clawed_progeny (clawed_progeny) wrote,
@ 2011-06-24 03:43:00

Heir of the Iron Fist
Keiji was not in a good mood. Apparently in an attempt to form an alliance with him, Lord Yukimura had captured what he called a "fiery warrior woman" and was offering as a "bride" for him. The crassness of Yukimura galled him on an almost primal level, but Keiji couldn't afford to make an enemy of the man..yet. He'd have to handle this carefully. Perhaps staging an "escape" would be the best course to getting the woman out. First though, he'd have to assess her. He'd need to know if she was actually a warrior or simply a woman with a fiery temper. He stopped in front of the door to her room/cell. He knocks on the door, he has not idea what state of dress the woman may or not be in.

"Miss, may i enter?"

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clawed_progeny
2011-06-26 10:40 pm UTC (link)

Yukimura brings his arm up in defense, blocking the bulk of the impact. Though it still hurts.

"I think maybe I'll do what Keiji should have done when he found you. Then when I'm done I'll cast your carcass on Genma's doorstep." Yukimura strikes forward with a series of rapidfire punches, aimed at Rose's face.

Meanwhile Keiji is holding his own against the two bodyguards. They were less skilled than he, but their numbers gave them a definitive advantage. One brought a kick up, as Keiji blocked it, another dove in low for his leg. Keiji barely manages to move fis foot out of the way of the strike. He gets caught in the face by a punch, but retaliates with a backhand to the offending attacker.

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	irondragon 2011-06-26 10:44 pm UTC (link)
	Only two of them connect. Rose moves out of the way of the rest. Then strikes out with punches of her own. They are not localized. But they are fast and sure. The warrior is more than capable of taking a hit as well as dishing them back out. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

clawed_progeny
2011-06-26 10:51 pm UTC (link)

Like Rose, Yukimura manages to dodge the first few punches, but the rest connect. He snaps back and snarls. He tilts his head, which oddly brings his long beard into the air. He turns his head, bringing the beard around. If Rose looks carefully, she should be able to see the glint of metal inside the man's facial hair.

The two bodyguards had drawn weapons. Keiji was now forced to parry the blows of their blades, by hardening the density of his claws to appropriate levels.

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	irondragon 2011-06-26 10:55 pm UTC (link)
	She mostly dodges the 'beard attack' but it catches in the kimono and slices away part of her outfit. The young woman didn't yelp then and looked to him then grabbed his beard where there wasn't metal and yanked hard and struck again viciously. "Dirty trick." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

clawed_progeny
2011-06-26 11:07 pm UTC (link)

Yukimura is rocked by the blow, his lip bloody.

"In a fight to the death, there is no such thing. As the daughter of Iron Fist, I'd think you'd understand that." In a feat of impressive agility for such a large man, he pushes off the floor with one foot and brings his opposite leg up in an attempt to drive his foot into Rose's stomach.

Rose's clothes aren't the only ones torn, as Keiji's robes were slashed and torn from the multiple blows from his two opponents. One brings his sword down. Keiji catches it between his hands, kicks the other attacker away, and pulls the blade out of his hand. He aims the trajectory of the sword to fly at Yukimura's beard. The Hand Lord won't be able to save his prized facial hair.

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	irondragon 2011-06-26 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	"There are lines which shouldn't be crossed," Rose states then is forced to roll with the kick. She let go of the beard and smiled as it was cut away. Then she threw a high kick of her own. He should be distracted long enough for it to go off at his head. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

clawed_progeny
2011-06-26 11:40 pm UTC (link)

"My beard!" Before Yukimura can fly into a full-on rant, Rose's blow connects, violently knocking the man's head back. He's dazed, but still on his feet. He snarls and leaps in the ear with a spinning roundhouse kick aimed at Rose's face.

Keiji had been momentarily distracted by his fight with the one bodyguard, that the other returned and managed to strike his face with his blade. Only the hardening of Keiji's skull saved him from permanent injury. He's bleeding, but managing to look through the blood. Lessening the density of his leg bones, he manages a split, driving his claws into the guts of the man in front as well as the man behind. Both men gasped before falling to the floor. The blood was now in his eyes, he had to wipe it away, he was no use to Rose until he did.

