The Castle Hidden In the Shadows

[Yoshitsune]

"Death was never my father territory. that would be my mother. after all she is aunt amy's sister. he was able to successfully tangle with death many times because of my mothers help. that and he was demon king. one does not simply remove a curse from an angel of death is rather something they are bborn with but then again all demonic beings are are born with some type of curse. but there is always a way for everything right?" sai held out his hand and a black flame arose and turned into a book. he then moved his hand over the book and it flew open, the pages rapidly flipped, and landed on a page. "who's the death angel you want the curse lifted from?"

 

[Howard]

"Death was never my father territory. that would be my mother. after all she is aunt amy's sister. he was able to successfully tangle with death many times because of my mothers help. that and he was demon king. one does not simply remove a curse from an angel of death is rather something they are bborn with but then again all demonic beings are are born with some type of curse. but there is always a way for everything right?" sai held out his hand and a black flame arose and turned into a book. he then moved his hand over the book and it flew open, the pages rapidly flipped, and landed on a page. "who's the death angel you want the curse lifted from?"

Howard backed away enough to give the man more then enough room to do as he pleased. Your aunt Bec-... Amy, we share a deep bond something that can't be expressed in mere words. I need to break the cycle even if it costs me my mortal life.
Howard spoke with resolve in his voice ready for Sai to speak the worst. He paused letting the notion sink in as he regained his usual calm demeanor. He took on a calm posture and began to relax significantly as was his way he slid his right hand into his right pocket awaiting an answer. His tone had changed from one of desperation to his usual cool and understanding one. I got ahead of myself, wasn't thinking fully. I apologize for my reckless behavior.
He tilted his head slightly as to bow in respect keeping his eyes on Sai something he had learned from years of fighting. So, what can I do for her. To end the torment and allow her bliss.
Howard's words were genuine and sincere. His life meant nothing compared to her's and he knew that hence the quick reactions to her words prior.

 

[Yoshitsune]

sai paused. "that is a situation that may be harder to handle. seeing as she is directly connected to the reaper, who are in turn death themselves. chances are soon i may go through what she's going through now, due to my mom being a reaper. but i am sorry to say i do not know what to do. but i will however continue looking for the sake of saving my aunt."

 

[Howard]

sai paused. "that is a situation that may be harder to handle. seeing as she is directly connected to the reaper, who are in turn death themselves. chances are soon i may go through what she's going through now, due to my mom being a reaper. but i am sorry to say i do not know what to do. but i will however continue looking for the sake of saving my aunt."

Howard's face took on a grim complexion. So you're telling me there's nothing. Not even a trade off that can be made? A soul for her freedom, mind, body and soul for a momentary reprieve from her solitary suffering?
Howard seemed a bit frustrated, not only did he swear on his life, his name, and his honor he vowed to make it happen. With every intention to make it happen he hit the wall of the hallway with his right fist again leaving a hole in the wall.
He was more then disappointed he was pissed. He didn't how how to express such anger, such rage and in turn he shut down mentally. He turned and simply walked away, quiet as a church mouse once again defeated left mortally broken as a man. He knew no one else, they had all moved on, his connections vanished as if they were fleeting dreams all her had left was Becca.
He was doing this for himself as much as for her he walked back down the hall in an almost trance like state as he made his way back up to the rooftop the one place he could call his own, a place that didn't even belong to him. He was done for now anymore and he feared he'd give up completely.

 

[Yoshitsune]

"you could always travel to the ninth circle. i hear that there is an oracle that knows a lot of things. can probably help you out. but i can not take you there. only me father can take you there but you'd have to find him first."

 

[AMystery]

*wandering around on the roof, under the stars, thinking in human form* hmm..

 

[~Hebi Terumi~]

*flying above the castle*
Hebi: What a day...

 

[AMystery]

*walking along the edge of the roof, arms out stretched to my side to balance, hears he I above and sighs* you're telling me... Things just can't be easy can they. No matter how simple.

 

[Howard]

"you could always travel to the ninth circle. i hear that there is an oracle that knows a lot of things. can probably help you out. but i can not take you there. only me father can take you there but you'd have to find him first."

