Utaku Mai
Unicorn Clan
*Battle Maiden* *Paragon of Honor* *Goddamn Rockstar*
Posts: 484
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Post by Utaku Mai on Oct 17, 2011 11:19:37 GMT -5
Mai found the throne room in chaos, with Akodo Keuske-sama facing off against...Naseru? The only other person there was a daidoji woman -- a yojimbo, perhaps? Where were the emperor's other retainers and guards? For that matter, why didn't all of the troops outside hole up in this room to protect him? Something was wrong. Footsteps were echoing down the hallway, indicating to Mai's relief more troops who were able to break through the entrance.
She ran to the iron throne and placed herself squarely in the crane's path, katana drawn. "Freeze, daidoji-san, and step away from the emperor's throne."
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Daigotsu Daisuke
Spider Clan
Former Lion Bushi - Newly Initiated Maho Tsukai
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Post by Daigotsu Daisuke on Oct 20, 2011 3:49:06 GMT -5
Blood spurted from the poor Doji's throat as Jin's Nodaichi sliced through the poor mans flesh. The unlucky samurai grabbed at his neck trying to gulp down air only finding it flowing through the new hole in his windpipe. The crane collapsed to sputter out his last moments alone as all men would someday.
Seeing Homura's opponent fall finally in the confusion of the street, Jin seized the moment to press the advantage. As Homura started to make her way into the palace, Jin shouted to her and her second
"Dont worry fellow lion, my own men and I will clean up the last of the defenders, it is all we can do to repay you for allowing us to join up with you in our hour of need."
As Homura disappeared into the palace, Jin rallied his men sending his son Daisuke forward pressing into the steadfast Daidoji defenders now recognizing their lines were crumbling. Jin had to admire their dedication, even in the face of losing odds they held their ground with only the determination of a true samurai. It was something he told an aid to mention to an ikoma historian as quickly as possible. The cranes had been a most honorable opponent deserving of glory and respect in their deaths.
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Kitsu Akane was a little weary. She hadn't been able to sleep that much in the past few days. She had been traveling with Toshi since her fathers reinforcements had met up with the Ikoma's scouts. The two had formed a fast friendship that now had become something of a sisterhood. The shugenja was tired, but she knew that the days was almost over and the spilling of blood was close to an end.
While Toshi was left behind by her master to defend the courtyard, Akane knew that Homura was very tired and losing a lot of blood. As Homura began walking into the palace, Akane followed closely behind. Picking up water from one of the fountains within the palace, Akane rubbed the water into her hands and a powder she had quickly retrieved from her bag. The water mixture began to glow a green as she began to mutter prayers and promises to the Kami of the substance now in her hands. As Homura made her way into the throne room, Akane spoke to the honored Samurai-ko
"Homura-sama please do not be frightened, I am Kitsu Akane daughter of Akodo Jin. Your servant Toshi and I recently met up outside of permission city quickly after it had fallen. I now think of Toshi-chan as a sister and would do my best to help her and her esteemed master. Please allow me to treat those wounds as quickly as possible before you resume fighting"
She gave a small smile to show her sincerity and then gave a low bow before raising her hands to show the substance on them.
"If you'll allow me, I will only pass this substance over your wounds it will mend the damage some, but it will more likely help with the majority of the pain."
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Post by Akodo Tsanuri on Oct 20, 2011 11:57:10 GMT -5
Hearing Jin-san’s words Homura turned in his direction and bowed not very deep (as she couldn’t deeper) but with staying bent a bit longer than it is usually done to display her gratitude. Girl that accompanied Homura was looking at him longer but she followed her commander’s and bowed. Then they moved into the palace.
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Homura was looking at the shugenja. Akodo Jin-sama daughter. That’s who the man who spoke to her earlier was. She was sure she’d seen him before but couldn’t remember where or when. Now she remembered. It was once in the Castle of the Swift Sword. In the day when the army was returning victoriously from some war. She snuck out from ‘school’ that day to see the cavalcade. Jin-sama was decorated for his service to the Family and Clan. That was huge celebration. Next day she was punished for her willfulness. Sensei was really mad.
And now she meets daughter of that man, who claims to be like a sister to Toshi, her friend and voluntary second. She smirked to her thoughts. Fate is really twisted.
