Elly Quest - Reaper in Red

[Raikaria]

>Sigh. "Tenshi, just be patient, once we've got more folks together, we can get to work on the plan. For now, we'll wait until Malus has pulled himself together after that last stunt he pulled. Once he's pulled himself together, we'll find more folks to help out. I have a few ideas on who all to gather too, I just need to know where they are."

> "But-but-but that's just doing what I was doing up theeeere!" Tenshi whines, like a spoiled child.

> The maid's eyes glint. "I know, I'll give you someone to play with. I'm sure she'll be happy to have someone to play with that doesn't break."

> "Is she fun?"

> "Oh yes, lots of fun."

[Hanzo K.]

>Chuckle a little. "Well then, just don't let her get too busted-up, okay? I do need her for the plan after all. For now, I'll cool my heels until Malus gets over taking a one doozy of a shock he took when I was trying to pull Tenshi here away from that overprotective emissary."
>Sigh. "I can see why Shinigami are tasked with going after Celestials, they're all too stubborn to go down."
>Then chuckle a little more. "Then again, that'll be a component of the plan as well."

[Raikaria]

>Chuckle a little. "Well then, just don't let her get too busted-up, okay? I do need her for the plan after all. For now, I'll cool my heels until Malus gets over taking a one doozy of a shock he took when I was trying to pull Tenshi here away from that overprotective emissary."
>Sigh. "I can see why Shinigami are tasked with going after Celestials, they're all too stubborn to go down."
>Then chuckle a little more. "Then again, that'll be a component of the plan as well."

> The scythe wriggles a bit when you mention it. You guess it woke up during the trip.

> "That and only they have the power to actually kill us." Tenshi says.

> "Really. We might see about that." the maid says, sounding a little annoyed.

[Hanzo K.]

>Chuckle a bit. "Now now everyone, mellow out, aye? The fun stuff hasn't even begun, and you guys are already as high-strung as a chicken in a fox's den."
>Then look to Malus. "Hey, how you holding up partner? You back with us now?"

[Raikaria]

>Chuckle a bit. "Now now everyone, mellow out, aye? The fun stuff hasn't even begun, and you guys are already as high-strung as a chicken in a fox's den."
>Then look to Malus. "Hey, how you holding up partner? You back with us now?"

> Tenshi looks bored. The maid is probably just worried about Tenshi causing some mini-earthquake and ruining the mansion. You guess they'll chill out once Tenshi is occupied.

> The scythe bends a few times, creaking a little the first three bends, and then not creaking anymore.

[Hanzo K.]

>Breathe a sigh of relief. "I'm glad you're back with us man, that was one crazy stunt you pulled there. Can't really complain though, as it won us the fight."
>"Anyhow, now that we've got Tenshi, I can go get some other people to help out with the plan."
>Let's recap, who all was involved in past incidents besides Kanako?
>"I think my next step should be finding this Nue person, she sounds like she's got some good ideas, and should be pretty helpful in the plan in general."
>The book said something about where she can usually be found, right?

[Raikaria]

> The scythe does not respond.

> You recall the book only contained the culprits, not necessarily those involved, although it did mention some other people for the 'UFO' and 'Desire' Incidents.

> You recall, of those who's location is known that isn't the Netherworld or Makai, or you've not already spoken to and recruited:

Kanako Yasaka
Kaguya Houraisan
Sukia Ibuki

When you count those mentioned as a major part but not the direct cause, you add:
Nue Houjuu
Byakuren Hijiri
Toyosatomimi no Miko
Utsuho Reiuji

When you count those who's location is unknown, you add:
Rika
Mima
Yukari Yakumo

You don't know how you can reach:
Shinki [Makai]
Yuyuko Saigyouji  [Netherworld]
Yumemi Okazaki [Future Alternate Dimension]

And of course there's Yuuka but she wasn't the cause of her incident, she just had her house broken into and got angry. Nor is it counting Komachi or Shikeiki, for obvious reasons.



