“Where’s the rest of you?” Xenthos currently had Takata held by the back of his shirt face to face with him. Takata was very short(3 '6) compared to Xenthos(5' 8) and well, everyone else in the room. Xenthos stared at the boy and watched five extra tails emerge.
“Can you put me down please, gently due to me not being all that durable. A fall like this would really hurt.” Xenthos set Takata down on the desk looking him over — he seemed quite fond of Takata.
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“Riiiight…”
“What is it?” Wukong asked — she took a deep breath and began to explain.
“Xenthos has a sweet spot for innocent and cute looking things, if it wasn’t for his body’s heightened senses I can say with certainty he would’ve died years ago due to being lured in by cute animals and spirits that demons used.” Ibaraki walked over and shoved Xenthos — snapping him out of his trance.
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“I’m ready to move out.”
“You sure that was just about tails, he ain’t some creep for ki-Gah!” Before Lee could finish his sentence Xenthos grabbed him by the wrist and began to twist his entire arm.
“Value your arm? If you do, that sentence won’t be fin-”
POP!!
Xenthos watched Lee break free and flip out.
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“Dislocation, I’ve got more tricks and you’ll see the bad ones if you pull some crap like that again.” Lee kicked Xenthos in the chest pushing him back. Xenthos grinned and went to attack Lee — suddenly both he and Lee went crashing into the ground groaning.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAaPl3BJ64s
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“I guess you two forgot some of the basic rules of Fiends, one being that Fiends do not fight among one another, they do not endanger each other, and they do not endanger civilians.” Utsukushī points to Takata, despite him being relatively safe. Both of them sat up and rubbed their heads looking at Utsukushī who grinned and looked down at them with eyes cold as ice — they looked at each other and stood up.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSK08CvhYdm
“Good. Now shake hands and let's be on our way.”
Lee stuck his hand out and Xenthos shook it — the pair exchanged a firm grip to insulate the feud wasn’t over.
“Let us begin.” Utsukushī says to her group.
In The Village Ten Minutes After Utsukushī's Group Left The Village
“Oi Scientist, what’re you up too?” Konkitsu called out as he walked into the laboratory, — a green flash of light that changed to a blue before becoming a blinding white, then black suddenly died out.
“Damn it!” The Scientist launched an object shattering one of her windows in a rage — she pouted and leaned back against the table in the middle of her small home.
“Hey watch it, you don’t get enough funding from the village executives as is. Can’t afford to be breaking windows!” Konkitsu walked over and began to try and fix the windows, he would grab some materials and patch up the hole as best he could so no draft came through.
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“Come with me.”
“Not like I’ve got much choice.” Konkitsu watched as she stood up and left her lab — walking down the small hill Konkitsu followed behind her.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJzWkk2PljX
“So what’re we doing Scientist? We about to do some digging of our own?”400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1fHU45gBdn
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“Figuratively and very literally yes, something is bothering me and we’re going to need to bring someone around to help out-”400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAOFBLCeN2E
“-and that’s why we need your help.” The Professor and Konkitsu were inside of a tea shop speaking to a young man who was just listening to them while he was cleaning out some Tea cups, he would look at them and fix his thin rimmed glasses.
"So we're going to an ancient ruin to discover what exactly?" He asked The Scientist, she placed down some papers that had what appeared to be little robotic creatures on it similar to Konkitsu. There seemed to be engravings in it in various symbols — so he checked over the paper.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6MnB2aOY8o
"Apologies but I-”
Everyone heard the sound of heels clicking — a beautiful woman slouched over the man’s shoulder wrapping her arms around his neck gently hugging him.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQfWzgQAYxA
“Think this is interesting, these little things look adorable. What are they?” The woman’s scarlet eyes scanned the papers for a moment before reaching out and picking them up for a closer inspection. Her pure white hair residing on her right left shoulder, a small mole below her right eye, and a single earring on her left ear which was the yin symbol. Her outfit was one royals would wear prominently being royal purple, featuring some white white patterns.
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“Uh huh and that stands for??” She asked her.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMp9NzihU8d
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“Nothing. They’re just small cute creatures and that’s all I’m giving them the name for.” The Scientist said looking at her — the woman smiled a little.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdrWJohDiuH
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“Peeps? I like it, you’re going to this-...”Ruin” with them Tachibana my love?” She asked him.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0sjZ3krrMt
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“Whoa whoa whoa! Love? Sorry you two are a thing??” Konkitsu asked with a shocked expression on his visor — Tachibana nodded with a smile — standing up and looking back toward her.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7Sct1dupx
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“I am Satomi, would you like to come along with us? I could ask Zaibatsu to watch over our shop if so-”
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“I’ve had my share of fun these past few weeks, I’ll run shop while you go cut loose a bit. I doubt sitting here and playing children’s games has done you well.” Satomi gently caressed his face before kissing him on the cheek.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPiR4Yc3LYF
“Now go change into something cozy and I’ll pack up your essentials alright?”
