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Post by Shoju on Apr 19, 2011 13:59:49 GMT -5
Fujimo and Daisuke crested a hill, and like he had expected, a retinue of Spider awaited him. In total there were 6 spider waiting. 3 appeared to be Bushi, 2 appeared to be Shugenja, and the 6th... Soemthing just doesn't look 'right' about him... "It is a shame that you wished to remain silent Kitsu-san. I doubt that we will have much time for pleasantries for the rest of the journey." As Fujimo and daisuke approached a young undead met them.
"Konichiwa Fujimo-san. It appears as though we will have to make camp at the base of the mountains this evening. In our attempts to skirt the Badger lands, we had a brush with a large procession of their military headed towards Mountain Watch Keep. They saw us, and sent a small batallion to deal with us as they moved. We were able to elude them without much fighting, but if we move back now, we will most assuredly be tracked." The young Bushi looked to be barely older than Daisuke when he fell. His mind was free, unlike the undead bakemono that had shambled with Daisuke and Fujimo.
Fujimo's fury was written acrross his scowl. "This is a most unfortunate turn of events. Have you any communication with others?"
"No Fujimo-san. We have not attempted to contact anyone." The Bushi squirmed under the glare of Fujimo.
Fujimo turned to Daisuke, and sighed. "I guess you will be a guest in camp tonight, and your fate will be determined tomorrow." With that Fujimo nudged him towards the group, and they began to set up camp.
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 19, 2011 14:31:43 GMT -5
Daisuke helped with the set up but he worked rather slow, concerned with his thoughts. Finally he decided to approach the bloodspeaker.
-- Fujimo... I... I may have methods for you to communicate with others from your group... I need to speak to someone in your ranks that has a greater knowledge of what happens in the land. And for me to do that I have to help you. He said with some difficulty
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Post by Shoju on Apr 20, 2011 8:47:26 GMT -5
Fujimo bowed slightly to Daisuke. "You find it hard to aid one such as myself don't you?" Fujimo eyed the Kitsu for a moment, and then continued "What is it about me that makes me your enemy?" Is it because I have an understanding of an art that is despised and reviled by most of Rokugan? Is it because I don't hold the same opinion of the dead? Or is it something else?" Fujimo sat down and motioned for Daisuke to sit as well.
"Your offer to help is duly noted, and in a short amount of time, if we don't see results, I may just take you up on the offer."
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 20, 2011 9:09:56 GMT -5
Daisuke sat in front of Fujimo. - My father was a wise man, and told me to try and understand everything before I make my opinions. That is why instead of acting like a samurai should and trying to kill you I'm talking to you. But surely you must understand, that even with my good will, it's hard to just forget about all the rumors and truths, that are said about ones such as yourself in all Rokugan.
But no, bloodspeaker, I consider you both an enemy and an ally for a different reason. My parents were murdered when I was an infant. During the investigation it was stated that they were murdered by someone who used tainted magic. When further questioning was supposed to begin witnesses disappeared. Even weirded was the fact that the spirits of both my father and mother could not be found in the spiritual realm. And that would only happen if they resided in Jigoku. There were also rumors of my mother contacting with suspicious people...
And that's why I act like I do. I do think that someone like you could have killed them and that's why I hate you even more.
But then there is that tiny possibility that someone else is responsible. And that mahoists were helping my parents. And because I want to know the truth... I decided to treat you friendly.
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Post by Shoju on Apr 22, 2011 8:54:37 GMT -5
"Very interesting." Fujimo rubbed his chin. "You know, Jigoku is not the only reason that your parents spirits could be missing. There are... Other methods that could make your parents spirits go missing. Sadly, none of the end well, and none of those point to answers that you would like to hear, of this I promise you. The gaijin magic from the Burning Sands is very strong." Fujimo leaned in a little and continued.
"I have seen men remove their own heart while it beats and continue to live. I have seen powerful people remove the spirit of someone and keep it hostage. I have seen these same spirits forcibly placed into another body." Fujimo looked at the Young Kitsu.
"If you are looking for answers, then my Lord is the man who holds the keys to the path." Fujimo turned and looked back at him. "Instead of communing with my people in the area, perhaps.... Perhaps we should commune with him."
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 22, 2011 15:30:15 GMT -5
What Fujimo spoke of was very interesting. *Being immortal? Is this really possible?* Daisuke thought. During the last few days his life was constantly threatened. If he could do a ritual like that... *No, no, no. What am I even thinking about?*
- I would be glad to speak with him. But how would we do that? If I was to prepare a method I would have to know his name... and either have an item or a word connected with him.
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Post by Shoju on Apr 25, 2011 11:09:04 GMT -5
Fujimo nodded almost as if he could hear Daisuke's thoughts. "Yes. immortality is not a trick of the Kami alone young Kitsu." Fujimo reached inside his kimono, and withdrew a Vial of blood. "This, is the closest to a possesion of my master as I could even think to come accross so far from home, and his name is Shoju."
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 25, 2011 16:43:23 GMT -5
Daisuke reached for the vial. It resonated a little differently than a normal bound item. Probably because of whom it was attached to. Nevertheless if he wanted to gain knowledge he had to begin. He gripped it tightly with his hand and closed his eyes. He left his body seeing a projection of the ground around him. One that wasn't precise but served well as a general guidance.
*What was that name... Shoju? Yes, that is it.* He felt the "vial" in his hand move and point toward a direction. He adjusted the mask on his face and began to travel. Soon he arrived at his destination. After a short preparation he spoke.
