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| A Kai Out of Ether; Akane seeks Bel | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 25 2015, 08:54 AM (366 Views) | |
| Akane | Aug 25 2015, 08:54 AM Post #1 |
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They had told her of the master so grudgingly, Akane didn't know what to expect when she finally found the Final Heaven dojo. A traitor? A legend? Neither? Hell, it wouldn't surprise her to find a three-armed sushi chef, the way the Kais had dodged her questions when they sent Akane on her way to Earth. All she knew was that there was someone "sympathetic" to errant Shin-jin, and that she "might be able to teach you something about respect you insufferably little fireball." She weathered that last one better than anyone expected, but it certainly didn't help with actually finding this Bel character. Not that Akane was much to look at. Already having had a bit of an escapade since arriving on Earth, the warrior kai didn't have any semblance of divinity left to her appearance. The bright red, royal purple, and proud gold of her clothes - the traditional kaioshin style, a large-shouldered tunic over a bodysuit - had been bleached by extended sunlight, whereas her skin had darkened from the same and been roughened up by something. Even her ample white hair was imperfectly tied back just to keep it from being a nuisance. Aside from the pointed ears, Akane really looked like a normal human girl, just one with a very screwy sense of fashion. Or maybe had lived in a desert for a few months. It was a strange dichotomy of choice, but there was nothing Akane could do about that. She just looked up at the dojo's front, mouth screwed to the left as she considered her options. Coming to the conclusion that leaving wouldn't serve any purpose, and investigating would be horribly dull, the kai warrior opted for the same method of engagement she always did: Straight line down the middle towards her objective, blunt force on anything in the way. The first blunt force was against the door, pushing it open and stepping inside. Taking her shoes off for good measure, Akane took a few bold strides forward, and remembered with a hard slap to the forehead that she hadn't the foggiest impression of a clue what and who she was looking for. Moving on to the next step of Attack Plan Alpha, Akane walked over to the first person she saw that looked halfway competent, a lovely woman with black hair that went on for days. "Excuse me?" She asked, volume a little above what it should be indoors. "I'm looking for someone named Bel Zephyra, I was told she might be able to train..." Do humans know about us? "Erm, well, people from my neck of the woods." She finished awkwardly, stern brows furrowed, as always, and mouth unerringly set into an almost comical grimace under her nose. WC 455 |
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| Bel Zephyra | Aug 25 2015, 09:22 AM Post #2 |
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![]() Being at the dojo, the Golden Banana had a set of headphones on when someone entered behind her. The wonderful music sounded inside her mind. The rhythmic beat brought a whirlwind of euphoria to her heart as she listened to its beat. The melody caused her to hum proudly at its message. Since she expected none of her students to beat the dojo, she had the privacy to dance or so she thought. She snapped her fingers and swayed her hips left to right without a care to the world. She neither heard nor saw the individual walk in. Her nervousness would not compare to the embarrassment the pristine master would endure upon noticing that someone had found her dancing and singing. "When you'r feeling high and low, we will take you where you want to go. Smiling, dancing, everything is free. All you need is positivity. Shake it left. IF YOU ARE HAVING A GOOD TIME. Shake it to the right. IF YOU'RE FEELING FINE. Shake it to the FRONT. Ha ha ha!" She sang out of tune, yet with passion at the message behind the words. Suddenly, she spun on her tiptoe to continue her elegant dancing, but upon doing this she saw the newcomer and squeaked. Instantly, she removed her headphones, stopped dancing, and turned off the music to give the woman her full attention. Her cheeks flushed pink at the embarrassment she felt because someone walked in on her. The individual, despite having a unique appearance, did not grab the kai's attention because of her appearance. What had grabbed the kai's attention had been the stranger's familiar aura. The individual's presence soothed the embarrassed banana. After taking a deep breath and ignoring the traumatizing embarrassment, she set her attention on the wanderer who seemed to be in search for someone. She did not hear the woman's initial comments due to the music, therefore, she did not know that someone had been herself. Since the reborn kai's husband had been a prominent figure, she assumed it might be him the quirky, tan faced acquaintance might be looking for. ![]() "My name is Bel Zephyra. I am the master of the Final Heaven dojo." she bowed her head respectfully. Once she bowed her head, she straightened her posture and set her extremely, dark colored olive green eyes, which appeared black when no sunlight hit them, on her guest. "Who are you and how may I help you Ms.?" She asked politely. WC: 433 Edited by Bel Zephyra, Aug 25 2015, 09:26 AM.
