Valley Of The End

[Rei]

(Disclamer: I don't own any of the songs that I might use lyrics for. So I don't own "Somewhere I Belong" by Linkin Park.)

(All Role Rules count anoyne may join approved or not.)

The wind had blew lightly through the forgotten vally hidden between Oto and Konoha. Sinces the days of the great Hokage Uzumaki Naruto no major battles had been fought on the stone wasteland. The foot prints of mmany had layed in the sand and stone for what seem to be forever. The only sound that could be heard from miles was the sound of rushing water from a waterfall hitting a group of large stones.

Just above the waterfall a pair of black wings about six or so feet in length could be seen folded over one and other. Jet black feathers dropped dropped from the wings once every few mintues, but for each feather that dropped another two would grow in it's place. From inside the shield of wings a faint singing could be heard

"When this began I had nothing to say. And I get lost in the nothingness inside of me, I was confused. And I let it all out to find That I'm not the only person with these things in mind, Inside of me. But all the vacancy the words revealed, Is the only real thing that I've got left to feel, Nothing to los.e ust stuck/ hollow and alone And the fault is my own, and the fault is my own .I wanna heal, I wanna feel what I thought was never real.I wanna let go of the pain I've held so long. Erase all the pain till it's gone. I wanna heal, I wanna feel like I'm close to something real. I wanna find something I've wanted all along...Somewhere I belong"

The singing stopped just as quickly as it started. The wing shield one revealing a young man dressed in a full white suit with red gloves.

"Well I forever be doomed to wall this path."

Edited February 27, 2005 by ChoongSung

[Jake]

Following the bloodstaind path, meandering, a pointless walk. Kokuei followed the steps of so many whos fates ended where she stood. Her eyes found their way to the waterfall and the man standing there, she walked on her eyes shifting to the path ahead of her and up trail to the waterfalls birthplace. Her garb was one of travelers, a simple cloak, and tattered work pants, tan with cargo pockets on the side. When she reached the top the girl made her way to the boy, she looked him over and wondered why he was monotone colors, excluding his red gloves... Maybe they were symbols for the blood split on this legendary warzone. She turned her head down to the valley of which she came, it literally screamed, a howl sound as though it called for blood. The wind was at fault for this, the sound, roaring...

What is your purpose here?

[Atlas]

Rabu looked from a high tree at the two people. One he could see was only a genin judging by there size and apparent talent. The other he was not soo sure of. The wings confused him to another level leading him to the possibility that this was the effect of a bloodline that may also allow the ability of not showing age. Rabu was unsure of such a bloodline had being in a cave in the middle of Iwa for 20 years. Rabu was ready to see who these people were. He hoped that these people had just read a bingo book in the past few years. That would make things much more exciting. Rabu disappeared from the tree and popped up behind the one he knew to be a genin. He pulled out a kunai and layed it next to the neck of the person.

Hello young ones. What is it that two apparent genin would be doing here in the valley of death?

Edited February 27, 2005 by UchihaRenaro

[Jake]

((Tasty))

Sir, allow me to put my weapons down so there will be no confusion, so that no one might accidentally be hurt.

Kokuei slowly moved down, and placed her bow on the ground, emptied her kunai pouch along with her senbon needles and shuriken. She unslung her quiver and laid that down also, though at the last moment she wispered something, and from her hand surged chakra, and from that chakra came something great, it was a gargantuin snake that was inches away from the mans face, perched upon its head was a massive Hawk, mainly white with streaks of orange in its feathers... She stood and spoke again.

I lay my weapons down, not my skill... Can I be of assistance? Oh I almost forgot...

Kokuei pulled her cloak off and unwrapped the chain that hung from her shoulders, and allowed that to fall to the ground...

