From Slacker to Leader - The Time of Shieo

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Sunagakure's Genjutsu Slacker

Act 1: From Slacker to Unorthodox Tactician

Awaking on a deathly got sunday afternoon Shieo looks about with an idle expression on his face, as to hide the fact he's boiling under his duster coat and ninja garb. "'Ey Shieo! Sleeping in the middle of the graveyard again? People aught to start thinking you're a Necromancer by now" a fairly young appearing red haired girl comes waving over, adorned in her casual stroll clothing with a bright red tunic and saddle colored straps about her cargo pants, her smile bright and quirky leaving Shieo in an uncomfortable state; as this was a common feeling around her ever since they started and graduated the academy together. "To be frank, I figured everyone but you thought that already..." Scratching his head, realizing how unkempt his hair is only to quickly comb it down with his fingers. By the time she got in-front of him he was panicking to stand up straight only to get punched in the shoulder- In a friendly manner by her. "Sorry to wake ya' though, but I was sent here to get you prepared, the council has decided us to join up together with the heavy shinobi losses and head out to infiltrate a small village, some of the Covenant has taken hold within' they want you to be around to look out for them. It's rumored that they're using a powerful henge technique, roots from the Henso I'd say" as she spoke as firm as ever she rested her hands on her hips to be even more "matter of facty"; "I see, well when do you know for sure we're heading out Taiga?"; Slamming her hand on his shoulder and dragging him off "Now~!".

The villages brought down to sending prodigious squads of Genin and Chunin to reserve the increasingly trained Jounin and ANBU for the safety of the village.
The heavy patter of rain falling on the young squadron. "Status report on the enemy causalities and ours?" Shieo's eyes looking drained, however as he stares just as piercing and powerful at Taiga her paled face in pain only to be reassured by his gaze. "We've lost our leader Iseki, however the rest of us are in fighting condition; our enemies still are blending in with the civilians in panic. However we have successfully dispatched twelve of the reported fifteen located here.". "Roger; Taiga I need you to stay beside me, you are capable of transferring chakra to sustain my eyes. Tsuchi and Rein utilize your ranged weapons and jutsu to provide us cover fire. We're finishing this here and now." Clenching his hand to the ground, his body shivering from the adrenaline and prolonged exposure to the cold water falling in the heavy rain country. "That is suicide! We can't do that, your chakra levels are below healthy the rest of us are so wounded that it's almost pointless in trying or we'll get knocked out!" Tsuchi growls at Shieo, ferocity sparking like wild-fires in his eyes; "And if we don't, we're sitting ducks and all it will god damn take is a single explosive tag and we're dead. I -will not- die here! NOW! Three! Two! One! GO!".

The spine chilling clash of kunai, shuriken and the off-sound of an explosion, either from the two fire users in combat or the firing of explosive tags in the distance. "Katon! Gōkakyū no Jutsu!" The weakened sound of Shieo's voice echos throughout the field of battle, shortly followed by a massive scorching ball of flame that catches halves of two of his foes. Every moment lost of his chakra is quickly returned, in small portions from Taiga. "You can't keep this up much longer Shieo!" beads of sweat mixing in with the continuous downpour from the country falling down her face, signs of wear and worry are worn like battle-scars under her eyes and the complexion of the young girl. "I know..." Shieo's breathes heaving like a stoke to a flame of exhaustion, his eyes beading crimson from both the sharingan baring the two tomoe proudly and the veins and stress he has caused to rip through his system. "Hows the backup fire?"; "They're holding off the last man, being the most dangerous I'm glad, he'll be a tough fight for the majority of us, but you will have to be in the front to sway his Genjutsu while the rest of us barrage him". A smirk slides across his face "Genjutsu, e-" being cut off as a kunai comes scoring across his cheek, leaving a quickly washed away source of blood. Reverting back to his concentrated state, Shieo pounces forwards to the weakened, and burnt two they've been combating for quite some time now. Reaching in his ninja pouch he draws two kunai, one prepared with a ninja wire tied at the end. After a moments notice during his run towards them, his eyes looking to a nearby light post; "Three meters, requires eight seconds of force- Taiga! Cover the right, utilize your Suiryūdan no Jutsu!" Upon command a dragon forged from both the sweat and rain of the surroundings rips beyond Shieo rocketing towards the open target. Shieo's attention reserved to the man on the left rearing his right hand back he flings the string-less kunai to the right shoulder of the man, in attempt to have him dodge to the left-- As the kunai whizzes by the man does as predicted and shortly followed by is a kunai that wires around the post and to the man, barbing to his right thigh- Shieo now stopping with the proper placement of the projectile he tugs and eventually latches the man to the post, ramming an extra kunai into the wire he locks it down from where he stands. His body momentarily lapsing from one position to in-front of the target, a blackened blade unsheathed and tip to the mans neck he sneers "You're done. The Covenant will not take any more of my comrades you scum of the earth!" followed by a gurgle of blood and the sword drove deep into the man's throat.

