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  1. It was a dreary day they had chosen to move from the Inn, a temporary home, to their new home. A shop, exactly as it’s new owners had wished for. Build of old stone and covered in layers of white wash, it had been well loved and well taken care of in it’s long past. The window trims had been painted a pretty green by it’s last owners. Fresh flowers had been planted in boxes along the second floor’s stone railings of a small balcony so that fresh flowers and vines crawls down to frame of what was, for now, a blank sign. The walk needed to be swept clean, the windows washed and even the pretty glass paned doors needed a good wash.
  2.  
  3. Inside, where they placed trunk after trunk of fabric wrapped to keep it protected from the dust. And dust there was, in tick layers over the old hard wood counter and over the old furniture. This space had been used for precisely the same reason the pair was where, to make clothing, and so there were hundreds of cubby holes to put rolls of fabric that would bee to be cleaned. They would need to check for pests and re oil all the wood too.
  4.  
  5. Upstairs was scarcely furnished as well but the last owners had left behind a low table and the kitchen worked. There were two rooms and a main room for living and taking meals. Space had already been allotted for books and a desk for the smaller girl, plans made for all a child’s needs. They would wash the wooden floors, decorate as needed and soon it would be home.
  6.  
  7. “This would be easier if we had a helping hand, neh Yuii?” Ming asked as she looked at the daunting cleaning task. She had brought everything they needed but it would take at least a day to make the place liveable. She shouldn’t complain though, it was everything she wanted. From the tarnished door bell to the old counter; this was all Ming’s and she answered to no one. Yuii nodded at her side, a kerchief tied over her locks of blue hair.
  8.  
  9. “But it’s just Yuii and Nii-chan until we make friends. Yuii likes cleaning anyways. Can we keep this house?” Yuii had asked that the last three moves; Ming had said yes last time but that had turned into a lie. Now the brunette could only smile and hope.
  10.  
  11. “Let’s just wish for the best alright?”
  12.  
  13. With that they set off at cleaning. Ming charges Yuii with attacking the dust bunnies on the first floor while Ming started at the dust on the ceiling. She washed walls and polished furniture while Yuii napped in a sun beam then washed the floors. She pulled out their bedding and rolled them out on the two tatami covered bedrooms. She opened window shutters and let the light and air in. lastly, when Yuii awoke, they washed the windows; Yuii the inside while Ming clung to walls and washed the outside.
  14.  
  15. By evening everything was clean and ready for the fabric.
  16.  
  17. That night they both collapsed into their futon’s and slept fitfully. There was not a sound in the small house and so likely no mice either. That morning there was no sign of them and no sign we a good sign in this case.
  18.  
  19. Ming’s fabric was delivered just after the sun rose over the horizon. Massive rolls of solid colours as well as smaller of more finer patters. There was just about every type she could afford and each one suitable for the lifestyle of a shinobi. They spent that day filling the cubbies with fabrics, cutting strips to put together samples and making sure they liked the layout. All the while they discussed a name, because there would be no shop without a name.
  20.  
  21. At last they decided on Rabbit’s Moon Clothing, the design would be the same as a small tattoo hidden under Ming’s clothing. It felt personal, like something they could pour their lives into. That evening they painted the sigh, Yuii lending her hand at painting the back ground but allowing Ming to write the name in her perfect hand. It was sweet and conveyed everything she hoped the show to aspire to with time.
  22.  
  23. That morning Ming took the morning to put up their new sign, to purchase a few last minute things then returned to open the shop that afternoon. Her heart soared the first time she was able to turn the sign on the door to open and she settled herself to working on some pre made kimonos while remaining every hopeful. Yuii sat at the counter pretending to play shop keeper while actually keeping a good eye on the store. She had a good mind for it, this was something Ming wanted to pass on to her.
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  28. Yuii is 12 =P
  29. Who is scared of the big bad wolf~ =D
  30. Past characters: MingYue[Now INPC], Kagetsu Kiyo
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  50. There weren't too many things that were out of place in the day to day world known as Kirigakure, places had always been established and business hardly ever seemed to change but something was off today. She had previously walked this certain route a few days before and had remembered what had been there but this was not the case, and this is why she was doing what she was doing currently.
  51.  
  52. Yeah, she was just standing infront of the display window, her reflection slightly visible through from the suns direct light but her pupils were more interested on the contents of the shop and not her own self image. Various fabrics, some expensive from what she could tell and styles of dress. This place was interesting but something else was drawing her too this shop, like the simple question of "How the hell they move in so fast".
  53.  
  54. It seemed that the more she stood outside in the window gazing into the wares of the store, did the money hidden on her being seem to burn a hole in it's container, screaming out how badly it wished to be spent and for the sweet ring of a register to announce that it had been handed away for a purchase.
  55.  
  56. A groan escaped her lips, sure her mesh shirt and all was worn and torn in a few places not visible because of her chuunin vest, but she just didn't want to pay for a new one, call it cheapness or maybe she just trusted equipment that had held her through the years. Then there was that little demon in the back of her head, striking rather hard with a pitchfork while wearing a suit made of cash yelling "Buy Buy Buy" that was just so irritating it could not have been ignored. A heavy sigh escaped her lips as her head simply dropped.
  57.  
  58. Damn, to spend or not to spend...
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  83. PostPosted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:53 am Reply with quoteEdit/Delete this postBack to top
  84. A pair of wide blue eyes flashed into view then disappeared, reappeared then disappeared. Then a little hand appeared above the display and waved excitedly. After a second the door to the shop opened and little blue haired, blue eyed Yuii’s peaked her head outside. One of her pigtails had come loose during her play and there was a smudge on her face but those only made her charming.
  85.  
  86. She hesitated and stared at the strange woman staring inside their shop. She didn’t yet understand the concept of window shopping nor that not everyone whom passed would come inside. It was their first day open though and this was her first person to pass by and pause. It was still an exciting idea that just anyone could walk in and visit her. Yuii had, had a pretty solitary childhood up until that point. It had, if nothing else, forced her to have a bright and engaging personality.
  87.  
  88. “Hullo.`` Her face broke into a wide grin and she waved for the older girl to come inside, “Come inside and see, the best is inside!”
  89.  
  90. The small girl retreated back inside then and practically ran to end up at the desk if or when her new guest came in. It would suit her game to have a real customer. Ming, her elder sister, was no where in sight but that also suited the game. Besides, soon enough Ming would be back with the snacks that had been promised.
  91.  
  92. “May I help you?” she spoke in a very serious child’s voice.
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  95. Image
  96. Yuii is 12 =P
  97. Who is scared of the big bad wolf~ =D
  98. Past characters: MingYue[Now INPC], Kagetsu Kiyo
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  118. PostPosted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:13 am Reply with quoteBack to top
  119. It certainly has been a while. About 2 years in fact that he's been away from this beautiful village of Kirigakure. Finding himself on the street leading to Ocean Avenue, the blond stretched his arms upwards before noticing a female window shopping.
  120.  
  121. "That shop wasn't there when I left. I don't remember that being there. I wonder what it is," the man said to himself. Indeed, he talks to himself every now and then. It comes with the fact that for a very long time, he was in solitude. The only person he could rely on was himself and nobody else. While other children had pleasant memories growing up, the current Mizukage had phantoms from the past that constantly haunt him.
  122.  
  123. There were many nights that Ren would wake up in a cold sweat with night terrors. Several dreams that drudge up painful memories. Memories that he'd wish he could bury. Memories of betrayal and heart-ache. Memories of losing loved ones. Memories of losing control and killing people he cares about. It is those memories that make him stronger in will, but at the same time makes him very vulnerable to pain.
  124.  
  125. The closer Ren approached to the shop, the more he noticed what it was for. "Clothing? Seems like my family has competition," Ren stated to himself before seeing the window shopper being pestered by something very familiar. It was the kappa he saw at Konoha, but due to the fog he couldn't instantly recognize it. Then the imp vanished back into the store.
  126.  
  127. "I wonder what this store sells," the blond stated before thrusting his hands into his long red cloak and stood beside the shinobi named Hoshiko. He looked through the glass seeing nothing more than the items in the glass and not the people behind it. "The craftsmanship of the clothing is nice, but I'm certain the Hasegawas sell better," Ren stated in a cocky manner. His words were directed towards Hoshiko and at the same time to no one at all.
  128.  
  129. "But I do wonder what else they are selling. If you want something, follow me inside. Consider this my gift to someone as a sign of goodwill after a long trip to a foreign land," the blond said before turning his shoulders to walk into the building only to notice the little imp at the counter. His left eye remained closed for the time being, but his right eye raised slightly.
  130.  
  131. "If you're here..."
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  154. PostPosted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:54 am Reply with quoteEdit/Delete this postBack to top
  155. It was remarkable how alike Ming and Yuii looked in features, as if someone had plucked Ming as a four year old from a photo and breathed new life into it. Their eyes were the same rounded shape, though Yuii's seemed larger on her face. They're face had the same shape, with high but unpronounced cheekbones and a light dusting of freckles that were impossible to see unless close. Yuii's face was still round from baby fat but anyone who cared to look would know she would thin out to be the same. Their mouths were the same shape though few had ever seen Ming break out in the wide, sweet smiles that Yuii usually sported.
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  157. Color was where they ceased to be the same though. Yuii had, oddly, inherited a bit of curl to her hair where as Ming's tended to be quite straight. Their eyes were a different colour, and their hair and even skin tone was off. Ming seemed perpetually tanned, if only a little right now, where as Yuii had the lily white skin of a child raised mostly in the mountains. Her nose was a bit sunburned from time on the ocean though.
  158.  
  159. If Yuii were a Kappa she would be doing an excellent job of it.
  160.  
  161. She was well dressed in a little sun dress that was common on little girls her age. the pattern had large golden stars set into a dark blue fabric; all obviously hand sewn with some skill. Even an extra bit of lace had been added to the end of the skirt and sleeves; an extra bit of flare that was rare on ninja children. Around her neck, as always, was a small draw string bag. Inside it was the star that Joji had given her while in Kumogakure; it was meant to protect her. Her curly hair had been wrestled into two tails, each pinned with gold star pins.
  162.  
  163. When Renzo stepped into the shop her face instantly lit up like someone had announced together that it was her birthday and Christmas. Her mouth formed a little oh and she seemed to vibrate with excitement. The child was up and over the counter before anyone could have said fish and quite attached to Renzo's leg. "It's Renren the Moozukage! Did you come to play with me? Is your eye okay? Is Tsuyomi okay? How come you didn't stay and walk with us? It would have been good if you stayed, then Nii-chan wouldn't be so sad. In the forest th-"
  164.  
