[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Yuu wasn't too sure he liked the idea of having it all done in a night's time, but then again there wouldn't be anything to worry about by the time they woke up. Yuu gently put Toshi into a better position for her to rest in, and also making it so that he would be able to lie down as well. Soon after, he joined her. ((and thus, Toshi and Yuu learned a new skill: making babies x'D))

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The window had been left wide open during the night, and he could feel the chill of the morning air drifting over his skin. Nobuo stretched and yawned, moving closer to the lump of warmth that was beside him. His arm moved across it to squeeze it closer, but then he noticed something odd..he could feel the up and down motions of something breathing. Immediately, his eyes flew open and he pushed himself out of the bed and right onto the floor, "What are you doing in my...bed?" Nobuo looked around, noticing that it was his father's room. He had no recollection on how he had gotten there and quickly stood up, staring at the one whom he had been paired up with in bed.

[Kaguya]

Toshi felt the breeze from the night air as she slept but thought nothing of it in her dreamed filled state, as she moved closer to the warmth she felt around her. Though on hearing a raised voice her eyes darted open her safe feeling now gone as she looked around her surrounding she had no idea where she was, all she knew is that she was in the temple

Looking to the boy on the floor her eyes widened she hadn't been expecting to see the lord Nobuo near her, let alone on the floor as if he where tainted "N-n-nobuo" her words stuttered she was in to much shock to realise she hadn't placed his title in, she looked down when she was asked a question she was nervous and couldn't think of an answer, all she could think of was the many ways she would be punished for sneeking into the bed

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"Get..get out!" and instead of waiting for Toshi to get off the bed, he aided her by standing by the bedside, yanking up the blankets and forcing her to roll onto the floor, at least gently enough where it wouldn't hurt her but enough to make it appear as though he didn't approve of what happened. With that, at least he made it look like he wasn't trying to sleep with Fumiko on purpose. He looked around to see if there was any signs of other people in the room, and then walked over to her and bent down a bit, "You left your fruit on the table..get it before someone else takes it." He stood straight up again and pointed to the door, "Out with you!"

Nobuo had a lot of blanks, not knowing how he got into his father's room with Fumiko there, and not knowing how he had knowledge that Fumiko had brought fruit into the temple and left it on top of one of the tables outside. He shrugged it off and assumed he had most likely eaten some sort of fermented fruit to induce such a memory loss and the strange actions. Nobuo thought the same thing might have happened with Fumiko since she would have never slept on top of his father's bed, even if she was ordered to.

[Kaguya]

Tumbled out the bed and landed with a dull thud on the cold floor looking up and nobuo "I-I-I..." she tried to appologise but she was to frightened to, she had heard storys from others that if you annoyed the elder or his family they would punish sevearly and she didn't want to be harmed she didn't even know how she got there, it wasn't by her own accord as she would never have rested in the elder's room let alone in his bed even if ordered

She looked down tears welling in her eyes she was in so much trouble and she knew it, hearing his words on the fruit she held onto the kimono's sleeves "Tainted don't eat fruit... it's forbidden" her voice was a whisper as she spoke, she then realized that the matterial she was wearing wasn't what she normally did and looked down to it seeing the colors to be bright 'i'm fucked' she thought to herself backing away slightly unsure of what was going to happen next

The elder was having breakfast with his associates as he heard the yelling coming from the room "Seems my son is awake" he say gently taking a sip of his tea, he had actually slept well for the first time since his son died and it wasn't till after he spoke those words he realized what he had said

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Nobuo stood there, hearing what Fumiko had to say. He froze. The son of an elder who had forgotten that such a rule existed for the tainted would be an embarassment to him and his father if anyone else found out. He tried to think about what other rules she was breaking but he couldn't think of any. If anyone had found out that he didn't know the rules well, he would have gotten a tutor, and that was something he wasn't looking forward to.

Nobuo hastily grabbed Fumiko by the arm and pulled her up to her feet. He leaned over and whispered to her after crossing his arms. "I'll make a deal. I'll let all of this slide... Just don't tell anyone about it," of course at that point he was more worried about his skin than Fumiko's, trying to avoid any new tutors, "Deal?"

