Daigotsu Daisuke
Spider Clan
Former Lion Bushi - Newly Initiated Maho Tsukai
Posts: 330
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Post by Daigotsu Daisuke on Sept 21, 2011 22:18:16 GMT -5
Ooc: can a slightly belligerent older lion join?
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Post by yuuka on Sept 22, 2011 6:59:16 GMT -5
Yuuka couldn't believe what just happened. With a couple words the shugenja... - or was it a courtier? - manage to have all the Phoenixes sent home. Yuuka felt a little hate for her, the Phoenixes weren´t tired or hungry and probably expent the last night in a nice Tea house, not several nights in a camp. Suddenly all the reinforcements she could have were gone. For a while she stared at Yukihime waiting for her to speak again, hoping her own unit would get the same destiny... home... but her hopes faded out quickly, when they started to walk more and more into Lion lands. Shinta is the one helping Kuroto, Kuroto was the one bravely holding himself to conscie, as painfull as it could be. Sayuri still have the part of her yari in hands, it was broken a few battle before but she couldn't let it go, now the weapon was still serving her as she finds aid on a walking stick. Yuuka is walking. Following the Ikoma and Asahina she could see ahead of them. All the heat of a battle that never happened is disapearing. The walk allows her time to think, and thinking never makes her any good. Once they stop she removes the kabuto allowing some light on her face, and easily removes the breastplate. She is as young as 12, no more than 13 for sure. Her hair was once white, now it is half black with white near the ends. No time for bleaching at war camps, and it clearly have being a long time. Without the armor on her way (raising her TNs ) she approaches Kuroto and the Ikoma near him. You're sorry for him? Hope that is true becouse I have another injured one that couldn't walk with us. - Yuuka faced the Asahina - May be someone like you could help me in a rescue, I thought that is your business, isn't?There is something weird about war, you go out for enemies and you happen to find them even where they are not supposed to be. Yuuka attetion is back to Kuroto when they start to break arrows and remove the armor. She was about to help, to do it herself, she feel responsable for them. But she scretly noticed her hands shaking a little, nervous, she could not help, and she is not ready to watch another slow, painful, useless and not glorious dead.
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Asahina Yukihime
Crane Clan
Crane Clan Ikazuchi
* Air * Water * Shugenja * Artisan * Asahina Family Daimyo *
Posts: 750
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Post by Asahina Yukihime on Sept 22, 2011 8:31:10 GMT -5
Yuukihime walks silently along the way besides Ikoma Toshi. Her words to the Ikoma were not the ones expected by Daidoji for sure.
"I'm Asahina Yukihime, former student of Asahina Heitaro-sama at the Fane of Shigurezuki. Ambassador from the Crane to the Phoenix Clan."
Her introduction was brief, but would be enough to clarify a little why she was there with so many Phoenixes. Or at least, she hoped it could clarify.
The wind blows from northeast, the storm is coming. Ikoma relly found a nice spot, flat area, but they couldn't stay there too long. With the night falling upon them is harder to notice the heavy clouds accumulating on the horizon. The wind on the surface wasn't as strong as the one torn ing the higher skies.
Yuuka's words got Yukihime's atteniton, preventing her to further wonder about the weather. For Yukihime is sad to be a bushi, while the younger shugenjas were right now protected from violence within Shinden Asahina, the bushis were rushing their gempukkus to reinforce war. Same clan, and yet such a different philosophy between the Daidoji and Asahina. The Daidoji sounded inappropriately rude but looking indirectly to her Yukihime could tell why, she was young, to early to be far from home. There was no need to be offended by her words. Besides, she was right.
The shugenja found a waterskin on the bags Sasayaku was carrying. And found her way to Kuroto. The water would clean the wounds, wash the blood away for they to see the cuts and finally, would allow the chi within him to be rebalanced so he could recover fast. Yukihime prays for all that to happen, a mundane pray at the beginning.