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	irondragon 2011-06-26 11:56 pm UTC (link)
	Rose actually ducks. Then does a Jim Kirk style two fisted punch at Yukimura's groin. It isn't a wise move but it is fast. She doesn't look to see if it connected she does though dance away from him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

clawed_progeny
2011-06-27 12:04 am UTC (link)

Lord Yukimura was a skilled fighter and student of the martial arts..but he never expected that. The blow hits home..hard. The man gasps, fighting the urge to throw up. "And you say..I fight dirty?" He falls to his knees. "Well, finish it."

Keiji meanwhile was forced to use his shirt as bandages, quickly attempted to stop the bleeding. He looked toward Rose, curious as to what she'd do.

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	irondragon 2011-06-27 12:08 am UTC (link)
	Instead Rose smiles brilliantly. "No. I plan to do one even better. Lord Deathstrike and I shall drag you before your guests and present our proof to them. And how you intended to kill us both. This isn't mercy from me," she picks up a sword holding it like an expert. "This is the extent of my anger. I'll happily let them choose your fate and go home." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

clawed_progeny
2011-06-27 12:18 am UTC (link)

Yukimura blanches. "No! You have no idea what they'll do! I'd rather die here!" Yukimura rises to get up, fully aware Rose could kill him. Before he can, a heavy book collided with the back of his head. Yukimura muttered an unintelligible word and collapsed, unconscious.

"Oh just shut up." Keiji muttered, trying to keep his makeshift bandage wrapped. His shirt now nothing more than trash. He tries to give a comforting smile to Rose. "Well done."

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	irondragon 2011-06-27 12:20 am UTC (link)
	"I have a good enough idea," Rose hissed. And she thought he deserved that for threatening K'un L'un. She was protective of her 'other' people. She blinks at him. Then blushes a little looking away. "We should bring him before the others. Take care of this once and for all. Too bad he can't walk on his own." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	clawed_progeny 2011-06-27 12:27 am UTC (link)
	"Agreed, I'll carry him." Keiji moved to Yukimura's body. "Do you still have the scroll and the cipher?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	irondragon 2011-06-27 12:32 am UTC (link)
	Rose plucks them from her obi and holds them up. "Right here. I didn't want to risk loosing them." She grinned a little. "I think this night might turn out well for us after all." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	clawed_progeny 2011-06-27 12:40 am UTC (link)
	"Please don't say that, I feel worse than I look." He said with a laugh. He notes the tears in her kimono as well as the hints of flesh they reveal. "Forgive me for saying so, but you pull the bedraggled look down pretty well." Keiji picks up Yukimura and slings him over his shoulder. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	irondragon 2011-06-27 12:46 am UTC (link)
	She blushes a little at the compliment. "I couldn't fight so well without tearing the kimono. It restricted my movements in ways I'm not used to....And I don't mind you saying that." She moves to follow him as someone should keep an eye on their prisoner. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	clawed_progeny 2011-06-27 12:58 am UTC (link)
	"I'm afraid I don't pull the look off so well myself." He was practically shirtless and his pants were torn in several places. He stops in front the marked doorway, chants a word, and it dispells revealing a staircase. "Have them ready, our exit is bound to draw attention." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

irondragon
2011-06-27 01:05 am UTC (link)

Rose has them at ready.

"I'll have them for however wishes to see them. I think we should hurry in case he starts to wake up... Plus we are both quite the sight."

She can't help but look at him again. A part of her really likes him and wishes things had been different. It is rare to fight beside someone as good as he is who isn't taken or not her type. Too bad he's with the Hand, really.

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	clawed_progeny 2011-06-27 01:17 am UTC (link)
	Sure enough as the pair make their way up, a group of figures make their way toward them. Most are Hand ninjas, following close behind are Lords Masahiro and Genma. "Deathstrike-sama, what is the meaning of this?" Lord Masahiro demanded, hand gripping the head of his cane. "Rose, if you would." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

irondragon
2011-06-27 01:23 am UTC (link)

She nods and moves forward. She bows and offers the scrolls to the two Lords.

