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Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Mini.." He dropped his rope and frowned, "What's got under your scales?"
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She looked up from her book again and frowned. Mitsunari wants to bind me to that idiot kid who we saved.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Daisuke?" He asked, sitting up, "Just you?"
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He didn t specify, only said I was being given to the new recruit. She huffed.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He looked down before scowling and storming out of the dorms.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Minehime quickly sprang up, following after Hidemune. Hey, wait! Where are you going..!?
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"I'm going to have a word." He stated angrily, "He has no idea what he's thinking."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	No, he ll get angry, it really isn t that big of an issue! She protested as she followed after him.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He ignored her, a stubborn dog for sure. He found Mitsunari easily, he was listening to a report from Tachi."Ishida!" He called and Mitsunari looked up with dull eyes. He didn't seem to appreciate the lack of honorific however."What is it, dog?" He asked lowly. Hidemune stopped in front of him and glared."You're giving Minehime to Daisuke, on her own. She'll kill him." He stated. Mitsunari made a noise."You are worried for him?""I'm worried forher." Hidemune said.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Minehime finally caught up to Hidemune, moving to his side and grabbing his sleeve. Stop, it s not a big deal, I ll be careful..! it wasn t as if Minehime killed her human partner intentionally, it was what she was, a dragon. She was a full blooded dragon and far too much power to hand over to someone still so wet behind the ears. New recruits were usually too reckless, would use their familiars magic with reckless abandon and their bodies would always give out. It wasn t a pretty sight, a human still alive after their body was ravaged by an overflow of magic was pulled through them.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"That isn't the point, Minehime." Hidemune turned to her and she could see he was scared."I did say the next time you killed your handler, we would kill you." Mitsunari said, "I can understand why you would want to forget such a fact, though it disappoints me all the same."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Minehime flinched at his words, a scowl setting deeply on her face. She never killed her handlers intentionally, well, not the second or third ones. The first one was ruthlessly mean, so she snapped his neck, but the other two had been too eager to use her powers, had used too much. They got greedy and now she was the one in trouble for it. Maybe this one won t die too quickly.. He knew she was just as scared as him, but she had little choice in the matter.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Sign me up with her." Hidemune demanded. Mitsunari furrowed his brow slightly."You aren't in a position to make demands of me.""If you don't want the new blood to die, you'll sign her to him with me." He stated.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Minehime looked from Mitsunari to Hidemune, holding her breath as she waited for his answer. She could only hope that Mitsunari would say yes, and that the recruit wouldn t overdo things.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Fine." Mitsunari agreed, "If it will ensure that nothing inconvenient happens." Hidemune clenched his fists tightly."It won't. Thank you, Ishida sama.." He replied.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Minehime held Hidemune s sleeve a bit tighter, her stomach still in knots. You didn t have to do this..
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He pulled her along, back to their room, "Yes, I did...I don't know what the new boy is like, I don't need him hurting you or getting hurt for being stupid. If anything happened to you because of him, I don't know what I'd do.."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Kojurou had been to visit Jin in the forest surrounding the manor several times since their first meeting, Kojurou informing her of the ongoings of the world outside of her forest, and she showed him flora and fauna of which he had never seen before.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	It was incredible, really. He had seen millions of types of fae and spirits but none that looked so breath taking. He would stay well passed his off hours to be with her, she brought him a peace he never had.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin had no issue having Kojurou spend hours within her forest, observing the fae and other creatures, watching the odd flowers and plants, even a few times finding himself dozing within the forest. It was always warm within the trees, not uncomfortably, and with an occasional gentle breeze. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, often making perfect little sunny spots throughout.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He had fallen asleep again, basking in one of the warm patches. When he woke up, his head was laying on something soft, and when he looked it was Jin's lap.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She was petting his hair gently, peeking when she felt him turn his head. Forgive me, you looked so peaceful, I figured I would sit with you. She said softly, smiling down at him.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He blushed heavily and sat up quickly, "O Oh, my apologies! I didn't realize I had even drifted off!"