  165. "Yuii, come away, " Ming Yue's voice drifted from the stairs to cut in at whatever Yuii was about to say. Even in so few words it was simple to hear the hurt, anger and oddly fear laced through her voice. She took the last of the stairs gingerly like any who had suffered the recent injuries she had.
  166.  
  167. the bruises, those that were left, were hidden under her long sleeved shirt and pants. She had, after their last mishap, adopted the clothing for her own. The white blouse and dark brown pants made her seem like she was meant for a boat rather then a clothing store. The loose, wavy way she had her hair down only added to the effect.
  168.  
  169. "Doesn't your family make clothes?" or in other words, 'what are you doing here?
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  172. Image
  173. Yuii is 12 =P
  174. Who is scared of the big bad wolf~ =D
  175. Past characters: MingYue[Now INPC], Kagetsu Kiyo
  176. View user's profileSend private messageSend e-mailMSN Messenger
  177. Hyouton Kyourin
  178. Snow Anbu w/Tenure
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  193. PostPosted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:40 am Reply with quoteBack to top
  194.  
  195. If she wasn't so busy mentally beating on the animated money that had been plagueing her mind she would have been headed into the store to follow the child out of pure curiosity, but something of a greater knowledge base presented itself. A man she could not have recognized had shown up and made some simple statements that she responded too.
  196.  
  197. "From what I can tell, clothing. They had to have moved in overnight because this place wasn't here before."
  198.  
  199.  
  200. She didn't bother looking torward the source of the voice having been standing infront of the window she could see him perfectly fine. Glancing slightly as he entered the store ,seemingly oblivious to the fact that her head had now poked itself though the door while her body ever so sleezily slipped in as well.
  201.  
  202. Infiltration complete, commence spying and being nosy..
  203.  
  204. She just as casually seemed to display an interest in the various mesh fabric displays while at the same time without even making eye contact with the talking friends it would seem. Though she was at the same time knit-picking at various pieces of information such as name and apparently ranking though the child spoke in a way that sounded as if either the kid had a relationship too the man or had been familiar with him.
  205.  
  206. So the Mizukage is this casual..
  207.  
  208. She remained silent and continued to browse and gather information.
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  235. PostPosted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:51 am Reply with quoteBack to top
  236. And Yuii, that little imp, came busting through in a happy manner. Oh, how can one think her a monster when she's just so cheerful. A blast of questions were sent his way. Before he could answer, a very annoyed voice was sent his direction. He turned his head to notice that it certainly was Ming Yue. However, he only took a step towards her before noticing the look on her face.
  237.  
  238. ~She's in pain? Why? This isn't like her. Did something happen on the way over to Kirigakure?~ Ren was happy to see her here, but it didn't seem like the sentiment was shared in his direction.
  239.  
  240. "Ming Yue, it's good to-" he said before being cut off by her question. The pain he saw in her eyes. They were of a lost soul. Something he could relate to. But why, oh why, was she in so much anguish that it's written across her face? The Mizukage's demeanor changed drastically, causing his arms to go limp and his head to face down towards the floor. Something must have happened between the last time they met and now to make her so cold.
  241.  
  242. "What happened in the forest, Ming Yue? Yuii was about to say something. What is it?"
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  263. PostPosted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:40 am Reply with quoteEdit/Delete this postBack to top
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  265.  
  266. “She was going to say there were many lovely trees but Yuii doesn’t remember much about them since she was very ill for most of the trip,” because the pair had spent many hours out in the rain in an attempt to stop precisely what had happened. Tatsuya had kindly steered Ming inside, had probably prevented Yuii’s sickness from becoming deadly and yet something in her wondered if he had been acting maliciously. Had she shared tea with a man who knew they would abandon her the next day, had his only concern been to trick her?
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  268. Ming had been given many nights to pick through the logic that might have driven the two men to leave Yuii and her in Leaf to fend for themselves, First was Tatsuya’s warnings of danger to the Mizukage and rebellion; obviously those couldn’t have been too bad if Renzo was here on Ocean avenue. Obviously they must have assumed Ming would slow them down and she might have a little but not that much, Yuii was being raised by a ninja and knew how to travel. They didn’t want to be responsible for protecting her; well that was fair enough. Ming Yue knew now better then any point in her life that hoping to be rescued only resulted in heart break when they did not come. He was angry at her, or so it had seemed then but his current concern threw her off, so that was a fair reason not to let her along. Ming had expected him to be more professional at least, to keep him word and to not be so petty about what had happened in the past. They could have talked things out.
  269.  
  270. Yuii had fled for the stairs. The bluenette knew her Nii-chan’s moods and when to push; now was no such time. But Yuii was clever and heard enough stories to know that Renren shared in their secret language or sign language so when she paused half way up the stairs it was to flash a few quick signs at him. -They hurt her, they were bad people. I hope ‘lightning god’ eats their souls.- She was up the rest of the stairs before Ming even noticed the pause of her ascending foot falls.
  271.  
  272. The shop was starting to get cold.
  273.  
  274. "Your family makes clothing, there is no reason for you to be here," Ming reiterated, her words flat and angry. The brunette flipped her hair over her shoulder and moved slowly to take the stool behind her counter.. This was her shop, bought with her hard earned funds after working for the Raikage. If he thought he was going to intimidate her in your own home or force her to flee he would be mistaken the stool was cushioned but it still hurt to balance on it; a small price to pay when trying to look well and she countered to pain well enough by leaning her arms on the counter.
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  276. She shouldn’t have been running a shop, she would have been in bed still recovering but Ming couldn’t put her life on pause. It was what having someone depending on you meant.
  277.  
  278. “You pick interesting times to care Hasegawa-sama or is it possible you are here to apologise for being the biggest Cad in history?” The claws came out, the fangs bared, “because I wont hear it unless you’re on your knees. Oh and don’t try to make excuses, men are full of those and I’ve had my fill. If excuses are all you have to offer me you can go and tell them to your fiance,” It was venting, it was baiting and it was testing. Here and now she would get her answers. It was important that he didn’t ignore how angry she was.
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  280. _________________
  281. Image
  282. Yuii is 12 =P
  283. Who is scared of the big bad wolf~ =D
  284. Past characters: MingYue[Now INPC], Kagetsu Kiyo
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  286. Mishima Kaname
  287. Snow Med-Nin
  288. Snow Med-Nin
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  304. PostPosted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:18 pm Reply with quoteBack to top
  305.  
  306. Image
  307. Shirokawa Rina
  308. Ren's betrothed
  309. Destined to obtain Freya
  310. Image
  311. Hasegawa Yasuo
  312. Traitor of the Hasegawa Clan
  313. Codename: Tyr
  314.  
  315.  
  316. With every action,
  317. There is an equal
  318. And opposite reaction
  319. -Sir Isaac Newton
  320.  
  321.  
  322. Anger, agony, and sorrow. These were the emotions he gathered from the mere look upon her face and the tone of her voice. The wavered tuning of her speech and the look in her eyes said it all. Why is it that everything he does leads him further and further away from people? Is it the curse that he was born with; born under the sign of the wolf that drives a wedge between himself and the people he cares about and those that care about him? Perhaps this is the true face of the Mark of the Wolf.
  323.  
  324. A small part of him is willing to testify that the words she first spoke were a facade. She was hiding the truth from him. It wasn't until he saw the signs drawn by Yuii that a painful spike was driven through his heart. He failed to uphold a promise he made to her so long ago. The vow to always protect her and to keep her free of harm's way. His selfishness, his greed, and his willingness to protect his village brought harm not only onto one person that he cared so deeply about, but also brought pain and agony onto the one that she cared about.
  325.  
  326. The pain was unbearable for the man. He could only take so much pain and hide it from sight. It wasn't until the bitter words and the frigid atmosphere did Ren show a sign of weakness. Warmth ran down his cheek, causing the man to move his hand up to his cheek only to pull away to see blood run down. The wound that would never heal. It was the wound inflicted by Ming Yue the day they first met. The day their feelings became apparent.
  327.  
  328. More bitter words were sent his way as he stared down at the blood in his hands until Ming said something that struck a nerve. All of his feelings of agony and sorrow for not upholding his promise to her turned cold and bitter when she mentioned the word fiance. If only this woman knew the disdain he had for this woman and the fear that came with it.
  329. ---
  330. Meanwhile...
  331.  
  332. "Yes, milady? Something stirs within you?" the handmaid to the princess of the Shirokawa clan asked the woman as she brushed her long bluish-silver hair.
  333.  
  334. "Something stirs within Odin. A mixture of pain, jealousy, rage, hatred. So many different colors of emotions. The one with the timbre of blue now wavers to red. Do you suppose something is bothering him, Tyr?" the woman asked in a cool, collect voice before turning her eyes to a man standing in the corner of her luxurious room. Her room is draped with many colored fabrics that lead to a divine bed fit for a goddess."Oh? You're seemingly out of the loop there, princess. It appears that Odin returned the village only for 'Freya' to follow him later on. She seemed a bit tattered and worn out. Seems like Odin didn't uphold his promise to her. To be quite honest, I'm surprised she followed him back to the village after the little scare I gave them several years ago to obtain the third Valkyrie," spoke the traitor of the Hasegawa Clan.
  335.  
  336. The woman paused for a moment and turned to look away from Yasuo. It was her destiny to be named Freya by becoming Ren's wife whether she wished it or not. It wasn't her decision to make. These were the designs of the one she and everyone else in the Shirokawa Organization called 'Mother'. "I dislike this woman that Odin has feelings for. Why did you not kill her those many years ago?"
  337.  
  338. "That's because, Hime-sama," the man said before pushing himself off of the wall he was holding up and uncrossed his arms. "If I were to kill her, it wouldn't make this little drama nearly as entertaining, would it? Besides, it's all part of Uzume's plans to keep her alive and well. After all, she's one of the catalysts to your ascension to Freya, am I not right?"
  339.  
  340. The woman remained silent for a moment before Yasuo continued. "Either way, the end result will be the same. He will remain the lone wolf; pushing people away from him which will make him vulnerable. Consider this a way for him to willingly go to you for guidance and comfort. I guess we can consider her our most favored tool for our ultimate goal, Ragnarok. Mikaboshi and 'Mother' are almost fully awakened, so in all due time, princess. In all due time. You just need to be patient is all."
