Akodo Tomatsu
Lion Clan Mod
The Shining Lion
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Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Feb 2, 2011 9:23:35 GMT -5
He only saw two in front of him, about 10 paces before him. He relaxed a bit. Ok lets remember how to do this. Ok, relax, take a few breaths. His train of thought paused. What was next? Oh, Kami, what a time to forget ones dueling lessons. This is about the time sensi-sama would hit me in the head with a bokken. Focus. Focus thats it! He smiled as the idea formed in his head.
By now the Yobanjin in front of him were in engagement range. Their guards up, glancing between each other and their target, the Lion clan champion. Suddenly their target did something complete unexpected. He bowed to them. Puzzled they let their guard down for a second, just enough for Tomatsu to lash out and skewer one of the two, disemboweling him with a two handed thrust and slash. The Yobanjin just stood there, mouth agape, still not believing what had happened. The other recovered quickly, but not quickly enough to move out of the way as Tomatsu swung the skewered Yobanjin into him, knocking him out of the way.
It was at that point he heard the cry. Attempting to turn around and see who was yelling for him, he caught a glimpse of the Yobanjin behind him, but it was too late, to save face. As he turned to meet him, the pebbles under him kept rolling, causing Tomatsu to loose his balance, tumbling to his ass, but avoiding the lethal blow from the hidden Yobanjin.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Feb 3, 2011 1:15:22 GMT -5
Acting on pure instinct and adrenaline, Senshi sprinted toward the threat to Tomatsu without his katana in hand. Lowering his right shoulder, and plowing into the Yobanjin, he tackled him to the ground. There was a brief tussle as Senshi tried to hold the younger enemy down while fishing for another weapon. Finding none, Senshi opted to roll off and distance himself from the enemy. He knew he had bought Tomatsu precious time, and got to his feet, gripping his left and nearly useless arm in his right.
The enemy got to his feet and faced Tomatsu and Senshi, pulling a small knife from a chest holster.
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Post by shinguma on Feb 3, 2011 4:59:44 GMT -5
KAZEHITO...looked up... toward the heavens... the Snow falling... Rally the Troops we ride toward the camp ... The Unicorn Shugenja slow began to weave the kami blessings upon the Calvary group. The Calvary group gain speed, past that of normal horses... ...Kazehito felt this was going to be pay back, leading his unit right in to the Yobanjin's Rear. SAMURAI NOW IS THE TIME... to MAKE THEM PAY... with them Life.
...Just Then Leading the Charge back to full speed in to the Yojinban ... Rear... with fear in their eyes.
Kazehito and crew came riding down right over the center line Commander.
Kasehito knew as the center army broke, the main line folding that victory was with in there grasp.
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Akodo Tomatsu
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The Shining Lion
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Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Feb 3, 2011 12:21:42 GMT -5
He saw his friend in mortal danger. With no weapon to speak of, Senshi had risked his life to save his own, now it was time to repay the favor. He groped for his Katana, which must have landed somewhere near him when he fell. Not finding it instantly, he didn't bother looking again. Instead he remembered what he had seen a the Bayushi Bushi school and grabbed a handful of pebbles and dirt.
He then lept to his feet, and charged at the Yobajin. When he was just about in the Yobanjin's knife range, he hurled the handful of rocks and dust at his face.
The Yobanjin, momentarily paralyzed by the debris in his face, stood there, trying to recover. It was a second too late. Tomatsu landed a vicious blow to his face with his bare fist. He followed up the blow with another, and another, continuously pounding the Yobanjin in the face. At some point the Yobajin tripped and fell but Tomatsu was upon him, and it was only after a few full seconds of the Yobajin ceasing to struggle back that then did Tomatsu stop hitting him in the face.
He sat there panting for a moment, recovering. He was completely puzzled to feel the whack of something hard on the back of his head. He stood up and turned around to see a familiar tea cup sitting on the ground near him, having been return to him in the same manner he "gifted" it to the Yobajin. it was that particular Yobajin now coming forward, scimitar drawn, his clothes covered in his comrades blood ready to reengage.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Feb 3, 2011 14:43:56 GMT -5
Senshi recognized this last yobanjin instantly. He was the same guy in misfitting lion garb who delivered the scroll from the reserves in the east. The pieces started to fall into place. The yobanjin had tried to sneak a unit around the flank to hit the artillery and the command tent. It seems though that they were only half successful.
