traveling incognito....

[Ðr. Tran]

It seemed as if they were finally catching on. That this old man, was not who or what he seemed to be, and that greater things were at work in this world. Upon hearing Byoki and Kou, Taikichi raised an eyebrow. His thoughts moving into a recessed little area, as another inner conversation took place.

"I dont think it wise, they are much younger----more foolish then would be needed...
But help, no matter how big or small is always warranted.
But to take them would mean to get them embroiled in the dangers that we face, dangers some would say no mortal should ever have too...
It is our job...
Yes, ours, not theirs, if they get involved, they may end up dead...
And you dont need more ghosts in your life..."

The five spirits and Taikichi would banter in his mind before all voices were silenced by one, Seiryuu.

"Tell them the dangers, if they choose to come, it is on them---We make our own destinies."

A moment would pass in the real world, and Taikichi would sigh. Taking another drag on that pipe, sitting back to look at them.

"It would be unwise for me to thrust you into something as dangerous as what I am to do, so that would be up to you... If you feel you are unready, its not a problem, and we will part ways at the border...

But I feel I must remind you, that you are blind yet can see in some odd way, as well as a missing ninja of your village, and you are supposed to be returning home with him to get him some help so he can recall his past...

If you go with me, you might not return home, ever, you would never find out who you are... I go to a land ruled by the dead, marred with ashes, and burning with hate... a place where a great genocide has taken place, and an atrocity against the spiritual realm holds sway"

He said, not making it sound like a nice place. These two, did not realize what was at stake, not just their lives, but their souls as well.

[Byoki]

Byoki thought for a long minute while Taikichi spoke, the danger he had spoken of casting cold icy daggers into his previous resolve. Yet the truth in byoki's heart was that he knew barely anything of his past or who he was, only the old man whom had nursed him back to health. The only person that would mourn his death would be the old man, if he even would become aware of byoki's fate. Breathing in a long calming breath byoki spoke.

The truth is Taikichi i know nothing of who i am, or what i would be losing. There is no one to mourn my death, as i had said earlier if given the chance to make my existence worth something, or at least what i know of my existence...

He paused again for a long second, allowing his mind to wrap around the choices he felt right in making.

I am sure even if i knew who i was, i would go with you Taikichi. There is nothing currently for me to lose other then my soul it would seem.

[Cheezy MC]

Slapping his hands to his knee's Kou laughed at the mention of something too dangerous. This was the kind of stuff that Kou relished in, it sounded way better then going back to Konoha. Then the fact that he would be considered a 'missing-nin' made the pot all that much sweeter. Living as a shinobi in Konoha was not all it was cracked up to be, so this was an easy choice for him.

"Well shit. Looks like we have ourselves an adventure boys!!! There is no time to let a chance like this pass you by!!!"

He exclaimed as Kou jumped to his feat in excitement for some real adventure. Trotting over behind his new found pals he tossed his arms around them both as he placed himself between them.

"A man that flies with eagles and chills with dragons..."

Speaking as he looked over at Taikichi before shifting his gaze to look at Byoki.

"...along with a man with no memories..."

Standing again he placed both hands on his waist while he looked into the fire. His smile still as broad as when it spit his lips Kou watched the flames for a moment.

"...now that sounds like a good story"

[Ðr. Tran]

Even though he had never shown them himself flying on eagles, it was assumed he could, after all, he was Taikichi.

"Alright, dont say I didn't warn you...."

He said as the howling died down. Looking towards the mouth of the cave, it had grown darker, but the sandstorm has passed, seemed they were in the clear.

"We'll be at the borders in a few hours if we leave right now, crossing them by nightfall, might be better then waiting til daylight---in case any one was looking for us"

He said, accepting they were coming with him, and letting them know what needed to be done to ensure their survival.

[Byoki]

Byoki smiled at the old man from the words he heard. Hiding the truthful fear in his heart, what the old man had said was full of adventure. Yet still there was a point where the reality of the dangers Taikichi had spoken of. What if he did die byoki thought, what if this would be his end.

As he had said before there was very little he remembered and it gave him a form of resolve. A naive feeling that he was probably actually a very small fish about to jump into the proverbial ocean of the shinobi world Taikichi was most likely a whale within.

The words of kou brightened his spirits though it made him feel a little better, the still ominous possibility of his encroaching death consumed him.

He would have to follow Taikichi, listen and learn. Maybe then he would find some safety in these future dangers maybe then he could eventually walk the path to find his solace.

[Cheezy MC]

"Besides. Your past is locked in here... maybe you should check it out?"

Kou spoke as he knocked on Byoki's head with a chuckle before he turned to start gathering things. Getting what he thought they could use from his stash Kou stuffed everything in his bag then turned to follow Taikichi. Both his companions could probably see how excited he was as he did a sort of dance of joy for adventure.

[Ðr. Tran]

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