((I thought this may be interesting, a genin summoning two level 6 summons, I know its not possible but Im assuming this is an RP thing so I thought this would spice it up a bit))

[Cho Hakkai]

While sitting on a rock, he was staring at a village amulet. The symbol was faded but it still had blood on it. Alot of Blood. He's seen many of thoseas he was walking tword the rock. Although the symbol faded he knew it was an oto amulet. He kept staring at it, thinking for reasons why the person had died. The reasons he kept thinking were all because of the blood-thirst. He didn't want to keep thinking so he grabs the amulet and destroyed it.

Damn it all.

He then started to walk around aimlessly, thinking about the amulet he had destroyed and why it had blood.

Edited February 27, 2005 by Cho Hakkai

[Atlas]

((I can roll with that Aether, it will make things fun!))

Suddenly the Rabu that the summons had attacked had simply vanished into thin air. The real Rabu stood in front of the gennins weapons and had just completed hand seals. He slammed his hand to the ground and shouted.

Clever clever young genin. Who would have thought that only a genin could summon not only one but TWO level 6 creatures! An amazing feat indeed.

While all this was happening a giant cloud of smoke was appearing right where Rabu had been standing. Manaia had been summoned. Rabu's level 6 light blue cheetah. He loved her so. She had helped him with a great deal of crime in his day. Rabu was standing on top of her head.

Ah, Rabu. What a pleasant surprise to see you. Now who are these little ones?

Her large fangs were protruding from her mouth, leaving many trembling in fear. She looked down at Kokuei and glared at her. Then she relaxed her eyes. She then looked at the two creatures Kokuei had summoned.

This is going to really fun isn't it Rabu?!

It most certainly is Manaia, it most certainly is.

((This WILL be fun Aether, haha))

Edited February 28, 2005 by UchihaRenaro

[Rei]

The sound of the young women's voice had made Yata's neck hair stand on end. The boy had long since thorugh that he was alone in the vally, but not only was he not alone but there where now least two people and three summoning animals stood before him. A strange feeling had over come Yata once he had haerd the question fo the older girl and much older man. "What was he doing here?", he had only came here because of a rumor, but now he wasn't to sure why he was still here.

Yata ran his glove coved hand through his red hair. He closed his eyes then open as quickly as they closed, he began to focus on the older man there was something strange about him. Yata could see the faint colour of his Arau it was dark very dark much dark then his own, it was in a colour of it's own.

" If you must know why I am here. I was told that over 28 years ago a child was found in this vally, he beared the a strange chain around his neck it had said "Garasu Garland" that was the name odf my clan starter. The child was brought to the vllage of Iwa and raised as a stone nin, the rumor said that they called him Garland the angel of Iwa, I've come to fine him. Now why the hell are any of you here?"

Edited February 28, 2005 by Rei

[Jake]

I like blood?

Came Kokuei's sarcastic reply, she looked towards him then back to the older man who had tried to assassinate her moments ago. She looked at him then towards his summon, a kitty, much like her own, though larger and less feral. She stood her ground, and promptly bent down and started picking up her equiptment and weaponry, she put it all back in their rightful places then spoke again.

You know this is border territory between Konoha and Otogakure...

((Battles cannot be held here, plus my summons did not attack, they were ready to pounce if you touched me...))

[Cho Hakkai]

walks in on the conversation

I apoligize for intruding but i head Otogakure. May i please know what this conversation is about?

[Rei]

Still in what he called "Sight mode"Yata turned to face another person he seemed to be a boy from the village of Oto. His eyes focused on the boy's body his arua seemed to be a normal baisc colour just like most people, but the other two there seem to be something different about them he sjust con't put his finger on it. He put his heads on the back his head one of the other.

"I asked them what they where doing here she told me that is was border territory between Konoha and Otogakure. Now why are you here?"

[Atlas]

((sry Aether i didn't mean like it was gonna be a battle. My char summons Manaia (his summon) often. He's using her as protection and to induce fear. Plus what was the relevance of: You know this is the territory between Konoha and Otogakure?))

[Jake]

he wind had blew lightly through the forgotten vally hidden between Oto and Konoha. Sinces the days of the great Hokage Uzumaki Naruto no major battles had been fought on the stone wasteland. The foot prints of mmany had layed in the sand and stone for what seem to be forever. The only sound that could be heard from miles was the sound of rushing water from a waterfall hitting a group of large stones.

