Completed [Bronze Woods]The Young And The Ancient (Noaru)

[Fubuki Kouri]

Fubuki Kouri Kouri heaved a sigh of relief, at least the spirit wasn't running away anymore. "Very well, spirit!" She shouted to the trees, she couldn't pin-point its location but she had the general direction on where the spirit was due to his soulmist's presence. Madame Ama... please arrive soon... Kouri sat down on the ground, completely dropping her threatening aura to ease the situation more. She noticed the forest was noticeably darker and she looked down to the grassy floor to find ice began forming. "What..." Kouri couldn't believe her eyes, this extreme drop in temperature was definitely not her own doing, sure some people she knew told her that her presence was chilling, but it was definitely not freezing "...are you?". She couldn't keep her thoughts. She also noticed there were no animals around the particular area she was on anymore, Kouri could understand this; their ruckus must had disturbed the forest natural denizens. Fifteen chimes later, Kouri could hear fast footsteps approaching in her direction and... that unmistakably bright yellow light. Oh, she's here... Kouri shielded her eyes, she never like that blinding light of Ama's. The Radiant White Wolf arrived and once she spotted Kouri, she shifted into her human position and gasped for breath. "Huff... huff... What is going on here, dear?" Even as she asked that question, she looked around the area and noticed Priskil's light was tearing through the unnatural darkness in the area. Ama rubbed her own body, she was completely naked after all and the temperature was unnaturally freezing cold. Kouri seemed to be just fine though, but then again she was a ghost. "A spirit, Madame Ama..." Kouri said, still shielding her eyes. "It said it will show itself once you're here..." She wanted to keep it simple, Kouri wanted to go home to her sister as soon as possible after all. Ama gave Kouri a nod and faced the source of the darkness, she approached it; body glowing with her Gnosis, fighting back the spirit's darkness. "I'm here, spirit. Please show yourself and explain who you are and why you are here... I'm not your enemy, I simply want to know of... interesting newcomers here in the Bronze Woods." She rubbed her body again, obviously uncomfortable with the low temperature. OOCFeel free to roleplay Ama as well, Noaru.

[Noaru]

The sudden presence of light shrouds the forest around him in a strange luminance; he squints his eyes in response to this sudden intrusion of light and wonders if this was Ama's doing. He notices a form in the center of this light and as he became more accustomed to it, he could make out the figures shape and finally, her appearance. This person was probably Ama, the one he had been waiting for this whole time. He approaches this person while taking advantage of the soulmist trail the young ghost had left behind; he absorbs the soulmist closest to him and uses the power he obtained from it to appear.

When Noaru appeared, he donned an old robe that was very dark in color much darker than the surroundings around him. The robe covered his hands and feet entirely but strangely enough, did not drag against the ground. The robes hood loomed over Noaru's head, almost concealing his dark-red serpentine eyes.The robe was constantly moving, its tattered edges swayed in the air around him.

“ I' am Noaru. I occupy the forests at dusk or when night falls to haunt those who disturb the forests, its inhabitants and the dead that rest beneath the earth. The reason I' m here is because I was wandering the forest and observing its beauty.”

Noaru realized that the cold was having its toll on.... the woman's naked body!? Once Noaru realized Ama was naked he averted his attention from her, trying his hardest to not become to conscious of her body. He released the icy hold he had on the forest and the temperature became tolerable with only a cool tinge lingering in the air. However, he wanted to hide his embarrassment and tilted his head downwards while thinking of something that would distract him from the Kelvic's nudity.

OOCB... But you portray Ama so well! I don't won't to ruin her character

[Fubuki Kouri]

