Author Topic: The New Generation (Story) (May contain TD spoilers) (Read 112547 times)

[Y]oukai [J]esus · « **Reply #240 on:** October 10, 2011, 04:28:31 AM »

Arasoi sighs again. Mountains. It reminded him of that white landscape, flowing endlessly. Atop hills and cliffs and mountains, standing so tall above the white, smooth terrain. Right before he entered Gensokyo. Oh, how Makai was beautiful in it's own way, and yet dangerous and hostile in many others. And what was this Youkai Mountain which Suika had said?

But nevermind that. Arasoi looked at Mima.

"You should tell me what's going on before I go insane like that turtle. And lest some other people come and try to kill me." He could feel lightning in his body again. Faint, but still there.

XinXin · « **Reply #241 on:** October 10, 2011, 05:03:55 AM »

"What do you mean by 'the same'?" Mikan looked down at herself, before turning again to the girl. "I don't see how I'm very much like her..."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #242 on:** October 10, 2011, 05:54:54 AM »

Minako keeps her eyes on the two new arrivals. "Only if I need to, Shou." she replies. "Only if I need to."
She tenses up slightly as the floating one circles around Heal. Although her fellow new arrival to the temple certainly seems capable of defending herself, she is, at the moment, outnumbered. Minako's ready to change those odds at the drop of a hat. She doesn't relax either when the floating one disengages from Heal, but neither does she charge. Only at the word of Shou, or at an obvious sign of aggression, will Minako defend her home.
Of course, she's not likely to drop her guard until she's certain they're gone, either.

Wolfsbane706 · « **Reply #243 on:** October 10, 2011, 06:00:12 AM »

Ark turns around and starts walking backwards, a bold but rather stupid move if she doesn't know where she's going. "Well, I'm not sure yet." she said. "I mean, my try earlier makes me think that I can't, yet." She kept walking backwards, watching Rumia and Cirno, instead of the ground ahead of her--or in this case, behind her--and promptly found something to trip over, letting out the same startled noise she had when Cirno had discovered her. She hit the ground with a thump and quickly pushed herself onto her elbows. "I think flying would be smarter, though. If I could, that is."

CrowCakes · « **Reply #244 on:** October 10, 2011, 09:34:31 AM »

What did Rin expect to see? After a cursory scan of the cat's thoughts, Chiseki dismissed the reason. She didn't know how to react to it, and she expected that Rin would probably keep thinking like that for the times to come. Of course, another question entered her mind: why did she think like that? Rin's thoughts reflected anger and disappointment, emotions that were still foreign to the newborn satori.

Chiseki's interest was piqued at Satori's statement. "When will that be?" she asked.

Besides this future meeting, she wondered who this "Okuu" was, and who the third party was, after figuring out that "third party" meant "other people neither of them knew about." Chiseki was about to turn her third eye to Satori for answers, but quickly stopped. Seeing how Satori dealt with Rin gave her second thoughts about going through with her action; she didn't want that happening to herself.

Dorakyura · « **Reply #245 on:** October 10, 2011, 10:31:19 AM »

[OOC: gdi Crow Cakes, you posted just when I wanted to post aswell :V, anyway, lunchtime]

'A journey to the surface, sounds interesting' Hilde opened her eye's again. She glanced to Rin first. She raised her head and looked at Satori.
'She said tomorrow, so there is still some time'. Since Chiseki already asked when, she didn't have to but another question came into her mind.
"Is there anything important left? I would like to leave for some hours." She asked polite.

GuardianTempest · « **Reply #246 on:** October 10, 2011, 12:02:59 PM »

Heal thought for a moment.
"Hmm, hostiles? Guess I'm not good with public speaking. I can always alarm Hostilities Detected! But......."

She bowed slightly to Futo and talks to her. "Alright then, but feel free to visit again." She turns around and begins walking back to the temple, readying herself for any sudden strikes. "Any move...I'll just tackle her and beat her head good....would it be insufficient though?"

"My lord, how would I face this trial?"

Marokuu · « **Reply #247 on:** October 10, 2011, 12:39:40 PM »

Ohuku glared at Aya untill the tengu was out of sight, which didn't take long. After she was gone Ohuku realized what she'd just done without thinking about it. When she'd lashed out with her hair she had fallen into a natural fighting stance, hanmi, with her left leg straight behind her and her right leg slightly bent.

