Hyrule Adventures 2

It was a clear night. The full moon glowed as it watched over the calm, peaceful desert. A gentle breeze wafted in from the sea, cooling what would have normally been a red-hot wasteland.

Far out at sea, a large, wooden boat was turning away from the shore. A man's silhouette could be seen, darting across the water as if it were not so obviously different from the sands underneath your own feet. The man reaches the shore and leans against a large, warm rock, placing his hand upon the blade affixed to his belt.

"Peace, friend," said a familiar, yet slightly hushed voice. "I honestly hate the circumstances of this meeting... I understand that Ruto wouldn't have been any better a port, but... Just, don't be too quick to move your hand away from that sword of yours."

From the shadows by this time emerged Nogare, a heavy cloak weighing down on him under the desert sun. "Exiles are abroad my friend. We must speak with guile." Although having witnessed Hiro race across the water, he seemed genuinely unsurprised. "There is a cave that I've been waiting in. I found a nearby where I've been staying. Tell me of your travels there."

OOC: Overtired, sorry... my posts suck today >>;...

Finally, he's here... And so my quest begins. Hiro removed his face mask and faced Nogare. His cold, blue eyes seemed to almost glow in the darkness of the night. There was a distinct sadness behind his otherwise aloof expression.

"Peace to you as well. My... 'travels'... are not for the weak-minded. There is much agony in my tale," Hiro glanced around the desert. "That is for another time. We need to get moving; I have many enemies now. Lead me to your cave, friend."

The assassin listened intently to the sounds of the desert: the gentle roar of the sea, the wind kicking sand about; he heard no signs of life other than himself and his comrade.

OOC: Don't worry about it. I'm still kinda rusty from my rather long hiatus.

OOC: >_<... sorry...

IC: Nogare was silent at his ally's words. They could not risk it while still in the open desert, where the winds had ears and the mountains had eyes.

Upon entering the darkness of the cave, which was really no more than a niche in the rock that had before towered over them. nogare sat down on a rock that he had placed at the back of the cave for a seat, and gestured to anotehr rock near his. "Alright, no one will lsiten here. No one that I won't be able to sense coming, at any rate. and we shall worry about that when the time comes... Meanwhile, however, tell me of your tale. we have much to talk about. It's been a while."

OOC: YAY

IC:
I don't doubt your skills, Nogare, but I can't be too careful. I'll decide for myself when the area is safe.

Hiro glanced about the cave, scanning every crevice and rift for signs of life. After a few moments of examination, he was satisfied that no intruders lay within the cave, and stepped lightly to the rock adjacent to the one Nogare had seen fit to rest himself upon.

"Before I tell you the events that transpired these last few weeks, I must ask you something," the assassin said. Hiro paused for a moment, and looked down at the floor.

"Nogare, my friend...

Could you forgive the unforgivable?"

From afar, the shadow watches, observing the two men. Vindication, anger, and satisfaction flit through the man's head as he watches them.

So secure, so unknowing....finally...the end is in sight. My travels have paid off at last.

Grinning ever so slightly beneath his mask, he watched the men; their movements showing conversation.

What's this? The Son of Greyblade? Unexpected, the briefing said he can read minds.... A complication, but not an obstacle.

With supreme focus, the man closed his eyes, slowly melding his thoughts with the ambient atmosphere around him. Mentally, he began to count, shutting out the rest of the world, as his heartbeat slowly decreased. With the number zero, his heart stopped. Muscles tensing, he sprang off of the cliff, landing soundlessly upon the sand. Sticking to the shadows, he slunk into the cave, behind Hiro. Swish, the blade falls;the pale light of the moon caught for a heartbeat. The killing edge, went ever onward, down towards Hiro's neck. Without a sound, it stopped, barely grazing the back of Hiro's neck. Out of the shadows echoed words laced with venom:

"Now you will answer!"

Before the unfriendly assassin's arrival, Nogare's eyes flashed closed, and he focused into the presence of the earth. He was silent, not even breathing...

Then his eyes flashed open. "BEHIND YOU!" And his spear was raised in an instant.

Nogare blocked the slash, and pointed his spear threateningly. "Answer what?" and instantly, he prepared himself in a defensive position, ready for to take down this unexpected and untimely threat.

OOC: I'll be GMing this one. Roleplay elements are okay as long as they don't affect stats. For instance Hiro will be using his wakizashi and not the dagger he would supposedly be using. RP bonuses will not be used.

Hiro's Stats:
STR-7/DEF-21/AGI-6/INT-3/SPI-1
HP: 31/31
SPL: 15/15
WILL: 8/8

IC:
Hiro didn't have to hear Nogare's warning to know that Ryou was there; the expression that adorned Nogare's face for the split second before his reaction as all he needed.

... Nogare's eyes flashed open...

The assassin grabbed his blade and started to draw it.

"BEHIND YOU!!"

The air around Chikage began to pulsate as the amurite blade heated to a searing white-hot.

"Now you will answer!"

Hiro whipped around and parried the enemy's sword, forcing it downward and into the dirt.

It can't be... Ryou!? He's still chasing me after all this time... I guess I can't run any longer. It's time to finish this, for better or for worse.

"You just couldn't leave me alone, could you, Ryou? You have no idea what you're getting into!"

The Incineran darted to the right and grabbed Ryou's right shoulder, raising his blistering blade to his old comrade's neck, in an attempt to slit his throat.

[26 (DEF+AGI) vs 28 (17 ROLL + WEAP + AGI)]

Ryou is defenseless against Hiro's quick attack and takes 7 damage.

OOC: Sweet...

IC: This may be a fight requiring both of us. I sense much will and intent in this individual... The heir of the Blades felt into the man's mind... He picked up the essence of a name... Ryou... And he had a strong intent to kill them both. He found pleasure in taking down him particularly... like catching a rare fish.

This was no mere Exile. This was a critical threat that had devoted himself to this work. He would not be an enemy that could be dispatched that easily. Though it would be disrespectful to intrude upon his friend's own affair with his enemy, he knew that Hiro would need his help.

Allowing himself into the fight, he sliced quickly at this new foe.

OOC: It doesn't matter yet but put your current health, spell, and will at the bottom of your posts.

IC:
[26 (DEF + AGI) vs. 31 (11 ROLL + 12 WEAP + 5 AGI + 3 TALENT)]

Nogare's assault lands as well and deals Ryou a whopping 18 damage!

OOC: ... Woaw...


IC: Nogare pulled his spear out from the flesh of this intruder, and with a slicing sweep he came at his opponent again...

He felt around with his mind, wondering where his companion was.