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 Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:55 pm Post subject: "Encounter" [ A Basilisk Mini-story ] |
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Finn will understand this. Basilisk is an anime where there are special ninja, with individual powers. There are two warring clans, the Iga and the Koga. Each clan has it's own specific members, however the respective heirs of each clan are deeply in love. They meet in secret to be together, for fear that they be shunned and outcasted by their brethren. Mostly all the Koga ninja are the 'good' ninja, but most of the Iga are 'evil'. There are a few exceptions on each side. The following is a meeting between some members of both sides of the clan. Their abilities and characteristics will be explained. Enjoy! (please?  )
Chapter One: The Long Road North.
A small group of three men travelled northwards along many of the backroads leading towards a small port town known as Tsubagakure. One led the way, the other two following almost as bodyguards, one at the ready with his hand on his sheath. The leader, known only as Kouga, Gennosuke, was a man of peace. His attire, made only from the finest silks and yarns, were intertwined, made into a custom formal ninja gown. The sun reflected off the white hue the gown emitted, and the sound of sandals clicking against heels was all that could be heard, besides the occasional bird chirping. Gennosuke's hair was as black as the night itself, long and flowing like a lion's mane. He had the heart of one of the same nature. He witholds within him the greatest ninja power any being could ever think of, a power that should be kept secret. The only other person whom knows of it, is one of the men he is travelling with. His Sensei.
The man behind him, at the ready, was Gennosuke's Sensei. His name was Muroga, Hyouma. Though a blind man, Hyouma is one of the most skilled ninja to walk the face of the planet. Hearing better than a hawk's, reflexes more sharp than his own shadow's, this man was not a force to be reckoned with. It was simply displayed when a group of five Iga ninja attempted to ambush him. With a simple flick of the arm, the five ninja stood paralized, each with a single senbon sticking out from their throats. One by one, they each silently fell tot he ground. Hyouma has pin straight black hair with pointed bangs at the front, along with a multiple of dots leading down to his browline. Hyouma is the only other individual whom knows of Gennosuke's secret power. You may ask how or why, it is simply because Hyouma possesses the same power. That power will stay a secret for now.
The last member of the entourage was a man named Kisaragi, Saemon. This was a man of many appearances, for his special ninja power was simply shapeshifting. He could transform into any person, with all of their characteristics. He currently mimicked the appearance of Gennosuke, so that any Iga coming to attack would not have a clue as to which to attack first. The three men travelled along the dirt road, high grass blowing on each side. The sun had begun to lower itself in the sky, and a purple-pink hue glazed itself across blue.
"Hyouma-sama, The sun begins to set. If we continue onwards during the night we should make it to Tsubagakure by at no most the fitfth bell of morning. However if we stop and camp overnight, we will most likely make it by three hours after midday. The only problem I have with camping out is an attack from the Iga. I want to be in the safe walls of Tsubagakure as fast as I possibly can." Gennosuke said, pondering which desicion he should make. If they did camp, he would be fully rested. He hadn't slept in two full days, and was beginning to grow weary.
"Gennosuke, It would be wise to continue on through the night, but if you feel the need for rest there is to be no worrying about the Iga. That is what Saemon and I are here for. You shall be hidden, while Saemon is in the open, of course I would stop any attempt on Saemon's life, not that I doubt you brother." Hyouma said, the last part being in reference to Saemon's abilities as a ninja. Saemon was quite the strategist.
"Hyouma-Sama is correct, Gennosuke, You needn't worry. We are here for you." Replied Saemon, his voice a perfect replica of Gennosuke. Gennosuke stopped, and turned. He smiled at his two friends, and placed a hand on Hyouma's shoulder.
"You are my family. I love you dearly, but if you manage to become injured because of me, or even deceased, know I will not rest until each Iga body is lying in a grave." Though Gennosuke had much hate for the Iga, he still respected them as an honorable ninja would. "Tonight we camp."
Chapter Two: The Long Road South.
Slowly, two members of the Iga manjidani ten, a group of ten highly skilled Iga ninja chosen to represent the Iga clan, moved southbound along the same road which the Koga were travelling on. The only difference being the distance between the two; it was great. Behind the two Manjidani ten, were a small group of sub-ordinates. Iga ninja nobodies. Expendable bodies if you will. News had circulated of Gennosuke's travel to Tsubagakure, as the Iga planned on inturrupting the peaceful trip.
One of the manjidani ten, a wise ninja named Chikuma, Koshirou, was travelling with them. He had one encounter with Gennosuke before, which resulted in blinding Koshirou. Koshirou wore a black ninja outfit, much like an assassin, the only thing sticking out being a unique mask tied to his head. There were no eyeholes, only bloodred kanji written down the front. Brandished on both his left and right hip were two throwing sickles. Koshirou walked silently down the road, paying no attention the the entourage around him. He was a special rank among the Iga ninja, he was Oboro's bodyguard. Oboro, the heir to the Iga clan, was being guarded by another Iga Manjidani ten at the moment, for Koshirou had been assigned the current mission of killing Gennosuke. Koshirou, however, didn't want to kill Gennosuke. He knew that if he did, Oboro's sadness would make him feel so overwhelmingly guilty.