> Nue should be around the Myouren Temple.

[Yaersulf]

>To the Myouren temple!... if we know where it is.
>If not: wake up Meiling and ask her where the Myouren temple is.

[Raikaria]

>To the Myouren temple!... if we know where it is.
>If not: wake up Meiling and ask her where the Myouren temple is.

> The book mentioned where the Temple was formed, so you head in that direction. It's not far from the other side of the Misty Lake.

> As you are crossing you notice the same ice fairy which you made dissolve into a cloud of ice flying around, but she doesn't seem to notice you. Probably better that way, seeing how stupid she is.

> It's not long after crossing the lake that you arrive at the Myouren Temple. It reminds you of the Hakurei Shrine in the building's style, except it is many times larger.

> There is no-one at the gate. However, there is a warning to visitors sign.

[Hanzo K.]

>Let's go take a look at the sign then.

[Raikaria]

>Let's go take a look at the sign then.

> "Warning: Myouren Temple does not take responsibility for:

Jiangshi Bites
Heartattacks by Karakasa, Tanuki or Nue
Any drunken actions you may perform if you drink with the Tanuki
Overzelous bro-fists
Drowning Incidents
Objects going missing and being replaced by orbs of light or some other weird thing.
Your pal being replaced by someone who looks the same but has a tail
Your stuff being eaten by a Jiangshi
Burst Eardrums
ANYTHING NOT COVERED THAT THESE TWO DO:

There is a picture of a Tanuki, and one that matches the picture of Nue from the book.

~ Byakuren Hijiri

[Hanzo K.]

>"Well Malus, looks like we've got two potential allies here, eh?"
>Let's head on in then and look around for someone who can point the way.

[Raikaria]

>"Well Malus, looks like we've got two potential allies here, eh?"
>Let's head on in then and look around for someone who can point the way.

> You head into the grounds, and are swiftly found by someone.

> "Surprise!" a voice says as what is clearly the karakasa mentioned on the sign jumps in front of you. She sounds very cheerful.

[Hanzo K.]

>Chuckle. "Cheerful one, aren't you? Say, you know where I can find the Nue and that Tanuki?"
>Fistpalm, and grin. "Hell, you up for a little shenanigans yourself?"

[Raikaria]

>Chuckle. "Cheerful one, aren't you? Say, you know where I can find the Nue and that Tanuki?"
>Fistpalm, and grin. "Hell, you up for a little shenanigans yourself?"

> "Nue? Tanuki?" the karakasa thinks for a moment, before grinning. "Will you be surprised if I do know?"

> "Depends? Do I surprise people in these shenanigans?"

[Hanzo K.]

>Chuckle. "Depends, if you know their exact location, and a way to help me get them to help out with a little scheme I've got going, then that'd be a pretty pleasant surprise. Today's been a rough one y'know, got into two fights just getting one person in on it."
>"And as for if you'll get to surprise folks, I don't see why you can't try at least. I bet i can work it into the scheme somehow too."
>Grin. "Now, would you be so kind as to lead the way?"

[Raikaria]

>Chuckle. "Depends, if you know their exact location, and a way to help me get them to help out with a little scheme I've got going, then that'd be a pretty pleasant surprise. Today's been a rough one y'know, got into two fights just getting one person in on it."
>"And as for if you'll get to surprise folks, I don't see why you can't try at least. I bet i can work it into the scheme somehow too."
>Grin. "Now, would you be so kind as to lead the way?"

> The karakasa thinks for a few moments. "When I last saw Nue... she was thisaway!"

> The karakasa flies off towards the graveyard.

[Hanzo K.]

>Let's go after her then! "I read she was the sort who seemed to like stirring up a fuss, so I figured she'd be perfect for the scheme."

[Raikaria]

>Let's go after her then! "I read she was the sort who seemed to like stirring up a fuss, so I figured she'd be perfect for the scheme."

> "Well... Nue is a trickester at heart, and likes to play pranks ALLLLmost as much as fairies. Mamizou too but she does serious stuff occasionally too like beat up people who've not paid back these loan things." the umbrella monster says.

