☆ shootin' stars! [p]

[KEITH]

("You must be my shooting star...
everything I've wished for,
is everything you are.")

The stars had shone bright above the country side of Hi no Kuni, sparkling brilliantly from the heavens above. The night was beautiful, and the weather was good, warm with nice, cool, gentle breezes that would sweep across the land every now and then. The nighttime sky had reflected the life of one person particularly tonight, and it was of a young male shinobi. Though a shinobi, he wasn't dressed like one at all, for it was his day off, donning casual civilian clothes. It didn't mean he was completely unarmed, though. He had always, and forever will he always carrying his beloved bullwhip with him. It was a keepsake that his father had given him when he was a kid.

The young male had made his way through a beautiful meadow, looking off into the sky and daydreaming about everything that has happened in the last seven years of his life, and what it had brought him. He was surely happy, though. Especially since he had just caught up with his comrades, though, they were more importantly known as friends, close friends of his. They talked and reminisced of the past, which always brought a smile to him. He rested his head in his arms folded behind his head, star gazing. He thought about the future as well, and what it would bring. The young mam didn't want to rush things, though.

The future isn't always good, and it couldn't possibly be better than how his life is now, logically. Though, the shinobi life looks to be coming to an end. There was so much on his mind, he didn't know how to sort everything out, so he dropped all thoughts and daydreamed. That is, until he had seen a falling star from off in the distance, stopping him within his tracks, gazing off into it.

("Whoa, how cool is that?") He said to himself with a bright smile. His golden eyes seemed to reflect the golden stars up above, and so would his light shade of gold, wavy hair that would be ruffled in the wind. The aura his body would give off was always warm and inviting. Making him by appearance seem like the unapproachable male, but at the same time, his aura and actions made him seem like the most down to earth guy ever.

Tagged: Kitty

[Kitty]

Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars

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Her graceful entrance to Hi no Kuni was subtle. Under the moonlit sky shone her optics of vivacious violet, below a head of long blonde silk. Her face was emotionless, but it was all in her eyes, the hope, the lust, the power, the beauty, the mystical energy which emanated from her very being. She quietly made her way through the peaceful meadow of mellow greens and flattened the grassy earth with her feet, though heels were perhaps not the best of choices for walking through a grass field, the girls appearance was not formed with carelessness, and she was not ill prepared for her travels, given the number of kunai, senbon, shuriken and explosive notes she had carried in a back pocket. As eyes of awe scanned the surroundings, their mistress came to appreciate that Hi no Kuni's land was at least attractive.

The sky was filled with stars with which held the pinnacle of beauty, in her eyes, stars were far more similar to humans than most would know. Stars are born, grow and live, and die to soar into the heavens, they may be forgotten as time goes on, but their body creates a light, and thus a feeling which no other star can replicate - they are all unique. Stars do not speak, or talk, what attracts Tsuki to the space-born high-lights is their subtle presence, which so grandly contrasts with their stunning shine. As her thoughts raced through her time of living in the Star village, and all she had learned from the locals, her head had tilted to face the skies. Bliss.

However, she was quick to notice a figure in her peripherals, a male, who seemed to be off in a daze. She was attracted, someone who let their guard down to admire all of what mother nature had blessed life with. Konoha did not dislike Kusa, Kusa was in no position to dislike Konoha specifically, but Tsuki had no true fondness of the village. The Five Great Nations were all the same, they cared only for themselves and their own welfare, the other nations were never truely a real factor.

She approached, eyes stuck to him as to analyse his posture. " Interested in the stars are we? " a voice of sarcasm spoke out, it was rather high pitched, but had a sense of softness and calamity to it to contrast. Her face showed no expression, it was a statue, though her eyes were the only things which really stood out. She awaited a response, for the man, although he held some purpose to her, had little time to react before she grew impatient.

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[KEITH]

The Nara's journey throughout the green meadow was lovely, it's scent was clean and refreshing. As he had gazed off into the stars, he'd forget about the rest of the world, and all of it's pain and suffering that it had caused him. And, even everyone else for that matter. He hadn't cared about anything, just simply lost in the beauty of the stars. Though, he wouldn't be alone for long, a voice had rung through his ears, and it was coming from behind him.