*wandering around on the roof, under the stars, thinking in human form* hmm..

*walking along the edge of the roof, arms out stretched to my side to balance, hears he I above and sighs* you're telling me... Things just can't be easy can they. No matter how simple.

Howard just about shut down only hearing pieces of Sai's reply an Oracle, the ninth circle-... Sai's father. Howard knew that man well, and if he did find him he knew he'd have the information he needed but right now his mind needed to reboot, he was dealing with heavy emotions ones he hardly ever dealt with. He receded to the roof leaning against the lone stone column that extended up from the roof hidden in the shadow of the column.
There he saw her, staring up at the stars lost in thought. Quickly and quietly he took to the position directly behind her. He reached out placing his hands on her hips supporting her as she balanced herself upon the edge of the roof her arms out stretched as if reaching for something. Howard walked with her supporting her all the way. Of course it's easy, it's already been decided. I have to. Howard smiled standing behind her, she couldn't directly see him but it was easy to feel his presence and his feelings. He dared not speak of anything he learned, that would just trouble her more. Instead he spoke about the stars and the sky and her glow. You know, I almost mistook you for a shooting star streaking across the sky. If you hadn't spoken I may have just made a wish upon you and hoped for it to come true.
Howard continued to follow her supporting her as she walked half expecting her to turn and slap him for touching her hips in such a way.

 

[-Yard-]

Appears, chops every limb of myself off, dies.

 

[AMystery]

Howard just about shut down only hearing pieces of Sai's reply an Oracle, the ninth circle-... Sai's father. Howard knew that man well, and if he did find him he knew he'd have the information he needed but right now his mind needed to reboot, he was dealing with heavy emotions ones he hardly ever dealt with. He receded to the roof leaning against the lone stone column that extended up from the roof hidden in the shadow of the column.
There he saw her, staring up at the stars lost in thought. Quickly and quietly he took to the position directly behind her. He reached out placing his hands on her hips supporting her as she balanced herself upon the edge of the roof her arms out stretched as if reaching for something. Howard walked with her supporting her all the way. Of course it's easy, it's already been decided. I have to. Howard smiled standing behind her, she couldn't directly see him but it was easy to feel his presence and his feelings. He dared not speak of anything he learned, that would just trouble her more. Instead he spoke about the stars and the sky and her glow. You know, I almost mistook you for a shooting star streaking across the sky. If you hadn't spoken I may have just made a wish upon you and hoped for it to come true.
Howard continued to follow her supporting her as she walked half expecting her to turn and slap him for touching her hips in such a way.

*continues to walk with the support, thinking about how to reply to his words, before smiling and speaking in a cheerful tone* you really know some sweet words down you Mr HT Howard. *looks up at the sky and thinks for a moment* one day maybe I will be like a star. Watching over the world in wonder but being too far apart to touch it, only able to show a small sign that I'm even there...*she pauses for a moment and speaks with a slightly saddened tone as she considers his first statement* ...what's been decided? What are you planning?

 

[~Hebi Terumi~]

*walking along the edge of the roof, arms out stretched to my side to balance, hears he I above and sighs* you're telling me... Things just can't be easy can they. No matter how simple.

*flies along the edge of the roof*
Hebi: I hear ya. Life loves to be complicated.

 

[Howard]

*continues to walk with the support, thinking about how to reply to his words, before smiling and speaking in a cheerful tone* you really know some sweet words down you Mr HT Howard. *looks up at the sky and thinks for a moment* one day maybe I will be like a star. Watching over the world in wonder but being too far apart to touch it, only able to show a small sign that I'm even there...*she pauses for a moment and speaks with a slightly saddened tone as she considers his first statement* ...what's been decided? What are you planning?