- Shoju... Shoju, bloodspeaker. I am a messenger from Fujimo. He wishes to communicate with you... I wish to speak to you... Touch my body and allow me to project your thoughts An image of Daisuke with a Kitsu mask covering his face appeared before Shoju, wherever he was right now, and spoke to him. If he did as he was asked to an image of his would appear beside Daisukes body, near Fujimo and he would see their surroundings.
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Post by Shoju on Apr 26, 2011 16:13:14 GMT -5
(will get to this in a minute. Hving a mini work crisis)
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 26, 2011 16:21:42 GMT -5
(Don't worry. Waiting is not a problem for me Just take care of your problems first and ignore the thread for that time ;P)
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Post by Shoju on Apr 27, 2011 8:36:04 GMT -5
shortly after leaving the wedding of Senshi and Haruka, Shoju was walking slowly across the plains. It was quiet moments like this that he relished. The sinister woman wasn't invading his thoughts much anymore, though she still held his heart, He wasn't worried about troop movements, or Oni attack, or Crab attack, or any such thing. He was just... free.
As he crossed the Plain his mind wandered to the tasks ahead. He must return to Saisei and prepare to travel to Phoenix lands to ascertain.... 'what' this Tadaka fellow was, he had to..... Great... an interruption Shoju thought.
A vision stood in front of him. One of a Kitsu. Claiming to be a messenger of Fujimo? This made very little sense. He did as the Vision suggested, and Reached out with his right arm.
"Speak Kitsu. What message do you carry?" Shoju's words carried some irritation. There were very few times when someone in his position was given a moment's peace, and his had just been interrupted.
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 27, 2011 9:06:32 GMT -5
Fujimo now saw the terrain where Fujimo, his group and their prisoner were. He also now saw that the masked messenger, without his mask, was a young boy.
- I'm sorry for interrupting you, Shoju-sama, but your "follower" here has thought that it would be best if I and he spoke to you directly. I have... questions. But then I also may have answers to some of yours. As you seem in a hurry, let us be quick. My first question would is; Do you know about any powerful Kitsu that might have practiced maho in the last 16 years, especially woman? Ones that had an encounter with a group of spiders before their death.
The man could surely order someone to kill Daisuke for wasting his time, but the boy didn't have much to loose.
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Post by Shoju on Apr 27, 2011 9:46:21 GMT -5
"Your apology is noted Young one." Shoju scratched his chin a moment, and then spoke "You are truly a pure blood like those idiots thought. And judging by the fact that you are with Fujimo, those dimwits either didn't realize that they were taking cursed koku, or they are already dead..... Why else would Bakemono carry it?!"
Shoju looked to the sky. The clouds were rolling in, meaning rain soon. "A Powerful Kitsu practicing Maho you ask?" Shoju grinned a little. "Well, I do have a few documents in my possession that were purportedly the works of a Kitsu Bloodspeaker cell. The work is far more advanced than what a simple tsukai could have performed, but as to who the author is.... I cannot be certain."
Shoju looked at Fujimo with a curious look. "Fujimo-sama, I'm curious why you make camp instead of heading for the fingers of bone? Did something happen?"
Fujimo stammered a little, looked at his feet and replied. "I'm sorry, but it appears that the Minor Clan Alliance is more emboldened than we had originally thought. They were marching from Shiro Ichiro and we were spotted. Our Camp is secure I promise you."
Shoju nodded. "I believe that I should join you. We don't need things going poorly now do we?" Shoju removed a vial of blood from his Obi. and Fujimo did the same. they dipped their fingers in the vial one by one, and in Unison they began tracing a kanji in the air. The ritual took several moments, and a portal seemed to be forming in the air. The elements cried out in agony, and then, It was as if They were right next to each other a hole tore open in the air. They were what seemed to be, mere paces from each other.
Shoju stepped forward, and the hole in the air quickly closed behind him. "Greetings Young Kitsu. My name is Chuda Shoju."
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Post by Kitsu Hiraku on Apr 27, 2011 11:05:27 GMT -5
Daisuke bowed. - It is a great pleasure to speak with you Shoju-sama, even considering your reputation. Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Daisuke of the Kitsu family. Former member of the Isawa family... That was a powerful spell you did there. Equivalent to at least a 5th rank magic A sign of something could be seen in the boy eyes. Excitement?
- I suppose that seeing those documents would be costly. Not only physically but also my mind could get twisted since I'm not used to the kansen and their influence... He stopped for a moment. - But excuse me for thinking aloud. I'm still a mere prisoner and I suppose I have no rights.
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Post by Shoju on Apr 27, 2011 11:52:26 GMT -5
Shoju laughed. Loudly. "Prisoner? Rights? What have you been telling this boy Fujimo!?" Shoju grinned and looked back at the boy. "You sir, are no prisoner. No matter how much Fujimo may scare you, that is only for show I promise you. No Daisuke-san, You are an honored and esteemed guest of the Spider. You have been rescued by the Spider, and in time, we will be returning you to your clansmen... IF that is what you would like."
Shoju conained himself, and smiled. "The spell you just witnessed would sunder many in two. While I was never much of a Shugenja in my first life, I find the kami to be more..... malleable in this life." Shoju walked over to where the campfire was roaring and stared at one of the Bushi. "While many here in this camp need not eat, There are some who require it. Fetch us local game and have Fujimo prepare it."
The bushi bowed lowed, and was off on a hunt in seconds. "Daisuke-san. I caution you about your thirst for knowledge concerning the documents, and your lineage. If you find that your ancestors were indeed the ones who penned this research, The path those like Fujimo and myself walk will become harder to resist." Shoju sat down. "But if you wish to look at the research, and judge if it is indeed penned by a member of your family, I can accommodate that request. But it would be at your own peril."
Shoju relaxed a little letting Daisuke soak it all in.
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