((Ask Rei... By the way its your turn to post Renaro like what your dude does.))

[Atlas]

Manaia made a couple small steps forward. Rabu relaxed on the top of her head. He looked at the genin and began answering young Yata's question.

Well to be honest with you young genin, i am doing... what you might call planning. I'm also on the way to visit my home village of Konoha. But, it probably isn't the welcome party they are expecting.

Manaia and Rabu smirked. You could say they were being on the blunt side when they were talking about an unwelcome welcome party. Rabu looked down at Yata.

And also young genin. This Garasu Garland you speak of, you could say that he and I have known eachother for awhile. We work together you might say.

Manaia and Rabu could not hold in the evil laugh that had to have been coming. Unfortunately the young Garasu would never know the true truths about her clan starter. And Rabu intended to keep it that way.

[Cho Hakkai]

Well I am here because i live in oto. am i ecspaed from my orphage so i am preety much out of charkura.

[Rei]

The young man began to fully understand what he had just heard. Tihs man that he had just meet had not long seen the only that he has looking for but, also worked with him. But something was even more puzzling for the young man, who was this strange man?, How could he a man form Konoha work with Garland a man from Iwa. If he was from Konoha why wouldn't they welcome him back? Question after question raced through his mind, untli he notice the Oto ninja had said something.

"If you ran away why come here? And you sir where is your headband?"

[Guest matrim]

"Hello," a young man says quietly from a nearby shadow.

A young boy the age of nine from what anyone can tell walks from the shadow. His gray eyes seem to glow in the light. He has a warm smile that crosses his lips. He has a 5 foot sword slung over his shoulder, wrapped tentatively in cloth. He wears almost all gray except for his black headband. He wears his village amulet on his neck. His vest blows lightly in the wind, as well as his dusty gray travelling cloak. His amulet announces his origins as kumo, but has a hand etched oto symbol in the corner. The boy kneels down and looks at the soil on the ground.

"Rather interesting group of people gathered here," the boy said, still scanning the ground. He kept an ear out for anything sudden, or dangerous.

[Rei]

Yata had stopped his questioningst long enough to hear the voice a young child the young man turned his head to find the voice's owner a boy at least four years younger then him. He walked up to the child then dropped to his knees to that they were at an even level. He placed his glove covered left hand on the boys chin turnig his face so that they where now looking inot each other's eyes

"What sia child like you doing so far from home?"

[Atlas]

Very observant of you young Garasu. I have no headband...any more. I long ago disposed of it after i left the Konoha Village. A matter of fact, i used it to kill the gaurd at the gate of the village. Ku, ku, ku. What good times they were in the past.

Rabu hopped down from Manaia's head for a moment to examine the young Garasu more closely. He walked up to him until he was about one foot away from him. He leaned in close to him.

Tell me young one, are you afraid of me? Because there is no need. I am not here to kill YOU. I'm here to see some old friends you could say. Yes, old friends.

Rabu gave another quiet laugh, that sounded the same as the great Orochimaru of old. Rabu slightly missed his mentor, but quickly forgot of the thought and took a step back from the boy and leaped back up onto the top of Manaia's head.

[Guest matrim]

The boy looked at Yata and smiled like always. He placed his sword on his back and then looked a little outward. He searched the area and the sky for something. His gray eyes were brightened for a moment as if lightning passed them. He laughed softly, and looked Yata in the eyes.

"I am out here looking for a friend that flew away from home. We were playing hide and seek, but I forgot to place the rules," the boy whispered to Yata. The boy smiled and continued to look to the sky. "I think someone should stop that man, before he hurts people. I would hate to see anyone get hurt. I just wish people could get along." he said, still whispering.