  341.  
  342. The woman stood up and pointed to the door of her chambers. The woman brushing her hair ended up leaving the brush in her hair, stumbling to try to recover it as the princess stood up. "Leave my chamber, Tyr. I have heard enough out of you," the woman said. There was only a hint of anger in her voice, but the look on her face spoke a thousand words on it's own.
  343.  
  344. "As you wish, princess," the man said as he bowed to the woman. A grin was written across his face. "However, before we can accomplish Ragnarok, it'll be up to you to release him from Gleipnir. I'm certain the false Freya probably has him bound with at least 1 of the 5 chains of destiny. I shall leave you with that grain of knowledge. Good day, princess," the man said as he stood up straight and adjusted the color upon his leather vest and turned upon his heels to walk out of her chambers with a resounding boom with the closing of the chamber door.
  345.  
  346. The woman then sat back down, gripping her small hand into a tight fist. "It's alright, m'lady. It isn't easy trusting one of the Hasegawas. After all, we have been slaves to that clan for hundreds of years now. Do not take what that man says too seriously. The only useful one we have is the Valkyrie. And she is destined to die to Odin anyway. Just another catalyst," the woman said before she recovered the brush and continued to brush her long flowing bluish-silver hair.
  347.  
  348. "Yes, you may be right on that account. My apologies for losing my temper."
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  350. Back in the shop...
  351. ~I have not only pushed Tatsuya away, but my ignorance has driven a wedge between me and Ming Yue. Is there no way of recovering from this? No, not at the present moment.~
  352.  
  353. "I am sorry that I have failed to uphold my promise to you from so many years ago," the man said before he bowed deeply to the woman. He gripped his fist ever so tightly. The blood that made it's way to his palm began to dry up and press against his flesh. "I am not worthy to be in your presence, nor am I worthy to even look you in the eye. If I could turn back the sands of time and re-do everything, I would," the man said as he voice started to waver with every word spoken. If he was capable of letting tears fall from his eyes, he would. "I hope one day, you will forgive me for everything that I have done to you," the man said before raising back up to the upright position. His eyes still drawn away from Ming Yue.
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  379. Ming watched him bow with a thoughtful frown on her face. It wasn’t on his knees but his apology seemed proper. The way he held himself, the words he spoke and even the emotion was there. There were no holes to dig her claws into to rip him apart a little more. His bleeding made her uncomfortable. It wouldn’t be nearly as satisfying as she liked to tell herself anyways; Ming was still talking to a dead man. “I’m not going to tell you it’s alright. I’m not going to say I will forget this easily either. This is not about what you did, it was about what you didn’t do and that lack of action put Yuii in danger. When it comes to Yuii’s safety; I am unforgiving.”
  380.  
  381. It was hard to stay angry when he looked and sounded like a kicked puppy. Ming pushed herself up straight and turned her head ever so slightly. It must have been odd for him, as it was for her, that he would now have to deal with a Ming who could speak. She had never been one to hold back her displeasure but when one could only voice those with your hands it wasn’t half as harsh. Of the few people she knew before and after…. The incident, most had said she was more endearing as a mute. Thus, she had taken nearly three years to grow comfortable with the sound of her own voice. It still betrayed her at every turn though, all the wild pitches and emotions.
  382.  
  383. Deflated by his apology she was left to silently stare at him, her face pinched and sad. She pulled a handkerchief free from the top of her shirt where it had been discreetly hidden and unfolded it in her hand. It wasn’t pretty like the laced thongs she sometimes sewed for ladies with money. This was a cloth meant to press against skinned knees or while messy faces; namely Yuii’s.
  384.  
  385. The air in the shop began to slowly warm up again.
  386.  
  387. She could have simply handed it over, instinct and reason told her that was the best course but something indiscernible moved her around the counter she that Renzo was dangerously within reach. Gingerly she reached up to press the cloth against his cheek, her fingers putting pressure on the wound. She should have guessed that even with all her betrayals against him, he would be quick to take her blame to heart. It just seemed to be in Renzo’s personality, at least when concerning her. “You can’t even let me be properly mad, not that I intended to be… Why couldn‘t you have yelled back? Then I could have chased you out.”
  388.  
  389. She forced a wary smile and pulled back her hand to put some distance between them. With the shell of anger gone there was nothing but fear, self loathing and sadness left. “I’m a loss, how do I proceed now?”
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  416. Warmth, kindness, acceptance. These were feelings Ren hasn't felt in so long. Not by a woman anyway. Not by this woman for a very long time. A cloth was placed upon the man's face to stop the flow of blood. However, a strange feeling that she may have forgiven him for this for the moment still lingered. She may say it's alright for now, but will she completely? Probably not.
  417.  
  418. The man's eyes opened in surprise upon the contact of the cloth to the wound that would never close. The man slowly stood up, placing his hand upon hers for a brief moment until he stood straight up, avoiding headbutting her as he stood up from the bow. "You don't know me well enough by now, do you?" Ren asked in recollection of the time she stabbed him in the face. Neither did he counterattack then, nor would he counterattack now whether it be physically or verbally. It isn't in his personality to act this way towards women unless absolutely necessary.
  419.  
  420. "How could I blame you for something or be mad at you for something that is my fault. You can consider this as a small part of my repentance towards you and Yuii for not being there to protect either of you. If you are at a loss of what to do, you could just try smiling for a moment. A warm, genuine smile. I don't ask you to completely forgive me. Just to not hate me. That is all I ask."
  421.  
  422. This woman, afterall, will be the one that he will ask to marry him one day. Even though he is betrothed to that woman in the Shirokawa Organization, there is no love between the two. He had hardly met her when they were children and there were no real memories of being with her. "About my fiance, she is a wicked woman. I have no love for her as it was arranged for political reasons. I have no feelings for her so you have nothing to worry about. Unlike here, there is a woman that I do care deeply about and have cared deeply about even during her absence. So please, there is no need to bring her up."
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  445.  
  446. When his hand touched hers she shuddered and pulled her arm back even as her fingers reflexively caught and held onto them. The comforting rush of water was the reason she had so carefully avoided touching him, even while pressing the cloth to his bleeding face. Her fingers were cold, like she had just come in from frigid cold weather but not cold enough to freeze.
  447.  
  448. After he had ‘died’, after she was left the island and reached the mainland Ming had been left with only lonely grief. The blackouts happened for weeks at a time and when she came back to awareness it was always tucked into her futon, weapons hidden away. When she was in an Inn the door would always be locked from the outside, the windows barred and while that shouldn’t have held her, her chakra and strength were always drained. She she’d grieved, and raged about the injustice of her life. If she believed in curses, she might have thought she was one. Alone, in the dark, all her insecurities and protections were stripped away, to lay bare her attraction and the roots of it.
  449.  
  450. And then, after admitting to herself what she had felt, Ming rebuilt all her walls with a new strength. He had felt like water but so would others. There was nothing particularly special about Renzo, he had just been the first of his type Ming had met. He had probably meant to use her anyways, she shouldn’t feel so deeply for someone she hardly knew. He would have only distracted her from her goals.
  451.  
  452. And so as she continued her travels Ming had searched out others with affinity to water, she had politely touched hands or accidentally bumped into them. The results had never been the same and each time she felt more and more despaired. Still, she couldn’t admit he was special; the truth would be heart breaking.
  453.  
  454. And now with one touch all those walls came crashing down , Her eyes grew wide, her gaze caught on their hands and for a moemnt it seemed she would move forward. Then he had to go and speak, then her temper had to ruin it all.
  455.  
  456. "Right, you'll protect any woman... Don‘t say ‘by now’ like I‘ve spent much time in your company. I can‘t assume after so many years." she sounded hurt again, as if the idea that she wasn’t special in the least bit was hurtful. Considering all that had happened, there was no reason to think otherwise. Tatsuya had been right in one thing, Renzo was always nice to women, so why should she think of herself any differently.
  457.  
  458. With a wistful sigh Ming unclasped his hands and stepped away until her back was against the counter. Blindly her fingers felt for it’s edge and when she had it she used it to push herself easily up to sit on the counter. She did wince as her weight settled down but it was fell hidden by an uneasy sigh. Her knees pressed together, her ankles crossed and her back straightened.
  459.  
  460. It was an odd sight to see her in anything but the knee length dresses she so preferred. Even on leaf temple’s grounds she had worn her usual dress, strapless with only a little bit of fishnet beneath that looked aesthetic instead of protective. None of it had been very practical, but neither had she needed to be with Kiyo as her protector and Joji as her travelling companion. More importantly, the dressed had hidden most of her legs and in their own way hidden curves. Now, the tight pants did nothing but draw attention to her legs. There were real, defined curves that didn’t just hint but taunted the eye. There was length and share, more then just a bit of calve and ankle to glance at. But the cotton shirt she wore hid the thick, sturdy belt she wore and it his that the dresses had flaunted. Considering what had happened to her, the change was warranted, even expected as a protective measure.
  461.  
  462. “I smiled for you at the temple, I wont force it now. I couldn't hate you, you know.” she answered quietly, her tone forlorn and unaccusing. Her fingers gripped the counter hard, her gaze lowered to her knees and stayed there stubbornly. Her teeth raked over her bottom lip, an indicator she was deep in thoughts that couldn’t be good for his efforts. The mention of his fiancé only made her chew harder, faster, until it was round and swollen.
  463.  
  464. He didn't say we wouldn't marry his fiance one day, only that he didn't like her. He said she shouldn't worry but Ming wasn't about to become some hidden lover of the Mizukage. Her family might have been disowned, her father a disgrace in his own right and her brother a traitor but she was better than that, she was above being a pet. "If you marry her, I -will- hate you."
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  490. PostPosted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:52 am Reply with quoteBack to top
  491. Protect any woman. That was a correct statement. However, Ming Yue was different. He doesn't know why he felt this way towards her, but something akin to destiny may be the reason why. The man turned his head slightly for a moment before turning to look towards Ming Yue. The eye opened. The Eye of Odin peered into the woman's soul momentarily before the man simply smiled. "Indeed, I would protect any woman, except Rika, my betrothed. Say, Ming Yue, how much do you know about Ragnarok. Once I marry her, she will obtain the title of Freya and then the Hasegawa Family will meet a bitter end. To include myself. So there is no possible way I would allow myself to be married to that wicked beast. I will not be used as the Shirokawa Organizations puppet for any longer," Ren stated before reaching his hand up to remove the yellow tinted glasses from his face and placed it within a pocket that rested in the liner of his long red trenchcoat.
