Zeure
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Post by Zeure on Feb 21, 2012 2:23:55 GMT -5
The monster smiled as everyone was facing him, ready for the inevitable combat that Genkuro represented. When Sojiro leapt the desk at the man whose flesh was literally rotting away in front of them Gohei was ready. As Sojiro predicted, the man forced the woman in between them. Sojiro maneuvered his arms in such a way that he would catch the woman and drive them both to the ground, possibly in such a way that he could lash out at the creatures lower legs in the roll that would ensue. What he did not expect was the creature to be as strong as he was. His grip had to be unimaginably tight on the woman's neck to force Sojiro to stop dead in his tracks, having literally clothselined the woman's lower body, twisting her horribly. A slight gurgle escaped her mouth in the pain that Sojiro had caused her, and her eyes widened as much as they could before closing tightly shut as tears formed and fell.
Gohei drew his katana and faced Thrakhath, they're swords clashed a few times, in a parry, attack, attack, parry formation. He was forcing Gohei backward a few steps, but Gohei did not seem flagged by this, as he was continuing to hold the Kitsune up with his other arm and matching Thrakhath with his sword.
Ozora, being slightly back from it all as he was chanting would notice that there was a black energy beginning to coalesce in the room, it throbbed with power and it was centering in on Gohei, though it had not reached him yet. It crackled with something like black lightning.
Genkuro was shocked at what had happened, and trying to recollect himself to form an attack.
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Feb 21, 2012 14:59:49 GMT -5
Hitting a brick wall was the last thing Sojiro expected, but that's exactly what his body was telling him had happened. He looked up in a mildly confused manner.
Why are there three girls now?
Shaking his head to clear his vision, he settled on a new tactic, rising into a combat stance and positioning himself for a strike at the abomination's arm in hopes to sever it.
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Post by Iuchi Ozora on Feb 22, 2012 11:50:07 GMT -5
Too engrossed in his casting, Ozora continues to call the Kami. The dragon-like mist seems to grow thicker and more pronounced.
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Daigotsu Thrakhath
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Post by Daigotsu Thrakhath on Feb 24, 2012 11:25:47 GMT -5
it was becoming rapidly obvious to Thrakhath that, blade for blade, Gohei was every bit his equal, if not his better. Worse, Gohei was undead, and in this dream state, Thrakhath was denied that advantage. He could think of no maho that would assist him in this fight, and he was reluctant to spill the blood to fuel it. He resolved to simply continue fighting and doing what he can, hoping for an opening.
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Mar 2, 2012 5:12:33 GMT -5
Picking his moment, Sojiro stood up into a vertical slash that connected solidly with the creatures elbow, shearing through it... and he was amazing and horrified at the result.
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Zeure
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Post by Zeure on Mar 3, 2012 0:39:39 GMT -5
As Sojiro's blade swept up and into the creatures arm, the arm was severed at the elbow. However, just as quickly as the elbow joint severes tendons of rotting flesh latch out from Gohei's upper arm and pull the arm back into place. The wounds begin sealing at a miraculous pace. But, the one thing that was caused by this was that Gohei lost his grip on the woman, who dropped down to the ground in front of Sojiro. She begins to clutch at her throat trying to breathe, looking very much in pain.
Genkuro yells and leaps into the fray as soon as the woman is clear. He shoulder checks Gohei, pushing him back. "Force him out of the room!" And this is the moment that the entire group, other than Ozora (who already knew) notices the weird pulsating dark energy of the room that seems to be resonating and growing stronger, and could almost be said to be 'reaching out' for Gohei. Genkuro seems to be pushing him towards a window.
The woman is grasping for Sojiro, trying to get further away from Gohei, though she seems to need some assistance, as she is very weak.
Gohei moves back forward and slashes his blade in a wide arc, cutting deeply into Genkuro and throwing him backward. Thrakhath was quick enough to catch the blade and parry it, but the strength behind the blow is tremendous. Thrakhath would be able to determine that he is pulling on his taint to help him in his efforts. And, there was a tug on Thrakhath, something... odd. Like, he should not be here doing this.
[OOC] Thrakhath, you will have gotten a PM from me. [/OOC]
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Mar 3, 2012 7:07:29 GMT -5
Seeing the woman reaching out for him, Sojiro tucked his wakizashi away and wrapped that arm around her, spinning into a vicious backhanded slash aimed at the beast with his katana as he did so.
"Genkuro-san, the girl or the window?! Make your call now!
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Daigotsu Thrakhath
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Post by Daigotsu Thrakhath on Mar 15, 2012 11:22:24 GMT -5
Focused on the battle, Thrakhath was hardly aware of the rest of his surroundings. He felt pain shoot through his arms as Gohei's blow knocked his weapon aside, and he gritted his teeth in anger. He summoned up the power of his corruption, and with eyes blazing green and a roar of defiance he charged. He managed to knock Gohei's weapon aside and lowered his body for a shoulder check that threw the undead monster backward and out the open window.
It was only then, with the immediate battle over and his mind no longer as focused, that he noticed something was off. He turned, and his eyes fell on the scroll resting on the desk. He made no move toward the scroll, but he found that he didn't want to look away. "A black scroll..." he muttered to himself quietly.
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Post by Iuchi Ozora on Mar 16, 2012 10:28:27 GMT -5
The threat removed, Ozora releases the building kami and instead whispers to them as he moves over towards Genkuro. A few moments more by his side and Ozora is transferring energy of the kami to the fox spirit as he reaches for his kit to assist with ensure completely coverage of the wound.
"Every time one thinks that this place is understood, it throws another strike from the dark to catch unawares." As he quitely ensures that wounds are dressed and taken care of, he only appears to get angrier and angrier. Moving on to woman at Sojiro's side, continues to do as he was trained, quickly and methodically.
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Zeure
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Post by Zeure on Mar 19, 2012 18:39:47 GMT -5
[OOC] I realize that it is my turn to post, but I lost my notes when I transferred computers, I'm trying to reclaim them, so this will be a short post. [/OOC]
As Gohei is flung out the window, the throbbing black energy that permeated the room lashes down towards where Gohei was standing, as if to infuse him with the power that it had been building. When it misses him, due to Thrakhath's mad rush, it hits the floor and wavers up as a mist would, then it dissipates. The sound of heavy foot steps running away from the outside is the only sound that would happen from Gohei.
Genkuro stands up after Ozora tends to him and he nods appreciatively to the young shugenja after his spell lands on him. He looks towards the window, as if he is thinking on giving pursuit, but then he shakes his head from side to side and pads over to the Kitsune woman to check up on her.
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Mar 22, 2012 5:58:29 GMT -5
Gently lowering the woman, Sojiro took a step back to let Ozora do his work, speaking softly to her to attempt to calm her as he did so. He cast a quick glance and a wry smile back towards Thrak.
"You know, for not ever having any idea what we're about to face in this place, we don't make a bad team on the front lines, san."
He turned his attention to the kitsune. "Genkuro-sama, is your daughter still in danger here?"
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