Fuuma Kyosuke
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Nov 8, 2009 20:20:29 GMT -5
Months had passed, and finally it was time for Kyosuke to return to his home. Maps...documents...several items of great value to the Jovians. The Scepter would have to wait... with the few he had here, the young Samurai was ill equipped to retrieve it. Alexia had asked to come with them, an offer Kyosuke had accepted, knowing that the information she has could prove useful. They spent the remainder of the last night setting things up...and with all of that settled, they returned to Mittlemarch at last.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Sept 16, 2009 13:30:04 GMT -5
Kyosuke began looking around quietly, as a mysterious cloud of smoke disappeared from his view. He seemed slightly worried, not sure if he should believe the words he just heard. "Banith..." he muttered quietly, "of Chu Ku'tal... what was that man talking about?" He merely shakes his head before lying back down for a few moments. "He makes it sound like I am not welcome in my own lands....no matter.... I believe it is time for me to get out of here." Kyosuke stands up and begins whispering something, stepping back into the shadows. A few moments later, he had disappeared from anyone's view.
A guard, walking through on patrol, noticed the empty cage and, knowing it was NOT supposed to be empty, quickly opened the door and looked inside for a moment. It was the last thing he ever did as he felt his own blade through his throat. "Thank you for your cooperation," Kyosuke whispered quietly before disappearing again. It was not difficult for him to find his equipment, though he found caution became more and more necessary as his escape became public knowledge. They wouldn't see him, how could they? His magic was something not commonly seen in Rokugan itself. They would not have seen it before.
It took several hours to get out of the dungeon, but finally Kyosuke saw the moon again. "Hitomi be praised," he whispered as he quietly walked back to the familiar place they were staying at, being sure to continue to be concealed until he had reached the building. His entrance was a celebrated event for his subordinates...though it was quiet. They could not afford another set back.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Sept 5, 2009 0:52:57 GMT -5
Kyosuke was thrown in a small cell, only a tiny window to provide him with light. The evening had not gone as planned, and he knew it would be only a matter of time before his subordinates would begin searching for him, so he decided the best thing to do was meditate.
Several hours passed, and he heard a small voice from the window. "You really got yourself into some trouble, huh Onee-san?" Kyosuke barely made a nod as he recognized the voice of Tsisuko. "Listen, Onee-san. That man..."Cathan" I think he was called, he is dangerous. He did something strange earlier tonight, I cannot explain it...but I do not think we can trust him. In the mean time, from what I hear, these Jovians plan to use you for some twisted entertainment. It make take some time, but I'll get everyone prepared to bust you out, you will see." The voice disappeared, and Kyosuke knew that she had gone.
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Thousands of screaming people cried out for blood as Kyosuke was pushed into the giant arena. 'It could have been worse,' he thought, 'At least they allowed me to use my katana. Besides, they were not nearly thorough enough with their search. No self respecting Scorpion would have allowed a prisoner to carry what I have on me.' The sky was cloudy and dark, perfect for the young samurai's needs. In front of him, a single large man, dwarfing Kyosuke by at least a foot, stood confident with a large, crude club in his hand.
"I offer you this knowledge, 'Gladiator'. When I kill you, it will not be with the weapon at my side, and it will fail to please these barbaric fools. You will feel a pain like you have never felt before." All he got in response was an infuriated roar, followed quickly by a crushing swing of the unwieldy weapon. As his weapon slammed into the ground, dust flew high into the air, and the man grinned believing himself victorious.
Unfortunately for him, he realized how dead wrong he was. As the dust settled, there was no body, not even a sign of someone ever being there. Then suddenly, he felt two pricks at the back of his neck, hardly more than a needles strike. "The way of the Shadow, Kage-do," Kyosuke whispered from behind him, "Is what has slain you today. The first prick has taken away your ability to move. The second, is what will kill you. Slowly and painfully, you die." Sure enough, the large brute fell to the ground, unable to move more than a couple of inches every minute or so. Kyosuke stepped a safe distance away, sitting and watching as the crowd booed horribly. The samurai didn't care, choosing to clear his mind in meditation as his so called "opponent" seemed to convulse into seizures. A few moments later, the man ceased to move again, and the crowd's anger began to reach a fever pitch. 'No,' Kyosuke thought, 'I will not become an object for your entertainment. If you continue to force me to fight, they will continue to end in the same manner. And soon, I shall escape, and teach you all the error of your ways.'
