[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Yuu could feel Nobuo wanting to get out, visions blurring his drive for his goal as he blankly stared at his tea while it was happening. The hospitable gesture was seen as a potential threat, and he did not take it too well as he glanced up and pushed his tea cup forward. From what he saw, he had been drugged once by a similar gesture and in a similar fashion. History was repeating itself to some degree and he was not willing to bring down his guard twice to the same thing, even if the man was truthful. Yuu, or rather Nobuo spoke from the experience, and more like a person rather than someone bent on killing, "I would rather not eat or drink what you provide. One bad experience is one too many." He sat up, posed like he was an unmoving noble talking to his peers. He grabbed Toshi's hand, as if to tell her to calm down since he was there. After all, he was given the task to protect Toshi, whether or not he felt anything for her. He wasn't too sure just how much information Toshi wanted, or even if she'll listen to the answers. However, he knew her questions were more dire than his since she was the one who had decided to come back. "Toshi, I'm here, and so is the family sword. You wanted to find out about your family," he talked to Toshi as though he were doing it out of duty rather than showing any feelings to Toshi.

[Kaguya]

Toshi's hand went towards the tea then stopped and dre back curling as if she was frightened, her eyes going to Yuu as he spoke her eyes closed as they lost their sparkle "The sword won't work..." she said gently her voice but a low mumble "Free or not... one, they are still family and two, they are higher ranked" she her voice seemed diffrent almost like it was dead as it spoke

She felt the lack of love from Yuu's form and it made her heart faulter, the shield dropping as she fell to her knee's the male elder dropping the cup allowing to smash on the floor as she caught her, his eyes going to Ken'ichi "How long!" he demanded as he began to cheak her over

Ken'ichi lowered his head "four months weakened, three months sealed" he replied, the elder stood and glared at him keeping Toshi in his arms "Tengu or no, I'll deal with you later... " with that he grabbed Yuu's and and dashed off to a nearby room

The room would be much like that of nobility or royalty of the area she had been brought up in. Moving to the bed he placed toshi down and looked to the seal, a worried look on his face for her

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

It was true that Nobuo was concerned for Toshi's safety, but at the same time he was just overly skeptical about the sincerity of the elder's actions, thinking that they were some sort of facade to throw him off. And if he couldn't use the sword, at least the sheath or some other loose object around the area could do some damage if there was a need for it...but he just might do that because he felt like doing it. His desire to kill the man grew more intense by the minute, thinking more and more about just how many wrongs this man had done to him, Toshi, and many others and leaving less concern about getting any answers for Toshi. "You do know what will happen to you if you do any harm to her," his arm changed and he positioned his long, sharp claws just inches from the man's neck.

The other elder followed quickly too, though right before Yuu could move any closer, she swiftly wrapped her arms around his and pulled it back. While to her, it was undignified to perform such actions, she wanted to protect her partner and make sure that their investment was properly taken care of, "You fool! Can't you open your eyes and see that we're trying to help her?!"

[Kaguya]

Toshi would remain uncontious as she was checked over, hearing the boys words and feeling his claws at his neck "If I was going to harm her boy she wouldn't be in a room designed for her comfort and security" he hissed slightly in return "Beside's you are the cause!" he called out cheaking toshi's eyes

"Your link is diffrent to any we have seen created over the years..." he closed Toshi's eyes and went to a small box in the room opining it "Your abilitys lie in your emotions, if she feels a lack of love in you, something like this might happen again" he say taking some herbs out of the box and began to make a concoction where he stood

"The only reason I believe that it is this bad at the moment is because she is in a weak state, the only thing keeping her from true death is the true love she holds for you" he say walking back over to toshi and had her drink the medicine he created just a moment before

"She is weakened there is nothing I can do for her on that point but the medicine will prevent her from getting any worse" his eyes falling on the sea once more as his eyes studied it "This can't be removed by anyone" he said looking to his partner "She placed it there because she denie's her linage, until she comes to term with that..." he paused and sighed "the seal will not be broken meaning she will not be able to recover quickly" what he failed to mention was the 'if at all'

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Nobuo was a spirit of hatred and vengeance, and love was just something that couldn't fit in, despite having the awareness that he did have it at before, several times. He knew it wasn't normal, but that wouldn't change unless his own spirit was appeased, but he didn't have enough of his memories to figure out what it was that he needed to do. He just knew he had to do something, and it was clawing inside his mind, trying to break free. Despite promising to protect Toshi, he grinned, "So when I am weak, she is strong..and when I am strong, she is weak? It's starting to look like that." So long as Toshi wasn't dead or hurt he was ok with it, his own selfish emotions now emerging. It meant that he can get closer to fulfilling what he wanted, whatever he was after.


