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 Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:18 am
Ill get the description down later...for now, just post. >.<
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:18 pm
Anton walked into the housing area with his grandmother at his side. It didn't faze either of them anymore at the state of the house. It was the grandest building, besides the temple and Kage's office, in the village. The whole clan live there or nearby, so it wasn't unusual to see many differing faces wandering about the hallways, (which were in fact vaster than even the academy's). Whenever Hina visited she was thrilled by the ancient entryways and hidden passages within the bedrooms. Anton however was less than happy to live there, he was the type that got embarrassed by such glitzy things; he preferred simplicity over all else. Though he did rather like that nobody looked down on him since he was a direct descendant.
"We're home!"
shouted Anton, receiving disapproving stares from people walking past.
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Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 3:48 pm
A short woman dressed in a maid uniform thrusted Anton a black Yukata(sp?).
"Shimato-sama, please hurry and get dressed, the family is gathering the dining area."
The servant quickly pushed him into a closed room, most likely a storage area. She smiled and closed the door.
"And remember to be on your best behavior!
With that she bussled into the kitchen to get the food prepared.
Mizuki came out in her black kimono trimmed in blue with the clans mark imprinted in the back, as all the other members were dressed. She had her held pulled up held together by a light blue pin that looked beautiful in her blond hair. She waved away the servants that came to her trying to fix her already tight fitting garment. She opened the large blue painted doors to the dining hall. A huge table with many people dressed in the same garb that she wore turned to look at her. Walking slowly she sat at the her assigned seat, across from Anton, next to the guest seating. Her eyes looked down and she spoke slowly and loudly.
"Please, go about your meal as if I wasn't here. My guest is not here...and I need him for my announcement. It concerns, all of us...sadly."
She didn't eat with the family, out of the fact that she couldn't stand the stares at her, which even though the conversation resumed, she could still feel.
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Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:19 pm
Anton sat down at the long table, feeling depressed in his formal Yukata.(sp?idk) His parents would be pleased, but he just felt uncomfortable. It never changed, even though he had been wearing these clothes and eating at this table his whole life, it still didn't feel right. He glanced across the table to listen to Mizuki's short speech, Anton vaguely wondered if she was speaking about Tenma, or someone else.
What's her news? Why can't she just tell us?
Anton thought about it impatiently, he had never been one for waiting, it just wasn't in his personality.
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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:46 am
Tenma walked in pulling Sojima as he went. He nodded at the family and took his place by the kage, ussering Sojima to sit down next to him. He gave Anton a big thumbs up, and rubbed his hands together looking at the food.
"My my, you all do know how to cook..."
He grinned and reached out but stopped as a hand came down upon his.
Mizuki slapped Tenmas wrist and smiled at the rest of the family.
"As for my anouncments, a few small things are in order. One being that there will be a wedding."
A few members talked in hushed whispers and there were quite a few gasps but the girl shook her head.
"No, not mine. I have found a suitable match for Anton-sama. Therefore, there is no need for you all to worry, his future is set."
She nodded towards his parents and they smiled back. She then stood up and brushed her Kimono slightly.
"At aproximently, three in the moring, just two days ago. A group of Sakyuunin were attacked and one was left for dead. The reason why I bring this up, is because we do not know who the men were, but we do know what they were after. The Shinatai."
There was a long pause and Mizuki slowly began to speak again.
"I have ANBU on this case, and all my energy is going into discovering who is behind this. As such, I need your cooperation and understanding. If you find anyone suspecious I need to know. Tenma, and Sojima now...I need your help now more than ever. Every student must be safe, at all costs."
She smiled and nodded.
"Thank you all for your time."
And with her speech being done she headed out of the room, leaving her family in shock.
Tenma gracieously nodded to the family, but left as well following his kage. He caught her outside, as the sun began to set and the stars came out. He touched her shoulder but she didn't turn around.
"Mizuki, if their after the Shinatai, doesn't that mean your at risk?"
"My job as Sakyuukage, is to defend the village. To make sure that none enter with the intention of harming my people. As such, my life is meaningless."
She turned to him her face cold, and emotionless.
"If I die, it will not be in vain. I will find out who did this, why they want the Shinitai, and if I do not suceed...at least my pople will be safe."
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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:44 pm
Anton stood quickly in shock as Mizuki announced her news.
Marriage?
He thought horrified. Who could she have found? Anton glanced around as he got a hold of himself and took in the faces of the people around him. They couldn't be so stunned at the news of his engagement, so what was their problem? Then he recalled Mizuki's other news.
"A group of Sakyuunin were attacked and one was left for dead. The reason why I bring this up, is because we do not know who the men were, but we do know what they were after. The Shinatai."
"No!"
Anton shouted, unaware he had uttered these words out loud he sat down with a loud Thunk!, his mind racing at the sudden problems arising. He stood and bowed apologetically to his parents and the people around the large table, then quickly rushed from the room after Tenma and Mizuki.
"Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
shouted Anton as he slammed right into the two outside the front gate. He wasn't sure what he was more upset by, the fact that Mizuki had decided on some sort of bride for him, or that a group of foreign ninja were hell bent on getting the Shinatai. All of it made him shudder violently, so he sat down on the dirt ground beneath his feet.
"Sorry I didn't mean to yell, Mizuki."