  492.  
  493. "I might be crazy, but if I were to die, then I wouldn't be around to protect you, now would I?" The man inquired despite the fact that he failed to protect both her and Yuii on the way back from Konoha. "Consider that my new promise to you, yeah?"
  494.  
  495. Hate. What a terrible word. Hate only breeds more hatred to the point of death. Nothing good comes from that word and it only brings about sadness. The man took a step towards Ming Yue and continued to take steps towards her until he found himself directly in front of her. The man looked over the woman, noticing she was wearing pants. He remembered back then when she wore dresses. What caused the change?
  496.  
  497. Impulse. The man wrapped his arms around Ming Yue and embraced her in a tight and warm hug. "I promise to you, from now on, I will never lie to you and I will never let harm come to you. Consider it a selfish request, but I want you to forever be by my side," the man said before pulling back and placing his fingers under her chin to lift her head up towards him and moved in to place his lips upon hers.
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  502. The woman continued to comb Rika's hair and the decorative and expensive looking comb split into two. "Oh. M'lady, the comb split," the handmaiden said to the beautiful woman as she sat upon her bed.
  503.  
  504. "So, that is how it is, hm?" the woman said in her usual crystal clear voice that sounded devoid of all feeling. The woman then stood up, letting her long sky blue hair fall over her shoulders. "Dress me, I have to speak with 'Mother' about the occurrence that has happened. It seems I may have to deploy the Valkyries. If Odin refuses to allow Ragnarok to take place, we must force him to."
  505.  
  506. "Yes, M'lady. I understand."
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  528. Ming’s shoulders slumped forward a little at his words and she peered at him through her lashes like a child who’d just been told they would never, ever, in any reality, get the thing they wanted most. For Ming, she couldn’t have hoped to explain what it was she wanted, she just knew that if Rika married Renzo the possibility of figuring out that ‘what’ would disappear. Dragon-chan had made Rika sound like a terrible match, surely there were better in existence.
  529.  
  530. ‘Like herself‘, a little voice piped up; the bluenette quickly squashed it.
  531.  
  532. Her brain was so stuck at the words “Once I marry her” the she hardly heard what came afterwards. Hardly, but she still managed to slowly allow them to sink in. All the horrible images she had of being forced to watch him dote on some other girl washed away. She probably couldn’t have managed to live in mist much longer, even if the reality was she wouldn’t see much of Renzo. He lived in a grand home, or the tower, and she lived here so there wasn’t any reason to go. Just, the air would eventually feel to tight and she would just need to go.. Again.
  533.  
  534. Her relief was so great that she didn’t bother to point out that his promise sounded like her promised to die so he wouldn’t need to protect her. It did manage to get a half smile out of her, the best yet so far.
  535.  
  536. The damaged parts of her, the parts of her soul that felt like they would never come clean, shuddered at his contact and screamed for her to push him away. They caused a shudder to crawl down her back and made her hands shake. The malnourished, love seeking parts pressed her to grab a hold of him and not let go for anything. They pointed out how absolutely perfect he felt so near her, that she wouldn’t mind being protected by him. Maybe the nightmares would go away if only… The actions of one made the other cranky and eventually it became an inner turmoil of emotions. A third bit pressed her to use him, treat him the way she had been treated and in the very end hurt him. She didn’t want to listen to that.
  537.  
  538. Ming should have remembered that he was a shameless kiss thief and been prepared to protest. She couldn’t explain why kissing him might hurt, she didn’t have the strength to talk about what had happened, but she could at least make up some girlish excuse. He had tricked her though, that was the only way she could consider his words at that moment, a trick. He asked her something that sounded far too much like a proposal and when the little Jounin had looked up at him to search his face for truth he kissed her.
  539.  
  540. She whimpered, the sound weak and maidenly even in her own ears. She didn’t jerk away but merely turned her head to the side to break the kiss. Her cheeks had flared red and there was a certain level of cautious happiness in her beneath all the outer turmoil. “Don’t say things you don’t mean,” she accused softly, her voice shaking like a leaf. It sounded as if she might cry though her face showed no sign of tears, “Don’t pretend like you want me around, how could you?”
  541.  
  542. [I had a longer, much better post but my laptop ate it.]
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  568. PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:57 am Reply with quoteBack to top
  569. And it was Ming Yue that had pulled away at first only for his lips to brush against her cheeks unwillingly. Err. He didn't mean to do that, it was her fault due to turning away. Yeah, it was her fault. Yeah! The blond felt heat coming off of the bluenette's cheeks and smiled a little bit before tightening his embrace upon the woman. The warmth of his body pressed next to hers. His heartbeats could be heard by the woman as she spoke.
  570.  
  571. "What do you mean? I do mean what I say. Yes, I was a little angry with you until I actually saw you again. I just didn't really know how to react. I didn't know the reason why you had left me, but with mere words. Just mere words, nations could be changed as well as hearts. Now that I know the reason why you left, the bitterness I did hold in my heart simply went away. I do intend on protecting you and Yuii from now on."
  572.  
  573. It was so hard to say what he really wanted to say. The time wasn't right. It was words that he was good with and it was words that he fears the most. He felt like he finally found the woman that could make him happy. He thought he could console in his childhood friend, Aika. However, she had been stained by the hands of Hiro and even bore his child. Once the two abandoned her, well, that is another story in itself.
  574.  
  575. The man then released his grip upon the woman and placed his hands upon her shoulders and turned his head to the side before closing his left, accursed eye. Certainly, it didn't help him look any bit more sincere with something so dreaded staring at Ming Yue.
  576.  
  577. Suddenly, there was the sound of bells at the doorway and heavy footsteps were made entering the shop. "Yo," the man said as he walked in, stopping to witness the lovey-doveyness between Ren and Ming Yue.
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  580. Body: Hasegawa Tatsuo
  581. Host: Mikaboshi
  582.  
  583.  
  584. "Is this where I can find me some clothes? I hear this place was better than the Hasegawa Brand," the man said with a twisted smirk upon his face.
  585.  
  586. Ming raked her white teeth over her bottom lip, turning it for a pink to red. Perhaps it was in her head, either was paranoia or wishful thinking, but she thought she could taste something of him. It was embarrassing, so embarrassing and yet the red glow that came to her cheeks didn’t feel all that wrong. No, it was sort of sweet and soft like a warm blanket settling over her shoulders and yet hotter then that. There was a shift and itch that developed that yearned to be scratched.
  587.  
  588. But that feeling frightened her and made her feel dirty. It brought back memories of a time not so long ago when she had been rendered helpless and forced to feel. There had been pain but there also was pleasure that was never meant to be given by such a person. Had she been stronger and smarter it never would have happened. She would still be clean, she would still be strong and her body would still be her own. But now she was dirty, a whore. After so long fighting accusations she had finally become what she’d feared.
  589.  
  590. She shifted uncomfortably, feeling heavy under the weight of a truth she felt to her core. He couldn’t know, she could never tell him.
  591.  
  592. “You remember what I said? But you were… Not you,” her eyes flicked to Renzo’s face, lingered for a moment then locked back onto the counter, She bit her lip again, and again until it had swollen red and when it seemed it would start to bleed she stopped. It made her happy to be forgiven and yethe was slowly tearing down the walls she had forced up and with those words he crumbled another. If he continued there would be no more hiding and he would find out how ugly she had become.
  593.  
  594. “Renzo, protect Yuii, she’s worth it. She’s really, really worth it but I’m just not,” she pressed her lips together, her legs dangled uselessly over the counter and there wasn’t much left to say. He would argue with her now, he always argued with her over her own worth and Ming was beginning to wonder if he had a bad eye for such things. She wasn’t some rare jewel needing to be cut, she was a dirty, shapeless rock with no worth.
  595.  
  596. The bell jingled and the sound broke her thoughts and the moment. It was a sudden reminder that she was trying to start a business here and Renzo was being an awful distraction. With a sigh she pushed Renzo to the side and slid off the counter. She tried to force a smile and for anyone who didn’t know her it was sweet and warm enough.
  597.  
  598. On the stairs Yuii peered down from the top step. Her eyes were wide and lit up, as if she had been watching a fairy tale unfold in front of her. While her sister was distracted she waved for Renzo’s attention then slowly signed out a simple request, -Come play with me?- Her eyes grew wider, if that was possible, as she unleashed the full potential of a 5 year old’s pleading eyes.
  599.  
  600. “Welcome. We’re definitly better than the Hasegawa brand. What was it you were looking for?” Ming’s spoke sweetly to her newest customer, a hopeful pitch to her voice. All it would take was a few good customers and the young Haku would be on her way to success.
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  626. PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:09 am Reply with quoteBack to top
  627. Why? Why did Ren's heart race like this as he grew closer to Ming Yue both physically and emotionally. Something about this woman made him want to become a hero; something about this woman made him want to throw his life away for her; something about this woman just simply drove him mad. A strange feeling that he has only felt for one other woman. Though, she is in the past and shall never be regarded in the same respects again.
  628.  
  629. Heavy footsteps were taken towards Ming Yue as the man that entered the business came crawling in. "Oh? Yes, I suppose it is if a beautiful woman like you said it. So, you are the famed Ming Yue that I've heard so much about," the man walked over to the woman and forcefully grabbed her hand only to lead it up to his lips for a not-so-charming kiss upon her knuckles.
  630.  
  631. After being pushed to the side, Ren couldn't help but feel rejected for a moment. He turned his head and body in the direction that Ming Yue left and took a couple steps back in shock until he bumped into the counter. His jaw dropped and his body trembled. Why were ghosts of his past still haunting him. Just a single look into the man's eyes told him everything he needed to know.
  632.  
  633. "Ah. Hasegawa Ren. It's been so many years," the man stated as he kept a firm grip upon Ming Yue's hand almost to the point of pain. "It's been, what, 14 years since the last time we met? Perhaps you don't remember when I was taken by the Organization to be used as the Destiny's Key? Well, to your dismay, the revival of Mikaboshi was a smashing success," the man said with a little devilish grin across his lips.
  634.  
  635. "Ming Yue, step away from that man. He's dangerous. Please, don't hurt her," Ren said pleading to the man that looked like his younger brother. Before Ren could react, someone came from directly behind him. He was dressed in the intricate colors of the Organization. Indeed, even this man Ming Yue would recognize.
  636.  
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  640.  
