Kakita Hitoshi
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Hitoshi on Oct 8, 2011 3:30:27 GMT -5
Grateful for the wave of energy that the shugenja had given them, Hitoshi struggled to his feet and bowed.
"Thank you Asahina-san; we will use this time wisely. So the question is, my friends, where do we head? I suspect that our armies will fall back towards the Emerald Champion and the forces at Permission City, but Mitsouko-sama was talking of heading north to link up with the marching Phoenix. Following our daimyo would seem like the best idea to me."
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Oct 9, 2011 21:30:20 GMT -5
Sojiro nodded in agreement with Hitoshi's statement.
"Regrouping with Mitsouko-san and the rest of the Crane forces is our best option."
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Oct 11, 2011 3:28:50 GMT -5
Sojiro bowed to the maimed shugenja.
"I will remember your sacrifice for us, sama. It will not be in vain, I promise you."
He grabbed another tent pole to use as a walking stick for his injured leg and turned to his companions.
"Let's go, sans. Make this man's sacrifice an act of honor."
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Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
Doji Daimyo - Courtier - Otomo Twin
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Oct 11, 2011 3:47:44 GMT -5
Asahina Edo watched the samurais as they departed in the rain. It trickled over his maimed figure as he focused himself once more trying to soothe away the pain. He looked over the dark sky as the clouds danced like shady dragons over the land of the Emperor. Was it truly worth it? All this sacrifice, the death for the son of heavens? Were they simply pawns in a game of gods....or men... Was it fruitless? Was it in vain? He quickly cast away those alluring dishonorable thoughts and prayed once more to the kaze no kami to extinguish his breath quickly...and it came...moments later... And the rain still fell...
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Oct 11, 2011 20:18:13 GMT -5
(Three days later)
Tired, hurt, soaked, but still determined and resolute, four figures can be seen approaching the outskirts of Kyuden Otomo. All of them have obvious injuries. Two of the men walk on either side of a third, supporting him at certain points as needed, while the fourth walks beside them with the help of a walking stick, his left arm in a sling.
Beaten but unbroken, the Kakita boys make their arrival to the relocated Imperial Court.
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Kakita Hiroshi
Crane Clan
* Duelist * Courtier * Magistrate * Warrior Poet *
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Post by Kakita Hiroshi on Oct 12, 2011 2:32:23 GMT -5
Kakita Hiroshi was totally silent all the way to Kyuden Otomo. The strain they all put on themselves was great, there was no need to waste any energy on idle talk.
As soon as they reached the city, and were let in through the gate by the guards. Hiroshi collapsed unconcious.
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Oct 12, 2011 14:19:59 GMT -5
"Hiroshi-san!"
There was no response. Sojiro looked to the gate guards. "We need a shugenja, immediately! This man fought valiantly to defend the gates of Toshi Ranbo as they closed behind him and his men, willingly trapping himself outside the walls to keep us safe. We have walked from the battlefield to here, but we are all injured. We need to get him to the infirmary."
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Oct 12, 2011 15:16:37 GMT -5
The news about the arrival of her Kakita Elite Squad to the gates of Kyuden Otomo caught Mitsouko by surprise. The Kakita daimyo had arrived herself just one day ago, and had sent men to know about them in the infirmaries, with others soldiers, but all she knew was from a Yasuki soldier, that reported to have seen them I the western gate just before the fall. As soon as she knew of them, Mitsouko sent men to bring them to her presence, after a check in the infirmaries. She was proud. They did two great feats. Rescued Doji Kenna and fought under Aleshas’s command in the defense of the most fragile spot of the Wall, until the end. She would spare the hard words because they do not had presented themselves to her immediately after the rescue mission. Well, maybe.
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Kakita Hitoshi
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Hitoshi on Oct 12, 2011 15:41:34 GMT -5
As Hiroshi collapsed to the ground, Hitoshi struggled to remain upright in front of the guards.
As one of them rushed off to the infirmary where the Asahina were resident, he grabbed another one. "Where is Mitsouko-sama?" he asked? He coughed into his hand, hiding the bloody spittle from the man he was talking to.
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Oct 13, 2011 21:10:59 GMT -5
"I'll get her right away, sama!" The guard took off to find the Kakita clan Daimyo, leaving Sojiro and Hitoshi at the gate to prop each other up.
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Oct 17, 2011 13:19:05 GMT -5
What is it men? The contralto voice they knew well came from behind; Mitsouko was frowning before the vision of the trio, hiding well her relief. She was sided by officials and was directing to the newly installed court, to attend a command of the Son of Heavens. Being a daimyo wasn’t easy in dire times as these, when the men under her command presented themselves to her more dead than alive. But still with their spirits more alive than ever.
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Oct 17, 2011 14:30:43 GMT -5
"Mitsouko-sama! It is good to see you alive and well." He attempted to bow, but stumbled under the effort and barely managed to catch himself with the walking stick.
"Please forgive the lack of a report and our current condition, Mitsouko-sama. The battle for Toshi Ranbo's gate was a hard fought one, and the walk here afterwards was..." He stumbled again, this time being caught by Hitoshi.
"May I request that we update you someplace else, Daimyo-sama?"
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Oct 18, 2011 14:12:42 GMT -5
Do some good for Hitoshi-san and to yourselves, Kakita: As you delayed too long to remember your first duty is with me, I can hear you later as well. Kakita Mitsouko’ s mood oscillated between worried and disgusted. You, Sojiro, will follow with me to the court. Her glance gave no space for questions. While the “Kakita boys†had failed me not being at my disposal when I surely needed you, you fought well alongside the Yasuki and Alesha… And I need a hero to present to the vultures in the court.She looked at the other two, still trying to be severe with them: This conversation didn’t end here, though, ‘sama’… Go treat yourselves, by the Fortunes!
OCC: trying to explain Sojiro’s presence in the court at Barbs in Kyuden Otomo Thread. I can edit it if you do wish. Anyway, The Elite Squad will meet with their daimyo again later...
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Kakita Hitoshi
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Hitoshi on Oct 18, 2011 19:39:50 GMT -5
Exhausted, Hitoshi's eyes clouded with shame, and he fell to his knees before his daimyo touching his head against the floor. "My Lady, if I have failed you and brought shame upon my family then I beg your permission to seppuku."
He remained there, awaiting her judgement and reply. His head swam with thoughts, of how swiftly events had moved upon their return to Toshi Ranbo and the struggles of their journey. He wondered if it had been better that he had died of his wounds on route rather than face Mitsouko-sama's displeasure. His face burned.
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Oct 18, 2011 20:25:24 GMT -5
The Kakita daimyo took three steps towards to him,coming closer and looking seriously into Hitoshi’s eyes, trying to not let tears to show up in her reddened eyes. She knew how grave were Hitoshi's wounds.
Hitoshi-san…you fought well. Reports of the bravery of you, came to me. But… you know how you failed to me. You, and Sojiro as well. Despite of this fact, she looked at Sojiro as well, I will try to forget it and remember only the feats of the Kakita I picked personally... I will renew my hopes based in the bravery you showed in the Western gate, so no one here is dispensed from serving the Kakita family. She turned to the others. None of you, understood?
She straightened the body to take her way to the court, finally.
Recover well and quickly. Take your leave, men. And... I still wish a report, later.
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