Kitsu Hiraku
Lion Clan
Sodan-senzo * Loyal to the Emperor
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 15, 2011 15:49:05 GMT -5
(OOC: Anyone can post here if you think your character would have a reason to participate. Just PM me before you do so this thread doesn't end with too many people. As for location the cave is somewhere near the Drowned Merchant River.)
- Hey boss! Princess sleepyhead is waking up.
* What? * Daisuke opened his eyes and tried to stand up. He couldn't, his hands and legs were tied. He would probably wonder why that was if he didn't immediately notice that he was in a cave full of goods... and alcohol... and armed men. * Great, bandits. *
- HA! I told you he wasn't dead. Said the "boss" while approaching him. - So boy, my wise guy told me you one of dem shugenjas. So you better not talk. Cause my friend here - He pointed at one of the bandits that held a crossbow. - will kill you faster than you can call a spirit. Now that that's clear it's time to talk business. See, when I saw you I just wanted to gut you. But then that smart guy told mi you were some fancy blooded Kitsu or shit and we could get some cool cash for you. So I sent a message to your daimyo... and to those weird guys that are so obsessed about blood. Since yours is so fancy they mite just pay me more than for those peasants. Guess whoever gets me money faster wins the prize. He grinned showing his yellow teeth. Some of them were missing. - And now we should do something about those spells. He pulled a piece of cloth from the nearby table. After getting bit and hitting Daisuke pretty hard he finally tied it around his mouth, silencing him. - Lock him up bro. He said while walking away. The guard with the crossbow closed the bamboo door that the storage room was behind and started humming quietly.
* Seems I have no choice but to wait... *
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Post by Shoju on Apr 15, 2011 16:39:22 GMT -5
The message was crude. Even for a bandit to have written. Nevertheless, it was the contents of the note that had Fujimo and his master interested. The movement from the Fingers of Bone had been quick after communing with Shoju. No time was to be wasted.
As Fujimo found the cave, he reached through the void for knowledge of the inside of the cave. He counted the bandits, and their hostage. Their was something about their hostage, that was for sure. He could feel it through the void.
Fujimo entered the cave silently. He strode through the mouth of the cave and made his way to where the bandits stood. He waited for a moment to see if he was noticed.
(Fujimo is a tall gaunt man, wearing impeccable crimson colored robes. There is no mon, there is no embroidery. His hair is incredibly long, and graying, laying evenly down his back. at his hip is a black daisho. His cheeks look sunken in, and his eyes are deeply recessed. He looks almost dead. )
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Kitsu Hiraku
Lion Clan
Sodan-senzo * Loyal to the Emperor
Posts: 197
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 16, 2011 10:55:33 GMT -5
(There is about 20 bandits in the cave. It is known that the group has at least 50 members roaming around the province. Their equipment is mostly stolen from the military but they also bought some from the Yobanjin/got them from their corpses. The "boss" is a very tall and muscular man. He disregards hygiene, his body is covered in scars and he is walking as if his left leg was crippled. He is bald.).
One of the bandits, the one that was the closest one to the entrance turned to Fujimo. - Oi! Who goes there? You don look like one of dem Lions so you proly fro the other guys. The boss is in his room. He said and gestured towards a wooden door, perhaps the only one in this cave, with his tetsubo.
When Fujimo entered the room the boss was already waiting behind a table that had sake on it. The room itself was pretty small, maybe 4 meters in the diameter. Besides the table there wasn't much more in it. The man gestured at the ground in front of him
- You can sit if you want. Don really care if you do. I had my wise guy write to you cause we got something better than the regular heimin. One of dem shugenjas. Was sleeping so he couldn't defend. Easy game. I wanted to sell him for the normal price but den we noticed he was pretty weird. I mean, who the hell has orange eyes, eh? So we locked im up and send for ya. So what you say, wanna negotiate the price or see him first? The man talked loud and fast, without a pause. It was obvious that he wasn't the type that would be used to being cut during his speech.
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Post by Shoju on Apr 18, 2011 9:21:29 GMT -5
Fujimo truly despised needing to work with such uncouth people such as these. But, It was a necessity. He eyed the floor, and was fairly certain at one point or another something had used it to relieve themselves. Fujimo nodded, and eyed the bandit. He was eager. He thought that he had something exquisite. It was quite possible that he did.
"You understand that I will need to inspect him first." Fujimo asked, cocking his head to the side. "If he truly is what you say, I promise you that your reward will be legendary, and I doubt that much negotiation will be needed. Please, lead me to him." Fujimo tried to stay civil, but his hatred for the bandits was making it a strenuous task indeed. It was bandits like these that had driven him to such extremes in the first place. Maybe that is why Shoju made him the liaison to the bandits? No one but Shoju would know the answer to that.
