The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

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The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby AntiNaba » January 5th, 2010, 6:38 am

It was chilly in the mornings of Konoha, at least by Kojira's standards. The air lacked the humidity to trap the heat, but kept the air to evaporate what little sweat remained on his skin. He would rather the temperature remain at blood temperature, or even slightly less, to make it easier for him to relax.

It would be better, because it would make it so much easier for him to break his concentration about how he would manage his sister. Just thinking about her was enough to distract him from thinking about her, as ironically as it seemed. He would get the urge to trace over old wounds, the twin scars of necrotic tissue flanking his spine, the healed lines of fractures he had sustained at her hands, old pains, old coughs, old nerves twitching in alarm. He didn't need that kind of distraction.

The sun had risen not long ago, but he could tell by the way that rays seems clouded in the distance that she was coming. Anyone who knew Kojira would be able to tell you the ways he worried: Scratching his cheek, grinding his teeth, finding a tree and flicking balls of resin off the bark. Few had seen him scared for his life. He would breath in through his teeth, he would finger his knives, his augments would flare.

This was new. This was the first time his eyes had ever bulged slightly, his pupils daggers as they rapidly scanned the forest and the road. His teeth were constantly chewing, his face unflinching, his feet switching stances every few seconds, his skin was cold and pale, and if one were so inclined to press ones ear to the back of his Jounin vest, you would hear the low whining of his augments running full tilt.

Kuroda Kojira, Master of the Dead-that-wander-aimlessly, container of wanderering spirits, Jounin with a mastery in Suiton and Doton jutsu, deadly, silent and possessed of a cruel and brutal cunning that made him the end of so many ninja, was stone-cold terrified.

Kumiko was late.

No.

... No, she wasn't.

... Kumiko was never late. She just never made sure to be seen was she arrived on time. And when you waited, you became impatient, frustrated, worried, fretful. You let your mind attempt to figure out the whys and wherefores, and you let your guard do-

It was almost a dance, the way he withdrew his lower back blade and spun to strike behind him with enough force to cleave a man in half (Something he had personally failed to achieve). Obsidian-laced steel clashed with its ilk, and in the rush of adrenaline, Kojira saw his sister's grim face light up into the smallest of smiles. She was balanced precariously with her blade against his, her legs reaching for the air, almost frozen in her spring. Kojira spoke one word, knowing and hateful.

"Wall."

Kojira pushed the last of his swing and launched Kumiko off his blade through her own weapon. She landed lightly three metres away, sheethed her blade and nodded, her smile growing wider and wider as she saw his eyes blaze with the strangest combination of utter hatred and fierce pride.

Kojira, however, was taking in the differences in her size since he had left her so many years ago. Her ponytail had been shorn off, to reveal a thick frame of wavy brown hair that halted at her neck. She stood tall, as she always did, but now the difference between their height was even more pronounced, estimating that she would barely reach his collarbone on hightoes. Her eyes were still the insane shade of green, her mouth just as small and defined, her chin a little sharper, her posture a little more predatory. But it wasn't so in the way she held herself standing still, not through some hulking loom did she find that last effect. It was in the way she moved, her mouth opening and closing, neck hinting of a pounce to rip and bite through your carotid. It was in the way she stared, watching you, sizing you up, dismissing you not out of arrogance, but out of analysis. She was staring at Kojira, too, obviously deducting the advantages she now possessed, lithe and oiled verses ponderous and powerful.

"You did not watch the wall."

Her voice was, given her reputation and grim nature, somewhat charming and pert, like a schoolteacher who was simply explaining a slight flaw in an otherwise perfect test answer. This did little to affect the image of a pyschopath that was slowly creeping up on the observers. No amount of kind voices could disguise the twitching.

"The wall is monitored by the village's elite forces from a central location, using a jutsu not entirely dissimiliar to our own kagesouhou technique." Kojira replied, curt and clipped.

"And that is an excuse... why?" Kumiko cocked her head, eyes still trained on her brothers face.

