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Post by Shoju on Apr 1, 2011 12:04:22 GMT -5
{OOC-Will wait for Yuusha after this post, but I have one more thing to add.}
Tinishi shook his head. This was not going as well as he had hoped, but far better than he had feared. "Battle Maiden, In my correspondence with my own, it was told to me that you were a person of great honor and reason. When the Unicorn, Monkey, and Scorpion descended upon a stronghold in the Shadowlands, your honor was exemplary. Of all the people to bear a blade against my cause today, I must say, my surprise of it being you is immense."
As Tinishi bantered, Ensuki grew impatient.
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Apr 4, 2011 17:06:43 GMT -5
Imperial guards and a handful of shugenja began to flood the chamber as the usual guests, courtiers and others, began to withdraw as quickly as they could. Some seemed hesitant, wishing to see the confrontation come to a close. Others were frightened by the less than obvious use of maho magic and eager to be away from its effects.
Kemeji noted in his mind that Haruka knew the man's name. It concerned him slightly. What concerned him more now, was putting himself so firmly in the limelight of such a dangerous scene. He warily drew his wakizashi and took a step forward, ending up slightly behind the Toku and Utaku.
As one, dozens of imperial guards drew their weapons and some of the shugenja began their work. One was casting a holding spell on Ensuki. Another was preparing jade strike. Yet another was casting some defensive spell. It seemed the shugenja had picked out her use of maho and used that to further identify Ensuki after Kemeji pointed her out. One of the imperial guards, with slightly more elaborate armour, stepped infront of the three non-imperials. He had his left hand on his katana hilt and seemed to be the only one without a weapon now draw. His right hand hovered in the air at his waist. He was making it clear he called the shots and was waiting to give a signal. Steadily his gazed at both uninvited guests.
Calmly he analysed the two intruders - counting the dwindling number of civilians or non-combatatants leaving the very large chamber. There were still too many inside... it wasn't safe enough yet. In a firm voice he announced his position "Surrender yourselves, without further treachery. Your armistice may then be considered. We make no assurances about that or yourselves". He gave Ensuki a bitter look "cease now. You have no way out". He tilted his head at the exits, highlighting the many guards that now filled them. Their sharp and ready weapons; katana, naginata, yari and even a few archers that had arrows reading and were waiting to draw, evident of the seriousness of his statement.
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Post by Shoju on Apr 4, 2011 18:10:10 GMT -5
Tinishi Sighed. at least its better than being run through in the middle of the court he thought. He knelt down, and placed the scroll on the floor between himself and the Imperial Guard, and then sat on the floor in a Cross legged position. "I mean no quarrel with any wearing the mon of your Emperor. The only offensive action that I have taken within the boundries of your empire was the murder of my father. My Lord had no knowledge of this action, and I did it for purely personal reasons." Tinishi folded his hands in his lap and continued. "I will leave the court under your discretion after I'm assured that an imperial messenger has taken my bid for armistice and taken it to the Son of Heaven. When this has happened, My actions are complete."
Ensuki raged. "YOU COWARD! YOU ARE JUST GOING TO LET THEM TAKE YOU LIKE A DOG!?" She was horridly upset by the turn of events, and starting to mentally unravel. She knew there was no way that they would let her live. She was a practicioner of Maho. She was as good as dead. "This is why the Spider needs to actively engage the Great Clans! This is why we should be taking our place in the Empire BY FORCE!
As she finished her sentence, she launched the fire in the direction of Haruka and Chiyuki. "PEOPLE LIKE THEM WILL NEVER TRULY RESPECT US!" she shrieked.
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Apr 4, 2011 18:34:16 GMT -5
The color of the flame reflected in her eyes as she shifted her gaze from Tinishi to the Chuda, a color of shock etching into them as they went wide in realization.
Haruka growled under her breath, "You really don't have any idea what you speak of, dead woman." Her thoughts swirled as she only had a moment to react as the shiotome held her katana in one hand and moved between Chiyuki and the shot. Her back fully exposed as she winced slightly in anticipation of the impending spell.
