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Post by Tensei Kaori on Mar 26, 2007 23:16:07 GMT -5
For several minutes the ANBU squads stood at attention in the oppressive heat as Hokage-sama was introduced to the Sand Village's top officials.
Meanwhile, Kibikibi Zyubirii was dying to move.
Bows were made, hands were shaken, pleasantries were made.
And Tensei Amaya Ren was beginning to feel faint.
Zyu was using every fiber of self-control she had to refrain from bouncing on her heels.
Finally the pomp and circumstance was done, and they were off. The officials led the way, the two Kage following behind. Tokoharu Akina and the ANBU squads were left with an eager-looking Sand shinobi for a guide when all was said and done. And just as easily as that, the ANBU were going about their own tasks - that is, making sure everyone from Konoha made the transition to the Sand village as easily as possible. Zyu saw Ama-chan head off to see to the Injured; she caught sight of Ryuji with his long red braid directing some Genin who looked as though he'd just foreseen his own death; Akina had a set of folders she was handing out to three young Chuunin.
Zyu set out herself, directing traffic as best she could, sorting out who was supposed to go where and chivying slow movers out of the way so other people could move on. Twice she had to break up a fistfight - it took a great deal of self control to refrain from using her fireworks to break up the second - and she had to snap several youngsters back to reality (they seemed to think that standing around gawking in the busiest places of the caravan to be a good idea).
Sighing as she confiscated a pocketful of firecrackers from one white-faced Genin - And of foreign make, no less! Have these children no pride in Konoha's own shinobi-grade products?!? - Zyu went about her next task. It would be a long afternoon, and the last thing she thought before chasing down a boy who had taken up singing a very offensive song was how grateful she was that ANBU uniforms were sleeveless.
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Post by Hatake Hiroshi on Mar 30, 2007 1:18:51 GMT -5
The ANBU stood at attention in the searing desert heat for what seemed like forever as Hokage-sama was greeted and welcomed by the Sand officials.
When all of the formalities were through, Aijou let out a heavy sigh and ran a gloved hand through his shaggy, disheveled hair. He glanced over at Ryuji who was stretching his arms high over his head and reaching down to touch his toes. Haruki, on the other hand, was masking his discomfort rather well.
"Well, I've got something to take care of," Ryuji said in a sing-songy voice as he trotted off towards the back of the caravan.
"I don't know how he can stand to be so chipper in his heat," Haruki said, tugging at the neck of his uniform.
Aijou just shook his head. "I have no idea. But anyway. We've got a lot of work to do before we can relax."
"Right," Haruki agreed. "I'm going to go see if there's any more assistance needed with the wounded. I'll see you around!" And with that, he bounded off.
That left the Yanagawa to keeping everyone in line. Letting out another sigh, Aijou began making his rounds around the caravan. Within the first ten minutes he had broken up several little tussles, tended to a few scraped knees and elbows, gone on a hunt to find a little girl's missing teddy bear, and chased around the same little boy swinging his shirt around over his head. He didn't know how much longer he could keep this up!
~*~*~ Haruki hurried to the wagons carrying the wounded to find a fellow ANBU there. He recognized her as Ren. "Hey!" he called out to her. "Need any help?"
~*~*~ Ryuji was having fun. He, of all his squad mates, had the easiest job. He sat atop one of the cargo wagons, dangling his legs over the edge as she shouted out commands to two young genin who were unloading cargo and luggage as fast as they possibly could.
"Come on, boys!" he shouted. "Don't keep everyone waiting!"