Eyes stark wide. Only a second ago he ordered Taiga to fire off the dragon and keep the man busy, except he can no longer hear the clashing of battle. But the horrifying, ear gouging scream of his comrade. Turning back he immediately notices that the Covenant member has her by the throat blade held tightly to it. "That statement was short lived Sunagakure scum!" a pained chuckle fires from the man; Taiga's eyes lit in fear, desperately pleading for help just by gaze. Shieo's eyes narrowing, the bags thickening as his mind focuses a massive portion of chakra in his eyes shortly after firing towards the man's mind. Conjuring the illusion of a god of death hovering above him, creating the exact same scenario he put Taiga in. A massive cleaver sized blade slowly begins cutting at the man's throat before Shieo whips his hand to the side and his head is lopped off in the illusion, the man's body jerking and convulsing from the sheer mental pain as his hand rips downwards in attempt to force his way out only as the illusion ended.
A pained expression streaks across the young face of Taiga, her left hand held firmly to her right wrist. Clearly off, her hand was no longer there. A blade found right beside it on the ground oozing out the last bits of blood left in circulation- The man's panic caused Taiga to still result in terribly form of injury. Trembling she looks up to Shieo, his eyes blurring- body swaying. The only thing he remembers are the two things rushing through his head "I must save Taiga!" and "But-- I'm too weak, this feeling.. I'm spent." his mind and body fading into the abyss of darkness.

Jerking up, Shieo's eyes immediately opened and his face streaked in pain. Only to see Taiga facing him, her fist still resting on his chest even as he sits- "She musta' hit me to wake me up...". Her ice blue eyes happily gazing into his, the sun silhouetting her figure. They had to have still been in Rain, but things seemed clearer. "Are we at the border?"; "Hai, we managed to drag you here and are awaiting a medical escort team." She falls back on her butt hand holding herself up; without the ability to resist his curiosity he notices her other arm is bandaged up to the point where there is no longer her primary hand. "I-- I am sorry Taiga." his eyes disappointingly looking down, unable to face his lack of conditioning to stay up and help her. "It is fine... You passed out due to sheer exhaustion, though I've lost a body part you gave an extraction team enough time to arrive and finish the branch leader. You've been given a lot of recognition for your actions. Though rash you kept the casualties to a bare minimum even after being forced to take leadership." She reaches up and lifts his chin up, staring at him for a prolonged moment. "I truly do appreciate what you did to save me, risking what you had left to hold onto."; "All I had to hold onto was you... I couldn't let that go." his head droops forwards and rests on her forehead.

"Attention!!" Standing in-front of the remainder four of the five-man squad that was sent out on the infiltration and unfortunately by eventual circumstance, elimination mission. Each and every one of them look beat, tired and exhausted to the point where at a moments notice they could all pass out. "I would like to both congratulate, and scold all four of you- Five. If this mission was a success... With this in mind, you failed to stay within' the mission's statement. Now, I understand the lot of you must have felt terrible at the loss of the mission leader, and acted upon such. I want each and every one of you to know, never do this again. Now! With that out of the way, to make this as short and sweet as I can- Seeings how you all look like you rose from the dead, ironically for you Shieo. That's where you spend the most time. However, Tsuchi- Rein- Taiga and finally Shieo. I hereby declare you a specialty squad "Unorthodox" and to go with this, you each will be given the titles of Chunin, wear this proudly as you must live up to the responsibility and understanding if you can accomplish this. Your pride will not be misplaced. Dismissed!" Hand given the wave away the four look at each, awe-struck, eyes peering along the sandy village as they proceed to finding their wits and each walk to one another. Weakly reaching out and grasping the other in a circle Taiga and Tsuchi showing tears of pain and honor for what they did, did not go unnoticed. Rein and Shieo stare blankly at each one of their members. Before they all bring their heads in and stare at the ground, slighted smiles on each of their faces. "I suppose we really are unorthodox."