The scimitar wielding foe rushed Tomatsu, blade over his head. Senshi grabbed Tomatsu's stool and threw it at the guy, he stumbled a brief second as he began to pass the fire pit. Senshi, stepping forward, threw a kick with all of his weight behind it. The yobanjin screamed as he fell into the fire pit.
It all took about one minute, but those that had managed to get passed the guards alive were all either dead, disarmed, or incapacitated. Senshi walked over to his blade, and with great difficulty holstered it over his shoulder.
The snow continued to fall, and Senshi. ignoring the guards urgent questions and concerns of the champions well being, said, "Tomatsu-san. Theres a gaijin game I must introduce you to at somepoint. The Thrane call it 'darts'. I think you'd enjoy it. It involves throwing small objects at a wall mounted target."
Senshi stepped forward, and recovered both his mask, and his hidden dagger, replacing them in their respected positions. He also made a point of grabbing the strange tetsubo that so painfully readjusted his arm. He handed it to a nearby, and almost shamed looking shinobi, clearly upset for having let the enemy get so close. Senshi whispered to the agent, and the agent took the club and ran off toward Senshi's tent.
He then turned back to Tomatsu, as yet more agents arrived, attempting to dress Senshi's wounded arm.
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Akodo Jereru
Lion Clan
Lion Clan Samurai * Kensai * Deathseeker
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Post by Akodo Jereru on Feb 3, 2011 16:11:55 GMT -5
Jereru was still paralized while Senshi helped Tomatsu-sama. That's why I have always been told that scorpions are quick, and I am slow. He finally recovered, and finished one or two more men that were trying to take advantage of his idleness. He dispatched them quickly, and rushed to his champion's side, to find he had had already finished his last threat... with his bare hands! You forced your Champion to fight himself, with no weapon. Weel done, "Jereru-sama". A complete failure. Seijuro's voice cut like a knife on butter. Worst of all, he was right.
Jereru checked that his daimyo was not hurt. Then he offered report.
Akodo Jereru reporting, my Lord. It seems the threat is vanquished. Thanks to Bayushi Senshi-sama. My Lord, I offer you my sword, if you wish me to fall on it, for I have failed to protect you, and I have also been disrespectful to you. Jereru unsheathed his wakizashi and presented it to Tomatsu.
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Akodo Tomatsu
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The Shining Lion
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Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Feb 3, 2011 19:18:16 GMT -5
He waived his hand dismissively. If you feel you need redemption, help me find my sword. It means a lot to me, it was a gift from one of our peasants. He said while a samurai was bandaging his head, from where the tea cup had hit him.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Feb 3, 2011 22:35:55 GMT -5
A Scorpion shinobi, aproached Tomatsu, presenting the blade in both hands palms up while bowing to Tomatsu.
Senshi, not wishing to lose any more control of the situation, winced as he asked the nearest agents for reports on the battle. The responses were all mixed and varied, but one truth rang through. Senshi knew they would be putting the pieces together for a while.
First it had seemed as though the Yobanjin had more reinforcements, then it was heard that the enemy had begun fighting (and losing) on two separate fronts. There were even reports that samurai who were already dead were fighting against the yobanjin. Then the reports were that the dead soldiers were really the Moto, come back from the enemy's camp. Then there were reports that the Mantis had arrived from the north (Senshi dismissed most of these claims as preposterous).
But all said and done, with exception to a few skirmishes, the enemy was all but dead. A stunning victory was won, and far sooner then it should have occurred. It was not flawless however. There were losses. Matsu Domotai was still unheard from, and the rear echelons of Senshi's men were all but killed in the ambush, including his siege weapons, several of which were missing, stolen by the yobanjin in the snow. It had been a quick fight, but the point was made. Mountain Watch Keep would sleep easily tonight, though for how long its peace would last was still unknown. The yobanjin would not soon forget however, the ferocity of the Empire's combined clans on this day. And the rumors of undead soldiers would ring long echoes in the hearts of warriors from both sides for a long time...
A Miya galloped to the command, bowing low, "Samas! The shogun sends word! We are marshaling the legions!"