Perplexed she straightened out her legs and stood normally, as she did that her coat smoothed itself out and let her hair slide back to its normal position. "What did I just?" Ohuku fell in behind Momiji as she started leaving. "I don't like that girl." She mumbled to herself.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #248 on:** October 10, 2011, 04:44:31 PM »

'Wait, I'm having more thoughts than just food!'
"Talking! Talk-Talk-Talking! Internet. Guy Fawkes! Davy Jones! Why's his locker so important to sailors?" '*final fantasy 8 victory fanfare*'
She could probably carry on like this, saying and thinking random things for all eternity. But time is probably one thing they didn't have, judging by Utsuho's implied urgency.
So she stood up from where she was sitting, still rambling like a loon the whole way, and wandered over to a pile of old-looking swords and other bladed things and started rummaging around in the pile, occasionally pulling back sharply when she ended up touching one of the blades incorrectly. But still rambling inanely, as per usual.
Eventually, she steps away from the pile with more than a few knives and daggers that seem of varying design, but overall similarity. And eight or so swords of wildly varying design.
The first looks to be more like a sickle in design. The second seems almost like a larger knife.
The third seems to have no point at all, and there are faint traces of some rust-colored haze on the blade, as well as some sort of lingering...something.
The fourth appears to be some sort of sword with a strange, basket-like hilt that would protect the hand quite well, and could probably cut and stab equally well.
The fifth appears to be a large and slightly curved blade that could possibly chop things quite effectively, but you'd probably need to use two hands for it if you aren't a Youkai.
The sixth and seventh appear to be the same kind of sword, looking much like the first, but it seems the cutting edge is on the outer and inner curve, instead of just the inner curve like the first sword.
The eighth sword is one that any Youkai could easily identify. A simple-looking, unadorned Katana. This one seems to be in far better condition than the other seven blades. To the point of gleaming brightly, even in this semi-dark cave.
"Wh-whoa.....Okay, I think I can carry these~" The reason why she chose these eight blades? They're her most treasured ones...That, and they're the ones in the best condition.
Of course, she seems quite laden-down with all these swords and daggers, For even a Youkai would have trouble carrying all that.
The million-dollar question though, is if she knows how to use them. Only time will tell.

(OOC: A bit of clarification on the chain of thought. Talking -> a line in Running in The 90's -> Internet -> Guy Fawkes -> Davy Jones(another famous figure) -> Sailing)
(Another OOC: the eight blades she picked up are a Kopis/Khopesh, an Egyptian Sickle-sword made for slashing and cutting. A Gladius, a Roman/Greek sword made for cutting and stabbing. an Executioner's Sword, a square-tipped sword used primarily for executions(Rin would have a field day with it when she sees it, seeing as how it's obviously been used for it's intended purpose quite often.). A Schiavona, an Italian basket-hilted saber that cuts as well as it can stab. A Talwar, a middle-eastern Greatsaber that's good at chopping. The sixth and seventh are a pair of Shotel, an Ethiopian sword similar to the scimitar. The eighth is your typical katana. The knives are all typical European model throwing daggers.)
(Another Another OOC: I like swords. I want to collect them. I know a lot about them.)
(Another Another Another OOC: I'm just gonna handwave the clothing thing as her old, already molted feathers having become an outfit in response to the surging magic. Hey, you never know what's gonna happen with Wild Magic.)

Sonae · « **Reply #249 on:** October 11, 2011, 03:00:29 AM »

Quote from: GuardianTempest on October 10, 2011, 12:02:59 PM

Hostilities Detected!

((I think you missed some keywords. Mainly Innocent, Cheerful, Curious, etc.))

GuardianTempest · « **Reply #250 on:** October 11, 2011, 09:12:10 AM »

(OOC: She wasn't really sure, hang on...)

Reisen-tanith · « **Reply #251 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:12:33 PM »

"I didn't cook it as I wasn't a yokai before... I guess I changed right before you showed up and locked me down here." Aref said.
*Maybe it was something in the chicken...*
"Anyways, how long am I going to be down here for, I'm getting kinda stir crazy here... Can't I work the chicken off or something?" The wolf asked, her tail wagging and foot tapping impatiently.