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	It s quite alright, I didn t mind. She said with a gentle smile. You seemed tired enough to rest for some time, so I figure I d let you sleep.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	The feathers of his coat ruffled gently in his embarrassment, "Th Thank you...the peace is overwhelming, it seems.." He smiled bashfully.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	It is... This forest itself seems to have its own magical properties separate from my own. She reached out to caress a flower gently.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"I very much enjoy it.." He said gently, watching her.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	I m glad, I quite enjoy your company he She was cut off with a grunt, jerking forward as a look of confusion and pain twisted her face. She looked immediately faint as she slowly slumped forward, catching herself before she fell forward, a large iron spike impaled into her back.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Jin dono!!" Kojurou tried to grab it but it burned his hand."And what is Date's pet doing out here with a God?" Kojurou looked and saw a rather ornate looking hunter approached them. Kojurou scowled and lunged at him, only to be thrown back by a simple iron woven fish net.Masamune heard the front door open and shut and assumed Kojurou had come back from his leisurely stroll through the woods.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin s body felt like it had been plunged into fire, the iron stake through her chest making it hard to breathe or move. Kojurou..! She watched him stumble back and he pinned to the forest floor by the heavy iron net, which burned his skin as the stake inside her did. She ground her teeth, blood dripping steadily from her mouth and wound as she turned her attention onto the hunter approaching them. I don t know how you entered this forest.. But you certainly aren t leaving it alive.. She snarled through her teeth, bringing her arm up to cast her magic.Megohime lounged in his lap as he read, tail curling and uncurling lazily as she enjoyed the quiet moment with Masamune, paying no attention to the sounds of the door opening and closing.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Ah, ah, ah." Matsunaga drew a burning rune with his fingers and it shot out and wrapped around Jin's whole arm, sealing off her magic. "I've been at this a very long time, you know. I know every little spell and cast you dying Gods can make.""Megohime dono " Masamune shot upright in his seat, the voice alone chilling the entire manor, "Come out and play, Megohime dono "
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She winced and drew her arm back, slowly sinking lower to the ground. Jin already felt herself growing weaker and weaker from the iron, and did her best just to keep herself upright. She gripped the end of the stake that protruded from her chest and started to pull, despite the metal burning her skin.Megohime felt a chill down her spine and she looked to Masamune with panic in her eyes, had her husband found them somehow? Why hadn t they been alerted by the forest surrounding them, or even Kojurou?
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"J...Jin dono! Don't! You'll only hurt yourself more!" Kojurou protested. Matsunaga stood over Jin and drew another rune, this one green and sprinkling a faint mist over her."There will be time for that soon, Jin. Right now, sleep." He told her calmly."Are you upstairs ?" The voice sounded so clear, despite being in the foyer of the manor, "Never fear I shall find you soon enough "
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin struggled to stay awake, to stay upright, but she slowly sunk down to the forest floor, groaning softly. Ko...jurou... She slumped forward at the hunters feet, the iron weakening her enough to be affected by his spells, which otherwise would not affect her.Megohime covered her mouth to choke back a cry, flowing her eyes tightly. No, no, it couldn t be him, she had made a pact with Masamune that protected her from him, it had to be someone else. What should we do..? She whispered to Masamune.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Matsunaga picked Jin up easily and smirked down at Kojurou as he struggled under the net, effectively burning himself further."Farewell, Right Eye of the Dragon." He said calmly before turning and leaving. Kojurou roared amd tried to push through the pain, but he only became more tangled."We deal with the sonovabitch." He whispered back. They could hear the slow footsteps making their way up the stairs, and a gentle scraping of steel against the marble floor.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime nodded, steadying herself before they both left the library to greet the unwelcome guest.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Masamune channelled fire carefully in his hand as they moved slowly to meet this person. He was tall, lanky, an albino with a mask over his mouth."Ah. There you are, Megohime dono I've been looking everywhere for you " He said.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime scowled, her tail bristling and her fingernails growing sharp. Who the hell are you? She sneered at him.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"My name is Tenkai. And I have been looking for you for so long. Your home was empty, so I did some poking around.""You sick son of a " Masamune threw the fireball at him but he merely smacked it away with one of his scythes.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime felt the same tug in her chest, the uncontrollable urge to protect Masamune, and she quickly moved in front of him, baring her teeth. I have nothing for you, begone!
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"You are a bride of Satan. A most powerful witch indeed and now that you are an unbound demon, you're even more powerful than before " He told her, slowly moving closer.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She narrowed her eyes at him. I m not unbound, I have a master, one I ve already pledged myself to. She didn t back away from him, keeping herself between Masamune and the intruder to protect Masamune.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Well then " He rushed forward with a near impossible speed, "Why don't we fix that?!"
