A House in the Woods

[Somnus Aeternam]

xxxxxToshiko laid awake for a time, listening to Nana as she went about cleaning up in the other room. It wasn't an issue of trusting her, but a force of habit around people. It was a long time before she finally closed her eyes and entered into a restless sleep, different images flashing through her head. It was the same thing every night. She relived the battle for her village over and over again in her head, and every time, the same thing would happen over and over again. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't keep her village safe. She tossed and turned over and over again like this for what seemed like ours before finally jolting awake, covered in sweat. She looked around the room, letting her eyes adjust to the room, but it didn't matter. If there was any threat in the room, the wolf at the foot of her bed would have sunk its teeth into the moment they entered. Looking down at the foot of the bed, Schnee appeared to be sleeping peacefully. Rising from her bed, Toshiko sat up, pushing the blanket off her body. Outside, the storm seemed to be passing, but a steady rain still fell over the forest.

xxxxxShe walked to a small closet, shedding the clothes from the night before, replacing them with a new set. She walked into a different room that held a bucket of water, splashing it on her face, cleaning up a little bit. Toshiko walked to the bed, removing the sheets, replacing them with clean ones. Schnee jumped from her place on the bed and padded into the main room where Nana was sleeping, laying down next to her and the dying fire. The wolf was quickly followed by Toshiko, who spoke in a very loud voice, yet conveyed a calm tone. "Time to get up. Can't just sleep the day away. The rain has cleared up for the most part if you want to get to training."



Wandering Kage ✗
9 speed 7 strength ✗
595/595 CP ✗


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Schnee Info and Stats

PASSIVE:

• Can perform Jiton and doton with simple gestures.
• +1 to Magnetism and Sand Sub-Elements
• Blood of Iron: This allows the user to manipulate iron sand in the area around them that they unearth or create. This is heavier than sand techniques, and can be used to neutralize them with techniques. The amount manipulated varies by rank, and this amount is always with them, be it in a gold, in the ground below, or however. This amount cannot exceed the amount that is allowed to be manipulated at that rank. The speed of the sand is one higher than your speed if using hands to manipulate it, or your speed normally. It is as strong as you are as well.
Genin: about 50 gallons
Chuunin: 100 gallons
Jounin: 200 gallons
Saanin: 400 gallons

 

[Jai Bait]

The Fall


Nana woke- the feeling of fear wasn't something she usually felt- let alone awoke with. So when it happened, she knew it was the worse. She could tell that it shook the foundations of her life, and even the demon inside of her felt stricken. Rolling out of bed, she was quick to dress. Her home was a few miles from the village, it wouldn't take but a few seconds to reach the place. But at the door, she froze. Why would she even defend such a place? Why did she feel anything for a place with such arrogance... It's the one place you belong, Klyne piped in. Your head is as large as anyone else in there. That was push she needed to get out of the door. At the village it was chaos, and things were on fire and the streets were littered with fighting shinobi. A pregnant lady was dying in the hands of her husband- the sight was definitely something to behold. Klyne giggled with glee from within her, praying for the deaths to be slow and painful. Nana could really care less, and started to fight all out. She was about to start the enticing jutsu, however then she remembered it was used for destroying instead of saving. She attempted the majority of her fire jutsu, but once again it ended up setting more civilian houses on fire instead of enemies. The opponents ran from her, weaker than her... Some faced her, and they were crushed effortlessly. But there was one... that injured her enough. When she retaliated she ended up taking several civilian houses with the poor soul. They kept coming, and she kept striking until eventually... she was almost out of chakra. With a scratch on her, she fled. Nana needed to return home but... it was burned down. It. Was. Gone. And so was the village. That was when the storm started. The storm she thought would never end.


Present


When she woke, her mind was a bit more clear than last night. Toshiko's calm voice ebbed her into consciousness, something she was thankful for. When she suggested training, the first jutsu to pop into Nana's mind was a rinnegan technique she hadn't had the time to learn yet. She nodded, and left for the outside world. The slight drizzle made her shiver- her wings inclined to her back. Their sensitivity was making her think. Not about the rain- instead about the leaves. Kya had aligned herself with those who had destroyed them, but what if Nana aligned herself with those they wanted to destroy. The irony is what will put the perfect look on Kya's face when she kills her. Humming with happiness, she started to practice.

After practice, she was sweating and tired. She trailed back inside, nodding. "I'm going to join Konohagakure. Perhaps I can be used as a weapon of war... I do my best destroying, instead of protecting. Maybe even I'll be a bit of help." What had come over her was a realization that revenge is only won with time.

