Spirited Away

tempestwheel · **Reply #180 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:19:43 PM

"What works better, do you think?" Kovu asked, "Fear, or bait?"

Nick22 · **Reply #181 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:29:20 PM

try both and see which works better. i'm inclined to try fear myself " vitani replied.. lets get going.. the more we get the better..
-
dekishi turned to konerko and tora ' you guys enjoying the ride?
_

tempestwheel · **Reply #182 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:30:51 PM

"Let's work together for a bit Nuka," Kovu smiled, "And use bait."

Nick22 · **Reply #183 on:** November 07, 2011, 01:28:07 PM

Fine, whatever.. Nuka shrugged.. " lets get to the portal, and go about our business..
- Hate was sewing a scarf when she heard a knock on the door.. " Come in come in, its not locked..

tempestwheel · **Reply #184 on:** November 08, 2011, 10:13:06 PM

Tora, Koneko in tow, rolled into Hate's home.

"Hi there," the cat blob waved.

.........................

Ri fell asleep listening to the sounds of the bathhouse after hours.

Nick22 · **Reply #185 on:** November 09, 2011, 02:02:19 PM

Dekishi and scoobi were next to enter the hoom. ah You brought your friends.. please please sit down " hate gesture and food floated to the four guests on plates "please help yourselves..
_ those kids did a good job today, surprisingly good. Zira murmured as she gazed into the ball. they keep it up and I might just add them to my little group.. yes thats ir I'll make them forget their past lives entirely, they won't remember being " Kopa " or Kiara, and having a sister would do wonders for Vitani..she's wound so tight, i figure something in there's going to give one of these centuries..

tempestwheel · **Reply #186 on:** November 09, 2011, 03:24:10 PM

"Ingenious idea, my love," Scar purred, stepping up and nuzzling Zira, "I think that Ko would make a good worker, as would his sister too."

......................

"Don't mind if we do," Tora smirked, beginning to chow down.

Belmont2500 · **Reply #187 on:** November 09, 2011, 04:29:51 PM

Alan left as soon as he could, only to feel someone tug his shoulder, the boy turned to see the other fox he had glimpsed earlier, the one dressed in green.

"Follow me, she's expecting you" he said. The fox who introduced himself as Robin Hood, although Zira forced him and his wife to go under the alias "Rob" and "Mari", led Alan to the dormitories. "Come in" Alan heard Marian say as he entered her and Robin's quarters.

"I need to tell you about Zira" Marian continued.

"Why" Alan asked

"You have to sign a contract if you wish to work here, in doing so Zira will take something important from you"

"What"

"Your name.That is how she controls you. Whatever you do, never forget your true name,Alan" Marian concluded.

Nick22 · **Reply #188 on:** November 09, 2011, 05:58:57 PM

we'll have to make sure that they prove themselves some more first..zira said.. which reminds me i need to sign that human to a contract..

tempestwheel · **Reply #189 on:** November 10, 2011, 06:14:06 PM

"We should be seeing those new arrivals fairly soon," Scar said to Zira.

...................

"Nice to see you again Hate," Koneko waved.

Nick22 · **Reply #190 on:** November 10, 2011, 06:52:39 PM

Ko stirred a few hours later while being shaken by another servant ' hurry up you! The mistress is waiting for you downstairs! he said hurriedly " Now get going..
_ Good to see you as well,' Hate smiled " You enjoy staying at the bathhouse? I haven't been there in a long time..

Belmont2500 · **Reply #191 on:** November 11, 2011, 12:30:40 AM

Alan arrived at his dorm, he laid out the sleeping bag that he had been given and had fallen asleep within the hour.

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #192 on:** November 14, 2011, 05:20:05 AM

By morning's sunrise, new faces began to emerge in the region...

The first to arrive at the gates of bathhouse was a blood-red feline of the underworld, kept close to him was an hourglass with a glowing center beneath the glass. He has had an enjoyable venture in the mortal, and wanted to take a relaxing few nights before returning to the underworld. As a frequent guest, he was welcomed inside without hesitation...

No longer than the feline was out of sight, next came a canine, whistling with merriment. Unlike the cat, he hailed from the Celestial Heavens, but he too was a regular to the bathhouse. The two characters have never even come on the same day, let alone to cross paths now. With the first guest lost in the crowd, the dog strolled on in...

----------

Further out in the field in the illumination of the sun, two exotic and almost imposing figures reach sight of the carnival. One, a tall masculine kirin guardian spirit, and the other, a 6-tailed kitsune forest spirit. Stopped to take in the new sights. But the kirin was on a serious quest...