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Fuuma Kyosuke
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Aug 22, 2009 23:58:49 GMT -5
Role Models....'nuff said
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Aug 11, 2009 11:54:04 GMT -5
Days had past, and still no news on a known location for the scepter. Kyosuke would have been worried, thinking this to be a waste of time, if not for what valuable information HAD been collected. Maps, battle plans, various documents...all of these were things that could be used if necessary. What's more, it seemed that this...."Alexia"....had proven to be useful if nothing else. A few days ago, she had told him about a dinner that she managed to collect an invitation to....one that would be attended by Dracus Thrawn. This opportunity was far too good to pass up. Thus, Kyosuke was sitting at a table, a Soshi's magic giving him the appearance of a generic Jovian. He applauded his subordinates work, of course, though rewards were to be carried out at the end of the mission.
"All rise for the arrival of Lord Dracus Thrawn!" Kyosuke stood up, bored under the proverbial mask he wore....though the disguise managed to make itself look proud and excited. The rest of the dinner guests began to kneel, and Kyosuke prepared to do the same so he wouldn't draw attention...until a voice flared in his head.
"IF YOU HAVE ANY PRIDE LEFT AS A SAMURAI, YOU SHALL NOT KNEEL TO THIS PRETENDER!" The voice of his ancestor was piercing, yet clear. Kyosuke knew that he could not bow, and so he stood firm as the only man who would not submit to Thrawn. The Emperor entered, and immediately shot a look of disgust at Kyosuke. "Peasant! Kneel before me, now!"
Kyosuke shook his head as the power of the kami began to fade around him, revealing his true nature. "My apologies, Usurper-san, however I shall not insult the divine Empress, nor will I insult my shogun by bowing to an inferior creature such as yourself."
Dracus' face became twisted in anger as he pointed his finger. "Guards! Sieze the Invader!" Two guards came running forward towards Kyosuke, blades raised high. Kyosuke, however, was much quicker, tossing a shuriken into the forehead of one, and in one fluid motion bringing a small blade to the neck of the other before his sword could come down. With the motions complete, he charged Thrawn, drawing a blade hidden withing his kimono as he did. He went to strike, sure in his ability to cut the Emperor down...
...only to find himself flying into the wall, the force of his body's momentum cracking the architecture. Kyosuke looked over, attempting to move, but his body would not respond to him. Dracus stood over him and shook his head. "Guards, take this invader to the prison."
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jul 24, 2009 23:23:02 GMT -5
you guys have fun. Fuuma Kyosuke will be absent, sadly.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jul 14, 2009 15:32:09 GMT -5
"I need the lenght of your waist to your ankles; the thickness of your wrist at the base and 7 inches from your wrist;...and that's it for now, any other measurement that you feel is necessary." -Sanju-quote.
This is what he told me when I asked him. You might need some more if you aren't doing the samurai garb.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jul 13, 2009 18:33:51 GMT -5
The house that Kyosuke was led to was not small by any means, clearly built to hold large numbers of people. In that respect, the young samurai felt relief, knowing that she at least brought them to a place where all of his men could fit. From the outside, the house was a decrepit mess, though, hardly something that one would wish to stay in. He didn't trust her yet, however for now this was the best he had. "So then, Jovian, you still have not told me your name."
The young woman looked a little bit confused. "This coming from a man whose face I still have yet to see. Regardless, my name is Alexia. And yours?"