  641. "Look, Lord Cousin. I finally found your brother. Say hello to Lord Mikaboshi, Ming Yue," the man said with a slight wink to the woman before the man named Mikaboshi spun her around and wrapped an arm firmly around her so she couldn't move.
  642.  
  643. "Stop it! Leave her alone!" the man said before taking a step forward and removing Gugnir from it's sheath and pointed it towards the two of them. Anger and hatred started to show in the man's face. Even his left eye, the Eye of Odin was opened.
  644.  
  645. "Then tell her how much of a monster you are. Tell her of that thing you turned into a few days ago. Tell her about the people you have killed to include your sister, Akari. Tell her that you were the one that killed your family!" the man said in an equal amount of hatred.
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  667. It was not the man but the action that caused her initial discomfort. The pretty young woman was used to being flirted with but the action of taking her hand was both forward and terrifying. She managed to bite back her whimper, the square her shoulders and even bear with it; that was her first mistake. Instinct seemed to know a bit more about this man then she did. Her tip off should have been his familiar use of her name; she had hardly used it since arriving and had even taken to using the night tale name Usagi in attachment to her business.
  668.  
  669. "Let go of my hand," the words weren't more then a harsh whisper, nothing capable of being heard over over the roaring emotion betweent the two men. She tugged, it did not come free. She tugged again with more force and still it did not come free. His grip was hurting her, HE was hurting her and she needed to get free. He would hurt her more and more, just like they had done, and she would break this time because she just wasn't that strong. She didn't want it to happen again.
  670.  
  671. The desperation to get away worsened until it was written across the young ex-kunoichi's face. Perhap, had any of them known her well enough, they might have known what a bad sign any bit of emotion her her face was. This much meant an emotional hurricaine.
  672.  
  673. She didn't care about how much this man looked like Renzo, she didn't care if they were brothers. They could go out back and fight to the death so long as this stupid man let go! Yuii didn\t even cross her mind, not for a moment, and there was hardly a moment in Minng's life she didn't think about Yuii. Their words were all far away and why wasn't he letting her go!?
  674.  
  675. She pulled again, harder then the first times, but still she did not have her hand free. The time she did whimper, the sound very pitiful even to her. "Renzo, please make him let go."
  676.  
  677. The addition of the third man a grown version of the boy who had called her a whore more than once in her earlier years made her whimper again. She couldn't stand to be near him, took look into that face because he had been right. He had been seeing the future and she saw in him all that she had become. Worthless. She didn't like the way he winked at her.
  678.  
  679. Then things went from bad to worse as the brute, this Mikaboshi swung her around as easily as if she were a roll of silk. It was difficult to breath now, their words hardly reached her. Holding onto her would be like holding a block of ice now as the air around her began to freeze. In her mind, walls went up.
  680.  
  681. Across the romm, Yuii crept down the stairs with a narrow eyed expression of hate aimed directly at the man so carelessly holding on to her older sister. She watched her Nii-chan's eyes go blank and her body go limp. She knew, as anyone could see, that Ming's mind was hiding. Cautiously she crept down the stairs and hid behind the counter where Ming's own needles hid. She would help Renren protect Ming, as the blond must. Ookami couldn't fail Usagi now.
  682.  
  683. A pity the other couldn't take control anymore.
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  710. "Don't worry, woman, I will not bring harm to you. It is my policy to not harm women," the man said firmly as he held onto her tightly. The embrace didn't seem to have violence in mind, but only that it was meant for restraint. Mikaboshi was revived many years ago, using Ren's brother's body as a vessel for his return to this realm. He had much bigger plans in mind than harming innocent women, even if it meant that it would hinder him from completing his goal. He is a cruel and vicious man, but he does have his own code of honor that he follows. Though, it is very difficult to distinguish.
  711.  
  712. Yasuo, however, doesn't have said code. His emotions were twisted with anger and hatred for Hasegawa Ren. Many years of servitude only for the Head Family's leader to abandon the village which lead to his father forcing to commit hara-kiri. What made this angst even worse, was that Ren was the one that assisted with his hara-kiri. That was a dark page in Ren's history that he wished he could erase.
  713.  
  714. "The dark lord may not wish to hurt women, but I have no reservations," spoke the man before punching her square in the left cheek. The woman was still in the tight grasp of the stone-faced Mikaboshi. Mikaboshi's eyes were glued onto Ren, who was an important piece to his puzzle.
  715.  
  716. Anger began to build up within the blonde and the seal upon his forehead glowed an intense and bright blue for a brief moment before steadily darkening. "Don't you dare touch her, Yasuo," the man said before the fabric in the store began to stir and a dark wind began to pick up within the enclosure.
  717.  
  718. "You know, Odin, you did have a good eye for women. I mean, look at her. Lustful eyes, luscious lips, ceramic-like skin. It's like you have a doll in your possession. That pink-haired cunt that you were fawning over was a looker too. Not to mention, you also have the Valkyries and even the princess," the man said before he was interrupted.
  719.  
  720. "Enough!" the man said before his hair moved from it's long spike appearance to something untamed and ferocious. A strange black aura began to envelope the blond. "Don't you dare talk about her like the other women!" the Mizukage stated before planting his feet firmly into the ground.
  721.  
  722. "What? She's special to you?" Yasuo said in a mocking tone before placing his hand upon the woman's chin, placing his cheek against hers. "You should have seen him. He was bawling like a child when you ran away from him. You certainly did a good job destroying him when you took off selfishly, adding more to the stigma of a lone wolf that he so-represents," the Hasegawa traitor said before looking down her shirt.
  723.  
  724. A strange look took over him as he saw something he considered rather pleasing. Removing his face from hers, he placed his hand upon her collar bone. All the while, Mikaboshi didn't move an inch. He knows what's coming and will not stop it. It was as if it was part of his plan.
  725.  
  726. "What do we have here?" the man said as his hand crept lower and lower towards her chest until blood sprayed everywhere and the hand that was groping towards the woman's chest seemed to have come undone at the seams. Yasuo's warm blood sprayed all over Ming's face as well as all over Mikaboshi.
  727.  
  728. "My arm! You actually... You bastard! You took off my arm!" the man said as the arm hit the floor of the shop twitching. Looking up, Yasuo noticed something he didn't see last time. A black void in the shape of a beast with blood red eyes.
  729.  
  730. The black void took heavy steps backwards and roared intensely as Yasuo stepped back in utter fear. "That's your true form, isn't it? That's the true form of Fenrir! You monster!" the traitor said, holding what used to be where his shoulder resided. "Look woman! This is your divine protector! This monster! You used to LOVE this beast?!" the man shouted in anger and hatred.
  731.  
  732. As the words came from Yasuo's mouth, Mikaboshi instantly let go of the woman and before anyone could say anything, he grabbed Yasuo by the waist and vanished from the shop. A roar filled the streets, rattling and even blowing out the windows of the shop. A unique smell of burning flesh could be sensed during this deal.
  733.  
  734. The dark void turned and looked to Ming Yue for a brief moment. Terribly long black claws and abhorrently long fangs extended out of the black void as it took a step forward towards Ming Yue. The arm of the man that the beast 'unhanded' still laid upon the floor twitching and spilling out blood.
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  756. It was a comfortable darkness, warm and close. It was like hiding under the blankets on your bed as a child, foolishly believing that they would protect you from all the terrors your mind created. Ming's terrors were real enough, but here she could protect a bit of herself. Not all of herself would be lost to them.
  757.  
  758. And around her she could still hear them, muffled by her protective cover. One assured her safety; laughable as that was because no man kept his word, and the other promised her none; at least he was honest. And when Yasuo, the traitorous, pigheaded, good for nothing, greedy bastard cousin hit her, Ming could feel the sting of his fist but it didn't 'hurt'. He wasn't really hurting her, just the shell.
  759.  
  760. And outwardly she giggled, the sound out of place for the situation and coming from her. Her green eyes turned to regard Yasuo, the emotionless depths calling him all the filthy things he was. Not only man, but a disgusting creature inside that knew no kindness or loyalty.
  761.  
  762. She disliked the fact that they were using her against Renzo, that she wasn't strong enough at that moment to do anything about it. For some reason Renzo's guard came to mind at that time, a smaller version of him telling her 'I told you so'. She didn't regret it, just hated it. And perhaps, had they not just resolved the issue of her leaving, those words might have hurt both of them more then now. As it was, the reminder still stung but not as it had. Perhaps not for Renzo either, he looked ready to kill as was so there was no telling.
  763.  
  764. And all her fears came to fruition at that moment and Ming knew she had been nothing but correct about the make of men. She wrapped herself up tighter and tighter, bracing herself against what would eventually happen, hardly paying attention to the word anymore. Her entire body coursed with panic, she wondered what would happen now. She pressed her eyes shut, refusing to watch.
  765.  
  766. The hand stopped and fell away but she knew it was a ploy. There would be more, elsewhere. There was always- a pained yell resounded through the shop. It belonged to Yasuo, odd, then the roar of a creature.
  767.  
  768. "You're the monster, Yasuo," Ming answered quietly, unwilling to open her eyes lest she be dreaming a rescue. But then again, hadn't he promised?
  769.  
  770. And then she was in charge of holding herself up again. She couldn't, her knees were too weak, and she collapsed kneeling on the floor where she stood. Whatever Renzo was, she wouldn't look at, not now when she could hardly deal with being alive, but later she would. "Should I be frightened?"
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  801. The beast looked over Ming Yue and took a few steps in towards her and leaned in with it's muzzle only to sniff the woman, as if a dog would to a person to take in their scent to see if they were good or bad. The beast took in a few deep breaths in with it's nostrils. A big smirk played upon the black void's eyes. This was the new face of Fenrir. A terrible monster that had soon evolved to become the beast that stands before Ming Yue now. Ever since obtaining the eye of Odin, the beasts known as Fenrir and Tsukiyomi have both changed into something more extreme.
  802.  
  803. "So, you are Ming Yue, that this pathetic soul is attached to. You are the one that he grieved over so much, causing me to become something that he cursed and become the bane of his existence, are you not?" the beast spoke to Ming Yue for a moment before taking a couple of steps back with a dark laugh. The beast found it funny how Ren could put his love into a person so pathetic and weak like this one.
  804.  
  805. "I'd have expected him to be in love with someone powerful, yet, he has this quivering little girl that he set his eyes on. Pathetic. It's a shame that I've been reborn into this man's soul. What a pathetic sight to behold, it truly is."
