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Post by Rae and Blue on Jul 15, 2008 5:58:09 GMT -5
Rae took a step forward towards Aki and Makoto, "So then if your not with this Ashi, then your against him?" She said excitedly, Walking towards Aki. Her brother reluctantly following behind. She glanced back at her brother, the same look passed between them. She stood straight. She lifted her chin, A mischeivious smile on her face. "Your going to have to drag us along with you. Theres no way we're missing out on this." She barked, frowning at his next words. "You've got an injured friend?" she look concerned, glancing back at her brother, He nodded. "Theres a hotspring, not two miles from here. It has great healing properties.." she suggested, Her tail wagging slightly, Already thinking of the battle to come. She couldn't wait to sink her fangs into this 'Ashi'
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Post by Koushi on Jul 15, 2008 13:29:31 GMT -5
Makoto sat down when they began the introductions.
"My name is Makoto. I lived around here before, but on my journey back to Ohu, my real birthplace, I met up with these g--"
He noticed he had to retrieve Tokimune from the shed-like shelter he stored him in. "Ahhh! I-I'll be back! I've got to get Tokimune!" he said, taking off into the woods. "Shit," he snarled, "where did I stow him again...? WHY did I stow him, anyway?!"
Makoto told himself that he had hidden Tokimune's body unless the fight got too rough, and he would get hurt; or that Tokimune watched the battle and wanted to fight to, when he needed to be resting. He sniffed out his trail to jog his memory, and when he remembered which way he went towards the shed, he sped up, hoping Aki and the others wouldn't get too far.
"Yes!" he whispered, the shed coming into view. He shuffled through the thick bushes and curved into the cracked entrance he had before. "Tokimune? I-- Huh?"
There, in the shadows, was not only Tokimune, but another figure. One much smaller than him; maybe a foot taller than Aki, but was still small and lithe. Instinctively, Makoto crouched down, snarling. "Who are you...?"
The figure moved its head, as if just noticing him, and jumped, disappearing.
"WHA??" Makoto vigorously looked around. "What...Was that...!?" he gasped, finding no trace - not even a scent - of the stealthy stranger.
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Post by Aki on Jul 15, 2008 15:38:10 GMT -5
Aki gave a small pause as he turned toward the she-dog, eyes lifting for a moment. "Yes. We're fighting against him. Gathering dogs across the country." He said calmly, adressing to the two dogs. He gave a startled shock at her mischevious smile as he turned his head. "What? But I thought you didn't want to join ranks?" He asked, turning his head toward Makoto.
"Alright. Hurry back, Ashi's spies might be lingering." He whispered to the dog as he pasted him. "A hotspring? Oh. Thank you." He let his head bow int gratitiude of the two dogs. They seemed nice for the time being, though he couldn't trust many out here now. He raised his head to look at the two Husky's for a moment before turning his head.
"Makoto!?" He called for the large mix.
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Post by Rae and Blue on Jul 15, 2008 15:46:41 GMT -5
Rae smiled, looking at the smaller dog. "Well. We wouldn't want to join his ranks." She said, scoffing. Looking up at the gathering clouds, it looked like rain. She smiled, A mocking expression on her face. "What I would like to know is, How this little brat is leader?" she joked, Walking past him to stand behind him, Walking past P-4 aswell, She shook her fur, dried blood still on her neck.
Blue gave a gave a half smile as he walked past Aki aswell, Towering over the small dog. "Thats what I'd like to know aswell. Your so puny." He added, with the same mocking tone.
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Post by Tokimune on Jul 15, 2008 15:57:19 GMT -5
Tokimune felt the wind blow his fur lightly. They were on the move, away from the cave from before. He could tell he was on Makoto's back. They traveled a while. During the time Tokimune just slept and gained some strength. He could feel when Makoto had stopped. He heard something, fighting? Then he felt Makoto change direction and run. He opened his eyes slightly and could see he was in some wooded area. A small shack coming up. He closed his eyes again as he was set down inside it. He was worried for Aki, but he was too weak to do anything.
While he was laying there he opened his eys again and looked around. It was very dark in there, and damp. His vision was still slightly blurred but he could hear something there. It seemed to be watching him. He just closed his eys and hoped for the best. He coud hear Makoto returning now.
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Post by Koushi on Jul 15, 2008 16:01:50 GMT -5
Shaking the strange figure away from his mind, he slid under Tokimune and gently rose. "Don't worry, we're going back to Aki right away," he whispered, turning and slinking outside of the shed.
He gave one last look at the structure and grinned, thanking that it was there. Soon after, he took off, going as fast as he could while balancing the fallen soldier on his back. His pelt shagged and bounced as he gained speed, swivelling around some boulders and fallen branches that have blocked his path. At one point, he lowered his head to help him track again. When he was positive of the direction, he sped towards Aki, P-4, Rae, and Blue.
"I'm here," he replied, hearing Aki call him. "Tokimune seems fine," he added, looking over his shoulder. "Shall we get something to eat before moving onward?"