The other Iga ninja beside him, Azuki, Rousai, was a rather short man, with an even shorter temper. His phsyical appearance was deformed, with the back of his head being two to three times the size of his body. This was a man who had the most year on his body, however he was also the one whom had the most hatred for the Koga. At certain times during the eerily silent trek, Rousai would glance up at Koshirou. What the hell is Koshirou thinking? We are going to kill Gennosuke! His veins should be pumping with hatred and power! Why does he not speak a word nor show any kind of emotion! Rousai glanced back down the road. "You know, Koshirou, this is our chance to show Tenzen that we are his equals if we kill Gennosuke. Why do you not show any kind of enthusiasm!" Rousai spoke of one of the Iga Manjidani Ten, Tenzen. Seemingly invincible, Tenzen is a behemoth of a man, and wants to take total control of the Iga clan.
"Why should I show such emotion? No matter which way you look at it, I still see it as murdering an honorable ninja. As for you noticing my emotion, I have a mask on." Koshirou said, throwing an insult at Rousai. Koshirou was never one to get along well with the small man, for their thoughts on the warring clans were quite some distance apart.
"Now look here you little welp, I don't care if you are Tenzen's apprentice OR Oboro's bodyguard, You're under my watch on this mission, You do as I say." Rousai stopped, as did Koshirou. Rousai's body then stretched itself, like an elastic, up to Koshiro's eye level. "Got It?"
Koshirou simply laughed and continued on. "That would be more intimidating if I could see your ugly face..." Rousai simply stared in disbelief at what just emerged from Koshirou's mouth, and slowly began after him. Rousai's unique ability was to stretch his body parts to unimaginable lengths. Koshirou's power is the ability to suck large amounts of air into his lungs, and blow a destructive blast of wind at the target, obliterating it completely, no matter the strength. This was shown in a previous battle, where a Koga Manjidani Ten member, Gyoubu, had tried to kill Oboro. Koshirou stepped in, gaining Gyoubu's attention. As Gyoubu attacked, Koshirou began to inhale air into his lungs. As Gyoubu noticed what Koshirou was doing, he brougth his arms up to block, thinking his insanely large human physique could save him from any oncoming attack. Koshirou unleashed the whirlwind of power, sending it ripping through the air, completely drilling a hole through Gyoubu's arms and chest. Koshirou went and tended to Oboro, as Gyoubu fell to the ground lifeless, blood pouring out of him like a gourd.
The sun had completely set, and the moon was high in the sky before the Iga ninja had reached their destination. A few hundred meters down the road, Rousai had scouted out Gennosuke, whom was really Saemon in disguise, and Hyouma. Rousai reported back to the Iga squad, whom moved in from all sides. A small battle was to ensue, and by all means would there be blood splattered amongst the green grass.
Chapter 3: Crossroads
In a small clearing two figures lay down laying at the stars. Hyouma, and supposedly Gennosuke, lay exchanging words. Suddenly, Hyouma sat up, quickly followed by Gennosuke, who had a look of sheer concern in his eye. "What is it brother? What has you spooked?"
Hyouma stood up and grabbed his hilt. "I heard something rustle nearby. I figured it was just a rabbit, maybe a deer, alas when I heard another rustle, followed by another in two different directions, I'd say its safe to say we have visitors." Hyouma stood at the ready.
Gennosuke also stood up. He grabbed his hilt and too unsheathed his sword. The pair glanced around at the tall grous around them, which stood around a foot over Hyouma's head. Hyouma hastily glanced right, and pushed Gennosuke away, in turn forcing himself away too, just in time as a fist went rocketing through the small clearing, followed by a foot aimed at the recovering Hyouma. Hyouma brought his hand down to deflect the foot, and called out, "Come and fight Rousai! I can smell your foul stench anywhere!"
Meanwhile, The real Gennosuke had been down at a nearby river, freshening up. He glanced down into the crystal clear water that flowed by him without a care in the world. It moved only in one direction, downhill, unlike the people of the world. Gennosuke tossed a small pebble into the river, and observed it. The pebble created a disturbance in the water, as the water put restiance on the stone. Much like the Koga and Iga. Resistance, Disturbance, anything but peace. Gennosuke's ears perked up though when he heard Hyouma call out to Rousai, an enemy Iga ninja. This wasn't good, Rousai was too smart to come alone. Gennosuke turned only to see a group of seven to nine Iga ninja all scattered amongst the reeds around him. "Well then. I Strongly suggest you don't challenge me, but that is your choice." Gennosuke smiled and closed his eyes. "Don't say I didn't warn you."
Back in the clearing, Gennosuke back away from the fight between Hyouma and Rousai, for he knew that Hyouma could easily beat down the small man. Gennosuke emerged from the long grass back onto the path he was on, only to see a man in a mask looking at him. Or, seemingly looking at him. Saemon spoke to the man with the voice of Gennosuke, "You there, who are you? I know not of you, which side are you on Koga or Iga?"
The masked man, Koshirou, quickly identified Gennosuke's voice. "You have the voice of Kouga Gennosuke. You should remember me. You blinded me. I am Chikuma, Koshirou, and I have been sent to assasinate you."
Saemon grabbed the hilt of his sword. "You came to assasinate me eh? That isn't very wise, I am just as skilled a swordsman as Tenzen himself." Saemon called back, trying to invoke fear into Koshirou.
Koshirou laughed a bit and shook his head. "Your sword skills do not matter if you can't get close to me, and your Doujutsu won't work this time. I'm blind. However, I do not wish to assasinate you Gennosuke." Koshirou stood into a more relaxed stance. "I know of the love you and Oboro share. I had been friends with her since we were but children, and if I do assasinate you, our friendship would be as good as over. Therefore I do not wish to kill you, but in turn surrender myself to you." Koshiro got down on one knee, and looked at the ground, awaiting his fate. Saemon stood speechless that an Iga ninja would have such heart.
((Continuing later...))
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