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| Akane | Aug 25 2015, 09:58 AM Post #3 |
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Without missing a beat, Akane dropped to her knees, bowing at Bel's feet, hands almost touching the master's shoes, forehead pressed against the dojo floor. This master was far superior to the three-armed sushi chef possibility, although Akane made a mental note that singing lessons wouldn't be in her best interest. The warrior was suddenly terrified she had made a bad impression, walking in on the master in a private moment, and was determined to salvage the situation if she could at all help it. Quickly, a bad plan formed in Akane's anything-but-suave head. Flattery, yes, that was good. Flattery and lies. "Master Zephyra, I come from Kaishin to learn the ways of Earthlings, and my masters spoke of you as the premier choice for our kind to find tutelage under," she lied. "I beg you, pardon my rudeness for barging in. I was not told of any special practices in your dojo, and I believe that many of the humans in this area do not know of the Shin-jin, making them very poor sources for learning your customs." Akane wondered if Attack Plan Beta was working, head still firmly on the floor. It never occurred to her that the people who trained her on Kaishin had been jerks, although it might later. "Forgive me master, I would never have been so forward if I had known." She swallowed hard. "And... forgive me for not knowing which way I should 'shake it.' I do not know what it is I should be shaking, nor do I feel like any of the things you listed possible shaking orientations for. This is where I want to go, so I'm afraid I'm ill-equipped to obey the instruction. This is, of course, why I need your tutelage." Akane wanted so desperately to look up, but just couldn't bring herself to do it. Every teacher that had tolerated her temper long enough for her to learn anything - incidentally, the same teachers who did nothing to improve that temper - had been such sticklers for formality that she knew no other way, and the only one who had actually improved her behavior to the functional person she was now wasn't exactly the most credible source on etiquette and politeness. WC 370 TWC 825 |
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| Bel Zephyra | Aug 25 2015, 10:18 AM Post #4 |
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What the stranger did next caused the reborn kai's forehead to sweat drop because of how unexpected and bizarre it had been. The raven haired eye's widened in shock as the woman fell to her knees and had begun to touch her shoes. Then, as if she had done something wrong, the pointy eared acquaintance begged for forgiveness. She expressed how she had been rude, did not know the special practices of the dojo, and believed that humans could not teach her what she had to learn. As the raven haired kai listened intently to the heart wrenching plea for forgiveness, she could no longer contain the surge of humor that had formed inside her cheerful heart. She laughed at the ridiculousness of it all. The newcomer had an uptight and strict nature about her that instantly caught the earth kai's attention. In a similar fashion to Arisu, the kai on her hands and knees had been sent to Earth as a source of punishment it seemed. The reborn kai had begun to question whether or not the elder kai were decent individuals. They appeared to have little patience and doomed anyone who disagreed with their practices. If that were the case, then the raven haired beauty had been the top misfit in their eyes. Since she had no knowledge of them, she paid little mind to who and what they were, but instead focused on herself. She used her abilities to help the Earthlings as well as those who sought after her knowledge. Without a second thought, the kai helped the stranger to her feet. "I do not mean to laugh. Please, do not ever bow to me that way again. It makes me feel uncomfortable. I am not like any other master you have met before," she continued to smile as she spoke. ![]() "Why on Earth are you apologizing? There is no need for it. I am the one who is embarrassed here. I got caught red handed. Did you see how I was dancing to my daughter's music? I admit that I am an awful singer. It should be me who should be asking for your forgiveness for being as inappropriate as I was and deafening your ears in the process," she amused. The kai had a devious smile on her face because she had an idea as to how to relieve the fellow kai of her stress, but first she had to gather more knowledge about her. "What is your name?" She asked calmly. WC: 437 TWC: 871 |