He reached down, his fingers gently combing through her hair and then lightly brushed over her cheeks. She was the exact resemblance of a person he once knew, someone he once gave his heart to, but he couldn't feel love towards her, only the satisfaction in knowing she was a stepping stone. A tool to help him advance, so to say. And he didn't care if it ended up being a person.

He looked at the elder, "Maybe I want her to sleep like this, for me. So don't let her know about her heritage..or better, don't let her wake up." However, as he was almost ready to make sure that the elders would do just that, the words echoed through his mind, and suddenly he snapped his head up, realizing just exactly what had come out of his mouth. His arm reverted back and he started to worry about Toshi again, "How long does that medicine last?" Yuu looked to Toshi again and grabbed her hand, tears welling up in his eyes, "I'm so sorry..This is my fault.." He knelt down, his hands wrapped around hers and brought them closer to himself, feeling her warmth within his hands and his forehead, and hoping that she would respond to his touch.

[Kaguya]

The male elder sighed listening "At the moment yes, if one of you is strong the other will be weak" he continued, though he found it curious how he was being selfish about the whole thing but still showed her kindness and love in his own way. He noted something in his mind to tell the others later

"I told them I would answer any three questions and I will..." he say glaring at Nobuo "I am many things, but one of them isn't a liar" he scorned, but he watched as a fight seemed to come into play. Watching the change he realized that the true personality was back in his form. On hearing his question he thought back "twenty four hours after consumption... then it is required to take it again" he would say contently

Toshi's eyes opened a little feeling Yuu's hands in her own, she smiled "I know why we can't balance" her voice was weak, sounding like she was exhausted "Yuu, it's not your fault... don't blame yourself... I don't wa..." she trailed off her breathing got lighter as she fell into a slumber

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"Toshi!!" Yuu yelled desperately trying to get Toshi to come back. He doubted Toshi's words about him not being at fault for her current condition. Even the elder said it was his fault for the fall in her health, and he believed it. "There has to be some other way to help her.." although he knew that the people standing around him were dangerous, he also had no choice but to rely on them to keep Toshi's health from worsening, and he looked up into the man's eyes seeking his help and advice.

[Kaguya]

The elder looked to him with a smile "There is nothing I can do to get her energy back... she is one of a kind" with that he stood and walked towards the door, but stopped glancing back "You are the cause, so you would be the cure in my opinion" he muttered as he advanced once more "You need to balance yourself before you can balance against her so neither are weakened" with that he walked out the room knowing his companion would follow likely with questions of her own

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"How am I supposed to do that?" Yuu knew he needed to settle things within himself once and for all since he was aware that as his other self, he would put Toshi in a less desirable state to get to his own goals. He knew he needed balance, but he didn't know how to accomplish it. It was bad enough that there was never a distinct separation going between their minds and the transition was difficult to pick up on. He sighed, looking down at Toshi, "I don't know what to do..." Resting his head upon the bed, he sighed and wrapped his finger in Toshi's.

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"It would be impossible for him..he doesn't have what it takes to achieve balance," from what she had seen, it would be too difficult for the two spirits to come into peace with one another. Both had different ideals and goals that were conflicting with one another. And Toshi's health was dependent on Yuu coming to terms with Nobuo. All seemed hopeless.

[Kaguya]

The elder stood at the door as he was asked the question "You must find a common gound to begin with as you are oppisite sides of the same coin..." he began bringing his hand to his head he sighed "when this happens you must give him an insight to the love you hold and he will give you insight to the hate he does..."

Turning he looked to the boy "You give up to easily and will never gain his respect, until you gain that... she will remain in her coma" his words were cold and harsh but in his mind needed for motivation "You have two questions left" with that he fully left the room

"you give him to little credit, they have made a bond stronger than any we have seen... and their's wasn't forced, meaning he is more likely to suceed for her" his words where calm "they are the closest we have had to perfection, don't count them out"

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Yuu closed his eyes, desperately seeking out Nobuo's presence within himself. His breathing slowed and he became more calm, slowly drifting off into darkness, thinking that he was most likely just falling asleep while trying. What was the use if Nobuo was too stubborn to come out for Yuu.