“Understood.” Tachibana began to head to the back of the shop — The Scientist looked at Konkitsu and then stood up.
“We’ve got more stops to make, tell Tachibana to meet us at the gates. Come on Konkitsu.” The Scientist began to walk out with Konkitsu following behind her — exiting the shop she’d look down at him and sigh.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0mXWLFRXZ3
“A lot can happen in three years ya know…”
“I’m not stupid, I know time doesn’t stop or well…it didn’t for all of you..but it did for me. I was unconscious and then woke up with the same mindset I had those years ago, can’t complain. I’m as alive as I can get and that’s the best I’ve got. Like I told you before, I’m indebted to you for saving me, don’t feel bad whenever I do.” Kokitsu would sigh and rub his head.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuOf6oUctgd
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“To the gates.” The Scientist said, walking toward the gates.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡord7LRZ7h3
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“What about our next stop??”400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKm8VUMMMRu
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“There wasn’t one, I was just making sure my servant wasn’t going to mess up because his head was stuffed with nonsense.” En route they spotted a particular leader.
“Lord Takai.” Lord Vergil Takai Chii was currently in the Mission Center checking out some documents, hearing his title being called he addressed the one who called him.
“Scientist, is there something you want from me or did you merely call my name to infuriate me?” The Scientist gave him the documents and began to explain the mission to him — he listened and looked at the documents.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡouiKMQA3sB
“So…you want for me to give you some of my men to accompany you out into the otherworld?”400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjgOz15RfgL
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“Specifically some of your stronger warriors. This isn’t some easy and light job, it’s delicate and important. I need people who can deal with these kinds of situations. I'd ask the Defenders but most of them don’t like me and are afraid of leaving because they think they won’t come back the same.”400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPr1IsBZ0Tv
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“If they come back at all.” Konkitsu added.
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“And you want my troops because we’ve been out there more and a majority of us have fun slaying demons, have you considered this is folly??” Lord Takai looked toward them and fixed his glasses.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRleEGRUqyc
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“Of course I have, the consideration is why I’ve taken so long to try and establish a team. However the history within those ruins are too valuable to not risk life and limb for.”400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcRsJTVZCbg
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“......I’ve grown to trust you, fine. I’ll send my aide Rose with you, she’s an expert in combat and an expert amanuensis. If this information is as important as you say it is, I desire to learn more about it myself.” Lord Takai snapped his fingers and Rose came walking over — Konkitsu began speaking up.
“We sadly can’t do that, Lord Takai. We’re considered one of the village residents and you know the rule about outsiders. No critical information is to be shared, sincerest apologies.”400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD6uHRQvu7k
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“You’ve got yourself a deal, couldn’t have asked for a better amanuensis than Rose herself.” The Scientist completely threw what Konkitsu was saying out the window.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz3jTVDPcPc
“We’ll keep some things from you but whatever is documented that benefits your squadrons is yours. Sealed?”400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXej5kA2XpI
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“Sealed, Rose. You are in their care for now, I have business to attend too. Maxwell.” As Lord Takai began to walk away another servant appeared from just out of view.
“Understood. So shall we leave??” Rose asked. Rose was a woman with golden blonde hair wearing a full fitting tuxedo standing above both The Scientist(4 '8) and Konkitsu(3' 11) at a full (5 '11).400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzxsb2JAuZZ
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“Can I just say I like how the Exiles clean up but seriously are you as capable as the kid says??” Konkitsu asked Rose, Rose gave him a nod.
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“Everyone under Lord Takai’s command are capable fighters in our own rights, as I am his direct aid and one of his most versatile and proficient servants.” Rose spoke in a dignified and very reliable manner.
“You done?” The Scientist asked him and Konkitsu nodded. At that moment Tachibana came walking over smiling, he was wearing a vest and suit which was black on the outside and white on his inner wear. He looked at Rose and she looked at him… — in seconds he changed his outfit he now wore a rather plain outfit, a simple white buttoned shirt with a pocket at the breast, some black trousers and some white shoes laced up and tied properly.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrThL7ykuFS
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“I thought of coming very dapper and proper like our exile friend here but well since she’s here and coming I figured variety in our clothing would make us stand out more. I mean we aren’t making it to that shrine without resistance so we’ll have to slay a LOT of demons.” Tachibana explained himself, the three shook their heads before just walking off toward the gate.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ840nGcBDSM
“Hey wait up.” He called out following behind them.
"May The Light Of History's Greatest Warriors Light Your Way!" Takata called out, waving them off from behind the desk.
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