Where is the one Daidoji-san is looking to rescue? If our honored 'host' allow me I'm going to join you and try my best to save him.
Yukihime know her access to the kamis have it's limits. She had to choose wisely who would get a more 'magical' aid from those that would be fine with the mundane treatment. As Kuroto's armor was removed she could see arrows dangerous close to main arteries.
"Ikoma-san, i'm allowed to ask kami's assistance for Daidoji Kuroto-san?"
(OOC: Akodo Jin-san, I sent you some info about the thread by PM. You're welcome to join us, feel free ^^ )
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Post by Akodo Tsanuri on Sept 22, 2011 15:55:31 GMT -5
Toshi moved a bit creating space for Asahina-san. Nagatsu wanted to pour water that he brought with him from his bag on the wound but he stepped down after taking Ikoma’s gaze. The wound was bleeding heavily. Kuroto was very pale. He didn’t have problems breathing, so lungs were probably fine. That was all she could tell. She knew how to treat small injuries and this wasn’t first time she saw serious one, but she was never taught how to deal with something like this. One thing she knew: he can’t fall asleep. Toshi was reaching to a small bag that one of her man brought, when heard Asahina-san words. She hesitated for a moment but calmly finished the move and took the bag. Allowing enemy shugenja to use her gift would be unreasonable. Toshi didn’t want this man to die here, but she won’t sacrifice her men for him. She heard about this shugenja and doubted she would use her art to kill them, but they were at war. And war changes people. She couldn’t take the risk.
Then her eyes fell on Yuuka-san. She didn’t know if that was just a trick of light but she could nearly feel sadness, anger and desperation of the young Daidoji. After a moment the feeling was gone. She must have imagined this all. But Yuuka-san hands was shaking a bit and the way she was clenching her teeth trying not to look at lying bushi told Toshi that all wasn’t just her imagination. Daidoji was young. Too young to see her friend dying meaningless death. If it happened in some grand battle, it would be something else. But now? Here? Maybe Fortunes will be able to save this little girl ideals. She thought about some other girl, who lost her innocence and dreams. She didn’t want to see another kid with dead eyes.
Toshi nodded to Asahina-san. Maybe Kami will answer her prayers. Toshi didn’t even try to pray. Kami abandoned her long ago.
She took out from her bag some leaves and put them in Kuroto’s mouth. Chew them. They will help you to stay awake. If you fall asleep you will die. You hear me? She slapped lightly his cheek. You must stay awake.
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Daigotsu Daisuke
Spider Clan
Former Lion Bushi - Newly Initiated Maho Tsukai
Posts: 330
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Post by Daigotsu Daisuke on Sept 22, 2011 20:12:03 GMT -5
As they continue to debate what to do for the injured man, they all began to hear the thundering of footsteps from that of an infantry unit 100 large. Moving in concert with them is a small cavalry unit of 20. The units begin to surround the small camp. The lead rider gallops up towards Ikoma Toshi, clearly the leader of the group. Dismounting from his horse, the lead rider approaches Toshi and bows and says
"Greetings Ikoma-sama, I am Akodo Daisuke servant of Akodo Jin. We are returning from Shiro Akodo and Shiro Matsu for troop recruitment. Jin-sama wishes to speak with you about your ... guests" He spits that last word with great disgust. He eyes the few surviving crane up and down with animosity. Turning back to the Ikoma he recomposes himself and says with great respect: "If it pleases your grace, my lord would like to enter your camp and speak with you"
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Asahina Yukihime
Crane Clan
Crane Clan Ikazuchi
* Air * Water * Shugenja * Artisan * Asahina Family Daimyo *
Posts: 750
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Post by Asahina Yukihime on Sept 22, 2011 20:24:14 GMT -5
Once allowed by Toshi Yukihime poured water, she wouldn't touch the wounds or blood. She kept her hands a few inches from Kuroto's body.