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| Akane | Aug 26 2015, 12:41 AM Post #5 |
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Akane's eyes snapped wide open and her pupils dilated almost completely in terror when Bel began to laugh. Oh no, I'm laughable! She thinks I'm so pathetic that it's funny! She's going to kick me out and leave me alone on this strange planet with no way home but death itself! Her body slumped inwards with shame, and Akane was tempted to just start banging her head against the floor. Then Bel apologized for the laughter, which was immediately confusing, causing Akane to look up at the master from her bow with a curious look on her sun-kissed face. Oh no, I'm bowing wrong! Akane scrambled to her feet, nearly kneeing herself in the stomach for the trouble, and straightened up tall. Hands meeting in front of her in a prayer pose, she instead bowed at the waist, keeping the triangle of fingers in line with her lips. "Forgive me, Sensei. I know many ways to bow, but I do not know which style you prefer." Akane rose from the bow, rubbing at her forehead to scrub away any of the dust she might have picked up from the floor, and fluffing her bangs out for the same reason. Akane cleared her throat, swung her arms behind her back, and clasped her hands together nervously. She swallowed hard, passing the lump in her throat down to the pit of her stomach. After a deep breath, she answered in a clear voice: "I am called Akane. I am Shin-jin, a warrior of the sacred world in service to Kibito Kai, the Eastern Supreme Kai, and leader of planet Kaishin. I come seeking training from you, for I am told that you are the only denizen of Earth able to provide guidance and training for myself and my kin." Akane finished with a deferential nod of the head, yet another bowing method she was testing out on Bel. "I did see your dancing, and I did intrude on what must have been a private moment." Akane paused for a second, before adding "Your singing is very nice, although I could not hear any music." But please, please do not sing again. The last was just in her mind, but it was likely she wore the lie on her face. Such things were out of Akane's control, never having been a very good liar, and not in the mood to improve what ability she had. WC 402 TWC 1,227 |
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| Bel Zephyra | Aug 26 2015, 10:06 AM Post #6 |
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Bel studied Akane and noticed how concerned she was about the bowing. The golden banana ignored it to keep her relaxed. "Akane. What a lovely name," she admitted truthfully after the fellow kai introduced herself. The golden banana watched slyly as Akane weaseled her way into lying about the atrocious singing. Her hands rested on her hips while she listened to the uptight nature of the woman before her. The reborn kai continued to smile brightly because it reminded her of the many cadets throughout the base that had to train under her husband. They worried too much about how they appeared in front of him. Unlike Akane, her husband made it known that she had a horrible singing voice whenever she used it to purposely aggravate him. The reborn kai did not get her feelings hurt, but instead utilized her imperfections as a weapon whenever she deemed necessary. She would use them shortly to test the kai's patience. If the kai had been sent to Earth for a reason, the Final Heaven master wanted to dig deeper. She wanted to see why rather than hear about it. Once the stressed kai finished talking, the playful master provided her with advice that would keep her calm. "Do not take this the wrong way, but I do not know who those kai are. The kai you mentioned must be powerful individuals and do amazing feats for the universe. If you came here to train with me, then so it shall be. However, while you are here. I would rather focus on the present rather than the past because the past no longer is here. There is no need to worry about what you cannot change," she reminded her. Upon giving her a life lesson, the raven haired beauty returned to her initial thought of toying with the serious and extremely worried visitor. ![]() "Oh, did you enjoy my singing? I could sing for you again if you want me to." She smiled profoundly as it tested Akane. WC: 352 TWC: 1,223 Edited by Bel Zephyra, Aug 26 2015, 10:29 AM.