Act 2: Second Chance

Stirring in his sleep Shieo bumps into a woman next to him. The covers thrown all about, hardly covering either of them in the crisp night, his half-lidded tired, worn black orb eyes staring deep at her resting features. Reaching out he holds her left hand, wish he could reach out for her right- Only if he succeeded like he should have in their previous mission. Sneezing, she awakens- Her ice blue eyes open to meet gaze with Shieo's. "You're thinking about it again-- Aren't you?" she gives a reassuring smile; "No, no. Simply gazing, it's hard to get a good look before getting pounced" giving a mocking grin he cringes as a finger jabs him in his stomach. "My point- Proven". After the statement they both stare at each other longingly for a few moments- broken by Taiga releasing her hand and patting Shieo on the forehead; "Get some rest, okay? Our mission starts at dawn". "Hai hai... I'll do better this time"; "You always do good.. All actions come with a price, you got the cheapest best option last time."

Arriving last, Shieo looks amongst the others his bag light-weight but carrying all the necessary equipment for the journey. Proceeding with a quick wave "Heyo' I ain't late am I?"; Tsuchi rubbing his forehead irritated "Are- 'bout ten minutes now, it's scorching we've all been itchin' to get some cold weather - We are getting cold weather right?". Chuckling he walks up beside Taiga and pats her head, followed by a small jab to his rib "Love you to". Rein keeping quiet for the interaction simply walks over to Shieo and slaps a scroll in his palm. "This the mission 'eh? Well, lets hope we get the good end of the stick this time". Sliding open the scroll his eyes narrow and proceed to scanning his squad-members, his mouth tightened a moment and exhales in worry much like he did on their previous mission. "We've got the worst of the worst this time guys-- Unlike the previous, we're begin forced into a mission where our targets are known to kill without warning- But we are on another recon." He tosses the scroll in the air and catches it again, tucking it firmly into his chunin flak jacket. "Prepare for the worst, as I recognize one of these names.. We're in for a treat- Rotten one."; The three look rather worried, only a moment lapses before Shieo's gaze wafts over them "We can do this though-- We survived the last due to our strange actions and ability to adapt. We've also got each other, we know each other". The lot of them nod, Tsuchi firmly nodding "Well, than you 'aught to promise me you'll join the Force after all this is done and said. I can't enlist alone, Rein is going medical and Taiga is going Academic" his hovering form eyeing Shieo. "I'll think about it, first we all have to finish this- But chances are I'll join up with 'yah Tsuchi, can't have a bunch of little snots picking on you" a clear mock at Tsuchi's massive size. "Onward than, Tsuchi you lead. Taiga to the left, Rein to the right and myself watching the back. We're on our way to the remnants of Kirigakure no Sato-- The Bloody Mist."

The clap of footsteps begrudgingly trudging through the puddles of the previous downpour in atop the island of mist. "We're about three clicks from our destination-- To keep safe we should set camp here, out of viewing distance and close enough to shore to avoid getting caught if we start a fire for food" Tsuchi exhausted lets out. "Good idea-- Lets get things going, I'll gather the wood, Rein prepare a technique to start the fire, Tsuchi assist Taiga in getting some fish" Calmly stated by Shieo as he proceeds towards the woods.
The four eyes stare into the flickering embers of the fire, crackling sparks to keep them aware of their existence as it snaps them out of their trance every time "You three ready for all this? -- I mean we barely survived the last mission" quietly mumbled from Taiga, her eyes still lost in the flicker of the dying flame. "We will survive... If not our names will surely be remembered who else would bravely walk into a mission like this with honor." Tsuchi giving a slight scoff of both reassurance and doubt in himself. "We have this... Don't worry- I've got all your backs this time. I promise" Sighing quietly Shieo looks down. "We all aught to get rest now" Rein pitching in, to end the bad mood.

