[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Yuu would have preferred to stay with Toshi to at least give her comfort, and he was hesitant to leave. But then again, there was still a matter of his own curse and Toshi would have been unable to stop him when she was in her condition. His father, however, might be well prepared for such circumstances. Yuu stood up, rubbing Toshi's back, "Please get some rest." Then he turned around and followed his father.

[Kaguya]

Toshi curled into a ball and closed her eyes she felt ehausted and weak and had no idea why, as she was going in and out of sleep she heared very little of the conversation and what she did hear made very little sence to her, but for the moment she would try and rest like she had been asked

Nobuo's father went to the training hall, where ken'ichi could be seen, though clearly exhaused and hurt he continued to train 'you fool' he thought to himself watching as ken'ichi's former tutors helped him learn his place once more within the race's comminuty

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

As Yuu walked closely behind him, he saw who it was his father was looking at, and then it dawned on him: he knew Ken'ichi when he was Nobuo. The same person who had served under his family was the same person who became the father of Toshi and was there to help and guide him. He wasn't sure if Ken'ichi was even aware that he was the same Nobuo from the past, the same one who had told him his views on tengu society. His throat tightened, hurt from seeing Ken'ichi, a spirit, pushed into servitude again. He was sure that Toshi wouldn't be able to bare seeing her father like this, and he rushed over to Ken'ichi's side trying to stop his training. He turned to face the trainers, "Do you have no shame? How can you do this?!"

Then he froze, realizing that these people would be unaware of him, and if they did he would be considered a marked unless they knew about him being an experiment. Why would they listen to someone who was a nobody in that village? No longer bearing the same status he did from his past life, no longer having the same respect and loyalty from those who were under him on the social ladder. He turned to face his father, "You can do something about this, can't you?"

[Kaguya]

Turned feeling his son's presence around, he thought he would have remained with Toshi, seeing him look into the training hall he sighed “You remember him don't you Nobuo” his words where quiet but quicker than he could blink he seen his son move into the training hall, he tried to grab his son's arm but he was to late and shook his head knowing the likely chance would be him stepping in

The teacher's seeing the boy stepping in narrowed their eyes, they had no idea who this boy was, but this hall was only used to teach the branch family. One of them moved forward quickly, drawing his sword and cut downwards with every intention of killing the boy. Ken'ichi seeing this dashed forward behind Nobuo and at the very last second turned taking the slash right across his back clenching his eyes a small whimper of pain heard.

His now jade eyes narrowed turning to the teacher that attempted to strike the boy down, stood up “You should be ashamed, drawing your sword at the young lord!” his voice though tired, was cold and showed authority, the teacher looked to ken'ichi and smirked “There is but one lord in this temple since the possession” his own words cold.

Ken'ichi moved to his knees in front of Nobuo like he had done so many times in the past and lowered his head “I am sorry my young lord...” he began his voice calm as it was the last time they met “Pay no mind to my training, it is an honour to be able to protect the main family” he knew he likely wouldn't feel comfortable with the treatment, but if it meant his safety he had to

The elder moved into the training hall his dull purple orbs glowing “This is Yuu... my reincarnated son, you will show him the same respect as you would show any of my family...” his words where cold as he moved towards him and from his neck brought out the pendent he had given Nobuo as a child and placed it around his neck with a smile “Do you understand?!” his voice boomed, the teachers nodding showing they understood clearly “As you didn't know, this time is forgiven since Ken'ichi stepped in... next time someone will be paying the price” his voice was bitter, he had lost his son once and wasn't going to let it happen to him again

“Nobuo... This is his training... nothing can be done about it” his voice was once more gentle, his eyes turning back to ken'ichi who was now continuing his training, he could tell just how tired his cousin was but this is the way it had always been, the branch family was raised to be protector’s of his and though harsh was necessary. This was the only thing that was done harder than any other tribe the training of the branch family

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Yuu clenched his fists, looking to his father in sorrow and anger over what was going on. He didn't want Ken'ichi to be treated like he was some servant again, and the fact they were training him while he had an injury dealt by a sword just made it that much more painful for him to think about. His mind became fogged with the thought of turning the trainers into mere stains on the ground, and he walked right up to the one who had attacked Ken'ichi earlier, his hand snapped forward and grabbed the man by the neck.

