Feudal Wars

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I noticed that the sword was gone from his back, and was somewhat relieved. I still had to worry about the claws that came with being a cat demon though. I held my sword at a distance, as though it were a poisonous snake. "I can't do a thing, and you might have a hard time convincing this to change you back." I said, still indicating it with my other hand. The sword buzzed a bright red, but only for an instant, and a teasing aura to it. I groaned out loud. This was bad enough as it was without him making it worse...
 
"Shut it hanyou!" I yelled at her as I threw a rock at her skull. Maybe if I was lucky, it would penetrate it and kill her! I turned my attention to the human again, seeing as he was my ticket back to my original form. "Human, I suggest you stop kidding me. That pathetic sword couldn't be in control, its so weak and pathetic!"
 
"The sword-" I began, but was cut off as it glowed white, and a beam of energy shot out, glowing in the purple-blueish colors of opal,, barely missing the former wolf demon as it's power arced past him, and hit a large rock, shattering it. The sword was roaring. Literally, it was vibrating so much that it was simply a white shimmer in the air, the humming sound at it's maximum, as I tried to hold it's power back. I grunted with exertion as I twisted the blade down, and embedded it in the earth, all the way up the hilt. I sighed lightly, though the sword still tried to make a noise, but the earth deadened any sound it made.
 
"This is the best that hunk of junk can do to me, is it?" I asked, now smirking. If I played my cards right, maybe I could tick it off enough to change me again, hopefully into something male. That's a possibilty, or it could kill me... AH well, you can't live life without gambling a little.
 
"Why do you ask?" 'she' said coldly, "Shouldn't I be here?"

Miyu gave a little smirk in return, "Look, you couldn't possibly expect me to be fooled can't you." she replied cooly. "I just smelt a wolf youkai seconds ago."

"And plus," she added, circling around them two. "you're not of our tribe."
 
The clearing where we had set up camp was a quiet one. No one was saying anything, all eyes downcast. A large oak tree was off to one side of the clearing. It was there where I sat, my heart burdened with matters both for myself and for the tribe. We didn't expect where we used to have camp would be found by a legion of soldiers. an error on my part. The fight had been fierce, and we had managed to catch some of the soldiers, whos body parts were being cooked over the fire at this very moment, but we took it hard as well. Some of our best warriors took some damaging wounds and wouldn't be able to participate in our nightly hunts for some time. And poor Toitsu... not even the tribe elder could save him. My eyes scanned the women and older cubs setting about erecting tents and preparing fires. I noticed several of them worked with matted fur around their eyes, a sign they had been crying. the eyes of the warriors were dry, but evidentally they were as distraught as the rest. As I continued scanning the grounds, it was then I saw Natasha.

She was one of the older cubs, but old enough where she would be of age to mate shortly. Mating had gotten interesting in the tribe since I took over. The previous leader was a glutton and would not permit any of the other males to mate with the females, making all the older cubs in the tribe his children. But since I came into power, I permitted the woman or man to choose they're mate so long as I blessed the union. And with Natasha soon to be of age, I had in mind to approach her at that time and engage in the mating dance with her, basically a ritual that asks her to be my mate. I had been watching her for some time. She was not as hardened as the others, much more compassionate. She would not eat any of the humans we brought back from our hunts. Rumor has it her true father was a human man who had snuck into the tribe during the night a long time ago. That rumor was what set her aside from the others, but it was also what drew me to her. As I watched her, she looked up and locked eyes with me, her look one of solemn sadness and reverence for the wounded and the dead. The look in her eyes reminded me of how the tribe was feeling and I cursed myself inwardly for putting my own social life above the welfare of the tribe. With that resolve in place, I sighed and stood with my staff in hand, preparing to go visit the mate of Tuitsu and give her my condolences.
 
"Out of my face! I'm not talking to you right now!" I yelled at the cat demon as I turned my attention to the human once again. I ran at him, and kicked at the sword. Just a bit longer now, and if this didn't work, I'd have to think of something else, which could be difficult.
 
I moved carefully out of his path, rolling aside swiftly. The blow struck the hilt of the sword, and it flared up in bright red again. But it was so deeply buried in the earth, it couldn't even humm as it tried to dislodge itself, and failed. "I'm not letting that thing out until he calms down." I said indicating the sword, though my mind was on the newcomers. I might have to take my chances and run with it...
 
Sira headed back to her camp, walking quickly in case she ran into any unexpected danger. It wasnt far from the forest, and at the speed she was going, she would be there in no time.

Sira jumped from rock to rock, and soon entered a cave. Inside there were quite a few wolves and wolf demons.
"Hey Sira!" said one familiar voice. It was Trio; he was a rather decent friend of Sira, not that she cared. The hanyou looked at Trio smirking slightly and replied with a brief explanation on where she had been.
"Slacking off again, huh?" Trio said, shaking his head. "You know a war is happening. You shouldnt wander around unprotected".
"I dont need protection, Trio", Sira snapped, resting her hands on her hips. "I'm perfectly capable of looking after myself!"
Trio nodded, and then slowly walked away to join the group of wolves in a corner who were laughing and eating some meat. Her father sat on a giant rock at the far end of the cave, also laughing and eating. Sira always felt that she didnt belong here. She was a hanyou, nothing more. Practically her only friend was Trio, and even her father often ignored her presence.
 