She nodded hearing Akane-san offer. Arigatou gozaimasu… she bowed shallowly. She didn’t know how Kitsu-san wanted to adjust the substance so she just stood there waiting for Akane-san words or gestures. When shugenja started treating her, she continued. but Toshi-nee (older sister)… is friend… not servant.
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Post by yuuka on Oct 20, 2011 16:40:37 GMT -5
This is it. Yuuka is now sure that there is something really special, probably adictive, about that throne. It wasn't enough to have Hantei-sama and Kaneka-san fighting for it, now Hiromitsu-san is also decided to have the damn chair. Seems like now the only way to save her 'Fortunes and Winds' partner was to... save the throne, as Hiromitsu wouldn't get off it for nothing in this world. Well, may he could return it to Hantei in person... Yuuka focused her strenght and kept draging. If she could reach the narrow corridor, the secret pasasge, just behind the throne (as described by Doji Naetaru-sama), she would be out of reach. And Hiromitsu could, at least, fight only one foe at time. She inhale, and drag... focused mind... exhale, and drag. Not that hard, would be to crazy to do it all the way to Kyuden Otomo? She coudln't fight the Lion but... she still could help... And by now, her better help is... "Keep him busy, Hiromitsu-san! I'll take us outta here!... I hope"((OOC: Sorry all, I had this written a while ago, but had a lack of internet... going go read now, I'm behind a lot))
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Post by Bayushi Hiromitsu on Oct 20, 2011 18:08:03 GMT -5
OOC: =] Yuuka-san you are so awesome!!! I <3 Daidoku's favorite.
The young samurai, seated on the throne, not only felt the weight of the crown but the overwhelming pressure of his vast responsibility. Daidoji Yuuka would be risking her life to preserve of the Hiromitsu? Again, he thinks he should marry her. The samurai-ko is absolutely stubborn, crazy, determined, brave and crazy... How could he resist?
-I am Bayushi Hiromitsu! I saw the horror of war brought by a hidden foe to slaughter my brethren, I offered my life for what I believe, and I know my goals remain unclear, but Daidoji-san, you overcome me. Akodo-san, Unicorn-what-I-not-known-yet-san, welcome to the throne room. I've introduced me to Akodo-san once today, I am he who will not flee. I will make my AWESOME last stand!
He looks over his shoulder to Yuuka:
-Unless a "force majeure" prevents me, of course.
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Post by Akodo Tsanuri on Oct 21, 2011 1:13:05 GMT -5
This was all screwed. Homura just stand by the door and watched what was going on inside. Scorpion sitting on the Throne, dragged by Crane girl and both followed by Unicorn. And Lions just standing there and watched it all. They didn’t seem to understand the situation more than Homura.
Hiromitsu… Right, that Scorpion that showed himself on the street, challenged her and fled afterwards. Now? An emperor? He has guts to proclaim himself one. Crazy punk. Mad but courageous. And he for sure can talk. If only throne didn’t move his performance would be maybe even inspiring. Now, with Daidoji and Utaku fighting over a throne and dragging it, the whole situation was only hilarious. Like kids struggling for new toy.
Homura burst out laughing. She still had problems breathing so it soon came into desperate coughing. When she dealt with it she went in their direction. Why not, she can join their game. That should be funny.
When you challenged… me… you hadn’t proclaimed… yourself emperor yet… right? So if I win now… the Throne is mine. She came closer grinning.
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Post by yuuka on Oct 21, 2011 8:55:30 GMT -5
Han... This is not the Emperor Throne anymore... the emperor left... well... unless Hiromitsu the 1st-sama is the Emperor now. Becouse... I think he looted this throne a few hours ago.
So... well, as this may not be exactly what your are looking for... excuse me.
Yuuka trys to avoid the sword with a body move and goes ahead one more big step, getting some cover from the walls. (You can attack if you like Mai-san, I´ll take just move action (tumble check if D&D >.o ... defense in R&K... well, something like that. Just so you know I´m not ignoring you. But the passage was just behind the throne, too close for me to be that far after so many draging posts). Hiromitsu-san may be in a bad position now with both, Akodo-sama and Utaku-sama, too close and another Akodo approaching. May be Yuuka could fix it with some more dragging.
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Post by Bayushi Hiromitsu on Oct 21, 2011 9:11:25 GMT -5
At last.