[learned - Kyouzu Tensei]

 

[Somnus Aeternam]

xxxxxHearing the girl's words saddened Toshiko. To think that someone could feel so useless and unloved that they thought of themself simply as nothing more than a weapon to be used to wage war. The world was a dark place, but that didn't mean that people had to carry such a darkness inside of them. "You may be whatever you resolve to be. Just because of what you are does not mean that you have to let it define you and steer your life. You can be anything you want, not just what people said you had to be. You now have several paths laid before you. You can go to Konoha and be a weapon, you can go to Kiri and enact a plan of revenge, you can stay here and live in quiet peace. These are but some of the paths you can take. Not all roads lead to battle. And just because you are good at destruction doesn't mean you can't protect. It is what you destroy and how you destroy it that matters. I just hope you discover the right path for you before it is too late. But before you go, take these, its dangerous to go alone." Toshiko went to a chest in the corner of the room withdrawing a few items wrapped in a bundle of cloth. She placed it on the table, unrolling it to reveal a black cloak, lined with fur on the inside and a small white tanto with a wolf's head carved into the hilt. They weren't much, but the cloak would keep out the cold and rain and the small tanto would serve as a reminder of the little talk they just had. From a different room, Schnee also padded up, a small wrapped cloth bundle hanging from her mouth. Once opened, Nana would discover it packed with several days worth of food and supplies, enough to get her anywhere she was going if she made it last that long.




Wandering Kage ✗
9 speed 7 strength ✗
595/595 CP ✗


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Schnee Info and Stats

PASSIVE:

• Can perform Jiton and doton with simple gestures.
• +1 to Magnetism and Sand Sub-Elements
• Blood of Iron: This allows the user to manipulate iron sand in the area around them that they unearth or create. This is heavier than sand techniques, and can be used to neutralize them with techniques. The amount manipulated varies by rank, and this amount is always with them, be it in a gold, in the ground below, or however. This amount cannot exceed the amount that is allowed to be manipulated at that rank. The speed of the sand is one higher than your speed if using hands to manipulate it, or your speed normally. It is as strong as you are as well.
Genin: about 50 gallons
Chuunin: 100 gallons
Jounin: 200 gallons
Saanin: 400 gallons

 

[Jai Bait]

Nana frowned, this frown wasn't something that was negative. It was that she only just realized what the woman in front of her was saying- how could she have known other than someone else telling her. She grew up training her body and mind because her father thought she would be a great weapon one day. And she was. But it wasn't what she wanted. Staring at the ground, she thought she was going to cry... when Toshiko presented her with a knife and food she immediately embraced the other human being. This is what people did... right? When they felt grateful? She was quick to let go, though. Not used to the feeling. "I'll be sure to visit you soon." And with that, she left.

 

[Somnus Aeternam]

xxxxxIt had been some time since last Toshiko had been graced by the presence of another person. She went about her daily routine, changing little since Nana had left. Yet still, the thought remained. Had she really sent the girl off on a mission of revenge? Had she done all she could to steer her in a more righteous direction? She cursed herself for not trying harder. She should have done more to change the girl's mind. At least she had decided to go to the Leaf Village. There wasn't much power left in the world but that was one of the strongest. Hopefully they would treat her as a person there and not simply see another weapon. From outside, Schnee gently padded in, walking up to the chair where Toshiko sat reading. The mighty wolf lifted her head and looked into Toshiko's eyes, and almost gave what could be considered a nod. Without any further thought, Toshiko rose from her position, quickly moving to the small side room where she kept all of her worldly possessions. From a corner she lifted an aging, grey flak jacket, putting it on over her clothes. From a different corner came a small backpack that she always kept packed with provisions and supplies. As she was walking out of the small room, she stopped by a shelf on the wall by the door. On it sat a single object: a Kumogakure headband. Slowly, she lifted her hand, running her fingers over it before deciding to leave it. There would be a time for it to come back out, but now was not that time. With white wolf in tow, she left the aging shack, sure that it would be fine in her absence. [Exit] ""




Wandering Kage ✗
9 speed 7 strength ✗
595/595 CP ✗


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Schnee Info and Stats

PASSIVE:

• Can perform Jiton and doton with simple gestures.
• Blood of Iron: This allows the user to manipulate iron sand in the area around them that they unearth or create. This is heavier than sand techniques, and can be used to neutralize them with techniques. The amount manipulated varies by rank, and this amount is always with them, be it in a gold, in the ground below, or however. This amount cannot exceed the amount that is allowed to be manipulated at that rank. The speed of the sand is one higher than your speed if using hands to manipulate it, or your speed normally. It is as strong as you are as well.
Genin: about 50 gallons
Chuunin: 100 gallons
Jounin: 200 gallons
Saanin: 400 gallons