i'm here [p][i]

[Mad-Rock]

Having found his way into the Earth Country and visiting Blast City he now began trekking about the country side. He'd need to learn as much as possible about the Earth Country, not just her village that was the Hidden Stone Village. Rolling his shoulders and growling slightly he slid a hand through his hair, this country was so different from the Water Country, it was drier, not humid, and was brighter.

Nonetheless his mission continued, if only just slightly straying from it's main goal. "Needa get this scouting done quickly, maybe I'll run into a Stone shinobi...it'll make this search so much easier."

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Shaking his head slightly at the idea, like it'd be that easy.
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[→ Akio]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,550px,true][atrb=style, background-image: url(http://i51.tinypic.com/23s6u6e.jpg); border: 1px solid #6a0888; border-radius: 10;][atrb=cellpadding,14, true] Shiroshi, Akio I should've known the tides were getting higher. We can still survive, They think we're drowning, But our heads are still above the waves. After leaving iwa Akio made his way out to the country side, quite a ways from any form of civilization. He rarely had the time to do this anymore, but when he did he loved to make these treks out to the middle of nowhere just to see the scenery. This was actually the first time he had been able to do this in about a year. It was nice to get out and get some air without worrying about a mission or being attacked, though he had still come fully armed. Once he reached a highpoint in the terrain he donned his tracker, surveying the area around him. Not two hundred yards away he spotted another person. They appeared to be male, and not much taller than Akio. He also appeared to be dressed in normal shinobi garb. It seemed kind of odd for someone to be all the way out here alone, though Akio was doing the same thing. Either way, as he was tasked with defending the borders, Akio was still duty bound to check things out. He quickly approached the young man, placing his hand on the hilt of his Kodachi as he neared. The man also appeared to be a bit older than Akio. He wasn't quite sure what to say, after all it wasn't every day that you run into a foreign shinobi in the middle of nowhere. "Uh, excuse me sir. I have to ask, what exactly are you doing out here?" Based on the symbol on the man's headband, he appeared to be from Kirigakure. SPOILER: Click to show OOC: N/a WC: 263 Jutsu Used: N/a

[Mad-Rock]

Soon the sound of another individual's foot steps would cause Lycan to shift his attention. First his eyes would look for hostility, to which they found as the apparent Stone shinobi kept their ready hands near their kodachi. To which Lycan quickly responded to by drawing his machete and tossing about half a foot from his current location, ready to unsheathe it from the ground and combat the Stone shinobi should the need arise.

And after the Stone shinobi spoke Lycan responded just as quickly as he had responded to their hostile activity. "You have to ask nothing boy, your from the Stone, so don't go acting like the Earth Country is yours' as well, it belongs to the Feudal Lord..."

[/color] Growling slightly he kept his muscles at the ready to respond to any more hostile actions.

"But, since I am here on official business I might as well tell you...I'm here from the Hidden Mist to offer an alliance to the Stone village and all of her people."[/color]
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[→ Akio]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,550px,true][atrb=style, background-image: url(http://i51.tinypic.com/23s6u6e.jpg); border: 1px solid #6a0888; border-radius: 10;][atrb=cellpadding,14, true] Shiroshi, Akio I should've known the tides were getting higher. We can still survive, They think we're drowning, But our heads are still above the waves. Akio tightened his grip and tensed his muscles as the man drew his machete. For a minute there he thought the man was going to attack. He loosed his grip and muscles once the man spoke, but remained at the ready for an attack. He wasn't quite sure if he should trust him or not. The man was a kiri nin, and he had heard some gruesome stories of their past. He let out a sigh before speaking again, today was supposed to be his day off. "I meant no harm or malicious intent. I'm simply doing my job." He paused for a moment, musing to himself and trying to come to a decision as to what he should do. If what this man said was true and Kiri really was seeking an alliance then he couldn't simply leave the man out here to wander and find the village himself. Who knows, maybe he would get an award for his assistance in gaining Iwa an ally. "Very well, my name is Akio. Might I ask what yours is?" He paused to give the man enough time to respond before continuing. "If what you say is true, and you are truly seeking and alliance with the stone then I suppose I can escort you to the village, and possibly to the kage. I'm sure he would be more than willing to hear you out." SPOILER: Click to show OOC: I suppose we should talk to kira about how we should handle this before we reach the village. Whether he wants to meet us at the gates, for you to be escorted to the tower, etc. etc. WC: 234 Jutsu Used: N/a

[Mad-Rock]

It was as if the boy's hostility found it's sprint stopped as it ran into a high wall. For there were no more movements that could offer any sight of hostility. Yet Lycan kept watching the boy, he wouldn't be fooled so easily if that's what the little Stone shinobi was attempting. Now listening to them he paused before rolling his shoulders, he didn't even know if this boy truly was a Stone shinobi, it could all e some kind of game, but the animals they spoke to him, they told him nothing lurked in the shadows.

"Lycan is the name. And that's strike two for you boy, don't doubt what I say, I'm here offering an alliance, so don't spit on it already, you might ruin the possible alliance."

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Growling at the young pup before him he quickly pulled his machete from the ground and sheathed it into the holster upon his back. Though he still kept his hand on the hilt, to the boy it'd look like he was just sheathing the blade slowly, in reality Lycan was just prepared to counter anything if the boy chose to become hostile once more.
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[→ Akio]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,550px,true][atrb=style, background-image: url(http://i51.tinypic.com/23s6u6e.jpg); border: 1px solid #6a0888; border-radius: 10;][atrb=cellpadding,14, true] Shiroshi, Akio I should've known the tides were getting higher. We can still survive, They think we're drowning, But our heads are still above the waves. Akio let out a sigh of relief as the man sheathed his machete. He was sure he could take him, but he wasn't too eager to test that theory. "Alright, if you would please follow me then. I will escort you to Iwagakure." With this he spun on his heels and began the trek back the way he had come. The whole way back he would keep his hand on his kodachi and his senses focused on this man. He had a feeling trusting him and letting his guard down would be a mistake. Kiri ninja were best know for the savage and untrustworthy behavior. Fast forward several hours and the pair found themselves standing about fifty meters away from the massive gates of iwagakure. Akio turned to face the man once more. "Welcome to Iwagakure. If you would kindly wait here I need to speak to the guards before we enter." Akio then left the man, approaching one of the guards standing at the gate. "Please send word to the Tsuchikage that I have a shinobi from Kirigakure who brings word of a possible alliance."

[/color] The man nodded before sending one of the younger ones off to complete the task.

Akio ran back over to the man named Lycan, stopping to catch his breath before speaking. "Alright, they sent word ahead to the kage. I am to escort you and he will meet with you to speak of the alliance. Now please follow me."[/color] He then turned and headed through the gates of iwa. It was time for this man to meet with the kage.


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OOC: Just post exiting this thread and going through the gates. I'll make the thread in iwa and we will continue from there.
WC: 266
Jutsu Used: N/a

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[Mad-Rock]

exit//

[Icarus]

lyc + 17
Wes + 19