Cloudnine Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 A strange new confidence had enterred Shirahime's passive personality. From desperation? Of course. "Ooooh. Let's go!" She swung her legs off the bench and pulled up her falling pants. "Oho, you wait, Rei!" She shouted, obviously happy in getting some possible money as well as excercise. She waited for Terrick's signal. Quote
Nappers Posted February 23, 2006 Author Posted February 23, 2006 Rei continued to sprint around and round awaiting for the shinobi to make their move, Shirahime had now stood up and Rei begun to anticipate some action finally. He hadn't suspected anything out of fair play, and he continued running with a big smile on his face Quote
Prophet Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 "NOW!!!!" Kazuma screamed at his two summons who launched themselves at Rei. The Mist-nin had overheard the beautiful young lady's plan and had decided to one up it. Working in combination with the two large porcupines who used their weapons to ward Rei towards him, Kazuma chased him down the aisle, cutting him off with senbon whenever he tried to deviatre from the path that would ultimately lead to Terrick's right foot. "Head him off at the corner booth!" He cried out to no one in paticular, trying to shake up the half-sober but still well-buzzed Oto-nin. Quote
Nappers Posted February 24, 2006 Author Posted February 24, 2006 "NOW" screamed the mist-nin. Rei avoided the porcupine but was heading down towards Kazuma. 'This guy and his senbon, I know, I'll just swiftly go past the guys at the bar, the couldn't stop me..' Rei sped up as he attempted to dart past the shinobi at the bar side. 'Wait.. this could be a trap, I must be prepared to think on my feet' he thought to himself as he approached the bar, dodging the senbon thrown from the mist-nin along the way.. Quote
Terrick Sukrai Posted February 25, 2006 Posted February 25, 2006 "Ready? On three..." Terrick said as he began to mold chakra and form hand seals... "One..." Horse... "...Two..." Bird... "...Three!" Rat "Kusa Seiryu no Jutsu! Art of the Grass Prison!" he said, causing the floor mats (which incidentally, were made of dead grass) to wrap around Rei's ankles and caused him to fall on his face in front of Shirahime. Quote
Kido Posted February 26, 2006 Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) Watching the whole episode unfold, Gornok watched the strange developments of his new friends. Is it always like this with foreign nin? I don't know whether to attack or join in the festivities. He thought as he let two scorpions, smaller in size compared to his companion Nubi crawl down his second pair of arms behind his back and into his hands. Silently, he sent the command to the scorpions: Name: Sand Type: Scorpion Kunai Damage: 10 damage per kunai, -3 bleed damage for 2 turns. Effects: Hits solid surfaces and bursts into small poison mist of 2 feet. Description: The user converts a scorpion into a kunai by using chakra. The blade is strong and laced with poison the scorpion had within its glands. The user could shoot kunai as projectile or use as melee weapon. After the small scorpions formed into kunai, he said to the bunch "So, what is going on?" Edited February 26, 2006 by Gornok Quote
Nappers Posted February 26, 2006 Author Posted February 26, 2006 "What the!?!.." cried the Oto-nin. The grass which had seemingly appeared from nowhere wrapped around Rei, and the combination of his speed and being impeaded sent him hurtling forwards. Rei crashed into the stools at the bar nearly taking everyone. He came to a halt eventually at the feet of his Oto compadre Shirahime... Quote
Kido Posted February 26, 2006 Posted February 26, 2006 Gornok saw his chance and used his technique, the Hand of Sand, to wrap around Rei as he fell at his comrades feet. The trap looked like a fist, grabbing Reu and holding him firmly. Immobilized, he knew that the nin couldn't move any further after being tripped. With a grin, he converted the scorpions back to their original form and they crawled back up his arm and out of sight. Quote
Nappers Posted February 26, 2006 Author Posted February 26, 2006 Rei was now being held by the crushing hand of sand, "Ok ok ok.. it looks like im caught" , the young Oto-nin was defeated and kept his head down, not in shame.. but because the hand was holding him so tight that he could hardly breathe.. "But who actually won in the capture..." Quote
Kido Posted February 26, 2006 Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) Gornok raised his hand and smiled innocently and said It was me Rei, I hope the bonds aren't too tight He released the jutsu and the sand dispersed through the grooves on the floor, leaving the area polished and the wood erroded from its speed. You could use the money for the tab of all that brown liquid and tea everyone drunk or keep it for yourselves, I have no real need for it right now Edited February 26, 2006 by Gornok Quote