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| Akane | Aug 31 2015, 01:06 PM Post #7 |
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Akane blushed at the compliment, smiling and bowing her head in thanks. When she had been given the name - Brilliant Red, it meant - it was to reflect that her skin had been apple-colored at the time of her "birth," although the color eventually faded to the human tone she wore now. After that, when her temper began to develop, the name became symbolic, but no less appropriate. She even wore a red tunic - faded though it was - to commemorate her identity. Someone finding the name pleasant to the ears was new, but very much appreciated by the young shin-jin. “Thank you, it’s very kind of you to say so.” That Bel was unfamiliar with the Kais - especially the Supreme Kai - was terribly puzzling to Akane. Given the limited information she had, the young warrior had connected the dots in a way that painted Bel as a disgraced master among the Shin-jin, but very definitely one of them. Not attuned to the aura and power of others, Akane had no way of gauging whether Bel Zephyra had the telltale touch of divinity that none of their kind could completely hide, and that typically allowed Shin-jin who had developed their senses to the point of energy awareness to identify one another without stating anything outright. Indeed, developing that sort of sense was high on her list of priorities, alongside figuring out how to fly in the mortal world. Still, the master's words were soothing, albeit unexpected, and Akane became visibly more calm as she listened to them. Spacing her feet out, the warrior kai locked her knees to stand and listen comfortably, expecting to be there for a time. That calm was broken with Bel's offer of more singing. Akane cleared her throat loudly and thoroughly, trying to buy time to think of an answer that wouldn't offend the master, but would hopefully get her out of hearing more of Bel's singing. All she came up with was a tentative "This is your dojo, and I am merely an uninvited guest, so whether or not you wish to continue singing is entirely at your discretion, Mistress Zephyra." WC 359 TWC 1,586 Edited by Akane, Aug 31 2015, 01:06 PM.
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| Bel Zephyra | Aug 31 2015, 01:40 PM Post #8 |
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Akane responded politely in regards to Bel's request to sing again for the guest. The brilliant red kai mentioned how the dojo belonged to the reborn kai, therefore, she had no say in the matter. The golden banana begged to differ because if the guest did not like her singing, it was best to tell the truth. Her chicklet teeth smile masked the reincarnated kai's true intentions for asking the kai for her permission. Her natural gifts to read and interpret her surroundings were sharp and more in tuned than she let on to those who saw her at first glance. "I shall sing then," she bowed to her fellow kai respectfully. Once she had, she walked towards a closet within the dojo and pulled out a stereo. The stereo had been designed to hold her magical music box which earthlings referred to as an mp3 player. She had little knowledge with technology. Thankfully, she managed to remember how to at least set up the radio. "I have a passion for music. The world is filled with amazing ingenuity. The Earthlings truly know how to release their emotions with incredible finesse and beauty. It helps me focus, but at the same time soothes me when I am stressed," she commented towards Akane. She had no knowledge of how kai handled their business. However, she learned to incorporate her ingrained abilities to the modern world and in a way the more traditional kai were not familiar with. Upon setting up the music, she pushed the play button. "I will give you the best training possible like no one has ever seen before. Leave it to me!" A brand new song blasted out of the speakers. Along with the bass that shook the floor itself, the reborn kai had begun to dance in an awkward manner. Her shyness and appropriateness seemingly disappeared. Her true colors were revealed in a splendid fashion. ![]() The real initiation had begun without the cordial kai realizing it. "Dog goes woof. Cat goes meow. Birds go tweet. Mouse goes squeak. Cows go moo. Frog goes croak. Elephant goes toot. Ducks that quack and fish go blub and the seal goes ow ow ow, but there is a sound that nobody knows. What does the fox say?" Her olive green eyes lit with enthusiasm. Her hips rocked left to right to the beat of the music at first, but once she allowed her instincts lead her body movements, her true nature came forth. With elegant skill, she combined her martial arts with the modern dance of the world. Gracefully, she spun into a crouching position that seemed to fit along with the music and to further enhance her music experience she cupped her fist into an imaginary microphone. The playful kai rest her feminine fist to her face and acted as if she were on stage. She had begun to sing again at the top of her lungs. Since she had no worry about another embarrassing intrusion, she freed herself from the restraints of traditionalism and let loose. ![]() This time she sounded obnoxious on purpose because she had the intention of getting the truth out of Akane or softening her serious demeanor to ease her into the welcoming wonders of the Earth. "Sing with me Akane!" Her cupped fist shifted towards Akane as if she were passing the microphone to her. The raven haired beauty tried to get the fellow kai to sing along. WC: 594 TWC: 1,806 Edited by Bel Zephyra, Aug 31 2015, 01:53 PM.
