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1First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Empty First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:10 pm

Misoka

Misoka


D-rank
She thought by then she would have figured it out.
A way to distance herself from all of this, a way to stay on the side and watch her life pass her by. Like the ever-changing seasons, she would have let her heart grow cold over time until there was nothing left but an eternity of numbness.
It didn’t go as planned. When did something ever do?
“Come on out and show me the clothes.” Yimei’s voice sounded excited.
“Yes,” Misoka replied automatically, forcing a faint smile on her lips when she drew back the curtain, which separated the changing cubicle from her room.
A theatrical gasp escaped Yimei’s mouth as she wasted no time examining her grand-daughter, no, how the clothes fit her. “Perfect. I told you it is custom-made, specifically for you.” She smiled to herself, letting a few wrinkles dance over her face.
Misoka stayed still and impassive as if Yimei wasn’t talking to her, as if none of this concerned her in any way. It was only when she was told to do so that she turned to the mirror and regarded herself.
“So, what do you think?” Yimei asked proudly, brushing a strand of golden hair over Misoka’s shoulder. “See, here’s the clan sign. You belong to us, after all.”
The outfit generally consisted of two parts: a black top leaving her stomach exposed and a short white skirt. Apart from that, Misoka was wearing a golden and black, sleeveless jacket which reached slightly over her bottom, almost the same length as her hair. Her feet were covered by long boots, going along with her outfit’s color scheme. The black collar and the ribbons tied around her arms and legs seemed to serve as accessories.
Misoka gazed at her mirror image indifferently. She didn’t like showing so much skin, thus she wouldn’t dress herself like this. It didn’t matter, though. Nobody cared about her opinion.
“So?”
When she picked up Yimei’s warning, she quickly put another smile on her face and turned to her.
“It’s beautiful. Thank you very much, Yimei-san.” Misoka paused for a moment. “Grandmother.”
Now the older woman was satisfied. In her chit-chatty voice, she continued talking about all sorts of things, but Misoka couldn’t say she paid much attention.

Suddenly, another voice cut through the air, silencing Yimei immediately. “I’m not truly convinced yet.”
Both of them whipped around to glance at Akihiko, the clan’s head and Yimei’s husband. He was in his fifties, but his Karisuma genes made him look younger and still fairly handsome.
His eyes slightly narrowed, he walked over to them. “We shouldn’t let her go out on her own. Who knows what she’s up to.”
Yimei shook her head and said,”You have to throw her a bone every now and then. And she won’t do anything stupid, she knows what’s on stake.”
‘My father’s life,’ Misoka thought bitterly. It was always this way. They had brought him to the Karisuma estate only to give her a reason to come back. To obey. It almost made her feel guilty about the so-called “day-offs” she was granted at times. Days when she was allowed to go outside without a bodyguard.
Akihiko snorted. “You really spoil her too much. She needs discipline.”
“But she is obedient!” His wife retorted, throwing a sideways-glance at the young woman beside her. “Aren’t you, my dear?”
And Misoka knew what she had to answer. “Yes.”
She was a pet. A doll. A painting. A product.
But when would she turn back into a human being?

~

The sand was crunching beneath her boots as she walked up the hill at the outskirts of the village. It was too small to offer a glorious view, yet high enough to make most people think it wasn’t worth climbing. She’d been here a couple of times before.
Upon reaching the top, Misoka let her gaze wander for a while, then she sat down on the sandy ground.
With her right hand, she reached for her necklace and observed it absent-mindedly. Why had she chosen to wear it today? Her head lowered and she felt her eyelids droop ever so slightly. She could still hear his words as though it had just been yesterday that he had given the necklace to her.
‘Whenever you feel overwhelmed by the situation, put it on and know that I’m still here. I’m going to come back for you, I promise.’
A broken smile tugged at the corners of her mouth when her grip tightened around the necklace.
But you never came for me.
Not in the past five years. She knew it was pointless to be still waiting. Their paths had split long ago. He might not even waste a thought on her anymore.
And I never came back.
Misoka let go of the necklace, directing her gaze back forward.
Does that make us even? Bokuden?
A light breeze blew through her hair and made her close her eyes. The nature around her was comforting, but it couldn’t erase the feeling of loneliness within her. Sunagakure wasn’t the same village she had come to love. All her old friends were gone. All the people she used to depend on were nowhere to be found. The only person left was her father.
A fact her clan would never cease taking advantage of.