[Guest Enishi]

Watching at a long distance, Tatsujin sat watching every little movement. He thought to himself, "Amazing what a little bit of chakra can accomplish." From the corner of his eye, he noticed a small bird hovering overhead. His eye began glowing and he pulled the bird to him gently. "Well what have we here? This bird seems to belong to someone. Guess I'll take it down to them." Tatsujin than dashed down the side of the cliff, hurrying but no too much.

When Tatsujin made it to the bottom of the cliff, he walked towards the group of people, forgetting that he left his Kiri ANBU gear on. As he got closer, he recognized one of the people present. He thought, "What is he doing here? Shouldn't he be off terrorizing some peaceful town or something?" When Tatsujin arrived at the crowd, he pulled the bird out of his pouch. "Does this bird happen to belong to any of you?"

(ooc: Got bored so I deceided to join in.)

[Jake]

A missing-nin, two little kids, a boy searching for his clan started, and an ANBU officer, how fun. So Rabu, what are you going to do now, there is an ANBU here and my two summons, I guarentee the ANBU guy has a level 6 summon too... Perhaps I should call the Hokage. . .

Kokuei adjusted her swords sheath, and waited for the missing-nins response... She looked towards the little kids, if need be she would spare a summon to save them...

((Kokuei's 16 years old...))

[Cho Hakkai]

The young man began to fully understand what he had just heard. Tihs man that he had just meet had not long seen the only that he has looking for but, also worked with him. But something was even more puzzling for the young man, who was this strange man?, How could he a man form Konoha work with Garland a man from Iwa.  If he was from Konoha why wouldn't they welcome him back? Question after question raced through his mind, untli he notice the Oto ninja had said something.

"If you ran away why come here? And you sir where is your headband?"

*Rubs his fore arm

"Right here" he said as he pointed the fact his amulet was on his arm.

Edited February 28, 2005 by Cho Hakkai

[Atlas]

Well, atleast this soo called "ANBU" officer has fooled you. How about you get out of that silly costume...Tatsujin. If you don't remember the last time you approached me you were wearing the same thing before taking it off. Well you silly Genin, the name, Kokuei? I assume thats correct. I have heard of such a genin, with a quiver on their back and the strongest genin in all of Konoha. Impressive. But i am far more than the strongest genin in all of Konoha. I am the strongest evil that has spited Konoha since the 9 tailed demon fox! Go ahead, call your Hokage, I'm sure he'll be quite happy to see me...ku, ku, ku. I have not seen Sarutobi-sensei in many many years. Not since i trained with him 39 years ago.

Rabu looked at the apparently stunned crowd and hopped down next to Tatsujin. He looked him straight in the eye with an evil glare and then bowed slightly.

It has been a short while Tatsujin. You are one of the few i will ever show respect too.

[Guest matrim]

The boy looked at the Anbu and smiled. He whistled a short tune, and the bird finished it. The boy smiled and walked over to collect his bird. He places the 5 foot sword in the sheath on his back. He then smiles and nuzzles the bird on his cheek. He laughs and turns to the Anbu who found her.

"Thank you," he whispers, then turning to his bird. "You should know better by now Seraph, not to leave the villages during hide and seek."

The boy turns to look at the man proclaimed himself the strongest evil. The boy smiled, then chuckled silently in his mind. He then went to sit back in his shadow.

[Guest Enishi]

Tatsujin laughed at Rabu's remark. He forgot he was still wearing the stuff when he dashed down there. "I guess I'll need to trade masks with another ANBU when I get back. And thank you for the compliment." He took off the mask, revealing his slashed Kiri forehead protecter and his one-sided visor. He than looked at Rai and smiled, "You're welcome. Just try not to lose it. *Looking back at the others* Now Rabu, don't you have anything better to do than terrorize the young ones?"

Tatsujin than removed the cloak, than packed it and the mask in his bag. He looked at Kokuei, "Now don't call the Hokage. The last thing I need is for the Mizukage locating me. It's so annoying keeping as many ANBU alive as possible." He than took off his visor, revealing his gold eye. He turned his attention to Rai. "I believe you've seen a similar eye like this before? So how's my old friend doing?"