-Far from me to teach etiquette to anyone, but introductions are still a good way to act like a samurai. I can deduce your clans by the colors, but my brain power just goes so far.
His eyes seemed far away, his thoughts in a distant place.
-When I first stole into this chamber, hours ago, I could not fathon the true meaning of power. One side of this fate you all know. The rejoice and luxury, the face we see. But the other face, the true face, a face we do not see is of resposability, to have to care for every samurai, and not only them, every heimin, hinin and eta of the empire.
His eyes met of his fellow samurai
-How could I leave? I am not here for me, for my pride or glory. Neither I have delusions of becoming the emperor that brings peace. I am here for you, for us. I am the emperor who brings truth and who will die for that. The one that is neither a warmonger or a coward.
-I have no imperial blood more than I have inherited from Bayushi Kami, my only and sole merit is: I am here. Enough of fancy words, take this burden from me.
And hiromitsu smiled:
-I REMEMBERED MY AWESOME LAST WORDS IN THE END! \o/
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Post by yuuka on Oct 21, 2011 9:16:06 GMT -5
(LOL...ok, let't party in heavens ancestors must beso proud of... yur memory now still LOLing)
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Post by Akodo Tsanuri on Oct 21, 2011 9:39:41 GMT -5
You weren't interested... in my name... when challenged me... She stopped a few meters before the throne. I'm Akodo Homura.. If you finished... bragging, step down... from the throne.. she paused for a moment to calm her breathing Or will you run away... again?
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Akodo Keisuke
Lion Clan Mod
Lion Clan Regent ?Samurai ?Daimyo ?First Among Generals ?Tactician ?Commander ?Loyal
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Post by Akodo Keisuke on Oct 21, 2011 10:12:06 GMT -5
OOC I have been in the same boat they I kept missing this because how crazy busy thing suddenly got at work and on freelance jobs. I will post something to day during lunch around 1pm Pacific time.
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Utaku Mai
Unicorn Clan
*Battle Maiden* *Paragon of Honor* *Goddamn Rockstar*
Posts: 484
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Post by Utaku Mai on Oct 21, 2011 10:13:34 GMT -5
OOC: I'm gonna post, I'm just running something by Yuuka
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Post by Bayushi Hiromitsu on Oct 21, 2011 10:13:41 GMT -5
-Wait... What? Did not Akodo-san say that...Sorry I have a meeting with them first. she pointed in Cranes direction and made a step forward. But I will gladly meet you later, Hiromitsu-kun. She bowed to him lightly with a smile on her lips. ...before? I mean, this is later. But that's ok, Akodo-san, in the heat of the battle we tend to forget detail... And about the name thing, when I introduce myself, I don't expect an "ok" for answer, but another introduction as courtesy. Hiromitsu steps down the throne, sword in hand:-Lets see how this "Dark Sword of Bitter Lies" works for me after all...
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Bayushi Jun
Scorpion Clan
The greatest happiness is to transform one's feelings into action.
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Post by Bayushi Jun on Oct 21, 2011 17:36:56 GMT -5
Bayushi Jun walked from the shadows into the room with a bright sharp eyes. His kimono red as blood and black as night was clean as death. His eyes were vilan's ones. He looks like an evil man with bad intentions. He was tall and strong for a courtier. His smile brought sarcasm and tirany to the throne room.
"Don't you think that three agains one is a bit of... dishonored? Bayushi Hiromitsu-sama brought some several and hard points there. Attack him will be a good way to silence him and don't have to think... right?"
Bayushi Jun just smiled.
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Akodo Keisuke
Lion Clan Mod
Lion Clan Regent ?Samurai ?Daimyo ?First Among Generals ?Tactician ?Commander ?Loyal
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Post by Akodo Keisuke on Oct 21, 2011 17:43:10 GMT -5
Keisuke stepped, forward his sword in hand, true this was yet another hindrance preventing him from finding the Hantei. Yet Hiromitsu was either one of the maddest opponents he had ever faced or one of the bravest sometimes it was hard to tell which one is which. I have never heard of the Dark Sword of Bitter Lies, but does not mean I will dismiss it either. So by your leave then Lord Hiromitsu, lets dance.
Keisuke closed the distance to Hiromitsu maintaining a just ouside of striking distance. There was still time, the true Hantei could still be found and this bloody Civil war could be brought to a swift resolution.
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