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Kitsu Hiraku
Lion Clan
Sodan-senzo * Loyal to the Emperor
Posts: 197
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 18, 2011 9:46:05 GMT -5
- Yea, gimmie a moment here The boss said. He finished drinking his sake and rose slowly. Then he stretched his arms and Fujimo could easily hear the movement of his bones. - O-kay, let's go He turned to the door and opened it. After he left the room he talked to his man - Guys, keep on eye on the entrance. I don really trust you guys. No hard feelings I hope. He spoke the last sentence to Fujimo. - Now, let's see that prisoner. He said and with that approached a bamboo wall. He told the guard near it to move and opened the well hidden door to the storage room. He moved inside allowing Fujimo to see the prisoner.
(moments before) Daisuke was looking for a way to free himself. Sadly, the bandits were pretty smart. There were no sharp edges and this weird smell stopped him from concentrating. The feeling of being so helpless made him really angry. Then he noticed a thing he forgot about. His teeth. Those were really sharp. Realizing this he started biting the cloth that covered his mouth. He could feel the effect but knew this would take time. He didn't worry about that until he felt something... looking for him? *That was weird. And not really pleasant. Got to hurry up* He thought.
The door to the room opened just as he finished.
(back to present time)
Inside a boy was lying with his back against some baskets with his hands and legs tied. There was also cloth around his neck that had some bite marks on it. Judging from the fact that his teeth looked more like those of an animal than a human and from the marks on his head, it was tied around his mouth moments ago.
But that wasn't the important thing. Because the first thing to be noticed when looking at the boy were his hair, curled behind his back, resembling a lion mane. Next were his orange eyes. Last were his robes, a clear sign that we was a shugenja. He saw Fujimo and growled at him. - See? Quite a weirdo, isn't he? - STOP TALKING ABOUT ME LIKE I'M AN ANIMAL OR I'LL KILL YOU! The boy screamed
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Post by Shoju on Apr 18, 2011 10:18:41 GMT -5
Fujimo smiled and looked at "the boss". "Well, if the boy doesn't kill you, you will be handsomely rewarded." Fujimo looked back at the Kitsu on the floor and "Greetings young Kitsu. My name is Fujimo. Judging from the way you have started working yourself free, you are quite a handful I would say." Fujimo grinned and walked towards the young Kitsu. He drew his tanto, and knelt down near the Kitsu.
"Now, let me educate on your predicament young Kitsu. You have been captured by a vile group of bandits. They are dull witted, and very dim. But, they have proven to be useful to me time and time again in getting me what I need. While I don't need you, my master seems to think that you will be of great benefit to us." Fujimo squatted down so he was right next to the Kitsu.
"You can attack me and the bandits, and I'm sure that your prowess will allow you to take many bandits with you. But I assure you, when I subdue you, the suffering you endure will make you regret your actions." Fujimo peered deep into the boys eyes. "Can I trust you to behave, or do I need to find out what color the blood in your veins is?"
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Kitsu Hiraku
Lion Clan
Sodan-senzo * Loyal to the Emperor
Posts: 197
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 19, 2011 8:12:21 GMT -5
- I WOULD NEVE- * No, think you stupid boy. Calm mind, no emotions... now, he is right. I could probably fight them. But I would also lose with a high probability of dying. And that is the only think I'm NOT allowed to do. Kami-damned blood... NO Grandfather, I'm just angry. I'm not saying there is something wrong with you... how did you even hear me? Well, that's not important. Just don't disturb me right now. * - I... I agree to your terms. I will remain calm.
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Post by Shoju on Apr 19, 2011 8:44:09 GMT -5
"Fantastic." Fujimo clapped his hands together as he stood up. He looked at the Bandit Leader with a sly smile. "Like I said before, I believe you will find my terms most agreeable." There was a sound from the front of the cave. "Tell your men the bakemono are fine. Do not harm them, for they carry your payment for the young shugenja."
There are 2 bakemono, and they are struggling with a box. As they set the box down, and remove the lid, there is a sizable sum of koku in the box.
Fujimo turns around and looks back at the young Kitsu. "Tell me young one, what is your name?"
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Kitsu Hiraku
Lion Clan
Sodan-senzo * Loyal to the Emperor
Posts: 197
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 19, 2011 8:56:22 GMT -5
- Boys! Don't shoot dose... things entering. Unless you want to loose your part of the cash. The boss said and left the room to look at the reward. When he saw what was inside he grinned. - Seems you guys are not so bad after all.
- I'm Daisuke of the Kitsu family. Known also as Daisuke of the Isawa family to some, bloodspeaker.