> You enter the graveyard and the karakasa starts to look around.

> "Problem is Nue is very hard to find if she doesn't wanna be found. She can make things impossible to identify, including herself. So it's impossible to find her if she doesn't wanna be found."

[Hanzo K.]

>"Huh, what about the Tanuki? That sign seemed to imply they know each other. So she might be easier to find."

[Raikaria]

>"Huh, what about the Tanuki? That sign seemed to imply they know each other. So she might be easier to find."

> "Well I haven't seen her in longer. Unless Nue to Mamizou in disguise. Mamizou could be anyone. You could be Mamizou tricking me!" the umbrella says, proceeding to fly around you, attempting to check if you have a tail.

[Hanzo K.]

>Quirk an eyebrow. Umbrellas these days...
>"So it's not gonna be easy to rope those two in, is it?"

[Raikaria]

>Quirk an eyebrow. Umbrellas these days...
>"So it's not gonna be easy to rope those two in, is it?"

> Yeah, umbrellas you know don't talk, or stare at your rear looking for a tail.

> Although they do fire lasers. And technically are a flower.

> "Oh no, if you can actually find them they probably won't need much convincing. Oh yeah, maybe the zombie saw if she went somewhere!" the umbrella says.

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "At this point, anything'll work. I guess we'll have to find that'n then. Let's roll."
>Let's roll!

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "At this point, anything'll work. I guess we'll have to find that'n then. Let's roll."
>Let's roll!

> The umbrella quickly locates the 'zombie' which you recognize as a Jiang-Shi. You wonder who raised it from the grave.

> "Uuuah... K-Kogasa!" the zombie says. Her voice isn't quite as slow and groany as you expected, but it's still obvious she's not quite at alive levels of motor skills.

> "Yoshika! I brought someone to talk to you!" the karakasa, presumerably named Kogasa, responds.

> "Talk? Ok... no biting or eating then." Yoshika says.


Kogasa Tatara and Yoshika Miyako

The Souls in shells they should not be

*Bonus Image which isn't canon due to Kogasa not holding the umbrella but is too *dawww* to not share:

http://www.zerochan.net/1126440*

[Hanzo K.]

>"So, uh, you seen Nue around? I need her and her friend, that tanuki, for a scheme I've got going."

[Raikaria]

>"So, uh, you seen Nue around? I need her and her friend, that tanuki, for a scheme I've got going."

> Yoshika seems to think for a few moments.

> "Nuuue was here a few moments ago... she said something about wanting to explore the ruins, the Dream Spirit Mausole... Mausola... Ruins!"  the Jiang-Shi says, before she hops around, and lowers her arms, which appear incapable of bending at the elbows, to indicate a hole in the ground.

> "She went down here."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Okay, so in summary, if I head down there, I'll probably find her. And when I find her, I can find that Tanuki too with her help."
>Grin. "See you two topside then, I've got a Nue to find!"
>Well, Geronimo! ...Who is Geronimo anyways? Ah well, down the rabbit hole!

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "Okay, so in summary, if I head down there, I'll probably find her. And when I find her, I can find that Tanuki too with her help."
>Grin. "See you two topside then, I've got a Nue to find!"
>Well, Geronimo! ...Who is Geronimo anyways? Ah well, down the rabbit hole!

> "Yeah... she's down there somewhere." Yoshika repeats.

> You fly down the hole, which descends a fair bit. When you reach the ground level, you notice Kogasa has followed you, and, a few seconds later, a loud thud as Yoshika crash-lands on the ground as well.

> "Yoshika... did you forget to fly again?"

> "I forgot how to land." Yoshika says.

> "Her brain is a bit rotted." Kogasa whispers to you.

[Hanzo K.]

>Eyeroll with an amused sort of 'You guys...' expression. "Yep, bein' a Jiang-Shi'll do that to ya."
>"So, she gonna be okay to keep going then?"