Then, he let go when he realized what he was doing, and then promptly walked out of the training hall. Of course, even without the curse he would have still wanted to punish the man for what he did to Ken'ichi, but death to him and all the other trainers was just pushing it. He took a deep breath, walking directly to his father's chambers without waiting for his father since he wanted to isolate himself away from other people he may have thought deserved a little punishment.

[Kaguya]

The elder watched the goings on and smiled seeing that he had self control 'perhaps he can break his own taboo' he thought to himself, sighing he looked into the training hall "Training is at an end for the moment" his tone showing why he was in the position he was in

Watching the Tengu sheath there swords and walk out he was about to walk to ken'ichi to check him over, but seen narrowed jade eyes looking at him "You changed me back and now have your guardian once more... go check on your son and my daughter" he slowly stood, from his back trickled blood as he too each step, each step feeling like an excerise in itself

The man noded to Ken'ichi "You know, you and her mother done this to her..." he say watching ken'ichi stop for a moment to hear the rest of the sentance "if you hadn't hid her heritage from her she wouldn't be denying it now, in denying it she has caused a seal that can not be removed except through her exceptance" ken'icho started walking again "I hid it from her because I never intended for her to meet any of this damned race" with that he entered his room

The elder sighed and shook his head "You've changed so much cousin" he whispered, he understood why Ken'ichi held so much hate for the race, it was the same reason his own son did. He tried to make his tribe at least a little more bareable that others, but not even that seemed to make them content.

Slowly he moved back to his chamber to see his son, he knew that his son would have plenty to say on the matter that he just seen, but would likely want more questions answered and at this point in time he didn't want to sleep

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Yuu was sitting on the bed, seemingly almost distant. It wasn't his first time seeing someone treated so poorly due to the traditions, but the reactions were every bit as despicable as the actions from back in his old life. Then, he noticed his father was present, but he made no motion to stand up or see him, "All of this has gone on for far too long.."

[Kaguya]

The man stood looking to him a sigh coming from his lips as he heard his son's words “And nothing would come but chaos...” his words a mear whisper not wanting to disturb the sleeping girl that lay behind Nobuo. If it wasn't better anyone would believe that he was in fact trying to keep things the way they where for his own selfish reasons

In all truth unlike the other elders who would want it for those selfish reason's he was looking at things in a more practical way, their race's traditions and laws where several millennia years old, silently he moved to stand at the window “I know our laws and traditions aren't perfect... but without rules and boundaries, there would only be chaos” his words where truthful on the matter

“After you d...” he stopped not wanting to to say the last word he closed his eyes and looked down and took a deep breath “after you died...” his voice showed true pain in saying the last word, he shook and took another silent deep breath “if it wasn't for those laws, this tribe wouldn't be here, it would be in ruin” his words once again showing this simple truth, although he wouldn't get into such matters unless asked

“You see Nobuo... though at times brutals and backwards, they are needed” opening his eyes and looked to the moon “Unlike any other tribe, the tainted here have more freedoms and privileges,” his words seemed distant as he spoke, he didn't want anyone to suffer like Fumiko had and so altered the tribes laws in a way that kept the higher s of the tribe happy but gave those who needed the help a way to get it without fear of punishment

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"The humans have a better way of living.." Yuu rubbed his arm, "They aren't as harsh as we are. They have more freedom to do what they want.." He looked down, imagining just how life would have been if he were born as a human rather than a tengu. It would have made things so much easier, and he wouldn't have fallen into the fate he had now, "If I had only been born human, I wouldn't have suffered so much..I wouldn't have seen so much suffering.."