Prophet Posted February 26, 2006 Posted February 26, 2006 Oh no! you ain't getting away with it that easily! Kazuma thought to himself. "OI!! Or....you could pay up and settle the tab from our contest, seeing as how we won!" He cried out, roaring with laughter, his two summons trying desparetly to hide their snickers and maintain their imposing appearance. "Although, technically it was a team effort so I say we take a vote." Turning to face the crowd, Kazuma leapt up onto the stage and grabbed the microphone. "OI!!! NINJA'S OF THIS FINE ESTABLISHMENT!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK WE SHOULD DO WITH OUR PRIZE MONEY?!!?" he screamed, a comically huge grin plastered to his face. Quote
Kido Posted February 26, 2006 Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) The crowd of ninjas in the middle of their stupor roared with excitement as thoughts of more liquor became apparent from their hosts' generousity, which made Gornok feel slightly at ease. He realized he spent the majority of the time with his cloak off his body, exposing his arms through the torn sleeves of his undershirt. With a smile, he waved towards Kazuma to get his attention and said "Pay the tab and enjoy yourself! it was something we did as a team, my first practice mission with other hidden nin." Gornok then felt the silver hairs on the back of his neck start to tingle as he recieved a message from the small scorpion positioned outside the door. As he turned, he caught a glimpse of a shinobi, surprised to see him there with fear in his eyes. He wore odd clothing, usually scavenged from his prey, and had an insignia of a spider on his breastplate. As soon as the shinobi from the spider clan on the outskirts of Suna caught sight of his eternal enemy, he started moving quickly while dropping smoke pellets in the room to mask his escape. The Kolyma Cleric felt the bloodlust rise within him; his enemy so close where he could taste the aura of fear. The spider ninja knew that when you see a person from the Kolyma clan, that you are already within an area of scorpions hiding in the background, waiting for their master's orders. Gornok thought about how lucky the day became, meeting new friends and the ability to feed on his enemy twice in a day. Of all the chakra circulatory system to consume, none was more sweeter than that of your enemy. The knowledge of power only swayed by the facts of the conquerer. He hoped none of his friends noticed his change, or else he would have to come clean with his dietary habits. Often misunderstood, people usually found cannibals as the culture one must avoid. Gornok looked at the bartender, who watched him recoil his tail areound his body, he said Give me some fo that hard stuff too, it's going to be a good night. Edited February 26, 2006 by Gornok Quote
Nappers Posted February 26, 2006 Author Posted February 26, 2006 Rei waited till he heard what all of the nin wanted to do with the prize cash, he started counting out the winnings waiting.. Quote
Prophet Posted February 27, 2006 Posted February 27, 2006 "DRINKS FOR THE BAR!!!!!!!" Kazuma called out with joy. Jis exuberant expression faltered at the sight of the spider-nin's entrance and hasty exit. Hhmmmmm.....wonder what's got his panties in a twist? Oh well...wait a sec, what's with my new Kolyma buddy? he wondered, looking at Gornok with a slightly worried expression flahing across his eyes as he approached the suna-nin. "Hey man, you look like a steak just fell in your lap." he said with a chuckle. "You want some steak sauce to go with that?" Kazuma said jokingly. Quote
Nappers Posted February 27, 2006 Author Posted February 27, 2006 Rei gathered himself and paid out for the tab of the earlier drinking competition and got some more of the same drink for the suna-nin. As the other grass and sound-nin deliberated, he made his way to the wash room to clear himself of the sand and grass which was used 2 trap him.. He returned to the bar and sat on his stool, he turned to the other shinobi and said "Well that was fun while it lasted" with a smile from cheek to cheek on his face . Quote