All eyes stark, looking left to right and back. Beads of sweat crawling down the faces of all four. The rain stopped about a half hour ago, their cover sound no longer present and no sign of their target leaves their hearts pounding. They can't move without risking their detection, but if they sit it out waiting for the next storm, they may've starved by that point- or already been found. "Still no sign of them, the scroll indicated two people plus some subordinates." Shieo grits his teeth in irriation. A comforting hand resting on his damp shoulder, "We will be fine, but we must move soon. Kirigakure is not a big place, they will eventually find us tucked away like this. If they do, we will have very few options-- So breathe hun". Making contact with her hand on his shoulder, he looks back and sees Tsuchi and Rein awaiting order, both showing signs that they agree with Taiga. "Very well-- I really hope I don't regret these words, but lets move" his eyes close for only a moment, the sound of battle shrieking through his mind.

Teeth grit, face caked in sweat and crimson blood- Eyes penetrating eyes in the crimson fury of the Sharingan. "You've lasted much longer than last-time Shieo-chan- Except this time you do not have a Jounin to save you." the sly smile stretching from Katsumi's face, adorned in the infamous Akatsuki cloak. "This time I have my true comrades and I've prepared for the likes of you!" the grind of steel echoing from the release of Shieo's obsidian blade and the kunai Katsumi's holds tightly. "You seem quite confident unlike before... Do you truly believe you can defeat me? With Ren by m-" cut off eyes stricken open; "Shut up! You will not have a fall back today! Ren will not save you, this time it is you and me" his eyes flared with a furious gaze, stricken with the three tomoe that sparked earlier that morning.
"Tch... Your confidence is disgusting, up and die! Yomi Style: REAP!" Extending their arm shadows begin to convulse and streak across the thick mist towards Shieo, in smooth reaction he raises his hand and the eye contact stricken Katsumi with a brightened flash from Shieo, redirecting the shadows into a nearby wall crashing and shortly after reaping all life that was remnant. "Your attacks will falter whenever my Eyes of Darkness stare into your being" He chuckles, a strained gasp at the end of such- It's clear he is getting exhausted but Katsumi shows similar strains, after going through four different dead archetypes and a massive dragon that was dispatched of by Rein and Tsuchi.
Raising both hands Katsumi screeches outwardly at Shieo and Taiga behind him "Devour them all! FEAST ON THEIR SOULS!" releasing a massive aura of shadow chakra that races towards them like falling mist. In panic of both protecting himself and Taiga; Shieo darts backwards and grabs Taiga by the waist rushing her to a building throwing her through the window- By this point the shadows have already reached the two just catching Taiga by the arm, devouring the remainder of her right arm as it sustained too little form to remain- resulting in the blood curdling scream from within'. Shieo already reaching for a pane of glass to meld himself into, has been caught by half of the incoming technique, leaving pours bleeding and his left portion of his body darkening by the point of entering the glass.
Shadows befall the surrounding ghost village, resting like a veil over a graveyard. "Come out children.. Katsumi and I just want to finish this so we can go home" a sickening cackle escapes to their ears. Blood oozing from Taiga's arm, Rein curled in a corner panicking as she saw Tsuchi beheaded by Ren a half-hour prior. Shieo finally against the wall, nearest to the window both showing distinct signs of horror and madness. "Katsumi is close to being done for.. They're holding behind Ren, though Ren has kept their form in good shape in-spite Tsuchi and Rein's best efforts... If we can take one down we may be able to weaken the other and finish them" Shieo's hand gripped firmly on the hilt of his blood-soaked obsidian blade, he respectfully named "Rosutoude [1]" a tribute to his allies and the consequences he had to endure. Bringing the flat of the blade to Shieo's bowed head, his forehead being revitalized by the cold touch of the