The moon had shone brightly above the person behind him, casting a dark shadow over the front of their body, since the light wasn't reaching it. Only creating a silhouette that was hard to recognize, as he viewed it upon turning around, averting his vision toward the person about ten meters away from him. ("Hmm?") He moaned, didn't know exactly what to say, being surprised that he wasn't the only person out there, this time of night. Though it is beautiful to get to see things like this, it is also dangerous, and this person should be well equipped, if they were going to be out here on their own.

As a matter of fact, they could be after him, but he felt to good to get all worked over something like that. Her question didn't have any threatening overtones. ("Oh, yeah. They're really nice. Don't you agree?") He chuckled before he talked and after, his smile was big and bright. It was natural for him to come off as dorky at first to people. It was something that he really couldn't change. Or maybe, he liked it so much that he didn't want to change it.

Her face slowly became visible to him, and so did her body, revealing the person who was nothing but a mere shadowy figure at first to be a woman. ("Do I know you, or something?") He inquired as he got a better look at her, and unlike what she was wearing, he had on something completely loose and laid back. He had worn a red t-shirt, with the Leaf symbol upon the front of it, and a pair of tan cargo pants, with dark blue sandles, non-shinobi sandles.

Upon his arms, and the base side of his neck on the lower left side, all of his many tattoos would be visible. Along with a small Buddhist bead bracelet upon his right wrist. His red shirt was kind of long, covering his bullwhip that he had tied to the back of his pants, for easy access. When he had seen the woman's face, a slight blush had came across his face, turning s slight shade of red, thinking she had a pretty face. But still, he couldn't help but wonder what she could be possibly doing out here. This isn't the time or place for a lady such as herself to be out.

[Kitty]

Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars

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His voice was filled with excitement and great positivity, she seemed disappointed with this, such people bored her. Regardless, she was fluid in responding to him, she may have been somewhat rude but she would not openly ignore someone who had the decency to reply to her in the first place. " Yes. If I were ever reborn, I'd wish myself to be a star. I am great lover of the mysteries and wonders of their unusual powers. " Her response was odd and unexpected, though she was serious this time, she did not feel as though this boy liked the many distant suns as much as he implied, he did not understood the difficulties and situations a star has to go through in its lifetime.

She did a thorough inspection of his choice of clothing, he seemed casual, a joker, a slacker even, although Tsuki did not dislike these types of people, she was not sure how to talk to them, they really had nothing in common. He appeared older than her however, regardless of what she thought about him, she needed to show a certain degree of respect. In reflection, she was wearing a bright yellow jacket which elegantly danced behind her, her hair was long and neat, while her leggings were red and frilled, she was a lot more colourful and unusual than this man, so it was likely he would be having the sort of thoughts running through his head regarding her, that she would be about him. Although she planned to be more sincere in her response to the man, that was a trait she struggled to get out into the open. " No, you do not know me. If you did, I'd like to think you would have been a lot more enthusiastic about seeing me. " Her face was just as before, expressionless, though as his face turned red a look of confusion fell to her face, this man was odd.

The girl was rather exposed to the breezes which seldom blew through the air, and caused her hair and sleeves; which completely covered her arms as they hung down, to wave in many directions. The atmosphere was rather chilled and soothing, though he may have found this all quite awkward, she had found it nothing out of the norm, socialising was not one of her exceptional talents nor something she enjoyed. " I assume, you are a shinobi of Konoha, to wear a t shirt with that symbol on it. I have business with the great nations, your village included. " although she disliked Konoha, she did not talk in any sort of intimidating or aggressive tone, she was calm. This man would surely be curious, however that was her plan, to get him intrigued to the point that he could be put to use. The man would see a headband with a distinct grass symbol on its metal plating, the accessory was strapped around her left thigh, with seeing such a headband, he would see where her loyalties lay.