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime quickly rushed forward to stop Tenkai, grabbing the raised blades with her bare hands to stop them, teeth bared and tail lashing. If you think killing him will get me to bind to you, you re wrong!
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"And what can I do to make it right, hm ?" He asked before a fireball was lobbed over Megohime to hit him. He barely dodged, ripping his blades from Megohime's hands.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She winced but only pressed forward in her attack, trying to drive him backward down the stairs. Run yourself through with your blades. She hissed sarcastically.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Masamune shot a bolt of lightning at Tenkai and he narrowly side stepped that attack. Tenkai rushed forward, swinging his scythe and aiming for Megohime's side. But it was a trick, he abandoned the scythe and moved passed Megohime to get to Masamune.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	No! Megohime s arm shot out and she just managed to grab a handful of the mans long hair, yanking him backwards and throwing him down the stairs, quickly following after him.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Mego!" Masamune called and chased after them. Tenkai regained his footing and wielded his single scythe at the ready.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime s hands crackled with electricity, an angry scowl on her face. You were an idiot to come here alone. She hissed, then charged again, trying to take his head off.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Not a fool merely testing the waters " He answered, ducking her swing and ramming his elbow into her gut.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime gasped and ground her teeth, raking her claws up his back before stumbling away. You say that like I'm going to let you leave! She snarled as she charged again.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Tenkai took the fuull brunt of her charge, wheezing as he was launched backward.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime didn t stop, going after him again and again, pummeling him to the ground over and over. Her form had started to change as she continued her attack, her rage showing as her legs lost their human form and reverted to their beastly form, shadowy smoke rolling off her, and her eyes glowing with her rage.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Mego! Mego!" Masamune moved over and did the only thing he could think to do, and that was to grab her tail, "Settle!"
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime flinched, but stopped, turning to look at him over her shoulder with an embarrassed expression. Sorry.. She muttered, and slowly the smoke dissipated, and her eyes stopped glowing.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"You're fine. Do you remember that displacement spell I taught you? The pseudo teleport?" He asked.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She nodded, taking a small step away from Tenkai on the ground, and toward Masamune. I do, should I use it on him?
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Yeah. It'll drop him somewhere random and I don't care where right now. We need to go find Kojurou." He said.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime nodded and turned back to Tenkai, murmuring the incantation Masamune had taught her, flicking her wrist and sending the man somewhere else off of the property.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Masamune brushed his hair back and sighed heavily, "Jesus H. Christ."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	How did he get in? I thought the forest kept out intruders. Megohime asked, looking to Masamune with worry.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Unless something happened.." He muttered and headed out, "Let's go."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime nodded and quickly followed after him, worried for Kojurou, what had happened? Why hadn t he noticed the intruders?
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Masamune headed into the forest, immediately alarmed when it didn't rise up to beat on Megohime. "Kojurou!" He called and jogged deeper.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime was jumpy at every turn, every noise or movement, but she was never attacked once. What s going on, I thought I couldn t step foot in here.. She muttered.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Let's just keep looking..." He said, "Kojurou!! Can you hear me?!"
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime stopped, smelling something familiar, the scent of burning flesh. Masamune, this way! She said, taking off in a hurry, following her nose to where she smelled the burning scent.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Masamune hurried after her and when he caught up to her, they found Kojurou stuck under an iron net."Kojurou!" Masamune pulled it off and Kojurou gadped raggedly."He took her..." He gasped. Masamune scowled softly."Who?""Some...some hunter. He took Jin dono." Kojurou replied. Masamune looked to Megohime, hoping she knew what he was talking about
