Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Nov 28, 2011 17:42:25 GMT -5
Mitsouko opened her eyes, suddenly. Taste of steel in her mouth, salt water in her face, a strand of fresh blood from her nose. Dark sky, unstable ground, sweat, fear and pride. All it she smelled and sensed. Black hair touching her mouth. Wet greenish colors in blurs.
Cap..tured?
The wild thing was awake. Her muscles cracked, ready.
With a swift moment, her captor sword was in her hand, an artistic wave of blood making an arc of beautiful perfection. She rolled to the ground, the brunette woman slipped from death's finger by the shift of the vessel. Inches only. A rain of Mantis samurai; lightnings of steel, wide arcs movements cleaning the way, around her, with the "borrowed" sword. Deadly. But soon Mitsouko’s arm was tired, and they never stopped to flow towards her.
The circle started to get smaller… Heavy breath, struggling to get disconnected with her other side, to not succumb to the desire to kill needlessly. Mitsouko knew it was useless to resist. They were too much for one single Kenshinzen. With a mortal gaze she studied the closer ones, every of them. Like a snake ready to attack. They stood their ground, bravely, but the dread aura emanating from her kept them unsure to attack now.
Stop crazy woman*! Save your breath! Her captor, the petite woman now using a cloth to stop her own bleeding, shouted opening way through her clanners:
I always know there was something wrong with you, Cranish hoor! Maho is your art, you are fond of oni then… I should have linked the things before.
Hold your tongue, Mantis! You don't know me, neither I do know you. Who… are you? For an instant she knew it was just unnecessary. She knew who this Mantis woman, with pure hatred in her eyes, should be.
I don't think you had heard from me before... but my name is Eisho. Yoritomo Eisho... You are our prisoner, Crane. A token of our power right now. But… Let me introduce you my Lord, Yoritomo Raiden. Mitsouko realized she was understanding only a part from the Mantis woman's speech. The loud part. But everything calmed down, as if an important person was to come. Mitsouko cleaned the thread of blood from her nose, waiting.
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Saiko
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Post by Saiko on Nov 29, 2011 7:05:20 GMT -5
By the Fortunes, I hate riding, Mirumoto Saiko thought to himself as he rode towards the sounds of what could only be the battle at Seawatch Castle. It would not be so bad for the young Dragon bushi if he had been here to aid in the fight; alas, he was here on a diplomatic mission of dire importance. As rode to the top of a hill, he looked out over the unnatural fog, where the sounds were no longer of battle, but of absolute terror. That must be where the oni came from,, he mused darkly. He shook his head; his goal lay elsewhere today.
He rode hard around the flanks of the battle, slowing as he saw signs of the Mantis encampment. He dismounted from his horse, and walked towards the nearby sentries with his hands held up in a gesture of peace, a scroll grasped in his hand. "Stop there! Who are you and what is your business here?", yelled one of the sentries as Saiko approached, their yari held at the ready, archers with bows drawn, keeping the approaching samurai covered, just in case.
"My name is Mirumoto Saiko, and I come bearing a diplomatic missive for your leadership from Doji Naetaru-dono," he replied, his voice steady and his arms far from his weapons.
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Nov 29, 2011 14:20:13 GMT -5
Kakita Yenchi led his battered group of Yasuki, Kakita, and Mantis to Seawatch castle's gates. He was covered in blood, mostly from the mantis he was carrying, and his men were in bad shape. Behind him, Sojiro's Wild Crane archers - also known as the Dirty Cranes by their detractors in the clan - covered the retreat with a hail of arrows.
"Open the gates! We have wounded!"
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Post by Jay Luo on Nov 29, 2011 18:57:26 GMT -5
[The Crane are winning the battle of Seawatch Castle and are pushing the Mantis back to their ships. I will post a more official announcement soon, but I figure people in this thread would certainly know first. I haven't had a chance to read the whole thread, so, my apologies if this disrupts any ongoing RP.]