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Zaiaku

Zaiaku


D-rank
He hated it,he hated it so much.All those eyes,staring at him in either fear or disgust.All those fingers,pointing him out.All those people who stopped what they were doing when he walked by.He hated them.Zaiaku walked quietly on the out-skirts of Suna.He needed to get away from them,atleast for a little while.
The sand under his  bare feet was hot but he was too use to it.The sun practically assualted him,but he paid no attention to it.He was to angry.His clawed feet left foot prints which were continuously being filled by sand.His mind was still wrapped around the memory."Get out of here,you hellbeast!You are not allowed in my store!Your not even suppose to be a ninja,let alone in a village!"It replayed over and over again,but Zaiaku was begining to careless.

"Not like he'll do anything...worthless oldman.."Zaiaku then looked up.There were hills of sand and behind him,he can faintly see Sunagakure.He sighed,put his hands in his pocket and continued walking.He looked up,and faintly saw a figure on a hill.Curious,he walked to its direction,wanting to know who else is out here.

As he got closer,he made out the figure as a woman.He advanced until he was behind her."Hello...?"He bluntly said,caring not if she jumped up and fell off the hill in fright.

Misoka

Misoka


D-rank
The Beauty and The Beast.


“Hello...?”
She had known someone was coming up the hill. She had heard the footsteps long before the deep voice made her tilt her head.
Still, Misoka couldn’t help but blink in surprise at the immense height of the person in front of her. Her neck strained as she looked up at the man and even when she decided to stand up, it didn’t significantly lessen the height difference between them. However, it wasn’t only the fact that the person was tall which had her stare for a few heartbeats, but also his overall appearance setting him apart from the usual folk. Piercing red eyes, dark grey skin color and inhuman fangs. It was almost impossible to guess his age.
Misoka swiftly looked away, not wanting him to catch her gawking even if he might have done so already, and wiped her eyes in order to brush off any stray tears she could have spilled before.
“I’m sorry.” She met the man’s gaze, straining her neck slightly again, and offered him a polite smile. “I didn’t know this place was taken. If you want me to leave, I’ll go of course.”
Was her voice steady? For a split second, she was worried there might have been a hint of gloominess in her tone. How could the mask she had just put on crumble in the slightest?
She was usually good at hiding her true emotions, but as it seemed, the man must have caught her in a vulnerable moment. Not that it mattered. He was probably only here to claim his place.

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Zaiaku

Zaiaku


D-rank
"Taken?Sorry,but I wouldn't own one sand dune that could possibly blown away by tomorrow and that they in the millions across the desert."Said Zaiaku.There was a hint of annoyance in his voice,but not due to her."Anyway,I did not know there was someone else out here besides me and don't worry,I'm human."He rolled his eyes as he said the human part.He had to look down to meet her eyes,beautiful,something he wasn't.

"I just came out here to think,I'm guessing you did to."There was a certain non-chalatness in his voice and he yawned."I'm Zaiaku,and you are?"Strangely,there was no wind blowing,no sounds besides their talking,making it seem like a eternity.Zaiaku's eyes studied her.Not very tall,blond,turquoise eyes.He studied her eyes the longest.They reminded him a jewels.Eventually,seeing that he completely over-shadowed her,he plopped to the ground,patting the space beside him,gesturing her to sit.

Misoka

Misoka


D-rank
His voice was infused with a surge of irritation, she noticed, and when he stressed he was human, she had a faint idea where it might come from. One could safely say his appearance was out of the ordinary and as with everything unusual, people would point and stare. While Misoka, being from the Karisuma clan, received mostly positive attention, though, it wasn’t hard to imagine what this man’s treatment looked like. The feeling of guilt welled up within her as she realized he must have been offended by the surprised glance she had given him.
"I'm Zaiaku,and you are?"
Misoka raised her head and watched him sit down, something he probably did to stop towering over her. Then he patted the spot beside him. It was a nice gesture, nice and in a way... comforting. As if he meant to say,’Come, let’s think together.’
And why should she object to it? Perhaps it would do her only good to talk to someone again, someone other than her dubious family.
“The name’s Misoka,” she replied softly and took a seat next to him, sinking into the warm sand. “I...”
She briefly considered whether to apologize for her previous staring, but then decided to drop that subject. He wouldn’t want to talk about it. “You’re right, I came here to think. It’s such a peaceful place.” A small sigh escaped her lips, then she threw a sideways-glance at him. “I suppose you’re not having the best day, either?”
While she was asking him that question, Misoka picked up a handful of sand and let it run through her fingers. The sand represented so many things: time rolling by, her own pathetic self slowly fading away and all her dreams she strived to keep still slipping through the gaps she couldn't fill.