(OOC: Wrapping it up guys. Feel free to have your characters wrap up your stories here, please accomplish whatever character goals you still desire. My part will diminish from here on out. I have REALLY enjoyed this rp arc from imperial court, to beiden, to here. Thanks guys. Everything else is Epilogue!)
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Akodo Tomatsu
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The Shining Lion
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Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Feb 4, 2011 0:56:50 GMT -5
He repossessed his sword, sheathing it, and thanking the Scorpion for finding it. He then barked an order and his gaijin warhorse was brought up. He eased himself into the saddle, showing a bit of pain on his face from the recent fight. Jereru-san, I leave you in charge. Gather our forces and proceed to Toshi Ranbo. I will go there in advance and make contact with the Shogun. May the kami bless your task and make it easy, my friend.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Feb 4, 2011 1:25:57 GMT -5
"Tomatsu-san!" Senshi jogged lightly to Tomatsu's horse, holding something in his hand. "The Yobanjin have seen fit to bring you a gift." He held out the small object to Tomatsu, the teacup they had been exchanging the length of the fight.
There was a lot Senshi wanted to say to his friend before he left, It was good to fight by your side again, friend. Congratulations on the victory. Have a safe journey. All he managed was a nod and, "Do be sure the next pair of sandals you bring me fit, if you will." It was times like these, Senshi was glad to have the mask of the Scorpion.
Senshi then, turned and made for his tent, finally submitting to the attendents who were attempting to deal with Senshi's battered arm.
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Matsu Domotai
Lion Clan
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Post by Matsu Domotai on Feb 4, 2011 2:40:48 GMT -5
Akodo Domotai's commander saw the enemy backing out as the central lines where crushed by the coming moto cavalry. The Matsu troops charged one last time the remaining enemies while the few deathseeker left where covering the rear, killing any Yobanjin who tried to escape. The deathseekers where covered in blood from head to toe. That was it. The battle was finished. We have spared most of our men but Domotai was unfound and that troubled the commander. The general rushed up to the top of the mountain and bowed to Tomatsu.
"My Lord, our general Akodo Domotai is still unfound. What should we do? SHould we go looking for him knowing what direction he took or should we gather to Toshi ranbo? If I may, I think our commander who have liked us to move on and proceed to the emperors call because such is the Matsu's duty"
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Akodo Jereru
Lion Clan
Lion Clan Samurai * Kensai * Deathseeker
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Post by Akodo Jereru on Feb 4, 2011 5:21:42 GMT -5
Jereru still stood there when the army returned from battle. Seijuro-sama was talking to him. Just as foreseen. You failed. And then your Champion gave you a last chance, and you failed once again. To a Scorpion. Jereru's reply was clear and calm. Seijuro-sensei, I remember now a lesson you tought me a while ago: don't blame others for your own fails. I won't hate nor blame Senshi-sama for being quickwitted. I will repay my own mistakes as a true Lion does: seeking my death. But duty is strong, and duty now says that I should obey my daimyo's command, and get the afterbattle work done.
Jereru gathered the troops, asked about the losses, and attended Domotai's new unit leader.
Taisa-san, you know Domotai better than me. If you say he'd want you to leave, then leave; but I am an Akodo Shireikan, and so Domotai can give me no orders. So I'll leave a small group of Akodo Scouts to track him down, and we'll see what they find. We need a hero such as him, now that the Shogun calls for war.
So Jereru left the place with the troops, heading for Toshi Ranbo. His mind was absent, and only the few Kitsu in the army could see the figure riding beside him, and the smile of pride on his face.
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Matsu Domotai
Lion Clan
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Post by Matsu Domotai on Feb 4, 2011 10:11:18 GMT -5
(OOC: Guys where is the next post for the shogun's call?)
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Daidoji Fitsu
Crane Clan
A prepared Daidoji is an implacable foe on the field of battle. Fitsu is always prepared.
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Post by Daidoji Fitsu on Feb 8, 2011 7:17:53 GMT -5
Watching the combined forces depart, Fitsu sighed. Another victory, but one where his mettle had not been truly tested. He tried not to become frustrated, knowing the importance of the position he had held, but the fact that he had been so far moved from the thick of it would forever haunt him.
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