steel, he exhales relieved... "I am alive, I can continue to live, but I mustn't risk the lives of the others.. I am the provider, the protector and the watcher" lowering the blade nearly to the ground he closes his eyes and looks to Taiga and Rein. "I need you two to reach the top of this building. Unleash everything your will allows you to, make sure these two realize how an act of villainy such as this comes with a cost-- A big one" His eyes set with determination, a spark of flame flickers in them. "What of you Shieo... What are you going to do?" Taiga the young pained girl staring into his eyes with equal intensity but its of fear and love. "I am going to ensure they die.. One by one. But for sure... We must take a life from their numbers- As they have to ours-- Now go!" His body begins to form into a crystal clear form of glass before shattering into a thousand pieces. Fluttering through the windows and surrounding the two Akatsuki in a manner that almost revels in the beauty of the milky way that they reside in.
"Fuuinjutsu! RISING TWIN DRAGON!" A booming shout from the center of the two Akatsuki is heard, Shieo rising between the two. The glass shards following through as they all shift into tools, kunai, shuriken, senbon and explosive tags. Unsure to how to defend against an attack that seemed harmless at first- a distraction caught the two off guard- even for only a moment. They retreat from the strike taking medium inflicted wounds. Shortly followed by their quick retreat is the sound of two crashing elementals behind them poetically a dragon of flame and a serpent of water, hurling towards the two, the flame to the Kurayomi and the water to Ren. Both dodging taking only a few corners of the strikes seem caught in an expression of both surprise and ecstasy as they've never seen such a group come from cowering so well.
"Katon! Minefield!" Rein screeches followed by Taiga "Onmnyouton! Wither!" scattered across the field is a misty looking form, ethereal at first glance as balls of fire fall under the earth all around the area. Shortly after the attacks are prepared the two Akatsuki begin to feel a drain in their rather large pools of chakra. "You're both done... Now, enter the entrancement of that is my Eyes of Darkness" Staring with a feral grin at the two the malevolent boy scarred in black and blood sends a ginormous wave of illusive chakra towards the two, each caught by an unfamiliar influential chakra begin walking towards Shieo, a unyielding urge to continue in-spite the danger of a field of explosives and chakra devouring mist. As they make their way towards Shieo he draws his obsidian blade from its sheathed position, the tip slowly descending to the ground with a faint 'ting' on contact. On the other end of the field Rein and Taiga begin recuperating drawing their chakra from pills and recovering one another through practical battlefield designed medical procedures. The two Akatsuki proceeding as explosions fire off in land rattling explosions ripping apart pieces of their cloaks and scorching all over their bodies, their movements getting slower from the pain and the loss of chakra. After about forty five seconds of constant explosions and exposure to the chakra eating technique they both stand two feet in-front of Shieo. His eyes set unfaltering on the two; "It ends... In honor to Tsuchi- Katsumi you're first" drawing his blade high the genjutsu ripping at the mind of Katsumi warps into reality with a shinigami forcing them to their knees, blade to their neck. Shieo standing above blade held high, momentarily staring down at the murderer before cleaving downwards with the razer sharp blade to decapitate them. As the gruesome act was complete something hungering festers inside Shieo, a pain lapsing his concentration for five seconds- from the start the connection between Shieo and Ren immediately sever.
Eyes connected from approximately a yard and a half is Ren and Taiga, Rein and Shieo. Blade held in his right hand Shieo points it down the direction at Ren, the two daggers in Ren's hand spin and sheathe. "I will find you. And when I do- You and I will end this" knowing the sheer speed of Ren from the engagement prior all three knew if they attempted to stop Ren from leaving they'd be left useless.