The very nature of it would taint her flesh on contact, she would willingly sacrifice herself for the young Monkey who she barely knew. With arms outstretched the orb collided with the thick fabric of her kimono. She visibly took the impact, but the flame seemed subdued as it began consuming the cloth. Taking her katana she slashed through the obi as the heavy cloth hit the ground with a slight quiet thud.
But it was in this moment that the archers were given the signal. With a simple flick of the wrist five arrows pierced straight into Ensuki's body piercing her throat and chest without hesitation. She'd signed her own death warrant in the attack.
Haruka looked up as she examined her now exposed shoulder. Her underlying layers had remained in tact somehow. The shugenja's protective spells had done their job, not to perfection but enough that she had not been singed or tainted. The kimono however, was quite thoroughly ruined.
For a moment things stood still as Haruka seemed to process everything in her mind, but suddenly the realization of her exposed self caused her to blush as she frantically seemed to look around for anything to cover herself with. She was slightly saddened to have also lost the kimono as she stood there, covering herself with her arms and hanging her head in shame. She sheathed her katana, as there was no further use for it now.
All the onlookers were absolutely stunned, some even averted their gazes in shock at the sudden violence of it all.
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Apr 4, 2011 19:11:45 GMT -5
A younger shugenja realised his jade strike to be sure but the maho user remained still. Imperial guards stormed over, removing her body. It would be thoroughly burnt. Those who remained in the chamber, most of them already trying to leave, finally go out. It was just Haruka, the Toku and Dragon, and lots of imperial now. Some of them were clearly members of the Seppun house although the aides seemed to be mostly Otomo or Miya family members.
Kemeji turned away from Haruka and the Toku woman. He didn't have anything to give the Utaku. He'd been impressed by her sacrificial move though. One of the shugenja, who had been casting the defensive spell, came over to apologise. He hadn't had enough time to fully prepare it. He offered the Utaku an imperial cloth scroll he grabbed from an aide who fetched it. It was needlessly long but sufficently covering.
Meanwhile Tinishi's hands were bound and the imperial commander had him escorted to elsewhere. His armistice was gently collected in hand by an aide who quickly departed, flanked by guards.
Kemeji asked Haruka how she knew Tinishi's name but she only remembered hearing it from one of the courtiers as she entered. He was suspicious but at the same time he felt he could trust the Unicorn. The imperial commander was a little more difficult. He had calmly listened in before offering his own questions. It was much more like an investigation. He even asked the Toku what she had seen and knew.
It would soon become clear that Haruka and Chiyuki had met the tainted the day before at this rate. Especially if they were honest. Kemeji interrupted the questions, causing the officer to stiffen up.
"Please, they must both rest and gather their thoughts. Utaku Haruka-sama is not to be questioned so. She struck down the undead abomination that tried to gain entry and who was impersonating a Moto - she has every right to be here and be angry... would you ask them about all of this later today?"
Kemeji indicated the surroundings and how tense they were. He was making it clear that time needed to pass for things to be under control and in order and that these were more pressing matters. The imperial commander begrudingly agreed.
"Later then. For now, please may I ask that you are all escorted outside and you hand in your weapon, Utaku Haruka-san, until then. Give your contact details to my aide and we will arrange a meeting. All three of you are to attend..." He gave a sharp glance at each. When he was satisfied they understood his authority he then went back to issuing orders to contain the situation. An aide from the side of the room scuttled over to force the group to comply.
It would be some time before court life was back to normal...
(ooc: please feel free to decide what happens to Tinishi and the armistice. People can talk as they leave or what have you)
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Apr 4, 2011 19:23:47 GMT -5
Haruka had maintained a steel nerve for the moment. "I will be leaving anyway. What I came to do is done." She went to the aide to leave her contacts, but explained, "The Yobanjin conflict is my next concern. If this cannot be resolved by tomorrow, I'm afraid it will have to wait until after that. I'm certain there are many things to be explained now. And I am always happy to oblige the Imperial family. I've nothing to hide." She signed her word and shuffled a glance at Chiyuki silently.
Her words would annoy the lead of the guard slightly but it seemed her word was sincere enough if only brutally honest. And if she was riding so diligently back to the defense of the empire it would not be best to keep her from the field of battle. She was growing steadily more well known for her efforts on both ends of the Shogun's movement towards Mountain Watch Keep.
