Youkei JesusSoon, the witch and Mima appeared. ?Alright, what the heck's going on over here??
?He's crazy! This kid is trying to take me, just like they took Miss Reimu!? Genji cried.
Marisa grinned, and took out a strange octagon. ?I see. So, you're one of the ones who took Reimu, ze??
Mima put a hand on Marisa's shoulder. ?Hold on, it's not-?
BGM: Ordinary ConvictionMarisa just ignored her, and soared up on her broom. ?Hmph! You got Reimu by surprise, but I'm ready for you, ze! I'll make you pay, and I'll make you bring her back! Just you wait!? She raised a small card in the sky. ?Magic Sign: Stardust Reverie!?
Stars began flying out of Marisa in a spiral. Mima called out to Arasoi. ?Arasoi! I can explain more later, but whatever you do, don't let her hit you! Try to focus your energy and make that stuff, and fire it back at her!?
?Dammit Mima, stop helping the bad guy!? Marisa called from her broom
as she threw a lampshade at the evil spirit. Where did she get that from?(OOC: Woo, first battle. Was planning on it being someone else first, but you beat them to the punch. For the record, Arasoi's attempts at making danmaku will be successful, but nothing too terribly spectacular. As far as what kind he makes, that's up to you. This applies to everyone once they get into their first battles.)
Sonae?URAMESHIYAAAA!!!!?
The girl jolted awake, confused and startled. Futo looked over in shock. ?What are the goings on??
The girl slowly drifted to the ground, panting. ?S-so cold... What was that for?? She was rubbing the spot where Sayuri had poked her. The umbrella was also visibly distressed.
BerzulYuyuko watched the poltergeist leave. ?What an odd girl. Didn't even say goodbye.? She shrugged, and turned towards the house at the middle of the land. A girl with white hair stepped out from behind a nearby tree. ?So, do you think it's her??
?Well, it did say Yoshika...? the girl replied.
?Did it? I must have forgotten~? Yuyuko said in response. ?Anyway, you should go talk to our new guest, since you'll be accompanying her tomorrow~?
The white haired girl nodded, and started walking over to Yoshika. Yuyuko watched her go, then headed inside the house. ?Time for a snack~?
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?Hold up a second.? Yoshika turned around to see a girl with white hair walking towards her. ?You're Yoshika, right? Um, the name's Youmu Konpaku and Myon.? A white ghost could be seen floating behind her. ?I just figured I should, you know, say hi. I'm the gardener here.?
Sourdang and GuardianTempestByakuren shrugged. ?Well, since we only just took you in, of course you don't necessarily have to help with those things. If you plan on staying here, however, that would be appreciated. Most of us are disciples of Bishamonten, though it's not a requirement. But aside from that, I'm afraid there isn't much...?
?There are enough of us here that most of the work gets done already,? Shou elaborated. ?There's not much to do anyway, unless you do decide to become a disciple of Bishamonten.?
?I could always use a hand with the cleaning, though...? Kyouko interjected. ?Not that I mind, but it would get done a lot faster if we had more people doing it at once!? Kyouko smiled at this.
?We could also use a new cook...? Nazrin added. Kyouko looked hurt.
?W-well, if you could use help with cleaning, surely help with cooking wouldn't hurt!? Byakuren said, trying to cover up for Nazrin's rudeness.
XinXinThe vast hallway stretched before her. It was wide, and daunting. None of the fairies moved from their spots; a few of them weren't even cleaning, and were simply talking amongst themselves. Mikan couldn't help but wonder how the cleaning even got done with all the maids like this. A few of the maids were looking at her surprised that she had actually done some cleaning. It felt a bit satisfying to get the cleaning done, and the other fairies obviously weren't going to help...
MarokuuMomiji stopped walking. ?Um... how do I put it... Just be polite, I guess. And don't ask him questions like that... It's Momiji, by the way. Momiji Inubashiri.? They resumed walking, and were soon in front of a large set of double doors, guarded by twice as many Tengu as the gate out front.
One of te Tengu closes to the pair nodded at Momiji. ?The Great Tengu will see you now.? The two guards closer to the doors opened them, and Momiji led Ohuku inside.
The room was fairly simple, with maps hanging from the walls and a door in the back. The room had four more guards on the inside. Sitting on a raised cushion before them was a man who radiated confidence. He looked to be halfway though his life for a Tengu, though his face was mostly clear of wrinkles. He eyed the two Youkai as they entered, focusing specifically on Ohuku. Momiji bowed deeply and assumed the
seiza position, urging Ohuku to do the same.
The duo sat in silence for a few seconds. Finally, the man before them spoke up, ruffling his feathers. ?So. Inubashiri. This is the newborn you mentioned in your report? Miss Sushikisu, I believe??
?Yes, Great Tengu. I found her falling from the waterfall yesterday, and have provided her lodgings at my own house.? Momiji replied, her voice steady and confident.
?I see. And you request to have her inducted as a member of our village??
?That is what I request.?
The Great Tengu furrowed his brow, and silence reigned for a few more seconds. Finally, he spoke up. ?Now, understand that under normal circumstances, non-Tengu are not to be considered more than guests in our village.? A frown slowly crept over Momiji's face. ?...However, these are not normal circumstances. I am afraid the two of you will soon be caught up in some unpleasant affairs, and the full support of the Tengu has been requested. As we cannot spare the full force for now, the two of you shall be our representatives, and of course I cannot send a foreigner as a representative.?
?S-sir?? Momiji was a bit startled. ?Unpleasant affairs??
The Great Tengu nodded. ?I will spare you the details for now. Talk of war is not meant for the ears of children, and I doubt it would do her any good. You are free to leave, Miss Sushikisu. Inubashiri, you are to stay behind. I have a few matters to discuss with you.?
Momiji nodded. ?Of course, my Lord.?
?Guards, please escort our new citizen out of the palace.? A slight smile could be seen on his face.
One of the guards turned to Ohuku. ?Are you ready, then??
Crow Cakes(OOC: She was, until now. I was waiting for GFY to finish up.)
Chiseki slowly awoke. It was just as dark as it had previously been; she did not know how much time had passed. She slowly lumbered out of bed, and out of her room. She could somewhat remember the path she had taken last night, and soon arrived in the same room from last night. Satori and Orin were nowhere in sight. In fact, the room was completely empty. ?Morning.? Or not.
Chiseki turned to see a girl with grey hair and a yellow vest staring at her. The girl had a purple orb floating in front of her, connected to her by cords much like Chiseki's and Satori's, but it did not have a visible eye on it. ?You're a new face. You one of the ones big sis was talking about this morning??
German Flower YoukaiAs Hilde drifted to sleep, she heard the cat mutter something under her breath. Or was it the cat?
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Hilde opened her eyes. The room was dark, but she knew she had been asleep. She rose out of bed, checking to make sure nothing had changed. She thought she could remember the way back to the room she had spoken to Satori in the night before; it was a fairly simple path.
HanzoThe other girl considered this. ?Cheese, huh... I prefer Radon. Meat's good, too.? She plopped down next to the other girl. ?Hey, wanna see something cool?? She held out that weird stick arm, and a ball of light soon began forming at the tip. ?Don;t touch it though, it's really hot.?