Anton hung his head with a strange kind of depression setting in.
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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:11 pm
A calm hand reached down to rest on the genin's head. Sojima had quietly and quickly followed at the young man's outburst, understanding where some of the rage must come from. The Jonin caught both Anton and his Kages final words, and he realized that he had to adress this even if it was not his bounds.
"Fogive my Mizuki-sama but I feel that your death would be in vain." Sojima spoke flatly, "If the village were to loose you then order would indeed fall fast and hard, debate would run rampant as to your successor. Outside villages and nations would learn of it and some, especially this unknown assailant, would surely attack."
"As for the your announcement it is important the word does not spread far beyond your family, Tenma and myself. If there is indeed security breach then it is likely that they have inside information." Sojima explained with a tight bow, "Lastly I wish to address the genin twins within my squad."
"I do not believe that they are serious about their training within the ninja ranks. I feel they should not continue, and would like to train Kiyoshi Yasashiku, and your Shimato Anton. Though I am away of his advanced age in comparison to the other genin within this proposed team." Sojima finished his explanation with a deeper, more formal, bow.
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:59 am
Mizuki nodded.
"It was unnecessary for you to know Anton. And we, your parents and I, felt that if you knew I was looking...you would attempt to come with me."
She looked toward Sojima.
"My successor is already chosen, I have personally chosen them when I first entered into the position...therefore there will be no time to mourn. For the day I die, someone knew will move in."
She nodded.
"And if you wish, you may train them. But under the condition they complete their schooling first...and I will choose the third team member."
She waved her hand.
"Now, as you both know, all words I say are confidential until otherwise notified. So of course this will get no further. That means Anton, that Hina will not be allowed near your family. Everyone is being watched, Genin to ANBU. There could be a puppet amongst us, and therefore no one is above suspicion.
"I wish to be alone....to plan my next move."
She said firmly bowing low and turning her back on them, watching the sun slowly disappear.
Tenma nodded and took the hint walking back to the dining area. He turned to Sojima.
"No one is above suspicion...that means us as well old friend."
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:19 pm
"Wait! Does this mean I'll only see her at school? I mean....what happens if she comes anyway? You know how stubborn she gets, not even I could stop her. Nobody would hurt her right?"
Anton's eyes grew wide at the thought. He wouldn't be able to take it if something were to...
No. She won't come. I'll explain the harm it could cause.
The sun was far gone from the sky by this point and the first stars were appearing above their heads. The sky seemed to stretch on forever and Anton gazed at it with a longing even he could not explain. He couldn't wait to rise in the ranks and be able to get out of this village whenever necessary. It wasn't that the place he lived was so bad, no it really was a never ending amazement to him with the bright lights of the Southern district lit all through the night and endless areas to explore, it was hard to be bored. But it wasn't this he hated, it was the fact that no matter how amazing it all was, he was still like a prisoner, always answering to his family's rules and strict traditions holding him back. Maybe it was just teen rebellion, but Anton couldn't stand it.
Anton shook his head slowly to himself, and looked to Mizuki's fast disappearing back. Then, noticing she would not answer him, turned to Tenma and Sojima.
"Do you two have any clue about what may happen to her?"
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:52 pm
"Misuki or Hina?" Sojima asked quietly, not looking away from the back of his leader.
After a few moments the Jonin finally looked to Tenma and nodded at his comment, understanding full well the implications behind the words. Everyone was suspect and moles took years to integrate themselves into a enemy ninja clan. Though Sojima firmly believed it was not Tenma nor anyone else within the Shimato clan household or else Mizuki would not have even spoken of it. Finally Sojima realized he should more pointedly adress Anton's question.
"I fear Mizuki-sama has resigned herself to dieing for her cause, be it the wisest choice or not. As for Hina she will most likely not be permitted within the Shimato grounds, along with anyone outside the group adressed within the dinning room. This is something more then a random attack, it is not so easy to kill an alert Sakyuugakure ninja." Sojima was begining to muse to himself, hand coming up to stroke his chin. The jonin was slowly moving away from the pair of ninja, muttering to himself as he wondered back inside of the Shimato clan housing.
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:52 pm
Tenma shoved his hands in his pockets, he had lost his appetite, something that was quite rare. He recounted the last images he held in his mind.
"The rabbit."
He repeated.
"That blasted rabbit..."
He looked up at his friend nodding and put his had on the boys shoulder.
"Anton, your young but listen to Sojima, he's uh...older."
He laughed nervously and then forced his tone to become serious again.
"If Hina even comes near these grounds, for any reason. ANBU might jump in...you can't tell her whats going on. If you do, well you could kill your entire family. Moles are devils, they will move to a village and live out their lives normally, with children and spouses. Then one day, they attack. While I highly doubt a young girl like Hina would be a mole, her father could be. Anyone who wasn't born in the village, and even still...think of missing nin. Traitors, and we cant forget puppets who are not like moles. For puppets act involuntarily, under a special jutsu and against their will most of the time."
He siged deeply and cracked his neck.
"I'm off to bed...you two should be as well. Because, class starts tomorrow. And I expect Sojima to make sure everyone is there on time...I of course, will be late."
He grinned and gave a wave of his hand walking out the doors with a young maid trailing after him. ((xD I love Tenma, in all his freakish neurotic wonder. Lol.))
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