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Nov 29, 2011 19:34:18 GMT -5
OCc: When a kami brings great news, we bow to its wisdom... ---Bwt, well we have oni power now, makes sense. --- Halt the truce! (kidding)
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Kitsune Poxo
Mantis Clan
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Post by Kitsune Poxo on Nov 29, 2011 20:19:39 GMT -5
OOC: Oh I see how it is, next time I write about how I am butchering everyone on the otherside to win! Just kidding, curse you being tied to the clicky side!
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Yoritomo Raiden
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Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Nov 29, 2011 20:26:55 GMT -5
Eisho
Blood trickled from Eisho's nose. wiped away the blood as it began to trickle. Eisho didn't notice the throbbing pain in her nose, all she could feel was the pure white hot rage at the Crane women 5 feet from her. Mitsouko looked at her staring bold eyed right at her, burning a hole with her gaze.
When they reached the vessel the Mantis ushered Mitsouko onto the deck. The ship rocked quickly, the waves were still violent from the summoned storm even though the storm was dying off the waves would resonate for hours after wards. The got to the slick deck. A experienced sailor like the Mantis could move around fine, being used to this on the sea. Mitsouko found it difficult, but not hard to manage.
The group glided across the deck towards the main platform overlooking the entire ship. There stood Yoritomo Raiden hands behind his back looking at the beach head lost in contemplation. Eisho walked a little farther once the rest stopped and bowed deeply to the Yoritomo Daimyo.
"Lord Yoritomo, we have succeeded in our mission!" pride seeped through in her words.
Raiden
Looking at the battlefield Raiden began working figures in his head on how to come out on top in this. His remaining men had all evacuated to the beach and were moving to the ships. Now what to do is all he thought. An oni, the idea sickened him. He stared out what seemed forever when Yoritomo Eisho's words cut through the night air to him.
Raiden turned to face the group and the battle fatigued Kakita Daimyo. Raiden met her eyes and glanced down to the sword she carried. The nights winds picked up blowing across Raiden from the side. Rain battered him as the storm was in its final throws until it dissipated.
"huh.......You have a sword. That is.......precious. I am Yoritomo Raiden. We are both Damiyo's so may I suggest we act civilized while we have this discussion. There is no need for bloodshed now I assure you. After all the Crane are known for their civility in our society. I know that you were unconcious until recently, but allow me to be the very first to tell you we currently have a cease fire. There apparently is an oni, and it seems to be looking for someone. Of course it is devouring everyone in the way of its goal." Raiden spoke with no emotion when he said these words, in fact Mitsouko had to study him for a moment to even know he was not joking.
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Kitsune Poxo
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Post by Kitsune Poxo on Nov 29, 2011 20:52:15 GMT -5
Kitsune Daichi stuck to the shore as best he could. He avoided entering the fog for the best he could. He did not want to lose himself to it. The ritual site of his family was a bit north and he decided to cut down to the first encampment then head towards the castle. How smart of a plan was it, most likely not the brightest one he has had but this whole battle has gone to the dogs.
Cresting over a hill he could yet more commotion. This time, it was appearing on the more normal side to him. As the words finally crest into his ears, he gave a bit of a smirk as it appears someone was far ahead of his own thoughts. He bolted down the hill coming to a stop at the edge of the Mantis with their drawn bows.
"Mirumoto-san, please present this massive." He said almost getting himself shot surprising a few of the men. While there was no true sign as to his position the mantis bushi knew who he was and parted enough as he walked forward. "I shall judge its intent."
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Saiko
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Post by Saiko on Nov 29, 2011 21:54:28 GMT -5
Saiko looked at the new arrival, apparently a Kitsune of some importance from the mon he bore and the respect he commanded of his men, and nodded as he walked slowly towards him, the scroll held before him "Of course, Kitsune-sama. Your understanding is appreciated." He handed the scroll to one of the sentries, who in turn gave it to Daichi.
It says,
Esteemed Kitsune Daichi,
The dire news of Kakita Mitsouko's disappearance have arrived in Kyuden Doji along with some ill rumours regarding Shadowlands activity. With this missive, the Doji daimyo asks in kindness for your assistance in the face of those arduous events. Let our Clans cease the needless fire should this threat persist for it is in the will of the Crane to ensure tranquility and peace in our relations. Should you truly wish to assist the arriving forces, you will be more than welcome as a guest of honor amidst the family of the Doji along with our will for amendments.