Thunders resound... Amaterasu's light were fading out at the horizon, leaving only the light of the torch. Was hard to see in such conditions, but those who focused their sight would would notice the water following Yukihime's fingers.
Kuroto felt the pain while a small drop of water found room between the arrow and his flash, into his body. The water pushed the arrow out around the wound the scarring was happening really fast, and after instants tere was no wond anymore, only a scar could be seen, like it was weeks old. The kami answer to a praye that, this time, was far form mundane.
As expected, Yukihime didn't needed scrolls to do so, she was familiar of certain spells already.
Once done she stood up. Adressing to Yuuka
We can find the other one or... - then adressing to Toshi - follow with the Lion to wherever is desired.
The arrival of the Akodo's unit got the attention. Yukihime didn't needed to move, she was already very close to the other Cranes.
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Post by Akodo Tsanuri on Sept 23, 2011 0:48:35 GMT -5
As soon as Toshi’s man heard the coming people, they scattered in the forest. They knew what they should do. Toshi was occupied with Kuroto and knew Cranes won’t be able to move fast enough to hide. And they probably wouldn’t want to. When Asahina-san finished her prayer Toshi took water and gave it Kuroto to drink. Then addressed Yukihime Your gift is splendid. Heitaro-san would be proud seeing you now. He always had high expectations towards you. The noise of the coming was getting closer. She wondered if her people were found. I’m sorry Daidoji-san but I can’t let you go. You will do better helping the ones here. Her people were back. One of them came closer and whispered something to Toshi’s ear. Not too long after Lion units came. Toshi was sitting helping other wounded. When the cavalry leader rode closer she stood up to speak with him. If that is Jin-sama wish, I will be glad to welcome him here. She bowed politely with her face free of emotions.
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Post by yuuka on Sept 23, 2011 7:13:42 GMT -5
Kuroto chews what is offered without thinking twice, we would do whatever suggested just to have the chance of surviving. Die is not a shame, but everyone there is looking for a glorious meaningful death. Yuuka is first scared by Kurotos pain, but once the wound is reduced to a harmless scar things starts to get better to her. She is not as good as most Cranes in the art of keeping her face and hiding felling. Her earlier than usual gempukku left her with some lacks on her education, for sure.
The other Daidoji are not that bad, they manage to tend to their wounds with the few resources they have, helping each other. Oce there, they are there. No reason to be rude with Ikoma´s men and, if offered, their help is also welcome.
The movement around is enough to make then agitated, into a nearly neurotic ready instance.
Yuuka is glad that Kuroto is going to be fine. He is still pale and kinda dizzy beause the blood lost, but now there is no doubts to her that he can make it. During the pain of removing the arow the herbs Ikoma gave him are the only thing to keep him awake. And now that someone is coming, having him awake is more than they could ask for.
Yuuka bow to the Ikoma in appreciation for what she did, allowing them to stop and help, allowing the shugenja to pray. Them bow to the Asahina, who is now closer from what she expected an Asahina to be.
With the new of someone coming, Yuuka could prevent to ask:
"Ikoma-sama, is this Akodo-sama an ally of yours?"
Question could sound weird but each one is only one and... war doesnt erases old differences, just make then worst. Anyway, Daisuke's "guests" was enough to make Yuuka wait for a not so pleasant meeting.
It requires her no order to have her group (except by Kuroto) organized close to the Asahina.
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Post by Akodo Tsanuri on Sept 23, 2011 17:48:18 GMT -5
Toshi didn’t answer at once. She was trying to recall what did she heard about this man. She was sure his name wasn’t unfamiliar to her. But she couldn’t gather her thoughts. He is. She said smiling faintly. I hope. She was nearly sure she was right. She noticed Daidojis’ agitation and gathering together. They must have felt unsure with so many enemies around. Especially after Daisuke-san words and action. She wanted to come closer to the Cranes but she has different things to do. And she feels like they don’t want her around. Perfectly understandable in present situation. She look at two of her man and shook in Cranes direction. They understood. Toshi sat down and was clearing her thoughts waiting for Jin-sama to arrive. She didn’t know what to expect from him and she didn’t like it. Clear mind will be useful anyways.