Kido Posted February 27, 2006 Posted February 27, 2006 "Actually, I prefer mine with the juices of the meat intact." Gornok said as he returned the smile. Sending the messages to his scorpions to move on the spider shinobi once he gets into open ground. Looking towards Kazuma, he tried to find the words to inform him of his dietary requirements. It was difficult for those outside of the clan because of their cannibalistic ways. No matter how it would come out, Gornok feared that his newfound friends will distrust him totally. Kazuma, do you remember my talk about my clan's hatred for those who hold spiders? Well, our rivalry is eternal, our clan acts as the predator for their kind. That nin recognized my clothing, and most of all, me. Gornok said in a low voice while taking a glass of the liquor placed in front of him. He heard Rei's comment and laughed heartily and asked Any more wagers like that on the books? Quote
Nappers Posted March 1, 2006 Author Posted March 1, 2006 Rei turned to the suna-nin and smiled warmly, "Im thinking im thinking, just give me a moment - im not as rich as i used to be as u may have noticed". He glanced oer at the rest of the bar, notcing that the rest of the shinobi, the grass-nin and other oto-nin had somewhat gone into their own little world. Quote
Kido Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Don't worry my friend, I can't take your money anyway. Gornok said as he pulled his satchel out of his pocket. It was full from his recent feedings, the men seemed to have a good amount of cash on them. He held his hand to stop his friend from paying out any more funds and paid the bartender with interest for their future drinking. you know, the dark liquid is not really that bad. Quote
Prophet Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 "Sounds like a whole bottle of fun!" Kazuma replied, tapping his nose. Guh, if he means what I think he means....Wow, I've heard of having your steak rare but this takes the cake! he thought to himself, allowing the grin to show on his face. "I may not like scorpions in general, but I like spiders even less...Damn things are always trying to hitch a ride in my bandages when I'm not looking!" the young Atane cried out, feigning anger as he squashed an imaginary spider. Quote
Kido Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 My clan taught me to hate them and with a passion. Gornok said as he remembered the years of training he recieved under the Archbishop of his clan. Fighting captive shinobi of the spider clan which were locked away in their dungeons so he could perfect his hunting techniques. To the Kolyma, nothing is worse than a spider bearer, an insect which sets traps for their pray and waits instead of facing the challenge head on. The official war with their clan ended in Suna with the destruction of their home, the hunt for the clan's members is all that is left for a complete victory. There are times that I want to stop all spider bearers, make them extinct among noble clans. Of all the things in this world, I only see them as a food source which fuels my hatred. Another reason why I must ask my father why I was birthed for. When all of the spider shinobi are gone, what is left for me to do for my clan? Quote
Nappers Posted March 2, 2006 Author Posted March 2, 2006 As the other shinobi bantered something about scorpians and spiders, Rei just swivelled on his stool, plotting his next trick.. Quote
Kido Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 Gornok watched Rei in deep thought, the wheels in his head was spinning similar to a merchant calculating prices. The effects of the ale he consumed felt warm in his stomach, his thoughts were swimming. Looking at the ripples in his container caused by other shinobi's movement, His mind kept tabs on that spider shinobi as he walked quickly down the avenue, turning his head to see if he was followed. Don't worry prey, you will meet your predator soon Gornok thought as he hid the anticipation from his face with a blank expression. As Rei remained silent, Gornok slapped him on the back with a laugh and said "Tell me more about your clan my friend." Quote
Prophet Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 "Yes, tell us a little more about yourself my young friend,"Kazuma said, eager to learn more about the other shinobi. Quote
Nappers Posted March 9, 2006 Author Posted March 9, 2006 "Hm, allright seeing as you're all so interested in little me. Well, um.. Im not part of a clan to be honest, but my father was a known Chuunin in the village until he was subject to a powerful jutsu which prohibited him from continuing being a ninja.. Um.. Since I was young he's been teaching me in the arts of Taijutsu and I've mainly focused on creating my own techniques... and um.. My instructor has been setting me little tasks since I graduated from the academy... and thats me" ... Reikoku continued to swivel on his chair as he summed himself up in a nutshell. ((ooc: sorry for lateness, got very sidetracked) Quote
Prophet Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 "Oh? And what technique was that?" Kazuma asked, now taking more then just a passing interest in the young kid who had impressed him so this night. Quote