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6First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Empty Re: First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:01 pm

Zaiaku

Zaiaku


D-rank
"Either?"He repeated."So something is wrong with you two."Said Zaiaku.He watched as the sand fall from her small hand.The wind finally came,a cool breeze which calmed Zaiaku slightly.He wished he could just stay out here,in the breeze,where no one made fun of him.His attention the returned to Misoka.She was the first who didn't run away in terror on first sight of him.This irratated yet made Zaiaku feel a little better.
He turned his face to the sky,looking at the bright blue,the breeze still blowing.'Why can't I always be this relaxed?'He asked himself in his thoughts.At times,he felt jealous of other people,being so happy and care-free while he lives a Living Hell.He eventually pulled out a lighter and box of cigars,took one out,put it in his mouth,lit it,and inhaled,almost relaxing instantly.

7First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Empty Re: First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:34 pm

Misoka

Misoka


D-rank
“Hmh...” she mumbled, but then only nodded. So what if he was experiencing a side of her which she usually hid from view? They barely knew each other, still it had been their heartache leading them to the same tranquil place. It seemed wrong to act like everything was alright. This time, she didn’t want to fake happiness. “You could say so, I guess. Sometimes life can be really overwhelming.”
She watched as Zaiaku took out a cigar and put it in his mouth. His tensed posture seemed to relax almost immediately while his eyes were staring up at the deep blue sky.
Misoka shifted her weight slightly, making sure one could not look under her skirt. This was another reason why she disliked wearing such revealing clothing – you constantly had to check whether you were revealing too much. But of course, Yimei wouldn’t understand.
When Zaiaku inhaled a second time, Misoka refocused on their conversation and asked carefully,”Is this how you make yourself feel better? By smoking?”
In all honesty, she thought nothing of smoking. From her point of view, every addiction was a weakness which would merely tie a person down. But perhaps this was just her great sense of freedom, a dream she would likely chase until the end of time no matter how far out of reach it seemed.
Misoka tilted her head slightly, regarding the man's features. Another question formed in her mind, a trivial one at that, and she almost felt embarrassed about voicing it. "By the way, Zaiaku, how old are you?" 

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8First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Empty Re: First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:48 pm

Zaiaku

Zaiaku


D-rank
Zaiaku couldn't quite put his finger on it,but he felt that Misoka and he were both expericening the same thing.For once,he didn't feel perverse or angry,for once he didn't feel like a outcast.He felt...content.Perhaps there are people out there who truly understand one another.”Is this how you make yourself feel better? By smoking?”Zaiaku thought for a moment before answering."It helps relax the stress I get sometimes,so yeah,I suppose"Said Zaiaku in a casual tone.

As the gray smoke of the cigar escaped his mouth,he heard her next question. "By the way, Zaiaku, how old are you?" Zaiaku glanced at her.Seeing she was curious(who wouldn't?)he took another hit of the cigar before answering."Believe it or not,the beast of whom you are conversing with is actually a fifthteen year old boy."He said in a attempted,sophisticated tone of voice.He chuckled afterward,waiting to see her reaction.

Misoka

Misoka


D-rank
Fifteen years old? Seriously? Misoka could only stare at that point, letting her eyes trace over his appearance in complete wonder. Judging from his giant height and his rough features she would have guessed he was ... well, in his twenties at least.
When she heard him chuckle slightly, she quickly snapped out of her dumbfounded state, feeling embarrassed about her reaction right afterwards.
With a faint shade of pink spread across her cheeks, she decided to join his laughter. “Sorry, this was... just unexpected. You look older than you are.” She bit her lower lip upon listening to her own words and quickly added,”I mean, this is not a bad thing! Very... um... tall people always seem to look more mature. Is everyone in your family so huge?”
Now the curious side of her was fully awake, apparent by the way she was regarding him intently.
“You must live in a big house... eh, so you don’t hit your head on the ceiling all the time,” she noted in an attempt to further lighten the mood – should that be possible with jokes she would rank somewhere between ‘awful’ and ‘endurable’.