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime shook her head, not knowing of who it could ve been. I ve heard of hunters, but I never did any poking, didn t want anyone poking back.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"She's the one protecting the forest!" Kojurou argued. Masamune rose his hands."Settle down. We'll find her and bring her back." He said, "Whoever she is..."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She s the one who attacked me when I first came into the forest... But I really don t know much about the hunter, witches avoided them like the plague. Megohime said.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Masamune helped Kojurou to his feet, "Don't worry about it, Mego, we'll figure it out. Help me get Kojurou inside."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime nodded, moving to Kojurou s other side to help him walk back to the manor.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	They brought him inside and to Masamune's enchanting room so he could heal him.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin woke slowly, body still feeling painfully heavy, and with the stake still stuck through her chest. She turned her head slowly, everything sluggish.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Good evening," it was the hunter, making his way towards her, "I trust you slept well?"
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She moved her heavy eyes to look at him, then tried to get up, tried to use her magic on him, grunting with effort and pain as she slowly struggled to sit up.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"I wouldn't do that if I were you." He said before pointing to her wrist. It looked like a bangle with runes all over it, "If you use your magic, it'll only siphon it faster."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin collapsed forward, feeling so very weak, arms trembling from supporting her weight. What have you done to me..? She asked, barely managing to look up at him through her disheveled hair.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Those runes with siphon out all of your magic until you are no more than a shell of...well whatever it is you gods are made of." He told her.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin scowled deeply, then noticed something on the inside of her wrist. She brought her arm up to inspect it, and it was silver tree bark. She pulled her sleeve down to conceal it, if anything mostly from herself. The words the hunter spoke were true, her magic was being drained from her body, and soon she would collapse and cease to be. Why? I ve harmed no humans, caused no trouble, why do you do this? She asked through a clenched jaw.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"We don't need your kind anymore. All we need is your magic." He told her.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	We aren t here to be of use to humans..! She hissed back, then her head started to spin and she slumped back down on the floor. You know not what you re doing, you ll kill many fae in this grasp for power..!
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"That's the idea." He smirked, tapping his temple gently, "There is no need for your kind."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	His words sent rage through her, and she forced herself back up, gnashing her teeth. You ll destroy this world.. She took a shaky step forward, barely managing to her feet in the process. You ll regret your every action..!
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"So far, I have no regrets." He told her, "Never have since day one."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She made it one more step before she fell to one knee, just out of arms reach. You won t succeed.. She had dark circles under her eyes, her complexion pale.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Who will come for you? The spirit you were with? He's most likely dead by now." He told her.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	I do not need saving... I will rid of you myself. She said, but was unable to move from her spot. Her strength had been all but robbed from her, only leaving a small sliver of it behind. She had to focus on it, preserve her magic so she could slay him, but it would take time.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"We'll see, won't we?" He remarked before making sure everything was in order and leaving her on her own.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She only slumped against the wall, focusing on building her magic as it was siphoned away. As she thought, it would take some time, but she would be able to save up enough for a spell or two, just enough to get away.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Kojurou was hard at work trying to locate Jin, using every spell and spirit contact he had. He hoped someone saw something.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Nana was treated rather well within the confinement of the Orders prison with all things considered a warm bed to sleep in, clean clothes to wear, and even three hot meals a day. She would be treated with care, as she was carrying a valuable asset, and the Order did not want to waste it. A halfling was incredibly rare, and it s potential vast.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She was alone in her cell as she always was, so she was understandably spooked when she suddenly heard a cane tap against the floor in front of her. "My, my, you poor thing. What a sad hand Fate has dealt you."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Nana let out a soft gasp, startled by the sudden appearance of another. Her milky eyes stared ahead blankly, dead from an old wound. Who s there?
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Someone willing to set you free. Return that which was lost." She felt a thumb slowly ghost under her eye.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Nana flinched at the touch, but didn t pull away completely. I I don t understand.. She shook her head. What do you mean? Who are you?
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"A concerned passerby, saddened by your sorry state. With child, imprisoned, your lover gone and seeming to never return." He said, "I can get you out of here. For a price."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Nana s heart skipped a beat, this man could free her from this prison? A And my son, would he be freed as well? I wouldn t have to leave him here? She leaned forward slightly, expression desperate.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"Mini.." He dropped his rope and frowned, "What's got under your scales?"