All three kneeling beside the decapitated body Tsuchi, a six foot hole dug beside the group. "In memory of Tsuchi, in honor to his name I will join the Force- But not the one he originally intended, I will not vow my life to murdering, but to protecting" sliding his duster off Shieo lays it gently down on the lifeless body, and looks to Rein. She nods briefly lifting Tsuchi from the other end and they gently lower Tsuchi as far as they can before proceeding to letting him fall to the bottom. "We will take vengeance for Tsuchi right--- Right?" Taiga looks desperately at the two, her lips quivering and her ice eyes quelling up puddles of tears. "If Ren returns to our vicinity- I- We will ensure the end of that scum's life" Shieo stands up, almost falling mid-stand only to be caught by Rein. "I vow this" wiping his lower lip from a pooling of blood. "Now... We must gather our wits. We must head back and report this-- Massacre"

The remainder three Chunin sit cross-legged in the audience room of the Kage, the Jounin Commander standing-side in attention. Shieo shirtless as he is being bandaged up, Rein in her ninja garb nearly down to her undergarments just as is Taiga, all of the wounds being mended on-site while the information being discussed between the two parties occurs. Once the discussion ended the Kage and Jounin Commander both make their way behind a screen of privacy, whispers heard amongst the two go on for about five minutes, giving the three time to recuperate and acknowledge the lives that were lost and be gracious that they are still alive.
Standing with both hands tucked at the level of their stomach the Kage looks discerned with situations such as this, especially at times such as these. The Commander looking composed as ever both hands tucked behind their back. "We shall begin with the bad news-- Seems like this is the best way to go with your squad- Shieo, your leadership of the Unorthodox specialty squad has been revoked. Rein your mental aptitude is great, however due to the severity of these recent missions our medical teams have determined that you're unfit for on-site battle, your combat missions have been terminated. Taiga, due to your physical injury this goes the same for you- However you will be enlisted in a specialty program with the Puppet Brigade, they're confident enough that you will be able to utilize a synthetic arm-- Now! The good news, I will allow the Commander to inform you all" Motioning to the Commander, the Kage steps back quietly. Stepping forth the Jounin Commander gives a slight nod of the head, their facial expression composed and firm. "For the good news. Rein, we would like you to fully enlist in the Village Medical Corps, we will not be sending you on escorts or engagements, but you will serve as a Special Jounin Medical Ninja-- Taiga we have a recently opened position within' the Academical Career. You may serve as a senior mentor as well as your promotion to the Jounin Rank, if you do well enough in due time you may become a respectable Principle" Slowly looking over to Shieo the gazes meet, both in disappointment and pride. "And finally... The young adult who seems to surprise the most of us due to your-- 'Unique' method of fighting, reckless, intelligent, tact and unpredictable. Traits both respectable and scold-able however with the input of the council and Kage we have deemed you fit of the rank of Jounin. However, in terms of career there has been very little information on you, however due to your actions we recommend you apply to the ANBU Force, it will suit you- however think on it" The Commander stops and looks to the Kage, both nodding "Dismissed". Looking between the others Shieo stands and bows in sync with the others "I will think on it sirs". All three give each other sincere looks, followed by spinning on their heels and proceed to exiting, to their new lives.

"Rosutoude [1]" - Lost Arm, a significant tribute to Shieo's Fiance Taiga and his failures as a reminder he named the blade such- When it's brought up he shows disappointed signs, and Taiga hates it. As it simply reminds him of darker times.

TO BE CONTINUED - AFTERMATH

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Aftermath

(S-Rank Promotion; Police Officer Application)

Lurching forward Shieo look across the wake of his blankets and bed, an exhausted exhale funnels through his mouth as his gaze slowly turns to Taiga to his right; her small lean frame curled up on the other side of the bed quietly sleeping still. Shifting his legs off the bed he runs his hand through his eye-length hair back, the countries heat causing his hair to slick back from the sweat. Stumbling through their house he eventually makes it through his morning routine and cleaning himself up.

Walking outside the small home he throws his coat on and his hood up to his forehead line and makes his way off to the Sunagakure Police Department, "Just another day" he thought to himself as he subconsciously slid his hands into his pockets and slunk into the shadows of the sand buildings. Filing into the ever flowing lobby of the department he walked over to the receptionist a smile on his face- one met with a rather sour look; "Morning-- Again Shieo; how many times do I have to tell you, you have to get approved by the medical team to be authorized to g-" quickly cutting her off with a loud clearing of his throat, sliding a sheet of paper across the desk signed by the doctor assigned to him to diagnose the condition and expansion possiblities of the virus in his body. "See, cleared to go; it's neutralized nothing can cause it to reactivate." Smugly smiling at her, clearly out of a sheer playful nature- though she again, didn't take it so lively. Exasperating a sigh "I'll pass it on again, but with this paper, I aught to get used to seeing you on a more professional level." Shuffling off the receptionist files the papers into a divider and returns "You'll hear back from them tomorrow." waving him off her other hand and attention directed to her paperwork already. Taking the motion he wiggles his way out of the department and proceeds off to finish off his daily work for an off day.