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Post by Aki on Jul 15, 2008 16:08:07 GMT -5
Aki gave a swift nod of the head as he turned around to see Rae. "Ah, I see" He muttered giving a swift glance at the two. He'd attack if nessary but theese dogs seemed nice enough. But you couldn't be so sure. He gave a small glance at the two dogs as they began to speak about his "puny" size. "My father is the leader of Ohu. I didn't decide this." He stood up to now see Makoto returning.
"Ah. Thats good. Yes we will after we stay by the Hotspring." He said to the large dog, ignoring Blue's body towering over him.
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Post by Tokimune on Jul 15, 2008 16:49:06 GMT -5
Tokimune felt as Makoto wriggled under him again. He was now being carried again. He heard his words. Things were getting clearer now. He opened his eyes slightly. He was amazed at the scenery, things were beautiful wherever they were. He looked over and saw Aki once Makoto returned to where they were. He also noticed he was injured. Tokimune stirred slightly as if to get up.
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Post by Koushi on Jul 15, 2008 16:52:34 GMT -5
Makoto felt Tokimune move.
"Tokimune?" he mumbled, "Are you awake?"
He grinned. "Aki, look!" Makoto's tail started to wag. He was glad Tokimune had awaken, and knew that Aki would be even more glad. Then he heard about the hotspring. His joints did start to ache; maybe a day in the hotspring would be beneficial for all of them.
"I heard about these Koga dogs that have a health resort, is this the same one?" he asked Rae, as if proud that he remembered /something/.
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Post by Rae and Blue on Jul 15, 2008 17:13:53 GMT -5
Rae smiled jviantly, Looking as Makoto returned. "Woah.. Your friend doesn't look in the best of shape." She pointed out the obvious, adding a small laugh to it. She wagged her tail, Turning back towards Aki, "The hot springs are just over these hills." she pointed with her nose in the direction.
Blue looked over at Makoto, it looked as tho he had been carrying the wounded dog for quite a while. "Maybe I should take him for a bit?" he suggested lightly, Walking over to Makoto.
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Post by Aki on Jul 15, 2008 17:20:41 GMT -5
Aki gave a nod as Makoto approach, stepping backward to give the dog some room. "Tokimune! Your awake!" Aki said in an utter shock, looking at the wounded dog. He gave a huffled sigh and turned his head toward Rae. "Thank you." He gave a small dog as he turned his head to face Makoto. "I'm gonna go ahead." He barked, starting to run off to leave the other four behind.
He wanted to inspect the area before they went in. For all they knew it could be a trap.
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Post by Rinja on Jul 15, 2008 17:21:07 GMT -5
A large dog walked around through the bushes noticing the dogs, and she started watching them and the dog in bad shape.Her green eyes glued on them,She gave a flick of her tail as she curled it up and started walking towards the others.It was hard to hide herself due to her large size.Her thick fur blew as a tiny wind flew past herShe was curious of the newcomers 'Travelers?Enemies? who are they' She thought to herself ,looking at them from afar and looking at the two almost identical dogs. She layed herself on the ground and stuck her head out through a bush to see them
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Post by Tokimune on Jul 15, 2008 17:28:12 GMT -5
Tokimune looked around. He remeined on Makoto's back. He heard how they were excited that he was awake. He heard Aki, "Tokimune! Your awake!" He nodded, but noticed that Aki was wounded slightly. "What happened?"
He noticed a pair of Huskies, nearly identical. One of them came closer, Maybe I should take him for a bit?" Tokimune's ears perked. He was curious of these two.
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Post by Koushi on Jul 15, 2008 17:36:12 GMT -5
"Err...Sure."
Makoto slowly laid Tokimune on the ground. "I hope that's okay with you, Tokimune. My shoulders are starting to ache myself," he chuckled before turning back to Rae.
"So is this Hotspring the same one that the Koga Nin-ken used? I heard their Health Resort was strangely not in their territory, so it's possible this could be the same one..." he pointed out, curiously blinking.
'Hmm...Althought my memory is cloudy...I could've sworn I heard stories that some of the Ohu Soldiers rested here one day...And trained nearby too.' He thought, looking around. It /was/ a nice place to train. Low-branched trees, sandy pits...Maybe this /was/ the place where the young Ohu Soldiers, under Weed's command, trained with Tesshin, a Koga Nin-ken and now Weed's left-hand man.
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Post by Rae and Blue on Jul 15, 2008 17:41:52 GMT -5
Rae smiled and looked back at Makoto, "Yeah! The very one." She said, already excited to not be living alone, although she liked her loner life, it lacked purpose. She smiled as she looked back at her brother as he easily lifted Tokimune onto his back.
Blue walked over to the rest of the group, He spoke to Tokimune, Knowing what it was like to miss something. "My sister and I joined your ranks, We're heading to the hotsprings now to rest." He informed quietly, running his tongue over his muzzle. "Well. We'd better catch up to that kid." He pointed out and began heading after Aki.
Rae smiled keeping in step with Makoto, "So then you've been here before perhaps?" She asked, Watching the Kishu/husky mix with curiosity.
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