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10First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Empty Re: First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:08 pm

Zaiaku

Zaiaku


D-rank
Zaiaku saw her embarrasment and chuckled alittle bit more.'Shocker...'He thought as he continued to smoke."Sorry, this was... just unexpected. You look older than you are.”Zaiaku could imagine.”I mean, this is not a bad thing! Very... um... tall people always seem to look more mature. Is everyone in your family so huge?”Zaiaku's fun quickly faded when he heard this.“You must live in a big house... eh, so you don’t hit your head on the ceiling all the time,”It was almost like getting sucker punched by a massive Shinra Tensei.Zaiaku looked down at particularly nothing,his expression un-readable.He knew she didn't mean any bad by the question but when something involves his long gone family.

11First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Empty Re: First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:25 pm

Misoka

Misoka


D-rank
‘Oh... sugar.’ Something about her words must have really upset him. That joke of course. Why had she let it slip anyway? Head on the ceiling... perhaps she had hit a sore spot by saying that. Perhaps this was truly happening to him all the time. Or worse, he wasn’t living in a house, only in a small apartment. Or he was homeless in the first place.
Misoka’s imagination quickly started running wild, making her feel more and more sorry for the unnecessary comment she’d made about his height. Raising her hands defensively, she tried her hardest cheering him up again. “This is... um... forget it. I was joking. And I’m sorry. It’s probably not funny to constantly bang your head on something just because you’re so tall. Eh.. I didn’t mean to make fun of you.”  

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12First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Empty Re: First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:44 pm

Zaiaku

Zaiaku


D-rank
“This is... um... forget it. I was joking. And I’m sorry. It’s probably not funny to constantly bang your head on something just because you’re so tall. Eh.. I didn’t mean to make fun of you.” Zaiaku raised his hand,interrupting her apology."The jokes...they are true but are rather funny..."He said,his expression still un-readable."Its just that..when you said 'family'...."He didn't dare complete his sentence.He looked at her,his previous expression replaced by sadness only a child could experience.

13First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Empty Re: First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:50 pm

Misoka

Misoka


D-rank
"Oh."
She lowered her hands slowly, compassion flickering in her eyes, as she processed his words. There weren't an awful lot of possibilities why the mention of 'family' could provoke such a negative mood change. For a while, Misoka remained silent, pondering things she should say to him, things which would help him and then realized that nothing she might do would ever take his pain away.
Refocusing on Zaiaku's crestfallen expression, it occured to her that he was looking much more like a 15-year-old boy now than the past quarter of an hour they'd spent together.
On the spur of the moment, she decided to reach out and touch his huge hand lightly, a gesture meant to offer at least some comfort, and asked,"Are they... dead?" The profession of shinobi could be highly dangerous so Misoka knew that many children with ninja parents were cursed with the cruel blows of fate: most of all doomed to lose a father, a mother, siblings, at its worst even everyone of their family.

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14First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Empty Re: First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:04 pm

Zaiaku

Zaiaku


D-rank
There was a silence for a moment as certain memories returned to Zaiaku.He almost though she left until he felt a soft hand on his bigger and more feral looking one,the sudden contact made him tense but soon relaxed as he heard her voice."Are they... dead?"Zaiaku remained silent."Happened on my eighth birthday.."He said slowly and emotionlessly."Some Iwa-Nin came,got drunk,caused trouble..."

15First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Empty Re: First Meeting. [Zaiaku Konran/no kill] Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:02 pm

Misoka

Misoka


D-rank
(ahh I'm so sorry, I completely forgot to close this thread Dx)

"I see," she uttered, her eyes downcast. Another person who had experienced the shattering feeling of loss. 'Why does that happen to us?' she asked herself silently, her mind wandering. 'Why do the living die?'
For a long while, Zaiaku and Misoka only sat there in silence, staring out at the world in front of them.
Eventually she stood up and placed a hand on his shoulder. "It's okay to show emotion," she whispered with the hint of a smile. How ironic that she was the one lecturing him about that. "Good luck to you, Zaiaku."
It might be an odd way to say goodbye to a person, but Misoka doubted that their paths would ever cross again. She would return to the Karisuma estate, the isolation she somehow still had trouble to accustom to. But the human was a creature of habit. Someday, she would let go of her dream. She would be the wife of a man she didn't love and the mother of children she would wish she could protect.
Freedom was out of reach.

Misoka started walking away when a small and so trivial thought crossed her mind and made her stop midway.
Looking back over her shoulder, she said in an amused tone,"And you smoke too much."
Then she descended the hill and left.


[Exit]

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