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  809. "Daddy, will I be able to find someone good for me like you found mommy?" a young boy asked his father. The two were laying on top of the Hasegawa Estate gazing at the stars in the sky. "I heard from the elders that I'll be destined to live alone because I was born under the mark of the wolf. Is that true?"
  810.  
  811. The man paused for a moment and smiled. "Do not let what destiny gave you hinder how you want to live. It will be completely up to you if you love or not. Sure, it'll be painful at times because you will both hurt one another, but in the end if you're lucky, you'll find a woman that'll treat you well and you'll find a woman that'll become Freya."
  812.  
  813. "Freya? Who's that? Is she beautiful?" Ren asked. Being the age of 7, he doesn't understand these kind of things very well.
  814.  
  815. The man named Hasegawa Jin simply chuckled a little bit. "Yes, she'll be very beautiful to you. Though, once you find Freya either something good or something very bad will happen. Just make sure you find the right person okay?"
  816.  
  817. "Alright dad! I'll be sure to find the most beautiful woman and make her happy! Oh! What's that constellation?" Ren asked pointing to a constellation of 7 stars in the shape of a three.
  818.  
  819. "That's the constellation of Cassiopeia. She's a beautiful queen and the daughter of a matron spirit. She is indeed a very beautiful woman."
  820.  
  821. "Then what's that one daddy?" the boy pointed to the Hydra Constellation and the man known as Jin simply blinked. A rather depressed look crossed his eyes. "That is called Hydra. Our family considers that the Evil Constellation."
  822.  
  823. "Why?" "Because that is the constellation attached to the demon Orochi. Let's just say, let's hope you do not encounter such a dark demon anytime in your lifetime...." ~Yes, for the sake of my son's livelihood, let us hop he never encounters Orochi. Though with the birth of his brother born under the sign of the dragon, things do not look well at all. Ren, I hope you live a long and healthy life and find that beautiful woman you are looking for.~
  824.  
  825.  
  826. "So you're the one that he wants to become Freya." the beast said with resounding laughter. "That explains it clearly. He doesn't want to marry Rina for fear of beginning Ragnarok. That's why he put all of his eggs into one basket with you. Yet, you keep pushing him away nearly forcing his hand to Ragnarok. How precious," spoke the defiant beast that resides in his soul.
  827.  
  828. Taking a step back, the beast took a knee to the ground. Staring at Ming Yue with it's glowing green eyes before the black cloak around Ren quickly extinguished, causing the man to fall to the ground in a burning heap. His flesh was burnt but the man continued to breathe.
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  850. Her question remained unanswered, should she be afraid of him, but as the creature decided to speak instead of attack she guessed her life was safe enough that day. Speaking was a kind way of putting the trashy words mixed with a healthy dose of riddles that he flung at her. Ming guessed if she had fangs like his she would fling insults about too. It was easy to insult the character of others when you were a monster, indeed you were supposed to be the strongest in the land. Strongest didn't mean smartest though and it was usually brains the out smarted creatures like this one.
  851.  
  852. And she continued to hear of what a terrible impact she had had on Renzo. How her departure had caused him great distress and subsequently a change in his personality. It was like each and every one of Mist's occupants had decided to drive a nail of guilt into her, expecting it to hold her here from now on. He would keep her there, and why?
  853.  
  854. The creature easily flung around the word love, expressed deep feelings inside Renzo. But the last of his words made her understand why her being here seemed so important. Of course it wasn't for her, it was to combat something like this creature. It was to avoid marrying another woman who was very much doom for the Mizukage.
  855.  
  856. He needed a weaker piece in this dangerous game he and his family seemed to be involved in. Something to turn the fate he so heavily believed in. This creature was most certainly throwing the word love around too easily, she was just... useful.
  857.  
  858. "Are you trying the threaten me, warn me or frighten me?" The little brunette asked quietly as she watched the creature around Renzo dispel.
  859.  
  860. And for a silent moment she stared down at Renzo's charred body and wondered at how easy to would be to end his life now. Kill him, go back to Kumogakure and be free of any guilt. Her life would be her own, he would truly be dead this time and she would be free of wanting to be near him.
  861.  
  862. But she couldn't.
  863.  
  864. At his feet, Yuii shuffled to a stop and stared down at him much the same way Ming had. It was disturbing to see the adult like intelligence so rarely on her little sisters face. "We should..." the little girl began but was cut off by a quick shake of Ming's head.
  865.  
  866. "Then send Yuii away, being near him is too dangerous. You have witnessed first hand what happens to children in his care by no fault of his."
  867.  
  868. "Yes, back to Kumogakure. Back to Aunties. She'll be mad." But her most precious little sister, this child she must protect, would be safe within the high stone walls. There was a peace in the mountains and a strength that did not exist here on the Island. The people were strong and proud, she would be safe.
  869.  
  870. "I know, and we'll both worry but it would be for the best. She wont understand at first but eventually…" big blue eyes stared at her unblinking then focused back on Renzo, "I'll lock the shop up then occupy… myself."
  871.  
  872. That would leave Ming to deal with Renzo. At first she thought of dragging a futon down the stairs to put him on until she awoke but that would be unkind of her. It was cold down here, even with the large windows to let in light, and anyone curious enough to peek in would see their Mizukage passed out.
  873.  
  874. Gracefully she kneeled at his side and hesitantly placed one purposefully cool hand on his shoulder. “Baka, if things like this continue to happen I might start to believe in curses,” she spoke while gently turning him over. Carefully, wether he was awake or not she wedged an arm under him and eased him up to sitting. She wasn’t sure she could carry his bulk on her shoulders, Ming was quite out of shape, so she settled for holding him under each arm and easing him up the stairs at a slow pace. “And why, do you, have to be, so, heavy!”
  875.  
  876. Up the stairs, down a bit of hall, into a brightly lit, undecorated and onto her own futon which she unrolled with a couple kicks. She sighed and collapsed next to him while surveying her work with a critical eye, “Mou… You’re not supposed to end up like this either. My business will never float with rumours that the Mizukage was beaten up here.” She huffed, stared at him a moment longer, then sighed to herself.
  877.  
  878. She was afraid to try and heal him again, the last time had obviously not gone so well. What if she failed again, she couldn’t bare the slight. “Maybe I should send for a real mednin…” she murmured, thinking out loud.
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  905. A heavy metal tail was heard dragging across the floor as she dragged him towards the room. This tail wasn't there before, was it? No, it certainly wasn't. Once placed upon the futon and laid out. Something caused his consciousness to spring back, however, due to exhaustion, opening his eyes proved to have been very difficult. It wasn't every day you turn into a demonic void monster. His burnt skin slowly began to heal itself along with the many scars upon his body. This rapid healing factor wasn't normal. Could it have been sprung forth by the demonic form he took? The real answer would remain unknown.
  906.  
  907. A tear fell from his eye and down his cheek. Maybe it was a dream he was having?
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  909. Inner Consciousness wrote:
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  911. A little boy could be seen curled up into a ball with his face buried between his knees, soaking his bare skin with his tears. "I don't like being alone in here. Why am I here?" the boy's voice echoed through the black void.
  912.  
  913. "I want to be with people. I don't like being here alone," the boy said once again sobbing into his knees. The void started to get cold inside of his consciousness and the boy's sobbing ceased. The sound of heavy footsteps crept forward every so subtly growing into resounding booms and clangs.
  914.  
  915. "Stand up! Be a man! You are not alone in this cold, dark space." a strong and fully armored individual walked up to the child.
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  920.  
  921. "Stand up and be strong. Nothing good will come out of you being a weakling and crying between your knees. You are not a dog. You are a proud wolf. So stand up and be proud to be one. You will come across demons, whether it be within you or within this world. Stand firm and grip your blade and slash down those demons," the armored person stated causing the boy to look up to the person in full armor. A look of shock crossed the boy's face before wiping the tears from his eyes with his arm.
  922.  
  923. "Yeah, you're right," the boy stood up onto to be a full grown man. The man turned out to be Ren, himself. He stood naked before the person clad in armor and nodded his head. "You're right. I have people I have to protect now. So cowering will do me no good," the man said before a smile crossed his face. "It's been a long time, Tsukiyomi. I see you've changed as well."
  924.  
  925. The person in armor nodded and removed the mask from it's face only to show the beautiful and soft features of the white beast, Tsukiyomi. "Good. Glad to have you back, Cursed One," the woman said before holding out the giant blade that she was holding only for Ren to reach out and place his hand over her armored one.
  926.  
  927.  
  928. Ren's hand reached out and grabbed at Ming Yue's shirt. "Please, don't leave me alone again. I want to be by your side until the day I die," Ren said weakly before opening his right eye. The eye was of pure azure. The same eye color that Ming Yue once knew from times long past. "Please, let's just stay like this for a little while longer."
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  950. She had stood there watching as a few minutes ticked by. When it did not seem he would die immediately; Ming decided it may be a good idea to get some supplies. They were in her kitchen, her bag filled with potions included, and she might as well. She had turned when the hand caught her shirt. She fought the sick feeling that came with being touched and listened to his words carefully.
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  952. “Mou…baka,” she sighed out, her shoulders hunching forward. She looked towards the door, then back to where Renzo lay and sighed again. He was such a child, more of one then even Yuii. The blue haired child had never dem- she had but Ming had been capable of varying her. An image of trying to swing a full grown man over her shoulder invaded her mind, she shooed it away before it made her laugh.
  953.  
  954. Her eyelids lowered, her face softened and she stepped away from the door. As she turned towards to him, her hand caught up one of her light robes and she settled it over her own shoulders as protective barrier against the world. With her third sigh she knelt at his side and gently touched the top of his hand.. “I can’t promise you I will always be here Renzo,” she was picking at his words again, as she always did, and without mercy for his state. She was not a creature that told gentle lies just to make him feel better and there would be no misunderstandings about her nature. “I will leave, and return, and leave again. I will walk, as I have before, with the intention of coming back and find myself far away. I will need space, and solitude even when it does not suit you. I will vanish when you need me most and return when you can‘t stand to see my face. You won‘t care for me in the end.”
  955.  
  956. Yet he was a men who had engulfed himself in a flaming beast to protect her. He always protected her, and always ended up like this. The very least she could do was listen to his requests. “I’m your bad luck charm, you always get hurt around me,” it was meant to sound like a joke but it came out with a serious note that stung at her already bare nerves. Ming fell into silence, her hand twisting until she had entwined their fingers. She leaned forward, her shoulders still low with an invisible weight, and she leaned heavily on her one free arm which she propped against her knee.