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[KEITH]

He had listened to her interesting response about the stars, and wanting to have been able to be reborn into one. He never heard anything like that from anyone else, making it seem like there was more to her than what meets the eye. His face would return to it's normal, lightly tanned color. His smiled had became small, but still power. As many smile would be, after all. ("Why is that, though? What makes you love the stars so much, that you'd want to be one? I think..you could appreciate it better...by just looking up at them and enjoying what they bring.") His smiled widened a bit, hanging his head down, shoving his hands into his pockets as he made his way over toward her, closing the ten meter distance with the young girl, slowly.

His head had then rose back up to her, nodding at her other response about him not knowing her. It was quite a smart remark on her behalf, it's dark out, and he didn't possess the type of vision needed to immediately tell who she was, even though when more light came to her. Revealing her features to the Nara. ("I do suppose you're right. Who are you, then? If you don't mind me asking, miss.") He inquired, noticing thus far, she had really shown any differing facial expressions. He had maybe thought something was up with her, when people normally come into the world, they are filled with many emotions, and let them rage about, early in their development. Something would have to have happened to that person, for them to not show any emotions. But, who even that be an accuse to not show emotions? The Nara was a survivor of the Kusagakure war. He had lost his home, his family, and his friend, fighting for the forces of Kusagakure.

If anything, he should be the one who was not showing emotions or feelings, but he was above that. He didn't know what this girls story was, though. He'd more than likely find out, no way or another. He had ultimately, came to a stop five meters away from her, as she stated the fact about him being from Konoha, though it wasn't his original home, it was his new home. One that he would be willing to put his life on the line for, at that. As she continued to speak, he wondered if she was from a hidden village she was from, if she was from any at all. His eyes had swept across her body, looking for signs that would show. Though, being the kind of man that he was, he couldn't help but to stare at her body, looking at her curves and breasts. He would only scan her subtly, before his eyes had sat upon her thigh, revealing the symbol of Kusagakure, revealing that she was a shinobi of the village, much to a surprise to the Nara.

("Business with the village? What kind of business, exactly? ..And, where did you get that headband from..?") As he thought about the headband, his mind had instantly flashed back to the wars days of Kusagakure, and all the blood that was spilled. That feeling that he had gotten from the war seven years ago, had slowly started to come back as he thought about war. His eyes had lowered, slightly, and the cheerful expression that he had carried slowly began to fade. He wanted to know how she got the headband, and what has happened to Kusagakure since he had abandoned the village. The darkness within his soul began to open his eyes within him, it was like something that he couldn't control.

The warm and inviting aura around him would slowly become cold with a surging killing intent. Though, he had no reason on doing any harm to the girl infront of him. He had just wanted answers, and he wanted them immediately. Correcting his posture, standing tall and strong, though his hands were still wedged within his pockets, deeply.

[Kitty]

Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars

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His reaction to her willingness to ' be ' a star was not surprising, it was an odd comment to make but Tsuki stood by what she had said, she had reasons for liking the mystical objects so much, though she wouldn't go into too much detail, she had only just met this man after all. " I am an ex-member of Hoshigakure, the village of the stars. I was taught much about stars and their abilities, I have much respect for them. " The man began to approach her, she wasn't quite comfortable with this, though he didn't appear to be an enemy either, he was allowed to proceed with his action. He was a very curious one indeed - requiring her name, Tsuki gave some thought about this, she didn't want to give her real name if she were to get into some sort of trouble around these parts, however her true ideals were peace, violence was not on her agenda, as such - she figured there was no harm in opening up a little. " Tsuki Sukoshi. And yourself? "

It was true, Tsuki had little to no variation in her expression, however, her parents had restricted her from making friends as a child, and with no one but herself to live with for most of her life, it was no surprise she had such little emotional sways. Her first home was the Land of Iron, though she lived in a desolate area, it was just her and her parents. When moving to the Star village, friends were scarce with her inability to make friends given her parents refusal for her to socialise with shinobi. Friendships became potential with a number of the shinobi as the young blonde began to understand the ways of the star ninja. However, when war came many places awere placed under attack, this village was no different. Everyone, even her own parents were killed in this great invasion, few star ninja remain, those who do scattered to various villages. Tsuki fended for herself for a number of years, however, a time came when she knew she needed to move on, and thats when she joined Kusagakure; or rather, what was left of it. It was in a state of destruction from the war, and even now, after all the fighting has more or less come to an end, its economy is weak and broken.