Aya Squawkermaru · « **Reply #252 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:59:12 AM »

So, you may have noticed at this point that there was no update yesterday. Nor will there be one today. The reason? I've been sick. Granted, I was probably well enough today that I could have updated, but I wanted to nip this thing in the bud so that I'd be able to sing at the choir concert tonight, which meant taking it easy no matter what. I apologize for the inconvenience, but sickness happens. So, assuming I don't have a relapse, there should be an update tomorrow.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #253 on:** October 12, 2011, 08:12:10 AM »

Health before games, bro.

Dorakyura · « **Reply #254 on:** October 12, 2011, 08:56:51 AM »

(Get well soon)

Berzul · « **Reply #255 on:** October 12, 2011, 03:06:21 PM »

Letti desu yo? Also one must be careful before Yamame, so visit Eirin if you can and get a prescription.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #256 on:** October 12, 2011, 03:32:14 PM »

I was wondering about that.
Oh well, one's health must come first, as they say....Even though I'm totally the wrong guy to be saying that. :V

Aya Squawkermaru · « **Reply #257 on:** October 13, 2011, 01:27:49 AM »

(OOC: Got home pretty late today, so this is all I have time for before I have to leave. I'll get to the rest when I return~)

Berzul

Youmu nodded. ?Well, of course. If ghosts didn't come to the performance, why would they come to the Netherworld??

?Of course, we don't only perform in the Netherworld,? Lunasa added.

?Speaking of, when will this one be?? Youmu asked.

?Eh, we're not sure yet. Probably some time in the evening, I guess. I mean, we got here pretty early, but we do need to set things up,? Lunasa answered, shrugging a bit. ?Performances here are pretty lax. Not like we'd be interfering in anyone's schedule.?

Sonae, Sourgangly, and GuardianTempest

?Gensokyo is quite large. While I hath only recently acquainted myself with the land, I hath become well acquainted indeed,? Futo said in response to Sayuri's question. ?I shall... keep thy offer... in mind.? Futo then said to Heal, struggling not to be rude. ?Well then, Miss Sayuri, let us be off.? She began walking off, Sayuri in tow.

---

Shou gestured to Minako to land, and the two landed near Heal. ?My, you handled that well. I'm glad that didn't escalate into anything larger...? She bit her lip, and glanced over at Futo and Sayuri off in the distance.

Youkai Jesus

Mima sighed. ?You know the shrine maiden I told you about? Yeah, that's Reimu Hakurei. She disappeared without a trace a few days ago. We've mostly been able to keep it hidden, but it's only a matter of time before people figure it out. Genji says she was kidnapped, but nobody else was there to see it, and he's not the most reliable witness...?

?Even for a turtle, he's pretty old~? Suika explained, still drinking from that gourd of hers.

?That's one way to put it. So, tomorrow, we're having a meeting to explain the situation to some of the higher powers in Gensokyo,? Mima finished.

Sonae · « **Reply #258 on:** October 13, 2011, 01:42:41 AM »

As the two walked off, they got further and further away from the temple, until it was completely out of sight.
Sayuri had remained quiet since they had left, but she seemed to be getting a little impatient. She glanced around in all directions. To the forest, to Futo, to the way they had come, and to the path ahead. Finally she decided to take action.
"Um...Futo...where are we going first anyways?" She asked as she tugged on Futo's sleeve.

Aya Squawkermaru · « **Reply #259 on:** October 13, 2011, 04:02:03 AM »

(OOC: Anyway, thanks for understanding, everyone. Anyway, I could do Sonae's bit here, but I made the mistake of going to Taekwondo and my body wasn't ready, so it's not happening tonight. Sorry, Sonae.

)

XinXin

Koakuma tilted her head in confusion. ?Eh? Aren't you both Chinese, though? That's all I meant. I mean, your name sounds Chinese like hers, and you don't look western or like you're from around here...?

MFZBdude

Cirno and Rumia laughed at Ark's tumble. ?You gotta look where you're going even when you're flying though,? Cirno commented. ?Anyway, it's not that hard. Just, um... Think about flying. I guess. I dunno, after awhile it becomes so natural that you don't even think about it, but I'm pretty sure that's how it works.?