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Asahina Yukihime
Crane Clan
Crane Clan Ikazuchi
* Air * Water * Shugenja * Artisan * Asahina Family Daimyo *
Posts: 750
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Post by Asahina Yukihime on Sept 25, 2011 17:05:18 GMT -5
Yukihime serene expression remained unchanged. She bowed quickly to the Daidoji in appreciation for their attention. And as everyone else, waited for the announced Akodo to arrive.
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Daigotsu Daisuke
Spider Clan
Former Lion Bushi - Newly Initiated Maho Tsukai
Posts: 330
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Post by Daigotsu Daisuke on Sept 26, 2011 16:27:47 GMT -5
Akodo Daisuke refitted his helmet and climbed back onto the lion war horse and galloped outside the camps perimeter. An hour passes as the large force continues to hold its position around the smaller one. Fires light as the evening gets darker and soon a small honor guard approaches the camp on foot. Dressed in heavy armor with a large no-dachi held in one hand, a much older samurai approaches surrounded by 4 large menacing looking lion. As the old samurai approaches the camp he stops just outside of it and gives a bow and waits for a responding bow. Once it is given he steps closer towards the ikoma. He gives a nod to his guard. Three split off to patrol around the outskirts of the camp while one walks in front of the old man. As he approaches he bows to the ikoma and then to the crane. He then speaks to Toshi: "My dear little sister (as the lion refer to each other often as family), while we have not met before it seems you and the matsu here have provided our people with a great service. My first response was to see what your hold up was in dispatching with your current prisoners, as they have walked onto a battlefield in the colors of our enemy. In deed when i originally surrounded your encampent it was in anticipation of seeing each one of them make the three cuts. Then i was reminded by one of my trusted advisors that Akodo Taiyo was at the capital another battlefield pushing our interests in guarding Bayushi Senshi. I remembered the hospitality the crane had shown our brother and then stayed my hand.
The wait you have experienced was my attempts to keep you and your prisoners safe from other lion who have not only forgotten about our comrade in toshi ranbo, but also the principle of compassion. As such I will be protecting you from the vultures as we move these crane off the field and back to their own people. Little sister your bravery and wise actions here today do much credit to yourself and your master, whoever that may be. When i have a chance, i will be sending your story to our Ikoma brethren. " He gives Toshi another bow and then turns to speak to the crane. "the honored foes of myself and my ancestors, it seems you made a mistake coming onto the field this day. My own pride and honor demands that you commit to the three cuts for your failure to be effective for your people. However, my compassion and my respect for Ikoma-san remind me that it is better to give mercy where mercy can be given. Indeed I originally surrounded this camp hoping to see your deaths, but recognizing Ikoma-san's wise action i saw my force become a barrier from the other lion that would rather see a foul end for you. Seeing as how you responded to the call of your betters and have acted as Samurai should, i would make a bargain with you.
My soldiers and I will see you back to your people, if those here will promise not to fight at Permission City again. Continue to honorably serve your lords somewhere else maybe in the face of the spider as they harm my people as well, but do not harm my home lands anymore. If you agree to these terms then I will guard you on your way back and see to it that your injured receive some medical attention. However if you do not, I will let you guard yourselves against whatever vultures may come. I would have your decisions by morning."With that he bows. (OoC: I really wanted to see to it that you all died but frankly upon thinking about it, i like this option much better .)