"For a little spirit," the kitsune started, "I marvel at his endurance..."

The kirin kept a stern stare. "This is not of his own volition," he replied, which is all he could explain. He just couldn't come to the answer of who and why, but what matters more is the child he was meant to find.

The two started walking again towards town...

----------

On a balcony overlooking the sea from the bathhouse, three dog spirits watched with varied expressions.

The only Akita of the trio, sat motionless and in a blank stare towards the ocean's horizon. One of the Dobermans, sat further back inside with an intent stare at the Akita. The second was calmly honing his long sword in his own train of thought...

tempestwheel · **Reply #193 on:** November 14, 2011, 12:26:19 PM

And in the sea below the balcony, a train was going by. Despite the ground around the bathhouse now being underwater, the trains for the spirits still functioned properly. It was a very soothing image, and many of Zira's workers sought to take the train, but they've yet to accomplish that.

.......................................

A little while later, Ri awoke, seeing all the other worker spirits climbing out of their bunks. "I think it's time we get up," she said to her brother. The time for the baths of the spirits tonight had begun.

Nick22 · **Reply #194 on:** November 14, 2011, 02:41:47 PM

Ko muttered as he climbed out of his nuvnk and shook nhis head.. ' alright i'm guessing we'll have to finish the roof today..

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #195 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:06:46 AM

It was a while before the kirin and the kitsune, Kura and Shirigume, arrived in town, and soon reached the bridge into the bathhouse.

"A fancy establishment for a little spirit to run into," Shirigume said as she held her head to see the bathhouse to the top, before looking back at Kura. "Surely, he couldn't have gone inside."

Kura sighed. "I'm not sure now," he replied. "There are too many scents here to discern."

"If there are little kid spirits running around inside, we'd find out about it... Besides, with all this traveling, we're both in need for some freshening up. But this place looks a little pricey..."

Kura pondered the thought as he reached underneath his kimono and pulled out some kaikishoho, ancient gold coins that have been offered to him throughout the ages by the Hotemenshu Clan.

Shirigume looked over and smirked. "So you did come prepared."

"It's been worth little to me until now. Let's hope they'll accept it..."

The two then approached the main gates...

tempestwheel · **Reply #196 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:58:02 AM

The current doormen, two weasel spirits, saw the newcomers approaching.

"Ah, you've brought gold," Ayumi, the one standing on the left smiled, "Feel free to enjoy a bath and the food prepared by our master chef, Wildcat."

"Is there any requests you have for a meal?" Ai, the younger of the two, who looked 12 in human years, "We can send a note so you can have your food delivered personally to your bath, no need to get out and walk to the cafe." She wanted to be as helpful as she could to her older sister, who she was working with.

......................................

"I guess so," Ri nodded to Ko, shaking the dust off her paws, and heading out of the servant's quarters/

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #197 on:** November 15, 2011, 03:50:43 AM

Kura still seemed preoccupied, so it was Shirigume who responded to the weasels. "No need for meals," she replied with a half-smile. "We would just like a nice hot bath to relax in. We've had a long journey."

----------

Back on the balcony, Rosco eyed down his sword for imperfections before getting up. "C'mon Desoto," he said to the other Doberman. "Time we keep the riff raff at bay or Zira will have our heads again."

There was no response from Desoto, who continued to stare at the Akita, until Rosco swiped at his ear with his free paw.

"Forget him. You can't get him to fight you even if somehow he wanted too. He's Zira's..." He stopped himself short. "Now let's get going!"

Desoto responded with a low growl before he too got up, and the guards stepped from the room into the bathhouse grounds...

tempestwheel · **Reply #198 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:30:52 PM

Sagwa, Sheegwa, and Dongwa were busy with their jobs as messengers for Zira. They would be given letters either by their boss or for Zira, and they had to run around. Luckily, they knew the interior well, so they didn't get lost.

"Mrs. Zira seems a little more upset than usual," Sagwa commented as she and Dongwa ran through a hallway.

"Eh, more business, that means more paperwork for her," her older brother shrugged. "Besides, that means more pay for us...."

"I'm just concerned that something bad may happen," Sagwa replied.

....................................

"Then, we have some tubs available on floor 2," Ayumi explained, "Feel free to head there now."

Nick22 · **Reply #199 on:** November 15, 2011, 05:22:52 PM

lets go get breakfast first , hopefully they'll give us a few minutes to eat before resuming our duties ' ko said.. you ssleep ok, sis? He asked ri