[Kaguya]

Fumiko gave a small yelp as she was brought to her feet, and blinked hearing what he had to say "L-l-lord No-Nobuo... Ha... have you forgotten our laws" her voice show disbelief on such a mater as she believed that all high born where flawless, though of course she was scared to be harmed, but he was the next elder of the tribe so needed to know this

"I-I-I need to tell y-your father" she stuttered turnung away from him to leave the room, this in itself was bad as she hadn't been dismissed but she had to let his father know no matter the punishment that befell her for her actions, she knew her pain would better him and that was fine with her

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"No! You absolutely cannot!" he rushed around her, blocking her way, "We would both be in trouble if you do!" He looked around the room, and then spotted what he was after and rushed to it. A collection of large scrolls held inside an elaborate wooden case, all almost looking exactly the same. He took one scroll, opened it to see what was inside and set it down, then repeated the same process, "No..it has to be here somewhere.." A panicked look spread on his face despite how he tried his best to stay as calm as he could, "See..I can do self studying...'if' I can find the scroll. Then there would be no need to tell my father about anything, right?"

[Kaguya]

She looked to him as he path was blocked and blinked, she had never seen a higher born panic in such a way before "I can take my punishments if I deserve them... it doesn't seem like you can though" her hands instantly came to her mouth as she remembered who she was speaking with

Watching him go through the scrolls she tilted her head a little seeing him panic as he couldn't find the one he wanted she shook her head "You would ebbaress your father if he found out" she sighed she knew who she was speaking to that time but she didn't care, she was tainted and was embarressed to know the next elder was a boy who couldn't remember their tribes laws and traditions

"What happens if for one day the heir's where given the opertunity to see what it was like to be elder for a day or two" she sounded serious as she said those words, turning once more to walk out of the room only to see the elder leaning against the door frame, and moved to her kneed quickly to bow

"What an enchanting idea... I'll bring it to the attention of the other elders..." he began with a smile, at that point and even now they where looking for ways ti help stimulate their eldest children for the responcibility of bwing elders, he paid little attention to anything else as he walked off

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"Wait! Father! No!" Nobuo rushed out of the room and took a hold of his father's shoulder to stop him. He was going to do whatever it took to avoid the trouble, "Father, listen. I think it is far too early to even consider making me take your place, even if it is just for a day." He walked ahead and paced around in a small circle, trying to come up with an alternate solution that would make both him and his father happy, and then a smile set on his face, "I have an idea. Instead of being elder for a day, how about I start taking missions instead?" He had already given it some thought, but he was planning on doing it so that his father wouldn't be aware of him taking such dangerous tasks. He could get away from the responsibility of the elder, and earn money for other things he wanted to boot, "It will make me stronger and more knowledgeable, I'm sure. So it will help me be more prepared for the elder position." He had no recollection of ever going on the missions, which was where he started getting the idea that the way their society worked was beyond bad, and inevitably led to his and Fumiko's downfall.

[Kaguya]

The elder stopped as his shoulder was touched, turning he lookedat his son and smiled hearing what his son was waying to him "A day will give you an out look... It will be a good learning curve" his voice was gentle as he hissed his son on the forehead "You'll understand one day" his voice showing he was proud of him and always would be

Though on hearing him talking about missions he shook his head "You are forbidden from any such tasks Nobuo, and that is the end of that discussion" his voice while still warm showed his foot was down on the matter and no matter what he said wouldn't change his father's mind "The priestess before she died had a vision of you falling in love... but that love was a forbidden one..." he looked down and closed his eyes "You began to do missions and collect money so that when you passed on she would never have to return to her old life"

Tears began to fall, his voice was shaky as he continued "Because of this your mate was killed and you used taboo magic on yourself" he finished, he let him know basically what had happened before, but making it seem like a profacy that had been fortold for him "Stay away from your missions and when you find your mate, she can be tended to" his voice showed he was fightened of losing him and if it meant he had to forbid such actions from taking place he would

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"Forbidden love, huh? That sounds kind of exotic and romantic.." he pondered about it a little before his father completed. He frowned at the fact that this priestess even said that he would use forbidden magic at all, because he was highly opposed to such taboo things, "Father...You know I would never use such magic. Such things always come with a heavy price."