Sincerely, Doji Naetaru
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Kitsune Poxo
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Post by Kitsune Poxo on Nov 29, 2011 22:29:34 GMT -5
Daichi unrolled the scroll and read it. His face twitched a little from a mixture of annoyance and relief. A cease fire, a truce, either they were doing better then he thought or what could feel in his bones were true. The thoughts sprinted through his mind as he had to make a call. They blame shadowlands it seems, makes sense but there had to be more to it.
As he finished and began to roll it up, more thoughts came to him. Their arriving forces? That would not spell well it seems at this time for the Mantis. Their allies seemed caught else where. While they speak of peaceful relations, truly it seemed a step back towards my earlier actions, something behind it for sure. What seemed to hinge their call for it seemed on the Kakita. Did we get or did another force claim her?
By the time he was addressing the Mirumoto again, Daichi had made his decision. "I accept the cease fire but I will need to inform the other leaders. Return to your side and tell them that I shall call for my sides cease fire." He then produced a small cloth, one that held a sea blue kitsune mon, one he had worn ad Lonely Shore City, and held it out. "Take this for my reply. I shall send another message along with word of our support for the call."
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Saiko
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Post by Saiko on Nov 29, 2011 22:46:36 GMT -5
Saiko bowed. "Of course, Kitsune-dono, my apologies from not recognizing you sooner. I will return to Doji Naetaru-dono and inform him of your intent. Asahina Yuuto-sama is prepared to receive any communications regarding updates on the situation to expedite the resolution of this matter. May the Kami watch over you." He bowes once again, lower this time, and mounts his horse, riding off the shore towards the mainland once again...
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Kitsune Poxo
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Post by Kitsune Poxo on Nov 29, 2011 23:52:55 GMT -5
Daichi waited till the dragon left before he turned to face the men and barked his commands. "You heard me! Spread the word help those in need and only fight to defend. But, don't give up our ground just yet. We need to see were this is putting us. I need to get to our command ship." Before anyone could really raise any questions he was already bolting further along the shore.
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Nov 30, 2011 1:45:36 GMT -5
At the time of the cease-fire enacting, a band of heroes is arriving from Kyuden Doji...
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Nov 30, 2011 4:48:27 GMT -5
The wave of hands clearly mentioning the sword in her hands and the few words she could comprehend rang an alert in her mind. Mitsouko blinked, anguished. What else? She wasn’t hearing well and now, a sudden pain in an eye… But she knew one thing. She should not succumb to fear again.
Sword...Raiden...Daimyo...blodshed...civility...oni...looking for…its goal…
Mitsouko offered the sword to her captor, the blade laid in her two hands. Things were going worse every second she passed there. The look in the Yoritomo daimyo's face was inscrutable, making things harder to the Kakita. Time to bluff, she was not willingly to show any weakness right now.
I… apologize, Raiden-sama. This sword is not mine. With a brief and shallow bow, she delivered it to Mantis again.
After the sword were not in her hands, she tried to keep her face blank, not to show the new and pinching pain in her eye. Time to control. Time to resist the urge to seppuku. Not a choice now, she must accomplish many things before this act was viable to her.
Maho… Yes, an oni was released here by blood sorcerers… interested in a massacre of both clans. Interested in our doom…It’s better order a retreat and save your man, Lord Yoritomo. She turned to him, attentively looking at his face and trying to capture his next words.
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Yasuki Chad
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Post by Yasuki Chad on Nov 30, 2011 13:51:57 GMT -5
With some reluctance Yasuki Chad ordered a cessation for the Catapult Fire. When the fog began to clear he could see just how effective the Asahina's Air Kami guiding the Flaming pitch had been. Not only did the fog not give the ships any effective cover, but nearly every ship hit had suffered severe damage if it had the fortune not to sink.
(Sorry for short post. Work.. lots. Go sleep now.)
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