Fubuki Kouri When the spirit finally showed a discernible form, Ama sighed in relief and greeted him with a smile. He took on a humanoid form with clothes that would make an assassin proud. Ama approached him closer as well, holding up her hands to show she did not bring any weapons with her; then again, it wasn't really possible with her complete lack of clothing. W-woah... Kouri couldn't help but marvel at the spectacle before her, the light from Ama's body and the literal dark aura from the spirit clashed against each other like water and oil, the beautiful aurora of yellow and black danced before her eyes. She just sat there on the ground, enjoying the light performance even though Ama's light was uncomfortable to her. "Ah, Noaru, it's an honor to meet a spirit such as yourself" Ama greeted Noaru with her most polite tone, she then slightly bowed; showing her appreciation for his work "I truly appreciate you protecting this forest, perhaps we can work together? Gaining your abilities will prove very helpful to nature's cause". Ama then dimmed her light, deeming the spirit named Noaru was safe. She also noticed the temperature around her suddenly rose to a more tolerable amount, she gave a knowing thankful smile to the spirit. "Hm?" Ama stifled a chuckle coming to her when she noticed Noaru seemed to become conscious of her body. Was this spirit truly a male and not a gender-less being? Ama was truly intrigued, she made a coy smile and approached closer to the spirit. "Well now, Sir Noaru..." She accentuated the masculine title to further drive her point "You're an interesting being aren't you? Are you perhaps a male and not a gender-less being I suspected you to be?" Kouri rolled her eyes in exasperation watching the exchange between the spirit and the Kelvic. Oh great! Ten seconds after meeting and now they're flirting?! Kouri vanished from her location and appeared beside Noaru and Ama, an unamused expression plastered on her face "*Cough*!". She made a 'hello-I'm-here-you-know' gesture. Ama chuckled at the ghost girl's seemingly jealous act. And I thought you don't like me, dear? but of course, she didn't say it out loud. "Ahaha, Kouri, I want you to meet Noaru, a spirit of the forest. Noaru, this is Fubuki Kouri my uh... friend". "I'm not your friend! I'm just here because you keep pestering me all the time! And I... I just can't let some black cloudy thingy invade the forest! I made my home here after all! H-hmph!" Kouri quickly cut off Ama with her childish rambling, spouting poor excuses to hide her affection for the Kelvic and concern for the forest's safety. It was at this times that Kouri truly acted like the little girl she was. She crossed her arms and puffed up her cheeks in childish annoyance. Ama only gently nodded, the phantom girl was adorable when she's not being... insane. She shuddered as her memories of facing off against the ghost together with Razkar resurfaced. The psychotic phantom then was truly different then the pouting little girl now. "S-so!" Kouri decided to butt-in again "M-madame Ama! Why are you flirting with him? Don't think I haven't noticed because you used that tone Mama used to Papa sometimes!" She said this statement very very fast. "Ahaha, even if I do, what's it got to do with you, dear? I can flirt with anyone I wish..." Ama was sure her statement would hit the nail on the head. She just couldn't resist teasing the little girl. "T-t-t-t-that's..." Kouri gritted her teeth, she was struggling with a viable reason. "B-because you don't know anything about him yet! He might be dangerous! H-hmph!" Stupid Madame Ama... OOCKouri the party-crasher!

[Noaru]

“ I believe we can help each other, Ama. Yes, I' am a male most wouldn't be able to tell because I hide my appearance.”

Noaru's responses were quick, he was trying his hardest to not look at Ama. He was looking for a distraction and that's when Kouri appeared, perfect! When the young ghost appeared beside him, he gave her a gentle nod, assuring that he knew that she was there. The spirit was watching the two playful argue with each other, he could see the relationship between the two--this made Noaru grin and crouch down to Kouri's level to greet her properly.

“ Nice to meet you Fubuki Kouri, its a pleasure to able to meet a young and beautiful ghost at such a nice hour.”

Once he had finished greeting Kouri, Noaru realized that he was now in an awkward position and if he turned to face Ama now, he would be able to see...everything! He stood up carefully while allowing his all attention to focus on the energies around him, trying to drown out any impure thoughts that would try to surface. He didn't think Ama was flirting with him: maybe, she was just very friendly? Noaru was at this point hiding his modesty and weakness around sexual things while he refrained from making eye contact with Ama.

“....”

The spirits silence was the loudest thing in the forest.

[Fubuki Kouri]

Fubuki Kouri "...." Kouri kept pouting her cheeks, but she slowly faced Noaru who was now crouching to her level. The contrast of colorization between the two ethereal beings were absolutely obvious. Noaru was pitch-black while Kouri was powder white, the only physical trait that they were similar to was perhaps their crimson eye color, but it seemed Kouri's eyes were brighter while Noaru's were darker. "Hmmm..." Kouri tilted her head in curiosity and edged closer to Noaru, their faces only separated by a few inches now. The way he greeted her suggested that this spirit knew of decorum and etiquette, that was already a very good sign. "A pleasure to meet you as well, Sir Noaru. Ehehehe~" The compliments Noaru gave her eased Kouri. She blinked her eyes and examined him again, even holding out her right hand to tug at his robe; as expected, it was made of soulmist just like her body. You're a spirit... so a spirit is similar to a ghost? Interesting... Kouri made a curious expression, her mind deep in thought. Ama could see the situation was progressing well and would most likely end well. Ama, being the wise woman she was, noticed Noaru's edginess around her. Ohoho~ I see~ She was definitely sure now that Noaru liked what he saw, a spirit he may be but a man he was also. Ama playfully crouched down and placed her lips to near where Noaru's ears would be if he was a normal human, she then seductively whispered to him just enough for him to hear "Do you perhaps... take a fondness of me, Sir?" Kouri was still deep in thought and didn't notice the absolutely strange couple were flirting again or at least... the female was the one doing all the flirting while the male was embarrassed.