It was without a doubt for these reasons, that the girl always felt so distanced from others, she preferred doing things by herself, and while she had a hard time growing up, she came to establish principles which she follows at all times - to maintain peace as far as possible, to stay loyal to what was precious to her and to follow her dreams. The man began to approach her, he seemed interested in her Kusagakure headband, and - other parts of her body which she greatly frowned upon him looking at, whether it be a glance or a stare it was crude. Just as hoped, he questioned her reasoning for this business with the village, but unexpectedly he questioned her headband, he wanted to know of exactly how she got it, of course, she had no real problem providing details for him. " Kusagakure has re-established some sort of basic economy, it is frail and easily shattered. The land is in recession and resources for shinobi materials, rations or even basic household items are scarce. I was able to exchange my Hoshigakure headband for a Kusagakure one, becoming a shinobi, or increasing in ranks is almost impossible in Kusa "

Of course, that led her to her next point about having business with the Leaf, this was where she may need his assistance. " Kusa isn't the only village in dis-repair, Hoshi, Taki, Ame, Oto - they're all in peril. The 5 Great Nations have done nothing to aid in prosper of the these other nations, despite establishing a concordant between each other in recent years, war is essentially over. The least these villages could do is aid in the re-establishment of economies and government, but alas, we ' minor ' villages are ignored. For that reason, I have come to confront these Kages, and high authorities of the 5 nations, and deliver my thoughts. I desire change to the world. " The boys aura quickly changed, he was no longer cheerful and excitable, he had became somewhat more..interesting.

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[KEITH]

The Nara's eyes were closed as the girl had spoken, the feeling that he had deep inside of him began to twist up with his natural feeling. Like as if it was a race to see which one could reach the top before the other one could. It was the classic light versus dark thing, and unfortunate, the dark had triumph over the light today. Once he had reopened his eyes, it was like he had reawakened. His eyes wasn't wide open and full like they were before, showing off his golden eyes that resembled the sun. No, now his eyes lids were lower, and his expression became serious, though even that was dying out, and most likely, he would eventually become emotionless like the girl. This is what war can do to a person, it can change the completely, alter their way of thinking, take away everything from them. From people to emotions. This young Nara had endured a lot through his life, basically three wars in the time span of almost two years, wrecking havoc upon his mind. He was one of the kind that wouldn't let any of his pain get to him, he would stay strong and always encourage people, no matter what.

He was like that ever since he was a child, he'd smile no matter what.. But, you can only stay strong for so long. Losing all that you love and care for is heartbreaking, especially when it happens more than once. His mind had reverted back to war mode, as if there was still one going on in the world. Though, actually there really was, war can never end, it is in people nature to fight and cause destruction. Whether they are "good" or "bad," and the realization of this had came to the man now. Upon his eyes setting back onto her's, she'd be able to see the coldness in his eyes, like those of someone who had nothing like, but willing to do anything to get them back. Even kill and cause war if he had to. Once she had asked for his name, he had decided that with the way he was feeling now, his birth name wouldn't suit him at all, and besides, it didn't really matter at the moment any.

("You can call me..'Ne'.") It wasn't as if he was trying to hid his real name or anything, this was just based off of how he felt right now. And, to be exact, he wasn't even Uneri, he was a completely different person now. Though, he was indeed interested in the girl, and what she said. When she told him about Kusagakure, he was surprised that he had began to return, originally thinking that it would have been gone forever. But, of course, he showed no other expressions, keeping a stern look upon his face. He thought that he should travel to Kusagakure, to see what it was like for himself, maybe he could help them out in someway. It was still his home village, that he loved and cherished so deeply. But, he had also felt the same way about Konohagakure, but he wouldn't let those emotions cloud his judgement, he had known what he wanted. He then listened to her reasons for coming to the country, and at the beginning he had known that what she wanted wasn't going to happen anytime soon.

