening in Hikaru's legs and hesitated for a moment,then suddenly swooped in and rested in between them.Hiro felt the same as before;safe.He folded his arms and sighed, "Is it...Weird?" Hiro said,puzzled.
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:48 pm
Hikaru smiled and wrapped his arms around Hiro snuggly. "If you love someone then it doesn't matter if it's called weird or not. It's what inside you that counts." His words were reassuring and happy. "Nothing is weird unless you say it is." He let his cheek rub against the boy's. "Now, do you see this as weird? What do you feel when you are being held by a man?" Hikaru's questions were warm and caring. He didn't want to frighten the young shinobi and didn't want to scare him away. That would make him feel emensely sad. He pressed Hiro against his body a bit more and made his lips brush against his a bit before sighing and tilting his head back against the tree's trunk. He closed his eyes and had his head towards the sky. He was content holding Hiro this way... Much happier than when he was holding his brother. For a moment he stayed that way before coming back and putting his lips against Hiro's ear and whispering, "Do you think it weird for a man to care so deeply for another male? Love is love, no matter who is apart of it."
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:55 pm
Hiro let his arms relax,and let down all emotional defenses.What Hikaru said was all so true and reassuring.He felt comfortable in Hikaru's arms.His blush seemed to fade away as all embarrassments faded and the truth rose undeniable from the depths of Hiro's soul.He said calmly and surely "No,it is not weird.And I love you." Hiro needn't think of what he just said,because his heart made the decision back when Hikaru pulled him out of his hellish nightmare.Hiro let his head lean into Hikaru's chest and looked into his closed eyes,and waited for them to return.
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