Blinking steadily awake, stomach growling and his nose sniffling like a dog sensing a bone. The sizzle of morning breakfast being made and the aroma to follow shortly through the house. "Hun are you coming to eat yet~?" running his hand through his hair making his way to the kitchen/living room area of the home, smiling as he walks up and hugs her. "Banana Pancakes are always welcome" poking her ribs as he makes his way to the kitchen table and awaits the food to finish so he can devour some before heading off for a simple mission near the village or even some errands.

Upon finishing Taiga places her hankerchief on the table "Oh, almost forgot a package arrived for you earlier today, I put it with your coat. Also if you go out of the village today can you send a message so I know to hold off in making dinner?" picking up both their plates as she makes her way to the sink to clean them up. "I'll make sure of it; did you catch who dropped off the package?' Already at a stand making his way to the door. "'Fraid not, she was already about a yard away by the time I got it from the doorstop."; "Alright, well I'll catch up with you in a bit~" Throwing on his coat and heading out, package tucked under his left arm.

Walking slower than usual as he tears the package of and reaches in pulling the first easily graspable piece in there, feeling a shirt, pants and a badge within' however a letter is pulled, flicking it open with his thumb he scans over the message and a twinkle in his eye and a slighted grin gleans over his face. (Reading: "Greetings Shieo; over the course of the passed several months we have been receiving daily applications for our corps, though to the unfortunate nature at the time you were not marked as fit for police duty due to the injury... However I am grateful to inform you, this letter is to detail quite the opposite, as your qualities and experience make you more than qualified for the position and the approval from your doctor has lead us to approving your application, within' the package contents you will find your uniform and we will be expecting you by afternoon today. We have a specialized duty listed for you. - Tetskuo"

Rocking on his feet he glances across the battlefield of papers scored all across Tetskuo's desk, amazed at the face the man can even find anything in the mess- His amazement cut off by the closin of the door behind him; turning to have a scroll shoved to his chest. "You're to head to the far Eastern side of the Wind Deserts. There is a small village, the location is pin-pointed in your scroll; we've requested Taiga to join you inspite her affiliation to the corps, you two work well together. Otherwise review the scroll on your journey it will tell you everything" Pausing a moment as he shuffles some papers and puts them back down on his desk looking up to Shieo "Good luck; Dismissed".

The sifting sound of sand rolls underneath the pairs feet. The beaming sun forcing Shieo to take his coat off in the open desert. "So the Covenant have found a place behind the village to try and get behind us? Interesting, though strange enough that it is several miles away from any known civilzation... Don'tcha think?" Taiga's ice eyes looking over to Shieo, pulling in his own gaze and nearly washing him in a cool breeze from the stark color. Meeting her gaze with a slighted smile he shrugs "I suppose.. Could have thought we wouldn't have noticed." Gaze returning to the position of the sun and adjusting their direction to match in order to head the right way in the mystifying desert.

Trudging through the gates of the village they look about at the less than familiar bustling amount of people, but understandable due to the actual size of the place. "Things seem normal enough"; huffing lightly "Always does." making their way to the inn which looks more like a regular home for three or so. Knock... Knock.. Kno- The door swings open greeted with a woman in her mid-fourties looking up at the two, "You must be the two I was expecting, come in please."

Settling down in the diner the two are presented with a glass of water each and the woman sitting down. "So I suppose you two have already been filling in- But what they likely haven't told'cha is the village suspects it's actually one of 'dem Kusa-Ninja not a full-fledge Covenant... Now, don't take just my word if you must, but ask around and you'll see that everyone that has encountered or seen them lurking can nearly place their type everytime." Sharing glances, Shieo and Taiga acknowledge the women and head for rest preparing for the following morning.