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

She looked up from her book again and frowned. Mitsunari wants to bind me to that idiot kid who we saved.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"Daisuke?" He asked, sitting up, "Just you?"

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He didn t specify, only said I was being given to the new recruit. She huffed.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He looked down before scowling and storming out of the dorms.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Minehime quickly sprang up, following after Hidemune. Hey, wait! Where are you going..!?

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"I'm going to have a word." He stated angrily, "He has no idea what he's thinking."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

No, he ll get angry, it really isn t that big of an issue! She protested as she followed after him.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He ignored her, a stubborn dog for sure. He found Mitsunari easily, he was listening to a report from Tachi."Ishida!" He called and Mitsunari looked up with dull eyes. He didn't seem to appreciate the lack of honorific however."What is it, dog?" He asked lowly. Hidemune stopped in front of him and glared."You're giving Minehime to Daisuke, on her own. She'll kill him." He stated. Mitsunari made a noise."You are worried for him?""I'm worried forher." Hidemune said.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Minehime finally caught up to Hidemune, moving to his side and grabbing his sleeve. Stop, it s not a big deal, I ll be careful..! it wasn t as if Minehime killed her human partner intentionally, it was what she was, a dragon. She was a full blooded dragon and far too much power to hand over to someone still so wet behind the ears. New recruits were usually too reckless, would use their familiars magic with reckless abandon and their bodies would always give out. It wasn t a pretty sight, a human still alive after their body was ravaged by an overflow of magic was pulled through them.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"That isn't the point, Minehime." Hidemune turned to her and she could see he was scared."I did say the next time you killed your handler, we would kill you." Mitsunari said, "I can understand why you would want to forget such a fact, though it disappoints me all the same."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Minehime flinched at his words, a scowl setting deeply on her face. She never killed her handlers intentionally, well, not the second or third ones. The first one was ruthlessly mean, so she snapped his neck, but the other two had been too eager to use her powers, had used too much. They got greedy and now she was the one in trouble for it. Maybe this one won t die too quickly.. He knew she was just as scared as him, but she had little choice in the matter.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"Sign me up with her." Hidemune demanded. Mitsunari furrowed his brow slightly."You aren't in a position to make demands of me.""If you don't want the new blood to die, you'll sign her to him with me." He stated.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Minehime looked from Mitsunari to Hidemune, holding her breath as she waited for his answer. She could only hope that Mitsunari would say yes, and that the recruit wouldn t overdo things.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"Fine." Mitsunari agreed, "If it will ensure that nothing inconvenient happens." Hidemune clenched his fists tightly."It won't. Thank you, Ishida sama.." He replied.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Minehime held Hidemune s sleeve a bit tighter, her stomach still in knots. You didn t have to do this..

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He pulled her along, back to their room, "Yes, I did...I don't know what the new boy is like, I don't need him hurting you or getting hurt for being stupid. If anything happened to you because of him, I don't know what I'd do.."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Kojurou had been to visit Jin in the forest surrounding the manor several times since their first meeting, Kojurou informing her of the ongoings of the world outside of her forest, and she showed him flora and fauna of which he had never seen before.

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It was incredible, really. He had seen millions of types of fae and spirits but none that looked so breath taking. He would stay well passed his off hours to be with her, she brought him a peace he never had.

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Jin had no issue having Kojurou spend hours within her forest, observing the fae and other creatures, watching the odd flowers and plants, even a few times finding himself dozing within the forest. It was always warm within the trees, not uncomfortably, and with an occasional gentle breeze. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, often making perfect little sunny spots throughout.

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He had fallen asleep again, basking in one of the warm patches. When he woke up, his head was laying on something soft, and when he looked it was Jin's lap.

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She was petting his hair gently, peeking when she felt him turn his head. Forgive me, you looked so peaceful, I figured I would sit with you. She said softly, smiling down at him.

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He blushed heavily and sat up quickly, "O Oh, my apologies! I didn't realize I had even drifted off!"

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It s quite alright, I didn t mind. She said with a gentle smile. You seemed tired enough to rest for some time, so I figure I d let you sleep.

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The feathers of his coat ruffled gently in his embarrassment, "Th Thank you...the peace is overwhelming, it seems.." He smiled bashfully.