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Mar 30, 2007 23:04:20 GMT -5
Ren sighed as the heavy sun bore down on her. With her sleeveless ANBU uniform she was better off than most, but the black fabric, heavy vest, and thick mask more than made up for the small comfort bare shoulders brought. She knew the people she was helping were far worse off than she - a couple were being taken to the Hospital rather than to their rooms - but she couldn't help being frustrated when the Dysautonomia made even the most mundane tasks many times more difficult than they should have been. "Need any help?" a voice asked, snapping her out of her reverie. The brown-haired ANBU turned to see Haruki there. "Absolutely," she told him, smiling with relief under her mask. "This heat is making things... difficult," she finished. Her ailment was known among the ANBU Corps, so she was sure her silver-haired comrade knew what she meant. * * * * * "Just be careful next time, all right?" Asano was saying to a teary-eyed Genin who'd managed to spill out the contents of her massive luggage into the middle of the road. "And try not to pack so much on missions. It weighs you down and prevents you from acting quickly." "Y-yes, ANBU-san," the little girl stammered as Asano helped her pick up the last of her things. "Go on now, I have alot to--" Asano's last sentence was cut short as she was run into from behind. Wheeling around, her long hair swirling majestically, the Amazon-like kunoichi came face-to-face with a rather stunned-looking boy. His shirt was clutched in his hand, and from the look he gave her, and from the ANBU chasing him - she recognized Aijou's white hair immediately - she could figure out immediately that this little boy had been causing trouble. "And just what do you think you're doing?" "I...I...I...." the boy stammered. "And why don't you have your shirt on?" she continued. "Well, I---" the boy was cut off when Asano's gloved fingers pressed his mouth shut. Bending slowly, she took the shirt from his hand and held it up, examining. "You know," she told him, "There are plenty of uses for a shirt when its owner doesn't like to wear it." The poor boy went pale as she bent and draped the shirt around his neck. But she wasn't about to strangle the poor creature with it - instead she brought the ends up and tied them in a neat bow atop the white-faced child's head. "You will wear it like that for the rest of the day," she instructed, "or you'll be doing so for the rest of the visit. If you cannot keep your clothes on, perhaps I should just take them all away next time. Do I make myself clear?" "Y-yes, ma'am!" he answered, still white-faced. "Good. You're dismissed." The boy didn't dawdle; he was gone as soon as the woods were out of the ANBU's mouth. "Things are getting a little out of hand, aren't they?" Asano remarked to her comrade, flipping her hair over her shoulder. * * * * * Zyu smiled as she caught sight of Ryuji again, this time sitting atop one of the wagons and calling out orders to a pair of genin. Those two boys, at least, wouldn't be causing any trouble for a looooong time. "Oi, up on the wagons!" she called out to him with a laugh. "You've really got those two in line, haven't you? Maybe I ought to send the ones I find over here to learn their lesson!"
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Post by Hatake Hiroshi on Mar 31, 2007 0:32:38 GMT -5
Absolutely. This heat is making things... difficult," Ren answered.
Haruki could tell she was having some trouble under the merciless rays of the sun, but sounded relieved that he had come to lend a hand. It made things worse that there was barely even a strong enough breeze to bring any relief to the ANBU and other high-ranking shinobi working to keep the caravan in order. Smiling, the silvery-haired ANBU spoke. "Yeah,"he began, "Hopefully this won't take too long. Then we can go relax. Feel free to take a breather if you need to."
~*~*~ Aijou stopped abruptly when he saw the little boy slam into the back of one of his fellow ANBU. Snickering, he watched, resting his hands on his knees to take a breather. Man, that kid was fast! He felt ashamed that the child had worn him out so much.
Looking back up at the scene before him, he couldn't help but laugh. Asano had tied the boy's shirt into a bow on the top of his head! Standing up straight, he walked towards his comrade.
"Things are getting a little out of hand, aren't they?" she asked of him.
"Heh-heh. Oh yeah!" he remarked, running his gloved hands up and down through his hair. "There has got to be a better way to get everyone in order..."
~*~*~ Ryuji rocked back and forth anxiously atop the wagon, pointing out cargo that needed to be fetched and sorted, shouting out orders like there was no tomorrow.
He was snapped out of his slave-driving mode by a familiar voice. "Oi, up on the wagons! You've really got those two in line, haven't you? Maybe I ought to send the ones I find over here to learn their lesson!"
The fiery-haired ANBU laughed. "Hey there!" he called as he waved down at Zyu. "So, you've got some more trouble-makers? Send 'em on over!" Shooting a glance towards the two genin already hard at work, he pointed at them: "I saw that! Don't you give me that look! Hey! Wipe that smirk off your face or I'll come down there and do it for you!"