  957.  
  958. Her fingers drummed along her cheek, her eyes focused on his face. The tip of her tongue flitted across her upper lip.
  959.  
  960. Slowly she leaned forward, giving him all the time he might need to push her aside. Her free hand moved to rest at the side of his head, the tip of her nose brushed gently against his cheek and then, naturally, their lips met. They had kissed before but never at Ming’s own instigation. It was odd, as her lips eased over his in gentle little caresses, how she managed the act so gracefully when her interactions with the male gender had never been called such.
  961.  
  962. Behind her the door shut and light foot steps hurried away from the room. It was a promise of privacy, oddly.
  963.  
  964. After a minute she pulled away. Her cheeks had turned a healthy shade of pink and she stared at him strangely before mustering shy words, “Can I reward you… for saving me?”
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  990. PostPosted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:25 am Reply with quoteBack to top
  991. Ren simply smiled at the woman and laughed a bit. "I'm starting to get used to you just running off. You're more airy than the wind itself. Constantly changing. That's one thing I really do dislike about you. At least it wont' be boring, right?" Ren said with a slight chuckle. Though, to be honest, Ren would probably be dead the next time Ming Yue decides to up and leave him. That would be the last time he breaks her heart.
  992.  
  993. "Don't worry, I get hurt regardless. You aren't my bad luck charm. If anything, you'll probably turn out to be my savior of all things," the Mizukage stated with another slight chuckle. By this time, most of the burnt flesh had healed up rather nicely and Ren looks rather healthy, if it wasn't for the exhaustion he's suffering from becoming a destructive beast.
  994.  
  995. Her cold, yet comforting fingers interlaced with his before she showed signs of affection. This was possibly the first time this woman has done such for him. Why? Why the change of heart? At one moment this woman completely despised the man for abandoning her but now she was the one to instigate something so simple, yet have such an impact that it could change worlds. Something as simple as a kiss could turn a cold man warm and even bring sleeping beauty out of her cold and lonely state.
  996.  
  997. After the long and drawn out kiss, the man sprung forward to land a small peck upon her lips just before she fully pulled away. His heart was beating intensely and the shade of his cheeks grew a divine pink shade. It felt as if his heart was now attached to hers by a thin red thread. Was it this feeling that he's strived for? The feeling of being loved by another human being on such an intimate level?
  998.  
  999. Their hands stayed clasped the whole time. What changed her mind? Something boggles Ren, but those were simply sub-conscious thoughts that resided within the Mizukage. Could he really let someone into his bubble like this? Yes, only Ming Yue though. Then her question came from her lips.
  1000.  
  1001. A small smile came across the Mizukage's lips and his answer to her question was, "I love you."
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  1022. PostPosted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:16 am Reply with quoteEdit/Delete this postBack to top
  1023. The breath caught in Ming's throat, her green eyes grew wide. It shouldn't have come to her as such a surprise the wolf creature had used the word love uncomfortably often and spirits that dwelled in bodies tended to know more than they should. She shouldn't have been surprised that he would be loved to express his feelings, just not so soon. Shouldn't he have taken to to sort himself out, men always seemed to need more time, and then there would be many awkward attempts until she would know the exact moment he would say it. I was all so oddly... simple.
  1024.  
  1025. She tried to tell herself they were just words, that love wasn't words. Some societies didn't have a word for love, it was just a desperate illness that pulled hearts together.
  1026.  
  1027. Desperately, Ming wanted to believe they were more than words. She leaned forward, kissed him gently again, and was disturbed to find there was no great, obvious sign that defined his feelings. There was no bright light or enlightened feeling, just warmth on her lips and an uncomfortable silence that should have been filled but her repeating his words.
  1028.  
  1029. And oh Kami, she had been so close to using him. She had wanted him to say yes, to pin her down, make it hurt, make it feel good. She wanted to be the instigator,she wanted to hurt herself because it was her choice. She could still, doubtless that he would see the signs of it and stop her. Oh, Raiden she sounded like a lunatic.
  1030.  
  1031. The little brunette didn't sit up or retreat but carefully lowered her slight wieght to lean on his chest. Her face was a storm of emotion as Ming struggled with her own thoughts and feelings; obviously he had triggered something. She couldn't look at him, but she didn't want to leave his side so instead she just lay there and thought; struggling with her own emotions and wanting desperately to be capable of repeating his simple words.
  1032.  
  1033. Did she love him?
  1034.  
  1035. She liked that she could hear his heart beat and that he didn't feel dangerous to her. She liked that she was comfortable around him and that he cared for her enough to protect her. But love? Love she wasn't... she didn't know what love was.
  1036.  
  1037. "Are you thirsty, I can get you some water."
  1038.  
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  1041. Yuii is 12 =P
  1042. Who is scared of the big bad wolf~ =D
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  1063. PostPosted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:39 am Reply with quoteBack to top
  1064. And the woman simply laid upon him. Her warm body pressing against his. Well, except the two are still clothed at the moment anyway. The feel of her heart beating could, at first, be felt going against his own heart beating. The feeling of opposing beats. The two out of sync for a brief moment before their heartbeats collided and joined as one.
  1065.  
  1066. It wouldn't just be their hearts beating in unison, their breath would also start to catch up to one another's. At least this was how it seemed. Indeed, each heart beats at a different rhythm and it it takes practice to fully synchronize your breathing with another person. But could this be the work of fate? The work of Destiny? Or the work of two people who's feelings dig into their subconscious. Even on the outside when their feelings were vile and wicked to one another, deep down inside Ren actually longed to see her face. Even at the Temple in Konohagakure.
  1067.  
  1068. Sweet words poured out from the angel's lips. They fluttered into Ren's ears like the sound of Bach's Cello Suite Number 1's Prelude. The sound of beauty and the sound of a calm that his heart hasn't felt in many many years. The blond's mouth opened in response to the woman, wrapping his arms around her and staring her in the eyes. He refused to open his left eye for fear it may terrify the woman.
  1069.  
  1070. "I have everything I need with me right now. It's been so long since I've felt like this. I'm glad it's with you, Ming Yue."
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  1091. PostPosted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:26 am Reply with quoteEdit/Delete this postBack to top
  1092. It had been a stupid question, of course he wouldn't need water. Water Affinities were the camels of the shinobi world and even burns it wouldn't be likely he would get thirsty. His eyes caught hers and a blush heated her face to bright pink. In this light his eye was a brilliant blue, exactly the colour she loved and hated.
  1093.  
  1094. "Alright," she answered quietly, unable to return such words with her own. It was too much, too fast, and she couldn't have hoped to work things out. It was better she didn't say such things, not all those practiced responses that training had given her. He might believe her, she might believe herself then decide it was all wrong.
  1095.  
  1096. It didn't feel wrong, she felt quite safe where she was. She had all she needed right there, as he had said, but her thoughts were a little more on the defensive side. Water, should they be attacked again, a good place to rest should she need sleep and there was food close by in the kitchen. She was with him in her own home for once, a luxury the two had never had before. Home had been a few boards washing out to sea last they had met, she was no longer a desperate, homeless woman.
  1097.  
  1098. She curled up tighter against him, beginning to feel sleepy and warm under the few patches sunlight that streamed through the window. Outside the room she could hear Yuii singing to herself and the low sound of the radio, she was probably drawing. Too comfortable she began to drift off as all the stress of the day finally caught up.
  1099.  
  1100. "I wish life was all moments like these," she spoke up to the silence in the room after a minute. Her eyes were half closed and she seemed quite content to stay as she was but perhaps it was the way of women to think too much when laying down. The comment seemed out of place for her, her personality in her youth had always leaned towards a more exciting live. She had always seemed to be purposefully causing trouble just for the fun but one could mark that down as a result of aging.
  1101.  
  1102. They had been running from everything so long, how could she not want a little peace, "Being here wont mean much peace will it, they'll come back wont they?" She turned her head to look up at him, brown tendrils of hair curled gently against her face and her eyes gentle despite the question. It was rhetorical anyways, Renzo was a magnet for trouble.
  1103.  
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  1106. Yuii is 12 =P
  1107. Who is scared of the big bad wolf~ =D
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  1128. PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:54 pm Reply with quoteBack to top
  1129. The blond smiled at the brunette and laughed a little bit with a nod. "If only time could stand still, yeah?" the Mizukage stated before placing a hand upon Kiyo's cheek for a brief moment before lacing that free hand through her long silky hair. He knew for a fact that being with her would put her and Yuii in danger, but a man can be selfish from time to time for his own needs. His need to feel needed by someone else on a more personal, intimate level. What is so wrong with wanting to feel needed?
  1130.  
  1131. The village didn't seem to need him back, so why would he care if they need him back? As long as the person he cares the most about, Ming Yue, needs him nothing else mattered. A smile was directed back at the brunette for a brief moment before a chuckle escaped his lips.
  1132.  
  1133. "Yes, being with me won't meant there will be much peace. The Valkyries will come and I will ward them off. This time, nothing will hurt you or Yuii. I swear to you that. It will be only after the Shirokawa Organization gives up on Ragnarok will we know what peace feels like," Ren stated to the woman laying beside him. Though, that isn't the whole truth. Being the Mizukage meant he would be a magnet for disaster. It's inevitable. Before Ming had a chance to say anything else, the man reached in a placed a small kiss upon the tip of her nose. No, it wasn't that he missed, he just thought it would be cute is all.
  1134.  
  1135. "But let's not think about that for rigth now. Let's just think about the now. Let's just think about us, alright?" This man has known this woman for a damn long time. Once his feelings for her are fully reciprocated and they, without the shadow of a doubt, care for one another; he will.... Yes, only after that, will it be the right time.
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  1156. PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:42 pm Reply with quoteEdit/Delete this postBack to top
  1157. Ming wrinkled her nose at him cutely when he kissed her nose. She looked skeptical of their safety but with good reason. Renzo, for all that she hardly knew him, had been a magnet for all the worst sort of events. She hadn't been around him an entire day where he hadn't been drawn into a one sided battle that he either lost or barely won. How was she supposed to feel confident with those odds? How could she not plan ahead and take every precaution to ensure her own and most importantly Yuii's safety.
  1158.  
  1159. "If you don't want to talk about it that is fine," she spoke up softly, her eyes half closed for the pleasantness of it all. It was fine for now, she would merely take her actions and feel safer for it. With a sigh she nuzzled her head against the hand he hand put in her hair then leaned on it tiredly.
  1160.  