[Noaru]

“ I... Um.”

Noaru had on his best poker face, trying to hide his embarrassment as long as he could before he was placed into an even more awkward situation and forced to admit his shame. The situation wasn't currently in his favor and he surely wasn't going to admit it in front of young Kouri--the innocent child shouldn't be caught up in this sort of conversation. He needed an escape goat, something that would fit just enough along the lines to enable a clever retreat, and that's when Kouri came into the picture.

“ Ah! K..Kouri, I believe we started off on the wrong foot, would you mind pointing in the direction of the nearest city?”

Yeah! Kouri would save him from Ama who has caught on to Noaru's innocence. This sudden change of character was only due to his lack of knowledge on affection and love; especially, things of this sort. He backed away slowly, trying to keep it cool as he gestured Kouri to lead the way, or at least aid him in his escape.

“....”

[Fubuki Kouri]

Fubuki Kouri OOCThis should be the last reply for the thread, Noaru. The ending will be Kouri and him floating hand-in-hand to Syliras. Awwww~ PM me for confirmation and I'll post it for grading. But of course, if you want to continue, we can do so. "Hmmm? Yes?" Ama gave Noaru a rhetoric question, she never knew teasing a spirit was this fun. Her image of spirits being wise and powerful beings fell completely, this spirit was courteous, kind, and down-to-earth enough to pass as a male human. Ama sighed in mock disappointment when Noaru used Kouri as an easy way out. Clever spirit... Ama stood up and gave Noaru some much needed personal space. "Oh!" Kouri broke out of her thoughts and heard Noaru's request, fortunately she didn't see Ama's flirting or she would throw a childish tantrum; obviously jealous. "Ehehehe~ Of course, Sir Noaru! The Syliras City is just this way~ and I want you to meet my little sister, Rena, as well! She's staying at the Traveler's Row!" Kouri excitedly skipped to Noaru and grabbed his left hand with her right. "Let's go! Let's go!" Kouri extended four tendrils and picked up her chakrams again. "We'll go to my tree first to put my chakrams back and then we'll go to Syliras~" Kouri started to playfully pull Noaru. The spirit seemed eager to depart as well, for what reasons? Kouri suspected he was excited in seeing Syliras as well. Little did she know of the true reason behind it... "Uhm... b-b-bye-bye! Madame Ama! Hmph!" Kouri put up her childish haughty wall again and started to float away with Noaru in tow. "Ahaha, good bye, Dear. And..." As Kouri and Noaru passed her, Ama timed her whisper just right when Noaru's ear passed her "You can always see me here if you want to... 'play', ehehe..."

[Noaru]

S-u-c-c-e-s-s. Success! Noaru followed as Kouri pulled him away towards Syliras, he had escaped but he felt only for this time; he sensed the clever Kelvic and he would probably meet again, fate always had a sense of humor. The spirit floated by the Kelvic as she whispered those words to him, he keeps a straight face though but inside he was embarrassed.

“ Rena? Her name sounds gentle.”

So, this was his new life huh? Noaru saw this as a new opportunity to change a bit become a hero, if not blur the line between hero and villain. These souls would not discover what harm he has done in the past--all the murder and deceitful deeds he has done; it would be good for him to choose this path. While trying his hardest to maintain it.

“ Maybe we will meet again sometime Ama, Lady Of The Forest”

He turns slightly over his shoulder; though, still obviously unwilling to allow his embarrassment to be seen, he gives the Kelvic a gentle nod, assuring a good future between them. Noaru journeys to Syliras with Kouri, his new friend.

“”

[Emblem]

Congratulations! You Get Glorious Experience! Kouri Skill Points Earned Soulmist Projection 1 XP Materialization 1 XP Lore Earned Noaru, Spirit in the Wood Ama's Advances Other Shenanigans: Noaru Skill Points Earned Materialization 1 XP Lore Earned Kouri, Ghost Girl Ama, Lady of the Forest Ama's Advances Other Shenanigans: Comments : Sorry about the wait everyone. If you have any questions or concerns shoot me a PM!