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Mar 31, 2007 20:41:18 GMT -5
Time passed, the sun neared the horizon, and slowly but surely the shinobi from the Leaf Village got settled in. Soon the wagons were being rolled away, and the ANBU from Konoha were free to go. Guided by a young-looking Jounin from the Sand Village, the two squads made their way to the part of the Ninja Administration Center known as the Kazekage's Mansion. Here was where the Kazekage lived, and important visitors stayed. The building itself was plain on the outside, but once one stepped foot inside it was easy to tell that here was where someone important lived.
"Ooh, shnazzay!" cheered Zyu under her breath. She grunted as she recieved an elbow to the ribs.
"Hush," Asano whispered. "Don't be rude."
"But it's so nice!" whined Zyu, louder than before.
"That doesn't matter!" Asano shot back, her voice rising in volume as well. "It's still--"
"Enough," Ren said sharply. "From both of you. You dishonor our hosts."
"I still think it's nice..." Zyu muttered despondently.
And thus, the two squads made their way down the winding halls.
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Post by Hatake Hiroshi on Mar 31, 2007 21:28:08 GMT -5
Aijou, Ryuji, and Haruki entered into the Kazekage's mansion behind the other ANBU squad. It was quite plain and dull from the outside, but the interior certainly made up for what it lacked.
"Woooooow!" Ryuji panted, gazing around at the decor, "This is amaaaaazing!"
Aijou shot him a glance and calmly shook his head.
"Sorry..." the fiery-haired ANBU continued in a low whisper, adjusting his bags on his shoulder.
Queitly, they continued to make their way through the corridors towards their destination.
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Mar 31, 2007 22:05:35 GMT -5
Finally the group came to a set of doors, set not too far apart, in a richly decorated hallway. A pale-haired kunoichi stood from her spot on the floor as they approached. "The door in the middle is the room in which Hokage-sama and her Lieutenant are staying," their guide explained. "The room on the left is for your squad," he said to a member of Aijou's squad, handing them their keys, "And the one on the right is for yours." This time it was Asano who was given the keys. "And this," he continued, gesturing to the kunoichi, "is Biidoro Sayuri. She's one of the guards we've assigned to protect your rooms. She can answer any questions you may have, as this is where my assignment ends. Excuse me, and please enjoy your stay." Bowing, he headed back down the hall.
"I am Biidoro Sayuri," the new woman told to them with a polite nod. "Yoroshiku onegaishimasu. Is there anything you wish to know before you retire to your rooms?"
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Post by Hatake Hiroshi on Mar 31, 2007 23:11:44 GMT -5
Haruki took the set of keys from the guide and nodded once, acknowledging that he understood. After handing the other squad their keys, he turned to introduce the woman that stood nearby. He bowed and bid them adieu before heading back down the hallway.
"I am Biidoro Sayuri," the kunoichi began. "Yoroshiku onegaishimasu. Is there anything you wish to know before you retire to your rooms?"
After looking over at his two squad mates, he shook his head. "I think we're good for the moment. Thank you, though!"
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Apr 2, 2007 18:42:11 GMT -5
Thanking Sayuri-san for her offer, the three kunoichi opened the door to their room.
"Wow, this is incredible!" Zyu gasped, pulling off her ANBU mask and dropping her bags in the middle of the floor as she leaped into the luxurious room. "Asano! Ama-chan! Can you believe this?!?" They were in a sitting area at the moment, and there were doors leading out. This wasn't just a room, it was a suite.
"I see it, I see it," sighed Ren, setting her gear down and taking a seat. White ceramic clattered on the table as the ANBU mask came off, followed by the metallic ring of her steel armguards.
"How could I not?" asked Asano. "This place is huge. And I am standing in it, you know." She ran a gloved hand through her long hair as she pulled off her own mask.
"Well, of course you are! Where did you think you were?" asked Zyu with a laugh from another room, where she'd run off an instant after dropping her things. The excitement in her voice rang out from the room, along with a strange, repeating WHUMP-ing sound. "REN! AMA-CHAN!" She shouted gleefully. "These beds are awesome! You have to come--- WAUGH!" Ren and Asano winced as a loud crash sounded from Zyu's latest haunt. "Zyu," Ren asked cautiously, "Are you okay?"
"Fine!" was the pathetic-sounding reply.
"You weren't jumping on the beds, were you?" Asano asked with a laugh that grew when a very guilty-looking Zyu emerged from the room. Her uniform was rumpled, and her pigtails were half fallen out. "Of-of course not!" the fiery-haired ANBU answered with a flushed face. She sounded rather embarrassed. "I was just... testing them."
