Shen
[下忍] Genin 
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Post by Shen on Dec 9, 2013 20:31:02 GMT -5
 Two days after the invasion
The sounds of the machines surrounding him hummed and beeped keeping constant watch over the young mans health. It had been four days since Shen had been found laying in the destruction of the island invasion. He had been whisked as quickly as the Kirikagure medical core was able to move him to their main hospital in the village proper. His vitals had been a little shaky at first but it was confirmed after his first night in intensive care that he would pull through. He had barely had any visitors in the last two days except for one, his Sensei the former shinobigatana member who was late in his years and was known to most as Hiroki Sensei. Hiroki had visited for long hours through the last two days he had even stayed in the hospital during the night Shen was in intensive care. Dark circles had formed around his eyes from the lack of sleep, and yet anytime someone would enter he would interact with them as though not feeling the bitter edge of his sleepless nights or age. Shen's eyes stirred for a moment as they started to crack open slowly. His body started to slowly stir as well, Hiroki rose to his feet and walked to the bedside taking Shen's hand in his own. As the bright glare of the room faded from Shen eyes his vision finally settle on his Sensei. Sensei... what are you... doing here? Shen asked. Do not worry Shen, Hiroki said, just rest for now you are in the hospital in Kirigakure and everything is fine now. A few moments later Shen fell back to sleep as the image of his Sensei was the last thing left in his eyes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A few hours later... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shen stirred awake, this time quicker and with more strength then before. Looking quietly around the room he saw Hiroki Sensei fast asleep in a nearby chair. His body still ached but with his strength returning every moment he slowly pushed himself up so he was sitting up in his bed. His eyes still a little blurry as he peered across the room , then he saw what he was looking for. A pile of clothes folded neatly on a nearby table, he used his arms to turn himself in his bed until his legs dangled gently over the edge. His toes barely brushing the much colder floor, as he slowly shifted his weight onto his legs. One leg after the other until he was standing up, the ache in his body was painful but there didn't seem to be any bandages across his legs, so he pushed himself up onto his feet. his balance was shaky for a few moments until the familiar feeling of strength returned to his legs, after gaining his balance he slowly shifted his weight as he slowly started to walk towards the table. Step by step he walked towards the table until his clothes were within his reach, grabbing his clothes and returning to the nearby the bed he pulled the curtain closed. He dressed himself as swiftly as he could making sure to take his time especially when putting on a shirt over his clearly injured shoulder. Once he had finished getting dressed he quietly strode over to his Sensei and gently tapped his shoulder. The old man stirred awake and as his glance fell back upon Shen a gentle smile overtook his face. So it looks like your ok, Hiroki said to Shen. Yes Hiroki Sensei i should be quite fine given a few days for the pain in my muscles to recede. Let me help you home, you look like you could use some rest. Without a word Hiroki agreed and walked slowly beside Shen, they quietly signed Shen out of the hospital and made their way to the door. |
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Shen
[下忍] Genin
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Post by Shen on Dec 9, 2013 21:08:57 GMT -5
Later that night...
Shen had returned his Sensei to his home and then made his way to his own home, his small escort of Kirigakure special forces following in his wake. With a gentle smile through his mask and a slight hand gesture to the escort he entered his home. His body still ached quite a bit from the combat several days before but he had become accsutomed to it over the last several hours knowing it would fade with a few more days of light activity and rest. He walked into his kitchen seeing the meager food stores his kitchen had he warmed some water to prepare some noodles. Sitting quietly in his kitchen as the water started to boil his mind raced with the images of the his experiences on the island. Those men had been searching for him, they had been willing to destroy a small village to find him, they had killed dozens of people and Shen realized it was his fault. The lives that had been the lost the destruction of the small fishing village, it was all collateral damage in the desire to capture him. For whatever reason those men had tried to capture him Shen could only assume it had something to do with this war, and a desire to weild him as a weapon. The pot boiled with a whistle as Shen crosse back into his kitchen and poured the water into the bowl of dried noodles. Gently sealing the paper wrapping back over the brim of the bowl to give the noodles time to steam with the tasty broth. Shens mouth watered inhaling the smells of the noodles, he had not realized just how hungry he was. The bowl was finished very quickly after it was done steaming and with a quiet belch from Shen his stomach relaxed, a little more at ease. He gently rubbed at his eyes and then a yawn escaped his mouth, he was gently reminded about his bodies need for rest. Heading into his bedroom he slwoly peeled the shirt from his chest and then climbed into his bed pulling the blankets far over his head he feel to sleep. |
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Shen
[下忍] Genin
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Post by Shen on Dec 9, 2013 21:37:08 GMT -5
The conversation...
Deep in slumber his dreams ebb and flowed with images, nightmares of the destruction from the village. The screams and shouts of the soldiers and villagers, the flames burning the village to smoldering ash. Shen...A low toned voice like the resonation of the sea spoke stirring Shens mind away from the nightmares. Pulling him to a beautiful landscape, a growing tree whose roots gently grew towards a quiet pond. A small stirring in the pond as a gentle ripple flowed across the pond, a droplet of water from the branches of the tree trickling into the pond. His view changed and was shifted to look into pond, below the surface something stirred. A small crack appeared just below the waters surface, then with gentle ripples flowing through the surface of the pond a great eye opened below the surface. Staring towards Shen its gaze though intense in ways held no malice towards him, a calming feeling over took his rising fear. Then a voice spoke sending ripples through the water gentle rising and falling towards the grassy bank. Shen... It is good to speak to you again...A calm overtook Shens mind at the deep resonating words, a small moment of solace kept safe from the nightmares moments before. We need... to speak... Shen...What is it Isobu? The words were Shens but they did not flow from his mouth they gently echoed from nearby as though spoken from across a canyon. I have news from... my... family...Shen quietly listened as Isobu continued to speak. One of my brothers... has been attacked... those responsible are hunting us... they will hunt you... I must help my family... but it will require your help...
Shen voice echoed again, what must i do? We will most... likely... have to go to... where my brother is... I know your heart... is here with your people... but i must ask... you to help... meSo we will have to leave kirigakure? Shens voice spoke. Yes...But the war, my people. Isobu i can't just leave them. Shens words were full of sadness and fear, it was evident that he could not deal with allowing his people to be destroyed. Isobu i will help you but i need to help my people, i need to end this war. What if... I help you.. end this war...Then i would help you save your family Isobu, i would go to wherever you are needed and do what is needed. This i swear to you Isobu, this is my promise. It... is... a deal then...The landscape faded as Shen gently roused from his sleep, the request of Isobu still rang through his mind clearly. Ok Isobu, Shen quietly spoke, lets do this together. |
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