"My name is unimportant; if you must call me something, call me Nomen." Kyosuke stepped inside and took a look around. The place was simple, with very little in the way of decoration, allowing for a deceptively innocent appearance. In the back room were several beds, leading Kyosuke to realize that this woman was accustomed to guests. "So then, tell me, who are these beds for? It appears that you live alone by the way the rest of the house is equipped.”
“Mittelmarch isn’t the first city to oppose the Jovian expansion,” Alexia began. “My family was part of a small town that stood in between Jove and the pass. Naturally, we were one of the first to be affected when they began to march towards Mittelmarch. My family was killed in the fighting, and with no place to go, I came here. There are many of us who stay in this city, doing what we can to oppose them. We use this house as a staging ground for operations, and since it looks in such disrepair, very few bother to actually take a look around it. For now, you can stay hear.”
Kyosuke gave her a look that could only be described as confused, though she would not have noticed if he didn’t open his mouth to speak. “You assume us to be your allies, and have only met us very recently. How can you be sure that we are not Jovians looking for you?”
“I can’t, can I? My only hints are the way you speak, and the make of that blade you cut those guards down with. However, I feel that if you are here to help, then perhaps me giving you assistance will help put an end to all of this.”
Kyosuke merely nodded, then looked to his men. “Get some sleep. For safety’s sake, we will keep watches. Tomorrow morning, we begin searching for Isg'bel's Scepter.” With that, the group took to the beds, leaving Kyosuke to take first watch.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jul 10, 2009 20:47:14 GMT -5
Justice now decrees Service will bring redemption Honor then restored
A haiku. You can guess where I stand.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jul 7, 2009 12:29:37 GMT -5
(Invite only, except as noted please)
Night falls over the Iron Mountain pass. The young samurai known now as Fuuma Kyosuke watches silently through the veil of a cart, pulling his small contingent of subordinates ever closer to their eventual destination. With the Jovian capitol beginning to come into view, he stepped forward and whispered into the drivers ear. "Here is good, -Sama." He dropped a small bag of coins into the drivers hand, more than enough to pay for the expenses. With cloaks masking their faces, the unit made their way to Jove under the cover of night.
Despite stopping fairly close to Jove, it still took a good amount of time before they arrived in the city itself. Indeed, as they arrived in the city, so too did Lord Sun begin to rise in the east. Kyosuke looked around, unable to help but be intrigued. A mix of columns and arches were used to support the buildings, which were made from a brilliant white stone. The men and women dressed in an interesting array of clothing, some of it admittedly not so different from the Rokugani Kimono. Surely, if these men never attacked the city of Mittelmarch, there may have been some sort of understanding. None of it mattered, however, and Kyosuke quickly composed himself. His men were tired, and unfortunately they could not flaunt their status as samurai to find a place to stay. It did not take long, however, for Kyosuke to find an opportunity.
A young woman, no older than eighteen, ran through the streets, being pursued by three guards. Kyosuke's interest was piqued, and he watched her behavior with great interest, quickly deducing her running patterns, and choosing to slip in a corner that he suspected she would try to run through and nodding his subordinates into the shadows. Sure enough, the young woman turned the corner, and managed to run straight into Kyosuke. As she stepped back in fear, Kyosuke nodded to her. "Give my compatriots and I a place to stay, and I will help you. Deal?" As Kyosuke spoke, the guards turned the corner, and the female nodded wordlessly. With little more than a grin, Kyosuke threw a shuriken into the first guards eye, sending him reeling backwards. The other guards had little time to react, as Kyosuke move quickly past the girl and drew his ninja-to from within the cloak, slicing the neck of the nearest guard, then spinning around and thrusting the weapon into the stomach of the final Jovian. As the first man looked up with his remaining eye, he realized the deadly shuriken's true purpose, dropping to the floor wheezing and coughing quietly. In only moments, his breathing stopped, and Kyosuke turned to the woman who now owed him her life. "Well then, shall we go?"