"This is a coded message Lord Yakimura shared with Davos, the Steele Serpent. The cipher to decode the message is here with it, honored Lords. I ask that you please take this seriously for it is a grave matter I present to you."

She kept her tone even and her eyes cast downward in respect. There was no need to be arrogant or haughty and it would likely help if she was polite.

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clawed_progeny
2011-06-27 01:40 am UTC (link)

Lord Genma nods and takes the offered scrolls. He begins translating the message out loud to Masahiro, who seems to be listening intently, though not direcly looking at it. Masahiro's face is turning red with anger as he listens, and Genma looks none too pleased reading it. When Genma finishes he turns to Rose.

"There's no need to keep your head down, Rose-chan."

"The daughter of the Iron Fist is a person of great respect." Masahiro concurs. "This is indeed concerning." Masahiro turned at the sound of Yukimura's breathing. "Much will have to be done to cover this fool's error." He taps the ground a few times with his cane, before smacking Yukimura in the face with it. "You will go before the jonin for this. Your Lord status is forfeit. Your assets will be divided amonmgst your peers and your soldiers will be reassigned. I suggest you come up with a suitable plea for your life."

The blow had woken Yukimura up. "No! Wait! I did it for the Hand! For all of us!"

"You heard Masahiro-sama, get him out of here." Genma ordered. With that several Hand ninjas grabbed the fallen lord, binding his wrists and escorting him to the estate's dungeon. When he's gone, Genma wipes at his eyes. "This is some predicament we are in."

Keiji speaks now, having kept silent in the presence of the senior lords. "This must be brought before the jonin, only he can summon all the lords. They must see this if we are to respond in a united fashion."

Masahiro turns at Keiji's voice and nods. "You are correct Deathstrike-sama. I will see to that myself. My apologies for the trouble the Hand has caused you, Rose-san." Masahiro gives a deep bow, before departing with his own soldiers.

Genma bowed as well. "I leave the return of Rose-chan to her home up to, Keiji-san. We may be fractured, but the Hand will not allow itself to become a pawn. We will be ready for retribution. Farewell, Rose-chan." A final bow from Genma, and the rotund lord leaves with his men.

"Well, I seem to remember promising you a boatride to the United States. Follow me. My attendnet, Shinsuke will be waiting for us."

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irondragon
2011-06-27 01:57 am UTC (link)

Rose nodded. She hoped that she would get to change latter on. But getting to the boat first seemed like the best thing ever.

When they reached the boat Rose found herself floundering a bit. She paused then gave him a shy uncertain look.

"I want to thank you for this. You saved my life, tonight. I don't think I would have survived my family coming to get me." Because she had a bad feeling that Davos would have found a way to kill her.

She leans forward and plants a kiss on his mouth. A voice in the back of her head tells her to stop being shy so she gets a little more friendly with the kiss. After another moment she breaks the kiss shyly peering at him.

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clawed_progeny
2011-06-27 02:15 am UTC (link)

At first he found himself returning the kiss, but quickly realized his error as she pulled away. "You are welcome, Rose. I am glad I could help." He bows low to her in respect, he'll likely never see her again. "The captain has been paid to rendezvous with an ocean liner. You'll be dropped off and that boat will you the rest of the way home. Safe journey, Rose-san."

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	irondragon 2011-06-27 02:32 am UTC (link)
	Rose blinked at him. Then nodded slowly. The trip would be fairly safe and she would get home safely. "Too bad things couldn't have been different," Rose says wistfully. "It would have been nice to get to know you under different circumstances.... I like what I saw of you." She gives him a small bow. "Thank you, Keiji-san." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	clawed_progeny 2011-06-27 02:39 am UTC (link)
	"And I you." He admitted softly. "I would have liked that. Sayonara." Keiji turns to leave, he doesn't want to reveal how much this affects him to be seen. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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