Haruka then of course exited the premises and sought to get another set of clothing as it was quite obviously needed. She whistled for her steed Riku to come, as the black stallion happily attended her. With a brief stroke she mounted atop him as she paused now only briefly. "Chiyuki-san, perhaps you can help me pick out a new kimono? I would like an outside opinion, if you were willing to spare it." She smiled lightly as she seemed to ease looking on Chiyuki.
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Apr 4, 2011 19:31:16 GMT -5
(ooc: Gonna wait for Kenpachi so we don't lose him)
Kemeji gave a long bow to both women before leaving their company. He'd given his contact details in and was reasonably well known in the courts anyway. He wasn't going anywhere. For now he had to find his companion and the two needed to compose a report to explain the day's events. He wasn't sure how the new daimyo would find the information but she probably wouldn't be pleased...
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on Apr 4, 2011 20:22:25 GMT -5
Chiyiki was numbed by what she had seen. She answered the guard's every question, but with a numb tone. She was quite in shock. She had tried to take the blow, but Hakura took it full foce, runinng her kimono but sparing her life and soul. Chiyuki had rushed to obtain a blanket or something to cover her.
She seemed better after a little while. She had much to tell Kenpachi-sama. She smiled a little when Utaku Haruka asked her to shop for a kimono with her. It was a little tense smile, but a sincere one. She carefully looked at Haruka-sama. For some reason, Chiyuki imagined she would look lovely in red.
"I would love to, Utaku Haruka-sama. Fashion is actually something I have a knack for. Better so than my skill with a blade." Chiyuki laughed at the irony of her statemnt.
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Post by Shoju on Apr 6, 2011 12:17:02 GMT -5
Tinishi
Tinishi was led to a cell. A kuroiban and a witch hunter searched him, took his tanto, and placed him in the cage. Tinishi sat down in the middle of the cell cross legged, folded his hands into his lap, and closed his eyes. he knew that he was lucky to be alive, and luckier still that they had seemingly took the armistice somewhere for inspection.
They would see that this trip was not a ruse. They would see that his words were sincere. At least... he hoped. With his eyes closed, he dreamed of his time as a toritaka scout. Then as a Scout for the Chuda Shugenja who had given him a purpose.
Tinishi sat meditatively while the Guards jeered him, and hurled insults and spit in his direction. He never flinched. He never opened his eyes. He never dignified there actions with a response.
As the guards spoke, Tinishi listened. When it was silent, Tinishi replayed those conversations over and over in his mind. He was trying to find out what was going on in the world outside of his new home, but sadly... He wasn't able to ascertain much.
Tinishi's movements were quick and precise. He only ate when the lights were low, and the guards weren't paying attention. He only moved when they weren't mocking him. Some guards would say that they haven't seen him move.
The Shadowlands
The courier delivered the scroll case to the recipient and fled. He wanted to be as far way as possible when Chuda Shoju read the letter.
Shoju-san The Tsukai betrayed the archer, and both have fallen. The courtier is in custody. The Armistice is missing.
Juminae
Odd. He had never thought that she would have taken an active interest in telling him what became of those who used to hold fealty to him. But she had. The path before him was unclear. On one hand, he felt he should attend to things in Toshi Ranbo. On the other hand, he was just begging to be ready for a trip to Phoenix lands.
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This is where I'm going to leave the story for now. RP is still welcome in this thread as long as it doesn't advance anything past Tinishi in jail, the armistice scroll location isn't revealed, and Chuda Shoju being in contemplation of whether or not he should journey to Toshi Ranbo.
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Apr 6, 2011 15:00:56 GMT -5
ooc: Sounds good. Thanks for the RP opportunity. I hope it went well for you
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Post by Shoju on Apr 6, 2011 15:09:32 GMT -5
It did indeed. If there are loose ends to tie up, I'm ok with that, I don't know if Haruka and kenpachi would like to wrap anything up but that is fine.
I'm waiting on the results of some very interesting points in the game before I do anything else. Once those are resolved, I might revive this thread (or start a new one) based on Tinishi's plight.
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