The Day of Thunder

Shinsei glanced between those that spoke too him, fixing his eyes on each in turn. He blinked, once, and the effort to open them again drained him visibly. "Your words are kind, but also sting. Here at the greatest test of Compassion, we must all give the most in order to receive the least." He sig...

The figure of Nozomi floated amongst those who were present, a haunted look in her eyes as she continued to gaze forward. She said nothing about the task that was at hand, not unless they spoke to her. But she was here, her lips set in a perpetual frown and her countenance grave. "Take heart," she s...

(OOC Note: The Thunders, as noted by the Mods.
Protection - Matsu
Destruction - Bayushi Norikage
Rebirth - Hiruma Naraku
Knowledge - Ryoshun Nao
Honor - Akodo Kenji
Mercy - Wu Zhe
Purity - Otaku
Clarity - Hantei Genji
Introspection - Nanzi Ai)

Norikage saw.the souls being gathered for the task that lay ahead. He was confident they would do what they needed to. He didn't know then all, but had.met some and others had a reputation that preceded them. Maybe this would turn out. She walked over towards Norikage last, her eyes boring into his...

Otaku stands quiet and self-contained, one hand resting lightly on the swords in her belt. The image of samurai composure is slightly marred (or augmented, depending on your opinion) by the scattering of horse hairs clinging to her coat where Tsubame rubbed up against her after his afternoon workou...

Nao waited patiently. She studied everyone gathered, as if trying to determine the heroes herself. How would the story of this moment go? - - - Great Destiny Lucid Dreaming She walked up to Nao next, her eyes locking with her as she looked at the little scholar. "Shinsei could, at times, be the sor...

There had been a meeting called this day and Kenji wasn't going to skip. Arriving at the field he took a position near Makime and waited to see what exactly would happen. He hadn't met this monk after all, not really. But she at least didn't seem the punchy type, so that was certainly a plus. ((Spi...

Genji stood patiently in line with the others, seeing Anjing up ahead. He waved at the veteran warrior who was among those who saved his life. OOC: Great Destiny Child of Chikushuudo Lucid Dreaming Lord Moon's Curse 2 Her eyes locked with Kinsen's son and she knew. It was unavoidable that she knew ...

Naraku makes his way to the gathering. He is nervous, how could he not be, but submits himself to the inspection. --- OOC: Great Destiny, no spiritual disadvantages, does not resist Also got Lucid Dreamer and Inner Gift She walked up to Naraku next, and when she did, she remembered a moment a time ...

Ai let out a breath she was unaware she was holding and said, "I am humbled, Little Teacher." She froze just after speaking to Matsu and quivered. "i... I am not him. I will never be him. I am just Nozomi," she said over her shoulder, looking back at her and smiling a little sadly. "But you will do...

Matsu would be there. If it wasn't her Destiny, then that would be that. She would still fight Darkness and Evil, in her own way. Standing with Lady Anjing, she was curious as to how this would go. OOC: Great Destiny, Bishamon's Blessing, Lucid Dreaming. No Spiritual Disadvantages, will not resist ...

Ai was ready for the moment in full battle kit. She was worthy no matter the decision in her mind. OOC: Not resisting, Great Destiny and Lucid Dreaming, that's it spiritually. In the moment that it all began, it became easier to continue. If anything, she could not stop it. She didn't want to stop ...

Did Zhe want to become a thunder? He did not know...not really. Who would wish for such a burden? He might not wish for it...but he would accept it. For the people of the Empire, the village and for her. (ooc: Candidate and not resisting, Paragon of Compassion) Nozomi looked among the many souls wh...

Nozomi got up, off of the rock, and stepped down. Returning the bows and in some cases the looks of sympathy from people who had reason to know what was on her mind, she brushed herself off and managed a wan, thin smile to Ukyou and to Sora. Her eyes scanned those who were present. There were some s...

Nozomi had messages sent to every one of the samurai who had appeared in this town by fortune and fate, and to everyone summoned and requested by Shinsei. Her note was polite, firm but clearly phrased with the tone of someone who felt that what was going to be happening was pivotal. They were invite...

Kumori doesn’t resist the wind spirits flight. ——— I have GD and Lucid Dreaming. "I sense within you the potential and destiny that you believe that you have, but it is unrefined, undefined. He... brought so many here with a destiny, that I think he was banking on someone doing the job, one way or ...

Normally, I hate doing a memorable moment on my own quotes, but.... "Since when do any of us ever have much time?" she growled with a shrug. "You'll have to forgive me, but as dangerous as you no doubt are and as much danger as I might be in right now? It dawns on me." Her gaze locked with the Harbi...

She grunted. The barb didn't sting coming from the Harbinger. She didn't regret the time she'd spent with him. "Well, you will see soon enough how well he fares. Taking the one who would have led us, who we've relied on this long? It was very cunning. Perhaps this time he will win. There is no need...

"We know fear very well. That's the beauty of our new home. I was once a human, so I have known fear," she said with a smile, walking forward toward Nozomi. "Most people don't know how to use their own fear. We're part of the Realm of Nightmares, after all." She touched her chin lightly. "Of course...