The howl of the wind of night rushes through the windows of their room, a soft step- or landing is heard above on the roof. Taiga nudging Shieo frantically is already up- and clothed. "Quick, someones on the roof" in a hushed tone. Eyes stark open he leaps from the bed, throwing on his flak jacket and out the window flipping upwards to the roof, Taiga on the opposite side doing the same. Each with shuriken in hand and eat with a equally surprised look on their eyes as they land on the roof- to find a cat. "Meow..?" It stares at them for a long pause. Shieo still concerned with the sound and the fact a cat is on a roof in this climate. His eyes contorting into the bloody crimson staring at the cat.. It meows again as Shieo only to his dread realizes it is infact a real cat. However, with the perceptual enhancement he notices a figure shift in the shadows, notably when his eyes activated.

Backs against the wall they peer around the corner to meet gazes with a man sitting on a pile of boxes; a cigarette in mouth "Suppose you did see me, eh kid?" reaching up he takes the cigarette and flicks it at the sand infront of him. Shieo's eyes narrow "I'm no k-" Taiga places her palm on his chest; "Don't let it get to you" a quiet exhale escapes her lips as her gaze turns to the man. "So who are you?-- Without the mysterious I won't tell you shit"; Shieo shuffling uncomfortably as silence stands for about ten long seconds before he speaks "I'm Az'reil Gaidoku; Shinobi of a land far away." A gleam flashes as he moves his head the moonlight bounding off of his bandana headband, revealing the ensigna for Kusagakure. "However, I should make a note for the lovely couple. This goes both metaphorically and literally- You two are at the wrong place at the wrong time. As you see... Boom?" He snaps his fingers and an explosion wraps the alleyway in licking flames that scorch both sides of the buildings in a expansive blaze-- Strangely enough the fires begin to revert from hence they came and the scorch marks retreating back to the prime location. Az'reil staring in surprising awe as a bead of sweat slides down his face in a lapse of panic he jumps up and draws a kunai dripping with poison. His eyes widening as he feel paralyzed, Shieo and Taiga not moved for a moment in this entire event. Vision turning inverted in colors as everything seems to droop and turn darkened, red oozing from the sky as he awakens, bound by ninja-tire and his feet sealed to the ground by a glowing yellow color markings of a fuuinjutsu. Shieo and Taiga standing a few meters from the place they stood previously. Watching the man with a dead-pan stare, a scowl from Taiga- Both clearly quite irritated by the man's sudden rash action. "You know, we just wanted to talk- But I suppose you did answer one of our last questions- Making this albeit easier perhaps" Shieo seeming to lull off. "You... Uchiha you forced me into this position, how? Genjutsu I would have felt!" sweat notably dripping down his face more as the sun peaks over the mountains of sand. "It was, your mind is weak to a trained practitioner. But- Eh, don't suppose you're one of 'em guys trying to get buddy with the Covenant are you..?" His eyes slowly tracing back to meet the man's gaze, the sharingan still in full bloom. "Or.. Do I have to make you watch yourself get torn inside out from those fuuinjutsu wires and tripped explosi-" again noticing Taiga's hand touch his chest. "His actions have clearly indicated what we seek Shieo.. Need not put this man through any more trouble." Taiga walking up to the man she slides around the man and pulls out cuffs, latching them onto the man's hands and feet she stands and looks at Shieo. "You're stronger, you get to carry him... Sides this way we can get back before dinner." A grin sprawls across her face as she flat-foots the back of Az'reil's head, instantly knocking him out in his illusioned state... Staring blankly as she crosses her arms, Shieo sighs and skitters over throwing the man onto his shoulders. Yelling out as the village-people start to emerge from their homes "CULPRIT HAS BEEN FOUND AND DETAINED!... Taiga can you disarm the traps and catch up?" A bead of sweat licking down his face as he looks over to her, her calm and composed face stares back for a few lapses "Sure sure.. Move it". With that, Shieo hustles it to a slow jog out the village! Taiga.. Shortly behind.

Subject: Re: From Slacker to Leader - The Time of Shieo Thu Oct 17, 2013 9:21 pm

Anyone going to like... Read this and yeah make a decision. its been a bit.

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