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| Akane | Sep 1 2015, 06:50 PM Post #9 |
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It did not take long for Akane to realized that she had made a terrible, awful, no good, very bad decision. It was not one she would make again for the rest of her days. There was an unexpected side effect that would make itself known sometime later, that being an irrational hatred of foxes and all fox-related paraphernalia. They did not, in fact, make that awful sound unless you really worked for it. As Bel set up the stereo, and turned it on, Akane made the educated decision to pull the tie out of her hair, allowing some of the voluminous white locks to fall forward and partially shield her ears. Tragically, this would not be sufficient to stop the horror she was about to be witness to. Bel promised the greatest training in history. If that training was meant to be in pain tolerance, it was off to a good start. Akane winced as the bass began, thrumming low and deep, rattling her bones. Then Bel began to sway with the admittedly pleasant beat, although it was still giving the kai a headache, having not been exposed to such tremendous volume outside of combat. The worst part was that Bel was clearly having a lot of fun, making Akane even more conflicted about how to react to the situation she had been thrust into. The dance took a sudden turn for the practical as Bel's movements began to resemble kata, but it was still to the rhythm of the mind-warping music assaulting the prospective student's ear drums. Blood began to rush to Akane's ears and face, her hands - still clasped behind her back - separated and closed, her fingernails pressing into her palms as fists formed and tightened to the point of pain. Akane's jaw flexed roughly as she found outlets for what was building within her gut, and her pupils dilated while her eyes widened, lips pressed shut in silence. To say she wasn't enjoying herself was a wild, hilarious understatement. Akane was become physically incensed by the music thundering through the Final Heaven Dojo, and every possible doubt she had about Bel Zephyra started ballooning in her mind to become fact. That the kais had played a prank on her, that they were misinformed, that this woman had lied about who she was in an attempt to waste Akane's time. Her head cocked slightly as the anger grew, eventually culminating in a loud crack as her top vertebrae released a puff of air into her system. Bel's hand was suddenly much closer to Akane's face than was probably safe, and the golden bananas request that the lesser kai take a turn at the "mic" was answered first with flared nostrils and her lips parting to gritted teeth. "Nnnnnnno," she seethed, fingers stiffening like claws behind her back, any noble attempt at hiding her attitude completely abandoned. WC 479 TWC 2,063 |
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| Bel Zephyra | Sep 1 2015, 08:04 PM Post #10 |
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The Golden Banana continued her joyous dancing. She rose her fist to the kai's lips expecting her to sing along. The music continued to play in the background. Its bass caused the dojo to shake like a salt shaker. Her heart pounded with enthusiasm because of the beat. Her muscles urged for her to move, yet she could not until her guest joined with her. Her heart desired to have the feel good emotions unleashed into the art of dancing. With eagerness, she waited for her fellow kai to react, but unfortunately it was not in the way that the reborn kai would have preferred, but had predicted from before she started the outgoing dance. The truth came forward. As she suspected, the proper kai did not want to participate or hear anymore singing from the deaf toned reincarnated princess. "No? Is there something wrong?" She flicked her wrist to stop the music in order to give Akane the chance to recover from whatever it was that bothered her. The wild music ended abruptly, and the dojo returned to its peaceful state. When the reborn kai asked what was wrong, it was her attempt to play roll with the situation as if she did not know why her visitor did not want to dance or listen to music. This scene had been done on purpose and to dig deeper into her student's persona. Truthfully, the reborn kai did not have a great voice, but was that the only reason the kai became angry? Observantly, she spotted the kai's fingers stiffen, her outward seething, and her nostrils flare. She sensed the tension too that acted almost like a volcano. The apple named kai had more to her than met the eye, and the Final Heaven dojo master had a good idea what it could be. They were classic signs of someone frustrated or angry. "Are you angry?" She asked calmly. "It is okay for you to tell me the truth," she reminded her. WC: 350 TWC: 2,156 Edited by Bel Zephyra, Sep 1 2015, 08:07 PM.
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