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It is... This forest itself seems to have its own magical properties separate from my own. She reached out to caress a flower gently.

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"I very much enjoy it.." He said gently, watching her.

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I m glad, I quite enjoy your company he She was cut off with a grunt, jerking forward as a look of confusion and pain twisted her face. She looked immediately faint as she slowly slumped forward, catching herself before she fell forward, a large iron spike impaled into her back.

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"Jin dono!!" Kojurou tried to grab it but it burned his hand."And what is Date's pet doing out here with a God?" Kojurou looked and saw a rather ornate looking hunter approached them. Kojurou scowled and lunged at him, only to be thrown back by a simple iron woven fish net.Masamune heard the front door open and shut and assumed Kojurou had come back from his leisurely stroll through the woods.

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Jin s body felt like it had been plunged into fire, the iron stake through her chest making it hard to breathe or move. Kojurou..! She watched him stumble back and he pinned to the forest floor by the heavy iron net, which burned his skin as the stake inside her did. She ground her teeth, blood dripping steadily from her mouth and wound as she turned her attention onto the hunter approaching them. I don t know how you entered this forest.. But you certainly aren t leaving it alive.. She snarled through her teeth, bringing her arm up to cast her magic.Megohime lounged in his lap as he read, tail curling and uncurling lazily as she enjoyed the quiet moment with Masamune, paying no attention to the sounds of the door opening and closing.

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"Ah, ah, ah." Matsunaga drew a burning rune with his fingers and it shot out and wrapped around Jin's whole arm, sealing off her magic. "I've been at this a very long time, you know. I know every little spell and cast you dying Gods can make.""Megohime dono " Masamune shot upright in his seat, the voice alone chilling the entire manor, "Come out and play, Megohime dono "

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She winced and drew her arm back, slowly sinking lower to the ground. Jin already felt herself growing weaker and weaker from the iron, and did her best just to keep herself upright. She gripped the end of the stake that protruded from her chest and started to pull, despite the metal burning her skin.Megohime felt a chill down her spine and she looked to Masamune with panic in her eyes, had her husband found them somehow? Why hadn t they been alerted by the forest surrounding them, or even Kojurou?

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"J...Jin dono! Don't! You'll only hurt yourself more!" Kojurou protested. Matsunaga stood over Jin and drew another rune, this one green and sprinkling a faint mist over her."There will be time for that soon, Jin. Right now, sleep." He told her calmly."Are you upstairs ?" The voice sounded so clear, despite being in the foyer of the manor, "Never fear I shall find you soon enough "

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Jin struggled to stay awake, to stay upright, but she slowly sunk down to the forest floor, groaning softly. Ko...jurou... She slumped forward at the hunters feet, the iron weakening her enough to be affected by his spells, which otherwise would not affect her.Megohime covered her mouth to choke back a cry, flowing her eyes tightly. No, no, it couldn t be him, she had made a pact with Masamune that protected her from him, it had to be someone else. What should we do..? She whispered to Masamune.

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Matsunaga picked Jin up easily and smirked down at Kojurou as he struggled under the net, effectively burning himself further."Farewell, Right Eye of the Dragon." He said calmly before turning and leaving. Kojurou roared amd tried to push through the pain, but he only became more tangled."We deal with the sonovabitch." He whispered back. They could hear the slow footsteps making their way up the stairs, and a gentle scraping of steel against the marble floor.

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Megohime nodded, steadying herself before they both left the library to greet the unwelcome guest.

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Masamune channelled fire carefully in his hand as they moved slowly to meet this person. He was tall, lanky, an albino with a mask over his mouth."Ah. There you are, Megohime dono I've been looking everywhere for you " He said.

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Megohime scowled, her tail bristling and her fingernails growing sharp. Who the hell are you? She sneered at him.

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"My name is Tenkai. And I have been looking for you for so long. Your home was empty, so I did some poking around.""You sick son of a " Masamune threw the fireball at him but he merely smacked it away with one of his scythes.

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Megohime felt the same tug in her chest, the uncontrollable urge to protect Masamune, and she quickly moved in front of him, baring her teeth. I have nothing for you, begone!

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"You are a bride of Satan. A most powerful witch indeed and now that you are an unbound demon, you're even more powerful than before " He told her, slowly moving closer.