(One more post, then people can join in)
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jul 5, 2009 21:22:24 GMT -5
1) What makes you happy? Happiness is a varying emotion. However, seeing the fruits of my labor, the knowledge that the things that I have done, no matter how horrible, have saved an empire, is enough.
2) What makes you angry? Betrayal.
3) What equipment do you have ready when on a long voyage? Light gear is best. There is very little that cannot be procured during travel if it becomes necessary. Generally, one should only carry immediate necessities and be ready to retrieve what he needs later.
4) What gear do you bring to a large battle? My Daisho and my yari. Anything else weighs me down too much.
5) Do you wear any jewelry? no
6) Are you afraid of anything? Fear is an illusion cast upon the mind in order to instill defeat in ones soul. A samurai has no room for this emotion.
7) Have you ever killed a Man? More than you can possibly imagine.
8) Have you ever killed a beast? Far too many.
9) Have you killed any from the other races? These...Races you speak of are a new thing for me to deal with. As of yet, they've proved useful enough to keep alive.
10) Who was your closest friend? Bayushi Sojuro. Ironic that a junshin could provide such close companionship.
11) Do you have any enemies? Of course.
12) Are you close with your family? My family is one of the many reasons I fight.
13) How do you act in a tavern? Reserved. I drink only tea, and speak only when I need to. Too much attention is hazardous.
14) How do you act around a campfire? See question 13
15) Do you play an instrument? Not currently
16) Do you worship anyone/anything? The Kami, of course
17) Do you have a job? Hai.
18) Did you have a happy childhood? I have been training since I was old enough to carry a blade. Of course I had a happy childhood.
19) What will you be like in 5 years? I assume I shall not change.
20) What will you be like in 50 years? I make no presumptions to live that long. If it comes to that, I shall retire to a monastery and impart my knowledge to all who will listen.
21) What is your favorite food and drink? Rice and Tea
22) What food and drink do you consume most often? Coincidentally...
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jul 5, 2009 20:54:52 GMT -5
Great day today, only sad that I didn't get to see my daimyo, as well as the other people I haven't seen since fight back. Lots of good fighting, and I think I've finally gotten fairly good at the whole "Javelin throwing" thing
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 26, 2009 13:24:41 GMT -5
Fuuma Kyosuke is very much in for this event, so long as I can get someone to carpool with.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 20, 2009 15:41:29 GMT -5
Kyosuke smiled as Helvayrn disappeared into the shadows. With a snap of his fingers, ten figures appeared, many of them near where Rojji and Suihaden were standing. "You heard him. We have a staff to collect. It is time for us to leave." With that, the group began running from rooftop to rooftop, utilizing the destroyed section of wall to make a quicker exit, though they were light enough on their feet to not knock anything over. If nothing else, Kyosuke thought, I shouldn't make their work harder for them. The group headed for the Kyuden, and Kyosuke thought up a list of supplies that they would need for the journey.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 15, 2009 23:05:55 GMT -5
Yeah, since I'm volunteered to run a bunch of game slots at Gen-con (ergo going to gencon for free this year), I shan't be attending either.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 15, 2009 16:48:53 GMT -5
Kyosuke looked down at Rojji and shook his head. "Rojji-kun, as I told the commoner here, I already have subordinates who will be more than up to this task. I will take Cathan with me, if for no other reason than the Demon will be useful, but he is all that I will take with me. Anyone else will just get in the way." Kyosuke turned to Helvayrn and bowed, this time showing the respect of dropping his head. "The staff will be retrieved, Helvayrn-san. I shall find Cathan, and we will be off." OOC: Since most people don't really do the stealth characters, and Kotaro's busy helping the city, I'm going to keep this to my characters personal unit of assassin's/shugenja + Cathan. As long as I can pick people out for the scenario, it sounds like it'll be fun.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 14, 2009 10:37:29 GMT -5
Kyosuke looked over, bothered by the sudden influx of new people, which could clearly be seen on his face. "I'm sorry, Stranger-san. This is a mission that only myself and my chosen subordinates will be undertaking. Any more than that, and the risk of capture would become far too great." Choosing to ignore the younger citizen after that and focus on Helvayrn, Kyosuke smiled. "Now then, I believe you said you have a task for me. I hope that you do not expect me to throw myself wildly at some armored beast. I learned my lesson since the last time I tried it."