"Out of my face! I'm not talking to you right now!" she yelled back, averting her attention to the human, while kicking multiple times.

Okay, now Miyu was officially pissed off, her usually pale face turning a vivid shade of crimson. Who does she think she is? she thought angrily, unsheathing her katana.

?You!? she shouted abruptly, pointing her katana to the unknown youkai. ?I challenge you to a duel.? She said, eyes narrowing dangerously.

As she waited for her reply, the tension in the air was building, Miyu prepared to lash out whether the answer was yes or no.

((OOC ? Man, I feel like I?m in Yuugioh. xD; Pretty Pony~ <3))
 
When I landed from my attack, I almost fell over as I heard the Cat Demons proposal. "A duel? I don't even have a weapon!" I exclaimed as I turned around to face her, my tail following my body, and my ears twitching. How do you propose I could win with no way to defend myself?"
 
I stopped by my own tent and picked up a bundle of cloth tied with rope. With teh bundle safely tucked away in my arms, I walked across the field to another tent. I called politely inside. "Shira." I called. "I am here."

"Come in." Her voice said from inside. I walked in to find her with her eyes wet and the fur of her face matted. I give her a polite half bow, I kneel in front of her. "Shira, I apologize for the loss of your mate. He was a fine warrior and stood for the safety of the tribe." I said solemnly. Shira watched me warily as I continued. " There is no way I can bring your mate back to you. For the suffering his passing has put upon you, I bring you a gift of condolences." I said. I then laid out the bundle and undide the rope, opening it to reveal a woman's tunic, one that would go down to the knees. She picked it up reveringly in her hands, full knowing it was a token of honor. I stood up as I prepared to leave. " I a deeply sorry for the loss of your mate." I said, my eyes downcast.

"I don't blame you for his loss." I she said quietly.

"Maybe you don't." I responded. A few quiet seconds passed before I shifted towards the door. "I need to make sure the fires are tended to. Long life to you, Shira." I said as I opened the flap of the tent.

"Long life to you, Shinto." She responded quietly before I walked out and headed towards the center of camp.
 
"A duel? I don't even have a weapon! How do you propose I could win with no way to defend myself?" she replied, ears twitching.

I don't intend for you to win, idiotic fool...

"Use your claws, like a true cat demon would." she replied coldly, settling her sword aside and unshelthing her claws, brandishing them out.

"So what'll it be?" she asked, raising one delicate eyebrow.

-Pretty Pony <3
 
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"M- My claws?" I asked as I stared down at my hands. I didn't know how to work these things! I couldn't back down though. "Do I really even have a choice in the matter, or are you going to attack me no matter what?" I asked her as I took a few steps back, now unsure of myself. I was in a sticky situation, that was for sure.
 
I slowly slipped my swrod out of the ground, waiting. I felt guilty for my blade's actions, and if he was being drawn into a fight because my sword changed his form, I would have to help him, even though he had tried to kill me twice already.
 
"M- My claws?" she asked, staring at her hands, which made Miyu raise an eyebrow skeptically. This cat was a strange one all right... "Do I really even have a choice in the matter, or are you going to attack me no matter what?"

Miyu smilled slightly, this woman was smarter than she seemed. "Yes, you're pretty smart." she replied, throwing back her long black hair. Then she paused momentarily. "Under one condition, I'll let you slide," she said. "tell me...who are you? I've never seen you before, and you smell strange..." she said, sniffling the air. It reeked of wolves...

She was worried, though she didn't show it. Was she a spy for the wolves? Were they going to attack her village?

-Pretty Pony~
 
I was cornered now. If I told her who I was, she'd automatically assume I was a spy, though I didn't care for my kind. I was against this war completely, but if that was over discovered, I'd be killed.

"I'm Askla, just a wandering demon. I had a... run in with Wolf Demons earlier..." I replied, lying through my canine teeth.
 
I slipped my sword into the scabard on my back as I listened, deciding that I should get out of here as soon as I could. I realised with a start what "she" had said though, and once she said it, I fell to the ground, suprised. (OOC: Anime-style facefall. XD) I tried getting up again, groaning at what I was hearing said.
 
NIght was coming now. All the fires were burning and meat of all sorts was cooking. No one woulg go hungry tonight. That was a minor relief. Good meat would aid the wounded warriors to recovery. Now that night would come, I gathered five of my warriors to me at the edge of teh camp.It was time for our nightly hunt. I had picked a different village for us to attack tonight. WE had gotten too careless last time attacking the same village every night. I was going with them this time, to exercise my fighting and stealth skills and to regather faith from the tribe, since many saw the last failure as my own. I was getting ready to leave when I saw Natasha standing there, watching. I looked over to her, wanting to walk over to her, talk to her. I probably should have. Canceled teh hunt for the night, we had plenty to eat, but instead I went into the forest, taking my five warriors with me, leaving her behind...
 
Miyu looked at the cat demon skeptically, a wandering demon? But her story made sense, sort of... there used to be other tribes scattered throughout feudal Japan.

But a crash from the human triggered her suspicions once again, he looked... strange. "What about you human? What are you doing here?" she asked, picking up her katana and tucking it securly into her shinori.

((OOC - I think the kimono belt thingy is called a shinori, but then again, I'm not sure. >.>; Pretty Pony~))
 
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