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She narrowed her eyes at him. I m not unbound, I have a master, one I ve already pledged myself to. She didn t back away from him, keeping herself between Masamune and the intruder to protect Masamune.

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"Well then " He rushed forward with a near impossible speed, "Why don't we fix that?!"

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Megohime quickly rushed forward to stop Tenkai, grabbing the raised blades with her bare hands to stop them, teeth bared and tail lashing. If you think killing him will get me to bind to you, you re wrong!

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"And what can I do to make it right, hm ?" He asked before a fireball was lobbed over Megohime to hit him. He barely dodged, ripping his blades from Megohime's hands.

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She winced but only pressed forward in her attack, trying to drive him backward down the stairs. Run yourself through with your blades. She hissed sarcastically.

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Masamune shot a bolt of lightning at Tenkai and he narrowly side stepped that attack. Tenkai rushed forward, swinging his scythe and aiming for Megohime's side. But it was a trick, he abandoned the scythe and moved passed Megohime to get to Masamune.

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No! Megohime s arm shot out and she just managed to grab a handful of the mans long hair, yanking him backwards and throwing him down the stairs, quickly following after him.

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"Mego!" Masamune called and chased after them. Tenkai regained his footing and wielded his single scythe at the ready.

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Megohime s hands crackled with electricity, an angry scowl on her face. You were an idiot to come here alone. She hissed, then charged again, trying to take his head off.

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"Not a fool merely testing the waters " He answered, ducking her swing and ramming his elbow into her gut.

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Megohime gasped and ground her teeth, raking her claws up his back before stumbling away. You say that like I'm going to let you leave! She snarled as she charged again.

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Tenkai took the fuull brunt of her charge, wheezing as he was launched backward.

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Megohime didn t stop, going after him again and again, pummeling him to the ground over and over. Her form had started to change as she continued her attack, her rage showing as her legs lost their human form and reverted to their beastly form, shadowy smoke rolling off her, and her eyes glowing with her rage.

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"Mego! Mego!" Masamune moved over and did the only thing he could think to do, and that was to grab her tail, "Settle!"

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Megohime flinched, but stopped, turning to look at him over her shoulder with an embarrassed expression. Sorry.. She muttered, and slowly the smoke dissipated, and her eyes stopped glowing.

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"You're fine. Do you remember that displacement spell I taught you? The pseudo teleport?" He asked.

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She nodded, taking a small step away from Tenkai on the ground, and toward Masamune. I do, should I use it on him?

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"Yeah. It'll drop him somewhere random and I don't care where right now. We need to go find Kojurou." He said.

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Megohime nodded and turned back to Tenkai, murmuring the incantation Masamune had taught her, flicking her wrist and sending the man somewhere else off of the property.

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Masamune brushed his hair back and sighed heavily, "Jesus H. Christ."

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How did he get in? I thought the forest kept out intruders. Megohime asked, looking to Masamune with worry.

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"Unless something happened.." He muttered and headed out, "Let's go."

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Megohime nodded and quickly followed after him, worried for Kojurou, what had happened? Why hadn t he noticed the intruders?

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Masamune headed into the forest, immediately alarmed when it didn't rise up to beat on Megohime. "Kojurou!" He called and jogged deeper.

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Megohime was jumpy at every turn, every noise or movement, but she was never attacked once. What s going on, I thought I couldn t step foot in here.. She muttered.

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"Let's just keep looking..." He said, "Kojurou!! Can you hear me?!"

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Megohime stopped, smelling something familiar, the scent of burning flesh. Masamune, this way! She said, taking off in a hurry, following her nose to where she smelled the burning scent.

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Masamune hurried after her and when he caught up to her, they found Kojurou stuck under an iron net."Kojurou!" Masamune pulled it off and Kojurou gadped raggedly."He took her..." He gasped. Masamune scowled softly."Who?""Some...some hunter. He took Jin dono." Kojurou replied. Masamune looked to Megohime, hoping she knew what he was talking about

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Megohime shook her head, not knowing of who it could ve been. I ve heard of hunters, but I never did any poking, didn t want anyone poking back.