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Post by Shoju on Apr 19, 2011 9:33:19 GMT -5
Fujimo smiled. "Yes. I am a bloodspeaker. I am pleased to make your acquaintance Daisuke-san." He turned back towards the bandit leader. "I assume that we have an agreement and the Kitsu is free to come with me then?" Fujimo looked back at the young Shugenja. He was truly curious what purpose his master would have for him.
The Bakemono stood just outside the entrance to the cave and bickered back and forth
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Kitsu Hiraku
Lion Clan
Sodan-senzo * Loyal to the Emperor
Posts: 197
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 19, 2011 9:41:54 GMT -5
The boss turned to Fujimo - Yea, sure, whatever. Take him and do whatever you want to. He said and returned to dividing the loot.
- At least one of us is pleased.
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Post by Shoju on Apr 19, 2011 11:36:38 GMT -5
Fujimo's smile left his face, and he turned back to Daisuke. "Well then Young one, I believe it is our time to leave." Fujimo bent down and cut the bonds from Daisuke and began leading him out of the cave. As they reached the mouth of the cave, Fujimo turned and stared at Daisuke.
"I don't wish to make this any harder than it has to be, and I wish no harm on you. You will walk. You will not attempt to escape. If you do attempt to escape, I assure you that the result will be painful." With that, Fujimo raised his hand, and crushed a vial of blood in his hand. As the blood began oozing from his fist, one of the bakemono began screaming and running in circles. A moment later he burst into flames and fell over. Fujimo walked to his corpse, and forced an Air kami to extinguish the flames. He then drew a kanji on the burnt corpse of the Bakemono in blood, and he rose. Undead, and mangled, but a bound servant to Fujimo.
"I am expected to return home with you in due time. Can I trust you to walk with me?"
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Kitsu Hiraku
Lion Clan
Sodan-senzo * Loyal to the Emperor
Posts: 197
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 19, 2011 12:15:43 GMT -5
The boy was looking at his surroundings, probably looking for a way to escape. Since the bloodspeaker cut his ties it would be even easier. *Fool. Why not just let me go free if you're not even trying?*
Daisukes thought changed quickly when he saw the little show that Fujimo prepared. It was scary and alien. A samurai shouldn't show fear but he did. It got even worse when the bloodspeaker showed enough power to bend an air kami to his will. After he raised the monster as his servant Daisuke broke.
- I will do as you ask. Do not think I surrendered, I simply am not a fool and risking my life when I know I won't succeed is not something I'm willing to do. As that undead thing doesn't have to rest I see no options for me to escape. With that being said, let us travel. I suppose we have a long way before us.
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Post by Shoju on Apr 19, 2011 12:42:54 GMT -5
"Excellent Kitsu-san. Most Excellent. I knew that you could be reasoned with." Fujimo nudged him north, and they began traveling. "Your revulsion of me is not surprising. Neither is your fear. I and those I serve have long been looked upon with disdain Kitsu-san. It is most unfortunate, because in actuality, We are no different than you." Fujimo eyed Daisuke for a response but continued.
"I'm sure the uncouth bandits are not the only ones who look upon you and see something to point and murmur about are they?" Fujimo voice was a little patronizing. "You see, when I was young, people looked upon me and saw something different as well. I was born to a fantastic Smith. He has crafted some of the finest blades ever to grace a battle in the name of the Emperor. but I.... I was always too sickly and frail to be of much use as a smith. I was an outsider in my own family, just because of who I was. My mother had contracted a terrible illness while carrying me, and she died in childbirth. I was afflicted with the illness, but survived. It seems, that by my mere birth, I was different than my family." Fujimo again looked backed at Daisuke.
"In my seclusion I found the works of a Maho Tsukai who had lived in my village. In his works, and journal I found those who accepted me for who I am, not matter what I was." Fujimo smiled. Have you found acceptance Kitsu-san? Have you found a place in this world where you are accepted for what you are without a word said for your "differences?"
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Kitsu Hiraku
Lion Clan
Sodan-senzo * Loyal to the Emperor
Posts: 197
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 19, 2011 13:39:05 GMT -5
Daisuke remained silent. He tried to concentrate on walking, cutting himself off from the words of the bloodspeaker. And yet he wanted to listen. It was weird for the captor to tell the prisoner about his life and that made the story even more interesting than it was.
Although the story was different than that of his life it did bring back some memories. Rather unpleasant memories. He stopped for a moment and turned to Fujimo, as if to say something, and opened his mouth but then he quickly turned away and remained silent. Whatever his thoughts were they would remain hidden for a later time. He also wouldn't answer any questions.
Much, much later Daisuke suddenly started coughing. He stopped to look at his hand and saw a few drops of blood on it. He ignored that and continued walking.
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