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Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 5, 2006 14:48:25 GMT -5
"I guess we'll find out," Kuroki replied, "I should be able to protect them, either way."
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Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2006 14:52:01 GMT -5
Yuki nodded. "So what do you think we should do?" he asked, "Get some rest, or find Lord Hideyori-sama and tell him about the traitor?"
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Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 5, 2006 14:53:23 GMT -5
"Probably both, I'd imagine."
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Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2006 14:58:51 GMT -5
"Let's go then."
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Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 5, 2006 15:03:07 GMT -5
"Alright," Kuroki started to head back into the palace.
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Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2006 15:04:22 GMT -5
Yuki followed Kuroki, wondering if the boy, Sato, was still around, watching them.
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Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 5, 2006 15:06:29 GMT -5
Making his way to the palace, Kuroki asked one of the servants, "Where is Lord Hideyori?"
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Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2006 15:21:46 GMT -5
"In his bed chamber, Kuroki-sama," The servant answered him with a bow.
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Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 5, 2006 15:25:41 GMT -5
"Do you know if he is still awake, by any chance?"
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Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2006 15:29:25 GMT -5
"I believe so, Kuroki-sama," the servant answered, "He only retired to his room a little while ago."
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Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 5, 2006 15:30:16 GMT -5
"Thank you," Kuroki bowed slightly, and made his way down the hall towards the Lord's room.
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Post by blossom on Dec 7, 2006 11:38:21 GMT -5
Ayame was knelt in her room, facing her mirror and brushing her long hair. She had changed into a simple silk nightdress, and the moonlight showed goosebumps on her bare shoulders.
She sighed suddenly, placing the hairbrush on the floor beside her. She felt worried. She was worried about deceiving her brother, she was worried that she should not have revealed her skills to Kuroki, she was worried about the journey they were to embark on tomorrow.
Ayame reached sideways to her bedroll, and lifted the robe that lay on there. She stood up and slipped it on, loosely tying the belt at her waist. She slid her feet into her sandals and left her room, padding slowly up the corridor to her brother's room.
When she reached it, she slid the door open slightly and called quietly, "Nii-sama?"
"Aya-chan?" came the reply, "Come in."
Ayame opened the door fully, stepped inside and closed it again. Her brother was also in his nightrobe, stood on the balcony outside his room, watching the night sky. She walked over to stand beside him.
"Something wrong?" he asked.
"No ... well, yes ... I don't know." She looked up at him, "I'm worried, nii-san."
"So am I, Aya," he answered heavily, putting an arm around his shoulder, "But things will work out. You'll see."
"Promise?"
"Promise."
- - - - -
Yuki walked in silence beside Kuroki throughout the palace. After a few minutes they came to the bedchambers.
"This is Hideyori-sama's room, isn't it?" he asked, pointing.
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Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 7, 2006 12:49:10 GMT -5
"Yes, it is." Kuroki replied, knocking on the door, "Lord Hideyori?"
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Post by twilightblade on Dec 7, 2006 13:15:56 GMT -5
There was a whisper of sound, then a dart appeared in the door by his hand with a roll of white paper around it. The point gleamed black in the faint light of dusk and some strange substance dripped slowly down the door.
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Post by blossom on Dec 7, 2006 14:37:17 GMT -5
There was a knocking from outside Hideyori's room.
"Lord Hideyori?" Kuroki's voice called. Ayame froze. Oh no .... he's going to tell nii-sama! I knew I shouldn't have revealed my secret! She thought.
Then there was a 'thunk' sound, like something being thrown into the wood lintel. Hideyori frowned and moved towards the door.
"Kuroki-san?" He called, "Is everything all right?"
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Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 7, 2006 14:49:43 GMT -5
"The pair of fighters that came to the meeting together may be traitors, my Lord," Kuroki replied, "The man is for sure."
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Post by blossom on Dec 7, 2006 15:01:06 GMT -5
Ayame breathed a sigh of relief that her secret wasn't revealed, then frowned and looked over her brother's shoulder.
"What? What do you mean, traitors?"
"Aya-chan, hush." Hideyori scolded, then turned to Kuroki, "Kuroki-san, you and Yukimura-san had better come in. Tell me everything."
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Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 7, 2006 15:39:45 GMT -5
Kuroki entered the room, nodding to Ayame in greeting.
"We were talking about the tactics of the Tokugawa general," Kuroki explained, "And then he let us know that we were being watched. Then he ran off. I wasn't sure what to make of it, but it's clear he's a traitor. Either that or completely insane."
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Post by twilightblade on Dec 7, 2006 16:37:37 GMT -5
With the door open, their chance arrived. Arrows flew thick and fast, though none struck anything more than floorboards. "It would have been wiser if you had heeded the warning in that dart...but it is too late now." The cold voice that had spoken now laughed a little. "Hideyori, send out Ayame."
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Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 8, 2006 9:18:06 GMT -5
"Hideyori, I send out Ayame." <---- What does that mean??
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Post by blossom on Dec 8, 2006 10:51:38 GMT -5
I'd send out Ayame, maybe? >.<
Hideyori moved protectively in front of his sister.
"Who's there?" He called, "What do you want?"
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Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 8, 2006 10:55:09 GMT -5
Kuroki looked about, ready to block any more darts with his kodachis.
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Post by twilightblade on Dec 8, 2006 14:57:49 GMT -5
oops. sorry. edited. "Hideyori, send out Ayame."
"Really Hideyori, don't tell me you don't recognize my voice." A slender, powerful hand pulled aside part of the wall, and the heavily cloaked outline of a man came into view. "Send out Ayame."
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Post by blossom on Dec 8, 2006 15:00:47 GMT -5
"Ashitaka." Hideyori almost snarled the word, "What do you want with my sister?"
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Post by twilightblade on Dec 8, 2006 15:07:28 GMT -5
"A messenger, Hideyori. Planning on ambushing my men, I understand. Typical."
A hand waved lightly and the voice stayed cool and calm.
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