"Your intrusion would have been noted, and the activity would have clued me in."

"But there was no activity."

"You've already negated it?"

"At considerable exertion, brother. A rather wonderful way to start the morning."

"Then you have been in the vicinity since last night."

"But of course."

Brother and sister, twin and twin considered each other, and the meaning behind their words. Kojira broke the silence and turned to the side, bowing his way towards the gate.

"My house, while modest, has been prepared for your arrival, imouto-ue. If it is not to your satisfaction..."

Kumiko grinned, and suddenly her resemblance to her brother was crystal clear. "Oh, it won't be."

Did I flinch? I hope I didn't. Kojira stamped down on his thoughts, "In any case, welcome to Konoha."

Grinning immensely, Kumiko turned to pass through the gates. Kojira followed behind, trying not to envision the future.
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby Tempest Kitsune » January 5th, 2010, 2:39 pm

Itsuki was whistling as he walked through the town, a half-eaten apple in one hand that he'd occasionally take a bite out off. While his backside was still tender from the arse-chewing Hanabi-sama had put him through, it was a new day, the sun was up, and he was on his way to an Academy demonstration that was serving as part of his "punishment" for failing the mission. Truth be told, he liked working with the little rugrats most days, though not nearly enough to serve as a teacher full-time. And one of the younger teachers, Rei, was a nice distraction from thinking about a certain red-head back in Suna.
"Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — "No, you move."
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby serbii » January 9th, 2010, 10:34 pm

[So let's move this out of the character discussion thread.]
Several hours later, purely by coincidence and totally not a scheme for gossip, Kagami, Kyoko and Tsukiko just so happen to be wandering past the academy.

"Hey! Itsuki-kun!"
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby Tempest Kitsune » January 9th, 2010, 10:39 pm

*Itsuki looks up from where he's shaking out the remnants of a shaving-cream bomb from his coat. Damn the Seventh and his pranking gene!* "Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees?" The question is drawn out, and wary.
"Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — "No, you move."
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby ewuvi » January 9th, 2010, 10:43 pm

"Tsukiko-chan and Kagami-chan made a deal, so now you have to go out drinking with us," Kyoko shrugs and smiles at Itsuki.
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby Tempest Kitsune » January 9th, 2010, 10:53 pm

Itsuki stops for a moment to consider the logic behind that statement, then drops the whole train of though as his eyes begin to cross and a headache starts to form. "I'm assuming that you're all buying? I'm a little strapped for cash at the moment."
"Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — "No, you move."
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby ewuvi » January 9th, 2010, 10:56 pm

Kyoko's eyes narrow. "Yes, but if you try and take too much advantage of us and we'll give you watered down cheap crap." She smiles. "But you'd never do that to us, would you Itsuki-kun?"
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby Tempest Kitsune » January 9th, 2010, 10:58 pm

"Depends. How much booze in a glass constitutes taking advantage?"
"Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — "No, you move."
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby ewuvi » January 9th, 2010, 10:59 pm

"Any more than what they'd serve you at the bar. If you simply desire quantity, we can buy some cheap moonshine or somesuch for you."
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby serbii » January 9th, 2010, 11:01 pm

"How big's the glass? We'll shout you one trophy-cup-thing of the local stuff, and if we're in a good mood we'll help bully some of the newbies into buying the next round."
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby Tempest Kitsune » January 9th, 2010, 11:02 pm

"You're such a freaking buzz-kill, you know that?"
"Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — "No, you move."
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby ewuvi » January 9th, 2010, 11:04 pm

Kyoko shrugs. "Mmm, whatever Kagami wishes to do, I'm fine with. But I thought we agreed to save up for dad's birthday present. Cheap alcohol is always an option, Itsuki-kun, if you wish to destroy your liver."
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby spudman » January 9th, 2010, 11:29 pm

"I wouldn't call it a deal, I still don't think it's any of our business..." Tsukiko mutters.
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby Tempest Kitsune » January 9th, 2010, 11:30 pm

"Meh, fine. I'm in. Usual hangout?"
"Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — "No, you move."
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby ewuvi » January 9th, 2010, 11:37 pm

"Sounds good to me, unless Kagami or Tsukiko-chan have somewhere else in mind?"
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby spudman » January 9th, 2010, 11:39 pm

Tsukiko shakes her head. She idly wonders if a particular jounin of interest will be there...
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby serbii » January 14th, 2010, 5:33 am

"You're such a freaking buzz-kill, you know that?"
* Incoherent mumbling about 'never again', 'whole week's pay' and 'close the loop holes this time*

"See you tonight then!"