  1161. Her selfish desires of earlier were still there but guilt brought on by three words held her back now. She wasn't bold enough to entangle a man, even if he was a man, into intimacy when he had feelings. He would get hurt if she couldn't manage, he would get hurt if it hurt her and he would be hurt if he knew the truth. Her mind cruelly pointed out that laying curled up with him was a harsher game but then she didn't think it was much of a game on her part. No, it didn't have the same forced edge, there was more and less in places that counted.
  1162.  
  1163. It was silly. It made no sense and yet she was content, With another sigh she lay her head on her broader shoulder and tried not to think too much. She was spoiling the moment for herself now. She was terrible at turning her mind off, the very worst seemed to always pop into her mind. Just like the scared rabbit she was supposed to be.
  1164.  
  1165. In the room outside she could hear Yuii singing to herself and the bang of pots and pans. Something told her there would be a mess now or in a few minutes a great deal of noise. Hopefully she was trying to make a drum set and not try her hand at cooking dinner.
  1166.  
  1167. "I shouldn't leave her alone too long," Ming murmured, seemingly almost asleep now. Her eyes fluttered open long enough to glance up at him then fell closed again. She didn't really have the will to get up but she knew she must soon.
  1168.  
  1169. Clang clang clatter. Indeed, hopefully the young girl was playing drums with the pots and pans and not attempting to cook. It's not wise for a young girl like her to cook by any means. at all. A soft sigh could be heard escaping the Mizukage's lips before turning his head to the side for a brief moment before moving his eyes towards the woman laying beside him. "She has the makings of a musician, you know?" Ren said in pure jest. Who knows, one day she'll actually become a musician. But to be honest, a drummer isn't what Ren would imagine to be very feminine.
  1170.  
  1171. "What are you going to do about your store while you're up here with me?" the man said. Even though his own greed wanted her to stay with him, there are things Ming still may consider more important than himself. Not since his family had been split apart had he felt needed by anyone in particular. No, the last person to need him was Akari and that ended up very tragic for him. The fact that he has opened himself up again was a sign that he has accepted the past and moved on. However, Ming was the object of his desire of being wanted.
  1172.  
  1173. The man raised his arm slightly enough to lean upon his elbows pressed upon the ground and looked at Ming Yue, still with his fingers clasped within hers. "Even if you may not feel the same; one day, you'll eventually want to say those three words back to me," Ren said. He might be oblivious, but he's not stupid. He knows that Ming Yue most likely doesn't feel the same way he feels for her. It's natural. He is, afterall, a weak man.
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  1194. PostPosted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:50 am Reply with quoteEdit/Delete this postBack to top
  1195. When it came to the subject of Yuii, Ming relaxed immediately. She smiled fondly, almost motherly at the mention of her little sister and chuckled gently. "Yes, yes she does doesn't she? Her auntie would always return in a fit after she had dented all the pots in her larger kitchen. We still don't know how a small child got by so many adults." They had once even found her sleeping in a soup pot after three hours of searching the entire tower in Kumogakure. Everyone had been so glad to find her that Ming had even forgotten to punish her.
  1196.  
  1197. "We closed it," Ming answered softly, her eyes opening just a little to glance up at him. A frown graced her fair features and she closed her eyes again for a lack of anywhere better to look. Watching him so close to her made Ming flustered, this was better, "The arm is still there."
  1198.  
  1199. Yuii, whichever Yuii was Yuii, would not have touched the vile thing. It would remain there until Ming mustered the courage to deal with it. For now she didn't want to think about it or the awful things it had been about to do. That man, Yasuo, had deserved what he had gotten and may he suffer more for the loss of it. She could only hope that Renzo would not eventually harm himself for protecting her.
  1200.  
  1201. "Idiot," Ming insulted him fondly. She squeezed his hand and smiled sadly for a lack of anything else to do. He didn't quite understand, not really, but he couldn't be expected to when she didn't get it either. She had blindly followed him here and gotten herself hurt, she had blamed him for leaving her behind and not protecting her yet forgiven his easily. Her body was broken no good, she wasn't sure she could ever feel again without the pain and yet she wanted to try with him. He constantly put her in danger and yet she was the most content she had been since her home had been destroyed so many years ago. She didn't really know love but if he meant contentment and safety then maybe she could pretend one day but for now they had only just reunited.
  1202.  
  1203. Was he even the same person? She couldn't possibly be the same as the girl, hardly better than a child in many senses, he had taken in as a stray.
  1204.  
  1205. "You're so soft, it makes me wonder how you ever became Mizukage," her words were meant as a joke of course her tone was light and she only wanted to ease the mood into something more friendly. She was afraid now of what she had stared and could not find the courage to finish. Did he desire her now, would he... she didnt want to think of it.
  1206.  
  1207. _________________
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  1209. Yuii is 12 =P
  1210. Who is scared of the big bad wolf~ =D
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  1232. A soft squeeze of the man's hand. What was the meaning of this? Did the woman do this out of spite, out of anger, out of love? The answer would elude him only for a melancholic smile to appear in his eye. Something seemed to have been bothering the woman. Why? Was it something he did? Probably. The woman was probably torn between the feelings of human beings. Was she afraid of tearing his heart out of his body and ripping it from his soul? Only the world would know for certain. Something tugged at the man's soul. Perhaps it was the gravity of the situation or perhaps the tugging of her emotions that caused the man to believe that he was still the enemy for simply disregarding her emotions and leaving her behind.
  1233.  
  1234. Of course he was the enemy. After all, his very presence brought pain to the woman, so why does she continue to stay by his side? Pity? Grief? The thought boggled the man's brain for a brief moment, not knowing a real answer for that. It's like asking a man if he knew the reason for his existence. Most men could not answer. Thus the conundrum he's been thrown into.
  1235.  
  1236. The blond's mouth opened up to say something only for Ming to say her piece. Perhaps it wasn't the right time to be saying these kind of things to her. No. It felt too nice to say it. Indeed, it was very selfish of him to continue on with this and it may lead him to more pain in the future, but he's due for a little bit of happiness, right? Wiping the thought from his memory for the time being, the blond smiled and laughed a bit at Ming Yue's question.
  1237.  
  1238. "To be honest, it was a decision between me and Ryuujin. The former decided to return to whence it came from, leaving me and Ryuujin to decide for ourselves. And I cannot trust a former Cloud Nin to become the kage. It is very difficult for me to trust anything from Cloud after I came so close to death from a band of them." No, she doesn't know Ren outside of intimate 1on1s. She knows nothing of Ren inside of an interrogation room, she knows nothing of the torture and pain that goes on tearing through the blond's heart on a daily basis. The pain of living with the fact that his entire family was killed due to his own weakness.
  1239.  
  1240. No, she would never know. Any shred of hope he would have for finding a happy life with this woman would fade into the distance, like the twilighting sun upon a cool dusk. His ignorance of her relationship with Cloud may bite him on the rear and burn him. Sometimes ignorance is never bliss.
  1241.  
  1242. The man leaned closer to Ming Yue and placed his free hand over the woman to hold her close to him before closing his eye. He felt comfortable around the woman. Comfortable enough to let his guard down around the woman. She was the only person in existence that he was willing to break all distrust for the world around. Then a soft whisper came from the man's lips as if he was wondering off to sleep. "Your voice. I have missed it so much."
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  1263. PostPosted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:34 am Reply with quoteEdit/Delete this postBack to top
  1264.  
  1265. He turned her own attention to her voice and Ming was left blushing. She didn't like the fact that she could talk now, it felt unnatural to be able to blurt out whatever came to her mind like it was all too easy. She could still read other people's tones and body language like she had needed to as a child but she was horrified at her own attempts to keep her voice.... free of emotion in anyway. Everything she said was laced with so much feeling that she had to wonder over her ability to fool anyone. It was a good thing she no longer worked as a ninja, strictly speaking, or she would have been dead long ago.
  1266.  
  1267. It was odd having someone actually miss her voice' there had been so precious few that she had endured the pain for and so they had not existed. When she had thought of him as dead she had labeled a gift of sorts, something that had taken over a weak to properly heal. She had lost so so so much weight then.
  1268.  
  1269. He was a bit of a baby she decided while wiggling closer and watching his face for the cues that he was asleep. He was falling asleep after all that as if being here was so perfectly safe and just watching him was making her tired as well. Would he, perhaps, stubbornly refuse being hungry when he woke up or even sneak off if she fell asleep? It would be amusing to find out. "Idiot," she said softly once again, a great fondness laced again through her voice. Had she stopped to analyze it perhaps she might have found the similarities to his three words.
  1270.  
  1271. And when she was most certain he had fallen asleep she began to whisper out a story, her story, from the very moment she had left him all those years ago. First the pain and loss. The betrayed feeling that came with the death of someone you had come to care for, like they had abandoned you on purpose. She continued on, about how she had traveled west into fire country and and there encountered her cousin whose name was carefully removed for cautions sake. How they had traveled awhile and she had felt safe. Then she had split away, gone after her moth and brother with all her strength and- well she couldn't remember but when she awoke Yuii was with her and she could speak again. There was warmth in her voice when she spoke of Yuii, more then anyone could measure. And that was about as far as she got before falling asleep herself.
  1272.  
  1273. _________________
  1274. Image
  1275. Yuii is 12 =P
  1276. Who is scared of the big bad wolf~ =D
  1277. Past characters: MingYue[Now INPC], Kagetsu Kiyo
  1278. View user's profileSend private messageSend e-mailMSN Messenger
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  1297. PostPosted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 10:49 pm Reply with quoteBack to top
  1298. Sleep. This isn't something he got much of. Whether he was stuck in the office doing paperwork, fighting off the Shirokawa Organization, or simply struck with insomnia, the Mizukage finally had a chance to drift off to sleep. His sense of smell was engrossed in her scent. Such a pleasant scent it certainly was. Unconsciously, the man planted his face deeper into Ming's shoulder, still having one of his hands laced into her while the other had a warm embrace around the small woman's body.
  1299.  
  1300. Something caused Ren to stir for a moment before realizing what it was. It was the sound of Ming's heartbeating. Thump-thump... thump-thump. Even her heartbeating held a beautiful melody, on that only nature itself could orchestrate. A man said, in his past, that someone's motives could be sensed due to their heartbeating. The truthfulness of their words could also be detected by the movement of one's heart. However, Ren wasn't skilled at this artcraft, so it was simply just music to his ears.
  1301.  
  1302. Thump-thump... thump-thump....
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