"Sure," said Asano, rolling her eyes and continuing to speak before Zyu could argue any more. "Ugh, remind me to wash that thing tonight," she said with distaste as she set her mask down. "A long day of sweating in the sun doesn't mix too well with battle gear, it seems."
"You're just now figuring that out?" Zyu asked mischievously, landing on the floor with a thud as she allowed herself to fall into a seated position. "Don't tell me you haven't washed your gear in all these years, Asano!" She'd taken off her armguards and vest by now, and was currently twirling her gloves around with one hand as the other reached to remove her sandals.
"That's disgusting," Ren cut in with a frown, attempting to sound serious despite the soft laughter that was cutting through the facade. She had been freed of her own vest, and was enjoying the freedom allowed by wearing just her black shirt and pants. "Don't make me shove you into the bath for that," she threatened with a raised eyebrow and just the hint of a smile. "It appears we have one here." She gestured to one of the doors.
"I'll do it for you," laughed Asano with an evil grin. "I've always wanted to do that."
"Hey! Hey! Don't you dare!" Zyu shot back, also grinning. "Or else I'll pull you in after me."
"Enough, enough," laughed Ren. "Let's get settled in as quickly as we can. I'd like to take a shot at that bath before whatever it is we're supposed to be doing later tonight."
And with that, the three set about doing just that, chattering away. Zyu, for one, couldn't help but wonder what was going on in the Boysies' room...
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Post by Hatake Hiroshi on May 31, 2007 22:40:49 GMT -5
After bidding Sayuri goodbye, Aijou and his squad turned to enter their room.
“Duuuuude!” Ryuji exclaimed, throwing down is bags and quickly discarding his mask, arm guards, and sandals. “This is so awesome!” The red-headed ANBU began darting around the luxurious suite, in and out of the rooms, exploring every bit of his new surroundings with child-like wonder.
Aijou and Haruki exchanged tired glances and heaved a collective sigh as they headed towards the bedroom to drop off their things.
“I don't know how he does it,” said Haruki, shaking his head as he tossed his bags into the closet. “All that time in the heat seems like its had no affect on him whatsoever.”
“Well,” Aijou began as he removed his gear, “that's Ryuji for ya!” Sitting down on the edge of the bed that he had claimed as his, he kicked off his sandals and set his arm guards, mask, gloves and vest on top of his things. He sat there for a moment, fidgeting uncomfortably, pulling at his black clothing. “I'm gonna go get a shower. I'll be back in a few minutes.”
Haruki nodded as he plopped backwards onto his bed and closed his eyes. Finally! he thought, Now I can relax!
Back in the living area, Ryuji removed his ANBU gloves from his arms and eagerly pulled them on over his bare feet. Standing up, he made his way to the far side of the room and took a running start. He slid across the floor with ease. Smiling brightly, he turned and did it again, letting out a loud “Woooooooo!” as he skated across the surface.
“Hey guys!” he called out, “This is so awesome! You gotta try this!” He waited a couple of moments before calling out again. “Hey! Guys! Heh-WHOA!!!”
CRASH!!!
Shooting from the bed, Haruki went to see what had happened. He found his hyperactive companion laying on the floor, the small table in the center of the room kicked askew several feet from where it originally sat. “Are you ok, Ryuji?” the silvery-haired ANBU asked, trying hard not to laugh.
“Yeah,” the fiery-haired shinobi answered, getting up slowly. “I think I better stop now.”
Laughing, Haruki agreed. “Good idea.”
Several minutes, later, Aijou emerged from the shower in a fresh set of clothing. “I heard a crash. What happened?” he asked as he entered the bedroom again. He went to have a seat on his bed, only to find Ryuji stretched out there, his head rested at the foot. “Oi! Ryuji! Get your smelly feet off my pillow!” he shouted, whipping the red-haired man across the stomach with his towel, instantly making him shoot up and go to his own bed.
Sighing, Haruki sat up. “Fireball here smashed into the table while skating on the floor.”
“He didn't break anything did he?”
Haruki shook his head.