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 12, 2009 21:59:35 GMT -5
Kyosuke pondered for a mere moment. "Very well, as long as you're goals connect with mine, I believe I can perform a task for you. I trust you are fighting against the Jovians, Hai?"
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 12, 2009 11:51:08 GMT -5
Kyosuke looked at the new arrival quizzically. "You know my name. Interesting. However, a wise man does not reveal his hand to a stranger without at least learning a name. Perhaps you might indulge me?" Kyosuke bowed, keeping his eyes on the armored figure where he would normally bow even his head.
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Fuuma Kyosuke
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 9, 2009 21:28:41 GMT -5
IC:
"Be careful, Kenji-san. Speaking ill of my Shogun will earn you the ire of more than just the Shogunate. You cannot hide behind Daigotsu or the Ninth Kami here."
OOC:
Yay for spreading the seeds of disruption...or interesting future storylines. I'm never sure which >><<>>
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 9, 2009 21:25:37 GMT -5
Fuuma Kyosuke watched the wall rebuilding efforts from a local alley. Where many who had been fighting only a day or so earlier had taken to assisting with the efforts, Kyosuke found these ventures to be...distasteful. Despite the fact that it was beneath his status to do manual labor, the work he was about to do would take precedence. After all, someone needed to ensure the Jovians would not come through the pass again.
As he climbed a rope that took him to the roof, Kyosuke noticed a figure pass out of the corner of his eye. The young samurai expedited his climb, looking back and visually following the vaguely human shape as he did so. Once he made it to the top, the Fuuma wasted no time in giving chase from rooftop to rooftop, catching his quarry with relative ease. When he got closer, he easily noticed the Jovian build of the man he chased. With that out of his mind, he whipped out a dagger and threw it into the back of his knee. The man sufficiently slowed, Kyosuke drew his katana and took position in front of his prey. "Well, then, what have we here? One of Shatar-chan's dogs?"
The man pulled the dagger from his knee and threw it at Kyosuke, who blocked it with little thought. "You only wish I was one of Shatar's men, the dead fool. Die, Samurai Dog!" A slash from a hidden blade almost caught Kyosuke by surprise, but the samurai was too used to surprise. He took a quick step back to avoid the attack, then cut the tendons in the Jovian's wrist, forcing him to drop the weapon in his hand.
"I'm going to ask you this once. Who do you work for?" The question was answered with spit from the Jovian, which hit the mask covering Kyosuke's face. Kyosuke nodded in understanding as he removed the Jovian's head. Not a few moments after Kyosuke wiped the blood off his Katana and sheathed it, did one of the shinobi under his daimyo's command appear before him. "Tell Kotaro-Dono that I am leaving the city with my subordinates. I believe it is time that I payed the land of Jove a visit." The Shinobi nodded and departed, leaving Kyosuke to collect his thoughts.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 8, 2009 21:21:47 GMT -5
IE: one of the guys I brought to Fight Back. The man, of course, is up to no good. And Rojji, if you think it needs to get checked, get it checked. Ball is in your court, buddy.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 8, 2009 9:11:05 GMT -5
Pro tip, just throw out random pronunciations until the correction is drilled into your skull. It worked with Dorian for my name
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 7, 2009 12:38:07 GMT -5
Great times, great times! I had fun, and so did the guys I brought with me. Can't wait to share the field of battle with everyone again really soon.
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Post by Fuuma Kyosuke on Jun 4, 2009 11:45:40 GMT -5
Well, if i was going to Rag, then that would be a pertinent claim. Unfortunately, work prevents me from attending, though I will offer myself up for any servant work at any event that I attend with the party that I have wronged.
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