Crow Cakes and German Flower Youkai

?Tomorrow, we're going above ground to go to the Human Village. I'm a bit unwilling to leave the palace, but Koishi agreed to look after it while we're gone. And as far as anything else to do, you're welcomed to have breakfast here, but after that I'd encourage you to explore the city,? Satori answered, retaining that blank expression. ?You woke up a bit late, so most of us have already eaten, but there's still food. I had the chefs prepare a bit more than usual, since we have guests. Now, if that will be all, I believe I am needed in the town hall.?

Marokuu

?Hm. You're not alone. I know her well enough to know that she's not a bad sort, but she's a bit of a hassle,? Momiji commented. ?Most people aren't very fond of her, to be honest. It's a natural reaction, like an aversion to bad smells.? They were now approaching the edge of the city, and it was becoming less dense with people.

Hanzo

Utsuho tilted her head at Hotaru's ramblings. ?...Unyu? What's an 'internet'? Or a 'Guy Fox'? ...Oh, never mind, let's just go.? She shook her head to clear her mind, then walked over to the cave entrance and took off. ?Um, follow me.?

Reisen-tanith

Kotohime gave this some thought. ?Well... I guess even prisoners need exercise... And there was that note, too...? She bit her lip, then nodded, and reached into her robes to pull out a key. ?But I'm going to be keeping watch on you, and you have to behave. Okay??

Berzul · « **Reply #260 on:** October 13, 2011, 04:53:30 AM »

Curiously, Yoshiko asked for more an explanation. "But.... Ghost do not live in the Netherworld, isn't that their home?"

She observed the conversation going, and stoping. She would enjoy ghosts talking, but since they have no longer been talking, she would wait until talking would come again, keeping herself silent.

Otherwise she would wait to see what would happen next, and follow Youmu-san. Though she had questions, seeing the irritation she would cause continently asking, she would rather wait for an answer to pop up themselves.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #261 on:** October 13, 2011, 05:42:35 AM »

"This time, anyway." Minako says with an edge in her voice. Even though the two of them seem, at least, to have walked off, one's defensive instincts don't die down that quickly.
Still, she's calmed enough to give credit where it's due. And so, she gives Heal a nod. "You showed more restraint than I think I would have, when that one starting flitting about you." A thought then occurs to the Pegasus. "You don't know, do you? Who they were?"

XinXin · « **Reply #262 on:** October 13, 2011, 08:24:09 AM »

"Chi...nese?" The term rang a bell with Mikan. "I... 应... 该是." She nodded her head.

"Yes. I think I am a Chinese."

(Translated: I... should be.)

GuardianTempest · « **Reply #263 on:** October 13, 2011, 09:49:42 AM »

Heal felt a strong sense of accomplishment, she passed her first trial well. When Minako asked her about their identities, she simply shook her head. "I am unfamiliar, my pre-life is spent defending against strangers. I-I have no experience in diplomatic relations." Heal confessed. All the foreigners she ever met back then are invaders, and only now is she opening up. Holding the broom normally again she looks back at the departing visitors, little figures in the distance, and thinks to herself. "No hostilities there. But I do admit, it was a close call. Such an honorable lady, but none is more honorable than the lord herself."

Marokuu · « **Reply #264 on:** October 13, 2011, 03:29:55 PM »

"She was too close." Ohuku was still trying to figure out how she'd pulled off the maneuver she had just executed. "Maybe... it's better to not think about what you're doing?" The thought sprang up as she pondered, she didn't quite know what to make of it but she figured it might have some merit to it if it came from herself.

As the crowd thinned out she stepped away from Momiji a bit, giving them both some space.

Dorakyura · « **Reply #265 on:** October 13, 2011, 11:05:00 PM »

(Short since it's late ^^)

" 'Human Village' " Hilde said quietly to herself. Who names a village like that... Just because humans live there?
She turned back to Satori "Thank you for the offer, I really would like to have something to eat before leaving."

Aya Squawkermaru · « **Reply #266 on:** October 14, 2011, 04:23:13 AM »

Sonae
(OOC: Really getting tired of writing all of Futo's dialogue in Elizabethan. I'm all for canonical accuracy and whatnot, but this is just a pain. I won't stop entirely, but forgive me if it doesn't sound quite as good. It probably sounded pretentious in the first place anyway.)