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Asahina Yukihime
Crane Clan
Crane Clan Ikazuchi
* Air * Water * Shugenja * Artisan * Asahina Family Daimyo *
Posts: 750
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Post by Asahina Yukihime on Sept 26, 2011 17:10:27 GMT -5
The sun set was almost over. Stars and fire were to bright the night. The storm was coming from Phoenix lands on the coast, sooner or later the rain is going to start. Anyone with outdoors experience could smell it already. Yukihime waited for the Ikoma-san, she had things to say about Jin's words, but - to Yukihime understanding - Ikoma Toshi-san was still the one 'in charge', and the voice that should sound first in reply to her 'brother'. The Crane shugenja just bowed with the expected manners to the arriving Lion. (OOC: I'm not good at waiting lol, quick "bump". Jin-sama and Homura-san, if you don't mind, could you pls better describe your unit. Or, update "camp 2" picture on our white board - the instructions are on my 1st post. I would like to know what I'm staring at, please. How many men and where exactly. We are on flat land middle of no where, so no need for 'decoration' on the scenario unless someone need it. Just big dots as players and smaller ones for companions is enough ^^)
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Post by Akodo Tsanuri on Sept 27, 2011 7:58:54 GMT -5
It’s a pleasure to see you Akodo-san. Stories of your deeds are vastly known through Lions land. My name is Ikoma Toshi, currently Warden under direct orders of Akodo Homura-san. She bowed to Jin-san.
I’m grateful for your praise, Akodo-san, although I didn’t know about Akodo Taiyo-san mission in Toshi Ranbo. We left capital city days ago as our orders brought us here. There is no bravery in our action. It’s just that killing traveling shugenja or slaying wounded enemies sounds wrong.
We are grateful for your help Akodo-san. she bowed again. But if I may, this people are my.. guests and it is Wardens duty to deal with those that travel through our lands. I want to hear what they have to say before deciding if they can go freely. I hope you will share your opinion with me then. She bowed deeper than before. Her voice was calm and emotionless. She knew she was in no position to demand anything and he could just ignore her. But she doubted he would.
After finishing the official part Toshi smiled gently. If you excuse me Jin-san, we met before, though we were never officially presented. About 15 years ago during summer festival here, in Permission City. I was on duty that day and you came to see the lord, if I recall correctly.
EDIT: OOC: Sorry, I forgot. Toshi is with 7 of her men. One of them didn't come out of the forest. I more less drew where I think Toshi is, about rest - they are just walking near, maybe one or two is helping wounded or so. maybe one of them is trying to talk with one of Jin-san people. don't know where to draw them and I don't think it's really that important
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Post by yuuka on Sept 28, 2011 10:59:24 GMT -5
That Akodo way of thinking is likely far away from Yuuka´s comprehension. What hell is he thinking? That he can win a war by asking his foes to 'Please, seppuku'? Seppuku is remedy for shame and dishonor. There is no shame or dishonor in fight, in fulfiling orders. But Yuuka would keep this scene in mind for the future. Akodo-sama, right now your pride may not be the same as ours. We made no failure. At least no failure to those who we commited our word to. By any chance is Akodo-sama aware of our exact task?
Akodo-sama carries curious words, how much deaths are enough for you to see? Not that I'm willing to deliver any right now. But I can understand such wish right now. And I do have to appreciate that you were able to put it behind you to favor a more noble behavior.
Yuuka bowed to the Akodo, better make things clear, surely a pacific solution was the most desirable but let´s not think that this these few Cranes wouldn't worth the fight. Kuroto is chewing the herbs, it relives the pain and keeps him awake, allowing the bushi to sit down on the ground, before trying to get up. "When Asahina-sama came into your lands she was given the option to go back. The other option was to follow Ikoma Toshi-san. Why would we have the change that agenda?"(OOC: it's ok if they are just a few men, but how many Jim have? It's kinda important to know how surrounded we are and also, if there is like a unit of 100 Lion just wondering around that far from the main battle, it may be something. Yuki is too much a board gamer LoL )
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Post by Akodo Tsanuri on Sept 28, 2011 11:44:47 GMT -5
ooc: Jin-san said about 100 infantry. and from what I read I think they just arrived so it's not so weird there are so many of them. my whole group is also bigger than that 8 people you saw
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