Then, he felt himself forced into a different position, his eyes flew open. He tried to get up to see where he was at, but his body wouldn't move the way he wanted it to. Instead, it was as if someone was controlling his every movement, nothing was done out of his will. He felt himself sitting up in the ragged blanket, the morning rays of the sun peeking through the many holes in the wall. He somehow felt familiarity with his surroundings, as if he had known them for a long time.

Soon afterwards, new information flooded his head, telling him that this place was only a temporary shelter that he had crashed into for the past week. He had a job to do, as he was hired to perform a job, and the money he earned was used to keep him and his younger sister alive. He would go out on long trips to fulfill his duties and come back to collect. It was a dangerous job, but it paid well.

Suddenly, he snapped his head up, now back to where Toshi was. He bit his fingers, wanting to gnaw on them. It was a very vivid dream, or memory, but whatever it was it had seemed too real to him. A vision where he had no control and gradually started fitting into the part as if he were there, "Toshi, wait for me.."

Yuu closed his eyes once again, drifting off again and waking up where he had left off: back in the broken building. The job was highly dangerous and he hoped that his sister would stay out of it this time. Yuu fell into it more naturally than he did the first time, as though he were actually living as this person and also as though being 'Yuu' had never happened. He quickly stood up, brushing the dust off of his pants, and he grabbed his sword and traveling bag, placing them over his shoulders like someone who was a carefree bum. After, he walked outside, taking in the view of the forest and the life around it.

And now he realized..this was a memory that Nobuo couldn't access unless Yuu himself wanted answers as well. A key memory for both Nobuo and Yuu in their own journeys. He didn't know how it would play out, but he had a gut feeling about what would happen, and it wasn't a good one.

[Kaguya]

A girl ran up behind his her clothing a deep gray and kind of tattered, her long black hair stopping mid way down her back, her ice blue eyes glowing like moon sapphires in the light. She looked quite thin and sickly but stopped behind Nobuo "Brother... you don't have to do this, we can go back to the villiage... I'm sure the elder's won't be mad" her voice was filled with worry, the voice would seem familure to him as she spoke as if he had been around it for a while

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"I must. It puts food on our plates and more importantly..in our bellies," Nobuo wasn't all too surprised that she had followed him all the way out there. He had only stopped for the week because he had obtained an injury from a fall, and must have been more than enough time for Fumiko to get a good shot at catching up to him. He playfully placed a hand on her head, and with a devious smirk he rapidly moved his hand about, giving her a noogie, "This is what you get for following me. Go back home. I have an important mission to get to."

[Kaguya]

The girl looked to him with sorrow filled eyes, somehow she knew that he was on one of those sucidle missions that no one else was dumb enough to take "We can work for that... I almost lost you last time... not again!" she held on to her ragged top, her voice showing she didn't want him to go but she knew no matter what was said he would go even if it meant knocking her out like he had the last time

Feelijg his hand on her head she smiled a little she just couldn't stay mad at him that was until he started to give her a noogie "Enough!" she cried out holding her head "I'm sorry... please stop" she got teary and pouty, hearing his words she shook her head "No, I want to come... please don't make me go back" her voice sounded scared, especially since she left without asking permission

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"You would only get hurt if you follow me," Nobuo stopped teasing her and gave her a hug, softly humming a tengu lullaby as he rocked back and forth to soothe her, stroking her hair. It had only been his ninth mission out, but he didn't do it just for the food, as he spoke of so often to Fumiko. He knew he only had a few months to a few years to live, and he was gathering the money in preparation for it since he wanted Fumiko to be living well even after he would pass away, but he had hidden most of it from her for the time being. He had someone who had agreed to tell Fumiko about it after he died. For now, he let her remain in her blissful ignorance, not knowing what fate had in store for them, "You are my little star, Fumiko." He nuzzled her hair and sighed, "If you want to come with me, you will have to learn the way of the sword and of our offensive magics. I can't have you coming with me while you're defenseless.."

[Kaguya]

Cuddled into into nobuo her head going onto his chest "I could be helful" she pouted, she knew there was very little she could actually do because of her illness and even her own family seen her is nothing more than a burden "Why do you care for me Nobuo? Your a high born" her voice quivered a little as she spoke, she was quite afraid of the answer she might be given

Giggled a little as her hair was nuzzled "I know Nobuo, and your my protector" her voice was soft as she spoke, hearing what he had to say about her learning magics and sword style she shook her head "They'd beat me like last time" her voice sounded panicked as she looked down to a seal on her left hand, "They blocked my form and magic because i will never have use for my form and I'm to low to use the races magic" her voice sounded sad as she spoke