“Good. We're guests here. We don't want our hosts thinking Konoha's full of nothing but children.” He paused for a moment to shake the leftover water from his shaggy locks, then spoke again. “Anyway... You two should go get cleaned up in case we're going anywhere tonight.”
“I call shower next!” Ryuji hollered as he shot off the bed and scrambled towards the bathroom.
“No way! You take too long!” Haruki called as he moved to keep Ryuji from getting there first.
Aijou just sighed. Things were going to be interesting...
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Jun 1, 2007 21:34:15 GMT -5
"Asano! Ama-chan!" Zyu called out excitedly from the bathroom, where she was supposed to be getting ready to take her turn in the bath. "They so totally have free stuff in here!" Asano was sitting at her table, her head resting facedown on the polished wooden surface. "Please tell me she didn't just say that," she grumbled. "She did," laughed Ren, coming back in after hanging up her formal wear and laying out her Yukata. "I don't see why you're allowing it to bother you," she continued. "She's always like ---" CRASH!!!Asano's head jerked up at once. "What was--?!?" "I don't know," Ren answered, sounding concerned. "It sounded like it came from one of the other rooms." "Hokage-sama?" Asano asked. "I doubt it," Ren laughed, an amused grin spreading across her face. "Remember who's on the room next to that?" "Oi," Asano sighed. "Whatever you do, don't let---" "I'M ON IT!" Zyu shouted, running in as she pulled her shirt down. Apparently she'd had to get re-dressed. In an instant she was at the door. "And I totally heard everything you said! You guys are gonna pay!" The door slammed behind her, startling the red-haired woman who was now sharing the hallway with the hyperactive ANBU. "Oh, Akina-san!" Zyu chirped cheerfully. "I didn't see you there." "Apparently not," Akina remarked. "Please try not to make so much noise. We are guests here, you know." she sounded exasperated already. "Yeah, alright," Zyu said with a pout. "I'll be good. Are you out here to check on the boys too?" Akina nodded. "Hokage-sama isn't happy that there's been so much noise already. I was supposed to visit your room, next.""Well, you don't have to do that now, since you've talked to me!" Zyu announced happily. "I'll spread the message to Ama-chan and Asano." "See that you do," Akina commanded in a wry tone. "Come on, if you're bound and determined to follow me, let's go check on the boys."Zyu nodded, and Akina knocked on the door.
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Post by Hatake Hiroshi on Jun 1, 2007 22:18:47 GMT -5
"Coming!" Aijou called from inside, wrapping his towel around his neck as he hurried to answer the door. "Oh! Akina-san..." he said, stepping back and allowing the red-haired kunoichi to enter, followed close behind by Zyu. Nodding to his fellow ANBU, and turning to face Akina after he had shut the door, he continued. "Is there something wrong?"
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Jun 1, 2007 23:32:08 GMT -5
"I heard the noise from the other room," Akina said simply. "I heard it too!" the ever-energetic Zyubirii chirped. "It sounded like fun! Just what were you guys doing in here?"Akina shot the orange-haired ANBU a sharp look, and the girl quieted, pouting that she wouldn't be able to make any more mischief. "Please make sure to keep it down," Akina continued, making sure Zyubirii knew that she was included in that request as well. "We are guests here, after all."
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Post by Hatake Hiroshi on Jun 1, 2007 23:42:02 GMT -5
"Of course," Aijou answered, nodding his head. "I've already reminded my squad of that, but I'll remind them again." He smiled awkwardly, embarrassed that they had to be warned about making too much of a racket. "Don't worry. We'll keep it down from here on out."
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Nov 17, 2007 16:35:39 GMT -5
Zyu managed to keep her face innocent while Akina-san was there at the door. Though, of course, she was dying to know what was going on in there. "Good, good," the woman was telling Aijou. "I'll be on my way, then."Zyu waited until the door to the middle room closed behind the Hokage's Lieutenant, then allowed her face to split into an almost devilish mischievous grin. "Soooooo!" she said dramatically, resting a hand on Aijou's shoulder. "Aijou-kun! Just what were you guys doing in here?" While she was speaking to Aijou in name, though, she was already trying to peek around him to get a look inside. Whoever had made that crash - and Zyu had a good guess as to who it might have been, knowing these three - might still leave some sort of hint as to what it was.
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