[Kaguya]

His father turned and looked to his son as he spoke “I wouldn't know... I've never met a Human.” his words were truthful as he leaned against the window “At your age such things where taboo... my father would have easily had me beaten for thinking such a thought” his smile was gentle as he thought on his own parents and how they where, he now found himself wondering if his father would have approved of him and what he had done, or class him as a failure

On hearing his son's next set of words he snapped back into reality from his own thoughts “We can't help what we are born Nobuo” he say with a sorrow filled voice, to hear such words from his only child cut deeper into him than any blade could, turning from him several tears fell silently from the man's cheeks, he didn't want his son to see the tears or how much that one sentence truly hurt him

“If that is what you wish I can grant it, it would also break your taboo...” his voice hid the fear he was hiding well, all he wanted was to make his son happy, to make him smile and laugh like he once had when he was a child, before the time turmoil where the humans founded a city within their territory, it was then he started to see changes in his son's attitude and though he knew they would likely never change back but he could hope

“I've only ever wanted to see your happiness and laughter Noubuo...” he began to walk towards the door silently, though stopped before he exited “And if that means I must lose you for a second time for it to happen, I would happily sacrifice it” he lowered his head, tears now moved down his cheeks as if they where waterfalls, his voice shook as his heart twisted saying that one sentence, but how could he deny him anything? it was a father's love that compelled him to offer him what he wanted

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

He looked up and at his father, and in hearing the fluctuations in the words that his father spoke, he understood that this was something that would hurt him to do. Though he shook his head and stood up, walking a few steps forward and out to the window where he looked out at the village beyond. It hadn't changed much from the last time he remembered it, and then he turned to his father, "Even making me human wouldn't change the fact that I experienced all of those painful things. My heart would still ache no matter what form I'm in." He clenched his fist, hesitant to speak out his next thoughts, "The..the only way is to just erase my memories..or put me to rest. Maybe..I can just meet my death with Toshi..and then we won't have to bother her to accept her heritage."

[Kaguya]

Turned and looked to his son for a moment “Every life comes with trials, both good and bad” his words showed this to be true as he regained his composure, hearing his next words he sighed “I could erase both your memories and hope that you bond once more as you have now” he moved back towards his son, looking down and him for a moment before placing a hand on his shoulder “If you died your spirit would remain...” he paused for a second and looked to the sleeping girl “She on the other hand would be removed from existence completely” his voice showing sorrow, but she was a spirit and though her father could take on physical form being born in the temple the same couldn't be said for her

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Yuu's eyes widened with horror. He thought it could have been so much easier just to go ahead and do one of the things he said, but the thought of losing Toshi forever just hit him hard. And he didn't know just how accepting Toshi would be of her tengu blood after having her memories erased. Just how far back would it have gone, "How-how far can you take that spell..the one that erases memories?"

[Kaguya]

Looked at him and sighed seeing his son's eyes widening, he knew there bond was deep and that the news that if she died, that would be it, there would be no coming back in anyway would hit him hard. On hearing his question he looked out the window at the moon “At this point in the cycle to the point of five years old, if the moon was full I could erase everything from her birth till now” his words where seemingly distant as he studied the moon “If I was to do that, I could change memories, to give her history...” he say gently knowing that she wouldn't know yuu for who he was at the moment, but as a tengu prince

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Yuu took a deep breath and thought about it for a while, trying to figure out what sort of consequences or backlash the magic would cause them. He became tense, thinking just about all the memories they had together, everything they worked hard for to obtain, all erased or replaced with new memories. Then there was also the risk that his father could tweak a little more than what Yuu wanted, making him what he'd consider a more 'suitable' son. However, despite all the negatives, he thought it would be better for Toshi to live without all the sorrows and pain of her past, and she wouldn't be alone in that, "Do it. Please use the magic to erase our memories."

[Kaguya]

His father looked down from the moon surprised hearing what was said, especially so quickly “don't you think you should think it over?” he asked then there was the matter of how ken'ichi would take it, though at the end of the day he ken'ichi's mind would alter to what it once was through his harsh training. His eyes slowly moved to Toshi “perhaps you best talk it over with her... as if she doesn't wish it then it will not work as well as it should do” he was happy that he could have his dear son back the way he once was, but at the same time he didn't want to do it unless it was what the boy truly wanted