Actually, it was rather quite foolish on her behalf. Thinking that she can just go to every village and talk to the Kage's like she was some important person of high ranking. They wasn't ignoring the lower countries, but in recent years, they had to cover themselves. It was reasonable why they didn't want to help villages that were once their enemies, the Nara had understood this. Those countries should rise up on their own. He felt generous, even though he didn't show anything at all as they stood infront of each other, removing his hands from within the confines of his pockets. ("I see. You have come far indeed, and it would be ashamed if you didn't come even somewhat close to your goal. Even though it is a bit farfetched, if you know what I mean. Your noble plans that you have, they are "good," but alone..you are nothing. Allow me to assist you some.")

His hand quickly came together for a split second, forming a single sign. As they're eye sight were locked ever since the beginning, the girl would surely have become locked within his technique. When caught, her body would instantly be paralyzed. ("You should know, in this type of world, that I cannot trust you. But, like I said, I will help you, a bit. At my own gain of course. So, let's be off - Nidaime is a nice guy. So, he might listen to you.") The girl wasn't prepared for what he, his technique was sure to be successful, no matter what, being only five meters from the unsuspecting woman who was guard-less, and would have only had a second to react or doomed, but she was.

There was nothing she could have done. He closed the remaining distance, looting her and then crouching slightly to lift her up over his shoulder, wrapping his arm around her to secure the lock. He headed back toward the village.

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Kanashibari no Jutsu (Temporary Body Paralysis Technique)
Rank: D, D, D, D.
Type: Supplementary / Specialized Job Technique / Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 10 meters
Chakra: Low
Special: Handseal must be held at all times during binding. Eye contact with victim ensures instant capture. Otherwise, the user must keep the target within their range of vision, holding the seal while the paralysis takes the victim over for the duration of one post. Works only on victim's with lower EXP than the ANBU. Can be held for one turn plus one more each time retrained, and can only be broken out of with large chakra influxes such as Bijuu or the Eight Chakra Gates.
Description: One of the most basic yet deadly jutsu available to ANBU, Kanashibari no Jutsu is an advanced Ninjutsu technique used to temporarily bind an individual in place. After a single seal is formed, the user must make be able to see the target they wish to bind; if eye contact with one another is establish, the bind is instant. Otherwise, the ANBU will struggle to take over the opponent's chakra with their own. With the person frozen in place, the ninja can either take the opportunity to attack or to retreat.
Domain: ANBU

[Messatsu!]

Loot approved

[Kitty]

Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars

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His eyes closed, his entire ' aura ' changed, and as his optics re-opened for all to see, his expression had entirely dissipated. Although the pair were both figures of zero charisma, they were ultimately very different, though - the mans change of mood was sudden and extreme. Perhaps he was bipolar? Or a schizophrenic? If not, he certainly had great mood sways, Tsuki was shocked at how dramatic his change in personality had become. It was beginning to seem as though with this new change of character, he was a bit too close for comfort.

He gave a rather indirect response to her question, she did not request his nickname, she required his full name given that she had provided him with her own. " No, your real name. I never asked for a silly nickname. " The girl knew what she was getting herself into, doing things alone was sometimes difficult, but it was something she had done all her life, and something she was good at. Of course, she hoped over time she could get others by her side and support her goals and dreams, but that could take years, and she needed to build the foundations of her dream first. Although she planned to restore Kusagakure to all its glory, she was not necessarily faithful to it and willing to put her life on the line for it. She had other plans, but those could not be revealed to any one outside her own conscious.

It would be difficult to get an audience with the kages of the great nations, given her lack of recognition throughout the shinobi world and her poor social status. However, she needed to start somewhere, and if building her way up from the rubble was what she had to do, then so be it. " I do not need your concern for my plan being ' farfetched ' . I am aware of what is expected of me to accomplish this, and I am perfectly ready and able to work my way up to achieve this goal. " She paused, she was interested in what the man had ended his sentence with "Assist me? And how would you do that? " She witnessed him form a single handseal, her eyes grew wide with shock, but before she could do anything in retaliation she found herself locked in a form of paralysis, incapable of moving. " Shi- "

She was incapable of doing anything, she had been foolish to have any sort of trust in this man, a valuable lesson the young woman would be taught. Her items were robbed, while her body was flung over his shoulder, she was being moved, but to where? " Bastard... I'm a fool. "

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