[I'm back, we stating a pub thread or hanging out here?]
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby AntiNaba » January 14th, 2010, 4:18 pm

"Real leaf villagers! Real leaf shopping! Authentic pieces of metal strapped to parts of their bodies, hoping for someone to splinter them into the flesh underneath!"

A head, hanging upside-down from the overhang of the alcove pops into view. Wide, wild eyes scrutinizing the ninja, the brief bounce of brown hair detailing a few floating grey marks that crawled along her face. She frowned, spat and withdrew herself.

"This is boring!" She could be heard to mutter as she ran east.
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby ewuvi » January 14th, 2010, 4:52 pm

Kyoko smiles and grabs Kagami's arm and starts heading towards their house, "See ya tonight! If we're going out drinking, Kagami and I've got some things we have to sort out first!"
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby AntiNaba » January 14th, 2010, 10:18 pm

Kumiko fell from the last roof, landing squarely on Kojira's shoulders as she mentioned how little she felt about the village.

"No escape tunnels, no standing watch, no border patrol..."

"Bear in mind that the borders they patrol are much larger than our own, imouto-ue." Kojira deferred, "They do not have the manpower for such manuverability regarding their defences."

He began walking, taking the weight of his sister in stride as she continued to look over the buildings that surrounded her.

"Ugly, fragile things."

"Some of the people are conventionally beautiful, you will find."

"I was talking about the brickwork." She stamped down, heel shifting up to trigger a spike attached to her sole into the flesh of his shoulder. His eyes went wide, but he did not shudder or make a sound as the blade retracted.

"Do not interrupt me again."
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby Tempest Kitsune » January 14th, 2010, 10:34 pm

Itsuki doesn't reply to Kyoko. He'd already taken off after the woman with the psychotic look in her eyes, and the semi-familiar markings on her face. He leapt off a wall at a right angle as he took off, using the method his sensei had come to call "batshit insane" for wall-running, bouncing off the surfaces at angles that made no sense, until he stuck the landing and continued on. He dropped straight down off of a high-rise behind Kojira and his companion, landing easily in a three-point crouch.

"Hey 'Jira, the sisters just invited me out drinking. Again; you'd think by now they'd have learned... Wanna come with?"
"Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — "No, you move."
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby AntiNaba » January 15th, 2010, 5:17 am

Kojira's shirt was beginning to darken, stained black-red as the spike shut off his augments to the shoulder. He looked around, a move not shared by his sister, still staring fixedly ahead.

His eyes pointed sharply at the figure perched on his shoulders, and he turned back again.

His shirt was now beginning to drip.
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby Tempest Kitsune » January 15th, 2010, 9:53 pm

"Ya know, you might want to get that looked at, before you bleed to death and all. And you might want to get that growth removed from your shoulder too. Looks infected. Probably cancerous too."
"Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — "No, you move."
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby AntiNaba » January 15th, 2010, 10:24 pm

Neither of the siblings respond, moving further away, trailing a thin pattern of blood.
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Re: The unwanted Mission: Tiger and Dragon

Unread postby Tempest Kitsune » January 15th, 2010, 10:29 pm

Itsuki trots after them. "You know, that's not really healthy leaving that wound open like that. Could get infected as hell. And the ANBU will probably notice that a Konoha shinobi is being attacked, possibly mind-controlled or something since you're not reacting to the big freaking spike in your shoulder there 'Jira, and they might take "steps", ya know what I mean?"
"Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — "No, you move."
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