Then it struck him. He was feeling fine. Unusually so. To the point it worried him just a little, even though it was a good thing, he wanted to know the reason why he was feeling well after having his illness for so many years, but he knew he wouldn't get the answer anytime soon. "I think I'm..feeling better today. I would like a feast," He loved food, and even if it was a small thing for him to be feeling better, he still took advantage of it to try to get something good to eat since he was usually restricted to eat only what he needed or things when others were present to eat with him.

Still, he would still be interested in going on missions despite what his father said. It was better than being stuck inside the temple most of the time doing things that didn't interest him a lot. He was already starting to plan ahead, to go out when his father wasn't looking.

[Kaguya]

The elder nodded “You are from separate casts...” he began to move out of the room “It is said your mate will be tainted” he say warmly, amongst the other elders he was like the one that was classed as the black sheep, he was more free flowing and understanding of things than the others. Though they believed, he was too weak of heart to hold the position of elder he was accepted because of the wealth of knowledge he had.

He stopped hearing his son’s words and sighed “If only you knew some of the waking nightmares I’ve had since I was told Nobuo... Please remember your words if anything unforeseen happens” his words filled with sorrow and worry. He had to live with the loss of his child once and was more likely to end his own life and ruin his position as an elder than let his son fall into the despair (Dis pear XD) he once had.

He smiled brightly hearing him state that he felt well “I am glad, it seems like the medicine is working after all” he sounded excited that he had asked for a feast. His eyes now went to Fumiko “Go prepare food...” he then noticed what she was wearing and with her memory gone this could be bad as she wasn’t wearing what tainted did “I will not permit you to wear anything but the color white, the garments you wear will be made from silk” his words holding authority.

He knew she wouldn’t ask questions and even if she did, he didn’t have to answer them but it was more the other elders he worried about, but that was a matter he would deal with as the need arose. “As this is a joyful occasion my son is allowed whatever he wants to eat” his voice warm and if not a little flighty as he moved out of the room

Seeing the female elder that he had had tea with the day before he danced around her slightly, his normally dull amethyst glowing in a way they hadn’t since his son was alive. He knew she would have questions about the night before and how their ‘tools’ where and he’d happily answer he was just so happy at the moment he couldn’t care less if the rest of the universe was falling apart his world was complete once more.

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Fumiko remained bowed she felt the elder’s gaze upon her and believed a punishment was on it’s way for being in the room, for disrupting Nobuo and for wearing materials and colours she wasn’t permitted to. On hearing his words her eyes went wide she felt blessed that she was given such gifts though it crossed her mind why she was given them, but she wasn’t about ask in case he changed his mind.

Waiting till the elder left before standing, her blood ruby eyes looking to him “What would you like to eat?” her words where calm her voice respectful as she spoke heading to the box filled with scrolls, moving a few she held out one “The scrolls on the laws and traditions...” she looked down and bit her lip for a second “If you want I could tutor you” her voice showed she was scared since such a thing was never heard of and she had no idea how he would take to being taught by a tainted

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"What has gotten into you?!" she hadn't seen him so happy in many years. She felt uncomfortable with such a sudden change in her comrade that she lifted an arm to stop him from prancing around her like a fairy. She then forced him into sitting down into a chair, "Listen..we may be working together, that doesn't mean I would permit such antics. And those two..have you already gained their cooperation so that we may proceed?"

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Nobuo's eyes lit up when he was asked what he wanted to eat. He was thinking that his father would be the one ordering the spread, but this was the first time he had been allowed to choose what he wanted to eat at the table, "Anything! I mean..hmm..maybe something new and exciting." He rubbed his chin, just imagining it made his mouth water and nearly put him into a daze. But Fumiko had continued on with the thing about the tutoring and he took a few steps back, trying to pass on having another tutor, "Maybe I can self study.." On the other hand, he was very surprised that someone like Fumiko had offered to help him at all, especially when she was so loyal to the laws and traditions. At least with Fumiko, he wouldn't get scolded as harshly and he would have someone there in case he had any questions on the materials, "Okay..but we have to do it in secret. I don't think the others will like it if they catch you trying to teach me the stuff."