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"She's the one protecting the forest!" Kojurou argued. Masamune rose his hands."Settle down. We'll find her and bring her back." He said, "Whoever she is..."

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She s the one who attacked me when I first came into the forest... But I really don t know much about the hunter, witches avoided them like the plague. Megohime said.

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Masamune helped Kojurou to his feet, "Don't worry about it, Mego, we'll figure it out. Help me get Kojurou inside."

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Megohime nodded, moving to Kojurou s other side to help him walk back to the manor.

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They brought him inside and to Masamune's enchanting room so he could heal him.

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Jin woke slowly, body still feeling painfully heavy, and with the stake still stuck through her chest. She turned her head slowly, everything sluggish.

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"Good evening," it was the hunter, making his way towards her, "I trust you slept well?"

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She moved her heavy eyes to look at him, then tried to get up, tried to use her magic on him, grunting with effort and pain as she slowly struggled to sit up.

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"I wouldn't do that if I were you." He said before pointing to her wrist. It looked like a bangle with runes all over it, "If you use your magic, it'll only siphon it faster."

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Jin collapsed forward, feeling so very weak, arms trembling from supporting her weight. What have you done to me..? She asked, barely managing to look up at him through her disheveled hair.

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"Those runes with siphon out all of your magic until you are no more than a shell of...well whatever it is you gods are made of." He told her.

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Jin scowled deeply, then noticed something on the inside of her wrist. She brought her arm up to inspect it, and it was silver tree bark. She pulled her sleeve down to conceal it, if anything mostly from herself. The words the hunter spoke were true, her magic was being drained from her body, and soon she would collapse and cease to be. Why? I ve harmed no humans, caused no trouble, why do you do this? She asked through a clenched jaw.

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"We don't need your kind anymore. All we need is your magic." He told her.

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We aren t here to be of use to humans..! She hissed back, then her head started to spin and she slumped back down on the floor. You know not what you re doing, you ll kill many fae in this grasp for power..!

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"That's the idea." He smirked, tapping his temple gently, "There is no need for your kind."

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His words sent rage through her, and she forced herself back up, gnashing her teeth. You ll destroy this world.. She took a shaky step forward, barely managing to her feet in the process. You ll regret your every action..!

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"So far, I have no regrets." He told her, "Never have since day one."

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She made it one more step before she fell to one knee, just out of arms reach. You won t succeed.. She had dark circles under her eyes, her complexion pale.

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"Who will come for you? The spirit you were with? He's most likely dead by now." He told her.

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I do not need saving... I will rid of you myself. She said, but was unable to move from her spot. Her strength had been all but robbed from her, only leaving a small sliver of it behind. She had to focus on it, preserve her magic so she could slay him, but it would take time.

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"We'll see, won't we?" He remarked before making sure everything was in order and leaving her on her own.

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She only slumped against the wall, focusing on building her magic as it was siphoned away. As she thought, it would take some time, but she would be able to save up enough for a spell or two, just enough to get away.

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Kojurou was hard at work trying to locate Jin, using every spell and spirit contact he had. He hoped someone saw something.

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Nana was treated rather well within the confinement of the Orders prison with all things considered a warm bed to sleep in, clean clothes to wear, and even three hot meals a day. She would be treated with care, as she was carrying a valuable asset, and the Order did not want to waste it. A halfling was incredibly rare, and it s potential vast.

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She was alone in her cell as she always was, so she was understandably spooked when she suddenly heard a cane tap against the floor in front of her. "My, my, you poor thing. What a sad hand Fate has dealt you."

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Nana let out a soft gasp, startled by the sudden appearance of another. Her milky eyes stared ahead blankly, dead from an old wound. Who s there?

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"Someone willing to set you free. Return that which was lost." She felt a thumb slowly ghost under her eye.

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Nana flinched at the touch, but didn t pull away completely. I I don t understand.. She shook her head. What do you mean? Who are you?

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"A concerned passerby, saddened by your sorry state. With child, imprisoned, your lover gone and seeming to never return." He said, "I can get you out of here. For a price."

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Nana s heart skipped a beat, this man could free her from this prison? A And my son, would he be freed as well? I wouldn t have to leave him here? She leaned forward slightly, expression desperate.