Howard could feel her, he somehow knew what she was feeling. It felt like a mixture of pain and regret with the slightest flicker of happiness hidden behind a more cheerful tone. He continued to support her making sure she was able to easily keep her balance as she walked along the edge. I guess I do, and I just hope you find true happiness.
Howard paused Becca's emotions, thoughts and feelings were to him an open book even though she tried so hard to hide them behind her books and usual monotone voice he had learned over the years how to look past those. His own thoughts, feelings and emotions were the same for her. She could easily tell he had already begun looking into any method he could to help her he paused knowing that he could never lie to this women. He sighed slightly as he began to speak. I know you already can tell, but I've been trying to find an answer for your situation. I wish I could tell you that it was nothing and that I had given up but you know the inner workings of my heart and mind so saying that would only be a mockery to our relationship. We've been friends for too long for me to hold anything away from you. If you want to know what I learned, all you must do is ask, but I beg you please don't ask questions you don't truly wish to know the answers too.
Howard spoke with a calm compassionate tone, he wasn't saddened by the information he had gathered and he knew he'd tell her everything he knew and what his plans were if all she did was ask. He however silently and regretfully hoped she didn't as he knew it would only hurt her to know that he was still trying to help her in any way he could even against her own better judgement and warnings.

 

[~Hebi Terumi~]

*looks at the sky while keeping an open ear to their conversation*

 

[Makoto Yuki]

A giant creature approaches the castle along side a small group of blood cross soldiers. when the creature gets closer it appears as a giant centipede. "The shinigami king has arrived!" one of the soldiers calls.

Ryun sits on the throne with an uneasy look on his face.

 

[Yoshitsune]

Sai was on the ramparts when the blood cross arrived. "Hold fast and alert Ryun. raise the flag of diplomaciy. captain send a bird to the shinigami king and tell him to step forward with no more then 50 guard. quickly. now!" sai was under a lot of pressure he want ed everything to go smoothly and if i did not for things not to fall out of control. "and straighten up our line. i want him to see the number we hold within our walls and he will know we will fall to him as long as the last samurai stands!" the men on the ramparts cheered.

 

[Makoto Yuki]

"Fine!" The king roared. All but four of the men reatreated. "May we enter?"

 

[Yoshitsune]

sai signaled for the gates to be opened. as they were being opened sai made his way down stairs and walked to the gate with 10 guards. the gates were now fully opened and sai and his guard walked out to greet the king. "well i have heard much about you. come this way. diplomatic talks will take place shortly."

 

[Makoto Yuki]

"Oh im so honored, i wish i could say the same.." The shinigami kings voice changes into the voice of a female as he faces sai.

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[AMystery]

Howard could feel her, he somehow knew what she was feeling. It felt like a mixture of pain and regret with the slightest flicker of happiness hidden behind a more cheerful tone. He continued to support her making sure she was able to easily keep her balance as she walked along the edge. I guess I do, and I just hope you find true happiness.
Howard paused Becca's emotions, thoughts and feelings were to him an open book even though she tried so hard to hide them behind her books and usual monotone voice he had learned over the years how to look past those. His own thoughts, feelings and emotions were the same for her. She could easily tell he had already begun looking into any method he could to help her he paused knowing that he could never lie to this women. He sighed slightly as he began to speak. I know you already can tell, but I've been trying to find an answer for your situation. I wish I could tell you that it was nothing and that I had given up but you know the inner workings of my heart and mind so saying that would only be a mockery to our relationship. We've been friends for too long for me to hold anything away from you. If you want to know what I learned, all you must do is ask, but I beg you please don't ask questions you don't truly wish to know the answers too.
Howard spoke with a calm compassionate tone, he wasn't saddened by the information he had gathered and he knew he'd tell her everything he knew and what his plans were if all she did was ask. He however silently and regretfully hoped she didn't as he knew it would only hurt her to know that he was still trying to help her in any way he could even against her own better judgement and warnings.

*she continues to walk along with the support in silence for a while as she considers various options that are presenting themselves before deciding to change the subject, as they reached the end of the roof ledge she looked down, down at the grounds around the castle, down at the shadows that engulf the area, down at the darkness...then she jumps up into the air, releasing herself from his grip and landing behind him as she returns to a usual form of the half skeleton, holding his right arm with my human hand so he doesn't fall* why? You know I can easily find out if I wanted to. You know how I feel about this matter. You know it has to happen. You know what chaos will ensue if it doesn't. So why? after everything...