?Oh? My apologies, I must hath forgotten to inform you. Our journey is to the Human Village, one of the more significant areas of the land. It is not too far; you can see it in the distance.? True to Futo's word, a village could be seen off in the distance. The sky was overcast, and the village seemed gloomy, as though it really didn't want to be there.

Berzul

?Well, it's not really correct to say they 'live' here. I mean, they're dead. Basically, the dead reside here in the Netherworld,? Youmu explained. ?Although Miss Yuyuko has let some of them move out. A lot of ghosts lately.?

?But there are still a lot here, so it's great for a concert~? Merlin added, smiling.

Lunasa sighed. ?Well, anyway, we can't start for some time. Not only do we have to set things up, but our guest won't be here for awhile. Not until night, at least.?

?Oh? You mean the one from last time?? Youmu asked. Lunasa just nodded.

Sourdangling and GuardianTempest

?My, that was handled well~? Came a voice from the temple. All turned to see Byakuren walking out, smiling. ?I suppose it was one of them, again??

Shou nodded. ?Yes. She seemed less hostile than the last one, and she had a kid with her. Like these two, actually, but much more childish.?

Byakuren nodded. ?Well, of course. That's to be expected.?

Shou just tilted her head. ?...I can't say I understand.?

?Oh, don't worry about it~? Byakuren said, her smile never faltering.

XinXin

Koakuma nodded. ?Yeah, that sounds like stuff China says. I figured you were. Of course, this raises the question of how these Chinese people keep ending up at our mansion. I must be some sort of haven to foreigners, none of us are from Gensokyo. Well, the fairies are, but they don't really count.? She shrugged. ?Anyway, good luck, I guess. Miss Knowledge said you have quite a bit on your plate.?

Marokuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun~
(OOC: Yeah, I don't know either. Just felt like it. :V)

?She does that, too? Momiji agreed. They were soon out of the village, and back into the familiar forest from before. ?So. Want to try flying? Don't worry, everyone can. Just... think about flying. You'll get used to it, eventually.?

German Flower Youkai
(OOC: Yeah, going to wait on Crow again. Sorry~)

Berzul · « **Reply #267 on:** October 14, 2011, 04:46:06 AM »

..Youmu asked. Lunasa just nodded, but Yoshiko was confused, "What guest?" She asked.

She was also kinda disappointed that the concert would be delayed until the guest would arrive, she thought that the ghosts would start as soon as they would arrive at the place, but that would have to wait.

Also she would respond to Youmu lecture "I see... but isn't one's life carried on though the dead, in a circle of reincarnation? It would be a correct way then to describe their existence here, as a part of their <<living>>". After saying such words she would feel uneasy that such vocabulary would come out of her. She would pay no mind to that after a while, instead thinking if that what it actually meant.

With Youmu speaking of recent ghost outbreak, she would also add "Umm what ghosts? They left their home? ... why?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #268 on:** October 14, 2011, 05:47:58 AM »

Minako stands there for a moment, stunned. The head of the herd seemed.... pleased? To see her enemies? On her own turf? That makes no sense at all.
"Why do you stand for it, Byakuren? They serve your enemy. Why have you not instructed us to drive them off if they dare set foot upon your land? And why do you tolerate their presense so close to your own roost?" Her wings flare out as she gestures back towards the rear of the temple, and the mausoleum beyond. "Were I still a pegasus, no one unwelcome would even come close to my home, let alone build their own so close! I do not understand."

GuardianTempest · « **Reply #269 on:** October 14, 2011, 10:07:09 AM »

"That went better than expected." Heal thought, she then answers Minako's doubt, "Um...the lord is of a peaceful faction. She doesn't tolerate violence unless necessary, and what occurred earlier is nothing more than a diplomatic greeting."

She pauses for a moment then continues with a more casual accent, "Well it's either that or she doesn't wanna scar the young'un fo' life." referring to the little neophyte the visitor accompanied, as if she was her student...or a babysitee. Her tone returns to normal, "Minako, it seems we are of similar nature...guardians. But I, on the other hand, am fighting for the survival of the refuge, not for territory."