[Kaguya]

Blinked as he heard his companions words “It’s a wonderful day!” he exclaimed moving around her, only to be taken by the arm and being forced to sit down on the chair. His eyes keeping the healthy glow that would normal for an elder of the tribe “Yes we do work together, but if you do not like my antics you know where the exit of my temple is” he smiled happily knowing in this temple his word was law even to other elders

“Those two?” he said after her for a second he forgot what was going on “Nobuo and Fumiko are not to be touched by any elder” his eyes narrowing, his happy voice growing colder almost with a killer intent. “If anyone touches my son or his destined mate and I swear not even the spirits will prevent my wrath” with that he moved to stand, he meant every word of what he said and that showed with the aura that was coming from his form

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“Do you like sweet things? Or savory? Do you like things that are juicy? Things that are healthy or things that you normally class as good for you? Perhaps you'd like a bit of everything” she would ask him as she heard his words, she was surprised he seemed so excited over choosing food. She thought that it would be normal for him to choose after all he was a high born and so got all the best foods.

“I don’t want to seem like I am pushing you into this Lord Nobuo” her voice was humble “But it is expected of you as you are the next tribe elder” she placed down the scrolls, she was trying to work out how she knew that was the scroll that contained the law. She had never been taught to read and she had just read. It was just too much for her to take in

She slowly moved to the chair that was by the desk “I want to help you become an elder your father could be proud of” she covered her mouth unsure if what she said would be taken as an insult. “Who better to teach than someone who needs to have them all memorised by the age of five” she smiled a little, her eyes soft though they help she was proud to be a native to the tribe even if she was tainted.

“If we get caught you could lie and say that you are testing me on my understandings of the laws and traditions” she say gently looking down, she was forbidden to lie, but she also knew that his word was beyond reproach by anyone but the elders.

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"Have you gone mad? Those two have been dead for a long time. What I'm talking about are the two experiments that we needed to retrieve," she began to think that he was losing his sanity, and may end up reporting it to the other elders. They couldn't possibly have someone who wasn't completely right in the head to be one of the elders. It would not only look bad, but could be dangerous as well.

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"I like all sorts of things. I want to try everything," he knew it was an unreasonable request, but he especially enjoyed trying out new things and exploring. Then Fumiko started talking about how he was going to be the next tribe leader. He finally sat down in a chair and crossed his arms, "I don't intend on becoming the next elder so soon.. It's more responsibility than I care to have.."

Quickly, his eyes had locked onto something that was wrapped in a thick cloth and was placed on top of a large chest. He didn't know why, but he felt that there was something important there, and it distracted him away from the thoughts of having to learn the laws and traditions. Nobuo stood, walking over to it and then unwrapping the cloth, bringing out the sword in plain view...the very same family sword he had in his possession just hours ago. He had no memory of seeing it before, but it was clearly well crafted and had a strange aura coming off of it, one that made him feel secure, "What a pity..my father should have gotten a sword stand for this piece." He moved it around, inspecting it, and then finally placed it on top of the cloth, "Do people such as yourself carry weapons passed down by their families?"

[Kaguya]

“No I haven’t gone mad!” his voice raised as he showed he was insulted by such an accusation from the old bat “Nobuo and Fumiko where reincarnated within those two” he continued as he headed back to the table and sat down “She done something remarkable” his voice showing he was still getting over everything that happened

“She was bound by her own marking and somehow managed to remove the marking that Fumiko had placed on her and speak to the spirits of the moon, erasing her memory and that of Yuu.” he picked up the teapot and poured them both a cup. “Right now they believe they are Nobuo and Fumiko as she wiped out all memories of their actual life” he say taking a sip of his tea sighing a little “He is my son and I will not allow him to be used in such a way... I put up with it when it comes to others, but he is my family” his voice growled showing he wouldn’t back down on such matters.

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“I can do that Lord Nobuo... I learned how to cook really early and really well” she sounded almost excited to be cooking for him as she looked out the window, it was a nice warm sunny day and she was looking forward to going out to find her own food for once. On hearing his words about not intending to be the next elder anytime soon she looked down “I didn’t mean anything was going to happen to your father, but when the moon spirits intend for him to return to them it would mean you would have to take his place. It’s your birth right” her voice showed she knew what she was talking about, though she looked down.

Fumiko watched Nobuo as he moved seeing the sword it made her heartache a little but she couldn’t remember why, moving to him she placed her hand on it closing her eyes for a second before backing off afterwards “That sword is of the branch family” she say her head drooping a little, she shook her head “Tainted don’t do such thing, our weapons are crudly made” she closed her eyes. In truth she had never even held a weapon